Essence of India in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $9.00
    • minced lambed marinated in spices and herbs & cooked on a skewer
  • Vegetarian mixed platter $11.00
    • platter of veggie samosa, onion bhaji & veggie pakora served with mint & tamarind chutney
  • Non-vegetarian mixed platter (for two) $15.00
    • platter of chicken tikka, fish pakora, lamb seekh kebab & malai tikka
  • Veggie Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • potato, onion, peas and spice in bakers four pastry & deep fried
  • Veggie pakora (6 pieces) &6.00
    • fresh veggies in a chickpea flour batter, deep fried
  • Onion Bhajia $4.50
    • onion rings dipped in wheat flour & deep fried, served with chutney and sambar
  • Paneer Tikka (6 pieces) $12.50
    • diced Indian paneer cheese cooked in Tandoori oven served with coleslaw and mint chutney
  • Chilli chicken $12.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and masala
  • Chicken Tikka (6 pieces) full $18.00 half $10.00
    • boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt & spices - skewered & cooked in tandoor.
  • Malai Tikka (6 pieces) &12.00
    • chicken marinated in mixture of yoghurt, crushed cashews, ground spices & cooked in Tandoor
  • Fish Pakoras (6 pieces) $12.00
    • marinated in yoghurt & spices, coated in chickpea & rice flour & deep fried
MAINS-CHICKEN MAINS-CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $15.00
    • do we need to explain this world famous creamy delicacy??
  • Mango chicken $15.00
    • chicken pieces half cooked in tandoor & finished off in fragrant mango puree
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
  • Chicken Pasanda $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, & Indian Essence special masala
  • Chicken Saaag $15.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezee $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Chicken Madras $15.00
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.00
MAINS- BEEF MAINS- BEEF
  • Beef Vindaloo $15.00
  • Beef Pasanda $15.00
  • Beef Masala $15.00
  • Beef Korma $15.00
    • cooked in crushed cashew nut & cream gravy creating delicious flavours
  • Beef Madras $15.00
MAINS- LAMB MAINS- LAMB
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
    • boneless meat of your choice prepared with special Vindaloo spicy curry sauce
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Masala $16.00
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • spinach flavoured gravy with ginger, garlic & special spices
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Rogen Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Madras $16.00
    • traditional south Indian dish cooked in a coconut based gravy
  • Kadhai Lamb $16.00
    • simmered with thick pieces of onion & capsicum, then cooked in thick tomato gravy 7 spices
MAINS- SEAFOOD MAINS- SEAFOOD
  • Butter Prawns $18.00
    • mmmmm see above but enjoy another version!!
  • Fish Masala $18.00
    • cooked & finished in a thick curry made of fresh tomatoes & Indian Essence spices
  • Fish Malabari $18.00
  • Prawn jalfreeze $18.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & essential spices garnished with coriander
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
  • Prawn Malabari $18.00
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Aloo Gobi $12.50
    • potatoes & cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes & spices- a favourite
  • Dal Makhni $12.50
    • black lentils & kidney beans cooked with ghee & spices
  • Dal Fry $12.50
    • yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes & spices
  • Gobhi Matter masala $12.50
    • cauliflower & peas cooked with tomatoes, cumin seeds, ginger & garlic
  • Punjabi chole $13.50
    • chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy & essential spices
  • Matar paneer $14.00
    • Indian Paneer cheese & peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
    • cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked in spinach & special IE spices
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
    • Indian paneer cheese cooked in special cashew nut gravy
  • Malai kofta $14.00
    • mixture of Indian paneer cheese, potatoes & spices, deep fried and then finished in thick cashew nut gravy
BIRYANI BIRYANI
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Prawn Biryani $18.00
    • cooked with delicious basmati rice, herbs, mint leaves & coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.00
    • steamed rice cooked with butter, mix veggies & Indian essence special masala.
SIDES N RICE SIDES N RICE
  • Raita $3.00
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber & groud spices
  • Poppadom $2.00
  • Mango/Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Mango PIckle $2.50
  • Indian salad $6.00
    • cucumber, onions, cabbage & tomatoes with lemon juice & IE masala
  • Plain arice $3.50
  • Jira Rice $4.50
    • fried with cumin seeds
  • Basmati Pulao $12.00
    • cooked with butter, veggies & special spices
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tawa Roti $2.00
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • traditional Indian wheat flour breads
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Butter Naan $4.00
    • Indian soft hot bread made of white bread flour cooked in Tandoori oven
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • stuffed with garlic, baked in tandoori oven
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with minced lamb
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • naan stuffed with minced cooked chicken
  • Paneer Kucha $5.00
    • naan stuffed with Indian paneer cheese & coriander(ask for potato & cauliflower options)
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
PUNJABI BREAKFAST PUNJABI BREAKFAST
  • Chole Bhature $9.00
  • Puri Chole $9.00
  • Amritsari Kulche Chole $11.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Indian Essence Sundae $9.00
    • custard served with special dry fruit ice cream & jolly crystals
  • IE's Dry Fruit Ice Cream $7.00
    • Scoop of ice cream made with mixture of cashews, sultanas and other dry fruits.Yummy!!!!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Reguar Donburi & Miso Combo $14.00
  • Regular Donburi & Coke Combo $15.00
  • Seafood Udon $11.50
  • Prawn Tempura
    • Udon
  • Teriyaki Salmon $16.50
    • Don
  • Curry Chicken $15.50
    • Katsu Don
  • Teriyaki Chicken $14.50
    • Don
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Udon
  • Fettucine (V) $24.0
    • A Tomato & Basil Sauce With Capsicum, Artichokes, Olives & Red Onion
  • Fish Of The Day (GF)
    • Fresh Market Fish In A Speight’S Beer Batter, With Salad & Fries
  • Angus Scotch Fillet (Gf On Request) $35.0
    • Prime Angus Scotch Fillet Chargrilled To Your Liking Stacked With Crispy Onion Rings & Creamy Mushrooms With Sauteed Baby Potatoes And Greens
  • Sweet Chilli Mussel Pot (GF) $18.0
    • Fresh Green Lipped Mussels, Smothered In A Fragrant Housemade Chilli Sauce
  • Pan Seared Scallops $17.0
    • With A Roasted Beetroot & Cauliflower Puree & Sprout Salad
  • Chicken & Duck Liver Pate $15.0
    • Housemade Pate, With Port & Rosemary Served With Quince Paste & Toasted Ciabatta
  • Breads & Dips $12.5
    • A Selection Of Homemade Dips With Toasted Breads
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad (Gf On Request) $17.5
    • Nz Lamb Rump Cooked To Medium, Tossed With Salad Greens, Feta, Almonds, Crispy Noodles & Dill Mustard Dressing
  • Brown butter roasted pear $17.00
    • Maple cake ‘n’ ice cream, dulce leche, spiced streusel
  • Selection of handcrafted breads $12.00
  • Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon $88.00
  • Hawke’s Bay lamb meatballs, roasted eggplant, dukkah spice, coriander $17.00
  • Olive oil sponge $16.00
    • Pear sorbet, yoghurt ganache, pickled cucumber
  • Taupo lamb loin $39.00
    • Ricotta, salsa verde, spicy kumara puree and ‘mille feuille
  • Burnt brussels sprouts $19.00
    • Local grain salad,pea shoot pesto, whipped feta
  • Taupo beef burger $28.00
    • Beetroot relish, gruyere, rocket, toasted brioche, chunky fries
  • Beer battered fish - fries - salad - tartare $19.50
  • Free range eggs - Ruapuke sourdough or grain toast $10.00 with bacon $13.00
  • Free range fried chicken wings - chipotle mayo $11.00
  • Veggie breakfast - eggs - baked beans - hash potato - mushroom - grain toast - roasted tomato - hollandaise $18.00
  • Honey roasted muesli - yoghurt $11.00
  • Green lip mussels - coriander - ginger - chili $10.50 / $16.50
    • small / large
  • Lentil burger - beetroot chutney - salad - meyer gouda - fries - aioli $18.50
  • Ruapuke sourdough - garlic butter $9.50
  • Classic Chicken Breast Burger $9.90
    • Sink your teeth into our soft, seeded bun filled with a delicious marinated skinless chicken breast, fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo.
  • Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
    • Strips of tender chicken served on a delicious & nutritious Mediterranean salad setting.
  • Old-style chips (Regular) $4.50
  • Spicy Rice (Regular) $4.50
  • PERi-PERi chips (Large) $6.50
  • Caramelised Onion $1.50
  • Creamy Chip Dip $2.50
  • Coleslaw (Regular) $4.50
  • Bacon & Mozzarella Bread $13.50
    • 12 inch pizza base topped with garlic, bacon, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onion finished with bbq swirl (No bacon as vegetarian option)
  • Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.50
    • Toasted ciabatta bread rubbed with garlic butter and finished with aioli
  • Surf 'N' Turf $34.50
    • Beef scotch fillet served on garlic & herb sauteed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, baby spinach, Red Wine Jus topped with garlic prawns skewer
  • Trio of Ice-Cream $12.50
    • Kapiti ice cream trio topped with chocolate or caramel sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $19.00
    • 150gram steak chargrilled and served on toasted ciabatta topped with melted mozzarella cheese on salad leaves, tomato, caramelized red onion, aioli served with side of fries
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail $14.50
    • Crisp Iceberg Lettuce with our own Thousand Island dressing
  • Smoked Chicken, Brie 6 Cranberry Quiche $8.50
  • Scallops & Chips $24.50
  • Curly Fries $10.50
    • with Aioli & Tomato Sauce
  • Quiches and Pies
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • with Fried Onion Aioli & Chips
  • Vege $17.50
    • with Roast Veges, Spicy Plum Sauce a Cheese
  • Salmon, Spring Onion & Cream Cheese Quiche $8.50
  • Eggs Benedict on Thick Toast
  • Seafood $13 / $16
    • Shrimb, crab, anchovies
  • Wedgey $14 / $17
    • Seasoned wedges, bacon, aioli sauce
  • Chicken supreme $14 / $17
    • Roast chicken, mushrooms, capsicum, corn
  • Porky primo $14 / $17
    • Salami, ham, bacon, capsicum, pineapple
  • Smoked salmon $16 / $19
    • Smoked salmon, bacon, cream cheese
  • Cheesecake $3
  • Pizza bases: original, deep pan, thin & crispy or gluten free cooked or freshly prepared by us for you to cook at your leisure N/A
  • Mexican feast $14 / $17
    • Beef, capsicum, corn,chillies, olives
  • Add small $6.00
  • Spanish Omelette $13.00
    • Includes 3 fillings from our optional extras
  • Salmon $4.00
  • Add mozzarella, pesto & caramelised onion
  • Ham $3.00
  • Mandioca (cassava) or Shoestring Fries
    • Homemade aioli
  • Add garlicky ham & brie with cornichons
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • Poached free range eggs on a toasted english muffin w/ bacon & hollandaise sauce
  • Hot dog $2.00
  • Carton of chips $2.50
  • special $6.00
    • 2chips, 2 sausages, 2 chicken nuggets
  • Carton of squid rings *8 $4.50
  • Cheap breakfast $7.50
    • 2 sausage, 2 eggs and toast, chips or hash brown
  • Egg burger $4.00
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Cheese and bacon $2.50
  • Beef Nachos $16.50
    • Chilli beef with corn chips, topped with, cheese, salsa guacamole & sour cream
  • Basket of Prawn Twisters $10.50
    • With sweet chilli, peri peri sauce or aioli
  • Prawn Salad $15.00
    • prawn cutlets on rocket with avocado and a lemon mayo
  • Chicken Tenders & Fries $15.00
    • Homemade crumbed chicken tenders served with sweet chilli & soya sauce
  • The Belfast $15.00
    • Field mushrooms, tomato, beetroot, cucumber, with melted cheese and rocket
  • Kids Shoestring fries $3.00
  • Fish & Chips $15 Small / $28 Large
    • Fresh Fish, in a light crispy batter or pan fried, home fries & caper dill mayo
  • 1/2 and 1/2 Pizzas only available in large. Gluten free bases available for an extra $3.00. Vegetarian Pizza Available on Request
  • Hand Cut Chips $7.00
  • Pork Tacos $15.00
    • Three soft tacos pulled pork fresh apple, peanuts and blackened chilli mayo
  • Smoked Beef Brisket $17.00
    • Slow braised brisket, creamy slaw, Swiss cheese and crispy onions
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
  • Crispy Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Crispy fried chicken pieces with fresh slaw and kimchi mayo
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Poached eggs, streaky bacon, local made sausages, tomato, grain toast and crispy potato
  • Vegetable Salad $17.00
    • Roast kumara, pumpkin, red onion, feta, crispy chickpeas, spinach and apple kasundi relish
  • Spicy Tomato Tagliatelle $16.00
    • Spicy tomato puttanesca sauce, capers, olives, parmesan, watercress, olive oil and sea salt
  • Eowyn’s blessing
    • Semi dried tomato, feta, spinach, red onion + dukkah + parmesan.
  • -curly fries + aioli / hand cut fries +aioli
  • -spinach risotto cake + rocket + aioli (v).
  • Canterbury free range scotch fillet…(gf) $35
    • W/ smashed tarragon new potatoes, fresh asparagus, buttered carrot puree & charred capsicum w/ homemade jus.
  • Sauron’s fury
    • Smoked chicken + beef + ham + red onion + roasted capsicum
  • Rhubarb & custard spring rolls $11.5
    • W/ rhubarb ripple ice cream
  • -crunchy moroccan chicken + mesclin + chilli aioli
  • -dinner 225Gm tarakihi $24
  • NO.2 $6.00
    • 2x potato fritters, 1 sausage, regular chips, pepsi 355ml can
  • Egg $1.00
  • Fresh fish burger $7.00
  • Oyster battered $2.80
  • NO.4 $6.00
    • 1 Potato fritters, 1 crabstick, 1 sausage, regular chips
  • Mussel crumbed $1.40
  • Crumbed scallop $2.00
  • Junior munch 2 $4.99
    • 1x Thigh, regular chips
  • Bacon N Eggs on toast with roasted tomato or avocado $15
  • Beer battered or pan fried fish burger with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and homemade tartare sauce $19
  • Surfers Ganola with homemade museli, yoghurt, honey and seasonal fruit $13
  • The big breaky sandwich with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and a homemade dill mayo $18
  • Pepper squid salad with zesty dill dressing and fresh tomatoes $16
  • Kumara chips $7
    • with tomato sauce
  • Huevos Rancheros with Eggs, refried beans, cheese, onion, avocado and homemade salsa on Corn Tortilla $17
  • Fresh fish taco (2) with homemade salsa, shaved cabbage, avocado and coriander sour cream $19
Essence of India

Essence of India

location

Address

803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 7-839 5596

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Kiwi

features

Features

Bar Not Available ,  Seating Not Available ,  No Takeaway

Location
803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand
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