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Our Menu Concept

When we began, we wanted to ensure that we embraced the indian culture within our cooking and service. But we also wanted to keep a little of the European influence. So, when you walk into the restaurant, you feel like you are walking into a modern cafe, with local artwork on the wall, a fusion of indian and western music playing in the background, an open kitchen, and a selection of wines from many parts of the world. Jay is passionate about wine, grappa and limoncello, and can swear that these drinks go well with indian food.

Pork and Beef are rarely eaten in India, and we have kept to this tradition here in the heart of Basel, and do not serve pork or beef.

Our Menu
Our select menu changes on a weekly basis and is often created using local produce of the season. The dishes are cooked fresh every lunchtime and evening, using the freshest of ingredients in our small open kitchen. You can enjoy eating our complimentary poppadums, and taste our special drinks like ginger sparkle, freshly squeezed lime juice, indian chai, and a variety of lassi-s as you wait for your meal.

Lunch Menu
Because of the lunchtime opening hours, our menu is simple and served fast in Thali/style with the freshness and the traditional tastes of India. You have a choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian which can be combined the way you want. There is also a daily special and when you speak to the regular lunchers, they will know what this combi/teller is all about!

Starters
We have a plate of three different starters which can be made up, for example, of samosas, chicken tandoori, bhajis, and fried garlic prawns, all served with Jay-s unique sauces.

Main Course
For the main menu, you can choose from a fish, lamb or chicken, or a vegitarian dish. The meal will be served in a thali style with rice, dhal, roti, raita, and the main dish of your choice.

If you cannot make up your mind on which main dish you would like to have, or if you are feeling particularly hungry, you can try our Oliver-s special - a little of all dishes.

Dessert
Our indian puddings are influenced from many parts of India, we keep them light and seasonal, and are served with ice/cream or fruits.