- Mon:
- 5:30pm-11pm
- Tue:
- 5:30pm-11pm
- Wed:
- 5:30pm-11pm
- Thu:
- 5:30pm-11pm
- Fri:
- 5:30pm-11:30pm
- Sat:
- 5:30pm-11:30pm
- Sun:
- 5:30pm-10pm
We say…
The Banyan Tree is a relatively recent addition to Nottingham’s lively restaurant scene, located conveniently just outside the city along the A60 Mansfield Road. It is a member of the successful Monsoon Foods Mansfield group, which has been serving up classic Indian food in Mansfield for over 15 years. Now, they are bringing their traditional approach to Indian dining further afield to Nottingham. It’s perfect for heading to after a busy family day out at the nearby Bestwood Country Park, or for eating a well-deserved meal after a day at the Ramsdale Park Golf Centre.
Its relatively secluded location makes this venue perfect to escape to for a laid-back meal with friends or a date. Inside, the stylish monochromatic décor, elegant table decorations and occasional Indian artefact – such as the gorgeous river scenes – set the tone for a memorable and sophisticated dining experience.
This place is also great for coming as a large party, as you’ll want to taste everything on the menu. The starter platters are a lifesaver for the indecisive, as they contain everyone’s favourite classic Indian dishes: chicken tikka, vegetable samosas, Sheek kebabs, and seasonal Pakora (vegetable fritters). There are an array of other starter options if you want something all to yourself, like the succulent sizzling salmon platter, roasted in caraway seeds, olive oil and turmeric. Banyan Tree’s signature main course menus are always a hit, why not treat yourself to a fragrant coconut fish curry? Or, if you want a meaty option, the duck sizzler main course consists of a juicy Gressingham duck breast marinated in herbs and tandoori spices, then grilled to perfection in a traditional tandoor oven and served with fresh onions and pepper on a platter.
The staff here are always happy to accommodate large groups and children, and creating a bespoke layout to suit your party is easy due to the stylish curved benches and round tables which allows you to chat to everyone. They also regularly cater for functions and host corporate events.
The Banyan Tree is fast becoming one of Nottinghamshire’s favourite Indian restaurants, so if you need a place to go for an all-round fantastic meal, then book here today.
- Tags:
Starters
(V) - Vegetarian, (D) - Contains dairy, (N) - Nuts
To Share
Mixed Platter (D)
A great sampler for two - chicken tikka, haryali tikka, lamb chops, sheek kebab, pakhandi kebab, & onion bhaji
- £11.95
Vegetable Platter (V) (D)
Aachari paneer, onion bhaji, vegetable samosa, & a selection of seasonal shabji pakoras (frittas)
- £9.95
Special Starters
Aachari Paneer Tikka (V) (D)
Cubes of paneer (Indian cheese) stuffed with pickling spices and grilled in the tandoor
- £4.25
Haryali Tikka (D)
Succulent pieces of chicken breast marinated in an exotic blend of fresh mint, green herbs, green chillies and yoghurt. Grilled in the tandoor to yield a delicate earthy flavour, served with green chutney
- £4.75
Paneer Shashlick Skewers (D)
Tender cubes of grilled lamb tikka, chicken tikka, onions and peppers with cubes of deep fried paneer (indian cheese) - presented on a skewer with a sweet chilli dressing
- £6.95
Aadarki Lamb Chops (D)
Lamb chops tenderised in a spicy ginger marinade with mustard oil - tandoor grilled. Served on a sizzling platter with home made spicy pickled onions
- £6.45
Gosht Ka Sula
Fillets of lamb marinated in a spicy infusion of crushed red chillies, mustard oil, and yoghurt. Served on a sizzling platter with a drizzling of ghee and chopped fresh coriander - hot
- £6.45
Pantara (D)
Nice ‘n’ spicy kebab rolls, with fresh chilli and coriander
- £4.95
Karaki Bathuk
A delightful crispy duck preparation with spring onion fresh coriander, ground spices served with a tomato tamarind sauce
- £6.95
Roshni Jinga
Tandoori spiced and grilled king prawns laced with a garlic butter (ghee) dressing (2 pieces)
- £7.45
Jinga Mossa
Deep fried king prawns in a fluffy tantalising spicy batter (2 pieces)
- £7.45
Ajwainy Salmon Sizzler
Fillet of salmon in a chilli, turmeric, lemon juice and olive oil marinade, rolled in roasted caraway seeds then pan fried to perfection. Served on a sizzling platter
- £6.95
Fish Amritsari
Cubes of white fish dusted with chilli and turmeric, coated with a rice flower batter and deep fried. Served with tomato tamarind sauce
- £6.95
Shimla Mirch
Grilled pepper stuffed with a spicy king prawn and chicken filling prepared with fresh green chillies coated with a spicy masala sauce - hot
- £7.45
Classic Starters
onion bhaji (V) (D)
(3 pieces)
- £3.25
Vegetable samosa
Mouth-watering Indian pasties (2 pieces)
- £3.25
Shabji Pakora (V)
Seasonal veg deep fried in a spicy gram batter. Served with green chutney
- £3.50
Tandoori Chicken (D)
- £3.95
Chicken Tikka (D)
- £3.95
Lamb Tikka (D)
- £4.25
Sheek Kebab (D)
Minced lamb with fresh green herbs, ginger, garlic and finely chopped paneer (Indian cheese). Skewered and grilled in the tandoor
- £3.95
King Prawn Puree
King prawns tossed in a blend of medium herbs & spices, finished off in an unforgettable bhuna sauce. Served on a puree (deep fried chapatti) with spring onions and fresh lemon
- £6.95
Hot Meat
Tender chunks of lamb marinated in pickling spices tossed in hot pungent spices and fresh green chilli. Served on a puree (deep fried chapatti)
- £4.95
Signature Dishes
(V) - Vegetarian, (D) - Contains dairy, (N) - Nuts
Peshi Moughlai Korma (N) (D)
Rich korma with chicken tikka, ground pistachio, butter, coconut, a hint of tandoori spice & fresh cream. Topped with coarse ground roasted pistachio - mild
- £8.95
Murog Tikka Lababdar (D)
Chicken tikka cooked in a mellow buttery sauce with finely chopped onion and tomatoes - mild
- £8.95
Raisi Murog (D)
Smooth moughlai style chicken curry with yoghurt and cream - distinct in the use of javitri (mace) and turmeric giving rich yellow colour, finished with a pinch of ground cardamom - mild/medium
- £8.95
Hydrabadi Chicken (D) (N)
Chicken pieces dressed in a coconut and pureed spicy peel tomato sauce with browned onion - finished off with medium ground whole spice and a touch of fresh cream to yield a thick spicy delectable sauce - medium
- £8.95
Murog Bhuna Annarosh
Chicken tikka cooked by the bhuna process with aromatic herbs & spices, fresh coriander, onions and pineapple - providing a delicate spicy sweet and sour yet refreshing taste - medium
- £8.95
Roshni Chilli Murog
Sliced chicken breast tossed with finely chopped fried garlic and sliced green chilli with onion massala sauce, slowly simmered to yield a thick tantalising chilli & garlic infused sauce - hot (or medium on request)
- £8.95
Lamb Parsi
Beaten medallions of lamb cooked in a very rich moughlai korma style sauce with juicy sultanas. garnished with flaked almonds and a sprig of fresh coriander - mild
- £9.95
Lababdari Gosth
Chicken tikka cooked in a mellow buttery sauce with finely chopped onion and tomatoes - mild
- £9.95
Lal Maas
Famous rajestani dish - tender cuts of lamb in a hot spicy sauce with chef’s special garram masala - hot
- £9.95
Aachari Palak Lamb Chops
Lamp chops tenderised in mustard oil and pickling spice marinade, then slow cooked in a bhuna style sauce with spinach, garlic and pickled onions - medium/hot
- £10.95
Lamb Baddam Pasanda
Fillets of lamb, tenderised in a warm spice marinade, pan grilled and then simmered off in a creamy almond sauce. Served complete on a bed of pilau rice - mild
- £13.95
Dall Mangsha
Tender lamb chunks simmered in a bhuna sauce with pungent whole spices, garram massala, split yellow lentils and fresh coriander. Hot option cooked with dried red chillies - a mouth watering spicy infusion. Served complete on a bed of pilau rice - medium/hot
- £13.95
Peppered Shashlick Masala
Chicken, lamb, or king prawns grilled with chunks of fresh peppers, onions and tomatoes, tossed in butter with crushed black pepper to finish in a tandoori massala sauce. Served complete on a bed of pilau rice - medium/hot
- Add chicken £11.95
- Add lamb £12.95
- Add king prawn £14.95
Mixed Grill Balti
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and sheek kebab cooked in a bhuna style balti sauce with chunky onions - medium
- £10.95
Balti Methi
Chicken tikka cooked in chef’s signature balti sauce with dry kashuri methi (fenugreek) - medium
- £8.95
Duck Sizzler
Gressingham duck breast marinated in green herbs and tandoori spices, grilled in tandoor oven and served on a sizzling platter with juliennes of onions and pepper. Served with a fresh salad and a tomato tamarind dipping sauce - medium
- £13.95
Duck jalfri
Specialty jalfrazi style duck curry cooked with a hint of tandoori spices, fresh ginger, garlic, onions, capsicum. Thick moist sauce - medium/hot
- £13.95
Dhohi Maach (D)
Pan fried chunks of white fish, coated in turmeric, lemon juice, fresh ginger and garlic finished in a delicate mild yoghurt based sauce with fresh curry leaves - mild
- £12.95
Goan Fish Curry
White fish in a hot and sour sauce with ground whole spices, coconut milk, and tamarind - hot and sour
- £12.95
Malabari Prawn
King prawns infused in an unique sauce with ground mustard, fennel seeds, coconut milk and fresh curry leaves - medium
- £13.95
Grilled Jinga Delight
Jumbo shell-on king prawns, rubbed with chilli, turmeric, and lemon juice. grilled in the tandoor and served on a sizzling skillet on a bed of stir fried fresh chillies onions & capsicum. accompanied with fresh salad and spicy chilli dip - hot
- £14.95
Jinga Kali-Mirch
Fresh water king prawns in a hot crushed black pepper sauce of smooth consistency with coconut milk onions and finely chopped tomato's - hot
- £13.95
Curry Dishes
(D) - Contains dairy, (N) - Nuts
Tandoori Grills (D)
Tandoori grill preparations entail meat that is marinated in delicate tandoori spices with yogurt and mint sauce. Cooked on skewers by grilling in the Tandoori oven. Served on a sizzling skillet on a bed of onions. Accompanied by a fresh salad and mint raitha. A very healthy choice!
Tandoori chicken
On the bone
- £7.95
Chicken tikka
Premium fillets of chicken breast
- £7.95
Lamb tikka
- £8.95
Tandoori king prawn
- £12.95
chicken shashlick
Chicken fillets grilled with large pieces of tomatoes, capsicum, and onion
- £9.95
Hasina Lamb
As above with lamb
- £10.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Generous mixture of tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, hariyali tikka, and tandoori king prawn
- £13.95
Masala (N) (D)
Slightly above mild strength. Prepared with special tandoori spices, almond, coconut, a hint of garlic and ginger with cream and yoghurt to provide a rich creamy sauce. It’s a fact - Tikka Masala has been recognised as the most popular dish in the UK!
Chicken tikka masala
- £8.95
Lamb tikka masala
- £9.95
Tandoori king prawn masala
- £12.95
Mixed vegetable masala
- £6.95
Karahi
Cooked with fresh ginger and garlic, fragrant herbs and spices, onions and green pepper’s with roasted whole spices and chef's special garam masala - medium
Karahi Morog (chicken)
- £8.95
Karahi Gosth (lamb)
- £9.95
Karahi King Prawn
- £12.95
Mixed Vegetable or Paneer
- £6.95
Lal Kalia
Unique Bangladeshi sour & hot dish characterised using paprika & red chillies, kalongi (onion seed), tamarind and lashings of fresh coriander - madras hot
Chicken Lal Kalia
- £8.95
Lamb Lal Kalia
- £9.95
King Prawn Lal Kalia
- £12.95
Mixed Vegetable or Paneer
- £6.95
Jalfrazi
Highly flavoured stir-fry style curry dish cooked with a hint of tandoori spices, fresh ginger, garlic, large onions, capsicum, and sliced fresh green chillies. Served on a cast iron skillet - madras hot
Chicken Jalfrazi
- £8.95
Lamb Jalfrazi
- £9.95
King Prawn Jalfrazi
- £12.95
Mixed Vegetable or Paneer
- £6.95
Traditional Favourites
- Chicken £7.95
- Lamb £8.95
- Prawn £8.95
- King Prawn £10.95
- Mixed Veg/Paneer £6.95
Bhuna
Highly seasoned with spices, cooked with, onions, tomatoes, in a thick & moist sauce - medium
Dupiaza
Spiced in the same fashion as bhuna, cooked with plenty of fried onions - medium
Rogon Josh
Highly flavoured with aromatic herbs & spices with chunks of fresh tomatoes and a fried garlic topping - medium
Saag
Cooked in a dry medium sauce with spinach , fresh garlic and fried onions - medium
Dansak
Sweet, sour and hot curry cooked with lentils and chunks of succulent pineapple - hot
Pathia
Sharp tasting dish, topped with tomatoes, green peppers & onions - hot
Vegetable Side Dishes
(V) - Vegetarian, (D) - Contains dairy, (N) - Nuts
Vegetable Curry
- £3.95
Niramish
Spiced mixed vegetable bhaji
- £3.95
Nyrkel Ramee
Sweet and spicy green beans with coconut
- £3.95
Bombay Aloo
Lightly spiced potatoes
- £3.95
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower
- £3.95
Mushroom Bhaji
- £3.95
Cauliflower Bhaji
- £3.95
Bindi Bhaji
Sautéed & lightly spiced okra
- £3.95
Brinjal Bhaji
Aubergine
- £3.95
Saag bhaji
Spinach, garlic and onions
- £3.95
Saag aloo
Spinach and potatoes
- £3.95
Saag paneer
Spinach and Indian cheese
- £3.95
Tarka dall
Lentils with fried garlic topping
- £3.95
Channa masala
Spicy chick peas
- £3.95
Mattar paneer
Peas with Indian cheese
- £3.95
Rice & Breads
(V) - Vegetarian, (D) - Contains dairy, (N) - Nuts
Rice
boiled rice
Plain boiled long grain rice
- £2.25
Pilau Rice
Premium basmati rice cooked with aromatic whole spices & ghee
- £2.95
Egg Fried Rice (D)
Pilau rice stir fried egg and onion
- £3.25
Mushroom Rice
Pilau rice stir fried with mushrooms and onion
- £3.25
Keema Rice
Pilau rice stir fried with spiced mince lamb
- £3.25
Lemon Rice
Great accompaniment with fish
- £3.25
Fruit Rice
Pilau rice stir fried with dried fruits, a great accompaniment with mild dishes
- £3.50
Biriyani
A stir-fry style preparation using super kernel basmati rice. Cooked with a blend of fresh herbs and spices. Served complete with a medium curry sauce, raitha and carrot Cachumber (salad with carrot cucumber and onions and sprinkled chaat masala)
Chicken Biriyani
- £9.95
Lamb Biriyani
- £10.95
King Prawn Biriyani
- £13.95
House Special Biriyani
Mixture of chicken, lamb & prawn - topped with a plain omelette
- £13.95
Roti Breads (V)
Chapatti
Unleavened bread cooked on a cast iron skillet
- £1.25
Tandoori Roti
Chapatti bread cooked in the tandoor
- £2.25
Laccha Paratha
- £2.95
Stuffed Paratha
Thick buttered (ghee) unleavened bread with vegetable filling cooked on a cast iron skillet
- £3.25
Nan Breads (D)
Plain Nan (V)
- £2.25
Peshwari Nan (N)
Sweet nan stuffed with nuts & raisins - drizzled with honey
- £3.25
Keema Nan
Stuffed with spiced mince lamb
- £2.95
Garlic & Coriander Nan (V)
- £2.95
Garlic & Chilli Nan (V)
- £2.95
Garlic & Cheese Nan (V)
- £3.25
Sundries
Chips
- £2.25
Masala Fries
- £2.95
Cucumber or onion Raitha
- £1.50
Plain or Spicy Pappadum
- £0.70
Pickles Tray
- Per person £0.70
Lime Pickle
- £0.75
Chilli & Ginger Pickle
- £0.75
