Authentic Indian Takeaway in Colchester

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Explore Our Full Indian Takeaway Menu

Discover a world of authentic Indian flavors at King of Spice. From our popular curries like Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Rogan Josh to flavorful biryanis and tandoori specials, we have something for everyone. We also offer a wide range of vegetarian options, all freshly prepared with the finest ingredients. Order now for collection or fast local delivery in Colchester.
Menu categories are listed below.

Starters

Mixed Veg Platter ā€œK of Sā€ (For 2 People)

Onion Bhaji, Paneer Tikka, Vegetable Samosa & Vegetable Pakora served with salad and mint sauce.

Onion Bhaji

Spicy deep-fried snack in gram batter until golden brown.

Paneer Tikka (Starter)

Indian cheese marinated with ginger, garlic, lemon and spices.

Tandoori Chicken (Starter)

Quarter chicken marinated in traditional tandoori sauce.

Tandoori King Prawn (Starter))

King prawns marinated in special spices and barbecued in the tandoor.

King Prawn Butterfly

Breadcrumb-coated king prawn served with mango sauce.

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed vegetables deep fried in spiced batter

Prawn Chat Puri

Spiced prawns served on fried flatbread.

Samosa (Meat / Chicken / Vegetable – 3 pcs)

Crispy pastry pockets with your choice of filling.

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Spicy Aloo Chop

Spicy mashed potato fried with breadcrumbs.

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Mixed Platter ā€œK of Sā€ (For 2 People)

Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Meat Samosa and Onion Bhaji served with salad and mint sauce.

Chicken or Lamb Tikka (Starter)

Marinated in a special blend of spices and cooked in the tandoor.

Mixed Tandoori

Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kebab

Salmon Tikka (Starter)

Fillet of salmon marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices.

Shish Kebab

Minced lamb cooked with ginger and spices on a skewer.

Chicken or Fish Pakora

Spiced nuggets deep fried and served with mint sauce.

Chicken Chat Puri

Spiced chicken served on fried flatbread

King Prawn Chat on Puri

King prawn with medium spices, cucumber and chat masala.

Shahi Bora

Spinach and potato blended with spices and fried

Bombay Roll

Spiced minced meat wrapped in mashed potato and deep fried.

Wraps & Rolls

Chicken Tikka Wrap

Grilled chicken tikka wrapped in soft naan with salad and sauce

Sheek Kebab Wrap

Spiced minced lamb Sheek kebab wrapped in naan bread

Lamb Tikka Wrap

Tender lamb tikka wrapped in naan with fresh salad and mint sauce.

Massala Dishes

Chicken Tikka Masala

Marinated chicken tikka cooked in a rich creamy tomato and almond sauce.

Lamb Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala

Grilled paneer cubes cooked in a creamy masala sauce.

King Prawn Masala

King prawns cooked in a creamy tomato-based masala sauce.

Vegetable Masala

Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich, mildly spiced masala sauce

Favourite Dishes

Chicken

Lamb

Chicken Tikka

Curry

Vindaloo

Extremely hot spiced curry with potatoes

Dopiaza

Medium spiced, prepared with fried onion & capsicum

Korai

Thick & spicy dish cooked in a specially made korai sauce

Sagwala

Thick & spicy dish cooked in a specially made korai sauce

Handi

Cheesy taste with homemade paneer, spring onion & special herbs

Lamb Tikka

Paneer Tikka

King Prawn

Prawn / Fish

Madras

Cooked in a fairly hot sauce

Rogan Josh

Infused with butter in a capsicum, onion and tomato sauce

Ceylon

Strongly flavoured saucy dish spiced with coconut

Bhuna

Medium spiced dish cooked in thick gravy

Dansak

Slightly hot with lentils, sweet & sour flavour

Signature Dishes

Naga Special

A fiery dish cooked with the famous Bangladeshi Naga chilli for a distinctive hot flavour.

Garlic Chilli Special

Cooked with fresh garlic, green chillies and coriander in a thick, spicy sauce.

Methi Special

Cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves for a slightly bitter, aromatic finish.

Shatkora Special

A traditional Sylheti dish cooked with aromatic Bangladeshi citrus (Shatkora) for a sharp, tangy taste.

Butter Chicken

Mild and creamy tomato-based sauce with butter and subtle spices.

Jalfrezi Special

Cooked with onions, peppers and green chillies in a thick, spicy sauce.

King of Spice Special

Chef’s special blend of herbs and spices in a rich, flavourful sauce.

Tandoori Main Dishes

Tandoori Chicken (Full)

Half chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt and traditional spices, cooked in the tandoor.

Lamb Tikka Main

Succulent lamb marinated with herbs and spices, cooked in the tandoor

Tandoori King Prawn Main

King prawns marinated in special spices and cooked in the tandoor.

Chicken Tikka Main

Tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated and grilled in the clay oven.

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken and sheek kebab

Paneer Tikka Main

Indian cheese marinated with herbs and spices, grilled in the tandoor.

Tandoori Main Dishes

Wings

Garlic Butter Wings

Korean Wings

Portion of chicken wings cooked with Korean sauce

Tandoori King Prawn Main

King prawns marinated in special spices and cooked in the tandoor.

Honey Wings

Portion of chicken wings cooked with sweet sauce.

Naga Wings

Portion of chicken wings cooked with extremely hot sauce.

Lollipop Wings

Portion of chicken wings with the chef’s special mild sauce

All Time Favourite Dishes

Chicken

Chicken Tikka / Lamb Tikka

King Prawn

Prawn / Fish

Curry

Medium to spicy in a rich flavoured sauce.

Vindaloo

Extremely hot spiced curry with potatoes.

Dopiaza

Medium spiced, prepared with fried onion & capsicum.

Korai

Thick & spicy dish cooked in a specially made korai sauce.

Sagwala

Medium spiced with spinach.

Handi

Cheesy taste with homemade paneer, spring onion and special herbs.

Lamb

Paneer Tikka

Vegetables

Madras

Cooked in a fairly hot sauce.

Rogan Josh

Infused with butter in a capsicum, onion and tomato sauce

Ceylon

Strongly flavoured saucy dish spiced with coconut.

Bhuna

Medium spiced dish cooked in thick gravy

Dansak

Slightly hot with lentils having a sweet & sour flavour.

Biryani Dishes

Special Biryani ā€œK OF Sā€

Generous mixture of chicken, lamb, prawns & king prawns.

Lamb Biryani

Cubes of lamb cooked with basmati rice.

King Prawn Biryani

Spicy king prawns cooked with rice.

Vegetable Biryani

Mixed vegetables cooked with rice..

Chicken Biryani

Tender juicy chicken cooked with basmati rice.

Chicken / Lamb Tikka Biryani

Infused with butter in a capsicum, onion and tomato sauce

Prawn Biryani

Paneer Tikka Biryani

Pathia Dishes

Chicken

Chicken Tikka

King Prawn

Vegetable

Lamb

Lamb Tikka

Prawn

Paneer Tikka

Balti Dishes

Chicken

Chicken Tikka

King Prawn

Vegetable

Lamb

Lamb Tikka

Prawn

Paneer Tikka

vegetarian Mains / Vegetarian Dishes

Special Vegetable ā€œK OF Sā€

Potatoes, spinach & cheese.

Keema Aloo

Saag Bhaji

Spinach.

Bombay Potatoes

Tarka Daal

Lentils.

Saag Daal

Lentils & spinach.

Cauli Bhaji

Bhindi Bhaji

Okra.

Vegetable Bhaji

Dry mixed vegetables

Saag Paneer

Spinach and cheese..

Vegetable Curry

Mixed vegetables.

Saag Aloo

Spinach with potatoes.

Chana Masala

Chickpeas.

Masala Daal

Spicy lentils.

Mushroom Bhaji

Brinjal Bhaji

Aubergine.

Aloo Gobi

Potatoes & cauliflower

vegetarian Mains / Vegetarian Dishes

Steamed Rice

Special Rice ā€œK OF Sā€

Basmati rice stir fried with prawns, peas & eggs

Lemon & Cashew Nut Rice

Garlic & Onion Rice

Special Fried Rice

Mushroom Rice

Pilau Rice

Saag Garlic Rice

Saffron basmati rice cooked with spinach and garlic.

Garlic Rice

Egg Fried Rice

Onion Fried Rice

Indian Breads

Plain Naan

Garlic & Coriander Naan

Garlic & Chilli Naan

Garlic Naan

Cheese Naan

Paratha

Peshwari Naan

Stuffed with sweet paste of crushed nuts & sultanas.

Naga & Garlic Naan

Keema Naan

Cheese & Garlic Naan

Chapati

Papadom & Chutney

Plain Papadom or Spicy

Chutney Tray

Mango, Mint Sauce, Mixed Pickle, Onion Salad)

Green Salad

Crispy iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato, cucumber, onion & fresh lemon.

Chutney

(Mango, Mint Sauce, Lime Pickle or Onion Salad)

Plain or Cucumber Raita

Chips & Loaded Chips

Chips

Beef Loaded Fries

Masala Chips

Cheesy Chips

Garlic Chips

Set Meals

Set Meal for 1

2x Poppadoms with mint sauce and onion salad
1x Onion Bhaji
1x Chicken Tikka Masala
1x Bombay Potato
1x Pilau Rice

Set Meal For 2

2x Poppadoms with mint sauce and onion salad
1x Onion Bhaji
1x Chicken Tikka (Starter)
1x Chicken Tikka Masala
1x Lamb Bhuna
1x Bombay Potato
1x Pilau Rice
1x Plain Naan