Essence at The Pantiles by Atul Kochhar Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Essence at The Pantiles by Atul Kochhar, where culinary tradition meets contemporary elegance in Tunbridge Wells. This unique dining venue offers an authentic Indian experience, distinguished from typical curry houses. The menu showcases a blend of classic dishes, encapsulating the rich flavors and textures of Indian cuisine.

Highlights include the tender lamb curry and exquisite seafood curry, celebrated for their depth and authenticity. Our tasting menu offers an extraordinary culinary journey, each course meticulously crafted to create perfect harmony of flavors. Accompaniments like the Peshwari Naan are memorable, elevating every dish.

Expect not just a meal, but a dining experience where attentive staff enhance the warm ambiance, ensuring each visit is special. The thoughtfully curated wine pairings complement the robust flavors, making it perfect for anniversaries or significant celebrations. Join us at Essence; it’s an indulgence worth savoring.

Rice And Bread

Sade Chawal

$£4.50

Jeera Pulao

$£5.00

Lemon Rice

$£5.45

Gosht Ki Biryani

$£23.95

Vegetable Biryani

Tandoor Roti

Tandoori Naan

Peshawari Naan

Lachha Parat

King Edw Kulcha

Kolkata Chicken Biryani

Gilafi Lamb Seekh Kebab

Murg Do Tarike

Starters

Mains

Murg Do Tarike

Prosecco, Campo Del Passo By Atul Kochhar

$£11.00

Chapel Down Brut Reserve, Uk

$£15.00

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne Brut Nv

$£18.00

Prosecco/Champagne 125ml

Signature Cocktails

Essence Martini

$£14.00

Mirchi Margarita

$£14.00

Indian Mist

$£14.00

Cherry Old Fashioned

$£13.50

Kashmir Sour

$£13.50

Punjab Treasure

$£14.00

Khatti Martini

$£13.50

Himalayan White Negroni

$£14.00

Kamasutra

$£13.50

Pantiles Spritz

$£13.50

Frozen Lychee Margarita

$£14.00

Star Of Kerala

$£13.50

Mumbai Lime Sour

$£13.50

Seasonal Cocktails

Pescatarian Tasting Menu

Amuse Bouche

Samudri Rattan

Steamed Prawn Momos

Nimbu Paani Granita

Meen Gassi

Tangra Chilli Prawns

Meen Mappas

Textures Of Chocolate

Amuse Bouche

Samudri Rattan

Steamed Chicken Momos

Dakshin Chicken

Duck Chettinad

Textures Of Lamb

Textures Of Chocolate

Tasting Menu

Beers/Cider

Draught Pint Cobra

$£7.50

Draught Half Pint Cobra

$£5.00

Peroni 330 Ml

$£5.00

Peroni 'Zero' 330 Ml

$£5.50

Rekorderling 500ml

Watermelon & Citrus

Coca-Cola

Franklin & Sons Ginger Ale

Natural 'Light' Tonic Water

Juices

$£4.50

Kingsdown Sparkling

$£5.00

Soft Drinks

Others

Pantiles Delight

Ron Bon

Lassi