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A spread of curries, rice, poppadoms and a fish dish on a marble table, seen from above

Dining


A Contemporary Expression of Indian Cuisine

Rooted in heritage, our menu brings together India's rich culinary traditions and a modern sensibility — crafted for today's table.

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For the Table

  • Poppadom Selection & House Chutneys

    9.00

    Crisp poppadoms with a selection of chutneys and pickles

Slow-cooked lamb shank with herbs, served with red and white wine

Signature Dish


Slow-Braised Lamb Shank

Tender lamb shank in a rich North Indian spice reduction, served with pilau rice.

A Closer Look

“Heritage on a plate.”

Small Plates

  • Onion Bhaji

    6.50

    Delicate onion fritters with cumin, coriander and mint yoghurt

  • Vegetable or Lamb Samosa

    7.90

    Hand-folded pastry filled with spiced vegetables or lamb, served with tamarind chutney

  • Pani Puri

    8.50

    Crisp semolina shells filled with chickpeas, potato and spiced tamarind water

  • Chilli Paneer

    8.50

    Paneer, peppers and onions tossed in a chilli-garlic glaze

  • Samosa Chaat

    9.50

    Crushed samosa, chickpeas, yoghurt, mint and tamarind

  • Shimla Mirch

    9.50

    Charred pepper filled with spiced vegetables or chicken, finished with bhuna sauce

  • Chicken or Lamb Tikka

    8.50

    Tandoor-roasted marinated chicken or lamb

  • Garlic King Prawns

    10.50

    King prawns sautéed with garlic butter and fresh herbs

  • King Prawn Puri

    11.50

    Spiced king prawns served on freshly fried puri bread

  • Tandoori Salmon

    11.50

    Salmon marinated with citrus and tandoori spices

  • Spiced Chicken Sheek

    11.50

    Flame-grilled chicken kebab with fresh herbs

Sharing Platters

  • Shabzi Platter

    16.50

    Onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and chilli paneer

  • Tandoori Meat Platter

    22.00

    Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and chicken sheek kebab

  • Seafood Platter

    28.00

    King prawn puri, tandoori salmon and spiced king prawns

From the Tandoor

All tandoor dishes are served with pilau rice or naan and our chef’s signature sauce

  • Chicken or Lamb Shashlik

    36.00

    Marinated meat grilled over charcoal with peppers and onions

  • Tandoori Lamb Chops

    39.00

    Celtic lamb chops marinated with Kashmiri spices

  • Tandoori King Prawns

    42.00

    Jumbo king prawns roasted in the tandoor

  • Sona Mixed Grill

    52.00

    A signature selection of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb chops and king prawns

Biryani Selection

Served with accompanying curry sauce

  • Dum Biryani

    34.00

    Choice of chicken, lamb or seasonal vegetables

  • Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani

    34.00

    Saffron rice, lamb, potato and boiled egg

  • Seafood Biryani

    38.00

    A selection of seafood cooked with fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices

  • Shabzi Paneer Biryani

    32.00

    Seasonal vegetables and tandoori paneer

Classic Curries

Choose from:

Chicken 17.50Lamb 18.50Prawn 23.50Vegetable 16.50

Mild Medium Hot Very hot

Traditional

  • Curry

  • Bhuna

  • Rogan Balti

  • Dopiazaa

  • Jalfrezi

  • Saag

Regional Specialities

  • Madras

  • Pathia

  • Dhansak

  • Vindaloo

  • Phall

Sona Signature

Prepared to your preference:

Mild Medium Hot Very hot

  • Slow-Braised Lamb Shank

    38.00

    Tender lamb shank in a rich North Indian spice reduction, served with pilau rice

  • Salmon Rogan

    39.00

    Scottish salmon in a Kashmiri-style tomato and spice sauce, served with pilau rice

  • King Prawn Darka

    42.00

    King prawns finished with garlic, roasted spices and fresh coriander

  • Bengali Sea Bass

    39.00

    Pan seared sea bass with a lightly spiced Bengali-inspired sauce

  • Goan King Prawns

    45.00

    King prawns in a coconut and coastal spice sauce, served with coconut rice

  • Nawabi

    41.00

    Chicken, spiced lamb mince, peas and potatoes in a royal Mughlai-style, served with naan

  • Modhu Chicken

    38.00

    Chicken cooked with ginger, honey and aromatic spices, served with pilau rice

  • Roshun Murgh

    38.00

    Chicken with garlic, green chilli and our chef’s special sauce, served with pilau rice

Signature Mild Classics

Choose from:

Chicken 18.50Lamb 19.50Prawn 23.50Vegetable 17.50

  • Tikka Masala

    Chargrilled meat in a rich tomato and cream sauce

  • Pasanda

    Cream, almonds and delicate spices

  • Butter Supreme

    A silky tomato and butter sauce

  • Korma

    Coconut, cream and aromatic spices

  • Makhani

    Slow-cooked tomato, butter and fenugreek

Seasonal Vegetable Accompaniments

Each 9.50

  • Bombay Aloo

  • Saag Aloo

  • Aloo Gobi

  • Saag Paneer

  • Tarka Dal

  • Bhindi Bhaji

  • Chana Bhaji

  • Mushroom Bhaji

Rice & Breads

Rice

  • Steamed Basmati Rice

    6.50

  • Pilau Rice

    7.00

  • Egg Fried Rice

    8.50

  • Garlic Fried Rice

    8.50

  • Mushroom Fried Rice

    8.50

  • Onion Fried Rice

    8.50

  • Keema Fried Rice

    9.50

Breads

  • Chapati

    5.50

  • Plain Naan

    6.50

  • Garlic Naan

    7.50

  • Keema Naan

    7.50

  • Peshwari Naan

    7.50

  • Cheese Naan

    7.50

Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Preferences

At Sona, we are committed to ensuring every guest enjoys a safe and memorable dining experience. Our team will be pleased to discuss any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements with you and guide you through the menu to help select dishes that suit both your preferences and individual needs.

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of our food, dishes are prepared in kitchens where allergens are present and we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergen traces. Please inform your server of any dietary requirements before placing your order.

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day at SONA


Celebrate with our four-course Christmas Day menu, from tandoori starters and signature curries to festive desserts.

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