Samad’s is an Indian restaurant and is ideally located seconds from the oxford railway station with nearby public car parks.
It has a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. You are always greeted pleasantly and waiters are always at hand to assist you.
The restaurant is mostly used by local residents and businesses in the area. It has been an Indian restaurant from 1987 then known as “Polash” tandoori. Samad took over in 1997.
The food is of the highest standards with top quality Indian ingredients and fresh daily produce. Yogurt and Poneer are home-made daily.
Seating
The capacity is 40. The restaurant takes group bookings.
Food & Drink
The menu is derived from northern Indian style cooking. Samad’s offers a wide selection of vegetarian delights (vegans are welcome). Also dishes are prepared freshly on order so if a customer wants something added or excluded from a dish of their choice, this can be done with out any fuss.
The wine list consists of a selection of popular wines from around the world. Other drinks served include home-made “lassi” this is a yogurt drink.
Reservations and enquiries
We recommend that you book a table either by phone or email. This way we will have you table ready and waiting for you. Mention this web site when booking a table for four persons, we will include a complimentary bottle of wine or equevilent drink.
Please see our menu listed below so you can have a peak at what we offer.
We look forward to welcoming you to Samad’s in the near future.
A SELECTION FROM SAMAD’S TAKE-AWAY MENU
STARTERS
Chicken Pakora: (Pieces of chicken tikka (barbecued) covered with gram flour batter) - £2.95
Lamb Pakora: (Pieces of lamb tikka (barbecued) covered with gram flour batter) - £2.95
Sheek Kebab: (Two robustly flavored lamb kebabs grilled on a skewer) - £2.95
Shami Kebab: (Spicy minced lamb with an omelet on it) - £3.25
Jingha Poori: (King prawns sweet and sour, served with thin fried bread) - £4.50
Tandoori Murgh: (1/4 chicken on the bone) - £2.75
Labra Kebab: (A mixture of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and onion bhaji) - £3.10
Chicken Tikka: (Pieces of diced chicken barbecued in the tandoor) - £2.95
Sobji Somosa: (Triangular savory filled with spicy vegetables) - £2.50
Buel Poori: (A mixture of crushed poori, puff rice, sev, onions, potatoes, raw mangoes and served with chutney and garnished with coriander, served at room temperature) - £2.95
Pani Poori: (Round puff poori, onions, and chick peas with Tamarind water) £2.95
Dhahi Wada: (Lentil pakora served with yogurt and garnished with fresh coriander) £2.95
Sobji Pakora: (Various vegetables in a batter) - £2.50
Kachoori: (Round pastry balls filled with spicy vegetables) - £2.95
Ponir Pakora: (Cottage cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, lightly fried in a batter) - £2.75
Tandoori Ponir: (Cottage cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, grill in the tandoori) - £2.75
Pyaz Pakora: (Onion, flour and appropriate spices (onion bhaji)) - £2.00
Murgh Khazana: (Coated chicken nuggets ) - £2.75
BIRIANI DISHES
Tikka: (Basmati rice mixed and pan fried with tandoori grill chicken tikka and served with a mixed vegetable curry/bombay aloo (available with lamb) - £7.55
Chicken/Lamb: (Basmati rice mixed and pan fried with chicken and served with a mixed vegetable curry/bombay aloo (available with lamb) - £6.50
King Prawn: (Basmati rice mixed and fried with king prawns and served with a mixed vegetable curry/bombay aloo) - £8.95
Sobji: (Basmati rice mixed and fried with mixed vegetables and served with a mixed vegetable curry/bombay aloo) - £5.75
Khumbi: (Basmati rice mixed and fried with button mushrooms and served with a mixed vegetable curry/bombay aloo ) - £5.75
HOUSE SPECIAL DISHES
(served with rice unless nan is requested)
Korai Murgh: (Chicken tikka with green peppers, sliced onions and tomatoes with herbs and spices, medium or hot. (available with lamb) ) - £7.75
Korai Jingha: King prawns delicately made in the same way as korai murgh, medium or hot) - £9.95
Makan Murgh: )Chicken tikka, barbecued in the tandoor, then cooked in butter and flavored with our own special selection of mild spices ) - £7.75
Pasanda Gosht: (Tender pieces of lamb tikka in a special mild creamy sauce with red wine and almond powder) - £7.75
Roshan Murgh: (Chicken tikka with green peppers, onions and tomatoes with extra garlic, herbs and spices) - £7.75
Ada Gosht: (Lamb tikka, dryish with ginger, onion, green peppers and tomatoes) - £7.75
Jeera Murgh: (Chicken tikka, barbecued in the tandoor, made with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, capsicums, coriander and served in a medium spiced sauce) - £7.75
Khudu Gosht: (Lamb tikka delicately spiced and cooked with pumpkins ) - £7.95
Murgh Jalfrazi: (Stir fried chicken tikka highly spiced for extra flavour, with freshly chopped green chilies and coriander) - £7.75
Lembu Murgh: (A medium chicken tikka dish prepared with spices and fresh lemon fruit and coriander, slightly tangy, recommended to have with basmati rice) - £7.75
Nariyal Murgh: (Chicken tikka dish prepared with mild spices and coconut powder. This isa very rich and creamy chicken curry specially for those who love coconut) - £7.75
TANDORI MASALA DISHES
Tandoori: (Half tandoori chicken on the bone prepared delicately with mild spices Chicken and barbecued over flaming charcoal in the tandoor, served with a special Masala Masala sauce with coconut) - £5.95
Chicken: (Diced spring chicken marinated for several hours in a home made sauce, Tikka selected herbs and spices, barbecued over flaming charcoal in the tandoori Masala (available with lamb)) - £5.95
King Prawn: (Delicately cooked king prawns same as the above masala dishes) - £8.95
TANDOORI GRILL DISHES
Ponir Shaslick: (Home made cheese grilled in the tandoor, with peppers and tomatoes) - £6.50
Chicken/Lamb Shaslick: (chicken breast grilled in a tandoor with peppers and tomatoes) - £6.25
Tandoori Chicken: (Succulent pieces of chicken on the bone left to marinate overnight in a special sauce then barbecued in a clay oven for that distinctive flavor) - £5.50
Lamb/chicken: (Tikka Succulent pieces of lamb prepared in the same way as the chicken tikka) - £5.50
King Prawns: (King prawns marinated and delicately spiced and barbecued on skewers) - £7.95
Tandoori Mix Grill: (A mixture of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken and sheek kebab, served with a nan bread ) - £7.95
TRADITIONAL MAIN CURRY DISHES
All these curries are available with Chicken @ £4.95, Shrimps @ £5.25, Lamb @ £5.00 King Prawn @ £7.25, Duck @ £7.25 and Mix Vegetable @ £4.45
DHANSAK DISHES
From Parsi; sweet and sour dish with lentils being the dominant ingredient, cooked with a touch of garlic.
METHI DISHES
From Bengal; Prepared with the wonderful distinctive flavor of fenugreek
KORMA DISHES
From Delhi; delicately spiced. A special mild and creamy curry (50p extra with pineapple)
SAAG DISHES
From Punjab; Made into an earthly curry with spinach in a fairly dry curry sauce.
MADRAS DISHES
From south India; Hot curry dish prepared with garlic, hot chili powder, coriander and tomato puree
BHUNA DISHES
From Sylhet; A dry distinctive combination of tomatoes, onions, coriander, a touch of garlic and spices
DOPIAZA DISHES
From Bengal; Curry with diced onions, touch of garlic, ginger and herbs.
PODINA DISHES
From Kerala; splendid combination of freshly spiced poultry cooked with ginger, herbs and green mint
PATHIA DISHES
From Bombay; Prepared in an unusual balance of hot, sweet and sour flavors using such ingredients as coconut powder, sugar, onions, capsicums and lime juice.
ROGHAN DISHES
From north India; Cooked with tomatoes and onions with a touch of garlic and fried in a special sauce.
SUNDAY – THURSDAY £10 BANQUET MEAL
*Popadums *Any Traditional Main Curry (excludes: King Prawn & Duck) * Bombay Aloo * Rice * Nan
FISH DISHES
(All Fish Dishes are priced at £6.25)
Podina Fish: (A splendid combination of freshly spiced fish cooked with ginger, green herbs and dried green mint)
Saag Fish: (Chunks of fried fish made into an earthly curry with spinach in a fairly dry curry sauce)
Fish Jalfrazi: (Stir fried boneless fresh fish highly spiced for extra flavor, with freshly chopped green chilies and coriander)
Korai Fish: (Fresh fish with green peppers, sliced onions and tomatoes with herbs and spices.)
Fish Bhuna: (Tender pieces of freshly cooked fish with tomatoes and onions with a touch of garlic and fried in a special sauce)
Kudu Fish: (Fish prepared delicately with pumpkins, onions, coriander, garlic and tomatoes)
SIDE DISHES £2.75
Sobji Bhaji: (Mixed vegetable in fairly dry curry sauce)
Bombay Aloo: (Delicately spiced potatoes)
Bhindi Bhaji: (Fried Okra with mild spices)
Brinjal Bhaji: (Aubergines fried with dry sauce)
Saag Bhaji: (Finely chopped spinach in dry sauce)
Tarka Dall: (Lentils made spicy in a fairly thick sauce)
Aloo Channa: (Potatoes and chick peas)
Saag Channa: (Chick peas and spinach)
Khumbi Bhaji: (Button mushrooms cut and fried)
Saag Aloo: (Spinach and potatoes)
Gobi Bhaji: (Cauliflower's in a dry sauce)
Saag Ponir: (Spinach and home made cottage cheese combined together)
Raitha: (Home made yogurt served with chopped cucumber) - £1.25
Saag Dall: (Spinach and lentils)
Aloo Gobi: (Potatoes and cauliflower, medium spiced)
Channa Baigon: (Chick-peas and Aubergines)
VEGETARIAN MAIN DISH £4.45
Kudu Saag: (Pumpkin with spinach, cooked with onions and tomatoes, with herbs and spices)
Channa Baigon: (Aubergines and chick peas in a lightly spiced sauce)
Sobji Korma: (A mild, creamy mixed curry made with seasonal vegetables)
Lobia Pyaz: (Black eye peas with onions and medium sauce)
Bhindi Pyaz: (Okra fried and cooked in the same manner as above)
Rajma: (Curried red kidney beans)
Aviaz: (Mixed vegetables in a mild sauce made from yogurt)
Sarso Baigon: (Aubergines fried with mustard seeds and spices, made into a savory curry)
Khumbi Bhuna: (Button mushrooms fried and served in a medium spiced curry sauce)
Sobji Patia: (Sweet and sour vegetables medium curry)
Channa Dansak: (Chick peas and lentils in a thick sauce served medium or hot at request)
Mottar Ponir: (Rich spicy dish of curried peas and home made cottage cheese cubes)
Dall Samba: (Lentils with mixed vegetables)
Aloo Nariyal: (Potatoes and coconut curry, mild)
Saag Ponir: (Home made cottage cheese cubes with spinach in a fairly dry sauce)
Naliya Mirch: (Spinach with mixed vegetables in a very spicy curry sauce with green chilies)
Sobji Madras: (Hot mixed vegetable curry, with garlic, hot chili powder, coriander and tomato puree)
Sobji Dopiaza: (A mixed vegetable curry with diced onions, touch of garlic, ginger and herbs)
Sobji Bhuna: (A dry distinctive combination of fresh mixed vegetables, tomatoes, onions, coriander, a touch of garlic and spices)
Sobji Podina: (A splendid combination of freshly spiced mixed vegetables cooked with ginger, green herbs and dried green mint)
RICE AND SUNDRIES
Pilau Rice (Basmati) - £1.90
Plain Rice - £1.90
Special Fried Rice (Vegetable) - £2.25
Peas Rice - £2.25
Lemon Rice - £2.25
Egg Fried Rice - £2.25
Keema Rice - £2.25
Mushroom Fried Rice - £2.25
Paratha (Thick fried bread) - £2.25
Egg Fried Rice - £2.25
Tandoori Roti - £1.35
Puree (Deep fried thin bread) - £0.95
Nan (Leavened bread baked in clay oven) - £1.70
Chapati (Dry thin unleavened bread) - £0.70
Keema Nan (Stuffed with meat) - £1.95
Peshwari Nan (Stuffed with almond nuts, cocnut & raisins) - £1.95
Garlic Nan - £1.95 |
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