• Restaurant  Kanishka Mayfair Menu

Menus at Indian Restaurant Mayfair


Above all, we cook with honesty and passion.

  • Four – Hands Dining Experience

    ROY NER AND ATUL KOCHHAR
    Friday 5th April

    £150 PP
    Wine flight £100 • Prestige wine flight £175

    Wood fire potato bread

    Whipped hummus, foraged British mushroom

    Atul Kochhar Blanc de Blanc Champagne, NV France
    Prestige Wine: Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve, Hampshire, England, NV
    Gobi Matar

    Cumin and ginger green peas tikki, cauliflower puree and herbs

    ‘Unplugged’, Weingut Tesch, Nahe, Riesling, Germany 2020
    Prestige Wine: Domaine Rolly Gassmann, Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2016
    Scallop and prawn raviolo

    Mom’s langoustine jus
    Tahini marinated black cod Sumac onions

    Chablis, Domaine Vrignaud, 2021
    Prestige Wine- Chablis 1er Cru “Vaucoupin” Domaine Corinne Perchaud 2019
    Duck Chettinad

    Gressingham duck breast, asparagus & duck egg yolk

    Pinot Noir, Tinpot Hut, New Zealand
    Prestige Wine: Volnay 1er Cru `Les Santenots`, Domaine Georges Glantenay, 2019
    Pomegranate & black salt sorbet
    Australian chocolate-aged wagyu steak

    Witlof tahini caesar
    Chickpea & potato chips

    Thelema Vineyards, Stellenbosch, Shiraz, South Africa 2020
    Prestige Wine: Brunello Di Montalcino, Geografico 2014
    Caramelised white chocolate & rhubarb
    Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaj, Hungary, 2020
    Prestige Wine: Chateau Laville, Sauternes, France, 2018
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    Prices include VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.

    If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones.

  • Hospitality Action

    Monday 22nd April

    £95 PP
    Wine flight £55

    Canapés

    Atul Kochhar Blanc de Blanc Champagne, NV France

    Cyrus Todiwala

    Patra Ma Vaengnu
    Grilled aubergine rolled in coconut chutney, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed
    Papaeta Eeda No Pattice • Tamota Ni Girobi
    Potato cake filled with seasoned chopped boiled egg on tomato sauce

    Chardonnay, Silver Lining, Australia
    Charlie Hodson

    Kafir Seabas
    Asparagus, butter chicken, pecorino arancini

    La Smilla, Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont
    Vivek Singh

    Duck
    Seared duck breast with Hyderabadi salan, sesame, tamarind and peanut, beetroot raita

    Pinot Noir, Tinpot Hut, New Zealand
    Atul Kochhar

    Lamb Rump
    Pea samosa, spinach

    Cabernet Franc/ Merlot, Atul Kochhar’s Malatinszky, Hungary
    Simon Rimmer

    Pistachio Olive Oil & Polenta Cake

    Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaj, Hungary, 2020
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    Prices include VAT at the current rate.
    A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering.
    Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones.

  • A La Carte

    At Kanishka, the menus are inspired by Atul Kochhar’s love of traditional Indian cuisine, brought to life by his continuous research into ever-evolving regional recipes, combined with his dedication to using only the finest ingredients. The result is a totally unique and innovative style of modern Indian cuisine.

    STARTERS AND KEBABS
    Cromer Crab Bonda (g)

    Cromer crab fritter with grilled corn – apple salad, khimchi and chilli-tamarind chutney

    £19
    Orkney Scallop Podi Masala (d)

    Pan seared hand dived Orkney scallop, brassica textures, parsnip crisp

    £20
    Ajwaini Jhinga (d)

    Tandoor grilled tiger prawns with ajwain, smoked aubergine baba ganoush, citrus chutney

    £20
    Tandoori Monkfish (d)

    Chettinad spiced grilled monkfish tail, creamed kale korma

    £20
    Chicken Tikka Pie (2006) (g)(d)

    Speciality of the house served with berry chutney

    £18
    Murg Tulsi Malai Tikka (d)

    Tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated in basil and cheese

    £17
    Batyer Kali Mirchwala Khurchan Tart (g)

    Norfolk roasted quail with tellicherry black pepper masala in onion seed tart

    £17
    Hiran Keema Salli Aur Paratha (g)(d)

    Muntjac keema masala with crisp potatoes and flaky paratha

    £18
    Changezi Champen (2001) 1 piece (d)

    Atul’s kitchen classic of tandoori lamb chops, mint chutney, onions salad

    £15
    Rosemary Sheekh Kebab (d)

    Grilled ground lamb kebab with British accent, mint, onion pickle

    £19
    Khari Paneer Tikka (2019) (v)(g)(d)

    Spiced paneer tikka baked with pastry, rocket leaves, chia seeds

    £17
    Malai Broccoli (v)(d)

    Grilled broccoli, marinated in nutmeg garam masala, served with parmesan shards

    £15
    Chidiya Samosa Aur Mutter Aloo Ki Chaat (v)(g)(d)

    Vegetable mini samosa with smoked yellow peas and potato curry

    £15
    Nadru Ki Chaat (v)(d)

    Lotus stem kebabs and crisp with tamarind, cranberry, yoghurt chutneys

    £15
    CURRIES AND BIRYANI
    Meen Mappas (d)

    Pan fried sea bass with coconut, curry leaf, garlic sauce, enriched with caviar

    £30
    Kadhai Jhinga (d)

    Stir fried prawns with peppers, ginger and tomatoes

    £34
    Meen Pollichattu (g)

    Griddled halibut, sambhar pickled shallots, fried idli

    £34
    Purani Dilli Ka Butter Chicken (d)

    A classic of old Delhi – chicken tikka in rich tomato sauce

    £28
    Malwani Kodi Kari

    Chicken curry with Malwan spice blend of peppers, chillies and cumin

    £26
    Kerala Chicken Curry Fry (n)

    Kerala street café speciality – stir fried curry with cashew nuts

    £28
    Kashmiri Roganjosh

    Lake District braised lamb curry with, onions, tomato & Kashmiri spice blend

    £28
    Ahuna Gosht Curry (g)

    East Indian lamb curry with chillies, fennel and stone flowers

    £29
    Achari Saag Gosht

    A proper Punjabi curry with lamb, spinach and pickling spices

    £30
    Paneer Aur Palak Makhani (v)(d)

    Spiced fig filled paneer tikka, baby spinach and rich tomato gravy

    £25
    Baghar – e – Baigan (v)(n)

    Aubergine steaks filled with vegetable mince, telgu baghar gravy, beans poriyal

    £24
    Hindostanee Biryani (g)(d)

    Choice of biryani – vegetable, chicken, lamb

    £25 | £30 | £32
    KANISHKA SPECIALS
    Lagusta Xec Xec

    Lobster curry with Goa xec xec gravy, apple pickle, wild rice bhel

    £49
    Hiran Ki Boti (d)

    New Forest venison spiced with juniper garam masala, mushroom kedgeree, chocolate curry

    £36
    SUBJI
    Angoori aloo (vg)

    potatoes and grapes (vg)

    £10
    Kasuri mattar paneer (v)(d)

    paneer and peas

    £10
    Saag makai (d)

    spinach with corn

    £10
    Gobi masala (vg)

    spiced cauliflower

    £10
    Pindi kadhai chole

    punjabi chickpea curry

    £10
    Subj makhana korma

    seasonal vegetable & lotus seeds (d)(n)

    £10
    Kanishka signature black dal (v)(d)
    £9
    Yellow dal (vg)
    £9
    AUR SAATH ME
    Saffron Rice (vg) Steamed Rice (vg)
    £6
    Cheese and chilli naan (v)(d)(g)
    £6
    Peshawari naan (v)(d)(g)
    £6
    Paratha (v)(d)(g)
    £6
    Naan (v)(d)(g)
    £5
    Roti (vg)(g)
    £5
    Cucumber – onion raita (v)(d)
    £5
    Masala onion salad (vg)
    £5
    Poppadom (vg)(g)
    £5
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    (vg) vegan (v) vegetarian (d) contains dairy (g) contains gluten (n) contains nuts (a) contains alcohol

    Prices include VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering.

    Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Game dishes may contain shot.

  • Kanishka Tasting Menu

    At Kanishka, the menus are inspired by Atul Kochhar’s love of traditional Indian cuisine, brought to life by his continuous research into ever-evolving regional recipes, combined with his dedication to using only the finest ingredients. The result is a totally unique and innovative style of modern Indian cuisine.

    TASTING MENU £95

    £69 WINE PAIRING

    NASHTA (d)(g)
    Atul Kochhar Blanc de Blanc NV, France
    DAHI PURI (d)(g)(v)

    Wheat crisp bubble, sweet yoghurt & tamarind

    La Smilla, Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont
    NADRU KI CHAAT

    Lotus stem kebabs & crisp with tamarind, cranberry, yoghurt chutneys

    Riesling, Wild Earth, New Zealand

    Or
    CRAB BONDA (g)

    Cromer crab fitter with grilled corn, apple salad, khimchi and chilli-tamarind chutney

    Mango Wine, Rhythm Winery, India
    MONKFISH TIKKA (d)

    Chettinad spiced grilled monkfish tail creamed kale korma

    Pouilly-Fumé Cuvée de Boisfleury, Alain Cailbourdin

    Or
    KHARI PANEER TIKKA (2019) (v)(g)(d)

    Spiced paneer tikka baked with pastry, rocket leaves, chia seeds

    Sauvignon Blanc, Tinpot Hut, New Zealand

    Or
    ROSEMARY SHEEKH KEBAB (d)

    Grilled ground lamb kebab with British accent, mint, onion pickle

    Pinot Noir, Tinpot Hut, New Zealand
    MEEN MAPPAS (d)

    Pan fried sea bass with coconut, curry leaf, garlic sauce enriched with caviar

    Chardonnay, Silver Lining, Australia

    Or
    PURANI DILLI KA BUTTER CHICKEN (d)

    A classic of old Delhi chicken tikka in rich tomato sauce

    Chablis, Domaine Vrignaud, France

    Or
    BAGHAR – E – BAIGAN (n)(v)

    Aubergine steaks filled with vegetable mince, telgu baghar gravy, beans poriyal

    Gamay, Fleurie, Dominique Morel, Beaujolais
    Served with black daal, cauliflower, bread and rice
    PISTACHIO KULFI WITH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (d)(n)
    Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaj, Hungary

    Or
    CHAI CRÈME BRULEE (d)
    The Ned, Marlborough, New Zealand
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    (vg) vegan (v) vegetarian (d) contains dairy (g) contains gluten (n) contains nuts (a) contains alcohol

    Prices include VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.

    If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your
    server when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish
    dishes may contain small bones. Game dishes may contain shot.

  • Set Menu

    LUNCH
    2 Courses £39 / 3 Courses £45

    Available
    Monday  to Sunday 12pm – 2:15pm

    DINNER
    3 Courses £45

    Available
    Monday to Sunday- 5pm to 6;30pm

    Set Menu £38
    375ml Carafe of Red or White Wine
    £16
    Kanishka Signature Cocktail
    £14
    STARTERS
    CHIDIYA SAMOSA AUR MUTTER ALOO KI CHAAT (v)(g)(d)

    Vegetable mini samosa with smoked yellow peas and potato curry

    MALAI BROCCOLI (d)

    Grilled broccoli, marinated in nutmeg garam masala, served with parmesan shards

    MURG TULSI MALAI TIKKA (d)

    Tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated in basil and cheese

    ROSEMARY SHEEKH KEBAB (d)

    Grilled ground lamb kebab with British accent, mint, onion pickle

    MAINS
    MEEN POLLICHATTU (g)

    Griddled halibut wrapped in banana leaf, sambhar pickled shallots, fried idli

    PURANI DILLI KA BUTTER CHICKEN (d)

    A classic of old Delhi – chicken tikka in rich tomato sauce

    KASHMIRI ROGANJOSH

    Lake District braised lamb curry with, onions, tomato and Kashmiri spice blend

    PINDI KADHAI CHOLE, ONION KULCHA, RAITA (d)(g)

    Punjabi chickpea curry

    BAGHAR – E – BAIGAN (n)

    Aubergine steaks filled with vegetable mince, telgu baghar gravy, beans poriyal

    HINDOSTANEE BIRYANI (suppl £5) (d)(g)

    Choice of biryani – chicken or lamb

    Served with Kanishka black daal (d)(v), saag aloo (d)(v), naan or pulao
    Desserts

    Pistaschio and milk fudge (d)(n)
    or
    Chocolate brownie (d)(n)

  • Lunch Tasting Menu

    5 Course Lunch Tasting Menu

    Available
    Monday  to Sunday 12pm – 2:15pm

    Lunch Tasting Menu £65

    £49 WINE PAIRING

    NASHTA (g)(d)
    Atul Kochhar Blanc de Blanc NV, France
    DAHI PURI (d)(g)

    Wheat crisp bubble, sweet yoghurt and tamarind

    La Smilla, Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont
    MALAI BROCCOLI TIKKA (d)

    Grilled broccoli, marinated in nutmeg garam masala, with parmesan shards

    Riesling, Cave de Hunawihr Reserve, Alsace

    Or
    CRAB BONDA (g)

    Cromer Crab fritter with grilled corn, apple salad, khimchi and chilli-tamarind chutney

    Mango Wine, Rhythm Winery, India

    Or
    MURG TULSI MALAI TIKKA (d)

    Tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated in basil and cheese

    Pinot Noir, Tinpot Hut, New Zealand
    MEEN MAPPAS (d)

    Pan fried sea bass with coconut, curry leaf, garlic sauce, enriched with caviar

    Chardonnay, Silver Lining, Australia

    Or
    KASHMIRI ROGANJOSH

    Lake District braised lamb curry with onions, tomato & Kashmiri spice blend

    Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Atul Kochhar’s, Villany

    Or
    HINDOSTANEE BIRYANI (d)(g)

    Choice of biryani – chicken or lamb

    Shiraz, Thelema Vineyards, South Africa
    Served with black daal (g)(v), cauliflower, bread (d)(g) and rice
    PISTACHIO KULFI WITH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (d)(n)
    Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaj, Hungary

    Or
    CHAI CRÈME BRULEE (d)
    The Ned, Marlborough, New Zealand
    .

    (vg) vegan (v) vegetarian (d) contains dairy (g) contains gluten (n) contains nuts (a) contains alcohol

    Prices include VAT at the current rate.

    A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.

    If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Game dishes may contain shot.

  • Weekend Brunch Menu

    Saturday 11:30am to 2:00pm
    Sunday 11:30am to 3:00pm

    Starts from 4th November every Saturday & Sunday.

    A welcome seasonal Kanishka punch cocktail
    Bottomless red, white wine or beer with food – £65pp (2 hrs)
    Brunch food only – £50pp (min 2 persons)

    SHARING DISHES
    Khari paneer tikka (v)(g)(d)

    spiced paneer tikka baked with pastry, rocket leaves, chia seeds

    Chole samosa (v)(g)(d)

    mini samosa with smoked yellow peas & potato curry

    Makhan makai ki chaat (v)(d)

    spiced butter corn kernels, lime and coriander

    Malai broccoli (v)(d)

    grilled broccoli, marinated in nutmeg garam masala, served with parmesan shards

    Tulsi chicken tikka (d)

    tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated in basil & cheese

    Atul‘s fried chicken

    pickle mayonnaise

    Lamb sausage & akuri pao (g)(d)

    lamb sausages & Parsi style scrambled egg in brioche

    Machhi amritsari

    Punjabi carom seed and gram flour coated fried fish

    ADD ON
    Changezi champen (d) (1 piece £15)

    tandoori lamb chops, mint chutney, onion salad

    Ajwaini jhinga (d) (2 pieces £12)

    tandoor grilled tiger prawns with ajwain, smoked aubergine baba ganoush, citrus chutney

    CHOOSE ONE MAIN DISH TO SHARE
    Hindostanee biryani (d)(g)

    veg or chicken served with raita

    Ahuna gosht

    East Indian lamb curry with chillies, fennel and stone flowers

    Baghar-e-baigan (v)(n)

    aubergine steaks filled with vegetable mince, telgu baghar gravy, beans poriyal

    Palak paneer (d)(v)

    bharwan paneer tikka, baby spinach & tomato sauce

    Subj makahne (d)(n)

    seasonal vegetable & lotus seeds

    Mains served with daal, rice and naan
    DESSERT PLATTER (for the table)
    Trio of desserts (n)(d)(g)

    chocolate hazelnut choux, bhapa doi, carrot halwa

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    (vg) vegan (v) vegetarian (d) contains dairy (g) contains gluten (n) contains nuts (a) contains alcohol.

    Prices include VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.

    If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Game dishes may contain shot.

  • Easter Menu

    £45 per person

    Starters

    (choose any one)

    Kasundi Chicken Tikka (d)

    Young leaf salad & mint chutney

    Lamb Scotch Egg (d)

    Curried mayonnaise and watercress

    Tamarind & Star Anise Marinated Norfolk Quail (d)

    Vanilla beetroot

    Spiced Jackfruit & Globe Artichoke Pie (g)(d)

    Berry chutney

    MAINS

    (choose any one)

    Braised Lamb Shank (g)(d)

    Baby roast potato with spring greens

    Pan Fried Hake (d)(g)

    Upma and coconut sauce

    Tandoori Poussin (d)

    Mixed leaf salad and tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Apricot Stuffed Cottage Cheese (d)

    Spinach and saffron korma

    Served with naan (v)(d)(g) rice (vg) and Kanishka’s signature black dal (v)(d)
    DESSERTS

    (choose any one)

    Easter Egg (d)

    Mango and passion fruit

    Kataifi Nest (d)(n)

    Carrot halwa, pistachio and chocolate eggs

    Mix Berry Millefeuille (g)(d)
    .

    (vg) vegan (v) vegetarian (d) contains dairy (g) contains gluten (n) contains nuts (a) contains alcohol

    Prices include VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 15% service charge will be added to your bill.

    If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please inform your server when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Game dishes may contain shot.

  • Desserts

    At Kanishka, the menus are inspired by Atul Kochhar’s love of traditional Indian cuisine, brought to life by his continuous research into ever-evolving regional recipes, combined with his dedication to using only the finest ingredients. The result is a totally unique and innovative style of modern Indian cuisine.

    DESSERTS
    Malai Kulfi (d)(n)

    Malai kulfi, basil jelly, strawberry and rose caviar

    £12
    Chocolate ‘Jaffa’ (v)(d)(g)

    Equatoriale chocolate mousse, orange curd, cinnamon ice cream

    £12
    Coconut & Pineapple (d)(g)

    Coconut cardamom rice pudding with tandoori pineapple & sorbet

    £12
    Rasmalai (d)(g)

    Saffron milk poached cottage cheese dumpling, William pear

    £12
    Pistachio Kulfi With Chocolate Mousse (n)(d)

    Dark chocolate mousse, pistachio kulfi, filo and chocolate caramel sauce

    £12
    Chai Crème Brulé (d)

    Creamy custard infused with aromatic chai spice, chantilly cream & chocolate tullie

    £12
    HOT DRINKS £6 (each)
    HOUSE SPECIALITY

    Kanishka masala chai

    INFUSIONS

    Fresh mint / chamomile / lemon & ginger

    LOW CAFFEINE

    Green tea / jasmine

    BLACK TEA

    Breakfast / earl grey / assam / darjeeling

    COFFEE

    Espresso / macchiato / americano / latte / cappuccino
    Decaff options are available

    AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS
    AK Espresso Martini

    AK Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

    £15
    White Lady

    AK’s gin, lychee liqueur, rose syrup, chamomile tea, lemon

    £15
    Whiskey Alexander

    John Crabbie 12yr, Crème de Cacao, cream

    £15
    Chocolate Cake

    AK’s vodka, Crème de Cacao, Frangelico (n)

    £17
    LIQUEURS – 50ML
    Baileys Irish Cream
    £11
    Disaronno
    £11
    Frangelico
    £11
    Single Espresso
    £3.5
    Cointreau
    £11
    Grand Marnier
    £11
    Kahlua
    £11
    Tia Maria
    £11
    Drambuie
    £11
    BRANDIES & CALVADOS – 50 ML
    Hennessy VS, Cognac
    £13.5
    Hennessy XO, Cognac
    £38
    Remy VSOP, Cognac
    £14.5
    Remy XO, Cognac
    £40
    Baron de Sigonac, VSOP, Armagnac
    £13.5
    Chataeu de Breuil VSOP, Calvados
    £13.5
    WHISK(E)Y – 50 ML
    Atul Kochhar Whiskey – Coal Ila 7yrs
    £12.5
    Crabbie 18yrs
    £32
    Crabbie 22yrs Orkney Single Malt
    £60
    SPEYSIDE
    Balvenie Double Wood 12yrs
    £12.5
    Macallan 12yrs Double Cask
    £14
    Balvenie 30yrs
    £150
    HIGHLAND
    Oban 14yrs
    £16
    Tomatin 18yrs Oloroso Sherry Finish
    £24
    Glendronach 21yrs Parliament
    £35
    LOWLAND
    Auchentoshan 3 Wood
    £15
    Ailsa Bay Peated
    £17
    Bladnoch Adela 15yrs Sherry Cask
    £24
    ISLAY
    Laphroaig 10yr
    £12.5
    Ardbeg
    £15
    Lagavulin 16yr
    £16
    ISLAND & CAMPBELTOWN
    Jura 7 Wood
    £19
    Highland Park, The Dark 17yrs
    £45
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    This is a snapshot of what we have on offer, please ask the team for the full drinks and whisk(e)y list.

LOCATION
HOURS

Tuesday to Friday
Lunch: 12noon – 2:30pm
Dinner: 5pm – 10pm

Saturday Brunch
Lunch: 11.30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: 5pm – 10pm

Sunday Brunch
All Day: 11.30am – 3pm

Sunday
Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm
Dinner: 5pm – 9pm

RESERVATIONS