Name & Detail	Price	Images
Green Salad Cucumber, onion, carrot, tomato & lettuce.	£2.99

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Idicha Kozhi Rasam (Chicken Soup) A flavourful broth featuring the essence of crushed chicken, ground pepper, and southern spices.	£4.25
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup Sweetcorn & chicken simmered with cream style corn and egg white strands.	£4.25
Sweet Corn Veg Soup Sweetcorn & vegetables simmered with cream style corn.	£3.95

Veg Starters

Start your meal with comforting soups featuring rich broths, aromatic spices, vegetables, and traditional flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Gobi Manchurian Cauliflower balls marinated in Indian & Chinese spices and dipped in corn.	£6.95
Veg Samosa (2 pieces) Fried pastry with a savory filling of spiced potatoes, onions & peas.	£5.95
Medu Vada (2 pieces) Deep fried lentil doughnut containing onions, green chillies and pepper corns served. Contains dairy.	£5.95
Gobi 65 Cauliflower florets marinated in herbs, spices mix & crisp fried.	£6.95
Masala Chips Finely grated potato deep fried dusted with special TOC’s spices.	£3.95
Chilli Paneer Diced cottage cheese marinated in an authentic South Indian chilies mix. Contains dairy.	£6.95
Dipped Vada 2 pieces of doughnut soaked in selection of sambar, rasam & thayir yoghurt.	£6.95
Plain Chips Finely grated potato deep fried dusted with special TOC’s spices.	£3.50
Veg Pakora Seasoned veggies battered in gram flour, fried to perfection, and served with tamarind sauce.	£5.95
Popedom	£1.99

Tandoori Starters

Enjoy smoky tandoori dishes grilled with special marinades, aromatic herbs, spices, and traditional clay oven flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken Tikka Boneless chicken marinated in special herbs and spices & grilled. Contains dairy.	£6.95
Tandoori Chicken (Half) Marinated in seasoned yoghurt and special herbs & grilled in a clay oven. Contains dairy.	£14.95
Paneer Tikka Traditional south chunks of cottage cheese marinated in special herbs, spices & grilled. Contains dairy.	£7.95
Lamb Chops Ethnic chettinadu masala & tandoori grilled. Contains dairy.	£9.95
Tandoori Chicken (Full) Marinated in seasoned yoghurt and special herbs & grilled in a clay oven. Contains dairy.	£19.95
Jhinga Kebab Contains dairy. Exquisite king prawns marinated with mustard, fennel, and orange masala, cooked to perfection in a clay oven and served sizzling hot to create to taste sensation.	£9.95
Lamb Sheekh Kebab Seasoned spices grilled in tandoor oven. Contains dairy.	£8.95
Malai Broccoli Broccoli florets marinated in a delicate blend of cream, cashews and cardamon, cooked to perfection in a clay ovan.	£8.99

Non-Veg Starters

Discover flavourful meat starters prepared with chicken, lamb, fish, spices, and authentic Indian cooking styles.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken Lollipop Marinated leg pieces pan-cooked in Indian spices.	£6.95
Chicken 65 Marinated in TOC special spice mix & deep fried	£6.95
Lamb Chukka Boneless marinated lamb pieces pan-cooked with onions, green chilies and ginger.	£7.95
Madurai Masala Fish Kingfish fillet slow cooked on griddle with traditional special-popular south Indian city. Fish contains bones.	£9.95
Lamb pepper Fry Boneless marinated lamb pieces pan-cooked with onions, green chilies and ginger with pepper	£8.95

Taste of Chennai Special Platters

Enjoy special sharing platters featuring tasty selections of traditional starters with authentic South Indian flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Veg Platter Samosa, onion bajji, Veg Pakora, and Potato bajji . Serves 2 people. Contains dairy.	£14.95

Veg Curries

Explore delicious vegetarian curries cooked with fresh vegetables, paneer, lentils, spices, and creamy sauces.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Paneer Butter Masala Cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices and cooked in creamy butter. Contains dairy & nuts.	£9.95
Dal Makhani Traditional thick soup slows cooked with black lentils and red kidney beans. Contains dairy.	£9.95
Dal Curry Lentils cooked in a traditional Indian style. Contains dairy.	£9.95
Channa Masala Chickpeas cooked in traditional Indian spices. Contains nuts.	£6.95
Veg Kuruma Fresh vegetables cooked in a spicy coconut-based sauce. Contains nuts.	£9.95
Veg Sambar Traditional thick South Indian vegetarian lentil stew made with veg.	£6.95
Bindi (Okra) Masala Freshly chopped mushrooms cooked with onion tomato paste, spices & herbs.	£9.95
Mixed Veg Curry Boiled mixed vegetables cooked with onion paste & Indian spices. Contains nuts.	£9.95
Kadai Paneer Contains dairy. Diced cottage cheese with onion, capsicum, and kadai masala.	£9.95

Biryani’s

Taste aromatic biryanis prepared with fragrant rice, traditional spices, herbs, and flavourful meat or vegetable options.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken Biryani Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.	£10.95
Veg Biryani Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.	£9.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.	£11.95
Lamb Biryani Basmati rice with a host of aromatic spices, cardamom, saffron and mint, garnished with coriander & browned onions served with raita. Contains dairy.	£12.95

Non-Veg Curries

Enjoy rich non-vegetarian curries featuring tender meats, seafood, creamy sauces, and authentic Indian spices.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken marinated in yoghurt & Indian spices & cooked in a spicy tomato. Contains dairy & nuts.	£11.95
Chettinadu Chicken Curry Aromatic chicken curry slow-cooked with freshly roasted spices for a rich, authentic Chettinadu flavor.	£11.95
Butter Chicken Chicken cooked in a creamy butter sauce. Contains dairy & nuts.	£11.95
Lamb Pepper Curry Boneless lamb pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices	£12.95
Chicken Chasni Contains Dairy. Tandoori chicken morsels in a tangy, sweet, and creamy sauce.	£11.95
Prawn Moilee Kerala-style prawns in a coconut curry, flavoured with green chili, lemongrass, and turmeric.	£12.95
Chicken Jalfrezi Contains dairy. Tandoori chicken morsels with onion and bell pepper in a yellow sauce.	£11.95
Lamb Bhuna Succulent lamb curry with tomato and dry-roasted fenugreek.	£12.95

Variety Rice

Discover flavourful rice dishes prepared with aromatic spices, coconut, cumin, and traditional Indian ingredients.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Plain Rice Steaming hot, fluffy rice served plain.	£3.00
Pulao Rice Contains dairy.	£3.50
Jeera Rice Contains dairy.	£4.95
Coconut Rice Flavourful rice infused with coconut.	£6.95

Fried Rice

Enjoy delicious fried rice varieties mixed with vegetables, chicken, eggs, spices, and bold Asian flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chicken Fried Rice Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha. Contains dairy.	£10.95
Veg Fried Rice Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha.	£8.95
Egg Fried Rice Boiled basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with onion raitha.	£9.95
Schezwan Chicken Rice Spicy marinated chicken stir-fried with aromatic rice, Schezwan peppers, and crisp vegetables. Garnished with cilantro and lime for a zesty finish. A thrilling choice for spice lovers!	£11.95
Schezwan veg Rice A fiery medley of crisp vegetables and fragrant rice stir-fried with Schezwan spices for a robust flavor. Topped with fresh cilantro and a hint of lime, this dish is a spicy delight for vegetarians seeking a bold taste adventure.	£9.95
Schezwan Egg Fried Rice Spicy Schezwan sauce stir-fried with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, garnished with green onions for a bold, flavorful dish.	£10.95

Get Puff’ed

Taste soft and crispy puffed breads served with rich curries, chickpeas, and traditional Indian flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Channa Bhatura Giant deep-fried bread, served with chickpeas masala. Contains dairy & nuts.	£12.99
Poori Masala Popular South Indian breakfast deep-fried soft golden puffy bread made with unleavened.	£10.99

Get Steamed

Enjoy steamed South Indian favourites prepared with rice batter, lentils, chutneys, and classic accompaniments.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Idly Vada 2 idly & 1 vada. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.	£6.95
Plain Idly 2 pieces. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.	£5.95
Sambar Idly 2 pieces. Steamed rice cake made from rice and lentils batter, served with chutneys & sambar.	£6.95

Parotta Corner

Explore layered parotta dishes served plain or mixed with chicken, lamb, egg, and flavourful spices.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Plain Parotta Contains dairy.	£3.95
Chicken Kothu Parotta Contains dairy.	£11.95
Veg Kothu Chopped Parotta Contains dairy.	£8.95
Egg Kothu Parotta Contains dairy.	£10.95
Lamb Kothu Parotta Contains dairy.	£12.95
Chicken Salna Tender chicken in a rich and spicy salna sauce.	£2.00

Roti King

Complete your meal with freshly baked Indian breads featuring soft textures, garlic, butter, and classic flavours.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Chapati Soft, unleavened flatbread.	£2.50
Tandoori Roti Soft, lightly leavened flatbread.	£2.95
Garlic Naan Contains dairy.	£3.95
Butter Naan Contains dairy.	£3.95
Plain Naan Contains dairy.	£3.50
Garlic & Chilli Naan Flavourful naan infused with garlic and chilli.	£3.95
Peshwari Naan Contains dairy & nuts.	£3.95
Chilli & Coriander Naan Contains dairy.	£3.95
Cheese Naan Contains dairy.	£3.95

Noodles

Taste delicious noodles tossed with vegetables, chicken, eggs, and spicy Indo-Chinese inspired sauces.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Schezwan Veg Noodles Spicy Sichuan-inspired noodles with a medley of vegetables.	£9.95
Schezwan Chicken Noodles Spicy noodles with chicken in a Schezwan-inspired sauce.	£11.95
Veg Noodles Tender noodles tossed with mixed vegetables.	£8.95
Chicken Noodles Tender noodles served with chicken.	£10.99
Egg Noodles Tender noodles stir-fried with egg.	£9.95

Dosa’s (South Indian’s Favorite)

Enjoy crispy South Indian dosas made with fermented batter, served with traditional chutneys and sambar.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Paper Roast Dosa Thin, crispy rice crepe served with a variety of fillings.	£7.95
Ghee Roast Dosa Contains dairy.	£8.95
Rava Dosa South Indian crepe made from semolina and rice, thin and crispy.	£8.95
Plain Dosa Thin, crispy rice crepe from South India.	£7.95
Uttapam Dosa Thin, crispy rice and lentil crepe from South India.	£7.95

Taste of Chennai Special Dosa’s

Discover signature dosa creations filled with unique flavours, traditional ingredients, and authentic Chennai-style preparations.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Mysore Masala Dosa Contains dairy.	£9.95
Paneer Masala Dosa Contains dairy.	£9.95
Kal Dosa Crispy fermented crepe served with sambar and chutney.	£7.95

Soft Drinks

Refresh yourself with chilled soft drinks, mineral water, and classic beverages to complement your meal.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Coca Cola Bottle	£3.00
Coca Cola Zero Bottle	£3.00
Diet Coca Cola Bottle	£3.00
Fanta Bottle	£3.00
Sprite Bottle	£3.00
L Sparkling Mineral Water Refreshing and bubbly mineral water.	£3.99
S Still Mineral Water	£1.99
S Sparkling Mineral Water	£1.99

Desserts

Finish with sweet desserts featuring creamy textures, traditional Indian flavours, fruits, nuts, and refreshing treats.

Name & Detail	Price	Images
Kesari Traditional Indian sweet dish made with saffron and nuts.	£3.99
Pista Kulfi Traditional Indian-style ice cream flavoured with pistachio.	£3.99
Mango Kulfi Creamy Indian-style ice cream infused with sweet mango flavour.	£3.99
Malai Kulfi Traditional Indian-style creamy dessert.	£3.99
Soft Ice Cream (1 Scoop) Creamy and smooth, a single serving of soft ice cream.	£2.99

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Taste Of Chennai (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What types of cuisine does this establishment primarily serve?
A: This establishment primarily serves Indian, Asian, and Indian curry dishes, with a focus on South Indian favorites like Dosa.

Q2: Are there vegetarian starter options available on the menu?
A: Yes, the menu includes several vegetarian starters such as Gobi Manchurian, Veg Samosa, and Medu Vada.

Q3: Which main courses come with raita?
A: Both Chicken Biryani and Veg Biryani are served with raita according to the menu descriptions.

Q4: What is featured in the Taste of Chennai Special Platters section?
A: The Veg Platter contains a selection of Samosa, onion bajji, Veg Pakora, and Potato bajji intended to serve two people.

Q5: Are there any crispy fried starters available?
A: Yes, items like Gobi 65 and Chicken 65 are described as being crisp fried.

Q6: What kind of rice dishes are offered?
A: The menu offers Plain Rice, Pulao Rice, Jeera Rice, Coconut Rice, and various types of Fried Rice including Chicken, Veg, Egg, and Schezwan options.

Q7: What ingredients are in the Paneer Butter Masala?
A: Paneer Butter Masala features cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices in a creamy butter sauce, and it contains nuts.

Q8: Are the Dosa items served with any accompaniments?
A: Dosa items are typically served with chutneys and sambar, though specific accompaniments may vary by Dosa type.

Q9: What soft drinks are available for purchase?
A: A selection of soft drinks including Coca Cola, Coca Cola Zero, Diet Coca Cola, Fanta, and Sprite bottles are listed, along with mineral water options.

Q10: Does the menu offer any traditional Indian desserts?
A: Yes, the dessert section includes Kesari, Pista Kulfi, Mango Kulfi, and Malai Kulfi.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How does the price of Plain Rice compare to Jeera Rice?
A: Plain Rice is priced lower than Jeera Rice, which is listed at a higher price point on the menu.

Q2: Are there different price points for meat and vegetarian Biryani options?
A: Yes, Lamb Biryani is generally priced higher than Chicken Biryani, which is priced above the Veg Biryani option.

Q3: Can the price change if a customer requests customizations on a Dosa?
A: The menu indicates that some Dosa items have customizations available, which may potentially affect the final price.

Q4: What is the price range for main course curries?
A: Most main course curries, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, are priced around £9.95 to £12.95.

Q5: Is there an option for adding extra sauce or gravy?
A: Yes, Chicken Salna is available as an add-on item for a specific price listed on the menu.

Q6: Are the Kothu Parotta items priced consistently across different protein types?
A: Kothu Parotta items are priced differently based on the protein, with Lamb Kothu Parotta being the most expensive of the listed options.

Q7: What is the cheapest item listed on the entire menu?
A: The Popedom item is listed at the lowest price point among all currently visible menu items.

Q8: Do any of the soups share the same price?
A: Yes, both Idicha Kozhi Rasam (Chicken Soup) and Sweet Corn Chicken Soup are listed at the same price.

Q9: How are prices generally displayed for items on the menu?
A: Item prices are displayed clearly in GBP, sometimes accompanied by a price tagline indicating the specific amount.

Q10: Is there a difference in cost between standard fried rice and Schezwan fried rice?
A: Schezwan Chicken Rice is priced slightly higher than standard Chicken Fried Rice for the main options listed.

Budget-Friendly Choices at Taste of Chennai

Many customers in the UK prefer straightforward meals that provide good value without ordering several extras.

Option Type	What to Expect	Smart Choice Example
Value meals	Balanced meals at lower cost	Masala Dosa meal
Light meals	Smaller portions	Single Plain Dosa
Saver deals	Basic combinations	Podi Dosa with drink
Everyday picks	Practical and affordable	Simple dosa or parotta meal

Choosing a Plain Dosa instead of ordering multiple sides helps keep the total cost manageable.
Basic meals are often the most practical choice for everyday dining.
Standard portions are usually the easiest option for quick ordering. (taste-of-chennai.co.uk)

What to Order at Taste of Chennai Based on Your Needs

The menu offers a variety of options for those looking for traditional South Indian dishes or something more filling.

For solo meals: A Masala Dosa provides a balanced portion without being excessive.
For chicken lovers: The Chicken Kothu Parotta is commonly chosen for a satisfying meal.
For vegetarian diners: Options such as Paneer Masala Dosa are popular and filling.
For budget-conscious users: Simple dosas and basic combinations help control spending.
For quick takeaway: Dosa varieties are convenient and easy to enjoy.
If you prefer a slightly spicier flavour, the Mysore Masala Dosa may be more suitable.
If you are looking for a lighter option, the Plain Dosa offers a simple choice. (taste-of-chennai.co.uk)

What to Know Before Ordering from Taste of Chennai

A few practical points can make ordering easier and help you choose suitable portion sizes.

Portion sizes vary between individual dishes and larger meals.
Ordering a complete meal can provide better value than selecting several items separately.
Extra sides and drinks can increase the final cost quickly.
Some dishes such as Chicken Kothu Parotta may be more filling than expected.
Availability may vary slightly by branch. (taste-of-chennai.co.uk)

Is Taste of Chennai Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Taste of Chennai offers a wide selection of vegetarian dishes alongside chicken and lamb options. Vegan choices are available in some categories, while halal availability can differ between locations, so checking with the branch is recommended. (taste-of-chennai.co.uk)

Category	Availability
Halal	Availability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch
Vegetarian	Options are generally available in most cases
Vegan	Limited but growing across UK menus

Alternatives to Taste of Chennai

Customers looking for similar Indian dining experiences often consider other restaurants serving South Indian and traditional dishes.

Chennai Dosa is commonly chosen by users looking for a similar South Indian experience.
Saravana Bhavan is often preferred for dosa and vegetarian specialities.
Dishoom is suitable for diners who prefer lighter meals and a varied Indian menu.