Kemptown Dine-In
— dine-in menu—
Small plates & street food are what our new Kemptown Kitchen is all about; dishes designed to be shared with friends over spiced cocktails and craft beers. The menu leans heavily on local farms and producers – as does the drinks line-up – and changes on a monthly basis to keep things fresh for diners. A whistlestop tour, if you will, of India's culinary history… with a few exciting detours thrown in
V=VEGETARIAN VG=VEGAN DF=DAIRY-FREE
NGI=NO GLUTEN-CONTAINING INGREDIENTS
* MILD ** MEDIUM ***HOT
NIBBLES
£3
CURRY LEAF MIX (VG/NGI) *
Mixed spicy peanuts, flat rice flakes, plantain chips, toasted coconut and sev (chickpea noodles) [Contains nuts]
£3
FLAVOURED MINI POPPADUMS (VG/NGI) * 3.75
Cracked black peppercorn, cinnamon & plain mini poppadums served with homemade dips & chutneys
VEGETARIAN
£2.50
/
£4
TADKA DAAL (VG/NGI) *
A Punjabi classic. Yellow split lentil daal tempered with ginger, garlic, red chilli, mustard and fenugreek seeds
£2.50
/
£4
£3
/
£5
KERALAN AUBERGINE CRUSH (VG/NGI) *
Chargrilled aubergine cooked with tomato, garlic, ginger & coriander – perfect for dipping with a naan / paratha
£3
/
£5
£3
/
£5
VEGETABLE SAMBAR (VG/NGI) *
A traditional South Indian stew made from lentils & vegetables simmered in tamarind and fragrant spices
£3
/
£5
£4.50
SPINACH & ONION PAKORAS (VG/NGI) *
Shredded spinach & onion dipped in spiced chickpea batter, deep-fried until crisp. Served with date and tamarind dip
£4.50
£4.50
PARIPPU MASALA VADAS (VG/NGI) *
Crisp lentil fritters flavoured with chilli, ginger, onion & curry leaves. Served with coconut chutney and Andhra tomato & ginger chutney
£4.50
£5
PUNJABI VEGETABLE SAMOSAS (VG) **
Spiced vegetables wrapped in shortcrust pastry triangles, fried until crisp. Served with date & tamarind chutney
£5
£5
MINI MASALA DOSA (VG/NGI) *
Crisp rice-flour dosa stuffed with spiced potato & green pea mash tempered with mustard seeds. Served with vegetable sambar & coconut chutney
£5
£7.50
ANDHRA VANKAYA PULUSU (VG/NGI) *
Baby aubergines, courgettes and broad beans simmered in a sweet-and-sour sauce made from onion, tamarind, jaggery, ginger and homemade spice mix
£7.50
PANEER MAKHANI (V/NGI) 8
Tandoor grilled paneer cheese cooked in a rich, creamy tomato & fenugreek sauce flavoured with cashew nut paste – ideal paired with tandoori paratha (Contains nuts)
MEAT
£6.50
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN (DF) **
Classic Indo-Chinese street food. Chicken pieces dipped in spicy cornflour batter then fried until crisp and tossed in a sticky chilli, soy sauce, garlic & spring onion sauce
£6.50
£7
TANDOORI CHICKEN (NGI) **
Whole leg of chicken marinated with deg mirch, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, yoghurt & garam masala then chargrilled in the tandoor. Served with makhani sauce (Contains nuts)
£7
£8
HYDERABADI LAMB CHOPS (DF/NGI) **
A traditional dish from Hyderabad’s Old City. Two British lamb chops marinated for 24hrs in minced brown onion, ginger, garlic and garam masala then chargrilled in the tandoor. Served with green herb chutney
£8
£9.50
MALABAR MUTTON CURRY (DF/NGI) **
Mutton slow-cooked in a rich, dark sauce made from coconut, onion and the spices of coastal Malabar
£9.50
£12
KOZHIKODE CHICKEN BIRIYANI (NGI) **
From the households of Kozhikode in Kerala comes this fragrant, spicy Biriyani. Boneless chicken thigh slow-cooked with basmati rice, South Indian spices, raisins, cashew nuts, crisp brown onions & blue poppy seeds, then topped with a boiled egg. Served with crispy poppadum strips and pomegranate & mint raita (Contains nuts)
£12
FISH & SEAFOOD
£8
KASUNDI MUSTARD SALMON (NGI) **
Scottish salmon marinated in a Bengali mustard, lemon and freshly ground spice paste then cooked in the tandoor. Served with a side salad & lemon wedge
£8
£12
SEAFOOD MOILEE (DF/NGI) **
Legend has it that it was the Portuguese who introduced this fragrant sauce to the Christian community in Kerala. Seasonal fish fillets & king prawns cooked in a coconut sauce spiced with ginger, garlic, cardamom and green chilli
£12
RICE & BREAD
£2.25
PLAIN NAAN (V)
£2.25
£2.75
CHILLI & CORIANDER NAAN (V)
£2.75
£2.50
TANDOORI PARATHA (V)
£2.50
£2.50
STEAMED RICE (VG/NGI)
£2.50
£2.75
DUM PILAU RICE (V/NGI)
£2.75
£2.75
KERALAN RED RICE (VG/NGI)
£2.75
£0.95
PICKLE OF THE WEEK (V/NGI)
£0.95
CHUTNEYS & PICKLES
£0.60
COCONUT CHUTNEY (VG/NGI)
£0.60
£0.60
TOMATO & GINGER CHUTNEY (VG/NGI)
£0.60
£0.60
DATE & TAMARIND DIP (VG/NGI)
£0.60
£0.60
POMEGRANATE & MINT RAITA (V/NGI)
£0.60
£0.60
SWEET MANGO CHUTNEY (VG/NGI)
£0.60
SWEET THINGS
£4
FESTIVE PRADHAMAN (V/NGI)
A traditional Keralan dessert that features in lot of festive menus. Red rice pudding cooked in milk, sugar and cardamom (Contains nuts)
£4
£5
GULAB JAMOONS WITH ENGLISH ROSE & COCONUT ICE CREAM (V)
Indian dumplings made from reduced milk & soaked in sugar syrup infused with whole spices. Served with a scoop of Boho Gelato rose & coconut ice cream
£5
£5
BOHO GELATO ICE CREAM/ SORBET
Rose & coconut ice cream (V) / Watermelon & mint sorbet (VG)
£5
IPAS & ALES
Created to slake the thirst of 19th century British sailors on the journey to India, the robust, flavoursome India Pale Ale (and its American cousin) are arguably the ultimate partners for our food
£4.95
GOOSE ISLAND ‘312’ (4.2%)
Inspired by the city of Chicago, 312’s spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavour delivered in a smooth, creamy, yet refreshing body (330ml can)
£4.95
£4.95
BEAVERTOWN 'NECK OIL' IPA (4.3%)
An easy-drinking, sessionable IPA, created with extra pale base malts for crispness and plenty of dry hops for flavour (330ml can)
£4.95
£4.95
GUN BREWERY ‘PROJECT BABYLON’ APA (4.6%) [VG]
Classic American Pale Ale brewed using very pale malts and American hops. Vibrant, refreshing and zesty on the nose, with citrus notes and a dry finish (330ml can)
£4.95
£5.50
BEAVERTOWN 'GAMMA RAY' APA (5.4%)
Hoppy & fresh thanks to juicy American hops added in ever-increasing amounts at the end of the boil (330ml can)
£5.50
£4.95
MAGIC ROCK 'HIGH WIRE' APA (5.5%)
Mango, Lychee and lip-smacking grapefruit flavours harmonise against a smoothly composed malt base, which develops into a crisply bitter finish (330ml can)
£4.95
£5.50
YEASTIE BOYS ‘DIGITAL IPA’ (5.7%)
A classic New Zealand IPA: clean malt, citrus and tropical hop flavours – including aromatic melon, mango & white grape from Nelson hops ¬– with a bold, bitter finish (330ml can)
£5.50
LAGER & PILSNER
Lager + Indian food = as classic as it gets. You can’t go wrong with this lot
£4.95
BREWDOG ‘KINGPIN’ LAGER (4.7%)
Brewed with 100% malt and a juggernaut of hops, this cold-conditioned lager has a robust, full-bodied malt character, spicy citrus notes and an assertively bitter finish (330ml can)
£4.95
£6.50
COBRA (4.8%)
Deep gold and creamy lager, less carbonated than most rivals to let it sit more easily on the stomach (660ml bottle)
£6.50
BLONDE & WHEAT BEER
More delicate than an IPA, and with a slightly creamy finish that soothes the palate
£4.95
EINSTOCK OLGERO WHITE ALE (5.2%)
Icelandic white ale with the complex flavours of a classic Belgian witbier, including orange peel & coriander (330ml bottle)
£4.95
£3.95
ERDINGER WEISBRAU (0.5%)
A refreshing and surprisingly tasty low-alcohol beer in the German ‘Weisbier’ style. Worth giving a go even if you’re not driving (500ml bottle)
£3.95
PORTER & STOUT
Dark and complex, these British classics are delicious with desserts & very spicy food
£5.20
BRIGHTON BIER ‘DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN’ (6%) [VG]
Gold medal winner, International Beer Challenge 2016. Stout brewing liquor, five malts and large late-hop additions combine to deliver a complex, genre-defying beer. Hopped with Exp431, giving aromas of tobacco and stone fruit (330ml can)
£5.20
CIDER
Deliciously refreshing handmade ciders that kick mainstream ones into the weeds
£5.10
SXOLLIE CIDER (4.5%) [VG/NGI]
Balanced and refined-tasting South African cider. The tart apple sharpness of 100% Golden Delicious apples is balanced by a natural floral sweetness and sour tropical fruit notes (330ml bottle)
£5.10
Prices per bottle (750ml) / large glass (250ml) / small glass (175ml) * 125ml measures available on request, ask your server *
WHITE
£19
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£7
/
£5.50
ALOE TREE CHENIN BLANC (12.5%) [VG]
Off dry with ripe apples, peaches and a hint of orange peel (2016 South Africa)
£19
/
£7
/
£5.50
£22
/
£7.50
/
£5.50
FORNAS PINOT GRIGIO (12.5%) [VG]
Crisp, lively white, lightly aromatic with characters of peachy citrus fruits on the nose (2015 Italy)
£22
/
£7.50
/
£5.50
£22.50
/
£7.50
/
£6
LA VERSANT VIOGNIER (13%) [VG]
Beautiful yellow colour, Intense nose of apricots, ripe peach and exotic fruits (2015 France)
£22.50
/
£7.50
/
£6
PINK
£19
/
£7
/
£5.50
BORSAO ROSADO ROSÉ (13.5%)
Delicate pink colour with aromas of ripe cherry and strawberry. Dry, approachable and balanced, with ripe red fruit, a broad palate and a fresh finish (2014 Spain)
£19
/
£7
/
£5.50
RED
£18
/
£6
/
£5
ST MARC CABERNET SAUVIGNON (13%) [VG]
Strong and aromatic nose of red fruits, spices and liquorice (2015 France)
£18
/
£6
/
£5
£21.50
/
£7.50
/
£5.50
EMILIANA RESERVA PINOT NOIR (13.5%) [VG]
Vibrant and emphatic wild strawberry character combined with spice, cocoa & velvety tannins (2013 Chile)
£21.50
/
£7.50
/
£5.50
£22.50
/
£7.50
/
£6.00
SIXTY CLICKS SHIRAZ MATARO (14.2%)
Soft, chocolatey fruit on the nose with clove notes. Has a brambly, cherry-red fruit palate that leads to a gently spicy finish (2015 Australia)
£22.50
/
£7.50
/
£6.00
SPARKLING
Prices per bottle (750ml) / glass (125ml)
£29
/
£6
VALFONDA PROSECCO SPUMANTI (11.5%) [VG]
Wild flowers and fresh fruit on the nose, with a fresh, smooth yet crisp palate (Italy)
£29
/
£6
£49.00
RIDGEVIEW CAVENDISH (12%) [VG]
A rich golden colour with exceptionally fine bubbles and an expressive nose with hints of red fruit. The Pinot dominance brings depth and complexity, while the Chardonnay adds finesse and freshness (Sussex, UK)
£49.00
COCKTAILS
£7.50
CARDAMOM & GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ
Ophir Gin mixed with cardamon syrup, fresh lime & ruby grapefruit juice
£7.50
£7.50
OPIHR ROSE
Ophir spiced gin flavoured with rose & pomegranate, topped with Prosecco
£7.50
£7.50
SPICED MARGARITA
The classic tequila cocktail given a spicy twist with green chilli & chaat masala
£7.50
£7.50
MALABAR MARTINI
Vodka, Kahlua & Monsoon Malabar Indian coffee spiced with cardamom & cinnamon
£7.50
GIN SPECIALS
Double shot of gin matched with a carefully selected garnish & Fevertree tonic
£8.50
FOXHOLE LONDON DRY, CINNAMON & ORANGE
Served with Fevertree Indian Tonic
£8.50
£8.50
BLACKDOWN GIN, STAR ANISE & MINT
Served with Fevertree Aromatic Tonic
£8.50
£8.50
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, LEMON & CARDAMOM
Served with Fevertree Indian Tonic
£8.50
£8.50
OPIHR SPICED GIN, FRESH LIME & CHILLI
Served with Fevertree Light Tonic Water
£8.50
COLD DRINKS
£2.95
MANGO & PISTACHIO LASSI (250ml)
£2.95
£2.95
ROSE & POMEGRANATE LASSI (250ml)
£2.95
£2.95
NIMBU PAANI LEMON & LIME DRINK (330ml)
£2.95
£2.50
COCA-COLA/DIET COCA-COLA (330ml bottle)
£2.50
£2.50
DIET COCA-COLA (330ml bottle)
£2.50
£1.70
FEVERTREE TONIC WATER (200ml)
£1.70
LOOSE-LEAF TEAS
£2.50
RED TIPS
Rejuvenating, handpicked golden-tipped tea from the high terrains of Assam
£2.50
£3.00
CHAMPAGNE OF DARJEELING
Highly sought after, this aromatic handpicked tea has a unique flavour
£3.00
£3.00
GREEN NEEDLES
A light and refreshing organic green tea that’s high in antioxidants
£3.00
£2.75
HERBAL RELIEF
A gentle, calming infusion of chamomile flowers, mint rose petals, cinnamon bark, marie gold, bay leaves, ginger & basil
£2.75
£2.75
FRESH MINT INFUSION
Mint tea made from fresh leaves that refreshes the body & aids digestion
£2.75
COFFEE & CACAO
Our coffee comes from Karnataka, South India and is a blend of Monsoon Malabar & Indian cherry robusta beans. It has a rich, lingering taste with a spicy aroma & subtle notes of cinnamon & coconut
£2.50
CAPPUCINO
£2.50
£2.00
/
£2.50
AMERICANO (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
£2.00
/
£2.50
£2.50
FLAT WHITE
£2.50
£2.50
LATTE
£2.50
£2.00
/
£2.50
MACCHIATO (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
£2.00
/
£2.50
£2.00
/
£2.50
ESPRESSO (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
£2.00
/
£2.50
£2.50
HOT CHOCOLATE
£2.50
CURRY LEAF CAFE – KEMPTOWN KITCHEN
40-42 UPPER ST JAMES'S STREET
BRIGHTON BN2 1JN
KEMPTOWN@CURRYLEAFCAFE.COM
01273 526910
OPENING TIMES
MONDAY–THURSDAY: 6pm-10pm
FRIDAY: 6pm-10:30pm
SATURDAY: 12-3pm & 6-10:30pm
SUNDAY: 1pm-9pm