Cardamom Indian Restaurant in Tauranga Menu

POPULAR DISHES POPULAR DISHES
  • Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • Spiced potatoes and pea stuffed pastry served with a piquant tamarind sauce
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pcs) $6.00
    • Sliced onion dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried
  • Butter Chicken $17.00
    • Boneless oven cooked chicken simmered in an authentic tomato based gravy
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.00
    • Tandoor cooked chicken mixed with sliced onions,capsicum and spices
  • Korma $17.50
    • Cooked with gravy of cashew nuts, almonds and very mild spices
  • Saagwala $17.50
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a pure of spinach mixture of our own herb and spices
MEAL DEALS MEAL DEALS
  • Vegetarian Banquet $54.00
    • 2 x Dhal Makhani, 2 x Condiments, 2 x Mushroom Mattar with Rice, 2 x Naan, 2 x Onion Bhaji, 2 x Palak Paneer, 2 x Paneer Pakora, 2 x Vegetable Pakora, 2 x Vegetable Korma
  • Maharaja Banquet $70.00
    • 2 x Beef Vindaloo, 2 x Butter Chicken, 2 x Condiments, 2 x Naan, 2 x Madras with Rice, 2 x Vegetable Korma, 2 x Lamb Roganjosh, 2 x Seekh Kabab, 2 x Chicken Tikka
  • Cardamom Banquet $80.00
    • 2 x Chicken Tikka, 2 x Malai Tikka, 2 x Seekh Kabab, 2 x Tandoori Chicken, 2 x King Prawn Masala, 2 x Beef Korma, 2 x Butter Chicken, 2 x Lamb Razila with Rice, 2 x Garlic Naan, 2 x Condiments
APPETISERS APPETISERS
  • Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • Spiced potatoes and pea stuffed pastry served with a piquant tamarind sauce
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pcs) $6.00
    • Sliced onion dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried
  • Chicken Tikka $16.00
    • Tender chicken marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor
  • Hareyali Kabab
    • Chicken fillet marinated in fresh coriander, mint, garlic, cheese & cooked in tandoor oven
  • -Half $13.00
  • -Full $19.00
  • Seekh Kabab $15.00
    • Lean lamb mince skewers, cooked to perfection in tandoor
  • Tandoori Chicken
    • Spring chicken marinated in traditional spices, paprika & yoghurt slowly roasted in tandoor
  • -Half $13.00
  • -Full $18.50
  • Calamari $15.00
    • Crispy calamari with black pepper lemon and mix salad
  • Fish Tikka
    • Boneless fish marinated in fresh green herbs and spices cooked delicately in tandoor
  • -Half $14.00
  • Full
  • Cardamon Seekh Kabab $16.50
    • Chicken marinated with traditional spice and roasted over charcoal
  • Tandoori Prawn $20.00
    • Prawn marinated in traditional spices and roasted in tandoor
  • Vegetable Platter
    • Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakora, Vegetable Pakora (2 pc each)
  • -Each $18.00
  • Oriental Platter $17.00
    • Vegetables, spring rolls, cocktail samosa, money bag served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Mix Platter Each$22.00
    • Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka (2 pc each)
  • Tandoori Platter $19.00
    • Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Seekh Kebab (2 pc each)
  • Seafood Platter $22.00
    • Calamari, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Prawn, Prawn Pakora
NON-VEG MAINS NON-VEG MAINS
  • Cardamon Special Curry $20.00
    • Fenugreek seeds,coriander mixed in onion gravy and cream and special spices
  • Butter Chicken $17.00
    • Boneless oven cooked chicken simmered in an authentic tomato based gravy
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.00
    • Tandoor cooked chicken mixed with sliced onions,capsicum and spices
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $17.00
    • Chicken cooked with vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Kadhai Chicken $17.50
    • Chicken cooked with capsicum,tomatoes,onion gravy,spices with cream
  • Mango Chicken $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in delicious mango flavoured creamy and lightly spiced sauce
  • Chilli Chicken $17.99
    • Chinese style chicken pieces cooked with chilli and capsicum
  • Korma $17.50
    • Cooked with gravy of cashew nuts, almonds and very mild spices
  • Balti $17.00
    • North Indian style with spicy ginger, garlic and onion
  • Madras $17.00
    • A traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices
  • Saagwala $17.50
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a pure of spinach mixture of our own herb and spices
  • Vindaloo $17.50
    • Red hot curry of Goa choice of hot or extra hot
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.99
    • Cooked in classic kashmiri style with tomatoes,onions,garkuc and herb spices
  • Lamb Razila $17.50
    • Lamb diced and cooked in cream and coriander gravy
  • Butter Beef or Lamb $16.99
    • Diced Beef or Lamb cooked in an authentic tomato based thick gravy
  • Goat Curry $19.00
    • Goat meat cooked with an exotic blend of indian herbs and spices with bone
SEAFOOD CLASSICS SEAFOOD CLASSICS
  • Butter Prawn $19.00
    • Marinated shell prawns cooked in exotic spices and tomato gravy
  • King Prawn Masala $19.50
    • Prawn cooked in onion, capsicum and special spices in a creamy tomato sauce
  • Malbari $19.00
    • Cooked into a fine tomato and coconut sauce, capsicum with lemon and cream
  • Prawn Bhuna $19.50
    • Prawn cooked with garam masala, ginger and spices
  • Goan Fish Curry $19.00
    • Classic recipe uses our special Goan paste which has a blend of coriander, coconut, ginger and cumin seed
  • Caradamom Fish Curry $20.00
    • Tender succulent fish cooked with onions, fenugreek and special spices
VEGETARIAN MAINS VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • Cardamom Special Paneer $17.00
    • Fenugreek, coriander and chef's special ingredients
  • Vegetable Korma $17.00
    • This classic which is delicious blend of coriander, turmeric, cumin, chili and other authentic spice
  • Shahi Paneer $17.00
    • Paneer simmered in ethnic thick kashmiri gravy
  • Palak Paneer Mushroom $17.00
    • Rich creamy curry where paneer cubes or mushrooms are cooked in tomato spinach based gravy and spices
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $17.00
    • Cubes of tandoor cooked in cottage cheese and capsicum in tomato gravy
  • Dal Makhani $15.00
    • Mixed Lentils simmered overnight on a low flame, finished with fresh herbs
  • Bombay Aloo $15.00
    • Potatoes cooked with mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaves and garnished with lemon juice
  • Aloo Mattar $15.00
    • Potatoes and peas cooked together in subtly spiced gravy
  • Mattar Mushroom $15.50
    • Fresh mushrooms and peas cooked in north indian style with tomatoes and onions
NAAN BREAD NAAN BREAD
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Made from plain flour an all time favourite
  • Butter Naan $4.00
    • Made from flour with butter
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Made with a hint of garlic
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese and a hint of garlic
  • Pashwari Naan $5.50
    • Topped with chopped nuts,apples and dry fruits
  • Onion Kulcha $5.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with onions and light spices
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with lamb mince
  • Tandoori Prantha $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with mashed potatoes
  • Indian Roti $2.50
    • Made from wholemeal flour
  • Cardamom Special Naan $6.00
    • Naan stuffed with chicken,capsicum,onion and cheese
  • Cardamom Basket $10.00
    • Plain,garlic naan and cheese naan
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Kid's Butter Chicken $10.00
  • Hot Dog and Chips $6.50
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.50
  • Fish Nuggets and Chips $6.50
SIDE ORDERS SIDE ORDERS
  • Mixed Leaf Salad $6.00
  • Fries $4.50
  • Papadoms ( 4 pcs ) $3.00
  • Mixed Seasonal Vegetables $5.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $10.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $6.50
  • Mango Kulfi $6.50
  • Gulab Jamun $5.00
  • Rocky Road $7.50
    • Ice Cream
FROM THE PADDY FIELDS FROM THE PADDY FIELDS
  • Biryani $15.00
    • Rice and vegetables or meat cooked together with aromatic spices
  • Chicken Pulao $10.00
    • Morsels of tender chicken cooked with basmati rice
  • Vege Pulao $9.50
    • Vegetables cooked in cumin seeds and basmati rice
  • Mushroom Pulao $9.50
    • Rice and mushroom cooked together with aromatic spices
  • Saffron Rice $6.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with saffron
  • Coconut Rice $6.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with coconut
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber or Yoghurt
  • Pickles $3.00
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $2.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Lamb Shank $26.90
    • Tender lamb in a rich cranberry and rosemary jus served on garlic and onion potato mash
  • Soup of the Day (GF) $10.90
    • Always fresh, always homemade, always delicious, served with garlic bread
  • Hawaiian Burger $20.90
    • Our original Dixie Brown Burger topped with melted cheese and pineapple
  • Chicken Fettuccini (V) $19.90
    • Tender chicken pieces sautéed with bacon, mushrooms, spring onion, Pasta Mia fettuccine, garlic and red pepper in a light cream sauce
  • Rump Steak (GF) $27.90
    • Perfectly seared and served with your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce, seasoned fries, onion rings and a fried egg
  • South Island Salmon $19.90
    • Prawn, bacon, garlic, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
  • Santa Fe Chicken Wrap $15.90
    • Grilled chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, red capsicum, baby spinach, salad greens in a light sour cream dressing with a side salad
  • All burgers are served with seasoned fries and golden onion rings
  • Yum Nua - Beef $22.50
    • Sliced and seasoned sauteed beef with red onion, tomato, cucumber, celery, spring onion, carrot, coriander, lettuce and mint
  • Red Curry Duck $26.50
    • Red curry, green beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, capsicum, lychees, grapes, pineapple and slices of oven roasted duck
  • - Chicken, Beef or Pork $22.50
  • - Prawns $24.50
  • - Seafood, Scallops, Prawns, Mussels and Squid $26.50
  • - Fish (Snapper - not gluten free) $26.50
  • Som Tum $22.50
    • Another favourite Thai street food dish. Finely sliced carrot, swede, green beans, green apple, tomato, peanuts, fish sauce and lemon juice
  • Larb $22.50
    • Finely chopped meat cooked with Thai herbs, red onion, sliced carrots, roasted ground rice, spring onion and mint - Chicken or Pork
  • Maguro futomaki (tuna & avocado) $14.50
  • Eel (4 pieces/ 6 pieces/ 8 pieces) $14.00/ $21.00/ $26.00
  • Maguro nigiri (tuna) $8.00
  • California tori (chicken, avocado) $15.50
  • Chicken $17.50
  • Ebi hot roll (prawns, cream cheese, spring onions) $18.00
  • California vege (vegetables, avocado) $15.50
  • Ebi (prawns) $16.00
  • Pork Chashu $4.00
  • Deep Fried Squid (Tentacles) $5.50
    • Great seasoned deep fried squid tentacles. Served with Japanese mayonnaise
  • Tsukemen: Cold Noodle (Soy, Spicy) $13.00
    • Cold ramen noodle and dipping soup on side adding lemon will change flavours when half eaten and enjoy two flavours. 1.5 size noodle, chashu pork, special leek, spring onion and bamboo shoots
  • Spicy Tantan Ramen (Soy) $13.00
    • Spicy ramen with creamy sesame paste and housemade chilli oil miso flavoured minced pork, spring onion and leek
  • Tokyo Soy Ramen $10.00
    • Chicken and vegetable broth creates light clear flavour soup. Chashu pork, spring onion, bamboo shoots and leek
  • Karaage Chicken (5 pcs) $7.00
  • Pork Chashu Paitan Ramen (Soy/Miso/Sault) $14.00
    • Original paitan ramen with extra chashu pork. 5 pcs chashu pork, bamboo shoots and leek
  • Special Ramen Combo (Soy, Salt or Miso) $13.00
    • Any $10 ramen with choice of 3pcs dumpling or mini pork chashu donburi
  • B. ONE DOZ. CHICKEN WINGS, SQUID BLACK BEAN SAUCE, CHICKEN PINEAPPLE MUSHROOM VEGES, STEAK FRIED RICE $50.00
  • CHICKEN LEMON SAUCE $11.50
  • A. ONE DOZ. WONTONS, SWEET AND SOUR PORK, KING PRAWN BLACK BEAN SAUCE, CHICKEN FU YOUNG, COMBO. MEATS FRIED RICE $50.00
  • 2 SCOOPS OF CHIPS
  • POTATO NUGGETS $4.00
  • PORK AND VEGES $11.00
  • DOUGHNUT $1.00
  • BACON $2.60
  • Kids doughnuts,ice cream and chocolate sauce. $8.00
  • Crumbled fish,crispy chips,carrots sticks and tomato sauce. $10.50
  • Marinated lumb rump,sumac,minted yoghurt,feta,beetroot, and almond salad with tomato salsa.(GF) $28.00
  • Crispy fried squid ,joisin and peanuts.(GF) $16.00
  • Scotch fillet sliced,srispy chips,carrot sticks and tomato sauce. $12.50
  • Master stock pork belly and pineapple salsa.(GF) $15.00
  • Trio of sorbet,selection of mango,berries and lemon $15.00
  • Paprika beer battered fish,peanut, and honey slaw,jalapeno tartare sauce on a brioche bun served with fies and aioli(GFP) $25.00
  • Build Your Own Breakfast Two Free Range Eggs - Poached/Fried/Scrambled. Toasted Sourdough (GF bread available) $10.00
  • Green Thai Chicken Curry (GF) $27.00
    • Waitoa Free Range Chicken, Straw Mushrooms, Baby Corn, Coconut Cream, Coriander, Shallots, Steamed Fragrant Rice. Wine Match – Spy Valley Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2014
  • Fries, Sea Salt, Roast Garlic Aioli $8.00
  • Roast Mushrooms & Smoked Bacon $20.00
    • Roast Mushrooms, Sage Butter, Marsala, Smoked Bacon Hock, Freshly Shaved Parmesan, Herb, Toasted Focaccia
  • Affogato $13.00
    • Double Espresso Shot, Vanilla Ice Cream, Biscotti/ Liqueur of your choice (Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, Cointreau, Sambuca)
  • Calamari Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Crispy Squid, Avocado, Jalapeno, Black Beans, Sweetcorn, Pickled Radish, Coriander, Chili, Pepitas, Summer Leaves. Wine Match – Saddleback Central Otago Pinot Gris 2016
  • Salmon Sashimi Bowl (GF) $24.00
    • Salmon Sashimi, Wakame, Asian Vege, Pickled Ginger, Sprouts, Rice, Sesame Seeds. Wine Match – Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Beer Battered Fresh Fish, Tay St Slaw $24.00
    • Fries, Roast Garlic Aioli, Lemon Cheek. Wine Match – Mills Reef Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2015
  • Hazelnut crust venison, onion soubise, beetroot tartare, roasted onions $36.00
    • smoked beetroot sauce
  • Kitchen salad, honey mustard dressing $8.00
  • Affogato, Baileys, ice cream, chocolate crumb, espresso $16.00
  • Peanut butter ice cream sundae, salted caramel popped corn, pistachio bark $16.00
  • Beetroot gnoochi $28.00
    • roasted button mushrooms, goats cheese beetroot foam, walnuts
  • Prosciutto wrapped pork fillet, sweet & sour cauliflower $36.00
    • spicy plum compote, pork torchon
  • Black doris plum, cherry frangipane tart, fig & honey ice cream $16.00
  • Classic creme brulee $16.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
    • This a Goanese style dish cooked with vinegar & spices
  • Mixed Meat Madras $17.00
    • Combination of Meat Lamb, Beef, Prawn & Chicken
  • Paneer Methi Malai $13.00
    • Hand made cottage cheese & fenugreek leaves in
  • Bombay AIoo $13.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds &spices A dry dish
  • Lamb/ Beef Pasanda $16.00/$15.00
    • Diced Iamb/beef lightly sautéed in onion, garlic ginger
  • Lamb/ Beef Do Piaza $16.00/$15.00
    • Diced Iambi beef with sautéed onion & spices. A popular dish
  • Papadums (4 pies) $2.00
    • Made with lentils and tastes like crisps
  • Lamb / Beef Saagwala $16.00/$15.00
    • Blended to perfection in Mughlai tradition. Diced lamb/beef cooked in fresh spices & a puree of green leafy spinach
  • Green Pea & Potato Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Fish Curry $16.00
  • Vegetable Manchurian $12.00
  • Chick Pea Curry Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Butter Chicken $12.00
  • Lamb Madras $13.00
  • Veg Korma Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Aaloo Parantha $3.00
  • Creme Brulee $16.00
    • with feijoa, basil meringue and kapiti ice cream
  • Dessert Tasting Platter $24.00
    • for those who just can't decide. A Platter of 5 sweet treats
  • Salt'n'Pepper Tofu $16
    • Sweetcorn, kaffir lime, pear brulee
  • fries with garlic aioli $8.00
  • Venison gf $36.00
    • Parsnip, parfait with liquorice and dark cherry sauces
  • Potato, leek, bacon gratin $8.00
  • Mini Beef Wellingtons $16.00
    • with balsamic fig relish
  • Sword 'n' Sauce-ry $26
    • Our signature dish. (2007 Monteiths beer & wild food challenge national winner) skewered scallop, prawn cutlet, king prawn, salmon & fresh fish flambéed with horopito & lime vodka served with dipping sauces
  • Antipasto Platter $6.50
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
  • Marinated Beef and Noodle Salad $15.50
    • with Asian dressing
  • Cajun Chicken Thighs $15.50
    • apricot chutney and mesculin salad on a toasted Turkish bread
  • Chicken and Cashew Nut Salad $15.50
    • with raspberry vinaigrette
  • Calamari Salad $15.50
    • with citrus Thai dressing
  • Falafel with Humus $14.50
    • garlic aioli and mesculin salad on a toasted Turkish bread
  • Vegetarian Melt-Feta $15.50
    • caramelised onion, spinach, mushroom, capsicum and cheddar
  • Accompanied with plain or olvie mash potato, seasonal vegatables and your choice of sauce
  • Side salad $5.00
  • Baked cheese cake $12.00
    • With berry couli
  • Créme brule $9.00
    • With prunes and biscotti
  • Citrus buerre blanc
  • T-bone steak(350g)(GF) $35.00
  • Peppercorn jus
  • Warm moroccan spiced chicken salad(GF)(HC) $14.00
    • With lemon aioli and crisp greens
  • Confit of duck's leg $27.00
    • Kumara puree, orange and star aniseed sauce
  • Duck, chicken, bacon terrine (pate), garden salad, filo pastry cup, toasted bread, onion and fig jam $14.00
  • Chocolate Mousse $12.00
    • Chocolate shaving, Callebaut chocolate
  • Stuffed chicken breast $28.00
    • Cranberry, plum, herbs, brandy and quince sauce, roasted potato
  • Navarin of Lamb $27.00
    • Slow cooked lamb, tomatoes, garlic, turnip, carrot, polenta cake, shallots
  • Creamy Seafood chowder $17.00
    • 1/2 white fish fillet of the day, prawns, scallops, mussel, Sauvignon blanc
  • -Served with 6 roasted garlic prawns $28.50
  • Creamy seafood chowder $24.00
    • 1 white fish fillet of the day, prawns, scallops, mussel, Sauvignon blanc
  • Bagel $12.00
    • Toasted bagel, with cream cheese, tomato, avocado. Add one fried egg $2.00
  • Chocolate and almonds $7.00
  • Spinach, Gluten free bread, Bagel, Ciabatta $3.00
  • Brioche Beef Hamburger w Fries $21.00
    • Brioche bun, homemade beef hamburger, red onion, tomato, aioli, avocado, beetroot, Gherkins, lettuce, French fries
  • Granola $14.00
    • Homemade granola, fresh fruits and Greek yoghurt
  • Soupe A L'oignon $12.00
    • Traditional French onion soup, Homemade beef broth, toasted bread, Gratineed cheese
  • Cream Cheese, Banana, maple syrup, egg, Baked Beans, Aioli, Hollandaise $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Bacon, tomato, spinach or Smoked salmon, spinach
Cardamom Indian Restaurant

Cardamom Indian Restaurant

location

Address

4/83 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand

phone

Phone

079250400

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Child-friendly

Location
4/83 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
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