South Indian Cuisine
Our Menus
Discover South Indian cooking shaped by regional flavours and time-honoured techniques. Every dish at Madurai is naturally gluten free, prepared with fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and coastal influences.
Explore Our South Indian Menus
From mid-day meals to pre-theatre dining, full a la carte plates, special offers and generous sharing menus, we have something for every visit.
A La Carte
Designed for diners who want the full Madurai experience with authentic flavours and modern presentation.
Lunch Selection
Our weekday lunch menu has a great value two-course set menu alongside traditional thalis, dosas, and grill plates
Pre-theatre Menu
A two-course set menu of South Indian favourites at £20 per person, available every day until 6pm. Perfect for pre-theatre dining.
Desserts
Sweet dishes inspired by traditional South Indian desserts with familiar favourites and simple modern puddings.
Cocktails & Wine
Cocktails, wines and beers selected to balance heat, freshness and the rich spice profile of our dishes.
The Sharing Table
A menu recommended for large groups offering a full spread of South Indian specialities served to the table.
Starters
Small plates created to awaken the palate, offering a gentle play of spice, texture, and flavour.
Fiery Garlic Prawns
11
King prawns sautéed with garlic, red chilli, tomato, and fresh coriander.
Seafood Croquettes
9
Shredded haddock and monkfish with ginger and coconut, hand-shaped and lightly fried.
Aadu Chops
10
Spicy lamb chops grilled with ginger, garlic, coconut, and bold spices.
Lamb Ularthu
9
Tender chunks of lamb stir-fried with black pepper, curry leaves, and green chillies.
Milagu Grilled Chicken
9
Chicken grilled over high heat for rich flavour with notes of black pepper and spice.
Inji Puli Wings
8
Chicken wings coated in a tangy-hot glaze of tamarind, ginger, jaggery, and red chillies.
Chicken Pakvada
7.5
Tender chicken fried crisp in a spiced chickpea and curry leaf batter.
Potato Bonda
6.5
Delicate dumplings of potato with coconut and paprika, fried in a gram flour batter.
Sweetcorn Vada
6.5
Rustic fritters of sweetcorn, peppers, and ginger, with herbs and subtle spices.
Spinach Pakoda
6
Light, crunchy fritters of spinach and onion, speckled with coriander and carom seeds.
Grilled
Served with a house sauce on the side.
Chutta Monkfish
25
Scottish monkfish marinated with coconut, turmeric, and yoghurt, grilled tender.
Pollicha Salmon
25
Salmon steeped in red chilli and coastal spices, grilled until smoky and flaky.
Elakkai Lamb Chops
21
Lamb chops grilled with cardamom and spice.
Chicken Rhost
18
Succulent chicken marinated in chilli and aromatic spices, chargrilled until smoky.
Vaattuna Paneer Broccoli
17
Cottage cheese, broccoli, and peppers in a creamy spiced marinade, delicately grilled.
Dosa
South India’s signature crêpe, made from naturally fermented ground rice and lentils. Ladled thin onto a hot griddle, cooked until crisp and golden, then carefully rolled. Dosa are accompanied by a tangy lentil sambar and coconut chutneys.
Spicy Lamb Dosa
19
With a slow-cooked tender lamb filling.
Chicken Dosa
17
Rolled with aromatic spiced chicken.
Classic Masala Dosa
15
Delicately spiced potatoes, onions, and peas.
Nei Roast
13
Crisp golden dosa, coated with ghee.
Curries
Fragrant and full of flavour, our curries highlight the heart of South Indian cooking, with coconut, tamarind, curry leaves, whole spices, and layered heat in perfect balance.
Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken
15
Chicken simmered in a bold sauce with ground black pepper and aromatic spices.
Poondu Chicken
15
Tender chicken cooked with garlic, ginger, and red chilli for a fiery dish with plenty of heat.
Chicken Ghassi
15
Chicken in a rich coconut milk sauce, flavoured with paprika and curry leaves.
Lamb
Inji Lamb
17.5
Lamb braised with ginger, black pepper, and aromatic spices for bold, warming heat.
Pudina Lamb
17.5
Lamb slow-cooked with mint, coriander, and a touch of coconut for fresh, rounded notes.
Lamb Mappas
17.5
Creamy coconut-based curry with lamb, tomato, and onion, balanced by gentle spice.
Seafood
Tiger Prawn Mollee
26
Succulent tiger prawns in coconut milk, with ginger, curry leaves, and aromatic spices.
Monkfish Paruppu
25
A wholesome dish of tender Scottish monkfish cooked with yellow lentils and green beans.
Coastal Monkfish
24
Scottish monkfish in a spicy sauce of tamarind, mustard seeds, coconut milk, and red chillies.
Paneer
Thengai Aracha Paneer
15
A rich, spicy dish of paneer simmered with grated coconut and red chillies.
Kadugu Keerai Paneer
15
Paneer gently cooked with mustard greens for an earthy, fresh flavour.
Vegetarian / Vegan
Aubergine Chickpea Masala
14
Aubergine and chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a hint of coconut cream.
Okra Kilangu Kulambu
14
Okra and potatoes in a sauce of onion and tomato with curry leaves and tamarind.
Vegetable Kurma
14
Assorted vegetables cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Keerai Paruppu
12
Yellow lentils simmered with fresh spinach, tomatoes, and warming spices.
Biryani
A hearty, delicately spiced, and deeply fragrant South Indian favourite. This dish features slow-cooked rice infused with rose water, traditional herbs and spices, and fried onions. Each biryani comes with raita and a salna sauce on the side.
Lamb Biryani
19
Slow-cooked lamb layered with fragrant basmati rice, fried onions, and warming spices.
Chicken Biryani
17
Spiced chicken and rice cooked together for a rich, aromatic dish.
Mixed Vegetable Biryani
15
Seasonal vegetables and rice infused with spice, slow-cooked for full flavour.
Sides
Crêpes & Pancakes
Sada Dosa
4.5
Light, golden, thin, and crispy crêpe.
Cheese Dosa
5.5
A crisp dosa topped with melted cheese.
Thattu Dosa
5
Small, soft pancakes with a lightly crisp edge.
Add Garlic Butter
1.5
Mini Uttapam
6
Soft, spongy pancakes topped with tomato, onion, coconut, and fresh coriander.
Paper Dosa
9
A giant ultra-thin crêpe, light and crisp from end to end, ideal for sharing.
Basmati Rice
Steamed Rice
3.5
Lemon Rice
4.5
Coconut Rice
5
Little Extras
Crispy Fried Okra
7
Curry Leaf Potatoes
6
Thengai Chickpeas
6
Sambar
7
Chickpea Salad
6
Red Onion Salad
4
Raita
4
Thengai Chutney
3
Kara Chutney
3
Mango Pickle
3
Poppadoms & Dips
5.5
100% GLUTEN-FREE
Gluten Free. Accredited. Trusted.
South Indian cuisine is naturally rich in gluten free dishes, which gives our menu a strong foundation of safety and authenticity. At Madurai, we take it further. Our kitchen operates with strict controls and verified gluten free ingredient sourcing.
Combined with our full Coeliac UK accreditation, you can enjoy bold, authentic South Indian flavour with total confidence.
This is why we are recognised as one of Glasgow’s most trusted gluten-free dining spots.
