Carlton Lounge

Pub · Chinese · IndianKingsbury4.6 (3,164 Google reviews)

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Pre-starters

  • Roasted Peanuts£2.95

    Contains nuts

  • Chilli Peanuts£2.95

    Contains nuts

  • Plain Poppadums£1.95

    Contains gluten

  • Masala Poppadums£3.50

    Contains gluten

  • Chilli Crisps£2

    Contains gluten

  • Crispy Corn£6.95

    Dry fried sweetcorn kernels with baby spinach and spices.

    Contains gluten

  • Carlton Mix£4.95

    Peanuts, almonds, cashews and crisps mixed with spices and twist of lemon.

    Contains gluten, nuts

Vegetarian starters

  • Vegetable Samosa£7.95

    Deep fried savoury pastry filled with mix vegetables, lightly spiced.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Pizza Samosa£7.95

    The crispy outer layers of a samosa, with the cheesy filling of a pizza.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Jalapeño Poppers£7.95

    Deep fried jalapeños & cream cheese covered in breadcrumbs.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Crispy Bhajia£8.45

    Deep fried potato slices in a batter of gram flour and spices.

    Contains gluten

  • Onion Bhajia£8.45

    Deep fried soft & crispy onion slices, covered in batter of gram flour and spices.

    Contains gluten

  • Aloo Papdi Chaat£8.45

    Diced potato and chickpeas in spices, crispy puff pastry, covered with sweet yoghurt and home style chutneys.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Chilli Garlic Mogo£8.45

    Deep fried cassava, tossed in a special tomato masala-soy based sauce. Topped with fresh coriander. (Also available dry)

  • Achari Paneer Tikka Shashlick£10.50

    Indian cottage cheese grilled in a tandoor, marinated in a spicy yoghurt with coriander, green chilli and spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Tandoori Stuffed Mushrooms£9.50

    Mushrooms grilled in a tandoor, stuffed with spicy marinated paneer and mozzarella cheese.

    Contains dairy

  • Paneer Cutlet£8.95

    Soft paneer cutlets deep fried and tossed with a mixture of red onions and green chillies.

    Contains dairy

  • Samosa Chaat£8.45

    Crushed vegetarian samosa, covered with sweet yoghurt and home style chutneys.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Tandoori Broccoli£10.95

    Broccoli grilled in a tandoor, seasoned with chilli and ground peppers. Topped with fresh cream and cheese.

    Contains dairy

  • Carlton Lounge Mix Platter£14.95

    Selection of paneer tikka shashlick, onion bhajia, crispy bhajia, chilli garlic mogo and vegetarian samosa.

    Contains gluten, dairy

Indo-Chinese

  • Salt & Pepper Bhindi£9.95

    Deep fried bhindi covered in batter with green chillies.

    Contains gluten

  • Chilli Paneer£9.95

    Paneer tossed up with diced onions and peppers, with a touch of soya and Chinese five spices.

    Contains gluten, dairy, soy

  • Vegetable Manchurian£9.95

    Deep fried vegetable dumpling, sautéed in a tomato and chilli sauce with soya and Chinese spices.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Chicken Lollipop£9.95

    Deep fried chicken winglets coated in a spicy flavoured batter. Served with the chef's own chilli sauce.

    Contains gluten, egg

  • Salt and Pepper Fish£11.50

    Deep fried fish chunks coated in a light batter, tossed in a mix of dry garlic, salt & aromatic Chinese spices.

    Contains gluten, egg, fish

  • Chicken 65£9.50

    Fried chicken in a light batter infused with the chef special spices.

    Contains gluten, egg

  • Golden Prawns£16.95

    Deep fried large king prawns in a thick golden crispy batter. Served with sweet chilli sauce.

    Contains gluten, egg

  • Chilli Garlic Chicken£9.50

    Lightly fried chicken pieces, tossed in a special garlic tomato masala-soy based sauce. Topped with fresh coriander.

    Contains gluten, egg, soy

  • Salt and Pepper Prawns£16.95

    Deep fried prawns in batter, then dry-fried and tossed with a mix of onions, peppers and Chinese spices.

    Contains gluten, egg

Non-vegetarian starters

  • Meat Samosa£8.95

    Deep fried savoury puff pastry filled with mince lamb, lightly spiced.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Chicken Samosa£8.95

    Deep fried savoury puff pastry filled with chicken mince, lightly spiced.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Mutton Rolls£8.95

    Deep fried pastry and breadcrumb covered rolls, filled with spicy mutton, onion and potato pieces.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Grilled Chicken Wings£8.95

    Chicken wings grilled in a tandoor, marinated in a traditional spiced yoghurt marinade.

    Contains dairy

  • Lamb Devil£13.95

    Lamb chunks pan fried, infused a sauce with fresh garlic, chillies, curry leaves and spring onions.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Carlton Chicken Tikka£8.95

    Chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, marinated overnight in traditional tandoor spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Tandoori Lamb Chops£12.95

    Lamb chops grilled in a tandoor, marinated in a ginger and garlic paste, mixed with chilli.

    Contains dairy

  • Tandoori Jheengey£17.95

    King prawns grilled in a tandoor, marinated in a lightly spiced garlic yoghurt sauce.

    Contains dairy

  • Tandoori Drumsticks£10.95

    Chicken legs marinated with yoghurt and special spices, then cooked in a tandoor.

    Contains dairy

  • Malai Chicken Tikka£9.95

    Chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, marinated in malai and cheese. A milder alternative to chicken tikka.

    Contains dairy

  • Carlton Fish Tikka£11.95

    Fish chunks grilled in a tandoor, marinated in a spicy yoghurt sauce blended with ajwain seeds and finished with a touch of lemon.

    Contains dairy, fish

  • Kalmi Kebab Saffron£10.95

    Chicken thighs pressed and grilled in a tandoor, marinated in light spices, yoghurt and saffron.

    Contains dairy

  • Gosht Seekh Kebab£8.95

    Minced lamb grilled in a tandoor, marinated with garlic, ginger, and Asian spices.

    Contains egg

  • Carlton Prawns£18.45

    Pan fried juicy prawns, simmered in a chef's special Chinese spices sauce with onion and garlic.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Mix Tandoori Grill£21.95

    2 each. Perfect for sharing. Selection of chicken tikka, wings, malai tikka, seekh kebab & lamb chops.

    Contains dairy, egg

Vegetarian main course

  • Paneer Butter Masala£10.50

    Paneer pieces, cooked in a delicately spiced rich tomato gravy.

    Contains dairy

  • Daal Makhani£9.50

    Black lentils simmered overnight, cooked in a lightly spiced tomato sauce.

    Contains dairy

  • Tadka Daal£9.50

    Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, Asian spices & toasted garlic.

    Contains dairy

  • Malai Kofta£9.50

    Paneer and potato dumplings, cooked in a buttery makhani style sauce. A real celebration of flavours.

    Contains dairy

  • Mixed Vegetable Curry£8.95

    Sautéed mixed vegetables in a rich spiced onion and tomato gravy sauce.

    Contains dairy

  • Punjabi Chole£8.95

    Chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes and lots of spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Mari Methi Corn£9.50

    Sweet corn kernels cooked in thick gravy made with methi and Asian spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Okra Masala£9.95

    Okra dish cooked with crisp onions, tangy tomatoes & aromatic spices.

  • Paneer Tikka Masala£12.95

    Paneer tikka pieces, simmered in a thick onion and tomato sauce with hints of chilli and coriander, topped with cream.

    Contains dairy

  • Egg Bhurji£9.95

    Spicy onion tomato-based masala paste; eggs are scrambled along with the masala.

    Contains egg

  • Saag Aloo£9.50

    Pureed spinach seasoned with green chilli, garlic and garam masala, with potato pieces.

    Contains dairy

  • Paneer Burji£12.95

    Paneer pieces crushed and scrambled, cooked with onion, tomatoes and a chef special masala.

    Contains dairy

  • Palak Paneer£9.50

    Pureed spinach seasoned with green chilli, garlic and garam masala, with paneer pieces.

    Contains dairy

  • Carlton Lounge Masala Aloo£8.50

    Baby potatoes seasoned with cumin seeds and fresh coriander, cooked in a house special sauce.

  • Cashew Curry£12.95

    Whole cashew nut glazed in a rich, creamy, mildly spiced flavourful sauce.

    Contains dairy, nuts

Non-vegetarian main course

  • Butter Chicken£11.95

    Boneless tandoori chicken pieces, simmered in a rich & buttery tomato sauce. A creamy mild curry for all tastes.

    Contains dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Masala£11.95

    Chicken tikka pieces, simmered in a thick onion and tomato sauce with hints of chilli and coriander, topped with cream.

    Contains dairy

  • Chicken Jalfrezi£11.95

    Chicken pieces, cooked in a blended spiced gravy with sliced onions and ginger.

  • Chicken Korma£11.95

    A mild thick and creamy tomato based curry, using a braising technique to cook the meat.

    Contains dairy

  • Desi Chicken Curry£11.95

    Cooked with caramelised onion, tomatoes, garlic & spices. Topped with fresh coriander. A famous dhaba style dish.

  • Chicken Malai Handi£13.95

    Malai chicken tikka pieces, cooked in a rich, nutty & creamy sauce. A mild dish originating from Mughal times.

    Contains dairy

  • Saag Gosht£11.95

    Lamb pieces slow cooked in pureed spinach seasoned with green chilli, mint, garlic and chef's home ground spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Kashmiri Rogan Josh£11.95

    Braised lamb in a rich spiced gravy made from yoghurt, shallots, various spices and Kashmiri red chillies.

    Contains dairy

  • Lamb Karahi£11.95

    Tender lamb pieces cooked in aromatic tomato-based karahi curry sauce.

    Contains dairy

  • Lamb Khara Masala£13.95

    Slow cooked baby lamb pieces on the bone, cooked in authentic Indian spices.

    Contains dairy

  • Lamb Rarha Gosht£13.95

    Braised on/off the bone lamb pieces combined and cooked in our house special lamb mince. An exclusive lamb dish that is truly one of a kind.

    Contains dairy

Sea food

  • Goan Fish Curry£12.95

    Fish pieces cooked in a coconut and tomato based gravy with onion, garlic & fresh spices. A truly Goan experience.

    Contains dairy, fish

  • King Prawn Karahi£17.95

    King prawns cooked in karahi sauce on a slow flame, flavoured with fresh chopped tomatoes and ginger, with diced onions & peppers, finished…

    Contains dairyLikely shellfish

Hyderabadi biryani

  • Vegetable Biryani£10.45

    Mix vegetables with basmati rice cooked on dum.

  • Chicken Biryani£12.95

    Tender chunks of chicken in an authentic spice mix with basmati rice cooked on dum. Available on or off the bone.

    Contains dairy

  • Lamb Biryani£13.95

    Tender cubes of lamb with basmati rice cooked on dum. Available on or off the bone.

    Contains dairy

  • King Prawn Biryani£17.95

    Finest basmati rice with king prawns cooked on dum.

    Contains dairyLikely shellfish

Oriental rice & noodles

  • Egg Fried Rice£8.95

    VegetarianContains gluten, egg, soy

  • Vegetable Fried Rice£8.95

    VegetarianContains gluten, soy

  • Chicken Fried Rice£10.95

    Contains gluten, egg, soy

  • Carlton Special Fried Rice£13.95

    Chef's special rice with shrimps, chicken and fried crushed eggs.

    Contains gluten, egg, soyLikely shellfish

  • Vegetable Chow Mein£9.50

    VegetarianContains soy

  • Chicken Chow Mein£10.95

    Contains gluten, egg, soy

  • Carlton Special Noodles£13.95

    Chef's special noodles with shrimps, chicken and fried crushed eggs.

    Contains gluten, egg, soy

Wraps

  • Chicken Tikka Wrap£12.95

    Served with fries.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Seekh Kebab Wrap£12.95

    Served with fries.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Paneer Tikka Wrap£12.95

    Served with fries.

    Contains gluten, dairy

Rice & breads

  • Steamed Basmati Rice£4.50
  • Jeera Rice£4.50

    Contains dairy

  • Pilau Rice£4.95
  • Tandoori Roti£3.50

    Contains gluten

  • Butter Roti£3.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Tandoori Naan£3.50

    Contains gluten

  • Butter Naan£3.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Garlic Naan£3.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Chilli Naan£3.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Chilli Garlic Naan£4.50

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Plain Paratha£4.50

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Peshwari Naan£4.95

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Cheese Naan£4.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Chilli Garlic Cheese Naan£5.95

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Kheema Naan£5.95

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Bread Basket£13.95

    Assortment of mini garlic naan, butter naan, paratha, roti.

    Contains gluten, dairy

Desserts

  • Ras Malai£4.95

    Delicacy of spongy soft cheese dumplings cooked in sugar syrup and then soaked in creamy cardamom-saffron milk.

    Contains dairy, nuts

  • American Nutter Waffle£8.45

    Plastered with American peanut butter and garnished with a generous helping of Nutella.

    Contains gluten, nuts, egg

  • Kulfi£4.45

    Traditional Indian ice-cream. Choice of mala, almond, pista or mango.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Banoffee Waffle£8.45

    Smothered with Nutella. Served with a banana and drizzled with delicious toffee syrup.

    Contains gluten, nuts, egg

  • Gulab Jamun£4.45

    Dough balls in a sweet sticky sugar syrup. Topped with crushed pistachio.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Oreo Way£8.45

    Smothered with crushed Oreo cookies and drizzled with melted Belgian chocolate.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Chocolate Brownie£5.45

    Dense and gooey chocolate brownie slice. Served with ice cream.

    Contains dairy, nuts, egg, soy

  • Lotus Waffle£8.45

    Drizzled with lotus spread and sprinkled with crushed Lotus biscuits.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Carrot Cake£6.45

    Sweet and moist carrot cake with nuts, layered with luxurious buttercream. Served with cinnamon cream.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, egg, soy

  • Canadian Waffle£8.45

    Dusted with cinnamon powder and drizzled with luscious Canadian maple syrup.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Victoria Sponge Cake£6.45

    Classic sponge tray cake with a filling of buttercream & raspberry jam, finished with a dusting of icing sugar. Served with ice cream.

    Contains gluten, nuts, egg

  • Ferrero Waffle£8.45

    Covered in irresistible Ferrero Rocher, milk chocolate chips and generous toppings of Nutella and crushed nuts.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, egg

  • Belgian Chocolate Cake£6.45

    Chocolate cake made with Belgian chocolate chunks topped with chocolate frosting. Served with ice cream.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, soy

  • Rainbow£8.45

    Drizzled with melted Belgian chocolate and covered with rainbow coloured M&M chocolates.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, egg

  • Oreo Cheesecake£6.45

    Famous home-made style cheesecake, made with Oreo biscuits and covered with chocolate sauce.

    Contains gluten, dairy

  • Bounty Blast£8.45

    Crumbled Bounty chocolate drizzle over a fresh crispy waffle.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Ferrero Cheesecake£6.45

    Indulge in a home-made style Ferrero Cheesecake topped with Nutella and crushed nut.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Chocolate Waffle£8.45

    Melted Belgian chocolate and chocolate flakes. Available in milk and white chocolate.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

The menu’s own key: (G) gluten · (CS) crustaceans · (E) eggs · (F) fish · (S) soya · (D) dairy · (N) nuts · (C) celery · (M) mustard · (SS) sesame · (SF) sulfur · (L) lupin · (ML) molluscs · (Ve) vegan · Hot chef special

What the menu saysWe prepare our food in an open kitchen and therefore cannot confirm the absence of any allergens in our food.
  • We prepare our food in an open kitchen and therefore cannot confirm the absence of any allergens in our food.

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Facts

FactDetail
Address232 Kingsbury Rd, London NW9 0BH, United Kingdom
AreaBrent
KindPub · Chinese · Indian · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro · Bar & brewery
Phone+44 20 8205 3112
Websitecarltonlounge.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.6 from 3,164 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from carltonlounge.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday12pm–12:45am
  • Tuesday12pm–12:45am
  • Wednesday12pm–12:45am
  • Thursday12pm–12:45am
  • Friday12pm–1:45am
  • Saturday12pm–1:45am
  • Sunday12pm–12:45am
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Carlton Lounge

Does Carlton Lounge have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Carlton Lounge coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We prepare our food in an open kitchen and therefore cannot confirm the absence of any allergens in our food.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Carlton Lounge open?

Monday: 12pm–12:45am. Tuesday: 12pm–12:45am. Wednesday: 12pm–12:45am. Thursday: 12pm–12:45am. Friday: 12pm–1:45am. Saturday: 12pm–1:45am. Sunday: 12pm–12:45am. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Carlton Lounge online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.carltonlounge.co.uk/reservations.html

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