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Lunch Promotion
 • Crunch Lunch £9.95
*• Tasting Platter £12.00
*• Festive Low Calorie Lunch
    (650 calories) £17.00
    Sunday Brunch £25.00
Valid for lunch Monday-Saturday only
*
 Not valid for groups or bookings of
    more than 8 pax in December


For Dinner
You can choose from a variety of festive a la carte menu are priced at £27.00, £34.00, £38.00 per person. Continental menu options for those who are not too fond of curry are priced at £39.00 per
person. The vegetarian menu Maison is priced at £26.00, £32.00 and £36.00 per person.

Private dining rooms
Salon du Gouverneur Seat 14 people
A fully private room with a French colonial décor.

Tanjore room Seat 10 people
A deep mustard coloured semi-private
room with a unique atrium.

Maharajah room Seat 40-50 people
A semi-private area with wooden arches,
Moghul art and foliage.

Shamiana Seat 80-100 people
The literal translation of Shamiana
means tent.

All rooms are available for a nominal hire charge. We can easily accommodate seated parties for more than 300 people (200 on the upper floor and 100 in the Shamiana Room) even groups of 500 can be entertained with cocktail and/or buffet parties.


Gift with a difference!
Hamper
• Gift vouchers
• Indian silk to ceramic and spices
Cookbook

Cookery Demonstrations

Canapés and Bowl Food
Click for sample menu

Jungle Bar

Entertainment
The restaurant is available for exciting theme parties and completes take-overs. Entertainment may be arranged for complete take-overs in the form of a jazz band, disco, traditional Indian musicians, folk dancers, fortune-tellers, magicians, henna painters etc.
 
All you have to do is ask!
All party booking enquiries must be confirmed in writing or by fax and menu and drink choices to be confirmed prior to the event. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation for parties exceeding 7 persons to 45 persons. This deposit is fully refundable if cancelled within 72 hours of the event with the exception of complete takeovers. Please ask for more details regarding our cancellation and refunds policy.


 


Continental Menu 3 Courses £39

(Options available only for those who are not too fond of curry.) 

STARTERS

Choose any one option

> Smoked Scottish Salmon with capers.
> Seared foie gras with glazed purple figs.
> Plum tomato & mozzarella salad
with rocket leaves & olive oil
 

MAIN COURSES

Choose any one option

> Pan fried salmon with tarragon sauce
> Roast turkey with trimmings *
> Fillet steak with green pepper sauce and fries.
 

DESSERT

L'assiette du chef
A selection of our favourite three desserts.
 

NOTES:
- Available only in the month of November & December
 except 31.12.09.
- The price is £39.00 per person for three courses.
- Dietary options or special meals are available on request.
- All of the above need to be pre booked and confirmed
  as part of menu options.
- With a minimum notice of 48 hours
* Includes pork meat in the stuffing and nuts


Forget traditional tinsel and trimmings, dine in opulence and splendour, and experience the warm hospitality of La Porte des Indes.

 
 

Menu Maison 3 Courses £34
STARTERS

Parsee Fish
Fillets of sole encased in a mint and coriander chutney and lightly steamed in banana leaves.

Demoiselles de Pondichéry

Large juicy grilled king scallops with a hint of garlic in a mild saffron sauce.

Murgh Malai Kebab

Chicken tikkas marinated with cream cheese, mace and fresh green peppercorns, grilled in the tandoor.

Chard Pakoras

Crunchy green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.
 

MAIN COURSES
Tandoori Prawns
King Prawns rolled in caramelised garlic, garam masala and grilled in the tandoor.

Poulet Rouge

Shredded chicken marinated in yoghurt and red spices, grilled and served in a creamy sauce. Spécialité de notre maison.

Roganjosh

The classic lamb curry of Kashmir, undoubtedly a prince among curries.

Saag Paneer

A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.
 
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and
paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.
DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
A selection of our favourite three desserts.

 
 


Menu Maison 4 Courses £38

STARTERS

Parsee Fish
Fillets of sole encased in a mint and coriander chutney and lightly steamed in banana leaves.

Demoiselles de Pondichéry

Large juicy grilled king scallops with a hint of garlic in a mild saffron sauce.

Murgh Malai Kebab

Chicken tikkas marinated with cream cheese, mace and fresh green peppercorns, grilled in the tandoor.

Chard Pakoras

Crunchy green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.
 

SOUP or SORBET
Dakshin
A Southern lentil soup, enhanced with roasted spices, curry leaves and fresh lime.
or
Tamarind Sorbet
MAIN COURSES
Tandoori Prawns
King Prawns rolled in caramelised garlic, garam masala and grilled in the tandoor.

Poulet Rouge

Shredded chicken marinated in yoghurt and red spices, grilled and served in a creamy sauce. Spécialité de notre maison.

Roganjosh

The classic lamb curry of Kashmir, undoubtedly a prince among curries.


Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.

DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
A selection of our favourite three desserts.

 
 


The Petit Menu Maison 3 Courses £27

STARTERS

Parsee Fish
Fillets of sole encased in a mint and coriander chutney and lightly steamed in banana leaves.

Murgh Malai Kebab

Chicken tikkas marinated with cream cheese, mace and fresh green peppercorns, grilled in the tandoor.

Chard Pakoras

Crunchy green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.

MAIN COURSES
Poulet Rouge
Shredded chicken marinated in yoghurt and red spices, grilled and served in a creamy sauce. Spécialité de notre maison.

Roganjosh

The classic lamb curry of Kashmir, undoubtedly a prince among curries.


Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.

DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
A selection of our favourite three desserts.

 
 


Vegetarian Menu Maison 3 Courses £32

STARTERS

Dahi Bhalle
White lentil dumpling with ginger and chillies, raisins, cashew nuts and doused in a cool yoghurt sauce with tamarind chutney.

Tandoori Paneer Kebabs
Home made cottage cheese wedges marinated in caramelised onion and garlic, stuffed with a tangy mint and mango relish and char grilled.

Shingora
The ever popular vegetable samosa with a " khata-meeta" tamarind sauce.

Crunchy Chard Pakoras
Green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.

MAIN COURSES
Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.

Aloo Dum
Whole stuffed potatoes steeped in a buttery tomato sauce, spiced to perfection.

Naintara do Pyaz
Green okras sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a touch of spice.

Tadka Dhal

Our supreme dish of tempered yellow lentils to enhance your meal.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.

DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
Inspired by the cookbook.

 
 


Vegetarian Menu Maison 4 Courses £36

STARTERS

Dahi Bhalle
White lentil dumpling with ginger and chillies, raisins, cashew nuts and doused in a cool yoghurt sauce with tamarind chutney.

Tandoori Paneer Kebabs
Home made cottage cheese wedges marinated in caramelised onion and garlic, stuffed with a tangy mint and mango relish and char grilled.

Shingora
The ever popular vegetable samosa with a " khata-meeta" tamarind sauce.

Crunchy Chard Pakoras
Green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.

SOUP or SORBET
Dakshin
A Southern lentil soup, enhanced with roasted spices, curry leaves and fresh lime.
or
Tamaind Sorbet
MAIN COURSES
Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.

Aloo Dum
Whole stuffed potatoes steeped in a buttery tomato sauce, spiced to perfection.

Naintara do Pyaz
Green okras sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a touch of spice.

Tadka Dhal

Our supreme dish of tempered yellow lentils to enhance your meal.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.

DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
Inspired by the cookbook.

 
 


Vegetarian Petit Menu Maison  £26

STARTERS

Dahi Bhalle
White lentil dumpling with ginger and chillies, raisins, cashew nuts and doused in a cool yoghurt sauce with tamarind chutney.

Shingora
The ever popular vegetable samosa with a " khata-meeta" tamarind sauce.

Crunchy Chard Pakoras
Green and red chard and water chestnut pakoras with Bengal gramflour, green chillies, coriander, turmeric and caraway seeds.

MAIN COURSES
Saag Paneer
A traditional dish of leaf spinach and cottage cheese sautéed in butter with green chillies and ginger.

Aloo Dum
Whole stuffed potatoes steeped in a buttery tomato sauce, spiced to perfection.

Tadka Dhal

Our supreme dish of tempered yellow lentils to enhance your meal.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Kesaria Pillav Rice
Saffron flavoured aromatic Basmati rice.

Pomegranate Raita
Natural yoghurt with pomegranates with a touch of cumin and paprika.

Multani Naan
Buttered tandoori baked bread with onion seeds, melon seeds and sesame.

DESSERT

L'Assiette du Chef
Inspired by the cookbook.

 
 
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Event Calendar

Cook Book

Weekday Lunch £8.50
+ MORE DETAIL

Chef

Special Fruit Cocktails
in our Jungle Bar

Gift Vouchers

Corporate Event Brochure

Press Pack

   
 
 

RESTAURANT CLOSED FROM 25-26 DECEMBER 2009, 01 JANUARY 2010
and 02 JANUARY FOR LUNCH ONLY
 

 
 
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VAT Included. A 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill.

 
 
 
 

LA PORTE DES INDES LONDON
Indian Cuisine with a difference

32 Bryanston Street, London W1H 7EG
TEL: +44 20 7224 0055
FAX: +44 20 7224 1144
E-mail:
london.reservation@laportedesindes.com

 
 
 
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