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

  • Paua Fritter $6.80
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • Fish (Only battered) $4.00
  • Corn Fritter $2.90
  • Fillet-Dinner $15.50
    • (Fish Fillet, I Scoop Chips, Coleslaw, Lemon, Tartare Sauce)
  • Snack pack $9.70
    • (Fish, Spring Roll, Crab Stick, Vz chips)
  • Family Pack $23.00
    • (2 Fish, 2 Hotdogs, 1 Spring Roll, 2 Scoops Chips)
  • Scallops (each) $2.70
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • poached eggs on potato fritters with spinach
  • Spiced beef kofta $21.00
    • with five Turkish salads (roast shallot; silverbeet yoghurt; bulgur and fresh herb; potato tahini; bean, egg and artichoke) and homemade grilled flatbread(Without the meat $15)
  • Mexican eggs $17.00
    • two eggs baked in a tomato salsa with pinto beans, crumbled white cheese and corn tortillas (V, GF)
  • Lido omelette $19.00
    • our perennial favourite with your choice of fillings (ham, tomato, mushroom, spring onion, cheese) with salad and chips (GF) >>
  • Lime and lemongrass chicken tenderloins $19.00
    • with crisp salad vegetables, fresh mint and coriander (GF, DF) (+ optional rice)
  • Garden salad $14.00
    • mixed leaves and raw salad vegetables with avocado, tamari-roasted seeds, and miso dressing (VV, DF, GF) >>
  • Grilled halloumi salad $21.00
    • with roast beetroot, avocado, rocket, walnuts, and pomegranate dressing (V, GF)
  • Eggs Chermoula $12 .00
    • poached eggs on lemon and dill potatoes with a Moroccan-style fresh herb salsa (V, Gf, DF) >>
  • 12 Fried Wontons $8.40
  • Donut $1.40
  • Fish on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $5.00
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.40
  • Kumara Chips (per scoop) $5.50
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $8.50
  • Fish & Egg Burger $5.00
  • Beetroot Tartare with Feta, Sweet Rice Vinegar on Beetroot Sponge $13.00
    • Rice vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.(GF V)
  • Prawn Salad with Cucumber, Coriander, Mint, Mizuna & Roasted Tomatoes $16.00
    • The taste of mizuna has been described as a "piquant, mild peppery flavour...slightly spicy, but less so than arugula (GF)
  • Korean Fried Chicken with Dragon Sauce & Steamed Sesame Cabbage $28.00
  • Freshly Baked Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (V)
  • Spicy Beef Tartar with Black Sesame Sponge, Truffle Nashi Pear $16.00
    • This tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwanese pear, and sand pear.(GF)
  • Grilled Marinated Pork Chop with Apple Kimchi, Crispy Bacon & Amazu Sauce (GF) $27.00
  • Manuka and Green Tea Smoked Duck Breast with Marinated Eggplant & Ginger Jus $35.00
  • Grilled Strip Loin with Smoked Mushrooms & Truffle Miso (GF) $35.00
  • MUSHROOM $5.00
  • COMBINATION $9.80
  • VEGETABLE $8.00
  • VEGETABLE $8.00
  • CHEESE $1.50
  • CHILLI BEEF $9.50
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $8.90
  • MUSSEL $0.80
  • Corn Fritter $2.70
  • Crab Stick $1.90
  • Chicken Satay Stick $3.90
  • Bargain Box $21.90
    • 1 x 6 Pieces of Chicken, 1 x Regular Chips, 1 x Can of Coke
  • Ginger Spring Onion Pineapple Chicken $16.50
  • Hot and Sour King Prawn $18.90
  • Chips
  • Cashew Nuts $16.50
  • Chicken $13.50
  • Curry fish (with veges on rice) $12.50
  • 15 fishes, 3 chips $48.60
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Singapore noodle (riec noodle) $13.50
  • King Prawn meat $12.50
  • Pork $13.50
  • B.B.Q Pork $10.50
  • Fried chicken $18.00
    • Deep Fried Chicken
  • O-daeng tang / fish cake soup $30.00
    • Fried Chicken with spice
  • Hong hab tang $30.00
    • Korean Style green mussel stew
  • Galbi tang (beef rib stew) $16.00
    • Beef boiled until tender, with steamed rice
  • Steamed rice $3.00
  • Korean style sushi
  • Bulgogi bab (beef) $16.00
    • Beef marinated in soy sauce with steamed rice and side dish
  • Pan fried dumplings
  • Wholemeal Bread $2.60
  • French Ham Roll $4.20
  • Sausage Roll $2.60
  • Roast Beef Sandwich $4.70
  • French Stick $2.00
  • Pork & Egg Turnover $3.50
  • French Vegetarian Roll $3.20
  • Chicken Salad Sandwhich $4.70
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $14.50
  • Beef Burger $14.50
    • Beef patty on toasted focaccia, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion + fries & aioli
  • Chicken Burger $14.50
    • Crumbed chicken schnitzel on toasted focaccia, cheese, coleslaw, tomato + fries & aioli
  • Fish Goujons $5
  • Wedges W/ Cheese & Bacon $13.50
  • Mini Vege Spring Rolls & Samosas $4
  • Fries $6.50
  • Vege Burger $14.50
    • Vegetarian patty on toasted focaccia, cheese, lettuce, tomato, tomato relish + fries & aioli
  • 15 Pieces Pack $35.00
    • 4 wings, 4 drumsticks 7 big pieces
  • Toasted Sandwich $4.00
    • bacon & egg
  • American Hot Dog $3.20
  • Dinner Box $9.50
    • 2 big pieces, 1 small piece & chips
  • Small Chips $2.00
  • Egg ham Cheese $1.70
  • Chicken Wing $1.40
  • Large Chips $3.00
  • Tonkatsu $19.50
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet served with steamed rice, miso soup and Japanese tonkatsu sauce.
  • Edamame $7.50
    • Boiled Japanese soy bean with a sprinkle of salt. (served cold)
  • Seaweed Salad $8.00
    • Assortment of Japanese seaweed with salad dressing.
  • Tempura Vegetable Plate $16.40
    • Deef fried battered tempura or crumbed selections. Served with dipping sauce. (seasonal vegetables)
  • Maki Sushi Plate $16.50
    • 1x hand Roll, 2x california Roll, 2x futo maki, 3x hoso maki and 1x ura hoso.
  • Katsu Curry $15.50
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with Japanese curry and vegetables, served on steamed rice.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Udon/Soba $21.00
    • Udon or soba noodles in soup, served with teriyaki chicken.
  • Tekka Hoso Maki $5.50
    • Raw tuna wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice.
  • Thai Chilli Stir Fry $15.00
    • Thai Chilli Paste Stir fried with Thai herbs and seasonal vegetables.
  • Roti with Satay Sauce $5.00
    • Roli served with Satay peanut sauce.
  • Sai krok ee-san $6.50
    • Eastern Thai mince pork and rice sausage.
  • Satay Chicken Kebabs $6.50
    • Chicken Marinated in curry powder served with peanut sauce.
  • Som Turn Lao $13.50
    • Thai Spicy Shredded Carrot Salad with pla ra (fermented fish with rice bran), pickled crabs, tomatoes, long beans and lemon juice.
  • Gar-Paow (Basil Stir Fry) $15.00
    • Stir fried basil with long bean and Chilli.
  • Duck Noodle Soup $13.50
    • Roast Duck with rice noodles, bean sprouts, bok choy and coriander.
  • Green Chilli Stir Fry $15.00
    • Green Chilli Paste Stir fried with Thai herbs and seasonal vegetables.
  • Chicken Tenderloin $16.00
  • Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine $17.90
  • Toast & Spreads $4.00
  • Muesli Fruit & Yoghurt $7.00
  • Eggs Montreal $14.90
    • Salmon
  • Eggs any Style $9.00
  • Open Bacon Sandwich with Hollandaise $12.50
  • Smoked Chicken $16.00
  • Vegetable Korma $13.50
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $3.00
  • Non Vegetarian
  • Curries (GF)
    • South Indian Home Style Curries cooked with fresh spices, onion, ginger garlic, tomatoes and curry powder.
  • Mains do not include Rice or Roti. Please choose from accompaniments.
  • Mild / Medium / Hot options available
  • Prawns Korma $15.50
  • - Chicken Bhaji - 6pcs
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