Ambience fine Indian Cuisine in Rotorua Menu

ENTREES - VEGETABLE ENTREES ENTREES - VEGETABLE ENTREES
  • Vegetable Pakoda $5.50
    • Fresh vegetable battered with chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Onion balls with lightly spiced and chickpea flour batter and deep fried
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.50
    • Spring rolls filled with vegetables and herbs rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs) $5.00
    • Flaky pastry filled with potatoes, mild spices and green peas and deep fried
  • Chilli Paneer $13.50
    • Cubeb cottage cheese dipped in gram flour batter and fried then finished with fresh capsicum, onions with dash of hot chilli sauce
  • Vegetable Platter $14.00
    • platter consist of samosa, vegetable pakoda, spring rolls and onion bhaji. Served with tamarind sauce. Price is for two persons
ENTREES - NON VEGETABLE ENTREES ENTREES - NON VEGETABLE ENTREES
  • Chilli Chicken $14.50
    • Boneless chicken dipped in gram flour and fried then finished with fresh capsicum, onions with dash of hot chilli sauce
  • Garlic Tikka (4 pcs) $10.50
    • Boneless chicken marinated in garlic and spices and cooked in the tandoor
  • Achari Tikka (4 pcs) $10.50
    • Boneless chicken marinated in tangy pickle and spices then cooked in tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka $16.5 / $10.5
    • Boneless chicken lightly spiced and rolled on skewers and roasted in tandoor
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (6 pcs) $10.50
    • Lamb mince lightly spiced and rolled on skewers and roasted in tandoor
  • Fish Amritsari (6 pcs) $12.50
    • Fish fillet marinated in spices and deep fried
  • Golden Fried Prawn (6 pcs) $12.50
    • prawns marinated in tempura batter then deep fried
  • Mixed Platter $16.00
    • Platter consist of samosa, chicken tikka, vegetable pakoda and seekh kebab served with mint and tamarind sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken $19 / $11
    • Whole chicken marinated overnight with dominating spices and cooked in tandoor
MAINS - CHICKEN DISHES MAINS - CHICKEN DISHES
  • Butter Chicken $15.50
    • A world famous delicacy, Boneless tandoori chicken pieces cooked in rich creamy tomato sauce
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • boneless chicken cooked in a creamy mango sauce finished with green cardamom
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken tikka cooked with onion & capsicum in a tomato based semi thick gravy
  • Chicken Korma $15.50
    • Boneless chicken simmered in cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
  • Saag Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and onion gravy garnished with ginger
  • Kadai Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and secret spices
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with hot vindaloo paste
  • Chicken Madras $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in coconut gravy and tempered with mustrad seeds and currys leaves
  • Chicken Jalfrazi $15.50
    • Cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato & capsicum tempered with pounded coriander and cumin seeds
MAINS - LAM AND BEEF DISHES MAINS - LAM AND BEEF DISHES
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Tender lamb cooked in rich traditional Kashmiri style gravy
  • Lamb/Beef Korma $16.50
    • Diced meat pieces simmered in cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
  • Lamb/Beef Madras $16.50
    • Diced meat cooked in coconut gravy and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $16.50
    • Diced meat cooked with hot vindaloo paste
  • Kadai Ghosth $16.50
    • Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices
  • Saag Ghosth $16.50
    • An abundance of spinach cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Lamb/Beef Jalfrazi $16.50
    • Cooked with juliannes of onion, tomato & capsicum tempered with pounded coriander & cumin seeds
MAINS - SEAFOOD MAINS - SEAFOOD
  • Prawn Masala $18.50
    • prawns cooked in onion and tomato gravy with spices
  • Prawn Malabari $18.50
    • prawn cooked in delicious coconut cream in South Indian style
  • Butter Prawn $18.50
    • prawns cooked in rich tomato and butter sauce
  • Fish Masala $18.50
    • fish pieces cooked in onion tomato gravy with spices
  • Fish Malabari $18.50
    • Fish pieces cooked in delicious coconut cream in south Indian Style
  • Fish Vindaloo $18.50
    • fish pieces cooked with hot vindaloo paste
MAINS - GOAT DISHES WITH BONE MAINS - GOAT DISHES WITH BONE
  • Goat Curry $17.50
    • Goat pieces cooked with onion gravy and garnished with coriander
  • Goat Korma $17.50
    • Goat pieces cooked with cashew gravy and garnished with almonds
  • Goat Vindaloo $17.50
    • Goat cooked with hot vindaloo paste
MAINS - VEGETABLE DISHES MAINS - VEGETABLE DISHES
  • Punjabi Chole $12.50
    • Traditional punjabi chick pea delicacy
  • Saag Aloo $13.50
    • Potato and fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices
  • Daal Tadka $12.50
    • Yellow spit lentils cooked with garlic and cumin seeds (Punjabi style)
  • Daal Makhni $13.50
    • A harmonious combination of lentil cooked with butter and cream
  • Mix Vegetable $13.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
  • Navrattan Korma $13.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
  • Butter Paneer $14.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in butter sauce
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Cubes of indian cottage cheese with spinach and spices
  • Kadai Paneer $14.50
    • Cubes of indian cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and secret spices
  • Paneer Korma $14.50
    • Cubes of indian cottage cheese cooked with cream, tomato and crushed cashew
  • Malai Kofta $13.50
    • Dumpling of cottage cheese and potatoes cooked in cashew gravy
  • Aloo Gobi $12.50
    • potato and cauliflower cooked in an authentic style
  • Bombay Aloo $12.50
    • Potato cooked with cumin seeds, onion, tomato, fresh coriander and spices
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $7.00
  • Fish and Chips $7.00
  • Ambience Kid's Meal $12.00
    • Very mild butter chicken, cheese naan and soft drink
RICE DISHES RICE DISHES
  • Chicken/Lamb/Vegetable Biryani $13.50
    • Rice cooked with vegetables/lamb/chicken and served with raita and papadums
  • Prawn Biryani $17.50
    • Rice cooked with prawns and served with raita and papadums
  • Fried Rice (Egg/Chicken/Vegetable) $12.50
  • Zeera Peas Pulao $6.00
    • Basmati Rice cooked with sauteed peas, onions and spices
  • Extra Plain Rice $3.00
SIDE DISHES SIDE DISHES
  • Indian Green Salad $6.00
    • Onion, tomatoes, fresh carrots and cucumber with a piece of lemon
  • Raita $3.50
    • Yogurt mix with cucumber, onion, carrots and cumin seeds
  • Papadum (2 pcs) $1.00
  • Mixed Pickle / Mango Chutney $2.50
  • Side Dish Platter $10.00
    • A selection of raita, mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion, tomato and cucumber
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Mango Kulfi $5.00
    • Mango Flavored Indian Ice Cream
  • Gulab Jamun ( 2 pieces) $4.00
    • Sweet milk solid dumpling in rose and cardamom scented sugar syrup
TANDOORI BREADS TANDOORI BREADS
  • Roti $2.50
    • Hand rolled bread made with whole meal flour
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor
  • Butter Naan $3.50
    • Plain flour bread garnished with butter
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Plain flour bread garnished with garlic
  • Peshwari Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with chopped fruit and nuts
  • Paneer Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese
  • Lachha Parantha $4.50
    • Flakey wholemeal buttery bread
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with mild cheese
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
  • Stuffed kulcha $4.50
    • Plain flour bread stuffed with spicy potatoes
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • plain flour bread stuffed with lamb mince
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with mild cheese and garnished with garlic and butter
  • Bread Basket $12.50
    • A Selection of roti, plain naan, garlic naan and onion kulcha
BANQUETS (DINING ONLY) BANQUETS (DINING ONLY)
  • Vegetarian Banquet $54.00
    • Entree: Vegetable pakoda, Samosa, Onion Bhaji and spring rolls Main Course: Paneer Korma, Daal Tadka, Mix vegetable or punjabi chole Bread: Plain Naan and Garlic naan Price is for two persons
  • Non Vegetarian Banquet $62.00
    • Entree: Samosa, Chicken Tikka, Vegetable pakoda and seekh kebab Main Course: Butter chicken, Lamb rogan josh, beef vindaloo and mix vegetables Breads: Plain naan and garlic naan Price is for two persons

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Vege Soup $10.50
    • Vege soup of the day served with Chunky toast
  • French Toast $18.30 / S $14.30
    • Served with bacon and banana or fresh fruit
  • The Fat Dog Works $18.30
    • Bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, tomato, chunky toast
  • Death by Chocolate $18.40
    • Hot chocolate pudding, strawberry chocolate spring roll, chocolate tart, chocolate & orange gateau raspberry white chocolate ice cream (for 2 people)
  • Brandy Snap Basket $13.20
    • Brandy snap basket with vanilla ice cream and seasonal berry coulis
  • Wedges $6.10
  • Vegetarian Salad $19.40 / S $14.50
    • Gourmet veggie salad with falafel, sundried tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds & olives with a lentil dahl and natural yoghurt
  • Hotdog & Chips / Hawaiian Pizza & Chips $10.50
  • MINT AS BURGER
    • Slow cooked hand pulled NZ Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, drizzled in mint as sauce & aioli in a brioche bun.
  • SLICE OF HEAVEN
    • Hand pulled seasoned roast NZ Pork, caramelized onion, sweet red slaw, carrot, homemade fennel mayo & drizzled in rich lava gravy sauce in a brioche bun.
  • Cookies & Cream ice cream with hot melted chocolate sauce $7.00
  • VEGETARIAN $13.00
    • Char grilled capsicum, olives, onion, hummus, feta, baby spinach
  • THE LOCO KIWI
    • Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.
  • MEATLOVERS $12.00
    • Bacon, pepperoni, ham, more bacon, more pepperoni, more ham, topped with cheese & a BBQ swirl
  • Burger only $10.00
  • Popcorn shrimp, lemon & pepper served with sweet chilli sauce $6.00
  • Creperie
    • Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
  • The Southern Oceans
    • Smoked salmon fillet brushed with manuka honey and orange glace, in-house marinated green-lipped mussels with sweet chilli and ginger, cooked prawn salad with bamboo shoots, toasted sesame seeds, lime and fresh coriander, pickled bismark herrings with sour cream, apples and chives, whole cooked tiger prawns, Coromandel half shell mussels with zingy chilli and red onion salsa, hot smoked New Zealand fish fillet (daily catch)
  • - 1/2 grilled New Zealand crayfish $15.00
  • Art of the Grill
    • Beef sirloin steak, peppered or natural, Hungarian pork loin steak, pork fillet medallions, tender venison steak, marinated chicken fillet. German bratwurst, boerewurst and smoked kransky. Fresh fish fillets (subject to catch)
  • Mediterranean Fare
    • Italian salami, shaved smoked ham, roasted chicken
  • Premium Cure Cabinet Cuts
    • Sauces: mushroom, blue vein, bearnaise, piri piri
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Art of the Grill
    • Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
  • BEEF
  • -Large Kiwi $17.00
  • Roll $6.50
  • Peas & Gravy $2.50/$5.00
  • -Small Kiwi $12.00
  • LAMB SHANKS
    • served with mashed potato, peas and gravy
  • -Half $10.00
  • -Large Kiwi $19.00
  • Kadai Chicken $12
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and Indian spices
  • Kabali Naan $4
  • Chicken Madras $12
    • Chicken in spicy masala sauce, with coconut well-known south Indian dish
  • Kadai Lamb $12.50
    • Mutton pieces fried in a pot and cooked with tomatoes, onion paste, ginger-garlic pastes and other ingredients
  • Combo $46
    • Family meal deal, 3 curries (1 veg, 2 non-vege), 3 rice, 2 plain & 1 garlic naan bread, mix platter & 1.5 drink
  • Chicken Saagwala $12
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked mildly spices and herbs with fresh spinach puree as a gravy
  • Goan Fish Curry $15.50
    • Fish cooked in coconut cream and goan herbs with hint of curry leaves
  • Chili Chicken $12
    • Boneless chicken pieces slices, onion, capsicum and chopped fresh chilies fried golden brown with a dash of hot chili sauced
  • Stand by your Lamb $36.00
    • Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.
  • Dessert
    • Lone Star ‘Mudslide’ ice cream. FREE!
  • Drinks
    • First fizzy drink, juice or glass of milk (excludes all bottled products). FREE!
  • Hero Burger $13.50
    • A beef pattie with lettuce and tomato served in a toasted burger bun with grilled cheese. If you want any other salad greens on your burger, just let us know!
  • Straight-Cut - Crunchy potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of coriander aioli.
  • Redneck Ribs
    • Porky Pig’s ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce...the meal that made us famous!
  • Lone Star Artisan Loaf $10.00
    • A traditional seeded Ciabatta loaf, handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter.
  • Huckleberry Hound Dawg $11.00
    • Frankie frankfurter in a bun with cheese.
  • Seasonal Cheesecake
    • served with berry compote & whipped cream (GF) (V)
  • Artisan Breads $11.50
    • a selection of artisan breads served with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, homemade spinach and walnut (N) (V)
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.50
    • toasted ciabatta generously spread with herb and garlic butter and parmesan cheese, served with tomato salsa (N) (V)
  • The "Duke's" Salad $15.50
    • slow roasted fennel, honey Carrots, rosemary pumpkin, tomatoes, boiled free range egg with citrus dressing (GF) (H) (V)
  • Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice $15.00
    • served with feta, watermelon, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pumpkin, Carrots and a spring onion vinaigrette (GF) (H)
  • Cheese Plate $15.00
    • a selection of NZ cheeses served with crackers and fruits (V) (N)
  • Ricotta pancakes $17.00
    • with manuka honey, grilled bacon and fresh fruit (V)
  • Fish of the Day $32.00
    • inquire for the chef's daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
  • Pud gra tee $17.00
    • Stir fried vegetables, garlic and black pepper with your choice of chicken, pork or beef..
  • Bo bia-spring rolls $7.50
    • Spring rolls filled with glass noodles & vegetables and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • -combination $17.00
  • Tom yum talay-seafood soup E $10.50 / M $18.50
    • Seafood soup seasoned with Thai herbs, lemon and mushroom.
  • Pud kra prow $17.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
  • Pud prik kaeng
    • Stir fried curry paste and vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork or beef Any of the above dishes with duck or lamb alternative
  • Gaeng kiew wahn goong $19.50
    • Sweet green curry prawns and vegetables cooked in coconut milk.
  • Pla meuk gratee-am - garlic squid $19.00
    • Stir fried squid with garlic and black pepper.
  • Caesar $8.00
    • Lettuce, Parmesan, Croutons, Bacon & Caesar Dressing.
  • Real Hawaii 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Ham, pineapple, bacon, capsicum, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Garlic Bread $8.50
    • Serves 2
  • Vegetariano 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Capsicum, olives, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Del Sur 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Meatball or chicken, tomato, red onions, mozzarella & spicy BBQ sauce.
  • Bruschetta $9.50
    • Bread oven-roasted in Garlic Olive oil and served with Tomato salsa.
  • Capricciaso 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Italian sausage , pepperoni , onion , mozzarella , tomato sauce.
  • Antipasto $9.50
    • Lettuce, Salami, Italian Chorizo, Olives, Roasted peppers, Tomato & Balsamic Dressing.
  • Buffalo Wings $12.9
    • Caution: Highly addictive, crispy chicken wings with Cobb's southern spicy wing sauce. Double up for an extra $9.0
  • Fries with Aioli $6.5
  • Country Style Ribs (Medium / Cobb Size) $28.5 / $34.9
    • Cobb's own marinated and slow-baked pork ribs, with classic fries on the side.
  • Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
  • Sticky Date Pudding $11.5
    • Perfect for cold winter nights. Warm Sticky Date Pud topped with Butterscotch Sauce and served with crème anglaise and ice cream.
  • Wedges with the Works $13.9
    • Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
  • Apple Crumble Pie $11.5
    • Warm spiced apple pie with a crumble topping. Served with rhubarb and strawberry compote, ice cream and cream.
  • Pan Fried Scallops $34.9
    • Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, served on a bed of steamed rice with lemon, garlic aioli, and a salad alongside.
  • Eggs Benny- Vegetarian $15.00
    • With Baby Spinach, Roast Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes, Hollandaise And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $18.00
    • Marinated In Balsamic Vinegar & Garlic. Served On An Open Ciabatta Sandwich With Caramalised Onions, Salad Greens, Aioli & Herb Roasted Potatoes
  • Marguerita S $8 / L $15
    • Napolese Sauce. Parmesan, Fresh Tomato And Mozarella Cheese.
  • Veggie Delight $14.00
    • Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Spinach, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast.
  • Meat Lovers S $10 / L $19
    • Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Chorizo And Salami Topped With A Swirl Of Bbq
  • Cheese & Garlic Pizza Bread S $7 / L $12
    • Garlic Pizza Bread Topped With Our Own Pizza Blend Of Cheese.
  • Make My Day $16.00
    • Bacon. Sausage, Tomato, Mushroom, Hash Browns, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast.
  • Vegetarian Too S $9 / L $17
    • Feta, Caramalised Onions, Capsicum And Roast Tomato.
  • CHICKEN & PORK & MUTTON $18.00
    • with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing add 1 fried bread per hangs for only $1.00
  • FOUR $7.00
  • 1/2 DOZEN $10.00
  • SINGLE $2.50
  • LAMB $13.00
    • with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
  • REWENA HOT DOG $6.00
  • WHOLE DOZEN $18.00
  • KAI MUFFIN $6.00
    • bacon & egg on fried bread
  • Trio of Ice Cream $8.00
    • 3 flavours of kapati ice cream
  • Trio of Ice Creams $13.00
    • Kapiti ice cream selection of the day
  • Surf 'n' Turf $30.00
    • Of rib eye steak, battered oysters, prawn tails over herb roasted golden kumara and potato with jus
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • With golden roasted kumara, mesclun, rocket, watercress, red onion and tomato salad
  • B.E.H. $13.50
    • Two eggs any style set over hash, streaky bacon with capsicum relish
  • Creamy Mushrooms $5.50
  • 2 Eggs Any Style $5.50
  • Clevedon Rock Oysters (Subject to availability)
  • Samosa chaat / Aloo tikki chaat / Papdi chaat / Bombay bhel puri / Dahi bhalla $7.90
  • Paneer tikka $9.90
  • Chennai platter $17.50
    • Masala dosa, uttapam, idli vada, sambhar, & chutney
  • Paneer special samosa $2.30
  • Aloo kulcha or paneer kulcha $9.50
    • With dal & raita
  • Veg seekh kebab $7.50
  • Butter masala dosa $11.99
  • Plain uttapam $10.00
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $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
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • 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
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
Ambience fine Indian Cuisine

Ambience fine Indian Cuisine

location

Address

1159-1161 Amohau Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073501206

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Halal , Indian , North Indian , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
1159-1161 Amohau Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand