CURRY NIGHT AT The Optimist Tavern

AVAILABLE EVERY FRIDAY, FROM 5PM

Start the weekend right at our Friday Curry Night with all your favourite curry dishes from 5pm in Upminster.

Gather with friends or family at The Optimist Tavern and enjoy a feast of tender-cooked Chicken Tikka Masala or Prawn Buhna. Plus, enjoy any two Curry Night starters or sides from just £5.99, including Gunpowder Potato Samosas, Paneer Saag and Bombay Potatoes.

Of course, no curry would taste quite the same without a crisp pint or refreshing glass of wine from our pub drinks menu.

Curry Night

2 COURSES £14.29, 1 COURSE £11.29

EVERY FRIDAY AFTER 5PM

Please order all dishes at the same time for the deal to apply.

TO START

TO START

Chargrilled Lamb Koftas

Food iconChargrilled Lamb KoftasFood item icon

With pink pickled onions, chilli relish, fiery jalapeño tzatziki and crispy onions.

Gunpowder Potato Samosas (V)

Food iconGunpowder Potato Samosas (V)Food item icon

Served with mango chutney and fiery jalapeño tzatziki.

Sweet potato, Chickpea & Apricot Falafel* (VE)

Food iconSweet potato, Chickpea & Apricot Falafel* (VE)Food item icon

With pink pickled onions, chilli relish and crispy onions.

Tandoori Chicken

Food iconTandoori ChickenFood item icon

With pink pickled onions, chilli relish, fiery jalapeño tzatziki and crispy onions.

ADD Poppadoms & Chutney (V) for £1

FOR MAIN

FOR MAIN

Chicken Tikka Masala

Food iconChicken Tikka MasalaFood item icon

Marinated chicken served in a spiced aromatic tikka masala curry sauce. Served with pilau rice and two naan breads.

Gobi Dhansak Curry (VE)

Food iconGobi Dhansak Curry (VE)Food item icon

A delicious blend of vegetables, lentils and chickpeas. Served with pilau rice and two naan breads.

Lamb Jalfrezi

Food iconLamb JalfreziFood item icon

Tender chunks of lamb cooked in a spicy tomato gravy then finished with onions, green peppers and tomatoes and garam masala. Served with pilau rice and two naan breads.

Prawn Bhuna

Food iconPrawn BhunaFood item icon

King prawns cooked in a thick rich spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions. Served with pilau rice and two naan breads. 

ON THE SIDE

ON THE SIDE

Enjoy any 2 Curry Night sides or starters for just £5.99

Tarka Dhal (VE)

Food iconTarka Dhal (VE)Food item icon

Spiced lentil dish that goes beautifully with every Indian meal.

Paneer Saag (V)

Food iconPaneer Saag (V)Food item icon

A classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of paneer cheese.

Bombay Potatoes (VE)

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Potatoes seasoned with curry spices and achar masala. 

Onion Bhajis (V)

Food iconOnion Bhajis (V)Food item icon

Served with mango chutney and fiery jalapeño tzatziki.

Add A Little Extra

Add A Little Extra

Poppadoms & Chutney (V)

Food iconPoppadoms & Chutney (V)Food item icon

Served with a mango chutney and fiery jalapeño tzatziki.

Extra Naan (VE)

Food iconExtra Naan (VE)Food item icon

Curry Night

DIETARY INFORMATION

(V) Made with vegetarian ingredients.
 

(Ve) Made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. #Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. *This dish contains alcohol.
 

Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross-contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or require our allergen information, please let us know before ordering.
 

Fish dishes may contain small bones. Full nutritional information for all dishes can be found on our website. Adults need around 2000 kcal a day. All items are subject to availability. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Prices include VAT at the current rate. Always drink responsibly. Fixed Price menu not available on national bank holidays.