Christchurch has enough Indian and South Asian cooking to satisfy very different appetites. Northern Indian tandoor dishes and slow-cooked curries remain widely available, but the city also offers crisp South Indian dosas, Nepalese momo, Indo-Chinese favourites and Mumbai street snacks. That breadth matters when a table includes diners looking for familiar butter chicken alongside others who want fermented batters, bone-in goat, seafood or sharper regional spice.
The most rewarding meal usually comes from matching the restaurant to the occasion. A polished dining room works well for a long dinner and several shared starters, while compact suburban kitchens can deliver deeply flavoured curries with little ceremony. Riverside Market is useful for a quick dosa, the central city has several lively evening options, and Woolston, Sydenham, Marshland, New Brighton and Hillmorton each offer a distinctive neighbourhood experience.
Spice levels, dietary markings and daily specials deserve a quick check before ordering. Many kitchens can adjust heat, but the result will be more balanced when diners discuss flavour as well as intensity. Vegetarian cooking is a strength across these menus, with paneer, lentils, chickpeas, dosas and vegetable curries treated as complete dishes. Confirm current opening times and menu details directly, especially when travelling for a particular regional speciality.

Samairaz Indian Restaurant
Samairaz brings a warm, personal style of hospitality to a comfortable Marshland dining room. The cooking moves between clay-oven starters, northern curries and a few broader regional ideas, with careful spice work providing more character than simple heat. It suits an unhurried dinner, particularly for a group that wants several dishes in the middle of the table. Vegetarian and gluten-aware diners also have enough depth to build a complete meal.
Begin with chicken tikka, paneer tikka or a mixed tandoori platter to appreciate the kitchen’s handling of smoke and marinade. The curries reward contrast: a tomato-led chicken dish can sit beside lamb Madras, karahi paneer or a gentler dal, with flaky laccha paratha and rice shared between them. Freshly cooked breads are a notable strength. Current diner feedback repeatedly praises the food’s layered flavour and the staff’s ability to guide dietary requests and heat preferences.
Address: 41 Raranga Street, Marshland, Christchurch 8083
Samairaz Indian Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
2 pieces. A deep-fried conical pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
VEGETABLE PAKORA
6 pieces. Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil.
ONION BHAJI
3 pieces. Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chickpea flour, deep fried.
CHEESE PAKORA
6 pieces. Home made Indian Cheese layered with coriander, lightly dipped in chickpea batter and finished in hot oil.
PANEER TIKKA
6 pieces. Home made Indian cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onion. Roasted in Charcoal Tandoor.
CHICKEN TIKKA
5 pieces. Fillets of chicken marinated in paprika and yogurt. Roasted in Charcoal Tandoor.
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Tender Spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked to perfection in charcoal tandoor.
LAMB CHOP
4 pieces. Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in charcoal tandoor.
TANDOORI PRAWN
8 pieces. King Prawns marinated with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in charcoal tandoor.
AMRITSARI FISH FRY
5 pieces. Fish Fillet dipped in chickpea flour with herbs and spices and finished in hot oil.
VEG PLATTER FOR TWO
2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Paneer Pakora ,4 Veg Pakora. Vegetarian
MIX PLATTER FOR TWO
2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Lamb Chop, 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Samairaz Special Tikka
NON-VEG PLATTER
2 Fish Tikka, 2 King Prawn, 2 Tandoori Chicken, 2 Lamb Chop, 2 Chicken Tikka.
Mushroom Tikka
Fresh Mushroom marinated in yoghurt and spices , skewered with green pepper and onion . Roasted in charcoal tandoor . Eight pieces per portion.
Kalmi Kebab
Chicken Marinated with yoghurt , spices and cashew. Cooked in charcoal Tandoor.
Samairaz Special Tikka
Fillets of chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek and spices with amazing flavours of Indian Pickle. Cooked to perfection in charcoal tandoor.
Chicken Dishes
BUTTER CHICKEN
Delicacy of barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the charcoal tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and creamy tomato sauce.
CHICKEN KORMA
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of almonds and cashew nuts.
BHUNA CHICKEN
A dry dish of diced chicken stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and garam masala. Dairy free available. Please ask. Lactose Free
MANGO CHICKEN
Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce and tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
CHICKEN SAAGWALA
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream. Dairy free available. Please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN MADRAS
A traditional South Indian dish cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk and tomatoes.
KARAHI CHICKEN
Chicken cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions,capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
CHICKEN ACHAARI
Chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian Pickle flavours. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured chicken dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
CHICKEN DO PYAZA
Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onions, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs, spices and cream.
POPPY CHICKEN
Tender cubes of chicken sautéed in vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds
INDIAN METHI CHICKEN
Chicken cooked with dry fenugreek leaves, cardamom, garlic and tomatoes
LENTIL CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils, tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
Lamb Dishes
ROGAN JOSH
Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom and an exotic blend of herbs and spices. Special dish of Kashmir.
BHUNA GOSHT
A dry dish, lamb chunks stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices and curry masala.
LAMB KARAHI
Lamb cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
LAMB KORMA
Tender diced Lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of almonds and cashew nuts.
LAMB MADRAS
Lean Lamb cooked in a traditional South Indian style with curry leaves, coconut milk and tomatoes.
LAMB SAAGWALA
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, finished with cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
LAMB PASANDA
Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yogurt and cream.
LAMB JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured lamb dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
LAMB DO PYAZA
Cubes of lamb tossed with chunks of onions, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs, spices and cream.
LAMB VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
LAMB ACHAARI
Lamb cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian Pickle flavours. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
Seafood Dishes
PRAWN MALABARI
A specialty from Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicums, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices.
BUTTER PRAWN
King Prawns cooked in mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
PRAWN VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
PRAWN JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured Prawn dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
PRAWN KARAHI
Prawns cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
PRAWN SAAG
A delightful combination of Prawns cooked in a puree of spinach with our own herbs and spices, finished with cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
FISH MADRAS
Fish cooked in a fine tomato and coconut sauce.
FISH MALABARI
A Special dish Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes and cream.
BENGALI FISH CURRY
A popular East Indian fish dish. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and freshly ground spices.
Vegetarian Dishes
PANEER BUTTER MASALA
Fresh Indian cottage cheese cooked in a buttery tomato sauce with garam masala, kasuri methi, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Vegetarian
PALAK PANEER
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a mild puree of spinach and lightly spiced. Vegetarian
KARAHI PANEER
Home made cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with crushed onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander. Vegetarian
SHAHI PANEER
Homemade Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds. Vegetarian
DAL MAKHANI
Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with spices, ghee and cream. Vegan and dairy free available, please ask.
Vegetarian Curries
CHANNA MASALA
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spices and amchur. Vegan, Lactose Free
METHI MATTAR PANEER
Cottage cheese & green peas cooked in fenugreek flavoured gravy laced with cream. Vegetarian
VEG. JALFREZI
Seasonal vegetables cooked with capsicum, tomatoes and onion, garnished with cheese. Vegetarian
MUSHROOM DO PYAZA
Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander. Vegetarian
MALAI KOFTA
Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nut and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce. Garnished with almonds. Vegetarian
PALAK KOFTA
Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian
CUMIN POTATOES
Cubes of potatoes tempered with cumin seeds and herbs. Vegetarian
MUSHROOM MATTAR MASALA
Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. Vegan available, please ask. Vegetarian
ALOO GOBI
Potato’s and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. Vegan
VEGETABLE POSHT
Vegetables cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes and then cooked with poppy seeds and spices. Vegetarian
Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with mild puree of spinach and spices
Rice Dishes
BIRYANI
Basmati rice cooked with chicken/lamb/prawn. Infused with fresh spices, flavored with saffron and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadum.
BASMATI RICE
Plain Steamed Basmati Rice.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
Seasonal garden-fresh vegetables cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices. This delicious meal is served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadum. Vegetarian
JEERA RICE
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Tandoori Breads
PLAIN NAAN
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the charcoal tandoor.
GARLIC NAAN
Garlic stuffed leavened bread, baked in the charcoal tandoor.
CHEESE GARLIC NAAN
Bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
KEEMA NAAN (CHICKEN / LAMB)
Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced lamb / chicken.
TANDOORI ROTI
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the charcoal tandoor.
LACCHA PARANTHA
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee and fenugreek. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
ALOO PARANTHA
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onion and spices. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
PESHAWARI NAAN
Bread stuffed with dry fruits and nuts. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
PANEER KULCHA
Naan stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and spices. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
ONION KULCHA
Naan with a stuffing of onion and spices.
CHOCOLATE NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with crispy flakes of chocolate.
Cheese Naan
Naan bread stuffed with cheese.
Accompaniments
POPPADUM
4 pieces
MIXED PICKLE
RAITA
MINT CHUTNEY
Desserts
GULAB JAMUN
Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavored with green cardamom. Served warm.
Chocolate Naan with Vanilla Ice Cream
Samairaz Banquet
Samairaz Banquet (Minimum Order For Two Person). Per Person $74.00. Starters: Mixed platter for two. Drinks: Order a glass of wine / Beer / Non-alcoholic drink from the Menu. Mains: Choose any 2 Curries of your choice from the Menu. Served with rice. Breads: Order any two from (Garlic Naan, Butter Naan or Tandoori Roti). Accompaniment’s: Raita, Mango Chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind sauce & Poppadum’s. Desserts: Gulab Jamun or Ice Cream.
Mixed platter for two
Starters
Choose any 2 Curries of your choice from the Menu
Mains. Served with rice.
Order any two from (Garlic Naan, Butter Naan or Tandoori Roti)
Breads
Raita, Mango Chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind sauce & Poppadum’s
Accompaniment’s
Gulab Jamun or Ice Cream
Desserts
Drinks
MANGO LASSI
SOFT DRINKS

Dosa Kitchen
Dosa Kitchen gives Riverside Market a focused taste of South India and Sri Lanka. The open, fast-moving setting is best for lunch, an early dinner or a casual stop while exploring the central city. Fermented rice-and-lentil batter is cooked into thin, crisp dosas, then paired with sambar and chutneys that bring tang, coconut, chilli and warming spice. The result feels lighter than a cream-based curry meal without sacrificing depth.
A ghee masala dosa offers a useful starting point: the brittle, browned shell encloses seasoned potato and is designed to be torn and dipped. Idli and vada show two other sides of the same pantry, one soft and steamed, the other crisp-edged and savoury. Fried rice and noodle dishes widen the appeal for mixed groups, though the dosas remain the defining order. Recent feedback is especially enthusiastic about crisp texture, generous portions and the balance of sambar with fresh chutneys.
Address: Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Dosa Kitchen Menu
Curry - Chicken
Butter Chicken
Overnight marinated Tandoori Chicken by cook with buttery and creamy tomato gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs.
Chicken Korma
Chicken thigh pieces in a mildly spiced curry sauce.
Dosa Kitchen Special Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced gravy, bursting with authentic flavors. Served with rice for a hearty meal.
Mango Chicken
Chicken thigh pieces in a mildly spiced curry sauce.
Chicken Madras
A delicate blend of aromatic spices & hint of coconut.
Kadhai Chicken
A semi-dry curry made with crunchy onions, peppers, tomatoes, ginger, and toasted spices
Bhuna Chicken
Succulent chicken stir-fried in a richly spiced, thick sauce until perfectly caramelized. A hearty and flavorful delight.
Curry - Lamb
Lamb Kadhai
A semi-dry curry made with crunchy onions, peppers, tomatoes, ginger, and toasted spices
Dosa Kitchen Special Lamb
Tender lamb curry served with aromatic rice, offering a rich and flavorful dining experience. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Bhuna Ghost
Lamb cooked with traditional Indian spices along with onion and tomato.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow cooked lamb, spices, herbs.
Lamb Saag
Succulent, tender lamb simmered in a rich, flavorful green spinach sauce. Perfectly paired with rice for a hearty meal.
Curry - Vegetarian
Vegan Options Available
Dal Makhani
A creamy, rich lentil curry, slow-cooked with kidney beans, butter, and spices
Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese, tomato-based gravy with bell peppers and onions.
Palak Paneer
Spinach, onions, spices, Cottage cheese and herbs
Paneer Butter Masala
Cottage cheese, spices, onions, tomatoes, cashews and butter.
Mushroom Matar Masala
Mushrooms, green peas, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Paneer Makhani
Creamy, rich curry with paneer in a tomato-based sauce, served with rice. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Dosa & Idli
Dosas are a staple of South Indian cuisine. They're crepes made from rice and lentils. Some are soft and fluffy - others are crispy and wafer thin.
Masala Dosa
Mashed Potatoes cooked with Onion
Mysore Masala Dosa
A Spicy cousin of the Masala Dosa spread with Mysore chutney famous for being the King's favourite
Idli [4pcs]
Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes — a light and healthy South Indian classic. Served with sambar and chutneys.
Chicken Dosa
A Fresh Chicken Marinated overnight in mild aromatic Indian Spices & Tandoori Smoked and mashed potatoes
Egg Masala Dosa
Plain Dosa smeared with free range egg and topped with potato masala
Butter Masala Dosa
Crispy, golden dosa filled with a savory potato masala, served with coconut chutney and sambar for a delightful meal. Out Of Stock
Paneer Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa Topped with Indian cottage cheese
Cheese Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa Topped with mozzarella cheese
Ghee Roast Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa smeared with pure clarified butter
Onion Chilli Masala Dosa
Spicy and flavorful onion and chili masala dosa, a perfect blend of South Indian spices for a delightful meal.
Lamb Dosa
A lamb filled crepe made of rice and lentil batter filled with spicy mashed potatoes and onions
Plain Dosa
A Classic crepe made from rice and lentils fermented batter
Onion and Tomato Uttapam
Savory South Indian pancake topped with finely chopped onions and tomatoes, offering a delightful burst of flavors.
Mixed Veggies Uttapam
Savory South Indian pancake topped with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
Naan
Garlic Naan
Butter Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Plain Naan
Tandoori Roti
Paratha/Kulcha
Aloo Paratha
Stuffed with potato and spices
Onion Paratha
Stuffed with onion and spices
Paneer Paratha
Stuffed with Indian cottage cheese and spices
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with onion and spices
Paneer Kulcha
Stuffed with Indian cottage cheese and spices
Aloo Kulcha
Stuffed with potato and spices
Chicken Naan
Stuffed with chicken mince and spices
Quick Bites
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken marinated in fragrant spices, coated in chickpea flour batter, and fried to golden perfection. Served with tandoori tomato chilli sauce.
Vegetable Samosa [2pcs]
2 pcs. Crispy deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, and aromatic herbs.
Chilli Chicken
Sweet, spicy, and slightly sour crispy boneless fried chicken with bell peppers, garlic, chili sauce, and soy sauce.
Sri Lankan Street Food
Famous street food, a spicy stir-fry on a hot griddle of shredded Roti bread with vegetable, green leaves, curry flavoured with Sri Lankan spices
Chicken Egg Kottu
Egg Vegetable Kottu
Lamb Egg Kottu
Vegetable Kottu
Noodles
Egg Veg Noodles
Chicken Egg Noodles
Vegetable Noodles
Fried Rice
Chicken Egg Fried Rice
Egg Veg Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Extras
Pappadums
4 pcs. Crispy, thin wafers with aromatic cumin seeds, offering a light and flavorful snack experience. Perfect for any occasion.
Mix Pickle
A tangy and spicy blend of assorted pickled vegetables, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal.
Extra Rice
A perfect side to complement your meal, our extra rice is fluffy, well-cooked, and ideal for soaking up delicious sauces.
Coconut Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Extra Sambar
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
3 pcs. Deep-fried dough balls soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, infused with rose water and cardamom for a traditional Indian treat.
Soft Drinks
Mango Lassi
Creamy, refreshing mango yogurt smoothie with a hint of sweetness. Perfectly blended for a delightful, cooling experience.
Coke Classic 330ml can
Refreshing and crisp, enjoy a 330ml can of Coke Classic. Perfect for quenching your thirst anytime.
Sprite Lemonade 330ml can
Refreshing and crisp, enjoy a 330ml can of Sprite Lemonade. Perfect for quenching your thirst with a zesty twist.
Coke Zero Sugar 330ml can
Enjoy the refreshing taste of Coke Zero Sugar in a convenient 330ml can. Perfect for a guilt-free, thirst-quenching experience.
Masala Chai
Masala Chai is a traditional Indian tea made with black tea and warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. It's a comforting and flavorful drink enjoyed for its rich aroma and bold taste.
Water
Pure, refreshing water to quench your thirst and keep you hydrated. Perfect for any meal or occasion.

Himalayas Indian Restaurant
Himalayas is a long-running central-city dining room with a calm atmosphere and a broad northern Indian menu. Its location near Christchurch Town Hall makes it practical before a performance, while the attentive service encourages a slower dinner when time allows. Tandoor cooking, rich curries and carefully made breads form the core, but the menu also carries enough seafood and vegetarian variety to keep a shared meal from becoming repetitive.
Chicken malai tikka provides a mellow, smoky opening, while lamb kali mirch uses black pepper to add warmth without relying only on chilli. Palak paneer brings a green, earthy counterpoint, and a prawn curry is useful when the table wants something beyond chicken and lamb. Garlic or peshwari naan suits the thicker sauces. Detailed recent comments often mention tender meat, balanced spice and welcoming service, although popular periods can make booking sensible for larger groups.
Address: 830A Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Himalayas Indian Restaurant Menu
Starters
Non Veg Platter
(2 Pieces of each) Himalayas Cheesy Chicken Tikka, Fish Irani Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Prawns and Lamb Chops. Served with mint Chutney.
Mixed Platter
2 pieces of each (Chicken Malai Tikka, Amristrasi Fish, Tandoori Chicken, Cheesy Bites and Vegetable Samosa). Served with mint & tamarind Chutney.
Vegetarian Platter
(2 Pieces of each) Vegetable Samosa, Tandoori Mushroom, Onion Bhajee, Paneer Aloo Tikki and Paneer Tikka. Served with mint and tamarind Chutney.
Tandoori Chicken Half
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, yoghurt and aromatic spices. Roasted to perfection in tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken Full
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, yoghurt and aromatic spices. Roasted to perfection in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka
(4pcs/portion) Pieces of chicken breast marinated in spices overnight, skewered and cooked in tandoor.
Chef Special Chicken Tikka
(4pcs/portion) Pieces of chicken breast marinated with light cream, cheese, crushed cashew, egg white, special homemade grounded spices.
Himalayas Cheesy Chicken Tikka
(4pcs/portion). Pieces of chicken breast marinated in light spices and cream, fine chopped red pepper and grilled in tandoor. Garnished with melted cheese & fine chopped red pepper.
Chicken Malai Tikka
(4pcs/portion). Pieces of chicken breast marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, spices and char grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Pakora
(Hand full of pakoras) Pieces of chicken breast marinated in light spices and herbs battered with chickpea flour and cooked in hot oil.
Chilli Chicken
(A famous Indo Chinese dish) Pieces of Chicken battered in garlic, ginger, soya and chilli sauce and fried, then cooked in pan with onions, capsicums, tomato and fresh coriander.
Amritsari Fish (Famous Indian Fish Starter).
(4pcs/portion) Chunks of Gurnard fish marinated in roasted spices, battered in chickpea flour and cooked in hot oil.
Fish Irani Tikka
Chef Special (4pcs/portion). Chunks of Gurnard fish marinated in mustard paste, spices, grilled in tandoor with onions, capsicum and tomatoes.
Prawn Pakoras
(8pcs/portion) Prawns dipped in a lightly spiced chickpea batter then deep fried
Tandoori King Prawns
(8pcs/portion) King prawns marinated with herbs, ginger, aromatic spices, grilled in tandoor with onions, capsicum and tomatoes
Masala Lamb Chops
(4pcs/portion) Lamb chops marinated in light spiced tandoori marinade and roasted in the tandoor.
Cheesy Bites
(5pcs/portion) Crunchy cheesy balls made-in-house, stuffed with Cheese.
Onion Bhajee
(3pcs/portion) Fresh cut onions seasoned with special spices battered in chickpea flour and finished in hot oil.
Vegetable Pakora
(5pcs/portion) Fresh cut vege (spinach, onions, potatoes etc) seasoned with special spices, battered in chickpea flour and cooked in hot oil.
Cheese Chilli
(A famous Indo Chinese dish) Pieces of Cheese battered in garlic, ginger, soya and chilli sauce and fried, then cooked in pan with onions, capsicums, tomato and fresh coriander.
Paneer Tikka
(4pcs/portion) Cottage cheese marinated in spices and herbs, roasted with green pepper and onions in Tandoor. A popular vege starter.
Paneer Aloo Tikki
(4pcs/portion). Patties made from mashed homemade cottage cheese, potatoes seasoned with light spices and finished in hot oil.
Tandoori Mushrooms
(8pcs/portion) Mushrooms dipped in light spiced yoghurt marinade and cooked in tandoor. Served with roasted onion, capsicum and tomato
Vegetable Samosa
(2 Pieces) Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and peas, lightly seasoned with spices.
Chicken
Himalayas Special Chicken
Chicken cooked in house special spices with capsicum, onion in tomato and onion based gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in house special spices with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked with Capsicum in hot and sour Goan style gravy with hint of coconut cream.
Kadhai Chicken
Chicken cooked with tomatoes, sliced onion, capsicum, fresh coriander, chopped green chillies and ginger. A dish cooked in an authentic North Indian style. - Highly recommended by Himalayas.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with assorted vegetables in onion and tomato based gravy with hint of coconut cream.
Methi Chicken
Chicken cooked in fine puree of fresh fenugreek, green herbs and spices. "A Renowned Punjabi dish." - Highly recommended by Himalayas.
Chicken Jodhpuri
Chicken cooked in onion and tomato based gravy with ginger, garlic, egg & Spices.
Chicken Saagwala
A perfect combination of spinach and chicken cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes in onion based gravy. Also known as Palak chicken/Lamb Palak.
Madras Chicken
Choice of meat cooked in South Indian style with onion, ginger, garlic and spices with hint of coconut cream.
Chicken Chennai
A South Indian style chicken curry prepared with coconut cream and mustard seeds. A South Indian treat.
Dhansak Chicken
Choice of meat cooked with vegetables, lentils in onions and tomato based gravy. "Northwest India's favourite dish."
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces partially grilled over charcoal and finished in creamy tomato gravy with butter and crushed cashews.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked together with Mango to produce a mild classical flavour
Chicken Curry
(Chef's special Dish) Chicken cooked with onion, tomato & chefs secret spices to produce authentic homestyle flavoured dish...packed with flavours & yumminess.
Lamb
Himalayas Special Lamb
Lamb cooked in house special spices with capsicum, onion in tomato and onion based gravy.
Lamb Dhansak
(Highly recommended by Himalayas) Lamb cooked with vegetables, lentils in onion and tomato based gravy. Northwest India's favourite dish.
Lamb Roganjosh
Diced lamb cooked with special aromatic spices in onion and yoghurt sauce.
Lamb Rajisthani
(Highly recommended by Himalayas). Lamb cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, egg white in yoghurt with chef's special spices. Garnished with fresh coriander and crumbed papadum.
Lamb Manchester
Lamb curry cooked in Goan style with coconut cream & mustard seeds.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in house special spices with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
Methi Lamb
Lamb cooked in fine puree of fresh fenugreek, green herbs and spices. "A Renowned Punjabi dish." - Highly recommended by Himalayas.
Lamb Posht
Tender lamb sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomato and cooked with poppy seeds & spices.
Kadhai Lamb
Lamb cooked with tomatoes, sliced onion, capsicum, fresh coriander, chopped green chillies and ginger. A dish cooked in an authentic North Indian style. - Highly recommended by Himalayas.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with assorted vegetables in onion and tomato based gravy with hint of coconut cream.
Lamb Kali Mirch
Diced Lamb cooked with sliced green capsicum, onions, cracked black pepper, green cardamoms, house spices and egg albumen. (Highly recommended by Himalayas)
Lamb Saagwala
A perfect combination of spinach and Lamb cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes in onion based gravy. Also known as Lamb Palak.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in South Indian style with onion, ginger, garlic and spices with hint of coconut cream.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with Capsicum in hot and sour Goan style gravy with hint of coconut cream.
Goat
Balti Goat
Why are Balti items so famous in UK. Check this dish out to know. Goat cooked with onions, ginger, garlic and chef's special spices.
Kadhai Goat
Goat cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum, fresh coriander, spices and ginger. An authentic north Indian style curry.
Goat Roganjosh
Lean pieces of goat cooked with special aromatic spices in onion sauce. A traditional Kashmiri dish
Goat Saagwala
A perfect combination of spinach and goat cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes in onion based gravy.
Seafood
Butter Scallops
Tender whole scallops, cooked with ginger, garlic, herbs and served in a mild creamy tomato sauce garnished with crushed cashew nuts and green coriander.
Saag Scallops
A wonderful, delectable dish of scallops cooked in fine puree of fresh spinach, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices.
Butter Prawn
Prawn cooked in mild cream and tomato flavoured gravy. Garnished with green coriander and crushed cashew nuts.
Prawn Malabari
Prawns cooked with sliced onions, sliced capsicum, tomatoes and mustard seeds with creamy coconut based gravy.
Fish Masala
Fish cooked with green pepper and chef special spices, with onions, ginger and tomatoes.
Fish Malabari
Fish cooked with sliced onions, sliced capsicum, tomatoes and mustard seeds with creamy coconut based gravy.
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with green pepper and chef special spices, with onions, ginger and tomatoes.
Prawn Saag
(Highly recommended by Himalayas). King prawns cooked in fine puree of fresh spinach, green herbs and spices.
Himalayas Special Fish
Chunky fillets of fish or Prawn cooked with fresh tomatoes, red onions, ginger, garlic, coriander and Indian Spices.
Himalayas Special Prawn
Chunky fillets of fish or Prawn cooked with fresh tomatoes, red onions, ginger, garlic, coriander and Indian Spices.
Prawn Vindaloo
Prawn cooked in hot sweet and sour Goan style gravy with a hint of coconut cream.
Fish Colombo
Fish cooked with ginger, garlic and mustard seed. Finished in coconut cream with a hint of hot and sour sauce.
Prawn Colombo
Prawn cooked with ginger, garlic and mustard seed. Finished in coconut cream with a hint of hot and sour sauce.
Prawn Kadhai
King Prawns cooked in a traditional Kadhai (wok) on very high heat with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, capsicum and spices.
Vegetarian
Mix Vegetables
Mixed vegetables cooked in our aromatic base of herbs and spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower & green peas cooked with cumin, sliced onions, tomato & spices.
Saag Aloo
A perfect combination of fine spinach puree and potatoes cooked with garlic and ginger in onion based gravy.
Baingan Bhartha
Eggplants roasted in tandoor, mashed, then cooked with garlic, ginger & fresh tomato.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in house special spices with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
Makhani Paneer
Our homemade cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew nuts and fresh green coriander.
Kadhai Paneer
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked in a traditional Kadhai (Wok) on very high heat with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, capsicums and spices.
Palak - Paneer
A perfect combination of spinach and cottage cheese cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes in onion based gravy
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce
Methi Paneer
Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked in fine puree of fresh fenugreek, green herbs and spices.
Malai - Kofta
Dumplings made from a mix of potatoes and homemade cottage cheese. Finished with crushed cashew, almond and spices in mild creamy sauce.
Palak - Kofta
Cottage cheese, potatoes and spices mixed together, deep fried and served with spinach based gravy
Mushroom Masala
Fresh juicy button mushrooms cooked with a perfect blend of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic in our homemade spices and garnished with coriander
Methi Mattar Mushroom
Fresh juicy button mushrooms cooked with peas, fenugreek, onions, fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
Dal Fry
Red and yellow lentils cooked in pan with turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato, spices and garnished with green coriander.
Dal Palak
Red and yellow lentils cooked with spinach, ginger, garlic and spices. Dal and spinach what a combination.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans cooked on slow fire with our aromatic spices
Vege - Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in mild creamy sauce.
Butter Vegetables
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy tomato sauce with crushed cashew and spices
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with sliced onions, fresh tomatoes in our aromatic spices. A thick gravy based dish garnished with fresh green coriander and cottage cheese.
Bombay Aloo
A dry dish of diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, yoghurt and spices.(It is also known as Jeera aloo)
Breads
Naan is traditional Indian flat bread made with milk, butter and flour, freshly baked in tandoor(clay oven)
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Butter Naan
Layered naan with butter in each layer.
Keema Naan
Naan bread stuffed with chopped lamb & light spices.
Chicken Naan
Naan bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spices.
Peshwari Naan
Naan stuffed with coconut, drops of mango pulp, sultanas, cashew nuts and almonds.
Tandoori Roti
A thin whole wheat flour bread.
Garlic Tandoori Roti
Onion Kulcha
Stuffed with chopped onions, Indian spices, flavoured with ajwain (carom Seeds).
Laccha Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread with butter.
Aloo Paratha
Stuffed with potatoes, onion & light spices.
Poppadums (4 pieces)
Classic Indian lentil crackers
Cheese Naan
Bread stuffed with cheese.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Rice
Plain Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds and peas
Vegetable Pulao
Special Basmati rice with vegetables and mild spices.
Kashmiri Pulao
Special basmati rice with Nuts and raisins.
Biryani Chicken
Special biryani rice cooked with chicken, spices, mixed vegetables fragrant with saffron. Garnished with cashews and raisins. Served with Raita.
Biryani Lamb
Special biryani rice cooked with lamb, spices, mixed vegetables fragrant with saffron. Garnished with cashews and raisins. Served with Raita.
Biryani Prawn
Special biryani rice cooked with prawns, spices, mixed vegetables fragrant with saffron. Garnished with cashews and raisins. Served with Raita.
Side/Salad
Sweet Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Raita
Yoghurt with special light spice flavour, cucumber and tomato yoghurt.
Onion Salad
Red onion seasoned with lemon and chat masala.
Kachumber
Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber with lemon juice and spices.
Tamarind Sauce
Mixed Pickle
Mango, lemon, green chilli, carrot.
Fresh Indian Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, shredded green cabbage, red onions with lemon & masala seasoning.
Desserts
Gulab Jamun(2pc)
Chocolate Cake
Cheese Cake
Vegan Menu
Vegetable Samosa Vegan
Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and peas, lightly seasoned with spices.
Onion Bhajee Vegan
Fresh cut onions seasoned with special spices, battered with chickpea flour and cooked in hot oil.
Mushroom Matar Masala (Vegan)
Fresh juicy button mushroom cooked with peas, onions, fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
Mushroom Masala (Vegan)
Fresh juicy button mushrooms cooked with a prefect blend of fine onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic in our homemade spices and special gravy.
Channa Masala (Vegan)
Chickpeas Cooked with chopped onions, fresh tomatoes in our aromatic spices. A thick gravy dish garnished with fresh coriander.
Dal Fry (Vegan)
Red and yellow lentils cooked in pan with turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, fresh tomato, spices and garnished with green coriander.
Dal Palak (Vegan)
Red and yellow lentils cooked with fresh spinach, ginger, garlic, fresh tomato & spices.
Aloo Gobi (Vegan)
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with copped onions and fresh tomatoes and spices. Thick gravy dish.
Baingan Bharta (Vegan)
Eggplants roasted in tandoor, mashed, then cooked with garlic, ginger and fresh tomato.
Saag Aloo (Vegan)
A perfect combination of fine spinach puree and potatoes cooked with garlic & ginger in onion based gravy.
Tandoori Roti (Vegan)
Garlic Tandoori Roti (Vegan)
Drinks
Coke Zero
Coke Can
Sprite Can
Fanta Can
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salty Lassi
Ginger Beer
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water Mineral

Gunpowder Indian Restaurant & Bar
Gunpowder brings a contemporary restaurant-and-bar energy to Victoria Street. The room is compact and lively, and the menu is built to move comfortably from drinks and tandoor starters into curries, rice and breads. Old Delhi influences appear alongside familiar New Zealand dining habits, so the experience works equally well for a date, a small celebration or a relaxed dinner after work. Service is regularly described as engaging and generous.
The Gunpowder platter gathers lamb chop, chicken tikka, samosa and onion bhaji into one useful opening for two. From there, chicken saagwala offers spinach and spice, while lamb vindaloo provides a sharper, hotter direction. Butter chicken is handled with enough savoury seasoning to appeal beyond diners seeking sweetness, and the naan arrives ready for the last of the sauce. Ask about the current chef’s special when variety matters, as the kitchen’s less familiar dishes often reveal its range best.
Address: 53 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Gunpowder Indian Restaurant Menu
Starter
All mains are served with basmati rice. For dairy free or gluten free requests, please ask the duty manager.
GUNPOWDER SIZZLING PLATTER
Each 2 pieces of lamb chop, fish amritsari, tandoori prawn, chicken tikka.
VEG SIZZLING PLATTER
Each 2 pieces of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, paneer tikka, tandoori mushroom.
GUNPOWDER PLATTER
Each 2 pieces of lamb chop, spicy gunpowder chicken tikka, vegetable samosa, onion bhaji.
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and herbs wrapped in homemade pastry and deep fried. Two pieces per portion.
ONION BHAJI
Crispy onion fritters mixed with herbs and chickpea flour. Three pieces per portion.
CHEESE PAKORA
Indian cheese layered with coriander, dipped in chickpea batter and fried.
HONEY CHILLI CAULIFLOWER / POTATO
Marinated cauliflower or potato with mustard and spices, fried and tossed with maple syrup.
CRISPY POTATOES
Deep fried and salted chunky potatoes.
CRISPY CHICKEN
Chicken pieces dipped in ginger, garlic and flour paste, deep fried and served with creamy sauce.
CHEESE CHILLI
Paneer pieces mixed with ginger, garlic, cornflour and soya sauce, then fried.
CHILLI CHICKEN
Chicken pieces fried with ginger, garlic, cornflour and soya sauce.
Charcoal Tandoor
PANEER TIKKA
Homemade Indian cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices. Six pieces per portion.
SOYA CHAAP TIKKA
Soya chaap marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked over charcoal in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
TANDOORI MUSHROOM
Mushrooms marinated in traditional masala with fresh herbs, spices and yoghurt, then cooked in the tandoor.
TANDOORI MALAI BROCCOLI
Fresh broccoli marinated in cheese, butter and fresh ground spices, cooked in the tandoor.
TANDOORI FISH AMRITSARI
Fish marinated in traditional masala with fresh herbs and spices, then slowly cooked in the tandoor.
TANDOORI KING PRAWN
King prawns marinated with herbs, spices and a touch of cream. Eight pieces per portion.
MURGHI TIKKA
Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, skewered and roasted in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Chicken marinated in traditional masala with herbs, spices and yoghurt, then cooked in the tandoor.
LAMB CHOPS
Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt and tandoor masala. Three pieces per portion.
Chef Signature Special
MURG MAKHANI (Butter Chicken)
The most popular Indian dish, cooked in a mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
HARIYALI PANEER
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices.
BAIGAN BHARTA
Eggplant roasted in the tandoor, then mashed and cooked with garlic and spices.
GOAN FISH & PRAWN
A classic Goan specialty curry cooked in a creamy sauce with mustard and capsicum.
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
LAMB SHANK
Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
GOAT CURRY
Goat meat cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
Curries From Pot
TIKKA MASALA
KORMA
JALFREZI
VINDALOO
MADRASS
SAAGWALA
KADAI
MANGO
Seafood In Curries
PRAWN SAAGWALA / FISH SAAGWALA
PRAWN MALABARI / FISH MALABARI
PRAWN MADRASS / FISH MADRASS
PRAWN MASALA / FISH MASALA
Vegetarian Curries
DAL MAKHNI
TARKA DAAL
PANEER MAKHNI
KADAI PANEER
MATAR PANEER
MUSHROOM MASALA
VEG JALFREZI
VEG KORMA
KADAI CHAAP
ALOO GOBI
BUTTER VEGETABLES
Vegan
VEGAN BUTTER CHICKEN
VEGAN MIXED VEGETABLES
VEGAN CHIC SAAG
VEGAN JALFREZI
VINDALOO CHAAP
Rice Dishes
SAADA CHAWAL
JEERA RICE / PEAS PULAO
KASHMIRI PULAO
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
CHICKEN OR LAMB BIRYANI
Banquet
GUNPOWDER BANQUET $50.00 per person. Starters: one samosa, one onion bhaji and Gunpowder special tikka. Main course: each person can choose one main from the menu. Served with basmati rice and plain naan bread.
GUNPOWDER BANQUET
Starters: one samosa, one onion bhaji and Gunpowder special tikka. Main course: each person can choose one main from the menu. Served with basmati rice and plain naan bread.

Mumbaiwala Christchurch
Mumbaiwala replaces the formality of a conventional curry house with the colour and movement of an Indian street kitchen. Its BNZ Centre dining room is bright, sociable and well placed for a central-city lunch or an evening of shared plates. Snacks associated with Mumbai sit beside curries and tandoor dishes, letting a table move from crisp, tangy bites to richer bowls without ordering a separate main for every person.
Pani puri is the liveliest opener, combining hollow shells with spiced fillings and tart liquid just before eating. Bhel puri and pav bhaji continue the street-food theme with contrasting crunch, softness and acidity, while a curry and fresh bread can give the meal a more substantial finish. Sharing is the most natural way to experience the menu. Authenticated recent feedback praises the flavours and presentation, though opinions on portion size and value vary, so choose several complementary plates rather than relying on one large dish.
Address: BNZ Centre, 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Mumbaiwala Christchurch Menu
From the Streets
Sev Puri
Tangy, crunchy, spicy – the motherland's version of nachos and salsa. A Mumbai favourite (7 pieces) VG
Dahi Puri
Popular chaat from Mumbai. Mini puffed puris filled with mashed potatoes, chickpeas and spicy yoghurt (6 pieces) V
Samosa Chaat
Savoury chickpeas with crispy smashed samosa, assorted sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys, and crispy toppings. V
Aloo Tikki Chaat
A tongue-tickling chaat with potato cutlet, chickpeas, yoghurt & tangy chutneys. Garnished with fresh coriander (Vegan on request) V VOR
Squid Bhajee
Onion and squid fritters – a traditional bhajee flavour with a seafood twist. DF
Prawn Koliwada
This originates from the fishing village known as ‘Koliwada’ in Mumbai. Spice battered prawns served with chutney
Mumbai Chicken
Succulent chicken marinated overnight in spices, lightly fried - a house speciality
Cauliflower Manchurian
The perfect fusion of Indo-Chinese flavours. Pastry-free dumplings made with cauliflower and simmered in a chilli & garlic sauce VG
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Indo- Chinese fare, a plate of crispy garlic, ginger & chilli chicken
Vada Pav
Bombay’s version of a chip butty crispy potato patty inside a hot bun with sweet and tangy chutney’s. (2 piece) V
Pav Bhaji
Chowpatty style spicy vegetable gumbo served with toasted buttered pav bun (Extra Pav add $3) V
From the Tandoor Grill
Lamb Chops
They live overnight in a special marinade of lime juice, warm dark spices, ginger and garlic (2 pieces)
Palak Paneer Tikka
Generous slices of Paneer, halloumi style topped with spinach and onion then lightly charred. VG
Murgh Tikka
Tender chicken pieces with a smokey tandoor flavour
Hariyali Murgh Tikka
Chicken marinated with warm spices, spinach and yoghurt
Malai Broccoli
Tandoori grilled broccoli marinated with yoghurt and cashew V
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb is marinated with green chilli, spices then chargrilled
From the Pot
*all dishes include rice*
Murgh Makhani
Tender chicken pieces in a rich silk (Makhani) sauce with fresh tomatoes and sundried fenugreek. Best known as Butter Chicken (Paneer Makhani or Vegetable Makhani available)
Murgh Karahi or Paneer Karahi or Karahi Veg
A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce. V
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender chicken pieces, infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. Served with raita. Vegetarian option available. GF on request
Sali Boti
Parsi slow cooked lamb curry with prominent flavours of tomatoes, onion, jaggery and vinegar crowned with beautiful golden potato shreds DF
Lamb Saagwala or Paneer Saagwala
Diced lamb or paneer tempered with cumin seed and cooked with tomato and fresh spinach V
Fish Masala
Fish fillets cooked in a thick masala sauce with onion and tomato, fresh herbs and spices DF
Sabji Maloni or Corn Palak
Seasonal veggies or juicy corn cooked with spinach gravy, fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices VG
Aloo Gobi
Perfectly tender potatoes & cauliflower with a blend of spices, aromatics and tomatoes (vegan on request) V VOR
House Dal
Lentils tempered with cumin seed, onion, garlic and green chillies (vegan on request) V VOR
Chefs Dish
Lamb Danshak
A rustic parsi, one pot lamb stew cooked with yellow lentils, kumara, tamarind and roasted cumin DF
On the Side
Boondi Raita
Yoghurt dip with crispy puffs and roasted ground cumin
Green Apple Pickle
Fresh green apples tossed with pickle masala and roasted fenugreek VG
Onion Salad
Thinly sliced onions sprinkled with chaat masala VG
Chutneys
Choose from Mango Chutney, Mint & Coriander Chutney, Mint Yoghurt or Mixed Pickle V
Basmati Rice
Kachumber
Mumbai slaw - fresh, feisty and crunchy V DF
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes sautéed with onion and tomato VG
Roasted Poppadum’s
Jeera Popadum’s served with sweet homemade mango chutney (5 pieces) VG
Seasonal Veges
Crispy fresh vegetables, flash fried in the kadai. VG
Lunch – From the Streets
Dahi Puri
Popular chaat from mumbai. Mini puffed puries filled with mashed potatoes, chickpeas and spicy yoghurt (6 pieces)
Sev Puri
Tangy, crunchy, spicy – the motherland’s version of nachos and salsa. A Mumbai favourite (7 pieces)
Pav Bhaji
Bombay’s version of a chip butty, crispy potato patty inside a hot bun with sweet and tangy chutney (2 piece)
Vada Pav
Bombay’s version of a chip butty .crispy potato patty inside a hot bun with sweet and tangy chutney’s (2 piece)
Mumbai Chicken
Succulent chicken marinated overnight in spices and lightly fried - a house specialty
Cauliflower Manchurian
The perfect fusion of Indo-Chinese flavours. Pastry-free dumplings made with cauliflower and simmered in a chilli & garlic sauce
Veg Sampler
Sev Puri, Vada Pav, Cauliflower Manchurian
Non-Veg Sampler
Sev Puri, Vada Pav, Mumbai Chicken
Lunch – Naan Rolls
Each Naan is freshly baked-by hand, and to order-in the tandoor. It is then graced with our homemade sauces and fresh leaves and wrapped around one of the delicious fillings. Choose a Mumbai Naan Roll: Butter Chicken, Puller Lamb, Butter Paneer, Vegan Bhaji Roti Roll. Combo includes choice of a tap beer or soft drink: Tap Beer: Kingfisher, Tendulkar IPA, Three Boys Pilsner, Guest Tap; Soft Drink: Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite; Juices: Orange, Apple, Cranberry.
Naan Roll Only
Combo
Lunch – Chefs Dish
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender chicken pieces, infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. Served with raita. Vegetarian option available. GF on request.
Lunch – On the Side
Boondi Raita
Yoghurt dip with crispy puffs and roasted ground cumin
Green Apple Pickle
Fresh green apples tossed with pickle masala and roasted fenugreek
Roasted Poppadum’s
Jeera Poppadum’s served with sweet mango chutney (5 pieces)
Basmati Rice
Lunch – From the Pot
Murgh Makhani
Tender and smoky chicken pieces in a rich silk (makhani) sauce with fresh tomatoes and sundried fenugreek. Best known as Butter Chicken
Karahi Chicken or Karahi Veg
A rich flavoursome curry with crushed tomato and capsicum in a thick masala sauce (DF on request)
Sali Boti
Parsi slow-cooked lamb curry with prominent flavours of tomatoes, onion, jaggery and vinegar. Crowned with beautiful golden potato shreds
Vegetable Makhani
Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich and dreamy masala sauce with fresh tomatoes, beans, cashew nuts, and coconut cream
Paneer Saagwala
Paneer tempered with cumin seed and cooked with tomato and fresh spinach
House Dal
Lentils tempered with cumin seed, garlic, green chillies and fresh spinach (DF on request)
Lunch – From the Tandoor
Naan
Freshly baked in the tandoor
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread with a sprinkling of crushed garlic
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal bread (DF made on request)
Lunch Banquet
35 per person (Minimum 4 people / Vegetarian option available). Sev Puri / Mumbai Chicken; Murgh Makhani and Sali Boti; Rice and Naan.
Sev Puri / Mumbai Chicken
Murgh Makhani and Sali Boti
Rice and Naan
Vegan – From the Streets
Sev Puri
Tangy, crunchy, spicy – the motherland’s version of nachos and salsa. A Mumbai favourite
Cauliflower Manchurian
The perfect fusion of Indo-Chinese flavours. Pastry-free dumplings made with cauliflower and simmered in a chilli & garlic sauce
Samosa Chaat
Savoury chickpeas with crispy smashed samosa, assorted sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys, and crispy toppings V
Aloo Tikki Chaat
A tongue-tickling chaat with potato cutlet, chickpeas, yoghurt & tangy chutneys. Garnished with fresh coriander (Vegan on request) V VGO GF
Vegan – On the Side
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes sautéed with onion and tomato GF
Green Apple Pickle
Fresh green apples tossed with pickle masala and roasted fenugreek GF
Roasted Poppadum’s
Jeera Poppadum’s served with sweet homemade mango chutney (5 pieces) GF
Seasonal Veges
Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the Kadai GF
Basmati Rice
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal bread from the Tandoor
Missi Roti
Flat bread made with chickpea flour, onion and spices GF
Vegan – From the Pot
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli GF
Karahi Veg
A rich flavoursome curry with crushed tomato and capsicum in a thick masala sauce GF
Vegetable Makhani
Mixed vegetables cooked in a rich and dreamy masala sauce with fresh tomatoes, beans, cashew nuts, and coconut cream GF
Corn Palak
Juicy corn cooked with spinach gravy, fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices GF
Aloo Gobi
Prefectly tender potatoes & cauliflower with a blend of spices, aromatics and tomatoes GF (DF on request)
House Dal
Lentils tempered with cumin seed, onion, garlic and green chillies GF
Dawat Banquet
50 per person. Ideal for 2 or more people.
Selection of Sev Puri / Aloo Tikki Chaat
Cauliflower Manchurian
Vegetable Makhani and House Dal
Roti and Rice
Mithai
Carrot Halwa
Warm carrot pudding with pineapple compote. Garnished with roasted pistachio GF

Indian Pearl Restaurant
Indian Pearl is an inviting Sydenham restaurant whose modest exterior opens into a comfortable room suited to a quiet dinner or reliable takeaway. Northern Indian cooking leads the menu, with tandoori meats, seafood, vegetarian curries and freshly baked breads all receiving proper attention. The kitchen is especially useful for a mixed table because it can move from creamy, nut-based sauces to hotter and more aromatic preparations without flattening everything into the same base.
Tandoori chicken brings smoky edges and a direct view of the charcoal oven’s value. The Pearl Special chicken offers a house-specific route, while fish curry and poppy-seed chicken move beyond the most common Christchurch curry orders. Paneer and lentil dishes give vegetarians plenty of substance, and the cheese naan attracts unusually consistent praise. Recent dining reports highlight flavour, prompt service and the comfortable room; asking staff for a balanced set of sauces is worthwhile when several people are sharing.
Address: 352 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
Indian Pearl Restaurant Menu
Starters
Paneer Tikka
Aloo Tikki
Onion Bhaji
Vegetable Pakora
Malai Tikka
Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Prwan
Fish Tikka
Chicken Salad
Sarson ke Phool
Tandoori Chicken wings
Seafood
Prawn Jalferzi
Prawn Do Payaza
Butter Prawns
Prawn Masala
Goa Fish
Goa Prawn
Prawns with Veg Stir
Fish Curry
Prawn Saag
Vegetarian Mains
Malai Kofta
Mix Vegetables
Aloo Gobi
Palak Paneer
Kadai Paneer
Dal Makhni
Yellow Dal
Vegetable Jalfrezee
Channa Pindi
Paneer Butter Masala
Potatoes With Mustard Seeds
Bhindi Masala
Paneer Bhurjee
Chicken Mains
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Korma
Methi Chicken
Pearl Special Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Saag
Chicken Do Payaza
Chicken Jalferzi
Chicken Madras
Chicken Post
Chicken Handi
Chicken Coconut Curry
Chicken Bhuna
Chicken Achaari
Lamb Mains
Lamb kadai
Lamb Do Payaza
Lamb Korma
Saag Ghost
Kache Mirch Ka Bhunna Lamb
Lamb Jalfreze
Keema Peas
Lamb Vindloo
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Madras
Pearl special Lamb
Meatball In Curry Sauce
Lamb Post
Rice / Biryani
Steamed Rice
Peas Pulao
Biryani Rice Vegetable
BiryanI Rice Chicken
Biryani Rice Lamb
Bread
Keema Nan
Onion Kulcha
Aloo Prantha
Tandoori Roti
Tandoori Parantha
Cheese Garlic Nan
pesawri nan
Plain Nan
Garlic Nan
Cheese Nan
Chicken Nan
Indochinese Must with Gluten
Chili Chicken
Chili Paneer
Chicken Fried Rice
Cauliflower Manchurian
Side Dishes
Mango Chutney
Poppadum
Raita
Kuchumber
Mint Chutney
Mix pickel
Red Onion Slice
Pearl's Special Salad
Lunch Time Special Available
Mix Vegetables
Tadka Dal
Malai Kofta
Paneer Butter Masala
Dal Makhni
Kadai Paneer
Amritsari Chole
Aloo Gobi
Dry Aloo
Samosa Chaat
Chole Bhature
Prawn Saag
Prawn Do Payaza
Butter Prawns
Prawn Masala
Lamb Biryani
Veg. Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Steamed Rice
Onion Bhaji (two pieces)
Vege Samosa (one piece)
Vege pakora (two pieces)
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Methi Chicken
Pearl Special Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Saag
Chicken Do Payaza
Chicken Madras
Chicken Jalfreze
Chicken Salad
Chicken Handi
Chicken Post
Chicken bhuna
Lamb kadai
Lamb Do Payaza
Lamb Korma
Meatballs in curry sauce
Saag Ghost
Lamb Post
Pearl special Lamb
Lamb Vindloo
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Madras
Lamb Bhunna Gosht
Chicken Korma
Banquet
Banquet – Per Person $42.
Banquet
Per Person
Soft Drinks
Mango lassi
Orange Juice
Coke/ Sprite/ Zero Coke
LL Bitters /Ginger Beer

Chanakya South Indian Cuisine
Chanakya is a casual New Brighton restaurant with a clear South Indian identity. The menu reaches beyond the creamy northern curries familiar to many New Zealand diners, using coconut, curry leaves, mustard seed, tamarind and sharper spice profiles. The modest room keeps the focus on food rather than occasion, making it well suited to an informal meal after the beach or a takeaway that explores a few dishes beyond butter chicken.
Dosa is an obvious introduction, especially with sambar and chutneys providing several flavours in each bite. Fish curry Chanakya style shows the kitchen’s coastal instincts, while chicken 65 brings crisp texture, chilli and aromatic curry leaves. Biryanis and tandoor items add familiar anchors for a group. Local diners frequently mention generous portions and convincing South Indian flavours, and the kitchen can be busy, so allow time for dishes cooked to order rather than expecting fast-food pacing.
Address: 68 Brighton Mall, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061
Chanakya South Indian Cuisine Menu
Lunch Menu – Starters
Lunch Menu. Choose One VEGETARIAN Curry to get rice, Paratha and Papadam for $12.95. Choose One CHICKEN/LAMB Curry to get rice, Paratha and Papadam for $14.95. Choose your own spice level for the curries (Mild, Medium or Hot).
Samber (soup)
Idli (2 pcs)
Lentil and rice steamed cakes, to dip into sambar and coconut chutney
Butter Plain Dosa.
Masala Uthapamm
Ulli dosa
Cheese Dosa
Masala Dosa
Samosa Chat
Dahi Papadi
Onion Bhaji (4 pcs)
Mixed veg pakora
Chicken Entree
Vada
Lunch Menu – Vegetarian and Vegan Curries
Served with Basmati rice
Vegetable Jalfrezi curry
Channa Masala
Vegetable Koorma
Eggplant salan
Spinach Panner Curry
Mutter Panner
Sagg Allo
Ginger Tofu
Aloo Gobi
Dal Thalimpu
Tofu Vegetable
Aloo Mutter
Lunch Menu – Chicken Curries
Served with Basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Ginger Chicken
Chilly chicken
Chicken Jalfrezi
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Koorma
Lunch Menu – Lamb Curries
Served with Basmati rice.
Rogan Josh
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb Saag
Lamb Koorma
Lunch Menu – Desserts
Mango Lassi
Mango Kulfi .
Hot gulabjamoon with ice cream
Starters
Choose your own spice level for the curries (Mild, Medium or Hot)
Sambar Soup
Veges and lentils cooked with curry leaves and South Indian spices. Vegan. Gluten free.
Onion Baji (4PCS)
Sliced onion with spices & chickpea flour deep fried, served with tamarind chutney. Gluten free.
Dahi Papadi (6 PCS)
Originated in south India, a wheat cracker topped with potatoes and chickpeas covered with yogurt, tamarind chutney, coriander and fresh ground Chanakya spices
Mixed Veg Pakora
Fresh veges dipped into chickpea flour with spices and deep fried. Gluten free.
Papadam & dips
6 papadam & raitha, sweet mango chutney, hot pickle & tamarind chutney
Veg Samosa Chat (1PCS)
Demolished samosa with a Yummy yogurt topped with tamarind and date chutney, freshly chopped onion and dusted spices
Chanakya Chicken starter
Dice chicken sauteed with curry leaves and chanakya spices. Gluten free.
Charminar Lamb Starter
Spiced lamb minced cubes sauteed with garlic, curry leave and chankya spices. Gluten free.
South Indian Prawn starter
6 delicious prawns sauteed with garlic, curry leaves & roasted spices. Gluten free.
Honey Chilly Cauliflower
Tempura cauliflower tossed with honey & Chilly spices
Chilly Gobi
Fried cauliflower tossed with chilly, onion and capsicum with chanakya spices. Vegan.
Idli (2 pcs)
Lentil and rice steamed cakes, to dip into sambar and coconut chutney
Vada (2PCS)
A South Indian bagel made from ground white lentils and id deep-fried. Vegan.
Plain Dosa
Dosa is a south Indian pancake made with rice and lentil batter served with sambar and coconut chutney. Gluten free.
Masala Dosa
Dosa served with potato onion masala. Gluten free.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Coconut chutney chilly on a dosa, served with potato onion masala. Gluten free.
Cheese Dosa or Paneer Dosa
Cheddar Cheese or Paneer cooked on dosa served with potato onion masala. Gluten free.
Ulli Dosa
Chopped onion, ginger & green chilly cooked on dosa. Gluten free.
Masala Uthapamm
Rice and lentil, spongey & thick pancake with onion, tomato & spices. Gluten free.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa filled with sauteed chicken, finished in south Indian herbs & spices served with sambar & coconut chutney. Gluten free.
Chanakya Special Uthapamm
Onion, tomato &cheddar cheese with uthapamm served with potato onion masala. Gluten free.
Chicken Uthapamm
Marinated chicken with chanakya spices, cheese on uthapamm. Gluten free.
Rava Masala Dosa
Semolina dosa with carrot & mild spices, served with potato onion masala ( +cashews extra $1 )
Vegetarian & Vegan Curries
ALL ARE GLUTEN FREE
Yellow lentil curry (vegan)
Lentil curry South Indian style very simple
Jeera Allo (vegan)
Potato pan fried with lots of cumin, turmeric, fresh herbs & spices
Vegetable jalfrezi curry
Fresh vegetables cooked in tomato & onion gravy
Tofu Veg (vegan)
Fresh tofu and vegetable cooked in tomato & onion gravy
French bean Coconut (vegan)
French bean with spices, fried lentils & coconut
Sagg Aloo curry
Potato cooked with mild spices & a creamy spinach gravy
Vegetarian Koorma (vegan)
Vegetables in nuts & coconut gravy
Dal Spinach
South Indian style lentil and spinach curry.
Dal Makhini
Black lentils cooked in yummy & creamy gravy & ginger topping
Channa masala
Chickpea cooked with tomato, onion, coriander and black pepper (vegan)
Spinach paneer curry
Spinach & cottage cheese popular curry
Mutter Paneer
Green peas & cottage cheese with mild spices gravy
Butter Paneer
In a tasty & Yummy gravy
Eggplant Salaan (vegan)
Eggplant cooked in Coconut, peanut, tomato, tamarind & spices
Navaratan Koorma (vegan)
Veges & nuts cooked in coconut gravy topped with fresh fruit
Chicken Curries
ALL ARE GLUTEN FREE
Butter Chicken
I am the most popular on this menu
Mango Chicken curry
A richest quality of Indian mango flavour
Ginger chicken
Chicken cubes cooked in tomato, onion and ginger
Chicken Saag
Aromatic chicken spinach curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
The flavour of tomato and capsicum creamy gravy
Chicken koorma
Chicken cooked in coconut, cashews and nutmeg and spices
Chicken Jalfrezi (DF)
Tossed chicken and vegetable cooked in roasted spices in tomato & onion gravy
Kadai Chicken (DF)
Chicken cooked in onion , capsicum , roasted cumin and coriander
Chilly Chicken (DF)
Chicken cubes cooked in tomato & onion & capsicum
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken breast in a miscellaneous vindaloo spice blend
Murg Kaju (Large)
chicken yogurt, garlic,curry leaf finished with cashews
Asian Style Chicken Curry (Large)
Sauteed chicken, glazed soya sauce, vinegar, green chillies and Chanakya Spices
Curry leaf Chicken
Chef Special curry served with bones
Lamb curries
ALL ARE GLUTEN FREE
Lamb Koorma
Cashew & Coconut curry, blended with roasted spices
Lamb Saag
Aromatic lamb and spinach curry
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender Lamb dice cooked in cumin & light sour tasted vindaloo spice blend
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in South Indian style
Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked with onion,tomato sauce,cashew, ginger and fennel
Pepper Lamb (Dry) SMALL
Dice lamb cooked in curry leaves , black pepper roasted medium spices (SMALL Portion)
Pepper Lamb (Dry) LARGE
Dice lamb cooked in curry leaves , black pepper roasted medium spices (LARGE portion)
Seafood Curries
ALL ARE GLUTEN FREE
Fish curry chanakya style
Chanakya spices, curry leaves, turmeric &tomato& onion gravy
Hariyali Fish or Prawn Curry
Cooked with turmeric, spinach & aromatic garam masala with ginger topping
Prawn or Fish malabari
Coconut, cashews, capsicum, onion, tomato & spices
Madras Fish
Mustard, cumin, coconut, curry leaves & garam masala with coriander topping
Butter Prawn
Prawn in a rich, creamy, rich tomato gravy
Apollo Prawn or Fish (Dry)
Fish or 10 Prawns cooked with capsicum ginger slices, curry leaves, yogurt & spices
Kadai Prawn
Prawn tossed in Onion, capsicum, roasted in crushed cumin and coriander
Breads
Roti
Wheat Indian bread (hand rolled)
Paratha
Soft layered flatbread for dipping in curries
Garlic Paratha
Paratha layered with garlic butter
Cheese Paratha
Paratha with molten cheese
Cheese & Garlic Paratha
Paratha with molten cheese and garlic butter
Chilly Cheese Paratha
Paratha with chopped green chilly & molten cheese
Gluten Free Pancake
Made with rice and lentils. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Biriyanis
Flavoured of Navabi spiced rice cooked with: ( Served with 2 accompainments; raitha and salaan ) ALL ARE GLUTEN FREE
Vege Biriyani
Chicken Biriyani
Lamb Briyani
Prawn Biriyani
Sides & Dips
South indian style sides & dips
Raitha
Hot pickle
Sweet mango pickle
Tamarind chutney
Desserts and Drinks
Something Sweet after a Delicious meal
Hot gulabjamoon with ice cream
Mango Kulfi
Mango lassi
Masala Tea or South Indian Coffee

Ferry Indians
Ferry Indians is a compact Woolston favourite with a remarkably broad regional menu. Its dining room is small, but the kitchen covers tandoor cooking, seafood, vegetarian curries, biryani and Indo-Chinese dishes as well as the familiar chicken and lamb mains. The atmosphere works for an easy neighbourhood dinner, while the efficient takeaway operation makes it equally practical when the table at home needs several curries with distinct personalities.
A mixed Ferry platter combines samosa, onion bhaji and tandoor pieces before the curries arrive. Goan fish curry brings coconut and aromatic spice, kadhai prawns lean towards tomato, onion and coriander, and paneer bhurji offers a drier vegetarian contrast. Garlic naan is repeatedly praised and works particularly well with the richer sauces. Recent diners often note portion size and friendly service, though the small room means advance planning is helpful for more than a few people.
Address: 2/596 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Ferry Indians Menu
Entree
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)
Savoury fried pastry filled with potatoes, peas & tempered with indian spices,served with tamarind chutney.
Onion Bhaji (8 Pieces)
Crisp onion fritters mixed with spices & chicpea flour, deep fried, served with mint chutney.
Aloo Paneer Tikki (4 Pieces)
paneer n potato cakes, stuffed with lentils & served with mint chutney.
Garlic Paneer Tikka (6 Pieces)
Soft, juicy chunks of indian cottage cheese marinated in tandoori masala & cooked in tandoor with veges.
Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces)
Mushroom marinated in tandoori masala, yoghurt & garlic, cooked in tandoor, served with mint chutney.
Bhutte Ke Kebab (4 Pieces)
Deep fried corns cakes mixed with capsicum & spices, served with mint chutney.
Chicken Tikka (4 Pieces)
Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt & spices & cooked in tancfoor.
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Chicken marinated overnight in a spicy yoghurt grilled in tandoor,served with salad & cnutney.
Tandoori Chicken (Full)
Chicken marinated overnight in a spicy yoghurt grilled in tandoor,served with salad & cnutney.
Chicken Black Paper (4PCS)
Boneless chicken marinated with cream and pices and grilled till the chicken become juicy and tender.
Chilli Chicken
Spicy chicken preparation from indo-oriental cuisine.
Haryali Chicken Tikka (4 Pieces)
Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, coriander and spices and cooked in Tandoor.
Garlic Tandoori Prawn Gulbahar (8 Pieces)
Prawns marinated, grilled in the tandoor, with the hint of lemon & carom seeds.
Veg Ferry Platter (2 People)
Combination of 2 Veg samosa, 2 onion bhajias, 2 aloo tikki & 2 pcs of bhutte ke kebab.
Non Veg Ferry Platter (2 People)
Combination of 2 haryali chicken tikka, 2 chicken tikka, 2 beef kebab & 2 Boti Kebab
Chilli Paneer
Spicy chicken / spicy paneer preparation from Indo oriental cuisine
Mixed ferry platter (2 People)
Combination o 2 vege samosa, 4 pcs onion bhaji, 2 chicken tikka, 2 haryali chicken tikka
Lamb Chop(4 Pieces)
Lamb chops aromatically marinated overnight with mustard oil, yoghurt and indian spices
Ferry Lamb Kebab(4 Pieces)
Fine, fresh lamb mince mixed with chef?s special spices and cooked in tandoor
veg manchurian
Fries
MOMOS
Peanut Masala
Veg Chef special Platter
soup of the day
VEG NOODLES
Dahi Ke Kabab
Paneer pakoda (6pieces)
Tandoori Fish
Fish Amritsari 7piece
STEAM MOMOS
KURKURE MOMOS (5PIECES)
Honey Chilly Cauliflower
chicken noddles
Soya Chaap
Malai Chaap
Chunks of soya patties cooked in tandoor coated with chef?s special malai sauce.
Achari Chaap
Chunks of soya Patties marinated overnight in chefs special Achari masala.
Haryali Chaap
Chunks of soya patties marinated in a mint and coriander special sauce and cooked in tandoor.
Krispy Fried Chaap (KFC)
Chunks of soya patties coated with special spices and deep fried.
Soya Chaap Platter
A very popular sizzling platter containing 3 pieces of all Chaap
Soy Chaap Platter
Mixture of our 4 types of Chaaps.. haryali, Achari,Malai and KFc
KFC(Kurkuri Fried Chaap)
Soya chaap pieces coated with flakes, spices and fried in vegetable oil.
Soya Chaap Curries
Kadhai Chaap
Chunks of soya cooked in kadhai sauce with onion and capsicum finished with coriander.
Soya Tikka Masala
Soya chunks cooked in a special UK based Tikka masala sauce and spices.
Soya Chatpata
Soya chunks cooked in chef?s special tangy sauce and spices, finished with coriander.
Lamb Delicacies
All Lamb Mains Served With Basmati Rice.
Masala Lamb chops
Lamb chops Curry
Lamb Rogan Josh
A north indian lamb dish in a rich onion sauce, flavoured with whole spices.
Lamb Saag
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with spinach and flavoured with fresh spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in a hot and spicy goan style sauce.
Lamb Korma
A mild lamb dish cooked in creamy sauce made of cashew nuts, cream & spices.
Lamb Chennai
Lamb Cooked in south indian style curry, prepared with coconut and mustard seeds.
Lamb Kolhapuri
Lamb Pieces cooked with tomatoes, onions, yoghurt in coconut base gravy.
Lamb Achari
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with mustard oil, indian pickles and spices.
Lamb kadhai
lamb cook wth onions and tomato n capcicum
Lamb Tikka Masala
lamb cooked wth onion tomato in uk style
Chicken Corner
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, finished in tomato gravy with cream & fenugreek.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted on a skewer, and then sauteed in a tomato base sauce.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked with a cashew base gravy and touch of cream
Kadhai Chicken
An authentic north indian style dish of boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, capsicum & green chillies.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken cooked in ahot and spicy goan style sauce.
Chicken Saag
Tender pieces of chicken sauteed with spinach and blended with green herbs.
Mango Chicken
Boneless Chicken pieces cooked with mango sauce to produce a mild classical flavour.
Chicken Achari
Boneless chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickles and spices
Bombay Chicken
chicken cooked in onion and tomato n cashewin bombay way
desi chicken
chicken chilli sami gravy
Chicken 750g
Chicken Madras
chicken jalfrazi
Chef Special Signature Dishes
chicken special
Chicken Sabzbahar
Chicken cooked with fresh vegatables & spices in chefs special sauce.
Bhuna Gosht
Classic lamb curry made with lamb, spices, fenugreek, onion, tomatoes, onions, yoghurt in coconut base gravy.
Paneer Sabzbahar
Indian cottege chees cooked with fresh vegetables & spices in chef's special sauce.
Lamb Anarkali
Lamb cooked in nuts and onion sauce with hint of pommegranate.
Chicken Bhuna
Chicken cooked with spices fenugreek onion, tomato, garlic, semidry.
Mushroom dopyaza
Mushrooms cooked in a semi dry gravy with extra amount of onions.
Prawn sabazbhar
Prawn cooked with fresh vegetables & spices in chef's special sauce.
Murk makhani
MASALA LAMB CHOPS
Panner Dopyaza
Mushrooms cooked in a semi dry gravy with extra amount of onions.
Lamb Sabzbahar
Lamb cooked with fresh vegetable and spices in chef?s special sauce.
Chicken Posta
chicken cooked wth poppy seedin onion tomato and cashewsauce
M.M.M.M
Mushroom malai methi matter in cashew nut sauce
chicken 420
Raj's Signature Dish
Vegetable Attari
Mutton Rara
Murg Makhani
Punjabi Chicken 650g
Paneer Methi Malai Matar
chefs signature
Lamb Dalsaag
Beef Specialties
All Beef Mains Served With Basmati Rice.
Beef Korma
A mild beef dish cooked in creamy sauce made of cashew nuts, cream & spices.
Beef Vindaloo
Beef cooked in a hot and spicy goan style sauce
Beef Achari
Beef chunks finished with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickle and spices.
Beef Palak
Tender pieces of beef sauteed in spinach and blended with green herbs.
Beef Chennai
Beef cooked in south indian style curry, prepared with coconut and mustard seeds.
Goat bone on
Goat Vindaloo
Bone on goat pieces cooked in vindaloo sauce.
Goat Curry
Bone On Goat Pieces Cooked In Onion, Tomato, Inger, Garlic On A Slow Fire And Mixed With Chefs Special Spices.
Goat Madras
Bone on goat pieces cooked in coconut cream, dry coconut and curry leaves with a tomato and onion base sauce.
Goat Saag
Bone on goat cooked in extra garlic, spinach and spices.
Seafood Specialties
All Seafood Mains Served With Basmati Rice.
Goan Fish Curry
Classic goan speciality fish cooked with ginger garlic and spices with a splash of coconut cream.
Kadhai Prawns
Prawns cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, onion, coriander and spices.
Haryali Jhinga Curry
Tender pieces of prawn sauteed in spinach and blended with green herbs.
Fish Malabari
Fish cooked with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and fresh cream
Kadhai Fish
Fresh fish cooked in kadhai sauce with capsicum and onion and tomato base gravy finishing with fresh coriander.
Fish Achari
Fresh fish cooked with onion and tomato gravy, mustard oil and indian pickle.
Prawn Buttermasala
Prawns cooked in tomato and cashew nut base gravy finished with cream, fenugreek, and a touch of special spices.
Side Dishes
Poppadam(4pcs)
Pickles
Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Cucumber Raita
Side Dish Platter
Boiled Vegetables
Green Salad
special pickel
tamrind sauce
Vegetables
Veg Curry 750g
Palak Paneer
Spinach cooked with indian cottage cheese and fresh spices.
Kadhai Paneer
Indian cottage cheese in a dry sauce with ginger and bell pepper.
Shahi Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cooked with nuts and a touch of cream in fresh herbs and spices
Aloogobhi
Potatoes & florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriandr & spices.
Jeera Aloo
Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices.
Mix Vegetable Curry
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh tomatoes & spices
Dal Makhani
Black lentils & kidney beans cooked with cream & spices.
Dal Ferry
Specially prepared lentils tempered with cumin seeds and garlic.
Malai Kofta
Grated potato & fresh cottage cheese dumplings simmered in creamy sauce.
Motiya Makai Palak
Spinach cooked with corn kernel and fresh spices.
Pindi Chana
Chickpeas cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes & spices in a thick gravy.
Veg Korma
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in cashewnuts base sauce and spices.
Panner Buttermasala
Pieces of Indian cottage cheese cooked in tomato and cashewnuts gravy with cream and fenugreek.
Baingan ka bharta
Palak Mushroom
spnich cooked wth mushroom and spices
Paneer Burji
soy vegetables
Ferry Raan
Ferry Raan
A baby leg of lamb marinated in chefs special spices for 24 hours, cooked in tandoori oven and served with vegetables and garlic naan.
Rice Dishes
saffron rice
peas pulao
extra rice
Jeera Rice
Chicken Biryani
Chicken cooked in basmati rice with spices & garnish with nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Lamb cooked in basmati rice with spices & garnish with nuts.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and spices
Paneer Biryani
goat biryani
family pack biryani
Prawn Biryani
Goat Biryani [Bone On]
Breads
Plain Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor.
Butter Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with butter.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic baked in tandoor.
Lachcha Parantha
Wholemeal flour bread layered with lashing og ghee baked in tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with mildly spiced chicken.
Chocolate Naan
Stuffed naan bread with chicolate chips & baked in tandoor.
Onion & Potato Kulcha Naan
Onion & Potato Kulcha Naan
Paneer Kulcha
chicken n cheese naan
Fresh Vegetable Naan
Naan stuffed with fresh vegetables
Rumali Roti
Fresh Vegetable Cheese Garlic Naan
Keema naan
Stuffed with lamb mince & spices.
Peshawari Naan
Naan Stuffed with nuts and sultanas.
Onion & Cheese Kulcha
Stuffed with onions, potatoes and spices.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Stuffed with garlic, cheese and spices.
Onion and potato Kulcha
Stuffed with onions, potatoes and spices.
Cheese naan
Garlic Tandoori roti
Wholemeal flour bread sprinkled with crushed garlic baked in tandoor.
vegetable naan
romali roti
Panner Kulcha
Staffed with onion 2 spices and cottage cheese
Banquet
Banquet - Minimum 2 Person
Ferry Banquet
1 pc veg samosa, 2pcs onion Bhaji, 1 chicken tikka. Any curry of your choice(excludes seafood) Comes with basmati rice & choice of plain naan,garlic naan or butter naan.
Veg ferry Banquet
1 pc veg samosa, 2 pcs onion Bhaji, 2 pcs aloo tikki. Any main veg curry of your choice (not include chef special), comes with basmati rice & choice of plain, garlic or butter naan.
Dessert
Mango Kulfi
Indian mango flavoured icecream.
Pistachio Kulfi
Indian pistachio nuts flavoured icecream.
Gulab jamun
Cream milk dumplings in a sweet cardamom flavoured syrup
Ferry Fusion
A combination of Hot & Cold delicacy.
Chocolate Naan
Stuffed naan bread with chocolates chips & baked in tandoor
Drinks
Soft Drink Cans
Mango Lassi
Plain Lassi
Orange Juice
Lassi ? Mango

Everest Indian Restaurant Woolston
Everest combines Indian and Nepalese cooking with a useful strand of Indo-Chinese dishes at its Woolston branch. The extensive menu can look daunting, but it allows groups to move between tandoor items, momo, curries, noodles and vegan mains without compromise. The room is straightforward and relaxed, and the kitchen is equally geared towards dine-in and takeaway. It is a practical option when dietary preferences differ across the table.
The Everest mixed platter provides tandoori chicken, seekh kebab and fried starters in a shareable format. Chicken 65 introduces mustard seed, curry leaves and tang, while momo supply a softer Nepalese counterpoint. For mains, kali mirch uses black pepper and cashew, and seafood Malabari brings coconut and South Indian seasoning. Vegan soya chaap curries are more substantial than a token vegetable side. Food feedback is generally warm, but occasional reports of slow fulfilment make an unhurried visit the better approach.
Address: 608 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Everest Indian Restaurant Menu
Entree
Panner Tikka
Cheese marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked intandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Chicken Malai Tikka (6pc)
Chicken buttered in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour, curd and cooked in tandoor.
Chicken Momo (9 Pcs)
Chicken mince / seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic with soya sauce andclove garlic covered under bared flour and 8 deep fried. Served with momos sauce.
Vegetable Momo (9 Pcs)
Seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic, with soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour and deep fried.
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
Curry pasty filled with mushed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
Onion Bhajees (6 Pcs)
Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney.
Vegetable Mixed Pakora
Grispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.Served with tamarind sauce or mint chutney
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soya chaap marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Tandoori Soya Malai Chaap
Soya chaap marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour. Served with mint sauce.
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
Chicken Tikka (6 Pcs)
Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori MoMo (9 Pcs)
Momo marinated with herbs and spices, yoghurt. Cooked in the tandoor. Served with capsicum, onions and mint sauce.
Indian Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
Lamb Seekh Kebab (6 Pcs)
Lamb mince marinated in mint and spices. Grilled in tandoor and served withmint sauce.
Amritsari Fish (6 Pcs)
Fish fillet and lemons lightly battered in butter flour and deep fried. Served withmint sauce.
Tandoori Prawn
Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Garlic Prawns (8 Pcs)
Prawns battered with garlic and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Bombay Potato
Diced potato cooked with onion, tomato and tempered with cumin seeds and spices.
Everest Mixed Platter (2 People)
2 Seekh kebab, 2 chicken tikka, 2 vegetable samosas, 2 onion bhajees. Served with tramarind and mint sauce.
Everest Vegetarian Mixed Platter (2 people)
2 Samosas, 2 onion bhajees, 2 mix pakoras, 2 vegetable momos. Served with tamarind and mint sauce.
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken deep fried with ginger and garlic sauce.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Mushrooms marinated in tandoori masala, yoghurt and garlic. Cooked in tandoor, served with chutney.
Mains
Vindaloo
Hot dish from South Indian based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain naan.
Kadai
Cooked in onion based thick gravy of capsicum, tomatoes and spices.
Saag
Diced chicken cooked in a gravy of spinach, cream, and spices.
Madras
A dish from South India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Korma
Diced chicken / lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce garnished with cashew and sultanas.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces grilled in a tandoor, finished in tomato gravy with cream and fenugreek.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices. roasted on a skewer, and grated tomatoes and onions.
Chicken Jhal Frezi
Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomaotes.
Kali Mirch
Boneless chicken cooked in cashew sauce added with black pepper spices.
Pasanda
Cooked in fresh cream, yoghurt, mixed ground cashew and mild spices.
Bhuna
Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Rogan Josh
Diced chicken / lean lamb cooked in north Indian Style with herbs and spices.
Lamb Handi Meat
Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
Mango Chicken
Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
Seafood
Tikka Masala
Fish fillet / prawn cooked with brown onion, tomato, ginger, garlic with freshly grounded spices.
Fish Curry
Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.
Malabari
A dish from south India cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Saag
Fish / prawn cooked with cumin, cloves, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic and spinach.
Kadai
Fish / prawn cooked in Indian spice gravy with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
Fish Jalfrezii
Fish prepared with ginger, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion and coriander.
Butter
Fish or prawn cooked in tomato creamy gravy
Indo-Chinese
American Chopsuey
Schezwan
Tempered spices with schezwan chilli sauce
Manchurian
Your selection of battered meat or vegetarian cooked in a soya sauce, tomatoes, chilli sauce with onions, capsicum and spices.
Chilli
Your selection of meat or vegetarian cooked with onions, capsicum and spices in dark soya sauce
Chicken 65
Small chicken pieces fried and then cooked with yoghurt, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Dish from South India - must try.
Schezwan Fried Rice
Boiled rice cooked with egg, mixed vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.
Fried Rice
Boiled rice cooked with chicken / vegetables, onion and capsicum then fried in a pan with spices.
Chilli lollipops (9pc)
Fried chicken wings tossed in garlic, ginger, onion and capsicum with schezwan sauce.
Schezwan Noodles
Himalayan stir-fried chicken with egg and mix vegetables and tossed with schezwan sauce.
Manchow Soup
Himalayan soup with a combination or vegetables, herbs and soy sauce. Served with fried noodles.
Vegetarian
Mix Vegetables
Mixed vegetables cooked in onion, tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
Aloo Sagh
Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
Vegetable Korma
A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy ofcashews nuts. Garnished with cashews and sultanas.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes, cauliflower cooked with onion, tomato, herbs and spices.
Dal Makhani
Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
Malai Kofta
Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with cashew, sultanas, herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomato creamy gravy.
Palak Panner
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a gravy of spinach cream and spices.
Kadai Panner
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in ginger, garlic, curry sauce with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
Matar/Mushroom Paneer
Peas cooked with cottage cheese mushroom in North Indian style.
Vegetable Jaypuri
Crisp seasonal vegetable with aromatic spices and garnished with cashew and pappadum pieces.
Chole Bhatura
White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and spices.
Shahi Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cooked with nuts and a touch of cream in fresh herbs and spices.
Vegan Mains
Vegan Butter
Chunky soy pieces flavoured with coconut cream cashew gravy.
Soy Chaap Saag
Tender soy pieces cooked in a spinach gravy with tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Vegan Korma
Tender soy pieces cooked in cashew nut based sauce, with coconut cream.
Kadai Soya Chaap
Cooked in onion based thick gravy af capsicum, tomatoes and spices.
Soya Chaap Tikka Masala
Cooked in mild delicately spiced sauce. With grated tomatoes and onion.
Nepalese Food
Dal Bhat (Thali)
Nepalese style dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadoms, pickle.
Momo Steamed 9pc
Chicken mince / seasonal veggies mixed with onion, garlic, ginger, soya sauce and clove garlic covered under baked flour and steamed.
Nepalese Special Thali (Chicken / Goat)
Nepalese style chicken / goat, dal, mixed vegetables, rice, roti, poppadams, pickle.
Choila
Barbeque chicken / lamb cooked in Nepali spices. Served with puffed rice.
Chicken Curry Nepalese Style
Boneless chicken cooked Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Soup MoMo (9Pcs)
Momos served with tomato based soup, sesame and timmur spices.
Thukpa
A popular Himalayan Noodle Soup cooked with Nepalese herbs and spices
Chilli Momo
Fried Momo chicken cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic, onion and tomato served with thick gravy.
Hakka Noodles
Mixed vegetables with chow mein / chicken. Cooked in Nepalese style.
Chefs Special
Paneer Bhurji
A flavourful dish made from crumbled Indian cottage cheese. Cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Everest Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in ginger, garlic with grated tomatoes and onion.
Lajabab
Cooked with onion tomato and cashew sauce and fenugreek leaves flavour.
Kolapuri
Diced chicken / lamb. Cooked with tomatoes and onions in coconut based gravy.
Goat Curry
Goat on bone in Nepalese style with fresh herbs and spices
Paneer Tikka Masala
Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted and cooked with fresh Indian herbs
Butter Chicken Bone in
A traditional Indian-style preparation where succulent chicken is first roasted to perfection in a Tandoor (clay oven) and then simmered in a rich, velvety butter sauce for an authentic, smoky finish.
Pulao/Rice
Peas Pulao
Cumin Rice
Plain Rice
Biryani
Rice, chicken, lamb and vegetables are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.
Goat on Bone Biryani
Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
Rice/ chicken/ lamb or vegetables are cooked with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Biryani
Rice and chicken and lamb and vegetables are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal and served with raita.
Everest Biryani
Prawn, lamb, chicken mixed with vegetables and rice
Indian Breads
Plain Naan
Traditional Indian leavened bread.
Butter Naan - Indian Style
Naan bread stuffed with butter. A nice crispy one.
Garlic Naan
Naan with topping of garlic
Garlic and Cheese Naan
Naan with topping of garlic and stuffed with melting cheese.
Lacha Paratha
Flaky wholemeal bread. A nice crispy one.
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with onions and spices.
Aloo Paratha
Your choice of traditional wholemeal bread or soft leavened naan, both stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and herbs.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with minced chicken
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with cottage cheese, herbs and spices
Gobi Kulcha
Naan stuffed with cauliflower and herbs. Must try.
Kabli Naan (Peshawari Naan)
Desiccated coconut, sultanas, butter and nuts.
Chocolate Naan
Delicious naan bread stuffed with chocolate. All time favourite.
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened wholemeal bread
Cheese Naan
Naan with stuffed melting cheese.
Side Dishes
Mint Chutney
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Raita
Kachumber
Pappadums (2 Pcs)
Everest Salad
Pappadum Platter
6 Poppadom, raita, mint sauce and mango chutney. A must try.
Dessert
Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)
Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun and Ice Cream
Drinks
Ginger Beer / Lemon Lime & Bitters
Masala Tea
Mango Lassi
Soft Drink (Can)
Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, L&P, Sprite

Gorkhali Chulo
Gorkhali Chulo gives Hillmorton a genuine Indian-and-Nepalese neighbourhood restaurant. The menu’s Nepalese section is the clearest reason to visit, adding momo, sekuwa and chhoila to an otherwise wide curry selection. The dining room is simple and welcoming, and online ordering supports an active takeaway trade. It suits diners who want familiar curry comforts while leaving room for a dish with more smoke, chilli or fermented tang.
Start with steamed momo for juicy filling and soft wrappers, or choose jhol momo when the surrounding sauce is part of the attraction. Sekuwa brings grilled meat and Nepalese spice, while chhoila pushes further into heat and smokiness. Dal makhni and saagwala can steady the meal, and a garlic naan is useful for the thicker gravies. Current ordering pages show a deep, active menu, while recent customer feedback favours the portions, robust seasoning and the kitchen’s more distinctive Nepalese dishes.
Address: 4/7 Halswell Road, Hillmorton, Christchurch 8025
Gorkhali Chulo Menu
Entree
Served with seasonal salad and home-made tamarind or mint chutney or both. All Tandoor oven cooked products come to your table on a sizzling platter.
Tandoori Mushroom
Buttom mushroom marinated in tandoori masala and cooked in tandoor with onion and capsicum
Manchow Soup
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken wings marinated with spices and deep fried
Achari Tikka (6Pcs)
Chef's treasure
Manchurian
Choice of Veg or chicken cooked with fresh chopped tomatoes, capsicum and onions
Murg Malai Kebab (6 Pcs)
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices, cashew nuts, cream and cooked in the tandoor oven with cheese.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken or shrimp curry cooked with spices, onion, capsicum and soya sauce
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken marinated in lemon juice, ginger, garlic and exotic spices cooked in the tandoor oven
Fish Pakora
Fish marinated in spices and deep fried
Vegetable Samosas (2 Pcs)
Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with spiced vegetables
Tandoori Prawns (10 Pcs)
Prawns marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven
Mix Platter (2 People)
A combination of chicken tikka, seikh kebab, samosa and onion bhaji
Gorkhali Tandoori Platter (For 2)
A combination of Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, malai tikka. tandoori prawn and seekh kebab
Seekh Kebab (6Pcs)
Spied mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in spices, and cooked in the tandoor oven
Vegetarian Platter (2 People)
A combination of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, mix pakora and spring roll served as an entree plate
Mix Vegetable Pakoras
Vegetable battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried
Onion Bhaji
Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried
Mains
All mains are served with basmati rice.
Butter Chicken / Prawn
The ever popular - Tandoori Cooked pieces of tender chicken or prawn cooked in fragrant spice and a creamy rich tomato gravy.
Korma
Boneless chunks pieces of chicken/lamb/beef cooked in a delicately rich nuts, gravy and yoghurt with traditional flower essence scented curry
Saagwala
Boneless tender chicken/lamb/prawn pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished with julienne ginger
Tikka Masala
Grilled pieces of chicken/Prawn/Lamb/fish cooked in an onion, tomato, capsicum gravy garnished with coriander and capsicum
Vindaloo
Tasty, hot & Spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed piece of chicken/lamb/prawn/beef cooked in spices and vinegar and garnished with julienne ginger
Mango Chicken /Prawn
Tender fresh diced chicken. Prawn cooked in onion and yoghurt gravy with a scrumptious hint of mango puree
Jalfrezi
Tender fresh chicken/ lamb/ prawn cooked with assorted spices
Kadai
Chicken/ Lamb/ Prawn tempered with coriander seed and garlic cooked in tick crushed tomato, onion and capsicum gravy
Madras
Boneless chicken or lamb prepared in exotic spices, coconut milk and tomato gravy
Malabari
Sautéed with onion and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce
Goa Fish Curry
Fish cooked in deeply aromatic coconut and tomato base sauce which comes to you from Goa
Balti Chicken/Lamb
Boneless chicken/Lamb cooked with Indian Spices and fresh vegetables
Pasanda
Tendered diced pieces cooked in rich gravy with yogurt and spices
Rogan Josh
Tendered diced lamb/ beef/ chicken cooked with brown gravy and finished with great spices
Goat Curry
Diced goat meat with bone cooked in Nepali style with spices
Chowmein (Noodles)
Boiled noodles sauté in fry pan with capsicum with choice of veg/ Chicken with Nepali spices
Thukpa
Combination of vegetables, choice of meat and noodles with special chef made soup
Tandoori MOMO
Chilli MOMO
Sadeko MOMO
Nepalese Style Chicken Curry
Thali
Sekuwa
Chicken/ Lamb pieces marinated with Nepalese herbs and spices. Served with crispy rice flakes, and tomato chutney. Gluten free
Momo (10 pieces)
Minced meat, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, fresh herbs and spices wrapped in pastry steamed, and served with soup. With Gluten
Jhol MoMo (8 Pieces)
Minces meat, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, fresh herbs and spices wrapped in pastry steamed, and served with soup. With Gluten
TAAS
Taas is a popular Nepali meat dish that originated in Chitwan of Southern Nepal. The boneless meat slices are marinated in Nepali herbs ad spices, and slowly cooked in oil in low heat in a larger near-flat concave thick-bottomed pan called tawa, resulting in an assertive spiced crispy meat preparation
Nepalese
Authentic Nepalese cuisine prepared with Himalayans ingredients
Sekuwa
Chicken/ Lamb pieces marinated with Nepalese herbs and spices. Served with crispy rice flakes, and tomato chutney. Gluten free
Momo (10 pieces)
Minced meat, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, fresh herbs and spices wrapped in pastry steamed, and served with soup. With Gluten
Jhol MoMo (8 Pieces)
Minces meat, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, fresh herbs and spices wrapped in pastry steamed, and served with soup. With Gluten
Chhoila
Consists of spiced grilled meat. Though the dish is traditionally popular in Nepal usually eaten with rice flakes, this dish is typically very spicy, hot and mouth watering
TAAS
Taas is a popular Nepali meat dish that originated in Chitwan of Southern Nepal. The boneless meat slices are marinated in Nepali herbs ad spices, and slowly cooked in oil in low heat in a larger near-flat concave thick-bottomed pan called tawa, resulting in an assertive spiced crispy meat preparation
Vegetarian
Chana Masala
Chick peas cooked in the traditional Indian way with herbs ginger and fresh coriander
Kadai Paneer
Home cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato gravy with spices
Bhaj Dum Masala
Seasonal mixed vegetable cooked with chef's own special spices, Garnished with coriander
Navaratan Korma
A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds
Dal Makhni
Black lentils and kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with spice, tomato and garlic
Malai Kofta
Lightly spiced mashed potatoes and home-made cottage cheese ball, deep fried and serve in rich creamy gravy
Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils tempered with fresh onion, tomatoes and spices
Matar Mushroom Masala
Mushroom and green peas cooked in tangy masala sauce and spices
Sahi Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked with cream, tomato and cashew sauce
Aloo Gobi
Veg Jalfrezi
Naan
Plain Naan
Soft bread baked in tandoor oven
Butter Naan
Soft bread folded with butter and baked in tandoor oven
Garlic Naan
Soft bread stuffed with garlic baked in tandoor oven
Keema Naan
Soft bread stuffed with lamb mince
Potato Naan
Soft bread stuffed with potato baked in tandoor
Cheese and Chicken Naan
Soft bread stuffed with with cheese and chicken
Cheese and Garlic Naan
Soft bread stuffed with cheese and garlic baked in tandoor
Peshwari Naan
Soft bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries
Tandoori Roti
Hand rolled bread made from wholemeal flour
Tawa Roti
Lachha Paratha
Onion Naan
Sides
Raita
Papadom 4pcs
Garden Salad / Sirka onion
Kids Butter Chicken and Rice
Chips
Chips & Nuggets
Hot & Sour Soup
Biryani/Rice
Biryani
Choice of Vegetables, Chicken or lamb cooked with rice, herbs and spices
Fried Rice
Rice fries with exotic spices
Plain Rice
Steamed basmati rice
Jeera Rice
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Mango Kulfi
Chocolate Naan
Ice Cream
Final Thoughts
Christchurch’s South Asian dining scene is most interesting when a meal moves beyond one familiar curry. A crisp dosa, tandoor starter, seafood dish or plate of momo can change the rhythm of the table and reveal regional techniques that creamier sauces may hide. Central restaurants suit a planned night out, while the suburban kitchens reward diners prepared to travel for specific breads, grills or Nepalese and South Indian flavours.
Order with contrast in mind: one smoky dish, one fresh or tangy element, a lentil or vegetable preparation and breads suited to the sauces. Discuss heat and dietary needs before the kitchen begins, then confirm current menus and opening times directly. That small amount of planning makes it easier to appreciate the difference between each restaurant’s spice balance, cooking method and sense of hospitality.