Curry Pot gives its Newtown dining room a clear South Indian anchor while keeping a wider Indian selection around it. The Riddiford Street restaurant takes reservations for lunch and dinner, and its menu supports both a focused one-dish visit and a table built for sharing. Online ordering and catering widen the service beyond the dining room, but the ability to reserve a table remains important for anyone wanting to explore the dosas, tandoor cooking and curries in sequence.
Dosa is one of the most distinctive paths through the menu. Crisp rice-and-lentil crepes come in versions filled or flavoured with onion, egg, paneer, keema and Mysore masala, alongside butter-roast and paper-roast styles that emphasise the crepe itself. Thali offers a different kind of variety, gathering several components into one meal. Together, these South Indian choices provide more structure than simply ordering a curry and rice, particularly for diners interested in contrasting textures, accompaniments and levels of richness.
A mixed tandoori platter puts prawns and lamb seekh beside two distinct chicken preparations: tikka and the creamier malai tikka. It creates a useful centrepiece for a group. The bread section is equally detailed: naan appears in plain, garlic, butter, stuffed and sweet variations, while roti, kulcha and layered paratha offer different textures for eating with sauces. That range lets the table pair smoky grilled food with breads chosen for softness, crisp edges, savoury filling or a touch of sweetness.
The curry list moves through paneer and vegetable preparations, chicken and lamb, then into seafood such as Goan fish curry and prawn dishes. Biryani follows the same broad logic, with vegetable, chicken, lamb and prawn options allowing it to serve as either an accompaniment or the main event. The drinks menu adds New Zealand, craft and imported beers as well as wine, spirits and alcohol-free choices. Curry Pot therefore offers enough breadth for mixed groups without losing the South Indian dishes that distinguish it.
Address: 88 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
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Curry Pot Menu
Breads
Plain Naan
White meal flour bread
Garlic Naan
Naan with touch of crushed garlic
Butter Naan
White meal flour bread with butter
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with chopped onions & a touch of spices
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with dry fruits & cherries
Aloo Paratha
Whole meal buttery bread stuffed with mashed potatoes
Chicken & Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with chicken pieces & grated cheese
Cheese & Spinach Naan
Naan stuffed with grated cheese & spinach
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced lamb mince
Cheese Naan
Naan Stuffed with cheddar cheese
Paneer Kulcha
Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
Garlic and Cheese Naan
naan stuffed with grated cheese & garlic
Lachha Paratha
flakey wholemeal butter bread
Roti
Traditional Indian wheat flour flat bread
Chicken Naan
Naan stuffed with chopped chicken pieces
Cheese Garlic & Spinach Naan
Naan stuffed with grated cheese, garlic and spinach
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, spices, garnished with coriander & served with raita
Chicken Biryani
basmati rice cooked with chicken, spices, garnished with coriander & served with raita
Lamb Biryani
basmati rice cooked with lamb, spices, garnished with coriander & served with raita
Prawn Biryani
basmati rice cooked with prawns, spices, garnished with coriander & served with raita
Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Mixed Fried Rice
Sides
Basmati Rice
Zeera Rice
Vegetarian Pulao
Chicken Pulao
Mix Raita
Mango Chutney
Green Salad
Mix Pickle
Papadoms(2 pieces)
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
milk dumpling fried in ghee until golden brown and then soaked in sugar syrup
Mango Kulfi
reduced milk ice cream with mango and nuts
Ice Cream
chocolate or vanilla
Tandoori Entrees
Fish Tikka
boneless fish marinated in mustard oil, yoghurt, spices & roasted in tandoor
Paneer Aloo Kebab
patties made of potatoes, cottage cheese and mild Indian spices
Chicken Tikka
chicken fillet marinated overnight with yoghurt, spices and rosted in tandoor
Chicken Hariyali Tikka
chicken fillet marinated overnight with yoghurt, spinach, cheese and spices and roasted in tandoor
Malai Tikka
chicken fillet marinated overnight with yoghurt, spices and tandoor, cheese, spices and roasted tandoor
Achari Tikka
chicken fillet marinated overnight with yoghurt, pickles, mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds & spices, cooked in tandoor
Seekh Kebab
minced lamb flavoured with spices, skewered in tandoor
Tandoori Platter for Two
sizzling platter of assorted tandoori entrees (chicken tikka, malai tikka, lamb seekh kebab, tandoori prawn )
Mixed Platter for Two
platter of assorted entrees (samosa, veg pakora, onion bhaji,chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab)
Vegetarian Platter for Two
platter of assorted vegetarian entrees (samosa, veg pakora, onion bhaji, paneer aloo kebab)
Vadai (2 Pieces)
South Indian savoury snack shaped like a doughnut, fried and served with coconut and onion chutney
Sambar Vadai (2 Pieces)
crispy fried Indian savoury made of dhal, onions and chopped chillies, dipped in sambar
Tandoori Chicken
whole chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt overnight with ginger and garlic paste skewered and roasted in tandoor
Vegetable Samosa
homemade pastry filled with potatoes, coriander and cumin seeds, peas & subtly flavoured with spices served with tamarind sauce
Vegetable Pakora
spinach, onion and potatoes mildly spiced, dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried served with tamarind sauce
Onion Bhaji
sliced onion dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried
Tandoori Prawn
shelled prawns cooked in tandoor served with crisp green salad & mint sauce
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered with capsicum and opinions and roasted in tandoor
Paneer Pakoras
Cottage cheese layered with spinach, then dipped in a chick peas batter and fried in hot oil
Indo Chinese
Vegetable Manchurian
deep fried Vegetable balls cooked with onions,tomatoes,ginger, garlic in soya and chilli sauce
Chilli Paneer
cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya sauce
Chilli Chicken
pieces of chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya and chilli sauce
Chicken Manchurian
deep fried chicken cubes cooked with onions,tomatoes,ginger, garlic in soya and chilli sauce.
Garlic Chicken
boneless chicken cooked with cauliflower
Chilli Prawns
whole prawns cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya sauce
Tandoori Mushrooms
Mushrooms marinated in garlic and yoghurt with spices & roasted in tandoor
Chilli Potato
Potato finger cooked in onion, capsicum, green chilli & soya sauce
Papadoms Platter
Papadoms (6 pcs) serve with mango chutney, Raita
South Indian
Plain Dosa
crispy pancake made with fermented lentil and rice flour
Masala Dosa
dosa stuffed with potatoes masala
Egg Dosa
dosa made with eggs
Onion Dosa
dosa made with tawa fried onions
Keema Dosa
dosa stuffed with spicy lamb mince masala
Paneer Dosa
dosa stuffed with cottage cheese
Mysore Masala Dosa
dosa stuffed with potatoes, coconut & Onion chutney
Butter Roast
famous crispy, savoury pancakes made with butter
Paper Roast
crispy savoury pancake as thin and crispy as paper
Chicken Dosa
dosa stuffed with spicy shredded chicken masala
Vegetarian Curries
Rajma Raseela
Red kidney beans cooked with ginger, onion, garlic, spices & yoghurt
Aloo Mutter
potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spiced vegetable gravy
Dal Fry
yellow lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onion
Aloo Gobhi
potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together in a tomato and vegetable sauce
Dal Makhani
lentils and kidney beans stewed on a slow fire overnight, cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & onions
Jeera Aloo
Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
Chana Masala
chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes
Bhindi Masala
okra cooked with Indian spices and masala
Baingan Masala
eggplant slices cooked with Indian spices and masala
Mattar Paneer
cottage cheese and peas cooked together in a subtly spiced vegetable gravy
Palak Paneer
homemade cottage cheese cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Malai Kofta
mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls deep fried and cooked in rich gravy
Paneer Makhani
homemade cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Shahi Paneer
homemade cottage cheese cooked in vegetable sauce, cream and spices
Kadai Paneer
cottage cheese sautéed with capsicum cooked in onion gravy and spices
Mattar Malai Mathi
green peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew puree and dried fenugreek leaves
Khumb Mattar
mushrooms and peas cooked together in subtly spiced tomato & vegetable sauce
Vegetable Korma
assorted vegetables cooked in cashew nut gravy with a subtle fragrance of rose water
Paneer Jalfrezi
cottage cheese cooked in coconut cream,capsicum,tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Mushroom Do Pyaza
Mushrooms cooked with onion cubes,ginger and garlic in a vegetable sauce
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cottage cheese cooked with onions,ginger,garlic,spices and finished with creamy sauce
Aloo Palak
Potatoes Cooked in fresh spinach with a touch of herbs and spices
Masala Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with onion tomato & spices
Paneer Do Pyazza
Cottage cheese cooked in onion cubes & ginger garlic in a vegetable sauce
Paneer Lababdar
Cottage cheese cooked in tomato cashew gravy
Subz Miloni
Green mix vegetables cooked with spinach, ginger garlic & spices
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Mix vegetables cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, spring onions & spices
Achari Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with our secret recipe in “Pickling style
Aloo Baigan
Potatoes and eggplant slices cooked with Indian spices and masala
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs cooked in onion, tomato, ginger garlic, Indian spices.
Chicken Curries
Rara Chicken
boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onion and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato, herbs and spices
Chicken Korma
boneless chicken cooked in onion and cashew nuts, gravy & cream
Chicken Madras
boneless chicken curry, cooked in coconut gravy, curry leaves and cream
Chicken Vindaloo
boneless chicken with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
Chicken Saag Wala
boneless chicken cooked in subtly flavoured spinach, ginger garlic, and spices
Chicken Jalfrezi
chicken cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Kadai Chicken
chicken sautéed with capsicum cooked in onion gravy and spices
Butter Chicken
chicken tikka cooked in creamy tomato gravy
Mango Chicken
boneless chicken cooked with mango pulp with a touch of cashew gravy
Chicken Chettinad
chicken cooked according to traditional chettinad recipe with black pepper garlic, ginger, cinnamon and finished with coconut cream and herbs
Chicken Do Pyaza
boneless chicken pieces prepared traditionally in special spices and herbs and sautéed twice with sliced onion to create a unique flavour
Chicken Nilgiri
marinated chicken with coriander, spinach, curry leaves, coconut cream, & Indian spices
Masala Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with onion tomato & spices.
Chicken Tikka Lababdar
Tender chicken cubes cooked in tandoor & mix in tomato cashew gravy
Methi Malai Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked in fine cashew gravy & dry fenugreek leaves
Achari Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with our secret recipe in “Pickling style”
Lamb Curries
Achari Lamb
lamb cooked with secret recipe in “pickling style”
Lamb Do Pyazza
boneless lamb pieces prepared traditionally in special spices and herbs and sautéed twice with sliced onion to create a unique flavour
Lamb Nilgiri
marinated lamb, with coriander, spinach, curry leaves, coconut cream, & Indian spices
Lamb Chettinad
lamb cooked according to traditional chettinad recipe with black pepper garlic, ginger, cinnamon and finished with coconut cream and herbs
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Butter Lamb
Lamb cooked in creamy tomato cashew gravy
Lamb Korma
lamb cooked in onion and cashew nut gravy and cream
Lamb Madras
delicious lamb curry, cooked in coconut gravy, mustard seeds, curry leaves & cream
Lamb Vindaloo
diced lamb with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
Lamb Saag
diced lamb harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs & spices
Lamb Kadai
lamb cooked in vegetable sauce with tomatoes, green capsicum and onions
Lamb Bhuna Gosht
lamb cooked with yoghurt, roasted spices, onion and herbs
Lamb Rogan Josh
lamb cooked with yoghurt, roasted spices, onion and herbs
Lamb Badam Pasanda
boneless pieces of lamb cooked in almond based sauce and cream
Seafood Curries
Bengali Fish Curry
seasonal fish cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and spices
Fish Malabari
seasonal fish cooked with coconut cream, coriander, tomatoes, cream and spices
Goan Fish Curry
fresh fish cooked in tamarind, chilly and cumin
Fish Tikka Masala
fish fillets cooked in a smooth nutty curry with base gravy of onion ginger & ripened tomatoes with spices
Prawn Malabari
prawn cooked with coconut cream, coriander, tomatoes, cream and spices
Kadai Prawn
prawn started with thick cut pieces of onion and capsicum cooked in onion gravy and spices
Prawn Jalfrezi
prawns cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Prawn Vindaloo
prawn cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
Prawn Masala
fresh prawn pieces cooked in thick onion sauce and ground spices finished with herbs
Butter Prawn
Prawns cooked in creamy tomato cashew gravy
Prawn Saagwala
Prawns cooked in subtly flavoured spinach, ginger, garlic & spices
Kids Menu
Spring Rolls
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken
Chicken / Lamb Korma
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish Nuggets & Chips
French Fries
Banquets
Curry Pot Non Veg Banquet $45.00 per person (minimum two person or more). Starters: Chicken Tikka, seekh kabab, samosa, onion bhaji. Mains: chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, malai kofta served with basmati rice & two plain naan. Curry Pot Veg Banquet $42.50 per person (minimum two person or more). Starters: Onion bhaji, samosa, paneer aloo kebab, veg pakoras. Mains: shahi paneer, mixed vegetables, channa masala served with basmati rice & two plain naan.
Curry Pot Non Veg Banquet
Starters: Chicken Tikka, seekh kabab, samosa, onion bhaji. Mains: chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, malai kofta served with basmati rice & two plain naan. Minimum two person or more.
Curry Pot Veg Banquet
Starters: Onion bhaji, samosa, paneer aloo kebab, veg pakoras. Mains: shahi paneer, mixed vegetables, channa masala served with basmati rice & two plain naan. Minimum two person or more.
Lunch Menu
All Curries Serve with Basmati Rice & Plain Naan Bread. Upgrade to Garlic Naan $1.50, Cheese & Garlic Naan $3.50, Cheese Naan $3.00 & Keema Naan $3.50, Butter Naan $3.50 Extra
Thali Special (chicken)
Chicken Chettinad, Jeera Aloo, Plain Naan, Raita, Poppadum and Rice
Thali Special (Vegetarian)
Shahi Paneer, Jeera Aloo, Plain Naan, Raita, Poppadum and Rice
Jeera Aloo
Malai Kofta
Daal Makhni
Daal Fry
Palak Paneer
Paneer Makhni
Paneer Tikka Masala
Shahi Paneer
Aloo Muttar
Kadai Panner
Vegetable Korma
Chana Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken
Chicken/Lamb Korma
Chicken/Lamb Madras
Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo
Chicken/Lamb Saagwala
Chicken/Lamb Chettinad
Chicken/Lamb Do Pyazza
Chicken/Lamb Kadai
Lamb Rogan Josh
Butter Lamb
Plain Dosa
Maysore / Masala Dosa
Chicken Dosa
Keema Dosa
New Zealand Beer
Speight's Old Dark
Amstel Lite
Mac's Issac Cider
Imported Beer
Heineken
Tiger
Corona
Kingfisher Premium
House Wine
GLS/BTL
Dusky Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Lifted notes of fresh grapefruit, kiwi fruit and nettles. Fresh fruit flavours on the palate while the lively acidity gives a crisp, mouth watering finish.
Dusky Sounds Chardonnay, Waipara
Ripe aromas of stone fruit and melons with a hint of honeysuckle and spice. Ripe round flavours and a refreshing finish.
Dusky Sounds Pinot Gris, South Island
Delightful stone fruit and sweet spicy flavours fill the palate with perfectly balanced acidity and a touch of natural sweetness.
Dusky Sounds Merlot, South Australia
The red fruit flavours continue on the palate. Medium bodied with well structured tannins.
White Wine
GLS/BTL
Growers Mark Chardonnay, Gisborne
Intense ripe fruit palate, with peach and melon character. Full bodied with great mouth feel and lingering finish.
Brookfields Chardonnay, Hawke's bay
Dominated by peach, melon and apricot. Minimal oak treatment, hence it is vibrant and fruit driven. Generous and lasting. Vegan friendly.
The Maker Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
The palate has ripe passion fruit, stone fruit and hints of green capsicum. The wine finishes well with sweetness and lingering fresh acidity.
Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Aromas of fresh passion fruit, blackcurrant and grapefruit zest. Bold mineral notes on the palate with gooseberry and ripe citrus.
Red Wine
GLS/BTL
Torea Pinotnoir Martinborough
Themaker Pinotnoir
Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz Barossa
Intense aromas and flavours of spice-edged cherry, raspberry and strawberry and a mouthful of sultry textures.
Grant Burge Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Fanta
Ginger Ale
Juice/Water
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Tomato Juice
Tea
Green Tea
English Breakfast
Camomile
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