What to Order at Miri Mary for 2, 4 or 6 People

Published: August 25, 2026  |  Estimated reading time: 5 minutes  |  Written by the Miri Mary team

Sharing menus sound simple until the menu arrives and everyone starts asking the same question: how much should we actually order?

At Miri Mary, dinner is built around contemporary Indian sharing plates rather than one starter and one main course per person. The best order is usually a balanced table: something crisp, something grilled, something vegetable-led, something rich or comforting, and rice or bread to bring it together.

You do not need to try everything at once. A couple can keep the order compact, four people can explore more of the menu, and dinner groups of six or more move onto Miri Mary's Chef's Heritage Table, served family-style.

What to Order for 2 People

Dinner for two is where it is easiest to order too much. Instead of choosing several dishes from every part of the menu, start with three or four elements that give you contrast. You can always add another plate afterwards.

A First-Time Sharing Order for Two

A balanced first order from the current dinner menu could include:

• Prawn Canapes - Kerala-style prawns with curry leaves, chilli and crispy cassava chips
• Gunpowder Okra Fries - crisp spiced okra with tempered yoghurt
• Butter Chicken - choose the smaller portion when sharing other dishes
• Steamed Basmati Rice for the table

This gives you seafood, something crisp and vegetable-led, a richer curry and rice without making the table unnecessarily large. If you are both hungry, add naan or another small sharing plate rather than ordering everything upfront.

A Vegetarian Order for Two

For a vegetarian table, start with a combination that does not rely on one heavy dish doing all the work:

• Sweet Potato Samosa
• Farm to Fire
• Saag Paneer
• Steamed Basmati Rice or naan

You could also add Mary's Crepe: A Taste of Tradition, Miri Mary's Chennai-style dosai with sambar and coconut chutney, if you want another texture on the table.

What to Order for 4 People

Four people gives you more room to explore. Instead of simply doubling an order for two, use the larger table to create more variety across snacks, grilled plates, vegetables, curries and lentils.

A Mixed Sharing Table for Four

One possible combination is:

• Prawn Canapes
• Sweet Potato Samosa
• Gunpowder Okra Fries
• Miri's Spiced Chicken
• Smokey Broccoli with Spiced Tomato Chutney
• Butter Chicken for the table
• Smoked Black Lentils
• Steamed Basmati Rice and/or naan

The point is not that every person needs a full portion of every dish. Everyone gets to move between different flavours throughout dinner: crisp okra, smoky grill notes, heat from Miri's Spiced Chicken, richness from Butter Chicken and the slower comfort of black lentils.

When Vegetarians and Meat Eaters Share One Table

Four people is also an easy group size when everyone does not eat the same way. Start with enough vegetarian plates that they form a real part of the meal rather than one side dish. Farm to Fire, Gunpowder Okra Fries, Smokey Broccoli, Saag Paneer and dosai can all help build that side of the table.

Then add chicken, seafood or another non-vegetarian plate for the guests who want it. If anyone is vegan, gluten-conscious or has an allergy, tell the team before ordering so the suitable current dishes can be confirmed.

What to Order for 6 People

Dinner changes once the final group size reaches six. Instead of ordering a la carte, dinner groups of six or more are served Miri Mary's Chef's Heritage Table.

This is a three-course sharing experience served family-style and designed to take the table through different regional flavours from across India. Multiple smaller dishes arrive across the meal, so the group does not need to calculate how many individual plates will be enough.

The current Chef's Heritage Table is EUR 48 per person. Pairing options are also available for guests who want cocktails, mocktails or wine to become part of the meal.

Why the Format Changes for Six or More

A larger sharing table works differently from dinner for two or four. Ordering individually can become complicated, especially when guests have different preferences or dietary needs.

The Chef's Heritage Table lets the kitchen create a balanced sequence for the whole table while keeping the relaxed, family-style sharing that defines dinner at Miri Mary.

Can the Chef's Heritage Table Be Vegetarian or Vegan?

Yes. The current group menu can be arranged as fully vegetarian, with meat, mixed or fully vegan. Gluten-free and allergy adaptations are also available when discussed in advance.

For larger celebrations, private dining or special arrangements, use the group dining and events page and include your date, group size and dietary requirements.

Should You Add Drinks?

Sharing plates are only part of the table. Miri Mary's drinks list includes signature cocktails, mocktails, wines and beers alongside the food menu.

For a table of two or four, drinks can be ordered individually. For the Chef's Heritage Table, cocktail, mocktail and wine pairing options may be available, so there is a route for both alcoholic and alcohol-free dinners.

Browse the current food and drinks menu before your reservation.

How to Build a Better Sharing Table

Whatever your group size, the easiest way to order is to think about contrast rather than quantity.

• Something crisp or snackable to begin
• A vegetable-led plate
• Something from the grill
• A richer curry, paneer or lentil dish
• Rice or bread to bring everything together

You do not need every category at a smaller table. The point is simply to avoid choosing several dishes that all eat the same way.

For more background on the dinner experience, read the guide to Indian dinner and sharing plates at Miri Mary.

Do You Need to Decide Before You Arrive?

No. Looking at the menu beforehand can help, but you do not need to arrive with the entire order planned.

Tell the team how many people are eating, whether anyone has dietary requirements and the kinds of flavours you normally enjoy. They can help you balance the table based on the current menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest first order if two people have never visited Miri Mary before?

Choose one crisp starter, one vegetable-led plate, one richer curry or lentil dish and rice or bread. That gives the table contrast without becoming too large. If you are still hungry, add another small plate after the first dishes arrive.

How should four people order when some guests are vegetarian?

Build the table around vegetarian dishes first, then add seafood or meat separately for guests who want it. This makes the vegetarian part of the meal feel complete instead of leaving one person with only a side dish.

What changes when a dinner booking reaches six guests?

Dinner groups of six or more use the Chef's Heritage Table rather than the regular a la carte format. It is served family-style, so the table receives a planned sequence of dishes instead of calculating separate plates.

Discover More at Miri Mary

• Current Menu - check the latest dishes, allergen labels, drinks and pairing options before booking
• Dinner at Miri Mary - learn how the evening sharing experience works in De Pijp
• Group Dining in Amsterdam - plan a larger table with timing, dietary needs and shared ordering in mind
• Group Dining and Events - enquire about celebrations, private dining, catering or larger groups