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Friday Night Takeaway

Cooking from the South West Coast of India

Cooking recipes from homes in the south west coast of India in Southwest France, 33220 Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire. Traditional recipes; silky, hot, coconut curries from Kerala, Vindaloos from Goa, fish from the Konkan coast, eclectic cooking from the melting pot of Bombay (aka Mumbai), and classical vegetarian Gujarati cuisine.

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Friday Night Takeaway

We are a husband-and-wife team, Imtiaz Hasan and Corinne Terrasson, leaving a hectic and fast-paced life in London to move with our 2-year-old daughter Mia in 2020, to this quiet part of France. The purchase and renovation of a farm house has given us the opportunity to work with food, Ayurveda and holistic practices and to provide ourselves and those who try our food an experience of home cooking which is far different to the restaurant Indian food here or in other parts of France

Trained in Hotel Management and Catering Technology in the first part of our careers, working with the Taj and Oberoi Group in India and then in London with The Taj Group at their iconic Indian restaurant Bombay Brasserie. Travelling working and living in India and cooking with home cooks, we are passionate about food from the South West coast of India.

This Week's Menu
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This week's menu

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Meat Main

  • Royal Lamb Biryani Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce Accompanied by Kachumber Raita

    €19.50

    Succulent cuts of prime hogget (9–12 months old, rich and full of deep, robust flavour), tenderised overnight in a rich marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, yogurt, and a whole-spice blend dominated by green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon bark, black peppercorns, and star anise. Slow-cooked (dum) beneath layers of aged basmati rice infused with mace, saffron, and fried onions. Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce: A rich, nutty, and tangy Hyderabadi specialty crafted with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, tamarind, and whole green chillies tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Accompanied by Kachumber Raita: Cool, whisked yogurt folded with crisp diced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, coriander, and toasted cumin.

  • Signature Chicken Biryani Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce Accompanied by Kachumber Raita

    €17.50

    Tender chicken steeped in a robust marinade of Kashmiri red chillies, turmeric, roasted cumin, coriander seeds, black cardamom, and subtle hints of nutmeg and mace. Layered with delicate basmati rice, fresh mint, cilantro, and sweet caramelized onions before being sealed and gently steamed. Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce: A rich, nutty, and tangy Hyderabadi specialty crafted with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, tamarind, and whole green chillies tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Accompanied by Kachumber Raita: Cool, whisked yogurt folded with crisp diced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, coriander, and toasted cumin.

Vegetarian Main

  • Field Mushroom & Earth Biryani Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce Accompanied by Kachumber Raita

    €17.50

    A rich vegetarian masterpiece featuring pan-seared field mushrooms tossed in a warm, earthy spice blend of fennel seeds, toasted cumin, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and a touch of Kashmiri chilli. Layered with saffron-infused basmati rice, fried onions, and fresh herbs. Served with Mirchi Ka Saalan Biryani Sauce: A rich, nutty, and tangy Hyderabadi specialty crafted with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, tamarind, and whole green chillies tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Accompanied by Kachumber Raita: Cool, whisked yogurt folded with crisp diced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, coriander, and toasted cumin.

Side Dish

  • Fried Pappadums (Per bag) 

    €3.00

    Light, crisp lentil wafers. Salty, crunchy, and ideal for dipping or nibbling

Pickles, Chutneys & Snacks

  • Green Chilli Pickle 300 g jar

    €6.50

    Unique, full of flavour, only seen on tables in Indian homes

  • Sweet Mango Chutney 300 g jar

    €6.50

    Everyone's favourite!

Drinks

  • Chateau Vacques Bordeaux 2020 (6 bottles)

    €20.00

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Captured on October 10, 2026

Meat Main

  • Beef Chettinad served with lemon rice

    €16.00

    A celebrated speciality from the Chettinad region of South India, featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a deeply aromatic masala of dry-roasted coriander, cumin, fennel and black pepper, layered with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and curry leaves. Bold, fragrant and full of character

  • Chicken Chettinad served with lemon rice

    €14.50

    the flavours of the Chicken (breast meat) sit extremely well with the deeply aromatic Chettinad masala sauce. Roasted coriander, cumin, fennel and black peppercorns, lift the chicken to an all-new level

Vegetarian Main

  • Chettinad Vegetable Kurma served with lemon rice

    €13.00

    Summer vegetables simmered in a fragrant Chettinad gravy of roasted coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper and coconut, finished with curry leaves and warming spices. Rich, aromatic and deeply satisfying

Side Dish

  • Tamil Nadu Style Ulundhu Kuzhambu black lentil curry

    €4.00

    grilled aubergine, black urad dal, sesame oil, coconut and shallots. Incredible taste!

  • Chapattis (in a pack of two)

    €3.50

    Traditional griddled Indian flatbread. Soft, warm, and perfect for scooping up every last bit of sauce

  • Fried Pappadums (Per bag) 

    €3.00

    Light, crisp lentil wafers. Salty, crunchy, and ideal for dipping or nibbling

Pickles, Chutneys & Snacks

  • Green Chilli Pickle 300 g jar

    €6.50

    Unique, full of flavour, only seen on tables in Indian homes

  • Sweet Mango Chutney 300 g jar

    €6.50

    Everyone's favourite!

Drinks

  • Chateau Vacques Bordeaux 2020 (6 bottles)

    €20.00
5 /5

Based on 9 reviews

Jan Barkus

My word, you surpassed yourself this week Imtiaz. We always love your food, but the chick pea salad this week was sublime. We ordered the chicken main and rice for last night's meal, and the vege option main with rice for tonight. The salad, raita and bread complemented both meals. What incredible value for money!

Visited on August 1, 2026 👍 Recommends
Lucy Whitehall

Tonight we ate the Coorgi Pork - a new dish to us. What a treat. The sauce was spicy, sour and full flavoured, the meat soft and not at all dry, which can often happen with pork curries. My dear Aunty ate with us and was in heaven as she at this incredible meal, pronouncing every aspect of it to be perfectly balanced. We ate this curry during one of our many recent heatwaves here in SW France and it was tasty, filling and pronounced the best meal of the week by Aunty Jill!! We love Friday Night Takeaway - if only every cook, chef and business owner took the same pride and interest in their customers as Imtiaz and Corrine do!

Visited on July 10, 2026 👍 Recommends
Dougie Bonner

With a keen interest in cooking Indian cuisine my ‘Karahi’ has become slightly redundant since meeting Imtiaz in the early days of FNT and becoming a regular customer. Each week he conjures up authentic Indian flavours some familiar dishes but also some surprises. All delicious and cooked with real care. If you love Indian food then Imtiaz is the real thing.

Visited on July 3, 2026 👍 Recommends
Iain

This was our first order. We thoroughly enjoyed our food, which was full of flavour and,given we'd ordered the "lite" version of the menu, was chilli-free, so just to our taste. We will definitely order again on our return in September.

Visited on July 10, 2026 👍 Recommends
Christine Chapman

This chicken dish was up there with the best (which was your Christmas 2024 menu). Thank you for enabling me to buy one portion plus all the extras.

The Khadhia chicken was something I’ve never tried before but I’ll certainly be there next time it’s available.
I loved the samosas but the highlight for me was the chicken wings. I’ve always considered them too messy and not worth the hassle but yours………..give me a bowl of them and I’ll be in heaven. They were spicy, succulent and so moreish.
My only suggestion and it’s only because I manage to make 2 meals out of one, would be that there could have been either a little more sauce or it was perhaps more liquid.

Would I recommend you - I already do, to all of my friends. It’s a 90 minute round trip for me, but well worth my weekend treat.

Visited on July 3, 2026 👍 Recommends

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BOOK US TO COOK FOR YOUR EVENT

Event catering for a minimum of 40 guests prices start at 40€ /head

South Indian Brunch, Coffee Mornings, Traditional Tiffin Lunch, Indian Inspired Afternoon Tea, Thali Dinner, Fine Dining, Cooking Demonstrations, Indian Cookery Workshops, Weddings, Bollywood Street Food Nights

Friday Night Takeaway at Le bar Des Arcades 8th December 2026 19.00 hrs

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!
 
Poppodums and Bombay Mix to have with your apero
 
Starter: Bhelpuri an iconic street food snack made from a crunchy mixture of puffed rice, gram flour noodles, puri, vegetables, and tangy chutneys 
 
Main Course : Chicken Rogan Josh a fragrant, a Kashmiri curry featuring chicken simmered in a vibrant, red yogurt-and-tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices like cardamom, fennel, and Kashmiri chili
 
served with Biryani Masala Rice, Tandoori Roti with Garlic Butter and black onion seeds.
 
Dessert: Vanilla and cardamom pannacotta, with chocolate, almond and pistachios.
 
Starter & Main 20 €
 
Starter Main & Dessert 25 €
 
Booking your table and placing your food order is necessary www.lebardesarcades.com
 
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What's cooking in October

A PREVIEW OF OUR MENUS FOR SEPTEMBER (subject to change as we rely on produce from local farmers, breeders and suppliers)

Fridays are for Friday Night Takeaway,  our weekly changing menu. We often cook for local bars, vignerons, association dinners, birthday parties and weddings. Look out for Bollywood Nights our street food events this year

TRADITIONAL COOKING USING RECIPES FROM HOMES IN SOUTH WEST COAST OF INDIA
Lost recipes resurrected
Try our new chutneys and pickles
Vegetarian dishes which are sensational

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