Indian Affair Restaurant and Bar in Taupo Menu

ENTREÉ ENTREÉ
  • Vegetable samosa $8.50
    • Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
  • Mix pakora $8.50
    • Chopped vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried
  • Onion bhaji $8.50
    • Sliced onion stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
  • Chicken tikka $12.90
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in Tandoor
  • Chicken pakora $12.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces dipped in spiced chick-pea flour and deep fried
  • Lamb kebab $15.90
    • Lamb marinated in spices and aromatics, cooked in Tandoor
  • Seekh kebab $12.90
    • Mince lamb flavoured with spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in Tandoor
  • Tandoori chicken $14.90
    • Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor
  • Fish tikka $15.90
    • Marinated boneless fish, roasted in Tandoor
  • Prawn pakora $14.90
    • King Prawn cuttlets dipped in spiced batter, deep fried served with mint sauce
  • Mixed platter $11.90
    • A mixture and fine selection of Vegetable Samosa, Mix Pakora, Chicken Tikka and Seekh
BANQUET MEALS BANQUET MEALS
  • Maharaja banquet $36.00
    • Includes the Mixed Platter with mint and tamarind sauce and four curries as the main
  • Veg banquet $32.00
    • Includes Vegetables Samosa, Onion Bhaji & mix Pakora served with mint sauce and tamarind sauces
SIDE DISHES SIDE DISHES
  • Platter $12.00
    • PLATTER of Raita, Pickles, Sweet mango chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind Sauce
  • Poppadums $1.00
    • 2pcs
CHILDREN MENU CHILDREN MENU
  • Chicken nuggets $8.00
  • French fries $5.00
  • Baby butter chicken combo $12.50
    • Baby butter chicken combo (Baby Butter chicken, baby naan and soft drink)
BREADS BREADS
  • Naan $4.00
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter
  • Garlic naan $4.50
    • Plain flour bread stuffed with garlic
  • Keema naan $6.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mince mixture
  • Cheese naan $5.90
    • Stuffed with special cheese
  • Kasmiri naan $6.50
    • Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffed with dried fruit and spices
  • Roti $4.00
    • Hand-rolled bread made from wholemeal and white flour
  • Garlic cheese naan $4.50
    • Stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
RICE RICE
  • Biryani - Chicken, Lamb or Beef $19.90
    • Rice cooked with chicken, lamb or beef in herbs and spices
  • Biryani - Vegetable $17.90
    • Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices
  • Biryani - Prawn $23.90
    • Rice cooked with King Prawns and herbs and spices
  • Peas pulav $9.90
    • Steamed Basmati rice cooked with green peas
  • Zeera rice $7.90
    • Steamed Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds
  • Plain rice $1.00
    • Steamed Basmati Rice-per person
VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS
  • Navrattan korma $17.90
    • Vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
  • Matar malai methi $16.90
    • Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew’s puree and dried fenugreek
  • Vegetable jalfrezi $17.90
    • Fresh vegetables cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato, sweet and sour cream, garnished herbs
  • Saag paneer/mushrooms $17.90
    • Home-made cottage cheese or mushrooms cooked in fine fresh spinach, herbs and spices
  • Malai kofta $18.90
    • Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in rich spicy cashew
  • Paneer makhani $17.90
    • Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Aloo gobhi $17.90
    • Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together and garnished with ginger and fresh coriander
  • Zeera aloo $16.90
    • Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Daal makhani $17.90
    • Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with ginger and coriander
  • Bombay aloo $15.90
    • Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Shahi paneer $16.90
    • Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in spicy cashew gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions
  • Matar mushroom $16.90
    • A delicious combination of mushrooms and green peas in mild,spicy tomato-based gravy
TRADITIONALLY ROASTED MAINS TRADITIONALLY ROASTED MAINS
  • Tandoori chicken $23.90
    • Whole chicken, marined in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
  • Lamb kebab $29.90
    • Lamb marinated in spices and aromatics, cooked on skewers and roasted in tandoor
  • Chicken tikka $23.90
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor
  • Fish tikka $29.90
    • Marinated boneless fish cooked in tandoor
MAINS MAINS
  • Korma (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked
  • Madras (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Delicious medium hot Chicken, Lamb or Beef curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy
  • Vindaloo (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked with spices and onion gravy in hot vindaloo sauce
  • Saag (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs
  • Balti (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Lamb or Beef with chunky potatoes in spicy balti sauce
  • Lamb roganjosh $21.90
    • Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and garnished with fresh spices
  • Lamb nawabi $21.90
    • Lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream
  • lamb do piaza $21.90
    • Boneless lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and dry roasted spices, garnished with green
  • Butter chicken $18.90
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken roasted in tandoor and finished in a mild creamy tomato
  • Chicken tikka masala $20.90
    • Succulent chicken morsels in tandoor ,cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums,sliced onions and fresh
  • Chilli chicken $20.90
    • Fried chicken dish with slices of onions, tomatoes, capsicum and fresh coriander, cooked and garnished
  • Chicken jalfrezi $20.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato, sweet and sour cream, garnished herbs
  • Mango chicken $20.90
    • Exotic curry with tender boneless chicken in subtle mango sauce and base cashew gravy
  • Karahi chicken $20.90
    • Boneless Chicken pieces cooked in ginger garlic spices in a special Indian Wok
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Scallops (Indian Affair Specality Dish) $27.90
    • Scallops served as Butter Scallops, Scallop Masala or Scallop Saag
  • Goan fish curry $23.90
    • Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon
  • Prawn malabari $23.90
    • Peeled prawns cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream
  • Prawns $23.90
    • Peeled prawns served as your choice of either Butter Prawns or Prawn Masala

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
    • Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).
  • Midnight Nachos $19.00
    • Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
  • Barney's Ribs $15.50
    • Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney's sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
  • Wrap Star $12.50
    • Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum's tomato relish. - Or leave the tortilla out and we'll make you a yummy chicken salad!
  • Midnight Nachos $19.00
    • Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
  • Nipper's Fish & Chips $12.50
    • Lightly battered fish, flash fried crisp and golden.
  • 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.
  • Dixie Chicken $32 Medium / $37 Classic
    • Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand!
  • Donuts $2.00
    • Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger
  • Fried Chicken $8.00
    • chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
  • Ice Cream Tub $1.90
    • Tip top, classic vanilla. A kids favourite.
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • Chicken, Brie and Cranberry $6.50
  • Ham, Brie and Onion relish $6.50
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • A mainstay on this menu. The classic Kiwi sweet red potato
  • Tartare Sauce $2.90
    • Compliments all fish
  • Entrées
  • Beef $35.00
  • Free Range Pork Belly
    • Du puy lentil salad, shaved radish, bitter leaves, compressed apple, aioli
  • Mains
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • -Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • 3 Courses With Beef $60
  • Frangipane tart
    • Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Succulent Tender Pork Ribs Marinated In Finns Secret Sauce Then Slow Roasted Until Tender, Drizzled With Barbeque Sauce & Served With Finn’s Fries
  • Check Out Our Dessert Board In Restaurant Or Ask Our Staff n/a
  • 250gram Aged Scotch Fillet $29.90
    • Scotch Fillet Served With Fries & Salad Or Creamy Mash & Veges. Your Choice Of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom Sauce
  • Fish Burger $18.90
    • Battered Fish With Lettuce, Red Onion & Carrot. Topped With Tartare Sauce Inside A Toasted Bun. Served With fries
  • Baked Beans $2.00
  • Seafood Platter $29.90
    • Hoki, Mussels, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Scallops, Prawn Twisters & Finns Fries. Served With Dipping Sauces. ( For Sharing)
  • Eggs Benedict $2.00
    • Swap Ham For Bacon
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Freshly toasted ciabatta coated in our famous garlic butter
  • Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne $19.00
    • Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
  • Waterside Fattoush Salad $20.00
    • Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken or salmon +$5]
  • Pork Belly $19.00
    • Harissa pork belly served with a chunky pea mash, candied chilli and lemon
  • Lamb Rump $38.00
    • Cooked to perfection and served with eggplant caviar, quinoa tabbouleh, heritage potato, confit tomato and our Waterside jus
  • Kids Sundae $6.00
    • Your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry topping
  • Cherry Crème Brulée $15.00
    • With afghan crumb and our housemade cherry sauce [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Cheese Quesadillas $14.00
    • Cheese quesadillas filled with black bean and bell pepper salsa
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
    • served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
  • Bagel with Avocado, Tomato & Cream Cheese $10.50 / $14.50 / $15.00
    • Standard / add Bacon / add Smoked Salmon
  • Free-Range Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled
  • Breakfast Tower $19.50
    • Stacked Toast, Handmade Potato Rosti, Free-Range Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Free-Range Poached Eggs, Portabello Mushroom, Grilled Tomato & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Kid's Sausage & Egg $9.00
    • One Egg, Sausage, Toast, Hashbrown
  • Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
    • With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
  • French Toast $17.00
    • with arisan brioche, topped with free-range bacon and caramelized banana, served with Canadian maple syrup and mascarpone.
  • Swiss Toasted Museli $9.00
    • With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $12.00
  • Sponges plain $5.00
  • Sponges cream $8.50
  • Chicken wing $2.50
  • Fish $4.20
  • Slices / Apple & custard / Leamington $2.50
  • Croissants / Pork rib bun / Char grilled chicken / Crispy chicken / Cheese sticks / Chicken cheese sticks $4.80
  • Beef vogel $4.20
  • Sally lun
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips
    • With Tomato Sauce / Sweet N Sour Sauce Fries and Coleslaw
  • Ham and Pineapple Pizza
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • Mini Hotdogs
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • All Burgers come with salad and fries.
  • Salmon Fillet $34.00
    • Salmon baked in pastry with lime and coriander butter and served with salad and rosti potato
  • Chicken Burger $25.00
    • Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney, aioli and slaw
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Rich, creamy and traditional served with a warm garlic buttered roll
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $25.00
    • Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Fries
  • Bowl of Steamed Rice ( GF) $4.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail $14.90
    • Cocktail shrimp served with traditional seafood dressing
  • Prawn Paté (GF)
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • Lightly coated seasoned squid with garlic and caper mayonnaise
  • Garlic Pita Bread $7.50
  • Bruschetta $14.50
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28.00
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chuncky fries, tomato sauce
  • Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
    • lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
  • Beuschetta $13.00
    • w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
  • Slow cooked lamb shank $35.00
    • roasted root vegetable, pickled onions, rosemary jus (gf)
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.50
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Curry of the day $28.00
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita (please ask our friendly wait staff for tody's special
  • Tempura battered fish fillets $28.00
    • chuncky fries, green salad & tartare sauce
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Pan cake $16.00
    • Flour, pork, prawn, egg, wine, coconut cream, salad and home-made sauce. (Vegetarian option available)
  • Lamb shank $25.00
    • Lamb, salad and rice or bread
  • Caramelized pork and eggs $20.00
    • Pork, egg, salad and rice
  • Fried roll $12.00
    • Rice paper, prawn, pork, vege, home-made sauce and nuts
  • Stir-fry noodle $16.00
    • Seafood / beef, noodle, homemade sauce
  • Grilled pork in hanoi style $20.00
    • Pork, salad, noodle, home-made sauce
  • Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
    • pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
  • Steam mussel $12.00
    • Mussel, lemon-grass, lemon and homemade sauce
  • Beef carpaccio $17.5
    • seared tenderloin, truffle croquette, blue cheese, cranberry gel, horseradish yoghurt, baby watercress
  • Canterbury lamb rump $36.5
    • grilled lamb rump, crushed new potatoes, sliced olive, brunoise tomatoes, chives, pea puree, olive soil
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.5
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Rocket salad $5
    • w/ shaved parmesan, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette
  • Chicken Caesar salad $26
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Soup of the day $13.5
    • changed daily your wait staff will advise
  • Sautéed mushrooms $5
    • w/ garlic & thyme
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Bacon and egg slice $3.90
  • Mince bacon & cheese $3.90
  • Sausage roll $2.30
  • Mince potato top pie $3.80
  • Mince pie $3.40
  • Chips $2.30
  • Steak and vegetable pie $3.60
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
Indian Affair Restaurant and Bar

Indian Affair Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

34 Ruapehu Street, 34 Ruapehu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073782295

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Halal , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
34 Ruapehu Street, 34 Ruapehu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand