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

  • Nutella & Pic's Peanut Butter $10.00
  • Chocolate $8.00
    • (Whitaker's 50% dark, white or milk)
  • Orange Intense $10.00
    • (Dark or milk chocolate with fresh orange, almonds & orange sauce)
  • Chocolate & Banana $9.00
  • Gelato/Sorbet with Crepe $3.00
  • Homemade French Caramel $8.00
  • 3e Saumon $15.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby spinach, red onions, capers, hollandaise & a squeeze of lemon
  • Cheese & free-range egg $8.50
  • 1/2 SCOOP $1.70
  • VEGE PATTIE $2.30
  • SPRING ROLL (homemade) $2.80
  • TOMATO $4.70
  • CURRY ROLL (homemade) $2.80
  • CRABSTICK $1.70
  • EGG $4.70
  • CHIPS $2.40
  • Norman's Open Bao Bun (for three) $15.50
    • Steamed open Bao Bun stuffed with crispy pork or chicken, cucumber, greens and Kung pao sauce
  • Spicy Pork Noodle Soup $15.50
    • Spicy diced pork and vegetables with noodle in yummy stock soup
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.50
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range pork and garlic chives
  • Combination Vegetable with Steamed Rice $16.50
    • Mixed Vegetables with chilli and ginger garlic sauce
  • San-Xian Noodle Soup $15.50
    • Pork, Shrimp and Bamboo Shoots with noodle in yummy stock soup
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Chicken with (Kung Pao, teriyaki, satay, spicy) sauce
  • Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with kung-pao sauce
  • Deep fried spring roll (for four) $11.50
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $6.50
  • Poached Prawns & Smoked Salmon $26.00
    • Watermelon, basil, radishes, cucumber, fennel, crispy shallots. (Vegetarian option available with grilled halloumi $23.00)
  • Grilled Bacon $5.00
  • Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
    • Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
  • Available from 11am - 2:30pm. We also have a fresh & delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights in our food cabinet.
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • STEAK & ONION ROLLS $3.20
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • SAUSAGES $2.40
  • AKAROA COD $4.50
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Butter Chicken $12.5
    • A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
  • 1 EGG $2.50
  • Kadai Paneer $14.00
    • Home made cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with capsicum, crushed tomato, cream and fresh coriander
  • Daal Tadka $14.00
    • Specially prepared lentil tempered with cumin seeds and garlic. Full of flavour and nutrition
  • Vegetable Korma $14.00
    • Vegetables and cottage cheese simmered in a mild gravy
  • Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Naan bread sprinkled with fresh crushed garlic
  • Chicken or Lamb Biryani - Chef Special $15.00
    • Chicken/lamb with special mirch masala
  • Lamb or Chicken Bhuna Masala $17.50
    • Lamb/ chicken roasted with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger and garlic
  • Prawns Sagwala $19.00
    • A delightful preparation of prawns cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
  • Prawns Koliwada - 10pcs per portion $18.00
    • Prawns dipped in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep fried
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Filo Prawn Twisters
  • Our Soup $ 12.50
    • Fresh local bread and butter
  • Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
    • Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
  • Selection of Artisan Breads and Dips $ 15.50
    • Marinated olives (two to share)
  • Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
    • Wasabi mayonnaise
  • Mashed Potato
  • Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.80
    • Grilled chicken on gourmet salad with honey roasted cashew nuts. Can be gluten free
  • -Fried
  • Lamb Pizza $21.50
    • Mushroom, onion, cumin lab with cheese, garnished with pine nut and parsley
  • Chips Bowl $8.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • French Toast $19.80
    • Bacon & Banana served with Maple Syrup and sprinkle of fruit
  • Pulled Pork $19.80
    • Poached eggs on Ciabatta bread with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Pumpkin Soup $12.00
    • With bacon served with two toast and butter
  • -3 Seafood & Saffron $21.00
  • Chocolate or Jam Raps $2.60
  • Paua Patties $3.80
  • Hawaiian $6.00
    • Bacon, cheese and pineapple
  • Vegetarian $5.50
    • Mushroom, beetroot, cheese and pineapple
  • Sole Fillets $5.50
  • Lasagne Topper $3.20
  • Spring Roll $3.00
    • Home made
  • Plain Sausages $2.80
  • Garlic and cheese bread $7.50
  • Crown Range Nachos $14.50
    • Corn chips with chilli con carne, tomato salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Kauri Breakfast $15.50
    • Two slices of thick cut toast served with vegetable frittata, wilted spinach, grilled mushrooms and chunky tomato relish
  • Kea Burger $17.00
    • Grilled chicken breast, lettuce tomato, guacamole served with fries
  • Kaikoura Catch $14.50
    • Battered fish fillets served with chips and garden salad
  • Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $18.50
    • Two eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, hash cake, sausages & toast
  • Add chilli con carne - extra $2.00
  • Basket of fries $6.00
  • -cheese slice
  • ham & cheese & pineapple $4.50
  • tomato & capsicum $6.50
  • -small orange juice
  • Price: Large / Small
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
  • Combo#1 $3.80
  • -yogurt
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