Pair spicy dishes like Chilly Tapioca with State of India, saucy plates with Chai Spirit, and cooling dishes with 94 Granby Street. Watson's tapas menu is plant-based and Kerala-style, served at 94 Granby Street, Leicester.
Spiced food and cocktails pair well when you balance heat, sweetness and acidity. Here's a starting guide.
Chilly Tapioca + State of India
Chilli-sauteed tapioca with homemade chilli salsa meets coconut rum, muddled chilli and lime — heat with a cooling coconut edge.
Soya Pepper Fry + Chai Spirit
Pepper and chilli stir-fry against bourbon, lemon and chai spice — warm on warm, with acidity to cut through.
Tofu Ularth + 94 Granby Street
Black-pepper tofu with onion, tomato and Kerala spices, balanced by gin, elderflower, mint and cucumber.
Saucy Chips + A Crisp Pour
Spiced potatoes love something refreshing — a gin-based serve or a glass from the wine list.
Herbal Cocktail Idli + Tempting Passion
Soft idli in hot sambar contrast nicely with passionfruit and pineapple sweetness.
Sharing Tips
- Order three or four plates for two.
- Start milder, finish hotter.
- Ask your server about heat and allergens.
See the vegan tapas page and the full menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
State of India suits chilli dishes, Chai Spirit suits saucy plates and 94 Granby Street suits cooling pairings.
Yes. Dishes include tofu, soya, tapioca, sweet potato and idli, with Kerala spices.
Three or four plates for two is a good guide; ask your server for advice.
