Review on MemSaab

When Naj Aziz opened MemSaab it was a ground-breaking restaurant that redefined Indian food in Nottingham and it still scores heavily with its stylish ambience, impeccable service and refined food. As the Times noted, it's 'as different from your typical tandoori as curry powder is from garam masala'.

The interior is a harmonious blend of contemporary design and traditional features, with classy neutral tones combined with a splash of regal red, modern lighting and ethnic craftsmanship. Menus offer a similar mix of familiar specialities and more unusual dishes from around the Sub-continent: tandooris, tikkas and vegetable samosas share the billing with Lahori lamb chops, Amritsari machli (cod in carom-flavoured batter), makrani fish (a sea bass dish from the South-west coast of Baluchistan) and even locally farmed, free-range ostrich fillet with garlic and red chillies.

Memsaab has also enlisted the help of Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, who has devised special seasonal menus featuring inspired dishes such as vermicelli-crusted prawns with apple chutney, and rabbit malai tikka with raisin and pear chutney and makhani pulao.

MemSaab is also featured in: Michelin Guide, Hardens, AA Guide

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Cuisine

Indian

Chef

Majid Ashraf

Restaurant Opening Times

Dinner: 5.30 - 10.30pm (11.00pm Sat) (5.00 - 10.00pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

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Facilities at MemSaab

  • Disabled access
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 150 covers

Address

MemSaab
12 - 14 Maid Marian Way
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 6HS

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MemSaab Sample Menu

SAMPLE A LA CARTE

STARTERS (served with a chutney and light salad)

Aloo and Paneer Bhaji v d

Lightly fried potato filled with paneer and sweetcorn, seasoned with coriander served with garlic and coriander mushrooms
6.25

Onion Bhaji v

Thinly sliced onions mixed with homemade garam masala and gram flour then fried
6.25

Aloo Tikki v

Battered potato cakes infused with cumin, served with garlic and coriander mushrooms
6.25

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras v d

Crispy seasonal mixed vegetables coated in a spicy gram flour, served with mint and coriander chutney
6.25

Tandoori Broccoli and Cauliflower v d

Broccoli and cauliflower florets marinated in yogurt, soft cheese and Indian spices, tandoor cooked
7.25

Vegetable Samosa v g

Spiced mixed vegetables in a crispy pastry shell, served with curried chickpeas
6.50

Paneer Achari Shashlik v d

Indian cheese marinated in yoghurt, garam masala and mango pickle, then grilled in an open charcoal fire
7.25

Masala Tofu v

Masala tofu with flavours of charcoal, stir fried with asparagus and ginger garlic sauce. Vegan speciality
7.25

Dahi Gulgulas v d

Fried lentil balls with sweet & sour yogurt and tamarind chutney, garnished with sev and fresh pomegranate, served cold
6.25

Khumb Paneer v d g

Portobello mushroom filled with kadai paneer served with asparagus pakoras and seviya upma, vermicelli tempered with mustard seeds, onion and curry leaves and a mango and fennel chutney
7.25

Mem Saab Salad v

Orange, avocado, kidney bean and green leaf salad with roasted cumin seeds
7.50

Reshmi Kebab d

Charcoal grilled minced chicken fillet flavoured with coriander seeds, fresh mint and garam masala
8.95

Haryali Murgh Tikka d

Diced chicken fillet marinated in fresh mint and coriander, flavoured with green masala
8.95

Murgh Malai Boti d

Boneless and diced chicken marinated in cream, soft cheese and chilli, flavoured with garam masala
9.25

Venison Kebab d

Charcoal Grilled minced Venison fillet flavoured with coriander seeds, fresh mint and Garam masala, filled with chutney
9.25

Lahori Lamb Chops d

Tender lamb chops marinated with ginger, garlic and freshly ground roasted cloves
9.50

Tandoori Ostrich

Locally farmed free range ostrich filled infused with garlic and red chilli, unique to MemSaab
10.25

Jhinga Hara Masala d

Grilled jumbo king prawns marinated in fresh mint, coriander and green chillies, seasoned with carom seeds
12.95

Salmon Tikka d

Grilled salmon chunks flavoured with fenugreek leaves, garam masala and yogurt marinade
9.95

Amritsari Machli

Cod coated with carom flavoured batter, fried for a dry and crisp finish
8.95

Soft Shell Crab

Soft shell crab with spicy squid
9.95

John Dory with Peas d

Crisp fried john dory with crushed garlic peas & smoked tomato chutney
9.95

Tandoori Masala Scallops d

Fresh scallops marinated with tandoori masala and coconut cream
9.95

Chilli Prawn Salad

Cooked prawns marinated in chilli and coriander with herbs and salad
9.95

Sabzi Selection (for 2) v d g

Onion Bhaji, Aloo Paneer Bhaji and Vegetable Samosa served on a platter for sharing
12.95

MemSaab Special Platter

Jhinga Hara Masala (d), Reshmi Kebab (d), Lahori Lamb Chop (d), Aloo and Paneer Bhaji (v)(d)(g), served with MemSaab salad (v). Choice to add Salmon (add £2)
18.95

Sigri (grilled) Selection (for 2) d

Lamb Chops, Haryali Murgh Tikka and Reshmi Kebab served on a platter for sharing
15.95

Machli Selection (for 2) d

Amritsari Machli (cod), Salmon Tikka and Jhinga (king prawn) served on a platter for sharing
17.95

MAIN COURSES (cooked to medium spice level uinless indicated otherwise)

Chicken Karahi

Boneless chicken thigh braised in garlic, ginger, tomatoes and red chillies in traditional Lahori Style
14.95

Chicken Tikka (served with rice, salad and curry sauce) d

Chicken fillet marinated in a yogurt and garam masala, then charcoal grilled
15.95

Tandoori Supreme Chicken (served with rice, salad and curry sauce) d

Tandoor roasted chicken on the bone, marinated in yogurt and fenugreek leaves
16.95

Chicken Tikka Masala (mild) d n

Mildly marinated grilled chicken fillet prepared in a creamy mixture of nuts, herbs and spices
14.95

Butter Chicken Makhni d

Marinated tandoor chicken cooked ina rich sauce of juicy tomatoes and selected spices cooked in butter and finished with fresh cream
14.50

Keema Matar d

Minced lamb with peas, cooked in garlic, ginger and green chillies to a dry consistency
14.50

Zaika Gosht

Slow cooked lamb flavoured with cardamon and a whole spice mixture
15.95

Dumpukht Lamb Loin (served with masala mash potato and saffron sauce) d

Slow roasted lamb fillet stuffed with spiced spinach and paneer
18.95

Nizami Lamb Handi d n

Boneless lamb braised in tomato and onion gravy, cooked in an almond paste and finished with fresh cream
15.95

Lamb Rogan Josh (medium) d

Traditional Kashmiri dish slow cooked in tomato based sauce and flavoured with cardamon
15.25

Lamb Shank d

Slow roasted lamb shank with masala mashed potato, spinach and cardamon jus
21.95

Nalli Gosht

Chopped lamb shank in medium spiced sauce, cooked and served on the bone in the traditional way
15.95

Shabdh Degh Gosht

Slow cooked lamb in onion, ginger and tomato masala with fiery spices, tossed and cooked with turnips, carrots and potatoes
15.95

Tandoori Combination (served with rice, salad and curry sauce) d

Chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb chop and sigri jhinga (king prawn)
20.95

MEMSAAB SEAFOOD SELECTION

Goan Fish Curry or Goan Prawn Curry (add £3.00)

Traditional Goan speciality prepared with tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and tomatoes
14.95

Sigri Jhingha (served with rice, salad and curry sauce) d

Jumbo king prawns in a yogurt and onion seed marinade, singe grilled with bell peppers
21.95

Pan Fried Sea Bass d

Pan fried sea bass fillet served with spiced raratouille and coconut tamarind jus
19.95

Makrani Fish Lababadar (catch of the day)

Fish cooked in a rich onion and tomato sauce flavoured with Indian spices
21.95

The following dishes are available with King Prawns (£4.00), Lamb (£1.50), Chicken (£1.50) or Vegetable


Tikka Balti d

Freshly grilled tikka cooked with yogurt, spices and bell peppers
13.95

Garlic Chilli (extra hot)

A fiery sauce of garlic and crushed green chillies, finished with fresh coriander
13.95

Jalfrezie (hot)

A rich fiery sauce containing mixed peppers, cumin and plenty of green chillies
13.95

Lucknowi Dumki Biryani d g

Infusion of lamb (£1.50), chicken (£1.50), prawns (£4.00) or vegetables and basmati rice with yogurt, caramalised onion, saffron and Indian spices hermetically sealed with multi-grain roti. Served with cucumber raita and a rich curry sauce
18.50

Dish of the day (please ask the waiter for today's special)

Today's special Desi dish - these dishes are as close as we can get to what we used to eat on special occasions

VEGETARIAN (available as main or side dish)

Peeli Daal v

Yellow lentils cooked in onions and tomatoes, flavoured with asafoetida. As a side dish - £6.95
9.95

Ajwaini Bhindi v

Okra (ladies fingers) cooked with onions and roasted caraway seeds in medium spices. As a side dish - £8.75
12.50

Saag Aloo v

Spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, onions, garlic and tomatoes. As a side dish - £7.50
12.90

Saag Paneer v d

Indian outtage cheese cooked with fresh ground leaf spinach, onions and dry fenugreek. As a side dish - £8.95
12.95

Khumb Dopiaza v

Pan Fried Mushrooms and peas with julienne onions, tomatoes, gingers, roasted garlic with fresh ground Indian spices. As a side dish - £8.95
12.90

Goan Vegetable Curry v d

Traditional Goan speciality. Paneer, mushrooms and snow peas prepared with tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and tomatoes. As a side dish - £8.95
12.90

Mixed Vegetables v

Seasonal vegetables tossed in a ginger based sauce with coriander and garam masala. As a side dish - £7.50
9.25

Baigan Bhartha v

Smoked aubergine cooked with onions, tomatoes and garam masala. As a side dish - £8.95
12.90

Channa Masala v

Chickpeas cooked in a spicy sauce infused with 'panj pooran' - five spice mixture. As a side dish - £7.50
10.50

Paneer Tikka Masala v d n

Mildly marinated grilled paneer chunks prepared in a creamy mixture of nuts, herbs & spices. As a side dish - £8.95
12.90

Daal Makhni v d

Slow cooked creamy lentils, flavoured with ginger and garam masala. As a side dish - £7.75
9.95

Vegetable Biryani (served with cucumber salad, raita and daal) v d

Seasonal mixed vegetables in saffron scented Basmati rice.
15.50

RICE & BREADS

Pilau Rice

3.55

Mushroom Rice

4.00

Boiled Rice

3.40

Naan d g

2.85

Garlic Naan d g

3.60

Peshwari Naan d n g

3.90

Keema Naan d g

3.95

Potato and Pea Stuffed Kulcha d g

3.95

Chilli and Coriander Naan d g

3.50

Tandoori Roti g

2.25

Laccha Parantha g

3.25

Gluten-Free Roti

2.25

Romali Roti g

2.50

French Fries

3.60

SIDES

Salad

2.75

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

2.00

Cucumber Raita d

2.25

Mango Chutney (with onions, seeds & fennel)

1.50

Apple and Mint Chutney

1.50

Orange and Apricot Chutney d

1.50

Lime Pickle

1.45

Mixed Pickle

150

Spiced Onions

1.20

Plain Yogurt d

1.50

Popadoms (each) and selection of Chutneys

1.40



Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

MemSaab Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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