The Silver Oak Ennis

Allergen info
  • Starters
  • Tandoori Main Course Dishes
  • Chef Highly Recommends
  • Labbabdar Dishes (Mild)
  • Tikka Masala Dishes (Mild)
  • Korma Dishes (Mild)
  • Balti Dishes (Medium)
  • Karahi Dishes (Medium)
  • Bhuna Dishes (Medium)
  • Do-piaza Dishes (Medium)
  • Jal Friezy Dishes (Medium)
  • Rogan Josh Dishes (Medium)
  • Madras Dishes (Hot)
  • Vindaloo Dishes (Very Hot)
  • Kohlapuri Dishes (Very Hot)
  • Chilli Masala Dishes (Very Hot)
  • Curry Dishes (Medium)
  • Biryani Dishes (Medium)
  • Vegetable Dishes (Medium)
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
  • Set Menu
  • Drinks

Starters

  • Vegetarian Paties

    Spiced potato cutlets deep fried and topped with chilled yoghurt and chutneys Contains: Dairy Nuts Gluten

    € 5.00

  • Onion Bhajee

    Sliced onions mixed with aniseed, cumin seeds and gram flour, then deep fried to a golden brown colour Contains: Eggs Gluten

    € 4.75

  • Vegetable Samosa

    Tongue tickling crispy traditional delicacy with vegetable filling Contains: Eggs Gluten

    € 4.75

  • Meat Samosa

    Tongue tickling crispy traditional delicacy with meat filling Contains: Eggs Gluten

    € 4.75

  • Chicken Pakora

    Chicken strips fried in spicy butter Contains: Eggs

    € 5.50

  • Paneer Tikka

    Cottage cheese, peppers and onions marinated in home-made spices, skewered in clay oven Contains: Dairy

    € 7.00

  • Jumbo Prawn Butterfly

    Jumbo Prawns marinated in a spicy oriental butter, deep fried Contains: Crustaceans

    € 7.25

  • Shahi Shish Kebab

    Lamb mince, mixed with home pounded Tandoori spices, skewered and cooked in a clay oven Contains: Nuts

    € 6.50

  • Boti Kebab Jaipuri

    Tender lamb chunks marinated overnight with aromatic spices, ground fennel and cooked in tandoor Contains: Dairy Mustard Seeds

    € 6.50

  • Tandoori Chicken (Starters)

    Spring chicken marinated in spices and cooked in tandoor Contains: Mustard Seeds

    € 6.25

  • Fish Punjabi

    Fresh cod fish marinated in lemon juice and yellow mustard paste, deep fried Contains: Fish

    € 7.50

  • Tandoori Zhinga (Starters)

    Jumbo king prawns marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic flavoured with home ground spices and cooked in Tandoor Contains: Mustard Seeds Crustaceans

    € 10.00

  • The Silver Oak Special Kebab Mix

    A selection of fine meats marinated and cooked in tandoor Contains: Nuts Mustard Seeds Gluten

    € 8.25

  • Tandoori Crab Claws

    Jumbo crab claws marinated in pickling spices & yoghurt, Bbq Contains: Mustard Seeds Crustaceans

    € 10.00

  • Chicken Lollipop

    Chicken wings dipped in spicy batter Contains: Eggs

    € 6.50

  • Achari Chicken

    Cubes of chicken marinated in yoghurt North Indian Spices with a special pickling flavour. Medium Spiced. Contains: Dairy

    € 6.75

  • Vegetable Cashew Nut Rolls

    A rare combination of cottage cheese, vegetable and cashew nut powder marinated in ginger Contains: Dairy Nuts

    € 5.00

Tandoori Main Course Dishes

  • Chicken or Lamb Tikka

    Cubes of chicken marinated in medium-spiced yoghurt and barbecued in clay oven. Tender lamb chunks marinated with home-pounded spices, barbecued in clay oven. Flavoured in ground nutmeg and onion seeds Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Chicken or Lamb.

    from € 15.00

  • Tandoori Shashlik

    Diced chicken or lamb grilled on a skewer with peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Chicken or Lamb.

    € 12.00

  • The Silver Oak Sizzlers

    Tandoori chicken, shish kebab, boti kebab, chicken tikka and Tandoori prawns, served with fresh salad and naan Contains: Dairy Eggs Fish Nuts Mustard Seeds Crustaceans Gluten
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 18.00

  • Tandoori Chicken (Tandoori Main Course Dishes)

    Half Tandoori chicken marinated in spices and cooked in tandoor Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Tandoori Zhinga (Tandoori Main Course Dishes)

    Jumbo king prawns marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic flavoured with home ground spices and cooked in tandoor Contains: Dairy Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 17.50

  • Tandoori Fish

    Whole Sea Bass marinated in herbs and spices, lemon juice, yoghurt, paste and roasted in tandoor Contains: Dairy Fish Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 14.50

Chef Highly Recommends

  • Chicken Rainbow (Medium)

    Three different styles of marinated chicken, cooked in tomato with almond sauce Contains: Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Murgh Methi Malai (Mild)

    Cubes of chicken cooked with cashew nuts sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Zafarani Zhinga (Mild)

    Tandoori jumbo prawn cooked with smooth sauce and flavoured with saffron Contains: Dairy Nuts Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 14.50

  • Lucknawi Gosth (Medium)

    A famous and favourite lamb preparation cooked in yoghurt and nuts with a strong flavour of saffron Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.50

  • Kashmiri (Mild)

    Chicken or lamb Kashmiri, mild dish cooked in fruit mango pulp cream and almond sauce Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Chicken or Lamb.

    € 11.50

  • Fish Goan Curry (Medium)

    Fresh cod fish in tamarind sauce, curry leaves and spices Contains: Fish Nuts Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 14.00

  • Malwani Prawn Curry (Medium)

    A popular dish of prawns and Bombay region, cooked in sauce of coconut, tomato and spiced with tamdi chilli Contains: Dairy Mustard Seeds Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

  • Makhani (Mild Or Medium)

    Chicken or Lamb Tikka cooked in a rich creamy butter sauce. Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Chicken and Lamb.

    from € 11.50

  • Newari Lamb (Medium)

    A dish from Nepal and North Indian hills. Medium spiced cashew nut sauce with a touch of mustard seeds Contains: Dairy Nuts Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • Sali Lamb

    Lamb cooked in a mouth-watering combination of ginger with baby potatoes and dried apricots. Its short cooking time keeps the individual flavours and complex aromas
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • Lassuni Tikka

    Barbecued chicken/lamb tikka prepared in a garlic-based hot sauce, with fresh Northern Indian spices. Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Chicken or Lamb.

    € 12.00

  • Naram Garam Gosht

    Tender lamb cooked and nicely spiced with chick peas
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • Newari Chicken

    A dish from Nepal and North Indian hills. Medium spiced cashew nut sauce with a touch of mustard seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

Labbabdar Dishes (Mild)

  • Chicken Tikka Labbabdar

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Tikka Labbabdar

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Labbabdar

    Contains: Dairy Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Tikka Masala Dishes (Mild)

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Tikka Masala

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Tikka Masala

    Contains: Dairy Nuts Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Korma Dishes (Mild)

  • Chicken Korma

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Korma

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Korma

    Contains: Dairy Nuts Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

  • Navratan Korma

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.25

Balti Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Balti

    Contains: Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Balti

    Contains: Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Balti

    Contains: Mustard Seeds Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

  • Seafood Balti

    Crab Claws, Cod and Prawns Contains: Fish Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.95

Karahi Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Tikka Karahi

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Tikka Karahi

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Karahi

    Contains: Dairy Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Bhuna Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Bhuna

    Contains: Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Bhuna

    Contains: Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Bhuna

    Contains: Nuts Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Do-piaza Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Do-piaza

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.00

  • Lamb Do-piaza

    Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Do-piaza

    Contains: Dairy Nuts Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Jal Friezy Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Jal Friezy

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Jal Friezy

    Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Friezy

    Contains: Mustard Seeds Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Rogan Josh Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Rogan Josh

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Rogan Josh

    Contains: Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

Madras Dishes (Hot)

  • Chicken Madras

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Madras

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Madras

    Contains: Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Vindaloo Dishes (Very Hot)

  • Chicken Vindaloo

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Vindaloo

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Vindaloo

    Contains: Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Kohlapuri Dishes (Very Hot)

  • Chicken Kohlapuri

    Contains: Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Kohlapuri

    Contains: Mustard Seeds
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Kohlapuri

    Contains: Mustard Seeds Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Chilli Masala Dishes (Very Hot)

  • Chicken Chilli Masala

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Chilli Masala

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Chilli Masala

    Contains: Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Curry Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Curry

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 11.50

  • Lamb Curry

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 12.00

  • Prawn Curry

    Contains: Crustaceans
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 15.00

Biryani Dishes (Medium)

  • Chicken Biryani

    Contains: Dairy Nuts

    € 13.00

  • Lamb Biryani

    Contains: Dairy Nuts

    € 14.00

  • Vegetable Biryani

    Contains: Dairy Nuts

    € 12.00

  • King Prawn Biryani

    Contains: Dairy Nuts Crustaceans

    € 15.50

  • The Silver Oak Special

    Contains: Fish

    € 17.00

Vegetable Dishes (Medium)

  • Bombay Allo

    Potato Curry Contains: Dairy
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Tarka Dall

    Yellow Lentils
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Mixed Veg Curry

    Seasonal Baby Vegetables
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Vegetable Makhani

    Veg in tomato sauce Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Channa Masala

    Chick Peas cooked with fresh tomatoes and onion
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Saag Paneer

    Homemade Cottage Cheese and Spinach Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Mushroom Bhajee

    Mushroom in thick sauce with fresh herbs
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Vegetable Jal Friezy

    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Chilli Garlic Okra

    A must for a cold evening, okra tossed in red peppers, garlic & chillies which are in a tomato gravy with a touch of soya sauce & fresh coriander
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

  • Methi Chaman

    Home made cottage cheese cooked in fresh green spinach, fenugreek, coriander & red onion, tomato sauce with a splash of cream Contains: Dairy Nuts
    Choice of: Pilau Rice, Chips, Plain Naan or Boiled rice.

    € 10.00

Side Dishes

  • Basmati Rice

    Plain Boiled

    € 2.50

  • Pilau Rice

    Delicately flavoured with herbs & spices

    € 3.00

  • Vegetable Rice

    € 3.75

  • Fried Rice

    Contains: Eggs

    € 3.75

  • Lemon Rice

    Contains: Mustard Seeds

    € 3.75

  • Naan Bread

    Contains: Dairy Gluten Eggs

    € 2.50

  • Keema Naan

    Naan stuffed with minced lamb Contains: Dairy Gluten Eggs

    € 3.75

  • Garlic Naan

    Contains: Dairy Gluten

    € 3.50

  • Lacha Parantha

    Prepared from brown flour in clay oven Contains: Dairy Gluten

    € 3.00

  • Peshawari Naan

    Almond flavoured Naan stuffed with raisin Contains: Dairy Eggs Nuts Gluten

    € 3.75

  • Chapati

    Bread prepared with whole wheat flour Contains: Dairy Gluten

    € 2.25

  • Poppadoms

    € 1.00

  • Masala Sauce

    € 5.00

  • Korma Sauce

    € 5.00

  • Makhani Sauce

    € 5.00

  • Curry Sauce

    € 4.50

  • Madras

    € 4.50

  • Mango Chutney

    € 1.50

  • Mint Sauce

    € 1.50

  • Spice Onions

    € 1.50

  • Spl. Starter Sauce

    € 1.75

  • Chips

    € 2.75

  • Raita

    Yoghurt dip with cucumber & tomatoes Contains: Dairy

    € 2.50

  • Mushroom rice

    € 3.75

Desserts

  • Mango Lassi 220ml

    Made from homemade yoghurt and alphonso mango Contains: Dairy

    € 4.95

Set Menu

  • Dinner for One

    Chicken Tikka (Starter) or Onion Bhajee (Starter) Murg Methi Malai (Mild or Medium) Tarka Dall (Side) Naan & Pilau Rice (Side) Can of Coke
    Choice of: Chicken Tikka (Starter), Onion Bhajee (Starter), Murg Methi Malai (Mild) and Murg Methi Malai (Medium).

    € 21.95

  • Vegetarian Dinner

    Vegetarian Petties (Starter) or Vegetable Samosa (Starter) Mixed Vegetable Curry (Mild or Medium) Chana Masala (Side) Naan Bread & Pilau Rice (Side) Can of Coke
    Choice of: Vegetarian Petties (Starter), Vegetable Samosa (Starter), Mixed Vegetable Curry (Mild) and Mixed Vegetable Curry (Medium).

    € 19.95

  • Dinner for Two

    Vegetable Samosa (Starter) Methi Malai Tikka (Starter) Chicken Tikka Lababdar (Mild) Lamb Bhuna (Medium) Aloo Saag or Bombay Aloo (Side) Naan & Garlic Naan 2 Pilau Rice 1 Litre Bottle of Coke
    Choice of: Aloo Saag (Side) or Bombay Aloo (Side).

    € 40.95

  • Dinner for Four

    Vegetable Samosa (Starter) Onion Bhajee (Starter) Chicken Tikka (Starter) Shani Shish Kebab (Starter) Chicken Tikka Masala (Mild) Chicken Rogan Josh (Medium) Lamb Jalfrezy (Medium) Lamb Tikka Kashmiri (Mild) Chana Masala (Mild) Vegetable Bhuna (Side) Any 2 Naan of Your Choice Plain or Garlic. 4 X Pilau rice included (side) 1 Large Bottle of Coke 1l
    Choice of: Plain Naan or Garlic Naan.

    € 68.95

Drinks

  • Coke 330 ml

    € 2.25

  • Diet coke 330ml

    € 2.25

  • Fanta 330ml

    € 2.25

  • Coke zero 330ml

    € 2.25

  • 7up 330 ml

    € 2.25

  • 7 up diet 330ml

    € 2.25

  • Coke bottle 1lt

    € 3.25

  • Sparkling water 330ml

    € 2.50

  • Still water 330 ml

    € 2.25

Business details

The Silver Oak Ennis
Wood Quay
Ennis Clare
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Kieran
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Simply cannot fault the food. Amazing flavours and top quality food every time
Aine
Friday, 24 November 2023
Chips were soggy and undercooked Presentation was sloppy Curry tasted nice but wanted to enjoy the food with chips but couldn't Vegetable samosa were ok But small
maurice
Friday, 24 November 2023
Shane
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Tasty. However they might as well not have given me a poppadom. There was a handful of crumbs in the bag. Waste of a good brown paper bag really because there was nothing really in it.
Ceri
Friday, 17 November 2023
Absolutely delicious. Makhani (butter) chicken and chicken biriyani was stunning and will definitely be ordering again.
Joseph
Monday, 13 November 2023
Colin
Saturday, 11 November 2023
Fabulous, couldn't fault it, the meat was tender, the food was hot. Excellent!
waldemar
Friday, 10 November 2023
Archana
Sunday, 05 November 2023
* Note from Just Eat: This order was placed on a Sunday. Delivery times are generally a little longer on a Sunday due to the large number of orders.
Archana
Sunday, 05 November 2023
* Note from Just Eat: This order was placed on a Sunday. Delivery times are generally a little longer on a Sunday due to the large number of orders.

A little bit about us

As lovers of Indian cuisine, we take immense pride in serving authentic and flavorsome dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage of India.
Our talented chefs skillfully prepare each dish using a harmonious blend of aromatic spices and the finest ingredients, ensuring a tantalizing explosion of flavors in every bite. From classic favorites like butter chicken and biryani to regional specialties like masala dosa and paneer tikka, our diverse menu offers a wide range of options to cater to every palate.
Whether you're seeking a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, The Silver Oak Indian is your go-to destination for a truly satisfying Indian culinary experience. So, come and indulge in the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality that we offer, and let The Silver Oak Indian transport you to the aromatic streets of India with every delicious bite.

Delivery times

Monday
17:00 - 22:15
Tuesday
17:00 - 22:15
Wednesday
17:00 - 22:15
Thursday
17:00 - 22:15
Friday
17:00 - 22:15
Saturday
17:00 - 22:15
Sunday
17:00 - 22:15

Delivery fee

Delivery fee
€ 3.00

Business details

The Silver Oak Ennis
Wood Quay
Ennis Clare
Send us an email
We are a professional trader. Learn more about how we and Just Eat split responsibilities to consumers