Ginger & Clove
Indian and Indo-Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar in Gabalfa, Cardiff, serving Kerala-inspired dishes alongside biryanis, curries and a full cocktail list.
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- indian
- indo-chinese
Ground Floor 72 - 74 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3LX
Menu — 69 items
Starters
9 ITEMSOnion Bhaji (Vg)
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, made from onions, gram flour, green chillies and herbs. Served with a sauce.
- vegan
£6.49
Dahi Chaat (V)
The term chaat denotes a wide range of street snacks. Here we have a crispy base paired with yoghurt, tamarind and mint.
- vegetarian
£6.49
Samosa Chat (V)
Samosas are gently smashed and served with spicy chickpeas and a sauce that is sweet, hot, and tart, with a crunchy topping.
- vegetarian
£6.49
Paneer Chilli (V)
Cottage cheese, marinated with a blend of spices, and then grilled.
- vegetarian
£7.49
Gobi Manchurian (Vg)
An Indian take on Chinese food. Cauliflower florets fried in a gram flour batter, and then tossed in a spicy sauce.
- vegan
£6.49
Chicken 65
Spicy fried chicken. Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside.
£7.49
Chilli Chicken
An Indo Chinese dish, with tender chicken bites fried in a spicy and slightly tangy sauce.
£7.49
Kerala Beef Fry
A Kerala classic, tender beef brisket coated with a blend of spices including pepper and cinnamon. Served with thin slivers of onion in vinegar.
£8.49
Chilli Ginger King Prawns
Loaded with flavour, ginger and garlic are used here to intensify the dish, making it both uniquely aromatic, and strikingly tasty.
£8.49
Mains
13 ITEMSHeritage Lamb Curry
A classic dish: tender lamb chunks coated in a rich marinade, and cooked slowly for the perfect finish.
£13.49
Lamb Bhuna
A popular North Indian classic that pairs tender lamb with onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes to create rich flavours in a thick sauce.
£13.99
Syrian Beef Curry
Slow cooked chunks of tender beef in a spicy aromatic Kerala sauce bursting with curry leaves, black pepper, fennel seeds and tamarind.
£13.49
Paneer Makhani (V)
A vegetarian dish, this paneer makhani combines soft, protein rich paneer with a tomato purée cooked with butter.
- vegetarian
£11.99
Veg Jalfrezi (V)
Originating from Bengal during the British Raj, this jalfrezi is now a popular Anglo-Indian staple: combining a spicy curry with crisp, vibrant vegetables.
- vegetarian
£10.49
Saag Paneer (V)
With a unique blend of spinach curry and cubed protein rich paneer, it's no wonder this earthy dish is so beloved in India.
- vegetarian
£11.49
Dal Tadka
A comforting North Indian dish, creamy lentils tempered with spices.
£8.99
Chole Masala
A nod to a famous Punjabi staple, chickpeas cooked with a blend of spices and herbs. A versatile dish that pairs well with Naan or rice.
£9.99
Kerala Fish Curry
Hailing from the tropical south coast of India, this spicy fish curry is always cooked with mango and coconut milk for a perfect creamy finish.
£13.49
Meen Pollichathu
Fish coated in cooked kerala spice paste and steamed in a banana leaf.
£13.99
Nadan Chicken Curry
Included by popular demand. Chicken breast cooked to Mathew's own recipe, much loved by anyone who has eaten at our table.
£11.99
Chicken Jalfrezi
A popular Anglo-Indian dish, well known for its hot tangy taste.
£12.49
Delhi Butter Chicken
Tender chicken breast chunks cooked in a rich butter and cashew nut sauce, with a masala blend of coriander, ginger and garlic.
£12.99
Specials & Combos
7 ITEMSChole Bhatura (V)
This dish pairs a chickpea curry with bhatura, a fluffy, deep fried flatbread.
- vegetarian
£11.99
Paal Kappa Fish Curry
Traditional Kerala dish made with mashed tapioca and coconut milk, creamy and mildly spiced. Served with fish curry.
£12.99
Paal Kappa Beef Curry
Traditional Kerala dish made with mashed tapioca and coconut milk, creamy and mildly spiced. Served with beef curry.
£12.49
Chicken Kothu Porotta
Popular South Indian street food made with soft, crispy shredded chicken and flatbread.
£12.99
Chicken Kizhi Porotta
Flaky flatbread layered with aromatic spices and chicken, wrapped in banana leaf, along with boiled eggs and fried chicken, made to sear in the griddle.
£12.99
Keema Bhatura
A North Indian dish which pairs bhatura, a fluffy, deep fried flatbread, with keema, mince meat sautéed with onion, ginger and a range of spices.
£12.49
Beef Kizhi Porotta
Flaky flatbread layered with aromatic spices and beef, wrapped in banana leaf, along with boiled eggs and chicken 65, made to sear in the griddle.
£13.49
Biryani & Rice
9 ITEMSLamb Biryani
Tender lamb cooked with layers of perfectly steamed rice and a blend of spices, topped with fried crispy onions.
£13.49
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layers of rice flavoured with cloves, cinnamon and pepper, steamed with layers of spicy chicken topped with crispy fried onions.
£12.49
Vegetable Biryani (V)
An aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, mixed veggies, herbs and spices.
- vegetarian
£10.99
Pulav Rice (V)
Basmati rice cooked with an aromatic blend of ghee, whole spices, onion and a hint of saffron.
- vegetarian
£3.99
Steamed Rice (Vg)
Rice cooked by boiling/steaming.
- vegan
£3.99
Peas Pulav
An aromatic dish of basmati rice loaded with peas.
£4.49
Coconut Rice (V)
Rice cooked in grated coconut and fenugreek.
- vegetarian
£4.49
Garlic Rice (V)
Buttery basmati rice sautéed with garlic.
- vegetarian
£4.49
Mushroom Rice (V)
Basmati rice cooked with mushrooms and infused with a rich, earthy flavour.
- vegetarian
£4.99
Breads & Sides
11 ITEMSRoti
Unleavened flat bread made from whole wheat flour.
£2.49
Kerala Parotta
A flaky, layered flatbread which is a South Indian speciality, made from refined flour (maida) and cooked with ghee or oil.
£2.49
Plain Dosa
A thin savoury crepe.
£6
Masala Dosa
A dosa stuffed with spiced seasoned potato.
£7.99
Chole Masala (V)
A nod to a famous Punjabi staple. Chickpeas cooked with a blend of spices and herbs. A versatile dish that pairs well with Naan or rice.
- vegetarian
£4.99
Seasonal Veg Thoran (V)
Seasonal vegetables cooked with grated coconut, green chillies and garlic. Tempered with coconut oil, mustard and curry leaves.
- vegetarian
£4.49
Dal Tadka (V)
A comforting North Indian dish, creamy lentils tempered with spices.
- vegetarian
£5.49
Saag Aloo (V)
A popular North Indian dish that pairs spinach with tender potatoes.
- vegetarian
£5.49
Bombay Aloo (V)
A popular Bombay side dish featuring tender potatoes in a fragrant, spicy sauce.
- vegetarian
£4.99
Masala Fries
£3.99
Plain Fries
£3
Drinks
20 ITEMSClassic Daiquiri
A Sour made with White Rum, sharp and invigorating, it consists of White Rum and fresh lime juice.
£8
Dry Daiquiri
A combination of white Rum, Campari, passion fruit, sugar syrup and fresh lime juice, this drink is a modern twist of the classic daiquiri.
£8
Mojito
A combination of white rum, mint leaves, sugar and soda, this drink is a global favourite.
£8
Negroni
A drink that has the right balance of sweetness and bitterness to stimulate the appetite; a combination of Gin and Campari with sweet vermouth.
£8
Martini
A combination of Gin and Campari with dry vermouth.
£8
Manhattan
The rich wine notes from the sweet vermouth, combined with the spice and punch of whiskey.
£8
Old Fashioned
Rich, complex and strong. A base spirit, sugar, water and bitters.
£8
Whiskey Sour
A combination of Bourbon, lemon juice, egg white and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
£8
Blue Lagoon
Vodka mixed with blue Curacao and lemonade.
£8
Cape Codder
Named after the summer resort on the Massachusetts coast. A mix of Vodka and cranberry juice.
£8
Cosmopolitan
A combination of Vodka and Cointreau, with cranberry and lemon juice.
£8
Espresso Martini
A blend of Vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso coffee.
£8
Cobra
Draught beer, pint.
£5.50
Madri
Draught beer, pint.
£5.50
Asphall Cider
Draught cider, pint.
£5.25
Guinness
Draught stout, pint.
£6.50
Peroni
Bottled beer.
£4.80
Peroni Zero
Bottled beer, alcohol-free.
£4.80
Birra Moretti
Bottled beer.
£4.80
Corona
Bottled beer.
£4.80
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