Masala Cafe & Bar has operated independently on Allen Street since 2002, making it a longstanding part of Te Aro's dining strip. Its lounge-style room can handle an intimate dinner as naturally as a large group, with long tables and reservations supporting more social occasions. The restaurant combines traditional Indian cooking with contemporary and locally inflected dishes, while fresh New Zealand ingredients give that broad approach a consistent base. A full bar and BYO wine extend the choice beyond food without changing the relaxed restaurant character.
The charcoal clay oven supplies the menu with its smokiest flavours. Chicken tikka is marinated with yoghurt and spices before entering the tandoor, while lamb seekh kebab turns seasoned mince into a grilled skewer. Tandoori chicken, fish tikka and prawns provide distinct choices of cut and texture, and chicken mint tikka folds spinach and mint into the marinade. These plates can work as starters for a shared meal, but a larger sizzler also makes the tandoor substantial enough to anchor the table.
Curries cover the familiar favourites and several dishes with a clearer house identity. Butter chicken, tikka masala and yoghurt-cashew korma offer rich, gentle gravies, while Madras, vindaloo and Chettinad shift towards coconut and whole spices. Rogan josh provides a Kashmiri-style route for lamb, and Wellington curries combine cashews, onions, tomatoes and herbs with chicken, lamb or fish. Diners can choose among meat, seafood and egg variations, then use rice and bread to compare sauces rather than committing everyone to one preparation.
Plant-based diners have a full curry sequence of their own, including tadka dal, potato-and-chickpea masala, okra, aloo gobi and mushrooms with peas. Paneer and Indo-Chinese sections broaden that choice with different textures, from cottage cheese in gravy to crisp pieces tossed in chilli sauce. Biryani, naan, kulcha, roti canai and peshwari naan fill out a shared spread. Wine and cocktails suit a longer evening, while preset or customised catering menus carry the same kitchen into weddings, birthdays and corporate gatherings.
Address: 12 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Masala Cafe & Bar Menu
Seafood
Fish Wellington
Boneless fish in a curry of onion, tomato, capsicum and cashew. Named for the city, built for the plate.
Fish Madras
South Indian. Boneless fish with coconut cream and a gentle coastal heat.
Prawn Masala
Prawns in a fragrant onion and tomato masala with fresh coriander and ginger.
Spinach Prawns
Plump prawns in a rich, spiced spinach gravy. Warming and deeply satisfying.
Spinach Fish
Boneless fish in a spiced spinach gravy. Clean, vivid and lighter than it looks.
Kali Mirch Fish
Boneless fish in a rich black pepper and cream gravy. Aromatic and warming. GF · Chef’s Special
Prawn Jalfrezi
Plump prawns in a rich, spiced spinach gravy. Warming and deeply satisfying.
Vegetarian Mains
Paneer Makhani
House paneer in a tomato and butter sauce. The vegetarian answer to Butter Chicken — and just as good. GF · Chef’s Special
Paneer Jalfrezi
House paneer with capsicum and onion in a sharp tomato gravy. More character than it looks. GF · Chef’s Special
Palak Paneer
House paneer in a silky spiced spinach gravy with fresh ginger and garlic. A perennial favourite for good reason. GF
Paneer Wellington
House paneer with tomato, capsicum and cashew in a Wellington-style gravy. Our local, vegetarian edition. GF
Corn Methi Palak
Sweet corn and fresh fenugreek in a mild spinach sauce. A North Indian dish most people have never tried. They should. GF · New · Chef’s Special
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower in a spiced tomato and ginger gravy. Indian home cooking at its most honest. GF · DF
Potato Eggplant Masala
Potato and eggplant in ginger, garlic and tomato. Rustic, smoky and completely satisfying. GF
Dal Makhani
Black lentils slow-cooked overnight with butter and cream. India’s most beloved dal, and no question why. GF
Mix Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables and paneer in a tomato and onion gravy. Light, everyday, reliably good. GF
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated paneer in a tomato and onion sauce, layered with garlic and ginger. Bold and satisfying. GF
Shahi Paneer
Paneer in a cashew cream gravy with Indian spices. Rich and indulgent — order it. GF
Kadai Paneer
Paneer in a wok-cooked onion, capsicum and tomato gravy. Thick, bold, no cream to soften it. GF · Chef’s Special · Must Try
Malai Kofta
Fried paneer and potato dumplings in a silky, fragrant cream gravy. Soft inside, rich outside. GF
Vegetable Korma
Okra cooked down in a fragrant onion and tomato gravy with Indian spices. Earthy, deeply flavoured. Vegan option available. GF · DF
Aloo Chana Masala
Potato and chickpea in an aromatic Indian spice base. Wholesome, hearty and built to fill. Vegan option available. GF
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentils bloomed with cumin, curry leaves and coriander. Simple, restorative, quietly perfect. Vegan option available. GF
Tarka Dal (No Dairy) (GF)
Yellow lentils cooked in onion gravy, very healthy dish served with rice
Sahi Paneer (GF)
Home-made fresh cottage cheese cooked with cashew nut and onion gravy
Paneer Tikka Masala (GF)
Cubes of Home-made paneer cooked with garlic, tomato and onion sauce
Paneer Makhani (GF)
Home-made Paneer cooked in a butter sauce
Aloo Gobi (GF)
Potato and cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onion and spices
Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese, nuts, potatoes, mild cheese and spices rolled into balls and cooked in a creamy sauce
Mix Vegetable Curry (No Dairy) (GF)
Fresh assorted vegetable cooked in onion gravy
Sag Paneer (GF)
Home made paneer pieces cooked in a smooth, mild spinach gravy
Dal Makhani (GF)
Lentils and red kidney beans cooked with garlic, cream and spices
Potato Eggplant Masala (DF) (GF)
This dish made from potato and eggplant in ginger, garlic, tomato and onion gravy
Aloo Chana Masala (DF) (GF)
This dish made from potato and chickpea. It’s a flavourful meal infused with warn aromatic Indian spices
Bhindi Masala (DF) (GF)
Okra cooked down in a fragrant onion and tomato gravy with Indian spices. Earthy, deeply flavoured. Vegan option available
Biryani & Rice
Chicken Biryani
GF
Vegetable Biryani
GF
Pulau Rice
GF
Plain Rice
Lamb Biryani
GF
Prawn Biryani
GF
Jeera Rice
GF
Coconut Rice
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Accompaniments
Green Salad
Cucumber Raita
Onion, Tomato & Cucumber
Green Chilli
4 pieces
Onion Salad
Papadom
3 pieces
Mango Chutney / Pickle
Fresh Yoghurt
Little Ones
Curry Fries
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
5 pieces
Potato Chips
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings fried and soaked in rose-scented sugar syrup. India’s most beloved sweet, and with good reason.
Mango Kulfi
India’s original frozen dessert. Dense, creamy, intensely mango. Nothing like ice cream — better.
Gajar Halwa
Slow-cooked carrot pudding with milk, cardamom and a scattering of nuts. Every North Indian grandmother makes this.
Ice Cream
Vanilla or Chocolate.
Masala Banquet
Set Menu · For 2 or more people — $49.99 per person. Entree: Onion Bhaji, Sheekh Kebab and Murgh Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh and Vegetable Korma. Served with plain naan and basmati rice. No doggy bags for Banquet, please.
Onion Bhaji
Sheekh Kebab
Murgh Tikka
Butter Chicken
Lamb Rogan Josh
Vegetable Korma
Chaat — Street Food of India
Half serve 5 pieces / Full serve 10 pieces
Samosa Chaat
Broken samosa, spiced chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney, fresh onion and coriander. India’s street in a bowl. GF-friendly · New
Aloo Cheese Tikki Chaat
Hot crisp potato patty, spiced chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney, fresh onion and coriander. Every bite is different. GF-friendly · New
Vegetarian Entrees
Aloo Cheese Tikki
Mashed potato and pea patties with a hidden pocket of paneer.
Vegetable Samosa
Crisp pastry shell, warmly spiced potato and pea filling. 2 pieces · DF
Hara Bhara Kebab
Spinach, potato and pea shaped into patties and deep fried until golden. Vivid green, clean and satisfying. Vegan · 6 pieces
Tandoori Gobi
Cauliflower florets in a spiced yoghurt coat, roasted in the tandoor until the edges char and the inside steams. GF
Paneer Achari Tikka
House paneer in a sharp pickle marinade, cooked in the tandoor. Tangy, smoky, delicious. 5 pieces
Masala Special Naan
Tandoor naan stuffed with spiced chicken, green chilli and coriander, served with butter chicken sauce.
Onion / Potato Bhaji
Lacy onion rings or thick potato rounds in a cumin-spiced chickpea batter. Fried until golden and impossible to stop at one.
Mix Pakora
Spinach, potato and onion in spiced chickpea batter. Hot from the fryer, served with tamarind chutney.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Whole mushrooms straight from the clay oven. Smoky, blistered, juicy at the centre.
Paneer Pakoda
House paneer soaked in a spiced marinade, coated in seasoned chickpea batter and deep fried until the crust is golden and the cheese inside gives.
Edamame
Steamed soy beans tossed in the pan with garlic and green chilli. Light and addictive.
Vegetarian Platter
Vege Samosa, Aloo Cheese Tikki, Cauliflower and Paneer Achari from the tandoor. A full vegetarian spread to share. 2 pieces each · sharing
From the Tandoor
Overnight marinade · fired in our clay oven · served with mint chutney or tamarind chutney
Lasooni Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken in a yoghurt marinade heavy with fresh garlic. Charred at the surface, tender all the way through.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Spiced lamb mince hand-pressed onto skewers. Smoky outside, juicy through, nothing fancy needed. GF · DF
Tandoori Prawns
Prawns overnight in a herb marinade, roasted in the tandoor. Served with mint chutney and lime. 6 pieces · GF
Chicken Mint Tikka
Spinach and fresh mint marinated on boneless chicken. GF
Chicken 4 in 1
Mint Tikka, Achari Tikka, Lasooni Tikka and Black Pepper Tikka. The right way to meet the tandoor for the first time. 8 pieces · 2 of each · GF
Tandoori Platter
Mint Tikka, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Prawn from the clay oven. Built to share. GF · Chef’s selection sharing
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and smoked Indian spices, roasted in the clay oven and served with mint chutney. GF
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken, overnight marinade in herbs and red spice. Classic for a reason. GF
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken coated in cracked black pepper and yoghurt. Bold, smoky and deeply aromatic. 6 pieces · GF
Masala Special Sizzler
Boneless chicken in the chef’s own spice blend with yoghurt, cheese and cashew nut. Arrives on a cast iron plate still sizzling. 8 pieces · GF
Mixed Platter
Samosa, Aloo Cheese Tikki, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka. The full picture in one plate. 2 pieces each · sharing
Lunch — Mains
All mains are served with complimentary rice and a plan naan
Butter Chicken
Barbecued boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes and butter gravy. Very Popular. GF, no nut
Chicken Tikka Masala
Barbecued chicken pieces marinated in spice and yogurt, cooked in a tomato and onion sauce. GF
Chicken Do Pyaza
Boneless chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and dash of tomato, finished off in a smooth onion gravy. GF
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion gravy and tomato ketchup. New. GF
Spinach Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh spinach rich butter sauce and cashew nut onion sauce. New. GF
Chicken / Beef / Lamb Vindaloo
The Famous dish goat beef/chicken cooked in a hot ground vindaloo paste. DF, GF
Chicken / Beef / Lamb Korma
Chicken or lamb pieces cooked in yogurt and cashew nut gravy. GF
Lamb Masala
Boneless lamb pieces cooked with onions and tomato sauce with spice masala favorite. GF
Lamb Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb pieces cooked in traditional Kashmiri style curry. DF, GF, no nut
Murgh Makhni Palak
Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with fresh spinach rich tomato gravy and cashew nut onion sauce and Indain spices. GF
Pujabi Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked with onion gravy, fresh coriander (Indian traditional Punjabi style). A must try! new, DF, GF
Beef Rezala
Boneless beef pieces cooked with black peppercorn, cardamon powder, fresh capsicum, onion cashew nut gravy and Indian spices. new. GF
Nilgiri Korma
Tender lamb pieces cooked with onion and spinach, cashew nut gravy, flavored with mint, a must try dish. GF
Beef Madras
A South Indian style beef curry prepared with coconut and cream. DF, GF
Spinach Fish
Boneless fish cooked with spinach sauce and spices. GF
Fish Makhani
Barbecued boneless fish cooked with rich butter sauce. GF, no nut
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with onion and tomato sauce with spices. GF
Chicken Kali Mirch
The aroma of ground pepper that flavors the chicken pieces simmering in thick onion gravy along with cashew nut. new. GF
Mint Lamb
Boneless lamb cooked with cashew nut onion gravy, mint and Spice. DF, GF
Beef Achari
Boneless beef cooked with onion gravy and pickle sauce. DF, GF
Goat Curry
Mutton cooked with onion gravy. DF, GF, no nut (dinner portion)
Lunch — Tandoor Bread (Roti/Naan)
All these breads are cooked in charcoal clay oven
Paratha Lacha
Flaky wholemeal bread finished with butter
Garlic Naan
Bread stuffed with crushed garlic and baked in the Tandoori oven
Plain Naan
Traditional bread baked in the Tandoori oven
Butter Naan
Traditional bread baked in the Tandoori oven with butter
Garlic and cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with crushed garlic and cheese
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour baked in the Tandoor oven
Butter Roti
Wholemeal flour W_ butter garnish baked the Tandoor oven
Kheema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince baked in the Tandoor oven
Onion Kulcha
Kulcha stuffed with diced onion, coriander and spice and baked in Tandoori oven
Aloo Paratha
Bread stuffed with potato & spices
Cauliflower Paratha
Flaky wholemeal bread stuffed with cauliflower and Indian spices
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with homemade Paneer and Indian spices
Garlic Chilli Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese and green chilli baked in the Tandoor oven
Honey Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with Honey and cheese, bake in Tandoor
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese & baked in Tandoor
Peshwari Naan
ndian flatbread stuffed with a sweet and nutty filling made of ground almonds, desiccated coconut, and dried fruit like sultanas
Lunch — Side Dishes
Green Salad
Fresh seasonal vegetables
Cucumber Raita
Yogurt mixed with cucumber, carrot and mild spice
Onion Salad
Sliced onion sprinkle with chat Masala and lemon juice
Papadom (3 ps)
Mango Chutney (Sweet)
Mango Pickle
Lunch — Biryani Rice
Marinated in spices cooked with rice and garnished with dried fruits and nut served with Raita
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Plain Rice
Coconut Rice
Tandoor Breads
Roti & Naan · All baked to order in our charcoal-fired clay tandoor
Plain Naan
Leavened dough baked against the tandoor wall. Blistered, soft, the foundation.
Garlic Naan
Crushed garlic baked right into the dough. Goes with everything on this menu.
Garlic Chilli Cheese Naan
Cheese, garlic and green chilli. For those who want heat with every bite of bread.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with melted cheese. Rich and satisfying alongside any curry.
Kheema Naan
Spiced lamb mince pressed inside naan and baked in the tandoor. Substantial. Deeply flavoured.
Aloo Paratha
Spiced mashed potato packed inside wholemeal flatbread, griddled until crisp.
Paratha Lacha
Layered wholemeal flatbread, buttered and griddled. Crisp at the edges, soft and flaky inside.
Butter Roti
Wholemeal flour finished with a brush of butter while still hot from the oven.
Butter Naan
Plain naan pulled from the oven and finished with melted butter.
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Garlic and melted cheese inside. Golden on the outside, stretchy in the pull.
Honey Cheese Naan
Honey and cheese baked inside naan. Sweet against savoury. New customer favourite. Customer Favourite
Paneer Naan
House paneer and Indian spices sealed inside naan dough and baked. Enough to be a meal on its own.
Onion Kulcha
Soft kulcha filled with diced onion, coriander and warm spices. Gentle, fragrant, good with dal.
Cauliflower Paratha
Flaky wholemeal bread filled with grated cauliflower and spices, basted with butter on top
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour, baked in the tandoor. Lightly charred, light on the stomach. DF
Peshwari Naan
Naan filled with chopped mixed nuts, lightly sweetened.
Indo-Chinese
meets Indian spice · a fusion born in Kolkata’s streets, loved across the subcontinent
Vegetable Manchurian
Crisp spiced vegetable balls tossed in a dark, savoury Indo-Chinese sauce with ginger, garlic and spring onion. No rice. DF
Chicken Manchurian
Boneless chicken and crisp vegetable balls in a rich, glossy Indo-Chinese sauce with ginger and garlic. No rice. DF
Veg Manchurian + Rice or Noodles
Vegetable Manchurian with your choice of fried rice or pan-fried noodles. One plate, nothing else needed. DF · Combo
Chilli Chicken + Rice or Noodles
The fiery chilli chicken wok dish paired with your choice of fried rice or noodles. DF · Combo
Chilli Paneer
Golden paneer cubes, capsicum, onion and red chilli sauce, wok-tossed. No rice.
Chilli Chicken
Crispy boneless chicken, capsicum, onion, and a serious amount of chilli sauce. No rice. DF
Chicken Manchurian + Rice or Noodles
Chicken Manchurian with your choice of fried rice or pan-fried noodles. A full, satisfying meal. DF · Combo
Chilli Paneer + Rice or Noodles
Wok-tossed chilli paneer with your choice of fried rice or pan-fried noodles. Combo
Rice & Noodles
Fried Rice Veg · Chicken
Wok-tossed basmati with vegetables or chicken in a savoury Indo-Chinese sauce.
Noodles Veg · Egg
Pan-fried noodles with vegetables in a savoury sauce. Egg version adds a depth of richness.
Egg Fried Rice
Egg and seasonal vegetables wok-tossed in a rich Chinese-style sauce. DF
Chicken Noodles
Pan-fried noodles with boneless chicken and egg, tossed through vibrant vegetables. DF
Meat & Poultry
All mains served with complimentary rice on first serve · Please advise of any dietary requirements
Butter Chicken
Our most popular. Barbecued boneless chicken in a velvety tomato and butter gravy. Mild, deeply comforting, the dish that earns its reputation. GF · Nut Free
Madras Chicken
South Indian coconut curry. Grated coconut and coconut cream carry a medium heat. Coastal and deeply fragrant. GF · DF
Madras Beef/Lamb
South Indian coconut curry. Grated coconut and coconut cream carry a medium heat. Coastal and deeply fragrant. GF · DF
Wellington Curry Chicken
Named for the city. Chicken with capsicum, onion and cashew in a fragrant Indian gravy. Proudly ours.
Wellington Curry Lamb
Named for the city. Lamb with capsicum, onion and cashew in a fragrant Indian gravy. Proudly ours. GF
Kadai Chicken
Wok-cooked curry with chunky onion and capsicum. No frills, no cream — just honest, robust flavour. GF
Kadai Lamb
Wok-cooked curry with chunky onion and capsicum. No frills, no cream — just honest, robust flavour. GF
Murgh Makhni Palak Chicken
Butter chicken sauce folded with fresh spinach and cashew. The richness of makhni, the freshness of palak. GF · New
Murgh Makhni Palak Lamb
Butter chicken sauce folded with fresh spinach and cashew. The richness of makhni, the freshness of palak. GF · New
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken in a traditional Punjabi onion gravy. No shortcuts, no cream — cooked the way it has always been. GF · DF · New
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri. Boneless lamb slow-cooked in a deep gravy of onion, garlic, ginger and tomato. The jewel of northern India. GF · DF · Nut Free
Beef Rezala
Bengali. Boneless beef with black peppercorn, cardamom and a cashew onion gravy. Delicate heat, complex finish. GF · New
Kali Mirch Chicken
Black pepper curry in a rich, creamy onion gravy. Aromatic heat that builds slowly rather than hits hard. GF · Chef’s Special
Kali Mirch Lamb
Black pepper curry in a rich, creamy onion gravy. Aromatic heat that builds slowly rather than hits hard. GF · Chef’s Special
Kali Mirch Beef
Black pepper curry in a rich, creamy onion gravy. Aromatic heat that builds slowly rather than hits hard. GF · Chef’s Special
Kali Mirch Fish
Black pepper curry in a rich, creamy onion gravy. Aromatic heat that builds slowly rather than hits hard. GF · Chef’s Special
Spicy Hot Naga Curry Chicken
Naga chilli, tomato and onion. One of the world’s hottest curries. Order knowing exactly what you’re doing. GF · Very Hot · Chef’s Special
Spicy Hot Naga Curry Lamb
Naga chilli, tomato and onion. One of the world’s hottest curries. Order knowing exactly what you’re doing. GF · Very Hot · Chef’s Special
Spicy Hot Naga Curry Beef
Naga chilli, tomato and onion. One of the world’s hottest curries. Order knowing exactly what you’re doing. GF · Very Hot · Chef’s Special
Spicy Hot Naga Curry Fish
Naga chilli, tomato and onion. One of the world’s hottest curries. Order knowing exactly what you’re doing. GF · Very Hot · Chef’s Special
Tikka Masala Chicken
Marinated meat in a tomato and onion sauce with coriander and warming spice. Rich, rounded, endlessly satisfying.
Tikka Masala Lamb
Marinated meat in a tomato and onion sauce with coriander and warming spice. Rich, rounded, endlessly satisfying. GF
Saag (Spinach)
Chicken
Boneless meat braised in a spiced spinach gravy. Iron-rich, earthy and deeply nourishing. GF
Lamb
Boneless meat braised in a spiced spinach gravy. Iron-rich, earthy and deeply nourishing. GF
Jalfrezi Chicken
Barbecued boneless meat with julienned capsicum and onion in a bold tomato base. Textured and direct. GF · DF
Jalfrezi Lamb
Barbecued boneless meat with julienned capsicum and onion in a bold tomato base. Textured and direct. GF · DF
Jalfrezi Beef
Barbecued boneless meat with julienned capsicum and onion in a bold tomato base. Textured and direct. GF · DF
Jodhpuri Chicken
Rajasthani village cooking. Chicken with cashews, golden raisins and coriander in a rich almond gravy. Unusual and memorable. GF · New
Korma Chicken
Cashew and cream gravy, mild and fragrant. The confident choice for those who want comfort without heat. GF
Korma Lamb
Cashew and cream gravy, mild and fragrant. The confident choice for those who want comfort without heat. GF
Lahori Lamb
Boneless lamb with julienned ginger, capsicum and tomato in a fragrant Lahori onion gravy. A dish of real character. Served on silver. GF · DF · New
Kashmiri Chicken
Is a lipsmacking min recipe for the authentic and rich kashmiri dry fruits cooked with onion cashew nut gravy. LB/BF/Fish/Prawn 29.90 GF
Vindaloo Chicken
Goan. Fiery vindaloo paste, no apology. The heat is real. Order with confidence or caution. GF · DF · Hot
Vindaloo Beef or Lamb
Goan. Fiery vindaloo paste, no apology. The heat is real. Order with confidence or caution. GF · DF · Hot
Butter Curry Chicken
The butter sauce applied to your choice of boneless meat. Mild, silky and crowd-pleasing every time. GF · Chef’s Special
Butter Curry Lamb
The butter sauce applied to your choice of boneless meat. Mild, silky and crowd-pleasing every time. GF · Chef’s Special
Butter Curry Beef
The butter sauce applied to your choice of boneless meat. Mild, silky and crowd-pleasing every time. GF · Chef’s Special
Butter Curry Fish
The butter sauce applied to your choice of boneless meat. Mild, silky and crowd-pleasing every time. GF · Chef’s Special
Mutton Curry
Goat on the bone in a deep, dark, rustic gravy. Slow-cooked, intensely flavoured, one of India’s truly great dishes. onions, creamy cashew nut gravy with Indian spices. GF · DF · On-the-bone · Chef’s Special
Lunch Menu
All curries are gluten free. We can make your Curry Dairy free on request. All mains are served with complimentary rice and a plain naan.
Masala Combo
Your choice of vegetable or chicken curry served with rice, garlic naan & a soft drink (Coke/Zero Coke, Sprite or L&P) $1 extra for Lamb or Beef dishes
Vegetarian Entree
Onion Bhaji / Potato Bhaji
Onion / Potato Rings coated in a spicy chickpea batter and deep fried until crispy (Vegan)
Vegetable Samosa
Deep fried triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes and green peas
Paneer Pakoda (5 ps)
Home-made paneer marinated with Indian spices, chickpea batter then deep fried
Paneer Tikka (5 ps)
Home-made paneer with pickled spices, skewered, and barbequed in our Tandoori oven (Top Class)
Tandoori Mushrooms
Lightly spiced mushrooms cooked in the Tandoori oven
Samosa Chaat
Broken samosa, spiced chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney, fresh onion and coriander. India’s street in a bowl.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Hot crisp potato patty, spiced chickpeas, mint and tamarind chutney, fresh onion and coriander. Every bite is different.
Non Vegetarian Entrees
Tandoori Prawns (6 ps)
Combination of cauliflower or broccoli, tomato, potato & spice
Lamb Kebab (5 ps)
Spiced Lamb mince rolls, cooked in the Tandoori oven
Black Pepper (5 ps) / Achari Tikka (5 ps)
Boneless Chicken pieces, marinated in herbs and spice, cooked in the Tandoori oven, W_mint sauce
Mixed Platter Sizzler
Combination of Chicken mint tikka, black pepper chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Kabab (2 each)
Chicken Tikka (5 ps)
Chicken marinated in yoghurt overnight with Indian spices and cooked in Tandoori oven
Tandoor Chicken
Tender whole chicken marinated overnight and cooked in the Tandoori with herbs and spices
Kids Menu
Potato fries
Chicken Nuggets W_ Chips (5 ps)
Dessert Menu
Gulab Jamun
Berry sized deep fried balls dunked in flavoured sugar/syrup milk solid based South Asian popular sweet
Mango Kulfi
Mango flavoured Indian most popular ice cream
Chefs Specials – Tandoori non Veg
Recommended
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken Lollipop is a popular Indo-Chinese deep fried chicken with sizwan sauce
Fish Annritsari
Fish fillet cubes marinated with gram flour cornflour cooked with indian spices, ginger garlic peast in deep fried
Chicken Pakora
Boneless chicken marinated with gram flour cooked with Indian spices then deep fried
Chefs Specials – Tandoori Veg
Hara Bhara Kabab (veg)
Healthy and delicious appetizer com snack made with spinach, potatoes, peas, spices and herbs deep fried
Potato Bhaji
Deep fried potato rings in a special chicken butter with Indain spices
Mix Pakora
Deep fried vegetables with spinach, potato, onion giner and garlic
Chefs Specials – Mains
Paneer Makhani (GF)
Home-made cottage cheese cooked in tomato and butter sauce (sweet curry)
Paneer Jalfrezi (GF)
Home-made cottage cheese cooked in capsicum and onion gravy with tomato ketchup Indian spices
Corn Methi Palak (GF) (new
Corn and fresh Fenugreek cooked in a mild and rich curry cooked in spinach sauce corn methi palak very popular North Indian style curry
Mix Veg Kofta
This dish is made with a mix of vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage; deep fried and served with onion gravy
Kadai Paneer (GF) (Must Try)
Home-made cheese cooked in onions, capsicum ginger, garlic & tomato with onin gravy
Chefs Specials – Kashmiri
Kashmiri Chicken / Lamb / Beef / Fish boneless (GF)
Is a lipsmacking min recipe for the autheic and rich kashmiri dry fruits cooked with onion cashew nut gravy
Chefs Specials – Kali Mirch
Kali Mirch Chicken / Lamb / Beef / Fish boneless (GF)
It is an aromatic Indian black pepper simered with lots of black pepper in rich creamy gravy
Chefs Specials – Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani Chicken / Lamb / Beef / Fish boneless (GF)
Creamy & buttery Dal Makhani is one of India’s most special and popular dal, black lentils are cooked with butter and cream making it a special dish
Chefs Specials – Makbaki
Makbaki Chicken / Lamb / Beef / Fish boneless (GF)
Butter sauce $
Chefs Specials – Spicy Hot Naga Chicken Curry
Spicy Hot Naga Chicken Curry Chicken / Lamb / Beef / Fish boneless (GF)
Is a hot and spicy naga chicken curry most popular Indian chicken curry in the UK and it is a unique heat and flavour cooked in tomato onion red chilli paste
Chefs Specials – Mutton Curry (GF) DF
Mutton Curry
Boneless goat curry is well known for its deep and intense flavours worldwide, this is considered one of the speciality curry’s in India and abroad. Basic goat curry has all the rustic flavours.
Masala Banquet Bhar
for 2 or more people (p.p) $45.00. Entree: Onion Bahji, Sheekh Kebab and Murgh Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogen Josh and veggie Korma (vegetarian) served with single serving of plain naan and basmati rice (no doggy bags for Banquet please)
Onion Bahji
Sheekh Kebab
Murgh Tikka
Butter Chicken
Lamb Rogen Josh
Veggie Korma
vegetarian
Tandoor Breads Roti | Naan
All these breads are cooked in our charcoal clay oven
Paratha Lacha
Flaky wholemeal bread finished with butter
Garlic Naan
Bread stuffed with crushed garlic and baked in the Tandoori oven
Plain Naan
Traditional bread baked in the Tandoori oven
Butter Naan
Traditional bread baked in the Tandoori oven with butter
Garlic and cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with crushed garlic and cheese
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour baked in the Tandoor oven
Butter Roti
Wholemeal flour W butter garnish baked the Tandoor oven
Kheema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince baked in the Tandoor oven
Onion Kulcha
Kulcha stuffed with diced onion, coriander and spice and baked in Tandoori oven
Aloo Paratha
Bread stuffed with potato & spices
Cauliflower Paratha
Flaky wholemeal bread stuffed with cauliflower and Indian spices
Paneer Naan
Nann stuffed with homemade Paneer and Indian spices
Garlic Chilli Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese and garlic green chilli baked in the Tandoor oven
Honey Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with Honey and cheese, bake in Tandoor
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese & baked in Tandoor
Beer & Cider
HEINEKEN
STEINLAGER PURE
ASAHI SUPER DRY
CORONA
TIGER
KINGFISHER LAGER 330ml (5%)
KINGFISHER SUPER STRONG 330ml (7.2%)
KINGFISHER SUPER STRONG 500ml (7.2%)
CIDER
LOW CARB BEER
LIGHT BEER
0% BEER
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Fried rice Typical in Wellington: $21.00 $21.99
- Butter chicken Typical in Wellington: $20.50 $17.99
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Wellington: $22.00 $17.99
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Wellington: $23.50 $17.99
- Chicken biryani Typical in Wellington: $22.99 $23.00
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