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Zyka Indian Cuisine occupies a spacious Ilam dining room that opens for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Reservations, takeaway and room for celebrations let the restaurant move easily between an everyday curry and a larger family or corporate gathering. Its food draws from both North and South India rather than narrowing itself to one region, and local wine and craft beer give dine-in guests a drinks selection designed for a complete evening at the table.

The opening sections show how widely the kitchen approaches texture. Samosa chaat, onion bhaji and vegetable pakora bring crisp pastry and fritters, while chilli chicken and chilli paneer introduce an Indo-Chinese direction. The tandoor then supplies another kind of heat through chicken tikka, paneer tikka, fish, prawns and whole or half chicken. A mixed platter makes it possible to compare several of those forms before choosing a curry or rice dish.

Curries are arranged across chicken, lamb, goat, seafood and vegetables, with northern and southern ideas sharing the same menu. Madras and Malabari preparations use coconut and warmer southern seasonings, while rogan josh, palak and paneer dishes move through tomato, spinach and creamier sauces. The breadth matters for a shared meal: one table can combine meat, seafood and vegetable cooking without asking every diner to accept the same richness or level of spice.

Dosa and biryani provide substantial alternatives to curry, while naan, roti and layered paratha can turn several sauces into a meal designed for sharing. Biryani is available with chicken, lamb, prawns or vegetables, giving the rice section its own range. Mango kulfi and chocolate naan create two very different sweet endings. The result is a menu that can begin with street-food snacks, travel through tandoor and curry, then finish with dessert rather than stopping at a single main plate.

Address: 71 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

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Zyka Indian Cuisine Menu

Starters

Veg Samosa (2Pcs)
$9

Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds. (2 pieces served with chutney)

Onion Bhajees
$10

Crispy onion fritter served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees)

Aloo Tikki Chaat
$10

Tangy dish with aloo tikki or fried potato patties topped with sweet and sour tamarind & mint chutney, yoghurt and other tidbits

Zyka Fried Chicken
$18

A spicy, deep-fried chicken dish originating from Tamilnadu, marinated in ginger-garlic paste, red chillies and lemon juice – Chef’s speciality

Vege Mixed Pakora
$14

Crispy mixed vegetable dipped in chickpea flour and deep fried

Chilli Paneer
$18.50

Paneer with capsicum, onion and spices cooked with dry dark soy sauce

Samosa Chaat
$10

Famous street food made with scrambled samosa topped with yoghurt, mint and tamarind sauce

Lamb Samosa (2Pcs)
$10

Entrees

Paneer Tikka
$18.50

Dish made from chunks of cottage cheese, onion, capsicum with spices grilled in tandoor (5 pieces)

Chicken Tikka
$19

Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and grilled in tandoor (5 pieces)

Reshmi Kebab
$19

Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces)

Tandoori Chicken
$20

Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor

Zyka Platter
$28

A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 pieces of Zyka fried & 2 Reshmi Kebabs served with chutney

Chilli Chicken
$21

Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked with dry dark soy sauce

Amritsari Fish
$21

A lightly battered fish fry in Indian spices

Fish Tikka
$22

Fish cooked in tandoor marinated with chilli, cumin and coriander

Veg Manchurian
$18

Vegetables formed into dumplings and deep fried. Cooked with chilli sauce and dark soya sauce

Tandoori Prawns
$20

Marinated prawns cooked in Tandoor

Vegetable Noodles
$18

Wok tossed perfection with vibrant veggies, aromatic spices, and irresistible flavours

Chicken Noodles
$20

Wok tossed chicken noodles with spices and sauces

Mains

Lamb Bhuna
$23
Mixed Vegetable
$17

Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices

Palak Paneer
$19

Cottage cheese and spinach cooked with spicy gravy

Malai Kofta
$17

Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices simmered with creamy sauce

Aloo Gobi
$17

Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices

Dahl Maharani
$17

Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan

Vegetable Korma
$17

A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts

Chana Masala (Vg)
$17

Chick Peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India. Garnished with onion rings

Mushroom Matar Masala
$17

Mushrooms and green peas cooked with chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, cream and spices

Paneer Butter Masala
$19

Homemade cottage cheese tempered with onion & tomato, cooked in cream and spices

Kadhai Paneer
$20

A rich, delicious curry with crushed tomato, capsicum, onions and chillies in a thick masala sauce

Paneer Lababdar
$20

Exotic gravy made from tomato puree, chopped onions, capsicum, cashew nuts and spices with hint of cream

Paneer Jalfrezi
$21

Sweet and sour cottage cheese cooked in capsicum, onions and spices

Daal Tadka (Vg)
$17

Yellow lentils slow cooked & tempered with whole spices, tomato, garlic and cumin seed

Butter Chicken
$21

Tender chicken cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew sauce

Chicken Korma
$21

Diced chicken cooked in cashew nut based sauce

Chicken Tikka Masala
$21

Chicken cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with grated tomatoes and onion

Chicken Madras
$21

A dish cooked with mustard seed, curry leaves and coconut cream

Chicken Vindaloo
$21

Hot dish from South India based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes

Mango Chicken
$21

Succulent chicken cooked in our mouth watering fragrant mango sauce

Kadhai Chicken
$22

Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes & spices

Chicken Bhuna
$22

Medium moist chicken cooked with tomatoes and onion

Chicken Palak
$20

Diced Chicken cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, spices and a hint of garlic

Chicken Jalfrezi
$22

Cooked in capsicums, fried onions and spices

Balti Chicken
$21

Medium spiced chicken in a thick brown sauce with french beans

Zyka Special Chicken Curry (Bone In) (Df)
$21

Curry cooked in onion and tomato gravy with coriander and herbs (only medium and hot available) (DF)

Lamb Korma
$22

Diced lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce

Lamb Madras (D.f)
$22

A dish cooked with mustard seed, curry leaves and coconut cream

Rogan Josh (D.f)
$22

Lean Lamb cooked in North Indian style with herbs and spices

Lamb Vindaloo (D.f)
$22

Hot dish from South India based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes

Kadhai Lamb
$23

Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes & spices

Lamb Palak (D.f)
$21

Diced Lamb cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, spices and a hint of garlic

Lamb Jalfrezi (D.f)
$23

Cooked in capsicums, fried onions and spices

Lamb Pasanda (D.f)
$22

Tender mint flavoured diced lamb lightly sauteed in onions, garlic, coriander and tomatoes, cooked with yoghurt, spices and crushed almonds

Balti Lamb (D.f)
$22

Medium spiced lamb in a thick brown sauce with french beans

Lamb Dhansak (D.f)
$22

Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices

Butter Lamb
$22
Balti Goat (D.f)
$23

Goat cooked in thick brown sauce and spices and coconut cream

Goat Rogan Josh (D.f)
$23

Goat cooked in North Indian style with herbs and spices

Butter Prawn
$23

Prawns cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew sauce

Fish Masala
$22

Fish fillets cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger with tangy sauce

Chilli Shrimp
$21

A tasty seafood curry with green chillies

Prawn Sagwala
$23

Prawn cooked with cumin, cloves, fresh tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander

Prawn Malabari
$24

An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India. Cooked with coconut sauce

Shrimp Malabari
$22

An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India. Cooked with coconut sauce

Biryani & Rice

Basmati Rice
$4
Vegetable Biryani
$18
Chicken Biryani
$21
Lamb Biryani
$22
Goat Biryani (Bone In)
$22
Prawn Biryani
$24

Breads

Lachha Paratha
$5.50

Flaky wholemeal flour layered with lashing of butter and fenugreek

Butter Naan
$4.50

Traditional Indian leavened bread

Garlic Naan
$5

Leavened bread with a sprinkling of crushed garlic

Kashmiri Naan
$7.50

Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins

Kheema Naan
$7.50

Naan with mildly spiced minced lamb

Tandoori Roti
$4.50

Unleavened wholemeal bread

Chicken Naan
$7.50

Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chillies and coriander

Cheese & Garlic Naan
$7.50

Naan with a stuffing of cheese and topped with a sprinkle of fresh garlic

Chocolate Naan
$7.50

Naan stuffed with chocolate

Aloo Paratha
$7.50

Wholemeal bread stuffed with mildly spiced potato and onions

Paneer Paratha
$8.50

Wholemeal bread stuffed with paneer

Sides

Indian Salad
$9
Raita
$4.50

Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot & organic yoghurt

Roasted Poppadoms
$4

Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadoms)

Mango Lassi
$6

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
$6

Sweet Indian dumpling’s

Mango Kulfi
$8.50

Traditional Indian ice-cream

Gajar Halwa
$8

Sweet, tender carrots, slow cooked with milk and nuts, a truly decadent treat

Brownie
$9

Dark chocolate fudge brownie (GF)

Drinks

Apple Juice
$6
Orange Juice
$6
Ginger Beer
$4
Coke No Sugar Can
$2.50
Coke No Sugar 1.5L
$6
Coke Can
$2.50
Coke 1.5L
$6
Sprite Can
$2.50
Sprite 1.5L
$6
Fanta Can
$4

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