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Starters
A diverse selection of traditional appetizers, including crispy onion bhajis, samosas, kebabs, tandoori meats, and fresh seafood-based starters.
Tandoori Dishes
Succulent meats, seafood, and paneer marinated in aromatic spices and slow-roasted to smoky perfection in a clay oven.
Chefs Specialities
Unique and flavorful signature dishes, including rich butter-based sauces, spicy goan curries, and exotic duck or king prawn preparations.
Masalla Dishes
Creamy, indulgent curries cooked with a delicate blend of fenugreek, coconut, almond, and aromatic spices for ultimate flavor.
Chefs Reccomendation
Expertly curated main courses featuring bold garlic, spicy chili, zesty pickling spices, and rich butter or cream-based signature sauces.
Balti Dishes
Aromatic, traditional balti curries prepared with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander, served in a classic spicy style.
Tastes of Bengal
Authentic Bengali-inspired dishes featuring unique citrus fruits, hot naga peppers, fish, and rich, spiced gravies cooked in iron.
Biryani Dishes
Fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with exotic spices, fresh herbs, and your choice of tender meat, seafood, or fresh vegetables
Traditional Curries
Classic Indian curry staples prepared to your preferred spice level, ranging from mild creamy kormas to fiery hot vindaloos.
Sundries
A variety of flavorful rice accompaniments including pilau, keema, garlic, and special fried rice to complement your curry meal.
Side Dishes
Classic vegetable accompaniments including spiced potatoes, spinach, okra, cauliflower, mushrooms, and cooling yogurt raita or tangy curry sauces.
English Dishes
Simple, crowd-pleasing options featuring classic omelettes, crispy chicken nuggets, fish fingers, scampi, and golden, perfectly fried potato chips.
Nan Breads
Soft, freshly baked leavened breads, including classic plain, garlic, cheese, keema, and sweet peshwari or vegetable-stuffed naan variations.
Papadoms & Dips
Crispy, traditional lentil wafers served with a variety of tangy condiments, including cooling mint and sweet mango chutney.
Drinks
Refreshing beverage options including individual soft drink cans and larger bottles to perfectly accompany your Indian dining experience.
Sweet Treats
A delightful selection of classic confectionery items, including popular creamy chocolate bars to enjoy as a simple dessert treat.
Kursi Deals
Grand, celebratory feast platters featuring whole roasted lamb legs or chickens, served with rice, naan, sides, and accompaniments.
Set Meals
Convenient, value-packed bundles for individuals, couples, or groups, featuring a complete selection of starters, mains, and side dishes.
Deluxe Set Meals
Premium, multi-course dining experiences featuring an extensive selection of chef specials, appetizers, traditional curries, sides, and refreshing drinks.
New India Kitchen (FAQs)
General FAQs
A: New India Kitchen primarily offers traditional Indian cuisine, including curry dishes and tandoori specialities.
A: Yes, the menu includes vegetarian starters such as Onion Bhaji Starter and Chilli Paneer Starter.
A: Yes, the menu includes items like Prawn Balti and Tandoori King Prawn Tandoori.
A: The Set Meal For 1 typically includes a papadom, onion bhaji starter, chicken tikka masalla main, and pilau rice.
A: The chef’s speciality dishes offer a range of heat levels, including medium, mild, and Madras hot options.
A: Biryani dishes are served with a side of curry sauce, and some options are served with a topping like an omelette.
A: Yes, you can order several naan bread variations including Garlic Nan, Peshwari Nan, and Keema Nan.
A: Side dishes include Vegetable Bhaji, Bombay Aloo, Saag Aloo, and various rice options.
A: Yes, there are ‘Kursi Deals’ and larger set meals available, such as the Set Meal For 4.
A: Dips available include mint sauce, onion salad, mango chutney, and mix pickle.
Pricing FAQs
A: Prices vary based on the dish complexity, with traditional curries starting lower than chef’s specialities.
A: Yes, the general ‘Curry’ option in Traditional Curries is one of the lowest-priced main dishes available.
A: Most vegetable side dishes are priced consistently, while meat-containing sides may have a slightly higher cost.
A: Yes, the King Prawn Balti is priced higher than the Chicken Balti, reflecting the difference in main ingredients.
A: Set meals are generally structured to offer better value for a complete dining experience compared to ordering each component separately.
A: Extra curry sauce is listed as a separate side dish with a specific listed price.
A: The provided menu information lists item prices but does not specify details regarding mandatory service charges or VAT inclusion.
A: The menu structure suggests discounts are primarily offered through pre-defined set meals rather than cumulative individual item discounts.
A: Customisation options are available, but the price impact of specific customisations is not explicitly detailed on the standard item listing.
A: Drinks are available for individual purchase in cans or bottles at their listed prices.
Here is a comprehensive overview of New India Kitchen in the UK, highlighting its popular dishes, unique specialties, and typical menu pricing structure to help you craft your recommendation guide.
About New India Kitchen
New India Kitchen is a popular UK-based Indian takeaway and restaurant (notably located in Cardiff) known for delivering a vast array of subcontinental flavours. Its menu expertly balances classic, crowd-pleasing Anglo-Indian curries with unique regional Bangladeshi and North Indian specialties, alongside a robust selection of traditional clay-oven tandoori grills.
Menu Highlights & Signature Dishes
1. Starters & Appetisers
Every traditional meal here kicks off with crisp Poppadoms paired with a classic dips tray (mint sauce, onion salad, mango chutney, and mixed pickle).
- New India Kitchen Special Starter (£6.50): A meat-lover’s sampler featuring a perfectly charred trio of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and sheek kebab.
- Crab Malabar (£6.00): A standout seafood option rarely seen on standard takeaway menus, offering delicately spiced coastal flavours.
- Classic Street Bites: Traditional options like crisp Onion Bhajees (£3.60) and spiced Samosas (£4.50).
2. Tandoori Clay-Oven Grills
All tandoori main dishes are meticulously marinated in aromatic ground spices and yoghurt, charred over high heat in the clay oven, and served alongside fresh crisp salad and refreshing mint sauce.
- Tandoori Mix Grill (£13.99): The ultimate tandoori feast combining tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and sheek kebab, served with hot plain naan bread.
- Tandoori Supreme (£14.99): An indulgent sizzler that tosses chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and plump king prawns together with charred green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes, all served with a rich masala dipping sauce.
- Shashlik Plates (£9.99 – £12.99): Skewered, smoky meats roasted with chunky peppers and onions, available in Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Paneer, or Duck.
3. House & Chef Specialities
This section sets the restaurant apart by featuring thick, intensely flavored gravy dishes that can be customized with your choice of protein (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Prawn, King Prawn, or Duck).
- Kukard Makhani (£11.99 – £12.50): Tandoori-grilled meat simmered gently in a rich, buttery makhani sauce with a distinct, smooth hint of honey.
- Zafrani (£10.50 – £11.00): A vibrant, medium-hot dish cooked in a thick sauce packed with fresh ginger, green chillies, and fresh coriander, all crowned with a crispy garlic and onion topping.
- Murgi Masalla (£9.99 – £10.99): A deeply savory dish that features tender pieces of tandoori chicken slow-cooked with spiced minced lamb in a thick gravy.
4. The Curry Classics & Masalla Dishes
For those who prefer time-tested takeaway comfort food, the menu provides fully customizable heat tiers:
- The Sweet & Creamy: Classic Chicken Tikka Masalla (£9.99) and ultra-mild, nutty Korma (£8.99) cooked with cream, coconut, and almond.
- The Balanced Medium: Savoury Bhuna, spinach-infused Saag, or tangy Dopiaza (averaging £8.99 for chicken).
- The Fiery Hot: A sharp, vinegary Vindaloo or a dark, tangy Madras infused with tamarind and fenugreek.
Starters
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Onion Bhaji Starter | £3.25 |
| Chicken Tikka Starter | £4.25 |
| Sheek Kebab Starter | £4.50 |
| Tandoori Chicken – 1/4 – Starter | £5.25 |
| Samosa Starter – 4 Pieces | £3.95 |
| Chicken Cutlets Starter | £5.50 |
| Prawn Puree Starter | £4.95 |
| Garlic Mushroom Starter | £3.95 |
| Mix Platter Starter | £7.95 |
| Lamb Tikka Starter | £4.25 |
| Lamb Pasanda Starter | £4.95 |
| Shami Kebab Starter | £5.25 |
| Crab Malabar Starter | £5.25 |
| Mixed Starter | £5.25 |
| Kebab Puri Starter | £4.95 |
| Chicken Chat Starter | £4.50 |
| Chicken Puree Starter | £4.50 |
| New India Kitchen Special Starter | £5.50 |
| Prawn Cocktail Starter | £4.25 |
| King Prawn Suka Starter | £5.50 |
| King Prawn Puree Starter | £5.50 |
| King Prawn Butterfly Starter | £4.95 |
| Chilli Paneer Starter | £4.25 |
| Bhelpuri Starter | £3.95 |
Tandoori Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Lamb Chops Tandoori | £10.00 |
| Tandoori Mix Grill | £12.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Tandoori | £7.50 |
| Chicken Tikka Korma Tandoori | £8.50 |
| Tandoori Chicken | £8.50 |
| Shashlik | £9.95 |
| Paneer Shashlik Tandoori | £8.95 |
| Tandoori Supreme | £13.95 |
| Lamb Tikka Tandoori | £7.95 |
| Garlic Tikka Tandoori | £8.50 |
| Duck Shashlik Tandoori | £10.50 |
| Tandoori King Prawn Tandoori | £13.95 |
| Salmon Tikka Tandoori | £12.95 |
Chefs Specialities
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Maharaja Bhuna | £8.00 |
| Shagorana | £9.50 |
| Shatkhaniya | £8.00 |
| Cafreal | £8.00 |
| Tikka Shamoli | £8.00 |
| Shakuti | £8.00 |
| Tikka Methali | £8.00 |
| Murgi Masalla | £8.00 |
| Azuba | £8.00 |
| Chamili | £8.00 |
| Kukard Makhani | £9.95 |
| Zafrani | £8.50 |
| Nawabi | £8.50 |
| Duck Sufiyani | £10.95 |
| Mouchaki Duck | £10.95 |
| Jhinga Caldeen | £12.95 |
| Anar | £12.95 |
Masalla Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Tikka Masalla | £8.95 |
| Lamb Tikka Masalla | £9.50 |
| King Prawn Masalla | £11.95 |
| Prawn Masalla | £9.50 |
| Mix Veg Masalla | £6.95 |
| Garlic Chilli Masalla | £9.95 |
| Ginger Chilli Masalla | £9.50 |
Chefs Reccomendation
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Khorai | £7.95 |
| Garlic Chilli | £7.95 |
| Sali | £7.95 |
| Rezala | £7.95 |
| Makani | £7.95 |
| Muli | £7.95 |
| Bonani | £7.95 |
| Kolhapuri | £8.50 |
| Jalfrezi | £7.95 |
| Butter | £7.95 |
| Pasanda | £7.95 |
| Rasa | £7.95 |
| Benarosi | £11.00 |
| Junaki | £7.95 |
| Achari Gost | £7.95 |
Balti Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Balti | £8.95 |
| Lamb Balti | £9.55 |
| Prawn Balti | £8.95 |
| Beef Balti | £9.50 |
| King Prawn Balti | £11.50 |
| Balti | £9.95 |
| Saag Balti | £9.50 |
| Mushroom Balti | £9.50 |
| Veg Balti | £7.95 |
| Special Balti | £11.95 |
Tastes of Bengal
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Nagpuri | £8.50 |
| Shatkora | £9.95 |
| Tenga | £9.95 |
| Nehari | £7.95 |
| Thawa | £8.95 |
| King Prawn Thawa – Medium | £11.95 |
| Fish Jalfrezi – Hot | £9.50 |
| Chingri Bujon – Hot | £14.95 |
| Maas Masalla – Medium | £8.95 |
| Shahi Sheek Kebab | £11.95 |
| Beef Shatkora | £10.95 |
| Lamb Shank | £12.95 |
Biryani Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Tandoori Chicken Biryani | £9.95 |
| Veg Biryani | £7.95 |
| Tikka Biryani | £9.50 |
| New India Kitchen Special Biryani | £11.50 |
| Shahi Biryani | £10.95 |
| Chicken Anar Biryani | £9.95 |
| Biryani | £9.50 |
| Beef Biryani | £9.95 |
| Fish Biryani | £8.95 |
| King Prawn Biryani | £11.95 |
| Paneer Biryani | £8.50 |
| Mushroom Biryani | £7.95 |
| Chicken Biryani | £8.95 |
Traditional Curries
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Curry | £6.50 |
| Kurma | £6.95 |
| Bhuna | £6.95 |
| Dupiaza | £6.95 |
| Saag – Spinach | £6.95 |
| Rogonjosh | £6.95 |
| Malayan | £6.95 |
| Kashmir | £6.95 |
| Pathia | £6.95 |
| Dansak | £6.95 |
| Madras | £6.95 |
| Vindaloo | £6.95 |
| Phall | £6.95 |
Sundries
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Keema Rice | £3.95 |
| Plain Rice | £2.95 |
| Pilau Rice | £3.25 |
| Garlic Rice | £3.95 |
| Special Rice | £3.95 |
| Egg Rice | £3.95 |
| Coconut Rice | £3.95 |
| Lemon Rice | £3.95 |
| Mushroom Rice | £3.95 |
| Saag Rice | £3.95 |
| Vegetable Rice | £3.95 |
| Onion Rice | £3.95 |
| Chicken Tikka Rice | £3.95 |
| Chicken Rice | £3.95 |
| Keema & Garlic Rice | £3.95 |
| Jalapeno Rice | £3.95 |
| Half & Half | £3.95 |
Side Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Bhaji | £3.95 |
| Bombay Aloo | £3.95 |
| Saag Aloo | £3.95 |
| Aloo Gobi | £3.95 |
| Mushroom Bhaji | £3.95 |
| Chana Masalla | £3.95 |
| Bindi Bhaji | £3.95 |
| Tarka Dall | £3.95 |
| Saag Paneer | £3.95 |
| Saag Bhaji | £3.95 |
| Cauliflower Bhaji | £3.95 |
| Fried Mushroom | £3.95 |
| Curry Sauce | £3.95 |
| Raita | £2.50 |
English Dishes
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Plain or Mushroom Omelette & Chips | £7.50 |
| Chicken or Prawn Omelette & Chips | £8.50 |
| Chicken Nuggets & Chips | £8.50 |
| Fish Fingers & Chips | £6.95 |
| Golden Scampi & Chips | £7.50 |
| Chips | £2.95 |
| Spicy Chips | £3.95 |
Nan Breads
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Garlic Nan | £3.50 |
| Plain Nan | £2.95 |
| Peshwari Nan | £3.50 |
| Cheese Nan | £3.50 |
| Chicken Tikka Nan | £3.50 |
| Keema Nan | £3.50 |
| Keema & Garlic Nan | £3.50 |
| Chapati | £2.50 |
| Chilli Nan | £3.50 |
| Garlic Chilli Nan | £3.50 |
| Kulcha Nan | £3.50 |
| Vegetable Nan Bread | £3.50 |
| Tandoori Roti | £3.50 |
| Parata | £2.95 |
| Vegetable Parata | £3.25 |
Papadoms & Dips
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Papadom | £0.80 |
| Dips | £0.80 |
| Dips Tray | £2.50 |
Drinks
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Cans | £0.95 |
| Bottle – 1.25ltr | £2.20 |
| Bottle – 1.5ltr | £2.99 |
| Bottle 2ltr – Lemonade | £2.99 |
| Highland Spring Water 1.5ltr | £2.99 |
Sweet Treats
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Chocolate Buttons 119g | £1.99 |
Kursi Deals
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Lamb Leg Korsi | £69.95 |
| Whole Chicken Korsi | £59.95 |
Set Meals
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Set Meal For 1 | £14.95 |
| Set Meal For 2 | £34.95 |
| Set Meal For 4 | £65.00 |
Deluxe Set Meals
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Thali For Two | £35.99 |
| Thali For Four | £70.99 |
| Thali For Two Vegetarian | £29.95 |
Takeaway Tip: If you’re feeding a small group, look out for their Deluxe Set Meals. Opting for the “New India Kitchen Special Biryani” is also a fantastic value hack, as it comes loaded with a mix of chicken, lamb, prawns, and mushrooms, complete with its own side vegetable curry sauce.















