# PINAKI - A Classic Indian Restaurant > Official menu of PINAKI - A Classic Indian Restaurant, published by the restaurant on Meniu. Comida asiática · Byker. ## Information - Online menu and ordering: https://menu.meniuapp.com/en/pinakinewcastle - Address: 257 Shields Rd, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1DQ, Reino Unido - Hours: - Monday: 17:00 - 22:00 - Tuesday: 17:00 - 22:00 - Wednesday: Closed - Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00 - Friday: 17:00 - 22:00 - Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00 - Sunday: 11:00 - 22:00 ## Menu ### Non Vegetarian Breakfast - **Dosa + Chicken Curry** — £9.99 - **Idly + Chicken Curry** — £9.99 - **Puri + Chicken Curry** — £9.99 ### Swad India-Veg Starters - **Paapadums** — £4.99 — Golden fried lentil wafers with a delicate crunch, perfect on their own. Served with home-made chutneys and dips for a flavorful bite - **Punugulu** — £6.99 — Crispy, golden-fried South Indian fritters, served with peanut & ginger chutney - **Mirchi Bhajji (3pc)** — £6.49 — Spicy green chillies, battered & deep-fried to golden perfection. One crunchy bite, & you’ll be dreaming of this fiery delight - **Onion Bhajji** — £6.29 — Thinly sliced onions coated in a spiced gram flour batter &, deep fried to golden crisp. Flavorful, & impossible to resist - **Veg Manchurian** — £7.99 — A mouth-watering Indo-Chinese classic with crispy vegetable balls tossed in a zesty, garlicky, & soy-infused sauce - **Chilli Paneer** — £7.99 — A spicy, saucy Indo-Chinese favorite featuring crispy-tender Indian cottage cheese, smoky peppers, & a punch of garlic & chili ### Swad India~Non-Veg Starters - **Saucy Chicken Lollipops** — £7.99 — Tender and a bit crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, marinated with bold indian spices and deep fried for a flavorful bite. A spicy, saucy and tangy experience! - **Chicken Pakodi** — £6.99 — Marinated boneless chicken in aromatic Indian spices & deep fried to crispy perfection - **Chilli Chicken** — £8.49 — Juicy chicken fried to perfection, then tossed in a spicy, tangy chili sauce. irresistible & full of flavour - **Kaju Chicken Pakodi** — £7.99 — Classic chicken pakoda amped up with crunchy cashews and street-style spice. Fried crisp, served hot! - **Chicken 65** — £7.99 — Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spicy gravy. Packed with a fiery kick & tangy goodness - **Chicken Manchurian** — £7.99 — Fried chicken tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce of soy, ginger, garlic, & chili ### The Chaat Spot - **Paani Puri/Gol Gappa** — £5.99 — Crispy, hollow puris filled with spicy, tangy, & sweet-flavoured water, onions, along with mashed spiced chickpeas - **Dahi Puri** — £5.99 — Crispy gol gappas stuffed with spiced chickpeas, cool yogurt, tangy tamarind sauce, Pinaki special masala, & crunchy sev - **Sev Puri** — £5.29 — Crispy golgappas stuffed with spiced chickpeas, tangy tamarind sauce, Pinaki special masala & crunchy sev - **Vada Pav - Mumbai’s Favourite Street Food** — £5.99 — Crispy, spiced potato fritter tucked in a soft pav/bun, mint & garlic sauce spread inside & served with a fried green chili - **Dabeli** — £6.29 — Gujarati street food classic. Spicy potato mix, pomegranate, and sev tucked in a buttery bun - **Pav Bhaji** — £9.99 - **Misal pav** — £9.99 — A spicy, tangy curry made primarily from sprouted moth beans (matki) or moong beans, combined with a thin, flavorful red gravy known as rassa or tari served with pav ### Dosa & Beyond - **Plain Dosa** — £6.99 — Crispy rice crepe served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & spiced lentil stew(Sambar) - **Plain Ghee Dosa** — £7.99 — Crispy rice crepe drizzled with ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & spiced lentil stew(Sambar) - **Plain Kaaram Dosa** — £7.99 — A classic plain dosa, sprinkled with Pinaki's special gunpowder & roasted to crispy perfection served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Ghee Kaaram Dosa** — £8.49 — A classic plain dosa, drizzled with ghee, sprinkled with Pinaki's special gunpowder & roasted to crispy perfection served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Masala Dosa** — £8.29 — Crispy, golden dosa filled with a spiced mashed potato masala served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Masala Onion Dosa** — £8.99 - **Ghee Masala Dosa** — £8.99 — Crispy, golden dosa filled with a spiced mashed potato masala, drizzled with ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Ghee Kaaram Masala Dosa** — £9.49 — Crispy, golden dosa filled with a spiced mashed potato masala, drizzled with ghee and gunpowder, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Ghee Kaaram Onion Masala Dosa** — £9.99 — Crispy, golden dosa filled with a spiced mashed potato masala, Sautéed onions, drizzled with ghee and gunpowder, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Onion Dosa** — £7.49 — Crispy rice crepe with sautéed onions, served with peanut chutney, ginger chutney & Sambar - **Ghee Onion Dosa** — £8.49 — Crispy, golden dosa topped with Sautéed onions, drizzled with ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Ghee Kaaram Onion Dosa** — £8.99 — Crispy, golden dosa topped with Sautéed onions and gunpowder, drizzled with ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Cheese Dosa** — £7.49 — A soft, golden dosa loaded with melted cheese for a rich & creamy twist served with peanut, ginger chutney & Sambar - **Cheese Masala Dosa** — £8.49 — A soft, golden dosa loaded with melted cheese for a rich & creamy twist, topped with potato masala served with peanut, ginger chutney & Sambar - **Button | Chitti Idly** — £5.49 — Miniature idlies that are soft, light, and perfect for dipping in chutneys and Sambar. A cute and delicious twist on the classic south Indian idly! - **Sambar Dipped Chitti Idly** — £6.49 — Miniature idlis, soft and fluffy, ideal for dipping into tangy sambar and flavorful chutneys. A delightful bite-sized take on the traditional South Indian favorite! - **Kaaram Chitti Idly** — £6.29 — Steamed mini idlis drizzled with kaaram podi. A tasty, melt-in-mouth delicacy from Andhra - **Ghee Kaaram Chitti Idly** — £6.99 — Steamed mini idlis smothered in pure ghee and kaaram podi. A tasty, melt-in-mouth delicacy from Andhra - **Plain Idly** — £5.99 — Soft, steamed rice cakes served with creamy peanut chutney, spicy-sweet ginger chutney, & a flavorful Sambar - **Sambar Idly** — £6.49 — Fluffy idlis in aromatic sambar, paired with rich peanut chutney & spicy-sweet ginger pickle. Comfort food with a kick. - **Ghee Idly** — £6.29 — Steamed idlis topped with aromatic ghee, paired with peanut chutney, classic sambar, and spicy-sweet ginger pickle - **Ghee Kaaram Idly** — £6.99 — Soft idlies drizzled with pinaki special gunpowder and ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & sambar - **Plain Thatte Idly** — £5.99 — Soft, small plate-sized, flat version of the traditional idly, originating from a place called Bidadi in Karnataka state. Served hot with peanut chutney & Sambar - **Thatte Ghee Idly** — £6.29 — Soft, small plate-sized, flat version of the traditional idly, drizzled with ghee. Served hot with peanut chutney & Sambar - **Thatte Ghee Kaaram Idly** — £6.99 — Soft, small plate-sized idly drizzled with pinaki special gunpowder and ghee, served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & sambar - **Medu Vada** — £7.99 — Crispy golden urad dal fritters served with peanut chutney, sambar & ginger pickle - **Sambar Vada** — £8.99 — Fluffy vada in aromatic sambar, paired with rich peanut chutney & spicy-sweet ginger pickle. Comfort food with a kick - **Pinaki's Special Loaded Dosa** — £11.49 — A classic plain dosa, drizzled with ghee, sprinkled with Pinaki's special gunpowder, grated cheese, topped with potato masala & roasted to crispy perfection served with peanut chutney, spicy ginger chutney & Sambar - **Paneer Dosa** — £8.49 - **Ghee Paneer Dosa** — £9.49 - **Paneer Masala dosa** — £9.49 - **Ghee Paneer Masala Dosa** — £9.99 - **Paneer Kaaram Dosa** — £9.49 - **Ghee Kaaram Paneer Dosa** — £9.99 - **Paneer Ghee Kaaram Masala Dosa** — £10.49 ### VEG CURRIES - **Dal Tadka** — £9.99 — Yellow lentils cooked and tempered with aromatic spices, garlic, and mustard seeds for a warm, flavorful dish - **Chole(Chickpea) Curry** — £9.29 — Tender chickpeas cooked in a spiced tomato-onion gravy with traditional North Indian spices, rich, tangy, and full of flavor - **Shahi Matar Paneer** — £10.99 - **Paneer Butter Masala** — £10.99 — Paneer cubes cooked in a rich, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with a hint of cream & mild spices. A flavorful North Indian favorite - **Kadhai Paneer Curry** — £10.99 — Paneer cubes & bell peppers simmered in a smoky, spiced gravy, seasoned with freshly ground kadhai masala for a rich, aromatic, & flavorful curry ### NON VEG CURRIES - **Butter Chicken(Indian Style)** — £10.99 — Juicy chicken simmered in a velvety tomato-butter gravy, laced with spices, slight sweetness, & a splash of cream. Bold yet mellow - **Telangana Chicken Curry** — £10.99 — Juicy, boneless chicken simmered in a rich, caramelised onion gravy infused with regional spices. Spicy & Aromatic curry - **Lamb Curry** — £12.99 — Slow cooked Lamb in a blazing, aromatic onion gravy with robust spices & smoky hints. Rooted in Rayalaseema’s culinary heritage - **Kadhai Chicken Curry** — £10.99 — Tender chicken cooked with fresh bell peppers & onions in a smoky, spiced tomato-onion gravy, bursting with aromatic spices ### RICE DISHES - **Pulao Rice** — £5.99 — Fragrant basmati rice cooked with whole spices & tender green peas—light, aromatic, and goes well with any curry - **Steamed Rice** — £4.99 — Fluffy, perfectly cooked basmati plain rice. Simple, soft, & the ideal base to complement any curry or gravy - **Bagara Rice** — £6.99 — A flavorful Hyderabadi rice dish cooked with aromatic whole spices & a subtle blend of herbs. Pure bliss - **Curd (Yogurt) Rice** — £7.99 — Creamy yogurt mixed with soft rice & tempered spices. Cooling, comforting, & a South Indian staple - **Jeera Rice** — £5.49 — Fragrant basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds and ghee— simple, aromatic, and the perfect match for any curry - **Ghee Rice** — £5.49 — Aromatic basmati rice sautéed in ghee. Rich, buttery, perfectly comforting & can be paired with any curry - **Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)** — £7.49 — Fluffy rice tempered with aromatic spices, curry leaves, peanuts & tangy tamarind. A true temple style classic South Indian favourite. ### BIRYANIS - **Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani** — £8.99 — Marinated chicken layered beneath fragrant basmati rice, slow cooked on dum to lock in rich spices & smoky aroma - **Chicken 65 Biryani** — £11.99 — Fragrant dum-cooked basmati rice topped with spicy, Chicken 65, combining bold flavors & aromatic spices for a delicious twist - **Chicken Fry Piece Biryani** — £9.99 — Succulent fried chicken pieces atop aromatic basmati rice, infused with a blend of spices and slow-cooked to perfection - **Chicken Lollipop Biryani** — £11.99 — Tender chicken lollipops layered over fragrant basmati rice, slow cooked on dum to blend bold spices and rich flavors ### HOUSE SPECIALS - **Bagara rice with chicken curry** — £10.99 — Fragrant basmati rice infused with aromatic whole spices, served with rich, flavourful Telangana-style chicken curry. - **Kadhi Puri** — £9.99 — A comforting dish featuring tangy, spiced yogurt-based kadhi served with soft, puffed wheat puris. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures for a satisfying meal - **Chole Puri** — £9.49 — A classic Indian favorite featuring spicy, tangy chickpea curry paired with soft, golden deep fried wheat puris. Perfect for a hearty, satisfying meal anytime - **Kodi Koora with Chitti Garelu (4pc)** — £9.99 — A fiery, flavorful chicken curry made the Andhra way. This classic soupy village-style combo is served with gaari(ground lentil batter shaped into doughnuts) & deep-fried. Full of authentic Andhra taste - **Muddha Pappu with Aavakaaya** — £9.99 — Creamy Andhra-style plain dal paired with spicy mango pickle. Simple, bold, and full of nostalgic flavor - **Kadhi Chawal** — £9.99 — A North Indian favorite featuring mildly spiced yogurt curry with soft fritters, served with rice. Tangy, soothing, & wholesome ### INDIAN BREADS - **Single Chapathi** — £1.99 — Soft, thin whole wheat flatbread. Light, wholesome, and perfect to pair with any curry or gravy - **Single Puri** — £1.99 — Light, fluffy deep-fried whole wheat bread. Soft, golden, and perfect with rich curries or any gravy - **Ghee Chapathi** — £2.49 — Soft, thin whole wheat flatbread topped with ghee. Light, wholesome, and perfect to pair with any curry or gravy ### DESSERTS - **Gajar ka Halwa** — £7.49 — A luscious blend of grated carrots, simmered slowly in creamy milk and ghee, infused with fragrant cardamom and garnished with crunchy nuts A timeless Indian sweet - **Rava Kesari** — £6.99 — A beloved South Indian sweet made with roasted semolina, simmered in ghee & sugar, delicately infused with saffron & garnished with golden cashews & raisins. A temple-style treat served on festive occasions and with pure love - **Plain Gulab Jamun** — £4.99 — Hand-rolled and gently fried to perfection. Golden and soft, soaked in lightly spiced cardamom syrup . Our in-house classic, made the way it should be. Just the classic - **Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream** — £6.99 — Hand-rolled and gently fried to perfection. Golden and soft, soaked in lightly spiced cardamom syrup . Our in-house classic, made the way it should be. Served with vanilla ice cream for a warm-cold contrast - **Sizzling Brownie with Ice cream** — £7.99 — Chocolate meets fire and ice. A gooey brownie served sizzling hot, with cold ice cream and rich chocolate sauce melting right before your eyes ### SWADESI SIPS-DRINKS - **Indian Coffee** — £2.99 — Strong and aromatic, Indian coffee is traditionally brewed with a rich coffee decoction mixed with hot milk and sugar - **Elaichi & Ginger Chai** — £2.99 — Aromatic Indian tea brewed with crushed cardamom (elaichi) and fresh ginger. Fragrant, and soothing with every sip - **Filter Coffee** — £3.99 — A South Indian classic made by brewing dark roasted coffee in a metal filter, then mixed with hot milk and sugar. Strong & aromatic - **Mango Lassi** — £5.49 — Velvety yogurt mixed with luscious mango pulp, lightly sweetened for a smooth and refreshing tropical delight - **Nannari Sharbath** — £5.29 — A refreshing herbal drink made from nannari (Indian sarsaparilla) syrup, mixed with soda & a splash of lemon. Cooling, sweet, & perfect for summer - **Masala Lemon Soda** — £5.49 — A tangy and fizzy drink made with fresh lemon juice, soda water, & home made bold unique spice mix with mint. Perfect for digestion - **Sweet Nimbu Paani** — £3.99 — A refreshing lemonade made with fresh lime juice, water, and sugar. Light, sweet, & perfect to quench your thirst on warm days - **Salted Nimbu Paani** — £3.99 — A classic Indian summer cooler with a tangy, savory kick. Refreshing, thirst-quenching, and perfect for recharging on a hot day - **Salt & Sweet mixed nimbu paani** — £4.29 - **Salted Buttermilk** — £3.99 — A light and tangy yogurt based drink, slightly salted. Cooling, refreshing, and great for digestion - **Masala Chaas** — £4.99 — A chilled, spiced buttermilk that's light, tangy, and deeply refreshing. Perfect for cooling down and calming the stomach after a hearty meal - **Salted Lemon Soda** — £4.29 - **Sweet Lemon Soda** — £4.29 - **Salt & Sweet mixed Lemon Soda** — £4.99 - **Badam Milk** — £4.99 — A luxurious, velvety milk drink blended with finely ground almonds & warming spices. Rich and deeply fragrant ### TAKEAWAY SIPS - **Elaichi & Ginger Chai Takeaway** — £3.99 - **Indian Coffee Takeaway** — £3.99 - **Masala Chaas Takeaway** — £4.29 - **Mango Lassi Takeaway** — £5.29 ### DRINKS - CHILLERS - **Diet Coke** — £1.99 - **Soda Water** — £1.00 - **Tonic Water** — £1.00 - **Coco-Cola Original** — £1.99 - **Coco-Cola, Zero** — £1.99 - **Sprite** — £1.99 - **Thums Up** — £2.49 - **LIMCA** — £2.49 - **Fanta Orange** — £1.99 - **Fanta Lemon** — £1.99 - **Dr. Pepper** — £1.99 ### BEERS - **Kingfisher draught beer** — £6.00 - **Bombay Bicycle IPA** — £6.00 ### SPIRITS - **Johnnie Walker Double Black (30ml)** — £4.99 - **Johnnie Walker Double Black (60ml)** — £7.50 - **Glenfiddich (30ml)** — £4.99 - **Glenfiddich (60ml)** — £7.49 - **Bombay Sapphire Gin (30ml)** — £4.99 - **Bombay Sapphire Gin (60ml)** — £7.49 - **CIROC VODKA (30ml)** — £4.99 - **CIROC VODKA (60ml)** — £7.49 ### WINE - **Jacob’s Creek SHIRAZ Red Wine (125ml)** — £4.99 - **Jacob’s Creek SHIRAZ Red Wine (FULL BOTTLE)** — £24.99 - **Jacob’s Creek CHARDONNAY White Wine (125ml)** — £4.99 - **Jacob’s Creek CHARDONNAY White Wine (FULL BOTTLE)** — £24.99