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

  • Vlaamse erwtensoep met hespeknuist/ potage saint-germaine - Flemish split pea and ham soup with rye bread $13.50
  • Costendse zeetong/sole a l’ostendaise - Large pan-fried sole smothered with mussel and shrimp butter sauce with boiled baby potatoes $28.90
  • Kroketten/croquettes de viandes - Trio of Belgian croquettes (chicken, beef, spicy sausage) with dijon mustard $14.50
  • Sneetje dadelgebak/tranche de datte - Sticky date slice with caramel sauce, creme fraiche and ice cream $11.50
  • Runderribstuk met bearnaise/Cote de boeuf a la bearnaise - 500gm rib steak on the bone with Bearnaise and hot roast vegetable salad. Smaller 250gm serving available $37.90/$27.90
  • Sla van lamsrug/salade d’agneau - Warmed salad of sweet lamb fillets, walnuts, Feta and minted salad greens $17.90
  • Gebrade zalm roken/saumon saisi - Seared South Island salmon with spring salad on toasted brioche with bacon and lemon pepper aioli $19.90
  • Mosselen met mosterd en roqueford/Moules au fromage bleu et a la moutarde - Mussels steamed in Dijon mustard and blue cheese cream $19.90
  • LEMON CHICKEN $10.80
    • with rice
  • COMBINATION $10.50
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $11.00
  • SHRIMP $9.80
  • BEEF & BROCCOLI $10.50
  • VEGETABLE $8.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $1.50
  • BEEF & TOMATO $9.00
  • Combination Seafood $18.80
  • Chinese Combination Cashew Nuts $17.50
  • Sichuan King Prawn and Vegetable $18.80
  • Pineappled Chicken $13.90
  • Bacon Fritter $2.20
  • Cheese Burger $5.00
  • Cashew Nuts $16.50
  • Steamed Rice $5.00
  • Burger thyme $16.50
  • Roasted pumpkin salad $16.50
    • Feta chick pea and croutons with a delicious homemade balsamic and rosemary drizzle
  • Laksa chicken or seafood
    • Medium spiced soup with fresh eggs noodles, tofu and egg
  • -Chicken
    • Grilled tenders with bacon, brie, cranberry and mayo. served with fries
  • Calamari rings $13.00
    • With salad and fries
  • Special thyme $14.00
    • Bacon bits, cheddar and chive amosgst scramble eggs with tick toast
  • -Chicken
    • With cranberry and brie
  • Pancakes $13.50
    • Bacon and banana with maple syrup
  • CHILLIES OIL BEEF, FISH OR PORK $23.00
  • BARBECUED PORK $14.00
  • MOO SHU PORK $16.00
  • ICE CREAM $5.00
    • with chocolate sauce
  • SICHUAN WONTON $6.00
  • SHRIMP CHOW MIEN $14.50
  • HECHUAN PORK BELLY SPICY $18.00
  • DUCK WING & FEET $15.00
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Chicken Sweet Comn Soup $8.00
  • Cheese/Egg $1.00
  • Lemon Chicken (on rice) $14.00
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Combination $12.00
  • Shimp $12.00
  • Crumbed or battered $7.50
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Triangular pastry filled with potato and vegetables served with tamarind sauce
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $9.50
    • Tandoori chicken tikka (boneless) in medium spiced gravy of fresh herbs and spices
  • Paneer Pakora $7.00
    • Indian Cheese layered with special sauce, then lightly dipped in spiced chana butter and deep fried
  • Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
    • Slices of meat cooked in spicy gravy of onion and tomato with the touch of vinegar
  • Choose any curry + rice + garlic naan only $10.00 Choose any curry + rice + garlic naan + coke can only $11.00>>
  • Masala Dosa $10.00
    • A south Indian delicacy made by stuffing a dosa with a lightly cooked filling of potatoes, fried onions and spices
  • Available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday lunch only in our restaurant.
  • Chicken Tikka $9.00
    • Chicken breast marinated overnight with garlic, spiced yogurt than cooked in tandoo
  • Double smoked salmon $15.50
    • bagel w salad
  • Dixon big breakfast $19.50
    • eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, tomato, potatoes, baked beans
  • Free-range eggs $1.50
  • Open pan-fried fish sammie $16.00
  • Scrambled eggs $14.50
    • w ham, salmon or bacon
  • Bacon or smoked salmon $5.00
  • Deli museli $10.50
    • w yoghurt & fruit
  • BLT bagel $14.00
  • Beetroot
  • (comes w salad greens + ham, you can pick meat & 2 other veggie options)
  • Cucumber
  • Bagel $5.00
    • w cream cheese & jam
  • Eggs Benedict $12.50
    • w bacon/ham or salmon
  • Roast Chicken
  • Stir Fried Vegetable w Oyster Sauce $12.00
    • served w steamed rice
  • Caesar Salad w grilled chicken $16.00
    • served w bacon soft boiled eggs parmesan + croutons
  • Buckwheat Pancakes $10
    • bacon/banana / lemon/sugar / chocolate sauce
  • Cheeseburger w Fries $13
    • beef patty, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce
  • Cheeseburger w Fries $18
    • bread & butter pickles, south carolina mustard bbq sauce
  • Fish & Chips $22
    • panko crumbed market fish, hand cut fries, beetroot slaw, malt vinegar mayo
  • House Made Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Chips $12
  • Chicken Salad Bowl $18
    • wild rice, sprouts, avocado, feta, beetroot, mint, roasted almonds, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, thyme vinaigrette, hazelnut dukka w grilled lemon & thyme chicken thigh. add: halloumi $5
  • Extra aioli $0.5
  • Hand cut agria chips w aioli $5
  • MUSSAMUN BEEF CURRY $12.50
    • mussamun curry and coconut milk with peanuts and potatoes
  • CHICKEN & CASHEW NUT $13.00
    • stir fried chicken and cashew nut with vegetables
  • KAREE PUFF $6.50
    • curry puff with minced chicken, potato and onion
  • TOM KHA GAI $12.50
    • chicken coconut milk soup with galangal, lemon grass, and lime juice
  • PANANG CURRY $12.50
    • Thai thick red curry and coconut milk come in your selection of chicken or beef
  • STIRRED-FRIED VEGETABLE $10.50
  • TOFU PAD KHING(STIRRED-FRY WITH GINGER) $12.00
  • CHICKEN SATAY $7.50
    • slices of chicken marinated in curry powder served with peanut sauce
  • available till 11am
  • Cajun Chicken Burger $14.00
    • on a sesame bun with mesclun, tomato, sweet chilli dressing and served with fries
  • Soup of the Day $9.00
    • Freshly made home style soup (see specials board) served with focaccia bread
  • - Brie & Walnut
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • with ham & hollandaise
  • - Bacon & Avocado
  • Eggs on Toast $8.00
    • Multigrain or Sourdough
  • Breakfast B.L.T $10.50
    • bacon, lettuce & tomato on toast & garlic mayo
  • Crumbed Breast Of Fresh Breast Tenderloins
  • Blue Cheese Mayo $1.00
  • Davey Jones L $11.9 / S $10.40
    • Crumbed NZ dory w/ tangy coriander & lime mayo, salad & relish
  • Egg $2.00
  • Customise
    • See the extras menu below and add a little something
  • Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt $1.50
  • Camembert $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict $12.50
    • Ham
  • Eggs Florentine $12.50
    • Spinach
  • Smoked Chicken $16.00
  • Omelette $13.90
    • 3 fillings with Toast
  • French Toast- Bacon Banana & Maple $14.90
  • Muesli Fruit & Yoghurt $7.00
  • English Muffins $5.50
  • Gluten Free Toast $4.50
  • EGG FU YUNG $12.50
    • combination
  • Vegetarian $9.90
  • Roast duck $12.90
    • on rice
  • Vegetarian bun $2.50
    • steamed bun with carrot, bokchoy, mushroom & cabbage filling
  • Combination Seafood $10.90
  • Beef $11.90
  • Hot spicy chicken $10.50
  • Roast duck $10.90
    • noodle soup
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