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

  • Mixed S $11 / L $ 13
    • Chicken & lamb
  • Mixed S $12 / L $ 14
    • Chicken & lamb
  • A serve of just lamb or just chicken $10.00
    • With your choice of sauce
  • Chicken on rice $9.50
    • With your choice of sauce
  • Extra $1.00
    • Falafel or mujver
  • Mixed vege S $11.5 / L $ 13
    • Falafel, mujver, dolma
  • Your choice of meat or vege served with salad & rice, or fries, topped with your favourite sauces
  • Lamb on rice $7.00
  • All burgers are served with seasoned fries and golden onion rings
  • Benmore Smoked Salmon Wrap $17.90
    • Smoked South Island Salmon with cottage cheese, lettuce, horseradish, capers, red onion and finished with olive oil and cracked black pepper, served with a side salad
  • Hawaiian Burger $20.90
    • Our original Dixie Brown Burger topped with melted cheese and pineapple
  • (V) = Vegetarian available / GF= Gluten free available
  • Roast Chicken and Mayonnaise Toasted Sandwich $15.90
    • Shredded roast chicken breast, creamy aioli served with seasoned fries
  • Margherita (V) $15.90
    • Fresh tomato, napolitana sauce, mozzarella and basil
  • Santa Fe Chicken Wrap $15.90
    • Grilled chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, red capsicum, baby spinach, salad greens in a light sour cream dressing with a side salad
  • Salmon Salad Nicoise (GF) $21.00
    • Lightly poached South Island Salmon, green beans, potato, poached egg, olives, and tomato on a bed of lettuce with a traditional dressing
  • Grilled Haloumi & Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A mix of veggies and Haloumi grilled with your choice of Peri-Peri basting, and served with a regular side
  • Mixed Platter (for 2-3 people) $33.90
    • Share half a flame grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 5 BBQ wings, & 4 tenderloin
  • Classic Burger $9.90
    • Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
  • Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
    • Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • - Perinaise $2.50
  • Potato Salad
  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • Fish $3.70
    • Each
  • Oyster $2.75
    • Battered, each
  • Mushy peas $3.00
  • Prawn to be wild $13.00
    • Half scoop chips, 6 battered prawns
  • Donuts $2.20
  • Tarakihi meal $8.80
    • Half scoop chips, 1 fish with coleslaw
  • Mix pack 2 $32.00
    • 4 Fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 sausages, 2 potato fritters, 3 scoop of chips
  • Squid ring $1.10
    • Battered, each
  • Pane Fresco $2.50
    • Toasted ciabatta bread (2 slices)
  • Fettuccine Al Salmone & Funghi $23.50
    • Spinach fettuccine, creamy wine sauce, salmon, mushroom, onion, peas
  • Filetto Al Funghi $36.50
    • Eye fillet, leek, parmesan and polenta pure, mushroom, shallots and white wine jus
  • Saute Di Cozze $18.50
    • Mussels, garlic, chilli, olive oil, tomato sauce, ciabatta
  • Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Con Pollo $25.50
    • Spaghetti, eggs, bacon, chicken breast, onion, white wine, creamy sauce
  • Hawaiian $19.50 Med / $21.50 Lge
    • Ham, pineapple, tomato sauce, oregano and mozzarella
  • Strawberry Panna Cotta $12.00
    • Italian vanilla custard, strawberry coulis
  • Afogatto $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, hot espresso, Baileys, whipped cream and organic cocoa powder
  • Mellick Pork Ribs (200gm) .5kg $18 1kg $30
    • braised then finished with our famous sauce & served with fries or salad
  • Salmon & Caper $24
    • napoli sauce, topped with mozzarella, cured salmon, capers, onions & cream cheese
  • Farmhouse Platter $35
    • cured meats, cheese, salmon, mussels, dips, breads & served with salad
  • Mellick Wedges $15
    • topped with crispy bacon, sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • Moroccan Lamb Salad $22
    • seasoned lamb, olives, cucumber, tomato, house salad mix, with cous cous & a yoghurt dressing
  • Curly Fries $9
    • served with bbq & aioli sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $12.95
    • traditional favourite topped with cheese
  • Fish n Chips $24
    • beer battered & served with fries, salad & tartare sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, salad and aioli served in a toasted bun with a side of fries
  • Beef Eater $20.00
    • Beef, bacon, salami and chorizo
  • Fresh Fish and Chips $26.00
    • Beer battered and served with garden salad, fries, tartare sauce and lemon
  • Chicken Brie and Avocao Sandwich $22.00
    • Grilled chicken breast, brie, avocado and salad served on toast with a side of fries
  • Beef and Blue $20.00
    • Beef, blue cheese, spinach, caramelized onion and aioli
  • Tommy $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, caramelized onion, feta and basil pesto
  • Pulled Pork Sub $16.00
    • BBQ pulled pork, salad, served on a toasted sub, with an aioli drizzle
  • Bacon and Eggs $14.00
    • Bacon, Eggs, grilled tomato and toast
  • Chicken Breast $30.00
    • Stuffed with basil & cream cheese served on top of a creamy mushroom & bacon risotto
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served with aioli
  • Triple Chocolate Brownie $13.00
    • Served warm with vanilla ice cream & cream
  • Steak Sandwich $16.00
    • 100g Scotch fillet, beer battered onion rings, rocket, parmesan, roasted capsicum & aioli served on toasted sourdough
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.00
    • Eggs cooked to your liking served on toasted Vienna
  • Cornerstone Platter $32.00
    • A tasty selection of cheeses, bread & crackers accompanied with relishes & pickles.2-4 people
  • Hot Platter $20.00
    • An assortment of deep-fried nibbles served with fries & 2-4 people
  • Ice Cream Sundae $13.00
    • your choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel
  • Tandoori Prawn $22.00
    • Prawns marinated in yogurt and special spices
  • Chicken Tikka $13.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces mañnated in yogurt and spices overnight, then cooked in the tandoor >>
  • Balti Chicken $18.50
    • Tandoori boneless pieces of chicken cooked in onion tomato gravy and flavor of chickpea flour
  • Gulab Jamun $7.00
    • popular Indian sweet 3 pcs
  • Chicken Pakora $20.00
    • Chicken pieces battered with chickpea flour spices and deep fried
  • Paneer Butter Masala $16.50
    • Indian homemade cheese cooked in butter tomato sauce
  • Chicken Hyadrabadi $18.50
    • Boneless Chicken pieces cooked onion, tomato, and yogurt with mint sauce.
  • Beef Madras $18.00
    • Delicious medium hot beef curry garnished and prepared with coconut
  • Edamame Beans $8
    • wok-fried, seven spice, sea salt, sesame oil
  • Steamed Buns (two) $13.5
    • Roasted Pork Belly, hoisin, pickled cucumber, coriander, sriracha sauce
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl $31
    • sweet brown rice, panko crumbed egg, pickled cucumber, ginger, sweet wasabi and seaweed salad
  • Salmon “Chop Chop” $20.5
    • Sashimi, sweet wasabi, edamame beans, pickled ginger
  • Kimchi Korean spicy pickled cabbage $5.5
  • Sumatran Chicken Curry $29
    • cinnamon, lemongrass, eggplant, kaffir lime, coriander and coconut cream
  • Kimchessy Rice Balls $12
    • Shitake mushrooms, kimchi, coriander, sriracha mayonnaise
  • Korean Fried Chicken $22
    • spicy kimchi mayonnaise
  • -L $16.99
  • Butter Scallops $20.99
    • Scallops fried in herbs. Finished in creamy tomato flavoured curry served with rice & garden green
  • -C $15.99
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $14.50
    • Mixed vegetables stir cooked on high flame
  • -C $15.99
  • -C $15.99
  • - B $15.99
  • Mango Chicken
    • Boneless chicken simmered in mild spices and subtle mango pulp
  • Vegetarian Delight $11/$14.90
    • Roasted kumara, mushrooms, onions, capsicum, cheese & aioli sauce
  • Apple-Berry Crumble $9.00
    • Served hot with fresh cream or ice-cream
  • Cottage Pie $16.00
    • Burgundy Beef topped With potato and grilled cheese served With mesculan salad
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Seasoned potato wedges topped with grilled bacon, sour cream, cheese & drizzled with sweet chilli sauce
  • $40 Platter (serves four) $40.00
    • Large prawn twisters, mini hot dogs, meat balls, fish bites, chicken nuggets, spring rolls, samosas & fries with dipping sauces
  • Barbie Hot Dogs $7.00
    • 3 x Mini Hot Dogs with fries, tomato sauce, small juice
  • T-Bone Steak $22.00
    • Prime quality T Bone steak cooked to your liking and garnished with creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter, fries, and your choice of fresh seasonal salad, or eggs
  • Sonny Bill Sweets $6.00
    • Ice Cream Sundae - 3 scoops served with sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate, caramel or strawberry topping
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Thau beef salad (GF) (HC) $14.00
    • With spicy chilli and lime dressing
  • Trio or ice-cream $12.00
    • With chocolate topping
  • Thai green chicken curry(GF) $24.00
    • With fluffy jasmine rice and mango cutney
  • Peppercorn jus
  • T-bone steak(350g)(GF) $35.00
  • Mustard jus
  • Char-grill sirloin steak(220g)(GF) $32.00
  • Chefs creation Market price
    • Speciality of the day inspired by locally sourced fresh ingredients
  • Three Egg Omelette $14
    • Filled with ham, cheese,tomato & spinach
  • Toasted Sandwiches $8
    • Choice of 3 fillings" ham/cheese/pineapple/tomato/onion
  • Gluten free options available
  • Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine $15
  • Savoury mince on Toast $13
    • -Topped with a poached egg
  • Eggs Benedict $15
    • with bacon, spinach< poached eggs on english muffin topped with hollandaise
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18
    • With beetroot, brie & pesto mayo on toasted ciabatta
  • Big Breakfast $18
    • With egg your way, bacon, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown & baked beans on toasted ciabatta
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