Spice Route by Galaxy Restaurant — A Culinary Expedition across the Indian Ocean

Food has travelled

Long before food could be ordered, delivered or carried across borders with ease, it travelled differently. Spices moved from one shore to another. Merchants followed the winds. Sailors carried unfamiliar ingredients into distant ports — and with them came recipes, traditions and new ways of cooking.

A spice found a new kitchen. A recipe took a different shape. A familiar flavour became something new.

Spice Route is inspired by those journeys — not by one place or one cuisine, but by the movement of flavours and the stories created when different cultures meet.

Because food has always travelled. And every journey leaves a flavour behind.

Plates that crossed an ocean

• Paal Konju Pollichathu (INDIA · THE MALABAR COAST) — Prawns in a delicate marinade of coconut milk, green chilli, ginger and curry leaves, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled until gently smoky — a soft, creamy coastal treasure.
• Chicken Mandi (ARABIA · THE CARAVAN TRADE) — Chicken slow-cooked over saffron-scented rice and smoked with whole spices, served with traditional sides. For one, two or four — the way the caravans shared it.
• Fish Mango Curry (INDIA · THE SPICE COAST) — Tender fish in a rich coconut emulsion brightened by raw green mango, tempered mustard seeds and curry leaves. Best with red matta rice.
• Rasmalai Tres Leches (INDIA MEETS THE WORLD) — Soft rasmalai meets the silky richness of tres leches, layered to melt in the mouth — the sweetest crossing on our menu.

A Culinary Expedition — Menu

Please let our team know about any allergies or dietary needs — our kitchen will gladly adapt.

Small Plates

Bites from every shore we sail to — grilled, smoked and fried, made for sharing.

• Hariyali Malai Broccoli — Tender broccoli tossed in a bold, spicy glaze, chargrilled and finished with smoky spices, spring onions and a touch of lime.
• Spicy Corn Ribs — Tender corn ribs tossed in a bold, spicy glaze, chargrilled and finished with smoky spices, spring onions and a touch of lime.
• Smoked Paneer Skewers — Cubes of paneer and crisp bell peppers smoked in the tandoor, finished with herbs and spice. Soft, juicy and full of flavour.
• Chicken Satay — Succulent grilled skewers with warm Asian spices and a hint of sweetness, served with our signature crushed peanut sauce.
• Sailor Prawns — Prawns marinated in Kerala spices, shallots, garlic and curry leaves, finished with roasted coconut and lime.
• Chicken Coconut Fry
• Calicut Calamari Fry
• Dynamite Prawns
• Arabian Lamb Seekh Skewers
• Spice Route Mezze Board

Fresh From the Route

Crisp, bright and lightly spiced — the cool breeze between courses.

• Raw Mango Salad
• Kachumber
• Tabbouleh
• Spice Route Garden Salad — Crisp garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion and carrot ribbons, tossed with lemon vinaigrette, sumac and toasted seeds.

Soups From the Route

From a peppery Kerala rasam to a gentle Arabic lentil soup.

• Smoked Tomato Rasam
• Arabic Lentil Soup
• Veg Hot & Sour
• Chicken Hot & Sour
• Malabar Mutton Leg Soup

India

Coconut, curry leaf and black pepper from the Malabar coast — where the spice route began.

Fish & Prawn

• Fish Moilee – Coconut Velouté — Tender fish simmered in a silken coconut velouté with fragrant spices, curry leaves and a hint of kokum. Best with steamed rice or appam.
• Paal Konju Pollichathu — Prawns marinated in coconut milk, green chillies, ginger, garlic and curry leaves, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled to a gentle smokiness.
• Fish Mango Curry — Fish simmered in a rich coconut emulsion brightened by raw green mango, tempered mustard seeds and curry leaves. Best with red matta rice or idiyappam.

Beef

• Malabar Beef Stew — Beef slow-cooked in a luscious coconut-milk gravy with whole spices, curry leaves and green chillies. Mild and comforting; best with appam, pathiri or rice.
• Calicut Beef Masala — Slow-braised beef in a dark caramelised-onion and crushed black pepper reduction, with toasted fennel and crisp coconut slivers. Best with Malabar parotta or ghee rice.

Mutton

• Mutton Rara
• Malabar Mutton Masala
• Raan Real — A majestic leg of mutton slow-cooked with royal spices and herbs — succulent, tender and richly smoky. (Available occasionally)

Chicken

• Butter Chicken
• Frango Mughlai

Vegetarian

• Dal Tadka
• Paneer Kofta
• Paneer Tikka Masala
• Palak Paneer
• Veg Deewani Handi
• Bharwan Shimla Mirch
• Lucknowi Dum Aloo

The Chinese Spice Ports

Chinese junks once traded on the Malabar coast. Their wok-fired flavours travel with us.

• Sesame Chicken — Crispy chicken in a rich, savoury-sweet sesame sauce with garlic and subtle spices, finished with toasted sesame and spring onion.
• Broccoli Mushroom Chilli
• Chicken Gai Thod
• Chicken Manchurian
• Garlic Chicken
• Dragon Chicken

Rice & Noodles

The perfect companions to every curry, grill and wok dish on the menu.

• Spice Route Rice
• Basmati Rice
• Arabic Rice
• Veg. Fried Rice
• Chicken Fried Rice
• Veg. Hakka Noodles
• Chicken Hakka Noodles

Arabia

Slow-cooked mandi, charcoal grills and the generous spirit of the Arabian table — best shared.

• Chicken Mandi — Slow-cooked chicken over spiced rice scented with saffron and whole spices, smoked and served with traditional sides. (1, 2 or 4 portions)
• Mutton / Beef Mandi — Slow-cooked mutton or beef over spiced rice, infused with whole spices, smoked and served with traditional sides. (1, 2 or 4 portions)
• Alfaham Half
• Alfaham Full
• Caravan Grill Platter (Serves 4)

From the Biryani Trails

Dum-style biryani, sealed and slow-steamed so every grain holds the aroma of saffron and whole spice.

• Chicken Dum Biryani — Spiced, slow-cooked chicken and saffron-laced basmati, sealed and steamed to aromatic perfection. Fragrant, rich and decadent.
• Mutton Dum Biryani — Slow-cooked mutton layered with spiced basmati, sealed and steamed with whole spices.

Served with ginger-tamarind chutney, pappad & coconut chutney.

Journey Platters

Can’t choose a shore? Let one platter take you through a whole region.

• Indian Journey — A wholesome selection of Indian curries, rice, breads and accompaniments. (Serves 1)
• Arabic Journey — Grilled meats, mandi rice, mezze and accompaniments. (Serves 2)
• Chinese Journey — A selection of wok-tossed dishes with rice and sides. (Serves 2)

Fire & Spice Kebabs

Marinated overnight, skewered by hand and kissed by open flame.

• Mutton Boti Kebab — Mutton marinated in yoghurt and traditional spices, skewered and chargrilled until smoky and juicy.
• Sumac Beef Boti — Beef marinated with sumac, yoghurt and aromatic spices, chargrilled — tangy, smoky and bold.
• Beef Sheekh
• Seekh Kebab Duo
• Pepper Chicken Tikka
• Afghan Malai Kebab
• Harissa Chicken Boti
• Shish Tawook
• Gilafi Sheekh
• Lamb Chops
• Lasoon Fish Tikka
• Ajwain Fish Tikka

Grill

• Half Chicken
• Full Chicken

Artisan Breads

Baked to order — for scooping up every last drop of curry.

• Tandoori Roti
• Tandoori Kulcha
• Butter Naan
• Garlic Naan
• Paneer Naan
• Kerala Porotta
• Tawa Porotta
• Bread Basket
• Appam — Fermented rice and coconut milk swirled into a crisp, lace-edged hopper with a soft, spongy centre. Light and subtly sweet.

Dosas of the Spice Coast

Thin, crisp rice-and-lentil crêpes from South India, served with chutneys and sambar.

• Masala Dosa
• Ghee Roast
• Chicken Dosa
• Prawn Dosa
• Paneer Makhani Dosa
• Cheese Chilli Garlic Dosa

The Italian Route

Wood-fired classics, seasoned with the spices of the voyage.

• Margherita — Fresh basil, mozzarella & tomato.
• Chicken Tikka — Charcoal chicken tikka, onion, peppers & mint drizzle.
• Coastal Seafood — Prawns, calamari & chilli-garlic butter.
• Smoked Paneer — Charred paneer, peppers & makhani drizzle.
• Mexicana — Spiced lamb, yoghurt sauce & herbs.
• Arabian Lamb — Spiced lamb, jalapeños, onion & roasted peppers.

Elixirs of the Route

Cooling drinks for a warm coast — all alcohol-free.

• Mango Lassi
• Lassi
• Mint Lime Soda
• Ginger Pineapple Cooler
• Spice Route Passion
• Sambaaram
• Falooda
• Junior Falooda

Shakes & Mojitos

• Avocado Shake — Velvety avocado blended with milk, a touch of sweetness and a hint of vanilla.
• Tender Coconut Shake — Tender coconut water and malai, perfectly chilled for a tropical escape.
• Ocean Breeze Mojito — Zesty lime, cool mint and a tropical blue twist. Light and reviving.
• Watermelon Mojito — Lime, mint and sweet crushed watermelon — crisp and hydrating.

Desserts

Classic Indian sweets meet the world — every voyage deserves a sweet landing.

• Coffee Crème Brûlée — Bold espresso and creamy vanilla beneath a deep, toasted-sugar crust.
• Tender Coconut Pudding — A delicate, creamy pudding of tender coconut — light and tropical.
• Rasmalai Tres Leches — Soft rasmalai meets silky tres leches, layered to melt in the mouth.
• Dates Barfi + Ice Cream — Premium dates and roasted nuts with aromatic spices, finished with creamy vanilla ice cream.
• Gulab Jamun Shots — Syrupy gulab jamun layered with cream, nuts and rose — a classic in a modern avatar.
• Laddu Shots — Motichoor laddu meets cheesecake cream and mousse.

A table for every occasion

From a quiet dinner for two to a feast for the whole family, we plan the journey around you.

• Private Dining — Birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings, with a menu planned around your table and your guests.
• Family Feasts — Share the journey: mandi for one, two or four, the Caravan Grill Platter for four, and Journey Platters from India, Arabia and China.
• Events & Catering — Corporate dinners, weddings and celebrations — we bring the flavours of the route to your venue, planned end to end.

Food has travelled across oceans — now it travels to your doorstep

The same slow-cooked curries, charcoal grills and coastal seafood we serve at our table — packed with care and carried across Maputo by our own riders.

1. Call or WhatsApp — Order on 858 139 006 or 866 765 454.
2. Cooked fresh — Every order is prepared when you place it — never pre-made.
3. Delivered free — Our own riders bring it to your door across Maputo.

Drop anchor at our table

In the heart of Maputo, on Avenida Mao Tse Tung. Walk-ins are welcome; for weekends and groups we recommend booking ahead.

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A concept by Galaxy · Every spice carries a memory. Every recipe carries a journey.