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

  • Canterbury Angus $78.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury bone in rib-eye 700g
  • Cauliflower cheese $7.00
  • Warmed mammoth olives $11.00
    • shaved parmesan
  • Kansas city baby back ribs $19.00/ $37.00
    • finger bowl included (500g/ 1kg)
  • Royal burger $19.00
    • beef patty, bire, mushroom, red onion, rocket, truffle mayonaise
  • Natural fresh oyster $4.50
    • choose from, kilpatrick/ tempura/ au natural
  • Warmed mammoth olives, shaved parmesan $11.00
  • Wakanui $46.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury sirloin 300g
  • Tortilla Flat $6.00
    • With pesto, sweet chili sauce and sour cream
  • Créme Brulee $8.00
    • A classic french favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
  • Chips $2.00
  • Side salad $3.50
  • Soup of the Day (Please check the board for today’s creation) $5.50/ $8.50
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • The beef $16.00
    • Rare beef, caramelised onion, rocket & balsamic
  • Creamy basil pesto fettucine $20.00
    • Fresh fettucine with basil pesto in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce (add bacon for $3.00) (add chicken for $4.00)
  • Extra pizza toppings $3.00 each
    • Chicken / pepperoni / salami / smoked chicken / smoked cheese / mozzarella / chorizo / pine nuts / feta / bacon
  • Small fries $3.00
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
    • Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
  • -Add bacon $1.50
  • Chicken & brie burger $20.50
    • Oven baked chicken breast smothered with melted brie, served in a toasted bun with sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli, and served with fries
  • Beef Mince with Eggplant $20.00
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice (Spicy) $15.00
  • Stewed Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Fried Lettuce with Bean Curd Sauce $15.00
  • Ma Po Tofu on Rice $13.00
  • Fried Lamb with Coriander $22.00
  • Stewed Lamb Belly on Rice $13.00
  • Crab sticks $2.20
  • Cod blue fillets $6.90
  • Battered bananas $2.50
  • 6 chicken nuggets $5.50
  • Spring rolls $3.50
  • Bacon & corn patties $2.50
  • Donuts $2.30
  • Chips $2.50
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
  • Char Grilled Beef Salad $14.50
    • Marinated Beef Rump Steak Cooked To Medium, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Asian Herbs, Toasted Rice Powder With Chilli Palm Dressing
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • Classic Thai Fish Cake (7) $7.00
    • Minced Fish Fillets, Red Curry Paste, Egg, Fresh Herbs Served With Home Made Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Crispy Chicken With Sweet And Sour Sauce $18.00
    • Crispy Thigh Chicken Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Pepper, Fresh Pineapple, Spring Onion, Tomato Pieces
  • Exotic Pad Thai
    • Rice Stick Noodles, Egg, Tofu, Bean Sprout Garlic Chives, Roasted Peanut, Chilli Powder With Tamarind Palm Sugar Sauce
  • MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
    • Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • LAMB BIRYANI $20.00
    • Lamb pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
  • PRAWN JALFREZEE $23.00
    • Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chillies and coriander.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • FISH TIKKA $15.00
    • Chunks of Gurnard fish marinated in a yoghurt sauce with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • CHEESE PAKORA $12.00
    • Indian cheese layered with coriander, lightly dipped in chickpea batter and finished in hot oil. Six pieces per portion.
  • CORIANDER PLATTER $12.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one lamb tikka, one lamb chop and one chicken tikka.
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Lemon Chicken $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Curry Beef $12.70
  • Pork & Cashew $13.90
  • Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Lamb $20.99
    • Lamb Curry + Naan + Coke/Sprite
  • Pearls’ Mix platter for two $19.90
    • Consist of 2 onion Bhaji , 2 vegetable samosa’s, 2 lamb kebab, 2 Pearl Special Chicken ,2 Chicken Tikka.
  • Mix vegetables $14.90
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomato and spices
  • Lamb korma $10.00
    • Boneless lamb cooked in creamy dry fruit sauce and spices.
  • Prawn Masala $18.90
    • Prawns cutlets cooked in special sauce and herbs.
  • Chicken Tikka $14.00
    • Chicken fillets marinated in yoghurt, fresh spices and then cooked in Tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
  • Butter Chicken $15.90
    • Delicacy of barbecued chicken cooked in a smooth tomato based puree,cream and mild Indian spices (mild dish)
  • Fish Curry $17.90
    • Boneless fillets of fish cooked with exotic Indian spices and herbs.
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
  • Riblets $15
    • Smoked, Deep Fried, Sticky Sauce
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream w Chocolate Sauce or Cherry Coulis
  • Wakanui Beef Brisket $20
    • Crispy Potato, BBQ Sauce
  • Tator Tots $10
    • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Three Cheese Mac $15
    • Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
  • Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
    • Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
  • Smores $12
    • Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
  • Seaweed Salad $9.00
    • White Sesame Dressing
  • Salmon Sashimi Don $18.00
  • Beef Sirloin Steak with Japanese Black Pepper Sauce $19.00
  • Vegetarian Set Menu $35.00 per person
    • Appetiser - Edamame / Vegetable Tempura / Spring Roll (Vegetarian) / Main Course - Seaweed Salad / Nigiri Sushi - Inari, Egg Omelette / Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce / Croquette (Curry Flavour) / Pickles / Miso Soup / Steamed Rice / Dessert - Green Tea Ice Cream with Seasonal Fruits (Additional $5.00 to Banana Tempura)
  • BBQ Eel & Egg Omelette Don $21.00
  • Sashimi & Chicken Teriyaki Set $17.50
  • Vegetable Roll $13.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $18.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Fish, Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Garlic & Pepper (Pad Gra Tiam Prik Thai)
  • Rard Naa
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with creamy soup)
  • Minced Pork Noodle Soup (clear soup) $10.00
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Chicken OR Pork $10.00
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • Garlic Flat Bread $14.00
    • With guacamole, tomato salsa, and sweet basil pesto
  • 'Mosquito Brother' $26.00
    • Sweet soy marinated roast chicken, chilli, ginger, spring onions and cashews with brie and cream cheese
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Texmex Nachos Melt $18.50
    • Baked with, jalapenos, smoky Mexican farty beans served with spicy guacamole, sour cream and loads of melted cheese
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
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