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

  • Vegetarische pannekoek/crepe farcie de legumes - Tempura savoury pancake parcels filled with spring vegetables, melting cheese and sliced almonds, with salad greens and lemon yoghurt dressing $17.90
  • Pastei van kip met eend/tourte au poulet et au canard - Farmhouse chicken and duck pie with leeks and orange, served with crispy fried new potatoes $17.90
  • Krap frikkedeitjis/galettes de crabe la leuven - Leuven crab fritters with sweet chilli mayonnaise and salad garnish $15.50
  • Apple en frambozen taarte/tarte aux pommes et framboises - Apple and raspberry pot pie served with creme fraiche and Kapiti ice cream $11.50
  • Vlaamse erwtensoep met hespeknuist/ potage saint-germaine - Flemish split pea and ham soup with rye bread $13.50
  • Moules po pei - Mussels grilled with wilted spinach, bacon and cheese $19.90
  • Wilde paddestoelen/lamelles de champignons - Oven-baked field mushrooms, capsicum and onion cream on sweet Belgian waffle chips $14.50
  • Mosselen/Moules navigateur - Mussels steamed with coconut cream and lemongrass $19.90
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $13.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces stir fried with pineapple pieces, onions, capsicums and tomatoes with sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed rice.
  • Kung Po Chicken/Beef $13.00
    • Boneless chicken or beef pieces stir fried with dry chilli, onions and peanuts in tangy sauce. Served with steamed rice.
  • Hokkien Mee $12.00
    • Egg noodles cooked with chicken, shrimps, fish cakes, fish balls and cabbage in dark gravy.
  • Vegetarian Mee Goreng $12.00
    • Stir fried rice noodles with brocolli, cauliflower, carrots, beansprouts, tofu, tomatoes and eggs with Malaysian spices.
  • Nasi Goreng $12.00
    • Malaysian style fried rice with a combination of shrimps, chicken, mixed veges and eggs.
  • Nasi Lemak $12.00
    • Aromatic coconut rice served with rendang, peanuts, egg, cucumber and sambal on the side. Choice of beef or chicken.
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice $12.00
    • Tasty rice served with cucumbers and specially blended chilli sauce. Choice of fried or steamed chicken.
  • Mee Rojak $12.00
    • Egg noodles mixed with eggs, cauliflower, brocolli, tofu, beansprouts, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and potatoes. Served with peanut and vege sauce.
  • STEAK $3.00
  • CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE $9.00
  • VEGETALE $7.50
  • PAUA $1.70
  • DOUGHNUT $1.50
  • FISH $2.60
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $9.50
  • KING PRAWN $14.00
  • Spring roll $2.50
  • Roast pork $11.90
  • Prawn $11.90
  • Curry roll $2.50
  • Donut $1.50
  • Beef & tomato $11.90
  • Crispy wonton $0.90
  • Plain $9.70
  • SHRIMP NASI GORENG(FRIED RICE) $11.00
    • shrimp stir fried with rice
  • VEGETABLE MEE GORENG(FRIED NOODLE) $11.00
    • tasty egg noodles tossed with bean sprouts, egg, fried beancurd and vegetables
  • BEEF NASI LEMAK $12.00
    • tendered spicy steak pieces served with egg, cucumber, roasted peanut & coconut rice
  • CHICKEN NASI LEMAK $12.00
    • chicken rendang pieces served with egg, cucumber, roasted peanut & coconut rice
  • MIXED CURRY LAKSA $10.00
    • delicious curry soup noodles with seafood, egg and chicken
  • 3SPRING ROLLS $5.50
    • deep fried spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, sesame, served with sweet chilli sauce
  • LAMB CURRY $13.00
    • red curry of potatoes and lamb served with rice
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN $16.00
    • fried chicken fillet cooked in sambal sauce served with rice
  • X 12 Fish + 4 Chips $51.50
  • -large $4.50
  • Apple Pie $2.00
  • Crumbed Fish $4.30
  • Chicken Schnitzel $13.00
  • Crumbed Mussels (each) $1.20
  • Vegetarian Burger $7.80
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • B3 $14.00
    • 2 fish & 2 hot dogs & 2 chips
  • B4 $27.00
    • 8 fish & 2 chips
  • Curry Roll $2.20
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Steak/Pork/Chicken $12.00
  • Pork $10.50
  • A2(for 3-4 people) $45.00
    • Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chow Mein, Pork Fried Rice, Steak Egg Fu Young, 8 Won Ton
  • A3(for 4-5 people) $59.00
    • Lemon Chicken, Chicken Cashew, Steak Chow Mein, Combination Fried Rice, Pork Egg Fu Young, 12 Won Ton
  • Hash Brown $1.50
  • Shrimp $11.50
  • Meat Patties $2.50
  • Pack B (for 4-5 persons) $56.00
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Doughnut $1.50
  • Fish Dinner $13.00
  • Combination $11.50
  • Slow roasted lamb $19.00
    • Mint pea mash, cauliflower and kasundi
  • Spicy beef salad $19.00
    • With crispy noodles, homemade kimchi, sprouts, cashews & coriander
  • Corned beef hash $18.00
    • Mustard potatoes, gherkins, smoked paprika aioli, herbs & poached eggs with sourdough toast
  • -Add beef $18.00
  • -Roast potato wedges $8.00
    • With tomato sauce & smoked paprika aioli
  • -Spinach, avocado, mushroom, sausage, halloumi, tomato ham, rosti or beans $5 each
  • Baoba's big veggie brekky $21.00
    • Poached or scrambled eggs on sourdough with tomato, roast potatoes, chilli black beans, avocado, mushrooms & spinach
  • Free-range eggs on toast $9.00
    • Poached or scrambled, on sourdough or multigrain
  • Pesto, Avocado, Tomato $11.80
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $17.80
    • w/ orange, almond & creamy feta
  • Eggs on toast, any style $9.50
  • Extras:
  • Salmon
  • Grilled Haloumi on 5 grain $17.50
    • w/ either mushroom or roast tomato
  • Multigrain or Plain Basic Toastie w/ Cheese $7.50
  • Cream Cheese + Jam $8.00
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $4.20
    • w ham & mustard
  • Alssaser Double $6.50
    • w roast beef
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $5.70
    • w salami & salad
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w chicken
  • Mini German Stick $7.00
    • w chicken, cranberry & brie
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w camembert
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w ham
  • Wholemeal Bread $5.70
    • w chicken & salad
  • Steak Slammer
    • Beef sirloin, basil pesto, tomatoes, portobella mushrooms, blue cheese, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella topped with fresh basil
  • -Small $13
  • B.L.T $15
    • Bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, topped with hollandaise and served with chunky chips.
  • Halloumi Burger $17
    • Halloumi, cos lettuce, tomato, mushroom, fresh bun, chunky chips.
  • Chicken Nuggets And Chips $11
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Corn & Avocado Fritters $15
    • Served with avocado, stacked with bacon, mesclun, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Chocolate Sundae $10
    • Served with caramelised nuts, chocolate sauce and freshly whipped cream.
  • Kiwi Burger $17
    • The Realm’s secret recipe beef patty served in a toasted bun with cheese, tomato relish, beetroot, bacon, fried egg, salad greens and chunky chips.
  • Bruschetta with 3 Mixed Mushrooms, Garlic, Chilli & Parsley $14.00
  • Tamarillo Shortcake $9.00
  • Pumpkin Rigoletta w cavolo nero, chilli & baked ricotta $16.00
  • Cacciatore Chicken w olives, capers & polenta $28.00
  • Aro Affogato $7.00
  • Lillet $9.00
  • Pork & beef Meatballs w gorgonzola sauce & bread $18.00
  • Leafy Green salad $6.50
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $16.00
    • bacon banana and maple syrup
  • Cheese Toastie $4.00
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Toast $3.00
  • CORN FRITTERS $14.00
    • with tomato and chili jam aioli and salad (with bacon $16.50)
  • Crumbed Fish Goujons and chips $8.50
  • BUTTY ROYALE $11.00
    • bacon egg mushrooms tomato and hollandaise between toasted Italian bread
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $8.50
  • BLT $10.50
    • bacon, lettuce & tomatoes on toasted focaccia
  • Homemade Bread $3.00
  • Eggs Florentine $13.50
    • with spinach & hollandaise
  • French Toast $13.50
    • with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Muesli with Yogurt, Honey or Fresh Fruit $9.00
  • Extras $4.00
    • Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Bakes Beans, Sausages, Bacon, Mushrooms
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • with ham & hollandaise
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $5.00
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