Pickle Tray
£3.50
Gotta love those pickles and all their pickley goodness. Mango chutney, lime pickle, mint yoghurt & red onion chutney.
Pickle Tray
Gotta love those pickles and all their pickley goodness. Mango chutney, lime pickle, mint yoghurt & red onion chutney.
Kale Crisps
Deep-fried and seasoned with Babul's gunpowder.
Spicy Olives
Green olives marinated in a spiced citrus oil.
Poppadom
A big lentil frisbee. Not for throwing.
Dips
Choose between; mango chutney, red onion chutney, lime pickle, mint yoghurt, mumbai sauce, naga salsa or buffalo sauce.
Far Far
Sugar coated crackers... classic, colourful and crisp.
Shish Kebab
Aromatically spiced minced meat kebab served with a cooling mint raita.
Dynamite Prawns
Juicy King prawns in our Tandoori Naga marinade, served with Naga salad.
Dada's Chops
Succulent lamb chops marinated in Tandoori Naga served with Naga salad.
Tikka Bites
Chunks of chicken in chef's signature tikka marinades served with a cooling mint raita. Also available in Mango Malai.
Naga Wings
King chicken wings barbecued in naga tandoori marinade. Served with Naga salad.
Mini Onion Bhajis
Thinly sliced onions in a spiced gram flour batter, deep-fried until crisp. Served with a cooling mint raita.
Veg Samosas
A spiced kissed potato and vegetable filling wrapped in a deep-fried crisp pastry. Served with a cooling mint raita.
Cobra Pakora
Seasoned fish bites coated in a spiced Cobra beer batter, deep fried until golden. Served with a cooling mint raita.
Pani Puri Bombs
Flavour explosive crisp pastry shells filled with potato, chickpeas and coriander, served with a pot of punchy tamarind dressing.
Bhel Puri
Papad basket with puffed rice and chillis on a bed of spicy Chickpea and potato salad, drizzled with tamarind, yoghurt and Mumbai Hariali topped with coriander, pomegranate and crispy vermicelli noodles.
Samosa Chaat
Broken pieces of veg somosa on a bed of spicy Chickpea and potato salad, drizzled with tamarind, yoghurt and Mumbai Hariali topped with coriander, pomegranate and crispy vermicelli noodles.
Gully Gobi Chaat
Spiced Cauliflower florets on a bed of spicy Chickpea and potato salad, drizzled with tamarind, and Mumbai Hariali topped with coriander, pomegranate and crispy vermicelli noodles.
Keema Pau
Mouthwatering and warmly spiced lamb keema layered on a toasted challa pau... Pau!
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crispy, spiced, savory mashed potato patties coated in bread crumbs on a bed of spicy Chickpea and potato salad, drizzled with tamarind, yoghurt and Mumbai Hariali topped with coriander, pomegranate and crispy vermicelli noodles.
Tadka Dhal
A must-have in many Indian homes, softened lentils, finished with a punchy blend of spices.
Charred Baby Baingain
These little roasted baby aubergines are bangin' in flavour.
Bang Bang Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, cooked al dente pan-fried finished with gunpowder seasoning.
Okra Fries
Highly addictive 'Lady's finger' food. Deep fried until crisp, seasoned with Babul's gunpowder.
Mumbai Shakarkand
Soft, pleasantly sweet cubes of sweet potato spiced up with chilli, spice, black salt and laced with a squeeze of citrus.
Mushroom Bhaji
Portabello mushroom chunks wok fried and finished in a spiced bhuna sauce.
Spiced Gobi
Cauliflower florets, lightly tossed in turmeric, garlic and coriander.
Bombay Bateta
Baby new potatoes in a spiced bhuna sauce with tomatoes and coriander.
Saag Bateta
Softened new potatoes coated in a mildly spiced spinach sauce.
Baba Corn
A delicious roadside snacc. Crispy battered baby corn in a spicy, sweet, unami sauce for a bright and bold dish that everyone will love.
Basic and Brilliant
Your chosen fries or tots come the old-fashioned way.
Gunpowder Seasoned
Seasoned with gunpowder that packs a punch.
Naga Seasoned
Wok fried with chilli flakes and fiery hot Naga.
Fully Loaded Tikka
Loaded with mozzarella cheese, pulled chicken tikka with onions & peppers, drizzled with mint raita & buffalo sauce.
Fully Loaded Keema
Loaded with mozzarella cheese, spicy minced lamb & chilli flakes, drizzled with mint raita & buffalo sauce.
Fully Loaded Chilli Cheese
Loaded with Mozzarella cheese, mixed spices, fresh chillis & chilli flakes.
Vegetable
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Chicken
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Paneer
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Chicken Tikka
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King Prawn
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Lamb
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Hariyali
A refreshing and feel-good blend of spinach, coriander, mint and green chilli finished off in a thick cream.
Dopiaza
An aromatic onion sauce spiced with a Bangladeshi blend of spices, finished off with a sprinkle of crispy fried onions.
Bhuna
Sauce is simmered until thick and almost reduced, finished with chunks of fresh tomato. We love this one!
Palak
A subtly spiced sauce with sautéed ginger and garlic finished off with our house spinach.
Rogan Josh
An elaborate dish with layers of flavour from caramelised onion, garlic and ginger base finished with a spicy tomato topping.
Jalfrezi
Our take on this Bangladeshi classic is a winner with a refined blend of spices and addition of red and green peppers.
Dhansak
A royal delicately spiced, simmered lentil sauce finished off with a squeeze of lemon. Sweet and Sour.
Podina Zaal
A refreshing combination of garden mint and chilli's simmered with onions and spices.
Madras
Fiery with chef's blend of chillies, smokey with Moroccan Harissa and rich with tomato.
Vindaloo
Originating from the original Portuguese dish 'meat in a garlic wine marinade', we've refined ours with fresh lemon juice.
Punjabi Butter Chicken
Straight outta Punjab, this 1950's favourite is chicken tikka in a creamy blend of butter, tomato and fenugreek.
Babul's Masala
Here we pay homage to the nation's favourite chicken tikka dish - rich, creamy, mildly spiced but oh so humble. Btw it's not red #justsaying
Babul's Tandoori Masala
Marinated chicken in a blend of mild tandoori spices, served with a rich, flavorful masala sauce.
Babul's Korma
Chicken Korma 2.0. Dairy-free edition! Very little heat but heaps of flavour, with lashings of dairy-free creamy coconutty richness. Did we mention it's dairy-free?
Kolkata Express
From Kolkata with love as chickpeas, cauliflowers and sweet potato are submerged in a curry leaf coconutty sauce.
Paneer Saag
An ode to our Saaga... fried slices of paneer placed in a creamy spinach sauce, topped with kale crisps.
King of Kerela
Oh hail, royalty has arrived! The juiciest and meatiest of King Prawns, simmered in a fragrant sauce, a creamy touch.
Colombo Kari
A 'kari' using Sri Lanka's most precious ingredients where chicken thigh sits in an aromatic spiced ginger and tamarind sauce.
Doi Murgh
The OG Korma. Slow cooked chicken thighs cooked with mustard seeds fried onion purée and yoghurt.
Raighar Lamb
Inspired by Babul's village Raighar, melt in your mouth lamb sautéed with garlic, ginger, green chilli and sliced onions and peppers finished in a spicy tangy sauce.
Diced Chicken Breast or Thigh
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
Lamb Chops
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
King Wings
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
Salmon Fillet
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
Portobello Mushrooms
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
King Prawns
Served with mint yoghurt and a fresh, steamed melody of kale, broccoli and mange-tout.
Mango Malai
Mild and creamy.
Tikka
Medium and warming.
Hariyali
Herby and fragrant.
Tandoori Naga
Hot and fiery.
Biryani Tiffin
Our Biryanis are all prepared with layers of a rich warmly spiced sauce, an aromatic fragrant Basmati Rice, served with a traditional street food kichuri sauce. Choose between: Chicken, Lamb, Vegetable.
Naan
Bread, but like, really really good bread. Choose from plain, or one of these flavours: Cheese, Garlic, Keema, Peshwari.
Rice
Usually serves one. Choose between these options: Boiled, Pilau, Onion, Mushroom, Coconut.
Located in the heart of County Durham, Babul’s Barnard Castle has carved out a loyal following for its vibrant atmosphere and inventive take on Indian cuisine. From the moment you enter the stylish space at 9 Market Place, you’re met with an inviting warmth-part contemporary bistro, part classic curry house-offering a setting that feels both upscale and comfortable.
The Babul's Barnard Castle Menu is a modern celebration of Indian flavours, reimagined for today’s diner without losing sight of authenticity. The menu cleverly blends traditional curries with bold, creative plates that showcase the chef’s willingness to experiment. Standout dishes include the Kashmiri lamb shank-slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection-and the signature “Desi Duck,” a unique offering that balances spice and sweetness with finesse. Vegetarians will find the likes of the “Paneer Shashlik” and the “Tandoori Broccoli” more than just filler-they’re full-fledged stars in their own right.
What makes Babul’s different is its commitment to elevating Indian dining without losing the soul of comfort food. Presentation is polished without feeling overly formal, and portion sizes strike a great balance. Prices are reasonable given the quality and innovation on offer-starters generally range from £5-£8, with mains between £12-£18.
Service is knowledgeable and attentive, with staff keen to recommend dishes based on your palate and spice preferences. Whether you're popping in for a casual weekday dinner or booking a table for a special occasion, the experience feels personal and refined.
Babul’s Barnard Castle isn’t just another curry spot-it’s a destination that invites both locals and visitors to rethink what Indian food can be. This place easily earns a strong recommendation for anyone seeking a fresh yet grounded dining experience in Barnard Castle.