Madras Cafe Glasgow menu

Madras Crab Fry

Crispy soft shell crab fried with ginger, black pepper and red chilli powder.

• Spicy

Monkfish Alleppy

Tender Scottish monkfish with a subtle blend of ginger, garlic, and Kashmiri chilli. A delicacy from Kerala’s backwaters.

• Spicy

Coconut Tiger Prawns

Crispy, coconut-encrusted tiger prawns, evoking the essence of a traditional fisherman’s snack.

Varutha Fish

Pan-fried kingfish with a vibrant mix of red chilli, turmeric, and a hint of lemon, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.

• Spicy

Sea Bass Amritsari

Delicately spiced sea bass fillet with turmeric, carom seeds, green chilli, and coriander, a subtle flavour journey.

Spicy Lamb Chops

Succulent lamb chops, an exotic chilli marinade, flame roasted. Finger licking good!

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Soft and tender chicken breast pieces with subtle spices to bring out the taste of the meat. A taste to behold!

Chicken Sixty-Five

A street food speciality spiced with red chilli and curry leaves. Legend has it this dish was created way back in 1965. Spicy and incredibly flavourful.

Grilled Masala Wings

The barrage of flavours make these chicken wings with ground spices an irresistible treat!

• Spicy

Punjabi Samosa

Possibly the most famous dish to come from the East. Pastry triangles stuffed with potatoes and peas in true Punjabi style.

• Vegan

Aloo Tikki

Crispy, crunchy homemade potato fritters with traditional spices — cumin, ginger, and coriander.

• Vegan

Frankie Roll (Chicken)

A well-loved delicacy from the streets of Old Bombay, featuring skewer-roasted fillings wrapped in a refined flour chapati and fried. It’s truly frankielicious!

Frankie Roll (Paneer)

A well-loved delicacy from the streets of Old Bombay, featuring skewer-roasted fillings wrapped in a refined flour chapati and fried. It’s truly frankielicious!

Pakoda (Chicken)

These delectable treats are skilfully spiced, fried to a golden, crispy perfection, and undeniably irresistible.

Pakoda (Veg)

These delectable treats are skilfully spiced, fried to a golden, crispy perfection, and undeniably irresistible.

Sharing Platter

An assorted starter platter of Grilled Masala Wings, Vegetable Pakoda, Aloo Tikki and Chicken Tikka.

The Chef’s Platter

A splendid selection of four different starters — Chicken Sixty-Five, Aloo Tikki, Spicy Lamb Chops and Coconut Crusted Tiger Prawns.

Lamb Biryani

Tender lamb, aromatic spices, and fragrant rice in a medley.

Chicken Biryani

Savoury chicken breast, fragrant spices, and aromatic rice in one pot.

Vegetable Biryani

Assorted seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and fragrant rice in a fusion.

Masala Dosa

The quintessential South Indian delight, this dish features potatoes seasoned with curry leaves, mustard seeds and crushed black pepper, wrapped in a dosa.

Cheese Onion Dosa

A dosa topped with flavourful red onions, melted cheese, and zesty fresh green chillies, expertly rolled for a delightful culinary experience.

• Spicy

Chicken Tikka Dosa

A dosa rolled with shredded chicken tikka and onions, seasoned with the aromatic flavours of green chillies, fennel seeds, and fragrant curry leaves. 14.95

Sambar Vada

Savour the delightful experience of these delicately spiced, soft-textured lentil fritters — crispy fried.

Idli Sambar

Classic steamed rice cakes, soft, fluffy, and undeniably comforting — a South Indian culinary staple.

South Central Combo

The interplay between Idli’s soft, spongy texture and Vada’s crispy exterior creates a wonderfully harmonious and contrasting culinary experience.

Tandoori Sea Bass

Whole sea bass with a delightful infusion of Kashmiri chilli, garlic, onion seeds and flame cooked. A delight to the senses!

Tandoori Pomfret

A whole silver pomfret fish, steeped in a flavourful marinade with a melange of spices, skewered and flame-grilled. Juicy and delicious!

Amritsari Chops

Lamb chops in marinade of yoghurt, garlic, cumin and garam masala, barbecued at high heat for a crispy, yet juicy finish.

Madaresee Chicken Tikka

A timeless classic, this luxurious delicacy of soft juicy chicken breast is marinated overnight in rustic spices, Kashmiri chilli and yoghurt, and grilled to perfection.

Paneer Tikka

Juicy chunks of paneer cheese grilled with peppers, tomatoes and onions marinated in punchy hot and sour tandoori masala.

Goan Tiger Prawn

A must for seafood lovers! Feel the gentle breeze of the sunny coast of Goa with tiger prawns cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds, curry leaves, crushed black pepper, and ginger.

Sea Bass Mollee

Our award-winning dish is result of the rich cultural heritage traced back to the trade connection between Kerala and Portugal. This sea bass fillet dish is stewed in coconut milk with ginger, black pepper and curry leaves.

Pomfret Malabar

This deliciously humble dish features cuts of pomfret fish on the bone delightfully flavoured with kokum, curry leaves and a touch of coconut cream.

• Spicy

Monkfish Keralan

Fresh Scottish monkfish simmered in a rich and delicately with spicy garlic-chilli, ginger and coconut sauce. A traditional angler’s recipe.

• Spicy

Nantara Chicken Tikka & King Prawn

A dish of tandoori chicken and tiger prawns with plenty of onions and coriander, coated with the Chef’s secret Nantara sauce. A Madras Cafe Special!

Paneer Butter Masala

Gently cooked on a cast iron skillet, these soft chunks of cottage cheese luxuriate in a silky, buttery tomato-based sauce.

Palak Paneer

A green leaf based curry with cubes of paneer cheese stewed with fresh spinach, mustard leaves and fenugreek for that good wholesome feeling.

Punjabi Paneer

A celebrated North Indian culinary delight where chunks of cottage cheese blend harmoniously with vibrant peppers and tantalizing green chillies.

• Spicy

Malai Kofta

A labour of love, this dish has soft paneer dumplings, deep-fried, coated with cheese and drenched in a delicately spiced creamy tomato sauce.

• Vegetarian

Okra Kuzhambu

A Tamilian delicacy of okra fingers tossed in well-spiced masala of tomato, onion and fennel giving it a unique character and flavour.

• Vegan

kerala Vegetable Stew

Assorted vegetables simmered in coconut milk with curry leaf, mustard and green chillies.

• Vegan

Chana Aloo Saag

This exotic hearty Indian classic has chickpeas, potatoes and fresh greens with warming spices.

• Vegan

Madras Potatoes

A hot and delightful dish of spiced potatoes and tossed with sun-dried herbs, cumin, Guntur chilli flakes and a sprinkling of fresh coriander.

• Vegan
• Spicy

Chana Masala

Chickpeas prepared with rustic spices in the traditional Punjabi style with onions and tomatoes.

• Vegan

Dal Tadka

Orange-yellow lentils, studded with the red of tomatoes and the green of coriander flavoured with cumin, garlic and whole red chillies.

• Vegan

Tawa Subzi

A speciality from rural India, this dish has a distinctive mix of fresh Indian vegetables tumbled with crushed spices, peppers and herbs. Tastes simple and complex at the same time.

• Vegan
• Spicy

Lamb Cafreal

A recipe brought to Goa from the old Portuguese colonies in the Africa, this dish of tender lamb is cooked with fresh baby spinach and cream. Herby and aromatic.

Lamb Punjabi

The rich Punjabi taste comes to your plate with a luscious combination of tender lamb, chunks of mixed peppers and onions, sun-dried fenugreek leaves and green chillies. Pure temptation.

• Spicy

Mysore Lamb

Originating in the palaces of old South Indian royalty, this lamb and potato preparation is simmered in rich coconut milk with hints of green chillies.

Lamb Bhuna

Lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, and chillies, infused in hot oil to unlock deep, natural flavours. This dish boasts a thick, rich gravy, brimming with intense spices. A favourite for its robust taste.

Lamb Karahi

Tender lamb cooked in a traditional cast-iron karahi with tomatoes, onions, chillies, and aromatic spices.

• Spicy

Lamb Shank Rogan Josh

With a heady combination of spices in a sauce of tomatoes and Kashmiri chillies, this tender lamb shank delicacy is cooked at intense heat and full of flavour.

Bombay Butter Chicken

Arguably India’s most famous export, this dish has succulent chicken marinated overnight, tandoori roasted and cooked in a sauce of tomato, cream, sun-dried herbs and fragrant spices.

Desi Handi

A rural classic from South India — chicken on the bone in a simple and rustic sauce of tomatoes and onions with aromatic spices.

• Spicy

Chicken Madras

A rich, fragrant and tangy hot curry with crushed Guntur chillies in a thick textured sauce of onions and tomatoes. Not for the faint-hearted!

• Spicy

South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken

If you like spicy and garlicky chicken dish this will satisfy your palate like never before.

• Spicy

Chicken Korma

A dish created in the kitchens of the old Mughal emperors — chicken tikka in a rich sauce of coconut and cream balanced with exquisite spices.

Palakkadan Chicken

Chicken on the bone simmered in spiced coconut milk and curry leaves. A traditional recipe from the old days when it was cooked at feasts after rooster fights using the vanquished bird.

• Spicy

Chicken Tikka Masala

This mild, flavoursome dish, a testament to Glasgow’s multicultural status, needs no introduction.

Chicken Chettinad

A famed recipe from the Nattukotai Chettiar clan of Tamil Nadu, this chicken dish is prepared with roasted coconut, a variety of herbs and freshly ground spices. Warm and flavoursome!

• Spicy

Laal Pyaaz

Zesty red onion, vibrant green chilli, tangy lemon, and a kick of red chilli powder.

• Vegan

Desi Salad

Fresh lettuce, red onion, cucumber, green chillies and a drizzle of lemon.

• Vegan

Beetroot Pachadi

Beetroot in well-seasoned yogurt for a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavours.

Chicken Tikka Salad

Tandoori chicken tossed with onions and cucumber.

Saffron Basmati Rice

Saffron-infused Basmati rice, aromatic and subtly flavourful.

• Vegan

Jeera Fried Rice

Fragrant fried rice infused with the warm essence of cumin seeds.

• Vegan

Coconut Rice

Basmati rice with the delightful addition of freshly grated coconut for a tropical touch.

• Vegan

Mushroom & Pea Rice

Rice with tender mushrooms and vibrant green peas for rich flavours.

• Vegan

Ghee Roast

Soft, thin, crispy, gluten-free crêpe made from ground rice and lentils.

• Vegan

Malabar Paratha

Multi-layered, flaky flatbread — a South Indian street food classic.

• Vegan

Tandoori Roti

Wholewheat tandoor-baked flatbread, a traditional Indian choice.

• Vegan

Plain Naan

Traditional flatbread, freshly baked in the tandoori oven.

• Vegan

Garlic Coriander Naan

Punchy garlic and fragrant coriander on a naan. Simply irresistible!

• Vegan

Mango Peshwari Naan

Sumptuous mango-infused coconut stuffed bread. A sweet and delightful treat.

• Vegan