Cayenne Bistro and Grill Menu

Welcome to Cayenne Bistro and Grill, a charming culinary hub located in Burnaby, BC. This family-owned gem offers an enticing fusion of African and Indian flavors that promises an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish is crafted with passion, using unique family-secret recipes and fresh ingredients that bring out vibrant, well-balanced spices.

  • Exceptional Service: Guests rave about the attentive, friendly staff who make you feel at home.
  • Signature Dishes: The Choma Platter—featuring tender beef ribs and spicy pili pili chicken—is a standout, along with the delectable prawn curry.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: The warm, inviting decor enhances your meal, complemented by the comforting sounds of live music.

Cayenne Bistro and Grill isn't just about great food; it's about a memorable experience that leaves you eager to return. Don’t miss out on this culinary delight!

Appetizers

Samosa

(4 pcs) Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable. Triangle pastries with fresh herbs and spices with your choice of fillings.

A$12.00

Nylon Bhajia

Thinly sliced potatoes lightly dipped in seasoned chickpea batter. Fried until golden brown.

A$11.00

Fried Beef Kababs

5pcs Ground beef meatballs blended with fresh herbs and spices. Crispy outside and tender on the inside.

A$11.00

Mogo

Cassava, a tropical root, fried to a crisp and seasoned.

A$11.00

Cayenne Chanabateta

Lentils and potatoes cooked with spices in a savoury sauce topped with daal bhajia. Chevdo and crispy chips on the side.

A$13.00

Vegetable Pakora

(VE) (GF) Mixed vegetables dipped in a seasoned chickpea batter. Fried until golden brown.

A$13.00

Bhel Puri

ve A savoury Indian snack. Made with puffed rice, vegetables, sev and tangy tamarind chutney.

A$12.00

Masala Fries

(VE) (GF)Juicy and spicy masala french fries.

A$10.00

Daal Bhajia

Fritters. A mixture of lentils, beans, onions with fresh herbs and spices.

A$11.00

Patra Bhajia

Vegan, gluten free and savory colocasia leaves. Steamed and tempered with aromatic spices.

A$12.00

Kheema Mani

East African stuffed flatbread with ground beef or ground chicken. Served on a bed of fresh mixed greens topped with cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes. Along with samosa chips.

A$13.00

Cayenne Serena Prawns

gf Delicious sauteed prawns. Served with the Chef's special Serena marinade.

A$16.00

Cayenne Pili Pili Chicken Salad

Cayenne chicken on a bed of fresh mixed greens topped with tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with house dressing.

A$22.00

Chicken Tikka Tandoori Salad

Tandoori chicken served on a bed of fresh mixed greens topped with cucumbers, and tomatoes. Served with house dressing.

A$22.00

Garlic Prawn Salad

Lemon butter garlic prawns on a bed of greens

A$22.00

Cayenne Prawn Salad

Sauteed pili pili/serena prawns on a bed of greens

A$22.00

Salads

Curries

Tawa Veggie Curry

Vegetables cooked in a blend of spices and tomatoes. Served with 2 rotis.

A$18.00

Masala Fish

Masala fish on a bed of masala potatoes. Served with daal and a choice of

Masala Prawns

Prawns cooked in our special masala sauce. Served with naan.

A$25.00

Kashmiri Prawns

Prawns cooked in the chef’s special masala sauce. Served with naan.

A$25.00

Beef Akni

Akni is a flavoursome Indian rice dish. Beef cubes and basmati rice cooked in aromatic spices.

A$22.00

Zanzibar Kuku Paka

Grilled chicken cooked in a creamy coconut milk-based curry with East African spices. Zanzibar style. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Kashmiri Chicken

Boneless chicken marinated with Chef's special herbs and spices. Cooked with Cayenne tomato sauce. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Chicken Rafiki

Boneless chicken cooked in tomato-based coconut curry. Served with naan

A$22.00

Kadai Beef

Succulent beef/chicken cooked in tomato-based curry. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Chicken

Succulent beef/chicken cooked in tomato-based curry. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Beef

Tender beef cooked in tomato-based curry. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Chicken Curry

Tender beef cooked in tomato-based curry. Served with naan.

A$22.00

Malindi Seafood Medley

Prawns and fish cooked in creamy tomato-based curry. Served with naan. Choose Tilapia or Halibut.

A$26.00

Roti

2pcs

A$3.50

Naan

A$3.25

Garlic Naan

A$4.25

Papadum

A$2.75

Farfar - Fryums

A$4.50

Masala Potatoes

A$8.00

Ugali

A$7.00

Veggie Rice

A$8.00

Fries

A$7.00

Steamed Rice

A$7.80

Biryani Rice

A$7.80

Garden Salad

A$11.00

Coconut Chutney

A$4.50

Tamarind

A$4.50

Carrot Pickle

A$4.50

Raita

A$4.50

Sides

Desserts

Almond Caramel Cake

A heavenly slice of moist, crunchy, caramelly almond cake. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and drizzle of caramel sauce. A Cayenne Bistro original

A$10.00

Cheesecake

Creamy filling with a drizzle of mango sauce. A perfect end to a delicious meal.

A$9.00

Gulab Jamun

Traditional Indian dessert. Spongy milky balls soaked in sugar syrup.

A$9.00

Lapsi

A dish of sweet roasted broken wheat sweetened with sugar and flavoured with cardamom.

A$9.00

Sizzling Brownie

Sizzling brownie served with vanilla ice-cream

A$11.00

Love At First Bite Chocolate Cake

Moist, rich chocolate. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream

A$10.00

Molton Lava Cake

Chocolatey, rich with a gooey molton centre. Served with vanilla ice-cream

A$11.00

Affogato

Vanilla ice cream “drowned” in espresso.

A$9.00

Kulfi

Homemade Indian Ice-cream. Ask your server for flavours.

A$8.00

Hyderbadi Chicken Biryani

Hyderabadi chicken biryani is an aromatic, mouth watering and authentic Indian dish with succulent chicken in layers of fluffy rice, fragrant spices and caramelized onions.

A$25.00

Bombay Beef Biryani

A royal dish. Beautifully spiced and fragrant layers of biryani rice with juicy, tender beef and masalas.

A$25.00

Chicken Biryani

This is an East African style Biryani; the meat curry and rice are kept separate. The rice is served on a platter with the meat sauce placed on top.

A$23.00

Beef Biryani

This is an East African style Biryani; the meat curry and rice are kept separate. The rice is served on a platter with the meat sauce placed on top.

A$23.00

Hyderabadi Lamb

A classic dish made by layering rice over slow-cooked goat gravy.

A$27.00

Goat Biryani

A classic dish made by layering rice over slow-cooked goat gravy.

A$29.00

Hyderabadi Veggie Biryani

An authentic Indian vegetarian biryani packed full of your favorite rice, veggies, and spices.

A$21.00

Biryani