Indian Aroma in Whakatane Menu

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Vegetable Samosa, Triangular flour shells filled with green peas, nuts and potatoes. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing. Two pieces per serving. $5.50
Onion Bhaji, Slices of onion, coated with a chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind dressing $6
Subz Kebab, Mixed of cottage cheese, potato, onion, coriander crumbed and deep-fried served with tamarind dressing. Four pieces per serving. $7.90
Vegetarian Mix Platter – for 2, An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and subz kebab served with mint and tamarind dressing. $15.90
Mixed Platter – for 2, Chicken tikka and two seekh kebabs, samosa and pakoras, served with mint and tamarind dressing $17.90
Chicken Tikka, Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with tikka marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Served with saladand mint dressing. Four pieces per serving. $11.50
Garlic Tikka, Boneless chicken cubes marinated with yoghurt, garlic, white pepper, aromatic Indian herbs and cooked in the tandoor, served with salad and mint dressing. Four pieces serving. $11.50
Tandoori Chicken, Indian Aroma’s specialty dish. A tender whole chicken, marinated in yoghurt dressing and cooked in our tandoor. Half portions can also be made on request. Served with fresh green sal $12/half $22/full
Assorted Kebab, Platter Assorted kebabs and chicken tikka, served with fresh green salad and mint dressing. $16.90
Aroma Banquet for 2, Starters: Samosa, onion bhaji, chicken tikka and seekh kebab Main Course: Butter chicken, lamb, rogan josh, beef vindaloo, vegetable korma, served with naan breads and rice. $70
Aorma Vegetarian Banquet for 2, Starters: Samosa, onion bhaji and subz kebab Main Course: Butter paneer, matter mushroom, dal makhani, vegetable korma, served with naan breads and rice $66

Butter Chicken, Highly recommended. Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight, smoked in tandoor and cooked in a delicate butter & tomato gravy. $15.50
Chicken Tikka Masala, Tender boneless chicken pieces grilled in tandoor then simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with fresh green peppers and aromatic spices. $15.50
Chicken Korma, Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavor. $15.50
Chicken Madras, A traditional south Indian dish. Boneless chicken pieces cooked in coconut based gravy $15.50
Chicken Vindaloo, A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices. $15.50
Chicken Curry, Creamy onion and tomato based chicken curry $15.50
Chicken Saag, Tender pieces of chicken cooked in subtly flavored spinach and cream sauce. $15.50
Mango Chicken, Boneless chicken morsels cooked together with mango and cream based gravy lightly spiced with herbs and spices $15.50
Chicken Jalfarezi, Chicken cooked with julienne of capsicum, onion, tomato and coriander. $15.50
Chicken Do Piazza, Boneless chicken prepared traditionally in special spices & herbs and sautéed twice with sliced onions to create a unique flavor. $15.50

Lamb Rogan Josh, A Traditional North Indian boneless lamb dish cooked with crushed spices in tomato based gravy. $15.50
Lamb Nawaab, Tender diced lamb cooked with diced capsicum, onion and whole cashew nuts. $15.50
Lamb Chettinad, Black pepper, garlic, ginger and herbs based lamb curry $15.50
Lamb Korma, Boneless lamb pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor. $15.50
Lamb Madras, A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless lamb pieces cooked in coconut based gravy $15.50
Lamb Vindaloo, A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of lamb prepared with special Vindaloo paste and carefully selected spieces. $15.50
Lamb Curry, Creamy onion and tomato based gravy $15.50
Lamb Saag, Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a subtly flavored spinach and cream. $15.50
Lamb Do Piayza, Boneless lamb pieces prepared traditionally in special spices & herbs and sautéed twice with sliced onions to create a unique flavor. $15.50

Beef Madras, A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless beef pieces cooked in coconut based gravy. $15.50
Beef Chettinad, Black pepper, garlic, ginger and herbs based beef curry $15.50
Beef Vindaloo, Boneless pieces of beef prepared with special Vindaloo paste and carefully selected spieces. Vindaloo spice mix is a specialty from Goa $15.50
Beef Curry, Creamy onion and tomato based curry $15.50
Beef Saag, Spinach, cream, garlic and ginger sauce based beef curry $15.50

Butter Prawns, Shelled prawns smoked in tandoor and cooked in a delicate butter & tomato gravy $17.90
Prawn Masala, Shelled succulent prawns cooked with green peppers, sliced onions in aromatically spiced tomato based gravy. $17.90
Prawn Malabari Shelled prawns cooked with sautéed onions, capsicum, tomatoes in coconut based gravy. $17.90
Fish Masala, Fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce enriched with our chef’s special spices $17.50
Fish Malabari, From the exotic locales of Maalabar, South India, Lemon fish cooked with coconut milk, capsicum and coriander $17.50
Fish Korma, Lemon fish cooked in a creamy onion, coriander and cashew nut sauce. $17.50

Malai Kofta, Cottage cheese and mashed potatoes balls lightly cooked, finished in rich cream based gravy. $14.50
Paneer Makhni, Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a creamy tomato and coriander sauce $14.50
Saag Paneer, Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked delicately with creamed spinach in selected spices $14.50
Paneer Chettinad, Black pepper, garlic, ginger and herbs based cottage cheese curry $14.50
Mutter Paneer, Homemade cottage cheese cooked togetherwith baby green peas in a mild tomato and cream base gravy $13.90
Vegetable Korma, Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor. $13.90
Mutter Mushroom Curry, Peas and mushrooms cooked in a creamy onion and tomato based curry. $13.90
Mushroom Curry, Mushrooms cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy butter and cream, flavor with traditional spices $13.90
Mixed Vegetable, An assortment of vegetables cooked in an onion based sauce. A dry vegetarian delicacy. $13.90
Aloo Gobhi, Potato and cauliflower deep fried and cooked with garlic, gingerm onions and Indian herbs and spices. A dry vegetarian delicacy. $13.90
Saag Aloo, Spinach, cream, ginger and garlic sauce based potato curry. A dry vegetarian delicacy. $13.90
Dal Makhani, Creamed whole urad lentils tempered and seasoned with mild spices finished with butter in a true Punjabi style. $13.90
Aloo Zeera, Potatoes tossed in butter, flavored with cumin seeds and tomatoes. A dry vegetarian delicacy. $13.90

Aromatic Basmati rice, Served free with all main dishes or gravy dishes, additional order $3
Vegetable Biryani, Basmati rice cooked along with vegetables and a selection on nuts and herbs $14.50
Lamb Biryani, Soft morsels of lamb, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice $15.50
Chicken Biryani, Chicken morsels, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice $15.50

Stuffed Naan, Naan stuffed with a filling of potatoes and peas $3.99
Cheese Naan, A hot favorite with kids. Naan stuffed with cheddar cheese. $3.99
Naan/Butter Naan, Famous Indian hot bread coated with butter, unless specified $3
Garlic Naan, Traditional Indian bread, stuffed with garlic and coated with butter $3.50
Roti, Traditional Indian flat bread made from wheat flour $2.90
Paratha, A flaky thick bread, enriched with butter $3.99
Keema Naan, Naan stuffed with cooked spiced lamb mince $3.99
Peshwari Naan, ”Peshawar” is famous for its rich food. Naan stuffed with dry fruits and cherries $3.99
Paneer Kulcha, Naan stuffed with cottage cheese & coriander $3.99

Mango Chutney $2.50
Mint Dressing $2.50
Mixed Pickle $2.50
Tamrind Chutney $2.50
Raita $2.50
Papadum $2.50
Side Dish Platter $8

Mango Kulfi, Homemade mango flavored dessert topped with mango pulp, cream and cherry $5
Gulab Jamun, Traditional Indian sweet – soft balls made of reduced milk, deep fried and soaked in hot sugar syrup. Three pieces per serving. $5
Sweet Mango Lessi, Yoghurt and mango based traditional drink $5
Coke, Fanta and Sprite (1.5 Ltr) $4.50

Nearby Sample Menus

Italian Dressing N/A
Lettuce N/A
Beetroot N/A
Ranch N/A
Mayo N/A
Egg and Cheese N/A
Flatbread N/A
Carrot N/A

Pad Khing
- Stir fried assorted vegetables & enhanced with extra ginger.
or
Garlic Bread (4pcs.) $5.60
Lemon & Pepper Fish (Tarakihi) or Squid with Chips & Salad $16.50
Pad Thai Chicken
- Stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts and the chef’s special Pad Thai sauce.
or
Seafood dishes include a chef’s choice of tarakihi fish fillets, tiger king prawn, scallop, mussels and squid based on current availability.
Chicken or Beef Open Sandwich with Chips $15.50
- Beef marinated with sweet chilli sauce served on green salad.

Lamb/ Beef Kadai $17.00
- Tender Lamb/ Beef pieces cooked with crushed tomatoes, julienned capsicum, onion gravy, cream and coriander seeds
Butter Chicken $15.50
- Boneless roasted chicken cooked with butter sauce and spices
Shahi Ghost/ Shahi Beef $16.50
- Lamb/ Beef cooked with cashew nuts and tomatoes gravy, simmered with cream
Chicken Jalfrezi $15.50
- Chicken pieces cooked with onion gravy, julienned capsicum & tomato, sweet & sour taste
Potato Chips $7.00
Seekh Kebab (chicken/lamb) $10.00
- Minced lamb with aromatic herbs cooked on iron stick
Garlic Naan $3.50
Chicken Vindaloo $17.00
- Chicken cooked in hot & tangy sauce, specialty of Goan curry

Prawn Twisters $24.00
- 8 rice paper wrapped prawn twisters with salad & fries
Large Fries $6.00
Zesty Wedges $11.00
- with cheese, sourcream & sweet chilli
Cheese Burger $10.00
- beef patties with cheese and tomato sauce with fries
Mini Prawn Twisters $10.00
- with fries
Chimi Changa $17.00
- fried tortilla basket stuffed with lettuce, tomato salsa, cajun chicken topped with guacamole on salad slaw
Toasted Cheese Sammy $7.00
- with fries
Seafood Platter $24.00
- prawn twisters, crumbed scallops, salt & pepper calamari, calamari rings & crumbed whiting with sweet chilli & garlic aioli served with salad & fries

Apple Pie N/A
- Crisp pastry, lovingly filled with crisp Granny Smith apples picked in New Zealand orchards and served piping hot.
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.

Wedges with Sour Cream $8.00
BREADS
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake $11.50
- Milk chocolate cheesecake with white chocolate chunks, and a dark chocolate ganache. Served with ice cream, cream and berry garnish.
Apple Crumble Pie $11.50
- Warm spiced apple pie with a crumble topping. Served with rhubarb and strawberry compote, ice cream and cream.
Cobb Crunchies, main and dessert:
SIDES
Spiced Squid $13.90
- Squid pieces dusted in cajun and lemon pepper, lightly fried and served with garlic aioli.
- Chicken Fingers and Chips

Pita Pocket $8.00
- Spit roasted meat, hummus and fresh salads with your choice of 2 sauces on pita bread. Chicken, Lamb or Mixed Meat. Add $2 to grab any 355ml drink. Upgrade to Combo $10.00
Kebab Box $8.50
- Your choice of fresh meat served on fries with two sauces. Chicken, Lamb or Mixed Meat. Add $2 to grab any 355ml drink. Upgrade to Combo $10.50
Meat on Fries $12.00 / $14.00
- Your choice of fresh meats & salads served with a bed of fries. Topped with your favourite sauces. Chicken, Lamb or Mixed Meat. Small / Large

OFFICE BURGER $14.00
- House made beef pattie, bacon, tomato, beetroot, caramelized onion, cheese, salad greens on a toasted bun
CHICKEN & BACON BURGER $14.00
- Chicken breast, bacon, tomato, beetroot, caramelized onion, cheese, salad greens on a toasted bun
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.00
- Bacon, sausages, hash nuggets, fried eggs, mushrooms, toast
ROAST VEGETABLE Kumara, pumpkin, caramelized onion & tomato $16.00
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.50
- House made creamy seafood chowder served with toasted garlic bread
CHICKEN STRIPS $13.00
- Tender crumbed chicken strips served with sweet chili sauce
SHRIMP COCKTAIL $11.50
- Shrimps served with cos lettuce, lemon, and homemade seafood dressing (GF) >>
CATCH OF THE DAY $23.00
- Tempura battered or pan-fried fresh fish, garden salad, beer battered fries served with tartare

Lamb Rump (200gm) $28.00
- Tender New Zealand lamp rump, port wine jus
Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
- Prime beef, bearnaise, red onion marmalade, brie, beer battered fries
Pork Fillet Sizzle Platter $29.00
- Char sui glazed, ginger sauteed vegetables
1/2 dozen $25.00
Pork fillet, wild rocket & apple sauce
Slider Platter $20.00
Vegetarian Dish $28.00
- Please ask about today’s special
Garlic Ciabatta $8.00
- Ciabatta bread smothered with garlic butter

CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini.
KING MUFFIN
- Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
- Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Either grilled with salad & fries or beer battered with fries, seasalt & lemon market price (see specials board).
Toasted cheese sammy with fries $7.00
Mini steak (GF) $20.00
- 180g scotch fillet with small salad & fries
Surf your steak meal with
Chicken carbonara $22.00
- Panseared chicken with bacon and mushrooms sauteed and tossed with a garlic white wine cream sauce and topped with parmesan cheese
Large fries $6.00
Chicken tenders & fries $8.00
-Crumbed scallop ea $ 3.00

Chips $3.80
Steak Meal $28.00
- Prime beef rib-eye with mushroom sauce, salad and fries
Hot Dog $3.00
Wedges $13.00
- Bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Cheeseburger $9.50
Kumara Chips $4.50
Vege Burger $8.50
Dory $4.80

Kottu Roti-Chicken/Beef/Lamb/Vegetable $16.00
- Famous dish from Sri Lanka, Meat marinated in aromatic Sri Lankan spices cooked with fresh vegetables mixed with shredded roti bread served with a salad garnish
B.L.T $12.00
- Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato with BBQ sauce and Mayonnaise served with fries and sauce
Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Breast $17.50
- (Marinated in chilli and Jamaican spice) - Pan-fried and char-grilled served on tomato coconut rice and salad
Seafood $18.00
- Scallops, Prawns, Fish or Calamari
Western Style Omelets $15.00
- Ham, cheese, tomato, onion and potato served with salad
Breads $4.90
- French Garlic or Plain
Scotch Fillet Steak $24.99
- Char-grilled to your preference served with fries and salad, finished with a mushroom red wine sauce
Chicken or Fish Tower (Mild Spice) $15.99
- Meat coated in spice, flour and cornmeal, pan-fried served with char-grilled apple, tomato relish and salad on homemade facacia with a basil garlic and lime aioli