Address
452 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand
Maharaja Indian Restaurant in Canterbury Menu
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BEEF-
Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
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Beef madras
- Beef morsels cooked in a hot and spicy coconut...
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Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
- special dynamite...
BREADS-
Peshwari naan
- Fine flour bread stuffed with fruits and...
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Stuffed Kulcha
- Fine flour bread with stuffin of your choice. Onion and potato cottage cheese cottage cheese and mint minced...
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parantha
- Multi layered buttered wholemeal bread.
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Roti
- Traditional wholemeal bread cooked in the tandoor...
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Garlic naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of garlic.
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Butter naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of butter.
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Plain naan
- Fine flour bread, usually served with tea or..
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Naan platter
- A combination of Plain/Butter/Garlic Naan served with Mango Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Raita and Tomato Onion and.
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Side dish platter
- Deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with a selection of our
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papadoms
- Popular deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with homemade mint sauce. Enjoy this as an appetizer or alongside your main...
CHICKEN-
Chilli chicken
- Done the Indian way and is Vijay’s...
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Chicken jalfrezi
- Suculant chunks of chicken cooked to perfection with extra onion, tomatoes, capsicum and a wee touch of vinegar to produce a medium to hot...
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Butter tikka masala
- A perfect blend of two of the finest North Indian dishes. This dish is perfect for those looking to upgrade from Butter...
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Butter chicken
- Creamy boneless chicken morsels cooked in a rich tomato...
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Mango chicken
- Delicasy of the house. To suit everyones taste. Tender chicken morsels prepared in a very mild gravy with a touch of...
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Dahl chah
- Lentils simmered with finely diced marinated chicken on a slow fire and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and a touch of coconut. One of our favourite maharaja dishes. Really enjoy the texture. -Nic & Megan...
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Tandoori chicken
- Skewered chicken marinated in traditional yoghurt and...
FISH-
Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn malabari
- Fresh shelled prawns cooked in coconut, vinegar, capsicum topped with...
LAMB-
Lamb shanks
- Lamb shanks cooked to perfection done in a rich brown sauce with garlic, ginger and loaded with...
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Lamb bhuna
- If lamb is your weakness, then this dish is a must. Succulent pieces of tender lamb cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic and complimented by fried...
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Kadai gosht
- Lamb morsels roasted in natural juices with pepper spices. A touch of garlic, ginger and brown...
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Rogan josh
- A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India, A rich gravy, finished with green...
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Saagh gosht
- Lamb blended to perfection with fresh green leafy spinach and freshly ground spices to produce a classic...
RICE-
Extra Plain Basmati Rice
- Basmati is long-grained rice with an excellent...
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Vegetable Biryani
- Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and...
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Chicken/Lamb or Beef Biryani
- Rice cooked with morsels of your choice of meat and...
STARTERS-
Tandoori Platter
- A special selection of tandoori entreés. Perfect way to start any...
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Maharaja Special Platter
- For two people, Combination of few of the above entrees along with Vegetable Samosa. Served with homemade mint and tamarin...
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Seekh Kebab
- Freshly minced lamb blended with chef’s own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted over glowing...
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Lamb Chop Nawabi
- Speciality of the house. Predominantly rich flavour lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Kesari Chicken Kebab
- Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight in chef’s special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Chicken Tikka
- Boneless chunks of chicken subtly marinated overnight in a special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Prawn Pakora
- Fresh prawns with ginger, garlic and spices dipped in a special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
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Lamb Samosa
- Minced lamb, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Vegetable Samosa
- Mashed potatoes, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Onion Bhaji
- Finely sliced onions dipped in special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
VEGETARIAN-
Kadai Paneer
- A great main dish for any occasion. Cottage cheese and colourful bell peppers, sauteed in a spicy tomato gravy with traditional...
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Jeera Aaloo
- Potatoes chopped into small pieces tempered with tumeric and cooked with a touch of cumin and fresh coriander. This dish will compliment any main...
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Dahl Makhni
- Lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and..
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Channa Masala
- A very popular yet traditional preparation of Northern India. Chickpeas cooked in chef’s special...
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Aaloo Gobi
- Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger, served semi...
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Mutter Paneer
- Delicacy of the house. Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a rich mild creamy sauce with green...
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Palak Paneer
- A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with home-made cottage cheese, finished with spices and fresh...
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Malai Kofta
- Home-made cottage cheese and potatoes mashed with raisins, formed into a ball, deep fried and prepared in a thick mild...
Nearby Sample Menus
- Brazil nuts
- Extra Filling $1.50
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The G Max
- Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, beetroot & mayo
- Kapiti brie
- Cheddar Cheese
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N.Z Hoki $4
- panko crumbed- per piece
- 4-6 people
- Kapiti Blue Vein
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Beef tataki $9.00
- Seared briefly over a hot flame, onion in citrus soy sauce
- Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/vegetable dumopling/vegetable sushi/teppan tofu/stir fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice, per person $35.00
- Stir fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/teriyaki chicken $19.00
- Gluten free, daily free available on request! Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements
- Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/sitr fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/king prawn/king scallop/half crayfish/beef sirloin/lamb rack/teriyaki chicken, per person $99.00
- Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/sitr fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/king prawn/king scallop/beef sirloin/lamb rack/teriyaki chicken, per person $65.00
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Salmon sushi & sashimi $9.00
- 2 pcs fresh salmon sushi & 4 pcs salmon sashimi
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Seaweed salad $6.00
- Sweet and sour green seaweed served on green salad
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Mo Kin Thoke $12.50
- Roasted mushrooms dressed with lemon, shallots, sesame & olive oil.
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Beidi Thoke $12.50
- Fresh green beans blanched & dressed with shallots, oil & sesame.
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Wetda Seebian $16.00
- Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
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Nga Kin $17.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish baked in the oven, simple but superb!
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Nga Sein Chin $16.00
- Great appetiser - fresh fish marinated in lemon, shallots, chilli, olive oil & sprinkled with coriander.
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Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
- For those who need their chocolate fix.
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Pazunjo $21.00
- Prawns sauteed simply in garlic.
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Nga Hin $12.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.
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Kao Pad (Fried Rice) N/A
- Thai style fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables
- Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
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Thai Spring Rolls $7.50
- Deep fried vegetable spring rolls, with sweet chili sauce
- Seafood Prawns, Mussels ,Squid &Scallops) $19.00
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Chicken Satay $9.50
- Grilled Chicken breast marinated in exotic herbs and spices, served with spiced peanut sauce.
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Tom Yum Goong $15.00
- Thailand's most popular soup. Fresh lemon juice with prawns and a smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
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Pad Krateum Prik Thai (Garlic and cracked Pepper) N/A
- Thailand's version of the eer- popular garlic flavoured dish.
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Pad Piew Wan (Sweet and Sour Sauce) N/A
- Thai Sweet and Sour with pineapple, tomato and vegetables
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B.L.T $9.90
- bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mayo & tomato relish
- Plain Bagel $8.90
- Salmon $17.50
- - add chicken $4.00
- Bacon $16.50
- Gourmet Bagels $12.90
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Waffles $14.50
- with bacon,banana, kiwi fruit and maple syrup
- Bacon $4.50
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Crema catalana $17.00
- Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
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Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
- Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
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Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
- The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
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Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
- Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce
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Cheese... $ 32.00/ $18.00
- A trio of the best available cheeses served with quince paste, local walnut halves (to share/ for one)
- Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
- Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
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Surtido de embutidos $27.50
- House made chorizo, longaniza & Spanish ham served tomato bread (LF)
- Hot Cakes with M aple Syrup, Berry Coulis, & Cream
- Fries Bowl $7.00 / Side $4.00
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Eggs Benedict
- Poached free range eggs on toasted homemade bread topped with hollandaise sauce
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Pork Loin on Rosti with Apple Slaw $18.00
- Grilled pork loin served on potato rosti, with apple slaw and yogurt dressing
- Check out our cabinet for a selection of slices and cakes
- Tomato $2.00
- Garden Salad Bowl $8.00 / Side $4.00
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Pan-fried Salmon $26.00
- 200gm of fresh pan-fried Akaroa Salmon, see specials board for today's styling
- Hot & Spicy Fried Noodles
- Crispy Chicken On Rice+Chicken Soup+Dipping Sauce $19.00
- -Beef Chicken
- Combination Noodle Soup $13.00
- Char Se Ew Stir Fried Noodles
- Satay Burger Beef Or Chicken $18.00
- Khmer Vermicelli Chicken Salad $17.00
- Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
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Fish & Chips $19.50
- crumbed dory (2 pieces) served with fries & salad
- Hot Dogs (3) and Chips $10.00
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Kids Roast $12.00
- beef, chicken, lamb or pork
- Battered Onion Rings $6.00
- extra filling $2.00
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Porterhouse Steak $27.00
- 300g served with your choice of sauce – mushroom, pepper or garlic
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Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
- sliced chicken breast with mesclun and iceberg, tomato, cucumber, red onion and croutons topped with a Caesar dressing
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Ribeye Mignon Steak $31.50
- 250g garnished with grilled bacon and mushroom sauce
- Bacon, Eggs and Tomatoes $16.90
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Ribeye Steak $23.90
- eggs, fries with your choice of sauce: garlic butter, pepper or mushroom
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Toast and Jam $8.0
- Fresh baked bread served with butter and jam selection
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Muesli $13.90
- Home honey baked muesli served with fresh fruit, yoghurt or cream
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Corn Fritter Stack $16.90
- Cornfritter, bacon, tomato, sweet chili sauce, sour cream and fresh salad
- Gluten Free Toastie $8.90
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Eggs Benedict $17.90
- Poached eggs on a muffin split with bacon, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
- Chicken Burger and Fries $13.90
- -seafood $5.00
- stir fried drunken noodles $10.00
- -seafood $5.00
- -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
- -seafood $5.00
- stir fried peanut sauce on noodles $10.00
- Deep fried spring rolls $5.00
- Nb. Beef noodle soup $10.00
- Hollandaise $3.00
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Potato & gravy $10.00
- Cheesy fries
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The Abu $16.00
- Pulled pork burger with sweet & sour pickles, GM coleslaw & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
- Crispy squid rings with chilli honey & aioli $11.00
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The Gas Meltdown $25.00
- Angus porterhouse, belly bacon, hash brown, onion jam, cheese, lettuce & bourbon bbq sauce
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Tarzan $16.00
- Angus primate beef & belly bacon burger with lettuce, cheese & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
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Queen Caesar $16.00
- with grilled chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons dressed with caper mayonnaise & topped with a soft poached egg - add Anchovies $4.00
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The Mighty Joe Young $23.00
- With belly bacon rashers, roast field mushrooms, grilled cheese sausage, roast tomato & hash browns served with eggs any style on toast
- -Large $7.50
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Ham Steak $15.00
- With pineapple, salad and chips
- Mud Cake $7.50
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200G Portehouse Steak $19.50
- With eggs, chips and salad
- All desserts served with ice cream and cream
- 12 years or younger
- Garlic Bread $6.00
- Toasted Sandwich - 2 Fillings $5.00
- - add fruit $13.50
- – avocado and tomato $8.00
- open chicken breast sandwich with avocado salsa $18.50
- – avocado and bacon $12.00
- half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
- ham sandwich with grainy mustard mayo, aged cheddar and pickle $9.50
- pancakes with maple syrup $11.50
- eggs your way $9.50
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Moroccan Lamb $22.50
- Lamb coated in Moroccan seasoning with a fresh salad mix and a mint and a garlic yoghurt dressing, served in a tortilla basket with crispy noodles
- Flat white Med $4.00 / Lge $4.50
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Eggs Benedict $17.00
- Streaky bacon, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce on toasted ciabatta or spinach, mushrooms, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce on toasted ciabatta
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Banana Spilt $12.50
- The ultimate big kid treat, served with vanilla ice-cream and your choice of chocolate, caramel or raspberry sauce
- 250g Heroford Rib-eye $32.50
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Cheesecake $12.50
- See your wait staff for this week's cheesecake, served with ice cream and cream
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Roast Vegetable Wrap $19.50
- Add chicken
- Soy $0.50
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
Phone
033520150
Opened hours
Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian
Features
Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , After-hours , BYO , Vegetarian Friendly , Waitstaff , Takeout , Cash , Serves Halal , Groups , Bankcard , Seating , Street Parking , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Full Bar