East India Company Restaurants Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to East India Company Restaurants, where culinary excellence meets authentic Indian tradition. Nestled in the heart of Ottawa at 210 Somerset St W, this gem offers a vibrant tapestry of flavors that transport you straight to India. The warm and inviting ambiance sets the stage for a memorable dining experience, adorned with beautiful decor that immerses you in the culture.
The menu showcases a wide array of dishes, from the succulent mutton curry and rich fish curry to the creamy Mushroom Korma, each crafted with fresh ingredients and depth of flavor. Guests rave about the freshly made naan, prepared in a traditional tandoor oven, enhancing the overall experience. The lunch buffet, especially at just 21.99, offers incredible value, allowing diners to explore various options, both meat and vegetarian, in a luxurious setting. With attentive service that makes you feel at home, East India Company Restaurants is a must-visit for lovers of authentic Indian cuisine.
Appetizers
Samossa Chaat
Five cocktail samosas served with channa masala and our tamarind, mint, and yogurt dressings.
Lahori Malai Platter
Tender morsels of chicken seekh kebab and malai chicken tikka in yogurt and onion sauce baked in the clay oven.
Chilli Prawns
Hakka style shrimp and sauteed vegetables.
Pakoras
Spinach and onion fritters.
Gol Gappa Chaat
Deep-fried, crisp crepe balls filled with soft chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and chutney. (10 pieces)
Samosa - Pakora Platter
A combination of the popular samosas and pakoras.
Samosas
Flaky pastry tempered with spices and stuffed with potatoes and peas.
Amritsari Fish Pakora
Plump morsels of basa, flash-fried with a hint of lemon and cilantro.
Goan Bryani
A coastal treat, featuring jumbo tiger prawns sauteed in fresh ginger and garlic and served with basmati rice and paprika.
Company Biryani
An aromatic blend of basmati rice, chicken, shrimp, lamb, and vegetables.
Delhi Biryani
A vegetarian biryani that fuses garam masala with our homemade paneer cheese and basmati rice.
Hyderabadi Biryani
An age-old favourite in the north, this dish couples slow-cooked pieces of lamb married with basmati rice.
Punjabi Biryani
Morsels of tender chicken, homemade garam masala, and vegetables come together in this very popular biryani.
Biryani
Beverages
Bottled Juice (300 Ml)
Canned Soft Drinks (355 Ml)
Mango Lassi
Kheer
Indian rice pudding with green cardamom.
Gulab Jamun
An Indian classic sponge cake served in a rose water syrup.
Rasmalai
Two pieces of homemade cheese in sweetened poached milk with a hint of green cardamon.
Halva
A dense and chewy confection made with ground lentils and just the right amount of sweetness.
Burfi (Indian Fudge)
Please ask about the selection of Indian fudge.
Dessert
Cooler
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler (500 Ml Can)
(2.5% ABV)
Kingston Chardonnay (750 Ml Bottle)
(13% ABV)
Leaning Post Reisling (750 Ml Bottle)
(10.7% ABV)
Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio (750 Ml Bottle)
(12.5% ABV)
White Wine
Vegetarian Entrees
Bangalore Spiced Potatoes
Pomegranate seeds and cubed potato seared in East India Company Pub masala spice mixture.
Bhurta Amritsari
Smoked pureed eggplant, onion, tomato, green peas and east india company's garam masala.
Masala Bhindi
Chopped okra pan-grilled with sauteed onion, tomato, and spices. (Seasonal)
Dal Makhani
A northern staple, dark lentils, and kidney beans are slow-cooked with whole spices in an onion and tomato base.
Navratan Korma
One of East India company's signature dishes. A blend of fresh vegetables, spices, and paneer served in a korma sauce.
Malai Kofta
Homemade cheese and potato dumplings simmered in our own East India Company house sauce.
Hakka Noodles
Fresh-cut long noodles served spicy with vegetables.
Palak Paneer
Creamy pureed spinach served with pieces of homemade paneer cheese.
Channa Masala
The restaurant recipe features garam masala with chickpeas in a ginger and tomato gravy.
Chilli Gobhi
Cauliflower florets tossed in East India Company Pub signature spicy and sweet sauce.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Yogurt and gram flour curry served over spinach pakoras.
Meethi Aloo
Fenugreek-infused potatoes with cumin and garlic.
Hakka Fried Rice
A Hakka classic with East India Company’s signature garam masala. Sauteed vegetables, fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro with flavourful South Asian spices.
Gobhi Aloo
Cauliflower florets pan-grilled with potato, cinnamon, and spices.
Paneer Makhani
Chunks of solid paneer in East India Company Pub house tomato-buttercream sauce.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice mixed with sauteed mixed vegetables and homemade indian cheese.
Mughlai Paneer
Delicate pieces of paneer served in white mughlai sauce.
Tandoori Platter
Three pieces each of mint tikka, malai tikka, and tandoori tikka with mint chutney.
Chilli Chicken
A continental mix of flavors provides the base for this spicy and tangy chicken.
East India Company Biryani
Basmati rice mixed with shrimp, chicken, and on the bone Ontario lamb.
Coconut Shrimp
A coastal favorite featuring tiger prawns simmered with shredded coconut and curry leaves in heavy gravy.
Chicken '65
Punjabi-style spicy boneless tandoori chicken with mustard seed and curry leaf.
Beef Curry
Bite-sized cuts of beef, slow simmered in an onion and tomato base with whole spices.
Muglai Chicken
This mughlai features pieces of boneless chicken in a smoky, creamy base.
Murg Palak
Pureed spinach in cream over tender, boneless chicken.
Railway Lamb Curry
A traditional lamb curry, this dish features garam masala slow cooked in an onion and tomato base with whole spices.
Butter Chicken (Murg Bahar)
Tandoori-marinated boneless dark meat in house butter chicken sauce.
Anarkali
Jumbo tiger prawns served sizzling and tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables and garam masala.
Hakka Noodles
Fresh-cut, long noodles made spicy with your choice of chicken or shrimp.
Mango Chicken
Sweet mango mixed with boneless chicken.
Dak Bungalow Murgi Roast
Traditional tandoori half chicken (4 pcs) marinated in yogurt with east india company tandoori masala.
Dhabba Chicken
Home-style chicken curry in rich tomato gravy and east india company's garam masala.
Nilgiri Korma
Select pieces of bone-in lamb simmered in pureed spinach and gravy.
Shabab
Jumbo tiger prawns seared with ginger and garlic, then cooked with tomato and served in a rich gravy.
Non Vegetarian Entrees
Beer
Heineken (330 Ml Bottle)
(5% ABV)
Kichesippi BC Light Beer (473 Ml Can)
(4% ABV)
Beau's Lugtread (473ml Can)
(5.2% ABV)
Flying Monkey Juicy IPA (473 Ml Can)
(6.5% ABV)
Meal For One (Non-Veg)
Half a portion of navratan and butter chicken, served with basmati rice, makes this the perfect meal for one.
Meal For One (Veg)
A combintaion of palak paneer and chana masala to help spice up your night.
Meal For Two (Non-Veg)
One full portion of butter chicken and vegetable korma will satisfy any couple's cravings; all served with rice, salad, and two pieces of naan bread.
Meal For Two (Veg)
Two naan breads, rice, salad, navratan, and chala masala make this a great dinner for two.
Meal For Four
Five vegetarian cocktail samosas, navratan, butter chicken, lamb curry, and one portion of the vegetable of the day. Rice, salad, and four pieces of naan included with the meal.
Combination Meals
Place Settings
Number Of Plastic Cutlery
How many people will be eating from this order?
Chutney
Choices included mango, tamarind, mint, or tomato.
Add Extra Rice Or Salade
An extra order of basmati rice or onion, tomato, channa, or potato salads.
Prantha
Layered whole wheat tandoori baked bread. choice of plain or stuffed with potato or cauliflower.
Flavoured Nan
Choose from garlic, cheese, coconut, or onion topped nan.
Naan, Butter Naan Or Roti
Flat style tandoori baked bread made fresh to order.
Pompadoms (12 Pieces)
A crunchy, crispy, and spicy flatbread.
Sides
Red Wine
Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (750 Ml Bottle)
(14% ABV)
Siduri Pinot Noir (750 Ml Bottle)
(14.3% ABV)
Six Rows Shiraz (750 Ml Bottle)
(14% ABV)
Somersby Apple Cider (473 Ml Can)
(4.5% ABV)