Wellington’s Indian restaurants cover far more than one familiar style of curry. Across Te Aro, Newtown, Hataitai, Miramar, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley, diners can find clay-oven grills, balti cooking, crisp dosa, Indo-Chinese flavours, regional seafood, biryani and a substantial range of vegetarian dishes. Some kitchens preserve the comfortable rhythm of a traditional dining room, while others use contemporary plating, hot iron sizzlers or a highly focused takeaway menu.
Choosing well begins with the occasion. Central dining rooms suit a longer meal built around starters, breads and several shared mains. Suburban restaurants can offer a calmer family atmosphere, and specialist takeaways are often the practical answer for a weeknight curry. Petone and Lower Hutt expand the range beyond Wellington city, while Newtown and the eastern suburbs make it easy to compare established neighbourhood kitchens with newer approaches.
The most enjoyable order usually combines contrast: something from the tandoor, a bright or peppery curry, a lentil or vegetable dish and bread chosen for the sauces. Spice labels vary between kitchens, so describe the heat and flavour you want rather than relying only on mild, medium or hot. Confirm current menus, service periods and dietary needs directly, particularly when travelling for a dosa, sizzler or regional speciality.

Great India Restaurant
Great India has served Manners Street for decades, and its comfortable dining room feels designed for a complete restaurant meal rather than a hurried curry stop. The kitchen describes its roots in South Gujarat and northern India, which helps explain a menu that places carefully blended spice, tandoor cooking and vegetarian dishes beside familiar Wellington favourites. Warm, attentive service is a recurring theme in recent reports, making the restaurant a dependable setting for visitors, family dinners and occasions that need a little ceremony.
Onion bhaji is a rewarding beginning, especially when its crisp batter is followed by something from the clay oven. Lamb rogan josh, chicken tikka masala and lentil dishes allow a table to move between aromatic, creamy and earthy flavours, while coconut rice and tandoori breads add different forms of sweetness. Heat can be more assertive than a diner expects from a mild label, so discuss preferences in detail. The meal is most satisfying when grills, vegetables and curries receive equal space.
Address: 141 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Great India Menu
Vegetarian Entrees
Vegetable Samosa
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced vegetables, 2 pieces.
Pakoras
Selection of five seasonal vegetables separately dipped in spicy chick pea batter and deep fried.
Aloo Set
Deep-fried pastry filled with potatoes marinated in a mint tandoori infused sauce.
Dal Soup
Deliciously freshly prepared red lentil soup.
Onion Bhajia
Onion pieces marinated for 48 hours then battered with chickpea flour and fried.
Tofia.E.Noor
Roasted paneer in mustard, yoghurt and mint, skewered with capsicum, tomato and onion.
Non-Vegetarian Entrees
Lamb Samosa
Deep-fried pastry filled with minced lamb capsicum and cumin.
Chicken Samosa
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced chicken breasts, potato and turmeric.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken deeply marinated for 48 hours and smoke-roasted in Tandoor.
Reshmi Kebab
Minced chicken mixed with onions, herbs and spices, roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince with a touch of Indian spices, infused with capsicum seeds, onions then roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken breast pieces, highly flavoured medium-hot sauce, cooked in Tandoor.
Nawab Paneer Tikka
Succulent chicken thighs marinated for 48 hours in cloves, ginger and North Indian ground spices, skewered and cooked with home-made cottage cheese, onions and capsicums.
Barra kebab
Succulent lamb cutlets marinade in garlic , cumin, chilli and caramelised onion masala, roasted in the Tandoor oven
Prawn Puri
Prawns fully shelled sautéed in tangy pickled mango marinade and placed inside a soft puri bread
Achari Fish Tikka
Tender pieces of monkfish soaked in lime juice ,marinated in yoghurt and carom seeds with tempered spices, skewer roasted in the Tandoor oven
Deluxe Mixed Entrée
Selection Samosas, Onion Baji, Pakoras, Tandoori Chicken, Reshmi, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka accompanied with mint yoghurt, cumin infused chutney. Minimum order of two.
Vegetarian Specialties
Vegetable Kashmiri Korma
A beautiful assortment of mixed vegetables cooked in spices, cream and fruit.
Vegetable Kofta
Spiced Vegetable Dumplings cooked in delicious gravy of onions, chopped nuts, coconut and fenugreek leaves. (Vegan)
Matar Paneer
Home-made paneer, peas and spices cooked in rich gravy.
Bombay Aloo
Marinated potatoes cooked in the chef’s special sauce of yoghurt and mint.
Karahii paneer
Home made paneer cheese finished in yoghurt with capsicum and onions, spiced with cloves and amchoor flavour.
Paneer jalfrezi
Beautiful cubes of home-made paneer finished in mint and mustard with capsicums ,onions ,yoghurt and crushed red chilies.
Malai kofta
Delicious dumplings of cashew coconut sultanas and potatoes finished in a delicate cream sauce.
Saag Aloo
Potatoes rubbed in turmeric and finished in chopped spinach. (Vegan)
Aloo Gobi
Delicious potatoes and cauliflower soaked in lime juice with dry ground spices. (Vegan)
Palak Paneer
Home-made diced cottage cheese cooked in chopped spinach and tomatoes.
Chicken Specialties
Mango chicken
Tender chicken breasts simmered in mango and fresh cream. A delicate mild dish.
Butter Chicken
Roasted tandoori chicken cooked with cream, honey and tomatoes. Loved by many. (Mild)
Chicken Masta Masala
Boneless chicken tikka simmered in tandoori gravy with fenugreek and yoghurt. (Medium hot)
Chicken Jalferzi
Boneless chicken breasts cooked in the chef’s unique mint gravy with crushed red chilli’s, onions and capsicums. (Medium hot)
Saag Chicken
Tender chicken breast pieces cooked with chopped spinach and tomatoes.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken pieces roasted in the Tandoor, then finished o in the chef’s unique mint gravy. (Mild, Medium or Hot)
Chicken Madras
Chicken breast piece rubbed in tumeric, cooked with chopped tomatoes, in coconut and onion sauce. (Medium Hot)
Chicken Vindaloo
Tender Chicken Breast curry with potatoes, very hot.
Chicken Kashmiri
Chicken Breasts cooked with spice, fruit, nuts and cream. (Med)
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in cream finished with cashew nuts. (Mild)
Bindi Masala
Tender okra cooked with caramelised onions and Gujarati spice (Vegan)
Jalfrezi Bindi
Okra finished with green capsicums and onions in a mint yoghurt mustard sauce.
Baingan Masala
Delicious eggplant simmered in capsicum onions and tomatoes with delicate spices (Vegan)
Tarka Dhal
Red lentils infused with black mustard & cumin seeds finished with tomatoes & onions. (Vegan)
Chana Masala
Whole chick peas cooked in masala infused with amchoor, ginger & coriander finished with tomatoes.(Vegan)
Vegetable Curry
A beautiful selection of mixed vegetables cooked with onions and tomato. (Vegan) (Mild, Medium or Hot)
Broccoli Masala
Broccoli, mushroom and capsicum, spiced and finished in a special onion sauce (Vegan)
Shahi Paneer
Home made cottage cheese, cubed then simmered in a rich butter sauce with capsicum and honey
Dal Makani
Select black lentils cooked in a rich butter gravy with North Indian spices and heavy cream. delicious velvety and decadent
Lamb Specialities
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in cream finished with cashew nuts. (Mild)
Rogan Gosht
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a thick gravy with a distinctive tomato flavour. (Medium)
Saag Gosht
Diced lamb cooked with green herbs and spinach. (Medium)
Lamb Vindaloo
Diced Lamb curry with potatoes, very hot.
Bhuna Josh
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a thick gravy with a distinctive mint flavour.
Methi Gosht
Lamb pieces cooked with fenugreek leaves, onions and tomato, arromatically bitter.
Lamb Badam Pasanda
Marinated lamb pieces cooked in cream, spiced and garnished with almonds.
Tandori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Whole Traditional grilled chicken marinated for 48 hours with mint fenugreek and yoghurt
Chicken Tikka
Succulent, chicken breasts cooked in Tandoor with yoghurt & mustard highly spiced
Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince with a touch of Indian spices, infused with capsicum seeds, onions then roasted on Tandoor skewers.
Reshmi Kebab
Chicken mince mixed with green and dry herbs roasted in Tandoor on Skewers.
Nawab Tikka
Succulent chicken thighs marinated 48 hours in cloves, ginger and North Indian ground spices, skewered and smoke roasted.
Nawab Panir Tikka (2 Skewers)
Nawab Tikka, chicken skewered with garden fresh capsicums, cottage cheese and onions then laced on a bed of finely sliced onion, marinated in lime juice and cumin.
Lamb Madras
Succulent pieces of cubed leg lamb cooked in onions southern Indian style with coconut and tomatoes.
Seafood
Fish Curry
Boneless pieces of tender Monkfish soaked in lime juice and finished in coconut cream with onions. (Mild, medium or hot)
Prawn Curry
Succulent prawns fully shelled soaked in lime juice overnight and finished with coconut, onions and green herbs. (Mild, medium or hot)
Squid Curry
Pieces of squid cooked on a delicious sauce of Gujarat spices for a mere 8 seconds ensuring tenderness. (Mild, medium or hot)
Goan Squid Masala
Squid cooked for a mere 8 seconds in green herbs, ground spices and a coconut base. Served in a traditional Karahii Wok, a delicacy of goa.
Chicken Dopiaza
Chicken breasts rubbed in turmeric simmered in onions and tomatoes, topped with fried sliced onions and cumin.
Karahii Chicken
Chicken breasts cooked in onions, tomatoes and yoghurt. Served in a traditional Karahii Wok. A North Indian specialty.
Lamb Dunsark
Lamb and red lentils cooked together with Gujarati roasted spices. DF
Chicken Dunsark
Tender breast pieces of chicken cooked with red lentils and Gujarati roasted spices. DF
Tandori Mixed Grill (For One)
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Nawab Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Reshmi Kebab. A delicious assortment of Tandoori dishes, sizzling on an iron plate, served with: Onion Kulcha and Cool Dahi Raita.
Murgh Masalam (For One)
This Tandoori dish represents tender chicken on the bone barbecued on skewers, then garnished with a Masala sauce of delicate herbs and rich unique home prepared spices: Medium or hot served with: Onion Kulcha, Palau Rice, Poppadoms and Chutney.
Murgh Masalam (For TWO)
This Tandoori dish represents tender chicken on the bone barbecued on skewers, then garnished with a Masala sauce of delicate herbs and rich unique home prepared spices: Medium or hot served with: Rogini Nan, Palau Rice, Poppadoms and Chutney.
Great India Specials
Maharaja Menu – Great India’s Most Deluxe
Goan Pork Curry
Succulent large cubes of pork marinated in Gewurztraminer wine overnight, then finished o in buttery onion gravy with tomatoes.
Pork Vindaloo
Highly spiced pieces of tender pork cooked with potatoes and wine (very hot).
Samba Masala (Venison)
Tender cubes of venison cooked with lush green herbs, chives and coriander, finished in coconut cream. A delicacy of Nepal, North-East India.
Gehtu Masala
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated for 48 hours, then skewered and smoke roasted over flaming charcoal, finished o in a rich Tandoori Masala sauce with green herbs and onions. (Highly spiced, medium hot)
Murgh Chuttri
Tender breast pieces of chicken cooked with spices and capsicum. It is then finished o with mushrooms sautéed in cumin seeds.
Rice Specialties
All Biryanis freshly made upon order and served with a delicious vegetable sauce.
Pulau Rice
Mildly spiced fried rice cooked with cumin, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
Coconut Rice
A perfect example of authentic South Indian cuisine cooked with coconut cream and caramelised onion.
Basmati Steamed Rice
Loved by many. Steamed long grain basmati rice.
Murgh Biryani
Boneless Tandoori chicken and rice cooked together with vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and garnished with egg omelette and served with a superb vegetable sauce.
Vegetable Biryani
Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, capsicums, potatos, panner and peas cooked with dried fruits, nuts and rice.
Prawn Biryani
Prawns and rice cooked with vegetables, dried fruit, nuts and spices.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken breasts cooked with rice, dried fruit, nut and spices.
Lamb Biryani
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with rice, dried fruit, nut and spices.
Tandori Breads
Nan
Leavened flour bread baked in clay oven.
Cheese Nan
Soft Nan stu ed with aged Egmont chedder and topped with garlic.
Garlic Nan
Leavened flour bread with a touch of garlic.
Kheema Nan
Leavened Indian bread stu ed with minced lamb and spices.
Peshawari Nan
Large leavened bread, stu ed with dried fruits and nuts.
Rogini Nan
Large leavened bread richly topped with yolks of eggs nuts. (Sweet)
Onion Kulcha
Round leavened bread, with chopped onions cumin and turmeric.
Paratha
Flaky rich wholemeal bread, twice turned and layered. (Vegan) (Dairy free)
Tandoori Roti
Traditional wholemeal unleavened bread. (Vegan) (Dairy free)
Stuffed Paratha
Wholemeal bread stu ed with spiced potato, cumin seeds, turmeric and chilli. (Vegan)
Accompaniments
Poppadoms
Mango Pickle (Sour hot)
Mango Chutney (Sweet)
Chilli Pickle
Mint Yoghurt (Sweet)
Dahi Raita
Cool thick homemade yoghurt with shredded cucumber, pink himalayan salt and garlic.
Onion Salad
Diced onions, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes with spice.
Combination Chutney and Pickles
Green Salad
Plain Yoghurt (Homemade)
Lime Pickle (Aromatic)
Tamarind Sauce
Lunch Menu – Vegetarian Mains
One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Aloo Gobi
Marinated potatoes rubbed in turmeric and finished with cauliflower, soaked in lime and dry ground spices. (V)
Chana Masala
Gram chick peas cooked with potatoes rubbed in turmeric. (V)
Tarka Dal
Red lentils infused with black mustard and cumin seeds, finished with tomatoes and onions. (V)
Vegetable Kofta
Dumplings of spiced mixed vegetables cooked in a cashew nut, dry fruit gravy. (V)
Bombay Aloo
Turmeric rubbed potatoes in a Tandoori Masala sauce with fenugreek and yoghurt.
Broccoli Masala
Broccoli, mushroom, and capsicum, spiced and finished in a special onion sauce. (V)
Malai Kofta
Delicious dumplings of chashew, coconut, sultanas and potatoes, finished in a delicate cream sauce.
Jalfrezi Bindi
Okra finished with green capsicums and onions in a mint yoghurt mustard sauce.
Palak Paneer
Home-made cottage cheese, cubed and finished with spinach and tomatoes.
Shahi Paneer
Home-made cottage cheese, cubed then simmered in a rich butter sauce with capsicum and honey.
Dal Makani
Select black lentils cooked in a rich buttery gravy with North Indian spice and heavy cream. Delicious velvety and decadent.
Matar Paneer
Homemade paneer cooked with garden peas, onions and tomatoes.
Lunch Menu – Curry Mains
One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a lightly spiced dairy sauce finished with cashew nuts. (No sweetness)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken pieces roasted in the Tandoor and then finished off in the chef's unique mint and yoghurt gravy. (Mild, medium or hot)
Chicken Madras
Chicken breast cooked with onions and coconut. (Medium-hot) (DF)
Butter Chicken
Smoke roasted tandoori chicken cooked with cream, honey and tomatoes.
Saag Chicken
Tender chicken breast pieces cooked with chopped spinach and tomatoes. (DF)
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken curry with potatoes. (Very Hot) (DF)
Ghetu Masala
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated for 48 hours then skewered and smoke roasted over flaming charcoal, finished off in a rich Tandoori Masala sauce with green herbs and onions. (Highly spiced, medium-hot)
Bhuna Josh
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a thick gravy with a distinctive mint flavour. (DF)
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb curry with potatoes. (Very hot) (DF)
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.
Goan Pork Curry
Succulent cubes of pork marinated overnight in Gewurztraminer wine, then finished off in a buttery onion gravy with tomatoes. (DF)
Chicken Masta Masala
Boneless chicken tikka simmered in tandoori gravy with fenugreek and yoghurt. (medium-hot)
Lunch Menu – Tandoori Mains
All Tandoori mains served with chilled mint yoghurt. One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Reshmi Kebab
Breast chicken mince mixed with green and dry herbs roasted on skewers in the Tandoor. (DF)
Chicken Tikka
Succulent, boneless chicken pieces cooked in the Tandoor. (Highly Spiced)
Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince with a touch of spices, roasted on skewers in the Tandoor. (DF)
Tandoori Chicken
Traditional 48 hour marintated then grilled ¼ piece of chicken.
Nawab Tikka
Succulent chicken thighs marinated 48 hours in cloves, ginger and North Indian ground spices, skewered and smoke roasted.
Lunch Menu – Rice
One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Pullau Rice
Mildly spiced rice.
Coconut Rice
Cooked with coconut cream and caramelized onions.
Steamed Rice
Long grain rice.
Lunch Menu – Breads
One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Garlic Naan
Leavened flour bread, with a touch of garlic.
Naan
Leavened flour bread, baked in a clay oven.
Onion Kulcha
Round leavened bread, with chopped onion and spices.
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal unleavened bread. (DF)
Lunch Menu – Accompaniments
One Main, Rice and Bread Selection $20.00
Poppadoms (2 piece)
Mango Pickle
Mango Chutney
Plain Yoghurt
Chilli Pickle
Lime Pickle
Mint Yoghurt
Combination Chutney and Pickles
Dahi Raita
Cool, thick homemade yoghurt with shredded cucumber, pink Himalayan salt and garlic.
Onion Salad
Diced onions, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes with spice.
Green Salad
Silver Set Menu
Set menu for six or more guests at $35.50 per person. Please Note! Entertainment cards do not apply to this special menu.
Poppadoms
Served with a variety of chutneys and pickles.
Garlic Naan
Leavened flour bread with a touch of garlic.
Gehtu Masala
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated for 48 hours, then skewered and smoke-roasted over flaming charcoal, finished off in a rich Tandoori Masala sauce with green herbs and onions.
Butter Chicken
Roasted Tandoori chicken cooked with cream, honey and tomatoes. Loved by many.
Chana Masala
Whole chickpeas cooked in masala infused with amchoor, ginger & coriander finished with tomatoes.
Tarka Dhal
Red lentils infused with black mustard & cumin seeds finished with tomatoes & onions.
Rogini Naan
Large Leavened bread richly topped with the yolk of eggs and nuts.
Onion Kulcha
Round Leavened bread with chopped onions cumin and turmeric.
Pulau Rice
Mildly spiced fried rice cooked with cumin, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
Coconut Rice
A perfect example of authentic South Indian cuisine cooked with coconut cream and caramelised onion.
Basmati Steamed Rice
Loved by many. Steamed long-grain basmati rice.
Gold Set Menu
Set menu for six or more guests at $44.50 per person. Please Note! Entertainment cards do not apply to this special menu.
Poppadoms
Served with a variety of chutneys and pickles.
Onion Bhajia
Onion pieces marinated for 48 hours then battered with chickpea flour and fried.
Pakoras
Selection of five seasonal fruit and vegetables separately dipped in spicy chickpea batter and deep fried.
Reshmi Kebab
Minced chicken mixed with onions, herbs and spices, roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
Garlic Naan
Leavened flour bread with a touch of garlic.
Goan Squid Masala
Squid cooked for a mere 8 seconds in green herbs, ground spices and a coconut base. Served in a traditional Karahi Wok, a delicacy of goa.
Chicken Masta Masala
Boneless chicken tikka simmered in tandoori gravy with fenugreek and yoghurt.
Lamb Badam Pasanda
Marinated lamb pieces cooked in cream, spiced and garnished with almonds.
Bindi Masala
Tender okra cooked with caramelised onions and Gujarati spice.
Kheema Naan
Leavened Indian bread stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
Onion Kulcha
Round leavened bread, with chopped onions cumin and turmeric.
Rogini Naan
Large-leavened bread richly topped with the yolk of eggs and nuts.
Pulau Rice
Mildly spiced fried rice cooked with cumin, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
Coconut Rice
A perfect example of authentic South Indian cuisine cooked with coconut cream and caramelised onion.
Basmati Steamed Rice
Loved by many. Steamed long-grain basmati rice.
Platinum Set Menu
Set menu for six or more guests at $54.00 per person. Please Note! Entertainment cards do not apply to this special menu.
Poppadoms
Served with a variety of chutneys and pickles.
Deluxe Mixed Entrée
Selection of Samosas, Onion Baji, Pakoras, Tandoori Chicken, Reshmi, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka accompanied with mint yoghurt and cumin-infused chutney.
Gehtu Masala
Succulent cubes of lamb marinated for 48 hours, then skewered and smoke-roasted over flaming charcoal, finished off in a rich Tandoori Masala sauce with green herbs and onions.
Prawn Curry
Succulent prawns fully shelled soaked in lime juice overnight and finished with coconut, onions and green herbs.
Goan Pork Curry
Succulent large cubes of pork marinated in Gewurztraminer wine overnight, then finished off in buttery onion gravy with tomatoes.
Saag Aloo
Potatoes rubbed in turmeric and finished in chopped spinach.
Jalfrezi Bindi
Okra finished with green capsicums and onions in a mint yoghurt mustard sauce.
Pulau Rice
Mildly spiced fried rice cooked with cumin, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
Coconut Rice
A perfect example of authentic South Indian cuisine cooked with coconut cream and caramelised onion.
Basmati Steamed Rice
Loved by many. Steamed long-grain basmati rice.
Kulfi
Mango flavoured Home-Made Indian Ice-cream served with Pistachios.
Aromatics
glass | bottle
Stoneleigh Marlborough Riesling
Vibrant notes of citrus, stone fruit, and green apple, with floral hints and minerality, balanced by crisp acidity and a touch of sweetness
Gibbston Valley Central Otago Riesling
A refined and elegant Riesling, this wine offers a deeply complex profile with bright citrus and subtle minerality
Mansion House Bay Pinot Gris
A medium bodied wine with soft acidity and a plush texture. The bright aromatic pear and quince flavours persist on the long finish.
Triplebank Awatere Valley Pinot Gris
Displays the typical pear and peach that makes this variety so sought after, with a touch of flintiness, a creamy texture and tantalising spice notes.
White Wine
glass | bottle
Greasy Fingers Chardonnay
Bigger than Texas on the 4th of July. Smells like warm peaches, custard and cinnamon. Tastes like peach crumble, toasted marshmallow and smoky bacon.
Letter Series ‘O’ Marlborough Chardonnay
The cream of the crop. This limited edition, full bodied Chardonnay displays ripe fruit flavours integrated with yeast and oak complexities.
The Grayling Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
This wine displays aromas of tomato leaf, red capsicum and lemongrass. The palate is alive with
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc
Subtle tropical fruit and red pepper flavours with a crisp, fresh finish.
Red Wine
glass | bottle
Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir
A soft and supple Pinot Noir with subtly integrated oak perfectly complementing the full flavours of ripe red berry fruit.
The Last Shepherd Central Otago Pinot Noir
Flavours of dark cherry and plum overlaid with savoury toasty overtones. On the palate the wine is fleshy and supple with silky tannins.
Gibbston Valley Gold River Central Otago Pinot Noir
A regional classic from Central Otago with svelte dark fruit, a hint of bramble, and a balanced, long finish.
Whitehaven Marlborough ‘Greg’ Pinot Noir
The ‘Greg’ range is dedicated to the memory of our founder greg white 1952-2007. The ‘greg’ range epitomises regional and varietal expression. Bright red fruits such as plum and cherry, with perfumed floral notes and some anise and nutmeg spice. Underlying these are some truffle and dried tea leaf notes.
Spirits
All 30ml unless otherwise specified
Grey Goose
Vodka
Ciroc
Vodka
Absolut
Vodka
Appletons
Rum
Beer & Cider
Steinlager Green
New Zealand Beer
Heineken
New Zealand Beer
Heineken Zero
New Zealand Beer
Tuatara Pilsner
New Zealand Beer
Non Alcoholic
Lemon, lime & Bitters
Soft Drinks
Lemonade & Squash
Soft Drinks
Sparkling Orange
Soft Drinks
Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade
Soft Drinks
Liqueur
Baileys
Midori
Galliano Black
Cognac
Meukow Vsop
Meukow Vs
Courvoissier Vsop

Indian Alley Wakefield Restaurant and Bar
Indian Alley brings a polished yet relaxed dining style to Wakefield Street, a short walk from the waterfront and Courtenay Place. The open kitchen adds energy without making the room feel hurried, and the menu gives equal attention to grilled starters, regional curries and vegetarian cooking. It works particularly well for a dinner where several people want to share, because smoky, creamy and sharper tomato-led dishes can be balanced across the table rather than repeated in separate meals.
Tandoori chicken or paneer provides a fragrant opening, followed by lamb saagwala for earthy spinach and slow warmth. A balti or jalfrezi moves in a brighter direction, while the goat curry is suited to diners comfortable with bone-in meat and deeper spice. Fresh naan is useful for the thicker sauces. Current feedback is broadly enthusiastic about flavour and tenderness, though anyone ordering goat should confirm the cut and preparation if boneless meat is important.
Address: 3/290 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Indian Alley Restaurant & Bar Menu
Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.
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Platters
Vegan Platter for 2
Mix of Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, Matar Wali Tikki and Onion Bhaji served with Tamarind chutney.
Vegetarian Platter for 2
Mix of Vegetable Samosa, Paneer Tikka, Matar Wali Tikki and Onion bhaji served with Mint and Tamarind chutney.
Mix Platter for 2
Mix of Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab served with Mint and Tamarind chutney.
Veg Tandoori Platter for 2
Mix of Paneer Tikka, Tandoori Soya, Veg Seekh Kebab and Malai Broccoli served with Mint Chutney.
Tandoori Platter for 2
Mix of Chicken tikka, Garlic Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka, Roasted Prawns and Seekh kebab Served with Mint chutney.
Vegetarian Starters
(V) - Vegetarian, (VG) - Vegan, (VR) - Vegan on Request, (DF) - Dairy Free, (GF) - Gluten Free
Onion Bhaji 4 Pieces
Sliced onion mixed with spices, chickpea flour, deep fried and served with Tamarind chutney. (V) (VG) (Gf)
Vegetarian Samosa 2 Pieces
Pastry filled with spicy mashed potatoes, peas, Indian herbs, and spices and served with Tamarind chutney. (V) (VG)
Paneer Tikka 6 Pieces
Cottage cheese marinated in hung yoghurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onions, and roasted in the tandoor. (V)
Soya Tandoori Chaap 8 Pieces
Soya Morsels marinated in hung yoghurt with special tandoori Masala, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. (V)
Soya Garlic Chaap 8 Pieces
Soya Morsels marinated in hung yoghurt with crushed garlic and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. (V)
Soya Cheese & Malai Chaap 8 Pieces
Soya Chaap marinated with spices and yoghurt, cooked in tandoor, and finished with cheese and cream. (V)
Veg Seekh Kebab 4 Pieces
Finely minced vegetables and aromatic spices, expertly threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky perfection. (V) (VG)
Papdi Chaat
A mouth-watering mixture of crisp flour crackers with diced potatoes and topped with sweet yoghurt, Mint & Tamarind chutney. (V)
Aloo Chaat
The potatoes cubes fried, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, tossed with ground spices and onions with the tanginess of tamarind chutney. (V) (VG) (GF)
Samosa Chaat
Classic samosa by placing it on a bed of vibrant, tangy chickpea curry, lovingly adorned with a melody of chutneys and yoghurt. (V)(VR)
Gol Gappa 6 Pieces
Mini poories with spiced potatoes doused with mint spicy water. (V) (VG)
Matar (Peas) Wali Tikki 6 Pieces
Green peas blended with potatoes and spices, these patties are shallow fired and served with Tamarind chutney. (V) (VG)
Vegetable Pakora 4 Pieces
Fresh vegetables battered in chickpea flour and deep fried, served with Tamarind chutney. (V) (VG) (Gf)
Non - Vegetarian Starters
Butter Chicken Samosa (Indian Alley Speciality) 2 Pieces
Crispy samosa loaded with your favourite butter chicken curry. Without a doubt, the deliciousness and flavour packed in these samosas are hard to beat.
Chicken Lollipop 6 Pieces
Chicken drumsticks coated in special batter and fried, tossed in special hot garlic sauce.
Angara Chicken Tikka 6 Pieces
Chicken marinated in lemon, chilli, garlic, yogurt, chat masala & ginger, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Garlic Chicken Tikka 6 Pieces
Juicy chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt, infused with garlic and cooked in tandoor.
Mint Chicken Tikka 6 Pieces
Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt with a paste made from blended coriander, mint, ginger, garlic and lemon, skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Cheese Malai Chicken Tikka 6 Pieces
chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, cream, cheese, and signature spices and slow roasted in the tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, with ginger, garlic, and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor.
Chicken Kastoori Kebab (Indian Alley Speciality) 6 Pieces
Boneless chunks of chicken marinated in yoghurt flavoured with green fenugreek and cooked with egg whites.
Lamb Seekh Kebab 4 Pieces
Succulent minced lamb, blended with special herbs and spices, cooked over charcoal.
Lamb Gilafi Seekh Kebab (Indian Alley Speciality) 4 Pieces
Mughlai delicacy prepared with minced Lamb, a blend of spices with chopped capsicum and onion.
Lamb Chops 5 Pieces
Lamb chops marinated with hung yoghurt and special spices skewered and cooked in the tandoor.
Fish Koliwada 6 pieces
Fish coated in a secret blend of aromatic spices and chickpea flour and deep-fried to golden perfection. (GF)
Fish Tikka 8 Pieces
Fish Pieces marinated in Chef’s special spices with the flavour of carom (ajwain).
Tandoori Prawns 8 Pieces
The amalgamation of tandoori marinade, masala and prawns grilled to perfection.
Garlic Prawns 8 Pieces
Prawns marinated in fresh yoghurt, infused with garlic and spices before being grilled over a charcoal tandoor.
Chef’s Signature Dishes
Some of the following dishes may be unfamiliar to many food devotees. Our recipes are exclusive to Indian Alley.
Parda Biryani (Indian Alley Speciality)
Biryani is a favourite rice dish throughout the Indian subcontinent. It has a spectacular range of spices, saffron and caramelized onions. To all it’s attractiveness, this dish is suitable for being offered on the royal court. Parda Biryani is cooked in Dum with a roti layer (Parda) on top to reveal the magic inside.
Cheese Tomato (V)
Creamy tomato base curry cooked with Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Kashmiri Malai Kofta (V)
Fried dumplings made from paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and potato stuffed with nuts and Blanche rose petals (Gulkand), cooked in a luxurious gravy typically made with cashew nuts, cream, and aromatic spices.
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Boneless small pieces of chicken grilled in Tandoor cooked in tomato and cashew paste.
Barni
Chef’s special recipe from his hometown, tender pieces of meat cooked in special ground spices.
Chicken Tikka Lababdar
A rich and creamy delight made with boneless chicken pieces, onions, tomatoes, cream, butter, and a melange of spices with Chef’s special touch.
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken cooked with special mix of roasted spices with coconut, onions, tomatoes, and curry leaves.
Lamb Rara
Rara is a unique lamb recipe as it combines the lamb pieces along with the lamb mince in it.
Lamb Taka Tak
Lamb pieces cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum and ground spices.
Laal Maas
Laal Maas is a fiery Rajasthani meat curry. Lamb cooked in a variety of masalas with a burst of red chillies. Only served HOT.
Lucknow Lamb Kofta Curry
koftas grilled in the tandoor and then simmered in a luxurious curry sauce, made from a creamy blend of tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. perfect treat for taste buds.
Goat Curry
Goat curry (mutton curry) is a delicious meat curry with tender pieces of boned Goat meat cooked with onion, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
Non-Vegetarian Mains
All mains are served with basmati rice. All mains can be ordered Mild, Medium, Hot and Indian-Hot.
Butter Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in Chef’s special buttery sauce.
Mango Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in Chef’s pecial mango sauce.
Kolhapuri Chicken
Succulent pieces of Meat cooked in a rich and spicy gravy made from a unique blend of roasted spices and coconut.
Chilli Chicken (Indian Style)
Tender fried battered chicken morsels tossed in Chef’s flavourful spicy sauce.
Korma
Delicacy featuring meat simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream and ground cashews paste.
Pasanda
Pasanda means ‘liked’. It is a rich and creamy dish cooked with spiced yoghurt that’s flavoured with toasted cashews to give generousl delicious thick sauce.
Malai Methi
Infused with the earthy essence of fenugreek leaves (Methi), this dish offers a subtle hint of bitterness that perfectly balances the creamy sweetness of the sauce.
Bhuna
Bhuna (roasted) is a “dry curry” which means the masala clings onto the meat. Tender pieces of meat sautéed well in chopped onions, fresh mint and slowly cooked with aromatic Indian spices.
Rogan Josh
A timeless classic from the majestic valleys of Kashmir, India. Tender pieces of succulent meat, slow cooked to perfection in a rich, aromatic sauce infused with a melange of traditional spices.
Saag (Spinach)
Tender pieces simmered in a velvety spinach sauce, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of cream.
Balti
Balti is a very famous North Indian dish. It is a creamy curry made with mushroom, capsicum and spices.
Tikka Masala
Meat cooked with capsicum, tomato, onion, and aromatic spices.
Do Pyaza
Succulent Indian meat curry with addicting flavour arises from the combination of the whole spices along with and lots of onion.
Kadai Se
Robust flavour, from freshly ground Kadai masala and the combination of onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers
Vindaloo
A bold and spicy dish originating from the sunny shores of Goa, India. Tangy blend of vinegar, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices.
Madras
Tantalizing sauce infused with a blend of traditional spices, mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut cream.
Jalfrezi
Succulent pieces of meat are sautéed to perfection with an array of vegetables including capsicum onion, and tomatoes, creating a colourful medley that dances on the palate, Infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices.
Tawa Masala
Tawa stands for ‘flat pan’, pieces of meat cooked in spicy curry sauce with chef’s special touch.
Malabari
A delicious, creamy seafood curry with the goodness of coconut cream, a combination of coriander and mustard seeds.
Makhani
Seafood gently simmered in a luxurious makhani sauce, made from a velvety blend of tomatoes, cream, butter, and aromatic spices.
Goan Fish Curry
An authentic Goan recipe, fish cooked in a rich masala made of coconut, garlic, and tamarind. It has a tangy and spicy taste which will leave you craving for more.
Roasted Prawn Curry
Roasted Prawn Curry has a mild, aromatic flavour with cream richness.
Vegetarian Mains
All mains are served with basmati rice. All mains can be ordered Mild, Medium, Hot and Indian-Hot.
Jeera Aloo
Tender potatoes are sautéed with aromatic cumin seeds, lending a warm and earthy fragrance to the dish.
Bombay Aloo
Tender chunks of potatoes are sautéed to perfection with an aromatic blend of spices including cumin, mustard seeds and curry leave with onions and tomatoes.
Aloo Methi (fenugreek Leaves)
Aloo Methi combines tender potatoes and fenugreek leaves sautéed with a blend of aromatic spices.
Aloo Gobi Adraki
Tender potatoes (Aloo) and cauliflower (Gobi) with the warm, zesty bite of fresh ginger (Adrak)
Aloo Matar
Tender potatoes (aloo) and green peas (Matar) simmered in a Onion and tomato gravy.
Saag Aloo
The combination of spinach and potatoes is undoubtedly the best duo of healthy and tasty.
Kadai Mushroom
Mushroom cooked with freshly ground Kadai masala and the combination of onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Mushrooms Matar Masala
A semi-dry delicious vegetable dish made with peas and mushroom simmered in a creamy, spicy onion-tomato gravy.
Methi Matar Malai Masala
Methi Matar malai is a delicious and popular North Indian curry made with fenugreek leaves, peas and cream.
Kadai Soya
Soya cooked with freshly ground Kadai masala and the combination of onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Madras Soya
Soya morsels cooked with curry leaves coconut cream and ground Indian spices.
Saag Soya
Soya chunks simmered with pureed spinach, blended with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger for a smooth and Savory base.
Bhindi (Okra) Masala
Okra (Bhindi) Masala is a popular Indian dish made with okra, onion, tomatoes & spices.
Navratan Korma
Navratan Korma is a luxurious curry featuring a medley of fresh, vibrant vegetables, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), and a rich creamy sauce.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Melody of bell peppers, onions, and mix vegetables, all tossed together in a tomato-based gravy that’s rich, tangy, and subtly spiced.
Madras Veg Mix
Mix Vegetable cooked in curry from south of India with curry leaves, coconut cream and ground Indian spices
Diwani Handi
A gourmet recipe of mixed seasonal vegetables, diced cottage cheese and chopped spinach. Smokey aromas emanating from the use of rich and varied spices.
Tawa Masala Soya
Soya morsels sautéed onions, tomatoes, capsicum, and an array of aromatic spices.
Paneer Mains
All mains are served with basmati rice. All mains can be ordered Mild, Medium, Hot and Indian-Hot.
Shahi Paneer
Succulent cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) bathed in a rich, creamy gravy.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer butter masala is a rich and creamy dish of cottage cheese cooked in a tomato, butter and cashew sauce.
Palak Paneer
Paneer Cubes simmered with pureed spinach, blended with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger for a smooth and Savory base.
Kadai Paneer
A quintessential paneer speciality, cottage cheese cooked in spicy gravy along with onion and capsicum.
Matar Paneer
A popular dish from North India, cottage cheese and peas mingled in a rich tomato and onion gravy.
Malai Kofta
These tasty paneer kofta are dunked in a smooth, rich, mildly sweet and lightly spiced curry.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Succulent cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with capsicum, tomato, onion and aromatic spices.
Amritsari Paneer Bhurji
Finely chopped cottage cheese is scrambled in a hearty tomato, onion and capsicum masala with a dash of ginger.
Saag Kofta (Indian Alley Speciality)
The combination of spinach and kofta made with cottage cheese and potatoes. An Indian Alley Speciality.
Chilli Paneer
Batter coated fried paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy, and sweet sauce made with green bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and more seasonings.
Aloo Baingan (Eggplant)
Cubes of potatoes and eggplant sautéed to perfection with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
Baingan (Eggplant) Masala
Eggplant sautéed to perfection with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
Baingan ka Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Mash)
Smoky eggplant is sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a blend of traditional spices.
Jackfruit (Kathal) Masala
Kathal (jackfruit)Sabzi is a widely popular dish across North India. Indian style curry of unripe jackfruit cooked with onion, tomato, and spices.
Roasted Mash Pumkin Masala
Roasted Pumpkin Mash Masala, a creamy blend of roasted pumpkin and aromatic Indian spices.
Dal (Lentils) Mains
All mains are served with basmati rice. All mains can be ordered Mild, Medium, Hot and Indian-Hot.
Dal Tadka
Tadka is the Hindi word for “tempering”. Dal Tadka are cooked lentils which are tempered with oil fried spices & herbs.
Pindi Channa
Pindi Channa is a classic Punjabi delicacy made with chickpeas and blend of spices with chef’s secret touch.
Dal Makhani
Dal means “lentils” and Makhani means “buttery”. These whole black lentils are cooked with butter and cream then simmered on low heat for a unique flavour.
Lasooni Dal Palak
Yellow Lentils (dal) packed with spinach and flavoured with a delicious seasoning of garlic.
Panchratan Dal (Indian Alley Speciality)
This delicious Rajasthani Panchratan Dal is a protein packed dish. It contains the goodness and nutritive qualities of 5 different lentils/dals. An Indian Alley Speciality.
Breads
Bread Basket
Selection of four breads - Plain naan, roti, garlic naan and one stuffed naan of your choice.
Plain Naan
Plain flour bread.
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread flavoured with garlic and stuffed with shredded cheese.
Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread flavoured with garlic and parsley.
Butter Naan
Flakey bread made with flour and loads of butter.
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Plain flour bread flavoured with chopped green chillies, chilli flakes and stuffed with shredded cheese.
Cheese Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with shredded cheese.
Pudina Parantha
Flaky bread made with wheat flour and pudina (mint).
Missi Roti
An Indian Alley Speciality roti made with chickpea flour. (GF)
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread.
Lachha Paratha
Flaky bread made with wheat flour.
Butter Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread with butter.
Methi (fenugreek) Roti
Whole wheat flatbread infused with fragrant fenugreek leaves.
Garlic Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread with garlic.
Ajwain (carom seeds) Parantha
Whole wheat flaky spiced with aromatic carom seeds.
Methi (fenugreek) Parantha
Flaky whole wheat flaky stuffed with aromatic fenugreek leaves.
Kulcha (Aloo/Onion)
Stuffed Naan with onion/ potato masala.
Keema Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with lamb mince.
Chicken Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with tandoori chicken mince.
Peshwari Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with dried fruits and coconut.
Aloo-Onion Parantha
Wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices.
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with home-made Indian cottage cheese and spices.
Paneer Parantha
Wholemeal flour bread stuffed with Indian cottage cheese and spices.
Rice
The following rices are prepared with Basmati, the finest rice in the world.
Plain Rice
Steamed Basmati rice.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice flavoured with cumin.
Pea Rice
Basmati rice cooked with peas.
Kashmiri Pulao
Fragrant Basmati rice cooked with fruits and nuts.
Lemon Rice
Basmati rice cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and lemon.
Coconut Rice
Rice, mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut and coconut cream.
Chicken Pulao
Chicken piece and basmati rice cooked together.
Vegetable Pulao
Mixed vegetables and basmati rice cooked together topped with cottage cheese.
Sides
Mixed Salad
Onion Salad
Fresh Yoghurt
Mint or Tamarind Chutney
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Roasted Poppadom (4pcs)
Fried Poppadom (4pcs)
Masala Poppadom (2pcs)
Raita (Mix Vegetable/Boondi)
Side Platter (Selection of 4 Poppadom, Pickle, Raita and Mango Chutney)
Vegan Mains
Madras Matar Methi Masala
Methi Matar malai is a delicious and popular North Indian curry made with fenugreek leaves, peas and cream.
Madras Veg Mix
Mix Vegetable cooked in curry from south of India with curry leaves, chillies, coconut cream and ground Indian spices
Diwani Handi
A gourmet recipe of mixed seasonal vegetables and chopped spinach. Smokey aromas emanating from the use of rich and varied spices.
Jalfrezi Tofu
Tofu with lots of vegetables simmered in a smoky sauce flavoured with a blend of fresh ginger and garlic.
Madras Tofu
Tofu Cubes Cooked with curry leaves, coconut cream and ground Indian spices.
Kadai Tofu
Cubes of tofu cooked in spicy gravy along with onion and capsicum.
Saag Tofu
Tofu Cubes simmered with pureed spinach, blended with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger for a smooth and Savory base.
Panchratan Dal (Indian Alley Speciality)
This delicious Rajasthani Panchratan Da protein packed dish. It contains the goodness and nutritive qualities of 5 different lentils/dals. An Indian Alley Speciality.
Vegan Breads
Vegan Garlic Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread with garlic.
Vegan Methi (fenugreek) Roti
Whole wheat flatbread infused with fragrant fenugreek leaves.
Vegan Lachha Paratha
Flaky bread made with wheat flour.
Vegan Methi (fenugreek) Parantha
Flaky whole wheat flaky stuffed with aromatic fenugreek leaves.
Vegan Plain Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread.
Vegan Butter Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread with vegan butter.
Vegan Ajwain (carom seeds) Parantha
Whole wheat flaky spiced with aromatic carom seeds
Vegan Pudina Paratha
Flaky bread made with wheat flour and pudina (mint).
Vegan Missi Roti (GF)
Roti made with chickpea flour.
Vegan Aloo-Onion Paratha
Wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices.
Vegan Peshwari Roti
Wholemeal flour bread stuffed with dried fruits and coconut.
Banquet Menu
Indian Alley Vegetarian Banquet Menu
$45 per person (minimum 2 people or more). Starters: Vegetable Samosa and Onion Bhaji. Mains: Malai Kofta, Diwani Handi, and Dal Makhani served with Basmati rice and Plain Naan.
Indian Alley Banquet Menu
$55 per person (minimum 2 people or more). Starters: Vegetable Samosa, Seekh Kebab and Angara Chicken Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Diwani Handi served with Basmati rice and Plain Naan.
Indian Alley Banquet Menu
$60 per person (minimum 2 people or more). Starters: Papadoms with tamarind chutney, followed by the shared Mixed Platter. Mains: Choice of 3 mains from Non Vegetarian, and Vegetarian Menu (Excluding Prawns and Parda Biryani) served with Basmati rice. Breads: Combination of Plan Naan, Garlic Naan and Tandoori Roti. Dessert: Vanilla ice-cream or Gulab jamun.
Desserts
French Vanilla Ice Cream
French Vanilla Ice Cream.
Gulab Jamun
Two golden sweet milk dumplings soaked in rose and cardamom infused sugar syrup.
Kulfi
Indian style Ice Cream (Kulfi) served in mango flavour.
Gulkand Ice Cream
Super cooling sweet Indian delecacy. Ice cream made with rose petal jam(Gulkand).
Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream
Delicious duo of hot Gulab Jamun served with French Vanilla Ice Cream.
Gajrela (Carrot Pudding)
Slow cooked traditional indian Halwa (pudding) made by simmering carrots in milk. Carrot Halwa is a classic Indian dessert.
Kids Menu
Kid’s 10 and Under.
Lord of Fries
Classic french fries served with tomato sauce.
Mango The Tango
Kid’s size mango chicken served with a portion of rice and Plain Naan.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets served with french fries and tomato sauce.
Creamy Chicken Korma
Kid’s size creamy chicken korma served with a portion of rice and Plain Naan.
Butter The Chicken
Kid’s size butter chicken served with a portion of rice and Plain Naan.

Taste of India Cambridge Terrace
Taste of India is an informal Cambridge Terrace restaurant whose tandoor is visible from the front of the room. The format suits takeaway, but eating on site gives breads and grilled dishes the advantage of arriving straight from the oven. Its strength is direct, generous comfort: aromatic curries, fluffy rice and naan with a crisp blistered surface. The central location makes it practical before a film or performance, and service continues late enough for an unhurried evening meal.
Chicken tikka makes a useful introduction to the tandoor, while lamb rogan josh supplies a darker, aromatic main. Butter chicken is popular, but diners wanting more spice character can look towards a vindaloo, saag or chef’s preparation. Cheese and garlic naan is often singled out in recent feedback, though a plain naan may give subtler sauces more room. Ask about heat rather than assuming labels mean the same thing across dishes, especially when sharing with diners who have different tolerances.
Address: 19 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Taste Of India Wellington Menu
Entree
Seekh Kebab
Spicy lamb mince cooked on skewers.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in spicy yoghurt.
Chicken Wings
Juicy succulent chicken wings marinated in spicy yogurt.
Onion Bhaji
Crispy red onion rings in a gram & wheat flour butter.
Veg Samosa (2 pcs)
Assortment of vege in a deep fried pastry.
Chicken Curries
Please note, rice is not included with curries
Butter chicken
Chicken cooked in cream, rich tomato & honey sauce.
Chicken Masala
Tandoori Chicken in spicy tomato and onion gravy.
Chicken Korma
Tandoori chicken in cashew sauce.
Balti Chicken
Tandoori chicken with capsicum, onion & tomato thick sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Tandoori chicken cooked in hot fiery sauce.
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken & spinach cooked in onion & tomato sauce.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked in mango pulp with spices and creamy sauce
Lamb Curries
Please note, rice is not included with curries
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked in spicy onion tomato sauce.
Lamb Saagwala
Lamb & spinach cooked in onion & tomato sauce.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in cashew sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb cooked in hot fiery sauce.
Veg Curries
Please note, rice is not included with curries
Aloo Gobhi Masala
Potatoes & cauliflower in spicy tomato sauce.
Malai Kofta
Cottage cheese & poatato dumplings in creamy sauce.
Dal Makhani
Lentils cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Aloo Palak
Spinach & potato cooked in tomato sauce.
Paneer makhani
Cottage cheese cooked in a rich tomato, butter & honey sauce.
Mattar Paneer
Cottage cheese & peas in tomato, onion gravy.
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese & spinach tomato herb gravy.
Balti Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onion & tomato sauce.
Rice
Lamb Biryani
Spicy Rice with Lamb
Chicken Biryani
Spicy Rice with Chicken
Veg Biryani
Spicy Rice with Veg
Basmati Rice
Breads
Naan
Made from refined white flour.
Garlic Naan
Naan with garlic on top.
Cheese Naan
Naan with cheese filling inside.
Onion Kulcha
Naan with filling of onion & potato.
Paratha
Flaky Whole Meal Flour Bread With Butter
Roti
Wholemeal flour bread.
Cheese Naan and Garlic Naan
Naan filled with cheese & garlic on top.
Sides
Veg Raita
Yoghurt with tomato, onion & spices.
Poppadoms - 2 pcs
Mint Sauce
Drinks
Coke Classic - 330ml Can
Coke Zero - 330ml Can
Sprite Zero - 330ml Can
Sprite - 330ml Can
Coke classic 1.5 L
Coke Zero 1.5 L
Sprite 1.5 L
Sprite Zero 1.5 L
Fanta 1.5 L
Fanta Zero1.5 L
L&P 1.5 L

Spice Valley Petone
Spice Valley combines a bright Jackson Street dining room with cooking that moves confidently between northern Indian staples and a smaller South Indian strand. The kitchen uses familiar formats without making every sauce taste alike, and staff are repeatedly praised for listening carefully when diners describe their preferred heat. It is a comfortable option for a family meal, a relaxed dinner with friends or a Petone lunch where a full curry spread feels more appealing than a quick snack.
A tandoori platter shows the grill’s range before curries arrive, while dosa offers a crisp, lighter route with sambar and chutney. Pair a robust lamb or chicken curry with a paneer dish and dal so the table has contrasting richness, texture and spice. The breads are most useful when ordered as they are needed, rather than all at once. Recent reviews mention distinct flavours from dish to dish and attentive service, both valuable when exploring beyond the most familiar orders.
Address: 205 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012
Spice Valley, Petone Menu
Veg-Starters
Crispy Bhajiya
Thinly sliced potatoes dipped in a gram flour (chickpea flour)batter.
Hot Chips
Classic golden fries served hot and crispy.
Chips
Tossed with bold indian spices or zesty chili garlic sauce.
Plain Casava Chips
Crispy and earthy lightly salted traditional cassava chips.
Cassava Chips
A spiced up twist on the classic loaded with flavour.
Cheese Cassava Chips
Crispy cassava topped with melted cheese.
Jalapeno Bites
Spicy jalapenos stuffed with cheese crumbed and fried.
Cheese & Corn Bites
Cheesy bites with a sweetcorn crunch.
Veg Manchurian
Crispy, fried veggie balls (cabbage, carrot) tossed in home made schezwan sauce.
Crispy Chinese Vegetables
5 Type of vegetables with home made schezwan sauce garlic, chilli, and spring onions.
Crispy Chilli Baby Corn
Golden fried baby corn in a spicy, garlicky Indo Chinese sauce.
Paneer Chilli
Fried paneer cubes stir fried in a zesty chilli sauce with onions & capsicum.
Chilli Garlic Paneer
Paneer tossed in a hot garlic chilli blend spicy and satisfying.
Paneer 65
Indo chinese style spiced fried paneer tang, fiery and full of flavourful.
Paneer Shashlik
Corn flours coated paneer pieces with topped schezwan sauce.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Sizzler
Served sizzling hot with smokey Flavourful and grilled vegetables.
Achari Paneer Tikka
Tangy and bold paneer tikka with Indian pickling spices.
Chilli Garlic Mushroom
Mushrooms wok tossed with garlic, chilli and spring onions.
Schezwan Mushroom
Mushrooms sauteed in fiery schezwan sauce a bold, spicy, treat.
Tandoori Mushroom
Mushrooms marinated in spiced yoghurt and flame grilled.
Chilli Garlic Potato
Crispy fried potato coated in a chilli garlic glaze.
Veg Platter (2 person)
Harabhara kebab, Spring roll, Samosa, Jalapino bites.
Tandoori Veg Platter (2 person)
Full spread of tandoori veggies and panner, Mashroom, capsicom, onion and great for sharing.
Veg Samosa (3pcs)
Crispy pastry filled with spiced Potatoes and peas.
Samosa Chaat
Crushed Samosas topped with tangy chutneys, yoghurt & spices.
Aloo Tikki (4 pic)
Boiled mashed potato patties that are mixed with spices, herbs and then pan fried or deep fried until golden and crispy.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crispy fried potato patties (tikki) topped with a variety of tangy chutneys, yoghurt and crunchy, toppings.
Rajkachori Chaat
Crispy deep fried stuffed pastry (kachori) into a tangy, sweet, and spicy snack.
Spring Roll
Crispy rolls packed with seasoned veggie filling.
Harabhara Kebab (6pic)
Spinach and green peapatties mildly spiced and deep fried.
Onion Bhaji
Crispy fried onion fritters spiced to perfection.
Chips Pakora
sliced potatoes coated in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep fried until crunchy.
Paneer Pakora
Indian snack featuring soft cottage cheese cubes dipped in a spiced gram flour (besan) batter and deep fried until golden.
Pani Puri (10pcs)
Mint, Corriander & chilli water balls filled with potato and black chick peas stuffing.
Dahi Puri
A variant of sev puri whose filling is topped with dahi (curd) and chaat masala.
Sev Puri
It consists of small, round puris or flat papris topped with a filling and garnished with sev.
Bhel
Crispy puffed rice is tossed with sweet Turmeric chutneys, mint chutney, onion, tomatoes & spices.
Pav Bhaji (ask for availability)
Pav Bhaji is an indian fast food vegetable gravy served with soft pav consisting of a thick spicy.
Vada Pav(1pcs) (ask for availability)
A deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle.
Cheese Vada Pav(1pcs) (ask for availability)
A deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle and cheese flavoured.
Chole Bhature(2pcs Bhature)
Spicy chickpea curry (chole) and deep fried, fluffy leavened bread (bhature),pickle, fryms.
Non - Veg. Starters
Chicken Samosa (3 pic)
Pastry parcels filled with spicy minced chicken.
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Perfectly grilled half chicken juicy bold and flavourful.
Tandoori Chicken (Full)
whole grilled chicken marinated in yoghurt and traditional spices.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka On Sizzler
Sizzling hot version of our classic chicken tikka served with flair.
Tandoori Chicken Malai Tikka
Creamy, Cheese and mild chicken marinated in yogurt, cream & spices.
Tandoori Chicken Wings On Sizzler
Wings grilled with tandoori spices served Sizzling hot.
Matka Chicken (Full)
Traditional Whole marinate chicken garlicky tested slow cooked in clay tandoor.
Chicken Kebab
Minced chicken grilled on skewers with North indian spices.
Reshmi Chicken Kabab
Delicately spiced creamy kebabs soft and succulent.
Chilli Chicken
Tender Chicken Cooked in Spicy chilly sauce.
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces tossed in garlic chilli sauce.
Chicken 65
Deep fried chicken chunks sauteed with a chilli garlic sauce, ginger and crispy curry leaves.
Chicken Shashilk
Deep fried cube chicken pices coated with sezwan sauce.
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Fried chicken tossed in a tangy sweet sauce with a chinese twist.
Honey Pepper Chicken
Sweet and spicy chicken with a touch of cracked black pepper.
Chicken Lollipop (6pcs)
Frenched chicken wings, fried until crispy served with chutney.
Chicken Manchurian
Fried chicken bolls in tangy garlic soya sauce dry style.
Chicken Pakora
Crispy deep fried chicken fritters with bold spice coating.
Non-Veg Platter (2 person)
A mix of our best tandoori non - veg starters perfect for sharing.
Lamb Chops(3pcs)
Juicy lamb cutlets grilled with aromatic tandoori flavours.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb skewers with herbs and warming spices.
Chilli Garlic Lamb
Lamb tossed in spicy garlic sauce bold nd punchy.
Lamb 65
Deep fried bonless Lamb cubes in a spicy South indian style marinated
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Boneless fish cubes grilled in traditional tandoori style.
Chilli Garlic Fish
Crispy fish tossed with garlic, chilli and capsicum full on flavour.
Fish 65
Deep fried bonless fish cubes in a spicy South indian style marinated.
Amritsari Fish
A punjabi favourite fish marinated in gram flour, ajwain and deep fried.
Fish Pakoda
Boneless fish fritters seasoned with indian spices and fried till golden.
Tandoori Prawn
Juicy grilled prawns marinated in tandoori spices.
Chilli Garlic Prawn
Prawns Stir fried in a garlic and red chilli sauce.
Salt & Pepper Prawn
Lightly battered prawns seasoned with crushed pepper and herbs.
Prawn 65
Deep fried prawns cubes in tandoori spices.
Spice Valley's special
Methi chicken (Dry)
Fresh fenugreek, bone chicken, spices and chilli,
Jeera Mari Chicken
Aromatic, mildly spiced dish where the earthy warmth of jeera (cumin) meets the bold heat of mari (black pepper).
Vegetarian Soup
Chef's Special Veg Soup
A hearty blend of seasonal vegetables simmered in our chef's secret spiced broth.
Lemon Coriander Soup
A light and zesty soup infused with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon refreshing and uplifting.
Veg Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy, tangy and packed with chopped veggies a bold Indo-Chinese classic.
Veg Manchow Soup
Spicy soy based soup loaded with veggies and topped with crispy noodles for that perfect crunch.
Creamy SweetCorn Soup
Chopped sweetcorn in a creamy base sauce.
Non-Vegetarian Soup
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
Shredded chicken in a fiery and tangy broth bold flavours that pack a punch.
Chicken Manchow Soup
Spicy chicken soup served hot with crunchy fried noodles a street food favourite.
Chicken & Egg Soup
A warming combo of shredded chicken and silky egg drops in a flavourful broth.
SweetCorn Chicken Soup
Classic Indo Chinese style with tender chicken and sweetcorn in a rich, creamy mix.
Prawns & Egg Soup
Juicy prawns and egg ribbons in a mildly spiced soup comforting with a touch of indulgence.
Bar Snacks (100gm)
Masala Cashew
Spicy Cashews Coated in a tangy spice blend.
Slated Cashew
Roasting Cashews in oil and seasoning them with salt.
Masala Peanut
Spicy Peanuts Coated in a tangy spice blend.
Salted Peanuts
Roasting Peanuts in oil and seasoning them with salt.
Chips Chaats
Crispy Chips are topped with tomato, lemon, onion and spices,
Noodles Special
Veg Hakka Noodles
Stir fried noodles with veggies, soya sauce, garlic and Chinese spices.
Schezwan Hakka Noodles (Veg)
Spicy noodles tossed in bold schezwan sauce with vegetables.
Chinese Bhel (Veg)
Crispy fried noodles mixed with veggies and spicy tangy chutneys.
Chicken Schezwan Noodles
Wok tossed noodles with chicken, egg, veggies and savoury sauces.
Chicken and Egg Noodles
Noodles with chicken, vegetables and egg all mixed together to make this one dish meal.
Veg Main Course
Paneer Tikka Masala
Grilled paneer cubes in a rich, spiced tomato and Onion gravy.
Butter Paneer Masala
Creamy and mildly sweet tomato based curry with butter and paneer.
Cheese Paneer masala
A rich & creamy North Indian curry with paneer, cheese, spices onions, tomatoes, cashews and butter.
Shahi Paneer
Royal style paneer cooked in a creamy cashew and saffron based sauce.
Paneer Lababdar
Tomato cashew gravy with chunks of paneer and a buttery finish.
Paneer Pasanda
Stuffed paneer cooked in a luxurious nutty gravy rich and flavourful.
Kadhai Paneer
Paneer tossed with green peppers, onions and spices in a thick curry.
Lasooni (Garlic)Paneer
Paneer simmered in a garlicky, tomato, onion gravy, aromatic and bold.
Tawa Paneer
Paneer grilled on a flat pan with bold spices and a rustic touch.
Paneer Jalfrezi
Julienned capsicum, onion and paneer stir fried in a tangy masala.
Paneer Bhurji
Grated paneer cooked with herb, tomatoes and green chillies.
Palak Paneer
Spinach puree blended with soft paneer cubes wholesome and earthy.
Malai Methi (Fenugreek) Paneer
Creamy paneer with fresh fenugreek leaves in a mildly sweet, rich gravy.
Matar Paneer
A classic combo of paneer and green peas in a lightly spiced tomato gravy.
Kaju(Cashew) Paneer Masala
Paneer simmered in a luxurious Cashew and cream based gravy.
Kaju(Cashew) Curry
Cashew rich curry cooked in a smooth, mildly spiced gravy.
Kadhai Kaju(Cashew) Masala
Wok tossed cashews in bold capsicum infused kadhai masala.
Spinach Kaju(Cashew) Masala
Spinach and cashew nuts blended in a creamy rich curry.
Mix Veg Curry
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a spiced tomato onion based gravy.
Veg Kadhai
Mixed vegetables sauteed with capsicum in thick spiced kadhai masala.
Veg Makhani
Mixed vegetables in a creamy, buttery tomato based gravy.
Veg Korma
Mild creamy curry made with vegetable and ground cashews.
Lasooni(Garlic) Veg Curry
Garlic flavoured mixed veg curry in rich tomato onion gravy.
Kadhai Mushroom
Mushroom and capsicum cooked in bold kadhai style masala.
Mushroom Masala
Tender mushrooms in a thick aromatic tomato onion based sauce.
Lasooni (Garlic) Spinach Mushroom
Spinach sauteed with ginger, garlic, mushroom tomatoes and onion gravy.
Aloo Matar(Potato Green Peas)
Potatoes and green peas simmered in mildly spiced gravy.
Aloo(Potato) Spinach
Spinach and potatoes cooked together in traditional indian spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in tangy onion tomato masala with bold spices.
Spinach Chana Masala
Protein rich chickpeas with spinach in a spiced curry blend.
Malai Kofta
Soft paneer & veg balls in a creamy buttery nut based curry.
Baingan (Eggplant) Ka Bharta
Char grilled eggplant mashed and sauteed with onions and spices.
Bhindi (Okra) Masala
Fresh okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and Indian spices.
Spice Valley Special Curry's
Cheese Butter Masala
A North Indian favourite cheeses in a silky, buttery tomato sauce.
Paneer Ghotala
Made with grated paneer, capsicum, tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices.
Cheese Paneer Ghotala
Paneer ghotala is a famous street food dish from Surat in Gujarat it's made with paneer a mild and semi hard indian cheese.
Paneer Toofani
Made with rich cream, aromatic spices and soft paneer.
Paneer Angara
Smokey and spicy paneer curry with bold, tandoori inspried flavours.
Paneer Handi
Rich, creamy and aromatic Indian dish featuring cottage paneer cubes simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy.
Malai Methi Corn
Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) with natural sweetness of corn kernels in a rich, creamy and mildly spiced cashew based gravy.
Malai Methi mater
A creamy North Indian dish of fenugreek leaves, peas and cream.
Cheese Angara
Smokey and spicy cheese with bold tandoori inspride flavours.
Dal Special
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin and ghee.
Dal Fry
Slow cooked lentils sauteed with onions, tomatoes and mild Indian spices.
Dal Makhani
Creamy black lentils simmered overnight with butter and cream.
Dal Paneer
Lentils and paneer cubes cooked together in spiced onion tomato masala.
Butter Dal Fry
Rich buttery version of dal fry smooth, creamy, and comforting.
Spinach Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh spinach, garlic and tempered spices.
Lunch Special
Veg Lunch Specials
Chicken Lunch Specials
Lamb and Seafood Lunch Specials
Thali Special
Veg Thali
Sabji of the day and dalmakhni with butter roti, rice, pickle & fryums.
Spice Valley Veg Thali
Kadai paneer, dalmakhni with butter roti, rice, 1pcs gulab jamun, 1pcs veg samosa & fryums.
Amritsari Kulcha Thali
Stuffed kulcha with Amritsari chole, served with pickle, fryums & raita.
Non-Veg Thali
Chicken sabji and dalmakhani served with butter roti, rice, pickle & fryums.
Spice Valley Non-Veg Thali
Chicken sabji, Lamb sabji, Naan (or) roti, rice, fryums, 1 pic sweet.
Naan Breads
Plain Naan
Soft fluffy tandoor baked flatbread a classic side to any curry.
Butter Naan
Tandoori naan brushed with melted butter for extra richness.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic.
Chilli Garlic Naan
Spicy twist with garlic, chilli and herbs on soft naan.
Masala Naan
Soft fluffy naan with mildly spiced.
Cheese Naan
Soft naan loaded with melted cheese inside a cheesy delight.
Cheese Garlic Naan
Cheesy, garlicky naan with herbs indulgent and flavour packed.
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with coconut, raisins, and nuts rich and unique.
Bajra No Rotlo (Ask for availability)
Bajra roti is a plain and silmple flatbread made from pearl millet flour.
Makai No Rotlo (Ask for availability)
A traditional gluten free indian flatbread made from maize flour(cornmeal).
Plain Chapati (Roti)
Soft wholemeal flatbread cooked on a tawa light and healthy.
Butter Chapati (Roti)
Warm chapati brushed with butter for a richer finished.
Garlic Chapati (Roti)
Wholemeal chapati infused with garlic and herbs.
Tandoori Plain Roti
Traditional wholewheat bread cooked in a clay tandoor oven.
Tandoori Butter Roti
Clay oven roasted roti brushed with melted butter.
Lachha Butter Paratha
Flaky layered flatbread clay oven and finished with butter.
Garlic Paratha
Flaky indian bread filled with garlic and herbs crispy and delicious.
Aloo Paratha
Classic potato stuffed flatbread, crisp and flavorful.
Mix Veg Paratha
Wholesome flatbread packed with a medley of spiced vegetables.
Paneer Paratha
Soft flatbread stuffed with spiced cottage cheese filling.
Onion Kulcha
Flatbread stuffed with a spiced onion mixture.
Amritsari Kulcha
Flaky stuffed flatbread from Amritsar, Punjab, traditionally baked in a tandoor and loaded with butter
Mix Veg Kulcha
Stuffed flatbread filled with a spiced mixture of finely chopped vegetables like potatoes, peas, carrots.
Non-Veg Main Course
Butter Chicken - Indian Style
Tandoori chicken in a rich creamy tomato and butter based gravy.
Butter Chicken - Kiwi Style
Tandoori chicken in a rich creamy tomato and butter based gravy.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken tikka cooked in a thick spiced tomato onion masala.
Chicken Nawabi
Chicken is cooked in an onion, cashews and curd gravy to make the chicken Nawabi.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken simmered in a mild, creamy cashew and coconut curry.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked in mango puree, onion, garlic, ginger and Indian spices.
Chicken Makhanwala
Smooth buttery gravy with boneless chicken and a hint of sweetness.
Kaju(Cashew) Chicken
A rich, creamy Indian curry featuring tender chicken simmered in a cashew nut paste, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
Methi(Fenugreek) Chicken
Tender chicken cooked with fresh, slightly bitter fenugreek leaves, onions yogurt, and spices.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken stir fried with capsicum and onion in bold kadhai style masala.
Lasuni(Garlic) Chicken
Garlic forward chicken curry with a thick aromatic tomato onion base.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken stir fried with onions, peppers and tangy spiced tomato gravy.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken, potato and spicy goan style curry with chicken in tangy chilli.
Chicken Rogan Josh
Rich aromatic Indian chicken curry known for its thick flavorful red sauce.
Chicken Bhuna
North Indian style chicken curry with warming spice bhuna masala.
Tawa Chicken Curry
Pan roasted chicken cooked in a rustic onion and tomato masala.
Chicken Saagwala
Pan roasted chicken cooked in a rustic onion and tomato masala.
Tandoori Chicken Curry
Grilled tandoori chicken pieces in a rich and smokey curry sauce.
Desi Chicken Curry
Home style bone in chicken curry with traditional Indian spices.
Chicken Madras
Spicy curry with a rich tangy and sometimes slightly sweet tomato.
Murgh Masala (Born In)
North Indian curry of chicken in a chunky & thick onion tomato, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices laden sauce.
Eggs Curry
Boiled eggs simmered in a spiced onion tomato based curry sauce.
Eggs Bhurji
Indian style scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and fragrant spices.
Tawa Egg Curry
Pan cooked egg in rustic homestyle onion and tomato curry.
Boiled Egg Kheema
Boiled eggs are grated and cooked with Indian spices.
Butter Lamb Curry
Tender lamb cooked in a creamy, buttery tomato based style gravy.
Lamb Korma
Lambs simmered in a rich, mildly spiced curry with coconut and cashews.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Grilled lamb pieces in a thick spiced tomato and onion masala sauce.
Kadai Lamb
Lamb stri fried with capsicum onion and bold kadhai style spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb, potato and spicy goan style curry with Lamb in tangy chilli.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb sauteed with peppers, onions and tomatoes in a tangy gravy.
Lamb Kheema
Minced lamb slow cooked with green peas and fragrant Indian spices.
Lamb Saagwala
North Indian style pieces of lamb in spiced creamy spinach sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
A classic aromatic tandoor slow cooked lamb in a rich spiced deep red sauce.
Lamb Bhuna
Boneless lamb cooked with chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander.
Goat Bhuna
North Indian curry featuring tender goat meat, intense spices and a thick dry gravy.
Goat Masala
Tender bone in goat meat simmered in a spiced onion, tomato gravy with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices like garam masala.
Goat Curry
Bone in goat meat cooked traditionally in rich home style curry.
Fish Masala Curry
Boneless fish cooked in a robust onion and tomato masala gravy.
Kadai Fish
Fish fillets stir fried with capsicum and onion in kadai style sauce.
Fish Korma
Mildly spiced fish cooked in a creamy cashew and coconut based curry.
Tawa Fish Curry
Pan fried fish in a rustic thick spiced onion tomato masala.
Butter Prawns Curry
Juicy prawns in a rich creamy and mildly sweet butter curry.
Prawns Tikka Masala
Tandoori prawns in a bold tomato based tikka masala gravy.
Kadai Prawns
Prawns tossed with capsicum and onion in kadai style.
Prawns Jalfrezi
Prawns stir fried with onions, peppers and tangy tomato.
Prawns Vindaloo
Prawns, potato and spicy goan style curry with Prawns in tangy chilli.
Prawns Saagwala
A very healthy dish with an abundance of fresh spinich cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
Rice
Plain Steamed Basmati Rice
Fluffy perfectly cooked plain basmati rice.
Pilav Rice
Lightly spiced rice cooked with aromatic whole spices.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice tempered with rich, cumin seed.
Butter Rice
Soft rice infused with rich, creamy butter.
Green Peas Pulav
Mildly spiced rice cooked with tender green peas.
Mix Veg Pulav
Aromatic rice loaded with a medley of fresh vegetables.
Lemon Turmeric Rice
Tangy golden rice with a hint of spice and turmeric.
Veg Fried Rice
Classic Indo Chinese style stir fried rice with mixed vegetables.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Flavourful rice tossed with mushroom, soy and fresh herbs.
Schezwan Rice
Spicy Indo Chinese rice tossed in bold Schezwan sauce and veggies.
Egg Fried Rice
Scrambled eggs, soya sauce, and aromatics like garlic and green onions.
Chicken Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with chicken scrambled egg soya and spring onions.
Prawns Egg Fried Rice
Egg-fried rice loaded with prawns and house made sauce.
Egg Kheema Rice
Egg cooked in to richly spiced rice.
Biryani
Veg Biryani
Spiced basmati rice cooked with vegetables, herbs and saffron.
Veg Layer Biryani
Layered rice and vegetable biryani with rich dum cooked flavours.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken pieces in aromatic, slow cooked basmati biryani rice.
Lamb Biryani (Boneless)
Slow cooked lamb and basmati rice layered with herbs and spices.
Egg Biryani
Spiced biryani rice paired with boiled and fried eggs.
Prawns Biryani
Juicy prawns cooked in fragrant spiced biryani rice.
Goat Biryani
Goat meat pieces fragrant basmati rice and complex blend of spice.
Home style South Famous
Plain Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa made of grounded rice and lentils.
Masala Plain Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa stuffed with mashed potatoes, onion and spices.
Cheese Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa stuffed with cheese and garnished with cheese.
Cheese Masala Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa stuffed cheese, mashed potatoes, onion and spices.
Mysore Masala Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa layered with chutney stuffed with mashed potatoes, onion and spices.
Paneer Dosa (1pcs)
Dosa stuffed with paneer and spices.
Mix Utthapan (1pcs)
Rice better pancake topped with onion, tomatoes, chillies and coriander.
Idli Sambhar (3pcs)
Idli Sambhar is a south indian breakfast meal where steamed cakes known as idli are served with sambar, a vegetable lentil stew.
Vada Sambhar (3pcs)
Comfort food featuring deep fried savory donut shaped lentil fritters (medu vada) soaked in hot tangy sambar.
Accompaniments
Papadom
Your choice of deep fried or lightly roasted a crunchy classic. (1pcs)
Masala Papad
Papad topped with fresh chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber with spices.
Cheese Masala Papad
Masala Papad topped with fresh chopped onion, tomatoe, cucumber, spices with cheese.
Side Platter
papadom 5pcs, pickle & mango chutney.
Salads & Raita
Onion Salad
Freshly sliced onions with lemon.
Green Salad
A mix of fresh Carrots, onions, cucumber and tomatoes with feta cheese.
Coleslaw Salad
Creamy, crunchy shredded veggies in a classic coleslaw dressing Kiwi style comfort.
Raita
Raita is a quick side dish made with curd, veggies, spices & herbs.
Plain Yogurt
Mint Sauce
Mango Chutney
Schezwan Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (3pcs)
Ice Cream (2 scoop)
American Dry Fruit Ice Cream (2 scoop)
Mango Kulfi
Kesar Kulfi
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream(1 Scoop)
Hot Brownie Sizzler with Ice Cream(1 Scoop)
Lassi with Ice Cream(1 Scoop)
Dry Fruit Lassi With Ice Cream (1 Scoop)
Fruit Salad (Ask for availability)
Thick and creamy milk chopped with small pieces of fresh fruit.
House Drinks
Buttermilk
A cool savoury yoghurt drink go classic with salt or try the spiced masala twist.
Lassi
Thick and creamy your choice of lightly salted, sweet and smooth, or mango rich for a fruity hit.
Dry Fruit Lassi
Thick and creamy your choice of lightly salted, sweet and smooth, or mango rich for a fruity hit and mix dry fruit.
Beverages
Indian Tea (Ask for availability)
Juice
Sparkling Water
Mineral Water
Can Drink
Red Bull
Red Bull Sugar Free
Most Organic Juice
Apple & Feljoa, Apple & Black currant, Apple, Orange & Mango
Schweppes Ginger Beer
Schweppes Tonic Water
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Schweppes Lemon Lime Bitters
Schweppes Old Fashioned Lemonade
Schweppes Soda Water
Schweppes Dry lemonade

Mama’s Sizzler Restaurant and Bar
Mama’s Sizzler gives Indian cooking a theatrical Johnsonville setting, with hot iron platters carrying grills, vegetables and rice to the table. The menu is broader than a conventional curry house, reaching into brunch, South Indian dishes and familiar bistro food, but the Indian sizzlers provide the clearest reason to visit. Steam, char and aroma arrive together, creating a lively meal for families and groups. The spacious format also makes it easier to order several substantial dishes without crowding the table.
Paneer and soya chaap make a satisfying vegetarian sizzler, while lamb chops or achari chicken tikka bring smoke and sharper spice. Dosa, chole bhatura and Amritsari kulcha widen the regional range at lunch, and kadai paneer offers a saucier main when a sizzling platter feels too heavy. The iron plates remain extremely hot, so allow the food to settle before reaching across them. Current diner reports are warm about hospitality and presentation, with the distinctive format carrying much of the experience.
Address: 3/33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Mamas Sizzler Menu
Mama's Brunch
Breakfast Burger
Lettuce, Tomato, Hashbrown, Bacon & Egg with a brioche bun served with chips and tomato sauce.
Mama's Famous Veggie Brekkie
Your choice of one scrambled, poached or fried egg on toast with tomato & one hash brown
Mama's Famous Grilled Brekkie
Your choice of one scrambled, poached or fried egg on toast with bacon & one hash brown
Papa's Meaty Breakfast
Bacon, Kransky, choice of scrambled, poached or fried egg on toast, Hash Brown, Tomato & Creamy Mushrooms
Mushroom on Toast
Creamy Mushroom served on toast
Papa's Veggie Breakfast
Halloumi, Spinach, choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs on toast, Hash Brown, Tomato & Creamy Mushroom sauce
Turkish Egg
Savoury Yoghurt, 2 poached eggs, Toast with burnt butter cashew nuts and Turkish spices
Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, poached eggs & hollandaise with your choice of spinach or bacon
BLT
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato open sandwich topped with hollandaise served with chips
Sides/Addon
Toast
GF Toast
Egg
Hash Brwon
Bacon
Spinach
Halloumi
Kransky
Mushroom Sauce
Indian Brunch
Please note Dosa Available only (Sat and Sunday) during Lunch hours
Aloo Paratha
Whole meal bread with potato and onion stuffing served with raita and Indian pickle
Gobi Paratha
Whole meal bread with cauliflower stuffing served with raita and Indian pickle
Paneer Paratha
Whole meal bread with Paneer stuffing served with raita and Indian pickle
Chole Bhature
2 Pieces deep fried puffy bread served with chickpeas, Pickle and onion.
Idli Sambar
Soft, steamed rice-lentil cakes served with, spiced lentil stew with aromatic spices and coconut chutney
Plain Dosa
A crisp, golden South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with coconut chutney and flavourful sambar
Masala Dosa
A crisp, golden South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with coconut chutney, Potato masala and sambar
Meat Masala Dosa
Golden, crispy dosa filled with chicken or Lamb in a spiced onion-tomato masala. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Amritsari Kulcha
Amritsari Kulcha, smear with butter, and serve with a generous bowl of chole (chickpeas), pickled onions and lemon wedges.
Mama's Veg Starters
Garlic Bread (V)
Baked loaf with herbed garlic butter (Add cheese for $3 extra and bacon for $4)
Harissa Potatoes
Crispy baby potatoes tossed in a smoky, spicy North African harissa sauce, serve with homemade chipotle aioli
Beetroot Arancini(V)
Crispy fried risono balls filled with beetroot and cream cheese. served with basil oil, rocket salad & Parmesan
Paneer Pakora
Crispy and golden fried paneer (Indian cottage cheese), coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter. Served with tangy mint chutney and tamarind sauce
Samosa(2pcs)
2 Samosa, served with mint chutney and tamarind chutney
Onion Bhaji (GF)
Crispy onion fritters flavoured with coriander and carom seeds, served with tamarind dip.
Pani Puri
6 Pieces fried puff pastry ball filled with spiced mashed potato, mint water and tamarind chutney
Dahi Kebab
A melt-in-your-mouth North Indian delicacy made from hung curd (thick yogurt), paneer, and mild spices, shaped into patties and shallow-fried to golden perfection. Crisp on the outside, creamy and tangy on the inside.
Mix Veg Pakora
3 Types of veggie Pakora (Paneer, Cauliflower,Potatoes)
Mama's Non-Veg Starters
Fried Chicken
Sticky BBQ, sesame & Spring onion garnish
Seafood Chowder
Creamy shrimp, mussels , squid & fish served with sourdough
Punjabi Fish
6pcs Dry crispy fish specialty of punjab marinated in secret spices
Lamb Seek Kebab
4pcs Lamb mince marinated in ginger, garlic, spices and roasted in tandoor on skewer
Crispy Calamari
Golden-fried calamari, delicately seasoned and served with our signature house- made dipping sauce.
Rugby Platter
A hearty game-day feast featuring crispy chicken nuggets, golden calamari, hoki fish bites, crunchy onion rings, seasoned wedges, spring rolls, and classic chips. Served with a selection of house-made dipping sauces. Perfect for sharing.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in the tandoor for a smoky, flavorful bite.
Prawn Tandoori Shashlik
Juicy prawns marinated in aromatic tandoori spices, skewered with onions and capsicum, then grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken Achari Tikka(4pcs)
Succulent chicken chunks infused with pickling spices and roasted for a smoky finish.
Mama's Sizzlers
Chaap Sizzlers
Soya Chaap cooked in creamy cheese mushroms, touch of garlic served with flavored rice.(Highly recommended for vegetarians)
Non-Veg Platter
Chicken Malai Tikka, Lamb Seek Kebab, Fired Chicken, Garlic Tikka served with chutney and green salad
Chicken Malai Tikka
Chicken pieces marinated in cream, yogurt, Indian spices. Served with mint chutney and green salad.
Indo-Chinese Chicken Sizzler
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a sweet, spicy chili-garlic sauce, with crunchy bell peppers, onions, and other stir-fried veggies.
Patiala Chaap Shot (Veg)
Succulent soya chaap sticks marinated in a rich blend of yogurt, mustard oil, and authentic tandoori spices, then char-grilled to smoky perfection in a traditional tandoor served as a sizzler with your choice of sautéed veggies or jeera rice.
Paneer & Soya Sizzler
A protein-rich, vegetarian sizzler that brings together the best of both worlds — soft, grilled paneer tikka and spiced soya chunks, served on a sizzling platter with Jeera rice
Veg Platter
Samosas, Onion Bhaji, Aloo Tikki, Paneer Pakora served with chutney
Indo-Chinese Sizzlers Veg
Chilli Paneer, Veg Manchurian served with flavored rice
Chilly Clash Sizzler
A sizzling platter of spicy Indo-Chinese favorites — crispy chilly prawns , tossed in a bold garlic-soy chili sauce. Served over a bed of flavorful chicken Schezwan noodles, A fiery, satisfying fusion feast that arrives at your table hot and sizzling!
Mama's Mains
Pork Belly(GF)
Crispy cider - braised pork belly served with herbs & creamy mashed potatoes, apple sauce & juice
Pumpkin Gnocchi (GF)
Served with mushroom , Feta, Cashew nuts & Parmesan
Fish and Chips
Markey fish, your choice of either beer battered or crumbed served with chips, salad & tartare sauce
Chicken Pasta
Penne Pasta with chicken & creamy mushroom sauce
Veggie Pasta
Penne Pasta with seasonal veggies & creamy mushroom sauce
Halloumi Salad (GF)
Halloumi with mesclun, lettuce, Egg, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & Parmesan topped with aioli
Chicken Salad (GF)
Rosted chicken with lettuce, mesclun, Egg, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & Parmesan(Add Halloumi $6) topped with aioli
Chicken & Bacon Pasta
Penne Pasta with Chicken and Bacon & creamy mushroom sauce
Butter Chicken Pasta
Creamy butter chicken sauce tossed with tender chicken and pasta. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan for a bold East- meets-West experience.
Mama's Manins (Indian Vegetarian)
All currys are GF
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in garlic, capsicum, onion, tomato and coriander seeds, served with steamed rice
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with a blend of aromatic spices.
Kadai Mushroom (Vegan)
Button mushrooms sautéed with onions and bell peppers in a spicy, aromatic onion tomato-based gravy, infused with freshly ground Kadai masala.
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with spinach gravy served with steamed rice
Dhaba Style Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with onion and tomatoes blend with spices serviced with rice.
Dal Makhani
Dish cooked with whole black lentils, Red Kidney bean, Butter and spices.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed Vegetable cooked in cashew nut gravy with hint of cream and Indian traditional spices.
Dal Tadka (Vegan)
Yellow split lentils cooked with garlic, onion, tomatos,turmeric.
Kasturi Paneer
Soft paneer cubes simmered in a fragrant, spiced tomato-onion gravy, enriched with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) for a distinctive aroma and flavor. A hearty and aromatic North Indian dish, perfect with naan or jeera rice.
Mama's Manins (Non-Vegetarian) - Chicken Dishes
All currys are GF
Butter Chicken
Mama's all time favourite served with steam rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Curry cooked with Onion, Tomatoes, and indian spices serviced with steam rice
Chicken Korma
Curry cooked with cream and cashew nut served with steamed rice
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked in spinach gravy served with steamed rice
Chicken Curry (Home Style)
Home-style chicken cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy with bold Indian spices
Kadai Chicken
Succulent chicken pieces cooked with onions, capsicum bell peppers, tomatos and freshly ground kadai masala. Spicy, aromatic, and full of bold North Indian flavors.
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy and tangy Goan-style chicken curry with vinegar and red chillies.
Mango Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet-and-spicy mango sauce, balanced with aromatic spices. Served with steamed rice
Chicken Chettinad
A fiery South Indian chicken curry with roasted coconut and black pepper.
Mama's Manins (Non-Vegetarian) - Mutton / Lamb Dishes
All currys are GF
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender pieces of marinated lamb grilled to perfection and simmered in a rich, onion tomato-based gravy with aromatic Indian spices.
Lamb Korma
Succulent Lamb simmered in a creamy, royal gravy made with cashews and aromatic whole spices.
Lamb Saagwala
Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, spiced spinach gravy (saag), blending earthy flavors with a hint of warmth from traditional Indian spices. A healthy and flavorful dish, perfect with naan
Kadai Lamb
Succulent lamb pieces cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of freshly ground Kadai masala. This aromatic and spicy curry offers a rich, robust flavor perfect for pairing with naan
Lamb Madras
A fiery South Indian curry featuring tender lamb simmered in a tangy, gravy made with roasted spices and coconut.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Tender lamb pieces stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a tangy, mildly spiced gravy. The perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Lamb Vindaloo
A fiery and tangy Goan specialty, featuring tender lamb cooked in a spicy, vinegary sauce with chilies, garlic, and a blend of bold spices.
Lamb Chettinad
A flavorful South Indian curry made with tender lamb simmered in a spicy, aromatic gravy of roasted black pepper, coconut, and a blend of regional Chettinad spices
Lamb do-pyaza
Tender lamb pieces cooked with double the onions. A rich, mildly spiced curry with a perfect balance of flavors.
Goat Meat Dishes
All goat curries with bones & Gluten free
Goat Curry
Tender goat meat slow-cooked in a robust, spiced onion-tomato gravy with a perfect blend of traditional Indian spices.
Goat Rogan Josh
Tender goat slow-cooked in a rich Kashmiri-style gravy with yogurt, browned onions, and warm spices.
Goat Korma
Slow-cooked goat pieces in a creamy gravy with cashews and aromatic spices. Rich, indulgent, and perfect with naan.
Bhuna Goat Masala
Goat meat slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and freshly ground spices until the masala is thick and deep in flavor.
Rajasthani Laal Maas
A fiery red goat curry made with Mathania red chilies, garlic, and ghee. A traditional Rajasthani delicacy for spice lovers.
Goat Vindaloo
A fiery and tangy curry made with goat meat marinated in vinegar, garlic, and a blend of spicy Goan masala, offering a bold and intense flavor
Goat Curry – South Indian Style
Goat cooked in a coconut-based curry with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and black pepper. Rustic, comforting, and full of Southern spice..
Seafood Mains
Prawns Vindaloo
A South Indian curry made with prawns simmered in a bold, aromatic sauce of roasted spices and coconut.Full of heat and rich coastal flavor.
Seafood mix curry
A delicious mix of prawns, fish, mussels and squid cooked in a rich mildly spiced.
Fish Curry
Boneless fish fillets simmered in a rich, rustic Punjabi-style gravy made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and bold North Indian spices.
Fish Madras
Boneless fish cooked in a spicy South Indian-style curry with coconut, curry leaves, and bold roasted spices.
Fish Vindaloo
A Goan specialty featuring succulent pieces of fish simmered in a tangy, spicy vindaloo sauce made with vinegar, garlic, chili, and warm spices. A bold and zesty dish with a perfect balance of heat and acidity.
Prawns Tikka Masala
Marinated prawns grilled to perfection and simmered in a rich, spiced tomato onion gravy. Smoky, tangy, and full of bold North Indian flavors.
Prawns Do Pyaza
Juicy prawns cooked with double dose of onion, finished with a medley of aromatic spices, this classic dish offers a perfect balance of warmth and depth.
Prawns Saagwala
Tender prawns cooked in a flavorful spinach-based gravy, infused with garlic, ginger, and mild spices. A wholesome and aromatic dish with a vibrant green twist.
Prawns Kadai
Juicy prawns stir-cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and freshly ground kadai masala. A spicy, aromatic dish with bold North Indian flavors and a wok-tossed finish.
Mama's Rice & Biriyanis
Vegetable Biriyani
Chicken Biriyani
Lamb Biriyani
Prawns Biriyani
Goat Biriyani
Beef Biriyani
Vegetable Biriyani
Vegetable Biriyani
Lamb Biriyani
Lamb Biriyani
Goat Biriyani
Goat Biriyani
Mama's Salads & Accompaniments
Classic Mixed Veg Salad
Green Garden salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and carrots tossed with lemon juice and mild spices.
Mixed Vegetable Raita
A colorful combination of grated carrot, cucumber and spiced yogurt.
Papadum
Masala Papadum
Classic Mixed Veg Salad
Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, and carrots tossed with lemon juice and mild spices.
PAPADUM
Papadum
MASALA PAPADUM
Masala Papadum
Mama's Indo-Chinese
Chilly Chicken Dry/Gravy
Chicken deep fried and sauteed with garlic, onion,capsicum,sweet chilli sauce, soya sauce, tomato sauce and vinegar.
Chilly Paneer Dry/Gravy
Paneer pieces tossed in sweet and spicey chill sauce with sliced Onion & Capsicum
Veg Manchurian Dry/Gravy
Crisped vegetable balls tossed in slightly sweet and sour hot sauce with chopped Onion, Carrot & Capsicum
Chilly Prawns Dry/Gravy
Crispy fried prawns tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce with garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers. A perfect blend of heat and tang, finished with a touch of soy and fresh spring onions.
Veg Fried Rice
Anyone one from above with your special selection of rice sauteed with Onion, Garlic, Carrots, Capsicum, Soy sauce and vinegar
Chicken Fried Rice
Prawns Fried Rice
Veg Noodles
Anyone one from above with your special selection of noodles sauteed with Onion, Garlic, Carrots, Capsicum, Soy sauce and vinegar
Chicken Noodles
Mama's Bread/Naan/Roti
Tawa Roti
1 whole meal bread made of tawa with butter.
Garlic Naan
Flour bread with finely chopped Garlic, Parsley & Coriander.
Butter Naan
Flour bread with or without butter.
Lachha Parata
Multi layered whole meal bread.
Tandoori Roti
Soft bread made from whole meal flour cooked in tandoor
Keema Naan
Soft bread made from whole meal flour stuffed lamb mince cooked in tandoor
Cheese Naan
Flour bread with cheese, Parsley and coriander
Cheese Garlic Naan
Flour bread with cheese, finely chopped Garlic, Parsley and coriander
Cheese Chilly Naan
Flour bread with cheese, finely chopped chilly, Parsley and coriander
Mama's Desserts
Coffee Affogato
Scoop of Vanilla ice cream served with espresso shot and your choice of either Kahlua or baileys
Lava Cake
Mama’s famous chocolate lava cake, served with vanilla ice cream (made fresh, approx. 15/20 minutes)
Sizzing Brownie(GF)
Walnut brownie served on sizzling plate with a scoop of ice cream
Creme Brulee
Vanilla infused Creme Brulee with burnt caramel & strawberry compote
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice cream served with whipped cream & choice of your either Chocolate, Caramel or Berry toppings
Gulab Jamun
Sweet Dumpling in golden syrup (3 Pieces)
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Sweet Dumpling in golden syrup (2 Pieces) served with scoop of Ice cream
Mango Kulfi
A creamy, traditional Indian frozen dessert made with ripe mangoes, slow-cooked milk, and a touch of cardamom. Rich, smooth, and bursting with tropical flavor — the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
Mama's Lunch Special Combo
ALL CURRIES ARE SERVED WITH RICE, PLAIN NAAN AND SOFT DRINK
Butter Chicken Curry
Lamb Curry
Chicken Korma
Chana Masala
Palak Paneer
Veg Korma
Butter Chicken Curry
Lunch Combo Butter Chicken with Naan and Drink (Sprite fanta coke or coke zero)
Chicken Korma
Lunch Combo Chicken Korma with Naan and Drink (Sprite fanta coke or coke zero)
Kids Menu
Any Meal $17.99 With Free Drink and Desert. Meals served with rice or chips as specified. Free Drink and Dessert: Choose from Drinks: Fizzy drink or Fresh Juice; Desserts: Ice Cream Sundae with your choice of Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Berry Sauce. Special Offer: Main Meal FREE with a parent’s main meal – Available only on Monday (Drink and dessert not included in the free offer).
Butter Chicken with Rice
Butter Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Chicken Korma with Rice
Palak Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Cheeseburger & Chips
Fish & Chips
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Mama's Mains (Indian Vegetarian)
All currys are GF
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with a blend of aromatic spices.
Kadai Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in garlic, capsicum, onion, tomato and coriander seeds, served with steamed rice
Dhaba Style Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with grated onion and tomatoes blend with spices serviced with rice.
Dal Tadka
Yellow split lentils cooked with garlic, onion, tomatos,turmeric
Aloo Gobi
Dish cooked with Potato's, Onion, Tomato with Indian spices
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with Onion, tomatoes and spices
Methi Matar Malai
Methi Matar Malai is a rich and creamy North Indian curry made with fenugreek leaves (methi), green peas (matar), and cream (malai).
Hariyali Vegetable
A colorful mix of fresh vegetables cooked in a spinach-based green gravy, enriched with coriander, and mild spices.
Mama's Mains (Non-Vegetarian) - Chicken Dishes
All currys are GF
Mango Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet-and-spicy mango sauce, balanced with aromatic spices. Served with steamed rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Curry cooked with Onion, Tomatoes, and indian spices served with steam rice
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken cooked in spinach gravy served with steamed rice
Chicken Curry (Home Style)
Home-style chicken cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy with bold Indian spices
Chicken Chettinad
A fiery South Indian chicken curry with roasted coconut and black pepper.
Chicken Madras
A spicy South Indian-style chicken curry made with a bold blend of roasted spices, and coconut. Rich, fiery, and full of deep, aromatic flavor.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a tangy, mildly spiced gravy. This dish strikes the perfect balance of heat and flavor with a touch of sweetness from the vegetables.
Butter Chicken
Mama's all time favourite served with steam rice.
Mama's Mains (Non-Vegetarian) - Mutton / Lamb Dishes
All currys are GF
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender pieces of marinated lamb grilled to perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with aromatic Indian spices.
Lamb Saagwala
Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, spiced spinach gravy (saag), blending earthy flavors with a hint of warmth from traditional Indian spices. A healthy and flavorful dish, perfect with naan
Lamb Madras
A fiery South Indian curry featuring tender lamb simmered in a tangy, gravy made with roasted spices and coconut.
Lamb Vindaloo
A fiery and tangy Goan specialty, featuring tender lamb cooked in a spicy, vinegary sauce with chilies, garlic, and a blend of bold spices.
Lamb do-pyaza
Tender lamb pieces cooked with double the onions. A rich, mildly spiced curry with a perfect balance of flavors.
Lamb Rogan Josh
A Kashmiri delicacy made with tender mutton pieces slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic red curry infused with yogurt and traditional spices.
Lamb Korma
Succulent Lamb simmered in a creamy, royal gravy made with cashews, yogurt, and aromatic whole spices.
Kadai Lamb
Succulent lamb pieces cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of freshly ground Kadai masala. This aromatic and spicy curry offers a rich, robust flavor perfect for pairing with naan
Kids Menu – Meals (served with rice or chips as specified)
Free Drink and Dessert: Choose from Drinks: Fizzy drink or Fresh Juice; Desserts: Ice Cream Sundae with your choice of Chocolate Sauce or Caramel Sauce or Berry Sauce. Special Offer: Main Meal FREE with a parent's main meal – Available only on Monday (Drink and dessert not included in the free offer).
Butter Chicken with Rice
Butter Chicken with Rice
Chicken Korma with Rice
Chicken Korma with Rice
Cheeseburger & Chips
Cheeseburger & Chips
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Pasta of the Day
Pasta of the Day (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian options available)
Butter Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Butter Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Palak Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Palak Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Kids Menu – Meals (served with rice and Naan or chips as specified for $14.99)
Drink for $3.99: Choose Drinks from: Fizzy drink or Fresh Juice. Dessert $8.99: Desserts: Ice Cream Sundae with your choice of Chocolate Sauce or Caramel Sauce or Berry Sauce.
Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan
Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan
Chicken Korma with Rice
Chicken Korma with Rice
Cheeseburger & Chips
Cheeseburger & Chips
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
Pasta of the Day
Pasta of the Day (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian options available)
Butter Paneer with Rice and Naan (Vegetarian)
Butter Paneer with Rice and Naan (Vegetarian)
Palak Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Palak Paneer with Rice (Vegetarian)
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Breakfast
Classic Pancakes
Mama’s Famous Veggie Brekkie
Papa’s Meaty Breakfast
Papa’s Veggie Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Smash Avo
Breakfast Burger
Mama’s Famous Grilled Brekkie
Indian Breakfast
Aloo Paratha
Paneer Paratha
Chole Bhature
Plain Dosa
Meat Masala Dosa
Gobi Paratha
Amritsari Kulcha
Idli Sambar
Starters
Garlic Bread (V)
Paneer Pakora
Samosa(2pcs)
Dahi Kebab
Mix Veg Pakora
Nawabi Paneer Tikka
Crispy Onion Rings
Harissa Potatoes
Sizzlers
Chaap Sizzlers
Veg Platter
Paneer & Soya Sizzler
Non-Veg Platter
Chili Clash Sizzler
Garlic Tikka
Low & Slow Ribs
Surf & Turf(GF)
Salads & Pasta
Halloumi Salad (GF)
Pumpkin Gnocchi (GF)
SALMON FILLET
Veggie Pasta
Butter Chicken Pasta
Chicken Salad (GF)
Pork Belly(GF)
Fish and Chips
Vegetarian Curries
Paneer Butter Masala
Kadai Paneer
Dhaba Style Paneer
Dal Tadka (Vegan)
Aloo Gobi (Vegan)
Chana Masala (Vegan)
Methi Matar Malai
Hariyali Vegetable
Chicken Curries
Mango Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken Curry (Home Style)
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Madras
Chicken Jalfrezi
Butter Chicken
Lamb Curries
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Saagwala
Lamb Madras
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb do-pyaza
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Korma
Kadai Lamb
Seafood Curries
Seafood mix curry
Fish Madras
Prawns Vindaloo
Prawns Tikka Masala
Prawns Kadai
Prawns Jalfrezi
Fish Curry
Fish Vindaloo
Noodles & Fried Rice
Chicken Noodles
Schezwan Noodles( Veg)
Schezwan Noodles( Prawns)
Schezwan Noodles( Chicken)
Veg Noodles
Prawns Noodles
Schezwan Fried Rice( Veg)
Schezwan Fried Rice( Chicken)
Breads
Tawa Roti
Butter Naan
Tandoori Roti
Cheese Naan
Cheese Chilly Naan
Paneer Kulcha
Missi Naan
GF
Garlic Naan
Desserts
Sizzing Brownie
GF
Cheesecake
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Royal Delight Combo
Ice Cream Sunday
Mango Kulfi
Dry Fruit Carrot Halwa

The Balti House Miramar
The Balti House is a compact Miramar neighbourhood restaurant with a menu built around freshly cooked curries, biryani and breads. Its scale keeps the mood casual, and it is equally useful for a quiet table or a well-planned takeaway. Balti cooking is the natural focus: meat or vegetables arrive in a sauce that emphasises onion, tomato, spice and the character of the chosen main ingredient. Portions are suited to sharing, which makes contrast easier to achieve across a small group.
Chicken tikka balti combines the grill’s smoky edges with a lively sauce, while lamb biryani gives rice a more central role through meat, aromatics and gentle heat. A vegetarian balti or dal keeps the meal from becoming too rich, and paratha provides a layered alternative to soft naan. Order spice levels with the whole table in mind, because the directness of a balti can make chilli feel more immediate. Current branch sentiment supports careful cooking and friendly service in this unfussy suburban setting.
Address: 44/63 Caledonia Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022
The Balti House Wellington Menu
Lunch Starters
Only available with main.
Onion Bhajee
Chopped onion coated with chick pea flour, deep-fried, served with tamarind chutney
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)
Pyramid-shape flake pastry stuffed with vegetable & deep fried
Chicken Tikka Balti
Tender boneless chicken pieces mildly marinated in spices and Balti herbs & spices roasted in the tandoor, served with salad and mint chutney
Lunch Mains - Balti Specials
Served with Rice & Plain Naan.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken tikkas in a mildly spiced creamy gravy of tomato, cashew-nuts and herbs
Chicken & Spinach
Boneless chicken tikkas cooked in a medium spicy balti sauce with sliced spinach and fresh herbs and spices
Chicken & Broccoli
Boneless chicken tikka with chunky broccoli in a medium balti sauce with herbs and spices.
Chicken & Tomato
Boneless chicken cooked with chunky tomatoes, sliced onions, spices and herbs
Lamb & Tomato
Diced tender cooked with chunky tomatoes, sliced onions and fresh balti spices.
Lamb & Potato
Lean diced lamb in a medium spicy Balti sauce with chunky potatoes and whole & ground spices and fresh herbs.
Balti House Goat Curry
Pieces of goat (with bone) cooked in our homemade curry based of onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Garden Balti Prawn
Succulent prawns cooked with a selection of fresh vegetables in our special balti sauce.
Fish Balti
Fish fried in a batter of mild spices and cooked in our special Balti sauce
Dal Makhani
An essential creamy lentil dish cooked to perfection with tomato and spices to complete your balti cuisine experience
Balti Vege Meat
A medium spicy Balti specialty with chunky soya meat; a complete vegetarian delight
Chhole Masala Balti
Soft chickpeas in our special balti sauce cooked with chunky potatoes, tomatoes and fresh balti herbs and spices.
Mushroom Masala Balti
Mushrooms cooked in our balti gravy with sliced onions, herbs and spices
Paneer Masala
Homemade Indian cottage cheese in our balti gravy with sliced onions, herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach in our special balti sauce.
Mutter Paneer
Homemade Indian cottage cheese and peas cooked balti style.
Lunch Mains - Mughlai Specials
Served with Rice & Plain Naan.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken tikka in a medium spiced gravy with sliced onions
Chicken Jalfreizi
Chicken pieces with flavoured capsicum, lime and spices
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of whole spices
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and spices
Chicken Madras
Boneless chicken cooked in a coconut flavoured gravy
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken cooked in a gravy of onion and a touch of vinegar.
Chicken Lachedaar
Boneless chicken cooked in a tomato and onion based gravy with shredded coconut and coconut cream.
Lamb Kadhai
Lamb in cooked in onion and tomato gravy with capsicum
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and spices
Lamb Madras
Diced lamb cooked in a coconut flavoured gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Diced lamb cooked in a gravy of onion and a touch of vinegar.
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of whole spices
Prawn Madras
Succulent prawns cooked in a coconut flavoured gravy
Fish Makhani
Boneless pieces of fish cooked with tomato, cashew paste, ginger, garlic and ground spices.
Paneer Jalfreizi
Homemade Indian block cottage cheese with flavoured capsicum, lime and spices
Paneer Saag
Homemade Indian block cottage cheese cooked with spinach in special spices
Aloo Saag
Chunky Potato cooked with spinach in special spices
Vegetable Korma
Vegetables in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of whole spices
Lunch Mains - Biryani & Bhatura
The following dishes do not come with rice and plain naan.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cooked with rice, whole spices and served with Raita (vegetable yoghurt).
Lamb Biryani
Lean diced lamb cooked with rice, whole spices and served with Raita (vegetable yoghurt).
Vegetable Biryani
Seasonal vegetables cooked with rice, whole spices and served with Raita (vegetable yoghurt).
Balti Chhole Bhatura
Soft chickpeas in a medium spicy balti sauce cooked with chunky potatoes, tomatoes and fresh balti herbs and spices, served with deep fried bread.
Lunch - Accompaniments
Plain Naan or Roti
Peshwari Naan
Mince Naan
Chicken Naan
Cheese Naan
Onion Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Parantha
Garlic Cheese Naan
Raita
Potato Naan
Pickle/Mango Chutney
Take Away - Dinner Starters
Onion Bhajee
Chopped onion coated with chick pea flour, deep-fried served with chutney.
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)
Pyramid-shape flake pastry stuffed with vegetables & deep fried.
Vegetable Pakora
Slices of vegetable coated with chick pea flours, deep-fried, served with chutney.
Balti Paneer Moti
Diced homemade paneer marinated in our balti spices and cooked in crisp batter, served with chutney.
Chicken Tikka Balti
Tender boneless chicken pieces mildly marinated in spices and Balti herbs & spices roasted in the tandoor, served with salad and chutney.
Fish Jeera Balti
Tender gujons of fish in a mildly spiced balti batter with cumin seeds, served with salad and chutney.
Balti Kebab
Lean mince meat marinated in authentic Balti spices, wrapped on skewers & grilled; served with salad & chutney.
Mixed Platter For Two
Combination of two pieces of samosa, pakora, sheikh kebab & chicken tikka. Served with Chutney.
Take Away - Balti Chicken Special
Served With Rice.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces in a creamy gravy of tomato, cashew-nuts and herbs.
Balti Garlic Chicken
Boneless marinated chicken with chunky potatoes in a Balti gravy sauce, flavoured with garlic & herbs.
Chicken & Eggplant
Boneless chicken tikka cooked with chunky eggplant in a Balti sauce with tomato and fresh Balti herbs and spices.
Chicken & Spinach
Boneless chicken tikkas cooked in a balti sauce with sliced spinach and fresh herbs and spices.
Kadhai Chicken
A popular Balti speciality from north India, boneless chicken tikka cooked in Balti sauce with capsicum and fresh herbs.
Okra & Chicken
Boneless chicken and okra pieces tastefully combined with a Balti Sauce and fresh herbs and spices.
Garden Balti Chicken
Chicken pieces cooked with a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables in our special Balti sauce.
Chicken & Tomato
Boneless chicken cooked Balti style with sliced onion, chucky tomatoes and spices.
Take Away - Balti Lamb Special
Served With Rice.
Balti Josh
A rich flavoursome lamb curry cooked with whole spices in a Balti sauce; a counterpart of rogan josh.
Lamb Balti
Lean diced lamb in a Balti sauce with chunky potatoes and whole & ground spices and fresh herbs.
Lamb Chilli Balti
A hot and spicy lamb dish with sliced onions, fresh green chillies and our special Balti spiced paste
Lamb Bitter Balti
Tender dices of lamb cooked in our special Balti gravy with slices of bitter melon.
Lamb Mushroom
Tender dices of lamb cooked in our special Balti gravy with mushroom.
Balti House Kebab Curry
Kebabs cooked in the tandoor & then shimmered in our special balti sauce.
Lamb Palak Skardu
Tender diced lamb in a gravy of pureed baby spinach cooked with tomatoes and a selection ground spices; a specialty from Skardu, the capital of Baltistan.
Balti House Goat Curry
Pieces of goat (with bone) cooked in our homemade curry based of onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Take Away - Balti Seafood Special
Served With Rice.
Fish Balti
Fish cooked in a batter of mild spices and served in our special Balti sauce.
Seafood Balti
A selection of seafood in our Balti sauce with onion, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Balti Prawn Masala
Succulent prawns prepared with capsicum in our special Balti gravy flavoured with herbs.
Prawn Malbari
Prawn cooked in onion, Tomato, ajwain (carom seed) and coconut gravy.
Take Away - Balti Vegetarian Special
Served With Rice.
Kadhai Paneer
Diced paneer (Indian block cottage cheese) in our special Balti gravy cooked with capsicums and tomatoes.
Vegetable Balti
A selection of fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in Balti style.
Palak Paneer
Diced homemade Paneer (Indian block cottage cheese) in a fresh spinach gravy with Balti spices.
Eggplant Mushroom
Eggplant & mushroom cooked in our special Balti sauce with sliced onions & fresh tomatoes.
Balti Vege Meat
A Balti specialty with chunky soya meat; a complete vegetarian delight
Dal Balti Makhani
Combination of lentils and kidney beans, slow cooked to perfection with tomato, cream, ginger, garlic and mild spices.
Aloo Gobi
Potato & cauliflower cooked balti style with Balti spices.
Chhole Masala Balti
Soft chickpeas in a medium spicy balti sauce cooked with chunky potatoes, tomatoes and fresh balti herbs and spices.
Take Away - Mughlai Chicken Special
Served With Rice.
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a delicious mango flavoured cream sauce with a touch of Balti spices and cashew nut paste.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken tikkas in a medium spiced gravy with sliced onions.
Chicken Saag
Tandoori chicken tikka (boneless) cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and ground spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless chicken in spicy gravy with onion with a touch of vinegar.
Chicken Madras
Boneless chicken cooked in coconut flavoured gravy.
Chicken Korma
Boneless tandoori chicken in very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream with a touch of whole spices.
Take Away - Mughlai Lamb Special
Served With Rice.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Pieces of lamb cooked in a spicy gravy of onion and a touch of vinegar.
Lamb Madras
Diced Lamb pieces cooked in coconut flavoured gravy.
Lamb Korma
Lamb in very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream with a touch of spices.
Take Away - Mughlai Seafood Special
Served With Rice.
Fish Makhani
Boneless pieces of fish cooked with tomato, cashew paste, ginger, garlic and ground spices.
Fish Madras
Boneless pieces of fish cooked in coconut gravy.
Mughlai Jhinga
Juicy shrimp in rich flavoursome curry with fresh herbs and spices and mushroom.
Take Away - Mughlai Vegetarian Special
Served With Rice.
Aloo Saag
Chunky potato cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and spices.
Aloo Matter
A curry with diced potatoes & peas, cooked balti style.
Malai Kofta
Kofta stuffed with cheese, dry fruit , nuts and cooked in a creamy gravy with cashew.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in a very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of spices.
Matter Paneer
A special curry with diced paneer and peas, cooked Mughlai style.
Take Away - Balti Tandoori Specials
Chicken Tandoori
Tender chicken pieces marinated in Balti marinade, cooked in the tandoor and served with salad, tangy Balti mix and mint chutney.
Chicken Tikka Tandoori Balti
Tender boneless chicken pieces mildly marinated in tandoori and Balti herbs and spices roasted in the tandoor. Severed with Balti spices on a bed of salad with mint chutney.
Tandoori Salt Pepper Chicken
Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in crushed black pepper, a touch of salt, with sliced ginger and spring onions cooked in Balti spices, and served with salad and chutney.
Balti Seekh Kebab
Lean mince meat with a blend of Balti spices and herbs, cooked in the tandoor and served with salad and chutney.
Take Away - Mains Accompaniments
Plain Naan or Roti
Peshwari Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Parantha
Garlic Cheese Naan
Mince Naan
Chicken Naan
Onion Naan
Potato Naan
Cheese Naan
Onion Potato Naan
Chilli Chicken Naan
Chilli Mince Naan
Coconut Rice
Steamed Rice
Jeera (Cumin) Rice
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Vegetable Pulao
Pickle/Mango Chutney
Poppadoms
Gulab Jamun
Raita

Saffron Haveli
Saffron Haveli uses carved details, artwork and partitioned spaces to create a traditional family-dining atmosphere on Kent Terrace. The room can accommodate a group without losing the sense of separate tables, while the location is convenient for Mount Victoria, Courtenay Place and the waterfront. Its menu favours a broad, approachable range of Indian restaurant cooking, supported by current takeaway and booking channels. It is a comfortable choice when atmosphere and an easy shared dinner matter as much as a highly specialised regional menu.
A tandoori starter brings colour and char before lamb rogan josh or another aromatic curry. Pairing that meat dish with a paneer or lentil preparation adds balance, while naan should be ordered in stages so it stays warm. Recent diners particularly mention welcoming family service, flavourful curries and well-cooked bread, although some note modest portion sizes. For a group, ask staff to suggest dishes with distinct bases and confirm serving sizes before deciding how many rice and bread orders are needed.
Address: 25 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011
Saffron Haveli Menu
Starters
All starters served with special mint sauce
ONION BHAJI
Crispy Onion fritters, Fresh herbs mixed with chana flour and deep fried
PAPAD TOKARI
Poppadum Platter Served with pickle and mango chutney to start
VEGE POTATO TIKKI
Medium spicy mashed potato patties with vegetables and dry golden brown
VEGE SAMOSA
Triangular patty filled with spiced potatoes and vegetables, deep fried and served with chutney.
HARA BHARA KEBAB
A rare combination of spinach and cheese patty and spices (deep fried).
SAMOSA CHAT
Samosas squeezed and mixed with yogurt, onion, tamarind mint sauce, herbs and spices
VEGE TIKKI CHAT
Tikki squeezed and mixed with yogurt, onion, tamarind mint sauce, herbs & spices
DAHI VADA
Lentil dumplings dipped in yogurt and topped with spicy savory tamarind chutney
INDO-CHINESE STYLE CHICKEN LOLLYPOP (BONELESS)
Chicken pieces coated in special spices and deep fried, served on a skewer with mint sauce
SEEKH KEBAB
Lamb minces round kebabs, mixed with special spices coriander, garlic and cooked in Tandoor
TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA
Marinated boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked in Tandoor
MALAI TANDOORI TIKKA
Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt & cream, spiced with herbs ginger & garlic and cooked in tandoor served on bed of fresh salad
Sizzler Plate Specials
Served with sauces and fresh salad.
SOYA MALAI CHAAP
Marinate Champ in spices & yogurt, garlic & finished with cream, butter & lemon. Served with salad & chutney. Most recommended!
PANEER TIKKA
Marinated Paneer, capsicum and onion. Served with salad & chutney. Most recommended!
VEGE PLATTER
Combination of Samosa, Hara Bhara Kebab, Onion Bhaji and Paneer Pakora
MEAT LOVER PLATTER
Combination of Chicken Tikka, Chicken Malai Tikka, Hara Bhara Kebab, Seekh Kebab
TANDOORI CHICKEN TIKKA
Marinated boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked in Tandoor
MALAI TANDOORI TIKKA
Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt & cream, spiced with herbs ginger & garlic and cooked in tandoor served on bed of fresh salad
Mains - Chicken / Lamb
Choose your spice level: Mild Medium Kiwi Hot Indian Hot. All mains served with basmati rice.
BUTTER CHICKEN
Boneless pieces of tandoori roasted chicken in gravy of tomatoes, cashew paste, cream, ginger and garlic
CHICKEN BALTI
Boneless pieces of meat cooked in spicy curry with broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum & onion
PUNJABI CHICKEN
Fresh chicken boneless cooked along with special Punjabi gravy and spices.
CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA
Chicken pieces cooked in Chef’s special sauce with mushroom, ginger and garlic
CHICKEN RAHRA
Chicken pieces cooked in a mince with Chef’s special sauce with touch of coriander and spices
CHILLI CHICKEN (INDO-CHINESE)
Chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya sauce
SAAG
Tandoori chicken/lamb cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and ground spices
TIKKA MASALA
Tandoori chicken/lamb in medium spiced gravy of fresh herbs and spices
KORMA
Boneless tandoori chicken/lamb in mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and a touch of spices
KADAI
Chicken/lamb pieces cooked in mildly spiced gravy and tomato semi dry touch of capsicum
VINDALOO
Slices of chicken/lamb cooked in spicy gravy of onion and tomato with the touch of vinegar
MUGHLAI
Cashew nut and onion based sauce with special curry semi dry with touch of coriander - Must try!
ROGAN JOSH
A challenging hot and spicy lamb curry
PASANDA
Slices of lamb cooked in creamy onion and tomato gravy garnished with almonds
CHICKEN BHUNA
A fairly dry fried curry containing onions, pieces of chicken meat and spices
Special Goat Curry
SPECIAL GOAT CURRY
Slices of goat cooked in medium spicy Chef’s special gravy of onion and tomato, ginger, garlic and spices
Seafood Mains
PRAWN MUSHROOM MASALA
Prawn pieces cooked in Chef’s special sauce with mushroom, ginger and garlic
PRAWN MALABARI
Prawn cooked in Chef’s special sauce with garlic, ginger, touch of coconut cream & cashew nut
Panjabi Vegetarian Mains
MUTTER PANEER
Fresh homemade cottage cheese cooked with green peas with ginger garlic and herbs
MUGHLAI PANEER / ALOO
Fresh homemade cottage cheese in rich and creamy sauce with onion and tomato and herbs
PALAK PANEER
Indian cottage cheese/potato in spinach gravy with tomatoes, garlic and ginger
KADAI PANEER
Cottage cheese cooked in mildly spiced onion and tomato semi dry touch of capsicum
DAL MAKHANI HERITAGE
A harmonious combination of lentils and beans cooked with cream and butter
MALAI KOFTA
Indian cottage cheese dumpling with potato, dry fruit simmer in mild creamy gravy
BHURJI PANEER MASALA
Mash cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, peas, fenugreek leaf and spices cooked to it excellence
SOYA CHAAP CURRY
Soya Champ in spices, yogurt & garlic. Cooked in Chef’s Special Sauce
MAKKI DI ROTI AND SAAG
Corn flour bread cooked on traditional Indian pan served with saag (fine chopped mustered leaves and spinach cooked on low flame gas along with punajabi spices)
VEGE MANCHURIAN
Deep fried vegetable dumpling, cooked in Chef’s special sauce with tomato, garlic and soy sauce
VEGETABLE KORMA (NAVRATAN)
Chunky vegetables in rich tomato gravy with cashew nut
Vegan
ALOO GOBI
Fresh garden cauliflower & potatoes cooked in tomato sauce with mild hint of Indian herbs & spices
KHUMB MATAR
Spicy mushroom curry with peas, tomatoes, garlic and ginger
DAL TADAKA
Yellow lentils cooked in a Chef’s special sauce to it perfection with garlic & green coriander
CHANNA MASALA AMRITSARI STYLE
Chickpeas mixed with onion, tomato, mint, tamarind and yogurt
BENGAN ALOO
Flavour of full dish cooked of egg plant and potatoes cooked with onion tomatoes ginger garlic cooked with chef special sauce
BHINDI MASSALA
Stir-fried okra (ladyfinger) cooked with mixed spices and tomatoes
SHAHI RAJMA
Red kidney beans cooked in chef’s special sauce with touch of ginger and garlic
KATHAL MASALA
Jack fruit cooked in onion and tomato based gravy with touch of whole spices
Breads
PLAIN ROTI
PLAIN NAAN
GARLIC NAAN
TANDOORI PARANTHA
ALOO PARANTHA
GARLIC & CHEESE NAAN
FILLED NAAN
Choice of lamb mince/chicken/potato
ONION KULCHA
CHOCOLATE NAAN
PESHAWARI NAAN
Filled with dry fruits
Accompaniments
POPPADOMS
EXTRA RICE
MANGO CHUTNEY
PICKLE
GREEN SALAD
CUCUMBER RAITA
PINEAPPLE RAITA
Desserts
GULAB JAMUN
GAJAR HALWA
VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH CHOC CHIP
MANGO ICE CREAM
Dum Biryani's
Basmati rice richly flavoured with saffron and spices complimented with yogurt.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
CHICKEN BIRYANI
LAMB BIRYANI
GOAT BIRYANI
KATHAL (JACKFRUIT) BIRYANI
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Drinks
TEA (INDIAN MASALA)
LASSI
SOFT DRINKS
JUICES
Ask for a selection

Baar Baar – Indian Gastro Bar
Baar Baar approaches Indian food through a contemporary restaurant-and-bar lens. The narrow Eva Street room has the polish for a date or celebratory dinner, while the menu draws on recognisable regional ideas without presenting them as standard curry-house combinations. Presentation is careful, cocktails receive proper attention and the meal moves naturally from small plates into composed mains. Prices reflect that format, and rice may be separate, so checking how each dish is served helps a table order accurately.
Lamb biryani and tandoor breads provide familiar anchors, while Champaran gosht brings slow-cooked meat and warming spice. Malvani fish introduces a coastal combination of chilli, coconut and aromatics, and paneer Bahar gives vegetarians a richer centrepiece. Recent detailed reports praise flavour, paratha and atmosphere, but some diners mention slow drinks or uneven pacing during leanly staffed services. Allow enough time, ask what is seasonal, and build the meal around two contrasting mains rather than several similar sauces.
Address: 1/5 Eva Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Baar Baar - Indian Gastro Bar Menu
Entree - Vegetarian
Shahi Dahi Delights
A vegetarian marvel with creamy yoghurt, bell peppers, cashews, and spices for a melt-in-the-mouth experience.
Paneer Nawabi Kasturi
Exquisitely marinated cottage cheese, grilled to perfection with aromatic spices, fit for royalty.
Majestic Pappadum Array
A curated assortment of pappadums served with an array of royal condiments.
Rang De Thali
A spectacular medley of India’s culinary treasures, our veg platter is a feast for the senses. Each bite is a journey through the vibrant flavors of India.
Cauli No. 1
Golden florets of cauliflower, marinated in a rich blend of spiced yogurt and aromatic Indian masalas. Served with a tangy mint-coriander chutney.
Royal Gol Gappa Shots
Crispy puris filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas, paired with date chutney and mint water.
Gobi Manchurian Tacos
Each bite combines the best of Indian and Mexican tastes, featuring golden-battered cauliflower tossed in a sweet and savory Manchurian sauce, with fresh garnishes like cilantro, onions, and a hint of lime.
Zaika-e-Raaz
The Chef’s Secret” Step into the heart of India with Zaika-e-Raaz: The Chef’s Secret, a tantalizing journey of flavors, where every bite of our Indian starters is a masterpiece, crafted with passion and ancient spices.
Entree - Non-Vegetarian
v - vegetarian | ve - vegan | S - Sea food
Maharaja Murgh Bhatti
Slow-roasted chicken, smoky and spiced, infused with flavors from the royal clay oven.
The Royal Trio
A symphony of three chicken marinades, each grilled to perfection with a distinct, regal flavor.
Rajwadi Chilli Tikka
Boneless chicken spiced with fiery chili marinade, perfect for those with a taste for heat.
Gilafi Sheesh Kebabs
Prime lamb kebabs rolled in vibrant peppers, a smoky delight for the senses.
Kali Mirch Jheenga Royal
Peppered prawns marinated with ajwain, served with pineapple salsa and crispy pappad.
Keema Ki Shaan
A decadent Indian flatbread, freshly baked in a tandoor, stuffed with spiced minced lamb, aromatic herbs, and a hint of smokiness.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb chops marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt, kissed by the smoky heat of the tandoor.
Amritsari Maharaja Fish
Crispy battered fish with spiced gram flour, an iconic delight from the streets of Amritsar.
Mughal-e-Platter
An extravagant medley of India’s finest non-vegetarian delicacies, this platter is a celebration of bold spices and succulent meats.
Desi Mexican Taco
A vibrant fusion of Indian spices and Mexican charm, soft taco shells embracing smoky tandoori-marinated chicken, topped with fresh mint chutney, tangy pickled onions, and a drizzle of creamy yogurt sauce.
Main Course
v - vegetarian | ve - vegan | S - Sea food
Daal-e-Dastaan
Lasooni Dal Tadka, comforting and timeless like a beloved family saga.
Mughlon Ki Mohabbat
Lalla Mussa Dal, for a taste of royalty that’s slow-cooked to perfection.
Gujarati Garam Masala
Bhindi Masala, a vegetarian feast that’s tangy, spicy, and unforgettable.
Baingan Ki Barfi
Baingan Bharat, smoky, spiced eggplant that’s earthy and indulgent.
Murgh Tandoori Ki Mehfil
Murgh Makhan Wala, a creamy chicken curry, steeped in tandoori flavor.
Birbali Baahubali
Lamb shank curry, a meaty marvel like no other.
Champaran Ki Chaahat
Champaran meat, slow-cooked and simmered with spices, a hearty crowd-pleaser.
Rara lamb Ki Rani
lamb steeped in rich, royal flavors, bringing the richness of Indian cinema to your plate.
Prawns Malabari Mahal
A creamy, coconutty delicacy that is as indulgent as a king’s palace.
Malvani Machhi Ki Leela
Fresh fish curry, with a twist of coconut, inspired by the coast.
Badshahi Murgh Ki Kahani
Roasted chicken breast with Indian spices, as regal as the kings.
Paneer Bahar
Savor the indulgence of tender paneer, grilled to perfection, and drenched in a velvety, rich cashew curry sauce. Infused with the chef’s secret blend of spices
Breads
Garlic, butter
Chill garlic, Cheese garlic
Missi roti
Laccha Parata
Rumali roti
“Rumali” comes from the word “rumal”, which means handkerchief in Hindi/Urdu, referring to the bread’s thin, “handkerchief-like” texture.
Rice
Chiken biriyani
Chicken biryani is a flavorful, aromatic rice dish layered with tender chicken, fragrant spices, and saffron, creating a perfect blend of rich flavors.
Lamb biriyani
Slow-cooked spiced basmati rice and Lamb, sealed with flaky bread for rich flavour infusion.
Basmati rice
Jeera rice
coconut rice
Condiments
Raita
kachumber Salad
Garden salad
Punjabi onion
Desserts
Meetha paan
paan kulfi with Meetha paan
jalebi rabdi

Green Chilli Indian Takeaway
Green Chilli is a focused Hataitai takeaway rather than a destination dining room, but its compact format suits a well-constructed curry night at home. The live menu covers tandoor dishes, seafood, vegetarian and vegan mains, biryani and freshly baked breads. Orders travel most successfully when crisp starters are collected close to the chosen time and curries are paired with rice according to appetite, rather than assuming every main includes the same accompaniments.
Tandoori mushrooms are an appealing vegetarian starter, carrying smoke without the weight of a fried snack. Chicken tikka, butter chicken and the house chicken curry show different uses of the same kitchen, from dry grill to nut-thickened sauce and a more aromatic preparation. Garlic naan is a popular partner, while dal or a vegetable main introduces needed contrast. Current customer evidence repeatedly mentions fresh flavour, generous meat portions and reliable breads, making Green Chilli especially useful for eastern-suburb delivery and pickup.
Address: 3A Moxham Avenue, Hataitai, Wellington 6021
Green Chilli Indian Takeaway Menu
Starters
Onion Bhaji
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Mushroom
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Chicken Tikka
Fish Tikka
Achari Chicken Tikka
Chicken Malai Tikka
Tandoori Prawns
Tandoori Chicken Half
Meat Platter For Two
Consist of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab served with chutney
Chicken Mains
Butter Chicken
A world famous Indian delicate curry cooked with cashew and almonds gravy with light tomato flavour
Chicken Tikka Masala
An internationally famous dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yogurt
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in creamy style with cashew gravy
Chicken Vindaloo
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chilis and special vindaloo sauce
Chicken Do Pyaza
A very healthy dish with and abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlicm ginger, spices
Chicken Saag
A very healthy dish with abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlic, ginger, spices.
Chicken Kadai
Chicken sauteed with capsicum, onion and tomato spiced with freshly ground ginger and whole coriander
Chicken Madras
A traditional south indian dish with onions, tomato, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked in tandoor and finished with spices, mango sauce
Honey Lemon Chicken
Chicken cooked in tandoor and finished with spices, Honey Lemon sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with onion, spices, tomatoes
Chicken Dhansak
Chicken cooked with Lentils, spices
Tandoori Chicken Full
A yogurt and spice marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor with mint chutney
Green Chili Chef's Special Chicken Curry
Chicken curry cooked chef's special herbs and spices
Chicken Rara
Cubes of chicken and minced chicken and condiments come together
Lamb Mains
Lamb Rogan Josh
Curry cooked with roasted and crushed spices in traditional indian style with tomato flavor finished with coriander
Lamb Saag
A very healthy dish with and abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlic, ginger, spices
Lamb Vindaloo
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chilies and special vindaloo sauce
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked in creamy style with cashew gravy
Lamb Nilgiri Korma
Lamb Madras
A traditional south indian dish with onions, tomato, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Lamb Kadai
Lamb sauteed with capsicum, onion and tomato spiced with freshly grouned ginger and whole coriander
Green Chili Chef's Special Lamb Curry
Lamb curry cooked chef's special herbs and spices
Lamb Jalfrazi
Lamb pieces cooked in an onion sauce with capsicum, tomatoes, ginger and coriander
Lamb Rara
Cubes of Lamb and minced Lamb and condiments come together
Beef Mains
Beef Madras
A traditional south indian dish with onions, tomato, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Beef Vindaloo
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chilies and special vindaloo sauce
Beef Korma
Beef cooked in creamy style with cashew gravy
Beef Kadai
Beef sauteed with capsicum, onion and tomato spiced with freshly ground ginger and whole coriander
Beef Saag
A very healthy dish with and abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlic, ginger, spices
Peshawari Beef
Beef cooked with exotic, rich, creamy curry and spices
Beef Dalcha
Beef pieces with black lentils cooked in ground spices and garlic
Seafood Mains
Fish Malabari
Fish pieces simmered in coconut milk tempered with mustard seed and fresh curry leaves
Fish Jalfrazi
Fish pieces cooked in an onion with capsicum, tomatoes, ginger and coriander
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked in chef's special sauce
Kadai Prawn
Prawns sauteed with capsicum, onion and tomato spiced with freshly ground ginger and whole coriander
Prawn Jalfrazi
Prawn pieces cooked in an onion sauce with capsicum, tomatoes, ginger and coriander
Vegetarian Mains
Butter Paneer
A world famous Indian delicate curry cooked with cashew and almonds gravy with light tomato flavour
Paneer Tikka Masala
An internationally famous dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yogurt
Saag Paneer
A very healthy dish with paneer and abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlic, ginger, spices
Saag Aloo
A very healthy dish with Aloo and abundance of fresh spinach cooked with garlic, ginger, spices
Kadai Paneer
Paneer sauteed with capsicum, onion and tomato spiced with freshly ground ginger and whole coriander
Mattar Paneer
Traditional indian cottage cheese cubes and peas cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Aloo Mattar
Aloo and peas cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Vegetable Korma
Vegetable cooked in creamy style with cashew gravy
Malai Kofta
Potato and homemade cottage cheese mix dumpling stuff cooked in rich cashew sauce with herb and spices
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked with selected spices, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander
Green Chili Chef's Special Vegetable Curry
Vegetable curry cooked chef's special herbs and spices
Vegan Mains
Sabji Bahar
A dish with wonderful vegetables cooked with spices and tomato
Aloo Gobi
Fresh garden cauliflower and potato cooked in tomato sauce with mild hint of exotic indian herbs and spices
Chana Masala
Chickpea cooked with onion tomato sauce with selected herbs and spices
Tadka Dal
Lentils cooked which are lastly tempered with oil fried spices and herbs
Naan - Bread
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Chicken Naan
Kheema Naan
Paneer Naan
Cheese Naan
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Peshawari Naan
Cheese Chill & Capsicum Naan
Onion Kulcha
Plain Roti
Butter Roti
Paratha
Aloo Paratha
Green Chili Bread Basket
5 Different naan in one basket (butter roti, butter naan, garlic naan, chicken naan, kheema naan)
Rice
Plain Rice
Jeera Rice
Coconut Rice
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani With Raita
Chicken Biryani With Raita
Lamb Biryani With Raita
Prawn Biryani With Raita
Accompaniments
Pappadum
Raita
Pickle
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Soft Drink (375ml Can)
Ginger beer
L & P
Mountain Dew
Water Bottle
Soft Drink (1.5L)

Planet Spice
Planet Spice is a long-running Newtown restaurant with a broad menu and a relaxed room close to Wellington Regional Hospital. It handles neighbourhood lunches, group dinners and takeaway with equal ease, and set menus are useful when diners would rather share a planned progression. The kitchen’s more distinctive dishes sit beside familiar curries, with seafood and vegetarian choices receiving enough attention to prevent chicken and lamb from dominating the table.
Charcoal-grilled paneer is a worthwhile starter for its smoke and firm texture. Kadai prawns bring capsicum, tomato and coriander into a more vigorous main, while Shabnam curry gives mushrooms and vegetables a gentler, aromatic setting. Biryani or a lentil dish can complete the spread without another cream-rich sauce. Recent accounts praise fresh cooking, specials and friendly hosting, though a minority describe inconsistent individual dishes. Asking about the day’s recommendation is a sensible way to use this experienced kitchen.
Address: 128 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Planet Spice Menu
Dinner – Entrees
Samosas
Deep fired Indian pastry filled with spicy potatoes, mixed vegetables and served with tamarind chutney. (2 pieces)
Onion Bhaji
Onion pieces marinated in a spicy batter and wok fried. (Gf) (Df)
Vegetable Pakoras
Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and wok fried. (Gf)
Kachoris
Flaky pastry filled with sweet and spicy peas, coconut and sultanas. (3 pieces)
Poppadom Starter
5 crispy poppadoms cooked in a tandoor and served with mango chutney mixed pickles and raita. (Gf)
Bombay Aloo
A dry dish cooked with potatoes, cumin seeds, onion and spices. (Gf)(Df)
Samosa Chat
A dish contains a mixture of samosa, chickpea, tomatoes, onions, chutney and coriander.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Overnight marinated mushrooms roasted in tandoor and served with mint chutney. (Df)(5 pieces)
Lamb Curry Puffs
Thin deep-fried pastry filled with spicy lamb mince, peas and potatoes. (3 pieces)
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in tandoori masala and barbequed in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Seekh Kebabs
Lamb mince rolls deliciously spiced and cooked on skewers in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight then cooked in a tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (Gf). Entree – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Murg Malai Tikka
Tender boneless pieces of chicken marinated in cream cheese, cashew nuts and delicate spices then roasted in the tandoor and served with pickled red cabbage. Entrée – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Fish Tikka
Boneless pieces of fish marinated in yogurt and spices overnight, then cooked in a tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (Gf). Entrée – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Paneer Tikka
Overnight marinated paneer (cottage cheese)roasted in a tandoor and served with mint chutney. (5 pieces)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated overnight in garlic, ginger, tandoori masala and yoghurt then roasted in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Vegetarian Platter
A delicious platter of Kachori, Pakora, Samosa & Onion Bhaji.
Mixed Platter
A platter of Pakora, Kachori, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab. (2 pieces each)
Tandoori Platter
A sizzling platter with a combination of Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Murg Malai Tikka. (2 pieces each)
Dinner – Chicken Curries
Butter Chicken
A Kiwi’s favourite – Boneless barbequed chicken simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Kadai Chicken
A special kadai sauce cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Korma
Tender boneless chicken pieces in a rich creamy cashew nut and almond sauce. (Gf)
Mango Chicken
Barbequed tandoori chicken cooked in a delicious sweet and creamy mango sauce. (Gf)
Balti Chicken
Chicken pieces cooked in a kadai with onions, capsicums, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A semi-dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken De Goa
A chicken curry cooked with fresh mixed vegetables and coconut cream. (Gf)
Chicken Saagwala
Succulent chicken pieces cooked with home ground spices and simmered in a rich spinach gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken pieces cooked with garlic and fresh capsicums in a tomato and onion sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Delhi Dahiwala
Tender barbequed chicken pieces cooked in a creamy yoghurt sauce with chef’s special Planet Spices. (Gf)
Chicken Vindaloo
Hot and Spicy! Chicken served with potatoes in a tangy, spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet, tangy and thick tomato gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken Madras
A South Indian chicken curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Pasanda
Tender boneless pieces of chicken cooked with aromatic spices in a slightly sweet, mild and creamy almond and tomato gravy. (Gf)
Bhuna Chicken
Dry preparation of roasted marinated chunks of boneless chicken, stir fried with fresh ginger, garlic, capsicum, onions, grounded spices with slight smear of tomato-based gravy and bhuna masala. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken Rogan Josh
A North Indian Chicken curry prepared with roasted spices and simmered in a traditional sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Murg Methi Malai
Marinated chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, tomatoes and grounded spices in a creamy cashew sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Afghani
A creamy dish cooked with marinated chicken, yoghurt, onions, cashews, almond gravy and traditional spices. (Gf)
Dinner – Lamb, Beef, Goat Curries
Butter Lamb
A Kiwi’s favourite ~ Lamb simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Kadai Lamb or Beef
A special kadai sauce cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in a tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Bhuna Lamb or Beef
Dry preparation of roasted marinated chunks of lamb or beef, stir fried with fresh ginger, garlic, capsicum, onions, grounded spices with slight smear of tomato-based gravy and bhuna masala. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Afghani
A creamy dish of lamb or beef cooked in yoghurt, onions, cashews, almond gravy and traditional spices. (Gf)
Lamb or Beef Korma
Tender boneless lamb or beef pieces in a rich creamy cashew nut and almond sauce. (Gf)
Balti Lamb or Beef
Lamb pieces cooked in a kadai with onions, capsicums, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A semi-dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Saagwalla
Succulent lamb cooked with aromatic home ground spices and simmered in rich tomato and spinach gravy. (Gf)
Banglori Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with potatoes and coconut cream. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Rogan Josh
A North Indian lamb or beef curry prepared with roasted spices and simmered in a traditional sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Madras
A South Indian curry of your choice of meat (lamb or beef), tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Pasanda
Tender boneless pieces of beef or lamb cooked with delicate spices in a mild and creamy almond and tomato gravy. (Gf)
Lamb or Beef Dhansak
Tender lamb or beef pieces cooked in a rich spicy mixed vegetables and lentil curry. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb/Beef or Goat Vindaloo
Hot and Spicy! Your choice of meat served with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Goat Curry
Goat meat on the bone, slow cooked with home ground spices in a traditional tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet, tangy and thick tomato gravy. (Gf)
Dinner – Sea Food Curries
Butter Prawn
A Kiwi’s favourite – Prawn simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Kadai Prawn
King Prawns cooked in ground spices and herbs with julienne onions, tomato capsicum, pounded coriander, selected spices, ginger & garlic and chef special sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Prawn Saagwala
Succulent prawn pieces cooked with home ground spices nad simmered in a rich spinach gravy (GF) (DF)
Bombay Fish Curry
Fresh fish pieces prepared in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Goa Style Fish
Fresh fish pieces cooked in aromatic spices and creamy coconut gravy. (Gf) (Df)
King Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with capsicum and tomatoes in a thick spicy onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Malabari King Prawn
Prawns cooked with tomatoes simmered with spices in a coconut cream gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawns cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet and tangy tomato gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Balti Scallops or Fish
Your choice of scallops or fish cooked in a kadai with garlic, red capsicums, tomatoes and chunky onions. A semi dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Fish Vindaloo
Hot and spicy! Marinated fresh fish cooked with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Prawn Vindaloo
Hot and spicy! King size prawns cooked with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Dinner – Vegetarian Curries
Mix Vegetable Curry
Mix of Vegetables cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in tomato and onion gravy.”
Kadai Vegetable Curry
Mix of vegetables cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in tomato and onion gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Butter Paneer
A Kiwi’s favourite – A homemade cottage cheese simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours.(Need to Add this on online menu)
Kadai Paneer
Semi dry curry made with cottage cheese, capsicum and Indian spices. (Gf)
Navratan Korma
Fresh chunky vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy cashew nut and almond gravy. (Gf)
Vegetable Madras
A South Indian vegetable curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Df) (Gf)
Malai Kofta
Homemade potato and cottage cheese balls cooked in a mild creamy cashew nut sauce.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with cashew, almond gravy and cream.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach in a savoury sauce. (Gf)
Palak Paneer Makhani
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach gravy in a rich sweet tomato and butter sauce. (Gf)
Matar Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese sautéed in garlic and then simmered with peas in a tomato and onion curry. (Gf)
Paneer Kurchan
Home made cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato gravy and finished with bell papers. (Semi dry dish)
Vegetarian Mains
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, tomatoes and onion. (Gf)
Sabnam Curry
Fresh mushrooms and paneer cubes cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy. (Gf)
Aloo Matar
Potato, green peas, onion, tomato cooked in rich tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Matar Mushroom
Fresh mushrooms and peas cooked in a savoury onion and tomato gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Methi Malai Matar
Rich creamy dish cooked with fenugreek leaves, green peas and spices.
Aloo Palak
Fresh blended spinach cooked with diced potatoes and aromatic spices in a tomato and onion gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Channa Masala
Chickpeas and diced potatoes cooked with tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices. (Df) (Gf)
Dal Makhani
Mixed lentils sautéed in butter and flavoured with fresh ground spices, then finished with cream. (Gf)
Dal Tadka
Cooked with split yellow lentils with spices, cumin seeds, turmeric, chillies and curry leaves.
Allo Gobi Adraki
Cubes of potatoes, cauliflower cooked with ground spices, chopped onions, ginger and tomato gravy. (Semi dry dish)
Sabj Makhanwalai
Mix vegetables cooked with creamy makhani sauce.
Sabji Miloni
Mixed Vegetables cooked in fresh spinach and onion gravy.
Vegetable Delhi Dahiwala
A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in Planet Spice’s special creamy yoghurt sauce. (Gf)
Biryani & Rice
Vegetarian Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with cottage cheese and mixed seasonal vegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with chicken and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with lamb and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Prawn Biryani
Prawns cooked together with aromatic basmati rice on a slow fire and seasoned with aromatic spices. A hearty meal served with raita. (Gf)
Goat Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with goat meat and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita.
Basmati Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
Coconut Rice
Basmati rice tossed with desiccated coconut, coconut cream, curry leaves and fried onions.
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice tossed in wok with cumin seeds.
Green Peas Pulao
A mild, fragrant Indian pulao made with basmati rice and green peas.
Curd Rice
Rice mixed with beaten yoghurt, chillies and coriander.
Breads
Plain Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in a tandoor.
Butter Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in a tandoor, then brushed with fresh butter.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with chopped garlic and coriander and baked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Traditional wholemeal unleavened bread.
Garlic Roti
Traditional wholemeal bread with chopped garlic and coriander baked in a tandoor.
Lachha Paratha
Layered butter rich wholemeal bread.
Roti Canai
Malaysian style bread cooked on a hot plate.
Onion Kulcha
Naan filled with spicy potatoes and onions.
Peshwari Naan
Naan filled with dry fruits and nuts.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with delicious cheddar cheese.
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with garlic.
Cheese and olive naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, olives and baked in a tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Cheese Naan
Naan filled with chopped chicken tikka and cheddar cheese.
Chocolate Naan
Naan filled with chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
Keema Naan
Naan filled with spicy lamb mince and onions.
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese, spices and baked in a tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potato, onions, spices and baked in tandoor.
Pizza Naan (veg)
Naan filled with cheddar cheese, capsicum, and onions then topped with chilli flakes. Yum!
Pizza Naan (Chicken)
Naan filled with chicken, cheese, capsicum, and onions then topped with chilli flakes. Yum!
Sides
Chips
Chicken Nuggets
Crumbed Chicken Tenders (3)
Onion Rings
Crisscross Chips
Potato Wedges
With sour cream
Onion Salad
Green Salad
Kachumber
Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with a dash of lemon juice and delicate spices.
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickles
Raita
Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and mild spices.
Plain Yoghurt
Poppadom (Gf)
Set Menus
Minimum two people.
Planet Vegetarian Banquet
Entrée: Onion Bhaji, Pakoras, Samosa and Kachori. Mains: Kadai Veg, Panner Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani Served with Rice and Butter Naan. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Mango Kulfi.
Planet Non-Vegetarian Banquet
Entrée: Murg Malai Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh and Goa Style Fish Served with Rice and Butter Naan. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Mango Kulfi.
Dessert
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream made with mango flavour.
Chocolate Brownie
Served with chocolate sauce.
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup. (3 pieces)
Gulab Jamun with ice cream
Milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup served with ice-cream. (2 pieces of Gulab Jamun with 1 scoop of vanilla ice-cream)
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Served with chocolate sauce.
Kids Menu
Butter Chicken(Half Combo)
Curry, Rice, Naan
Mango Chicken(Half)
Curry, Rice, Naan
Mango Lassi
Lunch – Entrees
All curries include a serving of Plain Basmati Rice and a Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti or 2 Poppadoms. Curries can be made according to your taste buds – mild, medium, hot or Indian hot! We have curries to meet your dietary requirements that are Gluten Free (Gf) / Dairy Free (Df).
Onion Bhaji
Onion pieces marinated in a spicy batter and wok fried. (Gf)(Df)
Vegetable Pakoras
Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and wok fried. (Gf)
Samosas
Deep fired Indian pastry filled with spicy potatoes, mixed vegetables and served with tamarind chutney. (2 pieces)
Kachoris
Flaky pastry filled with sweet and spicy peas, coconut and sultanas. (3 pieces)
Poppadom Starter
5 crispy poppadoms cooked in a tandoor and served with mango chutney mixed pickles and raita. (Gf)
Bombay Aloo
A dry dish cooked with potatoes, cumin seeds, onion and spices. (Gf)(Df)
Samosa Chat
A dish contains a mixture of samosa, chickpea, tomatoes, onions, chutney and coriander.
Tandoori Mushrooms
Overnight marinated mushrooms roasted in tandoor and served with mint chutney. (Df)(5 pieces)
Lamb Curry Puffs
Thin deep-fried pastry filled with spicy lamb mince, peas and potatoes. (3 pieces)
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in tandoori masala and barbequed in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Seekh Kebabs
Lamb mince rolls deliciously spiced and cooked on skewers in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Chicken Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight then cooked in a tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (Gf). Entree – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Murg Malai Tikka
Tender boneless pieces of chicken marinated in cream cheese, cashew nuts and delicate spices then roasted in the tandoor and served with pickled red cabbage. Entrée – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Fish Tikka
Boneless pieces of fish marinated in yogurt and spices overnight, then cooked in a tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (Gf). Entrée – 5 pieces, Main – 8 pieces (main size includes a serving of rice).
Paneer Tikka
Overnight marinated paneer (cottage cheese)roasted in a tandoor and served with mint chutney. (5 pieces)
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated overnight in garlic, ginger, tandoori masala and yoghurt then roasted in a tandoori oven. (Gf)
Vegetarian Platter
A delicious platter of Kachori, Pakora, Samosa & Onion Bhaji.
Mixed Platter
A platter of Pakora, Kachori, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab. (2 pieces each)
Tandoori Platter
A sizzling platter with a combination of Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Murg Malai Tikka. (2 pieces each)
Lunch – Chicken Curries
All curries include a serving of Plain Basmati Rice and a Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti or 2 Poppadoms. Curries can be made according to your taste buds – mild, medium, hot or Indian hot! We have curries to meet your dietary requirements that are Gluten Free (Gf) / Dairy Free (Df).
Butter Chicken
A Kiwi’s favourite – Boneless barbequed chicken simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Kadai Chicken
A special kadai sauce cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Korma
Tender boneless chicken pieces in a rich creamy cashew nut and almond sauce. (Gf)
Mango Chicken
Barbequed tandoori chicken cooked in a delicious sweet and creamy mango sauce. (Gf)
Balti Chicken
Chicken pieces cooked in a kadai with onions, capsicums, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A semi-dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken De Goa
A chicken curry cooked with fresh mixed vegetables and coconut cream. (Gf)
Chicken Saagwala
Succulent chicken pieces cooked with home ground spices and simmered in a rich spinach gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken pieces cooked with garlic and fresh capsicums in a tomato and onion sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Delhi Dahiwala
Tender barbequed chicken pieces cooked in a creamy yoghurt sauce with chef’s special Planet Spices. (Gf)
Chicken Vindaloo
Hot and Spicy! Chicken served with potatoes in a tangy, spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet, tangy and thick tomato gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken Madras
A South Indian chicken curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Pasanda
Tender boneless pieces of chicken cooked with aromatic spices in a slightly sweet, mild and creamy almond and tomato gravy. (Gf)
Bhuna Chicken
Dry preparation of roasted marinated chunks of boneless chicken, stir fried with fresh ginger, garlic, capsicum, onions, grounded spices with slight smear of tomato-based gravy and bhuna masala. (Gf) (Df)
Chicken Rogan Josh
A North Indian Chicken curry prepared with roasted spices and simmered in a traditional sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Murg Methi Malai
Marinated chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, tomatoes and grounded spices in a creamy cashew sauce. (Gf)
Chicken Afghani
A creamy dish cooked with marinated chicken, yoghurt, onions, cashews, almond gravy and traditional spices. (Gf)
Lunch – Lamb, Beef, Goat Curries
All curries include a serving of Plain Basmati Rice and a Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti or 2 Poppadoms. Curries can be made according to your taste buds – mild, medium, hot or Indian hot! We have curries to meet your dietary requirements that are Gluten Free (Gf) / Dairy Free (Df).
Butter Lamb
A Kiwi’s favourite ~ Lamb simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Kadai Lamb or Beef
A special kadai sauce cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in a tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Bhuna Lamb or Beef
Dry preparation of roasted marinated chunks of lamb or beef, stir fried with fresh ginger, garlic, capsicum, onions, grounded spices with slight smear of tomato-based gravy and bhuna masala. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Afghani
A creamy dish of lamb or beef cooked in yoghurt, onions, cashews, almond gravy and traditional spices. (Gf)
Lamb or Beef Korma
Tender boneless lamb or beef pieces in a rich creamy cashew nut and almond sauce. (Gf)
Balti Lamb or Beef
Lamb pieces cooked in a kadai with onions, capsicums, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A semi-dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Saagwalla
Succulent lamb cooked with aromatic home ground spices and simmered in rich tomato and spinach gravy. (Gf)
Banglori Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with potatoes and coconut cream. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Rogan Josh
A North Indian lamb or beef curry prepared with roasted spices and simmered in a traditional sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Madras
A South Indian curry of your choice of meat (lamb or beef), tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb or Beef Pasanda
Tender boneless pieces of beef or lamb cooked with delicate spices in a mild and creamy almond and tomato gravy. (Gf)
Lamb or Beef Dhansak
Tender lamb or beef pieces cooked in a rich spicy mixed vegetables and lentil curry. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb/Beef or Goat Vindaloo
Hot and Spicy! Your choice of meat served with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Goat Curry
Goat meat on the bone, slow cooked with home ground spices in a traditional tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet, tangy and thick tomato gravy. (Gf)
Lunch – Sea Food Curries
All curries include a serving of Plain Basmati Rice and a Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti or 2 Poppadoms. Curries can be made according to your taste buds – mild, medium, hot or Indian hot! We have curries to meet your dietary requirements that are Gluten Free (Gf) / Dairy Free (Df).
Butter Prawn
A Kiwi’s favourite – Prawn simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours. (Gf)
Prawn Saagwala
Kadai Prawn
King Prawns cooked in ground spices and herbs with julienne onions, tomato capsicum, pounded coriander, selected spices, ginger & garlic and chef special sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Bombay Fish Curry
Fresh fish pieces prepared in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. (Gf) (Df)
Goa Style Fish
Fresh fish pieces cooked in aromatic spices and creamy coconut gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Mangalori Fish Curry
A popular fish curry from Mangalore with different flavours of onions, tomatoes and special spices. (Gf) (Df)
King Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with capsicum and tomatoes in a thick spicy onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Malabari King Prawn
Prawns cooked with tomatoes simmered with spices in a coconut cream gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawns cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet and tangy tomato gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Balti Scallops or Fish
Your choice of scallops or fish cooked in a kadai with garlic, red capsicums, tomatoes and chunky onions. A semi dry curry. (Gf) (Df)
Fish Vindaloo
Hot and spicy! Marinated fresh fish cooked with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Gf) (Df)
Lunch – Vegetarian Curries
All curries include a serving of Plain Basmati Rice and a Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti or 2 Poppadoms. Curries can be made according to your taste buds – mild, medium, hot or Indian hot! We have curries to meet your dietary requirements that are Gluten Free (Gf) / Dairy Free (Df).
Kadai Vegetable Curry
Mix of vegetables cooked with whole ground Indian traditional spices and simmered in tomato and onion gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Mix Vegetable Curry
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Butter Paneer
A Kiwi’s favourite – A homemade cottage cheese simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours.
Kadai Paneer
Semi dry curry made with cottage cheese, capsicum and Indian spices. (Gf)
Navratan Korma
Fresh chunky vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy cashew nut and almond gravy. (Gf)
Vegetable Madras
A South Indian vegetable curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Df) (Gf)
Malai Kofta
Homemade potato and cottage cheese balls cooked in a mild creamy cashew nut sauce.
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with cashew, almond gravy and cream.
Palak Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach in a savoury sauce. (Gf)
Palak Paneer Makhani
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach gravy in a rich sweet tomato and butter sauce. (Gf)
Matar Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese sautéed in garlic and then simmered with peas in a tomato and onion curry. (Gf)
Lunch – Vegetarian Mains
Paneer Kurchan
Home made cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato gravy and finished with bell papers. (Semi dry dish)
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, tomatoes and onion. (Gf)
Sabnam Curry
Fresh mushrooms and paneer cubes cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy. (Gf)
Aloo Matar
Potato, green peas, onion, tomato cooked in rich tomato and onion gravy. (Gf)
Matar Mushroom
Fresh mushrooms and peas cooked in a savoury onion and tomato gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Methi Malai Matar
Rich creamy dish cooked with fenugreek leaves, green peas and spices.
Aloo Palak
Fresh blended spinach cooked with diced potatoes and aromatic spices in a tomato and onion gravy. (Df) (Gf)
Channa Masala
Chickpeas and diced potatoes cooked with tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices. (Df) (Gf)
Dal Makhani
Mixed lentils sautéed in butter and flavoured with fresh ground spices, then finished with cream. (Gf)
Dal Tadka
Cooked with split yellow lentils with spices, cumin seeds, turmeric, chillies and curry leaves.
Allo Gobi Adraki
Cubes of potatoes, cauliflower cooked with ground spices, chopped onions, ginger and tomato gravy. (Semi dry dish)
Sabji Makhanwalai
Mix vegetables cooked with creamy makhani sauce.
Sabji Miloni
Mixed Vegetables cooked in fresh spinach and onion gravy.
Vegetable Delhi Dahiwala
A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in Planet Spice’s special creamy yoghurt sauce. (Gf)
Lunch – Biriyani & Rice
Vegetarian Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with cottage cheese and mixed seasonal vegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with chicken and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with lamb and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita. (Gf)
Prawn Biryani
Prawns cooked together with aromatic basmati rice on a slow fire and seasoned with aromatic spices. A hearty meal served with raita. (Gf)
Goat Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with goat meat and infused with freshly ground spices & garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita.
Basmati Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
Coconut Rice
Basmati rice tossed with desiccated coconut, coconut cream, curry leaves and fried onions.
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice tossed in wok with cumin seeds.
Green Peas Pulao
A mild, fragrant Indian pulao made with basmati rice and green peas.
Curd Rice
Rice mixed with beaten yoghurt, chillies and coriander.
Lunch – Breads
Plain Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in a tandoor.
Butter Naan
Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in a tandoor, then brushed with fresh butter.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with chopped garlic and coriander and baked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Traditional wholemeal unleavened bread.
Garlic Roti
Traditional wholemeal bread with chopped garlic and coriander baked in a tandoor.
Lachha Paratha
Layered butter rich wholemeal bread.
Roti Canai
Malaysian style bread cooked on a hot plate.
Onion Kulcha
Naan filled with spicy potatoes and onions.
Peshwari Naan
Naan filled with dry fruits and nuts.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with delicious cheddar cheese.
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with garlic.
Cheese and olive naan
Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, olives and baked in a tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Cheese Naan
Naan filled with chopped chicken tikka and cheddar cheese.
Chocolate Naan
Naan filled with chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
Keema Naan
Naan filled with spicy lamb mince and onions.
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese, spices and baked in a tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced mashed potato, onions, spices and baked in tandoor.
Pizza Naan (veg)
Naan filled with cheddar cheese, capsicum, and onions then topped with chilli flakes. Yum!
Pizza Naan (Chicken)
Naan filled with chicken, cheese, capsicum, and onions then topped with chilli flakes. Yum!
Lunch – Sides
Chips
Crisscross Chips
Onion Rings
Crumbed Chicken Tenders (3)
Potato Wedges
With sour cream
Onion Salad
Green Salad
Kachumber
Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with a dash of lemon juice and delicate spices.
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickles
Raita
Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and mild spices.
Plain Yoghurt
Poppadom
(Gf)
Lunch – Set Menus
Minimum two people.
Planet Vegetarian Banquet
Entrée: Onion Bhaji, Pakoras, Samosa and Kachori. Mains: Kadai Veg, Panner Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani Served with Rice and Butter Naan. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Mango Kulfi.
Planet Non-Vegetarian Banquet
Entrée: Murg Malai Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh and Goa Style Fish Served with Rice and Butter Naan. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Mango Kulfi.
Lunch – Dessert
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream made with mango flavour.
Chocolate Brownie
Served with chocolate sauce.
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup. (3 pieces)
Gulab Jamun with ice cream
Milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup served with ice-cream. (2 pieces of Gulab Jamun with 1 scoop of vanilla ice-cream)
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Served with chocolate sauce.
Spirits
Extra Nip $5.00
Jim Beam (Bourbon)
Johnie Walker Red Label (Whiskey)
Johnie Walker Black Label (Whiskey)
Alcoholic Cocktail
Bhang Lassi
Flavoured liqueur mixed with Planet Spice’s delicious Mango Lassi.
Blue Lagoon
Vodka, Blue Curacao, Lemonade, Lime Juice and sliced lemon.
Pineapple Lime Punch
Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lemonade, Lime Juice and sliced lemon.
Beer
Kingfisher -330 ml
Steinlager Light
Asahi (Japan)
White Wine
Jacob’s Creek Mascato Rose
Light and refreshing with red summer berry flavours. The wine is elegantly balanced on the palate with fine bubbles and a crisp finish creating a tantalising drinking experience.
Lindauer Brut Cuvee (200ml)
An internationally acclaimed NZ méthode traditionelle that is light and golden in colour with attractive fresh fruit flavours.
Montana Sauvignon Blanc
The Sav that pops with flavours of ripe capsicum and gooseberry with hints of pungency sit well with the supporting tropical fruit flavours.
Red Wine
Montana Pinot Noir
It is generously fruit driven Pinot Noir displays savoury tannins and bright fruit flavours.
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Pinot Noir
An aromatic bouquet of ripe cherry and dark doris plums. On the palate the wine displays complex savoury oak and spice elements with underlying dark berry fruit notes.
Huntaway Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir
From the renowned Bendigo region of Central Otago this wine shows vibrant fruit aromas with hints of violets. On the palate, a rich array of ripe, spicy cherry and plum flavours deliver a richly satisfying mouth feel.
Non Alcoholic Mocktail
Lemon Lime Bitters
Lemonade, Lime Cordial, Aromatic Bitters and sliced lemon.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Curacao, Lemonade, Lime juice and sliced lemon.
Pineapple Lime Punch
Pineapple juice, Lime juice, Lemonade and sliced lemon.
Non Alcoholic Soft Drinks
Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Diet Coke, Coke Zero
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Coke or Sprite with raspberry
Tea
Chai (Masala tea)
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Final Thoughts
Indian dining around Wellington rewards curiosity and a little planning. Te Aro offers polished rooms and convenient pre-theatre options, while Petone, Johnsonville, Miramar, Hataitai and Newtown each bring a different neighbourhood character. Tandoor cooking, breads and curries remain central, but dosa, sizzlers, seafood and regional preparations create enough variety for several very different meals.
Build the table around contrast rather than quantity. One grilled dish, one aromatic curry, one vegetable or lentil preparation and freshly baked bread will reveal more than several closely related sauces. Discuss heat, portion size and accompaniments before ordering, and check the current menu for seasonal dishes. Those details make it easier to appreciate each kitchen’s spice balance, texture and style of hospitality.