| Cuisines | Indian |
| Dining style | Fine Dining |
| Phone number | +44 20 7795 6533 |
| Website | www.zaikaofkensington.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Karunesh Khanna |
| Location | 1 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP |
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4.7 based on 123 reviews
Zaika Restaurant
| Cuisine type | Indian | |
| Price range | £41 and over | |
| Neighborhood | Kensington and Chelsea |
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About Zaika Restaurant
The reimagined Zaika of Kensington, newest addition to Tamarind Collection, is now ready to serve the finest in authentic Awadhi cuisine from the North of India. Heavily influenced by the Mughal and Nawabi culinary traditions, Awadhi preparations are an indulgent mix of flavours and spices, creating gourmet spreads fit for Kings.
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Menus
- Lunch
- Pre and Post Theatre Menu
- A La Carte
- Group Menu
Course #1
| Potato and Dill Cake | Spiced potato cake flavoured with cumin and dill | |
| Tandoori Smoked Salmon | Smoke organic salmon marinated with dill leaves and mustard | |
| Malai Tikka | Tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated with cream-cheese, green chilli and coriander stem |
Course #2
| Paneer Tikka Masala | Chargrilled paneer with pureed tomato sauce | |
| Palak Chicken | Chicken cooked with spinach and flavoured with garlic and cumin | |
| Laal Maas | Boneless lamb simmered with whole spices, yoghurt and red chilli |
Course #2 Served With
| Tadka Dal (To Share) | Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander | |
| Steamed Rice or Naan or Roti |
Course #3
| Chilli Chocolate Tart | Spiced chocolate tart served with cherry sorbet | |
| White Chocolate & Cardamom Kulfi | Classic Indian white chocolate ice-cream flavoured with cardamom |
Additional Nibbles
| Achari Chicken Tikka | Tandoor-grilled chicken supreme with pickling spices | |
| Vegetable Samosa | ||
| Lamb Salad |
Course #1
| Potato and Dill Cake | Spiced potato cake flavoured with cumin and dill | |
| Tandoori Smoked Salmon | Smoke organic salmon marinated with dill leaves and mustard | |
| Malai Tikka | Tandoor grilled chicken supreme marinated with cream-cheese, green chilli and coriander stem |
Course #2
| Paneer Tikka Masala | Marinated and chargrilled paneer in a spiced tomato sauce | |
| Palak Chicken | Chicken cooked with spinach and flavoured with garlic and cumin | |
| Laal Maas | Boneless lamb simmered with whole spices, yoghurt and red chilli |
Course #2 Served With
| Tadka Dal (To Share) | Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander | |
| Steamed Rice or Naan or Roti |
Course #3
| Chilli Chocolate Tart | Spiced chocolate tart served with cherry sorbet | |
| White Chocolate & Cardamom Kulfi | Classic Indian white chocolate ice-cream flavoured with cardamom |
Additional Nibbles
| Achari Chicken Tikka | Tandoor-grilled chicken supreme with pickling spices | |
| Vegetable Samosa | ||
| Lamb Salad |
Zaika Khazana Menu
| Seared Scallop | Curry leaf, coriander and chilli crusted scallops with sweet and sour puffed rice | |
| Aloo Tikki | Potato cake flavoured with fenugreek | |
| Malai Tikka | Tandoor grilled chicken supreme; marinated with cream-cheese, green chilli and coriander stem | |
| Jhinga Shimla Mirch | Tandoor grilled tiger prawns marinated with pureed red-pepper and tomato | |
| Tandoori Smoked Salmon | Overnight smoked organic salmon grilled in tandoor | |
| Murgh Handi Lazeez | Chicken tikka simmered in a sauce of browned garlic, tomato, cream and spices | |
| Laal Maas | Boneless lamb simmered with whole spices, yoghurt and red chilli paste |
Featured Items
| Saag Paneer | Paneer with spinach, flavoured with garlic and cumin | |
| Dal Makhni | Slow-cooked black lentils - specialty of the North-West frontier | |
| Zaffrani Pulao | ||
| Truffle Naan |
Dessert
| Peanut Chocolate Parfait | Milk chocolate parfait, peanut ganache & banana cake |
Appetisers
| Zaika Salad | £7.50 | Beetroot with sweet mango, cherry tomatoes, fresh oranges and goat cheese |
| Vegetarian Trio | £8.50 | Potato cake, traditional Indian lentil dumpling and vegetable samosa |
| Seared Scallops | £14.50 | Curry leaf, coriander and chilli crusted scallops with sweet and sour puffed rice |
| Trio of Fish | £16.50 | Tandoor grilled wild sea bass, organic salmon and monkfish |
| Trio of Chicken | £15.00 | Tandoor grilled chicken supreme with chilli garlic, cream cheese and pickling spices |
Kababs
| Tandoori Subzi | £12.50 | Paneer, mushrooms and broccoli grilled with fennel seeds and honey |
| Jhinga Shimla Mirch | £15.00 | Tandoor grilled tiger prawns marinated with red pepper and ground spices |
| Ajwaini Macchi | £14.00 | Monkfish marinated with ginger, yoghurt, carom seeds and turmeric |
| Tandoori Chicken | £9.00 | Baby chicken marinated with ginger, garlic and red chilli paste, served with mint chutney |
| Seekh Kabab | £18.00 | Ground lamb kabab with cheese, ginger and garlic |
| Peshawari Champen | £18.00 | Grilled lamb chops marinated with raw papaya, paprika, fennel and star anise |
Mains
| Paneer Tikka Masala | £14.50 | Char grilled paneer with pureed tomato sauce |
| Allepy Fish Curry | £22.00 | Tilapia cooked in delicately spiced coconut and ginger sauce |
| Malabar Prawn | £21.00 | Tiger prawns with sauteed onions, chilli, fenugreek seeds and coconut |
| Grilled Lobster | £38.00 | Prime lobster tail with turmeric, garlic and raw mango with a spiced tomato sauce |
| Murgh Handi Lazeez | £18.00 | Chicken tikka simmered in smoked tomato and garlic sauce |
| Nihari Gosht | £23.00 | Slow-cooked lamb shank with browned onion and aromatic spices |
| Laal Maas | £19.50 | Boneless lamb simmered with whole spices, yoghurt and red chilli paste |
| Gosht Dum Biryani | £22.50 | Traditional lamb biryani served with Burani raita |
Vegetables
| Aloo Baigan | £7.50 | Aubergine and potatoes tossed with tomatoes and onion |
| Achari Bhindi | £7.50 | Fresh okra cooked with onion, tomato and pickling spices |
| Saag Paneer | £7.50 | Paneer with spinach, flavoured with garlic and cumin |
| Kadai Subzi | £7.50 | Seasonal vegetables tossed with peppers, tomato and crushed coriander |
| Chana Masala | £7.50 | White chickpeas tempered with onion, tomatoes and spices |
Accompaniments
| Tadka Dal | £7.50 | Tempered yellow lentils with ginger, tomato and fresh coriander |
| Dal Makhni | £7.50 | Slow-cooked black lentils - speciality of the North-West frontier |
| Cucumber Raita | £3.00 | Yoghurt with cucumber, mint and toasted cumin |
| Punjabi Pjaz | £3.00 | Sliced red onions with cumin, chilli and fresh coriander |
Rice
| Sade Chawal | £3.75 | |
| Zaffrani Pulao | £3.75 |
Bread
| Naan | £3.75 | |
| Butter Naan | £3.75 | |
| Garlic Naan | £3.75 | |
| Roti | £3.75 | |
| Pudhina Paratha | £3.75 | |
| Truffle Naan | £3.75 | |
| Stuffed Naan | £4.25 | Peshawari Naan / Cheese Naan |
Zaika Group Menu
| Seared Scallop | Curry leaf, coriander and chilli crusted scallops with sweet and sour puffed rice | |
| Aloo Tikki | Potato cake flavoured with fenugreek | |
| Malai Tikka | Tandoor grilled chicken supreme; marinated with cream-cheese, green chilli and coriander stem | |
| Jhinga Shimla Mirch | Tandoor grilled tiger prawns marinated with pureed red pepper and tomato | |
| Tandoori Smoked Salmon | Overnight smoked organic salmon grilled in tandoor | |
| Murgh Handi Lazeez | Chicken tikka simmered in smoked tomato and garlic sauce | |
| Laal Maas | Boneless lamb simmered with whole spices, yoghurt and red chilli paste |
Zaika Group Menu - Featured Items
| Saag Paneer | Paneer with spinach, flavoured with garlic and cumin | |
| Dal Makhni | Slow-cooked black lentils - specialty of the North-West frontier | |
| Zaffrani Pulao | ||
| Truffle Naan |
Zaika Group Menu - Dessert
| Peanut Chocolate Parfait | Milk chocolate, peanut ganache & banana cake |
Vegetarian Group Menu
| Lentil Dumpling | Lentil dumpling with yoghurt and tamarind chutney | |
| Aloo Tikki | Potato cake flavoured with fenugreek | |
| Tandoori Broccoli | Yoghurt marinated broccoli cooked in tandoor | |
| Tandoori Mushroom | Chilli and garlic marinated mushroom cooked in the tandoor | |
| Grilled Paneer | Grilled paneer marinated with pickling spices | |
| Achari Bhindi | Fresh okra cooked with onion, tomato and pickling spices | |
| Kadai Subzi | Seasonal vegetables with peppers, tomato and crushed coriander |
Vegetarian Group Menu - Featured Items
| Saag Paneer | Paneer with spinach, garlic and cumin | |
| Dal Makhni | Slow-cooked black lentils - specialty of the North-West frontier | |
| Zaffrani Pulao | ||
| Truffle Naan |
Vegetarian Group Menu - Dessert
| Peanut Chocolate Parfait | Milk chocolate, peanut ganache & banana cake |
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