Mumbai Masala Bistro & Tandoor is a licensed Pāpāmoa restaurant built around Indian dining in several forms, from a seated meal to takeaway, delivery and catered gatherings. Its name points to the most distinctive part of the kitchen: marinated meats are cooked in a traditional tandoor heated with coal or firewood. That technique gives the restaurant a strong centre without narrowing the experience to grilled food, since curries, breads, rice dishes and street-food-style starters all have substantial space on the menu.

The opening choices move between crisp, tangy and smoky flavours. Vegetable pakora, onion bhaji and samosa provide familiar fried starters, while pani puri, aloo tikki chaat and samosa chaat bring contrasting textures and sharper chutney-led flavours. Soya chaap expands the meat-free side of the selection. Seekh kebab, chicken tikka and tandoori chicken then show what the clay oven contributes, making a mixed table of snacks and grilled dishes a natural way to begin.

Curries cover both rich favourites and more varied combinations. Butter chicken and chicken tikka masala sit alongside lamb rogan josh and navratan korma, with naan, filled kulcha and paratha available to turn sauces into a more complete meal. Biryani offers a rice-centred route, while lunch combinations pair curries with accompaniments for a composed midday order. The breadth makes it possible to build around one main or spread several dishes across the table.

The dining format is flexible enough for everyday meals and larger occasions. The room can accommodate up to 80 guests, and the restaurant offers reservations, catering, a licensed bar and BYO wine. It also advertises gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations across much of the curry selection, although individual requirements still need to be discussed with the restaurant. Eggless naan adds another useful detail for diners choosing carefully from the bread menu.

Address: Shop B1, 30 Gravatt Road, Pāpāmoa Beach, Tauranga 3118, New Zealand

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Mumbai Masala Bistro Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Banquets

Minimum 2 persons.

Mumbai Masala Veg Banquet

per Person $38

Entrée: Veg platter for 2 (Somosa, Pokora, Onion Bhaji, Springroll). Mains: Navratan Korma, Malai Kofta, Dal Makhani, Butter Paneer, Butter Naan, Garlic Naan, Rice, Mango Chutney, Raita. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or mango Kulfi or Vanilla Ice Cream.

Mumbai Masala Non-Veg Banquet

per Person $42

Entrée: Chicken Tikka, Garlic Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, Onion Bhaji. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Roganjosh, Prawn Jalfrezi, Navratan Korma, Butter Naan, Garlic Naan, Rice, Mango Chutney, Raita. Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Mango Kulfi or Vanilla Ice Cream.

Couple Set

$79

2 People. Salad, Lassi or Soft Drink (Beer Extra $2). Onion Bhaji, Chicken platter (Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab). 1 Curry (Personal Choice). Plain Naan or Garlic Naan, Rice, Dessert.

Family Set

$149

4 People. Salad, Lassi or Softdrink (Beer Extra $2). Samosa, Non-Veg Platter (Prawn, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken). Curry 3 Curries (Personal Choice). 3 Naan (Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Butter Naan), Rice, Dessert.

Veg Entree

Vegetable Pakoras

Fresh vegetables dipped in gram (chickpea) flour & deep fried

Onion Bhaji

Fresh onion dipped in gram(chickpea) flour &deep fried

Vegetable Samosa

Deep fried pastry filled with Potatoes ,peas, cumin seeds and cashew nuts.

Paneer Aloo Tikki

$10

Mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, fresh coriander, onion, ginger & spices. Made into Patties, finished with pan fry.

Paneer Tikka Shaslik

Half $16 / Full $25

Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt &spices, skewered with green pepper, onions & roasted in tandoori oven.

Vegetable Platter For Two

$21

A combination of Vegetable Pakoras, Onion Bhajis, Spring rolls & vegetable Samosa accompanied with sauce.

Malai or Tandoori Soya Chaap

$20

Marinated Soy Chunks with a blend of cream, yogurt and aromatic spices and cooked in a tandoor oven. Served with mint chutney.

Non-Veg Entree

Mixed Platter For Two

$23

Combination of vegetable Pakoras , Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Chicken Tikka & Seekh Kebab accompanied with tamarind & mint sauce.

Tandoori Platter

$26

Garlic Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Chicken

Fish Tikka / Amritsari Fish

Full $25

Fish marinated in yoghurt, ginger , garlic and spices

Chicken Pakora

$20

Chicken pieces marinated in corn flour, spices & deep fried

Garlic Chicken Tikka

Half $16 / Full $25

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a traditional Indian dressing of garlic & cooked in Indian Tandoor.

Seekh Kebab

Half $16 / Full $25

Skewered marinated lamb mince cooked in Tandoor.

Chicken Tikka

Half $16 / Full $25

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt, ginger, and garlic paste.

Hariyali Chicken

Half $16 / Full $25

Tandoori Chicken Pieces marinated in fresh mint, coriander & spices gently cooked in our tandoori oven.

Chicken Malai Tikka

Half $16 / Full $25

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in black pepper, cream, cheese, spices

Tandoori Chicken

Half $16 / Full $26

The tastiest BBQ chicken from Indian Tandoor

Indo-Chinese/Nepali

Some dishes are subject to availability.

Cheese (Paneer) Chilli

$22

Honey Chilli Potato

$22

Chilli Chicken / Honey Chilli Chicken

$24

Chilli Prawn

$25

Veg Manchurian

$22

Chicken Manchurian

$24

Chicken Lollipop

$22

Vegetable Chowmein

$18

Chicken Chowmein

$20

Steam Momo Chicken or Vegetable

$20

Chilli Momo Chicken or Vegetable

$22

Jhol Momo Chicken or Vegetable

$22

Chicken Sadeko

$25

Mains: Chicken

All mains are served with basmati rice. Dishes can be made mild, medium & Hot Spicy as per your choice.

Butter Chicken

$23

All-time Favourite. Chicken delicacy half cooked the Tandoori way, the other half finished the curry way. A creamy tomato flavoured curry.

Murgee Madras

$23

Boneless chicken cooked in a traditional south Indian style with coconut cream and spices.

Chicken Vindaloo

$23

A Popular dish from GOA cooked with great spice, vinegar, vindaloo sauce.

Chicken Jhalfrezi

$23

Boneless chicken cooked in spices & vegetables

Chicken Korma

$23

Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy sauce of cashew nut cream & spices

Chicken Tikka Masala

$23

Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt and spices.

Chicken Saagwala

$23

Boneless chicken cooked in fresh spice & a puree of leafy spinach.

Bhuna Chicken

$23

Boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, onion & spices.

Kadai Chicken

$23

Boneless chicken cooked with crushed tomato, onion, fresh coriander & capsicum.

Mango Chicken

$23

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with mango pulp, onion & tomato gravy.

Honey Chicken

$23

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with honey & spices honey flavoured sauce.

Chicken Pasanda

$23

Chicken sauteed in onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cream & crushed almonds.

Chicken Balti

$23

Boneless chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.

Chicken Methi Malai

$23

Chicken & fenugreek leaves in smooth creamy cashew gravy.

Chicken Manchurian

$22

Chicken fried balls cooked with ginger, garlic, soya, vinegar, tomato & spices.

Chilli Chicken

$22

A popular dish of chicken pieces battered in corn flour cooked with capsicum, onion and spices.