Rara

Restaurant · NepaleseKew

No dishes marked gluten free

59 dishesmenu read 5 Novrara-kew.co.uk

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Main menu

Starters

  • Lamb Chops£11

    Charred Highland lamb chops, garden green leaves, mint and pea puree.

  • Assorted Poppadums£5

    House chutneys.

  • Vegetable Samosa£8

    Tamarind chutney and mint chutney.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Lamb Seekh Kabab£12

    Puy lentil salad, mint chutney.

  • Delhi Samosa Chaat£9

    Chickpea samosa, yogurt, chilli tamarind and mint chutney.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Richardo Fish Tikka£14

    Avocado chutney.

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Garlic Chilli Paneer£10

    An all-time Indo Chinese vegetarian favourite.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Devil Prawns£11

    Pan fried prawns, Sri Lankan spice mix.

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Chicken Wings Varuval£10

    Crispy fried chicken wings, tomato chutney.

  • Fish Koli Wada£11

    Mumbai spice mix, mint chutney.

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Bombay Chilli Chicken£10

    Classic Oak fried chicken.

  • Lamb Shammi Kabab£11

    Served with chur chur paratha and bone marrow sauce.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paratha): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Tandoor

  • Kasundi Paneer Tikka£11

    Cottage cheese, Indian mustard and mango murabba.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Soya Chaap£10

    Soya chaap, coconut, chickpea and tomato chutney.

    Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soya): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Tandoori Phool£11

    Chargrilled broccoli and cauliflower florets, beetroot relish.

  • Angari Chicken Tikka£12

    Char grilled chicken, smoked, mint chutney.

  • Murg Kali Mirch Tikka£12

    Telli cherry pepper, cheese, sundried tomato and red pepper chutney.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Non-Veg Mains

  • Chicken Tikka Masala£14

    Creamy tomato, fenugreek, Kashmir chilli.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Chicken Chettinad£13

    A classic recipe from Chettinad in Tamil Nadu.

  • Pahadi Murg£13

    Rustic chicken curry from the northeast frontier.

  • Chicken Vindaloo£13

    Spicy Goan delicacy.

  • Lamb Kolhapuri£15

    A fiery, spiced Maharashtrian curry.

  • Madurai Lamb Curry£15

    Coconut lamb curry, homemade Madurai spice mix.

  • Lamb Shank Laal Maas£22

    Slow-braised lamb shank with traditional Rajasthani Laal Maas delicacy.

  • Lamb Railway Saag£16

    Old Delhi lamb with spinach.

  • Hyderabadi Kheema Matar£14

    Lamb mince, Hyderabadi spice mix.

  • Prawn Moilee£17

    A mild Kerala curry.

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Nellore Chapala Pulusu£15

    Pan seared sea bass with Andhra style fish curry.

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Veg Mains

  • Paneer Butter Masala£12

    Cottage cheese, creamy tomato sauce.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Kadi Kale Pakodi£11

    A perfect dish for winter season.

  • Amritsari Quorn Kheema£12

    Punjabi style soya mince, potato salli.

    Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soya): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Kadai Gobi£10

    Cauliflower, bell peppers, khada masala.

  • Aloo Palak£9

    Potato and spinach.

  • Classic Dairy Dal£12

    Slow cooked black dal.

  • Tarka Dal£9

    Lentils tempered with garlic and mustard.

  • Channa Masala£9

Biryani

  • Jackfruit Biryani£14

    Green jackfruit, basmati rice. Served with cucumber raita.

  • Chicken Tikka Biryani£15

    Tandoori chicken tikka, basmati rice. Served with cucumber raita.

  • Lamb Biryani£18

    Lamb, basmati rice, homemade biryani spice mix. Served with cucumber raita.

  • Malabar Prawn Biryani£20

    Kerala style prawn biryani. Served with cucumber raita.

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Sides

  • Steamed Rice£5
  • Saffron Pulao£6
  • Lachcha Onion Salad£3
  • Cucumber Raita£3

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Breads

  • Tandoori Roti£4

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Plain Naan£4

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Garlic Naan£5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Butter Naan£5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Peshawari Naan£6

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Cheese Naan£5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Paneer Kulcha£5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Kheema Naan£7

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

Desserts

  • Chocolate Brownie with Ice-cream£5

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brownie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Gulab Jamun with Ice-cream£6

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Gajar Halwa Rabri£6

    Carrot dessert, rabri.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Gulab Jamun£5
  • Vanilla Ice-cream£5

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (rara-kew.co.uk)

  • Passionfruit Sorbet£5

Takeaway menu

Starters

  • Poppadom£5
What the menu saysSource statement: 'Please speak to your server regarding any dietary requirements. While we make every effort, we cannot guarantee that any dish is free from traces of allergens, including peanuts.'
  • Source statement: 'Please speak to your server regarding any dietary requirements. While we make every effort, we cannot guarantee that any dish is free from traces of allergens, including peanuts.'

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address279 Sandycombe Road, Kew, TW9 3LU
AreaRichmond upon Thames
KindRestaurant · Nepalese
Phone+44 20 8332 1020
Websiterara-kew.co.uk
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from rara-kew.co.uk
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 Rara

Does Rara have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Rara coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Source statement: 'Please speak to your server regarding any dietary requirements.”. 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.

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