Indian cuisine is known for its incredible variety of flavours, spices and cooking traditions. From fiery chilli-based dishes to creamy, aromatic curries, there is something to suit every palate. At Bees Restaurant, the menu goes beyond traditional favourites with a selection of carefully prepared specialities that bring together distinctive ingredients, regional influences and bold flavours.
For diners looking to try something different on their next visit, the Bees Specialities menu offers an exciting selection of chicken, lamb, fish and king prawn dishes. Here is a closer look at some of the dishes that make this selection worth exploring.
Chicken Jaipuri – A Rich and Flavourful Choice
Chicken Jaipuri is an excellent option for those who enjoy a combination of tender chicken and warming spices. The dish features chicken tikka strips cooked with mushrooms, peppers and onion in a chef’s own recipe.
The addition of vegetables gives the dish a satisfying texture, while the carefully prepared sauce brings the ingredients together. It is a great choice for diners who want a chicken dish with plenty of flavour without choosing one of the hottest options on the menu.
Achari Chicken – A Tangy Twist on Chicken
For something with a distinctive sweet-and-sour character, Achari Chicken offers an interesting alternative. Diced chicken is cooked in a slightly hot and sour pickle sauce, creating a flavour profile that is both tangy and spicy.
The word “achari” is associated with the flavours of Indian pickles, making this dish particularly appealing to anyone who enjoys sharp, tangy notes alongside aromatic spices.
Bangla Fish Curry – A Taste of Bengali-Inspired Flavours
Fish lovers can explore the Bangla Fish Curry, made with tilapia river fish cooked in a sauce featuring tomatoes and curry leaves.
Tomatoes add a gentle acidity to the sauce, while curry leaves contribute their distinctive aroma. The combination creates a lighter yet flavourful curry that offers something different from meat-based specialities.
If you enjoy seafood and want to explore a different side of Indian-inspired cooking, this dish is certainly one to consider.
King Prawn Malabar – Seafood with a Chilli Kick
The King Prawn Malabar is another standout choice for seafood enthusiasts. Barbecued pieces of king prawn are served with a garlic and chilli sauce, accompanied by coriander and crisp green chilli.
The combination of barbecued prawns, garlic, coriander and green chilli creates layers of flavour, making this a particularly appealing choice for diners who enjoy seafood with a little heat.
South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken
If garlic and chilli are two of your favourite flavours, the South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken could be the perfect choice.
The dish consists of barbecued pieces of chicken cooked with garlic and chilli sauce, coriander and crisp green chilli. The barbecue preparation adds depth to the chicken, while the garlic and chilli create a bold and lively finish.
This is a dish for those who prefer their Indian meal to have a noticeable chilli character.
Mixed Grill Masala with Naan
For diners who find it difficult to choose just one type of meat, the Mixed Grill Masala with Naan brings several flavours together in one dish.
It combines tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka and seekh kebab, all cooked in a thick masala featuring red and green chillies. Served with naan, it makes for a substantial and varied meal.
The different textures and flavours of the grilled meats make this speciality particularly suitable for anyone who wants to experience several popular tandoori-style preparations together.
Chicken Tikka Naga – For Those Who Like Heat
Some diners specifically look for dishes with a fiery kick, and Chicken Tikka Naga is designed for exactly that preference.
Tandoori chicken pieces are cooked in a spicy sauce with fiery Bangladeshi naga chillies. Naga chillies are known for their intense heat and distinctive flavour, making this dish a particularly bold choice.
If you regularly choose hot curries and enjoy experimenting with different chilli varieties, Chicken Tikka Naga is one speciality to look out for.
Bees Special Green Chicken
The Bees Special Green Chicken brings together green chillies, coriander, capsicum and mango in a specially prepared sauce. It is described on the menu as hot, making it another option for spice lovers.
The combination of green chilli and fresh coriander provides a vibrant flavour, while mango adds another layer to the sauce. It is a good example of how contrasting ingredients can work together to create a memorable curry.
Bees Special Honey Chicken
For a different direction, try the Bees Special Honey Chicken. Chicken is flavoured with local honey, green chillies and aromatic herbs, bringing together sweetness, gentle heat and fragrance.
The honey provides a naturally sweet element, while green chillies prevent the dish from becoming overly sweet. Aromatic herbs complete the flavour combination, making this an interesting option for diners who enjoy sweet-and-spicy dishes.
Makhani Chicken – Creamy and Aromatic
Not every speciality is about heat. Makhani Chicken offers a milder, creamier alternative.
The dish features two layers: the bottom is cooked with mixed herbs and spices, while the top is finished with a mild creamy sauce. This combination creates a rich and comforting dish for those who prefer a smoother style of curry.
It is also a useful option when dining with a group where everyone has different spice preferences.
South Indian Garlic Chilli Lamb
The same bold garlic and chilli combination also appears in the South Indian Garlic Chilli Lamb. Pieces of lamb are cooked in garlic and chilli sauce with coriander and crisp green chilli.
Lamb brings a deeper flavour to the dish, while the chilli and garlic provide plenty of character. It is an excellent choice for diners who enjoy robust meat dishes with a spicy finish.
Chicken and Lamb Shatkora
The menu also features both Chicken Shatkora and Lamb Shatkora, giving diners the opportunity to choose between two meats while experiencing the same distinctive flavour profile.
Both dishes are cooked in a medium-spiced sauce with garlic and Sylheti lemon. Shatkora, a citrus fruit associated with Sylheti cuisine, gives the dishes their characteristic tangy and aromatic quality.
For anyone interested in exploring flavours beyond the usual curry choices, Shatkora is an ingredient worth discovering.
Makhani King Prawn and Honey King Prawn
Seafood lovers have two particularly interesting options: Makhani King Prawn and Bees Special Honey King Prawn.
Makhani King Prawn follows the creamy style of the Makhani dishes, with king prawns cooked with mixed herbs and spices and finished with a mild creamy sauce.
Meanwhile, the Honey King Prawn combines king prawns with local honey, green chillies and fragrant spices, offering a sweet, spicy and aromatic combination.
Lamb Naga – A Fiery Finish
For those who enjoy serious heat, Lamb Naga combines tender lamb pieces with a hot sauce and distinctive Bangladeshi naga chillies.
The dish brings together the rich flavour of lamb with the intense heat of naga chilli, making it one of the boldest choices within the Bees Specialities selection.
Explore Something Different at Bees Restaurant
The Bees Specialities menu demonstrates just how diverse Indian cuisine can be. From creamy Makhani dishes and tangy Shatkora preparations to garlic chilli specialities and fiery Naga curries, there are plenty of options for diners who want to move beyond familiar choices.
Whether you prefer chicken, lamb, fish or king prawns, the specialities offer different combinations of spice, sweetness, acidity, creaminess and aromatic herbs. Some dishes are ideal for those who prefer milder flavours, while others are designed for adventurous diners who enjoy a fiery chilli kick.
Next time you visit Bees Restaurant in Colchester, consider stepping outside your usual order and exploring one of these specialities. You might just discover a new favourite.