(Not So) Small Plates

Kathi Wrap

Homestyle Curry

Biryani

Must Haves & Vegetables

(Not So) Small Plates

Item		Price	Add
New - Chatpata Corn (V) Eruption of flavours (hot, sweet and sour) – buttery & steamy, truly a street food snack		£ 7.45
Vada Pau Endearingly exquisite - a spiced potato ball enrobed in a toasted brioche bun & a racy chutney. Inspired by Chowpatty...taken to another level at DESI! (in our opinion).		£ 8.45
Paneer & Pineapple Tikka An amazing playful fayre of paneer & pineapple, marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, grilled in the tandoor.		£ 9.45
House Chaat Divinely scrumptious – moreish crispy vegetable samosa, on a bed of spiced chana, split into a cool sweet yoghurt. Dressed with tamarind & mint and coriander chutney. Topped off with pomegranate & spicy potato sprinkles.		£ 9.45
Punjabi Pyramids The Punjabi Samosa - most famous of all the samosas. Lovingly filled with potatoes, peas & wonderful array of spices. Served with salad.		£ 7.45
Chapli Kebab Slider Tasteful twist of the traditional Pakistani inspired minced meat kebab in a toasted brioche bun, contrasting chutney.		£ 9.45
Onion Bhajia The onion bhajia’s served at our cafe are the real mccoy – crispy, light & savoury. Served with salad.		£ 7.45
Grilled Malai Chicken Tikka Comfortingly alluring - tantalising tender pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in light creamy home ground spices. Served with Bombay bread and salad.		£ 10.45
Papadom Each. Vegan		£ 1.25
Bombay Ketchup Dip Vegan		£ 1.95
Mint & Corriander Chutney Dip Vegan Lovely kick		£ 1.95
Pineapple Chutney Dip		£ 2.95

Kathi Wrap

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Tikka Wrap		£ 9.45
Lamb Chapli wrap		£ 9.45
Grilled Paneer & Pineapple Wrap		£ 9.45

Homestyle Curry

Item		Price	Add
Nawabi Murgh Korma A delicacy from the kitchens of the Royal Nawabs of Lucknow. Renowned for itssubtlety & aroma. Perfectly cooked chicken with gentle notes of mace flower & cardamom (mild)		£ 13.95
Murgh Makhni Chicken Tikka Masala originally derived from this speciality of Old Delhi. Rediscover this smooth & velvety dish, where the spices are veiled by rich blend of tomatoes (slight heat)		£ 13.95
Chicken Tikka Karahi Marinated chicken, cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with cracked pepper and coriander (slight heat).		£ 13.95
Konkani Chicken Delightfully capturing the essence of the scenic coast of Konkan. Impeccably packed with fragrant ground spices, tantalise your tastebuds (slight heat).		£ 14.45
Karachi Karahi Pakistan’s national favourite - tender meat complimented by the robust flavours of fresh ground spices of garam masalas (slight heat).		£ 14.45
Gosht Dhansak Hustle & bustle of slow-cooked meat in a hot, sweet & sour lentil gravy.		£ 14.45
Railway Lamb You’ll need to try this gem of the rail side. Lovely & hot with an abundant of dry roasted spices, needless to say it’s full of flavour (slight heat).		£ 14.95
Kerala Fish In the twisting & enchanting backwaters of Kerala, local fishermen adored this succulently spiced fish dish. A mild melody of coconut milk, tamarind & curry leaves (slight heat)		£ 16.95
Chingri Tawa Blissfulness of Bangladesh epitomised - tossed & turned in a caramelised onion gravy, stir-fried prawns in a medley of spices & merrily mingled with lime leaf (slight heat)		£ 16.95
Paneer Aur Aloo Tikki Masala (V) Beloved in India – introduced to & adored by all. Smooth paneer & aloo tikki cutlets in a rich silky sauce, satisfying your cravings (slight heat).		£ 12.95
New Shahi Paneer & Corn (V) (Main) Paneer cooked in coconut cream gravy, mingling with corn kernels (slightly hot & sweet).		£ 12.95

Biryani

Item		Price	Add
The Humble Biryani (VGN) Fresh locally sourced vegetables layered with basmati rice & dum-cooked to scrumptiousness. Served with house dhaal		£ 15.95
Degchi Chicken Biryani Fresh succulent boneless chicken thighs - delicately cooked within its own juices & spices and layered with rice. Pakistani influenced. Served with salad.		£ 16.95
Lamb Hydrabadi Biryani Fresh British lamb, slow cooked in it's own stock & flavours, layered with fluffy rice. Inspired by the famous biryani’s of Hydrabad. Served with salad.		£ 18.95

Must Haves & Vegetables

Item		Price	Add
New - Yakhni Pulao Rice (V) King of all Pulao Rice, full of flavour.		£ 5.95
Steamed Rice (VGN) Vegetarian Vegan		£ 5.45
Bombay Bread Vegetarian		£ 4.95
Garlic Bread (V)		£ 5.95
New Dhaal Makhni (V) Raja of all dhaal dishes – dark, rich, deeply flavoured black lentil and red kidney beans. For super symphony - finished off with cream cheese and fenugreek.		£ 7.95
Saag Paneer (V) Indian cheese cooked in tempered spinach.		£ 7.95
Saag Aloo (V) Baby potatoes stir fried with spinach		£ 6.95
House Dhaal (VGN) Immensely indulging – an Old India home comfort food, brimming with a luscious parade of the most vaunted lentils.		£ 6.95
Gunpowder Potatoes A rapturous explosion of the tastebuds – a foremost companion on any table spread. Roasted baby potatoes sprinkled with DESI spice mix & spring onions.		£ 6.45
DESI Dust Fries (VGN) Crunchy fries kissed with rosemary, sea salt & chaat seasoning.		£ 4.95
Green Salad (V) Fresh mixed salad with contrasting dressing.		£ 6.95
Tzatziki Raita (Side) Vegetarian		£ 4.95

Masala Chai

Item		Price	Add
Desi Masala Chai A perfect blend of spices brewed with assam tea leaves and milk - slightly sweet.		£ 4.45

Desi Shakes

Item		Price	Add
Coconut & Mango Lassi Summery blend of the subcontinent.		£ 6.45
Rose Lassi Subtle aroma of rose and taste of cardamom.		£ 6.45

Mocktail Sorbots

Item		Price	Add
Lychee Ki Shorbot		£ 6.45
Piña Colada		£ 6.45
Strawberry Daiquiri		£ 6.45

Bottled Drinks

Item		Price	Add
Rose Lemonade 275ml		£ 3.95
Raspberry Lemonade 330ml		£ 3.95
Traditional Lemonade 330ml		£ 3.95
Cloudy Apple Juice 250ml		£ 3.50
Still Water		£ 2.95
Sparkling Water		£ 2.95

Soft Drinks

Item		Price	Add
Cans 330ml - San Pellegrino Aranciata 330ml Cans		£ 3.50
Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.25L Sparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extracts		£ 3.45
Diet Coke Cola 1.25L Bottle Sparkling Low Calorie Soft Drink with Plant Extracts with Sweeteners. Add some sparkle to your day without the sugar or calories, with a crisp, refreshing Diet Coke!		£ 3.45
Ayran / Laban 250ml		£ 3.45
Monster Energy Drink Mango Loco 500ml Carbonated Energy Drink with Taurine, Caffeine, L-Carnitine, Inositol and B Vitamins with Sugars and Sweetener		£ 1.95
Coca-Cola Original Taste 330ml Sparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extracts		£ 2.45
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 330ml Sparkling Low Calorie Soft Drink with Plant Extracts with Sweeteners		£ 2.45
Sprite Lemon Lime 330ml Can Sparkling Lemon-Lime Flavour Low Calorie Soft Drink with Sugar and Sweeteners		£ 2.45

Desserts

Item		Price	Add
Mango Coco Souffle		£ 6.95
Sticky Toffee Pudding		£ 6.95
Chocolate Fudge Cake		£ 6.95
Lemon Cheesecake (Vgn) Vegan.		£ 6.95

Order Details

You have no items in your cart.

to receive an SMS or email alert
when we launch in your area

Home Delivery Address

Restaurant Details

DESI - Old India Cafe

173 Elm Grove Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1LU

Explore the full menu from DESI - Old India Cafe in Southsea. Order Indian takeaway online for fast delivery or collection. Wide selection of delicious dishes.

DESI - Old India Cafe Takeaway Menu

(Not So) Small Plates

New - Chatpata Corn (V)

Vada Pau

Paneer & Pineapple Tikka

House Chaat

Punjabi Pyramids

Chapli Kebab Slider

Onion Bhajia

Grilled Malai Chicken Tikka

Papadom

Bombay Ketchup Dip

Mint & Corriander Chutney Dip

Pineapple Chutney Dip

Kathi Wrap

Chicken Tikka Wrap

Lamb Chapli wrap

Grilled Paneer & Pineapple Wrap

Homestyle Curry

Nawabi Murgh Korma

Murgh Makhni

Chicken Tikka Karahi

Konkani Chicken

Karachi Karahi

Gosht Dhansak

Railway Lamb

Kerala Fish

Chingri Tawa

Paneer Aur Aloo Tikki Masala (V)

*New* Shahi Paneer & Corn (V) (Main)

Biryani

The Humble Biryani (VGN)

Degchi Chicken Biryani

Lamb Hydrabadi Biryani

Must Haves & Vegetables

New - Yakhni Pulao Rice (V)

Steamed Rice (VGN)

Bombay Bread

Garlic Bread (V)

*New* Dhaal Makhni (V)

Saag Paneer (V)

Saag Aloo (V)

House Dhaal (VGN)

Gunpowder Potatoes

DESI Dust Fries (VGN)

Green Salad (V)

Tzatziki Raita (Side)

Masala Chai

Desi Masala Chai

Desi Shakes

Coconut & Mango Lassi

Rose Lassi

Mocktail Sorbots

Lychee Ki Shorbot

Piña Colada

Strawberry Daiquiri

Bottled Drinks

Rose Lemonade 275ml

Raspberry Lemonade 330ml

Traditional Lemonade 330ml

Cloudy Apple Juice 250ml

Still Water

Sparkling Water

Soft Drinks

Cans 330ml - San Pellegrino Aranciata

Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.25L

Diet Coke Cola 1.25L Bottle

Ayran / Laban 250ml

Monster Energy Drink Mango Loco 500ml

Coca-Cola Original Taste 330ml

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 330ml

Sprite Lemon Lime 330ml Can

Desserts

Mango Coco Souffle

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Lemon Cheesecake (Vgn)

Choices for

Order Details

to receive an SMS or email alertwhen we launch in your area

New Shahi Paneer & Corn (V) (Main)

New Dhaal Makhni (V)

to receive an SMS or email alert
when we launch in your area