

Dinner Buffet
Menus are available for events held in the Bengal Room
Vegan: V | Vegetarian: VG | Nut Free: NF | Gluten Free: GF | Dairy Free: DF | Contains Dairy: D
Vegetarian (VEG) | Vegan (V) | Gluten-Free (GF) | Dairy-Free (DF) | Nut-Free (NF) | Contains Nuts (N) | Contains Dairy (D) | Kosher (K) | Halal (H)
please choose two starters, two curries and two vegetarian dishes
tomato shorba soup
chana chaat: chickpea salad with fresh cilantro & lime dressing
kachumber: cucumber salad with yogurt dressing
aloo tiki: seared potato & onion cakes
murgh makhani: tender chicken tikka in a rich tomato gravy
lamb roganjosh: lamb simmered in a spicy cinnamon forward curry sauce
pork vindaloo: a tangy & hot pork curry dish
dal makhani: black urad dal in buttery tomato gravy
green lentil dal: green lentils slowly infused with cardamom, ginger and turmeric
aloo gobi: nepali roasted cauliflower curry in a turmeric gravy
curried mixed vegetables: mild curry sauce with green peas, cauliflower & carrots
basmati rice pilau: spiced basmati rice
grilled naan bread & crisp pompadoms
mango chutney & cucumber riata
gulab jamun: deep fried khoa cheese dumplings in sugar syrup
shahi tukda: indian bread pudding
freshly brewed regular & decaffeinated coffee & lot 35 teas: cream, milk, honey, sugar & sweeteners
no choices necessary, our tapas style curry menu will flow through your event
chana chaat: chickpea salad with fresh cilantro & lime dressing
kachumber: cucumber salad with yogurt dressing
aloo tiki: seared potato & onion cakes
aloo methi: fenugreek leaves and potato
murgh makhani: tender chicken tikka in a rich tomato gravy
lamb roganjosh: lamb simmered in a spicy cinnamon forward curry sauce
pork vindaloo: a tangy & hot pork curry dish
lamb kofta: spiced minced lamb meatballs in a hot tomato curry
dal makhani: black urad dal in buttery tomato gravy
green lentil dal: green lentils slowly infused with cardamom, ginger and turmeric
aloo gobi: nepali roasted cauliflower curry in a turmeric gravy
chana chaat: roasted chickpeas in a chili tomato sauce
malai kofta: paneer & potato balls in a curried cashew sauce
curried mixed vegetables: mild curry sauce with green peas, cauliflower & carrots
biryani: jasmine rice gently spiced with sautéed vegetables
basmati rice pilau: spiced basmati rice
vegetarian samosas: mixed vegetables and potatoes samosa with a tamarind glaze
fish pakoras: mildly spiced fish & chickpea flour fritters
onion bhaji: crispy fried onion fritters with fresh corriander
grilled naan bread
crisp pompadoms
mango chutney
cucumber riata
swet onion & mint riata
gulab jamun: deep fried khoa cheese dumplings in sugar syrup
shahi tukda: indian bread pudding
freshly brewed regular & decaffeinated coffee & lot 35 teas: cream, milk, honey, sugar & sweeteners
a selection of favorites from the early days of the empress hotel updated and modernized for the 21st and served family style.
radishes & green onions
crisp watermelon radishes & sous vide lipstick radishes. fresh spring onions, upland cress, caramelized sweet cipollini onions & red wine thyme vinaigrette
grilled vegetable & charcuterie antipasto platter
local charcuterie selection, grilled seasonal vegetables, olives & white anchovy
crab louie
poached dungeness crab legs, avocado lime dressing, smoked hardboiled egg, heirloom tomatoes & crisp butter lettuce
scored & broiled whole local snapper
snapper amandine, served whole & accompanied with citrus cauliflower cream, fresh nasturtium & blistered cherry tomatoes.
slow roasted chicken
garlic, rosemary & lemon stuffed – served with grilled mushrooms & bacon. lemon pan sauce.
lamb loin portugaise
parmesan breaded roasted lamb loin, smoked paprika jus, wilted spinach, roasted turnip.
thyme roasted potato & parsnip pavé
roasted garlic tossed green beans
charred fennel, heirloom carrots
raspberry cream pudding
caramelized pear pie
the empress cake