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The Empress of India Reviews
matt hall reviewed The Empress of India on 23/12/2008
The 50% off all food offer was an excellent deal and made up for slightly cramped dining space. Very nice pre-xmas atmosphere.
anon reviewed The Empress of India on 30/12/2008
We ate at the Empress of India recently using the 50% off deal. I have always had very good experience here in the past but was disappointed most recently by both the food and the service.
SEJ reviewed The Empress of India on 19/12/2008
The food at The Empress of India was the main disappointment. The menu sounds great, and you have high hopes, and when the food arrives it is well presented. But all our dishes were very bland.
The Empress of India Menus
The Empress of India Sample set dinner menu
Starters
- Watercress, pea and garlic soup with crème fraiche- Crab and chive croquette with pommery mustard mayonnaise
- British lop ham terrine, sweet pickled grapes
- Twice baked artichoke and Roquefort cheese soufflé
Main Courses
- Grilled sea bass fillet with braised kale, pomme purée and crayfish butter- Confit barbary duck leg with apple and spring onion risotto, star anise jus
- Braised lentils, toasted brioche and cauliflower purée
Desserts
- Bitter chocolate mousse with crème fraiche ice cream- Eton mess
- Malva pudding with vanilla ice cream
The Empress of India Sample Sunday set menu
Starters
- Watercress, pea and garlic soup with crème fraiche- Crab and chive croquette with pommery mustard mayonnaise
- British lop ham terrine, sweet pickled grapes
- Twice baked artichoke and Roquefort cheese soufflé
Main Courses
- Whole roasted free range Devonshire bronze chicken with pigs in blankets, thyme stuffing and bread sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes- Roast sirloin of Angus beef, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish. Served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes
- Grilled sea bass fillet with braised kale, pomme purée and crayfish butter
- Braised lentils, toasted brioche and cauliflower purée
Desserts
- Bitter chocolate mousse with crème fraiche ice cream- Eton mess
- Malva pudding with vanilla ice cream
The Empress of India Sample set lunch menu
Starters
- Sorrel soup with Keen's cheddar scone- Potted salmon
- Pork rillettes with fig chutney and cornichons
Main Courses
- Whole Roast free range Suffolk chicken with pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing and bread sauce (for 2 to share)- Roast rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding and creamed horseradish
- Baked whole trout with green beans, almonds and nut brown butter
Desserts
- Baked egg custard tart with nutmeg ice cream- Baked chocolate cheesecake with blueberry compote
- Treacle tart with clotted cream
The Empress of India Sample dinner menu
Starters
- 6 Irish rock oysters with red wine shallot vinegar £9.90- Crayfish cocktail with pea and mint mousse, chilli oil dressing £7.95
- Confit guinea fowl, smoked black pudding and crushed potato salad, plum sauce £6.95
- Twice baked artichoke and Roquefort cheese soufflé £5.95
Other starters are available.
Main Courses
- Seafood gratin (scallops, mussels, prawns, cod) £15.50- Grilled sea bass fillet with braised kale, pomme purée and crayfish butter £14.50
- Fricassée of rabbit and tarragon, creamed leeks and brown rice £13.95
- Confit barbary duck leg with apple and spring onion risotto, star anise jus £12.95
- Hereford rump steak with sauce bérnaise and hand cut chips £16.50
- Braised lentils, toasted brioche and cauliflower purée £9.50
Other main courses are available.
Desserts
- Malva pudding with vanilla ice cream £5.00- Spiced pineapple trifle £5.00
- Bitter chocolate mousse with crème fraiche ice cream £5.00
- Selection of British and French cheeses, oatcakes & chutney £7.50
Other desserts are available.
The Empress of India Sample afternoon tea
Starters
- Selection of finger sandwiches (egg mayonnaise with mustard cress, cucumber,Scottish smoked salmon & cream cheese) £3.50
- Welsh rarebit £4.50
- Gentleman's relish £3.50
- fresh pastries and £2.00
- Glass of Louis Roederer Champagne £8.00
The Empress of India Sample Sunday lunch
Starters
- 6 Irish rock oysters with red wine shallot vinegar £9.90- Crayfish cocktail with pea and mint mousse, chilli oil dressing £7.95
- British lop ham terrine, sweet pickled grapes and granary toast £6.50
- Twice baked artichoke and Roquefort cheese soufflé £5.95
Other starters are available.
Main Courses
- Whole roasted free range Devonshire bronze chicken with pigs in blankets, thyme stuffing and bread sauce £27.00- Roast sirloin of Angus beef, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish £14.95
- Grilled sea bass fillet with braised kale, pomme purée and crayfish butter £14.50
- Pumpkin, chestnut and sage pie with curly kale £9.50
- Braised lentils, toasted brioche and cauliflower purée £9.50
Other main courses are available.
Desserts
- Malva pudding with vanilla ice cream £5.00- Spiced pineapple trifle £5.00
- Bitter chocolate mousse with crème fraiche ice cream £5.00
- Selection of British and French cheeses, oatcakes & chutney £7.50
Other desserts are available.
The Empress of India Special offer afternoon tea
Starters
- The Empress afternoon tea (traditional afternoon tea of assorted finger sandwiches: egg mayonnaise, cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon & cream cheese, scones served with preserves and clotted cream, cake and a choice of tea or coffee) £7.00- The Empress Champagne tea (traditional afternoon tea of assorted finger sandwiches: egg mayonnaise, cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon & cream cheese, scones served with preserves and clotted cream, cake and a choice of tea or coffee) £15.00
The Empress of India Sample breakfast menu
Main Courses
Fresh pastries £2.00Bircher muesli with pear and blueberries £4.00
Scottish porridge oats with golden syrup £3.00
Buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and Old Spot streaky £6.50
Grilled field mushrooms on toast with ricotta £5.50
Baked kipper with poached eggs £7.00
The Empress kedgeree £8.00
Eggs Benedict / Florentine £7.50
Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with toast £8.50
The Empress full English breakfast £9.50
Other choices are available.
The Empress of India Sample lunch menu
Starters
Pint o' prawns with mayonnaiseSorrel soup with Keen's cheddar scone
Battered monkfish cheeks with mixed cress and aioli
Grilled skewered duck hearts
Shaved fennel and orange salad
Other starters are available.
Main Courses
Roast suckling pig with bramley apple mash, black pudding and mustard jusWhole Roast free range Suffolk chicken with pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing and bread sauce (for 2 to share)
Roast rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding and creamed horseradish
Chicken & Beef roasts come with selection of vegetables and roast potatoes
Whole lemon sole with lemon, caper, and parsley butter, served with kale
Wild mushroom and gruyere tart with mâche salad
Other main courses are available.
Desserts
Baked egg custard tart with nutmeg ice creamLemon posset with vodka sorbet and shortbread
Rhubarb and apple charlotte with custard
Baked chocolate cheesecake with blueberry compote
Other desserts are available.
