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Chicken Pakora
Marinated and deep fried in batter.
£5.95
Aloo Chaat
Potatoes diced cooked in a bhuna sauce, served on a puri bread.
£5.95
Poppadoms
Thin, crispy Indian flatbreads served as a starter.
£0.60
onion Bhaji
Shredded onions mixed in spices, deep fried.
£5.95
Tray of Mixed Chutney
Assortment of tangy and spicy condiments.
£2.50
Mango Chutney
Sweet and tangy Indian-inspired condiment made with mango.
£0.65
Mint yoghurt Sauce
Cool and refreshing yoghurt sauce infused with mint.
£0.65
Samosa
Deep fried in a pastry case with herbs and spices.
£5.95
Chicken Chat
Small pieces of chicken cooked in a bhuna sauce, served on a puri.
£5.95
Mix Kebab
Onion bhaji, seekh kebab, meat samosa.
£6.95
Lamb Chops
Marinated in richly spiced yoghurt sauce.
£7.45
Chicken Tikka
Marinated diced pieces cooked in a tandoori oven.
£5.95
Onion Chutney
Sweet and tangy onion relish.
£0.65
Halloumi Sweet Chilli
Lightly spiced halloumi topped with sweet chilli.
£5.95
Seekh Kebab
Minced meat with onions, herbs and spices.
£5.95
Prawn Puri
Prawns cooked in a bhuna sauce, served on a puri bread.
£5.95
Paneer Tikka
Marinated diced pieces cooked in a tandoori oven.
£5.95
Lamb Tikka
Marinated diced pieces cooked in a tandoori oven.
£5.95
King Prawn Puri
Diced king prawns cooked in a bhuna sauce, served on a puri bread.
£5.95
Garlic Chicken
Chicken pieces tossed with garlic.
£5.95
Lime pickle
Tangy and zesty pickle made with lime.
£0.75

Tandoori Dishes

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Lamb Chops
Marinated in richly spiced yoghurt sauce.
£16.95
Tandoori Mix
Consisting of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, duck tikka, tandoori chicken, and seekh kebab.
£17.95
Tikka
Spicy diced pieces.
£11.95
Tandoori Chicken
Half chicken on the bone.
£13.95
Tikka
Spicy diced pieces.
£11.95
Tofu Tikka
Spicy diced pieces.
£11.95
Chicken and Mushroom Tikka
Chunks of chicken cooked with mushrooms.
£12.95
King Prawn Tandoori
King prawns marinated in a spicy sauce.
£16.95

Shashliks

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Shashlik
Skewers of marinated meat, typically served with a side of vegetables.
£12.95
Paneer Shashlik
Marinated paneer skewers, grilled to perfection.
£12.95
Halloumi Shashlik
Halloumi cheese skewers, grilled shashlik-style.
£12.95
King Prawn Shashlik
Succulent king prawns, marinated to perfection.
£16.95
Tofu Shashlik
Marinated tofu skewers, grilled to perfection.
£12.95
Vegetable Shashlik
Skewers of marinated vegetables, grilled to perfection.
£12.95

House Special

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Murgh Masala
Chicken tikka cooked with minced lamb, fresh coriander, mixed with a blend of herbs and spice…
£12.95
3 Cheese Makhani
Paneer and halloumi cooked in a mild creamy coconut sauce topped with grated cheese. Mild.
£12.95
Coconut and Cauliflower Curry
Cauliflower cooked in a medium spiced sauce with coconut milk and fresh coconut.
£10.95
Taj Special
Consists of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, duck tikka and on the bone tandoori chicken.
£17.95
Lamb Shatkora
Lamb cooked in a medium blend of spices with shatkora (citrus) and coriander. Medium.
£11.95
Murghi Prawn Balti
Chicken and prawn cooked in medium herbs and spices, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Medium.
£12.95
King Prawn Ginger Modu
King prawns cooked with fresh ginger, herbs and spices, topped with honey and coriander. Medium.
£16.95
Lahori Lamb Chops
Chops cooked in a medium spiced thick sauce with garlic, tomatoes, onions and coriander. Medium.
£16.95

Handi Home Style

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Handi Paneer Shobzi
Paneer and vegetables.
£11.95
Handi Lamb Aloo
Lamb and potatoes.
£11.95
Handi Chicken
Chunks of chicken.
£11.95
Handi Aloo Chana
Potatoes and chickpeas.
£10.95
Handi Tofu
Chunks of tofu.
£11.95
Handi Lamb
Chunks of lamb.
£11.95
Handi Sag Gosht
Lamb and spinach.
£11.95
Handi Pangash Fish
Chunks of monk fish.
£13.95
Handi Keema Mutter
Mince meat and green peas.
£11.95
Handi Vegetables
Chunks of mixed vegetables.
£10.95
Handi Shobzi Chicken
Chicken and vegetables.
£11.95
Handi Chana Lamb
Lamb and chickpeas.
£11.95
Handi King Prawn
Chunks of king prawn.
£16.95

Chef’s Specials

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Tikka Masala
Cooked in a specially prepared tandoori sauce with fresh cream, coconut flour and sugar. Mild.
£10.95
Jalfrezi
A fairly hot dish cooked with chunks of onions, mixed peppers, tomatoes, green chilli and fresh c…
£10.95
Butter
A mild creamy dish cooked with lots of butter.
£10.95
Balti
A popular dish cooked with herbs and spices, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Medium.
£10.95
Chilli Garlic
Cooked with a strong blend of garlic, spices and coriander. Medium/Hot.
£10.95
Chilli Modou
Fresh green chillies, coriander, herbs and spices, topped with honey to give it a sweet but hot tasti…
£10.95
Chilli Masala
A fairly hot dish prepared with green chilli, tomato and fresh coriander leaves. Medium/Hot.
£10.95
Korai
A dish cooked with thick onion, peppers, herbs and spices. Medium.
£10.95
Passanda
A rich creamy dish cooked with red wine.
£10.95
Jal Butter
Cooked with butter and hot blend of spices.
£10.95
Nargah
A curry cooked with nargah an East Asian chilli, hot but very flavoursome. Hot.
£10.95
Mango
A mild creamy dish cooked with mango.
£10.95
Garlic
Cooked with a strong blend of garlic, spices and coriander. Medium.
£10.95
Makhonwalla
A rich creamy dish cooked and topped with lots of cheese.
£10.95
Methi
A dish cooked with fenugreek leaves, medium spices, tomato, garlic.
£10.95

Classics

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Korma
A creamy dish cooked in very mild spices with fresh cream, coconut flour and sugar. Mild.
£10.95
Bhuna
A medium spiced sauce with tomatoes, onions and green herbs. Medium.
£10.95
Madras
A fairly hot curry prepared from a blend of spices with a dash of fresh lemon juice. Hot.
£10.95
Rogan Josh
A tomato-based dish cooked with spicy tomatoes, onions and coriander leave. Medium.
£10.95
Vindaloo
A very hot curry prepared from a blend of spices.
£10.95
Sagwala
A thick spinach-based dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Medium.
£10.95
Saag Balti
A popular dish cooked with spinach, medium spices, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Medium.
£10.95
Dansak
Prepared in a slightly hot blend of curry sauce with lentils, fresh lemon juice and pineapple. Medium.
£10.95
Pathia
A slightly hot dish prepared with lentils and a mixture of herbs and spices.
£10.95

Biryani Dishes

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Chicken
Tender chicken in a flavorful biryani dish.
£13.95
Lamb
Tender lamb in a flavorful biryani dish.
£13.95
Vegetable
Mixed vegetables in a flavorful biryani dish.
£11.95
Mixed
Mixed selection in a flavourful biryani dish.
£18.95
King Prawn
Succulent prawns in a flavorful biryani dish.
£17.95
Prawn
Succulent prawns in a flavorful biryani dish.
£13.95

Side Dishes

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Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes.
£5.95
Bombay Potatoes
Spicy potatoes.
£5.95
Saag Paneer
Spinach and cheese.
£5.95
Tarka Dhal
Liquidised lentils with garlic and coriander.
£5.95
Aoo Gobi
Cauliflower and potato.
£5.95
Halloumi Chana
Halloumi and chickpeas.
£5.95
Mutter Paneer
Peas and cheese.
£5.95
Cauliflower Bhaji
Cauliflower cooked with a blend of spices.
£5.95
Saag Bhaji
Spinach.
£5.95

Sundries

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Pilau Rice
Flavourful rice dish, perfect accompaniment to any meal.
£3.75
Chips
Crispy fried potato strips served as a side dish.
£3.75
Mushroom Rice
Flavourful rice dish featuring mushrooms.
£4.75
Boiled Rice
Light, fluffy plain boiled rice.
£3.75
Garlic Rice
Flavourful rice infused with garlic.
£4.75
Egg Rice
Simple rice dish served with eggs.
£4.75
Keema Rice
Flavourful rice dish with minced lamb.
£4.75
Coconut Rice
Flavourful rice infused with coconut.
£4.75
Vegetable Rice
Flavourful rice dish with mixed vegetables.
£4.75
Chana Rice
Flavourful rice with chickpeas.
£4.75

Homemade Breads

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Garlic Naan
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread infused with garlic.
£3.95
Peshwari Naan
Mango, sugar, coconut flour, and sultana.
£3.95
Plain Naan
Soft, lightly leavened Indian flatbread.
£3.75
Garlic Cheese Naan
Soft, buttery naan infused with garlic and melted cheese.
£3.95
Chapati
Thin whole wheat bread.
£1.95
Keema Naan
Minced lamb.
£3.95
Garlic Butter Naan
Soft, buttery naan infused with a rich garlic flavour.
£3.95
Garlic Coriander Naan
Soft, lightly spiced flatbread infused with garlic and coriander.
£3.95
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
£3.75
Butter Naan
Soft, lightly buttered Indian-style flatbread.
£3.95
Honey Naan
Sweet, soft bread infused with honey.
£3.95

Soft Drinks

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Coke 330ml £2.40
Diet Coke 330ml £2.40
Fanta 330ml £2.40
Sprite 330ml £2.40
Mango Juice 1litre
1 litre serving of mango juice, suitable for sharing.
£3.75
Apple Juice 1litre £3.75
Orange Juice 1litre £3.75
Sparkling Water 750ml
Fresh and refreshing sparkling water in a 750ml bottle.
£3.75
Still Water 750ml £3.75
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Taj – Lark Lane (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does the restaurant offer?
A: The restaurant provides a selection of Indian, Vegetarian, and Asian cuisine options.

 

Q2: Are there dishes prepared in a tandoori oven?
A: Yes, the menu features Tandoori Dishes and items cooked in the tandoori oven, such as various Tikkas.

 

Q3: What is included in the Mix Kebab starter?
A: The Mix Kebab starter consists of an onion bhaji, a seekh kebab, and a meat samosa.

 

Q4: Can I order vegetarian main courses?
A: Yes, vegetarian options like Paneer Tikka and Tofu Shashlik are available on the menu.

 

Q5: What constitutes the Taj Special dish?
A: The Taj Special dish consists of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, duck tikka, and on the bone tandoori chicken.

 

Q6: What rice options are available?
A: Available rice options include Pilau Rice, Boiled Rice, Mushroom Rice, Egg Rice, Keema Rice, and Coconut Rice.

 

Q7: Do you offer any bread items besides Naan?
A: Yes, the menu includes Chapati and Tandoori Roti alongside various types of Naan bread.

 

Q8: What is the Passanda dish typically prepared with?
A: The Passanda is prepared in a slightly hot blend of curry sauce with lentils, fresh lemon juice, and pineapple.

 

Q9: What ingredients are in the Peshwari Naan?
A: The Peshwari Naan is made with mango, sugar, coconut flour, and sultana.

 

Q10: Are there any dishes featuring prawns?
A: Yes, there are items like Prawn Puri, King Prawn Tandoori, and King Prawn Biryani available.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: Are prices consistent across all menu items?
A: Prices are listed individually per item and may vary depending on the main protein or ingredients selected.

 

Q2: Are side dishes priced similarly to main courses?
A: No, side dishes, such as rice and bread, are priced considerably lower than the main curry and tandoori dishes.

 

Q3: Is there a charge for standard accompaniments like Poppadoms?
A: Yes, Poppadoms are listed as an item with an associated price on the menu.

 

Q4: How are customizations reflected in the final price?
A: The menu indicates which items have customizations available, but specific price adjustments are not detailed here.

 

Q5: Are there distinct pricing tiers for different meat selections in Biryani?
A: Yes, the Biryani Dishes show varied pricing depending on whether the selection is Chicken, Lamb, or King Prawn.

 

Q6: Do drinks have standardized pricing?
A: Soft drinks appear to have a set price per unit, while larger juice options are priced separately.

 

Q7: Do any dishes have endorsements that affect their perceived value?
A: Some Chef’s Specials items are marked as ‘Popular’ or ‘#1 most liked’ which may indicate good value.

 

Q8: Are prices displayed including or excluding potential taxes?
A: The displayed prices include the final cost per item, although specific tax breakdowns are not provided.

 

Q9: Is there a consistent price for vegetarian versus meat starters?
A: Many vegetarian and non-vegetarian starters, such as Samosa and Chicken Pakora, share the same listed price.

 

Q10: What is the price range for rice options?
A: Rice options generally range from £3.75 to £4.75 depending on the specific type ordered.

H2: Popular Items at Taj Lark Lane

Choosing what to eat often comes down to balancing classic aromatic spices with a satisfying meal size. Knowing which items are the most widely recognized can help simplify your decision.

  • The Tikka Masala is widely chosen because it offers a familiar taste and balanced portion.
  • Chicken-based options are often preferred when a lighter meal is desired.
  • Signature items remain popular among users who want a classic experience.
  • Some items are commonly selected for quick meals due to convenience.

H2: Budget-Friendly Choices at Taj Lark Lane

Finding an affordable meal that satisfies your hunger does not mean you have to compromise on authentic quality. Making smart selections from the starter, homemade bread, and vegetable side sections allows you to enjoy a complete bite while keeping your spending down.

Option TypeWhat to ExpectSmart Choice Example
Value mealsBalanced meals at lower costHandi Aloo Chana meal
Light mealsSmaller portionsSingle Onion Bhaji
Saver dealsBasic combinationsPlain Naan with dip
Everyday picksPractical and affordableSmall side or basic curry
  • Choosing a Mix Kebab starter instead of a large house specialty helps control total cost.
  • Simple meal pairings are often the most practical for everyday users.
  • Standard individual curries are usually the easiest choice for quick ordering.

H2: What to Order at Taj Lark Lane Based on Your Needs

Your ideal order usually depends on how hungry you are, whether you prefer rich gravies, and your tolerance for spice. Aligning your menu choice with your current situation ensures a much more satisfying meal.

  • For solo meals: A Murgh Masala meal provides a balanced portion without being excessive.
  • For chicken lovers: Chicken-based options are commonly chosen for a lighter experience.
  • For meat lovers: Heartier options such as the Lamb Shatkora are preferred for a more filling meal.
  • For budget-conscious users: Smaller tandoori starters or vegetable sides help manage spending.
  • For quick takeaway: Freshly baked naans or dry tandoori items are easier to carry and eat.
  • If you prefer a spicier or stronger flavor, options like Jalfrezi may be more suitable.

H2: What to Know Before Ordering from Taj Lark Lane

A few practical details can make your ordering experience smoother and help you get exactly what you want. Keeping these simple factors in mind ensures you get the best value out of your next meal.

  • Portion sizes vary between single starters and full main dishes.
  • Companion orders of rice and bread often provide better value when sharing.
  • Add-ons can increase total cost quickly.
  • Some items such as the Taj Special may be more filling than expected.
  • Availability may vary slightly by branch.

H2: Is Taj Lark Lane Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Dietary requirements are an important consideration when picking a place to eat. Understanding how various menu options align with your specific lifestyle choices makes ordering completely stress-free.

CategoryAvailability
HalalAvailability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch
VegetarianOptions are generally available in most cases
VeganDedicated options like Tofu Tikka and vegetable curries are explicitly available

H2: Alternatives to Taj Lark Lane

If you want to explore different options or simply feel like trying something new today, several other casual dining and takeaway alternatives offer similar convenience and familiar menus.

  • Kashmir Tandoori is commonly chosen by users looking for a similar traditional experience.
  • Nando’s is often preferred for chicken-focused options.
  • Subway is suitable for users who prefer lighter or customizable meals.