Cheeky Chapati brings an Indian restaurant experience with a Bollywood-inspired setting to Hibiscus Coast Highway in Orewa. It is set up for lunch and dinner, with reservations for diners who want a table as well as takeaway and delivery for meals at home. That range of service suits anything from a planned evening out to a convenient midweek order, while the breadth of the menu gives a group room to build a shared meal rather than settle on a single style of curry.
The tandoor supplies some of the menu's most direct expressions of heat and spice. Chicken, lamb seekh kebab, lamb cutlets, prawns and fish all take well to the high-temperature cooking, producing a selection that can serve as a starter or the centre of a meal. Indo-Chinese chilli chicken provides a different route through the appetisers, bringing sauce and wok cooking into the mix. Ordering several of these dishes is a useful way to compare marinades, proteins and cooking methods around the table.
Regional references give the curry list much of its variety. Punjabi, Delhi, Goan, Deccan and Kashmiri-influenced preparations appear across chicken, lamb, goat, seafood and vegetable choices, so the decision is as much about sauce and spice profile as it is about the main ingredient. Paneer and lentil dishes add substance for diners avoiding meat, while seafood provides an alternative to the more familiar poultry and lamb combinations. The result is a menu that supports both an individual main and a broader shared spread.
Rice, breads, desserts and drinks make it possible to shape the order into several courses. Biryani can stand alone or join a larger table, while the bread selection is designed for scooping sauces and matching different curries. Indian sweets offer a traditional finish, and spice-led cocktails carry the restaurant's flavour ideas into the drinks list. Together, these sections let diners move from tandoor starters to curries and accompaniments, then close with something sweet or a drink in the colourful Orewa dining room.
Address: 350 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, Auckland 0931, New Zealand
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Cheeky Chapati Menu
Quick Nibbles
Pani Puri
Crispy, hollow puris filled with spicy, tangy water and flavoured stuffing
Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosas topped with chutneys, yoghurt and a hint of spices
Papdi Chaat
Crunchy crackers topped with yoghurt, chutneys and spices
Curry Bomb
Crispy puffed balls stuffed with chicken bites and secret sauce
Masala Fries
Crispy fries served with chef’s special spices
Masala Papadum
Thin, crispy lentil wafers topped with spiced onions and tomatoes
Papadum & Mango Chutney
Loaded Fries
Fries with house special butter sauce, melted cheese, chopped onions, coriander and mayo
Peanut Masala
Peanuts, chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and tangy spices
Veg Entrees
Onion Bhaji
Crispy onion fritters spiced with herbs and chickpea flour
Samosa (2 Pcs)
Pastry filled with potato, peas, onion and spices
Pickled Paneer Tikka
Homemade pickled cottage cheese marinated in chef’s special spices, grilled in tandoor
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soya chaap marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in tandoor
Veg Manchurian
Fried veggie balls tossed in a flavourful Indo-Chinese sauce
Dry Chilli Paneer
Crispy paneer cubes stir-fried with chillies, garlic and peppers
Tandoori Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stir-fried with bell peppers, onions and spicy sauce
Paneer 65
South Indian-style crispy paneer bites tossed in a spicy seasoning
Non-Veg Entrees
Classic Chicken Tikka
Traditional tandoori-marinated chicken, roasted in tandoor to perfection
Tandoori Chicken
Smoky, spiced chicken cooked in a clay oven
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy, deep-fried chicken wings with a spicy kick
Cheeky Chicken Tikka
A bold twist on the classic, extra spicy and flavourful cooked in clay oven
Chilli Chicken (Dry)
Indo-Chinese style stir-fried chicken with chillies and peppers
Lamb Cutlets
Juicy, spice-marinated lamb cutlets, chargrilled to perfection
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb mixed with aromatic spices, skewered and grilled
Tandoori Prawns
Succulent prawns marinated in a blend of spices, grilled over open flames
Tawa Fish
Fresh fish fillet marinated in South Indian spices, cooked on tawa
Amritsari Fish
Crispy batter-fried fish seasoned with Punjabi spices
Mix Platter for 2 (Min 2)
Onion bhaji, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, fish pakora
Non-Veg Mains
Butter Chicken
Creamy tomato-based curry with tender tandoori chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chargrilled chicken in a spiced, creamy tomato sauce
Dhabha Chicken
Rustic Punjabi-style chicken curry with bold spices. GF, dairy free available
Delhi Chicken
A rich, flavourful chicken curry inspired by Delhi’s flavours
Punjabi Chicken
Spicy and hearty North Indian-style chicken curry
Cheeky Chicken
A fiery, extra-spicy chicken curry for spice lovers
Pan Chicken (Serves 2)
A generous portion of slow-cooked chicken in rich gravy
Do Pyaza
Cooked with onions, spices and a rich gravy. Dairy free
Vindaloo
Goan-style hot and tangy curry with vinegar (spicy hot)
Deccan
Spicy South Indian inspired curry with coconut milk and whole spices. Dairy free
Saag
Tender meat simmered with spiced spinach
Karahi
Cooked in Indian spices with diced onions and capsicum, garnished with ginger
Jalfrazi
Cooked with tangy onion gravy, vegetables and spices
Lamb Aloo Gosht
Lamb cooked with potatoes in a flavourful curry
Lamb Achari Gosht
Lamb in a tangy pickle-flavoured curry
Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow-cooked lamb in a rich, aromatic Kashmiri-style gravy
Punjabi Goat Curry
Slow-cooked goat curry with bold Punjabi spices
Cheeky Goat Curry
A fiery and intense goat curry for spice lovers
Goan Fish Curry
Tangy and coconut-based fish curry from Goa
Prawn Butter Masala
Prawns in a creamy butter masala sauce
Three Sisters
Combination of scallops, fish and prawns cooked with Indian spices in onion gravy
Prawn Malabari
South Indian-style prawn curry with coconut and spices
Veg Mains
Dal Makhni
Slow-cooked black lentils in a creamy sauce
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic and spices
Kadhai Paneer
Paneer stir-fried with bell peppers and spices
Baingan Ka Bhartha
Roasted eggplants cooked with ginger, garlic, sliced onion and tomatoes
Lasooni Palak Paneer
Garlic-flavoured spinach curry with paneer
Paneer Do Pyaza
Rich tomato-based paneer curry with a touch of cream
Malai Kofta
Soft paneer and potato dumplings in a creamy sauce
Bhindi Masala
Stir-fried okra with onions and aromatic spices
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables in a mild, creamy cashew-based curry
Soya Chaap Masala
Tender soya protein marinated in spices and cooked in a rich, flavourful gravy
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower cooked with cumin and Indian spices
Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and saffron
Veg Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with mixed vegetables and spices
Lamb Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender lamb and spices
Goat Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender goat meat and spices
Prawn Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender prawns and spices
Naan Breads
Tandoori Roti
Missi Roti
Rumali Roti
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Chilli & Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Peshawari Naan
Lamb Naan
Chicken Naan
Sides & Salads
Premium Basmati Rice
Jeera Rice
Peas Pulav
Papadam Basket
Raita / Pickle
Indian Mix Salads
Onion Salad
Sweets & Treats
Kulfi
Mango, pista and malai
Ras Malai
A popular Indian dessert made of cream and sweetened milk
Gajar Halwa
A sweet carrot dessert made with ghee, milk and sugar
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried dough balls soaked in sweet syrup
Ice Cream of the Day
Choco Lava Pudding
Cocktails & G&T
Classic cocktails available on request.
Coconut Chilli Margarita
1800 Coconut Tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup, lime juice
Passionfruit & Mango Mojito
Whiskey, ginger honey mix and lemon juice
Raspberry & Rhubarb Gin Sour
Moksha Rose & Hibiscus Gin, Cointreau, rhubarb, raspberry & rosehip syrup, lemon juice, whites
Espresso Martini
Spiced rum, Kahlua, Frangelico, cold brew, bitters
Wine
Mionetto Prosecco
Piper Heidsiek Champagne
Henkell Trocken Dry Sec
200 mL
Henkell Trocken Rose
200 mL
Pinot Noir
Glass / Bottle prices.
The Maker 'Fire Eagle'
Gisborne
Lake Chalice 'The Falcon'
Marlborough
Rua
Central Otago
Rockburn
Central Otago
Bottled Beer
Heineken
Corona
Monteiths Black
Captains
Low carb
Whisky / Whiskey 30ml
Makers Mark Bourbon
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whisky
Jim Beam Bourbon
Rum 30ml
Coruba Rum
Bacardi White
Appleton Rum
Mount Gay Rum
Soda
Coke, Ginger Ale, Diet Coke, Soda, Tonic
Ginger Beer
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Mocktails
Limeage
Lime juice, lemonade with a hint of Indian roasted masala
Virgin Mojito
Fresh mint with lemon wedges and simple syrup
Jaljeera
Mint, lime, soda with crushed ice and Indian spices
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Butter chicken Typical in Auckland: $22.99 $23.50
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Auckland: $21.50 $23.50
- Chicken biryani Typical in Auckland: $21.99 $22.50
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Auckland: $22.50 $27.50
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