Tandoori Palace in Christchurch Menu

Starters Starters
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
  • Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
  • Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
  • Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Entrees Entrees
  • Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
Chicken & Lamb Curries Chicken & Lamb Curries
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90
  • Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
  • Rogan Josh - Spiced lamb curry simmered with tomato, and a dash of aniseed $16.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
  • Chicken Bhuna - Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce $15.90
  • Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
  • Chicken Jalfrezi - Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables $15.50
  • Chicken Rassa - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with Chef’s secret spices with crushed tomato and onion in a homestyle sauce. $15.50
  • Ginger Chicken /Lamb - Onion and tomato based exotic curry simmered with fresh ginger $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
Vegetable Curries Vegetable Curries
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Palak Paneer - Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach $14.90
  • Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
  • Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
  • Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
  • Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Seafood Curries Seafood Curries
  • Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50
  • Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
  • Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
  • Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
  • Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Indian Breads Indian Breads
  • Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • Kashmiri Naan - Stuffed sweet naan bread with coconut, almonds, cherries and raisins $6.00
  • Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
On the Side On the Side
  • Seasonal Vegetables - Crispy fresh vegetables flash fried in the khadai $5.50
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Raita - Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt $2.50
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00
  • Mango Lassi $3.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Slow Roasted Lamb Salad $18.00
    • tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, seasonal leaves, feta, crispy tortilla, coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Garlic Bread $10.00
  • Lamb & Leek Cigars $18.00
    • with coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Shoestring Fries $9.00
    • with aioli
  • Pulled Pork $16.00
    • coleslaw, grilled cheddar, spiced apple dressing (pair).
  • Prawn Wontons $16.00
    • with kewpie & chilli jam.
  • Smoked Salmon $19.00
    • capers / red onion / cream cheese / dill / mozzarella
  • Margherita $17.00
    • tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
  • Butlers Banquet $30.00 per person
    • Poppadoms - Dips, Bhajees - Any 4 curries, Naan and garlic naan
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • 23. Sweet and Sour Wonton
  • 25. Vegetable Chow Mein
  • 30. Nasi Goreng (Rice)
  • 29. Bami Goreng (Noodles)
  • Pottle of Fried Rice
  • 9. Steak Chow Mein
  • 18. Roast Pork Foo Young
  • 35. Prawn Chow Mein
  • Beijing Style Shredded Pork $16.00
  • Soup with Fish and Tofu and Coriander $15.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $16.00
  • Stir Fried Abalone POA
  • Honey BBQ Pork $8.00
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Salmon Sashimi POA
  • Shredded Pork with Black Fungus $16.00
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Sausages $7.50
  • Chicken Patties $2.60
  • Potato Fritter $0.70
  • Chips $2.30
    • 1 Scoop
  • Mini Spring roll (Doz) $4.00
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • Pineapple $4.20
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • Fresh vegetables stir fry with mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
    • Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
  • Satay Burger $6.00
    • Grill marinated satay in a sesame bun with salad and peanut sauce
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of squid and prawns served in Khmer style kua teaw soup
  • Bami Goring (Hot Noodles) $12.50
  • Sweet & sour Chicken $13.00
  • Sweet & sour Fish $13.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Chinese Beef $18.00
  • Roast Pork Fried rice $12.00
  • Pork Foo young $12.00
  • Chicken Noodles $12.00
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
    • w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Panko Chicken $15.00
    • Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
  • Breakfast $20.00
    • full continental, our selection of fresh & preserved fruits, cereals, pastries, condiments, ham, cheese w/ assorted breads & spreads, selection of Vittoria teas, filtered coffee & fresh fruit juice
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $18.50
    • served w/ Canadian maple syrup & your choice of: whipped cream & berry compote, or bacon & banana
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $16.50
    • two eggs soft poached on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread w/ tomato relish
  • Lakes Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers & Quince paste
  • Lemon Cake $16.00
    • Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet, toasted coconut, meringue & pomegranate
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $22.50
    • maple syrup, whipped cream, berry compote or bacon & banana
  • Maple & Pecan Tart $16.00
    • praline, creme anglaise & espresso ice cream
  • Deep fried fish fillet with sweet and sour sauce $21.00
  • Honey soy chicken $12.00 / $22.00
    • half / whole
  • Peking duck 3 course (skin w/pancake, meat w/salted cabbage, dusk soup) $78.00
  • Deep fried coconut custard $6.30 / $10.50 / $14.70
    • small / medium / large
  • Peking duck frame with spicy salt $16.00
  • Pork with hot chilli sauce $18.90
  • Cream corn and chicken soup $5.50 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • small / medium / large
  • Chu Hou Beef with vegetables $21.00
  • Pork Kumara & Spinach $19.50
    • Fresh pork ribeye simmered with cumin seed, bay leaves and fenugreek – rich and decadent
  • Lamb Vindaloo (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Feisty favourite from goa – best accompanied by fifteen lagers
  • Biryani $19.50
    • Chicken/Lamb/Vegetarian
  • Mix Veg Curry $18.50
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in onion tomato gravy with garlic flavour
  • Venison & Portobello Mushroom $21.50
    • Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for!
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
    • Sweet and subtle Indian classic
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Tender chicken chunks marinated in yoghurt and spices
  • Gurkhali Chicken $19.50
    • Inspirational nepali curry with capsicum, broccoli and chillies – favourite of the gurkha soldier
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • -Combo $10.00
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Curry Time Platter $22.00
    • Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Vegetable Korma $7.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Combination Lamb & Falafel L $14
  • Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
  • Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
  • -Vegetarian $3
  • Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
  • Combination $17
  • All our rice dishes are served on a bed of Persian rice
  • R= Regular / L= Large
Tandoori Palace

Tandoori Palace

location

Address

56 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033657816

clock

Opened hours

None
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Indian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
56 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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