The Madras Diaries

Elevate your palate with fragrant chicken extract and a hint of freshly crushed black pepper.

€ 4.95

A great start to any meal or even had by itself, spiced broth simmered with coriander, cumin and a generous sprinkle of crushed peppercorns.

€ 4.50

A simple yet delicious broth of tomato, with tartness from tamarind and a subtle kick of chilli.

€ 4.50

Sea crab simmered in tantalizingly spicy broth, packed with Indian herbs and spices. Contains: Crustaceans

€ 5.95

Crispy batter-fried cauliflower, scrumptiously crispy and delicious.

€ 10.00

A Mangalorean specialty of cottage cheese simmered in slow roasted chilli, select spices and a douse of aromatic clarified butter. Contains: Milk

€ 14.00

The king of bondas, spiced potato masala encased in flour batter and fried golden.

€ 7.50

Crispy fried lentil balls tossed in a spicy blend of South Indian gunpowder. Contains: Milk

€ 8.50

Pockets of crispy pastry with a delicious veggie stuffing. Contains: Gluten

€ 8.00

Chicken wings, dressed and prepped in a spiced batter and deep-fried; a delightful dish for all ages. Contains: Egg

€ 11.00

A lip-smacking succulent bay fried prawn in a rich, Southern spice blend; bursting with flavour in every bite. Contains: Egg, Crustaceans

€ 16.00

Decadently delicious dish of tender mutton cooked with coastal flair in a coriander and spice masala.

€ 16.00

Subtle sweet beet meets spiced lentil and earthy nuts to form a delicious kofta, deep-fried to perfection. Contains: Nuts

€ 10.00

A choice of steamed idly (steamed rice cakes) tossed in spiced gunpowder – roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee. Contains: Milk

€ 8.50

A Mangalorean Bunt specialty of diced chicken simmered in slow roasted chilli, select spices and a douse of aromatic clarified butter, packed with flavour and spice. Contains: Milk

€ 14.00

Crunchy fritters of fresh spinach, lentils and fennel fried to perfection.

€ 7.00

A delectable Indian savoury doughnut, crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside.

€ 7.00

Pillowy soft lentil doughnut dunked in spicy sambar; a popular South Indian snack that can be enjoyed as an all-day treat. Contains: Milk

€ 7.50

An Andhra-style delicacy of deep-fried balls of spinach leaves, a scrumptious starter. Contains: Milk

€ 7.00

Deep fried fritters of onion rings; an indispensable tea time treat in South India.

€ 7.50

Deep fried fritters of mild banana peppers; an indispensable tea time treat in South India.

€ 7.50

Batter fried scrumptious snack of slivered onions in lentil flour, curry leaves, cashewnuts and subtle spice; crispy and irresistible. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 10.00

A humble and hearty dish from the Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu; rice dumplings steamed and tossed in spice mix. Contains: Milk

€ 11.00

A peppery treat of boneless chicken tossed in crushed black pepper, fennel and aromats.

€ 14.00

Julienne chicken fried in a traditional Mangalorean marinade of freshly ground spice, yogurt and a kick of green chilli. Contains: Egg, Milk

€ 12.00

Rice crêpe stuffed with a lip-smacking spicy mash of soft crab meat and Indian garnishes. Contains: Crustaceans, Gluten

€ 15.00

Succulent crab meat steamed and served with fresh herbs and subtle spice. Contains: Egg, Crustaceans, Gluten

€ 14.00

A delightful preparation of fish generously coated with a spicy tomato and onion masala, wrapped in banana leaf and then steamed to soft perfection. Contains: Fish

€ 18.00

Fish fingers marinated in a delicious masala of curry leaves and home ground spices, tossed to a crispy perfection. Contains: Egg, Fish

€ 14.00

A must-try starter of succulent prawns tossed in a tantalizing mix of pepper, cumin and select Indian spices. Contains: Crustaceans

€ 17.00

A delectable bite-worthy dish of chicken drumstick marinated in garlic, smoked spices and yogurt, cooked to a subtle char over the tandoor. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 16.00

Succulent soft cubes of cottage cheese marinated in an aromatic paste of muddled basil, fresh garlic and hung curd, cooked in the tandoor to perfection. Contains: Milk, Nuts

€ 15.00

Chicken cubes in a special green marinade of mint, spinach, coriander, cumin, yogurt and spices, cooked to tender perfection and a subtle smoky char. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 18.00

A celebration of flavour in every mouthful – ripe, sweet pineapple coated in select Indian spices, skewered and cooked in our traditional tandoor with a subtle smokey char. Contains: Mustard, Milk

€ 12.00

A regal preparation of Broccoli florets and Zucchini in a spicy mustard-based marinade; tandoor cooked. Contains: Nuts, Mustard, Milk

€ 14.00

India's celebrated Tandoori flavour of earthy smoked spices, ginger, garlic and a squeeze of lemon marinated into whole chicken and cooked in an Indian Tandoor oven. Contains: Mustard, Milk

€ 16.00

Succulent chunks of chicken marinated in cream, cheese and subtle spice, cooked in a hot Tandoor. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 18.00

A special preparation of minced and spiced mutton meat, shaped into kebabs and oven cooked. Contains: Milk

€ 20.00

Succulent cubes of fish marinated in a spice mix and carom seeds, tandoor cooked to perfection. Contains: Mustard, Milk, Fish

€ 19.00

Tender prawn in a piquant pickle-based marinade, tandoor cooked to a juicy bite and smoky char. Contains: Mustard, Milk, Crustaceans

€ 20.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. The Queen of Indian dal dishes, a sumptuous curry of whole black lentil cooked down in an aromatic base of cream and butter. Contains: Milk

€ 14.00

Served with Parotta; flaky, crispy layered flatbread. A curry that is eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner in India – a humble yet delicious blend of roasted coconut and spices cooked with chickpea. Contains: Gluten

€ 16.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. Our signature curry of black nightshade berries in a fragrant tamarind and red chilli spiced base, fondly known as 'Vathal Kozhambu' in South India. Contains: Milk, Sesame

€ 16.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A fragrant take on the celebrated sambar – cooked with lentils in stone ground spices, drumstick and succulent onion. Contains: Milk

€ 12.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A South Indian speciality from TMD; a perfect balance of sweet, tender prawn cooked in an aromatic curry of tamarind, ground spices and creamy coconut. Contains: Crustaceans, Nuts

€ 19.50

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A South Indian signature curry from TMD; delightfully tender chicken cooked in an aromatic curry of ground spices and creamy coconut. Contains: Nuts

€ 18.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. An Indian delicacy of succulent chicken cubes simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with notes of spice, dry fenugreek leaves and a glaze of butter. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 18.50

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A traditional rustic dish from the Chettinad Region – succulent boneless chicken cooked in a spice accentuated curry base and secret handground aromats. Contains: Nuts

€ 18.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A cult-favourite of sumptuous cottage cheese cubes cooked in a base gravy of tomato and aromats with a deep swirl of fresh cream and butter. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 16.00

Served with Parotta; flaky, crispy layered flatbread. A lip-smacking dish of hard-boiled eggs tossed in a spicy mixture of caramelised onion, ripe tomatoes and select spices from the Malabar region of India. Contains: Egg, Nuts, Milk, Gluten

€ 14.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. Spring vegetables cooked in Kerala style rich coconut and cashew curry; delicious, mildly spiced and packed with flavour. Contains: Nuts

€ 15.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A North Indian delicacy of puréed spinach cooked down with onions, butter and chilli into a sumptuous gravy finished with the addition of soft and delicious cottage cheese cubes. Contains: Milk

€ 16.00

Served with Parotta; flaky, crispy layered flatbread. An opulent treat to the palate; fried cottage cheese dumplings slow simmered in a subtle, aromatic and creamy cashew-based sauce. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 17.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A taste of tradition and culture from coastal villages of Tamil Nadu; fragrant curry of fish simmered in a tart and spicy tomato, tamarind base and home ground spices from a recipe passed down for generations of fisherfolk. Contains: Fish, Sesame

€ 18.50

Served with Idiyappam, soft string hoppers. Specialty fish stew influenced by Portuguese cuisine from the coastal district of Kannur in Kerala; fresh fish simmered in an aromatic turmeric spiced coconut milk broth that is best enjoyed with rice. Contains: Fish

€ 19.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A homestyle delicacy from Andhra cuisine; prawn sautéed in a spicy ground masala blend and tempered with curry leaves and coriander. Contains: Crustaceans, Nuts

€ 19.50

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A hearty preparation of soft-boiled potato and capsicum in tradional spices. Contains: Milk

€ 14.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A decadent mildly spiced curry of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy cashew based gravy. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 17.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A hearty dish of split yellow lentil cooked and seasoned with garlic, tomato and cumin. Contains: Milk

€ 13.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. An essential veggie duo in India, cubes of potato and florets of cauliflower cooked into a curry with select Indian spices. Contains: Milk

€ 14.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A heart-warming curry of Anglo-Indian descent, boiled chicken simmered in a spiced broth, best eaten with steaming rice or roti. Contains: Nuts

€ 18.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A fragrant preparation of succulent chicken cooked the South Indian way in a coriander and coconut base; mildly spiced and simply delicious. Contains: Nuts

€ 18.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A luscious fiery curry prepared with byadgi chilli, spices and creamy coconut milk and chicken. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 18.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A North Indian delicacy; succulent chicken in a sumptuous gravy of puréed spinach cooked down with onions, butter and chilli. Contains: Milk

€ 18.50

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. Julienned chicken cooked into a spiced bed of capsicum, onion and tomato. Contains: Nuts, Milk

€ 19.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. A South Indian signature curry from TMD; delightfully tender lamb meat cooked in an aromatic curry of ground spices and creamy coconut. Contains: Nuts

€ 19.00

Served with Parotta; flaky, crispy layered flatbread. Tender goat meat cooked in a thick, aromatic broth of secret spices hailing from the Karur region of South India. Contains: Nuts, Milk, Gluten

€ 19.00

Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice. A Kashmiri delicacy of tender lamb cooked in caramelized onion, bright Kashmiri red chilli and a handful of select Indian spices.

€ 19.00

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. Native-style spicy curry from Tamil Nadu; sea crab simmered in a densely flavoured coconut milk curry base. Best enjoyed with hot rice. Contains: Crustaceans, Sesame

€ 19.50

Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice. Shelled crab tossed in a spicy, well-seasoned blend of flavour from pepper, cumin, ginger, garlic and chilli. Contains: Milk, Crustaceans

€ 19.50

Traditional biriyani hailing from the state of Andhra Pradesh, layers of fragrant saffron accented rice and succulent spiced lamb cooked along with added 'Dum' to encase and amplify flavour and smokiness. Contains: Milk

€ 20.00

A scrumptious rice creation of tender, succulent prawns slow-cooked with aromatic rice and authentic spices from Kerala with a garnish of caramelised and crisp onion: a burst of flavour and aroma in every bite. Contains: Milk, Nuts, Crustaceans

€ 21.00

Steaming, sumptuous South Indian Kongu style of spicy chicken biriyani cooked with the celebrated jeeraga samba rice and layered with fresh mint, coriander and green chilli. Contains: Egg, Milk

€ 18.00

An aromatic main dish of slow cooked rice in a base of clarified butter, aromats, woody spices and fresh, julienned vegetables. Contains: Milk

€ 17.00

A classic to accompany your delicious meal, farm fresh carrot, tomato, cucumber and onion on a bed of crunchy lettuce.

€ 6.00

A choice of steamed idly (steamed rice cakes) in piping-hot, spiced sambar – roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee. Contains: Milk

€ 8.50

Crispy rice and lentil crêpes, cooked to perfection and topped with a generous glaze of fragrant clarified butter. Contains: Milk

€ 9.00

Crispy crepe, tawa-cooked with oodles of ghee, stuffed with traditional Indian spiced potato; an irresistible 'tiffin' from South India. Contains: Milk

€ 10.00

South Indian rice and lentil crêpe, coated with a generous drizzle of our special lentil and spice powder or 'podi' with spiced potato masala centre. Contains: Milk

€ 10.00

The King among Dosa – Crispy crêpes basted with a layer of ground secret spice and stuffed with a delicious potato filling.

€ 10.00

Our signature dish of soft, spiced potato encased in a crispy, glistening dosa.

€ 9.00

A South Indian must-try; crispy crêpes with slightly sour notes, best eaten hot and dipped into our accompaniments of sambar and chutney.

€ 8.50

Our signature dish of melt-in-your-mouth rice cakes, steamed in a deep plate, garnished with a blend of roasted ground dal and spices; a must-try! Contains: Milk

€ 6.50

Crispy dosa stuffed with freshly chopped onion.

€ 9.00

South Indian crêpe, laced on the inside with freshly chopped onion and sumptuous potato cooked in spices.

€ 10.00

Golden brown dosa laced with roasted ground dal and spices, also known as gunpowder or simply podi.

€ 9.00

South Indian rice and lentil crêpe stuffed with spiced potato mash and a generous layer of shredded cheese. Contains: Milk

€ 11.50

South Indian crêpe with layers of melted cheese, green chilli and spiced potato mash, all stuffed within. Contains: Milk

€ 11.50

Stone-cooked uthappam, made with aerated batter for soft deliciousness; South Indian pancake.

€ 8.50