STARTERS

  • ONION BHAJEE

    £4.95

    Crisp onions deep fried in a gram flour and vegetable oil

  • STUFFED PEPPER

    £5.50

    with green salad & mint yoghurt dip (Chicken/Lamb/Vegetable)

  • MIXED STARTER

    £5.50

    onion bhajee, lamb tikka and chicken Tikka

  • CHICKEN TIKKA

    £5.50

    Chicken Tikka marinated with yogurt, cumin, cardamom and grilled oven

  • LAMB TIKKA

    £5.50

    Lamb Tikka marinated with yogurt, cumin, cardamom and grilled oven

  • SHEEK KEBAB

    £5.50

    Char grilled seekh of minced lamb with herbs and spices mix

  • TANDOORI CHICKEN

    £5.50

    Tandoori chicken marinated with yogurt, cumin, cardamom and grilled oven

  • TANDOORI LAMB CHOP

    £6.25

    Tandoori Grilled lamb chop

  • DUCK TIKKA STARTER

    £6.50

    Breast of duck marinated in mixed herbs and spices with yogurt and mustard grilled in the tandoori

  • SALMON TIKKA STARTER

    £7.50

    Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of dill, fennel, ginger, honey and a trace of mustard oil. Served with a green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • PANEER TIKKA STARTER

    £5.50

    Indian cottage cheese

  • PRAWN PURI

    £5.50

    Prwan cooked in light curry served with puree bread

  • KING PRAWN PUREE

    £6.50

    King Prawn cooked in light curry served with puree bread

  • KING PRAWN BUTTERFLY

    £6.50

    Breast crumb coated king prawn, dipped in ginger, garlic and lime

  • CHICKEN TIKKA CHAT PUREE

    £5.50

    chicken tikka cooked with tomatoes, cucumber, paper light curry served with puree bread

  • SAMOSA

    £4.40

    Meat or vegetable

  • CHUTNEY OR PICKLE

    £0.99

    portion

  • POPODUM

    £0.99

    Spicy or plain

  • CHUTNEY TRAY

    £3.95

    Spicy or plain

MAIN COURSES-TANDOORI SELECTION

  • TANDOORI CHICKEN 1/2

    £9.95

    Chicken on the bone. Baby chicken marinated in ginger & garlic, herbs & spices with yogurt & mustard oil

  • CHICKEN TIKKA MAIN

    £9.95

    Tender pieces of chicken marinated in selection of spices. Served with a Indian salsa salad,green salad, & mint yogurt dip

  • LAMB TIKKA MAIN

    £9.95

    Cubed pieces of lamb, marinated in selection of herbs & spices. Served with a salad, green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • TANDOORI KING PRAWN MAIN

    £15.95

    Jumbo prawns marinated in mixed herb & spices with black pepper & dill. Served with papaya salsa, green salad & mint yogurt

  • CHICKEN SHASHLIK

    £11.45

    Breast of chicken marinated in selection of spices with tomatoes, peppers & onion. Served with an Indian salsa salad, green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • LAMB SHASHLIK

    £11.45

    Tender pieces of lamb, marinated in selection of spices, with tomatoes,peppers & onion Served with an Indian salsa salad, green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • TANDOORI MIXED GRILL

    £11.45

    Platter of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori king prawn & tandoori chicken.Served with an Indian salsa salad, green salad & mint yoghurt dip

  • SALMON TIKKA MAIN

    £12.95

    Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of dill, fennel, ginger, honey & a trace of mustard oil. Served with a green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • DUCK SHASHLIK

    £12.95

    Breast of duck marinated in mixed herbs & spices with yogurt & mustard grilled in the tandoori oven with peppers, onions & tomatoes. Served with green salad & mint yogurt dip

  • PANEER TIKKA MAIN

    £9.95

    Chunks of cottage cheese soaked in sweet & sour vinegar, then marinated in yoğurt fenugreek & black onion seeds. Barbecued in the tandoori. Served with green salad & mint yogurt dip

MAIN COURSES-OLD FAVOURITES

  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

    £10.95
  • LAMB TIKKA MASALA

    £11.95
  • CHICKEN KORMA

    £10.95
  • PASANDA

    £10.95

    9.95

  • KARAHI

    £9.95

    10.95

  • ROGAN JOSH

    £9.95

    10.95

  • BHUNA

    £9.95

    10.95

  • DUPIAZA

    £9.95

    10.95

  • SAAG

    £10.95

    11.95

  • DANSAK

    £9.95

    10.95

  • MADRAS

    £9.95

    10.95

  • VINDALOO

    £9.95

    10.95

  • PATIHA

    £11.95

    13.95

  • JALFREZI

    £11.95

    Strips of chicken cooked with a masala of peppers, tomatoes & garnished with green chillies, lime leaf & coriander

  • BUTTER CHICKEN

    £11.50

    Tandoori grilled tikka simmered in smooth gravy, with honey, cream, powered almond & coconut, mild & cream

  • BALTI MASALA

    £11.50

    12.50

  • LAMB KORMA

    £9.95

BEES SPECIALITIES

  • CHICKEN JAIPURI

    £11.95

    Tender chicken tikka strips cooked with mushrooms & peppers in a hot tamarind sauce

  • BENGAL FISH CURRY

    £11.95

    Tilapai river fish cooked in sauce tomatoes & curry leave

  • KING PRAWN MALABAR

    £14.95

    Barbecued pieces of chicken in garlic & chilli sauce with coriander & crisp green chilli

  • SOUTH INDIAN GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN

    £11.95

    Barbecued pieces of chicken in garlic & chilli sauce with coriander & crisp green chilli

  • MIXED GRILL MASALA

    £14.95

    Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka & seekh kebab, cooked in a thick masala with red & green chillies

  • GOSHT KATA MASALA

    £12.95

    Diced deboned meat cooked to golden brown in sliced onions, ginger & garlic in a thick saucev& green chillies

  • ACHARI CHICKEN

    £11.95

    Diced pieces of chicken cooked in a slightly hot & sour pickle sauce

  • ACHARI LAMB

    £12.95

    Diced pieces of lamb cooked in a slightly hot & sour pickle sauce

  • LAMB SHATKORA

    £12.95

    Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a medium spiced sauce, with a hint of garlic and intense flavour of sylhety lemon

  • MAKHANI CHICKEN

    £11.95

    Two layers the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs and spices and the top is a mild creamy sauce

  • CHICKEN TIKKA NAGA

    £11.95

    Bangladeshi Naga flavoured (Hot)

  • BEES SPECIAL GREEN CHICKEN

    £11.95

    specially prepared cooked in special sauce of green chillis, coriander, capsicum and mango(Hot)

  • BEES SPECIAL HONEY CHICKEN

    £11.95

    flavoured with local honey green chillies, coriander herbs and spices fairly hot

  • MURGI MASALA (WITH PLAIN NAN)

    £14.95

    specially prepared minced meat cooked with fresh herbs, marinated tandoori chicken and boiled egg in fairly hot sauce

BASMATI RICE

  • PILAU RICE

    £3.95
  • PLAIN RICE

    £3.50
  • SPECIAL RICE

    £3.95
  • MUSHROOM RICE

    £3.95
  • KEEMA RICE

    £4.95
  • CHICKEN RICE

    £3.95
  • ALMON RICE

    £3.95
  • ONION RICE

    £3.95
  • LEMON RICE

    £3.95
  • COCONUT RICE

    £3.95
  • VEGETABLE RICE

    £3.95

BIRYANI DISHESE

  • VEGETABLE BIRYANI

    £11.25
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI

    £12.45
  • LAMB BIRYANI

    £13.50
  • CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI

    £13.50
  • LAMB TIKKA BIRYANI

    £13.50
  • KING PRAWN BIRYANI

    £15.95

BREAD

  • PLAIN NAN

    £3.00
  • KEEMA NAN

    £3.55
  • PESHWARI NAN

    £3.55
  • CHEESE NAN

    £3.55
  • CHILLI NAN

    £3.55
  • PARATHA

    £3.10
  • CHAPATI

    £2.50
  • TANDOORI ROTI

    £3.50
  • RAITA (ONION OR CUCUMBER)

    £2.50

SIDE DISHES

  • BOMBAY ALOO

    £3.95
  • SAAG ALOO

    £3.95
  • SAAG PANEER

    £4.20
  • SAAG BHAJI

    £3.95
  • MIXED VEG CURRY

    £3.95
  • TARKA DALL

    £3.95
  • ALOO GOBI

    £3.95
  • BHINDI BHAJI

    £3.95
  • BRINJAL BHAJI

    £3.95
  • MOTOR PANEER

    £4.20
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Located in the heart of Colchester, Bees Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill at 105 High St delivers a memorable dining experience that harmoniously blends traditional Indian flavors with modern presentation. The Bees Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill Menu showcases a diverse range of dishes that speak to both connoisseurs of Indian cuisine and curious first-timers.

What sets this restaurant apart is its dedication to quality and detail. From the moment you peruse the menu, the variety is striking. Classic dishes like chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh are prepared with a clear emphasis on authenticity, using fresh herbs and spices that provide a depth of flavor without overwhelming the palate. For those seeking a vegetarian or vegan option, there is no shortage of choice-the paneer dishes and the lentil-based dals are equally impressive and hearty.

One standout feature is the grill section. The tandoori selections, such as the sizzling mixed grill platter, offer juicy, smoky meats that are marinated to perfection. Portions are generous, and the plating is elevated, making the food just as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds. The naan breads-especially the garlic and peshwari-are warm, fluffy, and a perfect complement to the rich curries.

In terms of ambiance, the setting is inviting, with a modern interior that balances comfort and elegance. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, often offering helpful suggestions based on personal preference or spice tolerance. Prices are competitive for the area, offering great value considering the portion size and overall quality.

In comparison to other Indian establishments in the region, Bees manages to strike a rare balance between traditional and contemporary. It’s a strong contender for both casual dinners and special occasions, making it a go-to spot for Indian cuisine in Colchester.