Mattancherry Cardiff

Karu Muru: Crunchy Nibbles

• Papapadom**GBP 4.00

  Basket of Pappadom with condiments. Allergen: Gluten

Thudakkam: Starters

• Chicken 65GBP 6.25

  Spicy and juicy chicken chunks tossed in an exciting sauce

• Chicken Momo**GBP 5.95

  Delicious chicken dumplings. Allergen: Gluten

• Chicken LolipopGBP 5.95

  An all-time favourite made up of the middle segments of chicken wings marinated with ginger, garlic and spices

• Tiger Prawn Porichathu**GBP 7.25

  Tiger prawns marinated with kashmiri chillis, garlic and deep fried

• Fish Amritsari**GBP 7.25

  Fish fritters (tilapia) marinated in ginger garlic paste and battered with gram flour

• Tawa FishGBP 7.25

  A straightfoward preparation of using fresh fish by adding delicious combination of lemon juice, red chilli, pepper, ginger and garlic

• Podi MeenGBP 6.95

  Crisp and spicy anchovy fry. popular in keralan road-side toddy shops

• Mattancherry KoonthalGBP 6.95

  Crispy fried squid rings served with chilli garlic mayo

• Idli ChaatGBP 5.95

  Lightly sauted idli rice cakes with spicy sauce and gun powder

• Baji BasaketGBP 5.25

  Caramelised onion and spinach/potato donut/aubergine fritters

• Samaosa Ragada ChaatGBP 6.75

  Fresh crushed samosa on a bed of curried chickpea, finished With chopped onion and coriander & chaat seasonings

• Punjabi SamaosaGBP 5.95

  Crunchy pastry with ajwain seeds and delicately spiced vegetable filling

Dosa & Idli

Served with sambar lentils and chutney

• Idli SambarGBP 6.25

  Delicious and healthy rice cakes with black lentils

• Plain DosaGBP 7.25

  Crisp and thin rice pancakes. A South Indian classic

• Masala DosaGBP 7.95

  Rice pancake stuffed with seasoned potatoes

• Onion DosaGBP 7.25

  Pancake topped with chopped onions, green chilli and coriander leaves

• UthappamGBP 7.25

  A thick rice pancake topped with onions and coriander

• Cheese DosaGBP 7.25

  Flavoured with chutney, filled with delicious masala, topped with butter

• Chole Batura**GBP 8.25

  Thick Scrumptious chick peas curry s/w fried bread from the same region, a match made in heaven

• Keema Batura**GBP 8.95

Mattancherry Special Thali

Two main dish with mini starter / potato / dal / rice / pappadom / pickle / raitha & salad / bread

• Sea Food Thali (Two Seafoods)**GBP 16.95

  Mini starter potatoes / Dal / Rice / Bread / Raitha (Dairy) / Poppadum / Pickle

• Non-Veg Thali (Lamb & Chicken)*GBP 15.95

  Mini starter potatoes / Dal / Rice / Bread / Raitha (Dairy) / Poppadum / Pickle

• Vegetarian Thali (Two Main Dish)**GBP 14.95

  Mini starter potatoes / Dal / Rice / Bread / Raitha (Dairy) / Poppadum / Pickle

• Vegan Thali (Two Main Dish)**GBP 14.95

  Mini starter potatoes / Dal / Rice / Bread / Grated Veg / Poppadum / Pickle

Exclusive Thali's

£12.95. Choice of main dish with potato / dal / pappadom / pickle / raitha / rice / bread

• Chicken*

  Allergen: Dairy

• Lamb*

  Allergen: Dairy

• Fish**

  Allergen: Dairy

• Vegetarian**

  Allergen: Dairy

• Vegan**

  Allergen: Dairy

Our Famous Biryani's

Aged basmati rice, slow cooked with select fresh herbs and whole spices that lock in those delicate aromatics. Served with creamy yoghurt raita or curry sauce

• Lamb*GBP 13.50

  Allergen: Dairy

• Chicken*GBP 12.50

  Allergen: Dairy

• Prawn*GBP 13.50

  Allergens: Dairy, Gluten

• Veg*GBP 11.50

  Allergen: Dairy

Kerala Specialities

Please choose your bread & rice from the sides section

• Konju Manga CurryGBP 13.50

  A simple delicacy prawn with raw mango slice with fresh coconut paste. Allergen: Shellfish

• Allepy Fish CurryGBP 13.50

  Fish cooked with raw mango, ginger, kasmiri chilli and fresh coconut paste

• Fish / Prawn MoileeGBP 13.50

  Signature dish of central kerala-based on portuguese one-pot seafood mixed stew. Allergen: Shellfish

• Nadan Chicken CurryGBP 12.50

  Village style preparation of chicken curry with special aroma

• Railway Lamb CurryGBP 13.25

  A modern take on classic dish of british india

• Syrian Beef CurryGBP 13.25

  A portuguese inspired dish popular among the syrian christian in kerala

• Vegetable CurryGBP 10.50

  A keralaid style of seasonal vegetable preparations

• Vegetable Mango CurryGBP 10.50

  Seasonal vegetable in raw mango, ginger, coconut milk finish with fennel

• Vegan Mixed Vegetable CurryGBP 10.50

Our Popular Choice

• Chicken JhalfreziGBP 12.50

  Chicken cooked with sir-fried green chillies, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes

• Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 11.25

  Our own recipe of chicken in yogurt tomato and spices. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts

• Saag Wala ChickenGBP 11.25

  Fresh leaf spinach and chicken sauteed with garlic and green chillies. Allergen: Dairy

• Saag GoshtGBP 12.50

  Fresh leaf spinach and tender lamb sauteed with garlic and green chillies. Allergen: Dairy

• Korma

  A traditional mughal dish with yogurt, coconut and cashew nut. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

  • Chicken / LambGBP 11.25
  • PrawnGBP 12.95

• Paneer MakhaniGBP 12.25

  Popular butter paneer masala, ingredients of tomatoes fresh cream, cashew nuts, onions and indian spices

• Saag PaneerGBP 11.25

  Fresh leaf spinach and indian cottage cheese sauteed with garlic and green chillies

• Vegetable KormaGBP 11.25

  A traditional mughal dish with yogurt, coconut and cashew nut

Kid's Special

• Chicken LolipopGBP 5.95

  With fries

• Chicken 65GBP 5.95

  With fries

• Chicken NuggetsGBP 5.95

  With fries. Allergen: Gluten

• Korma Chicken / LambGBP 6.75

  Rice or fries

• Korma PrawnGBP 7.95

  Rice or fries. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

• Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 6.95

  Rice or fries. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Extra

• Pilau RiceGBP 3.25

• Steamed RiceGBP 2.50

• ChapathiGBP 3.25

  Allergen: Gluten

• PorotaGBP 3.25

  Allergen: Gluten

• FriesGBP 3.25

• Masala FriesGBP 3.50

Sides

Side £4.95, Main £7.95

• Tadka Dal

  Yellow lentil temped with cumin and garlic

• Sambar

  Lentil based vegetable chowder, cooked in tamarind broth

• Channa Masala

  Chickpeas cooked with onion tomato and spices

• Aloo Masala

  Potato stir fried with onion, tomatoes and cumin seeds

• Saag Aloo

  Fresh leaf spinach and potatoes sauteed with garlic and green chillies. Allergen: Dairy

• Thoran

  Vegetable sauteed with coconut oil, lentil, aromatic curry leaves and subtle spices

Desserts

• Gulab JamunGBP 5.25

  One of india's popular dessert served rose cardamon syrup & ice cream. Allergen: Dairy

• Gajjar Ka HalwaGBP 5.25

  Light fudge like texture with grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruits and nuts. Allergen: Dairy

Wines by the Glass

Rose

• Kintu Rose - Chile

  • 125mlGBP 3.95
  • 175mlGBP 4.95
  • 250mlGBP 5.95

White

• Kintu Sauvignon Blanc - Chile

  • 125mlGBP 3.95
  • 175mlGBP 4.95
  • 250mlGBP 5.95

Red

• Kintu Merlot - Chile

  • 125mlGBP 3.95
  • 175mlGBP 4.95
  • 250mlGBP 5.95

Wines by the Bottle

Rose

• Kinto Rose - ChileGBP 18.25

  A great example of a Merlot Rose. Not unlike a Provence rose, this has delicate summer fruit flavours and a clean, crisp, vibrant finish

• Paradise Point Zinfandel Rose - USAGBP 18.25

  Lovely, fall of fresh strawberry and raspberry flavours, with a hint of ruby grapefruit

White

• Kintu Sauvignon Blanc - ChileGBP 17.25

  Intense and expressive aroma with notes of citrus fruits tied together with pleasant herbal notes. It is crisp and vivacious with a long and flavoursome finish

• Pinot Grigio Villa Molino - ItalyGBP 18.95

  Fruity, elegant bouquet with delicate citrus notes. Fresh, crisp and an excellent thirst-quencher

• Hatton Ridge Chenin Blanc - South AfricaGBP 19.95

  Pale geld with a youthful green tinge. Pronounced ripe pineapple, passion fruit and melon aromas with a subtle perfumed complexity

Red

• Kintu Merlot - ChileGBP 17.25

  The ripe red fruits are complemented by cheeky antes of vanilla and butterscotch. Deliciously smooth, mature and velvety

• El Supremo Malbec - ArgentinaGBP 19.95

  Fruity with complex, pleasarable aroma plums, cherries and raspberries

• Hutton Ridge Shiraz Cinsault - South AfricaGBP 17.25

  Clean red berry fruit with touches of geatle white pepper spice

Sparkling

• Bollicine Prosecco Frizzante - ItalyGBP 19.50

  Pale light yellow colour with typical level of crisp. Comptox bouquet with fruity notes of peach, green apple with scents of acacia and lilac

Beer

Draught

• Cobra

  • PintGBP 5.95
  • HalfGBP 3.95

Cider

• ThatchersGBP 5.25

• Old MoutGBP 5.25

Bottle

• Kerala KombanGBP 6.20

  Perfect to accompany Indian Cosine, smooth, crisp and refreshing

• HeinekenGBP 4.00

• PeroniGBP 4.00

• Non Alcoholic CobraGBP 3.25

• Mattancherry Ale 5%GBP 4.25

  Crisp and fresh, subtle hints of bitter citrus. Our delicious Pale Ale is bursting with hedgerow fruit notes

• TigerGBP 4.00

• KingfisherGBP 4.00

Spirits

All measures 25ml. All Mixers Add £2

Gin

• Bombay SapphireGBP 3.95

• Gordon GinGBP 3.95

Whisky

• Jonnie WalkerGBP 4.25

• Jack DanielsGBP 4.25

• Jameson Irish WhiskeyGBP 4.25

Rum

All Mixers Add £2

• BacardiGBP 4.00

• Captain Morgan DarkGBP 4.00

• Absolut Blue VodkaGBP 4.00

• Remy MartiniGBP 4.25

Cocktails

• Cocktails

  Please speak to the staff for the specials of the day

Soft Drinks

• Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite

  • PintGBP 3.25
  • HalfGBP 2.75

• J2O (2 Flavours)GBP 2.50

• Ginger AleGBP 2.00

• SodaGBP 2.00

• Tonic WaterGBP 2.00

• Mango / Orange / Apple / Pineapple

  • PintGBP 3.95
  • HalfGBP 3.00

• Still WaterGBP 2.50

• Sparkling WaterGBP 2.50

• Bitter LemonGBP 2.00

• Slimline TonicGBP 2.00

Hot Drinks

Coffee & Chocolate

• AmericanoGBP 2.50

• Single EspressoGBP 2.00

• Double EspressoGBP 2.50

• CappuccinoGBP 3.00

• Indian CoffeeGBP 3.00

Tea

• TeaGBP 2.50

• Peppermint TeaGBP 2.50

• Camomile TeaGBP 2.50

• Masala TeaGBP 3.00

• CinnamonGBP 3.00

• CardomomGBP 3.00