Little India in 544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square Menu

THALIS THALIS
  • (Available for dine in only)
  • A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
    • (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
SALADS SALADS
  • Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $13.00
  • Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
  • Tandoori Paneer Salad $12.00
LUNCH COMBO MEALS LUNCH COMBO MEALS
  • Lunch time dishes served with basmati rice and naan bread.
  • Daal $12.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
  • Bhuna Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Bhuna $16.00
  • Bengali Fish $17.00
  • Fish Malabari $17.00
  • Prawn Malabari $17.00
BHATURAS BHATURAS
  • Bhatura is a wonderfully soft bread made from flour mixed with semolina and yoghurt, then finished in hot oil. Bhatura is a speciality from the Punjab and is enjoyed on the street corners at any time of the day. Two pieces of bhatura breads served with chole (chickpea), lamb or chicken.
  • Chole Bhatura $12.00
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • Lamb Bhatura $16.00
BIRYANIS BIRYANIS
  • Basmati rice cooked with whole spices with a choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns and served with poppadom, raita and pickle.
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Hollandaise $3
  • Fish Cakes $19.9
    • Hot Smoked Salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach + dried shallots
  • Salmon Benedict $19
    • Poached egg, salmon, spinach, dried shallots, hollandaise on Turkish
  • French Toast $16.9
    • Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries
  • Rosti $5
  • Sausage $4.5
  • Bacon $5
  • Vege Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, mushrooms, spinach, hollandaise, cayenne pepper on Turkish
  • Espetada Grande $27.90
    • Go vertical with two Espetadas & one large side.
  • PERi-PERi chips (Regular) $4.50
  • Family Feast $44.90
    • Fun for all the family. One whole, succulent, flame-grilled chicken partnered with two large sides and 8 BBQ ribs.
  • Classic Chicken Breast Burger $9.90
    • Sink your teeth into our soft, seeded bun filled with a delicious marinated skinless chicken breast, fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo.
  • Grilled Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A wholesome combination of chunky veggies and haloumi cheese grilled with Nando's PERi-PERi basting served with your choice of side.
  • Avocado Spread $1.50
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • So tender you'll feel it in your loins.
  • Supremo Chicken Breast Burger $12.90
    • Combining a freshly baked Portuguese roll, chicken breast, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney.
  • Cloudy Bay Clams $18
    • Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
  • Brickworks brekky $22.00
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions, garlic flakes drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing.
  • Vege pasta $26.00
    • Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
  • Satay chicken skewers $17.50
    • 6 free range chicken skewers served with a satay dipping sauce on top of beer battered fries
  • -Add anchovies $5.00
  • Baked brie $18.50
    • Stuffed with rosemary & garlic served with melba toast, water crackers & a reduction of berry balsamic, onion jam & seasonal fruit.
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Cheesecake of the day $14.50
    • Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Pan-seared garlic King Prawns with lemon and harissa $15.00
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Smoked barley and vegetable Falafel with hummus and tahini (3 pieces) $10.00
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
  • Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
  • Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
  • Lamb Wrap $12.90
  • Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Cheese Naan $6.00
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Bacon $6.50
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36
    • 250grms of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
  • Nightcap’s Pancake Stack $16.50
    • Vanilla pancakes with either fried banana, bacon and maple syrup or berry compote, banana & whipped cream.
  • Prawn and Pesto $26
    • Prawns and pine nuts tossed through fettuccine then bound together with cream and finished with basil pesto, rocket and shaved parmesan. Vegetarian option available with capsicum and tomato substituted.
  • Marlborough Mussels $17.50
    • A dozen whole shell mussels steamed in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce, served with a wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Meat Lover’s Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with ham, salami, chorizo, beef mince pieces, mozzarella and a BBQ sauce swirl.
  • Marlborough Mussels $34
    • Steamed whole shell mussels in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce with a big wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSA $6.50
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a home made aky pastry, deep-fried. Two pieces per portion.
  • MINT CHUTNEY $4.00
    • A delish dip made from herbs and spices, mint leaves and yoghurt.
  • MIXED PICKLE $4.00
    • A selection of mixed pickles to complement your meal.
  • PRAWN HANDI MASALA $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in a vegetable gravy with curry masala, capsicum, finished with herbs and spices and a touch of cream.
  • CHICKEN ACHARI $20.00
    • Chicken marinated and cooked in the Tandoor and then prepared in the pan with ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickle and spices. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHOCOLATE NAAN $6.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour stuffed inside with crispy flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $18.00
    • Vegetables cooked with homemade cheese simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • Iced Drinks $6.80
    • Iced Coffee, Chai, Chocolate
  • Eggs Bene $21.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and smoked salmon
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
    • an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
  • Eggs any Style $10.60
    • free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
  • French Toast $19.00
    • generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and creamy mushrooms, wilted spinach & roast tomato
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Mushroom Risotto $18.00
    • portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
  • Steak Burguer $5.50
  • Paua Pattie / Vegetarian Samosa $4.00
  • Gurnard $5.00
  • Bacon and Egg $5.00
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Red (Akaroa) Cod $4.60
  • Double Lamb $11.95
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll $2.80
  • Meat Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.50
    • Flaky pastry filled with spicy minced lamb and peas.
  • Radda: Lamb/Beef/Chicken $22
    • yout selection of meat cooked in Dark Rum, tomato and onion base gravy with added spices, served on a hot sizzling platter - must try
  • Extra Rice $4
  • Chicken / Lamb Kadai $19.50
    • Cooked in onion based thick gravy with capsicum,tomatoes and spices.
  • Butter Chicken $19.50
    • Tandori chicken cooked off the bone in a mild, buttery cream sauce.
  • Mix Vegitables $17
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices
  • Tandoori Prawn $16
    • King size prawn marinated, grilled in the tandoor oven with a hint of lemon.
  • Onion Kulcha $5
    • Stuffed with onions and spices.
  • Chicken and Cheese Nachos (also available with mince topping) $10.50
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
    • served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
  • Creamy Mushrooms $12.80
    • served on ciabatta
  • A Selection of Bread and Dips $12.50
  • Fish $22.00
    • Roast sumac crusted hoki fillet, served with warm toasted couscous, carrot and coriander pickle, chimichurri
  • Lamb $25.00
    • Lamb rosettes and dried fruit sausage with croquette potatoes, roasted tomato, green beans, mint butter and pinot jus
  • Seafood $9.00
    • Fried crispy prawns on Skodalia, rocket salad Gogi Berry, citrus dressing
  • Orange and Passionfruit Tart $9.00
    • Crisp pastry filled with citrus curd, served with raspberry sorbet and macerated oranges
  • Pasta $8.00
    • Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
  • Beef $8.00
    • Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
  • Mushroom $9.00
    • Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
  • Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
    • A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
  • Toast Bagel $8.00
    • With Cream cheese
  • -Scramble
  • Teriyaki Chicken Pizza $21.50
    • Tomato paste base with Teriyaki Chicken, mushroom, onion, edam cheese served with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, topped with BBQ sauce
  • Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
    • Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
  • -Poached
  • Leek and Potato Soup VG $12.00
    • With two toast and butter/can be gluten free bread
  • Chips Bowl $8.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • -3. Salmon $22.00
  • Chilli Mushrooms $19
    • Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter.( GF) $41
    • Cured meats, chorizo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter.( GF) $41
    • Cured meats, chirozo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • Fried Chicken $17
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae.( V) $12
    • Hokey Pokey, fudge sauce, peanut brittle, rice bubble cake, vanilla cream
  • Central Otago Stone Fruits.( GF) $24
    • Prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, gastric buffalo mozzarella.
  • Spare Ribs.(GF) $19
    • Twice cooked pork, BBQ Sauce.
  • Toasted garlic bread. ( V) $13
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
Little India

Little India

location

Address

544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033571230

clock

Opened hours

11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly

Location
544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand