Pappadomz brings South Indian cooking, with a particular connection to Kerala, into a contemporary Hamilton dining room. The atmosphere is designed to cover both intimate dinners and larger family celebrations, and reservations are available for lunch or dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Its location on Victoria Street makes the restaurant central, while the cooking gives the experience a much more specific regional point of view.
The starters introduce both the spice and texture of the menu. Lentil vada is served with sambar and chutneys, Chicken 65 carries a bolder chilli profile, and crisp cauliflower fritters provide a vegetable counterpart. Aubergine and potato pakoda continues that snackable style, while masala grilled fish moves toward the coastal flavours that are central to much of Kerala's food.
Coconut connects several of the main dishes without making them all alike. It finishes the butter chicken, enriches a gentler lamb and vegetable stew, and is roasted to build depth in the Kerala beef curry. Fish cooked in banana leaf and a duck masala give diners less familiar choices beyond the standard curry house repertoire, allowing a table to explore different meats, gravies and levels of richness.
Dosa adds the crisp, fermented rice and lentil tradition associated with southern India, while biryani, breads and rice make it easy to construct a shared meal. Dedicated seafood and vegetarian sections mean the selection is not organised only around meat, and mocktails add a nonalcoholic pairing option. Together, those sections make Pappadomz particularly suitable for mixed groups who want to sample broadly rather than order a single main apiece.
Address: 231 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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Pappadomz Menu
Lunch Menu
All main dishes are accompanied with rice and a Kerala Paratha.
Butter Chicken – Lunch
Grilled Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spice mixture cooked in rich tomato – cashew sauce, finished with coconut cream.
Chicken Chettinad – Lunch
Marinated chicken cubes braised in paste of 18 varieties of aromatic spices. A fully flavour packed dish.
Beef Korma – Lunch
Diced beef simmered in spice mixture made from paste of ground coconut, whole coriander and cashew. Finished with a touch of coconut milk.
Beef Roasted Coconut Curry – Lunch
Diced beef cooked in roasted coconut paste and garam masala. A traditional kerala recipe.
Lamb Mappas – Lunch
Diced lamb simmered in spice mixture made from paste of ground coconut, fennel, whole coriander and cashew – coconut sauce finished with mild ground spices.
Mix Vegetable Korma – Lunch
Fresh Seasonal vegetables (carrot, potato, cauliflower, broccoli and peas) simmered in creamy cashew-coconut sauce finished with mild ground spices.
Mushroom and Peas Curry – Lunch
New Zealand button mushroom and green peas sauteed in ground coriander and fennel finished with rich coconut based sauce.
Ghee Dosa
Crispy dosa spread with clarified butter without any filling.
Masala Dosa
Dosa with a traditional filling of potato and onion mixture with tempered mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa with a stuffing made from potato, chicken and spices.
Dinner Menu
Lentil Donut (Vada)
Savoury donut made of lentil, served with sambar (vegetable& lentil stew)
Aubergine and Potato Pakoda
Hand cut Aubergine and Potato slices deep-fried seasoned chickpea batter to perfection, Served with mint chutney and house made chilli garlic sauce.
Cauliflower Fritters
Fresh florets of cauliflower coated with south-indian herbs and garlic fried until crispy.
Chicken 65
Tender cubes of chicken marinated overnight with 14 varieties of spices deep fried to perfection, Served with salad and house special sauce.
Masala Grilled Fish
Fresh fillet of fish marinatedin a spicy masala and grilled. Served on a bed of mixed green accompanied with chef’s special sauce.
Masala Dosa
Dosa with a traditional filling of potato and onion mixture with tempered mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Paneer Dosa
Dosa with a filling of grated cottage cheese, potato, onion, and spices.
Cheese and Egg Dosa
Dosa cooked with egg spreaded on dosa and filled with grated cheese.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa with a stuffing made from potato, chicken and spices.
Ghee Roast
Crispy dosa spread with clarified butter without any filling
Uttappam
South indian mini pizza made of dosa base with the toppings of freshly copped onion, capsicum, tomato and ginger, tomato and ginger.
Mains Chicken
Pappadomz Butter Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spice mixture cooked in rich tomato-cashew sauce, finished with coconut cream.
Chicken Korma
Tender chicken pieces cooked in mild flavoured spices and ground cardamom, Finished with rich cashew-Coconut cream.
Chicken Chettinad
Classic recipe from the cuisine of chettinad. Marinated chicken cubes braised in paste of 18 varieties of aromatic spices. A fully flavour packed dish.
Chicken and Spinach Curry
Tender chicken cubes and fresh chopped spinach, simmered in onion ginger and garlic sauce flavoured with roasted garam masala and curry leaves.
Chilli Chicken
Batter fried chicken, sauteed with chopped ginger, garlic, cubes of capsicum, onion, celery and wok tossed in tomato – soy flavoured sauce.
Mains Lamb
Lamb Pepper Masala
Pot roasted lamb cooked in thick sauce of onion, tomato, black pepper and turmeric. Finished with sauteed capsicum.
Lamb Mappas
Diced lamb simmered in spice mixture made from paste of ground coconut, fennel, whole coriander and cashew. Finished with a touch of coconut milk.
Lamb Stew
Lamb and fresh vegetables simmered in coconut milk, black pepper and ginger flavoured with cardamom and curry leaves.
Mains Beef
Beef Mappas
Diced beef simmered in spice mixture made from paste of ground coconut, fennel, whole coriander and cashew. Finished with a touch of coconut milk.
Beef Roasted Coconut Curry
Diced beef cooked in roasted coconut paste and garam masala. A traditional kerala recipe.
Mains Seafood
Fish Moilee
Fillet of fish rubbed with lime juice and turmeric, cooked in coconut milk flavoured with ginger- garlic, tomato, black pepper and light spices. This mid flavoured creamy dish is finished with tempered curry leaves.
Prawn Moilee
Fillet of prawn rubbed with lime juice and turmeric, cooked in coconut milk flavoured with ginger- garlic, tomato, black pepper and light spices. This mid flavoured creamy dish is finished with tempered curry leaves.
Fish Mango Curry
Fillet of fish with raw mango cuts simmered in tangy sauce made of tomato, shallots, ginger and garlic. This alleppey speciality dish is finished with tempered fenugreek and mustard seeds along with a tangy of coconut milk.
Prawn Mango Curry
Fillet of Prawn with raw mango cuts simmered in tangy sauce made of tomato, shallots, ginger and garlic. This alleppey speciality dish is finished with tempered fenugreek and mustard seeds along with a tangy of coconut milk.
Mains Vegetarian
Lentil and Spinach
Toor dal and chopped fresh spinach cooked in thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and finished with tempered cumin and mustard seeds.
Mix Vegetable Korma
Malakkari Malli Kuruma Fresh seasonal vegetables (carrot, potato, cauliflower, brocolli and peas) simmered in creamy cashew-coconut sauce finished with mild ground spices.
Chickpea Masala
Kadala Masala Tender white chick peas cooked in onion – tomato gravy along with ground spices giving the dish a unique south indian flavour.
Mushroom and Peas Curry
Koonu Kari New zealand button mushroom and green peas sauteed in ground coriander and fennel finished with rice coconut based sauce.
Cauliflower Manchurian
Crispy fried cauliflower sauteed with roughly chopped ginger, garlic, celery and onion tossed in soy flavoured sauce.
Kerala Paneer Curry
Cottage cheese tossed in rich tomato and caramelized onion sauce flavoured with kerala herbs and spices.
Chef's Special
Duck Masala
Cuts of duck marinated 8 hours in chefs spice mixture, pot roasted in thick sauce of onion and tomato seasoned with crushed shailots, chilli and curry leaves.
Pork with Fennel Chaps
Chunks of pork rubbed in kerala spices slow roasted and sliced. Tossed in a thick chap sauce flavoured with ground fennel and roasted coconut.
Kerala Beef
Cubes of beef pot roasted with caramelized onion, black pepper, ground coriander and bay leaves, garnished with sliced coconut. It is accompanied with a kerala paratha, green salad and rice.
Fish Baked in Banana Leaf
Marinated fillet of fish covered with a atangy onion tomato salsa flavoured with kokum (pot-tamarind) wrapped in banana leaf and grilled, served with green salad and wedge of lemon.
Paneer Baked in Banana Leaf
Slices of paneer covered with a tangy onion tomato salsa flavoured with kokum (pot-tamarind) wrapped in banana leaf and grilled, served with green salad and wedge of lemon.
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with chicken.
Vegetable Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with vegetable.
Lamb Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with Lamb.
Prawn Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with Prawn.
Beef Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with Beef.
Fish Biryani
Biryani is mixed dish made of rice and cooked with Fish.
Breads
Kerala Paratha
Garlic Paratha
Garlic & Cheese Paratha
Kallappam – 2 Pcs
Thattudosa – 2 Pcs
Kids Menu
Chicken Lollipop
Butter fried chicken winglets tossed in chef’s special sauce.
Masala Chicken Bites
Deep Fried marinated chicken bites.
Crinkle cut fries with Butter Sauce
Kids Special Butter Chicken With Rice
Mango Lassi
A traditional Indian drink with mango yoghurt and flavourings.
Cinderella
Orange juice, pineapple juice, lemonade and pomegranate syrup.
Shirly Temple
Lemonade, Ginger ale and grenandine
Mocktails
Mango Lassi
A traditional Indian Drink with yoghurt, mango and cardamom
Cinderella
Orange juice, pineapple juice, lemonade and pomegranate syrup.
Shirly Temple
Lemonade, ginger ale and grenandine
Tropical Fruit Punch
Lemon & Mint
Lemon Lime and Bitters
Soft Drinks
Coke
Coke No Sugar
L&P
Sprite
Fanta
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Mineral Water Still
Sparkling Water
Tea/Coffee
Single Expresso
Double Expresso
Cappuccino
Americano
Cafe Latte
Hot Chocolate
Masala Chai
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