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Lunch & Dinner

Fresh, Lite and Natural
  • Soup
  • Appetizer (Vegetarian)
  • Appetizer (Non-Vegetarian)
  • Thali - Lunch-Only Special
  • Chettinad Biriyani Special
  • Kalpasi Noodles Special
  • Vegetarian Signature Entrees
  • Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees
  • Tandoor from Clay Pot Oven
  • Tandoor Naan / Soft Bread
  • Side Orders
  • Kalpasi Signature Platters
  • Beverages
  • Soup

    • Velvety Thakkali Soup

      (Our signature soup, made with juicy, vine ripened tomatoes, sprigs of fresh dill and hints of butter) - 6
    • Murungakkai Rasam

      (Drumstick vegetable soup flavored with garlic, black pepper and cumin) - 4
    • Chettinad Koli Soup

      (Traditional chicken soup flavored with house special spices) - 5.5
    • Attukal Soup

      (Long simmered Goat bone soup flavored with spices) - 5.9
  • Appetizer (Vegetarian)

    • Cauliflower 65

      (Crisp florets of cauliflower tossed with tempered spices and aromatics) - 9
    • Kasoori Tikki

      (Bombayites favorite! A bite-sized blend of cottage cheese, mixed vegetable and spinach, served with chutney) - 9
    • Vegetable Pakora

      (Mixed vegetables, batter dipped) - 7.5
    • Onion Masala Vada

      (Falafel like savory fritter, chana dal, herbs, and spices, served with chutney) - 8
    • Samosa

      (Very popular street food, stuffed pastries) - 6
  • Appetizer (Non-Vegetarian)

    • Chicken 65

      (Boneless cubes of chicken marinated in house masala and fried) - 9.5
    • Chicken Lollipop

      (Chicken wings made to the shape of lollipop, marinated and fried) - 10.5
    • Chettinad Koli Pepper Varuval

      (Pepper corn flavored chicken, Chettinad delicacy) - 11.9
    • Chicken 555

      (Chicken cubes sautéed with spicy sauce, spiked with jalapenos and toasted cashews) - 11.9
    • Prawns 65

      (Jumbo Shrimp marinated with Chettinad masala, a Kalpasi Specialty) - 10
    • Fish 65

      (Boneless cubes of fish marinated with exotic spices and fried) - 9.5
    • Pondicherry Prawn Vadai

      (Fresh and crispy snack made with Shrimp, herbs, and spices) - 9.9
  • Thali - Lunch-Only Special

    Balanced meal. Enjoy a blend of dishes in one single Thali - Served with protein-rich Dal, Chapati, Kootu/Poriyal, Sambar, Rasam, Rice, Whole Yogurt, Pappad, Dessert of the day and a Chefs Vegetable Curry or a Meat curry – No substitutions
    • Vegetarian Thali - 12

    • Egg Thali - 12

    • Chicken Thali - 13

    • Fish Thali - 14

    • Mutton Thali - 14.5

    (add egg omelette, two eggs with a mix of fresh onions, green chilis and herbs 5.95)
  • Chettinad Biriyani Special

    Traditionally prepared, aromatic rice, flavored with cloves, cinnamon, cardamon, bay leaf, coriander, mint, ginger, garlic and onions
    • Vegetarian Biriyani - 11.9

    • Chicken Biriyani - 12.9

    • Mutton Biriyani - 13.9

    • Curd Rice - 9.9

  • Kalpasi Noodles Special

    • Vegetarian Eggless Noodles - 9.9

    • Chicken Noodles - 11.9

    • Egg Noodles - 10.9

    • Chicken & Egg Noodles - 12.5

    • Shrimp & Egg Noodles - 13.5

  • Vegetarian Signature Entrees

    All entrees are served with steamed rice - No substitutions
    • Poondu Kulambu

      (Selected peeled whole Garlic, and potatoes cooked in hot tamarind sauce, a Kalpasi Specialty) - 12
    • Eggplant Curry

      (Fresh Indian Eggplant curry simmered in tamarind sauce and house spices) - 11.5
    • Vegetable Chettinad

      (Chettinad style curry prepared with mixed fresh vegetables and dry roasted aromatic spices) - 12
    • Dal Tadka

      (Moong dal boiled and cooked with onion, tomatoes and traditional Indian spices) - 10
    • Mixed Vegetable Kurma

      (Mixed vegetables of carrot, cauliflower, peas, potato, and beans simmered in coconut based gravy) - 11
    • Vada Curry

      (Chickpeas simmered with special ground masala, a Kalpasi Specialty) - 10.5
    • Chana Masala

      (Chickpeas and tomatoes simmered with a mixture of fried garlic, ginger, and onion) - 11
    • Malai Palak Paneer

      (Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese) - 12
    • Paneer Tikka Masala

      (Fresh grilled paneer with tomato creamy gravy) - 12.5
    • Kadai Paneer

      (Soft chunks of cottage cheese and bell pepper immersed in a spicy tomato-onion based masala) - 12
    • Mutter Paneer

      (Cubes of cottage cheese and baby green peas cooked in a creamy onion & tomato sauce) - 12.5
  • Non-Vegetarian Signature Entrees

    All entrees are served with steamed rice - No substitutions
    • Malabar Fish Curry

      (Tilapia fish fillets specialty with authentic Malabari flavors) - 13
    • Kalpasi Meen Kulambu

      (Flavorful authentic Chettinad King Fish curry) - 14
    • Meen Varuval / Grilled Fish

      (Fresh sea catch fish, marinated in Chettinad spices, tawa grilled, a Kalpasi Specialty) - 15.5
    • Prawns / Shrimp Specials

      Chettinad prawns pepper masala 14 Malabar shrimp Curry - 14
    • Chettinad Egg Specials

      Egg Curry 11 Egg Pepper Masala - 11.5
    • Virdhunagar Koli Curry

      (Tender pieces of chicken marinated and cooked in authentic roasted coconut and pepper) - 12
    • Chettinad Koli Roast

      (Chicken with bones, roasted in black pepper and fresh ground masalas, a Kalpasi Specialty) - 14.5
    • Chicken Chettinad

      (Spicy chicken marinated in chef’s handmade masala and roasted to taste) - 13.5
    • Vindaloo

      (a Goan style, combination of hot peppers, meat and house spices) Chicken Vindaloo 13.5 Shrimp Vindaloo 14 Lamb Vindaloo - 14.5
    • Tikka Masala - UK’s favourite

      (Boneless meat cooked in rich tomato gravy, spices and butter)
      • Chicken Tikka Masala - 13.5

      • Shrimp Tikka Masala - 14

      • Salmon Tikka Masala - 14.5

      • Lamb Tikka Masala - 14.5

    • Spinach Saag Specials

      (Boneless meat simmered in Spinach, tasty, nutritious and healthy)
      • Chicken Saag - 13.5

      • Lamb Saag - 14.5

    • Chettinad Goat Specials

      (Our Chef’s special, a hearty dish cooked in a melange of spices and goat meat with bones)
      • Goat Curry - 14

      • Goat Chukka - 14.9

    • Mutton Chukka Varuval

      (Boneless, Chettinad dish made with tender pieces of mutton and special thick gravy you’ll fall in love with!) - 15.9
  • Tandoor from Clay Pot Oven

    Served sizzling hot over a bed of sautéed cabbage, onions, fresh lemons, and mint chutney
    • Paneer Tikka Kebab

      (Soft, juicy chunks of cottage cheese marinated in spices and cooked in clay pot oven) - 15.5
    • Chicken Tikka Kebab

      (A classic Indian dish - Chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs with mild spices) - 14.5
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, selected spices and grilled in the tandoor, a Kalpasi Specialty
      • Half chicken - 15.5

      • Full chicken - 20.5

    • Murgh Malai Kebab

      (Very tender chicken marinated in thick yogurt, cream/malai, saffron, herbs & spices) - 15.5
    • Hariyali Chicken Kebab

      (Green chicken Kebab, mint and cilantro marinade) - 14.5
    • Seekh Kebab

      (Minced meat mixed with ginger, garlic, onions, cilantro, and herbs)
    • Chicken Seekh Kebab - 15.5

    • Lamb Seekh Kebab - 17

    • Salmon Fish Tikka Kebab

      (Salmon Lovers, fresh fillets flavored with olive oil, garlic and herbs marinade) - 17.9
    • Lamb Chops

      (Tandoori-spiced lamb, served with cooling herb and yogurt dip, a Kalpasi specialty) - 18.5
    • Tandoori Pomfret

      (Absolutely fresh fish, marinated and grilled in clay pot tandoor, pomfret/pompano, market availability) - 19.5
  • Tandoor Naan / Soft Bread

    • Tandoor Naan

      (Soft flat bread traditionally cooked in a clay pot oven)
      • Plain - 2.5

      • Butter - 3

      • Garlic - 3.5

      • Onion Kulcha - 3.5

      • Peshwari - 4

      • Rosemary - 3.5

      • Cheese - 3.5

      • Chili Bullet - 4

    • Whole Wheat Chapathi

      (Thin whole wheat soft bread) - 2.5
    • Parotta

      (Multi-layered soft bread) - 3.5
    • Spongy plain Aappam - 3

  • Side Orders

    • Steamed Vegetables - 4

    • Boiled Egg - 2

    • Egg Omelette - 5.95

    • Potato Masala - 3.5

    • Raitha - 2.5

    • Whole Yogurt - 2

    • Papadum - 2

    • Ghee - 2

    • Basmati Rice - 2.5

    • Mango Chutney - 2

  • Kalpasi Signature Platters

    • Aappam Platter

      Two South Indian pancakes made with fermented rice batter and served with a Chef’s curry – No substitutions
      • Aappam Platter with Coconut Milk - 9

      • Aappam Platter with Vada Curry - 11

      • Aappam Platter with Mixed Vegetable Curry - 11

      • Aappam Platter with Sambar & Chutney - 10.5

      • Aappam Platter with Egg Curry - 11

      • Aappam Platter with Chicken Curry - 12

      • Aappam Platter with Fish Curry - 13

      • Aappam Platter with Mutton Curry - 14

      (add variety Aappams - Plain 3, Paneer 4, Cheese 4, Egg 4, Chicken Keema 4)
    • Kal-Dosa Platter

      Two Kal-Dosas, home-style traditionally made on iron griddle, Soft, Thick rice & lentil – No substitutions
      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Chutney and Sambar - 10.5

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Vada Curry - 11

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Mixed Vegetable Curry - 11

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Egg Curry - 11

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Chicken Curry - 12

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Fish Curry - 13

      • Kal-Dosa Platter with Mutton Curry - 14

    • Idli Platter

      Most popular South-Indian steamed rice & lentil cakes served with Chef’s curry – No substitutions
      • Idli Platter with Chutney and Sambar - 7.5

      • Idli Platter with Vada Curry - 10

      • Idli Platter with Mixed Vegetable Curry - 10

      • Idli Platter with Egg Curry - 10

      • Idli Platter with Chicken Curry - 11

      • Idli Platter with Fish Curry - 12

      • Idli Platter with Mutton Curry - 13

      (Add additional Idly 1.5)
    • Chapathi Platter

      Homemade whole wheat, flat bread served with a Chef’s curry – No substitutions
      • Chapathi Platter with Vada Curry - 10

      • Chapathi Platter with Mixed Vegetable Curry - 10

      • Chapathi Platter with Egg Curry - 10

      • Chapathi Platter with Chicken Curry - 11

      • Chapathi Platter with Fish Curry - 12

      • Chapathi Platter with Fish Curry - 12

      • Chapathi Platter with Mutton Curry - 13

      (Add additional Chapathi 2.5)
    • Parotta Platter

      Traditionally homemade multi-layered soft bread served with a Chef’s curry – No substitutions
      • Parotta Platter with Vada Curry - 11

      • Parotta Platter with Mixed Vegetable Curry - 11

      • Parotta Platter with Egg Curry - 11

      • Parotta Platter with Chicken Curry - 12

      • Parotta Platter with Fish Curry - 13

      • Parotta Platter with Mutton Curry - 14

      (Add additional Parotta 3.5)
    • Kothu Parotta from the Griddle

      Minced flaky flatbread cooked with aromatic spices, served with vegetarian salna sauce and raita
      • Kothu Parotta with Vegetarian - 11

      • Kothu Parotta with Paneer - 12

      • Kothu Parotta with Egg - 11

      • Kothu Parotta with Chicken - 12

      • Kothu Parotta with Mutton - 14

  • Beverages

    • Madras Filter Coffee - 3

    • Masala Chai (Tea) - 3

    • Mango Lassi - 5

    • Rose Milk - 4

    • Butter Milk - 3

    • Lemonade - 3

    • Iced Tea - 2.5

    • Sodas - 2

    • Thums Up - 2.5

    • Nannari Sarbath (Sarsaparilla) - 3

    • Water Bottle - 2

    • Sparkling Water - 2.5

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We Serve Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Gluten Free choices. We Serve halal meats and we do not add Lard or Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) to any of our food.