Zari Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Zari Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 212-214 Ifield Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, RH11 0DQ
Telephone: 01293 525107
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

12 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

Welcome to Zari Lounge & Restaurant
Since 1990, Zari has been at the cutting edge of real Indian cuisine. Alongside all the classic dishes, the team at Zari brings you authentic regional food from all corners of the Indian subcontinent. We promise that these delicious dishes will make your journey into real Indian food an unforgettable adventure!
What we do
We celebrate genuine Indian cuisine - real Indian food.
Zari provides an elegant and spacious venue for private parties and seasonal celebrations. In the lavish private dining room, you’ll be treated like a Maharajah.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–14:00 Daily 17:30–23:00
Phone number
01293 525107
Website
http://www.zarirestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Choose from our menu or ask our expert chefs to add a special twist to your dining experience. We are open to ideas and can cater to a wide variety of culinary requests.
Private party facilities
Zari provides an elegant and spacious venue for private dining experiences, parties and seasonal celebrations. In the lavish private dining room, you’ll be treated like a Maharajah. Corporate Lunches The Private Dining Room is an ideal venue for corporate events or business meetings. Please enquire for projector or AV facilities.
Private party contact
Almara Miah: 01293 562308

Location
212-214 Ifield Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0DQ
Area
Horsham
Parking details
There is FREE paring at the public car parks at both end of the parade and also on layby .
Public transit
Buses from Crawley and Gatwick Airport stops in front of the restaurant Also Trains from London stop at Ifield Station about 5 minutes walk from the restaurant.
Entertainment
We have monthly scheduled entertainment evenings such as Bollywood Night, Elvis Night or Jazz Night. Please check our website for details
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Malai Tikka£5.95
Cheese marinated chicken breast in balsamic drizzle
Hariali Tikka£5.95
Fresh mint and coriander basted tandoori chicken morsels, apple and orange salad
Galauti£6.50
Lamb kebab marinated overnight to melt in the mouth
Chicken 65^£5.95
Crispy brochette of chicken in corn flour, ginger and ground spices. A famous restaurateur called A.M Buhari introduced this dish in 1965 in Madras as a starter
Lamb Sula£6.50
Pan-griddled lamb marinated in garlic and red chilli, with pomegranate raita
Spiced Crab**£6.95
Stir-fried with coconut, avocado salsa and curry leaf oil
Pan Seared Sea Bass£6.95
Pan seared sea bass in lightly coated spices
King Prawn Kasundi£7.95
Marinated in Bengali style mustard sauce served with avocado salad
Vegetable Pakora^£5.50
Covered in batter and deep fried
Vegetarian Dosa Paper Thin Pancake**£6.95
Made with rice and urad dal, with spicy potatoes, coconut, chutney and Sambar. Sambar – Traditional South Indian lentil and vegetable curry, tempered with mustard and curry leaves
Non-Vegetarian Dosa**£7.50
With spicy chicken and coconut, chutney and Sambar
Kebab Tasting Sampler£8.50
Trio of king prawn, meat and chicken kebab grill

Zari Classic Starters

All the 'classics' served with fresh greens, mint and Tamarind Chutney

Onion Bhajee£3.95
Vegetable / Meat Samosa^£3.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka*£4.95
Sheek Kebab£4.95
Tandoori Chicken on the Bone (Quarter)*£4.95
Crispy King Prawn^£5.95

Other

All of cooked in medium spices

Saag Chicken or Saag Lamb£10.50
Cooked in spinach medium hot
Karahi Chicken or Lamb£10.50
Semi dry in onion, green pepper, ginger and garlic sauce cooked in an Indian wok
Garlic Chilli Chicken Masala£10.50
Cooked with fresh green chillies and garlic
Chicken Curry / Lamb Curry£8.30
Prawn Curry£9.30
King Prawn Curry£11.30
Saag Prawn£9.95
Prawns cooked with spinach

Tandoori Specialities

Spicy Green Chicken Tikka Main*£8.95
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Main*£8.95
Sheek Kebab Main*£8.95
Tandoori Chicken Half*£9.95
Chicken or Lamb Shashlik*£9.95
Tandoori King Prawn*£14.95
Mixed Grill*£16.95
Naan contains gluten
Tandoori King Prawn Shashlik*£15.95

Continental / Specials

Roasted Chicken Breast*£13.95
In garlic sauce, grilled vegetables/fries and salad

Vegetarian Mains

Vegetable Curry*£6.95
Seasonal curried vegetables
Vegetable Alleppey* **£8.95
Fresh vegetables in coconut, fresh ginger and curry leaf
Vegetable Chettinad* **£8.95
Fresh vegetables braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad Community, known for its use of pungent & fresh ground spices and fresh coconut
Paneer Makhani**£8.95
Cottage cheese simmered in a fenugreek scented tomato sauce

Main

Pathia^
Sweet and sour sauce and fairly hot
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Dansak^
Fairly hot sweet and sour curry with a lentil sauce
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Bhoona
A fairly dry curry containing onions and spices. Medium hot and palatable to the uninitiated
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Madras^
Fairly hot and spicy dish with onion, ginger and garlic sauce
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Vindaloo^
A very hot curry in tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic with diced potatoes in the sauce
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Dopiaza
A semi dry curry prepared with extra onions, medium hot
- Chicken or Lamb£8.50
- Prawn£9.50
- King Prawn£11.50
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.50
Rogan Josh
Cooked in tomatoes and onion sauce medium hot
- Chicken or Lamb£8.50
- Prawn£9.50
- King Prawn£11.50
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.50
Balti**
A style of curry that is cooked in a pan using the stir-fry technique. Originated in the northwest frontier region of Pakistan
- Chicken or Lamb£10.50
- Prawn£12.50
- King Prawn£14.50
Thali** ^
- Non-Vegetarian Thali£18.95
- Vegetarian Thali*£17.95
Korma**
Very mild creamy sauce with subtle spicing
- Chicken or Lamb£8.30
- Prawn£9.30
- King Prawn£11.30
- Chicken or Lamb Tikka£9.30
Pasanda**
Mild with groundnuts and yoghurt sauce
- Chicken or Lamb£10.50
- King Prawn£11.30

Highly Recommended - Regional Dishes

Specials

Chicken Chettinad* **£12.95
South Indian – Chicken braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad community known for its use of a variety of pungent and fresh ground spices in the preparation and fresh coconut
Chicken Lababdar**£12.95
Lucknawi – Chicken tikka in a silky smooth white sauce of cashew nuts and peppers
Murg Joshile**£11.95
Panjabi - Chicken in fresh mint, coriander, almonds and whole spices
Jungle Venison Curry*£15.95
Rajasthani – Locally sourced Venison, slow cooked in red chillies, whole spices and potatoes
Chargrilled Sussex Hill Lamb Chops£14.95
Lucknawi – Chargrilled Sussex Hill Lamb Chops in fresh ginger and garlic, cumin and lime juice, with onion and tomato sauce
Chicken Makhani**£12.95
Panjabi – Flash-grilled chicken, simmered in fenugreek-scented tomato sauce
Cardamon Masala Mutton£13.95
Hyderabadi – Cooked in a home-made style with earthy spices. A well balanced flavoursome dish
Famous Red Mutton Curry – Laal Maas£13.95
Rajasthani – Lamb slow cooked to perfection in dry red chillies and whole spices
Fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks£14.95
Lucknawi – Slow cooked fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks in Lucknawi spices
Rose Petal Masala Chicken*£11.95
Panjabi – Chicken in onion, tomatoes, fresh rose-petals and subtle hints of rose water
Alleppey Fish Curry* **£10.95
South Indian – Boneless fish in fresh coconut and ginger tempered with curry leaves
Sea Bass Main*£14.95
Bengali – Pan-seared sea bass fillet in Bengali style Kasundi (mustard sauce) with roasted onion, baby corn and red peppers
Malabari Fish Curry* **£10.95
South Indian – Boneless freshwater fish in spices, fresh coconut and tamarind
Tiger Prawn Caldine**£11.95
South Indian – In a light, fragrant coconut, ginger, green chillies with a hint of palm vinegar

Lucknawi Biryani – Highly Recommended

Lucknow is home to the famous Dum Pukht Biryani – rice flavoured with meat and vegetables, slow-cooked in airtight vessels sealed with dough to retain the richest flavours and aromas. Lucknow cuisine is known as the "Foods of Royalty" . Can be done gluten-free without the dough covered lid. All Biryanis are served with curried vegetables

Chicken / Lamb^£12.95
Special^£13.95
Chicken, lamb, prawn and mushroom
Prawn^£13.95
Tandoori King Prawn^£15.95
Vegetable* ^£11.95

Sides

Masala Mash*£4.50
Saag Aloo*£4.50
Bombay Aloo*£4.50
Pea & Mint Dal*£4.50
Mushroom Bhajee*£4.50
Cauliflower Bhajee*£4.50
Tarka Dal*£4.50
Brinjal Bhajee*£4.50
Bhindi Bhajee*£4.50
Vegetable Bhajee*£4.50
Muttor Paneer*£4.50
Saag Bhajee*£4.50
Chana Masala*£4.50
Aloo Gobi*£4.50
Saag Paneer*£4.50
Sambar*£4.50
Lentil & Vegetable

Breads^

Chapati*£1.95
Plain Naan*£2.50
Tandoori Roti*£2.50
Naan*£3.25
Garlic, Keema, Peshawari, Fig and Coriander, Sesame. Peshwari and Sesame contain Nuts
Halloumi Naan*£3.25
Stuffed Paratha£3.25
Laccha Paratha£3.25
Cheese and Garlic Naan*£3.25
Chilli Naan£3.25
Roomali Roti*£3.25
Wafer thin bread, baked on an upside down dome griddle
Bread Basket*£6.95
Chef's selection of 3 breads

Rice

Fragrant Steamed Basmati Rice*£2.75
Pilau Rice£2.95
Mushroom Rice£3.95
Special Fried Rice**£3.95
Fragrant Coconut Rice**£3.95
Lemon & Mustard Seed Rice*£3.95
Egg Fried Rice / Garlic Rice*£3.95
Keema Rice£4.50

Accompaniments

Assorted Poppadoms and Fresh Homemade Chutneys Selection
Plain poppadoms contain Gluten
- per person£1.95
Cucumber Raita*£1.95
Green Salad*£1.95
Onion Salad/Mango Chutney*£0.75
Mint Sauce / Lime Pickle£0.75
Freshly Made Chilli Jam£0.95

Children's Menu

For children up to 8 years old. All children's meals include a free homemade ice cream

Chicken Satay*£6.95
Chicken breast marinated in cheese and yoghurt, pan seared and served with fries
Kids Platter* ^£7.95
Chicken tikka, malai tikka, sheek kebab and small plain naan
Fish & Chips£6.95

Gourmet Tasting Menu

5 Course Tasting Menu £32.95 per head

Course #1

Poppadoms with Assorted Homemade Chutneys
Plain poppadoms contain Gluten, Spicy poppadoms do not

Starter

Choice of:

Vegetable Samosa^
Chicken Malai Tikka*
Sheek Kebab
Assorted Vegetable Pakora

Palate Cleanser

Sorbet Taster

Main Course

Choice of:

Sea Bass Main
Bengali- Pan-seared sea bass fillet in Bengali style Kasundi (mustard sauce) with roasted onion, baby corn and red peppers
Chicken Chettinad**
Braised in roasted spices of the famous Chettinad community, known for its use of a variety of pungent and fresh ground spices in the preparation, and fresh coconut
Fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks*
Slow cooked fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks in Lucknawi spices

Accompanied with

Choice of Rice
Masala Mash*
Sambar (Lentil & Vegetable)
Choice of Bread^

Dessert

Choice of Dessert*

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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12 Reviews

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SarahG
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A cut above the average Indian restaurant Zari serves delicious food in a lovely setting. Service is good too. I'll definitely be going back.
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Billfromthesouth
Newcastle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Zari is certainly one of the best Indian restaurants within 20 miles of East Grinstead. I've been there a couple of times a year for, probably, 4 years and it is always good and always busy. Don't be put off by the location - in a rather mediocre 70s concrete block alongside equally mediocre fast food and grocery shops. Inside it's much better. Suits a group more than a tete a tete for two as it tends to be quite noisy. The atmosphere is enhanced by being able to see into the large and modern kitchen, which is only separated from customers by plate glass. The staff are friendly and attentive, even if some of them are a little hesitant in English. The menu is just about right. All the standard Indian dishes plus a good selection of Zari specials. Apart from samosas, everything I've had has been very good. Unfortunately the samosa are triangular pyramids with quite thick pastry - as they are commonly made in Singapore (and parts of India). It's only a matter of taste, but personally I don't think you can beat the flat triangular samosas made with thin and flaky pastry. Conversely I've not had better nans or poppadoms.
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OpenTable Diner
West Sussex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service on the night was a bit sketchy and unpolished with staff looking a bit unease. Perhaps first day? Food was very good but still overpriced when comparing what was actually ordered.
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runnerduck
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not the first time I have visited but for my family it was, the Manager was great very proud of his restaurant showed us the kitchen so we could see the standard there! The customer service was very welcoming took my elderly 90 year old Mother there, they held doors for her, helped her with her stick and were generally lovely. A bonus was a free drink when leaving in the lounge area, will definitely visit again
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raynjackie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here many times and invited some friends along and they were extremely impressed, including a complete tour of the kitchen from a very proud owner. Will continue to visit and recommend
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Pedro
Surrey
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I imagined Zari was going to be a cut above your average Indian restaurant. Unfortunately, the food was typically bland and unenjoyable. The tiger prawns were ok but nothing exceptional and the venison curry was just a bowl of spicy slop that looked and tasted as though it had been prepared days ago. The only exception was the naan bread which was lovely but couldn't save what was a distinctly underwhelming meal. The service wasn't great either and we had to call the waiter over to take our food order.
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Ooty
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening at Zari's the restaurant is beautiful, the staff charming and efficient and the food delicious. Service was brilliant. Go there if you love good Indian food you will not regret it!
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alibeeson
London
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Would highly recommend Zari as their food is excellent. But also brilliant value on sundays as the buffet is £12.95 per head which is a bargain for the amount of food you get.
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Yummy
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zari is the best Indian restaurant and anyone who has not sampled their wonderful cuisine is missing out. The variety and quality of food is first class, the service and ambience in the restaurant is simply wonderful and if you want to sample all their delights in the comfort of your own home they offer an extensive take away menu. Zari is exceptional in every way.
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AnnGVC
Warwickshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had not been to Zari for a while but the food had always been excellent on previous visits. We were not disappointed on this occasion either. The service is efficient although a little aloof but all in all a successful visit.
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Zari Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01293 525107.

Zari Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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212-214 Ifield Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0DQ

Additional information

Area
Horsham
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–14:00 Daily 17:30–23:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is FREE paring at the public car parks at both end of the parade and also on layby .
Public transit
Buses from Crawley and Gatwick Airport stops in front of the restaurant Also Trains from London stop at Ifield Station about 5 minutes walk from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We have monthly scheduled entertainment evenings such as Bollywood Night, Elvis Night or Jazz Night. Please check our website for details
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zarirestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01293 525107
Catering
Choose from our menu or ask our expert chefs to add a special twist to your dining experience. We are open to ideas and can cater to a wide variety of culinary requests.
Private party facilities
Zari provides an elegant and spacious venue for private dining experiences, parties and seasonal celebrations. In the lavish private dining room, you’ll be treated like a Maharajah. Corporate Lunches The Private Dining Room is an ideal venue for corporate events or business meetings. Please enquire for projector or AV facilities.
Private party contact
Almara Miah: 01293 562308

Zari Restaurant & Lounge

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To Start

Malai Tikka£5.95

Hariali Tikka£5.95

Galauti£6.50

Chicken 65^£5.95

Lamb Sula£6.50

Spiced Crab**£6.95

Pan Seared Sea Bass£6.95

King Prawn Kasundi£7.95

Vegetable Pakora^£5.50

Vegetarian Dosa Paper Thin Pancake**£6.95

Non-Vegetarian Dosa**£7.50

Kebab Tasting Sampler£8.50

Zari Classic Starters

Onion Bhajee£3.95

Vegetable / Meat Samosa^£3.95

Chicken or Lamb Tikka*£4.95

Sheek Kebab£4.95

Tandoori Chicken on the Bone (Quarter)*£4.95

Crispy King Prawn^£5.95

Featured Item

Tikka Masala**

Jalfrezi

Other

Saag Chicken or Saag Lamb£10.50

Karahi Chicken or Lamb£10.50

Garlic Chilli Chicken Masala£10.50

Chicken Curry / Lamb Curry£8.30

Prawn Curry£9.30

King Prawn Curry£11.30

Saag Prawn£9.95

Tandoori Specialities

Spicy Green Chicken Tikka Main*£8.95

Chicken or Lamb Tikka Main*£8.95

Sheek Kebab Main*£8.95

Tandoori Chicken Half*£9.95

Chicken or Lamb Shashlik*£9.95

Tandoori King Prawn*£14.95

Mixed Grill*£16.95

Tandoori King Prawn Shashlik*£15.95

Continental / Specials

Roasted Chicken Breast*£13.95

Vegetarian Mains

Vegetable Curry*£6.95

Vegetable Alleppey* **£8.95

Vegetable Chettinad* **£8.95

Paneer Makhani**£8.95

Main

Pathia^

Dansak^

Bhoona

Madras^

Vindaloo^

Dopiaza

Rogan Josh

Balti**

Thali** ^

Korma**

Pasanda**

Highly Recommended - Regional Dishes

Specials

Chicken Chettinad* **£12.95

Chicken Lababdar**£12.95

Murg Joshile**£11.95

Jungle Venison Curry*£15.95

Chargrilled Sussex Hill Lamb Chops£14.95

Chicken Makhani**£12.95

Cardamon Masala Mutton£13.95

Famous Red Mutton Curry – Laal Maas£13.95

Fresh Sussex Hill Lamb Shanks£14.95

Rose Petal Masala Chicken*£11.95

Alleppey Fish Curry* **£10.95

Sea Bass Main*£14.95

Malabari Fish Curry* **£10.95

Tiger Prawn Caldine**£11.95