Tandoori Ostrich

Locally farmed free range ostrich filled infused with garlic and red chilli, unique to MemSaab

Amritsari Machli

Cod coated with carom flavoured batter, fried for a dry and crisp finish

Chilli Prawn Salad

Cooked prawns marinated in chilli and coriander with herbs and salad

Chicken Karahi

Boneless chicken thigh braised in garlic, ginger, tomatoes and red chillies in traditional Lahori Style

Zaika Gosht

Slow cooked lamb flavoured with cardamon and a whole spice mixture

Nalli Gosht

Chopped lamb shank in medium spiced sauce, cooked and served on the bone in the traditional way

Goan Fish Curry or Goan Prawn Curry (add £3.00)

Traditional Goan speciality prepared with tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and tomatoes

Makrani Fish Lababadar (catch of the day)

Fish cooked in a rich onion and tomato sauce flavoured with Indian spices

Garlic Chilli (extra hot)

A fiery sauce of garlic and crushed green chillies, finished with fresh coriander

Jalfrezie (hot)

A rich fiery sauce containing mixed peppers, cumin and plenty of green chillies

Dish of the day (please ask the waiter for today’s special)

Today's special Desi dish - these dishes are as close as we can get to what we used to eat on special occasions

Pilau Rice

Mushroom Rice

Boiled Rice

Gluten-Free Roti

French Fries

Salad

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Mango Chutney (with onions, seeds & fennel)

Apple and Mint Chutney

Lime Pickle

Mixed Pickle

Spiced Onions

Popadoms (each) and selection of Chutneys

Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Sparkling Brut Deakin Estate, Victoria, Australia (12%)

A complex, elegant nose with citrus and bready notes leads to a fresh, appley palate, followed by a soft, mouthfilling finish. 125ml Glass £6.95

Acquesi Prosecco Rosé Brut, Piedmont, Italy (11.5%)

A beautiful pale pink colour, with a delicate aroma of spring flowers and orchard fruit, re ned bubbles, and a crisp fruity finish.

Manzanilla Sherry, B. Rodriguez La-Cave, Spain (15%)

Wonderful tangy Manzanilla with fresh aromas of green apple and nuts. The palate is light, very dry, yet concentrated and round, with the characteristic salty finish of this special zone within Jerez. Try it with Jhinga Hara Masala, you'll be amazed! 125ml Glass £4.00

Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut NV (12%)

A Pinot Noir-based champagne of style and nesse, Carte d’Or o ers delicate aromas of white peach, quince and a touch of spice. The dry, elegant palate shows an impressive degree of concentration, along with fine bubbles and a long, crisp finish.

Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV Champagne

Since 1743 Moet & Chandon has been the world's most loved champagne. With a perfect balance of Pinet Noir, Chardonnay and Pi not Meunier, Moet Imperial Brut offers a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate and an elegant maturity, revealing aromas of pear, citrus and brioche

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV (12%)

A golden color, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. On the nose, it has a beautiful aromatic complexity, ripe fruit and spicy aromas, with hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. On the palate, there is a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. The bubbles are like velvet. Flavors of pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.

Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Rose Non Vintage Champagne (12%)

Rose Imperial displays a pink color with amber highlights. Lively and intense, the bouquet exudes red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry) with floral nuances of rose and a slight hint of pepper. On the palate, the wine shows a juicy intensity of berries (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant) rounded out by the fleshiness and firmness of peach and the freshness of a subtle note of mint.

Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne (12.5%)

An iconic Champagne, made only in great years. The last word in finesse, complexity and luxury.

Terre Del Noce Pinot Grigio, Dolomite Mountains, Italy (12%)

A superior PG that has more vinous character than usual, this wine shows fresh floral notes with a good acidity that balances spicy fish dishes without becoming astringent. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.90

Terres d'Azur Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc, France (12.5%)

Zesty aromas of lemon, grapefruit and elderflower give way to a classically crisp palate with hints of white peach and a refreshing finish. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.90

Finca La Colonia Torrontes, Norton Estate, Argentina(13.5%)

A sophisticated, dry, elegant rendition of this aromatic grape variety, combining minerality with white peach and floral notes such as rose and jasmine. The freshness and depth of aroma make the wine brilliant with all the starters and Chicken Tikka. 175ml Glass : £6.50 250ml Glass : £8.75

Lucien Crochet Sancerre, France (13%)

A lovely Sauvignon Blanc aroma with the green tones understated but persistent. The palate has minerality and amazing length and complexity - allowing it to envelop quite complex and spicy dishes. Very good.

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’, Jean-Marc Brocard, Burgundy, France (12.5%)

Spicy notes with flint and citrus fruit aromas on the nose, followed by a subtle palate showing beautiful minerality and notes of lemon.

White Zinfandel Vendange, California, USA (11%)

An easy-going wine with light flowery-fruity aromas. The off-dry strawberry flavours are delightful even with strong flavoured food. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.75

Indian Rosé Soul Tree, Maharashtra, India (12.5%)

A genuine Indian wine that has depth of fruit, suppleness and a hint of sweetness that, unsurprisingly, go with a wide range of Indian food. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.75

Saint Roch-les-Vignes, Cotes de Provence Rose, France(12.5%)

A pale salmon Rose with notes of white peaches and red fruit on the nose. Fresh and lively on the palate, fairly light in body, with a refreshing dry, slightly mineral, finish. Good with dry, lighter spiced starters.

M Minuty Cotes de Provence Rose, France(12.5%)

A beautiful Rose, with aromas of summer red fruits and light floral notes. The palate is beautifully balanced with long sweet fruit and fresh acidity with a herb note so the wine particularly complements lighter starters and fish dishes such as Amritsari Machli, but the wine has enough body, charm and flavour to accompany dishes right through a meal.

Orvieto Classico Amabile, Bigi, Italy (11.5%)

This traditional, off-dry style of Orvieto has fresh, ripe, peach and apricot flavours and a hint of almonds. The softer style helps to counter-point and open up complex spice flavours. Works with all the starters, especially – and perhaps surprisingly – with Lahori Lamb or Sigri. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.75

Conde Valdemar Viura/Verdejo, Rioja, Spain (12.5%)

Fresh, intense aromas of fruits and white flowers, dominated by apple and pear nuances. Fruity and fresh on the palate with a crisp finish. 175ml Glass : £7.00 250ml Glass : £9.00

The Swooper Fiano, South Eastern Australia(13%)

A very aromatic nose with some herbs and green fruit. The palate is light in touch but underneath has enough fruit body and acidity to balance many starters, a lovely aromatic option.

Pinot Gris René Muré, Alsace, France (13%)

A really lovely wine! Quite a subtle nose of aromatic and floral elements that go well with starters, but the wine has depth to perfectly match Tikka Masala, a combination that makes both the wine and the food sing – a delightful experience!

Founders Block Sauvignon Blanc, Katnook Estate, Coonawarra, Australia(13%)

This is a classy New World Sauvignon, with some green notes: grass and without the excesses of Asparagus or tropical fruit. Very clean and fresh with the crispness and depth of fruit to match many dishes - try it with our Salmon Tikka, or any fish dish! 175ml Glass : £8.50 250ml Glass : £12.00

Gavi di Gavi “La Toledana” Villa Lantana, Piemonte, Italy (13%)

With peach, pear, hints of citrus and a slight honeyed edge held together by steely minerality and acidity, this complex wine is a delight with so many dishes. It has the weight to cope with anything, but sets off chicken dishes exceptionally.

Organic Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, Burgundy, France (13%)

The is a warmer style of Chablis with light fruity aromas and the characteristic steely citrus acidity giving way to a warm mineral line that dances elegantly with fish and seafood dishes. Wonderful with John Dory.

Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Ancolies” (Loron), Burgundy, France (13%)

A dry yet rich white Burgundy from this most prestigious of the Mâconnais vineyards. It is a Chardonnay that combines honeyed peachy richness with a citrus freshness, a match to Tandoor dishes.

Mersault, Louis Jadot Burgundy, France (13%)

White Burgundy from the most iconic village and a good producer. Loads of fresh peach and floral aromas with touches of citrus and a hint of toasted almonds. Buttery and rich enough to match up with any creamy sauce.

Chateau De Stony Muscat De Frontignan, France(15%)

Sweet wine with floral and honey aromas. A luscious taste all with the honey and marmalade sweetness kept in balance by a citrus and passion fruit acidity - a lovely way to finish a meal. 75ml Glass : £5.00

Morandé Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca, Chile (13.5%)

Rich, fresh and complex, this late-harvest dessert-wine balances sweetness with intense quince fruit and notes of orange peel. Full and honeyed in the mouth, but always with that citrus cut of Sauvignon Blanc, this is a versatile match for a great many desserts. 75ml Glass : £5.00

Ferreira Quinta do Porto 10 Year Old Tawny, Portugal (19.5%)

The nose is characterised by an excellent balance between the floral and ripe fruit aromas of the grapes themselves and the spicy, dry fruit aromas of long ageing in barrel. The perfect way to finish your meal at Memsaab. 75ml Glass : £4.00

Terres d’Azur Merlot, Languedoc, France (13.5%)

Rich berry and plum aromas with hints of spice and chocolate lead onto a soft, smooth palate with generous fruit and smoky notes. 175ml Glass : £6.00 250ml Glass : £7.95

Apulia Zinfandel, Puglia, Italy (13.5%)

Zinfandel (aka Primitivo) offers us here a delightful wine with redcurrant and raspberry fruit flavours. Deliciously juicy, a real fruit-bomb of a wine! 175ml Glass : £6.50 250ml Glass : £8.50

Morandé Pionero Pinot Noir Reserva, Casablanca, Chile (13%)

A pure and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of raspberry and gentle spice on the nose. The palate is light and silky in texture, giving refreshment, while the fruit counterpoints our starters, drier dishes like Chicken Tikka, or even fish curries. 175ml Glass : £6.50 250ml Glass : £8.50

Salice Salentino 35 Parellelo, Puglia, Italy (13.7%)

Juicy, red and dark fruit-packed wine with a smooth, slightly smoky finish.

DAO Prunus Private Collection, Portugal(13%)

This has a succulent plum nose and a palate with depth of fruit - cherry and plum with a herby spirit note and enough length to frame even difficult dishes like Garlic Chilli.

Zuccardi Brazos Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina(13.5%)

A very typical, but supple, Cabernet Sauvignon with black fruit, some cedar-wood notes and a gentle acidity and light touch to its long warm finish that helps frame the food.

Gevrey-Chambertin, Louis Jadot Burgundy, France (13%)

A sumptuous Pinot Noir from a very famous Village and a good producer. A deep colour with a berry and red fruit bouquet, a full tannic structure and a lasting finish. This powerful and perfumed wine requires elaborate, full flavoured foods.

Pinotage Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch, South Africa (14.5%)

A very modern style of Pinotage, with a deep, fruity nose and rich berry flavours with hints of prunes and without those harsh tannins which are often found in other versions. This helps it complement the hottest Jalfrezie curry or Chicken Karahai.

Shiraz/Viognier Artisan’s Blend, Victoria, Australia (13.5%)

This Côte-Rôtie -inspired blend offers a complex nose starting with blackberry fruit, a higher oral note and some with sweet spicy notes. The palate is smooth and fruit-driven, with plum appearing alongside the blackberries, there is also pepper, and bay. Shiraz sometimes shows saltiness, conflicting with the food – but this succulent example does not and is the perfect partner with our Lamb Shank and Keema dishes! 175ml Glass : £6.50 250ml Glass : £8.50

Regaleali, Nero D'Avola, Sicilia, Italy (13%)

A fuller bodied Nero with a wider range of red fruit; redcurrant but plum notes too. The breadth and length of the wine goes wonderfully with Nizami Lamb Handi. 175ml Glass : £7.50 250ml Glass : £9.00

Finca La Colonia Malbec, Norton Estate, Argentina (14%)

A light fruity, more elegant style of Malbec with no less succulent fruit – cherry and berry in this case, with a slightly herby tannic frame and a soft finish ideally framing Jalfrezie dishes... and many other curries. 175ml Glass : £7.50 250ml Glass : £9.00

Rioja Reserva, Conde de Valdemar, Spain (13.5%)

A beautifully aged Rioja that makes the perfect partner for a range our lamb and other rich dishes. Dry yet rounded with complex aromas: red fruit, leather and vanilla, and a long rounded palate. Excellent with our cuisine and excellent value.

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico, Italy(15%)

A classic full-blown Amarone with richness, prune and oily notes, a big wine with a hint of bitterness and dried fruit that counterpoint and amplify succulent spicy lamb dishes.

Prunotto Barolo, Alba, Italy (13.5%)

There's a book about Barolo called "Tar and Roses': and this wine shows why. The nose is light with aromatic - almost floral elements, and a lovely palate where the power is wrapped inside a velvet glove of red fruit and long acidity. A very classy wine that makes a surprisingly wonderful match with our Lucknowi Oum Ki Biryani dishes, try it!