Maya The Dhaba in Surry Hills Menu

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Vegetable Samosa Lightly spiced potatoes and peas filling Wrapped in homemade pastry and served crisp. $6.90
Onion Bhaji Sliced onion coated in spiced besan (chickpea flour) batter and served crisp. $7.90
Tandoori Paneer Shashliq Cottage cheese (paneer) marinated with herbs, spices, capsicum and onion -skewered and char grilled in tandoor. $14.90
Vegetable Cutlet Seasoned mashed vegetables with paneer (cottage cheese) then coated with semolina and deep fried. $8.90
Kaju Kebab Seasoned pureed potato kebab, mixed with paneer, coated with crushed cashew nuts and served crisp. $7.90
Mixed Pakoras Seasonal vegetables rubbed with turmeric, chilli, dipped in chickpea batter and crispy fried. $11.90
Chooza Tikka Tender chicken fillets marinated in yoghurt with dry herbs and spices, char grilled in tandoor $13.90
Adraki Lamb Chops(4pcs) Lamb cutlet marinated overnight with kashmiri spices, garlic and ginger – skewered and grilled in tandoor. $17.90
Seekh Kebab Minced lamb, infused with chopped chillies, ginger, garlic coriander than skewered and cooked in tandoor. $12.90
Fish Tikka Fish fillets marinated in mild spices and grilled in the tandoor. $16.90
Masala Calamari Strips of calamari dipped in flour, spices, chilli and served crisp. $12.90
Tandoori Prawns King prawns marinated with whole spices, herbs, yoghurt, skewered with onions, capsicum and char grilled in tandoor. $17.90
Prawns Gulnar Succulent king prawns, coated in garlic, dipped in spiced batter and crispy fried. $17.90
Boti Kebab Tender Lamb fillets marinated with ground pepper, ginger, garlic, whole spices, skewered and char grilled in tandoor. $16.90
Malai Tikka Tender chicken fillets marinated with cardamon, mace, cream cheese, white pepper, garlic, black salt and char grilled in tandoor. $14.90
Amritsari Fish Fish fillets marinated in special blend of spices, coated with chickpea flour and served crisp. $15.90
Tandoori Chicken (half/full) Chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt and traditional spices, cooked in tandoor. $8.90/$16.90
Vegetarian Platter for 2 Onion bhaji, Kaju kebab and Vegetable samosa $14.90
Dhaba Platter for 2 $19.90

Nazuk Kofta Croquettes of cottage cheese, potato, cashew nuts and spices, simmered in a sauce of crushed tomatoes, almond meal & cream sauce. $12.90
Paneer Ka Salan Strips of paneer (cottage cheese) sauteed with capsicum, onions, spices and finished with fresh tomatoes and coriander. $12.90
Paneer Makhani Paneer and peas simmered in creamy tomato based sauce. $12.90
Saag Paneer Perfect combination of creamed English spinach cooked with fresh tomatoes, mild spices and homemade cottage paneer. $12.90
Navrattan Korma Fresh seasonal vegetables, cashew nuts, raisins, cubes of sautéed paneer simmered in almond meal sauce and finished off with a touch of cream. $12.90
Dal Makhani Lentils cooked Maya Dhaba style. $11.90
Channa Jhor Garam Kashmiri style hot and spicy chickpeas prepared with fresh herbs, garlic, tomatoes and onions – tossed in a spicy sauce with lemon juice and green chillies. $11.90
Punjabi Baingan Baby eggplant pan fried and cooked with onions, tomato and chillies, then finished with coriander. $11.90
Shabnam Curry Fresh mushrooms and peas simmered in cashew & almond meal sauce and topped up with a touch of cream. $12.90
Bombay Aloo Potatoes tempered with cumin seeds, aromatic spices, tomatoes and coriander $11.90
Khumb Palak Sauteed mushrooms onions, tomatoes and ginger with aromatic spices and finished with wilted spinach. $12.90
Aloo Matar Peas and potatoes slow cooked in a savoury sauce of tomatoes, onion, herbs and tempered with roasted cumin and fenugreek. $11.90
Aloo Gobi Masala Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with onion, tomatoes and herbs. $11.90

Chicken Chettinad Boneless chicken fillets cooked in South Indian style with mustard seeds and curry leaves. $15.90
Goat Masala On the bone goat cooked traditional Punjabi style with whole spices, tomatoes, onions and coriander. $16.90
Kadai Chicken Chicken cooked with capsicum, onions and finished with tomatoes and coriander $15.90
Goan Fish Curry Fish fillets cooked Goan style with a touch of coconut milk. $16.90

hicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) A mild dish cooked in a rich creamy, tomato based sauce with fragrant spices and finished with a drizzle of cream. $15.90

Chicken Tikka Masala $15.90
Paneer Tikka Masala $13.90
Fish Tikka Masala $17.90

Chicken Bhuna $15.90
Lamb Bhuna $16.90
Prawn Bhuna $17.90

Lamb Rogan Josh $16.90
Prawn Rogan Josh $17.90
Chicken Rogan Josh $15.90

Chicken Jhalfrezi $15.90
Lamb Jhalfrezi $16.90
Prawn Jhalfrezi $17.90

Chicken Korma $15.90
Lamb Korma $16.90

Prawn Saagwalla $17.90
Chicken Saagwalla $15.90
Lamb Saagwall $16.90

Chicken Vindaloo $15.90
Lamb Vindaloo $16.90
Prawn Vindaloo $17.90

Chicken Malabar $15.90
Lamb Malabar $16.90
Prawn Malabar $17.90

Diced Cucumber and Onion Salad $3.50
Cucumber Raitar $3.50
Mango Chutney $2.90
Mixed Pickle $2.90
Sliced Salad $5.90
Pappadams $1.50

Naan $2.50
Garlic Naan $2.90
Kashmiri Naan $3.90
Aloo Kulcha $3.90
Paneer Kulcha $3.90
Cheese Naan $3.90
Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
Keema Naan $3.90
Roti (100% organic wholemeal flour) $2.50
Onion Kulcha $3.90
Lachha Paratha $3.50
Aloo Paratha $3.90
Butter Naan $3.50
Pundina Paratha $3.50
Assorted Bread Basket (Roti, Garlic Naan, Aloo Paratha, Cheese Naan & Kashmiri Naan) $12.90

Pulao Steamed long grain basmati Rice. $2.90
Jeera Pulao Rice cooked flavoured with cumin seeds,and peas. $4.90
Kashmiri Pulao Rice cooked with saffron, dried fruit and nuts. $6.90
Dum Vegetable Biryani Rice cooked with seasonal vegetables, whole spices, saffron and mint. $12.90
Dum Chicken Biryani Rice cooked with chicken, whole spices, saffron and mint. $14.90
Dum Hyderabadi Biryani Rice cooked with lamb, in “Dum Pukht Style”(slow fire cooking) $14.90
Dum Goat Biryani On the bone goat marinated overnight with whole spices and cooked with rice, saffron and mint. $14.90

Goan Fish Curry Fish fillets cooked Goan style $14.90
Fish Tikka Masala Fish fillets cooked in the tandoor, finished in a sauce with onion,tomato, capsicum and spices $14.90
Tandoori Chicken(half/full) Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt and traditional spicescooked in the tandoor $8.90/$14.90s
Chicken Chettinad Boneless chicken fillets cooked South Indian style with mustard seeds and curry leaves $13.90
Goat Masala On the bone. Goat cooked with tomato, capsicum, and onion in a thick sauce $16.90

Nearby Sample Menus

Roasted spanish chicken, spiced beans, cauliflower puree $32
Garden fries, aioli $9.50
Prawn, spinach pesto, pancetta, fresh chilli $23
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50
Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
Toasted turkish bread, hummus, tzatziki, balsamic, olive oil $12
The garden’s baked mac and cheese $9.50

Our Famous Beef and Guinness Pie - w/ mash potatoes, mushy peas and gravy $18
Wedges - w/ sour cream and sweet chilli sauce $8
Herb Bread $6
Chips - w/ McDonnell’s Irish Curry Sauce $9
Chips - w/ cheese and garlic mayonnaise $8
Homemade Lasagne - Fresh homemade lasagne w/ beef & mozzarella cheese $16
Chips $6
Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18

Organic South American Quinoa Salad - Baked butternut pumpkin, roasted spanish onions, sundried pepita seeds and baby spinach drizzled with a Cabernet Sauvignon dressing. Add $2 for grilled chicken $15.00
Bowl of Fries $4.50
Oven Baked Eggplant Parma - Sliced eggplant layered with Napoli sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served with garden salad $15.50
Strawbs’ Burger - Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, beetroot, sliced cheese, mustard, mayo and tomato sauce $14.50
Grilled Salmon Steak and Saffron Risotto - Served with peas and shallots $18.00
Porcini Mushroom Arancini Balls - Homemade golden rice balls filled with porcini mushrooms and cheese served with rocket and garlic aioli $6.00
Grilled Barramundi Fillet - Served with roast tomatoes, a yoghurt mint and garlic sauce and green lentils $18.00
Grilled Haloumi Salad - Mixed leaf salad with garden peas, picked fresh mint, grapefruit segments tossed in a citrus dressing. Add $2 for grilled chicken $15.00

Penne Melizani - w eggplant tomato and mozzarella $26
Lamb Shoulder Roast - pot roast served with potato and baby carrots $29
Mille Vini Formaggi Platter - served w muscatels, truffle honey & crackers, Gorgonzola Dolce Latte, Tallegio, Parmesan, Aged goats cheese Choice of 2 $18, Choice of 3 $22, the lot $29
The Primadonna - A modern take on the Cosmo – vodka, Cointreau, Chambord and cranberry $16
Bruscetta W Tomato Confit, Nduja - tomato confit medley with aged balsamic, spicy pepperoni spread $16
The Start - Tomato bruschetta, Spicy popcorn prawns & calamari, Pork belly bites, Arancini / The Middle - Nona’s Macaroni, Penne with eggplant, Lamb roast, Chicken cacciatore / The End - Sfingi $55
Pork Belly - fried pork belly bites w balsamic glaze $14
Iberico Jamon - vine ripened tomato & buffalo mozzarella $22

Antipasto plate (Serves 2) (Chef’s choice) An assortment of cold cuts and meats prepared in house garnished with olives $15.95
Crepes Russian style Traditional Russian crepes made in house, served warm with RED CAVIAR and sour cream. $15.95
Hot Seafood Basket An assortment of market fresh crumbed and fried seafood mix. Served with Homemade Tartar Sauce. $12.95
Chicken Rasputin Skinned Chicken fillet, filled with herb butter, crumbed, & prepared according to a traditional recipe in house. Served on a bed of chat potato with fried vegetables, and topp $18.95
Garlic or Herb Bread Made in house $3.95
Cabbage Rolls Mince meat stuffed cabbage rolls, cooked in a rich tomatoes sauce served with a sour cream on site $18.95
Alaskan Crab’s Claws steamed Served with lemon wedge & specially made tantalizing sauce. Seasonal market price
Baltic herring fillet Served with marinated onions, chat potatoe and Spanish olives $10.95

Portuguese Chicken Marinated for 24 hours in a delicious blend of lemon, herbs and spices. Portuguese are a gluten free option. Whole $17.20 / Half $9.70 / Quarter $6.00
Rocking Roast Rooster – roast chicken, lettuce, tomato, aioli and gravy $9.00
Small $8.50
Roast Chicken Stuffed with our house blend of herbs and spices and roasted to perfection Whole $17.20 / Half $9.70 / Quarter $6.00
Plain Jane – grilled lean chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, aioli & nan’s relish $9.50
- Half chicken $18.90
10 hour lamb shoulder with dates, almonds, walnuts and honey N/A
The Tradie – lean beef, bacon, egg, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and nan’s relish $13.80

Taste grill bacon, pork and fennel chipolatas, fried eggs, mushrooms, balsamic roast tomatoes and sourdough toast $15
Vietnamese beef pho noodle soup $11
Pork and fennel chipolatas with caramelised red onion marmalade baguette $7.5
Roast Pork Roasted pork served with brie, coral lettuce, rocket, crackling and honey mustard mayonnaise. N/A
Char grilled Provencale Vegetables Warm marinated vegetables served with coral lettuce, rocket, tomato, boconcini and basil pesto. N/A
Buffalo mozzarella with balsamic roasted tomatoes, basil and prosciutto baguette $7.5
Grilled Vietnamese pork chop with steamed rice, salad and carrot and radish pickle $12.5
Free range eggs cooked your way with balsamic roast tomatoes or mushrooms and sourdough toast $12

CHANCHITO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Pig $46
TORTELLINIS DE ZAPOLLO Potato Tortellini filled with Wood Roasted Pumpkin, Fontina & Almonds with Brown Butter & Sheep’s Yoghurt $26
PULPO ASADO CON PATATAS PILPIL Grilled Octopus, Potato Pilpil with Garlic, Lemon & Mojo Verde $30
MOLLEJAS BBQ Veal Sweetbreads Please ask your waiter for availability $18
EMPANADA DE CARNE Beef Empanadas $6.5
CALAMARES ASADOS CON TRES PEPINO Grilled South Australian Calamari with three styles of Cucumber $28
CHAUCHAS EN TOMATE CON AJO Snake Beans in a Vine Ripened Tomato & Garlic Sauce with Fresh Herbs $16
POLENTA White Polenta with Gorgonzola & Walnuts $16

Housemade gnocchi, roasted fieldmushrooms, asparagus, parmesan $22
Crispy cider battered red emperor, fries, tartare $29
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
Roasted spanish chicken, spiced beans, cauliflower puree $32
Buffalochicken, jalapeno, gorgonzola, ranch dressing $23
D’arenberg, ‘the noble wrinkled’, riesling 2010, mclaren vale, sa $11.5 / $49
Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
Szechuan bang bangchicken, bean shoot, coriander $21.50

Paella Grande (for 2-3 people) Grilled chicken breast with tomato, onion & green capsicum tossed over spicy rice. $17.95
Caramelised Onion $1.50
Couscous (Large) $5.95
Chicken BLT Pita or Burger Chicken breast, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney. *Only available at selected restaurants. $12.45
Egg $1.50
Pequeno Mini Chicken Pita $9.95
Supremo All In Burger Chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, gourmet lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney. *Only available at selected restaurants. $13.95
Supremo Wrap Chicken tenderloins, gourmet lettuce, tomato, PERi-PERi chutney & creamy coriander mint yoghurt. $8.95

Calamares Frito - Fried Fresh Calamari w Fried Parsley, Chilli & Garlic Oil $14.00
Vieras - Seared Scallops with Pea Puree and Tomato & Capsicum Salsa (2) $13.00
Fiesta Menu 1 - Crispy Fried Squid with Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Mixed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic & Lemon $35pp: Minimum 2 People
Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
Chorizo A La Parilla - Grilled Chorizo with Pedro Ximinez & Picon Sauce $14.50
Vientre De Cerdo - Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with Sofrito and Potato Purée $32.00
Ensalada De Garbanzos - Chickpea, Spinach and Cauliflower Salad with Garlic Chips $14.50