TO BEGIN
Pakora SelectionOnion & mint, cheese & potato, green bean. Light batter.
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A festival of flavours and textures. (V)8Samosa ChaatCrisp potato samosas with chickpeas, mint yoghurt and tamarind. Tangy, soft, a bit of crunch. (V) (VO)9
9Basket of PapadsCrisp papads with house chutneys. A ritual that never gets old. (V) (VO)4
4Pani PuriCrisp semolina shells with spiced chickpeas and mint-tamarind water. Sweet, sharp and impossible to stop at one. (V) (VO)6
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FROM THE TANDOOR
Beetroot ChickenBeetroot-marinated chicken, charred in the clay oven with cured cucumber and apple purée. Earthy and gently sweet.10
10Nav Ratan Lamb CutletTandoori lamb cutlet with a soft galouti patty and green chutney. A quiet nod to Mughal opulence.16
16Bihari Beef KababMarinated with raw papaya, mustard and Bihari spices, then roasted over fire. Tender and smoky.14
14Ananas PaneerPineapple-infused paneer with a gentle char.
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Sweet, savoury. An unexpectedly delightful pairing. (V)10
FROM THE COAST
Konkan CrabCurry leaf-battered soft-shell crab and crab cake, served with mint chutney and sour mango. Crisp, fresh and full of coastal character.16
16Mahi SalmonClay-oven roasted salmon with tomato, red pepper and lime. A quiet smoky note.14
14Sarson King PrawnKing prawns marinated in sarson mustard, turmeric and green chilli, charred in the tandoor and served with a grapefruit salad. Bold and smoky, lifted with citrus. 15
15Cochin ScallopsSeared scallops with cauliflower, spiced apple purée and Alleppey sauce. Sweet, delicate. Coastal. 14
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SHARER FOR TWO
Lasan Platter Beetroot chicken, Bihari beef kabab, Mahi salmon and pakora, with chickpea salad and house chutneys.
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Vegetarian platter available upon request.28
LASAN SIGNATURES
Sikandari LambSlow-roasted lamb shank with warming spice, served with black dhal and raita. Named for Sikandar. Slow, rich and cooked until it yields, and then a little more.30
30Goat BiryaniSlow-cooked goat layered with saffron basmati and whole spices, served with pineapple raita. Deeply fragrant.
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Sealed and rested as it should be. 26Beef Cheek DalchaBeef cheek, lentils and bone marrow, slow-cooked in the nihari style. Deep, patient cooking. The kind that defines a kitchen.28
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SEAFOOD
Helba King PrawnKing prawns in a fenugreek-spiced masala, finished with citrus. Warm and aromatic. Nicely lifted.26
26Monkfish JohlRoasted monkfish with palak broad beans, leeks and a crisp rice ball in a gently spiced tomato and garlic fish broth. Light and fragrant. A nod to Bengal’s riverine traditions.30
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TIMELESS CLASSICS
Slow-Braised Beef VindalooTender beef in a tang-forward Goan masala. Sharp and warming. A legacy of Goa’s Portuguese kitchens.24
24Ratan RoganTender lamb braised in a Kashmiri chilli sauce, finished with dried Himalayan herbs. Fragrant, gently spiced.24
24Old Delhi Butter ChickenTandoor-roasted chicken in a velvety tomato, butter and cashew makhani. Rich and smooth. The reason many never look past this dish.22
22Hariyali ChickenClay-oven chicken in a smooth spinach gravy with garlic, ginger and gentle spice. Silky, comforting.22
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Vegetarian
Deccan Mushroom BiryaniKing oyster, enoki and shiitake layered with saffron basmati and spice. Earthy, fragrant and deeply satisfying. (V) (VO)20
20Spinach PaneerPaneer in a smooth spinach sauce. Rich and comforting.
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A northern classic. (V)14Tandoori Squash & Chickpea KormaCharred squash and chickpeas in a coconut, cashew and curry-leaf korma. Soft, mellow. (V)18
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SIDE DISHES
Okra Tempura FriesLightly battered okra, fried crisp and dusted with spice.
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(V) (VO)7.5Roasted CauliflowerTandoor-roasted cauliflower with spice and herbs.
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Charred, with just enough bite. (V)8Black Butter DhalSlow-cooked black lentils finished with butter and spice.
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Silky and rich. Always finishes first. (V) 10.5House DhalLentils tempered with cumin, garlic and chilli. (V) (VO)7
7Crispy Bombay PotatoTwice-fried potatoes with chilli, spice and lime. Crisp and sharp. Always a good idea. (V) (VO)7.5
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BREAD & RICE
Plain Naan4
Garlic Naan4.5
Peshwari Naan5
Roomali Roti4.5
Tandoori Roti4.5(V) (VO)4.5
Steamed Basmati Rice4(V) (VO)4
Yakhni Pilau6Cooked with stock and whole spices.6
SALADS & CONDIMENTS
Roasted Squash & Walnut Salad Crisp, nutty and lightly dressed. (V)6
6Kachumber SaladChopped tomato, cucumber, onions and herbs.
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Sharp and fresh. (V)4Pomegranate or Pineapple RaitaCool, fresh and essential. (V)3
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PUDDINGS
Bombay MessEton mess, Lasan-style. Meringue, mango crème,
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raspberry sorbet, coconut and pineapple. Light and easy.8Beetroot HalvaSweet beetroot with caramelised nuts, apple crisps and pistachio ice cream. Warm and gently spiced.8
8Chocolate FondantWarm chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.9
9Sticky Date PuddingSpiced date sponge with toffee sauce. Soft, warm and comforting. (V)8.5
8.5Mango & Lime SorbetBright, clean and refreshing. (V) (VE)6
6Ice Cream SelectionSelection of the day. (VO)6
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Please note: Products and or prices may vary between online and in-house menus. Please check at the time of ordering. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking and always inform your server of any allergies or intolerances before placing your order. Allergic ingredients are present in our kitchen. We cannot guarantee dishes are 100% free of allergenic ingredients. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu and we cannot guarantee the total absence of allergens. Detailed information on the fourteen legal allergens is available on request; however we are unable to provide information on other allergens. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
(N) Nuts (D) Dairy (G) Gluten (E) Egg (M) Mustard