New Paradise Lower Hutt is a compact High Street restaurant shaped by founders Wajid Ali and Rahul Patial around two strong strands of Indian cooking: Hyderabadi dum biryani and North Indian curries. The intimate dining room gives lunch or dinner a close, informal feel, while takeaway, delivery and catering extend the same kitchen beyond its limited number of tables. That mix suits a quick individual meal, a relaxed small gathering or a larger order built to share at home or at an event.
Smaller dishes give diners several ways into the menu before the biryani and curries arrive. Samosa supplies a familiar crisp start, while Chicken 65 and curry leaf fried chicken bring spice and texture. Tandoori chicken adds another savoury route, and Apollo fish provides a seafood alternative. Indo-Chinese choices widen the range further, letting a group build a varied first course before deciding on the larger dishes.
Biryani is the defining thread, prepared in the Hyderabadi dum tradition and offered with chicken, lamb, vegetables or prawns. That choice allows mixed groups to share the same aromatic rice format without everyone ordering the same protein. Family packs turn the dish into a practical centrepiece for larger tables or meals at home, while haleem provides a slower, deeply savoury expression of Hyderabad's food culture. Together, these dishes give the restaurant a focus that goes well beyond a generic curry selection.
The curry list moves through several North Indian styles. Butter chicken and tikka masala cover creamy, widely recognised favourites, while Shahi Murgh and bhuna preparations bring different balances of richness, spice and reduction. Lamb or chicken can anchor the bhuna, and kadai paneer gives vegetarian diners a substantial alternative. Naan and roti make natural companions for the sauces. With compact dine-in service backed by delivery and catering, the menu remains useful whether the occasion is a quiet dinner or a meal for many.
Address: 462 High Street, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
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New Paradise Indian Cuisine Menu
Thursday Specials
Chicken Lollipop Thursday Special 5 Pcs
Starters – Vegetarian
Veg Samosa (3 Pcs)
Crispy Pastry Stuffed With Spiced Potatoes & Peas, With Tamarind Sauce. DF VE
Homemade Veg Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
Crunchy Rolls With Cabbage, Carrots & Peppers, Served With Sweet Chilli Sauce. DF VE
Onion Bhaji
Sliced Onions Coated In Mild Spiced Chickpea Batter, Fried Crisp, Tamarind Sauce. GF DF VE
Tandoori Mushroom
Yogurt-Spiced Mushrooms Roasted In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Marinated Cottage Cheese Herbs & Spices-Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soy Protein Marinated In Tandoor Herbs & Spices, Grilled To Perfection.
Starters – Non-Vegetarian
Smoked Murgh Malai Tikka
Creamy, Cheesy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken, with Mint Chutney. GF
Peshawari Murgh Tikka
Yogurt-Spiced Spicy Chicken Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Hariyali Murgh Tikka
Mint & Coriander Spinach Green-Marinated Chicken, Grilled, Mint Chutney. GF
Chicken Tikka
Classic Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices, Grilled In Tandoor. GF
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Minced Chicken Tandoori Spiced & Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Aromatic Minced Lamb Skewers, Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF
Curry Leaves Fried Chicken
Crispy Bone-In Chicken With Curry Leaves & Spicy Mayo. GF
Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices Roasted In Tandoor. GF
Fish Tikka
Tandoori Spiced Fish Fillets Marinated & Roasted In Clay Oven. GF
Tandoori Mixed Platter
Half Tandoori Chicken + Assorted Kebabs (Malai, Peshawari & Hariyali Tikka). GF
Hyderabadi Lamb Haleem
Slow-Cooked Lamb Simmered In Rich Hyderabadi Spices And Wheat Granules.
Mains Vegetarian
Paneer Lababdar
Tomato-cashew gravy with spices & cream GF
Paneer Butter Masala
Buttery Tomato Gravy With Cream & Spices. GF
Shahi Paneer
Rich Creamy Paneer Curry With Cashews & Spices. GF
Kadai Paneer
Stir-Fried With Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes In A Spicy Tomato-Based Gravy. GF
Hyderabadi Paneer Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves Tempered, Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Saag Paneer
Paneer Simmered In Spiced Spinach Gravy. GF
Deewani Hundi
Veg & Paneer In Creamy Tomato-Onion Curry. GF
Subz Jalfrezi
Veg Medley Tossed With Peppers, Onions & Mild Spicy Sauce. GF DF VE
Dal Makhani
Black Lentils & Kidney Beans Slow-Cooked With Cream. GF
Dal Tadka
Yellow Lentils Tempered With Cumin, Garlic & Red Chillies. GF DF VE
Mutter Mushroom
Mushrooms, Green Peas, Onion-Tomato Gravy, Aromatic Herbs, Touch Of Cream. GF
Kadai Mushroom
Mushrooms With Peppers & Onions In Onion-Tomato Gravy. GF
Mains Chicken
Butter Chicken (All Desi)
Creamy Tomato & Cashew Curry With Buttery Flavour. GF
Mango Chicken
Mango-Flavoured Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Cashew. GF
Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated Chicken Simmered In Spiced Tomato Sauce. GF
Shahi Murgh/ Chicken Korma
Creamy Nut-Based Royal Chicken Curry. GF
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Chicken Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Bhuna Chicken
Slow-Cooked Chicken Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Chicken Saag Wala
Chicken Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Chicken Do Pyaza
Onion-Rich Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Kadai Chicken
Stir-Fried Chicken With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Chicken Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Chicken Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Sautéed With Peppers & Onions In Tangy Tomato Sauce. GF
Mains Lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Lamb Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Bhuna Lamb
Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Lamb Saag Wala
Lamb Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Lamb Do Pyaza
Onion-Rich Lamb Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Lamb Kadai
Stir-Fried Lamb With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Lamb Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Lamb Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Lamb Korma
Creamy Lamb Curry With Yogurt & Nuts. GF
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry With Fennel, Cardamom & Kashmiri Chilli. GF DF
Goat Special
Goat Curry (With Bone)
Traditional style curry, succulent goat on the bone, slow-cooked in chef’s signature masala
Mains Seafood
Prawn Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Prawn Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Prawns Bhuna
Slow-Cooked Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Prawns Saag Wala
Prawns Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Prawns Do Pyaaza
Onion-Rich Prawn Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Prawns Kadai
Stir-Fried Prawn With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Prawns Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Prawn Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Indo-Chinese – Vegetarian
Paneer 65
Spicy Fried Cottage Cheese Tossed With Curry Leaves & Yogurt Sauce. GF
Chilli Paneer
Paneer Sautéed With Onions, Peppers & Soy-Chilli Sauce.
Chilli Mushroom
Crispy Mushrooms Tossed With Onion & Chilli-Garlic Sauce. DF VE
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower Fritters Tossed In Manchurian Sauce. DF VE
Veg Manchurian
Veg Dumplings Sautéed With Onion, Garlic & Soy Sauce. DF VE
Vegetable Noodles
Wok-Fried Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice Stir-Fried With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Schezwan Veg Noodles (Spicy)
Spicy Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Schezwan Veg Fried Rice (Spicy)
Spicy Rice With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Indo-Chinese – Non-Vegetarian
Chicken 65
Cubes of chicken marinated, batter fried, sautéed with slit green chillies, curry leaves and tangy yoghurt sauce. GF
Chicken Lollipop
Battered fried chicken lollipops sauté with chop onion, ginger, garlic finishes with chili and soya sauce. DF
Chilli Chicken
Deep-fried diced chicken sauteed with diced onion, capsicum, and chilli soya sauce finish with spring onion. DF
Chicken Manchurian
Boneless dice chicken sauteed in Manchurian sauce finish with spring onion and finely chopped coriander. DF
Apollo Fish
boneless diced fish sauteed with curry leaves, slit chili and yoghurt chili sauce.
Chilli Fish
Batter-fried fish tossed with onions & soy-chilli sauce DF
Chilli Prawns
Crispy prawns tossed with peppers, onions & soy-chilli sauce. DF
Chicken Noodles
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with spices and soya sauce. DF
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-Fried Rice With Chicken, Veggies & Soy Sauce.
Egg Noodles
Noodles sauteed with scrambled eggs, sliced cabbage, carrot, and finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce DF
Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce. DF
Schezwan Chicken Noodles (Spicy)
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice (Spicy)
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Egg Noodles (Spicy)
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Egg Fried Rice (Spicy)
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, shredded chicken and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
GF
Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
GF
Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
Lamb Biryani (With Bone)
GF
Prawn Biryani
GF
Mixed Combo Family Pack Biryani
Chicken and Lamb Mixed Family Pack. GF
Veg Biryani Family Pack
GF
Chicken Biryani Family Pack
GF
Lamb Biryani Family Pack
GF
Breads
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
DF VE
Tandoori Butter Roti
DF VE
Tandoori Garlic Roti
Onion Kulcha
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Lachha Paratha
Cheese Chilli Garlic Naan
Breadbasket
1 Each of Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Cheese & Garlic Naan and Butter Roti.
Sides
Raita
GF
Salan
Papadum (3Pcs)
GF DF VE
Onion & Lemon Salad
GF DF VE
Plain Rice
GF DF VE
Zeera Rice
GF DF VE
Kachumbar Salad
GF DF VE
Mix Veg Pickle
GF DF VE
Chutney
GF DF VE
Sambar
GF DF VE
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
Curly Fries
Kids Meal
Curry and rice
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Coke Can
Sprite Can
Pump Water 750ml
Thums Up 300ml Can
Coke No Sugar Can
Fanta Can
Coke 1.5L
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Fried rice Typical in Wellington: $21.00 $20.10
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Wellington: $22.00 $23.30
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Wellington: $23.50 $24.40
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