A perfect platter of our savoured starters, a bit of each to liven your palate.
Onion Mundri Pakoda
€10
Batter fried scrumptious snack of slivered onions in lentil flour, curry leaves, cashewnuts and subtle spice; crispy and irresistible.
Sambar Vadai
€7.5
Pillowy soft lentil doughnut dunked in spicy sambar; a popular South Indian snack that can be enjoyed as an all-day treat.
Thotakura Undalu
€7
An Andhra-style delicacy of deep-fried balls of spinach leaves, a scrumptious starter.
Mini Podi Idly(14 pcs)
€8.5
A choice of steamed idly (steamed rice cakes) tossed in spiced gunpowder - roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee.
Onion Bajji
€7.5
Deep fried fritters of onion rings; an indispensable tea time treat in South India.
Milagi Bajji
€7.5
Deep fried fritters of mild banana peppers; an indispensable tea time treat in South India.
Vegetable Samosa
€8
Pockets of crispy pastry with a delicious veggie stuffing.
Paneer ghee Roast
€14
A Mangalorean specialty of cottage cheese simmered in slow roasted chilli, select spices and a douse of aromatic clarified butter. This one is a must-try!
Gobi 65
€10
Crispy batter-fried cauliflower, scrumptiously crispy and delicious.
Starters - Non Vegetarian
Kozhi Milagu (Boneless)
€14
A peppery treat of boneless, chicken tossed in crushed black pepper,fennel and aromats.
Chicken Lollipop
€11
Chicken wings, dressed and prepped in a spiced batter and deep-fried; a delightful dish for all ages.
Kori Ghee Roast (Boneless)
€14
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.
Kori Kempu Bezule (Boneless)
€12
Julienne chicken fried in a traditional Mangalorean marinade of freshly ground spice, yogurt and a kick of green chilli.
Mangalorean Mutton Chukka (Boneless)
€16
Decadently delicious dish of tender mutton cooked with coastal flair in a coriander and spice masala.
Nandu Puttu
€14
Succulent crab meat steamed and served with fresh herbs and subtle spice.
Meen Polichathu
€18
A delightful preparation of fish generously coated with a spicy tomato and onion masala, wrapped in banana leaf and then steamed to soft perfection.
Karuvepillai Meen Kutchi Varuval
€14
Fish fingers marinated in a delicious masala of curry leaves and home ground spices, tossed to a crispy perfection.
Chemeen Fry
€16
A lip-smacking succulent bay fried prawn in a rich, Southern spice blend bursting with flavour in every bite.
Prawn Milagu
€17
A must-try starter of succulent prawns tossed in a tantalizing mix of pepper, cumin and select Indian spices.
Tandoori Starters - Vegetarian
Tulsi Paneer Tikka
€15
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.
Tandoori Ananas
€12
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.
Nawabi Subzi Kebab
€14
A regal preparation of Broccoli florets and Zucchini in a spicy mustard-based marinade; tandoor cooked.
Tandoori Starters - Non Vegetarian
Tandoori Chicken
€16
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.
Lasooni Tangdi
€16
A delectable bite-worthy dish of chicken drumstick marinated in garlic, smoked spices and yogurt, cooked to a subtle char over the tandoor.
Murgh Malai Kebab
€18
Succulent chunks of chicken marinated in cream, cheese and subtle spice, cooked in a hot Tandoor.
Hariyali Murg Kebab
€18
Chicken cubes in a special green marinade of mint, spinach, coriander, cumin, yogurt and spices, cooked to tender perfection and a subtle smoky char.
Mutton Seekh Kebab
€20
A special preparation of minced and spiced mutton meat, shaped into kebabs and oven cooked.
Ajwani Fish Tikka
€19
Succulent cubes of fish marinated in a spice mix and carom seeds, tandoor cooked to perfection
Tandoori Achari Jhinga
€20
Tender prawn in a piquant pickle-based marinade, tandoor cooked to a juicy bite and smoky char
A gastronomical platter of your culinary dreams, an assortment of select tandoor dishes for you to experience a range of flavour and taste.
Salad
Green Salad
€6
A classic to accompany your delicious meal, farm fresh carrot, tomato, cucumber and onion on a bed of crunchy lettuce.
Biriyani - Vegetarian
Kaikari Biriyani
€17
An aromatic main dish of slow cooked rice in a base of clarified butter, aromats, woody spices and fresh, julienned vegetables.
Biriyani - Non Vegetarian
Pallipalayam Kozhi Biriyani
€18
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.
Chemeen Biriyani
€21
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.
Hyderabadi Gosht Dum Biriyani
€20
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.
Curries - Vegetarian
Manathakkali Vathal
€16
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.
Pachakari Kurma
€15
"Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice.
Spring vegetables cooked in Kerala style rich coconut and cashew curry; delicious, mildly spiced and packed with flavour"
Arachivitaa Sambar
€12
"Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice.
A fragrant take on the celebrated sambar – cooked with lentils in stone ground spices, drumstick and succulent onion"
Dal Makhani
€14
"Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice.
A hearty dish of split yellow lentil cooked and seasoned with garlic, tomato and cumin."
Dal Tadka
€13
"Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice.
A hearty dish of split yellow lentil cooked and seasoned with garlic, tomato and cumin."
Malai Kofta
€17
"Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice.
An opulent treat to the palate; fried cottage cheese dumplings slow simmered in a subtle, aromatic and creamy cashew-based sauce."
Kadala Curry
€16
"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."
Kudamilagai Urulai Roast
€14
"Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice
A hearty preparation of soft-boiled potato and capsicum in tradional spices."
Paneer Butter Masala
€16
"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."
Palak Paneer
€16
"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."
Malai Paneer
€17
"Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice.
A decadent mildly spiced curry of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy cashew based gravy."
Aloo Gobi
€14
"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."
Curries Non-Vegetarian
Egg Roast
€14
"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."
Kozhi Chettinad
€18
"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"
TMD Kozhi Curry
€18
"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."
Chicken Country Captain
€18
"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"
Kozhi Malli Kurma
€18
"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."
Kori Gassi
€18
"Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice
A luscious fiery curry prepared with byadgi chilli, spices and creamy coconut milk and chicken."
Butter Chicken
€18.5
"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."
Palak Chicken
€18.5
"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."
Murgh Kurchan
€19
"Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice.
Julienned chicken cooked into a spiced bed of capsicum, onion and tomato."
TMD Lamb Curry
€19
"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."
Karur Mutton Salna
€19
"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."
Gosht Rogan Josh
€19
"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."
Nandu Kara Kozhambu
€19.5
"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."
Nandu Milagu Peratal
€19.5
"Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice.
Shelled crab tossed in a spicy, well-seasoned blend of flavour from pepper, cumin, ginger, garlic and chilli."
Gramathu Meen Kozhambu
€18.5
"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.
Kannur Meen Moilee
€19
"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."
TMD Prawn Curry
€19.5
"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."
Royyala Vepudu
€19.5
"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."
Tiffin
Thattu Idly
€6.5
Our Signature Dish Of Melt-In-Your-Mouth Savoury Rice Cakes, Steamed In A Deep Plate, Garnished With A Blend Of Roasted Ground Dal And Spices; A Must-Try!
Mini Sambar Idly(14pcs)
€8.5
A choice of steamed idly (steamed rice cakes) in piping-hot, spiced sambar – roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee.
Plain Dosa
€8.5
A South Indian must-try; crispy crêpes with slightly sour notes, best eaten hot and dipped into our accompaniments of sambar and chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa
€8.5
The King among Dosa – Crispy crêpes basted with a layer of ground secret spice and stuffed with a delicious potato filling.
Onion Dosa
€9
Crispy dosa stuffed with freshly chopped onion.
Masala Dosa
€9
Our signature dish of soft, spiced potato encased in a crispy, glistening dosa.
Ghee Dosa
€9
Crispy rice and lentil crêpes, cooked to perfection and topped with a generous glaze of fragrant clarified butter.
Podi Dosa
€9
Golden brown dosa laced with roasted ground dal and spices, also known as gunpowder or simply podi.
Plain Uthappam
€8.5
Stone-cooked uthappam, made with aerated batter for soft deliciousness; South Indian pancake.
Onion Uthappam
€9
Stone-cooked uthappam topped with a topping of onion.
Vegetable Uthappam
€9.5
Stone-cooked uthappam topped with a topping of fresh veggies.
Kid special tiffin
Chocolate Dosa
€8.5
A Treat For The Little Ones – Crispy Crêpe With A Deliciously Warm Chocolate Glaze.
Cheese Cone Dosa
€8.5
Crispy Golden Dosa Layered With Freshly Grated, Melted Cheese, Fusion Cuisine At Its Best.
Butter Cone Dosa
€8.5
A Buttery Counterpart Of The Famed South Indian Treat, Lentil Batter Dosa Cooked Crisp And Shaped Into A Cone And Smothered With Delicious Butter.
Indian Breads
Chapathi
€4
The humble, hearty everyday staple in the Indian kitchen – hand kneaded and rolled flatbread of wholewheat flour.
Tandoori Roti Plain
€3
Traditional wholewheat flatbread, oven cooked in the tandoor.
Naan – Plain/Butter/Garlic/Cheese
€4.5
A Chewy Flatbread Made With Leavened Flour, Perfect With Our Opulent Curries. Choose From An Assortment Of Toppings – Plain, Butter, Garlic And Cheese.
Peshwari Naan
€4.5
A Regal Rendition Of The Celebrated Flatbread; Stuffed With Almond Slivers, Sweet Raisins And Desiccated Coconut, And Tandoor-Cooked To Perfection.
Masala/Onion Kulcha
€4.5
Leavened Soft Flatbread Stuffed With Your Choice Of A Select Spice Rub Or Caramelised Onion.
Malabar Parotta
€4
A scrumptious rendition of Indian flatbread from the Malabar region, flaky, layered and best enjoyed with spicy curries.
Veg Kothu Parotta
€12
A South Indian specialty – Flatbread that is ‘kothu-ed’ or chopped with fervour, tossed in a spicy curry base and aromats.
Tandoori Roti Butter
€3.5
Whole-wheat flatbread cooked the traditional way in a Tandoor oven, slathered generously with melted butter; warm and wonderful.
Pudina Paratha
€4
Kneaded and layered whole-wheat dough, tandoor cooked with the addition of a subtle spice and mint garnish.
Egg Kothu Parotta
€12
Shredded and tossed flaky parotta in flavour-packed spiced, homestyle scrambled eggs.
Chicken Kothu Parotta
€14
A spicy and scintillating mix of shredded, flaky parotta tossed into a secret mix of spiced chicken julienne and homestyle scrambled eggs.
Dessert
Asoka Halwa
€7
A Hearty, Light Pudding Of Stewed Moong Dal And Whole Wheat Sweetened And Enriched By A Generous Glaze Of Clarified Butter – A South India Specialty From The Tanjore District.
Gulab Jamun
€5
A Sumptuous Dish If Any, Indulge Your Senses In This Delectable Dessert Of Fried Clotted Cream Balls Simmered In A Sweet, Glazed Syrup With Notes Of Rose And Aromatic Saffron.
Watalappan
€5
A Decadently Divine Dish With Roots From The Coastal Land Of Lanka – Coconut Custard Pudding Packed With Sumptuousness From Coconut Milk, Sweetened With Brown Jaggery And Tied Together With A Subtle Spice Infusion
Of Cardamom, Cloves And Nutmeg.
Carrot Halwa
€7
Fondly Known As Gajar Ka Halwa Across The Indian Subcontinent, A Hearty Dish That Turns The Humble Carrot Into An Opulent Dessert. Tender Carrot Slivers Cooked Down In A Creamy Base Of Milk, Sugar And Aromatic Ghee, Garnished With A Generous Serving Of Nuts And A Touch Of Fragrant Cardamom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At The Madras Diaries, the chef is The Madras Diaries Speciality Chefs.
If you plan to eat at The Madras Diaries, the average price should be around €26. The average price is calculated based on appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant.
Yes, The Madras Diaries has been identified as having vegan options on the menu.
Yes, The Madras Diaries has been identified as having vegetarian options on the menu.
Absolutely, The Madras Diaries has been identified as having gluten-free options on the menu.
Absolutely, The Madras Diaries has been identified as having halal options on the menu.
Absolutely, The Madras Diaries has been identified as having dairy-free options on the menu.
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