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

  • Fruit Salad $6.00
    • With Yoghurt
  • House Green Salad (V) (VG) (DF) (GF) $6.00
    • With Harissa Dressing & Toasted Seeds
  • Deluxe Hand-Cut Chips (GF) $13.00
    • With Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Chocolate S’Mores Fondue (GF) S $/ L $32.00
    • Marshmallows To Toast, Wheat Biscuits
  • GF= gluten free / DF= dairy free V= vegetarian / VG= vegan
  • Crumbed Fish $8.00
  • From 4:00pm
  • Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF) (DF) $28.00
    • Pear Compote, Pomme Puree, Apple-Fennel Slaw, Cider Jus & Crackling
  • Les viennoiseries La Cloche - Pain au raisin (sultanas and creme pâtissière pastry) $5.00
  • Ze Carnivore La Cloche - Homemade meat delicacies served with bread $16.00
  • Our Crepes are gluten & dairy free. Choice of two fillings. Ham-Cheese-Mushroom-Red Onion-Tomato-Egg ( $2.00 per extra filling). Served with green salad/seasonal veg $19.00
  • Quiche vegetarienne $17.00
  • La Salade Cocorico - Cornfed smoked chicken on mixed salad $17.00
  • Ze Combo La Cloche For Two - 2 cheeses & homemade meat delicacies served with bread $30.00
  • Orangina and Ham & Mash or Orangina and Mini Croque-Monsieur et frites (mini ham and cheese toasted sandwich and fries) $11.00
  • Escargots, beurre à l'ail - 1/2 dozen Snails in garlic and herbs butter, served with French stick $13.00
  • Grilled Marinated Pork Chop with Apple Kimchi, Crispy Bacon & Amazu Sauce (GF) $27.00
  • 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)
  • Freshly Baked Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (V)
  • Freshly Baked Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (V)
  • Manuka and Green Tea Smoked Duck Breast with Marinated Eggplant & Ginger Jus $35.00
  • Roast Lamb Rack $32.00
    • with Black Sesame Crust, Celery, Daikon with Black Garlic Sauce.Black garlic is a type of caramelised garlic first used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine.(GF)
  • Honey Soy Glazed Carrots $5
  • Moyashi Pickled Bean Sprouts $5.00
    • Bean sprouts are called Moyashi in Japanese.This is a simple, fresh way to start your meal.(V)
  • VEGETABLE $8.60
  • SHRIMP $9.80
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $11.00
  • BEEF & MUSHROOM $10.50
  • CHICKEN $5.00
  • FISH CAKE $1.80
  • PINEAPPLE $1.50
  • CHICKEN & VEGETALE $10.50
  • Corn Cob $2.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $7.80
  • Lasagne $2.90
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Vegetarian Burger $7.80
  • The Works Burger $10.50
    • W / Chicken, Beef Patty, Egg, Pineapple
  • Steak Fillet $8.50
  • 6F + Hot Dog + Sau +5Pot + 2 Chips $38.50
  • CHICKEN & MUSHROOM WITH EGG NOODLES ON HOT PLATE $15.00
    • sliced chicken , mushroom , bak choy , onion , egg with a bed of fresh egg noodle served on hot plate.
  • VEGETARIAN SATAY $9.50
    • stir-fried vegetables on a bed of steamed rice with special peanut sauce.
  • HOKKIEN CHAR $12.00
    • fried thick fresh egg noodles in dark soya sauce with beef , chicken , pork & Chinese vegetables.
  • MALAYSIAN STYLE SWEET & SOUR PRAWNS $13.00
    • deep fried crumbed prawns , stir-fried onion , green pepper , pineapple & home made sweet & sour sauce. served with steamed rice.
  • CHICKEN WITH MIXED VEGETABLES ON RICE $13.00
    • option Of chicken , beef or pork , stir-fried with mixed vegetables, served with steamed rice
  • FRIED RICE ( SEAFOOD ) $14.00
    • choice of marinated beef beef or chicken with mixed vegetables & egg.
  • PORK BALLS NOODLES SOUP $10.00
    • pork balls & pork mince served in R & S style soup with rice noodles & bean sprouts.
  • ROTI WITH SATAY SAUCE $5.50
  • Mandu (dumpling) $10.00
    • Dumplings pan fried or steamed (vegetable dumpling also available)
  • Galbi tang (beef rib stew) $16.00
    • Beef boiled until tender, with steamed rice
  • Hong hab tang $30.00
    • Korean Style green mussel stew
  • Bimbi bab / hot bibimbap $16.00
    • Mixture of vegetables, chili paste, sesame oil, steamed rice topped with a fried egg
  • Bulgogi stew $18.00
    • Korean Style stew with broiled marinated beef, vegetable Korean Noodles, rice cakes and eggs
  • Dakgogi baby (chicken) $16.00
    • Chicken marinated in soy sauce with steamed rice and side dish
  • Fried chicken $18.00
    • Deep Fried Chicken
  • So bulgogi set (broiled beef) $25.00 pp
    • On gas ring grill, beef marinated in soy sauce & sesame oil, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Single Filling $5.00
  • J K Mince Savoury $1.50
  • Bacon Butty & Coffee $5.50
  • Baked Potato - Vegetarian $4.00
  • Butter Chicken Pie $4.50
  • Toast & Tea/Coffee $4.50
  • Club Sandwich (Twin Pack) $4.60
  • Spinach & Feta Cheese Pinwheel $3.50
  • 250Gm Sirloin $20
  • Bangers And Mash $16
    • Pork sausages served on whipped garlic mash, seasonal veges, caramelised onion and jus.
  • Chicken Nuggets And Chips $11
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Moroccan Chicken
    • Grilled chicken, onion, Moroccan spice, avocado, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella.
  • Roast (Sunday Only) $10
    • Please see one of our friendly staff for more information about Sundays roast
  • Chocolate Sundae $10
    • Served with caramelised nuts, chocolate sauce and freshly whipped cream.
  • Hawain
    • Champagne Ham, pineapple, cream cheese, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella.
  • Garlic Loaf $6
    • House baked bread smothered with garlic butter
  • Sausage / Fish / Chicken / Bacon $13.00
  • Crumbed Fish / 1/2 doz. Samosa / Mini Spring Rolls (6) $4.00
  • Kumara Chips $6.00
  • Steak / Bacon $4.00
  • Potato Fritter / Hash Brown $1.00
  • Chicken / Beef / Roast Pork / Seafood / Combination $13.00
  • Ham / Mushroom / Cheese / Egg / Corn $3.50
  • Chicken / Pork / Fish / Won Ton (1 doz.) / Lemon Chicken / Lemon Fish / Honey Chicken $13.00
  • Fish & Rocket Salad $8.70
  • Wedges small $4.20
  • Dinner Box $12.70
    • 3pcs of chicken + sm chips
  • FRENCHTOAST $12.00
    • French toast served with bacon banana and maple sauce
  • BACON EGGS $16.50
    • hash browns sausages with baked beans or spaghetti
  • COMBO 3 $11.80
    • 3 wings, 1 chips, + 440ml can
  • (HAM CHEESE PINEAPPLE EGG BACON ETC)
  • Chips small $3.70
  • Lebanese style Omelette $11.00
    • served in pita bread w free range organic eggs, Parsley, Tomatoes & Cashews
  • Fatayer $6.00
    • vege baked pies, spinach or feta
  • Lamb Shish $14.00
    • served in pita bread w fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & hummus
  • Baklawa $4.00
  • Phoenician Platter $18.00
    • choose from: Beef, Lamb or Chicken served on a plate w rice & salad drizzled in tahini sauce
  • Chicken Shish Tawook $13.00
    • chicken breast served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & garlic paste
  • Makanek & Egg $14.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes, gherkins & a squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $14.00
    • w salad & tahini
  • Beef Madras $15.90
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and finished with coconut cream
  • Extra Rice $3.00
  • Beef Korma $15.90
    • Boneless beef pieces simmered in cashew and almond curry sauce
  • Chana Masala $14.00
    • Chick peas cooked in a masala sauce
  • Beef Rogan Josh $15.90
    • Beef cooked with crushed spices
  • Aloo Gob $14.00
    • A tasty potato and cauliflower dish presented in a special sauce
  • Mix Grill for two $15.50
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab, Chicken Wings
  • Lamb Vindaloo $15.90
    • A sharp lamb curry for people with a fireproof palette
  • RISOTTO VERDE zucchini, lemon and salsa verde risotto, seared organic halloumi, wild roquette $23.90
  • HONEYCOMB SQUID roasted sesame, coconut, chilli, salt and pepper with lime wasabi aioli $14.50
  • POT STICKER DUMPLINGS pan-fried pork and chive dumplings, ginger dipping sauce $13.50
  • SMOKED SALMON Soi manuka smoked salmon, crème fraiche, watercress, salted crisp bread with raspberry dressing $15.50
  • ZEN HEN BURGER free range chicken with Thai green curry and lemon grass, Asian slaw, Japanese mayo on a Brooklyn Bakery bun, with coconut, lime sea salt fries $23.50
  • - add bacon $4.00
  • FISH OF THE DAY pan seared market fish of the day, potato rosti, avocado, cherry tomato and Italian parsley salad, passion fruit aioli $31.90
  • CRISPY PORK five spice free range pork belly with jasmine rice, Asian greens, fried shallots and chili hoisin plum sauce $29.50
  • Chicken Nuggets with Fries & BBQ Sauce $8.50
  • Corn Fritters $15.00
    • with salad greens, mango chutney, bacon
  • Creamy Fettuccine
    • (see special board)
  • - Greek (Feta & Kalamata Olives)
  • Eggs Florentine $13.50
    • with spinach & hollandaise
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $5.00
  • * Take Away Available
  • - Smoked Chicken with Parmesan & Cashew Nuts
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