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The Dewaniam is a Indian takeaway in Forest Hill. Why don't you try our Chicken Tikka Main or Vegan Bombay Aloo?

Reviews
244 reviews
chris
"Perfect as usual. Cant beat this restaurant for a great Indian takeaway."
22/06/2022
Christopher
"Food was lovely. We had chicken tikka korma, lamb tikka dhansak,keema rice, garlic and peshwari naan and chicken samosas. Portions weren't overly generous but the quality couldn't be faulted."
17/06/2022
Lydia
"Delicious! Lovely delivery man, and all the boxes were labelled which made dishing out easy :)"
31/05/2022
Steve
"Lovely. I recommend the bhuna . Very good"
29/05/2022
Menu
Prawn & Puri
Prawns gently spiced with garlic, ginger & onions, served on a fried puffy bread (puri)
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish
£5.45
Vegetable Samosa
Iconic triangle shaped snacks - crispy pastry filled with a choice of spiced minced lamb, chicken or vegetables, perfect for chutney dipping.
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Soya
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Soya
£3.45
Chicken Chaat
Finely cut pieces of chicken tossed in a special tangy & spicy sauce. Served with fresh salad
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
£4.45
King Prawn & Puri
King prawns gently spiced with garlic, ginger & onions, served on a fried puffy bread (puri)
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish
£6.45
King Prawn Butterfly
Delicately spiced king prawn deep fried in breadcrumbs
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish
£6.45
Meat Samosa
Iconic triangle shaped snacks - crispy pastry filled with a choice of spiced minced lamb, chicken or vegetables, perfect for chutney dipping.
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Soya
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Soya
£3.75
Veggie Pakora
Crispy deep fried dollops of vegetables, dunked in a spicy chickpea batter and then deep fried.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Aloo Chana Chaat (Medium)
Diced boiled potatoes & chick peas cooked in medium spices to give a distinctive tangy flavour
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
£4.45
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns served with seafood sauce & salad
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Soya
£5.50
Onion Bhaji
Crispy and curly - onions steal the show in this pakora contest.
Contains: Gluten, Eggs
Contains: Gluten, Eggs
£3.75
Chicken Pakora
Chicken fried in spiced batter
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Lentil Bites
A medley of lentils and chickpeas in these bite size moorish daal dumplings.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£4.95
Lamb Chop Starter (2)
Spicy lamb patties with coriander, mint & ginger deep fried
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£6.95
Chicken Tikka Starter
Tikka is a traditional method of preparing meat.
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Tandoori Chicken Starter
Chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt & selected herbs, grilled in the tandoori oven
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£4.95
Rashmi Kebab Starter
Spicy lamb patties with coriander, mint & ginger deep fried
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Lamb Tikka Starter
Tikka is a traditional method of preparing meat.
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£6.95
Sheekh Kebab Starter (2)
Marinated minced lamb, herbs & a touch of ground spices grilled in the tandoori oven
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Shami Kebab Starter
Resembling mini burgers, these flat lamb patties are intertwined with chilli and herbs - no bun needed
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Paneer Tikka (5)
The Indian halloumi is given the Dewaniam treatment, chunks of cheese, marinated in creamy spices and then cooked in a clay oven.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£5.95
Pasanda
Similar to a korma, it also contains ground almonds and cream and is milder in flavour.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
£9.95
Sri Lanka Masala Dishes
The hot version, with chilli powder. Invented by the British when it was claimed chicken tikka needed a ‘gravy’, this dish holds the title of the Nation’s Favourite. Tandoor chargrilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with a melody of fresh spices
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Saag Dishes
Saag dishes, also known as Palak, are a classic Indian curry dish, tradionally served with chicken or meat and stewed together until thick and creamy.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Balti Dishes
Balti, as a food, is named after the steel or iron pot in which it is cooked. That it’s packed full of flavour and spice with cumin, coriander seeds, cinnamon, clove and black pepper.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts
£9.95
Madras Dishes
Madras, a fairly hot curry sauce, red in colour and with heavy use of chili powder. Hot.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Bhuna Dishes
A medium-hot dry curry originating in Bengal, prepared typically by frying meat with spices at a high temperature.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Dansak Dishes
Hot, sweet and sour tastes are all combined in a Dhansak, giving this curry dish a unique, rich flavour. The Dhansak is on the medium level of the heat scale using lentils, sugar and lemon to counteract the use of fresh chilli.
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£9.95
Korai Dishes
The actual meaning of Korai or karahi is an Indian cooking pot made from cast iron. It is prepared with pieces of lamb or chicken cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, peppers, green chillies and fresh tomatoes.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Dupiaza Dishes
The word ‘dupiaza’ (or as it is sometimes spelt dopiaza) comes from Persian and means ‘two onions’. It is, therefore, unsurprising that this dish is prepared using plenty of onions cooked to produce the base sauce and then added again to
complement the meat. A mild curry ideal for those who don’t like too much heat.
Contains: Milk
complement the meat. A mild curry ideal for those who don’t like too much heat.
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Butter
A Bollywood Blockbuster - A mesmerising delicious creamy dish - prepare to fall in love! Delicious meats of your choice, dropped into a dreamy butter sauce combined with a secret blend of herbs and spices.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
£9.95
Vindaloo Dishes
A superb South Indian treasure enjoyed all over the world, hot red chilli powder and potato in a thick onion and tomato sauce.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Curry Dishes
Cooked in a delicious gravy sauce, perfect with a fresh naan or rice.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Pathia Dishes
The traditional Pathia (pronounced without the h - Patia) originates from Persia. This authentic dish has been adapted by Indians and is now selected as one of the UK's best curry dishes served in all British Indian restaurants. Pathia sauce is made from scratch using onions, garlic, chillies, curry powder, tomatoes, brown sugar, lime juice and coriander.
£9.95
Korma Dishes
Luxurious and velvety, this mild delight has delicate notes but packs a flavour punch
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
£9.95
Jalfrezi
Jalfrezi is a curry dish originating in Bengal and popular throughout the Indian subcontinent and beyond. It consists of a main ingredient such as meat, fish, paneer or vegetables, stir-fried and served in a thick spicy sauce that includes green chilli & peppers.
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£9.95
Masala Dishes
Invented by the British when it was claimed chicken tikka needed a ‘gravy’, this dish holds the title of the Nation’s Favourite. Tandoor chargrilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with a melody of fresh spices
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Chicken Shashlik
Marinated skewered chicken, grilled to perfection–combined with grilled vegetables make this the ultimate cookout food.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£10.95
Tandoori King Prawn
A village favourite, almost feels you're in Syhlet.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£12.50
Sheekh Kebab Main
Seekh Kebab is a popular Indian appetizer typically eaten with a side of mint sauce. These flavorful bites of ground lamb are made with freshly ground whole spices. Seekh” means rods or “skewers.” In most places, seekh is pronounced seek… like, hide and go seek kebab. Seriously, go seek kebab because it’s good.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Lamb Shashlik
Marinated skewered lamb–grilled to perfection–combined with grilled vegetables make this the ultimate cookout food.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£11.95
Tandoori Paneer Tikka (10 Pcs)
The Indian halloumi is given the Dewaniam treatment, chunks of cheese, marinated in creamy spices and then cooked in a clay oven.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£8.95
Lamb Tikka Main
Tikka is a traditional method of preparing meat.
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£11.95
Chicken Tikka Main
Tikka is a traditional method of preparing meat.
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Tikka is quite similar to tandoori methods in that the meat is marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in the tandoor. A tikka is then brushed with ghee to give a unique flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Half Tandoori Chicken
The Indian Sunday Roast - marinated in yoghurt and colorful spices skillfully blistered in Tandoor for that smoky bbq flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£8.95
Full Tandoori Chicken (4 Pcs)
The Indian Sunday Roast - marinated in yoghurt and colorful spices skillfully blistered in Tandoor for that smoky bbq flavour.
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£13.95
Tandori Mixed Grill (with Naan)
With naan - a combination of king prawn, tandoori chicken, sheesh kebab, lamb tikka & chicken tikka
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£14.95
Taandoori Lamb Chops
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£11.95
Chicken Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£12.95
Vegetable Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£8.95
Lamb Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£10.95
Prawn Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£9.95
Chef's Special Biryani.
A combination of prawns, chicken & lamb.
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£13.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£11.95
King Prawn Biryani
Contains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£12.95
Saag Bhaji
A dry spinach dish cooked with a delicious blend of herbs and spices.
£5.45
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a beautiful tomato masala rich in heady spices making this dish a ffamily favourite.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Mutter Paneer
Cheese cooked with peas
Contains: Milk, Nuts
Contains: Milk, Nuts
£5.45
Saag Daal
Lentils and spinach, 2 of our favourite dishes cooked in one.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Brinjal Bhaji
A perfect blend of exotic Bengali spices & aubergines.
£5.45
Gobi Aloo
The royalty of cauliflower dishes - Aloo gobi means with potato, simplicity at it's best in this flavoursome classic.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Saag Aloo
A bowl of yellow sunshine - creamy lentils slow cooked and drizzled with a curry leaf sizzle.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Bombay Aloo
This glorious aloo dish is a celebration of the humble potato. Loved in Bombay for it's tomatoey tangy sauce and adored in every Bengali home for its beautiful simplicity
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Chilli Aloo
Bombay aloo with spicy green chillies
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Bhindi Bhaji
Okra or lady fingers are given the special Dewaniam treatment with our homemade masala with zesty undertones.
£5.45
Cauliflower Bhaji
The subtle spices and herbs, add to the sweetness of the cauliflower when it goes beyond that al dente stage.
£5.45
Tarka Daal
A bowl of yellow sunshine - creamy lentils slow cooked and drizzled with a curry leaf sizzle.
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£5.45
Mushroom Bhaji
This glorious aloo dish is a celebration of the humble potato. Loved in Bombay for it's tomatoey tangy sauce and adored in every Bengali home for its beautiful simplicity
£5.45
Dry Mixed Vegetables
An all time favourite, carrots, green beans and peas cooked in a delicious dry dish with herbs and spices.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£5.45
Saag Paneer
A luscious comfort food originating from Dhaka, cubes of dreamy paneer enveloped in creamy spinach goodness.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts
£5.45
Keema Rice
Fried rice tossed with onions, spices and mince infused with a delicious blend of herbs
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk
£3.95
Mixed Vegetable Rice
Fried rice tossed with onions, spices and vegetables infused with a delicious blend of herbs
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£3.50
Egg Rice
Fried rice tossed with onions, spices and egg infused with a delicious blend of herbs
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk
£3.50
Plain Boiled Rice
Simple steam rice to compliment the more richer dishes.
Contains: Gluten
Contains: Gluten
£2.75
Mushroom Rice
Fried rice tossed with onions, spices and mushroom infused with a delicious blend of herbs
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£3.50
Coconut Rice
Fried rice tossed with coconut flakes in our wok.
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£3.95
Pilau Rice
Soft and fluffy rice cooked with ghee & saffron
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£2.95
Tandoori Roti
Contains: Gluten
£2.75
Stuffed Paratha
Contains: Gluten
£3.45
Cheese Naan
Freshly made naan topped with chedder cheese, yum.
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
£2.95
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with coconut and almonds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Sesame Seeds
£2.95
Plain Naan
Our freshly made flat bread, cooked in a tandoori oven.
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
£2.50
Paratha
Contains: Gluten
£2.95
Garlic Naan
Delicious flat bread topped with garlic.
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
£2.75
Chapati
Contains: Gluten
£1.75
Keema Naan
Freshly made naan stuffed with mince meat.
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
£3.25
Poppadom (Masala)
Contains: Gluten
£0.95
Plain Raita
An Indian yogurt sauce with your choice of cucumber, onion or plain. This yogurt-based condiment is ideal to help you cool your palate
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£2.25
Poppadom (Plain)
Contains: Gluten
£0.95
Onion Raita
An Indian yogurt sauce with your choice of cucumber, onion or plain. This yogurt-based condiment is ideal to help you cool your palate
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£2.50
Cucumber Raita
An Indian yogurt sauce with your choice of cucumber, onion or plain. This yogurt-based condiment is ideal to help you cool your palate
Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
£2.50
Chips
Contains: Gluten
£2.50
Lime Pickle
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£1.50
Mint Sauce
Contains: Gluten, Milk
£1.50
Lettuce Green Salad
£1.80
Homemade Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£1.50
Onion Salad
£1.80
Mango Chutney
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
£1.50
Fanta Orange 330ml
£2.00
Coke 330ml
£2.00
7-up 330ml
£2.00
Sprite 330ml
£2.00
Diet Coke 330ml
£2.00
Contact Us
Find Us
No 3 Wastdale Road, Forest Hill, SE231HN
Opening Hours
Monday
16:20 - 23:00
Tuesday
16:20 - 23:00
Wednesday
16:20 - 23:00
Thursday
16:20 - 23:00
Friday
16:20 - 23:00
Saturday
16:20 - 23:00
Sunday
16:20 - 23:00
Please note, delivery times may vary.
We deliver to
BR1, BR3, SE13, SE14, SE15, SE19, SE20, SE21, SE22, SE23, SE26, SE4, SE6, SE8