Taste of Kerala
28th August 18:00
£49 Per Person | £40 Wine Pairing
“Savor the true Taste of Kerala at Vaasu by Atul Kochhar – where coastal spice meets culinary artistry.”
Taste of Kerala28th August 2025
£49 per person • £40 wine pairingKerala Inspired Street FoodUnni Appam, Kozhukatta, Bonda
Masala DosaCrispy Rice & Lentil Crepe, Potato Mash, Coconut Chutney
Meen PollichathuHalibut, Shallot & Tamarind, Sprout Sundal, Beetroot Pacchadi
Duck Chatti PathiriBraised Aylesbury Duck, Phyllo Pastry, Ginger & Plum Sauce
Erachi UllathiyathuBraised Lamb Leg, Shallots & Coconut, Keralan Spice, Kerala Parotta
Or
Thalassery Kozhi BiryaniRoasted Chicken, Short Grain Jeerakasala Rice, Pineapple Raita
Dessert PlatterKozhikode Halwa, Jackfruit Payasam, Elaneer Pudding
.Prices include VAT @ 20%. A discretionary 10 % service charge will be added to your bill, which is distributed to the team. Allergen information available on request.
Please inform us of your specific allergy or dietary requirement when ordering. Whilst we have strict controls in place to reduce the risk of contamination, unfortunately it is not possible for us to guarantee that our dishes will be 100% allergen or contamination free.
Lunch Small Plates Menu
Our new small plates menu brings a taste of India’s diverse regions to your table. Perfect for sharing, each dish is crafted with bold flavours and authentic inspiration.
SNACKSMini Samosa (V)(G)£4Masala Peanuts (V)(PN)£4Poppadum (V)(G)£4SMALL PLATESPalak Pakora Chaat (D/M)(V)Crispy Spinach fritter Chaat
£5Chilli Paneer (SO/D/M) (V)Crispy Fried Cottage Cheese, Bell Peppers, Spicy Chilli Sauce
£6Aloo Chana Chaat (D/M)(V)Crispy Potato & Chickpea Chaat with Sweet Yoghurt, Tamarind & Mint Chutney
£5Malai Broccoli (D/M)(V)Tandoori Grilled Creamy Broccoli, Mint Chutney
£5Chicken Wings (SO/CL)Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings, Spring Onions
£7Chicken Momo (G/SO/M)Crispy Fried Chicken Dumplings, Smoked Tomato Chutney
£7Chicken Tikka (M/D)Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Kashmiri Chillies, Mint Chutney
£7Malvani Rava Prawns (C/G/M/E)Semolina Coated Prawns, Mixed Lettuce, Smoked Paprika Aioli
£8Salmon (F/M/D)Honey & Mustard Marinated Salmon Tikka, Dill Cucumber
£8Seekh Kebab (D/M)Smoked & Grilled Lamb Kebab, Berry Chutney
£8Tawa Lamb Chops (D/M)Caramelised Onion Marinated, Aloo Masala, Mint Chutney
£9 per pieceLARGE PLATESChanna Masala (D/M)(V)Chickpea Masala, Tingling Spices
£10Paneer Makhan Masala (D/M)(V)Cottage Cheese in Creamy Onion Tomato Gravy
£11Butter Chicken (D/M)Tandoori Grilled Chicken Thigh, Creamy Makhani Gravy
£12Vaasu Chicken Curry (D/M)Chicken Thigh Cooked in Tamarind, Onion Tomato Coconut Curry
£12Sea Bass Malai Curry (F/M/D)Grilled Sea Bass, Spiced Potato, Turmeric & Coconut Curry
£14Lamb Pepper Fry (D/M)Slow Cooked Lamb, Tellicherry Pepper & Coconut
£16SIDESMint Paratha (D/G)£4Naan (G/D)£4Butter Naan (G/D)£4Garlic Naan (G/D)£4Peshawari (G/D/N)£4Dal Makhani (D)£4Dal Punchmel£4Steamed Rice£4Pulao Rice (D)£4Roti (G)£4DESSERTRas Malai (G/N/D)(V)Soft Milk Dumplings with Saffron Thickened Milk & Pistachio
£5Mango Kulfi (D/N)(V)Mango Flavored Indian Ice Cream, Basil Seeds & Pistachio
£5.Allergen Key- N- Nuts, D-Dairy, M-Mustard, F-Fish, G-Gluten, S-Sesame, CL-Celery, C-Crustacean, SO-Soya, PN-Peanuts, SF-Shellfish, E-Egg, VV – Vegan, V- Vegetarian
All Prices Are Inclusive of VAT & A Discretionary Service Charge Of 10% Will Be Added to Your Bill.
Dinner Menu
“The states across India offer a bounty of beautiful flavours, aromas & spices, from places where the tandoor oven & tawa griddle are kitchen essentials. Vaasu brings all of this inspiration together, celebrating the life & culture of India through a menu of magnificent dishes.”
STARTERSIndian Chaat Platter (V/D/M)Papadi Chaat, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Palak Patta Chaat
£10.95Zaffrani Malai Broccoli (D/M)(V)Saffron Marinated Broccoli, Cream Cheese, Mint Chutney
£10.95Hara Bara Kebab (G/D/M) (V)Crispy Fried Seasonal Vegetable Patty, Mint & Tamarind Chutney
£11.50Achari Paneer Tikka (D/M)(V)Pickle Marinated Cottage Cheese, Mix Lettuce, Apricot Chutney
£12Rawa Prawn (G/C/M/E)Semolina coated prawns, Mix lettuce, Smoked Paprika Aioli
£14Sarson Macchi Tikka (F/D/M)Bengali Style Tandoori Salmon, Confit Garlic, Creamy Dill Cucumber
£15Jal Rattan (MO/D/M)Pan Seared Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Caviar, Gooseberry Jam
£16.50Banjara Chicken Tikka (D/M)Tandoori Marinated Chicken Tikka, Smoked Cheese, Kashmiri Chillies, Mint Chutney
£12.50Lucknowi Gosht Ke Champe (D/M)Lake District Lamb Chops, Ginger & Onion Marinade, Berry Chutney
£22Kebab Platter (C/D/M)Lamb Chop, Prawn, Chicken Tikka, Malai Broccoli & Mint Chutney
£24MAINSKhatta Meetha Baingan (D/M)(V)Spiced Aubergine Steaks, Sweet and Sour Sauce
£13Artichoke Kofta (D)(V)Artichoke Dumplings, Creamy Tomato Sauce
£15Palak Paneer (D/M)(V)Grilled Cottage Cheese, Creamy Garlic & Spinach Gravy
£16.5Butter Chicken (D/M)Tandoori Chicken Thigh Cooked in Creamy Tomato Curry
£18Vaasu’s Chicken Curry (D/M)Chicken Thigh Cooked in Southern Spices, Onion & Tomato Curry
£18Rogan Josh (D)Lake District Lamb Leg Dices Cooked with Onions, Kashmiri Chillies & Tomato
£28Gosht Khada Masala (D)Lake District Lamb Leg, Onion, Tomato with Crushed Fennel
£22Jhinga Malai Curry (C/M/D)Prawns Cooked in Creamy Turmeric and Coconut Curry
£24Fish Catch of the Day (F/D/M)Freshly Caught Local Fish, Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Tomato & Cambodge Curry
£MPAngus Beef (D/M)Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, Spiced Mash Potatoes, Roscoff Onion, Pepper Jus
£25SNACK (V)Poppadum’s (M/G/D)Selection of Poppadums with Homemade Chutney
£5Samosa (M/G/D)Crsipy Fried Pastry filled with Potato & Pea,Tamarind & Mint Chutney
£5SIDES (V)Kashmiri Aloo (D)Baby Potato Tossed in Onion, Ginger & Pepper Powder
£6.95Baingan Bartha (M)Stir Fried Okra, Crushed Spices, Diced Onion & Tomato
£6.95Dal Makhani (D)Signature Black Lentils
£6.95Tadka Dal (M)Garlic Tempered Yellow Lentils
£5.95Jeera Raita (D)Cumin flavoured Yoghurt
£5BREADS & RICE (V)Roti (G) (VV)Whole Wheat Bread
£5.5Mint Paratha (G/D)Layered Flatbread with Dried Mint
£5.5Naan (G/D)Plain / Buttered /Garlic
£5.5Kulcha (G/D)Cheese (D) / Peshwari (N)
£5.5Rice(VV) Steamed / (V) Pulao (D)
£5.5Biryani (D)Chicken or Lamb preparation, Cooked with Aromatic Basmati Rice, Raita
£22/ £24.Please Alert Our Staff If You Have Any Food Allergies Before You Order Your Meal.
Allergen Key- N- Nuts, D-Dairy, M-Mustard, F-Fish, G-Gluten, S-Sesame, C-Crustacean, MO-Molluscs, PN-Peanut, SO-Soya, E-Egg, V-Vegetarian VV-Vegan
All Prices Are Inclusive of VAT | A Discretionary Service Charge Of 10% Will Be Added to Your Bill
Set Menu
LUNCH
2 course £22 / 3 Course £25Available
Wednesday to Sunday – 12pm – 2:15pmDINNER
2 Courses £32 / 3 Courses £36Available
Wednesday & Thursday – 5pm – 9:15pm
Friday & Saturday – 5pm – 6pm
Sunday – 6pm – 9:15pmSTARTERSMalai Broccoli (D/M) (V)Tandoori Grilled Creamy Broccoli, Mint Chutney
Aloo Channa Chaat (D/M)(V)Potato Gallet, Chickpea Masala, Sweet Yoghurt, Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Chicken Momo (SO/G/M)Crispy Fried Chicken Dumplings, Smoked Tomato Chutney
Lamb Seekh Kebab (D/M)Smoked & Grilled Lamb Kebab, Berry Chutney
Malvani Rava Prawns (C/G/M) (Supplement £6)Semolina Coated Prawns, Mix Lettuce, Paprika Aioli
NIBBLES – £6 EACHMini Vegetable Samosa (G/D/M)(V)Aloo Tikki Chaat (D/M)(V)Fried Chicken Wings (SO/ CL)MAINSMains are served with Dal Tadka & Pulao RicePaneer Makhani (D/M)(V)Tandoori Cottage Cheese, Makhani Gravy
Punjabi Channa Masala (D/M)(V)Punjabi Style Chickpea Curry, Tingling Spices
Sea Bass Malai Curry (F/M/D)Grilled Sea Bass, Spiced Potato, Turmeric & Coconut Curry
Butter Chicken (D/M)Tandoori Chicken Thigh, Creamy Tomato Gravy
Lamb Pepper Fry (Supplement £6)Slow Cooked Lamb, Tellicherry Pepper & Coconut
BREADS (G)(V) £4 EACHWholewheatRoti or Mint Paratha
Naan (D)Plain or Butter or Garlic
Kulcha (D)Peshawari (N) or Cheese
DESSERTSChocolate Mousse (D/E/SO)(V)Cherry Gel, Crumble, Chocolate Textures
Ras Malai (G/N/D)(V)Soft Milk Dumpling, Saffron Thickened Milk, Pistachio
Mango Kulfi (D/N)(V)Mango Flavoured Indian Ice Cream, Basil Seeds, Pistachio
.Allergen Key- N- Nuts, D-Dairy, M-Mustard, F-Fish, G-Gluten, S-Sesame, MO – Molluscs, C-Crustacean, SO-Soya, PN-Peanuts, SF-Shellfish, E-Egg, CL – Celery, VV – Vegan, V- Vegetarian
All Prices Are Inclusive of VAT & A Discretionary Service Charge of 10% Will Be Added to Your Bill.
Tasting Menus
This menu is offered for the entire table only.
Paired wine options available.Last Order for Tasting menu
Lunch 13:45
Dinner 21:00TASTING MENU£55 PER PERSON
£44 WINE PAIRINGAloo Papadi Chaat (G/D/M)(V)Flour Crisps, Spiced Potato, Sweet Yoghurt, Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Prosecco Lamberti DOC Extra Dry, ItalyScallop (MO/D/M)Pan Seared Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Caviar, Gooseberry Jam
Riesling, ‘Maxim’ Maximin Grünhaus, GermanySalmon (F/D/M)Bengali Style Tandoori Salmon, Confit Garlic, Creamy Dill Cucumber
Chardonnay, Thelema Vineyards, South AfricaButter Chicken (D/M)Tandoori Chicken Thigh Cooked in Creamy Tomato Curry
Pinot Noir, Kim Crawford, New Zealand
OrDuo of Lamb (D/M)Lake District Lamb Chop & Rogan Josh, Dill Turnips, Charred Asparagus
Shiraz-Grenache, Renegade, South Africa
OrAngus Beef (D/M) £10Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, Spiced Mash Potato, Roscoff Onion, Pepper Jus
Shiraz, Sula Vineyards, India(Main Course Served with Broccoli, Pulao Rice, Black Lentils and Naan)Chocolate Mousse (D/E/SO)Cherry Gel, Crumble, Chocolate Textures
Black Muscat Quady Elysium, California, USA (75ml)PESCATARIAN TASTING MENU£55 PER PERSON
£44 WINE PAIRINGAloo Papadi Chaat (M/G/D/V)Flour Crisps, Spiced Potato, Sweet Yoghurt, Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Prosecco Lamberti DOC Extra Dry, ItalyScallop (MO/D/M)Pan Seared Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Caviar, Gooseberry Jam
Riesling, ‘Maxim’ Maximin Grünhaus, GermanyPrawn (C/D/M)Tandoori Marinated Prawns, Confit Garlic, Creamy Dill Cucumber
Chardonnay, Thelema Vineyards, South AfricaSalmon (F/D/M)Grilled Salmon, Stem Broccoli, Turmeric & Coconut Curry
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, New Zealand
OrFish Catch of the Day (F/D/M) (Supplement £10)Freshly Caught Local Fish, Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Tomato & Cambodge Curry
Chablis, Domaine Grand Laroche, France(Main Course Served with Broccoli, Pulao Rice, Black Lentils and Naan)Chocolate Mousse (D/E/SO)Cherry Gel, Crumble, Chocolate Textures
Black Muscat Quady Elysium, California, USA (75ml)VEGETARIAN & VEGAN TASTING MENU£55 PER PERSON
£44 WINE PAIRINGAloo Papadi Chaat (M/G/D)Flour Crisps, Spiced Potato, Sweet Yoghurt, Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Prosecco Lamberti DOC Extra Dry, ItalyHara Bara Kebab (G/D/M)Crisp Fried Seasonal Vegetable Patty, Mint and Tamarind Chutney
Riesling, ‘Maxim’ Maximin Grünhaus, GermanyPaneer Tikka (M)(V)Pickled Marinated Cottage Cheese, Apricot Chutney
OrTofu Tikka (M) (VV)Pickled Marinade, Smoked Paprika Mayo
Chardonnay, Thelema Vineyards, South AfricaArtichoke Kofta Makhani (D/M)Artichoke Dumplings, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Pinot Noir, Kim Crawford, New Zealand(Main Course Served with Broccoli, Pulao Rice, Black Lentils and Butter Naan)(Vegan Main Course Served with Broccoli, Dal Tadka, Steamed Rice & Roti)Chocolate Mousse (D/E/SO)Cherry Gel, Crumble, Chocolate Textures
Black Muscat Quady Elysium, California, USA (75ml).Allergen Keyn- Nuts, D-dairy, M-mustard, F-fish, G-gluten, S-sodium, C-crustacean, So – Soya, S – Sesame,
Mo-molluscs, E-egg, V- Vegetarian, VV- Vegan
For All Food Allergies And Intolerances, Please Speak To Our Staff About Your Requirements Before Ordering.This Menu Is Offered For The Entire Table Only. All Paired Wine Are Served 100ml.
A Discretionary Service Charge Of 10% Will Be Added To Your Bill. All Our Prices Are Inclusive Of Vat
Desserts
DESSERT MENUChocolate Mousse (D/E/SO) (V)Cherry Gel, Crumble, Chocolate Textures
(Vegan Option Available)£9Berry Bhapa Doi (D)(V)Berry Flavoured Steamed Yoghurt, Berry Coulis, Berries
£8.50Mango Kulfi Falooda (D/N)(V)Mango Flavoured Indian Ice Cream, Sweet Vermicelli, Basil Seeds, Pistachio
£7.95Rasmalai (G/D/N)(V)Soft Milk Dumplings, Thickened Saffron Milk, Pistachio
£8.95Gulab Jamun(D/G/N)(V)Fried Milk Dumplings, Saffron Syrup, Pistachio
£8.25DIGESTIVE COCKTAILSBrandy Alexander (N/D)Hennessy VS, Cacao, Cream, Nutmeg
£9.5Espresso MartiniAbsolut Vodka, Kahlua, Coffee
£8.50White RussianAbsolut Vodka, Kahlua, Cream
£8Liqueur CoffeeIrish / Tia Maria / Grand Marnier / Kahlua Havana 7/ Bailey’s Irish Cream / Hennessey VS
£9.50TEA & COFFEEAmericano, Cappuccino, Latte£5Espresso, Macchiato + Add Double Shot£4 / £4.5TeaEnglish Breakfast | Earl Grey | Assam | Darjeeling | Jasmine Blossom | Peppermint | Fresh Mint | Green | Chamomile
£4.5Masala ChaiTraditional India Tea with Milk & Spices
£5.Allergen Key- N- Nuts, D-Dairy, M-Mustard, F-Fish, G-Gluten, S-Sesame, C-Crustacean, SO-Soya, PN-Peanuts, SF-Shellfish,
E-Egg, VV – Vegan, V- VegetarianAll Prices Are Inclusive of VAT & A Discretionary Service Charge Of 10% Will Be Added to Your Bill.