Little India Bistro and Tandoor in Wellington City Menu

Desserts Desserts
  • Gulab Jamun - Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavoured with green cardamoms. Served warm. $6.00
Drinks Drinks
  • Lassi sweet or salted - Yoghurt based Indian drink $4.50
  • Mango Lassi - Yoghurt and Mango drink $5.50
  • Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, L&P, Lemonade $3.50
  • Juice - Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Tomato $4.00
  • Mineral Water - Sparkling, Still $5.00
  • Ginger Beer $4.00
  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters $4.00
Starters Starters
  • Vegetable Samosa - Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown. Two Samosas per portion. $6.00
  • Pakoras - Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. $5.50
  • Onion Bhaji - Onion rings dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. Three Onion Bhajis per portion. $5.50
  • Paneer Aloo Tikki - An interesting mixture of potatoes, home made Indian cottage cheese, onions & fresh coriander made into patties & finished in hot oil. A must for all vegetarians. 6 Tikkis/portion. $9.00
  • Paneer Pakoras - Home made Indian cottage cheese layered with spinach, then lightly dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. Six Pakoras per portion. $10.50
  • Paneer Tikkas - Home made India cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onions and roasted in the Tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Aloo Chaat - A tangy and spicy mix of potato cubes, diced cucumber, tomato and onion seasoned with cumin powder and chaat masala. $9.00
  • Tandoori Mushrooms - Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yoghurt marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion. $12.50
  • Tandoori Prawns - Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion. $16.00
  • Chooza Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Malai Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Achaari Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated overnight in Little India’s own mix of yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and onion seeds, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. full: $21.00, half: $12.50
  • Fish Tikka - Filleted fi sh marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Boti Kebab - Diced lean lamb marinated overnight in a secret recipe and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Barra Kebab - Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Four pieces per portion. $15.50
  • Tandoori Platter for two - Consists of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka, Achaari Tikka, Boti Kebab and Barra Kebab. A delightful array of Tandoori Kebabs. $25.00
  • Mixed Platter for two - Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Boti Kebab, Barra Kebab and Tandoori Chicken. Specially recommended by Little India. $22.50
  • Vegetarian Platter for two - Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Pakoras, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakoras and Paneer Aloo Tikki. A must for all vegetarians. $18.00
Mains Mains
  • Vindaloo - A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese infl uence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Peas Pulao is a real compliment to this dish. Chicken: $16.50, Lamb: $18.00, Prawn: $19.00
  • Murg Mumtaz (Butter Chicken) - A world famous Indian delicacy. Also known as butter chicken. Half cooked the tandoori way and finished the curry way, with crushed cashews, cream and spices $16.50
  • Mango Chicken - Due to popular demand Little India has created its own unique recipe for Mango Chicken. Succulent chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in our mouthwatering fragrant mango sauce $16.50
  • Kadai - This mouth watering dish is cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, cream and fresh coriander. It has a thick gravy and goes really well with one of our tandoori breads. Chicken: $16.50, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Bhuna Chicken - Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices. $16.50
  • Murgee/Lamb Madras - A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Vegetable Pulao is a real compliment with this dish. Murgee: $16.50, Lamb: $18.00
  • Saagwala - An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Korma - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices. Kashmiri Pulao is a real compliment with this dish. Lamb: $18.50, Chicken: $16.50
  • Rogan Josh - The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices $18.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices. $17.00
  • Jhalfrezee - One of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj. “Jhal” is hot and “frezee” is stir fried. Cooked with red capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, spring onions and spices. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Bengali Fish - A popular East Indian fish dish. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices. $18.50
  • Fish/Prawn Malabari - A Bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices. Fish: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Achaari Chicken/Lamb - Cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian pickle fl avours, normally served hot. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50
  • Lamb Pasanda - Diced lamb lightly sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yoghurt and cream. $18.50
  • Lamb Dhansak - A Parsi delicacy. Diced lean lamb cooked with lentils and vegetables, in a sauce tempered with coriander seeds, ginger, garlic and perfected with cooked pumpkin. $18.50
  • Biriyani - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or prawns. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadoms. Chicken: $18.00, Lamb: $19.00, Prawn: $21.00
Vegetarian Vegetarian
  • Aloo Gobi - Potatoes and fl orets of caulifl ower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. $13.50
  • Aloo Saag - Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. $14.50
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi - Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomatoes and spices. $14.50
  • Aaloo Baingan - Sautéed eggplant and potato cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes finished with freshly ground spices. $15.50
  • Subzi Bhaji - Finely chopped seasonal vegetables cooked with garlic, ghee and a special mix of spices. $14.50
  • Malai Kofta - Home made Indian cottage cheese, potatoes and spices mixed together and then fi nished in hot oil and served with a creamy gravy made of crushed cashews and spices. $15.00
  • Mattar Paneer - Peas and home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs. $15.00
  • Palak Paneer - Cubes of home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices. $15.50
  • Shahi Paneer - Home made Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds. $15.50
  • Paneer Shimla Mirch - Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Specially recommended by Little India. $15.50
  • Daal Makhani - Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices. $13.50
  • Tarka Daal - Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric. $13.50
  • Bombay Aloo - Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. This is a dry dish. $11.50
  • Khumb Mattar - Mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices. $14.50
  • Aloo Mattar - Potatoes and peas cooked with tomatoes and ground spices. $14.50
  • Amritsari Chole - Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes, fi nished with freshly ground spices and amchur, giving the dish unique North Indian flavours. $13.50
  • Vegetarian Biryani - Basmati rice cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. Served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadoms. $16.00
Sides & Rice Sides & Rice
  • Kechumber - Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices. $3.50
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Peas Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with sauteed peas, onions and spices. $6.50
  • Poppadom $1.00
  • Raita - Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices. $3.50
  • Mint Chutney - Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices. $3.50
  • Little India Chilly Chutney - For the daring!!! $3.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Pickle - Achar $3.50
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Tamarind - A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters. $3.50
  • Little India Salad - Onions, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes with lemon juice and a special mix of spices. $7.50
  • Onion Salad $3.50
  • Basmati Rice - Plain, steamed Basmati rice. $4.00
  • Jeera Rice - Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds. $6.50
  • Kashmiri Pulao - Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut. $6.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Steamed salmon fillet with black bean sauce seasonal price
  • Stewed whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice (whole), please order two days in advanced $68.00
  • Assorted lamb racks coated with chinese brown sauce $24.00
  • Chives and prawn dumplings (4 pcs) $6.00
  • Kung pao chicken $22.00
  • Beef with Taiwanese satay sauce on sizzling hot plate $28.00
  • Combination fried rice (chicken, beef, pork & shrimp) $18.00
  • Sauteed vegetable with bamboo fungus $24.00
  • 20. Peanut sauce $1.50
  • 43. Lamb Curry with Rice $17.00
    • Lamb dices and potatoes cooked in spicy curry gravy and served with steamed rice.
  • 21. Sambal Chilli Sauce $0.50
  • 12. Five Spices Chicken Rolls $10.50
  • 18. Roti Chanai with Peanut sauce $5.00
  • 7. Curry Puffs $7.50
  • 8. Quick Boiled Dumplings $7.50
  • 38. Chicken Rice $14.50
    • A portion of corn fed Steamed chicken served with rice and soup.
  • Som Tum Carrot $14.00
    • Spicy Thai carrot salad with tomatoes, peanuts, garlic and lemon juice
  • -Or Made With Squid $14.50
  • -Thick Red Curry Choice Of Pork, Chicken Or Beef With Coconut Cream, Crushed Peanuts And -Vegetables $16.00
  • Pad Nam Prik Pow
  • -Or Made With King Prawns $20.00
  • -Or Made With Squid Or Fish $18.00
  • -Panaeng Curry Choice Of Pork, Chicken Or Beef With Coconut Cream And Vegetables $16.00
  • Gaeng Pa
  • Red Wine-braised gravy beef with rice vermicelli noodle soup $13.00
  • Viet Namese Beef Ham $16.00
  • Satay prawn $17.00
    • sauteed prawn cutlet with homemade satay sauce and vegetable
  • Asian spiced beef brisket braised $13.50
    • with steamed vegetable and rice
  • Pork and prawn crepe pancake $17.50
  • Mussels $1.00
  • Roasted Duck & Bamboo with Rice Vermicelli Noodle Soup $16.00
  • Tempura scallop $2.00
  • Rigatoni $20.00
    • with courgette, spinach, chilli & pangrattato
  • Risotto $21.00
    • corn, basil & parmesan with chorizo crumbs
  • Jambalaya $22.50
    • with chicken, prawn & sausage
  • Garden salad with Astoria dressing $8.50
  • Linguine With Prawns $21.50
    • tomato, cream & crayfish broth
  • Prosciutto Salad $18.50
    • almonds, stonefruit, ricotta & frisée
  • Pork, sage & ricotta meatballs $16.50
    • with parmesan polenta
  • Fries & mayonnaise $7.50
  • *SOUP of the Day
  • Eggs Florentine $14.50
    • Poached Eggs with Spinach, Hollandaise and Toasted English Muffin
  • Eggs on Toast $8.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried
  • Flat Bread
  • Buttermilk Chicken Burger
  • Garlic Bread
  • Pulled Harissa Lamb
  • with Lime Paprika Aioli $11.50
  • All starters served with special mint sauce
  • Choose any curry + rice + garlic naan + coke can only $11.00
  • Choose any curry + rice + garlic naan only $10.00
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Triangular pastry filled with potato and vegetables served with tamarind sauce
  • Lamb Korma $9.50
    • A very mild and rich gravy with cashew paste, cream and touch of spices
  • Seekh Kebab $9.00
    • Lamb minces round kebabs, mixed with special spices coriander, garlic and cooked in tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $9.50
    • Tandoori chicken tikka (boneless) in medium spiced gravy of fresh herbs and spices
  • Vegetable Korma $9.50
    • Chunky vegetables in rich tomato gravy with cashew nut
  • Chermoula Chicken with roast peanut tabbouleh and harissa in a milk bap $17
    • with roast peanut tabbouleh and harissa in a milk bap
  • Peanut Tabbouleh $8
  • Antipasti $28
    • Chefs choice of salami, olives, cheese and house baked bread
  • Zucchini and Feta $14.50
    • lemon and dill cured zucchini, marinated Zany Zeus feta,tomato, spinach and thyme dressing in house-made rye
  • 11am-3pm
  • We ensure free range pork and poultry products are served on all our menus.
  • Frittata $19
    • Zucchini, Brinza and tarragon frittata with tomato and tendrils
  • Venison Burger $22
    • With pickled beetroot, iceberg, tomato relish and hand cut fries
  • Mexican Chicken Salad $20.50
    • Mexican style chicken / fresh salad greens / red onion / tomato / sweet corn kernals / avocado / chipotle mayo
  • -Ham & Cheese / Onion & Cheese (V) / Corn & Cheese (V)
  • Chunky Fries with homemade aioli $8.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $24.50
    • Pan-fried beef sirloin 200g / button mushrooms / fresh salad greens /honey vinaigrette / fried egg / chunky fries / homemade aioli
  • Chicken & Chorizo Salad (G) $18.50
    • Chicken breast / 5 spices / chorizo /fresh green salad / honey vinaigrette
  • Portobello Mushrooms (GV) $15.50
    • Portobello mushrooms / green salad / toasted ciabatta
  • Grilled Sandwiches $12.50
  • Thai Beef Salad (G) $22.50
    • Beef Sirloin / Asian green salad / coriander, ginger and lime dressing / crispy noodles
  • Butter Chicken $15.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken pan fried with lemon & honey in a creamy sauce.
  • Papadam (1) $1.00
  • Banana Roti $10.00
    • Sliced banana topped with freshly whipped cream served with roti.
  • Satays $10.00
    • Mixture of chicken & beef pieces marinated in spices,grilled and served with peanut sauco (4 skewers).
  • Egg Roti $11.00
    • Roti tossed with eggs. salt, pepper & onions and served with your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian gravy.
  • Thai Green / Red Curry $15.50
    • Chicken pieces cooked in green or red chilli paste, coconut cream & vegetables
  • Curry Laksa $15.00
    • Fresh egg noodles in a creamy coconut sauce with seafood & topped with fresh bean sprouts & spring onion a local delight & the flavour is sensational. (Vegetarian option available with prawns $18.00)
  • Mee Goreng $15.00
    • Fresh egg noodles cooked with onion, garlic, bonelesschicken pieces & eggs, garnished with shredded lettuce& caramelised onion. (Vegetarian option available)
  • -10 for $12.00
  • Steak and cheese open sandwich with fries* $15.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter
  • Corn, courgette and kumara fritters, served with salad and sour cream $15.00
  • * Can be made Gluten Free, please just ask our friendly wait staff
  • Fish and Chips $14.00
  • -chicken $5.00
  • Chicken, bacon and avocado burger with fries $15.00
  • Teppanyaki Pepper Chicken Rice $13.50
    • Pan fried Chicken with our special sauces served with peppercorn Rice on a hot iron plate
  • 12 Dumplings $10.00
  • Vegetables Dumpling
  • Choice of Miso, Pork Bone or Spicy Pork Bone Broth
  • 8 Dumplings $7.00
  • Salmon Don $12.50
    • Pan fried marinated Salmon pieces with our special spicy Sauce on Rice
  • Tonkatsu Ramen $13.50
  • Katsu Don $12.50
    • Deep fried crumbed Pork cutlets in onion, egg and home-made sweet Sauce served on Rice
  • Combination Veges on Rice / Noodle $11.50
  • Chicken Beef Egg Fooyong on Rice / Noodle $11.50
  • Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $6.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Egg Noodle $11.50
  • BBQ Pork FRIed Rice / Noodle $11.50
  • Pork Dumpling Egg Noodle Soup $11.50
  • Eastern Style Pork Mince on Noodle $12.80
  • Combination Seafood Fried Rice / Noodle $11.50
  • Beef Teriyaki $12.50
    • Salad, Rice with Miso soup
  • Chicken Teriyaki $12.50
    • Salad, Rice with Miso soup
  • Philadelphia Roll $2.00
  • Teriyaki Salmon Roll $2.00
  • Crispy Dumpling $1.20
  • Tuna Roll $2.00
  • Katsu Donburi $12
    • Fried pork with Donburi sauce Onion, carrot, Spring Onion and Rice
  • Chicken Donburi $12
    • Chicken with donburi sauce Onion, Carrot, Spring Onion and Rice
  • Drum Stick $2.00
  • Cream Donut (sugar) $2.00
  • Fudge Slice $1.80
  • Lamington $2.20
  • Mince $3.50
  • Chicken Wing $1.70 each
  • Custard Pie $2.50
  • Pizza Bread $2.50
Little India Bistro and Tandoor

Little India Bistro and Tandoor

location

Address

115 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043842535

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Indian , North Indian , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Dairy Free ,  Child-friendly ,  Corkage Fee Charged

Location
115 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand