WELCOME TO TABLA
athidhi devo bhava "Guest is God"
Swarna and Praveen Kumar welcome you to an authentic Indian dining experience at Tabla Indian Restaurant, Perth, which they founded in 2009.
Joining together their passion for good and simple food, they were both born and brought up in rural villages in India, where every meal of the day is freshly made using ingredients grown in local fields. This is the same experience they offer to all restaurant guests, cooking fresh food by hand, using local ingredients and spices from their farm in Southern India.
The hard work from Praveen, Swarna and their team is well recognized by the food and drinks Industry.
Recent awards include:
- “Chef of the Year ” at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2020
- “Best Asian Restaurant – Tayside” at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2020
- “Outstanding Curry of the Year ” at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018
- ” Cook School of the Year ″ at The Food Awards 2018
- “World Cuisine Chef of the year ” at the Scottish Food and Drinks Awards 2018
- “Taste our Best Award ” by Visit Scotland 2018
- “AA One Rosette” held for five consecutive years
Welcome to an Authentic Indian dining experience!
takeaway and Home delivery.
The best way to enjoy a Tabla Restaurant curry at home is to pre-order to avoid long waiting times at the weekend.
You can use our easy online ordering tool by clicking on order now below where you’ll be able to select your collection or delivery slot. If online ordering isn’t for you, you can simply call us on 01738 444630.
Normal collection wait time is 45-60 minutes. For home delivery, this is 60-90 minutes.
We deliver all around Perth: Scone, Bridge of Earn, St Madoes, Glencarse, Almondbank, Luncarty, Balbeggie, Guildtown, Stanley, Errol, Abernethy, Forgandenny, Aberdalgie, Tibbermore, Methven, Kinfauns, Pitcairngreen. Delivery charges are shown at checkout.
Dining in Menu
- Starters
- Tandoori
- Main Courses
- Biryanis
- Vegetarian Mains
- Rice & Nan
- Desserts
- Wine & Spirits
2x Poppadoms
Spiced Onions
Mixed Pickle
Mango Chutney
Mixed Tray
Raita
SABZI PAKORA (V)
Crisp nuggets of seasonal Scottish vegetables, onions & crushed coriander seeds.
£4.95
HARA BHARA TIKKI (V)
Patties of mashed Perthshire potatoes, peas, spinach, green chillies & coriander with ginger and garlic.
£4.95
MURGH PAKORA
Tender pieces of Chicken, marinated in an authentic batter & served with chilli sauce.
£5.45
HAGGIS BONDA
A great combination of Scottish Haggis, Indian spice with green chilli, ginger & garlic.
£5.45
KHUMB PAKORA
Mushrooms in a spiced crispy batter
£4.95
Dakshin Fried Fish
Marinated Scottish fresh catch of the day, fried with Indian spices till crisp.
£5.95
Baingan ka Pakora (V)
The Mughul Emperor of Hyderabad’s favourite.
Thin slices of aubergine rubbed with masala mix and deep fried in a spicy gram flour batter.
£4.95
Pani Puri (V)
Crispy Puri, chickpeas and potato filling in a tangy sauce - Mumbai’s favourite, served cold.
£4.95
ROYALLA VEPUDU
King Prawn crispy fried with curry leaf and tamarind - Andhra style
£6.95
ANDHRA WADA (V)
A South Indian Dish
Patties of green lentils with green chilli, coriander, cumin & onion served with homemade lentil sauce
£4.95
DAKSHIN FRIED FISH
South Indian spice marinated Scottish fresh catch of the day, crispy fried.
£5.95
Available as a starter or main course
Rice/Nan not included
CHICKEN TIKKA
Tender Scottish chicken fillets marinated in ginger, garlic, yoghurt and whole spices.
£5.95 / £10.95
TANDOORI CHICKEN
On the bone Scottish chicken pieces, marinated in tandoori spices and grilled in our tandoor.
£5.95 / £10.95
SEEKH KEBAB
Minced lamb seasoned with lemon juice, mint, coriander and onions.
£5.95 / £10.95
TANGDI KABAB
Scottish chicken drumsticks, ginger, garlic, garam masala and turmeric.
£5.95 / £10.95
Tandoori Bada jhinga
King Prawns gilled in our tandoori oven with peppers, onions and garam masala
£6.95 / £13.95
Tandoori Salmon
Scottish Salmon marinated in ginger, garlic and Indian herbs.
£6.95 / £13.95
RICE /NAN NOT INCLUDED
All curries can be made gluten free – ask staff for details
ANDHRA KODI KOORA - AWARD WINNING!
Scottish chicken, chillies, fresh curry leaf and tomatoes with an onion and tamarind sauce - my Grandmothers recipe.
£10.95
DAKSHIN LASOONI MURGH
Chicken Tikka cooked in spicy masala, garlic and fresh curry leaf. A hot dish from South India.
£10.95
MURGH JALFREZI
Spicy chicken with mixed peppers & Scottish seasonal vegetables.
£10.95
MURGH MAKHANI MASALA
Delhi’s Favourite! Tandoori boneless chicken cooked with thick Scottish cream, creamy tomato,
ground almond nut and butter sauce.
£11.95
NAVARATHAN MURGH KORMA (Mild)
Marinated and steamed Scottish chicken with tropical fruit, nuts, coconut cream and saffron milk.
£11.45
MURGH MOONLIGHT
Chicken tikka with Pino Grigio wine, mango chutney, ginger and garlic.
£11.95
PALAK MURGH
Tandoori cooked chicken tikka, spinach leaves and garam masala.
£11.95
KOLHAPURI CHICKEN - NEW!
A really hot chicken gravy made with Kolhapur's famous red chillies, cashews, lime and coconut.
£11.95
KADHAI MURGH
Marinated chicken with onions, tomatoes, Scottish low fat yoghurt and mixed peppers.
£11.95
NIHARI - LAMB SHANK HOME STYLE
Local free-range Scottish Lamb shank - Slow cooked with nihari masala.
£13.95
RAILWAY BOTI - AWARD WINNING!
Slow cooked Scottish lamb on the bone with peppers, basil and potato. A classic dish served on Indian trains.
£11.95
METHI GOSHT
Slow cooked tender Scottish lamb with fresh fenugreek leaves and garam masala.
£11.95
KEEMA MUTTER
“Poor man's rich food”
Back street dish. Lamb mince and green peas.
£11.95
DAHI GOSHT
Scottish low-fat Yoghurt, ginger, garlic marinated tender lamb, cooked with medium ground spices.
£11.95
RAJASTHANI LAAL MAAS
A fiery lamb dish from Rajasthan with red chillies, mustard oil and dried mango powder.
£11.95
GOSHT BHUNA
Lamb with ginger, garlic and tomato in a thick masala sauce.
£11.95
GOSHT DOPIAZA
Tender lamb cooked with fried and caramelised onion and garam masala.
£11.95
MUGHLAI GOSHT KORMA
Lamb korma with mild spices, almonds and pistachio nuts in a Scottish cream sauce. A Mughlai king's favourite dish.
£11.95
ANDHRA FISH CURRY
Marinated Scottish fresh catch of the day with fresh curry leaf, coconut cream, tamarind and chilli.
£11.95
KASHMIRI BADA JHINGA KORMA
Atlantic king prawns with tropical fruit in a coconut, cream and saffron sauce.
£12.95
KADHAI JHINGA
Atlantic king prawns with onions, tomatoes, Scottish low fat yoghurt and mixed peppers.
£12.95
Vegetarian Main Meals – rice/nan not included
ALOO GOBI (Veg/Vegan)
Perthshire potatoes, cauliflower and fresh tomato.
£9.95
TADKA DHAL (Veg/Vegan)
Lentils with garlic and ginger tadka.
£9.95
CHANA MASALA (Veg/Vegan)
Tandoori cooked marinated chicken with basmati rice, browned onions, herbs and ground spices.
£9.95
PALAK ALOO (Veg/Vegan)
Perthshire potatoes with spinach and green chilli
£9.95
MIXED SABZI JALFREZI (Veg/Vegan)
Chefs selection of Scottish vegetables with Indian spices.
£9.95
KADAI PANEER (Veg)
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with mixed peppers, ginger, garlic and low fat mint yoghurt.
£10.95
KHUMB, MATAR AND METHI (Veg/Vegan)
Scottish mushrooms, fresh green peas, fresh fenugreek leaves, ginger, garlic and garam masala.
£10.95
PANEER BUTTER MASALA (Mild) (Veg)
Homemade cottage cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with almond and aromatic spices.
£10.95
BAINGAN ALOO
Aubergine and scottish potatos in semi dry masala sauce.
£9.95
SERVED WITH BIRYANI SAUCE
HYDERABADI MOGHLAI DUM BIRYANI
18hrs marinated chicken or lamb on the bone with basmati rice, browned onions, herbs, rose water, ground spices and saffron. Sealed with a pastry lid. Cooked for 4hrs on a slow fire. 24 hours notice required, serves 2.
£29.95 per two people
MURGH BIRYANI
Tandoori cooked marinated chicken with basmati rice, browned onions, herbs and ground spices.
£11.95
RICE/NAN NOT INCLUDED
ALOO GOBI (Veg/Vegan)
Perthshire potatoes, cauliflower and fresh tomato.
£9.95
TADKA DHAL (Veg/Vegan)
Lentils with garlic and ginger tadka.
£9.95
CHANA MASALA (Veg/Vegan)
Chickpeas stewed with tomatoes, onions ginger and garlic.
£9.95
PALAK ALOO (Veg/Vegan)
Perthshire potatoes with spinach and green chilli
£9.95
Bhindi Do pyaza (Veg/Vegan)
Okra with red and white onions, cumin and coriander.
£9.95
KADAI PANEER (Veg)
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with mixed peppers, ginger, garlic and low fat mint yoghurt.
£10.95
MIXED SABZI JALFREZI (Veg/Vegan)
Chefs selection of Scottish vegetables with Indian spices.
£9.95
PANEER BUTTER MASALA (Mild) (Veg)
Homemade cottage cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with almond and aromatic spices.
£10.95
BAINGAN ALOO
Aubergine and scottish potatos in semi dry masala sauce.
£9.95
KHUMB, MATAR AND METHI (Veg/Vegan)
Scottish mushrooms, fresh green peas, fresh fenugreek leaves, ginger, garlic and garam masala.
£10.95
Plain Nan
ROTI
Garlic Nan
CORIANDER NAN
Peshwari Nan
KEEMA NAN
Cheese Nan
Haggis Nan
Pilau Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
GULAB JAMUN
Rice flour dough deep fried, rested in sugar
syrup, flavoured with cardamom & served
with vanilla pod ice cream.
“Very popular at weddings and celebrations
at home in India” - must try dessert.
£5.95
MALAI KULFI
Indian street style ice cream - garnished
with nuts.
£4.95
GAJAR KA HALWA
Local carrots, nuts, milk and sugar, served
with Stewart Tower vanilla pod ice cream.
£5.95
MIXED ICE CREAM
3 scoop selection of strawberry, vanilla pod
and chocolate ice cream.
£4.95
SORBETS
3 scoop selection of Stewart Tower sorbets
- 100% dairy free.
£5.95
BOMBAY MASALA CHAI
Indian Tea - 20 min preparation time
The traditional tea brewed with “warm”
spices cardamom, ginger and milk.
£3.95
Soft Drink
Diet Coke / Sprite / Fanta - 330 ml
£2.75Coca Cola / Irn Bru - 330 ml
£2.95Fentimans Ginger Beer - 330 ml
£2.95Soda Water / Fruit Juice
£2.75Appletiser / J20
£2.95Still / Sparkling Water - 330 ml
£2.45Still / Sparkling Water - 1 litre
£3.95Lassi – Yoghurt Drink
Mango
£3.45Sweet
£2.95Salt
£2.95Beer
Kingfisher - Pint
£4.75Kingfisher - Half Pint
£2.75Alchohol Free Lager
£2.50The Inveralmond Brewery Collection – Perth
Ossian - 500 ml
£4.95Cider
Magners - Pint
£4.45Spirits / Liqueurs
Gordon's Gin
£3.95Bombay Sapphire
£4.45Persie Zesty Citrus Gin
£4.95Eden Mill Original Gin
£4.95Smirnoff Vodka
£4.45Bacardi White Rum
£3.95Captain Morgan’s Spiced Dark Rum
£3.95Southern Comfort
£3.95Jack Daniels
£3.95Famous Grouse Blended Whisky
£3.95Malt Whisky – 25ml
Macallan 10 Years - sherry oak
£5.95Macallan 10 Years - fine oak
£5.95Macallan 12 Years - sherry oak
£6.95Macallan 18 Years - sherry oak (2017 release)
£19.95Dalwhinnie 15 Years
£4.95Tullibardine 18 Years
£6.95Talisker 10 Years
£4.95Talisker 18 Years
£6.95Glenfarclas 12 Years
£4.95Glenfarclas 25 Years
£15.95Oban 14 Years
£4.95Lagavulin 16 Years
£5.95White Wines
House White
175ml £5.95 / 250ml £5.45 / 75cl £14.95Botter, Garganega-Pinot Grigio IGT - Italy
175ml £4.65 / 250ml £5.65 / 75cl £16.25Pale straw in colour - a dry, soft and well balanced
wine. Ideal with seafood.
Señora Rosa Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
175ml £4.95 / 250ml £6.25 / 75cl £17.95This is an exceptionally well made Sauvignon
Blanc, with apples and grass on the nose balanced
with crisp, zesty acidity and a luscious clean
finish.
Katherine Hills Unoaked Chardonnay - Australia
75cl £21.95As this wine has no oak contact, the result is a
fruit driven style full of luscious tropical fruits.
Chablis Réserve de Montaigu J. Moreau et Fils - France
£32.00Pale gold in colour with slight green tinges and a
fruity nose with butter and hazelnut aromas.
Sancerre Domaine Bonnard - France
£35.00A fresh and vivacious Sancerre, with lots of zesty
fruit, good acidity and a long finish. It has an
excellent balance between weight of fruit and
acidity.
Rosé Wines
Willowood Zinfandel Rosé - California, USA
175ml £4.95 / 250ml £6.25 / 75cl £17.95A lively, fruity rosé wine with aromas of red
summer fruits and an attractive crisp sweetness
on the palate.
