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

With lavosh, fruit compote, apple $14.50
Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50
Marinated sicilian olives $7
Szechuan bang bangchicken, bean shoot, coriander $21.50
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39
Spiced chicken wings, hot sauce $13
D’arenberg, ‘the noble wrinkled’, riesling 2010, mclaren vale, sa $11.5 / $49

Porterhouse Beef Burger - w/ bacon, cheese, tomato, egg, b.b.q sauce, lettuce & chips $16
Chicken Schnitzel - w/ chips, dressed salad & your choice of sauce, Mushroom, Pepper or Gravy $14
Chips - w/ McDonnell’s Irish Curry Sauce $9
Steak Sandwich - w/ bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato relish & chips $16
Beef Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $13
Our Famous Beef and Guinness Pie - w/ mash potatoes, mushy peas and gravy $18
250g Rump Steak - w/ chips, salad & your choice of sauce: Mushroom, Pepper, Dianne or Gravy $16
Traditional Spaghetti Bolognaise - w/ parmesan cheese shavings $12

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
Garlic Bread - Garlic butter on toasted sourdough bread $4.50
Char-grilled sourdough bruschetta - Cherry plum tomatoes chopped with fresh basil, Spanish onion and topped with buffalo mozzarella $6.00
Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
Seared Lamb Rump Salad - Tender Australian lamb grilled and served in a salad of soft Bulgarian feta, roasted baby beets, sundried tomatoes, Spanish onion & argula leavea $15.00
Grilled Barramundi Fillet - Served with roast tomatoes, a yoghurt mint and garlic sauce and green lentils $18.00
Garden Salad $4.00

Parfait Di Fegato - chicken liver pate w pear compote $15
Tiramisu - coffee, savoiardi layered with mascarpone $12
Orecchiette $18
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
Polpettine - pork & beef meatballs w napoletana sauce & crostini $16
Sambuca Olives $7
Sambuca Olives $7
Limoncello Brule - burnt vanilla cream infused w limoncello $12

Veal Roulade Tender veal steak rolled with egg omelet, mushroom and spices, buttered in bread crumbs and pan fried. Served with gravy souse, chat potato and green salad on site. $18.95
Cabbage Rolls Mince meat stuffed cabbage rolls, cooked in a rich tomatoes sauce served with a sour cream on site $18.95
Green Salad Seasoned vegetables served with in house traditional salad dressing $10.95
Beef 'Stroganoff' Finely sliced tender beef strips, broiled in a rich creamy sauce, served with boiled rice and steamed vegetables on site $18.95
Soup of the Day Chef’s choice $10.95
Country Style Steak A 400g tender rib beef fillet in bon, cooked to your taste. Served with stir-fried vegetables and chutney souse. (Allow 30min for preparation please). $32.95
Chicken 'Ceaser' salad Cos lettuce mixed with croutons, marinated baked chicken pieces, and homemade Ceaser souse, Topped off with parmesan cheese and boiled eggs. $13.95
Antipasto plate (Serves 2) (Chef’s choice) An assortment of cold cuts and meats prepared in house garnished with olives $15.95

Chicken and sweetcorn meatball with aromatic tomato sauce N/A
The Tradie – lean beef, bacon, egg, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and nan’s relish $13.80
Red lentil and sweet potato with Indian spices N/A
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
- Half chicken $18.90
Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fragrant salt N/A
Roast pumpkin and cous cous with feta, walnuts, lemon and mint yoghurt dressing N/A
OR - your choice of any three salads or vegetables with - -

Buffalo mozzarella with balsamic roasted tomatoes, basil and prosciutto baguette $7.5
Free range scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and rocket baguette $7.5
Selection of sourdough toasts from the taste bakery with butter, jam , honey or vegemite $5.5
Free range eggs cooked your way with balsamic roast tomatoes or mushrooms and sourdough toast $12
Char grilled Provencale Vegetables Warm marinated vegetables served with coral lettuce, rocket, tomato, boconcini and basil pesto. N/A
Grilled Portuguese Chicken Char grilled Chicken marinated with piri-piri spices, served with coral lettuce, tomato, rocket and our house special chilli sauce. N/A
Vietnamese crispy pancake filled with fresh prawns, pork mince and refreshing herb and bean sprout salad $15
Classic Vietnameses Pork, pate with pickled carrot and radish, cucumber, spring onion, coriander and soy dressing. (Chilli optional) N/A

PAN DE CASA House Baked Bread with Olive Oil & Pork Pate $2 per person
TORTELLINIS DE ZAPOLLO Potato Tortellini filled with Wood Roasted Pumpkin, Fontina & Almonds with Brown Butter & Sheep’s Yoghurt $26
BIFE ANCHO Ranger Valley Sirloin 350gm Grilled Over Charcoal $40
HUEVOS ROTOS CON QUESO DE CABRA Broken Eggs with Squash, Smoked Potatoes, Cauliflower & Aged Goats Cheese $26
VITELLO TONNATO Thinly Sliced Wagyu Girello, Vine Smoked Tuna Preserve, Anchovy Mayonnaise & Capers $30
EMPANADA DE CARNE Beef Empanadas $6.5
CHANCHITO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Pig $46
POLENTA White Polenta with Gorgonzola & Walnuts $16

Spiced chicken wings, hot sauce $13
Roasted spanish chicken, spiced beans, cauliflower puree $32
Eye fillet beef steak, truffle mash, brussels sprouts, béarnaise sauce $40
Pan seared barramundi, carrot puree, fennel salad $39
Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
Szechuan bang bangchicken, bean shoot, coriander $21.50
Classic margherita, buffalo mozzarella $19
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50

Spicy Thighs A toasted open pita topped with 3 hot thighs, caramelised onion & red capsicum, gourmet lettuce & capsicum relish. $13.45
Paella Grilled chicken breast with tomato, onion & green capsicum tossed over spicy rice. $10.75
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
1/2 Chicken $11.45
Mushroom Hummusphere Burger Field mushroom, tabbouli, red peppers & creamy hummus. $12.95
Whole Chicken with 1 large side* $23.85
Red Pepper Strips $1.50
2 Whole Chickens with 3 large sides* $52.25

Croquetas De Bacalao - ‘Salt Cod’ Croquettes Served with Lemon Aioli (4) $14.00
Paella Del Mar - Authentic Paella with Calasparra Rice, Prawns, Scallops, Snapper Fillet, Mussels, Calamari, Clams and Chorizo $50 for 2; $75 for 4
Fiesta Menu 2 - Crispy Fried Squid w Garlic Aioli, Salt Cod Croquettes, Serrano Jamon with Pickled Baby Vegetables, Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Picon Sauce, Authentic Seafood Paella w Fish of the Day $50pp: Minimum 2 People
Aceitunas - Marinated Manzanillo Olives, Lemon and Rosemary $8.00
Flores - Zucchini Flowers w Goats Cheese & Truffle Honey (2) $16.00
Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
Natillas De Chocolate - Chocolate Pannacotta with Almond Crumb and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream $13.00
Chorizo A La Parilla - Grilled Chorizo with Pedro Ximinez & Picon Sauce $14.50