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

  • Nautilus Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • A selection of succulent poached seafood in chowder accompanied by tempura prawns
  • Summer Salad: Grilled Chicken $19.00
    • Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Pesto, Sweet Corn, Croutons and herbed Mayonnaise
  • Sticky Butterscotch Pudding $14.00
    • with ginger ice crem
  • Over the Moon Goat Cheese Bonbon $18.00
    • Roasted fresh tomato and eggplant sauce and walnuts in lemon olive oil
  • Berry Pannacotta $14.00
    • with rhubarb coulis and star anise sauce
  • Beef Eye Fillet Medallions Brochette $26.00
    • grilled eye fillet (160g) in streaky bacon served with creamy mushroom sauce, fried and coleslaw salad
  • Fish Fillet of the Day $28.00
    • Good old fashioned Kiwi beer battered fish and chips, served with coleslaw
  • Side fries $7.00
  • For the after party enjoy one of our delicious desserts, special liqueurs and coffees.
  • Serving only free range bacon, eggs and the freshest produces we can source. You’ll love our breakfast and Raglan Roast coffee
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • oven toasted with social garlic butter (vegetarian)
  • Avocado Addiction $23.00
    • Tapas style section of smashed avocado on multigrain toast five-ways, topped with – Brie & Bacon – Salmon & Capers – Haloumi & Rocket – Cherry Tomato & Basil – Honey, Cranberry & Coconut (easy to share & a good choice for a big breakfast)
  • Easy to share without cutlery or can be and entree for the unsocial – from 12pm
  • Acai Power Bowl $14.50
    • Acai tropical berries blended with guarana into a sorbet, topped with crunchy granola, coconut flakes and fresh seasonal fruit (super food / vegan)
  • Domino Effect $15.00
    • Free-range bacon, free-range eggs, fresh tomato, rocket in a daily baked croissant (good option for bacon & egg lovers)
  • Garden Treasure $32.00
    • roasted bell pepper stuffed with cashew with cashew nut cheese & sundried tomato on a giant field mushroom (vegan, gluten free & paleo)
  • Pulled Pork: BBQ Sauce: Coleslaw $15
  • Wedges $15
    • Cheese: Bacon: Sweet Chili Sauce: Sour Cream
  • Seafood Chowder $15
    • Garlic Bread
  • Sliders
  • Halloumi: Rocket: Mushroom $16
  • Calamari $12
    • Aioli: Lemon (AVAILABLE GF )
  • Burgers & Fries Mini $10
  • Grilled Chicken $18
    • Pesto: Rocket: Tomato
  • Pepperoni Diavola $21.00
    • Homemade tomato, mozzarella, salami, capsicum
  • Bistecca Gorgonzola $24.00
    • Tender Scotch fillet topped with Gorgonzola creamy sauce
  • Bistecca Mignon $24.00
    • Tender scotch filet wrapped with bacon, topped with mushroom, cracked pepper, garlic and cream sauce
  • Spaghetti Marinara $17.00
    • Medley of seafood, blended in napoletana sauce
  • Gamberi Saporiti $15.00
    • King prawns sautéed in a creamy garlic and worcester sauce
  • Lasagne Al Forno $16.50
    • Traditional beef homemade lasagne topped with cheese
  • Scaloppine Marsala $22.00
    • Pork medallions with Marsala wine, mushroom and cream sauce
  • Anelli Di Calamari $22.00
    • Tender squid rings grilled to perfection with garlic
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $6.00
    • perfect for a " bite"
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • "Chunky & Thick" served w/ garlic bread
  • Asian Basket $12.00
    • samosas, spring rolls, prawn twister & chips with sweet chilli & tomato sauce
  • Wheelhouse Mussel Burger $16.00
    • w/ Thai sauce & served w/ fries
  • BLT $12.00
    • served in a bun with aioli & chips
  • Crumbed Hoki and Chips
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • served w/ wafers & your choice of topping
  • Scallops wrapped in Streaky Bacon $16.00
    • served w/ honey mustard dressing
  • Lamb $45.00
  • Lamb Shank $14.00/$19.00
    • Medium/Large
  • Wraps $8.50
    • served with meat of your choice, salad and gravy
  • Drumstick $2.50
  • Pork, Beef, Lamb or Chcken $6.00
    • with salad, gravy or sauce of your choice
  • Roast Cracking $2.00
  • Chicken Combo $6.50
    • 2 chicken & 4 potatoes
  • Pork, Beef, Lamb or Chcken $7.50
    • Your choice of meat comes with salad, gravy or sauces of your choice
  • Lamb anarkali $17.50
    • Dice lamb cooked with herbs, spice, mint and pomegranate seeds and tomatoes.
  • Butter vegetables $14.50
    • Fresh vegetable cooked in smooth tomato and creamy sauce.
  • Matar mushroom masala $15.00
    • Mushrrom and peas cooked with onion, tomatoes and cashew nut gravy.
  • Chicken, beef, lamb tawa $17.00
    • Meat cooked with butter sauce, brown sauce and finely chopped meat with desiccated coconut and fried with garlic.
  • All curries served with rice.
  • Onion kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with chopped onion and herbs.
  • Chicken madras $16.50
    • South indian curry, tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
  • -Full $18.00
  • Crema Di Arancione & Pistachio $12.00
    • Frozen creamy dessert surrounded by warm orange consomme topped with pistachio
  • Insalate Caprese $19.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, ciabatta
  • Ravioloni Alla Boscaiola $23.00
    • Wild pork ravioloni, bacon, peas, mushrooms, onion, white wine, creamy sauce
  • Fiorentina $38.00
    • 400 gr of rib eye steak on the bone marinated in grappa and pepper, rustic mashed potatoes and garden salad.
  • Bruschetta Alla Caponatta $8.00
    • Eggplant, capsicum, leeks, red onion, mushroom, garlic, olives, olive oil (1 slice)
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • Mascarpone sauce, Savoiardi biscuits & organic coffee
  • Fondente Al Cioccolato $15.00
    • For real chocolate lovers! This rich & creamy dessert is made using the finest Belgian chocolate, vanilla ice cream (requires 20 minutes baking)
  • Pizza Bread $14.00
    • Garlic, cheese, rosemary and olive oil (4 slices)
  • Snickers $8.00
    • Homemade chocolate & caramel sauce scattered with peanut brittle
  • Beer Battered Fries $9.00
    • With garlic aioli
  • Blue Cheese & Peanut Wontons $9.00
    • With berry coulis
  • Cheesy Mini Dogs with Fries & Tomato Sauce $12.00
  • Chilli Chicken $16.00
    • Riding on a rough wagon of cheese, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream
  • Hot Waffle with Cinnamon Sugar $5.00
  • Sweet Passion $8.00
    • A delightful spread of passion fruit & Luscious lemon curd
  • Community Garden $25.00
    • Roasted pumpkin, onion jam, feta, pine nuts & fresh mixed herbs
  • NZ Angus Pure Eye Fillet with Black Pepper Sauce $29
  • Chicken with Garlic and Bacon $18
  • Deep Fried Scallops $8
  • Miso Soup $3
  • Fresh Ora King Salmon Fillet $25
  • Tofu $8
  • Deep Fried Prawns $8
  • Steamed Rice $2
  • Noodles $10.00
  • Chicken Biryani $11.00
  • Lamb Kadai $13.00
  • Lamb Korma $13.00
  • Plain Naan $2.00
  • Ghobi Parantha $4.00
  • Seenkh Kabab $11.00
  • Lamb Madras $13.00
  • -Add middle cut bacon $3.50
  • Smoked salmon salad $20.00
    • Smoked salmon tossed with lettuce and spinach greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion,feta and orange. Finished with a lemon/lime vinaigrette.
  • -Add middle cut bacon $3.50
  • All items subject to availability. We reserve the right to substitute seasonal ingredients.
  • Creation breakfast $10.00
    • Creation starts with two eggs, cooked how you like them, poached, scrambled or fried. Served on toasted multigrain bread.
  • -Cheese $3.00
  • B.L.T. $15.00
    • Grilled middle cut bacon,fresh salad greens and sliced tomato on lightly toasted ciabatta bread topped with sundried tomato & olive chutney
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Two soft poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce dressed with mild paprika. Served on a lightly toasted english muffin.
  • Duck, chicken, bacon terrine (pate), garden salad, filo pastry cup, toasted bread, onion and fig jam $14.00
  • Confit of duck's leg $27.00
    • Kumara puree, orange and star aniseed sauce
  • Basil and Philadelphia creamy cheese ravioli / $18.50
    • Basil and Cashew nuts pesto, parmesan waffle, lemon olive oil roasted mini tomato
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Warm Belgium chocolate
  • Affogato : Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
    • Liqueur shot choice of Frangelico or Drambuie, intense espresso coffee mix at your table
  • Crepe $12.00
    • Salted caramel, berry ice cream, slivered almond
  • -Served with 6 roasted garlic prawns $28.50
  • Stuffed chicken breast $28.00
    • Cranberry, plum, herbs, brandy and quince sauce, roasted potato
  • Meat Paella / Paella Con Carne $24.00
    • Saffron rice with chorizo, chicken, pancetta & manuka roasted red capsicum
  • Pan De Patata $7.50
    • Homemade potato & rosemary bread with pumpkin humus
  • Tiramisu: Original / Summer $10.00
  • Grilled Bread with Mint Pe Pate / Pan A La Brasa Y Pate De Judias Verde $6.50
    • Fresh Mint Pea & green bean pate on grilled ciabatta
  • Seafood Platter / Plato De Marisco $34.00
    • Garlic chilli prawns, hot smoked salmon, stuffed mussels, beer battered pystrs, crispy calamari, cevice and fries
  • Seafood Paella / Paella De Marisco $24.00
    • Saffron scented vialone rice with prawns, scallops, calamari & chilli - Main dish for one or share serves 2/3
  • Cheese Croquettes/ Croquetas De Manchego $8.00
    • Panko coated cheese, onion & chive morsels with COMIDA aioli
  • Cake of the Day $7.50
  • Bowl of wedges with cheese and sour cream $9.00
    • (Bacon optional $ 2.00 extra)
  • Pan Fried Fish $20.00
    • Served with seasoned wedges, a side salad and tartare suace on the side. Includes a wedge of lemon.To know what the fish is please ask the staff.
  • Mega Breakfast $19.50
    • A big breakfast containing bacon, eggs (either poached fried or scrambled), 2 sausages, 2 hash browns, mushroom and toast.
  • Chicken nuggets and fries $9.00
  • Grilled Halloumi $18.00
    • 2 slices of ciabatta with spinach, 2 poached eggs, avocado and grilled halloumi cheese coated in a chermoulla sauce.
  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken Salad $18.00
    • Chicken breast grilled with a parmesan coating placed a top a bowl of salad, served with croutons and ceaser dressing
  • Bacon Avocado Gourmet Sandwich $14.00
    • Bacon and avocado served on a toasted Turkish bun with aioli and salad
  • Chips $4.50
    • Side of Fries
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