Little India in 544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square Menu

THALIS THALIS
  • (Available for dine in only)
  • A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
    • (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
SALADS SALADS
  • Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $13.00
  • Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
  • Tandoori Paneer Salad $12.00
LUNCH COMBO MEALS LUNCH COMBO MEALS
  • Lunch time dishes served with basmati rice and naan bread.
  • Daal $12.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
  • Bhuna Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Bhuna $16.00
  • Bengali Fish $17.00
  • Fish Malabari $17.00
  • Prawn Malabari $17.00
BHATURAS BHATURAS
  • Bhatura is a wonderfully soft bread made from flour mixed with semolina and yoghurt, then finished in hot oil. Bhatura is a speciality from the Punjab and is enjoyed on the street corners at any time of the day. Two pieces of bhatura breads served with chole (chickpea), lamb or chicken.
  • Chole Bhatura $12.00
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • Lamb Bhatura $16.00
BIRYANIS BIRYANIS
  • Basmati rice cooked with whole spices with a choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns and served with poppadom, raita and pickle.
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Caesar salad $20.00
    • Yes it has anchovies!
  • BMF chicken $26.00
    • fried chicken, slaw, mash, gravy
  • Wakanui $46.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury sirloin 300g
  • Smoked pork scotch fillet $37.00
    • cumin polenta, broccolini, blood orange marmalade
  • Roquefort 30g $4.50
  • Hereford Prime $52.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
  • Whitestone totara tasty- Oamaru-Otago-New Zealand N/A
    • aged 18-24 months this is a classic strong flavoured vintage cheddar with a crunchy texture and sharp finish. cheddar made the way they made them in the “old days”
  • 4 braised lamb croquettes $ 14.00
    • mint sauce, aioli
  • Braised tofu with soy sauce $13.00
  • Noodles with Shanxi style chili sauce
  • Kung Pao Tofu (spicy) $13.00
  • Fried Chicken with special powder spicy $17.00
  • Beef with chili sauce on rice (spicy) $10.00
  • Cook twice pork on rice(spicy) $10.00
  • Lamb shank with chef's special powder (spicy) each $10.00
  • Chicken with spicy sauce $16.00
  • Chilli Prawn $19.00
    • Red onion, sweet chili, garlic
  • Margarita $19.00
    • Basil, mozzarella cheese
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $25.00
    • Cos lettuce with parmesan, bacon, croutons, soft boiled egg and classic dressing.
  • Nachos $12.00
    • Melted cheese, sour cream, salsa
  • Thai Beef Salad $25.00
    • Seared beef, capsicum, cucumber, tomato, vermicelli noodles, crispy shallots and peanuts with a Nam Jim dressing, salad greens and herbs.
  • Fish & Chips $24.00
    • Tempura battered fish of the day with hand cut chips, salad, lemon and tartare sauce.
  • All kids meals come with a complimentary soft drink or juice.
  • Accompaniments N/A
    • Potato gratin, mashed potato or chunky chips and sautéed vegetables or garden salad.
  • Coconut Prawns $9
    • King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
  • Summer Rolls $9
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, pork and prawns, carrot, cucumber, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles with le xo’m dipping sauce.
  • Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
    • Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
  • “Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
    • Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
  • Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
    • Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Rice $3
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Butter Chicken $12.5
    • A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • QUESADILLA SUPREME $9.90
    • Meat + 2 salsa
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
  • CHIPS + GUACAMOLE $5.50
  • CORN CHIPS $3.50
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Large $12.50
  • All teriyaki bowls served with steamed rice or salad (optional) and Japanese mayo and pickles
  • R/combo $13.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Tempura Prawn & Soba Noodles $12.50
  • Tempura Vegetables & Udon Noodles $9.50
  • Tempura Prawn
    • (Ebi) Bowl
  • Regular $11.90
  • Tempura Prawn & Udon Noodles $12.50
  • Channa Masala $14.00
    • Chickpeas cooked with chopped onions, fresh tomatoes in our aromatic spices. A thick gravy based dish garnished with fresh green coriander
  • Malai Kofta $14.00
    • Grated cottage cheese, potato, dumplings stuffed with cashew nut and raisins simmered in a almond based curry sauce
  • Goa Prawns $19.00
    • Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment and spices
  • Mango Chicken $17.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onions & cream
  • Cheese N Garlic or Cheese only $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with Cheese and Garlic, or Cheese only
  • Mango Lassi or Plain Lassi $4.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with mango and sugar
  • Chicken Nihari $17.50
    • Popular Pakistani dish. Roasted chicken pieces mixed with mouth watering pickles
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced mince lamb
  • California ocean roll $11.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • King salmon & avocado & teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
  • Teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Combinations:
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
  • Combinations:
  • Large: $15.00
  • Regular: $16.50
  • Large: $22.00
  • Lamb:
  • Small: $8.00
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
  • All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
  • -Add garlic butter / Add Gravy $2.00
  • Pork Belly (GF) (DF) $20.00
    • Charsui Mar slowly cooked pork belly on salad greens & rice
  • Side of Yoghurt, Home-made tomato sauce, hollandaise, Jam, Aioli or tomato sauce all $2.00
  • Beach fish & chips $22.00
    • Fresh fish beer battered served with fries and salad greens.
  • Prawn Salad $21.00
    • Tempura prawns with candied pecans, green apples, and salad greens finished off w blue cheese.
  • Waffles $10.00
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup or with berry compote
  • Crushed Avocado $18.00
    • Crushed Avocado on 5 grain multi toast w grilled tomatoes & chilli flakes.
  • Seasonal Fruit plate $15.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruits
Little India

Little India

location

Address

544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033571230

clock

Opened hours

11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly

Location
544 Memorial Avenue, Spitfire Square, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand