The Ganges – Restaurant in Towcester

Opening hours

Opening hours of The Ganges, Monday to Sunday
Monday Today	17:00–22:30
Tuesday	17:00–22:30
Wednesday	17:00–22:30
Thursday	17:00–23:00
Friday	17:00–23:00
Saturday	17:00–23:00
Sunday	13:00–22:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: £ (inexpensive)

Popadoms and Chutneys

Starters

Mixed platter (for 2)£14.95
Fish PakoraFish fillet lightly spiced in a batter, deep fried in pure vegetable oil.£6.95
Aloo PalakPotato and spinach patties lightly seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.£4.95
King Prawn TawaPan fried butterflied king prawn seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.£6.95
Vegetable PakoraMixed vegetables lightly spiced in a batter, deep fried in pure vegetable oil.£3.95
Seafood platter (for 2)Tandoori king prawns and pan fried tilapia fish fillets, in a light blend of stir fried onions and peppers.£15.95
Chicken chat (starter)Diced pieces of chicken tikka cooked in our chef's special chat masalla sauce, with a sweet yet sour finish.£4.50
Chicken chat puree (starter)Diced pieces of chicken tikka cooked in our chef's special chat masalla sauce, wrapped in a lightly fried puree bread£4.95
Mixed kebab (starter)Mixed chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab.£4.95
Sheek kebab (starter)Minced lamb,seasoned in fresh herbs and spices then cooked in the tandoori oven on a skewer.£4.95
Chicken,Lamb or Paneer Tikka StarterMarinated chicken or lamb tikka herbs and spices cooked in clay oven£4.95
Tandoori Chicken (on the bone)(starter)Seasoned tandoori chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt with fresh spices and lemon juice cooked in the clay tandoori oven£5.25

Chefs Recommendations

SilsilaLong strips of chicken or lamb tikka cooked in a thick medium spiced sauce served in a sizzling sauce.£9.95
NawabiA unique Martell brandy thick sauce with freshly diced chicken or lamb tikka served with finely diced onions, peppers and mushrooms.£9.95
SagranaChicken tikka, lamb kofte, boiled eggs and potatoes cooked in a medium spiced sauce.£14.95
King Prawn SpecialKing prawn cooked in The Ganges spiced gravy base with finely chopped leafy vegetables that give a soft crunch to this thick red sauce.£16.95
Tawa MachliTilapia fish marinated in an exquisite masala, then pan fried, served with stir fried peppers and onions on top.£9.95
MakaniA creamy dish that is a blend of The Ganges unique sauces finished with melted butter ghee. Garnished with almond flakes and raisins.£9.95
BakaraA thick flavoursome dish heavily flavoured with Garam Masala spices served with chicken or lamb tikka cooked with onions and fresh peppers.£9.95
RezellaMinced lamb in a blend of spices cooked in a homely sauce thickened with onions and peppers.£9.95
South Indian Garlic ChickenTender slices of chicken breast cooked in a smooth and homely gravy based sauce, prepared with fresh coriander, sliced green chilli's…£9.95
King Prawn ZafraniWhole butterflied king prawns cooked in a thick onion and gravy based sauce medium in heat.£16.95
Butter Chicken (House Special)Cooked with special massala sauce. Then another layer of pure butter in a mild sauce.£10.95
Tandoori Chicken Jalfrazi (off the bone)Marinated chicken on the bone cooked in the Tandoori clay oven, stripped off the bone, cooked into jalfrazi sauce.£15.95

Tandoori Dishes

Shaslik

Tikka Mains

Traditional Dishes

KormaA creamy fragrant sauce made of coconut and almond.£7.50
MalayaSilky and creamy sauce cooked with pineapple chunks to give sweet and sour flavour.£7.50
KashmiriSweet, creamy, rich and delicious, cooked using fresh lychees.£7.50
MassalaThe nation's favourite, a sweet and creamy delicately spiced sauce.£7.50
PassandaA creamy sauce using coconut powder, almond flakes and raisins.£7.50
PatiaA sweet, sour and hot flavoursome dish.£7.50
DansakA sweet, sour and hot sauce enriched with lentils.£7.50
Green MassalaA flavoursome curry sauce prepared with fresh mint, coriander and sliced green chillies.£7.50
Chilli MassalaA flavoursome curry sauce prepared with sliced green chillies.£7.50
MadrasA fairly hot curry sauce, red in colour, flavoured with a combination of The Ganges signature spice mix and curry powder.£7.50
VindalooA fiery dish prepared with boneless chicken sautéed in a hot and sour sauce with potatoes.£7.50
SaagwalaA delicious, mildly spiced dish prepared with spinach and cream curry.£7.50

Biryani Dishes

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

The Ganges, Sponnes Road, Towcester NN12 6ED

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About The Ganges

The Ganges is a restaurant in Towcester. The address is Sponnes Road, NN12 6ED. Administratively, the address belongs to West Northamptonshire in East Midlands. UK Rest lists 16 other restaurants in the NN12 postcode district.

As the restaurant puts it: “Based in Towcester, our aim is to provide our customers with genuine Indian food accompanied by excellent customer service all in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Book or order online or simply subscribe to our newsletter for the latest menu items, offers and news. Food is the best Medicine.” The published menu lists 65 dishes across 8 sections, with prices from £0.80 to £17.95. On price, it is inexpensive (£). It opens seven days a week. Thursday is the late night, with service until 23:00.

Customers can use table bookings, takeaway and delivery. Its food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), following an inspection on 26/03/2024. For bookings and questions, call 01327 352904.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations
Takeaway available
Delivery available

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on 26/03/2024 by West Northamptonshire. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

The Ganges – restaurant in Towcester (photo 2) — The Ganges, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Ganges?

The Ganges is at Sponnes Road, Towcester NN12 6ED. It is in the West Northamptonshire council area.

What is the phone number for The Ganges?

You can call The Ganges on 01327 352904.

What are the opening hours of The Ganges?

Monday to Wednesday: 17:00–22:30; Thursday to Saturday: 17:00–23:00; Sunday: 13:00–22:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.