Tandoori Palace in Christchurch City Menu

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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

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 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 Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
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
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 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

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

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

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

Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
- Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
-With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
-With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
-Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce for $23
Fruit Salad $15
- Served with yoghurt
-With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
Kedgery (GF) $23
- Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
-Or with bacon, banana and maple syrup for $22

Chicken Pie $5.00
Pan Fried Steak (veg) on Fried Rice $14.50
Chicken Chow Mein $10.00
Chicken & Cashew Nuts $12.80
Sliced Steak Tomatoes on Rice $11.50
Vegetable Chow Mein $9.00
Extra Serving of Meat $4.00
Lemon Chicken on Fried Rice $14.50

Mussel Patties $2.20
Bacon $4.30
Potato Fritters $0.90
Beetroot $4.30
Steak Patties $2.20
Cheese $4.30
Black Forest $2.20
Giant $5.50

Mix Vegetables $14.99
- Mixed vegetables cooked in onion, tom ato sauce mixed with herbs and spices.
Lamb Biryani $16.99
Chicken Kolhapuri $17.50
- Chicken cooked in red gravy with coconut cream. Nicely tempered with whole chilli. Must try.
Cumin Rice $5.99
Sai Tandoor Special Desi Chicken $17.50
- Homemade Desi style chicken with fresh tomatoes, onions and spices.
Chicken Bhuna $17.50
Chocolate Naan $4.99
Onion Kulcha $4.50

-Cooked in 3 Styles $69.00
Sweet and Sour Tomato and Egg $19.00
Sign Duck Peking Duck
Seafood tofu soup Seafood Tofu Soup S $5.00 / M $18.00
Fried Noodles Hokkien $14.00
Hibiscus egg $18.00
- seafood / beef / chicken
Fried wonton Deep Fried Wontons $6.00
Stewed Pork Belly with Tofu Pot $18.00

Lamb
Large $10.90
Kebab Meal $15.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce, and either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous on a plastic container.
Small $8.00
Triple $13.50
Triple $13.50
Turkish Delight $0.50
Small $8.00

Mussels Patties $2.10
Steak $4.90
Egg $3.90
Pineapple $3.90
Hot Dog $2.10
Double Meat $4.00
Chips $2.60
Curry Rolls $3.00

Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
-With Salmon $17.50
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
-With Bacon $15.50

Fries $8.00
- Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (V, GF) (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
- Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world’s largest exporters of mangos.
Enchiladas (GF) $24.50
- These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce of your choosing with cheese and grilled. You can choose between green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas.
Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
- Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Tostadas (GF) $25.50
- From Mexico City, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) $29.00
- A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad.
Crema de Calabaza (V, GF) $10.50
- This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour o f chipotle sauce.
Caramel Flan (GF) $9.00
- A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan.

●Shaved Ice $6.00
- 3 toppings of your choice
Thick Cut Toast w/ Garlic & Herbs $4.80
Signature Crispy Chicken Ieg $15.00
- Three pieces of chicken leg, with a crisp batter, and sprinkle with generous five spice and pepper. Chicken was still moist inside while the thin crust was crispy.
Braised Beef Shank $7.00
-Pineapple Jelly
Deep Fried Squid $5.00
(Bah Geng) - Pork Thick Soup $14.00
Signature Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet $8.50
- It’s almost as big as your plate! One large portion of chicken breast, coated with chef's secret recipe, deep fried and finished with five spice and pepper to give it a kick!

White Bread N/A
Veggie Delite N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Cucumber N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Cheddar N/A
Subway Club N/A
Tuna N/A

Big Breakfast $16.50
- Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast
Omelette $10.00
- Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
Bacon and Eggs $12.00
- Bacon, eggs on toast
Seafood Basket $15.00
- Calamari chips, fish bites, crumbed mussels, crab stick and hot chips served with aioli and a wedge of lemon
Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
- Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
Hot Chips $7.50
- Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
Gluten Free $2.00
- GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST EXTRA
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce

Prawn Fried Noodles & Vegetables $20.00
Som Tam Carrot (Typical Thai Salad) Vegetarian $18.00
Curry Puff (4) Vegetarian $8.00
Pork Fried Rice & Vegetables $16.00
Tom Yum Vegetable (Vegetarian) $9.00 / $27.00
Yellow Calamari Curry & Mushrooms $18.00
Pork Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $18.00
Chicken Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00

Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $18
- served w. semi dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, mesclun lettuce and bread croutons
Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
- Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
Deep Fried Ice Cream $14
- deep fried ice cream served with whipped cream and berry compote
Eggs Benedict $20
- free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
- your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
- classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
Toasties $6.50
- w. 3 fillings of your choice; cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion
Prosciutto Cream Cheese Spinach Roulade $16
- prosciutto cream cheese spinach roulade w- rocket salad, walnuts, cherry tomato and ciabatta

BACON BUTTIE $9.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce
CURRY CHIPS $10.00
- McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
SHARE PLATTER $22.50/$45.00
- squid rings, Hoki bites crumbed prawns onion rings spring rolls vegetable samosas and crinkle cut fries with a selection of sauces, sweet chili, tartare and tomato sauce
BURGER AND CHIPS FISH 16.00
- Hoki fillet onion rings lettuce tomato cheese and tartare
FLATBREAD $10.00
- with a choice of roasted capsicum garlic butter sundried tomato or basil pesto topped off with cheese and baked until nice and crispy
OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
- English muffin served with crunchy bacon poached egg and a side of hollandaise