Tayyabs Menu
A vibrant celebration of authentic Punjabi and North Indian flavors bursting with aromatic spices and rich, hearty dishes. From sizzling tandoori grills to flavorful curries, every meal is a warm, unforgettable culinary experience.
Starters
Wholesome and simply irresistible our Starters bring in the ultimate culinary experience for you eastern palate.
| Item & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Lamb Chops (4 Pieces) 4 pieces of Tayabs signature Lamb Chops, marinated and grilled to perfection. | £13.00 |
| Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) 5 pieces of chicken breast marinated and grilled to perfection. | £7.00 |
| Seekh Kebab (2 Pieces) Grilled skewer of minced lamb with fresh herbs and aromatics. | £4.80 |
| Tandoori Chicken (2 Pieces) ½ Chicken marinated and grilled. | £8.30 |
| Papadam (Each) 🥦🌱 A thin crisp made from flour and water. | £1.10 |
| King Prawn Grill (3 Pieces) 3 fresh large US king prawns marinated and grilled. | £18.60 |
| Pakora (Portion) 🥦🌱 Crisp fried snack made with gram flour, spices, and onion bhaji mix. | £4.80 |
| Vegetable Samosa (Each) 🥦🌱 Home-made pastry filled with seasoned vegetable filling. | £2.40 |
| Paneer Tikka (5 Pieces) 🌱 5 pieces of cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt and spices. | £8.30 |
| Meat Samosa (Each) Home-made pastry with aromatic lamb filling. | £2.40 |
| Mutton Tikka (5 Pieces) 5 pieces of mutton marinated in masala and grilled. | £7.00 |
| Masala Fish (2 Pieces) 2 pieces of deep-fried Coili fish seasoned and garnished with lemon. | £13.00 |
Mains
Truly fulfilling to the entire core our Mains are built with extra care and finesse to make sure your meals are full of everything.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Dry Meat Tayabbs signature slow cooked tender lamb dish seasoned to perfection and topped with a lemon. A must order for the genuine Tayabbs experience. | from £16.80 |
| Karahi Gosht 🌶️ Slow cooked tender lamb curry infused with spices in a rich sauce. | from £15.60 |
| Karahi Chicken 🌶️ Tender chicken in a tomato and ginger based curry, infused with spices. | from £15.60 |
| Karahi Keema 🌶️ Traditional minced lamb curry generously seasoned including peas. | from £15.60 |
| Saag Meat 🥬 Packed with flavour, made with our slow cooked lamb combined with our perfected spinach recipe. | from £15.60 |
| Karahi King Prawn 🌶️ US Prawns cooked in a rich masala and garnished with coriander. | from £20.40 |
| Karahi Chicken Keema 🌶️ Slow cooked tender chicken infused with spices then minced. | from £15.60 |
| Bhindi Meat 🥬 Slow cooked lamb combined with fried crispy okra pieces in a rich sauce. | from £15.60 |
| Karahi Dhal Gosht 🥬 Combination of cooked lentils and slow cooked tender lamb in a rich sauce. | from £15.60 |
| Aloo Meat 🥬 Our slow cooked tender lamb mixed with boiled potatoes in a rich sauce. | from £15.60 |
| Small Prawn 🌶️ A small prawn dish made with our traditional masala. | from £16.20 |
| Chana Meat 🥬 Slow cooked lamb combined with chickpeas in a rich stew. | from £15.60 |
Vegetarian Dishes
Fresh, flavorful, and packed with wholesome goodness vibrant veggies and aromatic spices in every bite.From hearty curries to light, satisfying plates, each dish is a delicious celebration of vegetarian cuisine.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Karahi Tarka Dhal 🥬 Creamy, well spiced lentil dish made with a traditional recipe that works beautifully with every meal. | £11.40 |
| Saag Aloo 🌱🥬 Made with saag (a variety of greens, including mustard greens), potatoes and spices. | £11.40 |
| Saag Paneer 🥬 Our traditional saag recipe topped with pieces of paneer (cottage cheese). | £11.70 |
| Karahi Bhindi 🌱🥬🌶️ Stir fried okra and capsicum, mixed with spicy, flavourful onion-tomato karahi masala. | £11.70 |
| Dhal Baingun 🌱🥬 A traditional dhal dish topped off with two baby aubergines. | £11.70 |
| Chana 🌱🥬 Saucy, slow cooked chickpea dish with heart-warming spices. | £11.40 |
| Tinda Masala 🥬 Made with baby pumpkins, a must order for the Tayabbs experience. | £12.90 |
| Methi Aloo Gajar 🌱🥬 Simple and nutritious dish with the goodness of gajar (carrots), aloo (potatoes) and methi (fresh fenugreek leaves) cooked in our spices like coriander powder, turmeric and cumin seeds. | £11.70 |
| Karahi Mixed Vegetables 🌱🥬 Selection of vegetables made with a masala broth. | £11.40 |
| Dhal Karela 🌱🥬 A traditional dhal dish topped with fried bitter gourd. | £11.70 |
| Urid Dhal 🌱🥬 A traditional white lentil dish, creamy and milder compared to Tarka Dhal. | £11.70 |
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Chef’s Speciality
Exquisite dishes crafted with passion and creativity bursting with bold flavors and unique twists.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Karahi Chicken Tikka Masala Marinated chicken tikka in a karahi masala topped with coriander. | £16.20 |
| Karahi Baby Chicken Masala On the bone chicken, marinated and grilled in a karahi masala topped with coriander. | £16.20 |
| Karahi Chicken Saag Tender chicken infused with saag (a variety of greens, including mustard greens). | £15.60 |
| Karahi Mutton Tikka Masala Marinated mutton tikka in a karahi masala topped with coriander. | £16.20 |
| Karahi Lamb Chop Masala Marinated lamb chop in a karahi masala topped with coriander. | £16.20 |
| Karahi Fish Fried marinated coli fish in a karahi masala topped with coriander. | £16.80 |
Wraps
Soft, fresh, and generously filled with flavorful meats, veggies, and sauces.
Perfectly portable and utterly satisfying and every bite is a delicious hand-held delight.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Kebab Roll 2 Seekh Kebabs rolled in our fluffy Naan bread with a hint of mint sauce and mixed salad. | £5.20 |
| Chicken Tikka Roll Chicken Tikka pieces rolled in our fluffy Naan bread with a hint of mint sauce and mixed salad. | £6.20 |
| Paneer Tikka Roll 🥬 Paneer Tikka pieces rolled in our fluffy Naan bread with a hint of mint sauce and mixed salad. | £6.20 |
| Mutton Tikka Roll Mutton Tikka pieces rolled in our fluffy Naan bread with a hint of mint sauce and mixed salad. | £6.20 |
| Pakora Roll 🥬 Onion Bhaji rolled in our fluffy Naan bread with a hint of mint sauce and mixed salad. | £6.20 |
Rice and Roti
Fluffy, fragrant rice and soft, warm rotis perfectly cooked to complement every dish. A comforting, essential duo that completes your meal with every bite.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Pilau Rice 🌱🥬 Traditionally colourful and fragrant rice mixed with Tayabb’s herb selection to create light and refreshing rice. | £5.90 |
| Garlic Naan 🥬 Our soft, pillowy bread topped with garlic and pure butter spread. | £4.50 |
| Tandoori Naan 🥬 A soft, pillowy bread made in our tandoor topped with pure butter. | £2.40 |
| Tandoori Paratha 🥬 A whole-wheat, multi-layered bread made with ghee (pure butter). | £4.80 |
| Peshwari Naan 🥬 A sweet, traditional naan recipe made in our tandoor. | £4.80 |
| Tandoori Roti 🌱🥬 A whole-wheat style bread made in our tandoor (traditionally a healthier/thinner alternative). | £2.00 |
| Keema Naan A soft bread stuffed with spiced infused lamb. | £4.80 |
| Chips 🥬 Can’t go wrong! | £4.00 |
Desserts
Decadent, sweet delights to finish your meal on a high note creamy, rich, and irresistibly indulgent.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Gulab Jamun Deep-fried dough balls immersed in a sweet, sticky sugar syrup with a delicate sweet flavour (a must order for the Tayabbs experience). | £4.80 |
| Rasmalai Consisting of soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy sweetened milk. | £4.80 |
| Kheer A slow-cooked rice, milk and sugar (similar to rice pudding) flavoured with cardamom. | £4.80 |
| Malai Kulfi Traditional simple milky flavoured style ice-cream. | £4.80 |
| Pistachio Kulfi Traditional milky Pistachio flavoured style ice-cream. | £4.80 |
| Mango Kulfi Traditional milky Mango flavoured style ice-cream. | £4.80 |
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Drinks
Refreshing beverages to quench your thirst cool, crisp, and full of flavor.
| Name & Details | Price |
|---|---|
| Mango Lassi – 560ml Our creamy, rich and refreshing mango lassi is a traditional Punjabi mango beverage (a must order to complement your meal). | £4.80 |
| Sweet Lassi – 560ml Traditional Punjabi yogurt drink made with yogurt, milk, ice, and sugar. Perfectly sweet, extra creamy, and instantly refreshing. | £4.80 |
| Salty Lassi – 560ml Traditional Punjabi yogurt drink made with yogurt, milk, ice, salt, and cumin for a creamy refreshing taste. | £4.80 |
| Banana Lassi – 560ml Made with bananas, it’s a creamy and sweet beverage rich in flavour. | £4.80 |
| Coca-Cola Original Taste 330ml Sparkling Soft Drink with Vegetable Extracts. | £3.60 |
| Coca-Cola Original Taste 330ml Sparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extract. | £3.60 |
| Diet Coke 330ml The No.1 Cola Flavoured Soft Drink with Vegetable Extracts and Sweeteners. | £3.60 |
| Mineral Water – 500ml | £3.60 |
| Sprite Zero Sugar 330ml Glass Bottle Sparkling Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Flavour Soft Drink with Sweeteners. | £3.30 |
| Fanta Orange 330ml | £3.30 |
| Appletiser – 330ml | £3.60 |
| Guava Juice Drink – 330ml | £4.20 |
| Sparkling Water – 330ml | £3.60 |
| J2O Apple and Mango – 330ml | £3.60 |
| Orange Juice – 330ml | £4.20 |
| Apple Juice – 330ml | £4.20 |
| Pineapple Juice – 330ml | £4.20 |
| J2O Orange and Passion – 330ml | £3.60 |
Tayyabs London opening hours
Check out our opening hours so you can savour your favs right on time.
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 11:30 pm |
Popular Items at Tayyabs
Tayyabs is a legendary institution in East London, renowned for its authentic Punjabi cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Since 1972, it has drawn crowds for its robust, spice-forward dishes that emphasize traditional grilling techniques and slow-cooked Karahi specialities.
- The Lamb Chops are widely chosen because they offer a smoky, intense flavour and a tender texture that has made them the most famous item on the menu.
- Seekh Kebabs are often preferred when a juicy, spice-infused minced meat starter is desired for a classic opening to the meal.
- Signature curries like the Dry Meat remain popular among users who want a rich, slow-cooked lamb experience that is seasoned to a concentrated perfection.
- The Karahi Chicken is commonly selected for its reliable, ginger-based heat and traditional preparation in a deep cooking pot.
Budget-Friendly Choices at Tayyabs
For those looking to enjoy a full Punjabi feast while managing costs, Tayyabs offers several hearty staples that are both filling and affordable. Focusing on the wide variety of vegetarian sides or bread-based rolls provides excellent value.
| Option Type | What to Expect | Smart Choice Example |
| Value meals | Hand-held filled breads | Kebab Roll |
| Light meals | Traditional fried snacks | Pakora portion |
| Saver deals | Comforting lentil bases | Karahi Tarka Dhal |
| Everyday picks | Practical and filling staples | Tandoori Naan |
- Choosing a Kebab Roll instead of ordering individual meat plates and breads helps control total cost while providing a complete meal on the go.
- Simple vegetarian items like Chana (chickpeas) are often the most practical for everyday users looking for a protein-rich, budget-friendly main.
- Standard portions of Pilau Rice are usually the easiest choice for a fragrant and affordable side to share among several diners.
What to Order at Tayyabs Based on Your Needs
The menu is designed for sharing, with a vast selection of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes that can be combined to suit any group size or hunger level.
- For solo meals: A Chicken Tikka Roll provides a balanced portion of grilled protein and bread that is satisfying without being excessive.
- For chicken lovers: Chicken Tikka pieces are commonly chosen for a lighter, charred experience compared to the heavier Karahi sauces.
- For lamb lovers: Robust dishes such as Karahi Gosht are preferred for their tender meat and deep, spice-infused gravy.
- For budget-conscious users: Selecting a few items from the “Vegetarian Dishes” section, such as Saag Aloo, helps manage spending.
- For quick takeaway: Meat Samosas or Wraps are easier to carry and eat on the move than the signature sizzling skillets.
- If you prefer a stronger or more traditional flavour, options like the Dhal Karela (bitter gourd) may be more suitable for an authentic Punjabi taste.
- If you are looking for a lighter option, the Masala Fish or grilled King Prawns are easier to manage and less heavy than the meat-based curries.
What to Know Before Ordering from Tayyabs
Navigating the Tayyabs experience involves understanding their “bring your own” policy and the intensity of their spice levels.
- Portion sizes for “Chef’s Speciality” items are generally hearty and intended to be shared with multiple breads or rice portions.
- Ordering a Mixed Grill often provides better value for groups who want to sample the chops, kebabs, and tikka all at once.
- Add-ons such as Mango Lassi can increase the total cost but are highly effective at balancing the heat of the spicier dishes.
- Some items, such as the Karahi Keema, may be more filling than expected due to the density of the minced meat and pea combination.
- Availability of seasonal specialities like Tinda Masala (baby pumpkin) may vary throughout the year.
Is Tayyabs Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?
Tayyabs is a prominent Halal destination, reflecting its Punjabi roots, and offers a dedicated section of the menu for meat-free dining.
| Category | Availability |
| Halal | The menu is fully Halal-certified and meat is sourced accordingly |
| Vegetarian | Widely available, including Saag Paneer and multiple dhal varieties |
| Vegan | Options such as Karahi Bhindi and Karahi Mixed Vegetables are clearly marked |
Alternatives to Tayyabs
If you are looking for a similar East London Punjabi experience or a different take on grilled meats, these alternatives are well-regarded.
- Needoo Grill is commonly chosen by users looking for a similar, no-frills Punjabi grill experience in the Whitechapel area.
- Lahore Kebab House is often preferred for its vast dining space and legendary status for grilled seekh kebabs and lamb chops.
- Maedah Grill is suitable for users who prefer a slightly more varied menu that includes Turkish and Middle Eastern grilled specialities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
General FAQ’s
1. What type of cuisine does Tayyabs serve?
Tayyabs specializes in authentic Punjabi cuisine, featuring a wide range of grilled dishes, curries, vegetarian options, breads, rice, and traditional desserts.
2. Do I need to book a table in advance?
It is strongly recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during evenings and weekends, as Tayyabs is very popular and can get busy.
3. Does Tayyabs offer vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes, the menu includes plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes such as Dhal, Saag Aloo, Chana, and vegetable curries, clearly marked with icons.
4. Are your dishes spicy?
Some dishes are spicy 🌶️, but many can be mild. The menu clearly indicates which items are spicy, and you can always ask the staff for recommendations or adjustments.
5. Do you serve alcohol?
Tayyabs does not serve alcohol, but guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Soft drinks, juices, and traditional lassis are available.
6. Is takeaway or delivery available?
Yes, takeaway options are available, and delivery may be provided through selected delivery partners. Please check directly for details.
7. Do you cater for food allergies?
Yes, allergen information is available upon request. Please inform staff about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
8. What payment methods are accepted?
Most major debit and credit cards are accepted, as well as contactless payments. It’s best to confirm if cash is still accepted before visiting.
9. Is Tayyabs family-friendly?
Yes, Tayyabs welcomes families and has dishes suitable for children, such as mild curries and grilled meats.
10. Where is Tayyabs located and how do I get there?
Tayyabs is located in Whitechapel, London. It is a short walk from Whitechapel and Aldgate East tube stations, making it easily accessible by public transport.
Pricing FAQ’s
1. How much does an average meal cost at Tayyabs?
An average meal with a starter, main dish, side, and drink usually costs between £20–£30 per person, depending on your choices.
2. Are the prices the same for dine-in and takeaway?
Yes, prices are generally the same whether you dine in or order takeaway. Delivery partners may add extra fees.
3. Do you charge a service fee?
A standard service charge may apply for large groups. Otherwise, tipping is at the customer’s discretion.
4. Are drinks included in the meal price?
No, drinks are priced separately. The menu offers soft drinks, juices, lassis, and water starting from around £3.30.
5. Do you have set menus or meal deals?
Currently, Tayyabs does not offer fixed set menus, but portion sizes are generous and ideal for sharing, making it cost-effective for groups.
6. Is there a corkage fee for bringing my own alcohol?
Yes, since Tayyabs is BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle), a small corkage fee per person or per bottle may apply. It’s best to check at the time of booking.
7. Do children get discounted prices?
There isn’t a separate children’s menu, but portion sizes can be shared, making it affordable for families.
8. Are desserts included in the price of mains?
No, desserts such as Gulab Jamun or Kulfi are charged separately, usually around £4.80 each.
9. Do prices include VAT?
Yes, all menu prices include VAT, so there are no hidden taxes added to your bill.
10. Do you offer group or event pricing?
For large group bookings or private events, pricing may vary. It’s recommended to contact Tayyabs directly to discuss tailored packages.
