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

  • Wedges $6.10
  • Chicken Burger $18.60
    • Grilled cajun chicken breast, bacon, pineapple, lettuce, coleslaw with Fat Dog aioli and fries
  • Garden Salad $5.30
  • Seafood Chowder $11.60
    • Seafood chowder served with chunky toast
  • Chunky Toast $11.70
    • Country Grain Toast. Fruit toast and lekkerbrot served with butter and 2 preserves
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips / Spaghetti Bolognese $10.50 / TS $5.50
  • Beef Scotch Fillet $30.00
    • 250gm beef scotch fillet served with a mediterranean veggie filo parcel, onion rings & roasted tomatoes with a blue cheese dressing
  • Vegetarian Panini $12.80
    • Pumpkin, hummus, feta, roast, capsicum, and sun-dried tomato
  • Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) $27.90
    • 2 hanging skewers of Chicken thigh, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a Large side
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Feta $1.50
  • Egg $1.50
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  • Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
    • Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • Double Breast Burger $15.90
    • With two Peri-Peri chicken breast fillets it's a definite two-hander!
  • - Large $6.50
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $9.90
  • Bacon 3-ways burger
    • Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef Patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
  • -small $2.50
  • Alabama chicken $9.90
    • A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $12.50
  • Chicken & bacon sandwich $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $14.90
  • Mars bar battered & deep fried $3.00
  • Hand cut spud fries, chilli salt served with tomato sauce or gravy $5.00
  • BBQ PLUM CHICKEN $13.00
    • Plum sauce, sliced chicken breast, onion, camembert cheese, capsicum, tomato
  • MINT AS BURGER
    • Slow cooked hand pulled NZ Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, drizzled in mint as sauce & aioli in a brioche bun.
  • Burger only $10.00
  • CHUR BURGER
    • Homemade NZ beef seasoned patty drizzled with grilled cheese, bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun.
  • Cookies & Cream ice cream with hot melted chocolate sauce $7.00
  • HAWAIIAN $12.00
    • Pineapple, cheese, tomato sauce, onion, ham
  • Soups
    • Cream soup from locally sourced seasonal vegetables, creamy rich seafood chowder finished with pinot gris, wholemeal garlic croutons
  • Flame Rotisserie and Carvery
    • Succulent leg of pork or leg of lamb, Lebanese chicken, roasted field vegetables and potatoes
  • Antipasto Pickles and Preserves
    • Greek kalamata olives, pickled cucumber, creamy feta cheese with spring onion
  • - 250g Grass Fed NZ Pure Angus Scotch fillet steak $10.00
  • Art of the Grill
    • Aged beef rump steak with herb rub, New Zealand lamb chops
  • Breads
    • Artisan bread selection fresh from the oven, speciality breads served with spreads and infused olive oil
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Mediterranean Fare
    • Italian salami, shaved smoked ham, roasted chicken
  • The buck stops here $18.50
    • Caesar salad (cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, free range bacon, egg, anchovies and caesar dressing
  • The holy hunt-Eggs benedict $19.90
    • Poached eggs served with spinach and scope hollandaise on our speciality toasted bread of the day w smoked salmon / bacon / mushroom
  • -Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
  • Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
    • Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
  • -Add chicken, pulled pork or duck for $6.00
  • Hunt club $17.00
    • Your choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs, served with bacon on our speciality toasted bread of the day
  • Doe eyed $12.00
    • Hot oatmeal, chopped dates, spiced toasted almonds, raw chia seeds w natural or coconut yoghurt, warm almond or full milk on the side
  • Hook line and sinker $17.50
    • Seafood chowder, served with ciabatta
  • Vegetarian $19.50
  • El Jefe 500 gram steak, chili garlic prawns $46.00
  • Marinated chicken breast $24.50
  • Tapas y Mas $26.50
    • your selection of one seafood and one non seafood tapa from the tapas menu, chimichurri potatoes
  • Pina Colada $10.50
    • coconut vanilla bean "nice" cream, rum infused pineapple
  • Sorbete de Mango y Maracuya $9.50
    • a refreshing smooth & velvety sorbet w/ lime passion fruit drizzle
  • Chicken or Beef $20.50
  • Chipotle Calamares $14.50
    • tender crisp seasoned calamari, chipotle cream
  • Bread & Dips, Toasted Italian Ciabatta & dipping sauces $11
  • Pollo Azzurro, Breast of chicken topped with a tasty blend of spinach and creamy blue cheese sauce with Salad Greens & Kumara Rosti $29.50
  • Spaghetti Napoletana - Spaghetti in a Tomato & fresh Basil Sauce (add meatball +$3.5) $11
  • Rigatoni Zingara, Smokey bacon & fresh mushrooms in a light Venetian sauce $24.50
  • Pollo Bella Luna, Breast of Chicken layered with Champagne Ham, Roast Capsicum & Cashew Pesto topped with grilled Camembert Cheese finished with Capsicum aioli with Salad Greens & Kumara Rosti $29.50
  • Fries, served with Tomato sauce & our famous roast garlic aioli $8.50
  • Garlic Prawns, Skewered Princess Prawns sautéed in garlic butter splashed with parsley & fine cracked pepper served with roasted garlic aioli $19.5/entree
  • Crispy Bacon & Banana Salad, crispy bacon & slice fresh banana with salad greens topped with our own Chilli Plum Sauce $20.50
  • Garlic Breads $8.00
    • Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
  • Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
    • A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
  • Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • New Zealand smoked salmon and seasonal green salad served with French Vinagrette
  • Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
    • Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
  • Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
  • Garlic Bread $7
  • Crispy Mozzarella Risotto Balls . Blue Cheese Crème $10
  • Aubergine . Burnt Miso . Sushi Rice Salad . Pickled Radish . Sesame, Soy Dressing $25
  • Fresh Fish . Barley, Green Bean, Grape, Almond, Dill Salad $31
  • Roasted Cauli, Lentil, Date, Green Olive Salad . Lemon Tahini Dressing . Dukkah $16
  • Polenta Chips . Sundried Tomato and Olive Aioli $10
  • Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken . Lime Mayo $12.5
  • Sicilian Apple Cake . Citrus Syllabub . Pistachio Praline $13
  • Chicken Parmigiana $21.50
    • Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with bacon, napolitana sauce, melted cheese & served with honey mayo slaw & seasoned chips.
  • Kapiti Blue Cheese $3.90
  • Breakfast Brioche Burger $15.50
    • With a poached cage-free egg, grilled tomato
  • Grilled Pesto Bruschetta $13.00
    • Toasted sourdough, basil & pine nut pesto, tomato, red onion, balsamic glaze.
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Served with seasoned chips, salad & tartare sauce.
  • Grilled Haloumi $3.90
  • Chicken, Spinach & Quinoa Salad $19.00
    • Grilled chicken breast, quinoa, spinach, peas, feta, lightly dressed coleslaw.
  • Spicy Herb Mayo $2.80
  • We have a fine selection of beers, including Guinness, Kilkenny, Boddingtons & Ciders. Hennessy’s also stocks well-known craft beers such as Emersons and Little Creatures, both bottled and on-tap. We are very proud of our thoughtful wine list, with a good selection of exclusive and popular brands. N/A
  • Fettuccine $21.90
    • Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic basil pesto wine sauce.
  • Mini Beef Burger $9.90
    • With golden fries, melted cheese & ketchup.
  • Bread & butter, or extra ice cream $3.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $21.90
    • BBQ grilled Sirloin Steak on toasted Focaccia bread with onion jam & salad greens dressed with aioli & BBQ sauce. Served with fries.
  • Lamb Shanks (1) $27.90 (2) $33.90
    • NZ Shanks braised with vegetables, tomatoes & herbs in a red wine gravy with creamy mashed potatoes & garden peas.
  • Lambs Fry $19.90
    • Sauteed lambs liver with bacon, onions, garlic & mushrooms in a red wine gravy served with creamy mash, fried tomato & toasted white bread.
  • Bangers & Mash $19.90
    • Traditional sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, garden peas with homemade beef gravy.
  • Minestra del giorno $10.20
    • Soup of the day
  • Marinated Olives $6.10
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro $21.50
    • Spaghetti/ Classic Zanelli's Tomato sauce.
  • Fettuccine alla Gorgonzola e Capperi ante $24.50
    • Egg Fettuccine/ diced Scallops/ Sundried Tomatoes/ Broccoli florets/ Capers/ Creamy Blue cheese sauce
  • Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
    • Prawns/Grilled Ciabatta/ Wilted Spinach/ Basil Aioli.
  • Linguine Mare Monti $24.50
    • Pan-seared Prawns/ Mushrooms/ Onion, garlic & Chilli/ Olive Oil drizzle.
  • Basil Pesto (Multiple selection available) $6.10
  • Salmone affumicato $17.30
    • Hot Smoked Salmon/ White bean & Parmesan Fritter/ Capsicum salad/ Sundried Tomato Pesto.
  • Choc Top Cone n/a
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce. It’s pure pleasure
  • Double Cheeseburger n/a
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap n/a
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla
  • Strawberry Sundae n/a
    • Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack n/a
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Peruvian Style Raw Fish $14.00
    • Fresh fish marinated in lemon, ginger, garlic, red onion and coriander. Served with roasted kumara, deep fried spiced corn and Chilean bread.
  • Garbanzo Beans $13.00
    • Slow cooked chick peas with Spanish chorizo, paprika, garlic, onion and basil. Served with Che's spicy sauce and Chilean bread.
  • Squid $13.00
    • Baby squid tubed filled with chicken, topped with mango sauce and chilli flakes. Served on the side with Chilean bread and Che's special spicy sauce.
  • Seafood Anticucho $13.00
    • Mussels and prawns skewer and cooked over manuka embers. Served with Chilean bread and a small salad with Che's special sauce.
  • Spanish Churros $10.00
    • Deep fried Spanish / South American dessert. Served with chocolate and caramel sauce, sprinkled with icing and cinnamon sugar. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Salad $5.00
    • tomato, lettuce, olives, cucumber, dressing
  • Torta de Mil Hojas (One Thousand Leaves Cake) $10.00
    • Layers of pastry with caramel puree and walnuts. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Selection of olives, breads and lentil dip $13.00
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