Indian Love Story in Palmerston North Menu

CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • Chicken Darbari $18.50
    • Chunks of tender chicken cooked in tandoor, served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
  • Mughalai Chicken Korma $17.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Chicken Stew $17.99
    • Chunks of chicken bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
  • Love Story Butter Chicken $18.50
    • Chunks of tandoori prepared boneless chicken simmered in Chef’s specially prepared rich yellow gravy.
  • Butter Chicken $16.99
    • Chunks of tandoori prepared boneless chicken softly simmered in fresh tomato based gravy.
  • Khati Chicken $18.50
    • Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in golden brown onion sauce with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
  • Chicken Nawabi $20.89
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
  • Chicken Nawabi $20.89
    • Tender boneless chicken cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
  • Mango Chicken $16.99
    • Cubes of chicken cooked in mango sauce with almonds and cashews, topped with cream and butter.
  • Palak Chicken $18
    • Boneless chicken cooked in spinach based gravy with onions, tomato and spices.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Chicken Goa $18.50
    • A powerful curry with red sauce, garam masala and fresh tomatoes. Famous dish from Goa specially made with vinegar.
  • ChickenTikka Masala $16.99
    • Chef’s specialty, marinated tandoori boneless chicken cooked with flavourful spices and herbs.
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Tikka Masala $20.99
    • Tandoor cooked boneless chicken sauted in capsicum, onion, cauliflower, spinach and simmered in tomato based gravy.
  • South Indian Chicken $17.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Chicken Pagla Bhuna $19
    • Cubes of chicken cooked in tandoor simmered in thick onion and tomato based gravy tempered with curry leaves.
  • Chicken Rezala $19
    • Chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in rich yellow gravy with mixed vegetables and topped with boiled egg.
LAMB LAMB
  • Lamb Darbari $18.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in tandoor served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
  • Lamb Pagla Bhuna $19.50
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in tandoor simmered in thick onion and tomato based gravy tempered with curry leaves, ginger juliennes and chopped garlic.
  • Jungle Rogan Josh $20.99
    • Lamb is cooked with the aroma of spices simmered in mint leaves and green chilly based special gravy is indeed a celebration for hunters.
  • Nargheesi Kofta $19
    • Boiled egg covered in lamb mince, deep fried and simmered in Chef’s special gravy.
  • Hyderabadi Rogan Josh $17.89
    • Cubes of lamb, onion and tomatoes cooked together with freshly grounded spices in rich brown gravy.
  • Lamb Kalya $18.50
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with lentils and okhra in tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Palak Gosh $18
    • Cubes of Lamb cooked in spinach based gravy with onions, tomato and spices.
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $17.99
    • Lamb cubes cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $18
    • Tandoor cooked cubes of lamb tossed in capsicum, onion, cauliflower, spinach and simmered in tomato based gravy.
  • Lamb Goa $18.50
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in a powerful curry with red sauce, garam masala and fresh tomatoes. Famous dish from Goa, with a hint of vinegar.
  • South Indian Lamb $18
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Hyderabadi Lamb Chop Masala $18.99
    • Specially marinated lamb chops cooked in tandoor oven and simmered in onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Mughalai Lamb Korma $16.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Lamb Nawabi $20.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
  • Lamb Stew $17.99
    • Cubes of lamb bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
BEEF BEEF
  • Beef Darbari $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in tandoor served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
  • Beef Goa $17
    • Cubes of beef cooked in a powerful curry with red sauce, garam masala and fresh tomatoes. Famous dish from Goa, with a hint of vinegar.
  • Beef Mugalai Korma $18
    • Cubes of beef cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Beef Pagla Bhuna $18
    • Cubes of beef cooked in tandoor simmered in thick onion and tomato based gravy tempered with curry leaves, ginger juliennes and chopped garlic.
  • Palak Beef $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in spinach based gravy with onions, tomato and spices.
  • Beef Stew $17.50
    • Cubes of beef bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
  • Beef South Indian $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Beef Jalfrezi $18
    • Beef cubes cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Prawn Malabari $19.99
    • An exotic delicacy from coasts of Malabar in south India, prawns cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.
  • Malabari Fish Curry $19
    • Fish fillet infused in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $19
    • Prawns cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Mixed sea food Jalfrezi $19
    • Mixed sea foods cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Prawn Kashmiri Masala $21.50
    • Prawns cooked in creamy mild gravy with nuts and sultanas.
  • Bengali Fish Curry $19
    • Fish fillet cooked in onion and tomato based gravy with okhra and potato, tempered with aromatic spices
  • Goa Fish Curry $19
    • Royal delicacy from beaches of Goa made of fresh fish fillets prepared in lightly spiced, coconut milk and mustard seeds.
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Veg Korma $14.99
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in cashew based creamy sauce
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $16
    • Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.
  • Mugal Malai Kofta $16
    • Croquettes of ground garden fresh vegetables and cottage cheese stuffed with nuts and raisins in creamy gravy.
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $16
    • Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices and garnished with cashews and pappad pieces.
  • Dhaal Makhani $15
    • Selected brown rajmaa and lentils cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce.
  • Palak Paneer $16
    • Cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed and cooked in tomato and spinach based gravy.
  • Paneer Jalfrezi $16
    • Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Love story Paneer $17.50
    • Cottage cheese, potato and green peas tempered with fenugreek and cumin seeds and infused in tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Mughalai Mushroom $16.99
    • Potato and Mushroom cooked in cashew and coconut based white sauce and tempered with aromatic spices.
DOSA DOSA
  • Masala Dosa $10.50
    • Dosa served with filling of cooked potato onions and spices.
  • Keema Dosa $14.99
    • Dosa served with fillings of spiced lamb mince with green peas
  • Chicken Dosa $14.99
    • Dosa served with fillings of spiced chicken mince with green peas
  • Fish Dosa $15.99
    • Dosa served with fillings of fish tossed in herbs and spices.
RICE RICE
  • Badshahi Biryani $19.99
    • Biryani perfectly infused with tandoor cooked choice of lamb or chicken with mixed vegetables in moghul style.
  • Hyderabadi Biryani $19.99
    • Biryani prepared with choice of lamb or chicken along with potato and topped with boiled Egg.
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.99
    • Biryani prepared with mixed vegetables and chef’s special ingredients.
  • Prawns Biryani $21.99
    • Biryani prepared with prawns, spices and chef’s special ingredients.
  • Love Story Special Biryani $21.99
    • Mixed seafood biryani with cashew nut and raisins.
BREAD BREAD
  • Plain Naan $3
    • Soft, plain unleavened bread prepared in tandoor.
  • Cheese Naan $5
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cheese.
  • Garlic Naan $4
    • Soft unleavened bread with garlic and coriander prepared in tandoor.
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
  • Kashmiri Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almond, coconut and dates
  • Mugalai Naan $4
    • Soft unleavened bread with mint, coriander, fenugreek and banana prepared in tandoor.
  • Love Story Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with olives, cheese, cashew nut and Chef’s special handpicked ingredients.
  • Gosh Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with lamb mince prepared in tandoor.
  • Chicken Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with minced chicken and flavourful spices.
  • Fish Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with spiced fish.
  • Tandoor Kerala Parotta $4
    • slightly crispy layered bread. Specially prepared in tandoor.
SIDE DISHES SIDE DISHES
  • Papadoms (4pcs) $3
  • Raita $3
    • Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
  • Mint Chutney $3.50
  • Tamarind Chutney $3
  • Mango Chutney $4.50
  • Mixed Pickle $3
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Gajar ka Halwa $6.50
    • A must try sweet made of carrot and reduced milk.
  • Gulab Jamun $5
    • Dumplings made from reduced milk, cooked in clarified butter and immersed in sweetened saffron syrup.
  • Mango Kulfi $6
    • A frozen desert prepared with seasoned sweet milk with mango pulp.
  • Mugalai Kulfi $6
    • A frozen dessert prepared with sweet milk with almond pieces
  • Love Story Dessert $9
    • Gajar Ka Halwa and Gulab Jamun served with Vanilla Ice Cream.
BANQUET: (MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE) BANQUET: (MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE)
  • Non Vegetarian $80
    • 1 appetizer (Non vegetarian platter – Taj tikka, Sheek Kebab, Fish tikka, Tiger Prawn) any 3 NonVeg Curry and 1 Veg Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert
  • Vegetarian $70
    • 1 appetizer (Vegetarian platter – Vegetable bhaji, Samosa, Spring roll, Vegetable pakora), any 4 Veg Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert
BANQUET: (MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE) BANQUET: (MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE)
  • Non Vegetarian $40
    • 1 appetizer (Non vegetarian platter – Taj tikka, Sheek Kebab, Fish tikka, Tiger Prawn) , 3 Non Veg curry, any 1 Veg curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert:- per person
  • Vegetarian $35
    • 1 appetizer (vegetarian platter – Vegetable bhaji, Samosa, Spring roll, Vegetable pakora), any 4 Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert.:- per person.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 13 Garlic & solt Prawn $9.5
    • China
  • 123 Egg Fried Rice (V) $13.5
    • China
  • 15 Chicken Mushroom $8.9
    • Thailand
  • S1 Chicken & Avocado Maki (V) $12.5
  • 209 Chicken Teriyaki (V) $18.5
    • Japan
  • 406 Japanese Beef curry $18.5
    • Japan
  • 200 Chicken and Lychee Green Curry (V) $17.5
    • Thailand
  • 121 Curry Nasi Goreng(V)
    • Indonesia
  • Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
    • w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
  • “Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
    • w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
  • Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
    • w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
  • Harissa braised lamb $15.00
    • w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
  • Hummus from “Jerusalem” $10.00
    • w/ olive oil, toasted bread
  • Garlic crusted squid $15.00
    • w herbs, glass onion, cucumber, cashew nuts, chilli dressing, honey soy aioli
  • Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
    • w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
  • Prawns in creamy butter sauce $17.00
    • w a hint of pernod, tomato, pepper, olives
  • Trevally $22.90 / kg
  • Blue Cod $55.90 / kg
  • Fish $3.00
  • Donuts $1.50
  • Gurnard $29.90 / kg
  • Hawaiian $6.50
  • Fish $6.50
  • Snapper $39.90 / kg
  • Beef Varutheraccha Kari $16.50
    • Beef tossed with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato with a sprinkle of spices. The flavours of the Roasted & ground spices is the secret to this South Indian delicacy
  • Coconut Rice $5.50
  • Lamb $17.50
  • Pickle $2.50
  • Chicken 65 $10.50
    • Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
  • Koonu Curry $15.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
  • Masala Fish Fry $12.00
    • Fresh fish fillets in traditional Kerala style
  • Cheera Parippu Curry $14.00
    • Fresh spinach and toor dahl (lentils) cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
  • Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
    • Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
  • Beef Salad $20
    • With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $19
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Bacon or Salmon
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Bacon, mustard mushrooms, poached eggs, hashbrowns, chorizo, roasted tomato, sourdough and relish
  • Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
    • With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
  • Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
    • With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
  • Classic Fish and Chips $20
    • Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
  • Mushrooms $15.00
    • in cream and parsley sauce on toast
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • with sausage, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and a hashbrown
  • All Day Omelette $14.50
    • ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • with salmon
  • Toasted sandwiches $7.00
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
  • Pasta $16.00
    • linguini pasta, grilled chicken breast, served in a spinach, mushroom and cream sauce
  • Garlic Prawn $12.50
    • Prawn crisp fried with corn flour, tossed with garlic and onion sauce
  • ·Hariyali Chicken (8 - 10 pcs) (GF)
    • Boneless chicken meat is rubbed with an intoxicating paste made with cilantro, mint, spinach and other distinctive flavors then roasted in the tandoori clay oven, served with salad
  • ·Shahi Paneer (GF)
    • Grated and cubed cottage cheese cooked with rich creamy tomato sauce
  • ·Aloo Gobi (GF)
    • Potato and cauliflower florets cooked with chopped onion and tomato, garnished with ginger and cilantro
  • -Full $9.49
  • Pulao Rice (GF) $5.00
  • Coco Rice (GF) $4.50
  • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free All Mains Served with Basmati Rice
  • Fried Rice Veg / Chicken $9.99
    • Steamed rice stir fried with chicken or vegetables, tossed with green peas, garnished with scallion onions
  • Batter fried Fish with Wedges or Chips $6.99
  • Butter Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn / Scallop cooked in tandoor finished with creamy tomato sauce
  • Bread Basket $9.99
    • Plain naan, Garlic naan, Roti, Keema naan, Stuffed kulcha
  • Lamb Sheek Kebab $7.99
    • Lamb mince mixed with special blend of spices pressed in skewers and barbecued in tandoori oven
  • Butter Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Boneless meat marinated in herbs and spices cooked in tandoori oven finished with creamy tomato gravy
  • Pickle $1.50
  • Home-Style Curry Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Diced meat sauteed with onion and garlic then chopped tomatoes, finished with julienne of ginger coriander
  • Crumbed Chicken breast schnitzel $16.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast on roasted kumara, apricot and capsicum chutney, green salad and surrounded by thyme oil and balsamic reduction. (GF)
  • Corn and pumpkin fritters $17.50
    • Comes with salad, sweet chilli mayo, salsa and avocado (GF, DF)with bacon
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie
  • Mini maple and walnut cake with vanilla ice cream $8.00
  • Curry of the day $15.50
    • Changes daily please ask staff (GF, DF)
  • Beer battered fries $7.50
    • With aioli and tomato sauce(GF, DF)
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado
  • Braised 1st class lamb shanks $17.50
    • Tender lamb foreshank on kumara and cumin mash, green beans and port jus (GF)
  • Smoked Chicken Mushroom Risotto $14.00/$23.00
  • Thai Green Curry (Chicken) $23.00
  • Citron Tart $10.00
    • with Yoghurt and Raspberry Coulis
  • Mushroom Risotto N/A
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $12.00
  • Seafood Basket for 2 with fries $22.00
  • Wedges $9.00/$14.00
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Satay Chicken with peanut sauce N/A
  • Crispy chicken wings 5 sauces $9.00
  • -Black Pepper Steak $22.00
    • Your choice of steak topped with black pepper sauce bok choy served on sizzling plate
  • ●Lamb
  • Crumbed camembert $11.50
  • -Yellow Curry Fish (G) $22.00
    • Tarakihi fish topped with mild yellow curry served on seasonal vegetables
  • Roti & banana / Ice cream banana crepe / Banana split $12.50
  • -Thai Grilled Steak (G) $22.00
    • Steak marinated with Thai herbs on seasonal vegetables
  • -Steamed Snapper in Soya Sauce (G) $25.00
    • Thai style steamed snapper fillet in light soya sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon
  • Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.00
  • Club and Pinwheel $4.00
  • Sweet and Savoury $4.50
  • Cakes and Treats $5.50
  • Eggs on Toast $7.00
  • Muesli & Berries $8.00
    • served with yoghurt, honey & milk
  • 7. Hanoi Grilled Pork with Fresh Noodles (Bun Cha Ha Noi) $15.00
    • Pork minced with shallots and lemongrass, chargrilled, served with noodles, lettuce and fish sauce
  • 12. Grilled Pork Skewers with Steamed Rice (Com Thit Xien Nuong) $16.00
    • Seasoned pork grilled on skewers, served with fresh lettuce and steamed rice
  • 23. Salmon Cooked with Orange (Ca Hoi Sot Cam) $25.00
    • Fresh salmon marinated with orange juice, cooked with seasonal fruit, served with steamed rice
  • 17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
    • Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
  • 20. Spicy Seafood Stir-Fried with Basil (Hai San Xao La Hung Cay) $18.00
    • Prawns, squid, and mussels stir-fried with garlic, chili and basil served with steamed rice
  • 18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
    • Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
  • 2. Hanoi Salad with Beef or Chicken (Vegetarian Available) (Goi ho ga Goi chay) $9.00
    • Beef tenderloin or chicken with red onion, carrot, celery, coriander, sesame seed, fried garlic, shallot and chili sauce
  • 13. Stir-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Capsicum (Bo Xao Luc Lac) $17.00
    • Beef stir-fried with capsicums, onions, ginger, shallots and spring onions, served with steamed rice
  • Roast Chicken $20.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Lamb Shanks $20.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
  • Russian Dumplings $12.00
  • Double Chocolate Mousse $7.00
  • Pork Schnitzel $32.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Salad
  • Feta Fish and Chips $20.00
  • Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
  • Pork Schnitzel $20.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Salad
  • Desert dessert $6.90
    • a light creamy caramel mousse, topped with a dusting of fine milk chocolate
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Basbousa $6.90
    • a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
  • Konafa $6.90
    • a cheese pastry soaked in a sweet sugar based syrup & garnished with pistachio
  • Tandoori chicken $13.90
    • marinated chicken in tandoori sauce, cheese, capsicum, olives, tomato sauce & capers
  • Chicken biryani $14.90
    • a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Vegetarian $13.90
    • cheese, capsicum, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce & olives
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
Indian Love Story

Indian Love Story

location

Address

Shop 9A, 358 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063532000

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Halal , Indian , South Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
Shop 9A, 358 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand