Café Le Raj in Chipping Norton is a contemporary Indian restaurant specialising in quality Indian and Bengali recipes.
The extensive menu at Café Le Raj is a tour de force of classic dishes synonymous with Indian gastronomy. Freshly prepared starters of dall soup; mussels; aloo chaat; duck tikka, and chapli kebab highlight the traditional direction taken by this popular business. The mains are equally as enticing as the starters, with the plethora of options a recurrent theme of the menu. Chingri bhoona is one for fish fans, whilst traditionalists will adore Le Raj balti, and murg tikka biryani. Uniquely flavoured tandoor clay baked dishes are plentiful too with fish, duck and lamb just some of the meats treated to this traditional style of cookery. Curry stalwarts have a good selection of dishes including a spiced chicken dhansak which teams well with a vegetable side order of Bombay aloo. Café Le Raj’s house specials are spiced mild to medium so patrons can experience a touch of classic Indian heat without reaching for the water jug! Lamb pasanda, and crab masala are amongst the specials featured on the menu. Heat seekers should try chef’s special of lamb naga for that taste bud punch. An intimate wine bar serves a selection from the vines to produce a fruity backdrop to accompany the flavoursome cuisine.
As well as providing the beverages, the wine bar also affords a situation for guests to gather before being seated. Punctual parties can relax in comfort whilst awaiting the arrival of friends to join them. Café Le Raj is a contemporary restaurant where customers can enjoy a satisfying meal in modern surroundings.
A warm smile of greeting awaits at the Café Le Raj in Chipping Norton accompanied by a mouth-watering aroma that offers an invitation of its own.