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)
Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds. (2 pieces served with chutney)
Onion Bhajees
Crispy onion fritter served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees)
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Tangy dish with aloo tikki or fried potato patties topped with sweet and sour tamarind & mint chutney, yoghurt and other tidbits
Zyka Fried Chicken
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
Crispy mixed vegetable dipped in chickpea flour and deep fried
Chilli Paneer
Paneer with capsicum, onion and spices cooked with dry dark soy sauce
Samosa Chaat
Famous street food made with scrambled samosa topped with yoghurt, mint and tamarind sauce
Lamb Samosa (2Pcs)
Entrees
Paneer Tikka
Dish made from chunks of cottage cheese, onion, capsicum with spices grilled in tandoor (5 pieces)
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and grilled in tandoor (5 pieces)
Reshmi Kebab
Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor
Zyka Platter
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
Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked with dry dark soy sauce
Amritsari Fish
A lightly battered fish fry in Indian spices
Fish Tikka
Fish cooked in tandoor marinated with chilli, cumin and coriander
Veg Manchurian
Vegetables formed into dumplings and deep fried. Cooked with chilli sauce and dark soya sauce
Tandoori Prawns
Marinated prawns cooked in Tandoor
Vegetable Noodles
Wok tossed perfection with vibrant veggies, aromatic spices, and irresistible flavours
Chicken Noodles
Wok tossed chicken noodles with spices and sauces
Mains
Lamb Bhuna
Mixed Vegetable
Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese and spinach cooked with spicy gravy
Malai Kofta
Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices simmered with creamy sauce
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Dahl Maharani
Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Vegetable Korma
A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts
Chana Masala (Vg)
Chick Peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India. Garnished with onion rings
Mushroom Matar Masala
Mushrooms and green peas cooked with chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, cream and spices
Paneer Butter Masala
Homemade cottage cheese tempered with onion & tomato, cooked in cream and spices
Kadhai Paneer
A rich, delicious curry with crushed tomato, capsicum, onions and chillies in a thick masala sauce
Paneer Lababdar
Exotic gravy made from tomato puree, chopped onions, capsicum, cashew nuts and spices with hint of cream
Paneer Jalfrezi
Sweet and sour cottage cheese cooked in capsicum, onions and spices
Daal Tadka (Vg)
Yellow lentils slow cooked & tempered with whole spices, tomato, garlic and cumin seed
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew sauce
Chicken Korma
Diced chicken cooked in cashew nut based sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with grated tomatoes and onion
Chicken Madras
A dish cooked with mustard seed, curry leaves and coconut cream
Chicken Vindaloo
Hot dish from South India based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes
Mango Chicken
Succulent chicken cooked in our mouth watering fragrant mango sauce
Kadhai Chicken
Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes & spices
Chicken Bhuna
Medium moist chicken cooked with tomatoes and onion
Chicken Palak
Diced Chicken cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, spices and a hint of garlic
Chicken Jalfrezi
Cooked in capsicums, fried onions and spices
Balti Chicken
Medium spiced chicken in a thick brown sauce with french beans
Zyka Special Chicken Curry (Bone In) (Df)
Curry cooked in onion and tomato gravy with coriander and herbs (only medium and hot available) (DF)
Lamb Korma
Diced lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce
Lamb Madras (D.f)
A dish cooked with mustard seed, curry leaves and coconut cream
Rogan Josh (D.f)
Lean Lamb cooked in North Indian style with herbs and spices
Lamb Vindaloo (D.f)
Hot dish from South India based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes
Kadhai Lamb
Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes & spices
Lamb Palak (D.f)
Diced Lamb cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, spices and a hint of garlic
Lamb Jalfrezi (D.f)
Cooked in capsicums, fried onions and spices
Lamb Pasanda (D.f)
Tender mint flavoured diced lamb lightly sauteed in onions, garlic, coriander and tomatoes, cooked with yoghurt, spices and crushed almonds
Balti Lamb (D.f)
Medium spiced lamb in a thick brown sauce with french beans
Lamb Dhansak (D.f)
Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices
Butter Lamb
Balti Goat (D.f)
Goat cooked in thick brown sauce and spices and coconut cream
Goat Rogan Josh (D.f)
Goat cooked in North Indian style with herbs and spices
Butter Prawn
Prawns cooked with tomato, cream, butter and cashew sauce
Fish Masala
Fish fillets cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger with tangy sauce
Chilli Shrimp
A tasty seafood curry with green chillies
Prawn Sagwala
Prawn cooked with cumin, cloves, fresh tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander
Prawn Malabari
An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India. Cooked with coconut sauce
Shrimp Malabari
An exotic delicacy from the coast of Malabar in South India. Cooked with coconut sauce
Biryani & Rice
Basmati Rice
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Goat Biryani (Bone In)
Prawn Biryani
Breads
Lachha Paratha
Flaky wholemeal flour layered with lashing of butter and fenugreek
Butter Naan
Traditional Indian leavened bread
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread with a sprinkling of crushed garlic
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins
Kheema Naan
Naan with mildly spiced minced lamb
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal bread
Chicken Naan
Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chillies and coriander
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Naan with a stuffing of cheese and topped with a sprinkle of fresh garlic
Chocolate Naan
Naan stuffed with chocolate
Aloo Paratha
Wholemeal bread stuffed with mildly spiced potato and onions
Paneer Paratha
Wholemeal bread stuffed with paneer
Sides
Indian Salad
Raita
Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot & organic yoghurt
Roasted Poppadoms
Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadoms)
Mango Lassi
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Sweet Indian dumpling’s
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice-cream
Gajar Halwa
Sweet, tender carrots, slow cooked with milk and nuts, a truly decadent treat
Brownie
Dark chocolate fudge brownie (GF)
Drinks
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Ginger Beer
Coke No Sugar Can
Coke No Sugar 1.5L
Coke Can
Coke 1.5L
Sprite Can
Sprite 1.5L
Fanta Can
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $21.00
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $21.00
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $22.00
- Chicken korma Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $21.00
- Chicken biryani Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $21.00
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