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Chook Chook

Indian, regional railway dishes · ££ · London

Railway-carriage themed Indian kitchen in Putney with street chaat, tandoor grills and regional curries.

137 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1EZ
020 8789 3100
chookchook.uk

Hours (United Kingdom Time)

Monday
4 PM–10:30 PM
Tuesday
4 PM–10:30 PM
Wednesday
4 PM–10:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM–10:30 PM
Friday
4 PM–11 PM
Saturday
12 PM–11 PM
Sunday
12 PM–10 PM

Popular dishes

  • Railway Chicken Curry

    £13.00

    Rustic and luscious chicken and potato curry served since colonial times in Indian railways.

Menu

Prices from Chook Chook's own menu.

Chaat Junction

  • Delhi Papdi Chaat £7.50
    Fried flour crisp, topped up with chickpeas, potato, yogurt, tamarind and mint chutneys.
  • Beetroot Dahi Puri £7.50
    Crispy dough stuffed with lightly spiced potatoes and chickpeas, topped up with creamy beetroot yogurt and chutneys.
  • Punjabi Samosa Chaat £8.00
    Punjabi samosa served with spicy and tangy chickpeas, drizzled with sweet yogurt, tamarind and mint chutneys.
  • Palak & Kala Chana Chaat £7.50
    A refreshing blend of crispy spinach, black chickpeas and zesty spices, drizzled with tangy chutneys.
  • Mango Chana Chaat £7.50
    Melange of chickpeas, red onions, green chillies, fresh lemon juice with a mango twist.
  • Amritsari Tikki Chole £8.00
    Street food from North India: potato cutlets served with spicy and tangy chickpeas seasoned with yogurt and chutneys.

Vegetarian Starters

  • Vegetable Samosa £7.00
    Homemade triangles of light, crisp, filo pastry stuffed with fresh vegetables.
  • Veg Shami Kebab £7.00
    Vegetable patties made with a medley of flavourful vegetables and aromatic spices, served with tangy sweet berry chutney.
  • Pav Bhaji £9.00
    Mashed vegetables served with buttered buns, a specialty of Mumbai.
  • Onion & Potato Pakora £7.50
    Crispy fritters made with onions and potatoes, wrapped in spices and herbs.
  • Crispy Cauliflower £10.00
    Crispy battered cauliflower tossed with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Chilli Paneer £10.50
    Paneer fried and tossed in our house special garlic chilli sauce.
  • Malai Broccoli £10.00
    Broccoli florets mildly spiced and marinated in fresh cream, hung curd, and cheese, grilled in a clay oven.
  • Fennel Paneer Tikka £10.50
    Soft paneer cubes marinated in aromatic fennel and spices, grilled to perfection for a flavourful, smoky delight.
  • Veg Platter by Chook Chook £16.00
    Paneer, samosa, pakora, and malai broccoli.

Non-Vegetarian Starters

  • Chicken Tikka £11.50
    Grilled chicken thigh marinated in Greek yogurt, lemon, cinnamon, and smoked cloves.
  • Curry Leaf Wings £12.00
    Chicken wings tossed in fragrant curry leaves and bold South Indian spices for a flavourful kick.
  • Chilli Chicken Dry £11.50
    A sweet, spicy and slightly sour crispy appetizer made with chicken, bell peppers, and chilli sauce.
  • Tandoori Chicken £12.00
    Marinated overnight, chicken in chef’s special spices, grilled to perfection.
  • Garlic & Chilli Prawns £14.00
    Crispy fried prawns tossed in special chilli garlic sauce with assorted peppers.
  • Meat Samosa £7.50
    Handmade triangle filo pastry filled with minced meat.
  • Spicy Keema Pav £11.50
    Spicy minced lamb served with buttered buns.
  • Adraki Lamb Chops £15.00
    Lamb chops marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt, green chillies and coriander, cooked in a clay oven.
  • Lamb Gola Kebab £12.50
    Juicy oval-shaped kebabs seasoned with spices.
  • Amritsari Fish £11.00
    Battered fish in Indian spices, golden fried for crunch and lightness.
  • Tandoori Salmon £13.00
    Salmon steak marinated in chef’s special tandoori spices and grilled to perfection in a clay tandoor.
  • Kasundi King Prawns £16.50
    Fragrant king prawns marinated in tangy kasundi and cooked in a tandoor.
  • Meat Platter by Chook Chook £25.00
    A medley of chicken tikka, chicken wings, lamb chops, and salmon.

Vegetarian Curries

  • Malabar Veg Curry £10.50
    A creamy coconut-based curry with fresh vegetables, tangy tamarind and fragrant spices from Kerala’s Malabar coast.
  • House Black Daal £10.00
    Overnight soaked mix lentils slowly cooked North Indian home style, a house speciality.
  • Tarka Daal £10.00
    Yellow lentils tempered with Indian spices.
  • Paneer Methi Matar Malai £11.00
    Delicious Dhaba-style curry made with cottage cheese, fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas.
  • Paneer Butter Masala £11.00
    Paneer cooked in rich creamy butter and tomato gravy.
  • Masala Bhindi £10.50
    Home-style cooked okra.
  • Handi Vegetables £10.50
    Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in special Indian spices.
  • Amritsari Chole £10.00
    Spicy and tangy chickpea preparation served medium hot.
  • Achari Aloo Baingan £10.50
    Baby aubergine and potatoes cooked in a blend of Indian pickle and spices.
  • Saag Aloo £10.00
    Fresh spinach, mixed together with potatoes, Indian herbs and spices.

Non-Vegetarian Curries

  • Karahi Chicken £13.00
    Spicy chicken curry cooked with peppers and onions, in a ginger and coriander sauce.
  • Railway Chicken Curry £13.00
    Rustic and luscious chicken and potato curry served since colonial times in Indian railways.
  • Methi Chicken £13.50
    Tender chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves, tomatoes and a medley of warm Indian spices.
  • Old Delhi Butter Chicken £13.00
    Tandoori-roasted chicken cooked in a rich creamy butter and tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala £13.50
    Grilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek-flavoured onion and plum tomato masala.
  • Lamb Shank Madras £15.00
    Tender end of lamb leg slowly braised with Indian spices to infuse the flavours.
  • Lamb Chetinad £14.00
    A bold aromatic South Indian lamb curry cooked in a spicy and flavourful gravy, enriched with a blend of whole spices.
  • House Lamb Curry £14.50
    A Chook Chook signature dish: small pieces of tender lamb cooked in a special karahi masala.
  • Bhuna Keema Matar £12.50
    Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic, blended with spices.
  • Karahi Prawn Masala £15.50
    Prawns flavoured with Indian spices and cooked in our house special karahi gravy.
  • Malabar Fish Curry £13.00
    A delicious creamy fish curry cooked in a flavourful coconut-based sauce infused with spices and tamarind.

Rice & Biryani

  • Steam Rice £4.00
  • Mushroom Rice £4.50
  • Pilau Rice £4.50
  • Vegetable Biryani £12.00
  • Chicken Biryani £12.50
  • Prawn Biryani £15.00
  • Lamb Biryani £14.00

Breads

  • Tandoori Roti £4.00
  • Plain Naan £4.00
  • Butter Naan £4.50
  • Garlic Naan £4.50
  • Chilli Naan £4.50
  • Chilli Garlic Naan £4.50
  • Peshawari Naan £4.50
  • Keema Naan £4.50
  • Lachha Paratha £4.50
  • Cheese Coriander Naan £4.50

Accompaniments

  • Fresh Green Salad £4.00
  • Onion Salad £3.50
  • Plain Yoghurt £3.00
  • Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Raita £3.50
  • Mix Poppadom Basket £4.50

Express Lunch

  • Express Lunch, Two Courses £16.00
    A quick lunch from the à la carte menu, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm
  • Express Lunch, Three Courses £19.00
    A quick lunch from the à la carte menu, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm

White Wines

  • Principato Pinot Grigio Italy £8.00
    Crisp and fresh on the palate with a juicy citrus character and a hint of nuttiness
  • Fairway Chenin Blanc, South Africa £7.50
    Vivacious of citrus fruits & hints of lime wine with complexity
  • Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand £9.00
    Fruit driven with refreshing apple & melon notes with pleasantly long spicy finish
  • Fontanafredda Gavi di Gavi DOCG (Italy) £42.00
    Zesty citrus fruit and lightly floral characters followed by a racy and vibrant finish
  • Vionta Albarino £38.50
    A bright, fruit forward wine with tropical notes, green apple and a peachy finish
  • Pfaffenheim Black Tie Pinot Gris Riesling, France £46.00
    Floral, fruity and mineral notes finishing with tarragon
  • Hubert Brochard Sancerre Blanc, France £48.00
    Fresh citrus and exotic fruit aromas with elegant balance

Rose Wines

  • Domaine Le Pive Rosé (France) £7.50
    A pale Rosé wine with an expressive nose which displays notes of summer fruits Strawberry, Blackcurrant and Raspberry. There is a fine balance on the palate between acidity, roundness and fruity aromas. Organic.

Red Wines

  • Alternature Cabernet Sauvignon, France £7.50
    Ripe dark berries, plum and dusty mulberry with a hint of regional mint character are highlights within the lush palate
  • Rongopai Pinot Noir (New Zealand) £36.00
    Aromas of strawberry, layered with cedar, spice and darker savoury notes comprise the bouquet. The palate has a soft sweet fruit, spice and soft tannins.
  • Maison Bosquet Merlot, France £8.00
    Red fruits, blackberries, and hints of liquorice, almonds, and mocha
  • Turno de Noche Malbec, Argentina £8.50
    Fresh juicy berries, violets and a hint of gentle spice
  • Solar Viejo Rioja Reserva, Spain £40.00
    An elegant wine with black fruits, spices, and a hint of liquorice, smoothly balanced
  • Q Clay Syrah Malbec, Chile £45.00
    Full bodied & complex with vibrant red berries, black fruit & silky tannins
  • Trescoy Chateauneuf du Pape, France £50.00
    Rich, spicy, and savoury with dark fruit and cocoa notes

Sparkling Wines & Champagnes

  • Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut [France] £65.00
    The delicious sumptuousness of white-fleshed fruits.
  • Chio Prosecco DOC, Italy £32.00
    Smooth and elegant with crisp, fruity flavours
  • Chio Prosecco Doc Spumante (200 Ml Bottle), Italy £8.50
    Refreshing with citrus and vibrant green fruit flavours. (Vegan)
  • Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rose, France £80.00
    Ripe red fruit aromas, high intensity and great freshness

Signature Cocktail

  • Aperol Spritz £12.00
    Aperol with a healthy serving of prosecco topped with a splash of soda water
  • Chook Chook Island Ice Tea £12.00
    vodka, Bacardi, Gin, Tequila, Passoa, lime juice, topped up with lemonade
  • Lychee Martini £12.00
    Vodka shaken with lychee liquor, lime juice and hint of rose syrup.
  • Negroni £12.00
    A popular classic. A ruby red colour, bitter tasting Italian cocktail - Gin mixed with vermouth rose, dash of cranberry juice and Campari stirred together until chilled to perfection and served on the rocks.
  • Pornstar Martini £12.00
    Absolut vodka, passoa passion fruit liqueur, passion and vanilla with prosecco
  • Picante £12.00
    Our fiery favourite. Repasado tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice with addition of kick and spice
  • Pepino £12.00
    A refreshing mix with gin-laced cucumber, fresh lime and mint
  • Espresso Martini £12.00
    A smooth blend of vodka, espresso and coffee liquor, shaken to perfection for a rich velvety finish

Gin & Tonics

  • Udaipur £12.50
    Hendrick’s gin, cucumber, basil leaf, lemon, pink peppercorn, topped up with Fever-Tree tonic.
  • Jaipur £12.50
    Tanqueray Rangpur gin, juniper berries, cassia, lime, fresh mint, topped up with Fever-Tree tonic.
  • Jodhpur £13.50
    Opihr spiced gin, dry rose petals, coriander seeds, orange peel, topped up with Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic

Mocktail

  • Seaward Pepino £8.50
    Pentire Seaward (alcohol-free) blended with fresh pressed lime juice, mint, cucumber and simple syrup
  • Sakura Paloma £8.50
    Refreshing mix of grapefruit juice, cherry blossom syrup and sparkling soda

Vodka

  • Grey Goose £5.00
  • Absolut Vodka £4.50

Rum

  • Bacardi Carte Blanca £4.00
  • Ron Zacapa XO £8.00
  • Kraken Dark Rum £4.50

Highland Whisky

  • Glenmorangie 10 yr. £5.00
  • Dalwhinnie 15 yr. £6.50

Islay Whisky

  • Talisker 10 yr. £5.50

Indian Whisky

  • Amrut £6.50

Blended Scotch Whisky

  • J.W. Blue Label £12.00
  • J.W. Black Label £4.50

American Whisky

  • Woodford Reserve £5.00
  • Jack Daniel’s £4.50

Japanese Whisky

  • Hibiki 12 yr. £7.50

Brandy

  • Hennessy XO £9.50
  • Courvoisier VS £4.00

Aperitif

  • Aperol £5.00

Straight Shots

  • Bailey’s £4.00
  • Sambuca £4.00
  • Jose Cuervo Silver £4.00

Beer & Cider

  • Cobra Draught £6.50
  • Cobra Bottle (650 ml) £5.50
  • Malabar Blonde IPA Draught £6.50
  • Half Cobra £4.00
  • Half Malabar £4.00
  • Brewdog Punk IPA £3.95
  • Peacock Mango & Lime cider £5.50
  • Peacock Apple cider £6.50
  • Peroni Zero £4.00

Lassi

  • Sweet Lassi £4.50
  • Mango Lassi £4.50
  • Guava Lassi £5.00

Soft Drinks

  • Coke £3.50
  • Diet Coke £3.50
  • Indian Tonic £3.00
  • Elderflower & Cucumber Tonic £3.00
  • Still Water £4.00
  • Sparkling Water £4.00
  • Sprite £3.50
  • Orange juice £3.50
  • Cranberry Juice £3.50
  • Light Tonic £3.00