Mantra in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Chicken / Lamb Naan Wraps $12
    • Most wholesome! Chicken or lamb cooked in our curry masala wrapped in a naan, with onion, tomatoes & coriander.
  • Vegetable Samosas - 2 pcs $8
    • Savoury pastry, with a filling of mashed vegetables & tempered with roasted cumin
  • Mixed Vegetable Pakoras - 6 pcs $9
    • Mixed chopped veges dipped in spicy chickpea flour batter & light fried
  • Onion Bhaji - 3 pcs $9
    • Sliced onions mixed with spices to create crispy fritters
  • Paneer Aloo Tikki - 5 pcs $9
    • Cottage cheese made in-house, mixed with potato, crushed cashews & made into patties and fried
  • Amritsari Fish Masala with potato wedges $13
    • Fish marinated in our tandoori masala & roasted spices. Served with ‘chaat masala’ potato wedges dipped in our gram flour batter. Our yummy fish & chips!
ENTREES FROM OUR TANDOOR ENTREES FROM OUR TANDOOR
  • Tandoori Mushrooms - 8 pcs $12
    • Mushrooms coated in garlic and butter then dipped in a spicy yoghurt marinade and baked in the tandoor
  • Masala Barra Kabab - 4 pcs $18
    • Lamb chops marinated with our ‘tandoori’ marinade of yoghurt & masalas
  • Kakori Seekh Kabab - 7 pcs $14
    • Marbled mince, ground with powdered cardamom, nutmeg & cloves. Served with cubed cumin potatoes
  • Tandoori Chicken Small $22
    • Marinated over 12 hours in yoghurt with fresh herbs & spices
  • Chicken Tikka - 6 pcs $15
    • Chicken in a marinade of finely crushed almonds, coriander, fresh ground spices & creamed yoghurt
  • Lamb Tikka - 6 pcs $15
    • Lamb in a marinade of ginger & garlic paste mixed with yoghurt, herbs and spices
  • MANTRA Platter for 1 $18
    • Highly recommended - Taste different delights in this platter. Veg Samosa, Onion bhaji, Pakora, Seekh Kabab, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Tikka, Lachha Naan & Mango Chutney
MAINS MAINS
  • Butter Chicken $18
    • A forever favourite! Chicken pieces first cooked in the tandoor and finished in a sauce of crushed cashews, cream & spices
  • Lamb / Chicken / Fish / Prawn Vindaloo $18
    • Usually eaten hot! This tangy dish originates from Goa. Cooked with vinegar, whole black peppers & capsicum
  • Lamb / Chicken Madras $18
    • A dish from the region of Chennai. Cooked in hot spices with predominant fenugreek flavours coming through
  • Chicken ‘do-pyaza’ $18
    • Cooked with ginger, garlic, sautéed browned onion rings and tomatoes & spices
  • Aloo Lamb Gosht $18
    • A popular dish from Kashmir. Cooked with lamb & potato in a thick gravy sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & pomegranate
  • Kadhai Chicken / Kadhai Lamb / Kadhai Prawns $18
    • We always get asked for this recipe! Cooked in our special gravy sauce with fresh tomato, finely sliced onions, ginger, green chillies & fresh coriander
  • Nawabi Chicken Korma / Lamb Gosht Korma $18
    • A favourite during the British Raj! Sautéed with crushed almonds, then cooked with bay leaves in cream, delicate spices and raisins
  • Punjabi Fish Curry $18
    • Very popular in Amritsar! Fish marinated with our ‘masalas’, then cooked with ginger, garlic, onion & tomatoes in our ‘Mantra’ curry sauce
  • Lamb / Chicken Saag Mughlai $18
    • A classic from North India! Meat sautéed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, then folded in spinach
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $18
    • Popularised in the U.K & now on the menu at the ‘House of Lords’- so we hear! Chicken cooked in our tandoor, then cooked in our home gravy sauce with an interesting blend of spices and almonds
  • Roghan Josh $18
    • This is a must have in India! Lamb cooked in a rich gravy sauce of yoghurt, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, onion, tomatoes & ginger
  • Goan Prawn Curry $18
    • The pride of Portuguese Goa! Shrimps cooked in coconut milk and turmeric, grated fresh ginger, paprika & pepper corns
  • Coconut Chicken / Lamb $18
    • One of my favourites from the State of Kerala! Cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds, whole black pepper, cinnamon and coconut milk
  • Add prawn/fish $2
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Dal Tarka $17
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, ginger, garlic, tomatoes & a sprinkle of lemon juice. Served with a Papadom
  • Dal Makhani $17
    • Black lentils cooked over slow fire with our aromatic ‘garam masala’
  • Kabuli Chana Masala $17
    • Chickpeas cooked soft in a thick gravy with tamarind, crushed tomato, ginger & coriander
  • Punjabi Jeera Aloo $17
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seed, turmeric, chopped ginger & spices
  • Gobi Aloo Matar $17
    • Cauliflower, potato and peas cooked dry with roasted cumin, sautéed browned onion & chopped tomatoes
  • Paalak Paneer $17
    • Our home made cottage cheese, gently cooked in a creamed spinach base
  • Malai Kofta $17
    • A mix of our paneer, potatoes, crushed cashew and spices, light fried and immersed in our rich sauce of crushed tomatoes & cream
  • Mughlai Subz Shahjahani $17
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in an aromatic base of spices mixed in creamed yoghurt with a subtle flavour of coconut
  • Mushroom Masala $17
    • Mushrooms sautéed with a blend of spices, ginger, garlic, onion and wedges of tomatoes
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $17
    • Our very own vegetarian version of Tikka Masala with our home made cottage cheese, tomatoes and almonds
  • Kadhai Paneer $17
    • Home made cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & spices
  • Vegetable Korma $17
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in our aromatic base of herbs, spices, almonds and mixed in with milk and creamed yoghurt
  • Saag Aloo $17
    • Spinach well sautéed with herbs and spices and then with tempered cumin potatoes
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Naan / Tandoori Roti $3.50
  • Garlic Naan / Tandoori Paratha $4
  • Keema Naan $6
    • spiced lamb mince filling
  • Chicken Naan $6
    • spiced chicken filling
  • Sheermal Kulcha $6
    • mixed veg & nuts filling
  • Paneer Kulcha $6
    • home-made cottage cheese filling
  • Onion Kulcha $6
    • spiced onion filling
RICE RICE
  • Plain Rice $4
  • Kashmiri Pulao $8
    • with nuts, raisins & dessicated coconut
  • Jeera Peas Pulao $6
    • with roasted cumin seed, sauteed onion & turmeric
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao $7
    • with fresh vegetables & spices
  • Chicken / Lamb Pulao Rice $10
    • with potato and peas
SIDES SIDES
  • Papadum $1
  • Raita $4
  • Mint Chutney $4
  • Kechumber $4
  • Mixed Hot Pickle $4
  • Mango Chutney $4

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sous vide chicken breast - cauliflower – corn – gnocchi $25
  • Fromage blanc tortellini – date – pinenuts $17
  • Confit duck & cracked wheat salad - barberries - almond cream $20
  • Sichuan pork belly - soba noodle salad - ginger – herbs $20
  • Sous vide Sirloin – mustard herb crust - chickpea chips – greens $25
  • Churros - dulce de leche $11
  • Brocollini - almonds - anchovy crumbs $8
  • Rice pudding mousse - sour raspberry ambrosia - lime mascarpone – sherbert $13
  • Homemade Waffle Stack V $15.00
    • Bacon & banana with maple syrup & cream or Blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup and cream.
  • Ice Cream Fudge Sundae $10.00
    • Chocolate or Russian.
  • NZ Green Shelled Mussel Pot served with Garlic Turkish Pide GF $19.00
    • with wine & Garlic
  • Satay Beef and Noodle Salad GF $19.00
    • Rubbed strip loin beef, tossed with egg noodles and homemade satay in a crunchy bean sprout salad and finished with coriander and cashews.
  • Toasted Bread with a Trio of Dips $10.00
    • Toasted bread served with homemade hummus, dukkah oil and basil pesto. Try making a platter for sharing, add marinated feta, mixed olives, chorizo, stuffed peppadews andor blue cheese to your bread selection.
  • Dukkah Bread (GF on request) $10.00
    • A 9' pizza base with our homemade dukkah & olive oil with a swirl of garlic aioli.
  • Soup of the Day
    • Our Chef's homemade choice, served with garlic turkish bread. POA
  • Delicious Mini Homemade Beef Burger & Chips $12.00
    • Extra hungry, try adding another beef burger for $3.00.
  • Add mushrooms $3.50
  • Bacon & Cheese Quesadilla $7.00
  • Thai Inspired Beef Salad $16.20
    • Strips of flash fried beef rump served on a bed of mesclun & red capsicum drizzled with a Thai dressing & topped ẃ crispy noodles
  • Bacon & eggs $15.00
    • Crispy streaky bacon & eggs cooked to your liking served on sour dough
  • Fries Regular $5.00 Large $7.00
  • Kumara wedges $18.80
    • the works—served with bacon, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Ironique Mussels $19.90
    • NZ greenshell mussels steamed open & served in a cream & white wine sauce ẃ toasted Volare ciabatta
  • Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Spare ribs cooked in a home made smoky BBQ sauce
  • Lunch Menu - Available all day
  • Gluten Free available on request. Please ask when placing your order.
  • -Reg $5.50
  • Breakfast Available 8am - 2.30pm Daily
  • -Aioli $2.00
  • Kiddie Pack $7.90
    • Ham sandwich. Fruit, chocolate chip cookie, potato chips, fruit drink, balloon
  • Bosco Big Breakfast $21.90
    • Two Poached Free Range Eggs, 3 pieces of middle bacon, Sausage, Grilled Tomato, Hash Browns and toasted ciabatta.
  • Gluten free available on request, please ask when placing your order. Vegetarian options available
  • Kumara, bacon and rocket $20.00
  • Roast kumara, feta, caramelized onion, roast garlic and balsamic tar $20.00
  • Soup of the day (GFA) $10.00
    • one of the gorgeous team will tell you all about it!
  • Chicken, bacon & blue cheese $20.00
  • Mussels, smoked kahawai, black olives with salsa, cream cheese & a chilli oil drizzle $20.00
  • 2 Pieces gluten free toast please add $5.00
  • Bacon & eggs hollandaise (GFA) $18.00
    • 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 toast
  • GFA = Gluten free available / GF = Gluten free / DF = Dairy free
  • Your choice of fresh meats or vege and salads topped with and combination of sauces, served with rice and one of our famous dips
  • Your choice of fresh meats or vege served with rice and topped with and combination of sauces
  • "A healthy food for a wealthy mood"
  • Mixed dips plate $14.50
    • Fresh salads with combination of three dips, sigara borek, falafel, mujver, dolma and pita bread
  • Chocolate mousse $4.50
  • "Eat right, be bright"
  • Your choice of fresh meats or vege and salads served with a bed of fries, topped with your favourite sauces, and one of our famous dips
  • Humus dip $6.00
    • Served with hummus and pita bread
  • Thai beef salad $17.00
    • Grilled strips of beef, salad greens, crispy noodles and cashews with a hot and sour dressing
  • Panini $8.50
    • A roasted vegetable medley with garlic aioli, feta cheese and basil pesto on a toasted panini sandwich
  • Second breakfast $19.50
    • Streaky bacon, eggs, saute potatoes, mushrooms, sausages, grilled tomato and toast
  • Elevenses $11.00
    • Sliced ham, tasty cheese, fruit and breads with farm-style pickle
  • Beef & bacon burger $18.50
    • Nz beef pattie, streaky bacon and a chipotle relish with salad greens and fries
  • Snack bowl $10.50
    • Wontons, samosa and spring rolls with chilli sauce and aioli
  • Open chicken sandwich $17.50
    • Grilled chicken and brie with salad, green tomato relish and garlic ciabatta
  • Continental breakfast $11.00
    • Muesli, fruit, yoghurt and toast with spreads
  • Fish Market Price
    • Our fresh fish of the day with kefir lime & ginger curd, served with toasted cashew, coconut, radish & snow pea tendrils on a polenta crumbed lemongrass arancini
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Vine ripened tomatoes, mozzarella, confit garlic, tomato sugo and garden basil
  • Brad’s tip: Try with our house made chilli sambal!
  • Beef $18.00
    • House smoked eye fillet of beef with carrot and cucumber kimchi served with fresh peach, chilli peanuts and vanilla spiced red pepper reduction
  • -Dry rubbed smoked venison topside, truffled labneh pickled onion salsa
  • Sharing Platter $32.00
    • Chef’s choice’s of 3 seasonal tasters to whet the appetite!!
  • Our chefs can alter our dishes to suit dietary requirements, please advise your wait staff
  • -House cured and smoked salmon with a shrimp, salmon & fraiche rillette and an edamame bean salsa
  • Eggs benedict $17.50
    • smoked salmon or bacon w spinach, lemon hollandaise(GFO)(vegetarian option mushroom & spinach)
  • Bacon & eggs $14
    • free range eggs your way, poached, scrambled or fried(GFO)
  • Crispy fried buffalo wings $15.50
    • BBQ aioli, fries & salad
  • Big beach breakfast $19.50
    • bacon, tomato, sausage, hash browns, free range eggs, grain toas(GFO)
  • Double baked pork spare ribs $19
    • BBQ sauce, fries & garden salad
    • Although we do our best to satisfy the requirements of guests w allergies, we are not a gluten or allergen free facility. (V) – vegetarian, (VGO) – vegetarian option available, (GF) – gluten free, (GFO) – gluten free option available
  • Tempura battered fish & chips $18.50
    • tartare sauce, green salad
  • Dunes gourmet burger $17.50
    • ground eye fillet, beetroot, onion jam & all the trimmings(VGO)
  • Salmon (Large 12″/Small 9″) $22/$14
    • Smoked Salmon with Crispy Capers, Preserved Lemon, Mozzarella and Cream Cheese
  • Rocket (Large 12″/Small 9″) $20/$13
    • Caramelised Red Onion Jam with Chorizo and Mozzarella Crowned in Fresh Rocket
  • Hawaiian ( Large 12″/Small 9″) $19/ $12.5
    • Bacon and Pineapple Chunks with Mozzarella
  • Bacon
  • Add Bacon $3
  • Vege (Large 12″/Small 9″) $20/$13
    • Caramelised Onion with Roasted Beetroot, Rosemary, Feta and Mozzarella Covered in Fresh Rocket
  • Mozzarella
  • Caramelized Bread $13
  • Fruit Fondue $14.00
    • A selection of seasonal fruits accompanied with a Zealong Black tea-infused chocolate dipping sauce
  • Pan-Seared Duck $35.00
    • Crispy duck breast atop purple kimchi, with soy shitake, fennel, orange and jus
  • Market Fish $36.00
    • Fish of the day served alongside kumara miso, pea and mint pesto and Asian greens finished with a preserve lemon dressing
  • Chicken Curry $34.00
    • A spiced coconut chicken curry with fragrant jasmine rice, accompanied by a poppadum and a cucumber raita
  • Steamed Vegetables $8.00
    • Selection of seasonal vegetables with a mustard dressing and toasted almonds
  • Fish Cake $13.00
    • Crispy coconut crusted fish cakes with chilli tamarind relish, finished with coriander
  • Hand Cut Chips $8.00
    • With rosemeary, garlic aioli, and sea salt
  • Chicken Liver $14.00
    • A creamy chicken liver parfait, accompanied by crispy croutons and gherkins
  • Egg $8.50
  • Hamburger $7.00
  • Oysters $2.00
  • Chips (minimum) $3.00
  • Mini hotdogs $1.00
  • A $25.00
    • 3 Fish, 3 crabsticks, 2 potato fritters,2 sausage, 2 squid rings $4 chips
  • A $10.00
    • Fish, crabstick, sausage, potato fritter, $2 chips
  • Squid rings $0.80
  • Chicken Kebab $2.50
  • Curry Spring Roll $2.50
  • Steak/cheese & tomato $3.30
  • Steak & mushroom $ 3.30
  • Smoke fish $2.80
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Hamburger $3.20
  • Bacon pizza $3.00
  • Paté $11
    • herb crostini
  • Antipasto (designed for two) $19.5
    • selection of dips / pickled vegetables / cured meat / cheese / crackers
  • Confit Duck $34.5
    • rich orange sauce / minted new potatoes;
  • Fish of the Day
    • see our list of daily updates and specials
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12
    • see our list of daily updates and specials
  • Lightly Spiced Calamari $15
    • salad greens / sweet chilli aioli
  • Steak, Eggs & Chips $31
    • Angus Pure scotch fillet / salad
  • Seared Venison Salad $24.5
    • spinach / parmesan / blueberry sauce;
  • Kumara chips $7
    • with tomato sauce
  • Variety of Pastries, Croissants, Pan and Raisins Chocolatines and Apple turnovers From $3.5 to $5
  • The big breaky sandwich with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and a homemade dill mayo $18
  • Surfers Ganola with homemade museli, yoghurt, honey and seasonal fruit $13
  • Beer battered or pan fried fish of the day POD
  • Scoop of chips $5
    • with tomato sauce
  • Beer battered onion rings $6
    • with sweet chilli sauce
  • Fresh Coromandel mussels with white wine, dill and garlic served with fries or sourdough bread $20
Mantra

Mantra

location

Address

50 Buckingham Street Arrowtown, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034420880

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
50 Buckingham Street Arrowtown, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand