Welcome India serves Papanui through both a dining room and takeaway operation, opening for lunch and returning for dinner every day. Its North Indian menu is presented as freshly prepared and adjustable to individual tastes, a useful approach for groups that differ on heat or richness. Online ordering sits alongside table dining, so the same kitchen works for a planned meal out or a curry collected on the way home.
The starter section shows more than one side of the kitchen. Chicken tikka and bone-in tandoori chicken are marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices before the heat of the tandoor, while honey chilli potatoes and vegetable Manchurian bring an Indo-Chinese contrast. That makes it possible to begin with smoke and char, crisp fried textures or the sweeter, sharper sauce profile of the meat-free dishes.
Curries cover the familiar comfort of butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, but the range continues through kadai and balti preparations, lamb rogan josh, vindaloo and goat curry. Vegetarian mains have their own depth: palak paneer folds cheese into spinach, kadhai paneer uses a more robust tomato and pepper direction, and malai kofta and dal makhani offer softer, slower-cooked alternatives. A separate seafood section broadens the choice further.
Biryani and rice dishes can form the centre of a meal, while breads such as garlic naan, Kashmiri naan and thin rumali roti are useful for sharing around several gravies. Desserts and drinks round out the menu without crowding the main event. The combination of daily service, a sizeable vegetarian selection and several distinct bread, rice and protein routes makes Welcome India easy to navigate for both a solo takeaway and a mixed family table.
Address: Shop 7, 101 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
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Welcome India Christchurch Menu
Starters
Spring Roll
Momos 6pcs
Tandoori Chaap
Malai Chaap
Fries
Achari Paneer Tikka
Chicken Manchurian
Fried chicken dumplings with Manchurian sauce.
Honey Chilli Potato
Kid Special Starter. Crispy Fried Potatoes tossed with honey and chilli sauce.
Veg Samosa 2Pcs
Deep fried flaky pastry stuffed with Coriander, Cumin flavored mashed Potatoes and Peas. Served with Tamarind chutney
Onion Bhaji
Crispy Onion fitters made with Chickpea flour and fresh herbs, deep fried served with Tamarind chutney
Veg Pakora (4 Pcs)
Fresh Spinach, Vegetables and Potatoes mixed with Indian spices and Chickpea flour. Deep fried, served with Tamarind chutney
Paneer Pakora (6 Pcs)
Home made Cottage Cheese and Spinach marinated with medium Indian spices in Chickpea batter and deep fried. Served with Mint Chutney
Paneer Tikka (5 Pcs)
Home made Cottage Cheese marinated in Yoghurt with Indian spices. Skewered with Onion, Capsicum roasted in Tandoor. Served with Mint chutney
Banjara Kebab (5pcs)
Chicken marinated over night in chopped ginger garlic green chilli yoghurt and saffron
Pahadi Kebab (5pcs)
Chicken marinated chopped ginger garlic green chilli fresh coriander and mint with yoghurt.
Lamb Seekh Kabab (4 Pcs)
Chilli Chicken
Samosa Chaat
Tandoori Prawns (8 Pcs)
Marinated Prawns cooked in Tandoor. Served with Mint chutney
Chicken Tikka (5 Pcs)
Chicken marinated overnight in Garlic, Ginger, Yoghurt and Indian spices. Grilled in the Tandoor. Served with Mint chutney
Garlic Tikka (5 Pcs)
Chicken marinated in Garlic, Cashew, Yoghurt and Indian spices. Grilled in the Tandoor. Served with Mint chutney
Veg Platter
Two pieces of Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakora or Vegetable Pakora. Served with Tamarind chutney
Tandoori Platter
Two pieces of Chicken Tikka, Garlic Tikka, Tandoori Chicken and Seekh Kebab. Served with Tamarind & Mint chutney
Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pcs)
Mushrooms marinated with Garlic & yoghurt and cooked in Tandoor
Fish Tikka (5 Pcs)
Marinated with yoghurt, herbs and mustard oil. Cooked in tandoor
Chicken Lollypop (6 Pcs)
An exotic Indian dish with marinated chicken winglet on spices & deep fried
Soup
Veg Manchow Soup
Veg Hot And Sour Soup
Chicken Manchow Soup
Chicken Hot And Sour Soup
Chicken
Chicken Do Pyaza
Chicken Rogan Josh
Chicken Kadai
Chicken cooked with Capsicum, Onion, Crushed Tomato, Fresh Coriander and Indian herbs
Chicken Bhuna
Chicken cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Onion and Fresh Coriander, outcome is a tasty and dry dish
Chicken Balti
Really North Indian Chicken curry with Indian herbs in brown sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with Vegetables and Tomato sauce
Chicken Madras
Chicken cooked with Coconut, Curry leaves and Mustard flavoring
Chicken Lajawab
Chicken cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Fenugreek
Butter Chicken
World famous, Chicken Tikka cooked in creamy dish, Cashew paste and Butter
Mango Chicken
Mild spicy curry with sweet mango flovour
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless Chicken cooked with Capsicum, Yoghurt base gravy
Chicken Korma
Creamy curry with cashew and almonds with green cardamom flavour
Chicken Vindaloo
Medium spices curry cooked with Goa style with Vinegar and Capsicum
Chicken Saag
Chicken slow cooked with Spinach saag and onion tomato gravy
Chicken Kalimirch
Chicken cooked in rich creamy gravy with Black Pepper and Cashew
Chicken Achari
Pickle flavoured Chicken dish cooked with Onion, Tomato and Indian herbs
Lamb
Lamb Kadai
Lamb cooked with Capsicum, Onion, Crushed Tomato, Fresh Coriander and Indian herbs
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Onion and Fresh Coriander outcome is a tasty and dry dish
Lamb Balti
Really North Indian Lamb curry with Indian herbs in brown sauce
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with Vegetables and Tomato sauce
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked with Coconut, Curry leaves and Mustard seed flavoring
Lamb Lajawab
Lamb cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Fenugreek
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked with Capsicum, Yoghurt base gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Medium spices curry cooked with Goa style with Vinegar and Capsicum
Lamb Saag
Lamb slow cooked with Spinach saag and onion tomato gravy
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tasty blend of lamb cooked in whole spices with onion ginger and garlic
Lamb Korma
Creamy curry with cashew and almonds with green cardamom flavour
Seafood
Butter Prawns
Prawns cooked in a creamy dish, Cashew paste and Butter
Prawn Tikka Masala
Prawns cooked with Capsicum, Yoghurt base gravy
Prawn Saag
Prawns slow cooked with Spinach saag and onion tomato gravy
Prawn Malabari
Prawns cooked with Coconut milk, Coconut flakes, Mustard seeds and capsicum
Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawns cooked with Vegetables and Tomato sauce
Prawns Lajawab
Prawns cooked with Ginger, Garlic, Fenugreek
Prawn Vindaloo
Medium spices curry cooked with Goa style with Vinegar and Capsicum
Fish Curry
Home made spice combination in North Indian style with Indian herbs
Fish Malabari
Fish cooked with Coconut milk, Coconut flakes, Mustard seeds and capsicum
Veg
Masala Chaap
Kadai Chaap
Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer Do Pyaza
Paneer Lawabdar
Chole Bhature
it is a combintion of chana masala & bhature
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Taka Tak
Chana Masala
Chick Peas slow cooked with garlic ginger onion and tomato with Indian spices.
Kadhai Paneer
Home made Cottage Cheese cooked with slices of Onion, Capsicum and Tomatoes
Shahi Paneer
Home made Cottage Cheese cooked with creamy sauce
Mattar Paneer
Home made Cottage Cheese cooked with Green Peas and herbs
Palak Paneer
Home made Cottage Cheese cooked with fresh Spinach paste and Indian spices
Paneer Butter Masala
Home made cottage cheese cooked with garlic, ginger, cumin, and tomatoes. Finished with butter and cream.
Paneer Makhani
Home made cottage cheese cooked with garlic, ginger, cumin, and tomatoes. Finished with butter and cream.
Paneer Bhurji
Grated home made cottage cheese cooked with onion and fresh tomatoes. Finished by fresh coriander.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable Kofta balls, Chef special Cottage Cheese, Potatoes, Nuts and Spices. Finished in hot oil served in a creamy Cashew gravy
Aloo Mattar
Medium spicy Potatoes and Peas in a tomato gravy
Aloo Palak
Medium spicy Potatoes and Spinach paste slowly cooked to Perfection
Aloo Gobi
Dry dish made with Potatoes and Cauliflower with indian spices
Dal Makhani
Black Lentils And Kidney Beans Cooked With Garlic, Ginger Cumin, Tomatoes. Finished With Butter And Cream
Dal Tadka
Yellow Lentils cooked with Cumin, Onion, Tomatoes with spices and fresh Coriander
Jeera Aloo
Diced Potato cooked with Clarify Butter Cumin seeds and Turmeric Powder
Vegetable Korma
Seasonal vegetable cooked with creamy sauce
Mattar Mushroom
Green peas and Mushroom cooked with vegetable gravy on slow fire
Mix Vegetable
Seasonal vegetable and Paneer cooked with onion & tomato gravy
Indo-Chinese
Chicken Chowmein
Chicken Manchurian
Chili Paneer
Egg Fried Rice
Chilli Chicken
Veg Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Indian Chowmein Veg
Indian noodles tossed with cabbage, capsicum, carrots and spring onions finished with Vinegar, Soya and Chilli sauce.
Veg Manchurian
Fried veggie dumplings with Manchurian sauce.
Breads
Onion Parantha
Chocolate Naan
Gobhi Parantha
Mix Parantha
Rumali Roti
Chef special traditional soft bread with butter
Paneer Parantha
Plain Naan
Traditional Leavened bread baked in tandoor
Butter Naan
Traditional Leavened Bread , topped with Sesame seeds, Baked In Tandoor Butter On The Top
Garlic Naan
Traditional Leavened bread baked in tandoor sprinkled with garlic
Aloo Parantha
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned Potatoes baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter
Lachha Parantha
Wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee baked in the tandoor
Onion Kulcha
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned and grated Onion, baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter
Kashmiri Naan
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with Nuts, Dry Fruits, baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter
Cheese Naan
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with Cheese baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with Cheese baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter and Garlic flakes
Paneer & Garlic Naan
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with home made Cottage Paneer baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter and Garlic flakes
Chicken Naan
Traditional Leavened bread stuffed with chicken baked in Tandoor, finished with Butter
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread finished with Butter
Sides
Fries
Green Salad
Raita
Cucumber Yoghurt and roasted Cumin powder
Mint Chutney
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Onion Salad
Roasted Poppadoms
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)
World famous Indian sweet
Welcome Spl
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in indian herbs &spices. Grilled in tandoor. Served with mint chutney
WSp Platter
2 Pcs of Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Tandoori Chicken, Seek Kebab, Chicken Tikka
WSpc Chicken Curry
Medium Spices Curry cooked in home made style with Indian Herbs
WSpc Lamb Curry
Medium Spices Curry cooked in home made style with Indian Herbs
WSpc Prawns
8 Pcs of PRAWN cooked with Onion, Tomato,Capsicum Cubes in West Bengal Style
Tangdi Kebab (4Pcs)
Chicken drumsticks marinated overnight with garlic, ginger, indian spice and yogurt masala Grilled in Tandoor
Biryani
Veg Biryani
Seasonal vegetables and long grain Basmati rice cooked slowly with exotic Indian herbs & spices.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken and long grain Basmati rice cooked slowly with exotic Indian herbs & spices
Lamb Biryani
Lamb and long grain Basmati rice cooked slowly with exotic Indian herbs & spices
Prawn Biryani
Prawns long grain Basmati rice cooked slowly with exotic Indian herbs & spices.
Rice
Plain Rice
Pulao Rice
Jeera Rice
Lemon Rice
Kashmiri Rice
Fried Rice
Veg Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Sides (Di)
Raita
Cucumber Yoghurt And Roasted Cumin Powder
Mint Chutney
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Poppadoms
Hot Pickle
Chef Specials
Chicken Sec-17
Deep Fried boneless chicken, cooked with Onion, Capsicum cubes finished by Soya, Vinegar and Tomato sauce
WSpc Bread
Traditional Leavened bread Stuffed with Home made Paneer and Indian Herbs
WSpc Dessert
Sooji Halwa Made from semolina roasted in clarified butter, finished with nuts
Chicken Drumstick Curry
Chef special homemade style curry with indian herbs &spices
Drinks
Masala Tea
Most Juice
Sweet Lassi
Coke
Sprite
Salted Lassi
Mango Lassi
Zero Coke
Lemonade
L&P
Fanta
Diet Coke
Soda Water
Ginger Beer
Masala Soda
Lemon Lime Bitters
1.5ltr Soft Drink
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fried rice Typical in Christchurch: $19.00 $13.00
- Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $20.00
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $20.00
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $21.00
- Chicken korma Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $20.00
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