Little India Bistro and Tandoor in Christchurch City Menu

Lunch Lunch
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad - Your choice of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka or Achaari Tikka tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice with mint chutney $15.00
  • Tandoori Lamb Salad - Boti Kebab tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice served with mint chutney. $15.00
  • Biryani Chicken / Lamb / Vegetable - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables. Served with 2 poppadoms and raita. $16.00
  • Bhatura Chicken / Lamb / Chole - Bhatura is a soft bread made from flour mixed with semolina and yoghurt, then finished in hot oil. Two pieces of Bhatura breads served with Chole, lamb or chicken $16.00
  • Butter Chicken - World famous, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices. $16.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh - Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Bhuna Chicken - Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Lamb / Chicken Vindaloo - A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Malabari Prawn / Fish - A Bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $18.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Sabzi - Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Amritsari Chole - Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, finished with freshly ground spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Shahi Paneer - Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with crushed almonds, cream and tomatoes, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Aaloo Saag - Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. Served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
Sides Sides
  • Raita $3.50
  • Kechumber - Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices. $3.50
  • Papadom $1.00
  • Mint Chutney $3.50
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Little India Chilly Chutney - For the daring!!! $3.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Pickle - Achar. $3.50
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Tamarind - A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters. $3.50
  • Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
  • Little India Salad - Onions, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes with lemon juice and a special mix of spices. $7.50
  • Onion Salad $3.50
Rice Rice
  • Basmati Rice - Plain, steamed Basmati rice. $4.00
  • Jeera Rice - Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds. $6.50
  • Kashmiri Pulao - Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut. $6.50
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
Breads Breads
  • Naan - Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor. $3.00
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor. $3.50
  • Keema Naan - Naan with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince. $5.00
  • Onion Kulcha - Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices. $4.00
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken. $5.00
  • Paneer Kulcha - Naan stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices. $4.50
  • Paneer & Garlic Kulcha - Naan sprinkled with crushed garlic, stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices. $5.00
  • Kashmiri Naan - Naan topped with nuts and sultanas. $4.50
  • Vegetable Kulcha - Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices. $4.00
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor. $3.00
  • Lacha Parantha - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor. $4.00
  • Aloo Parantha - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices. $4.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Spicy Wedges (box) $5.00
  • Fish $2.60
  • Chicken Nibbles $0.90
  • Garlic Butter Chips $3.60
  • Cajan Chicken
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $2.90
  • Whole Scallops $1.50
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Squid Rings (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Triple Meat $6.50
    • 3 patties, 2 cheese
  • Hot Dog $2.40
  • Jam Rap / Custard Rap $2.20
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Potato Fritters $0.80
  • Fish $2.70
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Garlic Butter $1.55
  • Potato Fritters / Fish Bite $0.90
  • Vegetable Curry / Spring Rolls $2.00
  • Potato Wedges $3.80
  • Pineapple Rings / Crab Sticks $1.80
  • Mushroom / Fish Burger $4.30
  • ● Extras $0.80
  • Giant / Hawaiian / Meatless / Bacon & Egg $5.10
  • Eggs (gfo vo) $12.00
    • Two Free Range Eggs, Toast And Hollandaise
  • Oriental joe $21.80
    • Tender Slices Of Beef Fillet Marinated In Soy, Chilli And Garlic With Salad Greens, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And A Sweet Chilli, Lime And Ginger Dressing Topped With Crispy Noodles
  • Cold smoked salmon $6.00
  • - With Free Range Chicken $22.80
  • Spinach $4.80
  • Pikelets ( vo)
  • Teddy best ( gfo) $14.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Caramelised Onions, Tomato And Rocket With Seeded Mustard Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta
  • Vege burger (gfo v) $17.80
    • House Made Kumara, Pea And Lentil Patty, With Green Tomato Relish, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato And Aioli With Chips
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.90
    • ham or bacon with one filling
  • Bakery Items $2.50
    • Muffins
  • Fish $3.00
  • Bakery Items $1.60
    • Scones
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
  • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $17.50
    • Served with garden salad and fries
  • CAFÉ BURGER $12.90
    • Your choice of chicken, beef or fish on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled cheese, onions and relish, served with fries
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
  • 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
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack n/a
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb n/a
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger
  • Garden Salad n/a
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal
  • Mayonnaise n/a
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal
  • Strawberry Jam n/a
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
  • Chicken With Ginger Sauce $14.90
  • Rice & Bbq Pork N/A
  • Wonton Soup (5 Pieces) $6.00
  • Rice & Sweet Sour Chicken N/A
  • Honey- Stewed Bbq Pork $8.00
  • Sizzling Squids In Satay Sauce $17.90
  • Deep Fried Wontons (6 Pieces) $5.00
  • Shanghai Style Fried Noodles $10.00
  • Toastie Sandwiches $8.90
    • your choice of 3 fillings: ham / cheese / tomato / pineapple / onion
  • GF $1.00
  • - chicken, cranberry, brie. fresh tomato & lettuce
  • Gourmet Bagels $12.90
  • Eggs on Wholegrain $11.50
    • 2 free range eggs poached, fried, scrambled on a grain bread
  • Salmon $17.50
  • 1x FR Egg $2.00
  • Toast with Organic Jam $7.00
    • your choice from our bread selection
  • Meat $2.00
  • Jam Rap with Chocolate $3.20
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.50
  • Mixed
  • Mussels 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Potato Fritters $0.80
  • 1/2 Chicken $10.00
  • Sweet Corn Pattie $2.00
  • Chicken Parmesan $16.00
    • A sliced Crumbed Chicekn Breast, layered with Chefs special Tomato Sauce, Mozzorella, Parmeson Cheee, lightly grilled served with Salads & fFries
  • Beef Nachos $12.00
    • Served on Corn Chips with Chilli beans, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Apple Crumble $10.00
    • Tapped with ice- cream & Cream
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • 4 x Chicken Nuggets, Spring Rolls,Samosas & Fries with sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
  • sausage, Egg & Chips $15.00
    • Two Sausages, Chips, Eggs with lashings of Gravy
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • Topped with olives, Cheese, Basil, Peppers & Red onion
  • LBj Burger $16.00
    • 120 g Pattie, Egg, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato Relish & Fries
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Raspberry topping
  • Soup of the day (GF/DF) $12.50
    • Check our soup of the day on the blackboard
  • - Large $7.00
  • BB Pancakes $8.70
    • Served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • SBC (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Sausage, beans and chips
  • - Small $4.00
  • Vegan Option (GF/DF) $16.50
    • Crispy polenta served with portobello mushrooms, baby spinach, grilled tomatoes and hummus
  • Chicken nuggets (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Served with chips and tomato sauce
  • Berries Pancakes $17.90
    • Served with berry compote, nutella and whipped cream or yoghurt
  • Oven Baked Farmer Omelette $16.50
    • 3-eggs omelette with courgette, capsicum red onion,bacon & toast
  • Homemade Toasted Muesli $10.80
    • served with fresh fruits, berry fruit compote, milk and yoghurt
  • B.L.T.-Toast $16.50
    • with bacon, lettuce, tomato & house made sauce hollandaise
  • Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
    • with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
  • Corn Fritters Vegetarian $16.50
    • with avocado, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
    • with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • Egg Montreal $18.90
    • two poached eggs with house-cured salmon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
  • Eggs On Toast $10.50
    • two eggs on sour dough bread any way you like it
  • Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $10.90
  • *** Additional of $2.00 for all Seafood meals ***
  • Gang Phet $14.90
    • Red Curry With meat and vegetables and Thai herbs, served with rice
  • Rice $2.00
  • Pad prik $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with vegetables, chilli and garlic served with rice
  • Ginger with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Tofu/ Extra Vegetables $2.90
  • Gang KeoWan $14.90
    • Green Curry with meat and vegetables and Thai herbs, served with rice
  • Vegetarian Combination $25.00
    • Chef's selection of three of the vegetarian dishes served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
    • Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
  • Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
    • Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Icecream $7.00
    • Vanilla icecream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup
  • Haydari Dip $9.00
    • Natural yoghurt, mixed with honey, garlic and mixed herbs. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Bano Sultana Dip $9.50
    • Ground sultanas, mixed with sundried fruits, mixed nuts, mixed berries, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Lamb Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • P.K. Dolma Dish $22.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
Little India Bistro and Tandoor

Little India Bistro and Tandoor

location

Address

150 Aikmans Road, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033558330

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

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Digital Payments ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
150 Aikmans Road, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand