HOD'S CAFE

CLASSIC SHAKES - 10

Vanilla | Chocolate | Strawberry | Mango

SIGNATURE SHAKES - 12

MASALA CHAI - 4.5

A fragrant, spiced Indian tea brewed to perfection.

COFFEE - 4.5

Authentic Indian coffee, rich and strong, served with milk.

LASSI - 7

Mango | Sweet | Salted | Buttermilk

POP - 2.5

DESI REFRESHMENTS - 5

Coconut Water | Limca | Fanta | Thums Up

IDLI & VADAI

IDLI - 10 (VG) (GF)

3 rice and lentil cakes, steamed and served with tomato chutney, coconut chutney and sambar.

SAMBAR IDLI - 10 (VG) (GF)

2 soft pillowy idlis soaked in a rich, aromatic lentil stew.

PODI IDLI - 12 (SP) (VG) (GF)

Fluffy idlis dusted with fragrant spiced gunpowder.

CHILLI IDLI - 12 (SP) (VG) (GF)

Soft pillowy idlis tossed in a vibrant and spicy chilli blend.

MEDU VADAI - 12 (VG) (GF)

3 crisp lentil doughnuts served with tomato chutney, coconut chutney and sambar.

SAMBAR VADAI - 12 (VG) (GF)

2 crisp vadai soaked in a rich aromatic lentil stew.

CURD VADAI - 12 (GF)

2 crisp vadai drenched in a refreshingly tangy yogurt blend.

IDLI VADAI COMBO - 14 (VG) (GF)

2 soft idli and 2 crispy vadai served with tomato chutney, coconut chutney and sambar.

RASAM - 7 (VG) (GF)

A tangy tomato and tamarind broth with warming South Indian flavours.

STARTERS

CAULIFLOWER FRY - 14 (VG) (GF)

Golden-fried cauliflower florets with a crispy crunch and a hint of spice.

PANEER 65 / CHICKEN 65 / PRAWN 65 - 15 / 14 / 16 (GF)

A vibrant blend of spices coating tender bites of paneer, chicken or prawn.

VEGETABLE PAKORA / FISH PAKORA - 12 / 15

Crispy golden fritters with a hint of spice.

Vegetable: (VG) (GF) Fish: (GF)

CHICKEN TIKKA - 20 (GF) (WT)

Tender, marinated chicken grilled with a blend of aromatic spices served sizzling.

HOD SPICY CHICKEN - 14 (SP) (GF)

Succulent chicken tossed in a bold, peppery spice mix.

MUTTON VARUVAL - 17 (SP) (GF)

Hearty mutton stir-fried with aromatic, deep spices.

PEPPER BEEF - 17 (SP) (GF)

Tender beef infused with a fiery peppercorn seasoning.

SPICY BUTTER PRAWNS - 17 (SP) (GF)

Juicy prawns sautéed in a spiced butter sauce.

KINGFISH TAWA FRY - 20 (SP) (GF) (WT)

Tender slice of king mackerel marinated in a zesty blend of South Indian spices.

DOSA

Crispy crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

Additional Chutney - 0.50 | Sambar - 1

PLAIN / ONION / MYSORE / PODI - 10 / 12 / 12 / 12 (VG) (GF)

Simple or with your choice of onions, Mysore or podi.

SET DOSA - 14 (VG) (GF) (WT)

3 soft, fluffy and tender dosas.

MASALA REGULAR / ONION / PODI - 13 / 15 / 15 (VG) (GF)

Crispy dosa filled with spiced mashed potatoes, with options of onions and podi.

GHEE ROAST - 13 (GF)

With a generous brush of ghee.

GHEE ROAST MASALA - 16 (GF)

With a generous brush of ghee and spiced mashed potatoes.

PANEER MASALA - 18 (GF)

Filled with spiced paneer and savoury mashed potatoes.

MYSORE MASALA - 15 (SP) (VG) (GF)

With black chickpeas and red chilli chutney. (CRISPY OR SOFT)

PAV BHAJI - 16 (GF)

Spicy, buttery pav bhaji — a rich mashed vegetable curry.

MIXED VEGETABLE - 16 (VG) (GF)

A medley of sautéed vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices.

CAULIFLOWER - 16 (VG) (GF)

Stuffed with spiced cauliflower florets.

EGGPLANT - 16 (VG) (GF)

Roasted eggplant with warm spices and a smoky flavour.

MUSHROOM - 16 (VG) (GF)

Earthy mushrooms sautéed with fragrant spices for a rich, umami flavour.

PALAK PANEER / CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / SHRIMP - 18 / 18 / 19 / 19 / 18 (GF)

Filled with tender, spiced spinach, complimented by your choice of protein.

MASALA EGG / CHICKEN / BEEF / FISH / SHRIMP - 18 / 18 / 19 / 18 / 18 (GF)

Your choice of protein in a savoury blend of masala.

BUTTER PANEER / CHICKEN / LAMB / SHRIMP - 18 / 18 / 19 / 18 (GF)

Rich, creamy butter sauce with subtle spices for a luscious, indulgent flavour.

CHETTINAD CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / SHRIMP - 18 / 19 / 19 / 18 (SP) (GF)

The traditional Chettinad style with a fiery blend of roasted spices.

PEPPER CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / SHRIMP - 18 / 19 / 19 / 18 (SP) (GF)

Fragrant blend of cracked black pepper, garlic and spices for a bold, spicy kick.

Rava Dosa and Paper Dosa available upon request - 5 (WT)

UTHAPPAM

Thick, soft South Indian pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with your choice of delicious toppings, served with chutneys and sambar. (WT)

ONION CHILLI UTHAPPAM - 15 (VG) (GF)

Topped with caramelized onions and fiery green chillies.

MIXED VEGETABLES UTHAPPAM - 16 (VG) (GF)

Loaded with a colourful mix of fresh vegetables.

PANEER UTHAPPAM - 17 (GF)

Spiced paneer for richness and texture.

401 UTHAPPAM - 17 (GF)

Topped with onions, tomatoes, paneer, green chilies and sweet peppers.

BIRYANI

CHENNAI STYLE STREET BIRYANI: KUSHKA / VEG / EGG / CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / GOAT / PRAWN - 15 / 18 / 18 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 20 / 20 (SP) (GF)

Fragrant basmati rice layered with aromatic spices and herbs, then slow-cooked for deep, rich flavor, served with salna and raita.

PAROTTA

A South Indian specialty: flaky and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.

KOTHU PAROTTA: VEG / EGG / CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB - 18 / 18 / 18 / 19 / 19 (WT)

Chopped parotta and stir-fried to perfection with salna.

PAROTTA & SALNA - 10

2 parottas with rich, spiced vegetable gravy.

EGG PAROTTA & SALNA - 20 (WT)

Parotta layered with fluffy egg, served with spiced vegetable gravy.

SPINACH, EGG PAROTTA & SALNA - 20 (WT)

Parotta layered with spinach and egg, paired with spiced vegetable gravy.

CHICKEN PAROTTA & SALNA - 20 (WT)

Parotta stuffed with chicken with spiced vegetable gravy.

INDO-CHINESE

A vibrant fusion of Chinese-style cooking and Indian flavours creating something crisp, spicy, and irresistible.

CHILLI PANEER / CAULIFLOWER / CHICKEN / FISH / PRAWN - 16 / 14 / 14 / 15 / 17

Stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and chillies in a savoury soy and chilli sauce.

MANCHURIAN PANEER / CAULIFLOWER / CHICKEN - 16 / 14 / 14

In a bold house special sauce for a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy.

NOODLES VEG / EGG / CHICKEN / SHRIMP - 15 / 15 / 16 / 18

Wok-tossed to perfection. Choose between Hakka or Szechuan.

FRIED RICE VEG / EGG / CHICKEN / SHRIMP - 15 / 15 / 16 / 18

Fluffy basmati fried rice. Choose between Hakka or Szechuan.

HONEY CHILLI POTATOES - 12

Crispy fried potatoes tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-chilli sauce.

CURRIES

All curries are served with rice and plain dosa.

CHANA MASALA / CHANA PALAK - 20 / 20 (VG) (GF)

Rich tender chickpeas cooked in a flavourful curry, masala or fresh spinach.

EGGPLANT - 20 (VG) (GF)

Soft sautéed eggplant in a rich, tangy tomato gravy spiced with Indian herbs.

VENDAKKAI - 20 (VG) (GF)

Roasted tender okra simmered to perfection with a rich blend of spices.

KADAI PANEER / CHICKEN - 20 / 20 (GF)

Stir-fried with bell peppers and onions, in a bold, flavourful spice blend.

KORMA VEG / CHICKEN - 19 / 20 (GF)

Enriched with coconut milk and mildly spiced curry with veg or chicken.

CHETTINAD CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / PRAWN - 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 (GF)

Slow-cooked with spices, coconut and black pepper for a rich, fiery flavour.

PALAK PANEER / CHICKEN / LAMB - 20 / 20 / 22 (GF)

Creamy spinach curry with your choice of paneer or protein for a hearty dish.

BUTTER PANEER / CHICKEN / LAMB / PRAWN - 20 / 20 / 22 / 23 (GF)

Cooked in a rich, buttery tomato sauce, gently spiced.

SUKKA CHICKEN / LAMB - 20 / 24 (GF)

Dry, stir-fried curry bursting with spices, fresh herbs and toasted coconut.

CURRY CHICKEN / BEEF / LAMB / GOAT - 20 / 21 / 22 / 22 (GF)

Slow-cooked in a blend of South Indian spices, coconut and peppers.

MALABAR FISH CURRY - 20 (GF)

Tender fish simmered in a tangy coconut gravy with roasted spices and curry leaves.

ADDITIONS

Enhance your meal with extra flavour or a boost of protein.

EGG / CHILLIES / ONION / TOMATO / PEAS / GUN POWDER / GARLIC / MYSORE - 2

VINDALOO / SPICED POTATOES / MIX VEGETABLES / CAULIFLOWER / EGGPLANT / MUSHROOM / SPINACH / CHEESE / GHEE - 4

PANEER / CHICKEN - 5

PRAWN / BEEF / LAMB - 6

SIDES

The perfect accompaniments to your meal.

PAROTTA - 4.50

Flaky and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside.

TAWA NAAN: BUTTER / GARLIC - 4.50 / 4.50

Soft, whole-wheat flatbread cooked on a hot tawa with butter or garlic.

CHUTNEY

Choose between fresh tomato or coconut made with green chillies.

3 oz - 1 | 8 oz - 2.5 | 16 oz - 5

SAMBAR (VG) (GF)

Hearty lentil stew with vegetables, tamarind and spices.

8 oz - 2.5 | 16 oz - 5

SALNA (VG) (GF)

A flavourful, mildly spiced South Indian curry gravy.

8 oz - 5 | 16 oz - 9

RICE - 4.50 (GF)

Fragrant basmati long-grain rice, light and fluffy.

RAITA (GF)

Refreshing, cool, creamy yogurt mixed with fresh vegetables and spices.

3 oz - 1.5 | 8 oz - 4 | 16 oz - 8

(VG) Vegan (SP) Spicy (GF) Gluten Friendly (WT) Long Wait Time