Lovely India Tandoori Restaurant is a central Rotorua dining room serving lunch and dinner every day on Tutanekai Street. The menu is built for more than one style of visit: diners can book a table for a full meal, assemble a quick lunch from familiar favourites, order a banquet for the group or choose from a substantial takeaway selection. That breadth gives Lovely India the feel of an established neighbourhood restaurant rather than a narrowly focused curry counter.
The entrée and tandoor sections offer the most direct route into the kitchen's use of spice and high heat. Vegetable samosa, onion bhaji and mixed pakora sit alongside paneer tikka and hara bhara kebab, while meat and seafood choices include chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai tikka, fish pakora and garlic prawns. Mixed platters make sense for first-time groups because they let the table compare crisp fried starters with dishes shaped by the tandoor.
Curry choices cover both familiar comfort and sharper regional profiles. Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and mango chicken occupy the milder end, while kadai chicken, vindaloo and korma give diners different balances of spice, tang and richness. The vegetarian list is properly developed, moving through vegetable jalfrezi, kadai paneer, dal tadka, paneer tikka masala and paneer bhurji. Gluten-free markings on many curries help diners navigate the range, though dietary requirements are still worth discussing with the restaurant.
Fresh naan and rice dishes complete the meal in multiple ways, from garlic or cheese naan to chicken, lamb, vegetable and prawn biryani served with raita. Banquet menus are available for tables that prefer the restaurant to structure the progression, while children's dishes give families simpler options. An Indo-Chinese section of chilli chicken, vegetable Manchurian and fried rice adds another direction altogether. Together, those sections make Lovely India useful for mixed groups whose idea of an Indian meal extends well beyond one curry and bread.
Address: 1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Lovely India Tandoori Restaurant Menu
Entree
Mixed Platter (For 2 Person)
A mixture and fine selection Vegetable Samosa, Mixed pakoras, Chicken tikka and Seekh Kebab.
Vegetable Platter (For 2 person)
A mixture and fine selection of Vegtetable Samosa, Mix Pakora and Paneer Tikka
Vegetable Samosas
Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
Mix Pakora
Chopped vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried
Hara Bhara Kebab
Potato, Peas and Spinich with Indian herbs and Green Chillies. Served with Mint Sauce (Medium Spicy)
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onion stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
Chicken Tikka – 4 Pcs
Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor
Seekh Kebab – 4 Pcs
Mince lamb flavoured with spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken – 4 Pcs
Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor
Chicken Malai Tikka – 4 Pcs
Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic and a hint of broad leaf cilantro, Glazed in Tandoor
Fish Pakoda – 4 Pcs
Marinated boneless fish, roasted in Tandoor
Garlic Prawn
Peeled prawn cutlet roast with ginger, garlic, onion and thai chili sauce.
Crumbed Prawn – 8 Pcs
Fried prawns served with crisp green salad and sweet chilli sauce
Paneer Tikka – 4 Pcs
Homemade cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt, mint, spices and roasted Tandoor
Sizzling Traditional Roasted Mains
Fat Free
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste cooked in tandoor
Chicken Tikka
Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor
Malai Tikka
Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic, glazed in tandoor
Fish Pakoda
Boneless fish marinated in yoghurt, spices and herbs and cooked in tandoor
Mix Roasted Meat
Tender morsels of boneless Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seesh Kebab & Fish Tikka
Indo Chinese
Cheese Chilli
This indo chinese creation has cottage cheese chunks fried with capsicum, onion and tantalising chinese sauces.
Vegetable Manchurian
A wonderful Indian creation has cottage cheese chunks fried with capsicum, onion and tantalising chinese sauces.
Chilli Chicken
Battered boneless cubes of chicken fried and sauteed in capsicum, onion and spicy garlic flavour.
Fried Rice – Vegetable
Traditional fried rice would be made in your selection
Fried Rice – Chicken
Traditional fried rice would be made in your selection
Fried Rice – Prawn
Traditional fried rice would be made in your selection
Mains Chicken
Butter Chicken
Tender morsels of boneless chicken roasted in tandoor and finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Lovely India Chef's Special
Diced chicken cooked in creamy tomato gravy with nuts and mushrooms garnished with diced nuts and fruits
Mango Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a mild creamy mango sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
Succulent tender chicken morsels roasted in tandoor and then cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato cubes in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts
Kadai Chicken
Roasted chicken cooked with onions, capsicum, spices and tomato gravy, whole coriander, chilli flakes
Lava Chicken
Diced chicken cooked in fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs
Korma Chicken
Chicken cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked.
Madras Chicken
Delicious medium hot Chicken curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style
Vindaloo Chicken
Diced Chicken cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce, garnished with spring onions and coriander
Saag Chicken
Diced Chicken harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Mains Lamb
Korma Lamb
Lamb cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked.
Madras Lamb
Delicious medium hot Lamb curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style
Saag Lamb
Diced Lamb harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Vindaloo Lamb
Diced Lamb cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce, garnished with spring onions and coriander
Lamb Rogan Josh
Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs and spices
Lamb Do Piaza
Boneless lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and dry roasted spices, garnished with green herbs
Lamb Nawabi
Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews
Mains Goat
Korma Goat
Goat cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked.
Madras Goat
Delicious medium hot Goat curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style
Saag Goat
Diced Goat harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Vindaloo Goat
Diced Goat cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce, garnished with spring onions and coriander
Mains Seafood
Goan Fish Curry
Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon and cream
Prawn Malabari
Peeled prawns cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
Butter Prawns
Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Prawn Masala
Prawns cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicum and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs
Fish Masala
Fish cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs
Butter Scallops
Butter Scallops is a dish of tender whole scallops fried with ginger, garlic and herbs before they are finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce, topped with almonds and cream
Saag Scallops
Saag Scallops, a wonderfully delectable dish of scallops cooked in a fine, mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices.
Masala Scallops
Scallops Masala, succulent scallops cooked in a spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs
Mains Vegetarian
Navrattan Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
Aloo Mattar
Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spicy gravy
Saag Paneer
Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Saag Mushroom
Mushroom cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Saag Aloo
Aloo cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices
Malai Kofta
Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in creamy gravy
Paneer Makhani
Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Aloo Gobhi
Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together and garnished with ginger and fresh coriander
Daal Makhani
Lentils stewed on a slow fire, garnished with ginger and coriander
Bombay Aloo
Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
Shahi Paneer
Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy gravy, and fresh herbs.
Matar Malai Methi
Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew’s puree and dried fenugreek.
Vegetarian Jalfrezi
Vegetables cooked with onions, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts.
Kadai Paneer
Vegetables cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts
Daal Tadka
Yellow spilt lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric
Panner Tikka Masala
Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, bell pepper, spices and tomato gravy
Paneer Bhurji
Scrambled homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped onions, green peas, chillies and spices. Rich in protein
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
French Fries
Fish & Chips
Baby Combo
Butter Chicken, baby naan, rice
Rice
Prawn Biryani
Rice cooked with prwan in herbs and spices
Chicken Biryani
Rice cooked with Chicken in herbs and spices
Lamb Biryani
Rice cooked with Lamb in herbs and spices
Vegetable Biryani
Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices
Plain Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
Pulav Rice
Rice cooked with cashews, sultanas and Indian herbs
Zeera Rice
Rice cooked with cumin seeds
Breads
Plain Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter
Butter Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with clarified butter
Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor
Keema Naan
Stuffed with spiced Lamb mince mixture
Cheese Naan
Stuffed with special cheddar cheese
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese then coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor
Olive & Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with olive’s and garlic
Stuffed Kulcha
Plain flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
Kashmiri Naan
Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffed with dried fruit, spices and nuts
Roti
Hand rolled bread made from wholemeal and white flour
Lachhedar Parantha
Hand-rolled bread made in spirals from wholemeal and white flour and butter
Side Dishes
Yoghurt
Raita
Sweet Mango Chutney
Poppadoms – 2 pcs
Salad
Carrot, Onion, Cucumber, Tomato.
Onion Salad
Desserts
Gulab Jamun – 2 Pieces
An Indian sweet consisting of a ball of deep-fried Roasted Milk boiled in a sugar syrup
Mango Kulfi
Indian ice cream made by condensed milk, sugar and mango pulp
Ice Cream
Rasgulla
Ball shaped dumplings of chhena (an Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough, cooked in light syrup made of sugar.
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Against typical prices in Rotorua
- Butter chicken Typical in Rotorua: $21.95 $20.00
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Rotorua: $21.95 $21.00
- Chicken biryani Typical in Rotorua: $21.60 $20.00
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Rotorua: $21.50 $20.00
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