India Today in 81 The Strand Menu

ENTREÉ ENTREÉ
  • Onion Bhaji (DF) (GF) $7.50
    • Sliced onions stirred through chickpea batter and flash fried.
  • Vegetable Samosa (DF) $7.50
    • Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, succulently flavoured with spices.
  • Mixed Pakora (DF) $8.00
    • Thinly sliced potato, onion, silverbeet and cauliflower, mixed in a chickpea batter and flash fried.
  • Aloo Chat $9.99
    • Grilled croquettes made with potato, red onion and various spices, served with yoghurt, cucumber and Tamarind.
  • Desi Fish (DF) (GF) $11.99
    • Fresh fish marinated with garlic and chickpea batter
  • India Today Prawns (DF) $14
    • Prawns, stepped in egg batter, flash fried in vegetable oil and served amidst a green salad.
  • Grilled Scallops (GF) $15
    • Grilled with tandoori spice and a mint and coriander sauce.
  • Mixed Platter for Two full $20.90
    • A selection of various entrees for two served on a hot sizzling plate (samosa, pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kebab).
  • Chicken Tikka (GF) half $10.90 / full $19.90
    • Juicy morsels of boneless chicken marinated in spices overnight and slow roasted in the tandoor
  • Seekh Kebab (DF) (GF) half $10.90 / full $19.91
    • Skewered lamb infused with spices and cooked over the tandoor
  • Tandoori Chicken (GF) half $12.90 / full $23.90
    • Chicken (with bone) marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor. Served on a hot sizzling plate with white sauce
  • Grilled Meat Platter (GF) $20.99
    • A selection of meats marinated in yoghurt and spices with sliced onions and capiscums.
  • Maharaja Banquet
    • (Min. 2 persons)
  • -Entrée: Samosa, seekh kebab, chicken tikka and pakora served with tamarind and mint sauce. $35per person
  • -Main: Butter chicken, rogan josh (lamb), navratan korma (veg), served with naan (x2) and rice. $35per person
  • Vegetarian Banquet
    • (Min. 2 persons)
  • -Entrée: Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, pakora and Aloo Chat. $30 per person
  • -Main: Mix Vegetable, Daal Makhani, Vege Lababdar served with naan (x2) and rice. $30 per person
  • Papadum Platter $8.99
    • Papadams served with a mango chutney, pickle and chopped onion, cucumber and tomato salad.
SALADS AND SIDE DISHES SALADS AND SIDE DISHES
  • Chicken Salad $20.99
    • Chunky pieces of chicken missed with cheese and garden fresh salad in a delicious Caesar dressing, served with garlic bread.
  • Bombay Aloo (DF) (GF) $13.99
    • Potato cubes cooked with roasted cumin seeds, tumeric and herbs, finished with coriander and ginger.
  • Individual Side Dish $2.99
    • Raita, mint chutney, mango chutney, pickles and tamarind sauce.
  • Garden Salad (DF) (GF) $9.99
  • Fries (DF) (GF) $4.99
RICE RICE
  • Plain Rice (DF) (GF) $3.99
  • Cumin Rice (DF) (GF) $7.50
  • Pulaw Rice (DF) (GF) $7.50
    • Yellow fried rice cooked with cashews and fried onion.
BREADS BREADS
  • Naan $4.50
    • Plain flour bread baked in tandoor, garnished with butter.
  • Roti $4.50
    • Hand rolled bread made from wholemeal flour, garnished with butter.
  • Garlic Naan $4.50
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.50
  • Kashmiri Naan $6.50
    • Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffed with dry fruits.
  • Keema Naan $6.50
    • Plain flour bread stuffed with lamb mince and coriander.
  • Potato Kulcha $6.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with potato and peas
MAINS MAINS
  • All dishes can be prepared in preferred style and are available in mild, medium and hot and served with Basmati Rice. Note - all mains listed below are gluten free except one vegetarian dish - ‘Malai Kofta’
  • ·Vegetarian
  • Daal Fry (DF) (GF) $17.99
    • Lentils cooked with onion, garlic, tomato and herbs, fried in pan. Goes well with pickles (recommended by chefs).
  • Daal Makhani (GF) $17.99
    • Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with ginger and coriander.
  • Vege Lababdar (GF) $19.99
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in ginger and garlic, finished with a creamy tomato flavoured sauce with sliced capsicum and onions.
  • Egg Plant Subzi (DF) (GF) $18.99
    • Roasted egg plant cooked with potatoes, ginger, garlic and red onion. Garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Aloo Gobhi (DF) (GF) $18.99
    • Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together with red onion, tumeric, herbs and spices. Goes well with raita. (recommended by chefs).
  • Chana Masala (DF) (GF) $18.99
    • Boiled chickpeas cooked with onion, potatoes, coriander and mix spice. Goes well with mango chutney.
  • Navratan Korma (GF) $18.99
    • Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a cashew nut and yoghurt sauce.
  • Saag - Aloo or Paneer (GF) $18.99
    • A laid back and lightly spiced puree of spinach with your choice of potato or cottage cheese.
  • Malai Kofta $18.99
    • Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese deep fried and cooked in a rich gravy.
  • ·Meat and chicken
  • Saag Lamb or Chicken (GF) $20.99
    • A laid back and lightly spiced puree of spinach with lamb or chicken.
  • Beef or Chicken Vindaloo (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Spicy curry straight from the beaches of Goa, cooked in hot vindaloo sauce. Goes well with raita (recommended by chefs).
  • Beef or Chicken Madras (GF) $19.99
    • Delicious curry garnished and prepared with coconut sauce in South Indian style
  • Rogan Josh (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Diced lamb cooked in traditional North Indian style with onion gravy.
  • Lamb or Chicken Do Piaza (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Boneless lamb or chicken cooked with red onions, capsicum and whole spices.
  • Goat Curry (DF) (GF) $19.99
    • A North Indian favourite - this traditional goat curry is cooked on the slow fire with seven spices and finished with coriander and red onion garnish.
  • Mango Chicken (GF) $19.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked with cashew nut sauce and mango syrup.
  • Chefs Special (DF) (GF) $21.99
    • Roasted beef cooked with cumin, ginger, garlic and coriander, finished with Indian Whiskey and egg white.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Succulent tender chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and diced onions, garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Lamb Nawabi (GF) $20.99
    • Sautéed lamb with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.
  • Butter Chicken (GF) $19.99
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce and garnished with almonds.
  • Chicken or Beef Korma (GF) $19.99
    • Boneless pieces of chicken or beef cooked in cashew nut and yoghurt sauce, garnished with cashew nuts (chef special)
  • Jalfrezee Chicken (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished with sliced capsicum, onion and spices. Garnished with fresh coriander and ginger.
  • Chicken Lababdar (GF) $20.99
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken with ginger and garlic, half cooked in the tandoor and finished with a creamy tomato flavoured sauce with sliced capsicum and onions
  • Biryani Chicken or Lamb (DF) (GF) $20.99
    • Traditional Muglia delicacy of rice with spices and delicately layered with cooked vegetables or meat served with yoghurt sauce.
  • -Vegetarian $19.99
  • ·Seafood
  • Prawn or Fish Madras (DF) (GF) $22.99
    • Prawn or fish cooked in onion sauce and finished with coconut sauce.
  • Prawn or Fish Curry (DF) (GF) $22.99
    • Fish fillets or prawn cooked in a fine tomato paste and curry sauce.
  • Butter Prawn or Fish (GF) $22.99
    • Prawns or fish cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce.
  • Kadhi Prawn or Fish (DF) (GF) $23.99
    • Boneless pieces of fish or prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and sliced onion.
  • Butter Scallops (GF) $24.99
    • Scallops cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce, garnished with sliced almonds
  • (DF): Dairy Free (GF): Gluten Free

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Social Breakfast Platter $38.00
    • For two people. A selection of cheeses, bread, dips, free-range bacon, poached eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, dried fruit and coconut & chia pudding with granola
  • Slow Braised Lamb $32.00
    • 12 hours sous vide cooked shredded lamb neck served with creamy mash, bacon salted silverbeet, blueberry gel and mint oil (free range NZ grass fed)
  • Pappi’s Bruschetta $16.50
    • vegan cheese, Pappi’s coriander salsa on a crispy pumpkin bread topped with pumpkin seeds and black sesame (vegan, gluten free & paleo)
  • For the after party enjoy one of our delicious desserts, special liqueurs and coffees.
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • oven toasted with social garlic butter (vegetarian)
  • Serving only free range bacon, eggs and the freshest produces we can source. You’ll love our breakfast and Raglan Roast coffee
  • Cheese Board $34.00
    • A social mix of vintage cheddar, peppercorn, brie,, dutched smoke & gouda with chutneys, crackers & fruits (vegetarian)
  • Beef Addiction $18.00
    • premium beef strips in a creamy blue cheese sauce served with crusty bread to mop it all up (gluten free without bread) >>
  • Ponsu sauce (soy, lemon juice & sesame oil with a touch of chilli) $0.80
  • Vege $17.50
  • Gluten free tempura or panko (per item) $1.50
  • Avocado $3.50
  • Ginger $1.00
  • Calamari $15.00
  • Maguro furay roll (panko tuna, cream cheese, spring onions) $17.50
  • Chicken $15.50
  • Beef $19.5
    • Swiss Cheese: Bacon: Caramelised Onion
  • All Burgers Available Gluten Free - Add $1
  • Fish & Chips $15
    • Beer Battered: Salad: Lemon: Tartare
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $18
    • Cos Lettuce: Bacon: Cheese: Egg: Crostini Caesar Dressing (AVAILABLE GF)
  • Halloumi: Rocket: Mushroom $16
  • Tacos
  • Grilled Chicken $18
    • Pesto: Rocket: Tomato
  • Sliders
  • Tomato Salad $18.00
    • bocconcini, cucumber, basil, pickled red onion (v) (GF).
  • Crinkle Cut Chips $ 9.50
    • aioli (v)( GF)
  • Chorizo $23.00
    • mushroom, olive, chilli
  • Fresh Fish Fillet Bun $24.00
    • celeriac rémoulade, preserved lemon aioli, fried capers, crisp potatoes.
  • Anchovy $22.00
    • olive, spanish onion, caper, chilli, parsley
  • Banoffee Pizza $23.00
    • vanilla ice cream (serves two)
  • Prawn Linguine $27.00
    • garlic, chilli, parsley, pecorino, olive oil
  • Smoked Cheddar Croquettes $17.50
    • chimichurri ,parmesan, dipping sauce
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Pulled Pork Sub $16.00
    • BBQ pulled pork, salad, served on a toasted sub, with an aioli drizzle
  • Open Steaks Sandwich $22.00
    • Scotch fillet and salad topped with onion marmalade and beetroot relish served on toast with a side of fries
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • A rich creamy soup filled with mussels, squid, shrimp and fish served with crusty bread
  • Antipasto $22.00
    • A selection of meats, seafood, dips, breads, crackers, cheese and salad
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15.00
    • Served with bacon, grilled tomato and toast
  • Chicken Brie and Avocao Sandwich $22.00
    • Grilled chicken breast, brie, avocado and salad served on toast with a side of fries
  • Chimney Chicken $20.00
    • Smoked chicken breast, Brie and plum sauce
  • Bread & Dips $15.00
    • 3 dips, dukkah, olive oil and balsamic served with a variety of homemade bread
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $5.00
    • Deep fried pastry filled with vegetables
  • Thumb Mattar $13.00
    • Mushrooms & green peas cooked with garlic, cream & spices
  • Fried Rice $15.00
    • Onion, cabbage. carrot and soy vinegar
  • Chicken Jhalfrezi $15.00
    • Boneless chEken cooked in spices & vegetables
  • Chicken Sagwala $15.00
    • Blended to perfection in Mughlai tradition. Boneless
  • Paneer Methi Malai $13.00
    • Hand made cottage cheese & fenugreek leaves in
  • Jhinga (Shrimp) Sagwala $18.00
    • Shelled shrimps cooked with spinach & spices
  • Chole Masala $13.00
    • Popular chickpea & potato curry cooked in masala sauce
  • Pasta of the Week $ 18.00
    • See our weekly special board
  • Guinness Chocolate Cake $ 11.50
    • With baileys irish cream icing served with ice cream
  • Smoked Duck Spring Rolls $ 13.50
    • Served with a sweet soy chilli sauce
  • The Crown Steak Sandwich $ 18.50
    • With smoked cheese and caramelised onion served on turkish bread with fries
  • -Bacon & egg
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $ 13.50
    • Served with our chilli and honey sauce
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $ 26.00
    • Served with a fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Meat lovers-smoked duck
  • Pancakes $14.50
    • Light + fluffy served with berry compote, lashings of cream + a swirl of maple syrup
  • Baked Beans $2.50
  • Zest Loaf $6.50
    • with herb butter + relish
  • Hash Brown $2.50
  • Seafood Chowder* $12.50
    • Full of chunky seafood, enriched with cream + fresh herbs
  • Zest Pasta $15.50
    • Fettuccine with saute chicken, mushrooms + fresh herbs in a white wine cream.
  • Zest Muesli* $7.50
    • Dried fruit, coconut, seeds + nuts tossed with honey + smothered with yoghurt
  • Mixed Grill* $17.50
    • A selection of lean cuts of beef, chicken, + lamb with a honey soy dipping sauce
  • Plain Yoghurt N/A
  • Sour Cream N/A
  • Mixed $15.50
  • Chicken S $12.30 / L $13.30
  • Lamb $16.00
  • Lamb S $12.00 / L $13.00
  • Spanakopita Slice $13.50
    • Slice Only - $9.00 / With Salad And Rice
  • Garlic Yoghurt N/A
  • Dukkah $15.50
    • With avocado, hummus & poached egg on grain toast
  • -Hollandaise/Eggs $5.00
  • -Large $9.50
  • -Spinach $5.00
  • Spelt toast $17.50
    • With basil pesto, roasted tomato, rocket, feta & avocado
  • Buttermilk pancakes $15.50
    • With berry compote, maple syrup & fresh cream
  • Gourmet open sandwich $18.50
  • -With slice of whole grain toast $16.00
  • Homemade bread (serves 2 ) $12.00
    • Olive oil, cream of balsamic vinegar, aioli, red pesto
  • Basil and Philadelphia creamy cheese ravioli / $18.50
    • Basil and Cashew nuts pesto, parmesan waffle, lemon olive oil roasted mini tomato
  • Confit of duck's leg $27.00
    • Kumara puree, orange and star aniseed sauce
  • Crepe $12.00
    • Salted caramel, berry ice cream, slivered almond
  • Navarin of Lamb $27.00
    • Slow cooked lamb, tomatoes, garlic, turnip, carrot, polenta cake, shallots
  • Stuffed chicken breast $28.00
    • Cranberry, plum, herbs, brandy and quince sauce, roasted potato
  • Creamy seafood chowder $24.00
    • 1 white fish fillet of the day, prawns, scallops, mussel, Sauvignon blanc
  • -Served with 6 roasted garlic prawns $28.50
  • Seaweed Salad
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • Katsu Chicken
  • Teriyaki Chicken Lovers $19.90
  • - 4 pieces Surimi & Pickle
  • - 4 pieces Cucumber Hosomaki
  • Vegetarian Medley $21.00
  • - 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
  • -Freedom farmed bacon
  • -Free range eggs
  • Miso noodle bowl (V)(GF)
  • Creamy quinoa porridge (GF)(V)(RSF)
  • -Wild loaf
  • Poached free range eggs on sourdough (GFO)(VO)
  • -Parsley pesto
  • -Freedom farmed bacon
  • Ask for gluten free base -Extra $2
  • Chicken
    • Cheese, ham, chicken, feta and oregano, choose of barbecue, garlic aioli or tomato sauce
  • Vegetarian
    • Cheese, mix of vegetables, corn, egg, feta, rocket and oregano
  • Meat Lovers $12/$20
    • Cheese, Italian salami, chicken, bacon, onions, black olives and oregano
  • Combo Spend $36
  • Regular/Large $10/$18
  • The Secret
    • Banana and cinnamon
  • Whang Bar
    • Black chocolate and red berries
India Today

India Today

location

Address

81 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

075776518

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Home Delivery ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
81 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand