Indian Takeaway Price Guide
Typical prices for favourite dishes, worked out from 49 real takeaway menus saved on this site. Prices are for each takeaway's lowest-priced version of the dish. Updated 29 October 2026.
Typical prices
| Dish | Typical | Range | Menus | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Korma | £9.25 | £8.50 – £11.95 | 6 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Butter Chicken | £9.50 | £7.99 – £11.95 | 7 | The Coriander · South Croydon |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | £10.23 | £8.75 – £11.95 | 6 | Apna Indian Cuisine · London |
| Chicken Bhuna | £8.75 | £7.95 – £10.95 | 4 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Chicken Jalfrezi | £10.45 | £8.95 – £11.95 | 2 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Chicken Madras | £8.75 | £7.95 – £10.95 | 4 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Chicken Vindaloo | £8.99 | £7.95 – £11.50 | 3 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Chicken Phall | £8.47 | £7.95 – £8.99 | 2 | Curry Cottage · London |
| Chicken Birany | £10.95 | £6.50 – £13.00 | 14 | Lahore Karahi Croydon · Beddington |
| Pilau Rice | £3.50 | £2.50 – £4.35 | 10 | The Coriander · South Croydon |
| Plain Naan | £3.10 | £2.25 – £3.95 | 10 | Aachi's Indian Cuisine · Croydon |
| Garlic Naan | £3.50 | £2.70 – £4.35 | 9 | Apna Indian Cuisine · London |
| Onion Bhaji | £4.35 | £2.80 – £6.25 | 15 | Curry Hut · Gateshead |
| Poppadom | £0.90 | £0.60 – £1.00 | 9 | Spices Croydon · Croydon |
"Typical" is the middle price across menus. Takeaways can change prices at any time — always check the menu before ordering.
Curry heat scale: mildest to hottest
A general guide to British curry-house dishes. Every kitchen is different, so ask the takeaway if you're unsure.
- Chicken Korma
Creamy, coconut and almond — the mildest classic.
- Butter Chicken
Rich tomato and butter sauce, gently spiced.
- Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce.
- Chicken Bhuna
Thick, dry-fried sauce of onion and tomato.
- Chicken Birany
Spiced rice cooked with chicken.
- Chicken Jalfrezi
Stir-fried with peppers, onion and fresh green chilli.
- Chicken Madras
Fairly hot, tangy chilli sauce.
- Chicken Vindaloo
Very hot, with potato and vinegar tang.
- Chicken Phall
The hottest curry-house dish.
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