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Bawarchi Khana is an evening restaurant on Taine Street in Taitā, with a dining room for table service and reservations as well as takeaway and delivery. The format suits both an unhurried curry dinner and a meal collected on the way home. Its menu begins with recognisable Indian starters, then expands through tandoori-influenced pizza, curries, rice and breads. That variety gives the restaurant a broader casual character than a conventional curry list alone would suggest.

Onion bhaji offers a crisp vegetarian start, while chicken tikka brings the flavour of the tandoor into a compact appetiser. A mixed non-vegetarian platter is designed for sharing and allows several tastes to arrive together. The restaurant's tandoori pizzas take that crossover further, using paneer or chicken tikka as toppings. They provide a practical bridge for groups in which some diners want Indian spicing and others are leaning toward the familiar shape and easy sharing of pizza.

Curries remain the heart of the menu. Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala occupy the creamy, widely known end of the range, while garlic lamb and lamb vindaloo move toward more assertive flavours. Vegetarian dishes and seafood choices ensure the section is not built around chicken and lamb alone. This breadth is particularly useful for a shared table, where contrasting sauces and proteins can be set side by side for everyone to sample instead of remaining isolated individual plates.

Biryani gives diners a rice-based main course, while wok-fried rice adds a different preparation for those who prefer it. Naan and other rice dishes can be used to accompany curries, with sides filling out a larger order. Drinks and desserts complete the progression from starter to final course. Taken together, the menu supports several styles of visit: a straightforward curry and bread, a mixed takeaway order, or an evening meal built from platters, tandoori pizza, rice and multiple sauces.

Address: 16 Taine Street, Taitā, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand

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Bawarchi Khana Menu

Meal Of The Day

Chicken Fried Rice
$16

A classic favorite featuring seasoned rice, juicy chicken, and mixed vegetables, stir-fried to perfection. 🍚🐔

Starters (Vegetarian)

Poppadoms & Chutney
$4

Four crispy poppadoms roasted in tandoor served with mango chutney

Samosa
$8

Two triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes, mixed vegetables, and peas. Crispy and golden fried served with tomato sauce

Samosa Chaat
$10

Tangy and spicy Samosa Chaat is popular north Indian street food! Crunchy samosa is served with bhujiya, yogurt and chutneys!

Spring Rolls
$8

A cylinder shaped pastry filled with veggies. Deep fried served with tomato sauce

Hot Chips
$8

They are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and fried.

Mixed Pakora
$13

Mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour, golden fried, and served with Tamarind sauce.

Paneer Pakora
$15

Cottage cheese dipped in batter and fried.

Vegetarian Platter
$18
Paneer Tikka
$20

Enjoy our Paneer Tikka, a delicious vegetarian starter. Choose your spice level for a taste that suits you perfectly. Perfect for sharing!

Starters (Non Vegetarian)

Reshami Kabab
$16

Chicken mince skewered and roasted in tandoori oven. Served with mint sauce

Popcorn Chicken
$20

Enjoy our delicious Popcorn Chicken! These bite-sized pieces are perfect for sharing or a tasty snack. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside.

Half Chicken Tikka
$18

Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in yogurt and authenticated Indian herbs

Chicken Tikka
$26

Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in yogurt and authenticated Indian herbs

Half Tandoori
$18

Whole raw chicken marinated overnight in a mixture of yogurt and Indian Herbs

Tandoori Chicken
$26

Try our Tandoori Chicken, a standout in the Starters (Non Vegetarian) category. Enjoy this dish along with Bawarchi’s Specials – SL!

Mix Platter
$26

Combination of Onion Bhaji, Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Tandoori Chicken. Served with Mint sauce

Non Vegetarian Platter
$25

Combination of Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Kebab and Prawns. Served with mint and tamarind sauce

Bawarchi's 65
$24

Try Bawarchi’s 65, a tasty option in our Starters (Non Vegetarian) menu. To make it special, add Bawarchi’s Specials – SL!

Chilly Chic Dry
$24

Crispy chicken pieces tossed with onions, capsicum, garlic, and fiery dry red chillies in a bold Indo-Chinese sauce. Packed with smoky flavour, spicy aromas, and the perfect balance of heat and savoury goodness in every bite.

Tandoori Pizza's

Butter Paneer Pizza
$10
Butter Chicken Pizza
$10
Chicken Tikka Pizza
$10
Paneer Tikka Pizza
$10

Delicious pizza topped with paneer tikka, offering a fusion of flavors in every bite.

Bawarchi's Specials

Bawarchi Balti
$25

A combination of chicken, lamb, and vegetables cooked in onion gravy and tomato sauce with chunk capsicum. Served with rice

Garlic Prawn
$25

Prawn cooked in onion and tomato gravy with chopped garlic, onion, and capsicum. With chef secret recipe. Served with rice.

Garlic Lamb
$25

Diced Lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with chopped garlic, onion, and capsicum. With chef secret recipe. Served with rice

Chilli Paneer
$22

Crisp batter fried paneer (cottage cheese) is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy and tangy chilli sauce.

Lamb Bhuna
$25

Lamb cooked in paste of fried spices, onions, garlic, aromatic ginger, and tomatoes.

Bawarchi Briyani
$25

A royal combination of fragrant basmati rice layered with juicy chicken, tender lamb, and fresh garden vegetables, slow-cooked with authentic biryani spices and herbs. Rich, aromatic, and bursting with flavour in every delicious bite.

Veg. Delights

Bawarchi Paneer
$19

Cottage cheese cooked in chef’s special gravy,

Malai Kofta
$19

Cottage cheese and potato dumpling cooked with tomato, onion and cashew nut gravy

Butter Paneer
$19

Paneer makhani is a slightly sweet creamy. The gravy is prepared usually with butter, tomatoes, and cashews or cream. Masala such as red chili powder and garam masala are also used to prepare this gravy. Served with plain rice

Paneer Tikka Masala
$19

Cottage cubes pounded coriander seeds, herbs and spices cooked with dices of capsicum, onion and tomato gravy

Palak Paneer
$19

Consisting of cheese cubes in a thick paste made from pureed spinach and other spices. Served with plain rice

Jeera Aloo
$19

Potatoes is flavored with various spices such as cumin, curry, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, mustard seeds, chili powder salt and pepper

Aloo Gobi
$19

Potatoes and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. Served with plain rice

Veg. Korma
$19

Chunky Vegetables cooked with rich cashew nut creamy gravy. Served with plain rice

Dal Makhani
$19

Combination of black, yellow lentils, and kidney beans cooked together with butter cream and tomato sauce. Served with

Saag Aloo
$19

Consisting of potatoes in a thick paste made from pureed spinach and other spices. Served with plain rice

Rajma
$19

Consisting of Red kidney beans in a onion gravy. A popular dish throughout Northern India

Matar Paneer
$19

Cottage cheese and green peas are simmered together is a luscious gravy made with tomatoes, onion gravy and spices

Chana Masala
$19

Chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato gravy.

Dal Tadka
$19

Dal tadka is cooked lentils, which are tempered with fried spices & herbs.

Chicken Lover's

Butter Chicken
$20

Roasted tandoori chicken pieces simmered in rich tomato gravy and creamy sauce. Served with plain rice

Chicken Tikka Masala
$20

Roasted tandoori chicken pieces cooked in onion gravy with touch of tomato sauce and chunks capsicum. Served with plain rice

Chicken Korma
$20

Roasted chicken simmered in rich cashew nut creamy sauce. Served with plain rice

Mango Chicken
$20

Chicken pieces cooked in onion creamy sauce with mango pulp. Served with plain rice

Chicken Saag
$20

Consisting of roasted chicken pieces in a thick paste made from pureed spinach and other spices. Served with plain rice

Chicken Vindaloo
$20

Chicken cooked with ginger and spices in onion tomato sauce with hint of lemon. Served with plain rice

Chilly Chicken
$20

Boneless chicken pieces deep fried and sauteed with onion, capsicum, garlic, soy sauce, and white vinegar. Served with plain rice

Chicken Madras
$20

Enjoy our Chicken Madras, a flavorful dish from the Chicken Lover’s menu. Perfect for anyone who loves chicken! Try it with Chicken Lover’s – SL.

Chicken Jalfrezi
$20

Enjoy our Chicken Jalfrezi, a delicious dish perfect for Chicken Lovers. Pair it with the Chicken Lover’s – SL for an extra tasty experience! This dish is part of our Chicken Lover’s menu.

Kadhai Chicken
$20

kadhai Chicken is a delicious, spicy & flavorful dish made with chicken, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices known as kadai masala

Bawarchi's Chicken
$20

Chicken cooked in chef’s special gravy

Lamb Special

Bawarchi's Lamb
$24

Lamb cooked in chef’s speical gravy

Lamb Rogan Josh
$24

Diced lamb cooed in traditional kashmiri style. Served with plain rice

Lamb Vindaloo
$24

Lamb Vindaloo is fantastic fiery red Indian curry dish of tender lamb chunks cooked in vindaloo sauce made with lots of red chillies, vinegar, garlic and spices

Lamb Madras
$24

Diced Lamb cooked with coconut milk, mustard seeds, curry leaves and onion gravy

Butter Lamb
$24

Lamb pieces simmered in rich tomato gravy and creamy sauce. Served with plain rice

Lamb Korma
$24

Lamb simmered in rich cashew nut creamy sauce. Served with plain rice

Lamb Saag
$24

Lamb pieces in a thick paste made from pureed spinach and other spices. Served with plain rice

Lamb Jalfrezi
$24

Lamb cooked in coriander seeds, ginger, and garlic in balti sauce. Served with plain rice

Lamb Kadhai
$24

Seafood

Butter Prawn
$22

Simmered in rich tomato gravy and creamy sauce. Served with plain rice

Bwarchi's Prawn
$25

Try Bwarchi’s Prawn, a delightful seafood dish that brings fresh flavors to your plate. Enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion!

Prawn Jalfrezi
$22

Prawn cooked in onion gravy with hint of tomato sauce and chunk vegetables. Served with plain rice

Prawn Curry
$22

Fish cooked in onion gravy and coconut cream sauce. Served with plain rice

Fish Masala
$22

Tandoori fish cooked in garlic, ginger, and other spices with diced onion and capsicum. Served with plain rice

Gaon Fish Curry
$22

A fish blends together spices and coconut to bring out the mild sweetness of the tender fresh fish that is so abundant in Goa and around the coast of India. Served with plain rice

Signature Wok Fried Rice

Veg Fried Rice
$18

Fragrant long-grain basmati rice wok-tossed with fresh garden vegetables, aromatic spices, and flavourful sauces for the perfect balance of taste and texture. Light, delicious, and packed with authentic flavours in every bite

Chicken Fried Rice
$20

Premium long-grain basmati rice wok-tossed with tender chicken pieces, fresh vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and signature sauces for a rich, satisfying flavour in every bite. Smoky, delicious, and cooked to perfection

Biryani Corner

Vegetable Biryani
$18

This vegetable-packed biryani is a one-pot dish that’s aromatic, flavorful and super tasty. Served with plain raita

Chicken Biryani
$20

Chicken Biryani is a delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and flavorful saffron rice

Lamb Biryani
$24

Indian Lamb Biryani is a casserole of tender lamb curry and fragrant saffron rice. Two outstanding dishes combined into one company worthy casserole. Serve with cooling cucumber raita on the side

Prawn Biryani
$22

Flavourful marinated prawns cooked along with aromatic basmati rice and caramelized onions is a must try biryani recipe. Simple to make and absolutely delicious, make and serve for a special lunch or dinner along with a raita of your choice

Family Pack – Chicken
$70
Family Pack – Lamb
$80

Naan Bread

Plain Naan
$4
Garlic Naan
$4.50
Butter Naan
$4.50
Cheese & Garlic Naan
$5
Aloo Parantha
$6

Bread filled with potato mesh and Indian herbs

Onion Kulcha
$6

Naan stuffed with chopped onions with crushed cumin

Keema Naan
$6

Bread stuffed with lamb mince

Peshwari Naan
$6

Sweet dry fruit naan

Cheese Naan
$4.50

Sides

Mango Chutney
$3.50

Mango Chutney is a delicious side that brings sweetness and spice to your meal. Enjoy this tasty, fruity condiment with your favorite dishes.

Mixed Pickles
$4.50

Enjoy our Mixed Pickles, a flavorful side that perfectly complements any meal. These tasty pickles add a crunchy delight to your plates.

Raita
$4.50

Enjoy Raita, a refreshing side dish that perfectly complements your meal. It’s a popular option in the Sides category, enhancing any dining experience in New Zealand.

Onion n Carrot Salad
$5.50

Enjoy our Red Onion Salad, a refreshing side dish perfect for any meal. Crisp and tangy, it adds a flavorful touch to your plate. A delightful choice in the Sides category.

Rice Specialties

Plain Rice
$4.50
Peas Pulao
$5.50
Cumin Rice
$5.50
Garlic Rice
$5.50

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
$7

Traditional homemade Indian Sweet

Mango Kulfi
$7

Homemade Mango flavour ice cream

Dine In — Non Veg Starters

Reshami Kabab
$17.99

Chicken mince skewered and roasted. Served with mint sauce

Chicken Tikka Entree
$18

Roast boneless chicken pieces with yogurt and herbs

Chicken Tikka Main
$30

Roast boneless chicken pieces with yogurt and herbs

Half Tandoori Chicken
$18

Half chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and Indian herbs

Full Tandoori Chicken
$30

Full chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and Indian herbs

Popcorn Chicken
$24.99

Chicken pieces are marinated with flour, spices and curry leaves. Fried until golden and crisp

Mix Platter
$29.99

Includes Onion Bhaji, Samosa, Chicken tikka & Tandoori Chicken

Non Vegetarian Platter For Two
$29.99

Combination of Chicken tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Prawns & Kebab

Bawarchi's 65
$29.99

Fried chicken sauteed with chef’s special gravy.

Dine In — Chicken Fabs

Bawarchi's Chicken
$24.99

Chicken cooked in chefs gravy with vegetables

Kadhai Chicken
$24.99

Kadhai consist of coarse crushed coriander seeds, dried red chillies and black pepper

Butter Chicken
$24.99

Roasted chicken pieces cooked in rich tomato gravy

Chicken Jalfrezi
$24.99

Chicken cooked in onion gravy with hint of tomato sauce and chunks of vegetables

Chicken Korma
$24.99

Chicken cooked in cashew nut gravy

Chilly Chicken
$24.99

(Semi-Gravy) Chicken pieces deep fried with corn flour and cooked with onion gravy and capsicums

Mango Chicken
$24.99

Chicken cooked with mango pulp

Chicken Tikka Masala
$24.99

Chicken cooked in onion gravy with capsicum

Chicken Saag
$24.99

Chicken cooked with pureed spinach

Chicken Vindaloo
$24.99

Chicken cooked with ginger and spices in onion gravy with hint of lemon

Chicken Madras
$24.99

Chicken cooked with coconut cream and onion gravy

Methi Murg
$24.99

Methi chicken is a delicious dish made by cooking chicken with fenugreek leaves aka methi, onions, tomatoes & spices

Dine In — Seafood Delights

Butter Prawn
$27.99

Prawns cook in rich tomato gravy

Prawn Curry
$27.99

Prawn cook in onion gravy with coconut cream

Bawarchi's Prawn
$27.99

Prawn cook in chef’s special gravy

Goan Fish Curry
$27.99

Fish cook in coconut cream with other spices

Fish Masala
$27.99

Fish cook in onion gravy with capsicum

Bawarchi’s Fish
$27.99

Fish cook in chef’s special gravy.

Dine In — Naan Breads

Plain Naan
$4.99
Garlic Naan
$5.50
Butter Naan
$5.50
Cheese Naan
$5.99
Cheese & Garlic Naan
$5.99
Onion Kulcha
$6.99
Plain Roti
$4.50
Butter Roti
$4.99
Garlic Roti
$5.99
Aloo Paratha
$6.99
Keema Naan
$6.99
Peshwari Naan
$7.99

Dine In — Starters

Poppadoms & Chutney
$4.99

Crispy roasted poppadoms served with mango chutney

Masala Pappad
$9.99

Masala Papad is a delicious Indian snack made from roasted or fried papad topped with a tangy, spicy onion-tomato mix

Onion Bhaji
$9.99

Golden fried onion spiced & mixed with chickpea flour

Samosa
$9.99

Golden fried triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas

Samosa Chaat
$12.50

Tangy, spicy Samosa Chaat! Are served with samosa and dollops of yogurt, onion, bhujiya and chutney

Spring Rolls
$9.99

Deep fried cylindrical shape pastry filled with veges

Mixed Pakora
$14.99

Golden fried mixed vegetables battered with chickpea flour

Paneer Pakora
$16.99

Cottage cheese dipped in batter and fried.

Vegetarian Platter For Two
$21.99

Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji & Spring Rolls. Served with tamarind sauce

Dine In — Bawarchi's Specials

Bawarchi Balti
$29.99

Vegetables, chicken & lamb cooked together with chef’s special gravy

Garlic Prawn
$29.99

Prawns cooked in onion and tomato gravy with garlic, onion and capsicums

Garlic Lamb
$29.99

Lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with garlic, onion and capsicums

Lamb Bhuna
$29.99

Lamb cooked in paste of fried spices, onions,garlic, aromatic ginger and tomatoes

Chilli Chicken
$29.99

(Dry Dish) Chicken pieces deep fried with corn flour and cooked with onion gravy and capsicums

Veg Manchrurian
$29.99

Delicious Indo Chinese dish of fried veggie balls in a spicy, sweet and tangy Gravy or Sauce.

Bawarchi's Briyani
$29.99

Combination of chicken meat mixed with rice.

Dine In — Veggie Lovers

Bawarchi's Paneer
$22.99

Cottage cheese cooked in chef’s special gravy.

Bhindi DoPyaza
$22.99

Bhindi do pyaza is a restaurant style North Indian dish made with okra, spices, herbs & lots of onions.

Dal Makhani
$22.99

Black and yellow lentils cooked together with butter cream and tomato sauce.

Malai Kofta
$22.99

Cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts dumpling cooked with onion gravy with tomato sauce.

Chana Masala
$22.99

Chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato gravy.

Saag Aloo
$22.99

Potatoes cooked with pureed spinach.

Paneer Tikka Masala
$22.99

Cheese cooked with capsicums in onion gravy

Aloo Gobi
$22.99

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric and onion gravy.

Mix Veg
$22.99

Seasonal vegetables and common vegetables cooked in onion gravy and herbs.

Butter Paneer
$22.99

Cottage cheese pieces simmered in rich tomato gravy.

Veg Korma
$22.99

Vegetables chunks cooked with cashew nut gravy.

Matar Paneer
$22.99

Cottage Cheese and peas cooked in luscious gravy

Dal Tadka
$22.99

Dal tadka is cooked lentils which are tempered with fried spices & herbs

Palak Paneer
$22.99

Cheese cooked with pureed spinach

Dine In — Lamb Dishes

Bawarchi's Lamb
$26.50

Lamb cooked in chef’s speical gravy

Lamb Rogan Josh
$26.50

Lamb cooked in traditional kashmiri style.

Lamb Madras
$26.50

Lamb cooked in onion gravy with coconut cream

Butter Lamb
$26.50

Lamb cooked in rich tomato gravy

Lamb Korma
$26.50

Lamb cooked in rich cashew nut gravy

Lamb Saag
$26.50

Lamb cooked in pureed spinach

Lamb Jalfrezi
$26.50

Lamb cooked in onion gravy with vegetables

Lamb Vindaloo
$26.50

Lamb cooked with ginger and garlic in onion gravy

Lamb Kadhai
$26.50

Kadhai consist of coarse crushed coriander seeds, dried red chillies and black pepper

Dine In — Biryani Corner

Vegetable Biryani
$17.99
Chicken Biryani
$19.99
Lamb Biryani
$21.99
Prawn Biryani
$23.99

Dine In — Sides

Mango Chutney
$3.99
Mixed Pickles
$3.99
Mixed Salad
$5.99
Plain Rice
$4.50
Garlic Rice
$5.50
Cumin Rice
$5.50
Peas Pulao
$5.50

Dine In — Tandoori Pizza

Paneer tikka
$16

Drinks

Mango Lassi
$5

Mango Lassi is a refreshing drink that blends creamy yogurt and ripe mangoes. Enjoy this cool, fruity treat from our Drinks menu in New Zealand.

Coke Can
$3
Sprite Can
$3
Fanta Can
$3
Ginger Beer
$4
Coke No Sugar Can
$3
1.5ltr Fanta Bottle
$5
1.5ltr Coke Bottle
$5
1.5ltr Coke No Sugar Bottle
$5
1.5ltr Sprite Bottle
$5

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