Flaky pastry filled with diced potatoes, peas, nuts and cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
Cheese Balls $2.00
Shredded cheese made into balls, wrapped in bread, deep fried and served with tomato sauce.
Chilli/Vegetable Pakoras (V) $1.00
Whole green chilli / shredded spinach/cabbage vegetable dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney
Paratha (Alu/Gobi) (V) $8.00
Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced mashed potato & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
Paneer Paratha $10.00
Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced shredded paneer & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
Potato Puff $3.00
Spiced creamy mashed potato wrapped in bread and baked to golden brown.
Spinach Puff $3.00
A creamy spinach filling enriched with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses fills delicious appetizer pastries made with prepared crescent roll dough.
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Pakora $9.90
Paneer slices/blocks dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney (5 pieces per serve).
Vada (V) (G) $2.00
Spicy potato filling deep fried in a flour batter.
Kachori (V) $2.00
Flavourful moong dal mixture filled in flaky pastry and deep-fried patiently on a slow flame to achieve deliciously crispy crust.
BOMBAY STREET FOOD
Dahi Vada $3.00
Ground lentil ball deep fried served in a yogurt sauce and sev.
Pani Puri (V) $7.00
Fried puff-pastry ball filled with spiced mashed potato, chickpea, spiced water, and tamarind juice
Papdi Chaat (V) on request $7.50
Papdi served with boiled potatoes, boiled chickpea, spiced water and tamarind chutney, topped with chaat masala, yoghurt and sev
Pav Bhaji (V) on request $9.90
Spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav (bread)
Raj Kachori (V) on request $7.50
Rajasthani round flattened ball made of fine flour filled with a stuffing of baked mixture of yellow moong or urad dal, black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.
Samosa Chaat (V) on request $7.50
Samosas served with a combination of yogurt, chaat masala sev' green and sweet chutney and tamarind chutney.
SOUPS
Corn Soup $7.50
Whole kernel corn boiled with ginger and tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes and cream cheese
Tofu Soup (V) $7.50
Tofu and soya pieces in vegetarian oyster broth.
Noodle Soup (V) $7.50
Noodles and mixed vegetable boiled with turmeric and ginger, tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes.
MAINS
Small Plate $10.50
Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri. roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
Medium Plate $12.50
Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
Large Plate $16.00
Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
Full Meal $20.00
no sharing and no takeaways. Fat all you can from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles
Chole Bature (V) $10.00
Popular Punjabi dish. This dish is a combination of chana masala (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhature.
Mixed Vegetable Biryani (V) $12.90
A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender vegetables in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
Paneer Biryani $14.90
A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender morsels of paneer in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
Paneer Butter Masala $14.90
A rich blend of creamy tomato sauce and cashew paste cooked with freshly made paneer cubes, served with Inrian flat bread
Paneer Govinda $14.90
(Higher Taste Special) Paneer slices marinated in red sauce topped with potato and mixed vegetables baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
Cannelloni $14.00
Spinach and cottage cheese roll mixed with special blend of mild spices baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
Lasagne $7.50
Layer upon layer of soft buttery pasta with the delicious combination of juicy seasoned tomatoes mixed with slices of eggplant and perfectly seasoned with softened kumara/ pumpkin with just the right amount of cottage cheese. All mixed perfectly together with hot, cheesy mozzarella cheese topped with a crunchy parmesan cheese crust.
INDO CHINESE
Chilli Paneer (Dry/Gravy) $14.90
Chilli paneer is a melt in the mouth starter flavoured with all the ethnic Chinese flavours.
Chow Mein (V) $12.90
Sauteed steamed noodles, tofu, seasonal vegetables and bean sprout
Crispy Tofu(V) $14.90
Deep fried fresh tofu served with shredded cucumber, crushed peanuts and sweet chilli sauce.
Paneer Fried Rice (G) $14.90
Stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables and paneer pieces.
Hakka Fried Noodle (V) $12.90
Stir-fried noodles in soya sauce with green leafy vegetables, bean sprouts, fresh tofu and soya pieces
Vegetable Fried Rice (V) (G) $12.90
Stir-fried rice with green leafy vegetables
Vegetable Manchurian (V) $12.90
Vegetable manchurian is deep fried vegetable balls in a soya sauces based gravy & served with rice. Manchurian balls mainly consist of cabbage, carrots and ginger.
SOUTH INDIAN DISHES
Plain Dosa (V) $8.00
Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter
Masala Dosa (V) $10.00
Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with curried spicy mesh potatoes.
Cheese / Paneer Dosa $12.00
Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with cheese and / curried paneer.
Vegetable Uttapam (V) $10.00
Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. It lends itself to several toppings of your choice.
Paneer Uttapam $12.00
Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter topped with paneer.
Idli (V) (G) $8.50
Savoury cake made from fermented rice and urad dhal. Fluffy as cotton balls, white as the moon.
Medu Vada (V) $8.50
This crispy delicacy is made with spiced urad dal batter and fried in donut shape dumplings. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are served with sambar and coconut chutney.
RICE
Basmati Rice $6.50
Plain Paratha (V) $3.00
Chutney / Pickles $2.50
Papadam $1.00
Puri $1.00
Raita $3.00
Amazingly refreshing salad made from cucumber and mint stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
Roti $2.00
DESSERTS & SWEETS
Gulab Jamun $2.00
Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup.
Cheese Cake $6.50
Soft fresh cheese on a crust biscuit base with passionfruit topping.
Semolina Pudding with Custard (V) on request $6.50
Semolina & dry fruits flavoured pudding served with custard.
Ras Malai $2.50
cottage cheese dumplings in a cream syrup topped with pistachios and almonds.
Almond Delights (V) $3.00
Crumbled biscuit base topped with chewy coconut, toasted almonds and dried fruit pieces.
Tasty mince and veg topped mash potato and baked in the oven
Tuesday $20.00
2 for 1 Pork Ribs
Full Irish Breakfast $19.50
Bacon, eggs to your liking, Island Bay sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms,hash browns, black pudding, baked beans and toast
Stuffed Chicken Breast $25.50
Chicken breast, stuffed with tomato, basil, cheese and wrapped in bacon, baked in the oven and served with bokchoy, spring onion, mash potato and a creamy mustard sauce
Dublinder Irish Salad
Chicken, mesculan, cucumber, pickled beets, red cabbage, parmesan cheese and a creamy mustard and tarragon vinegar
Onion rings $12.00
homemade beer batter onion rings served with sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Vindaloo - Chicken cubes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. For people with a taste for a burning hot curry! $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Lamb Vindaloo - A blazing lamb curry cooked in a sauce for people with a fireproof palate. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Chicken Tikka Masala - Delicately barbecued minted chicken, cooked with spices and our special masala sauce. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
Masala Otthappam - Gluten free thick rice flour pancake, stuffed with capsicums, tomatoes and onions served with Coconut chutney and sambar. $8.00
Orange panna cotta served w berry coulis & plum ice cream
Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $28.50
250g New York cut striploin steak. Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
Artisan Bread Board $7.50
Sliced sourdough & German rye bread w pesto dipping sauce, hummus w olive oil & balsamic reduction (GF option available)
Crème Brûlée $13.00
Midori flavoured crème brûlée served w anglaise sauce, berries & French vanilla ice cream
Baby Spinach & Tofu Salad $14.00
Baby spinach, lettuce, crispy tofu, fava bean, roasted bell pepper, sundried tomatoes dressed w berry vinaigrette dressing (GF) (DF) (V)
a typical blend of Malay spices and creamy coconut milk cooked with chili, turmeric, and lemongrass, all Masak Lemak served with basmati rice/SEASONAL VEGETABLE
curry Laksa $15.90
Papa's Sambal Corner $18.90
a classic Malay sauce prepared with chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, sugar, stewed tomatoes and tamarind paste with your choice of ingredient, all sambal served with basmati rice/FISH
Papa's Rendang Corner $15.90
Succulent bite size pieces of meat cooked in curry spices simmered in coconut milk & ground whole spices and Heavily reduced to achieve a complex and unique taste all rendang served with basmati rice/BEEF
Malay Tom Yum Ayam $9.00
malay hot and sour with chicken and seasonal vegetable
Spring Rolls 4 per serving $3.00
mini crispy crackly skin filled with light, full of tender crisp vegetables
Sup Kambing Mamak $7.00
Sup Kambing is a rich broth lamb soup flavored with spices such as coriander, fennel, lemongrass, and star anise