Little India Bistro and Tandoor in Wellington City Menu

Desserts Desserts
  • Gulab Jamun - Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavoured with green cardamoms. Served warm. $6.00
Drinks Drinks
  • Lassi sweet or salted - Yoghurt based Indian drink $4.50
  • Mango Lassi - Yoghurt and Mango drink $5.50
  • Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, L&P, Lemonade $3.50
  • Juice - Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Tomato $4.00
  • Mineral Water - Sparkling, Still $5.00
  • Ginger Beer $4.00
  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters $4.00
Starters Starters
  • Vegetable Samosa - Flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown. Two Samosas per portion. $6.00
  • Pakoras - Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. $5.50
  • Onion Bhaji - Onion rings dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. Three Onion Bhajis per portion. $5.50
  • Paneer Aloo Tikki - An interesting mixture of potatoes, home made Indian cottage cheese, onions & fresh coriander made into patties & finished in hot oil. A must for all vegetarians. 6 Tikkis/portion. $9.00
  • Paneer Pakoras - Home made Indian cottage cheese layered with spinach, then lightly dipped in a spiced chick pea batter and finished in hot oil. Six Pakoras per portion. $10.50
  • Paneer Tikkas - Home made India cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onions and roasted in the Tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Aloo Chaat - A tangy and spicy mix of potato cubes, diced cucumber, tomato and onion seasoned with cumin powder and chaat masala. $9.00
  • Tandoori Mushrooms - Mushrooms dipped in a spicy garlic and yoghurt marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion. $12.50
  • Tandoori Prawns - Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion. $16.00
  • Chooza Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Malai Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Achaari Tikka - Fillets of chicken marinated overnight in Little India’s own mix of yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and onion seeds, then cooked in the tandoor. Five pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor. full: $21.00, half: $12.50
  • Fish Tikka - Filleted fi sh marinated in yoghurt, mustard oil and spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Boti Kebab - Diced lean lamb marinated overnight in a secret recipe and cooked in the tandoor. Six pieces per portion. $13.50
  • Barra Kebab - Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in the tandoor. Four pieces per portion. $15.50
  • Tandoori Platter for two - Consists of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka, Achaari Tikka, Boti Kebab and Barra Kebab. A delightful array of Tandoori Kebabs. $25.00
  • Mixed Platter for two - Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Boti Kebab, Barra Kebab and Tandoori Chicken. Specially recommended by Little India. $22.50
  • Vegetarian Platter for two - Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Pakoras, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakoras and Paneer Aloo Tikki. A must for all vegetarians. $18.00
Mains Mains
  • Vindaloo - A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese infl uence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Peas Pulao is a real compliment to this dish. Chicken: $16.50, Lamb: $18.00, Prawn: $19.00
  • Murg Mumtaz (Butter Chicken) - A world famous Indian delicacy. Also known as butter chicken. Half cooked the tandoori way and finished the curry way, with crushed cashews, cream and spices $16.50
  • Mango Chicken - Due to popular demand Little India has created its own unique recipe for Mango Chicken. Succulent chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in our mouthwatering fragrant mango sauce $16.50
  • Kadai - This mouth watering dish is cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, cream and fresh coriander. It has a thick gravy and goes really well with one of our tandoori breads. Chicken: $16.50, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Bhuna Chicken - Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices. $16.50
  • Murgee/Lamb Madras - A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Vegetable Pulao is a real compliment with this dish. Murgee: $16.50, Lamb: $18.00
  • Saagwala - An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Korma - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices. Kashmiri Pulao is a real compliment with this dish. Lamb: $18.50, Chicken: $16.50
  • Rogan Josh - The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices $18.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices. $17.00
  • Jhalfrezee - One of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj. “Jhal” is hot and “frezee” is stir fried. Cooked with red capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, spring onions and spices. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Bengali Fish - A popular East Indian fish dish. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices. $18.50
  • Fish/Prawn Malabari - A Bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices. Fish: $18.50, Prawn: $19.00
  • Achaari Chicken/Lamb - Cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian pickle fl avours, normally served hot. Chicken: $17.00, Lamb: $18.50
  • Lamb Pasanda - Diced lamb lightly sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yoghurt and cream. $18.50
  • Lamb Dhansak - A Parsi delicacy. Diced lean lamb cooked with lentils and vegetables, in a sauce tempered with coriander seeds, ginger, garlic and perfected with cooked pumpkin. $18.50
  • Biriyani - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or prawns. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadoms. Chicken: $18.00, Lamb: $19.00, Prawn: $21.00
Vegetarian Vegetarian
  • Aloo Gobi - Potatoes and fl orets of caulifl ower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. $13.50
  • Aloo Saag - Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. $14.50
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi - Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomatoes and spices. $14.50
  • Aaloo Baingan - Sautéed eggplant and potato cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes finished with freshly ground spices. $15.50
  • Subzi Bhaji - Finely chopped seasonal vegetables cooked with garlic, ghee and a special mix of spices. $14.50
  • Malai Kofta - Home made Indian cottage cheese, potatoes and spices mixed together and then fi nished in hot oil and served with a creamy gravy made of crushed cashews and spices. $15.00
  • Mattar Paneer - Peas and home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs. $15.00
  • Palak Paneer - Cubes of home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices. $15.50
  • Shahi Paneer - Home made Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds. $15.50
  • Paneer Shimla Mirch - Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Specially recommended by Little India. $15.50
  • Daal Makhani - Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices. $13.50
  • Tarka Daal - Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric. $13.50
  • Bombay Aloo - Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. This is a dry dish. $11.50
  • Khumb Mattar - Mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices. $14.50
  • Aloo Mattar - Potatoes and peas cooked with tomatoes and ground spices. $14.50
  • Amritsari Chole - Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes, fi nished with freshly ground spices and amchur, giving the dish unique North Indian flavours. $13.50
  • Vegetarian Biryani - Basmati rice cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables. Infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. Served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadoms. $16.00
Sides & Rice Sides & Rice
  • Kechumber - Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices. $3.50
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Peas Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with sauteed peas, onions and spices. $6.50
  • Poppadom $1.00
  • Raita - Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices. $3.50
  • Mint Chutney - Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices. $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
  • Little India Salad - Onions, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes with lemon juice and a special mix of spices. $7.50
  • Onion Salad $3.50
  • 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

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Florentine with spinach on muffins (V, GF*) $16.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken with sriracha dressing, bean salad and green apple (GF) $23.00
  • Free-range eggs on sourdough (GF*) $9.00
  • Fries / Salad $4.50 / $6.00
  • Olives works with eggs on sourdough toast, bacon, sausage, house-made hash brown, slow roast tomato, mushrooms, spinach and hollandaise $24.00
  • (V*, Vv*) $19.00
  • Charred, smoked pork cutlet with kimchi, pickled pear salsa and puffed wild rice (GF) $24.00
  • Seared Ora King salmon fillet, fresh orange, pickled carrot and pistachio yoghurt (GF) $24.00
  • 5 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Sausages, 2 Scoops Chips $25.00
  • Lemon Fish on Fried Rice $11.70
  • Hawaiian Burger $4.00
  • Stuffed Mushroom $1.20
  • Chicken on Rice $10.00
  • Combination on Rice $11.00
  • Mushroom Burger $4.20
  • Combination Chow Mein $10.50
  • SET MENU A $29.00
    • comination fried rice, sweet & sour pork and chicken pineapple & cashew nuts
  • CHICKEN $9.50
    • with rice
  • PORK $12.50
    • with no rice
  • FISH CAKE $1.80
  • BACON $5.00
  • KING PRAWN $14.00
  • SQUID & VEGETALE $10.50
  • SAUSAGE $1.80
  • Extra Curry 1)hall, Sambar $5.00
  • Vegetable Mee goreng $13.00
  • Beef Rendang $18.00
  • Lamb Biriyani $18.00
  • Chili Lamb Masala $18.00
  • Chicken Curry $14.50
  • Vegetable Laksa $12.00
    • vegetable curry soup with noodles.
  • Appalam $2.00
  • Chips (Homemade/Frozen) $3.00
  • Kumara chips $5.70
  • Stuifed Chicken Wing $2.10
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $2.90
  • Crumbed Fish (Tarakihi) $5.20
  • Bacon Burger $5.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $2.10
  • Crumbed Fish Dinner (Tarakihi 2 Fish) $15.00
  • Warm beef or chicken salad $18.50
    • Green apple, crushed peanuts and sesame drizzled with our very own passion fruit vinaigrette
  • Fish n' chips $15.00
    • With salad
  • -Add fries and salad $4.00
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • Omellete $14.50
    • Choice fillings-Bacon, ham, olives, spinach, mushroom, onion, tomato, cheese or tuna served with homemade potato cake
  • -Chicken $14.00
  • Soup $9.50
    • Served with toasted bread
  • Pasta $18.50
    • Bacon and mushroom carbonara
  • Beijing Hot and sour soup $7.00
  • Fried King Prawns with Beijing sauce(in shells) $27.50
  • Lemon Chicken $18.50
  • Fried Prawns with hot pepper salt (in shells) $27.50
  • BBQ pork Fried Rice $15.90
  • Fried Squid in chilli Sauce with Peanuts $19.90
  • Fried shredded pork with Garlic & chilli sauce $18.50
  • Egg Fried Rice $15.90
  • Island Bay Butchery Sausages & Hash Browns $8.00
    • Served with Watties tomato sauce.
  • Ice Cream
    • See cart at side door
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried free range eggs served on toasted ciabatta.
  • Cup of Soup & Toast $6.00
    • Kids choice of soup of the day served warm in a cup with toast.
  • Kiddy Crêpes $8.00
    • Served with maple syrup & banana
  • Crêpes $10.00
    • Served with lemon and sugar
  • Fruit & Marshmallow Skewer. $3.50
  • Big Picnic Breakfast $22.00
    • Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried free range eggs, served on toasted ciabatta with homemade hash brown, free range bacon, garlic roasted mushrooms, roasted tomato, Island Bay Butchery sausages with hollandaise sauce. Vegetarian option available.
  • Steamed rice $3.00
  • Yache kimbap (sushi) $15.00
    • Korean style vegetable sushi with Miso soup
  • Kimchi ramyun $12.00
    • spicy noodle or mild udong style
  • -main
    • Seafood, Beef, Chicken BBQ and Pork with steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes
  • Korean style sushi
  • Mandu guk (dumpling soup) $16.00
    • Dumpling in rich beef stock
  • Yacho mandu (dumplings) $10.00
    • Pan fried vegetable dumplings
  • -entree
    • Pan fried dumplings, pan cake, Korean style sushi
  • EGGS ON TOAST $9.00
    • free range eggs on toasted Italian and sourdough poached or fried or scrambled 3 eggs
  • BOLOGNAISE STYLE MINCE $11.50
    • on toasted Italian bread with a side of grated parmesan cheese
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $16.00
    • and avocado with basil infused extra virgin olive oil and poached egg on sourdough
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • poached eggs and champagne ham on grilled sourdough topped with lemon and lime hollandaise
  • Gluten Free Bread extra $2.00
  • Kransky Sausages x2 $4.00
  • Smoked Salmon $4.50
  • BACON AND EGG BUTTY $6.00
    • bacon and fried egg between lightly toasted bread
  • Junior Chick Burger $8.40
    • Chicken w/ tomato ketchup & mayo
  • Garlic Mayo $1.00
  • Minted Lamb $14.90
    • Marinated lamb leg w/ mint & cucumber yoghurt, salad, mayo & relish
  • All Sides Come With A Dip Of Your Choice Extra Dips $1.20 Each
  • Cabbie L $13.90 / S $12.40
    • Chicken w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Wisconsin Burger L $9.90 / S $8.40
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • Beetroot Relish $1.00
  • Cheddar $1.50
  • Hot doughboy with lemon curd & blueberry sauce $2.00
  • Blair street salad $ 8.00
  • Hand cut fries with smoked relish & kiwi dip $8.00
  • Daily baked farmhouse bread with smoked butter $8.00
  • Kingsmead sunset blue with apple, watercress & walnut $15.00
  • Chocolate tart with cinnamon brandy snaps & yoghurt sorbet $15.00
  • Baked Moki with coconut, lemongrass & warmer squash $30.00
  • Hummingbird antipasti $25.00
  • - Ginger beef and vegetable skewers -
  • Shaved fennel and thyme dauphinoise potatoes -
  • Egg, dill and cucumber -
  • Latte* 4.00
  • Mains - a choice of: Scotch fillet, served medium rare with fondant potato, spinach, porcini butter and Madeira jus -
  • All of our chicken, egg and pork products are free range -
  • Eggs Benedict (ham) 16.00
  • $3.50 for one option: $3.50
  • Served with house-cut agria chips or mash and your choice of garden salad or mixed vegetables N/A
  • Toasted Muesli $10.90
    • Greek Style Yoghurt & Berry Coulis
  • Classic Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Crisp Cos Lettuce, Bacon, Anchovies, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and Soft Poached Egg — With Chicken $23.00
  • D4’s Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.00
    • Beer Battered Fish, served with House-cut Fries, Seasonal Salad, Fried Capers and Citrus Mayo
  • D4 Bangers & Mash $22.00
    • Oven-Baked D4 Sausages served on Whipped Mash and finished with Port Wine Jus
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Fresh Tomatoes & Mozzarella with Basil Leaves
  • The Champion Cut $33.00
    • Substantial 400g “Best End Cut” with with a choice of béarnaise, port jus or creamy white wine & bacon sauce. For the discerning meat-eater!
  • Mussels $17.00
    • Mussels in a Creamy White Wine Sauce w/ Bacon & Freshly Toasted Bread Pieces
  • Kids sized vegetarian burger + chips $7.50
  • Mixed bean chilli $15.50
    • vegan mixed bean chilli, grilled cornread + side of guacamole(add sour cream $0.50)
  • Eggs on toast $11.00
    • poached eggs + homemade hash brown on multigrain roll
  • Egg Florentine $16.50
    • poached eggs + spinach + hollandaise sauce + homemade hash brown
  • Fish $17.60
    • fresh sustainably sourced fish + preserved lemon tartare sauce + greens on a brioche burger bun + fries
  • Pork & fennel sausage $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • poached eggs + bacon+ hollandaise sauce + homemade hash brown
  • Pulled lamb $17.50
    • crumbled feta + beetroot horipito relish+ tosberg + harissa yoghurt on brioche burger bun + fries
Little India Bistro and Tandoor

Little India Bistro and Tandoor

location

Address

115 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043842535

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: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Indian , North Indian , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Dairy Free ,  Child-friendly ,  Corkage Fee Charged

Location
115 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand