Mala Indian Kitchen & Bar Menu
Welcome to Mala Indian Kitchen & Bar, a culinary gem nestled by the River Thames in London’s vibrant Canary Wharf. This restaurant expertly combines authentic Indian flavors with a warm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
The menu dazzles with a variety of delectable choices. Enjoy the Tandoori Duo featuring succulent chicken tikka and seekh kebab, or dive into the unforgettable flavors of the Murgh Pakora. For a truly indulgent experience, the warm Chocolate Fondant and traditional Gulab Jamun add a sweet touch to your meal, complemented by their exquisite ice creams.
Guests rave about the attentive service and stunning river views, making each visit a memorable adventure. Whether you’re a longtime lover of Indian cuisine or a newcomer, Mala Indian Kitchen & Bar promises an exhilarating dining experience that will leave you eager to return.
SMALL PLATES
Murgh Pakora
Juliennes of chicken breast in a spiced crispy batter. Accompanied with a lightly spiced coriander mint chutney.
Tandoori Duo
Hariali Chicken Tikka & Seekh kebab accompanied with our signature Haandi Lazeez curry dip.
Lamb Chops Adraki
2 Prime succulent lamb chops marinated for 24hrs in tandoori spices.
Prawn Poori
Prawns cooked in a tangy tomato base spiced curry served on a fried, flakey Indian tortilla.
Amritsari Cod Fish Pakora
Juliennes of cod fish in a spiced, crispy batter. Accompanied with a lightly spiced coriander, mint chutney.
Himalayan Aloo Tikki Chaat
Pan fried seasoned mashed potato cakes with cheddar cheese melt center. Accompanied with a cool chickpea chaat salsa.
Chilli Paneer
Cubed cottage cheese, tossed in a fiery Indo-Chinese sauce with red chillies spring onions, green capsicum, ginger & garlic.
Onion Bhaji
Deep fired crispy onion fritters in a spiced batter.
Chilli Chicken
Samosa Chaat
BUTTER CHICKEN
Tender chicken breast cooked in a medium spiced, rich and velvety tomato curry sauce
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Succulent diced lamb cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and spices
PANEER MAKHANI
Cubed homemade cottage cheese cooked in a medium spiced, rich and velvety tomato curry sauce
KHARAI CHANNA
Chickpeas sizzled in a traditional curry sauce with onions, garlic, ginger and chillies
RICE BOWLS
Tandoori Wraps
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken cubes marinated in tandoori spices.
Lamb Seekh
Minced lamb kebab seasoned with chopped green chillies, garlic, ginger & authentic spices.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer marinated in authentic tandoori spices
Chicken Tikka & Lamb Seekh
Chicken Tikka & Paneer Tikka
Lamb Seekh & Paneer Tikka
MIX IT UP
STARTERS
Murgh Pakora
Juliennes of chicken breast in a spiced crispy batter. Accompanied with a lightly spiced coriander mint chutney.
Tandoori Duo
Hariali Chicken Tikka & Seekh kebab accompanied with our signature Haandi Lazeez curry dip.
Lamb Chops Adraki
2 Prime succulent lamb chops marinated for 24hrs in tandoori spices.
Prawn Poori
Prawns cooked in a tangy tomato base spiced curry served on a fried, flakey Indian tortilla
Amritsari Cod Fish Pakora
Juliennes of cod fish in a spiced, crispy batter. Accompanied with a lightly spiced coriander, mint chutney
Himalayan Aloo Tikki Chaat
Pan fried seasoned mashed potato cakes with cheddar cheese melt center. Accompanied with a cool chickpea chaat salsa.
Onion Bhaji
Deep fired crispy onion fritters in a spiced batter.
Chilli Paneer
Cubed cottage cheese, tossed in a fiery Indo-Chinese sauce with red chillies spring onions, green capsicum, ginger & garlic.
Hariyali Chicken Tikka
Succulent supreme of chicken breast marinated in coriander, mint, green chillies, garlic and ginger.
Seekh Kebab
Seasoned minced lamb kebabs infused with onions, green chillies, ginger, and roasted ground coriander.
Lamb Chops Adraki
4 Prime succulent lamb chops marinated overnight in tandoori spices .
Lahsooni Cod Fish Tikka
Fresh cod fillet steaks marinated over night with ginger, garlic and tandoori Spices, baked in the clay oven then finished in a piping hot salamander grill
Shahi Jhinga, King Prawns
4 Jumbo tiger king prawns marinated with tandoori spices then barbecued in the clay oven.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese steaks, chunky peppers and onions marinated in traditional tandoori spices.
THE TANDOORI CLAY OVEN
FISH & SEA FOOD
Karahi Cod
Cod fillets sizzled on a wrought iron griddle with onions, garlic, ginger, chopped green chillies in a spiced tomato curry.
Goan Cod Curry
Cod fillets cooked in coconut curry with red chillies, coriander seeds, ginger & garlic.
King Prawn
King Prawns cooked with onions and garlic in a traditional tomato based fiery curry sauce “As hot as you like.”
King Prawn Jalfrezi
King prawns sizzled and tossed in with chunky onions, capsicums, garlic, ginger, green chillies, in a spiced, sour tomato curry.
King Prawn Tawa Masala
King Prawns seared on an iron griddle then blast cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, green chillies and crushed coriander seeds and simmered in spiced tomato curry.
Malabari King Prawn Curry
King Prawns simmered in coconut cream and delicately flavored with hint of chilli, cinnamon, ginger, garlic & coriander.
Murgh Korma
Succulent chicken breast diced and cooked with onions and garlic in a sweet, mild velvety cream of cardamom and almond curry.
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka simmered in a medium spiced, velvety cream and tomato curry.
Murgh Tikka Jalfrezi
Diced tandoori chicken breast sizzled and tossed with onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies, and peppers in a spiced, sour tomato curry sauce.
Chicken Haandi Lazeez
A medium spiced traditional home style chicken curry cooked with crushed almonds, red chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. (Contains nuts)
Karahi Murgh
Diced tender chicken breast sizzled in a wrought iron wok with onions, garlic, ginger, chopped green chillies in a semi dry spiced tomato masala curry.
Chicken
Chicken cooked with onions and garlic in a traditional tomato based fiery curry sauce. 'As hot as you like.'
Lamb Rogan Josh
Soft diced lamb cooked with the traditional ingredients of garlic, ginger onions and various spices in a brown tomato curry.
Lamb Korma
Tender diced lamb cooked with onions and garlic in a sweet, mild velvety cream of cardamom and almond curry. (Contains nuts).
Lamb Jalfrezi
Diced lamb sizzled and tossed in with chunky onions, capsicums, garlic, ginger, green chillies, in a spiced, sour tomato curry.
Banjara Gosht
Diced boneless lamb’s leg, slowly cooked to perfection in a spiced brown onion masala curry with garlic, ginger, chopped green and red chillies and crushed coriander seeds.
Hydrabadi Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank marinated with garlic, ginger, bay leaves cinnamon and authentic Indian spices, bathed in a rich medium spiced curry.
Lamb
Diced lamb cooked with onions and garlic in a traditional tomato based curry sauce. “As hot as you like.”
CHICKEN & LAMB
VEGETARIAN
Paneer Makhani
Chunky cottage cheese cubes cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and fenugreek in a rich velvet medium spiced creamy tomato curry.
Saag Paneer
Diced cottage cheese cooked in seasoned spinach.
Mushroom Bhajia Tawa Masala
Mushrooms tossed with onions, coriander, green chillies, garlic & tomatoes, sizzled & cooked in an iron wok.
Punjabi Bhindi
Okra, lightly pan fried in garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes & spices, The Punjabi way.
Karahi Channa
Chickpeas sizzled & tossed in an iron wok, with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, chopped green chillies & tomatoes.
Dhal Makhani
Specially prepared black lentils simmered in cream over charcoal overnight, Infused with garlic, onions and ginger. Smokey, rich and truly delightful.
Bombay Aloo
Seasoned potatoes, cooked with garlic, ginger and spices in a traditional Indian tomato and onion curry.
Saag Bhaji
Spinach Cooked the traditional way with garlic & ginger.
Tarka Dhal
Lentils simmered and tempered with curry leaves, garlic, onions and mustard seeds
Gosht Biryani
Tender diced lambs leg.
Hydrabadi Murg Biryani
Aromatic diced chicken breast
Jingha Biryani
Suculent Tiger king prawns
Subzi Haandi Biryani
Hearty assorted vegetables
BIRYANI
BREADS
Naan
Wheat flour bread baked in a clay oven.
Garlic Naan
Naan bread with garlic butter.
Cheese Naan
Stuffed with cheddar cheese.
Garlic Cheese Naan
Naan with garlic butter stuffed with cheddar cheese.
Chilli Cheese Naan
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and chopped green chillies
Peshawari Naan
Naan with a sweet stuffing of crushed almonds & pistachio.
Lachha Paratha
Buttered crispy flaky layered whole wheat flat bread.
Poori
A soft flaky deep fried Indian tortilla.
Missi Roti
Bread made of chickpea flour with onion and spices.
Onion Kulcha
Naan bread stuffed with onions, coriander and shredded green chillies.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread baked in clay oven
Keema Naan
Stuffed with seasoned lamb mince
Steamed Rice
Fluffy steamed basmati rice
Pilau Rice
Basmati rice laced with saffron.
Peas Pilau Rice
Basmati rice with fresh garden peas.
Gucchi Pilau
Basmati rice infused with mushrooms.
Keema Rice
Basmati rice with seasoned mince lamb cooked to an aromatic finish.
RICE
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Poppadom Bowl
A bowl full of broken poppadoms, accompanied with a pickle tray.
Pickle Tray
A trio of dips consisting of mango pickle, spicy lime pickle and yogurt mint sauce.
Punjabi Salad
Fresh salad of sliced tomatoes, cucumber, onions and whole green chillies with a sprincke of chaat masala.
Kachumber Salad
Finely chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber & coriander leaf with fresh lemon. (Finely chopped fresh green chillies can be added if requested).
Chilli Chips
Crisp potato chips tossed in red chilli flakes, peppers, red onion & coriander
Chips
Crisp salted potato chips.
Sirf Piyaz
Raw onion rings & fresh green chillies with squeezed lemon and a sprinkle of chaat masala.
Fried Green Chillies
Deep fried green chillies. The traditional way for that extra kick.
Raita
Home-made yoghurt with grated cucumber & cumin.
Dhai
Plain yoghurt.
Gulab Jamun
Warm traditional Indian doughnut balls with a drizzle of rose syrup and chocolate sauce accompanied with Mövenpick Swiss vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Fondant
Warm chocolate fondant with a hot velvety chocolate molten centre served with Mövenpick Swiss vanilla ice cream.
DESSERTS
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun
Warm traditional Indian doughnut balls with a drizzle of rose syrup and chocolate sauce accompanied with Mövenpick Swiss vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Fondant
Warm chocolate fondant with a hot velvety chocolate molten centre served with Mövenpick Swiss vanilla ice cream
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream on a stick made of creamy condensed milk
Vanilla
Premium vanilla ice cream made using the seeds of the vanilla bean
Chocolate
Premium chocolate shavings blended in a creamy ice cream. A true taste for chocolate lovers.