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

  • PORRIDGE $11.50
    • Slow cooked oats with house made almond crumble, served with berry compote and a side of vanilla custard & pouring cream
  • (GF bagel available)
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • Baked wedges with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chipotle mayonnaise
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • Hollandaise, extra egg $2.00
  • - With Bacon $19.50
  • Brioche Muffin $19.50
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
    • Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
  • Chicken with Fried Rice S $13.00 / L $24.00
  • Beef with Onion, Mushroom, Pepper, Coconut Cream S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Squid & Sour Squid with Vegetable S $19.00 / L $32.00
  • Sweet & Chicken with Vegetables S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Fish Fillet with Special Sauce
  • Stewed Spicy Fish in Soy Sauce S $23.00 / L $34.00
  • S=small / L= Large
  • Steamed Rice S $2.50 / L $6.00
  • Sesame Ball (stuffed with Red Bean Paste) $3.50
  • Baked BBQ Pork Bun $3.00
  • Steamed Spareribs $3.80
  • B.B.Q Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Boiled Shredded Tripe With Chill $8.00
  • Crispy Roast Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Roast Duck Pomdge $5.00
  • Prawn Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Sausages / Veges Patties $2.00
  • Squid Rings $0.80 each
  • Pineapple Rings / Crab Sticks $1.80
  • Coleslaw $2.50
  • Deep Fried Banana $2.50
  • ● Extras $0.80
  • -Bacon / Steak $1.10
  • Plan Donuts / Double ChocDonuts / Jam Wraps $1.90
  • -Baked Bbq Pork Bun $3.00
  • Lunch Box 1 $8.50
    • 2 Dumplings, 2 Wontons, Chicken Wing, Fried Rice
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • Large Sausage Roll $3.50
  • Basket of Fries $4.80
  • MIXED GRILL $17.50
    • Sausages, bacon, lamb chop, egg, grilled tomato, onions, mushrooms and fries
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • Combination Fried Rice $14.00
  • Fish $2.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.50
  • Prawn Mushroom on Rice $13.00
  • Beetroot $4.20
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Steak Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Mini breakfast $16.90
    • Poached or fried eggs with bacon, hashbrown and toast
  • Pate $7.00
  • On a fresh warmed toasted bun, served with golden fries
  • -add mushrooms $15.90
  • ​Angus Beef Fillet $38.50
    • Angus Fillet, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted field mushroom, grilled cherry tomatoes, red wine jus
  • Curry and a Pint $25.00
    • Chef’s latest creation served on rice with a poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • South Island Salmon Fillet $31.90
    • Pan seared over summer vegetables, hollandaise sauce and a parmesan tuille
  • Chocolate and Berry Mud Cake $12.50
    • Rich chocolate cake, Served with berry compote, chocolate sauce and ice cream
  • Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
  • Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
  • -Holly, aioli, pesto, toast $2.00 each
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Toast & Spreads $7.50
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • ● Shroom Room Shrooms $17.50
    • Muhsrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served with pesto on wholegrain toast
  • Museli w/ Fresh Fruit. berries & yoghurt $11.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
  • MAD COWS CHEESECAKE
    • Here at the Three Cows we’ve made about 3 billion types of cheesecake and all completely different. we are slowly running out of flavours to make, but don’t panic we've always got the internet to help us out if the chefs are having another one of their blank moments.
  • FAMOUS FRITTERS $21.50
    • our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn and kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad, with smoked salmon. Yeah there are other spectacular goodies in the salad but I can’t be telling ya everything or there will be no surprise.
  • VENISON RIBS $16.50
    • Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
  • RICE PUDDING
    • This is coconut flavoured and rich & creamy. Served with caramelised banana and a scoop of homemade ice cream. This is divine perfection.
  • BEEF BRISKET BRUSCHETTA $15.00
    • Tender pieces of beef upon homemade bread with melted cheese
  • GARLIC BREAD $7.20
    • This has no story... except to say it's bloody great!!!!
  • STUFFED CHICKEN $31.80
    • The plumpest chicken breast stuffed with walnuts, baby spinach and brie cheese wrapped up in streaky bacon, oven roasted and plonked upon potato & herb puffs. Topped with a tomato jam and sweet kumara crisps
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Pork Egg Foo Young $10.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Mushroom $3.80
  • Chocolate Donut
  • Steak Tomato on Rice $9.50
  • Spring Roll homemade $2.70
  • Pineapple Ring
  • OMELETTE
    • A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in toasted nori. Vegan, gluten-free, raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • GARDEN BURGER
    • A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.
  • NACHOS
    • Refrito beans served with melted cheddar, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry with basmati rice served with a fresh Dosa and house chutney. Vegan option available. Gluten-free.
  • KOORI
    • A dish of creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with the fresh Indian flavours of fresh chilli, coriander, ginger, tomato and garlic. Served with toasted house bread.
  • DAL
    • Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
  • Seafood Basket $21.00
    • mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites
  • Roast Dessert $15.00
  • Fish Bites & Chips
  • Nachos $13.50
  • Chicken Burger $15.00
    • Crumbed Chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomato, grilled onions with satay sauce & chips
  • Chicken & Chips $14.00
    • fried chicken & chips in a basket
  • Buster Burger $15.00
    • beef pattie, grilled onions, egg, bacon tomato, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, BBQ sauce & chips
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • FRIES $8.00
    • served with tomato sauce
  • SAUSAGE EGGS AND CHIPS $13.50
    • crinkle cut fries pork sausages and eggs with tomato sauce
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • BEER BATTERED FRIES $10.00
    • served with garlic aioli
  • OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
  • CURRY CHIPS $10.00
    • McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
  • CATCH OF THE DAY $17.00
    • choice of pan fried or beer battered fillet served with a side of fries fresh garden salad and lemon comes with tomato and tartare sauce
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