Lovely India Restaurant and Bar in Rotorua Menu

Rice Rice
  • Biryani - Chicken or Lamb - Rice cooked with Chicken or Lamb in herbs and spices $17.90
  • Biryani - Vegetable - Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices $16.90
  • Plain Rice - Steamed Basmati Rice $2.00
  • Pulav Rice - Rice cooked with cashews, sultanas and Indian herbs $10.00
  • Zeera Rice - Rice cooked with cumin seeds $5.00
Vegetarian Delights Vegetarian Delights
  • Navrattan Korma - Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy $16.90
  • Aloo Mattar - Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spicy gravy $15.90
  • Saag Paneer / Mushrooms/ Aloo - Our own home-made cottage cheese, mushrooms or potatoes cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices $16.90
  • Malai Kofta - Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in creamy gravy $16.90
  • Paneer Makhani - Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce $16.90
  • Aloo Gobhi - Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together and garnished with ginger and fresh coriander $15.90
  • Daal Makhani - Lentils stewed on a slow fire, garnished with ginger and coriander $15.90
  • Bombay Aloo - Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices $14.90
  • Shahi Paneer - Our own home-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy gravy, and fresh herbs. $17.90
  • Matar Malai Methi - Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew's puree and dried fenugreek. $15.90
  • Vegetarian Jalfrezi - Vegetables cooked with onions, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts. $16.90
  • Kadai Paneer - Vegetables cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato cubes, in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts $17.90
  • Daal Tadka - Yellow spilt lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric $15.90
  • Panner Tikka Masala - Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, bell pepper, spices and tomato gravy $17.90
  • Paneer Bhurji - Scrambled homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped onions, green peas, chillies and spices. Rich in protein $22.00
Sizzling Traditional Roasted Mains - Fat Free Sizzling Traditional Roasted Mains - Fat Free
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste cooked in tandoor $22.00
  • Chicken Tikka - Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor $20.00
  • Fish Tikka - Boneless fish marinated in yoghurt, spices and herbs and cooked in tandoor $28.00
Seafood Seafood
  • Goan Fish Curry - Fish fillets cooked in fine tomato paste and coconut gravy finished with lemon and cream $22.90
  • Prawn Malabari - Peeled prawns cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes and fresh coconut milk, garnished with cream $22.90
  • Butter Prawns - Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce $22.90
  • Prawn Masala - Prawns cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicum and sliced onions, garnished with fresh herbs $22.90
Entree Entree
  • Pudina Paneer Tikka - Homemade cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt, mint, spices and roasted Tandoor $14.50
  • Malai Tikka - Succulent morsels of chicken, steeped in a blend of cream, cheddar garlic and a hint of broad leaf cilantro, Glazed in Tandoor $11.90
  • Mixed Platter (For Two) - A mixture and fine selection Vegetable Samosa, Mixed pakoras, Chicken tikka and Seekh Kebab. $17.80
  • Vegetable Samosas - Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices $6.90
  • Mix Pakora - Chopped vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in batter and deep fried $6.90
  • Onion Bhaji - Sliced onion stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried $6.90
  • Chicken Tikka - Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor $10.90
  • Seekh Kebab - Mince lamb flavoured with spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in Tandoor $9.90
  • Tandoori Chicken - Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor $11.90
  • Fish Tikka - Marinated boneless fish, roasted in Tandoor $14.50
  • Crumbed Prawn - Fried prawns served with crisp green salad and sweet chilli sauce $11.90
Side Dishes Side Dishes
  • Raita, Pickles, Sweet Mango Chutney - Mint sauce, Tamarind sauce $2.50
  • Poppadums ( 2 pieces ) $1.00
  • Salad $5.00
Children's Menu Children's Menu
  • Baby Combo - Butter Chicken, baby naan, rice & small drink $9.90
  • Chicken Nuggets $7.00
  • French fries $4.00
  • Fish n Chips $9.90
Breads Breads
  • Naan - Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter $3.00
  • Butter Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with clarified butter $4.50
  • Garlic Naan - Plain flour bread coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor $4.50
  • Keema Naan - Stuffed with spiced Lamb mince mixture $5.00
  • Cheese Naan - Stuffed with special cheddar cheese $4.50
  • Garlic & Cheese Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese then coated with garlic and roasted in Tandoor $5.50
  • Olive & Garlic Naan - Plain flour bread stuffed with olive's and garlic $5.50
  • Stuffed Kulcha - Plain flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas $4.00
  • Kashmiri Naan - Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffed with dried fruit, spices and nuts $5.00
  • Roti - Hand rolled bread made from wholemeal and white flour $3.50
  • Lachhedar Parantha - Hand-rolled bread made in spirals from wholemeal and white flour and butter $4.50
Mains Mains
  • Korma (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Chicken,Lamb or Goat cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked. $18.90
  • Madras (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Delicious medium hot Chicken, Lamb or Goat curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style $17.90
  • Vindaloo (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Diced Chicken, Lamb or Goat cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce, garnished with spring onions and coriander $17.90
  • Saag (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Diced Chicken, Lamb or Goat harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices $17.90
  • Lamb Rogan Josh - Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs and spices $17.90
  • Lamb Nawabi - Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews $17.90
  • Lamb Do Piaza - Boneless lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and dry roasted spices, garnished with green herbs $17.90
  • Butter Chicken - Tender morsels of boneless chicken roasted in tandoor and finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce $18.90
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Succulent tender chicken morsels roasted in tandoor and then cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs $17.90
  • Chilli Chicken - Fried chicken dish with slices of onions, tomatoes, capsicum and fresh coriander, cooked and garnished with fresh spices $18.90
  • Chicken Jalfrezi - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato cubes in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cashew nuts $17.90
  • Mango Chicken - Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a mild creamy mango sauce $20.90
  • Lava Chicken - Diced chicken cooked in fine onion gravy and then garnished with fresh herbs $19.90
  • Lovely India Chef's Special - Diced chicken cooked in creamy tomato gravy with nuts and mushrooms garnished with diced nuts and fruits $22.50
Scallops Scallops
  • Butter Scallops - Butter Scallops is a dish of tender whole scallops fried with ginger, garlic and herbs before they are finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce, topped with almonds and cream $28.90
  • Saag Scallops - Saag Scallops, a wonderfully delectable dish of scallops cooked in a fine, mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices. $28.90
  • Masala Scallops - Scallops Masala, succulent scallops cooked in a spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs. $28.90

Nearby Sample Menus

  • S=Small
  • B.L.A.T. $20.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato stack served with wedges and sour cream
  • Lamb Shanks $30.00
    • Slow cooked tender NZ lamb shanks on kumara mash with seasonal vegetables finished with Fat Dog gravy
  • Onion Rings $3.20
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly $28.00
    • Mozzarella stuffed pumpkin balls with a smoked tomato provencal sauce with a chickpea salsa & shaved parmesan
  • Fat Steak Sandwich $21.60
    • Served on focaccia with salad, caramelised onions, cheese, aioli, wedges, and a side of sour cream
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips / Spaghetti Bolognese $10.50 / TS $5.50
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $20.50 / S $14.90
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing and grilled chicken
  • Stir Fried Home-Made Garlic & Pepper Sauce and Vegetables $15.50
  • Pad Thai Noodle $15.50
    • With tomato and tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts and bean sprouts
  • Curry Puff (5 Pieces) $7.00
    • Thai style with minced chicken, potatoes and vegetables
  • Green Curry Tofu $14.50
    • With coconut milk & vegetable
  • Panang (Thick Red Curry) $15.50
    • With coconut milk, pumpkin and crushed peanuts
  • All mains are served with Rice
  • Beef Salad $15.50
    • With thai spices, tomato, mint and seasonal vegetables
  • Stir Fried Beef - Home Made Oyster Sauce $15.50
    • With broccoli, mushrooms and vegetables
  • Creamy mushrooms N/A
  • Avocado quarter N/A
  • French Toast (V) $16.50
    • Three pieces of French stick dipped in an egg and cinnamon mix, fried then dusted with a cinnamon sugar & served with an apple compot, maple syrup and whipped cream.
  • Roasted Kumara Mumble Jumble (V no sausage) $17.50
    • Third Place Cafe - Enjoy an all day breakfast or brunch with friends overlooking lake Rotorua - Gluten Friendly options available on request.Roasted sweet potato combined with caramelized onions, fried tomatoes and chorizo sausage, topped with a poached egg & hollandaise sauce.
  • Lite Breakfast $15.50
    • Third Place Cafe - Enjoy quality food & coffee whilst taking in the breath-taking views. Dietary requirements & gluten friendly options available. Wholemeal toast served with a poached egg, potato rosti, kransky sausage and fresh seasonal fruit.
  • Sausage x 2 N/A
  • Chips with aioli (Small/ Large) $5.50/ $9.50
  • Middle Eastern Spring lamb platter $18.50
    • Third Place CafeSpiced seared spring lamb strips accompanied with toasted pita bread, crispy falafels, hummus, mint yoghurt, shredded lettuce and kasundi.
  • Market Garden Salads and Crisp Vegetables
    • Sauteed cauliflower and capsicum salad, oriental tabouli with zesty lime and coriander drizzle, roasted kumara and pumpkin salad with manuka honey and hazelnut oil, grated carrots, beetroot, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, kimchi
  • Caesars Palace
    • Craft your own version of a classic Caesar salad: shaved parmesan from the "wheel", crisp salad leaves, mesclun, endive, cos and iceberg lettuce, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic croutons, toasted almonds, grilled streaky bacon
  • - 1/2 grilled New Zealand crayfish $15.00
  • The Grill and Pasta Kitchen
    • Freshly cooked pasta (tortellino, ravioli or fettuccine), sauteed with pancetta and mushrooms, basil pesto and shaved parmesan, butter blanched seasonal market vegetables (Vegetarian dishes made fresh and specified to your dietary requirements. Please advise when you book)
  • Creperie
    • Thin crepes with sweet toppings, preserves and syrups, and assorted New Zealand ice cream
  • Dressings, Oils and Vinegars
    • Extra virgin olive oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, Balsamic, sherry and cider vinegar, Italian, French, coriander and ginger dressing
  • Tea and Coffee
  • New Zealand Cheese
    • With crackers, candied ginger, nuts and pumpkin seeds
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
  • Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
    • A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
  • Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
  • Muffin or Scone $5.00
    • Served with jam, cream, and butter
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
  • Garlic Breads $8.00
    • Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
  • Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Prawn Saag $15.50
    • Cooked with spinach, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $13.50
    • Cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cream and spices
  • SET MEAL FOR FOUR $54.99
    • 4 Curries(Chicken,Lamb,Beef,Prawn) + 4 Plain Naans, Rice, Drinks.
  • Chicken Saag $13.50
    • Cooked with spinach, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
  • Kadai Paneer $12.50
    • Cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomato, onions, spices finished with fresh coriander
  • Prawn Jhalfrezi $15.50
    • Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and fresh ground spices
  • Chana Masala $11.50
    • Chick peas cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and ground spices
  • Lamb Biryani $13.99
    • Cooked with rice, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, aromatic spices and finish fresh green coriander
  • Chicken nuggets with chunky fries $9
  • Sequoia Chicken Sandwich $23
    • Succulent grilled free range chicken breast served on salad greens, tomato, camembert, bacon, house aioli, and spicy jamacian jerksauce on grilled focaccia.
  • Cheese Board $25
    • A Selection of cheeses and crackers is with quince jelly, pesto and grapes.
  • Bagel $12
    • Streaky bacon, red onion, sliced tomato ,lemon, cream cheese, and capers.
  • Sequoia General $21
    • Eggs of your choice, streaky, bacon, roasted garlic mushroom, batwurst sausage, grilled tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabetta or multigrain.
  • Golden Bash Browns $4
  • Wilted Spinach $4
  • Gluten Free Bread $4
  • Bo bia-spring rolls $7.50
    • Spring rolls filled with glass noodles & vegetables and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Kuai tiew pud $15.00
    • Fried noodles, egg and vegetables with your choice of chicken pork or beef.
  • Yum pla muek - squid salad $18.00
    • Squid salad with Thai herbs, mint, lemon and chilli.
  • Khao pud - thai fried rice $15.00
  • Pree o wan - sweet and sour $17.00
    • Sweet and sour sauce and vegetables with your choice of chicken or pork.
  • Geal grob-won ton $7.50
    • Deep fried wontons.
  • Pud puk ruamet $16.00
    • Stir fried seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Tom yum talay-seafood soup E $10.50 / M $18.50
    • Seafood soup seasoned with Thai herbs, lemon and mushroom.
  • Mama ferrari $11.9
    • sticky fig and date pudding served with hot caramel sauce and fresh cream
  • Musso $19.9
    • Italian cured meats
  • Agostini $21.9
    • salmon, prawn, asparagus plus blue cheese
  • Insalata salad greens with tomato and red onion $6.5
  • Coq au Vin $23.9
    • chicken cooked in a red wine sauce w/ bacon, mushroom, and beef stock, its ridiculously delicious
  • Apple and raisin strudel $11.9
    • a favourite, served w/ custard and icecream
  • Meats $16.9
    • Italian meats including chicken
  • Penne bolognese $18.5
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sauce n/a
    • Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy
  • Oreo® Cookies McFlurry n/a
    • For a delicious mouthful of crunchy biscuit pieces blended into creamy soft serve, try the Oreo® Cookie McFlurry
  • Caramel Sundae n/a
    • It's a delicious delight. Soft, creamy waves of soft serve made with fresh milk, doused in a sticky, sweet warm caramel sauce
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy n/a
    • Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks
  • Bacon & Egg McMuffin n/a
    • A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin
  • Mayonnaise n/a
    • Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal
  • Hotcake Syrup n/a
    • Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like
  • Strawberry Jam n/a
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries
  • Garlic Prawn Noodles $13.00
    • Served with pan tossed cabbage, carrot, mushroom, garlic and sweet chilli sauce
  • Bacon, tomato and avocado $9.00
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16.00
    • Scotch fillet with ciabatta bread, aioli, caramelised onions, rocket and grilled tomato. Served with fries (add cheese $2.00)
  • Sour Dough Angus $13.00
    • Angus beef patty, with melted cheese, tomato, mesclun and beetroot or pineapple, served with fries (add ham / bacon $2.00)
  • Toasted Muesli $9.00
    • with Greek-style yoghurt, milk and seasonal fruits.
  • Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
    • With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
    • Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
  • Chicken Carbonara $14.00
    • Fettuccine in a cremay white sauce with bacon / mushroom, parmesan and fresh herbs.
  • Bacon Benedict $13.50
    • French toast, bacon, egg & maple syrup
  • Salmon Benedict $13.80
    • French toast, salmon, egg & maple syrup
  • Big Breakfast $11.50
    • Bacon, egg, sausage, hashbrown, tomato & toast
  • Caramelised Banana Pancake $13.50
    • Pancake with bacon & caramelised banana
  • Basic Breakfast $9.50
    • your choice of bacon or sausage, egg, tomato & toast
  • Buffalo mozzarella $6.00
  • Focaccia $7.00
    • Our pizza base with garlic oil - salt - origano
  • Boscaiola $25.00
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - creamy porcini cheese - italian prosciutto
  • Capricciosa $22.50
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - ham - mushrooms - artichokes -olives - capsicum
  • Imperfetto $24.00
    • Tomato sauce - mozzarella - cherry tomatoes - pancetta - olives- egg
  • Extra ingredient $2.00
  • Calzone Imperfetto $23.50
    • Mozzarella- ham- tomato sauce- mushrooms - olives - onions - capsicum - rocket
  • Burrata Platter $23.00
    • dreamy fresh cheese that consist of a mozzarella pouch, rather than a ball, filled with a delicate milky mousseserved with focaccia, oven roasted vegetables and cured meat
  • Tomato Uthappam $11.00
    • a thick pan cake with toppings right in to the batter
  • Kerala paratha bread (each) $2.50
  • Any curry (except seafood), rice, paratha bread & mango lassi (half serve) $10.00
  • Kerala chicken curry (on the bone) $15.50
    • fresh chicken on the bone and cooked in chef special gravy and aromatic spices
  • Masala vadai 2pcs $4.00
    • deep fried lentil savory served with coconut chutney
  • Chappathi $2.00
  • Any curry with 2 nos of big square roti $15.00
  • Masala fish/prawn $17.50
    • a rich thick tomato, onion & capsicum with spices and herbs
  • Mutter paneer $14.99
  • Raj kachori $8.90
  • Onion rava masala dosa $12.50
  • Paper plain dosa $12.50
  • Veg burger $7.80
  • Dal tadka $11.99
  • Kachori / Pyaaz kachori $1.80
  • Mixed vegetables $12.99
Lovely India Restaurant and Bar

Lovely India Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3210, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073484088

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: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3210, New Zealand