Perfect Plate Indian Restaurant & Bar sits on The Palms' New Brighton Road side. Its dining room welcomes lunch and dinner guests, and the same kitchen handles collected or delivered orders. Courses are designed for both individual curry meals and a fuller shared table, moving from grilled starters into vegetarian, meat and seafood sauces before reaching rice, breads and dessert. That structure makes the restaurant practical for a quick midday plate, yet broad enough for a family meal where several spice profiles and cooking methods can be compared.
Vegetarian starters show that the tandoor is not reserved for meat. Mushrooms are marinated with garlic and yoghurt before grilling, while paneer appears in saffron and cream, olive, pickle-spice and mint variations. Honey cauliflower provides crisp sweetness, and cheese chilli or vegetable Manchurian brings Indian-Chinese flavours into the opening course. These dishes give a table useful contrasts before the curries arrive: smoky dairy, crisp vegetables and sharper sauces can be shared without all tasting like versions of the same appetiser.
The curry selection gives vegetables a substantial role. Black lentils and kidney beans form dal makhani, paneer can be paired with a rich tomato base or cooked kadai-style with peppers and onions, and spinach can be matched with potato, paneer or mushroom. Malai kofta adds a creamy cashew-based option. Alongside these sit familiar meat curries and a separate seafood section, allowing diners to combine a mild, rounded sauce with something more aromatic or robust rather than ordering four near-identical gravies.
Biryani and basmati rice can anchor the meal, while naan and other tandoor breads are designed for sharing across several sauces. A sensible group order might begin with mushroom and paneer from the grill, add one vegetarian curry and one meat or seafood preparation, then use bread and rice to connect them. Dining reservations coexist with collection and home-delivery service at this Shirley kitchen, so that format translates readily between the restaurant and home without reducing Perfect Plate to a takeaway counter.
Address: Shop 1, The Palms, 5 New Brighton Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
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Perfect Plate Indian Restaurant And Bar Menu
Veg Platters
Vegetarian Mix
Includes 2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Paneer Tikka, 2 Cheese corn balls, 4 Spring Rolls
Paneer Tikka Mix
Includes 2 of each Zafrani Paneer Tikka, Achari Paneer Tikka, Mint Paneer Tikka, Zaitooni Paneer
Non – Veg Platters
Non – Vegetarian Mix
Includes 2 of each Stuffed Tangri, Chicken Seekh, Lamb Seekh kebab, Tandoori Fish
Chicken Tikka & Kebab Mix
Includes 2 of each Garlic Tikka, Afghani Tikka, Malai Kebab, Seekh Kebab
Vegetarian Starters
Tandoori Mushroom
Mushroom marinated in garlic & yoghurt, cooked in the tandoor ( 8 Pieces )
Zafrani Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated with saffron, hang curd, cream, shahi spices, grilled in clay oven ( 6 Pieces )
Jaitooni Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in tandoor ( 6 Pieces )
Achari Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated in pickling spices grilled with onions and capsicum ( 6 Pieces )
Mint Paneer Tikka
Minty cottage cheese marinated in pickling spices grilled with onions and capsicum ( 6 Pieces )
Vegetarian Samosa
A pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes, peas, traditional Indian herbs, and spices, accompained by a tangy tamarind chutney ( 2 Pieces )
Onion Bhaji
Thinly sliced onions seasoned with spices, coated in chickpea flour, deep – fried and served alongside a tangy tamarind chutney ( 6 Pieces )
Curly Fries
Twirled fries, crispy and golden, served with aioli or mayonnaise sauce
Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls fiiled with a fusion of vegetables and wrapped in crispy pastry ( 6 Pieces )
Cheese Chilli
Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onion and finished with soy sauce
Honey Cauliflower
Crispy fried cauliflower with stired fried Indian spices and honey
Cheese Corn Balls
Cooked and fried balls with potatoes, sweet corn, mozzarella cheese and Indian spices ( 6 Pieces )
Veg – Manchurian
Vegetables balls cooked with capsicum, onion, spring onion and finished with soy sauce
Non – Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Manchurian
Indo – Chinese dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy & spicy sauce
Garlic Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken soaked in yoghurt, mixed with garlic and green chilies, then grilled over charcoal in a clay oven
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Chicken marinated with lemon black pepper with yoghurt, grilled in tandoor
Chicken Malai Kebab
Tender chicken marinated in a creamy blend of yoghurt, cream, and spices, skewered and grilled
Seekh Kebab
Lamb / Chicken minced cooked with herbs and spices and skewered in tandoor oven and served with mint chutney
Achari Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken marinated in a creamy cashew sauce infused with spices and grilled in the tandoor
Stuffed Chicken Tangri
Grilled Chicken drumsticks stuffed with minced chicken ( 6 Pieces )
Schezwan Tangri Chicken
Grilled Chicken nibbles marinated in a spicy blend of Schezwan sauce, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes
Fried Chicken
Boneless, crispy and succulent fried chicken coated with chef’s secret spices seasoned to perfection
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated in a combination of chef’s special spices and then roasted to perfection
Amritsari Fish
Fish fillet dipped in chickpea flour with herbs and spices then fried ( 6 Pieces )
Tandoori Prawns
King Prawns marinated with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in charcoal tandoor ( 6 Pieces )
Chicken Curries
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of boneless barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of almonds and cashew nuts
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs, and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and creamy tomato sauce
Achari Chicken
Chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian Pickle flavors
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, onion, tomato, crushed ginger, garlic, & cooked in tomato – based sauce
Chicken Saag
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fine spinach & mustard leaves, tomato and blended with extra garlic & herbs
Chicken Rogan Josh
Chicken pieces cooked in onion and tomato gravy with a hint of ginger, garlic & spices
Chicken Vindaloo
A spicy dish from exotic beaches of Goa made using a unique blend of hot, aromatic spices and vinegar
Chicken Madras
Coconut based creamy boneless chicken pieces cooked in creamy curry
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream, and fresh coriander
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Chicken dish cooked with lemon juice, black pepper to perfection in a lip – smacking lemon garlic sauce
Lamb Curries
Lamb Korma
Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala & herbs
Lamb Madras
Lamb pieces cooked with herbs and spices, onion, garlic, ginger and fenugreek tossed in a lamb gravy
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamon, turmeric, coriander and garam masala
Lamb Kadai
Lamb cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger and fresh coriander
Lamb Jalfrezi
A tangy flavored lamb dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions, and garnished with cheese
Lamb Bhuna
A dry dish, lamb chunks stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices and curry masala
Lamb Vindaloo
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander
Lamb Pepper Masala
South Indian delicacy which is juicy and full of flavor cooked with ginger, garlic and chili pepper
Lamb Mughlai
Slow cooked lamb curry with green chilies, tomatoes and garam masala, garnished with coriander and ginger
Lamb Achari
Lamb pieces cooked in a gravy with a delicately spiced Indian pickle assortment
Goat Curries
Goat Bhuna
Goat minced cooked in a gravy with a delicately spiced Indian pickle assortment
Goat Curry
Goat pieces cooked in a gravy with a delicately spiced Indian pickle assortment
Vegetarian Curries
Daal Makhani
A classic dish made from slow – cooked black lentils and kidney beans, simmered with spices & garnish with a touch of cream.
Paneer Lababdar Makhani
A creamy & flavorful dish made with cottage cheese cooked in a rich tomato – based gravy infused with butter & aromatic spices
Palak Aap ki Pasand
A classic dish, fresh spinach puree seasoned with fresh herbs & spices with your choice of potato, paneer or mushroom
Mushroom Masala
A mushrooms sauteed with capsicum, onion, tomato, & blend of spices in a savory curry sauce
Kadai Paneer
A tender cottage cheese cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices in a traditional kadai (wok) style
Malai Kofta
A creamy kofta balls simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy made with cashews, tomatoes, and cream
Bhindi / Okra Masaledar
Taste the savory Bhindi / Okra Masaledar, prepared with okra cooked in a flavorful blend of Indian spices and seasonings
Diwani Handi
A delectable dish featuring creamy gravy made with cashew, paste, onion – tomatoes, cream, and with sauteed vegetables
Dal Tadka
A dish made with yellow lentils tempered with spices and finished with a drizzle of aromatic tadka
Paneer Bhurji
A flavorful dish made from crumbled Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spices and amchur
Mix Veg
A tantalizing dish bursting with a medley of vegetables cooked in traditional spices and herbs
Dum Aloo
North Indian Curry dish where baby potatoes are steamed and cooked in a delicious gravy
Methi Matar Malai Masala
Methi Matar Malai is a delicious and popular North Indian Curry made with fenugreek leaves, peas and cream
Seafood Curries
Prawn Malabari
A delicious, creamy seafood curry with goodness o coconut milk, a combination of coriander and mustard seeds
Fish Malabari
A delicious, creamy seafood curry with goodness o coconut milk, a combination of coriander and mustard seeds
Prawn Makhani
A delectable North Indian favorite, cherished by seafood enthusiast, blending seafood with a rich buttery sauce.
Fish Makhani
A delectable North Indian favorite, cherished by seafood enthusiast, blending seafood with a rich buttery sauce.
Roasted Prawn Curry
Roasted Prawn Curry has a mild, aromatic flavor with creamy richness
Prawn Kadai
Prawns cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander
Prawn Handi Masala
Prawns cooked in a vegetable gravy with curry masala, capsicum, finished with herbs and spices and a touch of cream.
Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chilies and coriander
Fish Tikka Masala
Fish cooked with aromatic spices, capsicum, onion, and tomato, creating a flavorful and fragrant dish
Fish Madras
A hot dish. Gurnard fish cooked in a lamb gravy with freshly ground herbs and spices, onion, garlic and ginger.
Goan Fish Curry
An authentic Goan delicacy, marinated fish cooked in a flavorful masala of coconut, garlic, and tamarind
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken. Infused with fresh spices, flavored and garnished with fresh coriander . A delicious wholesome meal served with raita ( yogurt )
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb. Infused with fresh spices, flavored and garnished with fresh coriander . A delicious wholesome meal served with raita ( yogurt )
Prawn Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with prawn. Infused with fresh spices, flavored and garnished with fresh coriander . A delicious wholesome meal served with raita ( yogurt )
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices served with raita ( Yoghurt )
Bread's & Naan's
Plain Naan
Naan bread made of refined flour and baked in the tandoor
Butter Naan
Naan bread made of refined flour and baked in the tandoor
Garlic Naan
Naan bread coated with fresh crushed garlic
Cheese Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with shredded cheese
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese and garlic
Peshwari Naan
Bread stuffed with dry fruits and nuts
Nutella Naan
Crispy naan bread infused with Nutella chocolate spread
Keema / Chicken Naan
Naan bread stuffed with lamb / chicken spices
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with onion masala, coriander and spices
Aloo Kulcha
Bread stuffed with aloo masala, coriander and spices
Rumali Roti
Soft & extremely thin, Rumali Roti is on of the most popular flatbreads of Indian
Lachha Paratha
Wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee and fenugreek
Tandoori Roti
Wholemeal flour bread
Tawa Roti
Wholemeal flour bread cooked on a hot plate
Missi Roti
Perfect plate speciality roti made with chickpea flour
Gluten Free Naan
Khushbu – E – Basmati
Plain Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice flavored with roasted cumin
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice with roasted cumin, green peas and spices
Lemon Rice
Basmati rice cooked with mustard seeds, and lemon
Kashmiri Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with dry fruits and nuts
Desserts
Gulab Jamun 2 Pcs
Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavored with green cardamom served warm
Rasgulla 2 Pcs
Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavored with green cardamom served warm
Mango Kulfi
Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavored with green cardamom served warm
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $26.60
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $27.70
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $28.80
- Chicken korma Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $26.60
- Chicken biryani Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $28.80
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