Full English Breakfast
1 toast, 1 fried egg, beans, tomatoes, 1 sausage, 2 turkey rashers, 1 hash brown and mushrooms.
£8.95Halal Restaurant & Café in Slough: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Charishta in Farnham Common serves 100% halal tandoori grills, karahi, biryani and curries, plus fresh Desi and English breakfast. Family friendly, with takeaway.
Reserve a tableCall +44 1753 644166All Day Breakfast
Full English, Desi breakfast, halwa puri and more. Served daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Desi Breakfast
Desi omelette, 1 large paratha, masala beans, chana, chicken and potato curry, yoghurt pickle.
£8.95
Full Veg English V
2 veggie sausages, 1 egg, 1 toast, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and halloumi.
£7.95
Avocado Toast V
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, fresh herbs, lime and salad.
£7.95
Avocado Egg Toast V
Sun-dried tomato and oregano sourdough with scrambled egg, sliced avocado, spice and lime.
£9.95
Panjabi Choori V
Paratha crumbled and pounded coarsely with Desi ghee and sugar.
£4.95
Fresh Halwa Puri V
Traditional sweet semolina halwa with 2 deep-fried puri, chana and achar.
£8.95
Cheese on Toast V
Cheddar cheese slices on 2 toast.
£3.95
Burji Eggs with Toast or Paratha V
Masala scrambled eggs cooked with cumin, turmeric, onions, coriander and tomatoes.
£8.95
Royal Eggs
2 toasted muffins with 2 poached eggs and smoked salmon.
£10.95
Goodness Bowl V
Greek yoghurt with mixed berries, topped with honey and seeds.
£6.95Add ons: eggs £3.00 · beans £3.00 · toast £3.00 · hash browns £3.00 · puri £2.00
Omelettes
Three-egg style omelettes served with chips, salad or beans.
Plain Omelette V
Served with chips, salad or beans.
£6.45
Cheese Omelette V
Served with chips, salad or beans.
£6.95
Mushroom Omelette V
Served with chips, salad or beans.
£7.95
Cheese & Mushroom Omelette V
Served with chips, salad or beans.
£8.95
Spinach Omelette V
Served with chips, salad or beans.
£7.95Lunch Specials
Hearty halal lunches, served daily.
House Special Lunch
Chicken tikka, steamed broccoli with steamed potatoes.
£10.95
Special Lamb Chops
Served with chips and salad.
£11.95
Jacket Potato
Any two fillings: beans, coleslaw and tuna.
£8.95
Lunchtime Combo Box
Desi paratha or rice, fresh boneless chicken curry and chana masala.
£11.95
Chicken Manchurian with Fried Rice
Crispy boneless chicken in a bold tangy Indo-Chinese sauce with green peppers and onions, served on a sizzling platter.
£10.95Lahori Parathas
Hand-rolled parathas with pickle and curd.
Stuffed Paratha V
Potato, cheese or gobhi, with pickle and curd.
£4.95
Lacha Paratha
A rich flaky bread enriched with butter. Comes with chana or chicken, and pickle.
£6.95
Chicken & Cheese Paratha
Comes with chana or chicken, and pickle.
£4.95Street Food
Desi street-food favourites.
Sham-E-Taj
Spiced potato and meat patties.
£7.95
Samosa Chaat V
Crispy samosa with yoghurt and tamarind chutney.
£6.95
Kashmiri Shami Kebab
Minced meat kebab with aromatic spices.
£7.95
Papri Chaat V
Crispy wafers with potatoes and chickpeas.
£6.95Kids Meal
Kids' favourites served with chips.
Fish Fingers (4)
Served with chips.
£5.95
Chicken Tenders (4)
Served with chips.
£5.95Sweet Treats
French toast, cheesecake and cakes.
Classic French Toast V
Served with maple syrup and berries.
£8.50
Chocoberry French Toast V
Served with mixed berries.
£8.50
Lotus French Toast V
Thick, soft brioche French toast with lotus sauce.
£8.50
Cheesecake V
San Sebastián cheesecake with a choice of 1 topping: Kinder, Nutella or Lotus Biscoff.
£6.95
Matilda Cake V
Rich chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate ganache.
£6.95
Milk Cake V
Tres leches: a fluffy sponge soaked in three types of milk.
£6.95Add: cream £0.50 · vanilla ice cream £1.25
All Day Sides
Add a side to any meal.
Coleslaw
£2.00
Beans V
£2.00
Chana V
£2.95
Chips V
£2.95
Rice V
£2.95
Paratha V
£2.95Fresh bakes at the counter: brownies, muffins, cookies, croissants and pastries.
Shakes
Thick milkshakes.
Vanilla Shake V
£6.95
Oreo Shake V
£6.95Hot Drinks & Karak Chai
Coffee, matcha and traditional Desi chai.
Espresso
£2.50
Latte
£3.40
Cappuccino
£3.40
Flat White
£3.40
Mocha
£3.40
Americano
£2.90
Hot Chocolate
£3.50
Dirty Matcha
£3.50
Matcha
£3.40
Dirty Latte
£3.50
Desi Karak Chai
Cardamom or ginger.
£2.75
Tandoori Karak Chai
£3.95
Tea
English, green, mint or decaf tea and coffee.
£2.45Extras & Flavour Shots
Flavour your coffee.
Vanilla Shot
£0.50
Caramel Shot
£0.50
Hazelnut Shot
£0.50
Chocolate Shot
£0.50
Pistachio Syrup
£0.50
Milk Alternatives
Ask us
Oat Milk
£0.40Coffee Coolers
Iced coffee.
Iced Latte
£4.95
Pistachio Iced Latte
£5.95Soft Drinks, Juices & Lassi
Cold drinks, mojitos and lassi.
Orange or Apple Juice
£2.20
Cola
£2.20
Diet Cola
£2.20
Sprite
£2.20
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
£2.95
Irn-Bru
£2.95
J2O
£2.95
Appletiser
£2.50
Fruit Shoot
£1.95
Still Water
£1.95
Fruit Mojito
Strawberry, blueberry or raspberry.
£6.50
Mango Lassi V
£3.95
Sweet Lassi V
£3.95Starters & Appetisers
Freshly fried halal starters, made to share.
Sham-E-Taj DG
Spiced chicken tikka wrapped in bread and fried, a Taj Hotel Bombay classic.
£7.95
Chicken Samosa G
Fried pastry stuffed with a savoury chicken filling.
£6.95
Mutton Samosa G
Fried pastry stuffed with a savoury mutton filling.
£6.95
Vegetable Samosa VG
Punjabi-style vegetable samosa served with tamarind sauce.
£6.95
Onion Bhaji V
Sliced onions mixed with gram flour, egg and herbs.
£6.95
Kashmiri Shami Kebab
Minced tender lamb patties seasoned with spices and herbs.
£7.95
Paneer Pakora VD
Home-made cottage cheese marinated, mixed with gram flour and herbs.
£6.95
Papri Chaat VDG
Wheat biscuits with chickpeas, potatoes, tamarind sauce and yoghurt.
£6.95
King Prawn Puri FG
Prawns cooked with spring onions, green peppers and tomatoes on puri bread.
£8.95
King Prawn Butterfly FG
Deep-fried tiger king prawn in a lightly spiced crispy batter.
£8.95Sides
Small plates to go with your main.
Hot Potatoes V
Fried potatoes with special herbs, green chillies and fresh coriander.
£6.95
Olives V
Green and kalamata olives infused with herbs and mixed pickles.
£4.95
Special Salad
Fresh seasonal salad.
£3.95
Cucumber Raita VD
Cool yoghurt with cucumber.
£3.25Tandoori Grills & Kebabs
Marinated halal meat and seafood, cooked in a clay oven or over charcoal.
Chicken Tikka
Succulent boneless chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices and seasoning.
£10.95
Afghan Lamb Tikka
Skewers of boneless lamb fillet.
£13.95
Special Chicken Shashlik
Chicken tikka skewered with tomatoes, green peppers and onions, grilled in the clay oven.
£13.95
Chicken Tandoori D
Chicken marinated in strained yoghurt, ginger, lemon juice, spices and seasoning.
Half £7.95 · Full £13.95
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Tender minced lamb with onion, fresh garlic-ginger and coriander leaves.
£11.95
Paneer Tikka VD
Cottage cheese marinated in fresh lemon juice, coriander and Indian spices, cooked in a charcoal oven.
£12.95
Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops marinated with herbs and tandoori spices, barbecued in a clay oven.
£14.95
Mixed Tandoori Grill
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb seekh kebab, tandoori lamb chops and chicken wings.
£17.95
Tandoori King Prawn F
Fresh-water king prawns marinated in lemon juice, mild herbs and spices, charcoal grilled.
£16.95Seafood
Fish fillets served with rice.
Sea Bass with Rice F
Pan-seared sea bass fillet on rice.
£14.95
Salmon with Rice F
Grilled salmon fillet on rice.
£14.95Karahi & Curries
Slow-cooked in the pot, with fresh ginger, green chilli and coriander.
Charsi Lamb Karahi
Our Charsi-style lamb karahi, made to share.
½ kg £17.95 · 1 kg £32.95
Charsi Chicken Karahi
Our Charsi-style chicken karahi, made to share.
½ kg £15.95 · 1 kg £27.95
Lamb Boneless Curry
Boneless lamb in a rich home-style curry sauce.
£12.95
Chicken Boneless Curry
Boneless chicken in a rich home-style curry sauce.
£12.95Chef's Specials
Two house favourites.
Chapli Kebab G
Two Peshawari chapli kebabs, served with 2 naan bread.
£8.95
Lamb Shank Nihari
Slow-cooked lamb shank in a deep, rich nihari gravy.
£16.95Traditional Curries
Favourite curry-house dishes, made fresh with halal chicken, lamb and king prawn.
Chicken Tikka Masala D
Charcoal-grilled chicken with fenugreek in a tomato and butter sauce, finished with cream.
£12.95
Chicken Jalfrezi
Julienne of fresh ginger, green chilli and onions, hot to taste.
£12.95
Chicken Balti G
Chicken cooked in a wok with onion, capsicum, tomato and dried spices, served with naan.
£13.95
Butter Chicken D
Tender chicken cooked in butter with coconut.
£12.95
Handy Chicken G
Chicken cooked in a wok with onions, capsicum and tomato, covered with a thin pastry.
£13.95
Handy Lamb G
Lamb cooked in a wok with onions, capsicum and tomato, covered with a thin pastry.
£13.95
Lamb Rogan
Lamb cooked in curried tomato and spices.
£12.95
Lamb Sag
A classic North Indian dish with lamb and baby spinach.
£12.95
Captain Pathil Chicken D
Chicken strips with herbs and spices, coriander, mint, garlic and yoghurt in a tangy sauce.
£13.95
Captain Pathil Lamb D
Lamb strips with herbs and spices, coriander, mint, garlic and yoghurt in a tangy sauce.
£13.95
King Prawn Jalfrezi F
Charcoal-grilled king prawn cooked in chopped onion, ginger, capsicum and green chilli.
£16.95
King Prawn Masala FD
Charcoal-grilled king prawn in an exotic sauce of tomato, fenugreek and coconut, with butter and cream.
£16.95Vegetarian Mains
Meat-free curries and daal.
Seasonal Stir Fry Green Vegetables V
Baby potatoes, courgettes, carrots and tomatoes tossed with cumin seeds and crushed red chillies, served in a wok.
£8.95
Kashmiri Palak Paneer VD
Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked with light spices, fresh tomatoes and fresh spinach.
£8.95
Chilli Paneer VD
Cottage cheese marinated with a hot chilli sauce and herbs.
£8.95
Daal Mash V
Slow-cooked lentils.
£8.95
Daal Chana V
Slow-cooked chana lentils.
£8.95Vegetable Sides
Lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Bombay Aloo VD
Potato cooked with butter and slightly hot spices.
£6.95
Gobi Aloo V
Cauliflower and potato tossed with light spices.
£6.95
Bhindi Bhaji V
Fresh okra tossed with light spices.
£6.95
Saag V
Fresh spinach tossed with light spices.
£6.95
Sag Aloo V
Fresh spinach tossed with potatoes and light spices.
£6.95
Daal Tara or Makani VD
Mixed lentils with garlic, or black lentils in a butter sauce.
£6.95
Chana Masala V
Chickpeas in a spiced masala.
£6.95
Mushroom Bhaji V
Mushrooms cooked with light spices.
£6.95Biryani & Rice Dishes
Fragrant basmati rice, biryani and Afghan Kabuli pulao.
Kabuli Pulao with Lamb Shank
Afghan rice with carrot and raisins, topped with a slow-cooked lamb shank.
£14.95
Kabuli Pulao (No Meat) V
Afghan-style Kabuli pulao with carrot and raisins.
£10.95
Chicken Biryani
Spiced chicken and basmati rice, served with vegetable curry.
£12.95
Lamb Biryani
Spiced lamb and basmati rice, served with vegetable curry.
£12.95
Pilau Rice V
Fragrant basmati pilau rice.
£3.95
Steamed Rice V
Plain steamed basmati rice.
£3.25
Mushroom Rice V
Basmati rice cooked with mushrooms.
£4.95
Egg Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with egg.
£4.95Breads
Baked fresh in the tandoor.
Plain Naan VDG
£2.25
Garlic Naan VDG
£2.95
Peshwari Naan VDG
Sweet naan with a coconut and nut filling.
£2.95
Keema Naan DG
Naan stuffed with spiced minced meat.
£2.95
Chilli Naan VDG
£2.95
Cheese Naan VDG
£2.95
Butter Naan VDG
£2.95
Tandoori Roti VG
Whole-wheat bread from the clay oven.
£2.95
Lacha Paratha VG
Flaky layered paratha.
£2.95Kids Menu
Smaller plates for little ones.
Chicken Nuggets Meal G
Chicken nuggets served with chips.
£5.95
Fish Finger Meal FG
Fish fingers served with chips.
£5.95
Chips V
£2.95Desserts
Traditional Desi sweets and ice cream.
Gulab Jamun VD
Soft milk dumplings in sugar syrup.
£5.95
Rasmalai VD
Soft cheese discs in creamy chilled milk.
£5.95
Vanilla Ice-Cream VD
£3.95
Strawberry Ice-Cream VD
£3.95
Mango Kulfi VD
Traditional Desi mango ice cream.
£4.95
Pistachio Kulfi VD
Traditional Desi pistachio ice cream.
£4.95
Punky Toy
£4.95Drinks
Soft drinks, lassi and hot drinks are also available.
Fanta V
£2.20
Sparkling Water V
£1.95Also available at dinner: soft drinks from £1.95, fruit mojitos £6.50, mango and sweet lassi £3.95, and hot drinks from £2.45.
Sharing Platter
For the whole table.
Special Platter
An amazing mix of kebabs, karahi, rice and naan.
£49.95V Vegetarian F Fish D Dairy G Gluten. Some items may also contain nuts or other allergens.
Halal food in Farnham Common, Slough
Charishta Café is a family-run halal restaurant on The Broadway. We cook for breakfast, lunch and dinner: Lahori parathas and halwa puri in the morning, tandoori grills, karahi and biryani in the evening.
Our founder, Faree, started Charishta to bring home-style South Asian cooking and British café comfort to one table. Expect fresh bread from the tandoor, slow-cooked curries and a proper cup of karak chai.
Home of Farnham Common's tandoori chai
Our café specialises in tandoori chai and genuine South Asian flavour, made the way it's made back home rather than adapted for speed.
The name Charishta nods to chai, a drink woven into everyday life across South Asia. We opened to bring those tastes to Farnham Common.
Meet our founder, Faree
"Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything."
Faree launched Charishta to share a lifetime of kitchen-born love, believing Slough deserved a place that honoured both British comfort and South Asian soul. She still greets regulars by name and tests new recipes weekly.
Slough's spot for outings and events
Charishta is more than a place to dine. Whether it is a friends' reunion, a celebration or a relaxed catch-up, we make the occasion special. Book your event through our reservation page.
Book your eventWhy people choose Charishta
- 100% halal meat, chicken and seafood.
- Made fresh: handmade parathas, tandoor breads and curries cooked to order.
- Family friendly with a kids menu and group tables.
- Takeaway and events: collect your order or book us for a celebration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charishta Café fully halal?
Yes. All meat, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes on our menu are 100% halal, from our tandoori grills and karahi to the full English breakfast.
Where is Charishta Café?
We are at 7 The Broadway, Farnham Common, Slough SL2 3PQ, close to Burnham, Stoke Poges, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Yes. Our dinner menu includes paneer tikka, palak paneer, chilli paneer, daal, vegetable sides, vegetable samosas and plenty of breads and rice.
Do you offer takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available. You can order online or call us on +44 1753 644166.
Do I need to book a table?
Walk-ins are welcome. We recommend booking for weekends and larger groups, which you can do on our online reservation page.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, free street parking is available on The Broadway in Farnham Common.
What about allergies?
Please tell your server about any allergies. Some dishes contain nuts, dairy, gluten or fish, and the menu marks the main allergens.
Visit Charishta Café
Address: 7 The Broadway, Farnham Common, Slough SL2 3PQ
Open daily: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Phone: +44 1753 644166
Email: info@charishta.co.uk
Order online or reserve Get directionsUntil I discovered cooking I was never really interested in anything
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At Charishta Café, we believe every meal tells a story — one of warmth, comfort, and community. From our cosy spot in Farnham Common, Slough, we’ve become a local favourite for fresh breakfasts, hearty lunches, and friendly smiles. Our passion is simple: to serve honest, flavourful food made fresh every day, crafted with care and shared with love. Whether you’re stopping by for a comforting cup of Karak Chai or a full English breakfast, you’ll always find a welcoming space that feels just like home.
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Best breakfast I’ve had in years! Everything’s made fresh, and Faree remembers my order. 100% halal and 100% delicious.
Christina Hardy
Charishta isn’t just a café—it’s a community. The Royal Eggs are divine, and the staff treat you like family.
Jane Bennett
The Desi Breakfast is incredible—fresh paratha, tender chicken curry, and that Karak Chai tastes just like home. My new go-to in Farnham Common!
Aisha R., Slough
Finally, a truly halal café in Slough with amazing food and warm service. My kids love the chicken tenders, and I’m hooked on the Tandoori Chai!
Imran K., Farnham Common
Slough’s Best Halal Breakfast & Lunch in Farnham Common
Looking for the best breakfast in Farnham Common? Or a truly halal lunch in Slough? You’ve found it. At Charishta Café, we serve fresh, 100% halal, all-day breakfast and authentic Desi lunch — right here at 7 The Broadway, Farnham Common, Slough SL2 3PQ.
Whether you crave a halal Full English Breakfast with turkey rashers, a soul-warming Desi Breakfast with paratha and chicken curry, or the legendary Tandoori Karak Chai, every dish is made fresh daily with care, faith, and flavour.
We’re proud to be called “the best halal café in Slough” — not by awards, but by our community.
Charishta Café
7 The Broadway, Farnham Common,
Slough SL2 3PQ, United Kingdom
🕒 Open 8:30am – 5:00pm, 7 days a week
🅿️ Free street parking available
7 The Broadway, Farnham Common,
Slough SL2 3PQ, United Kingdom
🕒 Open 8:30am – 5:00pm, 7 days a week
🅿️ Free street parking available
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