Welcome
Elai is a snazzy urban South Indian restaurant and cocktail bar set in the heart of Basingstoke. Each dish has been perfectly curated using traditional cooking methods to create a multi-sensory dining experience. What sets us apart is that our restaurant is set up in a 1400 year old historical building preserved in it’s pristine condition with a private room upstairs of 30 seat capacity and 100 guest capacity downstairs in four sections.
We're open!
Hours
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 to 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 21:00
Takeaway collection only
Not just the world's favorite "Chicken Tikka Masala" feel free to try our takeout special main course menu items and range of exceptional curry dishes and add surprise to your day!
Chicken Tikka 3 ways
Chicken marinated with basil / Kashmiri chillies / Cheese
£10.95
Chicken Biryani
Authentic dum style biryani enhanced by fragrant spices
£12.95
Peshwari King Prawns
Juicy King Prawns with Kashmiri red chillies and chef’s spice blend
£16.95
Naan
Elai special Roti and selection of Naan and breads
£2.50
onwards
Rice
Basmati, Red Rice, Zafran Pilav and selection of steamed rice dishes
£3.50
onwards
Cooking lessons
Grandma's tips and secrets...
All right! You know what's simmering, searing, stewing and all those stuff. Have you heard of a dish, traditionally considered equal to 101 curries? Have you tried strong dried pickle, which has got medicinal effects on your body? You know how to start cooking in clay pots and the marvelous flavor of stone grinder specials?
Let us take you to the granary of all such practices followed traditionally since generations!
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They all loved it!
"It was our first try at the Elai and we loved our takeout. The food was authentic which we loved compared to other Indian take outs. We are coming again this evening for New Years and have recommended to all our friends and family. Keep up the amazing work."
- Helen Rollinson
"Best ever South Indian food in Basingstoke with a great ambience. The food is cooked to a very high standard by Indian chefs. A must try place for all food lovers."
- Lijutom
"Best South Indian food in Basingstoke, plenty of space for private gathering. Must Try veg Thali."
- Tan Xhebexhia
"We were on our way to drop a family member to a train on a rainy Sunday... we explained we didn't have much time, but this was no problem for the friendly staff. We had a mix of meaty and vegan dishes, and they were all well-cooked and delicious. I fear we didn't give the meal the time it really deserved, but we'll definitely be back for a more leisurely meal. The mural by local artist Sian Storey is a stunning addition, and the owners are rightfully proud of it..."
- Carol Monaghan
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