Cardamom in Waikato Menu

APPETISERS APPETISERS
  • Samosa [2PC] $6.00
    • Spiced potatoes and pea stuffed pastry served with a piquant tamarind sauce.
  • Onion Bhaji [4PC] $6.00
    • Sliced onion dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried.
  • Paneer Pakora [4PC] $10.50
    • Cubes of homemade cottage cheese smothered in chick pea batter and deep fried.
  • Chicken Tikka $16.00
    • Tender chicken marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor.
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $13.00 Full $18.50
    • Spring chicken marinated in traditional spices, paprika & yoghurt slowly roasted in tandoor.
  • Hareyali Kabab Half $13.00 Full $19.00
    • Chicken fillet marinated in fresh coriander, mint, garlic, cheese & cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Seekh Kabab $15.00
    • Lean lamb mince skewers, cooked to perfection in tandoor.
  • Calmari $15.00
    • Crispy calamari with black pepper lemon and mix salad.
  • Fish Tikka Half $14.00 Full $19.00
    • Boneless fish marinated in fresh green herbs and spices cooked delicately in tandoor.
  • Tandoori Prawn $20.00
    • Prawn marinated in traditional spices and roasted in tandoor.
  • Vege Platter $18.00
    • Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakora, Veg Pakora (2pc each).
  • Mix Platter $22.00
    • Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka (2pc each).
  • Tandoori Platter $19.00
    • Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Seekh Kebab (2pc each).
  • Seafood Platter $22.00
    • Calamari, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Prawn, Prawn Pakora.
NAAN BREAD NAAN BREAD
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Made from plain flour an all time favourite.
  • Butter Naan $3.50
    • Made from flour with butter.
  • Garlic Naan $3.90
    • Made with a hint of garlic.
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese.
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese and hint of garlic.
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.50
    • Topped with chopped nuts, apple 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 Basket $10.00
    • Plain, Garlic Naan & Cheese Naan.
  • Pashwari Naan $5.50
    • Topped with chopped nuts,apple and dry fruits.
NON-VEG MAINS NON-VEG MAINS
  • Cardamom Special Curry Chicken/Lamb/Curry $20.00
    • Fenugreek seeds, coriander mixed in onion gravy & cream & 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 & 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 & lightly spiced sauce.
  • Chilli Chicken $17.99
    • Chinese style chicken pieces cooked with chilli and capsicum.
  • Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef $17.50
    • Cooked with gravy of cashew nuts, almonds and very mild spices.
  • Balti Chicken/Lamb/Beef $17.00
    • North Indian style with spicy ginger, garlic & onion.
  • Madras Chicken/Lamb/Beef $17.00
    • A traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut & spices.
  • Saagwala Chicken/Lamb/Menu $17.90
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a puree of spinach and mixture of our own herb and spices.
  • Vindaloo Hot/Extra Hot Chicken/Lamb/Beef $17.50
    • Red hot curry of Goa choice of hot or extra hot.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.50
    • Cooked in classic Kashmiri style with tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs and spices.
  • Lamb Razila $17.50
    • Lamb diced & cooked in cream and coriander gravy.
  • Butter Beef $16.99
    • Diced beef cooked in an authentic tomato based thick gravy.
  • Goat Curry $18.00
    • Goat meat cooked with an exotic blend of Indian herbs & spices with bone.
FROM THE PADDY FIELDS FROM THE PADDY FIELDS
  • Biryani (Veg/Chicken/Lamb/Beef) $15.00
    • Rice and meat cooked together with aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Palao $10.00
    • Morsels of tender chicken cooked with basmati rice.
  • Vege Palao $9.50
    • Vegetables cooked in cumin seeds & basmati rice.
  • Mushroom Pulao $9.50
    • Rice and meat cooked together with aromatic spices.
  • Saffron Rice $6.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with saffron.
  • Coconut Rice $6.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with coconut.
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Kids Butter Chicken $10.00
  • Hot Dog & Chips $6.50
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $6.50
  • Fish Nuggets & Chips $6.50
SIDE ORDER SIDE ORDER
  • Fries $4.50
  • Mixed Leaf Salad $6.00
  • Papadoms [4PC] $3.00
  • Mix Seasonal Vegetables $5.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $15.50
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Gulab Jamun $5.00
  • Mango Kulfi $6.50
  • Rocky Road $7.50
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $6.50
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 Prawn/Fish $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, cumin seed.
  • Cardamom 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.
  • Veg Korma $17.00
    • This classic which is a delicious blend of coriander, turmeric, cumin, chilli 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 mushroom are cooked in tomato spinach based gravy & spices
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $17.00
    • Cubes of tandoor cooked cottage cheese and capsicum in tomato gravy.
  • Dhal 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 & garnished with lemon juice.
  • Aloo Matar $15.00
    • Potatoes and peas cooked together in subtly spiced gravy.
  • Matar Mushroom $15.50
    • Fresh mushrooms / paneer & peas cooked in North Indian style with tomatoes & onions.
  • Mix vege $15.50
    • Seasonal veges cooked with gravy.
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Raita [Cucumber&Yoghurt] $3.00
  • Pickels [(Mango&Chilli)] $3.00
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $2.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood Chowder $12.95
    • with toasted garlic bread
  • + chicken $3.00
  • Soup Of The Day $10.50
    • with toasted garlic bread
  • Creamy mashed potatoes / Assorted vegetables with garlic butter / Creamy mushroom or peppercorn sauce / Green salad with honey mustard dressing / Basket of chips $6.50
  • Famous ‘Bull’ Burger $18.95
    • 100% NZ beef, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion ring, bacon, grilled cheese, bread & butter pickles, ketchup, aioli & steakhouse fries (gfo)
  • Lemon Pepper or Cajun Spiced Calamari with citrus aioli (gfo)
  • Orange Brulee $12.50
    • with passion fruit cream & fresh fruit
  • + chicken $3.00
  • Barbecue street corn with sweet paprika butter GF $8.00
  • Beer battered fries, garlic aioli V $8.00
  • 200g Jerk chicken, lime and coriander sauce $12.00
  • The George Taco $14.00
    • Popcorn chicken, slaw, SRIRACHA mayo, crispy sage Prawn, avocado, lime and coriander AIOLI slaw Or Smoked brisket, cucumber, VIETNAMESE SLAW, sour cream, coriander, and fresh chilies TWO FOR
  • Beer battered fish and chips $20.00
    • homemade tartare, fennel slaw
  • Chicken, chorizo, and mushroom hand cut pappardelle $20.00
    • basil pesto sauce, parmesan, micro watercress
  • Green round beans, smoked butter and almonds GF $8.00
  • Over the moon cheese board, $26.00
    • truffle brie, blue cheese, TWO YEAR AGED cheddar, seasonal fruit and potato crackers and mostarda chutney GF
  • Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
    • a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah
  • Fries $10
    • served with tomato sauce + smoked garlic aioli
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Cauliflower and chickpea fritters $24.5
    • light and crispy turmeric + cumin spiced fritters served w all house-made hummus, eggplant kasundi, almond feta + oven roasted baby vine tomatoes completed w a lemon wedge + coriander, lime + avocado crème
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • The Punnet Burger $27.5 / $25.5
    • a housemade medley of red kale coriander + green apple slaw, almond feta, chipotle mayo and crisp kumara rosti nestled between an artisan bun + served with house cut fries + aioli w your choice of either pork belly or tempeh pork belly
  • Celebration bowl $26.5 / $25.5
    • japanese soba noodles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, sesamed avocado, bok choy, kimchi (probiotic korean fermented cabbage), broccoli, pickled cucumber, spicy roasted edamame + green onion w your choice of either crispy chicken or crisp fried tempeh. Chicken / Tempeh
  • Raspberry & almond brownie / Blueberry & lemon curd slice / Carrot cale $5.5 each
  • Rack of Lamb $34.50
    • Cutlets of Lamb herb crusted served on sauteed garlic & mint potatoes, seasonal Vegetables, finished with a Red wine Jus
  • Fish & chips $17.50
    • Freshly cooked fish either pan-fried or beer battered served with our house salad and fries with our homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Chicken & bacon Carbonara Bake $17.50
    • Creamy White wine Penne served with red onion, mushroom & baby spinach topped with a parmesan crumb served with garlic bread
  • Cajun Chicken & Feta Wrap $14.50
    • Grilled Cajun chicken with fresh tomato, Feta, aioli, lettuce and bacon wrapped in a fresh tortilla served with fries (can be toasted or fresh)
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Crispy Cos Lettuce with Bacon, Croutons, and Parmesan Cheese tossed with Caesar dressing & topped with a poached egg (add Chicken $4.00)
  • Our very own Horse and Jockey burger $18.50
    • 2x120gram beef patties with fresh mozzarella, Manuka smoked bacon and an egg served on a slightly toasted bap bun smothered in aioli and bbq sauce with a side of fries
  • Roast Vegetable Fajita $26.50
    • Selection of Roast Vegetables cooked in a Cajun spice served on a sizzle dish with Tortilla, sour cream & red onion & Tomato Salsa
  • Fish & Chips $28.50
    • Battered or pan-fried with salad greens, fries and a homemade tartare sauce (pan-fried as GF)
  • FREE sundae Choc, Caramel, Passion fruit
  • Crumbed Scallops $13.00
  • Beef Curry rice and naan $12.00
  • Steak of the day. Sauces $26.00
    • Jus, creamy peppercorn, mushroom sauce
  • Roast of the day
  • 12 years and under
  • Cheese cake $8.00
  • Sticky Ribs $24.00
  • Bacon or Sausages & Eggs GF $12.50
    • Eggs with streaky bacon or olde fashioned pork sausages served on toasted ciabatta
  • Battered Onion Rings $5.00
  • Greek Salad $15.00
    • Always refreshing, ripe tomatoes, cucumber and red onion tossed with crumbly feta, olive oil and seasoned with rock salt and cracked pepper, served with garlic Turkish pide.
  • BBQ Chicken $13.00
  • Eggs Benedict GF V $15.00
    • Smoked salmon...or bacon...or try our vegetarian option of baby spinach, grilled tomato and mushroom topped with homemade hollandaise on toasted ciabatta.
  • Dhal of the Day (GF on request) V $15.00
    • A truly authentic Indian Dhal served with basmati rice and garlic roti bread, this dish is aromatic and full of heart warming flavours.
  • Homemade Citrus Crumb (Healthy Choice) GF $12.00
    • Seasonal fresh fruit with dollops of thick coconut cream, sprinkled with a nut, seed and date crumb. This platter is ideal to share anytime. 2 person platter $20.00.
  • Weta Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Made with aged 150gm Sirloin, streaky bacon, battered onion rings, smoky hickory sauce and salad served on Turkish bread with beer battered fries.
  • - Half $9.50
  • -Takoyaki (6pcs) $7.00
    • Ball shaped batter filled with diced octopus deep fried served with mayo & Japanese BBQ sauce
  • Fresh Salmon Roll $18.00
  • -Mix Sushi Set $15.00
    • 4 pcs roll sushi, 4 pcs nigiri
  • Veggie Roll $1.6 each / $11 (8pcs)
    • Salad, carrot, avocado, cucumber, capsicum, bean curd & mayo
  • -Karaage Don
    • Marinated deep fried chicken with shichimi chilli
  • Prawn Udon Noodle Soup $16.00
  • -Teriyaki Salmon Don / Fresh Salmon Don $18.00
  • 8 Fish, 6 Hot Dog, 6 Chicken Nugget, 6 Potato Fritter, 2 Sausage, 2 Spring Roll, $6.00 Chips $40.00
  • 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Crab Stick, $2.00 Chips $6.00
  • 4 Oysters, 2 Fish, 2 Eggs and Salad $12.00
  • Wonton Soup with Noodles $12.00
  • 10 Chicken Nibbles & $2.00 Chips $10.00
  • Crispy Roast Duck on Rice $13.00
  • Butter Chicken on Rice $12.00
  • 3 Fish, 3 Sausage, 2 Potato Fritter, $2.00 Chips $12.00
  • Add small $6.00
  • Add garlicky ham & brie with cornichons
  • Add lemon & poppy seed served w/ homemade lemon curd $10.00
  • Eggs montreal $17.00
    • Poached free range eggs on a toasted english muffin w/ salmon, spinach & hollandaise sauce
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Mandioca (cassava) or Shoestring Fries
    • Homemade aioli
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Add mozzarella, pesto & caramelised onion
  • FIREPOT'S BREAKFAST $23.00
    • Served with creamy mushrooms, Spanish sausage, balsamic tomato, potato hash cake, streaky bacon, 2 eggs any style
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $16.50
    • Thyme & garlic mushrooms, in a creamy sauce, on grain toast, topped with vintage cheddar
  • STREAKY BACON $17.00
  • CHIMICHURRI LAMB RUMP $24.00
    • Seared lamb rump cooked to your liking, with roasted root vegetables, balsamic tomato, freekah tabbouleh & watercress
  • COLD SMOKED SALMON $7.00
  • Soup of the day (+)
    • Served with toasted breads & butter
  • MEATPOT
    • Chorizo, bacon champagne ham, manuka smoky BBQ sauce, mozzarella & kasandi
  • or CREAMY MUSHROOMS $16.50
  • Served 6:30 am -2 pm
  • -Or ciabatta $11.50
  • -Salmon, cream cheese & capers $12.50
  • Kiwi beef burger $16.50
    • 120 gram meat patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce & fries
  • BLAT $16.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, on a toasted bun & fries
  • -Add poached egg $15.50
  • Eggs
    • Poached, fried or scrambled served on white or vogel's
  • Egg florentine $15.50
    • With bacon or salmon
  • Mashed Kumara with Manuka Honey $8.00
  • Butternut Risotto $27.00
    • Served with grilled vegetables and roasted Portobello mushrooms
  • Trio of Ice Cream $18.00
    • New Zealand Kapiti Ice cream
  • Apricot Panna Cotta $18.00
    • Served with a shot of digestive apricot liquor and puff pastry cinnamon twist
  • Potato Gratin $10.00
  • Lamb and Mushrooms $37.00
    • Grilled pistachio lamb rack served with a mushroom jus and wild roasted mushrooms
  • Fish Ceviche $19.00
    • Citrus and Ginger marinated fresh fish Ceviche
  • Cooked Breakfast
    • All options include the continental breakfast menu
  • Silere Alpine Merino Rump $22
    • With fattoush salad, hummus, raisin and harissa dressing
  • Callebaut Dark Chocolate Parfait $17
    • Roasted white chocolate, chocolate curd, marshmallow and hazelnut gianduja, hot caramel sauce
  • -Meyer Vintage Gouda (Waikato)
    • 2-3 years old, crumbly with sensational crunch and a very sharp flavour. Nz cheese awards supreme award winner
  • Chicken Soup $18
    • French onion dumpling and gruyere gratin, truffle, parsnip
  • Roasted Pumpkin and Buffalo Ricotta Tortellini $17
    • With cauliflower cream, cashew, leek, parmigiano reggiano
  • Crispy Pork Hock $38
    • With palm sugar chilli caramel, fresh thai vegetable salad, red nam jim and fragrant rice
  • Chicken Soup $18
    • French onion dumpling and gruyere gratin, truffle, parsnip, chive
  • Salt Caramel ‘Opera’ Tiramisu $16
    • Italian chocolate soil, honeycomb
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Oysters $2.00
  • Kiddie $4.50
  • B $25.00
    • 3 Fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 potato fritters, 2 pineapple fritters, 2 chickens nuggets $4 chips
  • Chicken nuggets $0.80
  • 2 Fish, 2 sausage, 2 potato fritters, $2.5 chips $15.00
  • B $10.00
    • Fish, 4chicken nuggets, 4 mini hotdogs, potato fritter $2 chips
  • Mussels $1.50
  • Fish Masala $18.50
    • Boneless fish cooked in a rich tomato based gravy with ginger, garlic and spices
  • Chicken $15.50
  • Madras Chicken $15.50
    • A spicy chicken curry of boneless chicken cooked with whole chili peppers in a tomato and coconut based gravy
  • - Choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Pork $15.90
  • Kadai Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken wok cooked with fresh onion and capsicum in Kadai spices
  • Egg Noodles Stir Fried
    • Stir fried noodles with mixed vegetables, carrots, cabbage, onion and sprouts
  • - Prawn, Duck $19.90
  • - Choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Pork $15.90
Cardamom

Cardamom

location

Address

48 Burns Street, Leamington, Cambridge, Waikato, 3432, New Zealand

phone

Phone

78239100

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Indian , New Zealand

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Quick Bites

Location
48 Burns Street, Leamington, Cambridge, Waikato, 3432, New Zealand