SET PRICE LUNCH MENU
£35.95
Exclusive set lunch 2 for 1 offer !!
Book a table and use code SL2FOR1 to avail this offer*
3 Courses
Lunch Mon to Sun (closed Tue & Wed)
This seasonal menu is inspired by our culinary tour to Morocco showcasing the immersive culinary excursions of the country influenced by a rich tapestry of cultures that include Arabic, French and Spanish creating a very unique blend of flavours.
To find out more about our culinary tour and experience log on to our website https://www.thecookstale.co.uk/morocco
*Offer valid till the 31st of March, 2024 and can only be availed till the end of March'24.
*Valid for lunch times only
Starters
Harira with seasonal vegetable briouat cigars
Harira is a zesty and aromatic North African soup of tomatoes, chickpea and lentils
Briouats are triangular fried pastries with a sweet or savoury filling, making them one of the most diverse Moroccan foods. In look they may remind you of an Indian samosa, but the flavours are distinctly Moroccan
Directly contains: - Gluten , dairy
Portobello wellington gujiya, 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
Kebab of tandoori style chicken breast chargrilled on Japanese Binchotan charcoal, Kolkata chicken cutlet, garlic coriander naan
Coriander chutney, chicken roulade, yogurt raita.
Directly contains: - Milk, Eggs, Celery,Sesame ,Mustard
Dosai with gently spiced potatoes, 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)
Wild Cod steamed in a banana leaf
Directly contains: - Fish, mustard, crustaceans , mollusc
Onion, spinach and sweet potato fritter with mixed chutneys
Directly contains: - Mustard
Grilled brochettes of Moroccan style lamb kefta kebabs served in crusty moroccan bread,chopped tomato and onion salad
Directly contains: Gluten,mustard
Mains
Large Dosai with gently spiced Potatoes, mustard and onions
Filling selection: Masala potato I Spinach I
Directly contains: - Celery, Mustard, (Ask for vegan option)
Moroccan style Couscous royale with seasonal vegetables, caramelized onions
Hearty and aromatic dish with seven fresh seasonal vegetables and chickpea
Directly contains: - Dairy, mustard, gluten
Vegetable thali
Butter Paneer, black chickpea masala, Bengali roast potatoes with poppy seeds, lentils, spiced roasted seasonal vegetables, cumin rice, paratha, poppadoms, salad, onion bhaji, raita ,lentil and garlic crumb, homemade pickle.
Directly contains: - Gluten, mustard
Chicken Biryani, butter chicken sauce with seasonal vegetables, yogurt raita
We cook our chicken on the bone as it is traditional and more flavorful .
Directly contains: - Gluten, Dairy, mustard
Slow cooked lamb biryani, sauce of stem pepper, cinnamon and mustard
We cook our lamb on the bone as it is traditional and more flavorful .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: - Gluten, mustard
Baked wild bass with Chermoula dressing
Potatoes, chickpea and seasonal vegetables
Allergen advice. Directly contains: - Mustard, fish, crustaceans, molluscs
Tiger prawn and squid served in Kerala style malai sauce
Served with masala potatoes,cumin rice and sauteed spinach
Allergen Advice: - Contains: Mustard, crustaceans, molluscs, dairy
Desserts
Rose and vanilla crème brulee
Served with rose brittle, brandy butter, and fresh fruit. An exotic twist to a classical French dessert with a subtle hint of rose and Madagascan vanilla.
Directly contains: - Egg, Dairy
Lemon bavarois
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
Spanish saffron, Madagascan vanilla and coconut cheesecake
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
Chocolate samosas
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
Mango kulfi
Directly contains: - Dairy, egg
Vegan Chocolate Delice
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
Moroccan style carrot and orange ice cream with cinnamon and orange blossom water
"Wonderful time and lunch with friends
Lunch with friends at this place was fabulous. They offer vegan and vegetarian options. The food arrived quickly and it was tasty. Friendly staff and refreshing cocktails. Good location of the restaurant as well. We will be back."
Vufik Vasken
Tripadvisor 13 Sep 23
" Enjoyable food full of flavour. Exceptional customer service. Highly recommended
Fantastic Indian restaurant that left a lasting impression on us. We were greeted by a warm and welcoming lady.
The lady who served us was not only knowledgeable about the menu but also incredibly attentive to our needs. She guided us through the diverse dishes, making excellent recommendations based on our preferences.
The food was extremely tasty. The flavours were authentic and unforgettable. We will be back"
MyAntony12
Tripadvisor Sep 23
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Lovely unexpected experience
Ashar served us yesterday evening, we went for a quick eat just before we went on a ghost tour. She was very informative and had a good recommendation for us as we haven’t tried much Indian dishes. She was prompt and very knowledgeable plus she gave us a proper service explaining us how to eat the food to enjoy the full experience. She is a star, thank you so much for the experience. Will be back!"
Pirvur2021
Aug 2023
"Delicious food and fab service We’ve eaten here twice in recent months and each time the food has been delicious! The first time we had the set lunch, and then last night the Bottomless Thali.
Both have been fab; flavoursome and tasty.
The staff and service is great too. Ashar, the manager, in particular is brilliant and an asset to the restaurant.
I’d highly recommend The Cook’s Tale, and plan to return again soon!
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HannahC1984
Aug 2023