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

  • Assam Vegetables with Chicken/Beef/Seafood $13.80
    • Prepared in our homemade spice, lemongrass, lime leaves and turmeric, sautéed with green beans, capsicum, broccoli, cauliflower and sprinkled with crushed peanuts (add $3 for scallops)
  • Grilled Pork $14.80
    • Tender tasty pork, marinated using our special ingredients, served with rice and dipping sauce
  • Scallop/Chicken Stir Fried with Cashew Nut $15.90
    • Mixed seasonal vegetables, sitr fried Chinese style with cashew nuts (add $3 for scallops)
  • Asian Salad $14.80
    • Succulent homemade sauce tossed with fresh tomato, carrot, cucumber, pineapple, Asian mints and a sprinkle or crushed peanuts, choice of satay chicken or satay beef
  • Won Ton Noodle Soup $11.50
    • Egg noodle in broth, served with pork wontons and honey barbecued pork, topped with bean sprout and sesame oil
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice $12.00
    • Rice cooked in chicken broth with garlic and ginger, served with boiled chicken, fresh chilli, mixed ginger and spring onions
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $11.90
    • Pan fried thin egg noodles with chicken, shrimps, carrots, bean sprouts and spring onions, topped with honey pork
  • Won Ton Soup $8.80
    • Pork won tons in broth with BBQ on top and sesame oil
  • Lamb Saag
    • chunks of lamb cooked with spinach gravy and selected spices
  • Fish Mala Bar
    • Fish cooked with spices herbs coconut cream tempered with curry leaves
  • Mutter Paneer
    • Cubes of cottage cheese, peas and cashew nuts cooked with onion, tomato, and spices
  • Beet Masala
    • Tender beef pieces cooked with garlic tomato and onion sauce
  • Raita $2.50
    • yogurt mixed with grated cucumber
  • ONION KULCHA $3.50
    • naan stuffed with onion
  • KECHUMBER $5.50
    • diced onion, tomato, cucumber with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Beef Madras
    • Beef pieces simmered in coconut milk, spices then tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • Freshly Baked Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (V)
  • Moyashi Pickled Bean Sprouts $5.00
    • Bean sprouts are called Moyashi in Japanese.This is a simple, fresh way to start your meal.(V)
  • Grilled Strip Loin with Smoked Mushrooms & Truffle Miso (GF) $35.00
  • 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)
  • Korean Fried Chicken with Dragon Sauce & Steamed Sesame Cabbage $28.00
  • Chicken Liver Parfait & UmeShu Jelly, Grilled Focaccia $10.00
    • Umeshu is a Japanese liqueur made from steeping ume fruits in alcohol and sugar (GF)
  • Today's Miso Soup Market Price
    • Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" into which softened miso paste is mixed.
  • Grilled Octopus with Ink Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Mizuna & Roast Tomatoes $15.00
    • Modern use of cephalopod ink is generally limited to cooking, where it is used as a food colouring and flavouring, for example in pasta and sauces (GF)
  • Beef Eskander (Meal)
    • Served with rice, hummus, tabouli, beer, salads and sauces.
  • Large $14.00
  • Garlic Yoghurt
  • Mixed Doner
    • Combination of beef & chicken in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • Large $9.00
  • Small $11.00
  • HUMMUS: Chickpeas, Tahini. Garlic, Olive Oil & Lemon Juice.
  • Small $7.00
  • Gourmet open sammie $16.00
    • w ham or chicken
  • Raw buckwheat porridge $10.50
    • served cold w mixed berries
  • Grilled chicken salad $18.00
  • Chicken bacon bagel burger $16.00
    • w potato on side
  • Eggs Florentine $17.50
    • w spinach & salmon
  • Bacon or smoked salmon $5.00
  • Corn fritters $16.00
    • w bacon & salad
  • Avocado on toast $15.00
    • w tomato & feta OR haloumi
  • J. Key'S Fresh Fish (GF) $27.00
    • Dukkah crusted fresh market fish, pea puree, chargrilled fennel, potato roesti, heirloom tomatoes, radicchio, basil
  • 2 Grilled Bacon Rashers $6.00
  • N. Smith's Fresh Fish Sandwich $19.50
    • Toasted sementi bread, bread-n-butter pickle, Asian slaw, leaves, aioli, hand cut skin chips w fried panko crumbed or pan seared fresh fish
  • Substitution Of Toast To Gf Focaccia Add $2.00
  • Breakfast Burger $21.50
    • Pan-roasted ground beef & venison patty, house chutney, fresh leaves, bread-n-butter pickle, aioli, smoked cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, on a toasted multi-grain bun, with hand-cut skin chips
  • - Black & white pudding, apple and red onion sauté $22.00
  • Chorizo Sausage (Each) $5.00
  • J. Collins Duck Croquettes $17.00
    • Panko crumbed ‘pulled’ meat croquettes, Asian slaw, sprouts, pistachios, Romesco, aioli
  • Kiddy Crêpes $8.00
    • Served with maple syrup & banana
  • Picnic Beef Burger $22.00
    • Our famous Picnic burger patty, Swiss cheese, bacon, red onion, tomato, gherkin, Rocket Fuel sauce, home made aioli and seasonal lettuce in a toasted bun. Served with shoe string fries and Watties tomato sauce.
  • Crêpes $10.00
    • Served with lemon and sugar
  • Creamy Mushroom Medley $18.00
    • Trio of mushrooms cooked in a rich, creamy garlic and herb sauce served on toasted potato and rosemary bread.
  • Warm Rhubarb & Apple Crumble $15.00
    • Rhubarb and apple roasted in demerara sugar and orange, with a crumble topping. Served with natural yoghurt and cream.
  • Lamb & Kumara Pie $22.00
    • Chunky NZ lamb with Moroccan spices nestled in a homemade short pastry with a kumara mash topping. Served with a side salad and pickle.
  • Shoe String Fries $8.50
    • Served with Watties tomato sauce and home made aioli.
  • Picnic Toasted Granola $12.50
    • Maple and honey toasted oats with coconut, pecan nuts, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, banana chips, dried apricots and dark chocolate. Served with seasonal fruit, dried cranberries, natural yoghurt, and milk.
  • SEAFOOD CURRY $13.00
    • Fresh fish, prawns, mussels, squids and vegetable cooked in homemade curry paste, served with rice (fish curry $13.00/prawn curry $14.00/mussel curry $13.00)
  • LAMB CURRY $12.00
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in homemade curry paste and potatoes, served with rice
  • BBQ PORK DUMPLING NOODLE SOUP $11.50
    • rice noodle with dumpling BBQ pork and bean sprout in clear soup
  • WONTON OR DUMPLING SOUP $10.00
    • eight wonton or seven dumplings with Pak Choy in clear soup
  • VEGGIE GREEN CURRY $11.00
    • season vegetable and tofu cooked with homemade green herb paste, served with rice
  • STIR FRY VEGETABLE $11.00
    • stir fry mixture fresh season vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts, served with rice
  • SEAFOOD NOODLES SOUP $12.00
    • rice noodles with prawns, mussels, squids, fishcake and fishballs in clear soup
  • Shrimp and Vegetables Spring Roll 5 $7.50
  • Wholemeal Bread $5.70
    • w chicken & salad
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $4.20
    • w ham & mustard
  • Mini German Stick $7.00
    • w chicken, cranberry & brie
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w camembert
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $5.70
    • w salami & salad
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w chicken
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w ham
  • Alssaser Double $6.50
    • w roast beef
  • Korean pan cake (kimchi jun) $16.00
    • Korean Pan cake with kimchi & vegetables
  • Soondubu chige $16.00
    • Spicy soup with watery bean curd steamed rice, side dishes
  • Kimchi $3.00
  • -entree
    • Pan fried dumplings, pan cake, Korean style sushi
  • Deoji sogeum gui set (pork bbq) $25.00
    • Pork marinated in salt and black pepper, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Dinner set A (4 course main)
  • Ice cream $4.00
  • Dinner set B (3 course main)
  • Vegetarian sausage rolls $6.00
  • Raspberry and white chocolate muffing $5.00
  • Lemon meringue pie doughnut $5.00
  • Free-range pork and watercress pie $8.00
  • Banana cheese cakes jar $7.00
  • Walnut pie $6.00
  • Soup of the day with bread roll $10.00
  • Roasted beef sandwich, horseradish mayo, roquette, tomato, manchego cheese $9.00
  • EMERSONS PILSNER $7
  • RENAISSANCE VOYAGER INDIA PALE ALE (6%) $8.50
  • MARANUI SAUVIGNON BLANC (Tumbler $7) $20/500ml
  • WAIRAU RIVER PINOT NOIR 2011 (Tumbler $9) $40/bottle
  • GARAGE PROJECT PERNICIOUS WEED (8%) $9.50
  • HUNTERS MIRU MIRU BRUT NV $45/bottle
  • EMERSONS PILSNER (4.9%) $8.50
  • ZEFFER DRY APPLE CIDER (5%) $7.50
  • Choice of Boiled or Pan Fried or $1.00 each
  • Teppanyaki Pepper Beef Rice $14.00
    • Pan fried Beef with our special sauces served with peppercorn Rice on a hot iron plate
  • - Additional For Ramen Only $2.00
    • Noodle/Egg/Vegetables/Seaweed
  • Teriyaki Tofu Set $13.50
    • Deep fried tofu topped with Teriyaki Sauce
  • Karaage Ramen $13.50
  • Lunch Timings (12.00- 2.30 pm)
  • Vegetable Udon Soup $12.50
    • Seasonal Vegetables and deep-fried Tofu with Udon Noodles
  • Teppanyaki Pepper Chicken Rice $13.50
    • Pan fried Chicken with our special sauces served with peppercorn Rice on a hot iron plate
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.50
  • -Create your own Salad
    • All Salads come with Lettuce and Dressing of your choice. Select 3 from large list of salad ingredients (At the counter)
  • Open Bacon Sandwich with Hollandaise $12.50
  • French Toast- Bacon Banana & Maple $14.90
  • Nacho’s with Guacamole $14.90
  • Chicken Tenderloin $16.00
  • Toast & Spreads $4.00
  • -Soup of the Day
  • Mixed bean chilli $15.50
    • vegan mixed bean chilli, grilled cornread + side of guacamole(add sour cream $0.50)
  • Buttery wilted baby spinach $3.00
  • Kids sized Hawaiian pizza + chips $7.50
  • Takahe(herbivore) $18.00
    • poached eggs + slow roasted vine tomatoes + sherry vinegar field mushrooms + buttery wilted baby spinach + homemade hash brown + sliced avocado on multigrain roll
  • Soup $10.80
    • soup of the day + multigrain roll+ whipped garlic butter
  • Fish cakes $16.50
    • smoked moki fishcakes + salsa verde + garden salad
  • Fries $6.50
  • Pork & fennel sausage $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