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
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
Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
B.L.T. $18.50
Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
Open Sammie $22.00
Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
Café Hotcakes $16.50
Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
The Full Monty $20.00
Two poached eggs on toast with grilled tomato, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and our own herbed potato hash.
Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
300g Sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, with: Green salad & fries or seasonal veges & crushed potato & your choice of: garlic butter, mushroom or peppercorn sauce
Roasted duck leg in honey & star anise sauce, with a potato puff and a watercress & apple salad.
PORK BELLY $32.50
Twice roasted belly, marinated in hoisin and. spice. Comes with roast potatoes, some chargrilled bok choy and a mango and peach chutney. Now the chefs pile this high, so I hope it's earthquake proof, or you could be missing some when you get it!
FAMOUS FRITTERS $21.50
our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn and kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad, with smoked salmon. Yeah there are other spectacular goodies in the salad but I can’t be telling ya everything or there will be no surprise.
STUFFED CHICKEN $31.80
The plumpest chicken breast stuffed with walnuts, baby spinach and brie cheese wrapped up in streaky bacon, oven roasted and plonked upon potato & herb puffs. Topped with a tomato jam and sweet kumara crisps
FLATBREAD $12.90
Pita bread smothered in sundried tomato, parmesan cheese.The locals favourite.
CHICKEN BACON AND CASHEW SALAD $22.50
Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, bacon and there’s a bit of smelly cheese too. Now there is a truckload of lettuce so f you don’t like rabbit food. Don’t order it.
PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
PRAWNS & SCALLOPS $15.70
Grilled black tiger prawns & scallops drizzled with a creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Just a hint of spice to tantalise your taste buds!
71 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch City, CA, 8041, New Zealand
Phone
033434405
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
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Asian
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Indian
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North Indian
Features
Dine in
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EFTPOS
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Mastercard
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Takeaway
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Visa
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Reservations
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Waitstaff
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Takeout
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Bar Not Available
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Cash
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Bankcard
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Lunch
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Seating
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Cards accepted
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Dinner