Tandoori Palace in 71 Ilam Road, Ilam Menu

Starters Starters
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
  • Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
  • Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
  • Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Entrees Entrees
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
Chicken & Lamb Curries Chicken & Lamb Curries
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90
  • Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
  • Rogan Josh - Spiced lamb curry simmered with tomato, and a dash of aniseed $16.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
  • Chicken Bhuna - Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce $15.90
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Chicken Jalfrezi - Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables $15.50
  • Chicken Rassa - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with Chef’s secret spices with crushed tomato and onion in a homestyle sauce. $15.50
  • Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
Vegetable Curries Vegetable Curries
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Palak Paneer - Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach $14.90
  • Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
  • Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
  • Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
  • Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Seafood Curries Seafood Curries
  • Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50
  • Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
  • Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
  • Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
  • Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Indian Breads Indian Breads
  • Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00
  • Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
On the Side On the Side
  • Seasonal Vegetables - Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the khadai $5.50
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Raita - Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt $2.50
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00
  • Mango Lassi $3.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • INSALATA DEL GIORNO
    • see blackboard
  • CLASSIC PEACH & PROSCIUTTO SALAD $21.00
    • with gorgonzola & peach dressing
  • PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
    • tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
  • CALZONE ADD $1.00
    • turn any pizza into a folded pizza pocket
  • SICILIANA $20.00
    • tomato, spicy salami, onions, olives, mozzarella
  • TAGINE $28.00
    • morocan style braised meat with couscous, salad, yoghurt & relish(see blackboard)
  • HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
    • with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
  • ROSSA $18.00
    • tomato, mozzarella
  • CHICKEN JALFREZEE $10.50
    • Boneless Sliced Chicken cooked with Onion, Capsicum, Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Spices
  • CHICKEN LOLLYPOP $8.50
    • Chicken Wings Marinated in Ginger, Garlic & Light Spices and Deep Fried
  • CHEESE AND GARLIC NAAN $5.50
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Chocolate & Cheddar Cheese And Cooked In Tandoor.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $9.99
    • Black Lentils And Kidney Beans Cooked Over Low Heat And Spices.
  • CHOCOLATE - CHEESE NAAN $5.00
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Chocolate & Cheddar Cheese And Cooked In Tandoor.
  • PALAK PANEER $9.99
    • Cumin Seeds, Onion, Ginger Garlic, Tomatoes, Spinach And Homemade Cottage Cheese
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.50
    • Boneless Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, fenugreek and spices
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.50
    • Sliced Boneless Chicken Cooked in Tandoor, Rich Creamy Gravy and A Touch of Fenugreek
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Hash Browns $1.00
  • Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz. $4.20 / 1 doz. $8.40
  • Cheese & Pineapple / Cheese & Onion $3.60
  • Fish Nuggets $0.70
  • Giant / Hawaiian / Meatless / Bacon & Egg $5.10
  • Cheese & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple / Steak $4.80
  • Chicken Patties $2.60
  • Monster $7.80
  • Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $11.50
  • Kumara Chips (Small Bag) $4.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Steak Tomato on Rice $11.00
  • Black Bean Chicken $12.00
  • Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
  • Steak Satay on Rice $11.00
  • Pork Curry on Rice $11.00
  • Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $5.00
    • Chick pea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture
  • Aloo Gobi $13.50
    • The Christchurch Press highly recommends this as the best of all - potatoes, cauliflower and our spices cooked in a dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Papadam $1.00
    • Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor
  • Posht (Chicken or Lamb) $14.50
    • Boneless pieces of meat, cooked with poppy seeds and spices
  • Kuchumber Salad $4.00
  • Anari Gosht $14.50
    • Cuisine magazine describes our Chef’s best lamb curry cooked with pomegranate
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber in yoghurt
  • Mattar Paneer $13.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a tomato based sauce
  • Kadai Paneer $13.00
    • Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato based sauce
  • Tandoori Prawns $16.00
    • Prawns marinated in a spicy yoghurt sauce, skewered with onions, capsicum & tomatoes grilled in the tandoor
  • Papadum $1.00
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Goan Fish or Prawn Curry $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seed, & spices garnished with coriander
  • Saag $14.00
    • Meat cooked in spices and fresh spinach
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Served With Basmati Rice
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $3.30
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken $10.00
  • Cod Fillets $3.30
  • Sausage plain $2.00
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
  • Vegetarian no meat $5.30
  • Mussels 1/2 doz $4.00
  • mushrooms $6.00
  • toast $4.00
  • -add mushrooms $15.90
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $12.50
    • Handmade cookies filled with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • ● Burgers $25.90
  • Breads and Dips $15.90
    • Selection of locally made breads and dips
  • ​Monteith’s golden Battered Fish & Chips $28.90
    • Succulent Blue Cod, served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
  • Chicken Sandwich $22.90
    • Grilled chicken breast over toasted sourdough, rocket, fresh tomato, bourbon mayonnaise. Topped with brie cheese & pear chutney, served with golden fries
  • TOASTED SANDWICH $7.50
    • with your choice of 3 fillings
  • Extra fillings $1.00 each
  • PANINI $8.50
    • with your choice of 3 fillings
  • Large $16.90
  • TOAST $7.00
    • your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
  • PANCAKES $16.50
    • with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup
  • BURGER $8.50
    • chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
  • LAMB SOUVALAKI $14.90
    • salad greens with pan fried lamb and yoghurt dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
  • Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
  • Beef Nachos $20.00
    • Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
  • Bacon (2) $3.00
  • Salmon $3.00
  • Toast $3.00
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
    • Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
    • Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted Sandwich $8.00
    • With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Thai Beef Salad $20.00
    • With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
  • Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
    • With lettuce and tomato served with fries
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • With tomato sauce and aioli
  • Market Fish of the Day $21.50
    • Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
  • Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
    • In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • VEGETARIAN each $1.40
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
    • Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
  • Kids Roast $8.5
    • Comes with soft freeze ice cream in a cone
  • Sage & Confit Garlic Chicken Breast $28.5
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod $28
  • Extra vegetables & salad $6
  • Fries $6
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • 250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Fresh Salmon & double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $9.20/$12.00
  • 8pcs Salmon Supreme
  • SALMON & CHICKEN COMBO $23.90
    • 8pcs, smoked salmon & avocado/4pcs salmon supreme/8pcs jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • Katsu Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $8.90/$9.50
  • 4pcs Avocado nigiri
  • 4pcs Inari
  • 4pcs Smoked Salmon & avocado
  • SNACKS BOX $4.40
    • 4pcs regular, tasty tuna, teriyaki Chicken, salmon(vegetarian $3.90)
Tandoori Palace

Tandoori Palace

location

Address

71 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch City, CA, 8041, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033434405

clock

Opened hours

Mon 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Tue 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Wed 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Thu 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Fri 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sat 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sun 12 Noon to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Indian , North Indian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Dinner

Location
71 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch City, CA, 8041, New Zealand