Food is a representation of culture, geography, and the evolution of taste. It maps our history, binds regions together, and carries stories that often are passed generations down.
So, without further ado, welcome to the Urban story, a collection of our passion, pride & desire to bring you a taste of Hindustan-revolutionised & redefined.
The Tadka Origin
Tadka is a core cooking technique centered around tempering spices which binds Indian cuisine together. The drama of it's sizzle, crackling, ability to extract and retain the essence, aroma and flavour of spices in any dish is at heart of our culinary journey.
Vegetarian - (V) Gluten Free - (GF) Diary Free - (DF)
Vegan Option - (VGO) Gluten Free Option - (GFO) Diary Free Option - (DFO)
Small Plates
Seared & Fried
SCALLOPS LYCHEE LASANA (DF) (GFO)
Flame seared scallops, garlic & lychee infused drizzle
$28.90
Mussels Nariel Kulanjan Lasuni Luchi (DF) (GFO)
Mussels, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, coconut cream, deep fried plain flour bread
$23.90
MACHI LAHOSARI (GFO) (DFO)
Spiced fried fish, dried fenugreek, gram flour, sweet potato fries
The pride of Lahore (Pakistan) & Amritsar (India)
$23.90
SAMOSEY (V)
Hand Rolled flour pastry, smoked potatoes & peas
$18.90
UNUSUAL SIDES
PAPADUMS, MELANGE OF DIPS
$12.50
PAPADUMS
$6.50
HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE
$5.00
TOMATO ON DATE W/ TAMARIND
Bush tomato chutney, date & tamarind
$5.00
CHUNDA CHUTNEY
Raw mango chutney
$5.00
RAITA
Spiced yogurt
$5.00
SIRKA MASALA PYAAZ
Pickled spiced onion, green chilies
$7.50
OLD FASHIONED KACHUMBER
Onion, tomato, cucumber
$7.50
GALOUTI SOYA KHUMB (V)
Sautéed mushroom, shredded soya, burnt cumin, stone flower, brioche crumbed
$21.90
GOBI KUR KURI (V) (GF) (DF)
Crispy fried cauliflower, spiced chickpea batter, burnt garlic sweet spicy dip
$16.90
TACO CHAAT (V)
Crispy fried wheat tacos, potatoes, chickpeas, spiced yoghurt, mint sauce, tamarind chutney
$16.90
Small Plates
Charred & Smoked
A JOURNEY WITHIN THE CLAY OVEN THAT SOARS BETWEEN 570-600 DEGREES CELSIUS.
MURGH KOYLA TIKKA (GF)
Charcoaled chicken fillets, hung yoghurt, Multani spice mix
$23.90
THE TWISTED TANDOORI (GF)
Bone-in chicken, cilantro scallion spiced rub, earthy hand crushed spice dust
$21.90
LAMB TUJJ ADRAKI CHAMPEIN (GF)
Grass fed spring lamb cutlets, slow cooked, garlic infused hung yoghurt, hand ground spices, peas mash
$37.90
LAMB AWADHI SEEKH (GF) (DF)
Twice hand beaten lamb mince, skewered, grilled
$23.90
JHINGA NARIKELAM (GF) (DF)
Tandoori smoked prawns, coconut chutney
$25.90
PANEER SIGDI (V) (GF)
Charcoaled cottage cheese cubes, pickled yoghurt marinade
$23.90
SHAKAHARI KEBABCHI (V) (GF) (DF)
Charred seasonal vegetables and broccoli, skewered, grilled
$20.90
The Main Show
Land
MURGH MAKHNI (MILD) (GF)
1947 THE BUTTER CHICKEN
Charcoaled chicken fillets, creamy cashew tomato sauce, dehydrated fenugreek
$27.90
MURGH ZAFRAN KOZHI (MED) (GFO)
Chicken fillet, dehydrated saffron, burnt garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut cream
$30.90
MURGH RAILWAY (MED) (GF) (DFO)
Spiced chicken, dehydrated fenugreek, mélange of whole and ground spices
$27.90
MURGH MAGAZ-MAARI (HOT) (GFO)
Chicken fillet, coriander pods, chur-chur dhaniya parantha
$30.90
LAMB KHURMANI KORMA (MILD) (GF)
Grass fed lamb, Cowra region
Creamy cashew sauce, dried apricots
$33.90
LAMB MUMBAI JUNGLEE (MED) (GF) (DFO)
Grass fed lamb , Cowra Region
Coconut reduced gravy, butternut pumpkin, dehydrated fenugreek
$33.90
LAMB KHAJURAO (HOT) (GF) (DF)
Grass fed lamb, Cowra region
Infused tamarind & date puree, dehydrated Kashmiri red chillies
$33.90
GOAT BELI RAM (MED) (GF) (DF)
Grass fed NSW Dorper Goat
Goat bone-in, dehydrated Kashmiri chilli, burnt garlic, bell pepper
$33.90
GOAT BHUNA (MED) (GF)
Grass fed NSW Dorper Goat
Goat bone-in, dehydrated Kashmiri chilli, burnt garlic, bell pepper
$33.90
Ocean
LOBSTER LASUNI CHINGARI (HOT) (DF)
Crispy lobster, blazing garlic, spiced sauteed onion capsicum, coastal spices
$36.90
JHINGA MANGO MOILEE (MED) (DF) (GF)
Pan seared prawns, tempered mango coconut puree, chestnut
$33.90
MACHLI MAPPAS (MILD) (DF) (GF)
Fish of the day, curry leaves, mustard seeds, coastal spices, coconut milk
$33.90
EARTH
PASANDA KOFTA (MILD)
Crispy spiced mixed veg domes, creamy cashew sauce
$25.90
PANEER ATARI ADRAKI (MED) (GF)
Cottage cheese logs, tempered ginger, tadka sauce
$26.90
PALAK PANEER (MED) (GF)
Cottage cheese logs, fresh hand-cut English spinach
$26.90
TAWA PATIYALA BAINGAN (MED) (GF) (VGO)
Aubergine, pickled sauce, seasonal dried fruits, clarified butter, cashew gravy
$25.90
BHINDI DO PIAZA (MED) (GF) (VGO)
Okra, sautéed onions, burnt cumin, ground spices
$25.90
BABU’S SUBZI (MED) (GF) (VGO)
Spiced seasonal vegetables, onion tomato suffusion
$25.90
DAAL MAKHNI (MED) (GF)
An Urban Tadka house special
Slow cooked black lentils, red kidney beans, fresh cream, clarified butter
$23.90
Atta (Flatbreads)
RICE
BASMATI JEERA RICE
$3.50
KUKAD HANDI BIRYANI (GF) (DFO)
Chicken bone-in, biryani spiced rice, fried whole egg
$32.90
GOSHT HANDI BIRYANI (GF) (DFO)
Choice of Lamb (boneless) or Goat (bone-in), biryani spiced rice, fried whole egg
$35.90
JALFREZI PULAO (V) (GF) (VFO)
Seasonal vegetables, tempered cottage cheese, spiced rice
$27.90
BUR BURI PLAIN NAAN
Plain flour bread, onion seeds
$4.50
LASUNI NAAN
Plain flour bread, garlic
$5.50
PROVOLONE CHEESE, JALAPEÑO NAAN
Plain flour, provolone cheese, jalapeño infused
$7.50
PESHWARI SHAKKAR NAAN
Plain flour bread, dried fruits, raw brown sugar
$7.50
TANDOORI ROTI
Wholemeal bread
$4.50
CHUR CHUR DHANIYA PARANTHA
Wholemeal butter layered flaky bread, coriander
$5.50
MURGH JALAPENO PARANTHA
Wholemeal bread, smoked shredded chicken, cheese, jalapeño
$8.00
ALOO MIRCH KA PARANTHA
Wholemeal bread, chili flakes, potato filling
$7.00
GLUTEN FREE ROTI
Rice flour bread
$4.50