The Cook's Tale Restaurant Menu

Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savoury fillings. These little dumplings look like mini Cornish pasties. Mango and red onion salad, garlic and tomato chutney, mint and coriander chutney. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Mustard

Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Dairy

Sambar and assorted chutneys. Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Celery, Dairy, Mustard (Ask for vegan option)

Manchurian is the result of the adoption of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes and has now become a staple of Indian Chinese Cuisine. Crispy and moreish nuggets of cauliflower wrapped in a hot, sweet and spicy Chinese style sauce. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Soya, Gluten

Lemongrass crab cake, prawn skewer, soft shell crab, hot smoked trout, cod steamed in banana leaf, crab pate, pickled samphire, tamarind chutney, sourdough bread. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Molluscs, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Gluten, Egg, Sesame seeds

Locally sourced breast of wood pigeon and fillet of Kentish venison, game sheekh kebab, game pate, mango and red onion salad, Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Mustard, Eggs

Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg, chilli and orange sauce, mango and red onion salad Allergen advice: Directly contains: Mustard

Coriander chutney, chicken roulade, raita. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Eggs, Celery, Sesame, Mustard

Butter Paneer, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, seasonal vegetables kadai, cumin rice, paratha, poppadoms, salad, onion bhaji, raita, lentil and garlic crumb, homemade pickle. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Mustard, Gluten, Nuts (Ask for vegan option)

Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seed. Potol or pointed gourd is a very popular vegetable from Eastern India. It is highly rated as one of the most nutritious monsoon vegetables. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Dairy

Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, tomato and ginger sauce. Tender banana stems have a sweet and tart flavour and a crunchy texture. They are harvested from the inner stem of the banana plant and are highly rated for their fibre content. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Mustard

Bengali mustard jus, sautéed spinach and greens, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Mustard, Fish, Crustaceans

Masala potatoes, okra. "Malai" is a creamy coconut sauce from Eastern India. This dish has a Malaysian influence and the early version of the recipe might have been brought by Malaysian sailors to the Bay of Bengal around the 6th or 7th century AD. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Milk, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Mustard

Pork Belly, pulled pork spring roll, Goan style vindaloo sauce, seasonal vegetables, pork crackling, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Dairy, Nuts, Gluten

Black chickpea Masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, butter chicken sauce. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard

Bengali style rosemary fondant potatoes, cumin rice, charcoal roasted aubergine mash, sauce of piper chaba, ginger and aromatic spices. Piper chaba also known as "Chui pepper" is called the forgotten culinary fire in Indian cuisine. It is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and has an intense and earthy flavour. No one in India had heard of chillies before the Portuguese brought it in the early 15th century. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Dairy, Gluten

Poppy seeds roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Kala bhuna (translates as Black roasted) is an aromatic sauce with spices such as nutmeg, black pepper cloves and raw cumin. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard

Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Gluten

Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Gluten

Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Gluten

Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen advice: Directly contains: Gluten, Milk, Sulphur dioxide, Egg

Allergen advice: Directly contains: Milk, Eggs

Served with seasonal fruits and chocolate sauce

(vegetarian option must be notified in advance)

Allergen advice. Directly contains: gluten

Allergen Advice: Directly contains: Dairy

Allergen Advice: Contains: Dairy

Allergen Advice: Contains: Dairy

Allergen Advice: Contains: Crustaceans

Allergen Advice: Contains: crustaceans, gluten

Allergen advice: Contains crustaceans, gluten, fish

On the bone - pre order only. 3 days notice

On the bone - pre order only. 3 days notice

Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergy: Milk, gluten

Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergy: Milk, gluten

Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt. Allergy: Milk, gluten

A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, mini milk chocolate mousse in a dark chocolate cup, nectarine and chocolate ice cream. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle. Allergy: Gluten, milk, egg, nut, peanut, soya

Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergy: Gluten, milk, sulphur dioxide, egg

Served with a seasonal berry coulis, mango puree, fresh fruit and rose brittle. It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergy: Milk, nuts, egg

Allergy: milk, eggs

A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mouse is created using plant based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Allergy: Gluten, nut, peanuts, soya

Served with seasonal fruits, chocolate sauce

Manchurian is the result of the adaptation of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes and has become a staple of Indian Chinese cuisine. Crispy morish nuggets of cauliflower, wrapped in a hot and spicy Indo-Chinese style sauce. Allergen: Soya, Gluten

These South Asian pastry savoury snack has a filling of potatoes, red onions, sweet corn, and spices. Ask for Vegan option. Allergen: Gluten, Sulphur dioxide, dairy

Pitha is a Bengali rice based steamed pancake stuffed with spiced vegetables. Allergen: mustard

Sambar and assorted chutneys. Dosai is a South Indian crepe that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen: mustard

Allergen: Gluten, dairy

Allergen: Gluten

Allergen: mustard, gluten

Allergen: Gluten, mustard

Brochettes of chicken thigh in a herb and coriander marinade. Allergen: Milk, Egg

Allergen: Milk, Sesame, Mustard

Allergen: Dairy, Gluten, egg

Allergen: Gluten, Milk, egg

Allergen: Mustard

Allergen: Gluten, Milk

Allergen: Gluten, milk

Allergen: Milk, mustard

Allergen: Mustard, milk

We have drawn inspiration from a traditional Kerala recipe called fish moilee. Allergen: Fish, Dairy, Mustard, Mollusc, Crustaceans

These prawns are coated in a marinade of mustard, ginger and aromatic spices and then lightly grilled. They are mild to medium in flavour and are deliciously matched with a tangy tomato sauce. Allergy: Crustacean, Mustard

These delicious crabs are caught in the warm waters of the Indian rivers, they are a rare delicacy and are only harvested three months in a year. Allergen: Crustaceans, Mollusc, Fish, Mustard, Gluten

Allergen: Fish, Dairy, Mustard, Molluscs, Crustaceans

Allergen: mustard

Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen: Gluten, Milk, Sulphur dioxide, Egg

It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen: Milk, Egg

An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergy: Milk, egg

This is our twist on a classic cheesecake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen: Milk, Gluten

This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Rich Chocolate tart with indulgent chocolate biscuit base Allergen: Gluten, Milk, Egg, Nuts, Peanuts, Soya

A treat for vegans made with dairy free dark chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mousse is created using plant based cream and butter. Allergen: Gluten, Nuts, Peanuts, Soya

Kashmiri style sauce with seasonal vegetables, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: Gluten, milk, mustard

South Indian style sauce with sauteed spinach, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: Gluten, milk, mustard

Seasonal vegetables and paneer, lentil dahl, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: Gluten, milk, mustard

Seasonal vegetables and soya, lentil dahl, yoghurt raita. Allergen advice. Directly contains: Gluten, mustard, soya

Soya bean tomato and ginger stew, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, seasonal vegetables kadai, cumin rice, paratha, poppadoms, salad, onion bhaji, lentil and garlic crumb, homemade pickle

Kerala Style Prawns, grilled sea bass, crab cake, lentils, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, seasonal vegetables kadai, cumin rice, paratha, poppadoms, crispy salad, raita, lentil and garlic crumb, homemade pickles

Butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, onion bhaji, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, seasonal vegetables kadai, lentils, paratha, cumin rice, poppadoms, crispy salad, lentil and garlic crumb, raita, homemade pickles

Poppy seeds (posto) patty, Gujiyas are fried dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savory fillings. These little dumplings look like mini Cornish pasties. Mango and red onion salad, garlic and tomato chutney, mint and coriander chutney. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard

Kolkata chicken soup, Coriander chutney, chicken roulade, yogurt raita. Directly contains: - Milk, Eggs, Celery, Sesame, Mustard

Mustard and onions, Sambar, assorted chutneys. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Directly contains: - Celery, dairy, mustard (Ask for vegan option)

Directly contains: - Fish, mustard, crustaceans, mollusc

Directly contains: - Mustard

Coriander chutney. Directly contains: Gluten, mustard

Seasonal vegetables kadai, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, Flaky paratha, cumin rice. Directly contains: - Dairy, mustard, gluten

Pointed gourd (potal) filled with masala onions, tender banana stem patty, daal, spinach with mustard greens, lentil and garlic crumb, cumin rice, flaky paratha. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard

Butter chicken sauce with seasonal vegetables, yogurt raita. Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, mustard

Ginger and aromatic spices, Served with flaky paratha and cumin rice. Piper chaba also known as "Chui pepper" is called the forgotten culinary fire in Indian cuisine.It is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and has an intense and earthy flavor. No one in India had heard of chillies before the Portuguese brought it in the early 15th century. Directly contains: - Dairy. gluten, mustard

Cumin rice, mustard jus, sautéed spinach. Allergen advice. Directly contains: - mustard, fish, crustaceans, molluscs

Served with masala potatoes, cumin rice and sauteed spinach. Allergen Advice: - Contains: Mustard, crustaceans, molluscs, dairy

Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavorsome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavor to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Directly contains: - Dairy, egg

Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Directly contains: - Dairy, gluten

Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide, egg

Directly contains: - Dairy, egg

A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mousse is created using plant-based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Directly contains: - Gluten, nut, peanuts, soya

Steamed Rice cake, sweet potato and chickpea flour dumpling, homemade samosas, assorted chutney. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, Dairy (Ask for vegan option)

Assorted chutneys, gram flour crispies. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten, dairy

Chaat with fresh coriander chutney, raita. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: -Milk, Egg, Gluten, mustard

Allergen advice: Gluten, Soya

With sourdough bread. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, crustaceans, fish, milk, mustard

Gujiyas are dough pockets that are filled with sweet or savoury fillings. These little dumplings look like mini cornish pasties. Mango red onion salad, garlic tomato chutney and mint and coriander chutney. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - gluten

Locally sourced breast of wood pigeon and breast of wild duck, game sheekh kebab, game pate, mango and red onion salad, Goan style spiced Scotch quail egg. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, mustard, eggs

Sambar, assorted chutneys. The Dosai is a South Indian crepe and is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Celery. Dairy. Mustard (Ask for vegan option)

Pointed gourd (potal) filled with masala onions, tender banana stem patty, daal, spinach with mustard greens, lentil and garlic crumb, cumin rice, flaky paratha. Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard

Ballotine of turkey, crispy turkey bhaji, fondant potatoes, sauteed spinach and gravy. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, celery, mustard, egg, milk

Bengali mustard jus, sautéed spinach and greens, masala potato. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard, Fish, Crustaceans

Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, tomato and ginger sauce. Tender banana stems have a sweet and tart flavour and a crunchy texture. They are harvested from the inner stem of the banana plant and are highly rated for their fibre content. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Gluten, Mustard

Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, mustard

Served with flaky paratha and cumin rice. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Mustard, gluten, milk

Pork Belly, pulled pork spring roll, Goan style vindaloo sauce, seasonal vegetables, spiced apple and red pepper puree, pork crackling, masala potato. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Dairy, nuts, gluten

Served with passion fruit and guava parfait, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and chocolate diamond. Handcrafted by our dessert chefs, these moreish nuggets of sweet pastry and milk chocolate were introduced to Kent by us in 2005. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - milk, sulphur dioxide, eggs

Served with a seasonal berry coulis, mango puree, fresh fruit and rose brittle. It is a traditional Indian Ice cream. Every region has its own flavour and speciality. It is a popular choice during the hot and sweltering Indian summer months. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, nuts, eggs

Served with brandy butter, chocolate diamond, and fresh fruit. An excellent palate cleanser after a flavoursome and spicy meal. Star anise adds depth and complexity of flavour to this tangy citrusy French pudding. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten

Served with seasonal fruit coulis, chocolate diamond, fresh fruit. This is our twist on a classic cheese cake. Not too sweet. Creamy with hints of saffron. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Milk, gluten

A selection of our popular chocolate desserts. This is one not to be missed by chocoholics! Chocolate cake, mini milk chocolate mouse in a dark chocolate cup, nectarine and chocolate ice cream. Served with brandy butter, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, chocolate diamond and rose brittle. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, milk, eggs, nuts, soya, peanuts

A treat for vegans made with dairy free milk chocolate on a ginger nut biscuit base. The mouse is created using plant based cream and butter. Served with mango coulis, fresh fruit and rose brittle. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, nuts, peanuts, soya

Christmas Pudding with a Mince Pie Samosa Served with chocolate and nectarine Ice Cream. Allergen Advice: - Directly contains: - Gluten, egg, milk

Served with jalebi, rasgulla and steamed mango yoghurt. Allergen advice: Directly contains: - Milk, Gluten

Delicious lamb mince kebabs flavoured with fresh ginger and crushed black pepper. Wine Pairing: Tempranillo, Spain

Brochettes of chicken in a creamy marinade flavoured with mace and cardamom. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon blanc, Chile

Great Indian street food snack with sweet and spicy chutneys. Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc, South Africa

Melt in the mouth venison patty with a crispy quail egg scotch egg, game pate. Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc. Shiraj, Australia

Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Romania

served with a chickpea broth and a variety of chutneys. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay, Spain

Wine Pairing: Corte Fresca pinot rose, Italy

Wine Pairing: Tempranillo rosado, Spain

Soft berry sized dessert made with milk solids and flour

Spiral shaped crisp and juicy sweet made with saffron and sugar syrup

Traditional Indian parfait ice cream