Best Restaurants Near Me In Lower Hutt Central, Waterloo, Wainuiomata and Upper Hutt, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Restaurants Near Me In Lower Hutt Central, Waterloo, Wainuiomata and Upper Hutt

October 2, 2026
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Charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables in Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Central, Waterloo, Wainuiomata and Upper Hutt cover a long stretch of the Hutt Valley, so eating well here is less about one compact dining strip and more about knowing which neighbourhood suits the occasion. Central Lower Hutt has the broadest concentration of restaurants, with charcoal grills, Indian kitchens, Chinese dining and museum-side food within a short drive. Waterloo adds dependable local takeaways, Wainuiomata has its own community favourites, and the wider valley rewards diners prepared to travel for a specific dish.

The strongest menus balance familiarity with a clear point of view. Turkish restaurants make good use of charcoal, fresh salads and house dips; Indian kitchens move beyond a single creamy curry into dosa, biryani, tandoor cooking and regional specialties. Pub dining remains useful for mixed groups, while Bellbird brings seasonal New Zealand produce into a more polished daytime and weekend-evening setting. Plant-based diners also have a dedicated restaurant rather than relying on small substitutions.

Distances can be deceptive on a map, particularly at peak traffic times, so choose the area before choosing the meal. Lower Hutt Central works well before a film, shopping trip or gallery visit, while Boulcott and Alicetown suit a destination lunch or relaxed dinner. Book restaurants with full table service on busy evenings, and confirm current hours for smaller operators. Takeaway-focused venues are often fastest when orders are placed ahead, especially when feeding a family or collecting several dishes.

Mixed charcoal grill at El Turko

El Turko Charcoal Grill

El Turko is built around the flavour of a real charcoal grill. Lamb shish, chicken shish, adana kebab and marinated lamb cutlets arrive with rice, salads, dips and tomato sauce, letting smoke and seasoning lead the plate. The mixed Ottoman feast is the clearest introduction for a hungry group, while gözleme, falafel, mücver and grilled halloumi give meat-free diners more than a token alternative. Start with house dips and Turkish bread if the table wants to share.

The family-run room is casual enough for an unplanned meal but substantial enough for a long dinner. Portions are generous, and the colourful salads help balance richer grilled meats. Keto-style plates and vegetarian iskender variations widen the menu, while baklava or Turkish delight can finish the meal simply. El Turko is especially useful when diners want the speed and ease of a kebab shop with the option to sit down over a composed charcoal-grilled plate.

Address: 146 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

El Turko Charcoal Grill Menu

Finger Foods

SHAKSHUKA
$19

A Mediterranean appetizer featuring fried eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and green peppers, all nested in a rice garlic tomato sauce. This dish served alongside Turkish bread.

CIGARA BOREK
$18

FETA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND PARSLEY ROLLS

DOLAMDOS
$14

a vine leaves stuffed with herby & lemony rice. served with mixed salads and tzaziki dips

DIPS WITH BREAD
From $15

choose 1 from our home-made dips. served with T-bread. (hummus,spicy ezme,tzaziki,walnut dips,babaganosh, carrot dips & beetroot dips.

Meat Iskender

A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your meat option & homemade sauce

LAMB ISKENDER
From $26

comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips

CHICKEN ISKENDER
From $26

comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, chicken doner, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips

MIX ISKENDER
From $26

comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb & Chicken, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips

Veggie Iskender

A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your veggie option & homemade sauce

FALAFEL ISKENDER
From $26

comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, falafel, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips

MUJVER SIKENDER
From $26

all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, mucvar (fitters grated zucchini & carrot mixed with dill, parsley, spring onion, garlic and red peppers.) , fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips

HALLOUMI ISKENDER
From $26

all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips

Authentic Charcoal Grill

all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice (contains Gluten), salads, dips,and homemade tomato sauce.

LAMB SHISH
$34

Charcoal grilled marinated lamb cut into cube pieces & place in a metal skewers

CHICKEN SHISH
$34

Charcoal Grilled marinated chicken breast, cut into cube-sized pieces and threaded onto metal skewers.

ADANA KEBAP
$34

Savory charcoal grilled ground beef combined with fresh herbs and spices, then threaded onto metal skewers.

EL TURKO KOFTA
$34

A grilled beef mince blended with fresh herbs and spices, shaped into flat circles.

OTOMAN FEAST (MIXED GRILL)
$42

A combination of delicious savory adana, juicy chicken shish and tender lamb shish

PIRZOLA (LAMB CUTLETS)
$42

A charcoal grill lamb cutlet marinated with Mediterranean spices

EL TURKO SPECIAL FAMILY PLATE
$60

A PLATE THAT FILLS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP! FIT FOR SHARING.THIS PLATE IS SERVED WITHE FRESH SALADS AND HOMEMADE DIPS, ALONG WITH OUR FRESHLY CHARCOAL-GRILLED MEATS. PLATES INCLUDES: TWO LAMB CUTLETS, CHICKEN SHISH, ADANA , LAMB SHISH, MUJVER AND FALAFEL

Platters

MEZZE PLATTER (VEGETARIAN)
$30

Comes falafel, mujver, sigara borek, halloumi, feta cheese, dolma, olives, dips, salads, and Turkish bread.

MEAT PLATTERS
$40

Comes with chicken doner, lamb doner kofta, grilled tomato, salads, dips and turkish bread.

Veggie Kebabs

A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces

FALAFEL KEBAB
From $19
MUJVER KEBAB
From $19
HALLOUMI KEBAB
From $19

Meat Kebabs

A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces

CHICKEN KEBAB
From $19
LAMB KEBAB
From $19
MIX KEBAB
From $19

Meat Salads

a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of meat and topped with chef sauce.

CHICKEN SALADS
From $23
MIX SALADS
From $23
LAMB SALADS
From $23

Veggie Salads

a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of veggie and topped with chef sauce.

FALAFEL SALADS
From $23
MUJVER SALADS
From $23
HALLOUMI SALADS
From $23

Keto Dish Option

KETO ISKENDER
From $28

Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki, grilled halloumi and cauliflower rice & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce

KETO KEBAB
From $23

Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, grilled halloumi & your choice of sauces

KETO SALAD
From $25

Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki , grilled halloumi & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce

Gozleme

GROUND BEEF & MOZZARELLA
$22

A grilled flatbread filled with cooked spiced ground beef and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki

SPINACH FETA & MOZZARELLA
$22

A grilled flatbread filled with spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki

Meat on Chips

CHICKEN ON CHIPS
From $22
LAMB ON CHIPS
From $22
MIX ON CHIPS
From $22

Bread Dishes

TURKISH BREAD
$8
GARLIC BREAD
$10
CHILI GARLIC BREAD
$12
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
$13
OLIVE CHEESE TURKISH BREAD
$14

Kids Menu

TURKISH BURGER/ CHIPS MEAL/ RICE MEAL

CHIPS MEAL
$18

A BED OF CHIPS TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE

RICE MEAL
$18

A BED OF RICE TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE

TURKISH BURGER
From $20

burger bun filled with turkish meatballs, cheese, lettuce tomato &mayo sauce add drinks & fries -$20

Sides

LARGE CHIPS
$8
SMALL CHIPS
$6
CURLY FRIES
$12
FALAFEL BOX
$10

COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES

MUJVER BOX
$10

COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES

RICE BOX
$6

Dessert

BAKLAVA
$12

Made of layers of filo pastry with chopped nuts and sweetened honey or chocolate syrup.

HALVA
$9

A rich and wholesome sweet made of sesame

TURKISH DELIGHT
$10

A traditional treat in turkey

CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
$15

Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cheese, flavored with chocolate and topped with cocoa powder.

LEMON/ CRANBERRY CHESEE CAKE
$15

CREAMY, MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHEESECAKE LAYERD OVER A CRISP BISCUIT BASE, DELIVERING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF SWEETNESS AND RICHNESS WITHE THE FLAVOURS OF FRUITY-FRESH LEMON OR CRANBERRY ,YOUR CHOICE

Hot Drinks & Cold Drinks

HOMEMADE LEMONADE
$5
CANNED DRINKS
$5

CHOICE OF COKE/COKE ZERO PEPSI/ PEPSI MAX SPRITE/SPRITE ZERO MOUNTION DEW L&P

AYRAN
$5
TURKISH TEA
$5
TURKISH JUICE
$5

BERRY FLAVOUR LEMON FLAVOUR LIME FLAVOUR PEACH FLAVOUR MELON FLAVOUR POMEGRANATE FLAVOUR

TURKISH COFFEE
From $6
Steak dish at Brew'd Boulcott

Brew’d Boulcott

Brew’d Boulcott serves modern pub food with enough variety to keep families and larger groups comfortable. Beer-battered daily catch, chicken schnitzel and a rotating butcher’s cut cover the classics, while sticky pork belly bites, Korean-fried cauliflower and salt-and-pepper squid make a stronger shared start. Pizza, burgers and a green tahini bowl prevent the menu from feeling narrowly meat-and-chips, and the vegetarian halloumi burger is a useful full-sized alternative.

The atmosphere is lively and deliberately informal, with room for after-work drinks, weekend lunches and family dinners. A platter makes sense when the table wants to graze, but the kitchen’s better contrasts come from pairing a rich main with greens or a crisp salad. Children have a dedicated menu, and no-gluten-added or dairy-free adjustments are marked on the current menu. Reserve for a large party, particularly when sport or local events increase demand.

Address: 669 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Brew'd Boulcott Menu

Pub Snacks

Pull-Apart Garlic Loaf
$14

Garlic butter V

Korean-Fried Cauliflower
$20

Korean BBQ sauce, pickles V|NGO

Salt & Pepper Squid
$22.50

Garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Sticky Pork Belly Bites
$24

Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds (contains peanuts)

Loaded Fries
$25.50

BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion

Garlic Chilli Prawns
$26

Blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on garlic butter pizza bread

Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
$24.50

Smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$24.50

Honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles

Onion Rings
$14.50

Chipotle mayo V

Fries
$13

Confit garlic aioli V

Tools Down Platter
$69

Sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia

Pub Mains

Chicken Schnitty
$32.50

Crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy. Choose fries or mash

Fish & Chips
$29.50

Beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce

Potato Gnocchi
$29.50

Leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale V

Twice Cooked Pork Belly
$38

Potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus NGA

Fettuccine Carbonara
$29.50

Creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano NGO

Classic Caesar
$24

Cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow. ADD grilled chicken +$8.0 NGO

Green Tahini Bowl
$22

Roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch. ADD grilled chicken +$8.0 V|NGA

Butcher's Cut Steak
$42

Rotating Cut of Premium NZ Beef Fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens NGO

Burgers

No gluten added bun +$2.5 or lettuce bun available

Cheeseburger
$27

150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries NGO

The Cluckerson
$29.50

Crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries

The Hallouminati
$29.50

Grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries V|NGO

Pizza

No gluten added base +$2.5 | Dairy free mozzarella available

Margherita
$28

Cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil V|NGO

BBQ
$32

Brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce NGO

Bianca
$29

Mushrooms, white sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, kale, parmesan V

Chicken & Chorizo
$30

Red onion, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños NGO

Sides

Cos Lettuce
$12

Pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing V|NGA

Charred Winter Greens
$14

Garlic butter V|NGA

Desserts

American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
$16

Chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce NGO

Baked Cheesecake Pop
$14

Chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbert

Sticky Date Pudding
$15

Butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

Kids

All $15.5 ea. All served with kids' sundae – 100s & 1000s, chocolate or caramel or strawberry sauce. Free with any kids' meal.

Mini Beast Burger
$15.50

Beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries

Chook & Chips
$15.50

Crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce

Lil' Fish & Flicks
$15.50

Crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce

Meatballs
$15.50

Italian tomato sauce, fettucine, cheese

Grilled Chicken & Mash
$15.50

Gravy, greens NGA

Fettucine
$15.50

Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella V

Cheesy Mini Pizza
$15.50

Mozzarella, pizza sauce. ADD bacon | pineapple | chicken V

Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
$15.50

Cheese sauce, mozzarella, gravy VO

Beer & Cider - On Tap

Heineken Lager (500ml)
Pint $13.50
Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb
Pint $13 / Jug $27
Export 33
Pint $10 / Jug $20
Tuatara Interstellar IPA
Pint $12.50 / Jug $25

Bottles and Cans

Heineken Lager
$11
Heineken Silver Low Carb
$12
Tui 745ml
$14
Sol Mexican Lager
$11

Low Alcohol

Heineken 0.0%
$11
Monteith's Golden Light Lager 2.5%
$10
Export Citrus Lemon 2.0%
$10
Garage Project Fugazi 2.2%
$11

Champagne & Sparkling

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
Btl $110

France

Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
Btl $135

France

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Flute $17 / Btl $75

Marlborough

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Btl $75

Marlborough

White Wine

Northrow Sauvignon Blanc
Gls $10 / Btl $50

Marlborough

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Gls $14 / Btl $58.50

Marlborough

Northrow Pinot Gris
Gls $10 / Btl $50

Gisborne

Northrow Chardonnay
Gls $10 / Btl $50

Gisborne

Red Wine

Northrow Pinot Noir
Gls $10 / Btl $50

Marlborough

Madam Sass Pinot Noir
Gls $16 / Btl $67.50

Central Otago

Grant Burge Benchmark Merlot
Gls $12 / Btl $52.50

Australia

Arrogant Frog Shiraz
Gls $14 / Btl $58.50

France

Cocktails

French Martini
$18

Finlandia vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice

Peach Daiquiri
$19

Flor de Caña Extra Seco 4 rum, peach purée, lime juice

Strawberry Margarita
$19

El Jimador blanco Tequila, triple sec, strawberry purée, lime juice

Refreshments

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
$6.50
Schweppes
$6.50

Lemonade | Ginger Beer | Ginger Ale | Lime & Soda | Tonic | Soda | Lemon, Lime & Bitters

Keri Juice
$6.50

Apple | Pineapple | Orange | Cranberry

Bellbird Eatery sandwiches

Bellbird Eatery

Bellbird Eatery brings seasonal New Zealand produce and subtle Indian influence into the Dowse Art Museum. The all-day menu moves from chilli eggs with labneh and crispy chickpeas to pulled masala lamb kulcha, Vietnamese chicken salad and tempura market fish. Eggs Benedict on house-made potato rosti gives brunch a more distinctive base, while brioche French toast covers the sweeter side. Local suppliers and free-range chicken and eggs are identified rather than treated as background detail.

Daytime is relaxed and bright, making Bellbird a natural match for a gallery visit, coffee meeting or polished brunch. Friday and Saturday dinner introduces more ambitious plates such as beef Wellington, salmon with coconut moilee sauce and seasonal risotto. The menu handles vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and dairy-friendly requests through clearly marked options, though serious allergies still need a direct conversation. Book dinner and popular weekend brunch times rather than relying on museum traffic to stay light.

Address: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Bellbird Eatery Menu

August All Day Menu

Menu subject to seasonal availability. Please let your servers know of any dietary requirements. Bellbird uses free range chicken and eggs. Where possible we use local produce and highlight key ingredients on our menu. *v / ve / gf / df available on request. (v) vegetarian / (ve) vegan / (gf) gluten friendly / (df) dairy friendly

Toast & Preserves
$14

sourdough or wholegrain | butter | raspberry jam | marmalade (*ve/gf)

Eggs on Toast your way
$16

poached | fried | scrambled | sourdough or wholegrain toast | butter (*df/gf)

Bacon & Egg Butty
$16

Harrington’s bacon | tomato relish | fried egg

Brioche French Toast
$26

zany zeus caramel crème fraîche | cardamon poached seasonal fruit | add bacon (+7.0)

Bellbird Signature Chilli Eggs
$26.50

poached or scrambled | yoghurt labneh | chilli oil | crispy chickpeas | pickled onion | sourdough

Avocado Halloumi Toast
$26.50

seeded multigrain toast | pickled onions | roast vine tomatoes | dukkah (*v)

Bellbird Eggs Benedict
$28.50

homemade agria potato rosti | spinach | hollandaise | choice of smoked salmon, bacon, ham, mushroom (*gf)

Bellbird Big Breakfast
$32

eggs your style | halloumi | rosti | Bellbird sausage | streaky bacon | black pudding | vine tomatoes | mushroom | tomato relish | sourdough or wholegrain

Chef’s Soup of the Day
$20

sourdough | butter

Chef Chetan Signature Regal Salmon Poori (4pcs)
$18

date | tamarind | avocado | coriander | shev

B.F.C Bellbird Fried Chicken
$28

curry leaf mayonnaise | lemon (*gf/df)

Pulled Masala Lamb Kulcha
$27.50

yoghurt labneh | mint | pickled onion | flat bread | herbs

Vietnamese Chicken Salad
$29.50

crispy shallots | lemongrass | mint | coriander | roasted peanuts | vermicelli | nam jim dressing (*gf/df)

Autumn Risotto
$29.50

pumpkin | courgette | corn | hazelnut | parmesan | burnt butter masala (*v/gf)

Tempura Fresh Fish of the Day
$29.50

tempura battered market fish | salad | house made tartare | shoestring fries | lemon (*df)

55 Day Aged Beef Scotch Fillet 200gms
$42

signature butter | salad | Porcini Jus (*gf)

Add On's

shoestring fries | aioli
$12.50
Bellbird sausage (2)
$7
hot honey fries | curry leaf mayo
$13.50
halloumi | roast mushroom
$7
chef’s side salad
$8
manuka smoked bacon
$7
side avocado
$7
potato rosti (2)
$7

August Dinner Menu

Friday & Saturday evening / 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Our menu is designed to share. We Hope you enjoy your Dining experience with us. Where possible we use Local produce and highlight key ingredients & Producers on our menu. Enjoy from Chetan & the Bellbird team.

Shelly Bay Sourdough with Chef Chetan’s signature butter
$14
Regal Salmon poori
$18

date tamarind | avocado | coriander | shev (x4)

Natural/Tempura Market oysters
x2 $15 / x6 $40 / x12 $75

Champagne Mignonette | tartare | lemon (x2, x6, x12)

Chef Chetan’s signature cheese roll
$12
Pulled Masala Lamb Kulcha
$24.50

yogurt labneh | mint | pickled onions | flat bread | herbs

B.F.C Bellbird spice fried chicken
$28

curry leaf mayonnaise | lemon (*gf/df)

Angus Pure Fillet of Beef Wellington
$54 / $99

truffle mushroom | Pommes rosti | glazed greens | Ohakune carrot puree | porcini jus (Chef Chetan's Signature dish)

55 Day Hand Picked Beef Scotch fillet
$48

potato rosti | signature butter | béarnaise porcini jus | salad (250gms) (*gf)

Autumn Pumpkin
$38

courgette | corn | hazelnut risotto | parmesan | burnt masala butter (*gf/v)

Seared Regal King Salmon
$39

coconut moilee sauce | tomato | fennel (*gf/df)

Hot Honey Chilli Thick cut chips
$12.50

curry leaf mayo (*gf)

Shoestring fries
$12.50

aioli | tomato sauce

Garden salad
$12.50

vinaigrette

Seasonal greens
$12.50

(*gf)

Bellbird pistachio chocolate revive espresso tiramisu
$16
Warm Chocolate fondant
$16

raspberry sorbet | berries

Seasonal Cheesecake
$16
Affogato
$18
Gourmet Gelato & Sorbet (individual scoops)
$6
Macarons (2)
$8
Cheese
$25

crackers | quince | grape

Kids Menu

bacon and eggs
$14
ham and cheese toastie
$14
fish n chips
$14
chicken tenders n chips
$14
french toast with maple syrup
$14
mac n cheese
$14
kids meal, choice of kids drink and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
$20

Dessert Wine

Pegasus Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2024, North Canterbury, NZ
GL $10
Porto Nieport Tawny, V.N.Gaia, Portugal
GL $10
Porto Nieport Ruby, V.N.Gaia, Portugal
GL $10

Wine – Sparkling

St. Clair Sparkling Rosé, NV, Marlborough, NZ
GL $12.50 / B $58
Nautilus Estate Brut Cuvée, NV, Marlborough, NZ
GL $18 / B $90
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée, NV, Ay, FR
B $150

Wine – White

Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough, NZ
GL $12 / B $54
Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough, NZ
GL $14 / B $60
Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough, NZ
GL $12.50 / B $50
Neudorf Home Block Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough, NZ
B $90

Wine – Red

Mt Beautiful Pinot Noir 2020, North Canterbury, NZ
GL $16 / B $70
Gibbston Valley Gold River Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago, NZ
GL $18 / B $80
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago, NZ
B $109
Te Mata Estate Merlot Cabernet 2023, Hawkes Bay, NZ
GL $15 / B $65

Beer – Tap Beer

Guest Tap [please ask staff for current selection]
$13.50
Garage Project Hāpi Daze [4.6%]
$14
Emerson’s Day Tripper [low carb, 5.4%]
$14
Panhead Road Hog IPA [5.8%]
$14

Beer – Bottle & Can

Zeffer Green Apple Cider [0%]
$9.50
Corona [0%]
$10
Zeffer Green Apple Cider [5%]
$12
Corona
$12

Spirits

Stranger Sons Gin
$14
Pokeno Whiskey
$16
The Source Gin
$16
The Reid Vodka
$16

Soft Drinks

Bottled

Coke | Coke Zero
$6
Pete’s Natural lime-onade | Pete’s Natural feijoa lemonade
$6
Schweppes Lemon Lime Bitters | Schweppes Ginger Beer
$7
Antipodes Sparkling Water 500ml
$8
Indian dishes and dips at Chilli Masala

Chilli Masala

Chilli Masala is one of Lower Hutt’s broadest Indian dining rooms, combining North and South Indian dishes with an Indo-Chinese section. Masala dosa and other crisp rice-and-lentil pancakes provide a lighter route through the menu, while tandoori chicken, paneer dishes and slow, richly spiced curries suit a full dinner. Spring dosa with cheese is an indulgent variation, and wok-tossed chilli dishes add heat and texture for diners who want a break from curry and naan.

This is a practical choice for mixed groups because the kitchen can move between vegetarian plates, grilled meats, seafood and familiar crowd-pleasers. Build a meal around contrast: one dosa, something smoky from the tandoor, a vegetable dish and a sharper Indo-Chinese plate will be more interesting than ordering several similar gravies. The restaurant is fully licensed and also allows BYO wine under its current policy. State preferred heat clearly and discuss allergies before ordering.

Address: 458 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Chilli Masala Menu

Starters

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Onion Bhaji (5Pcs)
$11.50
Vegetable Samosa (2Pcs)
$11.50
Paneer Pakora (6 Pcs)
$16.50
Vegetable Spring Rolls
$15.90
Paneer Kanthi Roll
$18
Zafrani Paneer Tikka (5Pcs)
$22.90
Bombay Aaloo
$18.90
Tandoori Mushroom
$22.50
Mushroom Chilli Dry
$26.50
Potato Fries
$9.90
Vegetable Platter
$32

Vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, paneer tikka, tandoori mushroom and chutney

Chicken Lollipops (6Pcs)
$19.90

Chicken wings marinated overnight and deep fried, served with hot garlic sauce

Murgh Tikka (5Pcs)
$23.50

Boneless chicken pieces marinated and seasoned with tandoori masala, then skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Chicken Malai Tikka (5pcs)
$23.50

Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, cream, white pepper, then skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Chicken Reshmi Kebab (5Pcs))
$23.50

Chicken mince marinated in cheese, eggs, spices and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Lahori Chicken Tikka (5Pcs)
$23.50

Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and spices and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Tandoori Chicken
$25.90

Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Chicken Kanthi Roll
$19.50

Roti wrapped with chicken, onion, tomatoes and spices, served with mint chutney

Lamb Seekh (5Pcs)
$26.90

Lamb mince mixed with spices, onions and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Non-Vegetarian Platter
$37.90

Consists of malai tikka, lahori tikka, lamb seekh, ajwaini fish tikka, tandoori chicken, served with mint chutney

Ajwaini Fish Tikka
$23.90

Boneless fish pieces marinated overnight in mustard oil, carrom seeds, spices, yoghurt, skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney

Mix Platter
$36.90

Consists of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, lamb seekh, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, served with chutney

Dry Pepper Chicken
$26.90

Chicken sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder

Dry Pepper Lamb
$29.90

Lamb sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder

Dry Pepper Goat
$29.90

Goat with bone sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder

Prawns Chilli (Dry)
$28
Chicken 65 Dry
$24.90

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a special batter and deep fried, with curry leaves

Snacks

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Pav Bhaji
$20

A most popular dish from Mumbai. Bread buns served with a unique flavour of potato-based mixed vegetables, served with onions and lemon

Samosa Chaat
$19.90

A mouth-watering dish with a mixture of samosa, chickpea, chutney and onions

Papdi Chaat
$19

Papdi topped with sweet yoghurt, onion, tomatoes, potatoes and chutney

Soups

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Vegetarian Manchow Soup
$12.50
Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup
$12.50
Vegetarian Sweet Corn Soup
$12.50
Vegetarian Lemon Coriander Soup
$12.50
Chicken Manchow Soup
$13.50
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
$13.50
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
$13.50
Chicken Lemon Coriander Soup
$13.50

Mains

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Chilli Masala Special
$28.50

A dish cooked with cashew pieces, paneer and spices... a must try

Paneer Mushroom Mattar
$29

Mixture of paneer, mushroom and green peas cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices finished with coriander

Paneer Shimla Mirch
$29

Paneer cooked with onion, capsicum and tomatoes... specially recommended by chef

Paneer Pasanda
$28

Paneer cooked in a creamy style with cashew and mint sauce

Paneer Bhuna
$30

Paneer cooked with bhuna sauce, onions, capsicum, tomatoes and spices

Methi Malai Mattar
$28

A dish with a mixture of fenugreek leaves, cream, green peas and spices

Malai Kofta
$28

Dumplings made of grated paneer, potatoes, nuts deep fried, with cashew, almond gravy

Vegetable Jaipuri
$27

All mixed vegetable cooked with onions and cashew gravy, finished with papadoms

Vegetable Korma
$27

A combination of mixed vegetables in a creamy style with cashew gravy

Baigan Ka Bharta
$30

Roasted eggplant dish sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices... a dry dish

Bhindi Do Pyaza
$30

An okra dish with onions, tomatoes and grounded spices... a dry dish

Paneer Lababdar
$31

Paneer cooked in a creamy style with onions, tomatoes, cashew, almond and spices

Lahsuni Mushroom Palak
$30

Fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, onion, tomatoes and mushroom

Kadai Vegetable
$27

A dish with a combination of vegetables and kadai sauce, finished with onions and coriander

Kadai Mushroom
$29.90

Mushrooms cooked with onions, tomatoes, capsicum and spices

Dal Tadka
$26

Yellow split lentils cooked with onion, ginger, turmeric and tomatoes

Dal Makhani
$27

Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with onion, tomatoes, butter and spices

Chana Masala
$25

Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices... unique flavours of north India

Gingeri Aloo Gobhi
$28

A dish with ginger, onions, potatoes and florets of cauliflower with spices

Aloo Saag
$26

Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices

Aloo Mattar
$26

Potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes, green peas and spices

Shahi Paneer
$28

Cubes of paneer cooked with cashew gravy and cream

Mattar Paneer
$28

A dish cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, green peas and paneer

Kadai Paneer
$28

Paneer cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes and kadai sauce

Palak Paneer
$28

Paneer cooked with fresh spinach, tomatoes and ginger

Paneer Makhani
$28

Paneer cooked with a special makhani sauce and cream

Paneer Bhurji
$30

A dry dish... paneer grated and sautéed with garlic, onion and tomatoes

Paneer Tikka Masala
$28

Paneer cooked with spices and capsicum

Paneer Butter Masala
$28

Paneer cooked with spices, butter and cream

Pepper Paneer Gravy
$30

Paneer cooked with spices and pepper powder

Sabj Kolhapuri
$27

Mixed vegetables cooked with spices and special sauce made of ground coconut

Hariyali Kofta
$28

Dumplings made of grated paneer, potatoes, nuts and deep fried, served in spinach gravy

Egg Curry
$28

3 boiled eggs cooked with onion & tomato gravy

Butter Chicken
$27.50

Curry cooked with cashew and gravy with a light tomato flavour

Achari Chicken
$28

Curry cooked with mustard oil, onions, fenugreek and pickle... hot dish

Methi Murg Chicken
$29

Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, tomatoes and spices

Mango Chicken Chicken
$27.50

Succulent chicken cooked in tandoor and finished with mango sauce and cashew gravy

Amritsari Chicken with Bone
$30

Chicken curry cooked in traditional style with bone

Andhra Spicy Chicken
$29

Curry cooked with peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chilli

Dhaniya Murg Chicken
$28

Chicken cooked with a taste of coriander and spices

Bhuna Chicken
$29.90

Must try dish cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum and spices

Pasanda Chicken
$28

A creamy dish cooked with cashew gravy, mint sauce, yoghurt and coriander

Do Pyaza Chicken
$27.50

Cooked with diced onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices... a dish with more onions

Pepper Gravy Chicken
$30

A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring

Kerala Stew Chicken
$29

A dish from Southern India with its creamy flavour of coconut milk, carrots, potatoes and spices

Rogan Josh Chicken
$27.50

Curry cooked with roasted and crushed spices in a traditional Indian style with tomato flavour finished with coriander

Chicken Curries

Tikka Masala Chicken
$27.50

An internationally famous dish, cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yoghurt

Kadai Chicken
$27.50

Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes

Saag Chicken
$28

Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices

Korma Chicken
$27.50

A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices

Afghani Chicken
$27.50

A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices

Jhalfrezee Chicken
$27.50

A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions

Madras Chicken
$28

A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices

Vindaloo Chicken
$27.50

A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce

Lamb Curries

Tikka Masala Lamb
$31

An internationally famous dish, cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yoghurt

Kadai Lamb
$31

Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes

Saag Lamb
$31

Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices

Korma Lamb
$31

A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices

Afghani Lamb
$31

A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices

Jhalfrezee Lamb
$31

A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions

Madras Lamb
$31

A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices

Vindaloo Lamb
$31

A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce

Achari Lamb
$31.50

Curry cooked with mustard oil, onions, fenugreek and pickle... hot dish

Andhra Spicy Lamb
$32

Curry cooked with peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chilli

Bhuna Lamb
$33

Must try dish cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum and spices

Pasanda Lamb
$31

A creamy dish cooked with cashew gravy, mint sauce, yoghurt and coriander

Do Pyaza Lamb
$31

Cooked with diced onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices... a dish with more onions

Pepper Gravy Lamb
$34.50

A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring

Kerala Stew Lamb
$31.50

A dish from Southern India with its creamy flavour of coconut milk, carrots, potatoes and spices

Rogan Josh Lamb
$31

Curry cooked with roasted and crushed spices in a traditional Indian style with tomato flavour finished with coriander

Goat Curries

Goat Curry Masala with Bone Goat
$30

A must try dish cooked in a traditional way with whole spices, onions and tomatoes

Pepper Gravy Goat
$32

A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring

Seafood Curries

Butter Prawns
$33

Curry cooked with cashew and gravy with a light tomato flavour

Bengali Fish Fish
$31.50

A popular East India dish. Fresh fish cooked with onions, tomatoes and freshly grounded spices

Kerala Fish Curry Fish
$31.50

Fish curry cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, tomatoes and spices

Mangalore Fish Curry Fish
$31.50

A popular fish curry from Mangalore with its very different flavours of onions, tomatoes and special spices

Malabari Fish
$33

A creamy dish cooked with coconut, tomatoes and spices

Masala Prawns
$33

Fresh fish/prawns marinated in spices and simmered in thick onion gravy and tomato gravy

Masala Fish
$31.50

Fresh fish/prawns marinated in spices and simmered in thick onion gravy and tomato gravy

Kadai Prawns
$33

Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes

Saag Prawns
$33

Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices

Korma Prawns
$33

A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices

Afghani Prawns
$33

A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices

Jhalfrezee Prawns
$33

A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions

Madras Prawns
$33

A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices

Vindaloo Prawns
$33

A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce

South Indian

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Plain Dosa
$15

A thin pancake made of grounded rice and lentils

Masala Dosa
$20

Dosa stuffed with mashed potatoes, onions and spices

Mysore Masala Dosa
$22

Dosa layered with chutney also stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices

Rava Masala Dosa
$24

Dosa made of rice flour and semolina also stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices

Paper Masala Dosa
$28

A thin and crispy long sized dosa stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices

Paneer Dosa
$26

Dosa stuffed with paneer and spices

Cheese Dosa
$23

Dosa stuffed with cheese and finished with cheese

Chicken Dosa
$28

Dosa stuffed with chicken pieces and spices

Keema Lamb Dosa
$27.50

Dosa stuffed with mince lamb and spices

Mix Utthapam (2Pcs)
$24

Pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, chillies and coriander

Spring Dosa with Cheese
$30

Spring dosa stuffed with cheese and spices

Onion Dosa
$21

Dosa stuffed with onion and spices

Indo Chinese

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Chilli Chicken
$25.50

Boneless chicken deep fried and sautéed with onion, garlic, capsicum, soy sauce, vinegar

Chicken Hong Kong
$26

Deep fried and sautéed with sesame oil, red chillies, soy sauce, spring onions and cashews

Chicken Fried Rice
$25

Rice sautéed with chicken, eggs, capsicum, onions, garlic, soy sauce and vinegar

Chicken Noodles
$25

Egg noodles sautéed with chicken, capsicum, soy sauce, vinegar and finished with pepper

Paneer Chilli
$26

Corn flour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, soy sauce and vinegar

Mix Veg Manchurian
$24

Dumplings made of finely chopped mix vegetables deep fried and sautéed with garlic, onions, soy sauce, and vinegar

Veg Fried Rice
$22

Rice sautéed with onion, garlic, capsicum, carrots, soy sauce and vinegar

Veg Noodles
$23

Noodles sauteed with garlic, carrot, cabbage, capsicum, onions and soy sauce

Egg Fried Rice
$23.50

Scrambled sautéed with rice, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and finished with spring onions

Egg Noodles
$24

Scrambled sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, onions, soy sauce, vinegar and coriander

Prawns Fried Rice
$28.50

Prawns sautéed with rice, garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and spring onions

Prawns Noodles
$28.50

Noodles sautéed with prawns, onion, cabbage, chillies, soy sauce and vinegar

Paneer Schezwan Noodle
$26.50

Noodles sauteed with paneer, onion, carrot, capsicum and soy sauce

Breads

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Methi Roti
$6
Garlic Roti
$7
Laccha Paranthha
$7.50
Garlic & Chilli Naan
$8
Cheese Naan
$10
Cheese & Garlic Naan
$10
Cheese & Chilli Naan
$10
Cheese & Olive Naan
$10
Aloo Parantha
$8.50
Onion Kulcha
$8.50
Paneer Kulcha
$10
Chicken Naan
$10
Keema Naan
$10.50
Peshawari Naan
$10
Punjabi Butter Naan
$10
Kerala Paratha
$6
Butter Naan
$5.50
Garlic Naan
$6.50
Tandoori Roti
$6
Malaysian Roti
$5

Biryani & Rice

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Lamb Biryani Family Pack
$85
Goat Biryani Family Pack
$85
Veg Biryani Family Pack
$68
Boneless Chicken Biryani Family Pack
$80
Egg Biryani Family Pack
$70
Basmati Rice
$5
Jeera Rice
$7.50
Veg Biryani
$25
Chicken Dum Biryani with Bone
$27
Lamb Biryani
$31
Egg Biryani
$26
Boneless Chicken Biryani
$29
Prawns Biryani
$30
Goat Biryani
$31
Chicken Biryani Family Pack
$75

Sides

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Papadom Each
$1.50
Mint Chutney
$3
Mango Chutney
$3
Tamarind Chutney
$3
Schezwan Chutney
$3
Raita
$7
Onion Salad
$8.50
Mixed Pickle
$4
Green Salad
$11
Plain Yoghurt
$5.50

Desserts

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Carrot Halwa
$12

Grated carrots cooked with ghee, milk, nuts, and sugar

Gulab Jamun
$8.50

Sweet dumplings in a golden syrup (2 pieces)

Lunch Special

ONLY AVAILABLE LUNCH TIME 11AM to 2PM

Mangaloore Fish Curry
$17
Prawns Malabari
$17
Prawns Masala
$17
Butter Prawns
$17
Prawns Vindaloo
$17
Prawns Kadai
$17
Prawns Saag
$17
Prawns Korma
$17
Prawns Afghani
$17
Prawns Jhalfreezee
$17
Prawns Madras
$17
Butter Chicken
$16
Chicken Tikka Masala
$16
Chicken Vindaloo
$16
Chicken Kadai
$16
Chicken Rogan Josh
$16
Chicken Saag
$16
Chicken Korma
$16
Mango Chicken
$16
Chicken Afghani
$16
Chicken Jhalfreezee
$16
Chicken Madras
$16
Methi Murgh
$16
Chicken Pasanda
$16
Chicken Andhra Spicy
$16
Chicken Do Pyaza
$16
Kerala Chicken Stew
$16
Chicken Achari
$16
Dhaniya Murgh
$16

Curries

Goat Curry Masala
$17
Lamb Tikka Masala
$17
Lamb Vindaloo
$17
Lamb Rogan Josh
$17
Lamb Kadai
$17
Lamb Saag
$17
Lamb Korma
$17
Lamb Afghani
$17
Lamb Jhalfreezee
$17
Lamb Madras
$17
Lamb Pasanda
$17
Lamb Do Pyaza
$17
Kerala Lamb Stew
$17
Lamb Achari
$17
Andhra Spicy Lamb
$17
Shahi Paneer
$15
Mattar Paneer
$15
Kadai Paneer
$15
Paneer Makhani
$15
Paneer Mushroom Mattar
$15
Paneer Shimla Mirch
$15
Paneer Pasanda
$15
Methi Malai Mattar
$15
Malai Kofta
$15
Vegetable Jaipuri
$15
Vegetable Korma
$15
Luhsuni Mushrooms Palak
$15
Kadai Vegetable
$15
Dal Tadka
$15
Dal Makhani
$15
Chana Masala
$15
Gingeri Aloo Gobhi
$15
Aloo Saag
$15
Aloo Mattar
$15
Paneer Tikka Masala
$15
Paneer Butter Masala
$15
Sabji Kolhapuri
$15
Harijali Kofta
$15
Palak Paneer
$15
Fish Bengali
$17
Fish Masala
$17
Kerala Fish Curry
$17

Drinks

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Lassi
$7.50
Mango Lassi
$7.50
Coke
$5.50
Coke Zero
$5.50
Sprite
$5.50
Fanta
$5.50
L & P
$5.50
Vegetarian noodles at Nature Vegetarian Food

Nature Vegetarian Food

Nature Vegetarian Food specialises in Malaysian-Chinese, Thai and Western-style vegetarian cooking, using tofu, mushrooms, vegetables and plant-based proteins to create a genuinely extensive menu. Nasi lemak, curry noodle soup, fried mee hoon and wonton noodle soup sit beside sweet-and-sour bean-curd rolls, roast bean curd and clay-pot noodles. Many dishes are suitable for vegans, and the kitchen’s strength lies in texture: crisp wontons, silky tofu and chewy noodles keep combinations lively.

The dining room is modest and food-focused, well suited to a quiet lunch, casual dinner or takeaway collection. Omnivores should approach it as a Malaysian-Chinese restaurant in its own right rather than a compromise meal; the layered sauces and handmade elements carry the experience. Sharing works well because soups, rice, noodles and small plates can cover different appetites. The restaurant closes between lunch and dinner and does not trade every day, so check the current service window before travelling.

Address: 519 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Nature Vegetarian Menu

Entree

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Spring Rolls
2pcs $5

Crispy rolls filled with delightful mixed vegetable. v

BBQ Bun
per piece $5

Deep fried flaky pastry filled with marinated char siew. v

Curry Puff
per piece $5

Deep fried flaky pastry filled with diced potatoes infused with curry. v

Wonton
6pcs $7

Bite-size crispy wonton filled with minced bean curd and mixed vegetables. v

Chips
$8

v

Nature Nuggets
7pcs $8

Fried soy nuggets with special sauce for dipping. v

Golden Tofu
8pcs $8

Bite-size fried tofu with special sauce for dipping. v

Steam Buns with Gravy
2pcs $18

“Chinese Burger” – Soft white steamed buns with lettuce, carrot, purple cabbage, pickled mustard and mildly spiced gravy with soy patties. v

Steam Buns with Curry
2pcs $18

Soft white steamed buns with mildly spiced curry. v

Soups

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Curry Soup
$15

Malaysian style flavoured curry broth with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Tom Yum Soup
$15

Thai style flavoured sour and mild spicy broth with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Mixed Vegetable Soup
$15

Clear refreshing broth with array of seasonal vegetables and soy product. v

Wonton Soup
$15

Clear refreshing broth with delicately hand-made wonton and asian greens. v

Tofu and Seaweed Soup
$15

Clear refreshing broth with silken tofu, seaweed and assorted vegetables. v

Stir Fried Noodles

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Fried noodle or meehoon
$18

Stir-fried choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) infused with aromatic sauce, assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Curry Fried Noodles
$18

Stir-fried yellow noodles with aromatic curry, assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Thai Style Fried Mee Hoon
$18

Stir-fried meehoon (thin rice noodle) in Thai style flavoured sauce with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Stir Fried Rice

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Fried Rice
$18

Stir-fried rice with colourful assorted vegetable and soy product. v

Curry Fried Rice
$18

Stir-fried rice in aromatic curry with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Thai Style Fried Rice
$18

Stir-fried fried rice in Thai flavors with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Nori Fried Rice
$18

Stir-fried rice infused with Chinese herbed fragrant spice with assorted vegetables and soy product. v

Meals Served with Rice

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Nasi Lemak (Curry Rice)
$22

Fragrant coconut rice accompanied with deliciously cooked potatoes and shitake mushroom balls in aromatic curry gravy, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and papadum. v

Char Siew Rice
$22

Infused yellow rice accompanied with deliciously braised Char Siew in sweet and savory sauce, carrot, broccoli and cauliflower. v

Mixed Vegetable Rice
$22

Steamed rice accompanied with delightful array of seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce. v

Sweet and Sour Chops
$22

Steamed rice served with bite-size chopped soy product, vegetables and small cuts of pineapple in delicious sweet and sour sauce. v

Sweet and Sour Bean Curd
$22

Steamed rice served with crispy bean curd, vegetables and small cuts of pineapple in delicious sweet and sour sauce. v

Roast Bean Curd
$22

Infused yellow rice with lightly fried bean curd slices, carrot, broccoli and cauliflower. v

Beancurd Roll & Black Bean Sauce
$22

Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables, soy product and lightly fried beancurd roll wrapped with seaweed in Malaysian style flavoured black bean sauce. v

Tofu Mixed
$22

Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables, soy product and marinated silky bean curd in Malaysian style flavoured black bean sauce. v

Nature’s Special Chop and Rice or Chips
$22

Special braised soy chops with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and your choice of steamed rice or chips. v

Vegetarian Steak
$22

Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and special braised sauce poured over soy steaks. v

Smoke Fillet
$22

Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and deep fried crispy soy fillet with special sauce. v

Nature Tasty Tofu
$22

Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and deep fried crisp golden tofu with special sauce. v

Egg Foo Yoong
$22

Steamed rice with stir-fried assorted vegetables blended with nutritious scrambled egg.

Omelettes

Vegetable Omelette
$18
Tomato Omelette
$18
Mushroom Omelette
$18

Extras

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Steam Rice
$3.50

v

Yellow Rice
$4.50

v

Coconut Rice
$4.50

v

Vegetables (add-on)
$5

v

Soy products
$5

v

Egg
$2

Noodle Soups

v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.

Wonton Noodles Soups
$18

Thin yellow noodles in clear refreshing broth served with delicately handmade wontons, asian vegetables and char siew. v

Wonton Noodles with Black Bean Sauce
$18

Thin yellow noodles served with asian vegetables, char siew with black bean sauce and a small bowl of clear refreshing broth with delicately hand-made wontons. v

Curry Noodle or Meehoon Soup
$18

Choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) immersed in Malaysian style curry broth, packed with assorted vegetable and soy products. v

Tom Yum Noodle or Meehoon Soup
$18

Choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) immersed in Thai styled sour and mild spicy broth, packed with assorted vegetables and soy products. v

Bean curd & Mee Hoon Soup
$18

Thin rice noodle in mildly flavoured broth with beancurd rolls, soy products, assorted vegetables, tofu and pickled mustard.

Clay pot Noodle
$18

Crispy thin yellow noodle cooked with assorted vegetables and soy products, served in piping hot clay pot. v *Optional to add an egg for an extra tastier dish

Hot Plate Noodle
$22 / with egg $24

Yellow noodles cooked with special gravy, assorted vegetables and soy products served in a sizzling hot plate. v *Optional to add an egg for an extra tastier dish.

Hot / Cold Drinks

Jasmine Tea
pp $2
Oo Long Tea
pp $4
Chrysanthemum Tea
pp $4
Lemon Honey (Hot or Cold)
$5
Hot Chocolate
$4.50
Malaysian Roasted Coffee (black)
$4.50

(with or without sugar)

Malaysian White Coffee (with milk)
$4.50

(with or without sugar)

Coke / Coke Zero / Sprite
$4
Ginger Beer (Bundaberg)
$5
Turkish plate with hummus and salad at Arzum

Arzum Turkish Cuisine

Arzum Turkish Cuisine is a straightforward place for fresh kebabs, iskender and shish cooked to order. A mixed iskender layers lamb and chicken doner over rice with hummus, tabbouleh, beetroot dip and salad, while mixed shish shifts the focus to grilled cubes of lamb and chicken. Wrapped kebabs are the faster option, and falafel, salads and traditional sides make it easy to assemble a lighter meal. Sauces and optional onions allow a useful degree of control.

The format sits between takeaway and casual restaurant, which makes Arzum suitable for lunch, an early family dinner or food collected on the way home. Diners after maximum contrast should choose grilled shish over sliced doner and add dips or a fresh side rather than loading every item with the same sauce. The room is simple, the portions are generous and the service style keeps attention on food rather than ceremony. Order ahead when time matters.

Address: 723 High Street, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Arzum Kebab Menu

Kebabs/Wraps

Lamb Doner Kebab
$17

Lamb doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Chicken Doner Kebab
$17

Chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Mixed Doner Kebab
$17

Lamb and chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Falafel Kebab (V)
$17

Fried chickpea patties wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Halloumi Kebab (V)
$17

Grilled halloumi wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Mixed Vege Kebab (V)
$17

Fried chickpea patties and broccoli wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Chicken Grilled Kebab
$21

Diced chicken breast grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Lamb Grilled Kebab
$21

Diced lamb legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Venison Kebab
$21

Diced venison legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Iskender Meals

Lamb Iskender
$21

Lamb doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Chicken Iskender
$21

Chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Mixed Iskender
$21

Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Falafel Iskender (V)
$21

Fried chickpea patties served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Halloumi Iskender (V)
$21

Grilled halloumi served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Mixed Vege Iskender (V)
$21

Fried chickpea patties, broccoli and cauliflowerserved on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Shish Meals

Lamb Shish
$25

Diced lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Chicken Shish
$25

Diced chicken breast grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Mixed Shish
$25

Diced chicken breast and lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Venison Shish
$25

Diced venison legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.

Salad Meals

Lamb Doner Salad
$21

Lamb doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Chicken Doner Salad
$21

Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Mixed Doner Salad
$21

Lamb and Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Lamb Grilled Salad
$25

Grilled diced lamb legs served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Chicken Grilled Salad
$25

Grilled diced chicken breast served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Mixed Grilled Salad
$25

Grilled diced chicken and lamb served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Venison Grilled Salad
$25

Grilled diced venison served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Falafel Salad (V)
$21

Fried falafels served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Halloumi Salad (V)
$21

Grilled halloumi served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.

Meat on Chips

Lamb on Chips
$18.50

Lamb doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.

Chicken on Chips
$18.50

Chicken doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.

Mixed on Chips
$18.50

Lamb and chicken doner served on fries with your choice of sauces.

Meat on Rice

Lamb on Rice
$15

Lamb doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.

Chicken on Rice
$15

Chicken doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.

Mixed on Rice
$15

Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with your choice of sauces.

Extras and Desserts

Fries (Chips)
$6

Our freshly cooked fries. Comes with seasoning and tomato sauce

Turkish Delights
$5

4 Pieces mixed flovored.

Baklava
$10

Filo pastry filled with walnuts, and sweetened with honey syrup and topped with pistachio nuts. (2 Pieces per punnet)

BurgerFuel burger, fries and thickshake

BurgerFuel Lower Hutt

BurgerFuel Lower Hutt offers the chain’s familiar made-to-order burgers with grass-fed New Zealand beef, free-range chicken and plant-powered options. The American Muscle keeps things classic with beef, cheese and pickles, while richer combinations add bacon, avocado, brie or onion rings. Spud fries, kūmara fries and vegetable-based Motobites broaden the sides, and smaller Lightweights give diners a useful option when a full burger feels excessive.

The High Street branch has a fast, energetic feel and stays useful later than many daytime cafés. It suits families, teenagers, quick lunches and casual groups who need clear vegetarian or lower-carbohydrate choices beside beef and chicken. Gluten-free buns and bunless builds are available, but cross-contamination concerns should be raised with staff. Because every burger is assembled to order, allow extra time during the evening rush rather than treating it like a pre-made fast-food counter.

Address: 529 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

BurgerFuel Lower Hutt Menu

Grass Fed Beef

Burgers are made with 100% pure grass fed beef and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli

American Muscle
Single $15 / Double $21

Beef, cheddar, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD

C N Cheese
$16.70

Beef, cheddar, truffle mascarpone, parmesan

Peanut Piston
$16.50

Beef, peanut satay

Bio Fuel
$17.30

Beef, free range egg, grated beetroot w/ chia

Ford Freakout
$17

Beef, bacon, avocado

Ring Burner
$18.90

Beef, bacon, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli

Bacon BBQ Roadster
$20.70

Beef, cheddar, bacon, battered onion rings, BurgerFuel BBQ Sauce

Bastard
$20.90

Beef, cheddar, bacon, avocado, pineapple, grated beetroot w/ chia

Free Range Chicken

Burgers are made with free range chicken and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli

Drift Chick
$17.90

BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard & BurgerFuel Aioli. *DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD OR RELISH

Bacon Backfire
$17.90

Grilled chicken, bacon, brie

Burnout
$17.90

Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, BurgerFuel Blue Cheese Sauce, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE BURGERFUEL AIOLI

T-Bird
$18.70

BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, jalapeños, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli & Nashville seasoning

Flame Thrower
$18.30

Grilled chicken, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, avocado, BurgerFuel Aioli

Plant-Powered

Separately cooked plant-based vegan and vegetarian burgers include salad and relish

VTEC
$17.90

BurgerFuel Pure Vege patty, vegan cheddar, avocado, pineapple

V-Rod
$17.90

BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY

Lightweights

Burgers on a smaller wholemeal bun and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli

Hamburgini
$9

Beef, cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD

Diablo
$14

Double beef, double cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD

Bambina
$10.50

Beef

Chick Chevelle
$10.50

Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary

Chook Royale
$11

Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary, pineapple

V-Rod (Lightweight)
$12.50

BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY

Kids Ink. Meals

CHECK OUT THe KIDS INK MENU FOR MORE

Kids Cheeseburger, or Teeny Choppers, or V-Dub, or Chook Royale Meal
$13.90

Served with small Spud Fries & small juice

Sides

Rodders
$10.90

Crumbed mushroom bites, parmesan cheese, BurgerFuel Aioli. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY

Spud Fries
$6.90

Thick cut potato

Kūmara Fries
$7.90

Thick cut golden kūmara

Chicken Fenders
4pcs $11 / 6pcs $14

Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary. WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BURGERFUEL LEMON AIOLI OR CHIPOTLE AIOLI

Choppers
$13.50

Southern fried chicken pieces w/ a drizzle of BurgerFuel Aioli & your choice of BBQ sauce or sriracha

Hyderabadi biryani at New Paradise

New Paradise Lower Hutt

New Paradise centres its identity on Hyderabadi dum biryani, where aromatic rice and meat are cooked together to build fragrance through the whole dish. Chicken and lamb versions are the obvious starting points, supported by raita and salan, while Chicken 65 adds a sharper fried counterpoint. The wider menu moves through tandoori chicken, bhuna curries, saag paneer and Indo-Chinese dishes, so a group can combine rice-led specialties with grilled and sauced plates.

This compact Lower Hutt branch works particularly well for takeaway, although the food rewards opening everything together and sharing. A biryani plus one dry starter and one vegetable dish produces better balance than several heavy curries. Heat levels vary between regional preparations, so ask rather than assuming every dish marked spicy will land the same way. Family packs are available for larger gatherings, but confirm collection timing during the busiest dinner periods.

Address: 462 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

New Paradise Indian Cuisine Menu

Thursday Specials

Chicken Lollipop Thursday Special 5 Pcs
$11.60

Starters - Vegetarian

Veg Samosa (3 Pcs)
$11.60

Crispy Pastry Stuffed With Spiced Potatoes & Peas, With Tamarind Sauce. DF VE

Homemade Veg Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
$11.60

Crunchy Rolls With Cabbage, Carrots & Peppers, Served With Sweet Chilli Sauce. DF VE

Onion Bhaji
$11.60

Sliced Onions Coated In Mild Spiced Chickpea Batter, Fried Crisp, Tamarind Sauce. GF DF VE

Tandoori Mushroom
$21.20

Yogurt-Spiced Mushrooms Roasted In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF

Tandoori Paneer Tikka
$21.20

Marinated Cottage Cheese Herbs & Spices-Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF

Tandoori Soya Chaap
$20.10

Soy Protein Marinated In Tandoor Herbs & Spices, Grilled To Perfection.

Starters - Non-Vegetarian

Smoked Murgh Malai Tikka
$21.20

Creamy, Cheesy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken, with Mint Chutney. GF

Peshawari Murgh Tikka
$21.20

Yogurt-Spiced Spicy Chicken Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF

Hariyali Murgh Tikka
$21.20

Mint & Coriander Spinach Green-Marinated Chicken, Grilled, Mint Chutney. GF

Chicken Tikka
$21.20

Classic Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices, Grilled In Tandoor. GF

Chicken Seekh Kebab
$21.20

Minced Chicken Tandoori Spiced & Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF

Lamb Seekh Kebab
$22.20

Aromatic Minced Lamb Skewers, Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF

Curry Leaves Fried Chicken
$19.10

Crispy Bone-In Chicken With Curry Leaves & Spicy Mayo. GF

Tandoori Chicken
$19.10

Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices Roasted In Tandoor. GF

Fish Tikka
$21.20

Tandoori Spiced Fish Fillets Marinated & Roasted In Clay Oven. GF

Tandoori Mixed Platter
$37.10

Half Tandoori Chicken + Assorted Kebabs (Malai, Peshawari & Hariyali Tikka). GF

Hyderabadi Lamb Haleem
$15.90

Slow-Cooked Lamb Simmered In Rich Hyderabadi Spices And Wheat Granules.

Mains Vegetarian

Paneer Lababdar
$23.30

Tomato-cashew gravy with spices & cream GF

Paneer Butter Masala
$23.30

Buttery Tomato Gravy With Cream & Spices. GF

Shahi Paneer
$23.30

Rich Creamy Paneer Curry With Cashews & Spices. GF

Kadai Paneer
$23.30

Stir-Fried With Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes In A Spicy Tomato-Based Gravy. GF

Hyderabadi Paneer Masala (Spicy)
$23.30

South Indian Spicy Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves Tempered, Onion Tomato Sauce. GF

Saag Paneer
$23.30

Paneer Simmered In Spiced Spinach Gravy. GF

Deewani Hundi
$23.30

Veg & Paneer In Creamy Tomato-Onion Curry. GF

Subz Jalfrezi
$21.20

Veg Medley Tossed With Peppers, Onions & Mild Spicy Sauce. GF DF VE

Dal Makhani
$21.20

Black Lentils & Kidney Beans Slow-Cooked With Cream. GF

Dal Tadka
$20.10

Yellow Lentils Tempered With Cumin, Garlic & Red Chillies. GF DF VE

Mutter Mushroom
$22.20

Mushrooms, Green Peas, Onion-Tomato Gravy, Aromatic Herbs, Touch Of Cream. GF

Kadai Mushroom
$22.20

Mushrooms With Peppers & Onions In Onion-Tomato Gravy. GF

Mains Chicken

Butter Chicken (All Desi)
$23.30

Creamy Tomato & Cashew Curry With Buttery Flavour. GF

Mango Chicken
$23.30

Mango-Flavoured Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Cashew. GF

Chicken Tikka Masala
$23.30

Marinated Chicken Simmered In Spiced Tomato Sauce. GF

Shahi Murgh/ Chicken Korma
$23.30

Creamy Nut-Based Royal Chicken Curry. GF

Chicken Vindaloo
$23.30

Spicy Tangy Chicken Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF

Bhuna Chicken
$23.30

Slow-Cooked Chicken Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF

Chicken Saag Wala
$23.30

Chicken Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF

Chicken Do Pyaza
$23.30

Onion-Rich Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF

Kadai Chicken
$23.30

Stir-Fried Chicken With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF

Hyderabadi Chicken Masala (Spicy)
$23.30

South Indian Spicy Chicken Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF

Chicken Jalfrezi
$23.30

Chicken Sautéed With Peppers & Onions In Tangy Tomato Sauce. GF

Mains Lamb

Lamb Vindaloo
$24.40

Spicy Tangy Lamb Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF

Bhuna Lamb
$24.40

Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF

Lamb Saag Wala
$24.40

Lamb Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF

Lamb Do Pyaza
$24.40

Onion-Rich Lamb Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF

Lamb Kadai
$24.40

Stir-Fried Lamb With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF

Hyderabadi Lamb Masala (Spicy)
$24.40

South Indian Spicy Lamb Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF

Lamb Korma
$24.40

Creamy Lamb Curry With Yogurt & Nuts. GF

Lamb Rogan Josh
$24.40

Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry With Fennel, Cardamom & Kashmiri Chilli. GF DF

Goat Special

Goat Curry (With Bone)
$25.40

Traditional style curry, succulent goat on the bone, slow-cooked in chef's signature masala

Mains Seafood

Prawn Vindaloo
$25.40

Spicy Tangy Prawn Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF

Prawns Bhuna
$25.40

Slow-Cooked Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF

Prawns Saag Wala
$25.40

Prawns Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF

Prawns Do Pyaaza
$25.40

Onion-Rich Prawn Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF

Prawns Kadai
$25.40

Stir-Fried Prawn With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF

Hyderabadi Prawns Masala (Spicy)
$25.40

South Indian Spicy Prawn Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF

Indo-Chinese - Vegetarian

Paneer 65
$22.20

Spicy Fried Cottage Cheese Tossed With Curry Leaves & Yogurt Sauce. GF

Chilli Paneer
$22.20

Paneer Sautéed With Onions, Peppers & Soy-Chilli Sauce.

Chilli Mushroom
$22.20

Crispy Mushrooms Tossed With Onion & Chilli-Garlic Sauce. DF VE

Gobi Manchurian
$21.20

Cauliflower Fritters Tossed In Manchurian Sauce. DF VE

Veg Manchurian
$21.20

Veg Dumplings Sautéed With Onion, Garlic & Soy Sauce. DF VE

Vegetable Noodles
$20.10

Wok-Fried Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE

Vegetable Fried Rice
$20.10

Rice Stir-Fried With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE

Schezwan Veg Noodles (Spicy)
$20.10

Spicy Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE

Schezwan Veg Fried Rice (Spicy)
$20.10

Spicy Rice With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE

Indo-Chinese - Non-Vegetarian

Chicken 65
$22.20

Cubes of chicken marinated, batter fried, sautéed with slit green chillies, curry leaves and tangy yoghurt sauce. GF

Chicken Lollipop
$21.20

Battered fried chicken lollipops sauté with chop onion, ginger, garlic finishes with chili and soya sauce. DF

Chilli Chicken
$22.20

Deep-fried diced chicken sauteed with diced onion, capsicum, and chilli soya sauce finish with spring onion. DF

Chicken Manchurian
$22.20

Boneless dice chicken sauteed in Manchurian sauce finish with spring onion and finely chopped coriander. DF

Apollo Fish
$22.20

boneless diced fish sauteed with curry leaves, slit chili and yoghurt chili sauce.

Chilli Fish
$22.20

Batter-fried fish tossed with onions & soy-chilli sauce DF

Chilli Prawns
$23.30

Crispy prawns tossed with peppers, onions & soy-chilli sauce. DF

Chicken Noodles
$21.20

Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with spices and soya sauce. DF

Chicken Fried Rice
$21.20

Stir-Fried Rice With Chicken, Veggies & Soy Sauce.

Egg Noodles
$20.10

Noodles sauteed with scrambled eggs, sliced cabbage, carrot, and finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce DF

Egg Fried Rice
$20.10

Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce. DF

Schezwan Chicken Noodles (Spicy)
$21.20

Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF

Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice (Spicy)
$21.20

Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF

Schezwan Egg Noodles (Spicy)
$20.10

Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF

Schezwan Egg Fried Rice (Spicy)
$20.10

Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, shredded chicken and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

Vegetable Biryani
$17

GF

Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
$18

GF

Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
$24.40
Lamb Biryani (With Bone)
$19.10

GF

Prawn Biryani
$21.20

GF

Mixed Combo Family Pack Biryani
$68.90

Chicken and Lamb Mixed Family Pack. GF

Veg Biryani Family Pack
$58.30

GF

Chicken Biryani Family Pack
$63.60

GF

Lamb Biryani Family Pack
$68.90

GF

Breads

Plain Naan
$3.70
Butter Naan
$4.20
Garlic Naan
$4.80
Tandoori Roti
$4.20

DF VE

Tandoori Butter Roti
$4.80

DF VE

Tandoori Garlic Roti
$5.30
Onion Kulcha
$7.40
Cheese & Garlic Naan
$7.40
Lachha Paratha
$7.40
Cheese Chilli Garlic Naan
$7.40
Breadbasket
$20.10

1 Each of Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Cheese & Garlic Naan and Butter Roti.

Sides

Raita
$3.20

GF

Salan
$3.20
Papadum (3Pcs)
$3.20

GF DF VE

Onion & Lemon Salad
$4.20

GF DF VE

Plain Rice
$3.20

GF DF VE

Zeera Rice
$5.30

GF DF VE

Kachumbar Salad
$6.40

GF DF VE

Mix Veg Pickle
$2.10

GF DF VE

Chutney
$2.10

GF DF VE

Sambar
$3.20

GF DF VE

Kids Menu

Chicken Nuggets
$12.70
Curly Fries
$8.50
Kids Meal
$14.80

Curry and rice

Drinks

Mango Lassi
$6.40
Coke Can
$2.60
Sprite Can
$2.60
Pump Water 750ml
$4.20
Thums Up 300ml Can
$3.20
Coke No Sugar Can
$2.60
Fanta Can
$2.60
Coke 1.5L
$6.40
Pizza at Rizzo's Pizzeria and Kitchen

Rizzo’s Pizzeria & Kitchen

Rizzo’s Pizzeria & Kitchen leans into generous, contemporary comfort food rather than strict Italian tradition. The Killer Bee pizza combines nduja, mozzarella, kale, pickled red onion, oregano and hot honey, while Porkies piles on nduja, chorizo, bacon and jalapeño. A classic margherita offers a cleaner comparison. Beyond pizza, buffalo chicken pasta, brisket macaroni cheese and fried mozzarella sticks make the menu especially appealing to diners after rich, familiar flavours.

The Alicetown venue is casual, colourful and well suited to families or a low-pressure group dinner. Sharing two contrasting pizzas is usually more rewarding than ordering near-identical meat-heavy toppings; add a salad or simple starter to reset the palate. Pasta and fried starters make it easy to accommodate diners who are less interested in pizza, while the familiar flavour combinations suit younger guests. Book ahead for a larger table and confirm dietary adjustments directly.

Address: 499 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Rizzo's Pizzeria & Kitchen Menu

Most Ordered

Classic Marg
$26

Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil

Fries
$15.60

Garlic aioli, pecorino

Truffle Shuffle (White Sauce Base)
$29.90

Mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, confit onions, truffle oil, pecorino

Fried Mozzarella Sticks
$26

Marinara dipping sauce, pecorino

Crispy duck at Forbidden City Restaurant

Forbidden City Restaurant

Forbidden City is a long-running Chinese restaurant and takeaway with a broad menu designed for sharing. Pan-fried dumplings and crisp wontons make an easy beginning, followed by orange beef, sweet-and-sour chicken, combination fried rice or vegetable plates. The strongest way to order is across cooking styles: pair something fried with a wok-tossed dish, greens and rice instead of choosing several sweet sauces. Portions favour a table willing to pass plates around.

The room is traditional and unpretentious, suitable for family dinners, BYO-style gatherings and straightforward takeaway. Current online ordering confirms the exact Queens Drive branch and makes collection easier, but dining in allows crisp dishes to arrive at their best. Ask staff about less familiar regional or seasonal options before falling back on the standard combinations. Vegetarian diners have choices across tofu, vegetables and rice, though ingredients and shared cooking surfaces should be checked for stricter dietary needs.

Address: 1/44 Queens Drive, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

Forbidden City Restaurant Menu

Appetizers

1. Deep Fried Wontons (6 Pcs)
$9
2. Deep Fried Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
$11.50
3. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (3 Pcs)
$14.50
4. Deep Fried Crab Dumplings (4 Pcs)
$11.50
5. Deep Fried Dim Sim (4 Pcs)
$11.50
6. Steamed Dim Sim (4 Pcs)
$11.50
7. Steamed Dumpling (6 Pcs)
$14.50
8. Pan Fried Dumplings (6 Pcs)
$14.50
9. Crispy King Prawns (6 Pcs)
$12
10. Fried Prawn Crackers
$8.50
11. Chips
$8

Fried Rice/Noodle/Ho Fan

12. Vegetable Fried Rice
$22.50
13. Nasi Goreng (Rice)
$22.50
14. Chicken Fried Rice
$22.50
15. Beef Fried Rice
$22.50
16. Combination Meat Fried Rice
$22.50
17. Shrimp Fried Rice
$22.50
18. Vegetables Fried Noodle
$22.50
19. Chicken Fried Noodle
$22.50
20. Mee Goreng (Noodle)
$22.50
21. Stay Chicken Fried Noodle
$22.50
22. Beef Fried Noodle
$22.50
23. Combination Meat Fried Noodle
$22.50
24. Chicken Fried Ho Fan (Rice Noodle)
$22.50
25. Beef Fried Ho Fan (Rice Noodle)
$22.50

Extra

26. Cashew Nuts
$4
27. Vegetables
$3
28. Meats
$5
29. Pineapple
$3
30. Steamed Rice
$4

Chicken

31. Sweet & Sour Chicken
$27
32. Chicken with Vegetables
$27
33. Chicken with Black Pepper
$27
34. Chicken with Mushrooms
$27
35. Satay Chicken
$27
36. Chicken with Cashew Nuts
$27
37. Lemon Chicken
$27
38. Gongbao Chicken
$27

Beef

39. Orange Beef
$31
40. Beef with Black Bean Sauce
$31
41. Beef with Black Pepper
$31
42. Beef with Mushrooms
$31
43. Beef with Vegetables and Cashew Nuts
$31
44. Satay Beef
$31
45. Shredded Beef with Sweet & Chili Sauce
$31
46. Beef on Mongolia Hot & Sweet Sauce
$31
47. Shredded Beef with Coriander
$31

Lamb

48. Cumin Lamb
$32
49. Szechuan Lamb
$32
50. Lamb & Spring Onion in Soy Sauce
$32
51. Lamb with Black Pepper
$32
52. Lamb with Black Bean Sauce
$32
53. Lamb in Mongolia Hot & Sweet Sauce
$32

Vegetables

54. Combination Vegetables with Cashew Nuts
$25.50
55. Braised Eggplants
$25.50
56. Chinese Vegetable in Garlic Sauce
$23.50
57. Beans with Dried Chili
$25.50
58. Stir-freid Cooked Tofu with Vegetable
$25.50

Egg Foo Young

59. Vegetables Egg Foo Young
$27.50
60. Chicken Egg Foo Young
$27.50
61. Combination Meat Egg Foo Young
$27.50
62. Shrimp Egg Foo Young
$27.50

Seafood

63. Squid with Black Bean Sauce
$29.50
64. Hot Spicy Squid
$29.50
65. King Prawns with Cashew Nuts
$29.50
67. Sweet Sour Fish
$29.50

Tofu

68. Braised Tofu
$26.50
69. Szechuan Mapo Tofu with Beef Mince
$26.50
70. Chinese Homestyle Tofu
$26.50

Soups

71. Chicken Corn Soup
$13
72. Hot & Sour Soup
$13
73. Wonton Soup
$14

Special Combos

Family Combo 1
$58

6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Chicken Fried Rice

Family Combo 2
$87

6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Vegetables Egg Tofu Foo Young, Combination Meat Fried Rice

Family Combo 3
$118

6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Crab Cheese Dumpling, Gongbao Chicken, Beef with Black Pepper, Combination Meat Fried Rice, Combination Meat Fried Noodle

Family Combo 4
$160

6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Dim Sim, Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Shrimp Egg Foo Young, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Combination Meat Fried Rice, Combination Meat Fried Noodle

Final Thoughts

The Hutt Valley’s dining strengths come from range and local loyalty rather than a single fashionable precinct. El Turko and Arzum show two useful sides of Turkish food, Bellbird gives seasonal produce a more composed setting, and Nature Vegetarian proves that a fully meat-free menu can still offer breadth and texture. Indian diners can choose between dosa, tandoor cooking and Hyderabadi biryani, while pub, burger, pizza and Chinese options cover easy group meals.

Choose by occasion and geography. Central Lower Hutt offers the easiest concentration, Boulcott works for a relaxed pub meal, and Alicetown is convenient for pizza away from the central blocks. Check the latest menu and service period directly before a longer drive, especially for lunch-and-dinner operators. With a little planning, these neighbourhoods can handle everything from a quick takeaway to a museum brunch or a generous shared dinner.