3 Monkeys
About 3 Monkeys
A jewel in the crown of SE London is the 3 Monkey’s Indian restaurant. Not a sign of flock wallpaper in sight, the decor is light and airy and the cooking highly regarded. Expect the best of regional Indian cuisine prepared in one of the oldest traditions of cooking, including the tandoori oven, sigri and kadai grill. There is a dramatic show kitchen with chefs on view preparing special dishes. ’Time Out’ finalist for ’Best Local Restaurant 1999’ - richly deserved. What’s cooking? Chaamp Taazdaar - an ineffably aromatic and succulent rack of lamb braised
slowly in a perfectly balanced liquor with an infusion of cloves, cardamom and pathar ke phool, Allepey Seafood Curry - A variety of seafood stewed in coconut milk with shredded ginger, soured with raw mango and for vegetarians - Baadal Jaam - Slices of aubergine 'dummed' tender with a topping of spicy tomato chutney and crowned with a dollop of garlic flavoured yoghurt.
Vegetarian Set Menu
Starter
- Khumb pudhina tikka (mushrooms stuffed with potatoes sautéed in traditional pickle spices, wrapped in a multi flour batter accentuated with fresh mint, grilled golden on an open fire grill)
- Aloo paalak ka thepla bhajia (finely shredded onions, potatoes and spinach spiced with fennel seeds and pepper)
- Mutter adrak ki aloo tikki (shallow fried patties of mashed potatoes, stuffed with crushed green peas, spiced with finely chopped ginger, topped with mint and dried mango chutneys)
Main Course
- Paneer makhan masala (chunks of cottage cheese cooked in a tomato gravy prepared in the classical way, flavoured with kasoori methi, topped with a streak of fresh cream)
- Subz panchrattani (baby corn, brocolli, zucchini, bell peppers and snow peas tossed with bean sprouts in a kadhai with a richly spiced and invigorating masala)
- Mirch baingan ka saalan (baby aubergine cooked with snub nose red chillies in a peanut, sesame seed and coconut gravy, soured with tamarind)
- Tadka dal (red and yellow lentils tempered with burnt garlic and cumin)
Aloo paalak bhujia (baby spinach and tangy potatoes stir-fried with cumin and garlic, spiced with scissor cut red chillies)
Also includes:
" plain rice / pulao rice
" naan / roti
" papad / chutney / pickle
Dessert
- Gulab jamun (golden dumpling of reduced milk soaked in rose accentuated syrup accompanied with vanilla ice cream)
- Gajjar halwa (indian carrot pudding served warm with vanilla ice cream)
Bars Near 3 Monkeys
In-House bar
136-140 Herne Hill
London
SE24 9QH
This innovative bar requires a bridge crossing just to get to it. Once there you may enjoy the stylish, contemporary decor and the splendid ’wall of wine’ that is before you. Try one of the many drinks on offer as the aromatic smells from the open fronted kitchen waft their way down to you.¬
Additional Information
Address:
136 - 140 Herne Hill, Herne Hill (BR), SE24 9QH
Nearest tube:
Herne Hill
£19.95 per person
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% shall be added to your bill .
This menus is available for groups of 10 or more.
Average Price:
Under £24 (€34)
Opening times:
Lunch: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2.30pm
Dinner: Mon - Sat 6pm - 11pm, Sun 6pm - 10.30pm
Open Bank Holidays.
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
