Lunch Thali

  • Thali

    £19.00

    Discover a beautifully balanced Thali, inspired by Indian culinary traditions that bring together all six essential flavors—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent, and spicy—on a single plate. Each Thali includes a selection of flavourful dishes: Thoran – A lightly spiced, vegetable stir-fry ( MU) Sambar – A hearty South Indian lentil stew (MU) Kadala Masala – A rich and aromatic chickpea curry (MU) Masala Potatoes – Spiced, golden potatoes ( G MU) Pulao Rice – Fragrant, seasoned rice Chapati – Soft, whole-wheat flatbread (G) Papadam – Crisp lentil wafers (SD, MI MU) Choose a main dish to complete your meal: Butter Chicken – A creamy, mildly spiced classic (SD, MI N) Lamb Nilgiri – A fragrant lamb curry with a hint of mint Malabar Fish Curry – A bold, tangy coastal delicacy (F) Kadai Paneer – Spiced paneer with bell peppers (V, MI) Baby Eggplant – A rich, slow-cooked dish (V+, N) Enhance your meal with a traditional Indian dessert (+£2): Gulab Jamun or Payasam – S

  • Thoran

    $
  • Sambar

    $
  • Kadala masala

    $
  • Masala Potatoes

    $
  • Pulao Rice

    $
  • Chapati

    $
  • Papadam

    $

2 Course Lunch

  • 2 Course Lunch

    £17.00

    Enjoy a thoughtfully curated 2-course lunch featuring bold Indian flavors, prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Begin your meal with a choice of vibrant starters, from crispy Pani Puri and spiced Veg Samosa to rich and flavourful Chilli Paneer or the comforting Idli Sambar. For mains, indulge in a variety of dishes, whether it’s the creamy Butter Chicken, the fragrant layers of Chicken Biryani, or the deeply spiced Lamb Nilgiri. Vegetarian options include the aromatic Kadai Paneer and the tangy, spice-infused Baby Eggplant Curry. Each meal is served with your choice of freshly baked bread or steamed rice, making for a satisfying and complete dining experience.

  • Chilli Paneer

    $

    Crispy cubes of fried paneer tossed in a spicy sauce with soy, pepper, and sweet chilli.

  • Pani Puri

    $

    Crispy fried dough balls filled with masala potatoes, served with flavoured tamarind water.

  • Samosa

    $

    Fried pastry stuffed with potatoes, carrots, and green peas, served with tamarind chutney.

  • Idli Sambar

    $

    South Indian ground rice & lentil sponge with coconut chutney and sambar.

  • Butter Chicken

    $

    Barbecued butter-roasted chicken thighs with cardamom, chilli, tomato, and cream sauce.

  • Chicken Biryani

    $

    Fragrant long-grain rice slow-cooked with succulent chicken and aromatic spices.

  • Lamb Nilgiri

    $

    South Indian-style lamb simmered in herbs, spices, and spinach.

  • Kadai Paneer

    $

    Cottage cheese with bell peppers, chilli, and crushed black pepper in a rich curry.

  • Baby Eggplant

    $

    A bold South Indian eggplant curry cooked with tamarind pulp and spices.

Dinner Menu - 2 Course £35

  • Small Plates

    $
  • Chilli Paneer

    $

    Crispy fried paneer cubes tossed in a spicy sauce with soy, pepper, and sweet chilli.

  • Pani Puri

    $

    Crispy hollow dough balls filled with homemade masala potatoes, served with tamarind water.

  • Samosa

    $

    Fried pastry stuffed with potatoes, carrots, and green peas, served with tamarind chutney.

  • Idli Sambar

    $

    South Indian ground rice & lentil sponge with coconut chutney and sambar.

  • Masala Dosa

    $

    Mini rice crepe with lightly spiced crushed potato, served with sambar & coconut chutney.

  • Chicken 65

    $

    Boneless chicken pieces marinated in aromatic spices, deep-fried, and served with green mango chutney.

  • Lamb Samosa

    $

    Fried pastry stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb, served with tamarind & mint chutney.

  • Achari Chicken Tikka

    $

    Chicken marinated in South Indian spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and tandoor-cooked, served with pumpkin chutney.

  • Chettinad Prawn Dosa

    $

    Mini rice crepe stuffed with prawns cooked in Chettinad spices, onions, tomatoes, and curry leaves.

  • Barbecued Prawns

    $

    Juicy king prawns marinated in lime juice, chilli, cumin, and coriander, then baked in the tandoor. (+£7 supplement)

  • Extra Small Plates

    £10.00
  • Main Plates

    $
  • Butter Chicken

    $

    Barbecued butter-roasted chicken thighs with cardamom, chilli, tomato, and cream sauce.

  • Chettinad Beef

    $

    Cuts of beef brisket in a rich sauce with crushed peppercorns, star anise, and aromatic South Indian spices.

  • Lamb Nilgiri

    $

    South Indian-style lamb leg simmered in herbs, spices, and spinach.

  • Chicken Korma

    $

    A rich and mild dish with coconut milk, yogurt, and ground cashew nuts.

  • Prawn Thokku

    $

    Prawns tossed in a tangy and rich masala made of onions, tomato, and mustard.

  • Malabar Fish Curry

    $

    A creamy fish curry with coconut milk, coriander, and mustard seeds.

  • Karahi Paneer

    $

    Indian cottage cheese with bell peppers, chilli, and crushed black pepper in a rich curry.

  • Baby Eggplant

    $

    Eggplant curry with South Indian spices and tamarind pulp.

  • Chana Saag

    $

    A lentil and chickpea curry simmered in a creamy, spinach-based gravy with mustard.

  • Mushroom Pepper Curry

    $

    Tender button mushrooms cooked with black pepper, garlic, and mustard.

  • Kitchen Specials

    $

    These are very traditional dishes from Kerala, made just as they would be at home in a single pot. Once it's gone, it’s gone for the day.

  • Chicken Stew

    $

    Cuts of chicken leg cooked with coconut milk, cinnamon, curry leaves, and clove. Recommended with Appam – A soft, lacy pancake made from fermented rice flour.

  • Lamb Biryani

    $

    Aromatic Lamb biryani featuring succulent layers of long-grained rice, slow-steamed with fragrant spices. Recommended with Kerala Lentils – A mixed lentil puree cooked with tomatoes, garlic, mustard, onion, coriander leaves, and green chillies.

  • Chicken Biryani

    $

    Aromatic Chicken biryani featuring succulent layers of long-grained rice, slow-steamed with fragrant spices. Recommended with Kerala Lentils – A mixed lentil puree cooked with tomatoes, garlic, mustard, onion, coriander leaves, and green chillies.

Bhoomi Banquet

  • Sampler Plate

    $

    To start, samplers of: Chicken 65 Chilli Paneer Lamb Samosa

  • Two Mains

    $

    Followed by your choice of two mains: Butter Chicken Chettinad Beef Curry Lamb Nilgiri Prawn Thokku Served with Masala Potatoes and accompanied by a choice of bread or rice.

Accompaniments

  • Chapati

    $

    2 pieces Flatbread made of wheat flour.

  • Kerala Parotta

    $

    2 pieces Buttery, layered flatbread.

  • Appam

    $

    Fermented rice & coconut milk fluffy pancake.

  • Pulao Rice

    $
  • Add extra accompaniment

    £4.00

Sides

  • Kerala Lentils

    $
  • Spinach & Potatoes

    $
  • Drumstick Sambar

    $
  • Thoran of the Day

    $
  • Extra sides

    £5.00
  • Assortment of Indian Crisps

    £6.00
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The Bhoomi Kitchen Oxford Menu at 70 London Rd, Headington, Oxford, offers an elevated take on traditional Indian cuisine, positioning itself as a destination for both casual diners and connoisseurs of refined South Asian flavours. From the moment you enter, the ambiance suggests something beyond the ordinary-a blend of modern aesthetics and warm, earthy tones that echo the restaurant's name, “Bhoomi,” meaning “earth.”

What truly sets Bhoomi Kitchen apart is the thoughtful curation of its menu. The starters deliver a strong first impression: the soft shell crab with curry leaves is a standout, balancing crispness and spice in a way few competitors manage. Equally commendable is the Kerala-style beef fry, which boasts slow-cooked tenderness with an impressive depth of flavour. Each dish is plated with a keen eye for detail, appealing to both palate and presentation-conscious guests.

Mains are where the menu shines brightest. The signature Chettinad chicken, rich with freshly ground spices, and the lamb shank rogan josh offer a bold yet balanced heat, unlike the often overly fiery renditions found elsewhere. Vegetarians are equally catered for-jackfruit biryani and beetroot pachadi are not afterthoughts but highlights in their own right. Portion sizes are generous, and the quality of ingredients is consistent throughout.

What differentiates Bhoomi Kitchen from typical high street curry houses is its regional focus, clarity in flavour, and refined execution. Service is informed and friendly, with staff able to recommend wine pairings that genuinely complement the spice profiles.

While pricing is slightly above average for the area, it is justified by the elevated culinary experience. For anyone seeking Indian cuisine in Oxford that respects tradition while embracing sophistication, Bhoomi Kitchen is a worthy choice. This menu succeeds in offering something distinct, memorable, and deliciously grounded in its roots.