The Great Indian

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Dinner menu

Small plates

  • Onion Bhajia£8.90

    Red onion fritters, mooli-tamarind chutney

    Vegan

  • Chicken Momos£9.50

    Steamed dumplings, sesame-tomato-coriander chutney

    Likely gluten

  • TGI's Chicken Lollipops£11.90

    Crisp chicken wings, sesame, hot-spicy-tangy-sweet

  • Hot & Sticky Pork Ribs£11.90

    Crispy baby back ribs tossed in smoked chilli, honey and robust spices

  • Pataka Prawns£10.90

    Fiery crispy prawns with a bold punch of cider vinegar, roasted kashmiri chilli-garlic sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Venison Keema Pav£11.50

    Pot roasted minced British venison, caramelised onion, ginger, garlic, mild chillies, garam masala, buttered soft rolls

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Smoked Poppadums£5.50

    Tiranga chutney, coriander-mint, sesame yoghurt, tomato-dates

    Vegan optionLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Cigar Dosa - Potato Masala£10.50

    Savoury rice crepes packed with spiced potatoes, garlic yoghurt, coconut-tamarind chutney

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cigar Dosa - Crab Chettinadu Masala£15.50

    Savoury rice crepes packed with crab masala, coconut-tamarind chutney

    Likely shellfish

  • Cigar Dosa Platter - Veg Platter£35

    Serves 2-3. Tangra chilli paneer, cigar masala dosa, samosa papdi chaat, onion bhajia

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Bowls & curries

  • Tangra Chilli Paneer£10.50

    Wok-tossed curd cheese, peppers and onions, green chilies-garlic-soy

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Degh Dal Makhani£11.50

    48 hrs simmered urad lentils, creamed butter

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Coconut Vegetable Curry£13.50

    Seasonal vegetables, tamarind-curry leaf

    VeganContains nuts

  • Baingan Bharta£11.90

    Smoked & mashed aubergine, green peas, caramelised onion-tomatoes, coriander, ginger, green chilies

    Vegan

  • Paneer Tawa Masala£15.50

    Pan-roasted curd cheese, caramelised onion-tomato pan gravy, peppers, onions, coriander-bay-red chilies

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely dairy

  • TGI's Butter Chicken£15.50

    Chicken tikka, simmered in smoked tomato-saffron-cream sauce

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Chicken Cafreal£15.50

    A fiery and tangy Goan-Portuguese blend of fresh coriander, cumin, pepper, cloves and vinegar

  • Alleppey Seabass Masala£16.50

    Banana leaf baked, tamarind-tomatoes-garlic-curry leaves sauce

    Likely fish

  • Coconut Seafood Curry£17.90

    Tiger prawns, scallops & mussels, coconut-lemongrass-lime leaf curry

    Likely shellfish

  • Punjabi Lamb Curry£16.50

    Braised lamb, caramelised onion, yoghurt, cinnamon, cloves, bay

    Likely dairy

  • Palak Saag£11.90

    Mashed spinach, garlic and ginger

    Vegan option

  • Lamb 'Ghee Roast' Roti Taco£11.50

    Pulled spiced lamb in a paratha taco

    Likely gluten

Tandoor roast

  • Garden Pepper Paneer Tikka£12.90

    Celery-dill-mint-parsley-spring onion, green peppercorns

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Duck Seekh Kebab£14.90

    Ginger, mint, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, mint-prune chutney

  • Tandoori Lamb Chops£25.50

    French trimmed, mustard-chilli, coriander-mint chutney

  • Tandoor Roasted Chicken£18.50

    Half | Full. Served with Kachumber Salad

  • Malai Chicken Tikka£12.90

    Chicken thigh marinated in royal cumin, mace and cream cheese, charred in the tandoor

    Likely dairy

  • Kebab Platter£59

    Serves 2-3. Malai chicken tikka, duck seekh kebab, tandoori lamb chops, tandoor roasted half chicken

    Likely dairy

Biryani & rice

  • Saffron Muttar Pulao£7.95

    Cumin-green pea tempered

    Vegetarian

  • Steamed Basmati Rice£4.90

    Steamed long grain basmati rice

    Vegan

  • Chicken Biryani£16.90

    Pot sealed tender chicken and basmati rice, saffron, aromatic spices, garlic yoghurt

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Shank Biryani£29.50

    Braised lamb shank, saffron basmati rice, Salan-aromatic lamb stew, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, royal cumin, mace, coriander-mint chutney

Sides

  • Kerala Flaky Paratha£3.50

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Cheese & Jalapeño Naan£5.50

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fox Millet 'Bajra' & Lentil Roti£5.50

    Vegan

  • Chutneys£1.75

    Tiranga (v) / Sweet Mango (ve) / Coriander-Mint (ve) / Tomato-Date (ve)

    Vegan

  • Greek Yoghurt£1.75

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cucumber & Mint Raita£3.50

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Kachumber Salad£3.90

    Vegan

  • Naan - Plain, Butter or Garlic Butter£4.90

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tandoori Roti - Plain or Butter£4

    Plain (ve) or Butter (v)

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bread Basket£12

    Choose any 3: Plain/Butter/Garlic Naan, Roti, Kerala Flaky Paratha

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chutney Selection£5

    Choose any 3: Tiranga/Sweet Mango/Coriander-Mint/Tomato-Date

  • Fries, Plain£3.90

    Vegan

  • Fries, Pataka£4.90

    Vegetarian

Feast

  • The Great Indian Feast£60

    Minimum 4 people; includes a cocktail/mocktail of your choice. Starters, mains, sides and dessert from the feast selection

Dessert

  • The Great Indian Dessert Sampler

Takeaway menu (Toast online ordering)

Small plates

  • Tangra Chilli Paneer£10.50

    Paneer tossed in green chilli, garlic soy and coriander sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Punjabi Samosa (2 pcs)£6

    Shortcrust Punjabi samosas stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. Served with mint chutney & tamarind chutney

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Samosa Papdi Chaat£8.90

    Spiced potato packed pastry, flaky papdi, onion-tomato-coriander salsa, mint-tamarind-yoghurt

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hot & Sticky Pork Ribs£11.90

    Hot and sticky baby back pork ribs, smoked chilli-honey

  • Smoked Poppadums£5.50

    Served with a tangy tomato & date chutney

    Vegetarian

Breads & sides

  • Plain Naan£4.90

    Soft leavened tandoor-baked flatbread

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Butter Naan£4.90

    Soft leavened tandoor-bake flatbread with butter

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Butter Naan£4.90

    Soft leavened tandoor-baked flatbread with garlic and butter

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Plain Tandoori Roti£4

    Whole wheat flatbread baked in the tandoor.

    VeganFree of dairyLikely gluten

  • Butter Tandoori Roti£4

    Whole wheat flatbread baked in the tandoor finished with butter.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese & Jalapeño Naan£5.50

    Pickled chilli-cheddar stuffed leavened naan cooked in the tandoor

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kachumber Salad£3.90

    Refreshing cucumber, tomato, pickled onion & radish salad

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Cucumber & Mint Raita£3.50

    Cooling yoghurt dip with fresh mint

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Greek Yoghurt£1.75

    Thick, creamy and cooling. Perfect with spicy dishes.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Sweet Mango Chutney£1.75

    Sweet mango with a gentle hint of spice.

    Vegan

  • Mint & Lime Chutney£1.75

    A zesty & vibrant mint and coriander chutney

    Vegan

  • Tomato Date Chutney£1.75

    A tomato and date chutney, tangy, tart and sweet

    Vegan

  • Red Onion & Green Chilli Salad£3

    The perfect accompaniment to any dish

    Vegan

Combo meals

  • Combo for 1£23.50

    Enjoy a complete meal featuring smoked poppadums, a curry, and your choice of accompaniment.

  • Combo for 2£39.90

    Enjoy a complete meal featuring smoked poppadums, a starter, two curries, and your choice of accompaniments.

  • Combo for 4£79.90

    Enjoy a complete meal featuring two portions of smoked poppadums, two starters, four curries, your choice of accompaniments, and two raitas.

Tandoor roast

  • Duck Seekh Kebab£14.90

    Ginger, mint, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, mint chutney

Biryani & rice

  • Steamed Basmati Rice£4.90

    Fluffy and aromatic rice, a perfect accompaniment to your meal

    Vegan

Bowls & curries

  • Degh Dal Makhani£11.50

    Slow-simmered black lentils cooked for 48 hours topped with cream and butter

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Palak Saag£11.90

    Chopped spinach flavoured with ginger, garlic and spices

    Vegetarian

Sunday Roast menu (20/10/2026 print)

Sunday 12:00 - 16:00

Sunday Roast

  • Braised Lamb Shank£29

    Slow-braised lamb shank, served with a fragrant mace and rose aromatic sauce

  • Tandoor Roasted Chicken£27

    Half tandoor-roasted chicken, served with a creamy tomato and fenugreek sauce

    Contains nuts

  • TGI Vegetable Pot Pie£25

    Baked vegetable pot pie filled with seasonal vegetables, bocconcini, puff pastry, served with a rich onion, tomato and cashew nut gravy

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

Festive menu (Monday to Thursday, 3 course)

Monday to Thursday

Festive menu

  • Festive Menu - 3 Course (Monday to Thursday)£39.95

    Menu for 4+ people. Starter: Tandoori Tiger Prawn or Raj Kachori Chaat. Main: Free Range Turkey Leg Ballotine, Roast, Herdwick Lamb…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Festive starters

  • Tandoori Tiger Prawn

    Celery-dill-mint-parsley-spring onion, green peppercorns

    Likely shellfish

  • Raj Kachori Chaat

    Crisp semolina puri, spiced potatoes & chickpeas, lentil dumplings, flaky papdi, onion-tomato-coriander salsa, mint-tamarind-yoghurt, mango…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Festive mains

  • Free Range Turkey Leg Ballotine, Roast

    Spiced roast gravy, cloves, fennel, mace, star anise, cardamom

  • Herdwick Lamb Shoulder Pie

    Aromatic "potli" spices, vetiver roots, rose petals

    Likely gluten

  • Tandoori Buffalo Paneer Steak

    5-spice pickled, peppers, coriander, ginger, mild chillies

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Festive treats

  • Christmas Berries, Plum & Quince Crumble

    Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, clotted cream ice cream

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Golden Toast Brioche

    Saffron rasmalai cheesecake, amarula, cranberry jelly

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: v = Vegetarian, ve = Vegan, n = Nuts; regional tags in brackets are not allergens; = Chef's Recommendation · v = Vegetarian, ve = Vegan, n = Nuts

What the menu saysPlease let your server know of any allergies, despite our best efforts, cross-contamination is likely in our kitchen.
  • Please let your server know of any allergies, despite our best efforts, cross-contamination is likely in our kitchen.
  • Please let your server know of any allergies, despite our best efforts, cross-contamination is likely in our kitchen (printed on the Festive, Sunday Roast and Dinner menus).

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Festive menu (Friday to Sunday, 3 course)

Friday to Sunday

Festive menu

  • Festive Menu - 3 Course (Friday to Sunday)£44.95

    Menu for 4+ people. Starter: Tandoori Tiger Prawn or Raj Kachori Chaat. Main: Free Range Turkey Leg Ballotine, Roast, Herdwick Lamb…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Festive menu (Monday to Thursday, 5 course)

Monday to Thursday

Festive menu

  • Festive Menu - 5 Course (Monday to Thursday)£44.95

    Menu for 4+ people. Signature prelude: Curried Lobster Bisque, Basil Croute or Morel & Winter Mushrooms Shots. Starter: Tandoori Tiger…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Signature prelude

  • Curried Lobster Bisque

    Basil croute

    Likely shellfish

  • Morel & Winter Mushrooms Shots

Palate cleanser

  • Hibiscus & Raspberry Tea Lolly

    Vegetarian

Festive menu (Friday to Sunday, 5 course)

Friday to Sunday

Festive menu

  • Festive Menu - 5 Course (Friday to Sunday)£49.95

    Menu for 4+ people. Signature prelude: Curried Lobster Bisque, Basil Croute or Morel & Winter Mushrooms Shots. Starter: Tandoori Tiger…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address139 Marlborough Road, Archway, N19 4NU
AreaIslington
KindRestaurant · Indian
Websitethegreatindian.uk
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from thegreatindian.uk
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 The Great Indian

Does The Great Indian have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Great Indian coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please let your server know of any allergies, despite our best efforts, cross-contamination is likely in our kitchen.”. 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.

Can I book The Great Indian online?

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