
Dining
A Contemporary Expression of Indian Cuisine
Rooted in heritage, our menu brings together India's rich culinary traditions and a modern sensibility — crafted for today's table.
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Flavours
Meaningful
Moments
For the Table
Poppadom Selection & House Chutneys
9.00
Crisp poppadoms with a selection of chutneys and pickles

Signature Dish
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank
Tender lamb shank in a rich North Indian spice reduction, served with pilau rice.
A Closer Look“Heritage on a plate.”
Small Plates
Onion Bhaji
6.50
Delicate onion fritters with cumin, coriander and mint yoghurt
Vegetable or Lamb Samosa
7.90
Hand-folded pastry filled with spiced vegetables or lamb, served with tamarind chutney
Pani Puri
8.50
Crisp semolina shells filled with chickpeas, potato and spiced tamarind water
Chilli Paneer
8.50
Paneer, peppers and onions tossed in a chilli-garlic glaze
Samosa Chaat
9.50
Crushed samosa, chickpeas, yoghurt, mint and tamarind
Shimla Mirch
9.50
Charred pepper filled with spiced vegetables or chicken, finished with bhuna sauce
Chicken or Lamb Tikka
8.50
Tandoor-roasted marinated chicken or lamb
Garlic King Prawns
10.50
King prawns sautéed with garlic butter and fresh herbs
King Prawn Puri
11.50
Spiced king prawns served on freshly fried puri bread
Tandoori Salmon
11.50
Salmon marinated with citrus and tandoori spices
Spiced Chicken Sheek
11.50
Flame-grilled chicken kebab with fresh herbs
Sharing Platters
Shabzi Platter
16.50
Onion bhaji, vegetable samosa and chilli paneer
Tandoori Meat Platter
22.00
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and chicken sheek kebab
Seafood Platter
28.00
King prawn puri, tandoori salmon and spiced king prawns
From the Tandoor
All tandoor dishes are served with pilau rice or naan and our chef’s signature sauce
Chicken or Lamb Shashlik
36.00
Marinated meat grilled over charcoal with peppers and onions
Tandoori Lamb Chops
39.00
Celtic lamb chops marinated with Kashmiri spices
Tandoori King Prawns
42.00
Jumbo king prawns roasted in the tandoor
Sona Mixed Grill
52.00
A signature selection of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb chops and king prawns
Biryani Selection
Served with accompanying curry sauce
Dum Biryani
34.00
Choice of chicken, lamb or seasonal vegetables
Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani
34.00
Saffron rice, lamb, potato and boiled egg
Seafood Biryani
38.00
A selection of seafood cooked with fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices
Shabzi Paneer Biryani
32.00
Seasonal vegetables and tandoori paneer
Classic Curries
Choose from:
Chicken 17.50Lamb 18.50Prawn 23.50Vegetable 16.50
Mild Medium Hot Very hot
Traditional
Curry
Bhuna
Rogan Balti
Dopiazaa
Jalfrezi
Saag
Regional Specialities
Madras
Pathia
Dhansak
Vindaloo
Phall
Sona Signature
Prepared to your preference:
Mild Medium Hot Very hot
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank
38.00
Tender lamb shank in a rich North Indian spice reduction, served with pilau rice
Salmon Rogan
39.00
Scottish salmon in a Kashmiri-style tomato and spice sauce, served with pilau rice
King Prawn Darka
42.00
King prawns finished with garlic, roasted spices and fresh coriander
Bengali Sea Bass
39.00
Pan seared sea bass with a lightly spiced Bengali-inspired sauce
Goan King Prawns
45.00
King prawns in a coconut and coastal spice sauce, served with coconut rice
Nawabi
41.00
Chicken, spiced lamb mince, peas and potatoes in a royal Mughlai-style, served with naan
Modhu Chicken
38.00
Chicken cooked with ginger, honey and aromatic spices, served with pilau rice
Roshun Murgh
38.00
Chicken with garlic, green chilli and our chef’s special sauce, served with pilau rice
Signature Mild Classics
Choose from:
Chicken 18.50Lamb 19.50Prawn 23.50Vegetable 17.50
Tikka Masala
Chargrilled meat in a rich tomato and cream sauce
Pasanda
Cream, almonds and delicate spices
Butter Supreme
A silky tomato and butter sauce
Korma
Coconut, cream and aromatic spices
Makhani
Slow-cooked tomato, butter and fenugreek
Seasonal Vegetable Accompaniments
Each 9.50
Bombay Aloo
Saag Aloo
Aloo Gobi
Saag Paneer
Tarka Dal
Bhindi Bhaji
Chana Bhaji
Mushroom Bhaji
Rice & Breads
Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
6.50
Pilau Rice
7.00
Egg Fried Rice
8.50
Garlic Fried Rice
8.50
Mushroom Fried Rice
8.50
Onion Fried Rice
8.50
Keema Fried Rice
9.50
Breads
Chapati
5.50
Plain Naan
6.50
Garlic Naan
7.50
Keema Naan
7.50
Peshwari Naan
7.50
Cheese Naan
7.50
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Preferences
At Sona, we are committed to ensuring every guest enjoys a safe and memorable dining experience. Our team will be pleased to discuss any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements with you and guide you through the menu to help select dishes that suit both your preferences and individual needs.
Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of our food, dishes are prepared in kitchens where allergens are present and we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergen traces. Please inform your server of any dietary requirements before placing your order.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day at SONA
Celebrate with our four-course Christmas Day menu, from tandoori starters and signature curries to festive desserts.
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