Indian Ocean Restaurant has served Ferrymead from its Humphreys Drive dining room since 2006. Indian artwork brings colour to the contemporary interior, giving the restaurant a comfortable setting for a sit-down meal while takeaway and delivery keep it practical for dinner at home. The long-running neighbourhood presence is matched by a wide menu rather than a narrow list of familiar curries.
The opening selection crosses fried snacks and dishes from the tandoor. Vegetable samosa, aloo pakora and onion bhaji provide crisp meat-free choices, while dumplings bring a Himalayan note to the table. Tandoori mushrooms, chicken tikka and the spicier chicken 65 broaden the range, and papadums work as a light beginning while the rest of the order is prepared.
Curries remain the centre of the experience, with enough variation to suit both cautious and adventurous diners. Prawn coconut curry has a gentler coastal character, butter chicken supplies the rich crowd favourite, and goat curry arrives on the bone for deeper flavour. Paneer tikka masala, chickpea curry and dal give vegetarian diners substantial alternatives, and the kitchen can adjust the heat of many dishes to preference.
Biryani offers a complete rice-based meal, while naan and other breads are useful for sharing alongside several curries. A dedicated vegan section makes plant-based ordering more straightforward, and rice, chutneys and other accompaniments help round out the table. Dessert provides a final course, and diners with allergies or specific dietary requirements are encouraged to discuss suitable choices with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: Unit 4, 23 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
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Indian Ocean Restaurant Menu
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2x Butter Chicken
2x Paneer Tikka Masala
2x Chicken Korma
2x Chana Masala
2x Dal Makhani
2x Yellow Dal Tadka
Appetizers
6pcs Papadoms
Classic Indian cracker made from lentil flour, served with mango chutney.
2pcs Vegetable Samosa
Flaky pastry stuffed with cumin flavoured potatoes and peas, served with tamarind sauce.
10pcs Aloo Pakoras
Sliced potatoes battered with chickpea flour and deep fried, served with tamarind chutney.
5pcs Onion Bhaji
Slices of onions mixed in chickpea flour batter and deep fried, served with mint chutney.
8pcs Nepalese Dumpling Momo
A very popular Nepalese delicacy. Chicken or Vegan available. Served fried with home made chutney.
8pcs Tandoori Mushroom Starter
Whole button mushrooms dipped in tandoori marinade and cooked in tandoor, served with mint dip.
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken batter with rice flour, deep fried then tossed with garlic, ginger & peppers.
4pcs Chicken Tikka Starter
Succulent marinated chicken barbecued to perfection and served with mint chutney.
8pcs Chilli Momo
Dumplings. Home-made steamed dumplings sauteed with peppers, garlic and ginger.
4pcs Kasturi Kebab Starter
Chicken pieces marinated with yoghurt, fenugreek leaf, ginger, garlic, cream cheese, and green cardamom powder. Cooked in tandoor. Served with home made sauce.
8pcs Chilli Prawn
Pan fried prawn with garlic and finished with lemon, fresh coriander and ginger
5pcs Seekh Kebab Starter
Minced lamb meat with exotic herbs and spices, cooked on skewer served on salad with mint chutney.
8pcs Chicken Chilli Dry
Stir fried chicken with garlic sauce onion, capsicum and finished with ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce.
8pcs Tandoori Prawns Starter
Prawns marinated with yogurt and tandoori spices cooked to perfection in tandoor.
Half Tandoori Chicken Starter
Tender on the bone chicken marinated with fresh curd, herbs, spices and cooked in tandoor.
Full Tandoori Chicken Starter
Tender on the bone chicken marinated with fresh curd, herbs, spices and cooked in tandoor.
Mixed Platter For 2
Two pieces of onion bhajis, samosas, Chicken kebab and seekh kebab.
Kebab Platter For Sharing
Two pieces of tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, tandoori prawn and kasthuri kebab.
Vegetable Platter
Combination of samosa, onion bhaji, aloo pakora, and vegan dumpling (momo)
Our Signature Curries
Lamb Shank
Slow cooked deliciously rich curry with ground spices, cashew nut pastes, fresh coriander, onion, tomato and ginger.
Chicken Chettinaad
A distinct curry from Chettinaad region of southern India made with coconut, red chillies, mustard seeds, ground spices and curry leaves. Served with peanut rice.
Bengali Fish Curry
A delicious tender fish cooked in a curry with diced potato and aroma of mustard in each bite. Served with cumin rice. Fish tarakihi.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated paneer tikka cooked to perfection in tandoor, finish with tomatoes, capsicum, onion with tikka sauce. Served with cumin rice or plain rice.
Indian Ocean Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb meat cooked in the Chef’s secret recipe, with dried apricots garnishing with julienne potato fries or golden fried onion.
Methi Matar Paneer
Home made cottage cheese, green peas cooked with dry fenugreek leaf and Indian style tomato concasse sauce, finish with cream.
Vegetable Manchurian
A very popular Indo Chinese dish of fried veggie balls in a spicy, sweet and tangy sauce. Highly addictive.
Lamb Dum Biryani Kolkata Style
From the city of joy. Aromatic basmati rice preparations, with fresh mint, coriander, ginger, potatoes, slow cooked, sprinkle with fried onion and kewra water.
Chicken Dum Biryani Kolkata Style
From the city of joy. Aromatic basmati rice preparations, with fresh mint, coriander, ginger, potatoes, slow cooked, sprinkle with fried onion and kewra water.
Chicken Butter Masala
Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor then simmered in our own very special onion tomato gravy.
Sagwaala Mushroom and Corn curry
Garlic sautéed fresh bottom mushrooms and corn cooked with freshly puréed spinach.
Chicken Lababdar
Rich mughlai chicken curry made using tomato onion based gravy with spices, cashew nuts and cheese.
Amritsari Chicken Curry
An authentic North Indian dish, simmer in onion tomato concasse rich aroma finish with fresh cream, butter, onion and fresh tomatoes.
Paneer Lababdar
A popular Paneer delicacy made with onions, tomatoes, nuts and a mixture of whole and ground spices
Chicken Kofta Curry
Slow cooked meatball simmered in perfectly balanced ground spices with onion tomato sauce ginger, and fresh corianders.
Lamb Kofta Curry
Slow cooked meatball simmered in perfectly balanced ground spices with onion tomato sauce ginger, and fresh corianders.
Banarasi Murgh
Slow cooked chicken in onion tomato and cashew gravy finish with roasted sesame powder.
Goat Curry
On the Bone. Tender pieces of succulent goat meat simmered in a rich, aromatic blend of Indian spices, creating a flavoursome and hearty goat curry.
Regular Mains
Butter Chicken
Tender boneless chicken partially grilled and cooked in creamy masala butter sauce.
Lamb Korma
Cooked in a sumptuously creamy sauce which has a delicate blend of spices with grated coconut flakes.
Chicken Korma
Cooked in a sumptuously creamy sauce which has a delicate blend of spices with grated coconut flakes.
Mango Chicken
Refreshing mango flavours, cream and spices make this meal simply the best of all.
Lamb Pasanda
Cooked in a lovely mild curry with a deliciously nutty and creamy sauce made with cashews paste and finished with dry mint leaf.
Chicken Pasanda
Cooked in a lovely mild curry with a deliciously nutty and creamy sauce made with cashews paste and finished with dry mint leaf.
Lamb Madras
Simmered with coconut cream, mustard seeds and curry leaf.
Chicken Madras
Simmered with coconut cream, mustard seeds and curry leaf.
Bhoona Chicken
Chicken tikka pieces cooked with tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic in thick sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
Cooked in a hot curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes – a famous dish from Goa.
Chicken Vindaloo
Cooked in a hot curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes – a famous dish from Goa.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka pieces cooked in tomato based gravy finished with chopped ginger and coriander.
Lamb Dhansak
Slowly cooked with yellow lentils, chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander.
Chicken Dhansak
Slowly cooked with yellow lentils, chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander.
Lamb Kadhai
Cooked with an abundance of ginger, tomatoes, coriander and onions.
Chicken Kadhai
Cooked with an abundance of ginger, tomatoes, coriander and onions.
Lamb Rogan Josh
One of the signature dishes of Kashmiri cuisine, rich and flavoursome with a medium spiciness.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Cooked with peppers and onions with coriander. A sweet and sour flavour.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Cooked with peppers and onions with coriander. A sweet and sour flavour.
Chilli Chicken
Chicken dices fried with corn flour batter, eggs and then cooked with garlic, sauteed capsicum, onions, ginger and soya sauce, oriental style.
Lamb Anari Gosht
Tender Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and finished with pomegranate spice and coriander.
Lamb Saagwala
Cooked in garlic sauteed spinach puree with fresh tomatoes and ginger.
Chicken Saagwala
Cooked in garlic sauteed spinach puree with fresh tomatoes and ginger.
Vegetarian Delight
Matar Paneer
Home made cottage cheese, green peas cooked with Indian style tomato concasse sauce, finished with touch of cream.
Mushroom Matar
Fresh mushroom and peas cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
Jeera Aloo
Boiled potato dices tempered with cumin and cooked tomatoes, ginger and fenugreek leaves.
Malai Kofta
Delicious ball of grated home made cottage cheese, potato, spices and stuffed with nuts then simmered in delicate cashew sauce.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils stewed, seasoned with butter and spices and finished with a dash of cream.
Aloo Gobhi
Salted boiled potato and steamed cauliflower tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and chopped coriander.
Shahi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with almond paste and spices.
Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato based sauce.
Palak Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with garlic sautéed fresh spinach purée and spices.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in korma sauce.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked on slow heat with ginger, tomatoes and onions.
Seafood Classics
Prawn Saagwala
Cooked in garlic sauteed spinach puree with fresh tomatoes and ginger
Prawn Malabari
Prawns sauteed with onions, capsicum, cooked in coconut milk sauce
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked with capsicum, spices, tomatoes and garnished with coriander
Goan Fish Curry
(Fish Tarakihi) Chunky pieces of fish simmered to a perfect texture along with spices, herbs and coconut milk
Butter Prawns
Prawns cooked in creamy tomato based sauce
Biryanis
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Goat Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Tandoori Breads
Roti
whole wheat flour
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Keema Naan
(Lamb Mince)
Chicken Naan
Kashmiri Naan
(Raisins, coconut, almonds & nuts)
Aloo Parantha
Onion Kulcha
Chocolate Naan
Bread Basket
(Choice of any three breads)
Side Dishes
Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Mixed Pickles
Steamed Rice
Raita
(Cucumber in Yogurt)
Jeera Rice
Pea Pulao Rice
Green Salad
Garlic Tossed Vegetables
Saffron Rice
Salads
Tandoori Prawn Salad
Prawn, sun dried tomatoes, onion, green pepper, mesclun with olive vinaigrette dressing
Sesame Chicken Salad
Boneless chicken kebab, cucumber, olives, tomato, mixed green salad with honey mustard dressing
Chicken Tikka Salad
Boneless chicken kebab, cucumber, olives, tomato, mixed green salad with honey mustard dressing
Tandoori Mushroom Salad
Mushroom, green pepper, onion, green salad, kalamata olives, with mint dressing
Garden Salad
Tomato, cucumber, green salads, olives, red onion
Appetizers (Vegan)
6Pcs Papadoms (Vegan)
Classic indian cracker made from lentil flour, served with mango chutney
2Pcs Vegetable Samosa (Vegan)
Flaky pastry stuffed with cumin flavored potatoes and peas, served with tamarind sauce
10Pcs Aloo Pakoras (Vegan)
Sliced potatoes battered with chickpea flour and deep fried, served with tamarind chutney
4Pcs Onion Bhaji (Vegan)
Slices of onions mixed in chickpea flour batter and deep fried, served with tamarind sauce
6pcs Nepalese Dumpling (vegan)
Momo. A very popular nepalese delicacy. Vegetable dumpling served fried with homemade chutney
Vegan Platter
Momo. 2pcs Each. Combination of samosa, onion bhaji, aloo pakora, and vegan dumpling (momo).
Tofu Chilli (vegan)
Fried tofu sauteed with capsicum, onion, ginger, and soy sauce, oriental style
Tandoori Breads (Vegan)
Roti (Vegan)
Whole Wheat Flour
Plain Naan (Vegan)
Garlic Naan (Vegan)
Aloo Paratha (Vegan)
Onion Kulcha (Vegan)
Peshwari Naan (Vegan)
Regular Vegan Meals (Vegan)
Aloo Gobhi (vegan)
Salted boiled potato and steamed cauliflower tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce
Mushroom Mattar (vegan)
Fresh mushroom and peas cooked with garlic, ginger, tomato and spices
Chana Masala (vegan)
Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and chopped coriander
Aloo Palak (vegan)
Garlic sauteed boiled potatoes cooked with spinach puree, chopped tomatoes and ginger
Jaipuri Vegetable (vegan)
Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices garnished with poppadom pieces
Kadhai Vegetable (vegan)
Mixed vegetable cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato-based sauce
Jeera Aloo (vegan)
Boiled potatoes dices tempered with cumin and cooked tomatoes, ginger and fenugreek leaves
Vegetable Korma (vegan)
Mixed vegetable cooked in coconut milk sauce
Yellow Dal Tadka (vegan)
Yellow lentils cooked on slow heat with ginger, tomato and onion
Yellow Dal Palak (vegan)
Yellow dal cooked with a fresh leaf of spinach, flavoured with asafoetida
Kidney Beans Curry (vegan)
Kidney beans spiced with ginger-garlic paste, grated onions, tomato puree, dry ground spices, kasuri methi, and coriander
Harmless Chicken (Vegan)
Butter Chicken (vegan)
Tender vegan chicken cooked in creamy masala Vegan butter sauce
Korma Chicken (vegan)
Chicken cooked in a sumptuously creamy sauce, which has a delicious blend of spices with grated coconut flakes
Chicken Saagwala (vegan)
Cooked in garlic-sauteed spinach puree with fresh tomatoes and ginger
Mango Chicken (vegan)
Refreshing mango flavours, creamy, and spices make this meal simply the best of all
Biryani (Vegan)
Vegetable Biryani (Vegan)
A very popular rice preparation cooked with mix vegetable, wholesome flavours garnished with roasted nuts.
Sides (Vegan)
Jeera Rice (Vegan)
Pulao Rice (Vegan)
Mixed Pickle (Vegan)
Mango Chutney (Vegan)
Green Salad (Vegan)
Saffron Rice (Vegan)
Desserts
Gulab Jamum
Mango Kulfi
Chocolate Naan
Ice Cream
Please contact the Takeaway for flavours.
Drinks (Vegan)
Vegan Mango Lassi (Vegan)
Organic Kombucha (Vegan)
(Remedy) Original, Ginger Lemon, Raspberry.
Sweet Lime Soda (Vegan)
(House Special)
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- Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $25.99
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $25.99
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- Chicken korma Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $25.99
- Chicken biryani Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $19.39
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