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

  • Mosselen/Moules navigateur - Mussels steamed with coconut cream and lemongrass $19.90
  • Wilde paddestoelen/lamelles de champignons - Oven-baked field mushrooms, capsicum and onion cream on sweet Belgian waffle chips $14.50
  • Ijs en 'fudge' van belgische chocolade/glace et son coulis au chocolat belge - Belgian chocolate fudge sundae $11.50
  • Worst met stoemp/saucisses et stoemp - Island Bay venison sausages with stoemp, baby onions and fruits of the forest sauce $19.90
  • Seasonal vegetables, stoemp or mixed salad $6.00
  • Kippenlever pasteitje/bouchee de foie de volaille - Creamy chicken livers, Danish-cut bacon and roasted baby onions with puff pastry croutons $14.50
  • Gegratineerde mosselschotel/Moules gratinees - A platter selection of grilled mussels $31.90
  • Provencaalse mosselen/Moules a la provencale - Mussels grilled with tomato, garlic and cheese $19.90
  • Corn Fritter $2.90
  • Snack pack $9.70
    • (Fish, Spring Roll, Crab Stick, Vz chips)
  • Fish Cake $2.90
  • Sausage $2.90
  • Dinner Deal $26.00
    • (5 Fish, 2 Scoops Chips)
  • Oysters (each) Season
  • Chicken Pattie $2.60
  • Squid Ring (each) $1.20
  • Sun-duboo jji-gae (Sf/S) $14.00
    • Soft tofu soup with seafood and egg
  • Sam-gye-tang $29.00
    • Chicken with ginseng, dates and ginkgo nut in broth
  • Dwen-jang jji-gae $14.00
    • Miso soup with seafood, tofu and potatoes
  • Chicken dup bab (B/S) $17.00
    • Spicy chicken with vegetables and clear noodles
  • Dwejand dak Steak (R) $21.00
    • Honey-miso grilled chicken steak served with rice and a spring onion salad
  • Bulgogi- marinated beef $42
  • Dak Bok ggeum tang (Sp) $39.00
    • Spicy chicken stew with vegetables
  • All of the above are served with a bowl of steamed rice
  • All Curries served without rice. Rice can be ordered separately for $1.00
  • Abu Chicken $18
    • Chicken pieces cooked in a thick, creamy sauce of galangal, coconut, palm sugar and honey.
  • Laksa $15
    • Fragrant coconut broth served over fresh egg noodles with your choice of chicken, seafood or veges
  • Lamb Korma $18
    • Lamb cooked in a light yogurt based sauce flavoured with cashew, coconut and cinnamon
  • Prawn Sambal $19
  • Wok Prawns/Squid $9.00
    • Prawns or squid wok tossed in sweet soy and chili with peppers and coriander.
  • Lamb Curry $18
    • Pieces of lamb braised in an aromatic sauce of garam, cumin and coriander.
  • Samosas $8.00
    • Pastry pockets filled with spicy lamb and served with cucumber raita
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.20
  • SHRIMP $9.80
  • COMBINATION BOX $9.50
    • 2 pork buns, 6 dim sums & spring roll
  • CRISPY CHICKEN ON RICE $9.50
  • HAMBURGER $3.50
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR SQUID $10.50
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $11.00
  • CHICKEN WING $1.90
  • Corn Cob $2.00
  • Served w /chips, coleslaw, sauce + lemon
  • Crumbed Prawn $1.20
  • Chicken Breast Schnitzel $7.50
  • Vegetarian Burger $7.80
  • Tarakihi $13.00
  • Coleslaw
  • Real Pāua Fritter $6.80
  • HUMMUS: Chickpeas, Tahini. Garlic, Olive Oil & Lemon Juice.
  • Hot Chili
  • Large $9.00
  • B.B.Q
  • Large $13.00
  • Small $8.50
  • Hummus & Tabouli
    • Hummus and Tabouli served in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • Beef Doner
    • Slices of marinated beef in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • TOASTED MUESLI WITH FRUIT & YOGHURT $8.00
  • CHICKEN $10.00
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES $5.00
  • THE WORKS $14.00
    • beef, beetroot, egg & cheese
  • EGGS BENEDICT $13.00
    • ham, spinach or smoked salmon
  • FRENCH TOAST $13.00
    • with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • CHICKEN + BACON $12.00
  • EGGS $6.00
    • with toast poached, fried or scrambled
  • Bacon, Avocado, Egg $2.00
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Eggs any way you like with a filter coffee, choysa tea or orange juice.
  • Nachos $16.00
    • Homemade Tortilla Chips, Mince, Beans, topped w Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa
  • Fish Bites $7.00
    • Deep fried, served w Tartare Sauce
  • Beef Burger $12.00
    • Homemade beef pattie, onions, salad and a side of fries & bbq sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • English muffin, topped with spinach & hollandaise and your choice of bacon or ham on the side
  • Fish n Chips $16.50
    • Fresh fillet, lightly battered, deep fried deep fried w side of fries & salad
  • Steak Sandwich $19.90
    • Scotch Fillet, Salad, Fries on homemade bread
  • Chicken Quesadilla $16.50
    • chipotle sauce spinach cheese served with mesclun, tomato salsa, and sour cream
  • Pancake $14.50
    • berries compote and cream fraiche
  • Nachos $14.50
    • beef mince melted cheese tomato salsa and sour cream
  • Mince on Five grain $13.50
    • with melted cheese balsamic roast tomato
  • Spicy Wedges $10.00
    • served with chili sauce salsa and sour cream
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • Creamy Garlic Mushroom on Five grain $13.50
  • Margies Big Breaky $16.50
    • your choice Eggs with bacon, tomato baked beans sausage hash browns and sourdough
  • Avocado $3.00
  • BOLOGNAISE STYLE MINCE $11.50
    • on toasted Italian bread with a side of grated parmesan cheese
  • Dippy Egg $5.00
    • soft boiled egg with toast soldiers
  • Cheese Toastie $4.00
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $15.00
    • with raspberry coulis and chantilly cream
  • EGGS ON TOAST $9.00
    • free range eggs on toasted Italian and sourdough poached or fried or scrambled 3 eggs
  • Smoked Salmon $4.50
  • GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH $17.00
    • with bacon halloumi salad basil pesto and chips
  • Warmed Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • peanuts, hokey pokey ice cream
  • Fries $8.00
    • kumara, polenta, plain
  • Pork Ribs $16.00
    • 8 hour applewood smoked
  • Akaroa Salmon 180g $18.00
    • served w/ one side of your choice and an offering of: sauce bearnaise, mushroom sauce, garlic butter, blue cheese sauce or Texas BBQ
  • Kumara Gnocchi $22.00
    • passata, ricotta, pancetta, rocket
  • Braised Pork Belly $24.00
    • white bean, caramelised apples
  • Sunny Egg $2.00
  • Broccolini $8.00
  • Cream Cheese, Sundried Tomato, Smoked Salmon & Teriyaki Chicken $8.90
  • Hot Spicy Teriyaki Chicken $9.50
  • Sun-dried Tomato, Olive and Tofu $7.80
  • Sun-dried Tomato, Tofu & Avocado $7.80
  • Jumbo Fresh Tuna $10.80
  • Honey, Ginger & Chicken Sushi $8.90
  • Hot Sake Beef & Teriyaki Chicken $9.50
  • Teriyaki Salmon $9.50
  • D4 Bangers & Mash $22.00
    • Oven-Baked D4 Sausages served on Whipped Mash and finished with Port Wine Jus
  • Spicy Fried Chicken Goujons $15.00
    • w/ Hot Sauce Aioli
  • Stonegrill Chicken Breast $25.00
    • Succulent chicken breast with caramelized onion marmalade. Taste the unique Stonegrill flavour.
  • Mini Mixed Grill Trio $22.00
    • A taste of everything, a combination of chicken, beef & lamb with a choice of béarnaise sauce, port jus or creamy white wine & bacon sauce
  • Toasted Muesli $10.90
    • Greek Style Yoghurt & Berry Coulis
  • Wedges $11.00
  • Pulled Pork & Boxty Cake $20.00
    • Slow Braised Shoulder & Hock, Poached Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Sautéed Tomato & Boxty Potato Cake
  • Chicken Wings ½ Kilo $15.00
  • Oyster Beef & Rice $12.00
    • Stir fried sliced beef or choice of Chicken, Pork with oyster sauce served with hot steamed rice and steamed vegetables
  • Thai Fried Rice $12.00
    • Thai-style fried rice with a mix of healthy and colorful vegetables in your choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork and Vegetarian
  • Seafood is available for this menu for only $14.50
  • Chicken Coconut Soup & Rice $12.00
    • Delicious Thai chicken coconut soup with aromatic of lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf, galangal root served with hot steamed rice
  • Seafood is available for this menu for only $12.50
  • Thai-Style Meat Based Salad $12.00
    • Thai-style salad with your choice of Beef, Pork mixed with onions, ground roasted rice, ground dried chillies, fresh lime juice and coriander leaves
  • Pad Thai $12.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with bean sprout, peanut and the flavor of our Homemade Pad Thai Sauce, served with a fresh lemon, in your of Chicken, Beef, Pork and Vegetarian
  • Thai Stir Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts & Rice $12.00
    • Stir fried your choice of Chicken, Bee, Pork with cashew nuts and vegetables in tasty mixed Thai sauces served with hot steamed rice
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