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

  • Seafood Chowder $15.70
    • With freshly baked butter & butter.
  • Shared Seafood Platter $42.70
    • Chilli & garlic tiger prawns, smoked salmon, seafood salad, smoked garlic mussels & beer battered fish with tartare sauce & fresh lemon.
  • Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.70
    • With Pigtail fries OR Mash & seasonal vegetables. Accompanied with gravy.
  • Jelly Tip Sundae $13.70
    • Served with chocolate sauce & cream.
  • Full Size $25.70
  • Small $11.70
  • Satay $1.70
  • Onion Jam $1.70
  • Balti (chicken/lamb) (med or hot) $14/$14
    • Boneless meat slices cooked with onion, capsicum, and a selection of spices
  • Prawn pakora (10 pcs) $10.00
    • Kimi prawn cutlets dipped in mildly spiced batter, deep fried and served with rice
  • Onion rings $4.50
    • Onion rings, dipped in chickpea flour batter & deep fried
  • Chili chicken $13.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces dipped in spicy batter, deep fried & finished with onion slices, capsicum, fresh green chillies and a dash of hot chilli sauce
  • Butter chicken (mild) $13.50
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished, in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Pan fried prawns (10 pcs) $10.00
    • Peeled prawn cutlet fried with ginger, garlic, onions and capsicum, and finished with white wine
  • Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
  • Garlic naan $3.00
  • Grilled Livers $6.90
  • Chicken Paella $13.90
    • Grilled Chicken breast with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Avo $1.50
  • Spicy Rice
  • - Regular $4.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Pizza nutella $15.50
    • Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
  • Pappardelle al ragu guanciale $23.50
    • Homemade fresh pappardelle with tradition ragu of ground beef and pork cooked in red wine with plum tomatoes and herbs, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Puttanesca $22.50
    • Roasted chicken, capers, anchovies, capsicum, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
    • Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Giovanni’s lamb shank $28.50
    • Italian style slow cooked lamb shank with garlic, vegetables in red wine jus served with polenta and wood fired oven roasted vegetables and gremolata
  • Extras $7.00
    • Green salad, Roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes, Polenta, Buffalo mozzarella
  • Caprese $12.50
    • Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
  • Molto Carne $19.50
    • Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
  • Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
    • Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
  • Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
    • Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
  • Tagliatelle (Ta-ya-tel-le) alla Carbonara – “Carbonara’s” Tagliatelle $23.00
    • Fresh egg, diced pancetta, provolone cheese, garlic and a sprinkle of crushed pepper, so simple but so delicious
  • Lasagna alla bolognese – Classic Lasagna lasagna $23.50
    • Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, is a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy
  • Limoncello tart $17.50
    • Nonna’s traditional recipe, served with limoncello shot
  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Gnocchi Sorrento’s Style $23.50
    • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a pasta dish made in the Sorrento style, with a tomato base, onion garlic, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, garnished with homemade pesto
  • Panna cotta $12.50
    • Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
  • Pollo alla diavola – Hell’s Chicken $38.50
    • It is a whole baby chicken, that has marinated all day in olive oil, fresh herbs and fresh chilli. Please ask for a milder solution. Served with roasted potato and rocket salad
  • Yes dear $23.00
    • Fettuccini pasta served with a spicy pomadoro, parmesan cheese, fresh chives and avocado oil, topped with venison meatballs
  • Shroom for more $19.90
    • Mushroom sliced and sauteed ingarlic and thyme, finished in a creamy sauce topped with fresh shaved parmesan and watercress
  • Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
    • Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
  • Toasted hunter $16.50
    • Bruschetta -- Toasted ciabatta with tomatoes, black olive tapenade, herb ricotta, avocado oil and watercress
  • -Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
  • Tikka's catch $22.00
    • Wild pulled pork sliders served with a fennel and apple slaw, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. with criss - cut fries and aioli
  • Doe eyed $12.00
    • Hot oatmeal, chopped dates, spiced toasted almonds, raw chia seeds w natural or coconut yoghurt, warm almond or full milk on the side
  • Mai mai duck $23.00
    • Braised duck served with rocket, pickled red onions and salsa verde. with criss-cut fries and aioli
  • Greek Salad, with Feta cheese, Kalamatta olives & aged Balsamic olio Main $20.90 $13.50/entree
  • Peppato, Grilled Steak lightly coated with cracked black pepper served with creamy roast garlic aioli; served with Caramelized Onion Potato Cake & Salad Greens $32.50
  • Jalapeno Poppers, Crumbed bites of Cheesy Jalapeno with a side of Blue Cheese dipping sauce - very spicy but very addictive $11
  • Spaghetti Napoletana - A light home style tomato, white wine & fresh basil sauce $17.50
  • Fettuccine Carbonara, Smokey bacon sautéed with garlic & cracked black pepper finished in a light cream sauce $23.50
  • Fries, served with Tomato sauce & our famous roast garlic aioli $8.50
  • Wedges, choice of: Sour cream, salsa, roast capsicum aioli, Sweet chilli, or roast garlic aioli extra dipping sauces $2 $10.50
  • Garlic Prawns, Skewered Princess Prawns sautéed in garlic butter splashed with parsley & fine cracked pepper served with roasted garlic aioli $29.50
  • Special of the day N/A
    • (see board)
  • Steak sandwich $19.5
    • on foccacia bread, served with Portobello mushrooms, bacon, salad, chuncky fries and salsa
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5
    • with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
  • Thai Laksa $21.0
    • served with jasmin rice and asian vegetables, with either chicken or prawns
  • Mushrooms $4.0
  • kransky sausages $4.0
  • French toast $17.5
    • served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
  • Summer Salad $19.5
    • pepper coated Squid on an asian style salad with a lime dressing
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
  • Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
    • A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
  • Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
  • Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
    • Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
  • Muffin or Scone $5.00
    • Served with jam, cream, and butter
  • CIABATTA $8.50
  • CAJUN CHICKEN WINGS $2.50
  • SAUSAGE ROLLS $4.00
  • MINCE & CHEESE PIE $4.50
  • CHEESE CAKES $5.00
  • VEGETABLE QUICHE $12.50
  • BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $5.30
  • PANINI OF THE DAY $12.50
  • Potato Wedges $12
    • Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled cheese and served with Sequoia saisa and sour cream.
  • Wilted Spinach $4
  • Grilled Bratwurst $6
  • Hawaiian pizza with tomato and cucumber salad $9
  • Golden Bash Browns $4
  • Ultra Recovery $24
    • Grilled french toast stackestreaky bacon, pd with our pulled pork and golden hash browns , topped with streaky bacon,poached eggs and hollandise sauce.
  • Long Mile Beef Burger $25
    • Sequioa's ground beef patty , letuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, aged cheddar, sunny side upmegg, and ourtangy bbq sauce all served in a malted burger bun. Served with chunky fries and our house aioli.
  • Fish N Chips $POA
    • Croucher IPA beer battered catch of the day and chunky fries with tartare sauce, lemon to squeeze and ranch slaw.
  • Chicken Sandwich $ 15.00
    • Chicken breast with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Brie Cheese and Apricot sauce
  • Wraps $ 8.00
    • Chicken or Eleef with lettuce, carrot, cheese, red onion with a choice of Ranch, BBQ or Sweet Thai Chili
  • Chicken Tenders $ 10.00
    • Served with a choice of Sweet Thai Chili or BBQ sauce.
  • Apricot Crumbed Chicken $ 25.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast with apricot sauce served with salad and fries
  • Bangers & Mash $ 16.00/$ 18.00
    • Fresh homemade sausages served with mash potato, peas & homemade
  • Fettuccine $ 20.00
    • Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic, basil pesto sauce
  • Lamb Shanks $ 22.00/$25.00
    • Slowly braised in a red wine sauce served with mash potato, whole baby carrots, peas 8. homemade gravy
  • Steak Sandwich $ 15.00
    • Rump steak with Lettuce , Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber, Gouda Cheese and Eggplant chutney
  • Toasted Muesli $9.00
    • with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.
  • Garlic Prawn Noodles $13.00
    • Served with pan tossed cabbage, carrot, mushroom, garlic and sweet chilli sauce
  • Bacon, tomato and avocado $9.00
  • Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
    • With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your style of 3 eggs on toasted grain or ciabatta
  • Bacon, cheese and egg $9.00
  • Beef Nacho & Sour Cream $9 For 1 / $12 For 2
  • Kids Options $3.00
    • Cocoa pops or toast (2 slices) with (Jam, Peanut Butter or Marmite)
  • LAMB $13.00
    • with pumpkin kumara potato cabbage mixed veg with rewena stuffing
  • SINGLE $2.50
  • 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
  • Steak or Angus Pattie+ egg $13.00
  • Kid's Burger $7.00
    • egg+steak or SML Angus pattie or bacon
  • KAI MUFFIN $6.00
    • bacon & egg on fried bread
  • Bacon & Egg $12.00
  • Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
  • Chilean bread $3.00
    • 3 pieces with butter
  • Bandido $18.00
    • For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
  • Salad $5.00
    • tomato, lettuce, olives, cucumber, dressing
  • Torta de Mil Hojas (One Thousand Leaves Cake) $10.00
    • Layers of pastry with caramel puree and walnuts. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Scotch Fillet $33.00
    • 300 grams of steak cooked to your liking. Served with salsa verde, mesclun salad and Chilean bread.
  • Chupe De Marisco $29.00
    • Stewed seafood seasoned with white wine, garlic, cream, spices topped with mashed potato and grated cheese. Served in a clay ramekin quiche dish.
  • Flan de Leche (Creme Caramel) $10.00
    • Traditional Spanish and South American dessert, Decorated with fresh cream and caramelized sugar.
  • Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
    • Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.
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