Taj BombayBrasserie Menu 2021 A4

With strong historical influences from both South Africa and India, Bombay Brasserie is Taj Cape Town'ssignature fine dining Indian restaurant. Combining rich culture, strong heritage and exceptional Indian cuisine, Bombay Brasserie offers an incomparable dining experience that has been designed to give you the

finest Indian cuisine, the best service, and the most wonderful experience.

Once the home of the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers, the restaurant is a blend of traditional Indian artistry and modern elegance. The charm of a bygone era is brought to life by inspired

contemporary design which is then complemented by the exquisite food and excellent service.

Named after the multi-cultural and cosmopolitan Indian city, Bombay Brasserie offers diverse cooking styles from all across India and adds two unique elements... authentic Cape Town flair and flavour. This

results in some of the finest dishes to be served outside India.

Executive Chef David Tilly has worked at Taj hotels all over the world, his extensive expertise in tasting, experimenting and appreciating a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences is evident and now, that he has immersed himself in the customs and cultures of Cape Town, Chef David has devised a menu that is bound to impress the most discerning palates. Together with his team of Indian chefs, using only the best locally sourced ingredients and the finest imported spices from India, Chef David has created a menu that will

thrill and delight you.

BOMBAY BRASSERIE

Monday to SundayBar 15h00 to 23h00 | Dinner 18h00 to 22h30

HOURS

Tables of 8 or more compulsory set menu will be offered. No sharing.

SET MENU

Smart Casual, no short trousers, t-shirts or flip flops.

DRESS CODE

Please speak to your server for any allergy related queries.We have indicated V - Vegetarian / SF - Seafood / G - Gluten / N - Nut allergies on the menu.

ALLERGIES

Bombay Brasserie is a non-smoking restaurant.

SMOKING

Prices inclusive of VAT. Service charge not included.A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to table of 8 or more.

GRATUITY

Booking is essential.

BOOKING AND RESERVATION

NON-VEGETARIAN SET MENUEXPERIENCE

Semolina & Potato Sphere Chaatsweet yoghurt & tamarind

AMUSE BOUCHETikka Masala

charred chicken, fenugreek in onion& tomato sauce

New Potatoes & Olivescrispy baby potato with a uniqueblend of cumin, coriander & chilli

Dal Fryyellow lentils

All mains are served with Basmati Rice & Butter Naan

MAINS

Mustard Marinated Broccoli Floretsonion seeds sprinkle

Old Delhi Chickenold delhi chicken tikka, chaat masala

& mint sauce

Ginger Adraki Masala Karoo Lamb Chops

TANDOORI TASTER

Please speak to your server for any allergy related queries. Prices inclusive of VAT. Service charge not included.

Vegetarian NutGlutenSeafood

R599 per personincludes a glass of house wine

Warm Gulab Jamunsyrup poached dumplings, vanilla anglaise & crushed pistachio

DESSERT

VEGETARIAN SET MENUEXPERIENCE


AMUSE BOUCHEPaneer Sirka Pyaaz

cottage cheese curry in fresh tomato sauce& pickled shallots

New Potatoes & Olivescrispy baby potato with a uniqueblend of cumin, coriander & chilli


All mains are served with Basmati Rice & Butter Naan

MAINS

R599 per personincludes a glass of house wine

Mustard Marinated Broccoli Floretsonion seeds sprinkle

Truffle & Pepper Scentedchestnut mushrooms

Quinoa ‘Tikka’ Kebabcumin raita & mint chutney

TANDOORI TASTER



Warm Gulab Jamunsyrup poached dumplings, vanilla anglaise & crushed pistachio

DESSERT


(Bombay, West India)105

Quinoa ‘Tikka’ Kebabkasundi paneer tikka & mint sauce

(New Delhi, North India)109

Ostrich & Raisin Samosacoriander yoghurt salad

119

Truffle Mushroomstruffle & pepper scented chestnut mushrooms

115

Paneer Tikkakasundi paneer tikka & mint sauce

129

Old Delhi Chickenold delhi chicken tikka, chaat masala

& mint sauce129

Broccoli Floretsmustard marinated broccoli florets,

ginger, onion seeds sprinkle119

Adraki Masala Karoo Lamb Chops179

Tulsi Prawnsbasil pesto tiger prawns &

saffron yoghurt189

Tandoori Tasting PlateChoice of Three

375Choice of Four

475

CHAAT & TANDOORBOMBAY BRASSERIE’S SIGNATURE



Ghobi Adrakicauliflower & green peas tempered with cumin,

ginger & turmeric135

Dal Tadkayellow lentils tempered in cumin

& asafetida145

Baingan Bhartaclay oven smoked aubergine crush

& crumbled feta155

New Potatoes & Olivescrispy baby potato with a unique blend

of cumin, coriander & chilli125

Butter Chickencharred chicken, fenugreek in mild

& silky tomato sauce225

Line Fish Alleppykerala region curry, spiced coconut

& green mango225

Lamb Bhuna Goshtpot roast cut leg of lamb with dried

spices curry255

MAINS



Paneer Sirka Pyaazcottage cheese curry in fresh tomato

sauce & pickled shallots180

Dal Makhniblack lentils & beans simmered overnight

in authentic recipe155

Bhindi Do Pyaza (Seasonal)okra tossed in golden onions & tomato

155

Prawn Kadipattastir fried prawns, curry leaves &

green chilli255

Dum Lamb Biryanislow cooked lamb, basmati, fried onion,

fresh mint leaves & saffron pistils229

Seared Prawnbutter, garlic & malabar black pepper

(Kochi, South West India)239

SIGNATURE MAINS



Steamed Basmati50

Jeera Aloonew potatoes & cumin

65


65

Dal Makhniblack lentils

65

Raitamint, boondi or cucumber

45

SIDES & ACCOMPANIMENTS

Plain Naan 50

Garlic Naan 50

Fenugreek Butter Naan 50

Chilli Olive Naan 50

Spring Onion Kulcha 65

Laccha Paratha 50

Mint Paratha 50

Tandoori Roti 50

Bran Roti 50

BREAD BAR

SIDES



Chocolate Decadencewarm chocolate brownie, dark chocolate sauce

& vanilla ice cream95

Malva Puddingvanilla custard sauce, poached dry apricots

& salted caramel sauce95

Baked Yoghurtserved with berry compote

85

Warm Gulab Jamunsyrup poached dumplings, vanilla anglaise

& crushed pistachio95

Local Cheese Boardserved with apple chutney, preserves

129

Sorbetmango, passionfruit & sweet basil

90

DESSERTS



WINE LIST

Tribaut Brut Origine NVReims, FranceChardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot NoirA fruity nose with hints of pear & mirabelle plum. It shows good freshness with a mixture of toast & fruit overtonesthat remain lively & light on the palate.

Taittinger Brut NVReims, FranceChardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot NoirA very open & expressive nose that delivers aromas of fruit & brioche. It also gives off the fragrances of peach,white & vanilla pods.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label NVReims, FranceChardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot NoirAn intense, pleasant fragrance, with fruit & brioche notes. Mouth-watering fruit on the palate.

Veuve Clicquot Rosé NVReims, FranceChardonnay / Pinot Meunier / Pinot NoirPerfect balance with aromatic intensity & a lot of freshness. This consistent power to please makes it ideal as anaperitif, & perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal.

1 250

2 150

2 250

2 650

CHAMPAGNE

L’Ormarins Brut Classique NVFranschhoekChardonnay / Pinot NoirDistinctly fruity white peach & apple entry. Fresh vibrance & crisp crunch of acidity to balance the ripefruitiness.

L’Ormarins Brut Rosé Classique NVFranschhoekChardonnay / Pinot NoirAttractive delicate salmon pink hue in appearance. Delicious whiffs of charming raspberry & strawberryaromas with a peppery spice nuance on the nose.

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel BrutStellenboschChardonnay / Pinot NoirFresh apple is beautifully complimented by hints of nectarine & red berries. Delicate bubbles & lively aciditycontributes to an elegant finish.

PongráczWestern CapeChardonnay / Pinot NoirDelicate yeasty tones, layered with toast & ripe fruit are enlivened by a firm mousse & persistent bead thatmake it particularly attractive. It imparts a wonderful foamy mouthful of black fruit flavours with a longlingering aftertaste.

Glass Bottle

METHOD CAP CLASSIQUE

355

355

355

395

75

75

75

WHITE WINE

SAUVIGNON BLANCLa Motte PierneefFranschhoekGreen straw to light straw in colour – lots ofgooseberry on the nose together with lemon& tropical notes.

TokaraStellenboschThere is an abundance of green melon, greenapples, subtle lemongrass and granadilla onthe nose. This finish is refreshing & crisp withan oyster shell salinity that makes it quitemoreish.

CreationHemel-en-Aarde ValleyA superbly balanced wine beckoning witharomas of tropical fruit, elegant elderflower& interesting, minerally whiffs.

Springfield Life From StoneRobertsonEvery year the vineyard battles against naturein order to produce highly concentrated,powerful wine with a flinty, mineral charactertrue to the quartz rock in which it is grown.

Glass Bottle

430

315

375

430

74

92

CHENIN BLANCBosman Bo-ValleiWellingtonFresh citrus aromas combined with peach &white pear notes that follow through to thepalate. Light to medium style with a longclean, crisp aftertaste.

CederbergCederbergThe Cederberg style Chenin Blanc offersbeautiful layers of melon, grapefruit & fleshywhite pear. Creaminess on the palate with alively crisp acidity to finish off.

Ken Forrester Old Vine ReserveStellenboschGolden hued & full bodied, with melon & spicybaked apple aromas. Layered, with mineralnotes enhanced by honeycomb & caramelflavours from lees contact.

Glass Bottle

285

375

420

66

88

WHITE WINE

CHARDONNAYDe Wetshof Limestone Hill (Unwooded)RobertsonUnwooded with notes of grapefruit & nuts &a complexity balanced by elegance & endingwith a delicate ripeness.

Seven Springs (Unwooded)OverbergLight with clean lines & pure fruit flavourswith a typical Overberg minerality. As anunoaked Chardonnay this is quite an aromaticwine, showing floral notes of frangipani, sweetalyssum & orange blossoms & surprisingly ahint of orange sponge cake.

La MotteFranschhoekGreen straw colour. Fruity lemon & nectarineon the nose, with hints of cashew & lees as theonly evidence of wood maturation.

CreationHemel-en-Aarde ValleyOn the creamy, exquisitely balanced palatelayer upon layer of flavour unfold: rich vanillapod, peach kernel, vivacious pear, a hint ofwhite pepper – all enlivened by bracingminerality.

Glass Bottle

WHITE BLENDSBuitenverwachting Buiten BlancConstantiaThis full-bodied sauvignon blanc based blendoffers a variation of fruit characters includingripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon& hints of tropical fruit finishing withfreshness & a pleasing citrus tang.

Jordan Chameleon WhiteStellenboschInitially forward Cape green fig flavoursfollows through to a layered palate of rubygrapefruit & winter melon glacé. Chameleon isa wonderfully apt name, expressing thechanging flavours of the component varietiesof these fruit-driven blends.

Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir ChardonnayFranschhoekThis enticing blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noirshows elegant fruit & acidity, creating theperfect balance.

Glass Bottle

335

365

430

550

275

285

335

79

108

63

82

WHITE WINE

OTHER WHITE VARIETALSAnthonij Rupert Terra Del Capo Pinot GrigioFranschhoekSubtle whiffs of lemon, orange leaf, peach & stone fruit tempt the nose. The palate offers tangy & succulentnotes of peach & nectarine fruit, along with lemon freshness.

Alvi’s Drift ViognierWorcesterThe nose is typical of viognier, but in an elegant & restrained way. Aromas of apricots & white peaches.

Thelema RieslingStellenboschMade in off dry style, showing fragrant spice on the nose, & flavours of yellow fruit & lime on the palate.

Paul Cluver Dry Encounter RieslingElginThe nose shows ripe green apple, apple blossom, beeswax & fynbos honey notes. The palate is crisp &clean lemon sorbet-like.

Creation VionierHemel-en-Aarde ValleyCool climate evident of brightness of the fruit flavours with stony mineral core. Accenting with blossomfragrance & fresh pickled orchard fruit.

Glass Bottle

235

255

295

315

385

57

60

74

ROSÉ

Glass

MulderboschStellenboschThe unique Rosé displays flavours of ripe strawberries, cassis & candyfloss with dark red berries & creamon the mid palate & a juicy, crisp & dry finish.

Delaire Graaf Cabernet FrancStellenboschMade from 100% Cabernet Franc juice, this unique Rosé displays flavours of ripe strawberries, cassis &candyfloss with dark red berries & cream on the mid palate & a juicy, crisp & dry finish.

Waterford Rose Mary RoseStellenboschSalmon glints match the vibrant red berry fruit in low alcohol – zesty & fun bone dry serious.

Bottle

285

345

375

67

83

RED WINE

Glass Bottle Glass Bottle

CABERNET SAUVIGNONAnthonij Rupert ProteaFranschhoekSoft black berry fruit & forest floor aromaswith subtle brush of spice. Texture rule theroost: rounded, soft & gentle in the mouth.Ripe, subtle & easy with ample plum, blackberry fruit, cherry - & spice flavours.

Spier SignatureStellenboschRipe fruit, cherries & oak spice follow fromnose to palate.

TokaraStellenboschAromas of dark fruits, cocoa and cedar thatfollow through with intense dark berry fruits,supported by ripe tannins. Oak spice finishingwith sumptuous concentration & length.

La MotteFranschhoekIntense varietal nose with blackcurrant, violets,mint & slight plum. Heavy body, but roundedtannins & fleshy consistency.

SHIRAZSimonsig Cabernet SauvignonStellenboschYouthful notes of blackberries with layers ofstrawberries in between. The polished &integrated tannins express cherry flavourswith hints of spice on the palate.

Nederburg Wine MastersPaarlAromas of dark berries and cherries,peppadews, spice & a hint of dark chocolate.A rich, full-bodied wine with ripe plum & darkfruit flavours & a good tannic structure.

Delaire GraafStellenboschThis juicy, ripe & approachable Shiraz with itsruby colour & purple tints has a spicy whitepepper undertone as well as lavender & darkred fruit aromas of mulberries.

WaterfordStellenboschVibrant fruit, earthy & cold stone lead thearomatics this Stellenbosch Shiraz.Accompanied by soft plum fruit & leather spiceundertones.

235

325

375

395

265

350

420

880

55 62

94

RED WINE

Glass Bottle

MERLOTKleine ZalzeStellenboschShows the typical characters of ripe red fruit followed by juicy fruit on the palate. The fresh & natural acidityensures a vibrant & lingering finish.

RustenbergStellenboschRich aromas of blackberries, cassis, eucalyptus & dark chocolate follow through to a smooth palate that isboth balanced & well-rounded with fine grained tannins.

DiemersdalDurbanvilleBeautiful ripe blackberry & dried fruit aromas along with spicy undertones. Hints of cedar wood, mint & spiceflavours follow through on the palate.

Groote PostDarlingBerry & plum flavours are prominent on the nose, supported by some subtle hints of mint, resulting in awonderful flavour spectrum.

CreationHemel-en-Aarde ValleyOn the palate, rewarding dark chocolate & mocha combine with generous ripe berry flavours, supported bythe firm structure derived from judicious oak maturation.

295

355

380

435

555

72

94

RED WINE


PINOT NOIRPaul Cluver VillageElginBeautiful aromas of red fruits interminglewith roasted spices followed by a deliciouselegant silky palate of poached ripe plumsresulting in medium wine.

Iona Mr PElginDeep ruby in colour, gleaming and inviting inthe glass. The intensely fragrant bouquetshows a melange of red berry aromas, elegantvanilla & a whiff of wood spice.

CreationHemel-en-Aarde ValleyGleaming garnet with an inviting bouquet ofspice – peppercorn & clove – supplemented bya delicate whiff of dried apricot. Smooth yetcomplex on the palate: layers of dried fruitmingle with hints of raspberry & piquant spice.A lingering wine with supple tannins to ensureexcellent maturation potential.

PINOTAGEKleine Zalze SelectStellenboschOn the bouquet there are notes of ripe, redfruit with floral tones & hints of lavender. Theflavours follow through on the palate whichalso has a firm, yet elegant tannin structure.

DiemersdalDurbanvilleRed fruits, vanilla, exotic spices, & rich darkchocolate aromas. The palate is full flavoured& smoothly textured with oriental spice,chocolate & roasted banana flavours.

Kanonkop KadetteStellenboschA complex wine with hints of red fruit &mocha flavours. Elegant tannin structureswith a good length & dry finish.

Beyerskloof Pinotage ReserveStellenboschBundles of blackberry & prune flavours uponentry which combine well with the cedar oakaromas from barrel maturation. A wine withgood structure, excellent balance & a longjuicy finish

395

435

635

315

395

415

500

94 75

95

RED WINE


RED BLENDSLa Motte MillenniumFranschhoekA dusty, earthy nose with raspberry &mulberry fruit, cinnamon spice & a hint ofmint.

Rupert & Rothschild ClassiqueFranschhoekBlackcurrant & plum aromas combined withcedar wood & graphite nuances. Abundanceof fresh berry flavours with finer texturestannins & lingering aftertaste.

Anthonij Rupert OptimaFranschhoekBeautiful seductive interplay of spice & redblack berry fruits on both the nose and palate.The mouth is succulent & packed with blackcherry, blueberry & plum.

OTHER VARIETALSAnthonij RupertTerra Del Capo SangioveseFranschhoekBright red fruits - cherry and plum - withnotable spice highlights on the nose. Thosesame vivacious fruits are found in the mouth- juicy red cherry & soft plum flavours, tingedwith spice & a hint of cracked pepper.

Doolhof Cabernet FrancWellingtonYouthful, dark red with perfumedblackcurrants, violets, truffles & graphite onthe nose. An elegant, slight mineral characteris also present.

365

580

635

295

530

88872

RED WINE

Glass Bottle

DESSERT WINESSimonsig Vin De LizaStellenboschThe nose shows rich honeyed fruit with layers of dried apricots, baked apples, & sun-dried raisins. Thereare perfumed aromas which are complemented by a seductive nutty oak spiciness.

Paul Cluver Noble Late HarvestElginExpressive nose with dominating & pineapple aromas – soft cardamom pod fragrance and orange blossom.Luscious creamy palate which finishes clean.

530

815

132

COCKTAILS

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILSBombay Sparklergin, homemade rooibos & grapefruitmarmalade, lemon & topped withsparkling wine

CLASSIC COCKTAILSCosmopolitanvodka, triple sec, fresh lime, cranberryjuice

Long Island Iced Teatequila, vodka, gin, rum, syrup, applejuice, triple sec, coca-cola

Old Fashionedwoodford reserve, angostura, bitters,sugar

Whisky Sourbourbon, lemon, sugar, egg white

Margaritatequila, triple sec, fresh lime

Classic Martinigin, dry vermouth

95

90

90

90

80

80

80

MOCKTAILSIndian Summermango purée, fresh mint, orange,mango juice

Passionatapassion fruit, strawberry purée, coconut

Ginger Fizzorange juice, caramel, & ginger

Jasmine Delightjasmine tea, lychee purée, vanilla syrup,lemongrass

Bombay Butterflyrefreshing cranberry & elderflower mix

Peach Bellinipeach purée, sparkling wine

Zari Sparkling Grape Juice (750ml)non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice

60

65

60

60

60

100

180

COCKTAIL MENU

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Bombay Houndgin, honey & jasmine wine, passion fruit,oleo, lemon

Taj Mahalgin, apricot brandy, calvados & freshlemon juice

The Spice Routean exotic blend of indian flavours withbourbon shaken, infused sweet vermouthwith pineapple, cardamom & rose

City of Joygin, pelargonium infused rosso vermouthcampari, coconut & lemon oleo

Kariveppila Mojitobacardi muddled with curry leaves, limejuice, mint & honey then charged withsoda

Bombay Breezegin, fresh tamarind, lime juice

Bengal Tigerbrandy, triple sec, cherry liquor &pineapple juice

A Passage to Indiabulleit bourbon, lapsang souchong,infused sweet vermouth

Old Fashionedwoodford reserve double oaked, bourbon,apple & ginger shrub, maple syrup, maldonsalt & bitters

80

90

89

79

79

80

89

89

90

CRAFT BEERSDevil’s Peak LagerDraught 500mlDraught 300ml

LOCAL BEERSCastle Lager (340ml)

Castle Lite (340ml)

Windhoek Lager (330ml)

Windhoek Light (330ml)

5550

48485555

BEERS

INTERNATIONAL BEERSPeroni (330ml)

Heineken (330ml)

Amstel Lager (330ml)

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERBavaria (330ml)

CIDERSSavanna Dry (330ml)

Savanna Light (330ml)

555555

45

5555

Coke, Coke Zero, Dry Lemon,Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Soda, Tonic Water

Ice Tealemon / peach

Appletiser

Grapetiser Red

38

42

42

42

SOFT DRINKS

Halls Tomato Cocktail

Red Bull Regular

Fruit Juicesapple, cranberry, orange, guava

38

70

25

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

APERITIFSMonis Pale Dry, Medium or Full Cream (50ml)

Martini Bianco, Rosso, Extra-Dry (50ml)

Campari (50ml)

GINTanquerayBombay SapphireHendrick’s Small BatchTanqueray TEN

VODKAKetel OneSkyySmirnoff Red Triple DistilledStolichnayaBelvedereCîrocGrey Goose

RUMBacardiCaptain Morgan Spice GoldHavana Club Blanco / Especial

363636

49495959

45454545585862

454545

FINE SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDYKlipdrift PremiumKWV 5yrKWV 10yrKWV 20yr

COGNACHennessy VSHennessy VSOPHennessy XOCourvosier VSOPRemy VSOPRemy XO

LIQUERSFrangelicoDrambuieAmaretto DisaronnoCointreau

454555

170

6590

2608080

250

45454545

WHISKY

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYLaphroig 10yrLagavulin 16yr

SINGLE HIGHLANDMALT SCOTCH WHISKYGlenmorangie 10yrGlenmorangie Quinta RubanNectar D’Or

SINGLE SPEYSIDEMALT SCOTCH WHISKYGlenfiddich 12yrGlenfiddich 15yrGlenfiddich 18yrGlenfiddich 21yr

SINGLE ISLANDMALT SCOTCH WHISKYTalisker 10yr (Isle of Skye)

BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKYBellsFamous GrouseJ&B RareJohnnie Walker RedFamous Grouse BlackJohnnie Walker Black 12yrChivas Regal 12yrChivas Regal 18yrJohnnie Walker Blue

BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKYFamous Grouse 12yrFamous Grouse 18yr

BLENDED IRISH WHISKYJameson’sJameson’s 12yr

TENNESSEE WHISKYBulleit BourbonJack Daniels Gentle JackJack Daniels Single Barrel

50505050505575

135330

50100

5075

555068

85143

75100120

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