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

  • Beef Rendang $12.00
    • Beef in spiced dry curry blended with desiccated coconut. Served with steamed rice.
  • Lamb Curry $13.00
    • Lamb pieces in creamy curry. Served with steamed rice.
  • Mee Goreng $12.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles flavoured with Malaysian spices. Choice of chicken or seafood.
  • Chicken Rendang $12.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces in spiced dry curry blended with desiccated coconut. Served with steamed rice.
  • Wat Tan Hor $12.00
    • Thick flat rice noodles cooked with chicken, prawns, fish cakes, fish balls, cabbage and eggs in gravy.
  • Curry Laksa $12.00
    • Egg noodles with chicken pieces, fish cakes, fish balls, crab sticks, tofu and egg in creamy laksa soup.
  • Seafood Laksa $13.00
    • Egg noodles with prawns, mussels, fish cakes, fish balls, crab sticks, tofu and egg in creamy laksa soup.
  • 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.
  • Multigrain Rolls $1.00
  • Sourdough Rolls $1.20
  • Fruit Pies $4.50
  • Multigrain Dinner Rolls $0.80
  • Sourdough Dinner Rolls $0.90
  • A variety of house made cakes including
  • Pecan Pie 20cm $19.90
  • Belgium Biscuits $3.60
  • Minute Steak Diane $22.50
    • with crushed potatoes & frisée
  • Jambalaya $22.50
    • with chicken, prawn & sausage
  • Astoria bread with Lot 8 olive oil & balsamic $6.00
  • Halloumi $19.50
    • with puy lentils, asparagus, tomato, cucumber, mint & rocket with harissa dressing
  • Pork, sage & ricotta meatballs $16.50
    • with parmesan polenta
  • Asparagus & Pecorino Omelette $22.00
    • with frisée & fries
  • Garden salad with Astoria dressing $8.50
  • Spicy Chicken Burger $21.50
    • tomato, cos, coriander & mango mayo with curry fries
  • Rolls/Curry Rolls OR Crabsticks, 2 Potato Fritters
  • Stuffed Mushroom (each) $1.50
  • Fish $2.90
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.70
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Crabstick $1.70
  • Orange Beef $12.00
  • Hotdog $2.20
  • Soup of the Day (Seasonal, not available in summer) $11.50
    • Served with cheese bread
  • Lemon Pepper Squid Salad $16.50
    • Deep fried battered squid served with a green salad and aioli.
  • Steak Sandwich $16.50
    • Scotch Fillet served on a Baguette / Served with Mushroom sauce / Served with Fries or Green Salad
  • Croque Madame $15.00
    • As Croque Monsieur Topped with grilled tomato and poached egg
  • -Beef Burger, bacon, cheese and caramelized onion / Chicken Burger, avocado and cheese $18.50
  • Homemade Burgers
    • Served with fresh Bordeaux Buns: Comes with fries and salad
  • Large plate of fries $7.00
    • Served with tomato sauce / Homemade aioli sauce
  • Potato Wedges $9.00
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Vegetable $9.90
  • Pineapple fritter $2.00
  • Shrimps $12.50
  • Boiled Dumpling 14pcs $13.00
  • Steak $12.00
  • BBQ pork $12.50
  • Ginger BBQ pork $13.50
  • Steak $12.00
  • Chicken $13.50
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Curry Rice Roll $2.40
  • Combination $13.00
  • Chicken $11.50
  • Wontons (separate sauce) $11.50
  • Prawns $17.50
  • Nasi Goreng (rice) $12.50
  • CHICKEN $9.50
    • with rice
  • CHEESE $1.50
  • FISH $9.50
    • with rice
  • SQUID & VEGETALE $10.50
  • SHRIMP $10.50
  • CRUMBED FISH(small) $2.60
  • PORK $12.50
    • with no rice
  • BEEF, CHICKEN OR PORK $9.50
  • Shrimp in Gravy on Rice $11.00
  • 6 Chicken Nuggets-Chips $5.70
  • Gong Bao Chicken on Rice $11.00
  • Singapore Style Rice Vermicelli $11.00
  • Meat Fritter (home made) $2.30
  • Spring Roll (homemade) $1.80
  • Shanghai Stir Fried Noodle with Pork $11.00
  • Sweet Sour Pork $11.00
  • Satay chicken $10.50
    • chow mein
  • HAWAIIAN BURGER $4.50
  • Sweet & sour wonton $9.90
    • 9 wontons on steamed rice or noodles
  • HOMEMADE CHICKEN BURGER(chicken fillet and cheese) $6.00
  • CRUMBED PRAWN $1.20
  • STEAK BURGER $5.00
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN BREAST $3.50
  • Mussel fritter $3.80
  • Twice-cooked Spicy Pork slices with vegetables $18.50
  • Beijing Hot and Sour Soup $7.00
  • Sichuan Spicy Fish slices with vegetables $20.90
  • Steamed Fish Roll $21.50
  • Hot plate with Roasted Duck slices and vegetables $25.50
  • Banana Fritter and Ice cream $8.00
  • Spicy Lamb in Clay-pot $19.90
  • Apple in hot Toffee $9.00
  • Ham & Egg Sandwich $4.70
  • Tuna On Rye $5.00
  • Bacon & Cheese Croissant $3.80
  • Bacon & Egg Sandwich $4.10
  • Cheese Vienna $3.30
  • Chicken Pie $4.20
  • Pork & Egg Turnover $3.50
  • Cheese & Bacon Vienna $3.60
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
  • Hr $15.00
    • Red onion, capsicum, mushroom, peas, cheese + tomato relish
  • Mini Vege Spring Rolls & Samosas $4
  • Available Wed - Sun 5:00Pm - 8:30Pm
  • Vege Burger $14.50
    • Vegetarian patty on toasted focaccia, cheese, lettuce, tomato, tomato relish + fries & aioli
  • Fries $6.50
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $14.50
  • Secretary $15.00
    • Chicken tikka, red onion, capsicum, cheese, coriander + yoghurt swirl
  • Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
  • SKINLESS PORK SAUSAGE (LONGSILOG)
    • Longganisa. Special sweet-salty skinless sausage.
  • PORK RIB-EYE TOCINO (TOSILOG)
    • Cured select cut pork rib-eye steak
  • Pork Ribeye Tocino (TO-SI-LOG)
    • Cured sweet-salty special cut of tender Pork, grilled and served with poached egg, garlic fried rice , grilled tomato and drizzled with fresh made hollandaise sauce. Fried Rice can be replaced with chips or house salad.
  • Avocado And Tomato on Toast $9.50
  • BEEF STEW PASTA (KALDERETA)
    • Slow cooked beef casserole in rich flavorful tomato sauce. Served on buttered pasta or with garlic fried rice.
  • Corn Fritter w/ Bacon & Salad
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • Smashed avo $12.50
    • smashed avocado on toast + cannelini, thyme & garlic puree + aged balsamic vinegar
  • Kids sized vegetarian burger + chips $7.50
  • Vegan $17.50
    • kumara & black bean pattie + red capsicum jam + guacamole on sourdough bun + fries
  • Streaky bacon + free range+ egg on toast $7.50
  • Oatcakes $18.00
    • buttermilk oatcakes+ orange curd + cinnamon creme anglatse
  • Smoked salmon $5.00
  • Kids sized Hawaiian pizza + chips $7.50
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