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

  • Seafood Chowder $12
    • Fresh mussels, shrimp and surimi in a creamy chowder and served w/ toasted ciabatta
  • -Classic $16
  • -Add Fries $3
  • -Add Fries $3
  • Vegetarian Rissotto $16
    • Portobello mushroom and blue cheese risotto topped with fresh roquette
  • Fries $6
  • Salmon $8
  • -Chicken $22
  • Grilled field mushroom & halloumi, beetroot relish, watercress V $20.00
  • Smoked salmon summer bowl, COLD House smoked salmon, roasted beetroot, whipped goats cheese, Nuts, seeds, avocado, and watercress GF $19.00
  • Chicken and avocado, cos lettuce, sundried tomato, streaky bacon, shaved fennel, homemade French and mayo dressing and parmesan GF $18.00
  • 200g Link CHORIZO sausage $10.00
  • Toasted focaccia bread $12.00
    • with basil pesto, black olive tapenade, and garlic herb butter V
  • Green round beans, smoked butter and almonds GF $8.00
  • Mac and cheese balls $12.00
    • truffle mayo
  • Mashed pumpkin, sage, pine nuts GF $8.00
  • Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg, Israeli Couscous, Red Onion, Yoghurt Dressing, Dukkah $25.00
  • Peanut Butter Parfait, Butterscotch, Crème Anglaise, Chocolate Sauce $13.50
  • Pumpkin & Cheddar Risotto Balls, Homemade Tomato Sauce & Salad Leaves $18.00
  • Israeli Couscous, Red Onion, Paprika Oil, Yoghurt Dressing $12.50
  • Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Honey Mustard Mayo $14.00
  • Dark Chocolate Brownie, Black Doris Plum Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis $13.50
  • Roast Duck Leg, Kumara Mash, Bacon, Orange Salad $32.00
  • Tea-Smoked Ora King Salmon, Broccoli Slaw, Beetroot Relish, Candied Walnuts $34.00
  • Ginger Bread French Toast $18
    • Rhubarb, Creme Fraiche
  • Mince, Cheese, Quesadillas $9.5
  • Ham + Cheese Omelette $9.5
  • Vietnamese Pork Belly, Avocado, Cabbage, Pickled Ginger Slaw $17
  • Porridge $15
    • Citrus Jam, Stone Fruit, Pistachio
  • Big Spoon Breakfast $21
    • 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tomato, Mushroom Sausage, Sourdough
  • Bacon + Eggs on Toast $9.5
  • Beetroot, Goats Cheese, Courgette, Hummus, Pumpkin seeds $16.5
  • Homemade Citrus Crumb (Healthy Choice) GF $12.00
    • Seasonal fresh fruit with dollops of thick coconut cream, sprinkled with a nut, seed and date crumb. This platter is ideal to share anytime. 2 person platter $20.00.
  • Rocket, Roasted Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese or try adding Smoked Chicken $18.00
  • Toasted Breads with a Trio of Dips $10.00
    • Toasted bread served with homemade hummus, dukkah oil and basil pesto. Try making a platter of this for sharing. Select your favourites to accompany your breads, add marinated feta, mixed olives, stuffed sweet peppadews, blue cheese andor chorizo to your breads.
  • NZ Green Shelled Mussel Pot served with Garlic Turkish Pide GF $16.50
    • Mussels steamed au Naturale.
  • Toasted Marmite and Cheese Bagel $8.50
  • BBQ Chicken $13.00
  • Eggs Benedict GF V $15.00
    • Smoked salmon...or bacon...or try our vegetarian option of baby spinach, grilled tomato and mushroom topped with homemade hollandaise on toasted ciabatta.
  • Mini Chicken Kebabs $8.50
    • served with rice and salad
  • Stir fried fresh vegetable $17
    • with sweet chilli paste and cashew nuts
  • Duck $5
  • Stir fried Basil & Chilli $17
  • Prawns $3
  • Stir fried Sweet & Sour $17
  • Stir fried Garlic and Ground pepper $15
  • Chicken $3
  • Stir fried fresh vegetable $17
    • with toast garlic
  • Mozzarella balls $10.00
    • Served with garlic aioli
  • Chocolate mousse $14.00
    • With orange and almond biscotti and vanilla bean cream
  • Prawn twists $10.00
    • Served with garlic aioli
  • Pannacotta $14.00
    • With cinnamon fruit
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served with our secret blend of spices and garlic aioli
  • Platter for 2 $28.00
    • A shared platter with thai fish cakes, mozzarella balls, bruschetta, thai beef kebabs, prawn twists and peruvian sticks
  • Profiteroles $13.00
    • With a coffe liqueuor cream
  • Kapiti cheese board $17.00
    • Brie, kikorangi, gouda, salami, seasonal fruit and a selection of crackers
  • *Breakfast Bacon Eggs & Chips
  • * All Meals served with Hot Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
  • * Garden Fresh Salad & Fries
  • *Teriyaki Sirloin Steak Chips & Salad (or Eggs)
  • * Rib-Eye Steak (plain or garlic)
  • *Vegetarian Burger & Fries & Salsa Sauce
  • * Fish Burger & Fries & Tartare Sauce
  • $20.00 Specials
  • Vege Steak Rolls $ 3.00
  • GF Burger $ 10.00
  • Hamburger $ 6.00
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • cheese & mayo
  • Chillets $ 4.00
  • Scallops $ 2.00
  • Fish Burger $ 5.00
  • Fish Cake $ 3.00
  • The mixed grill $23
    • a dozen ½ shell mussels served w four of each of the three flavours, or a dozen of your choice: garlic butter / chilli & cheese / ​parmesan crème fraiche
  • Vegetarian lasagne w a green salad $17
  • Big brekkie $20
    • bacon, sausages, tomato, hash browns & eggs w toast
  • Natural steamed mussel pot $18
  • Hot dog n chips $10
  • Tomato & basil $24
    • w chorizo
  • MK chicken, bacon & brie on a sour dough bun $19
    • w salad, garlic aioli & cranberry sauce
  • Sundaes $ 8
    • ​chocolate, caramel, passion fruit & wild berry
  • Savoury mince on toast
  • Eggs
    • Poached, fried or scrambled served on white or vogel's
  • Egg florentine $15.50
    • With bacon or salmon
  • Truckies $9.50
    • Bacon, egg & hash brown sandwiched between vogel's or white toast
  • Muesli $11.00
    • With fruit & yoghurt
  • -Or ciabatta $11.50
  • Bacon & creamy mushrooms $15.50
    • Served on toasted ciabatta
  • French toast $15.50
    • Served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • AJ's $19.00
    • Salami, bacon, pineapple, tomato
  • Pizza Sauces $1.00 extra
    • except Cranberry
  • Enchilada $13 Sm / $16 Lge
    • Corn tortilla, beef, beans or chicken on rice, salsa, cheese
  • Camberry + $23.00
    • Cranberry sauce, camembert, chicken, cashew nuts
  • Nacho $13 Sm / $16 Lge
    • Corn chips, Beef or Chicken, beans, salsa, cheese
  • Meat $19.00
    • Spicy beef, ham, salami, bacon, onion
  • Gluten Free Bases $4.00
  • Vege Delight $19.00
    • Mushroom, capsicum, olives, pineapple, onion
  • Crispy Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Crispy fried chicken pieces with fresh slaw and kimchi mayo
  • Spicy Tomato Tagliatelle $16.00
    • Spicy tomato puttanesca sauce, capers, olives, parmesan, watercress, olive oil and sea salt
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Coromandel Oysters $22.00 / $44.00
    • 1/2 or 1 Doz - Battered with smoked paprika lime aioli and fresh lemon OR natural on salt ice with shallot raspberry vinegar and fresh lemon
  • Mussels $14.90 / $27.50
    • 1/2 or 1 Doz - Coromandel green lipped mussels steamed served with warm bread and your choice of white wine cream, garlic and fresh lemon OR sweet and sour chilli orange broth
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Poached eggs, streaky bacon, local made sausages, tomato, grain toast and crispy potato
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Add 8 Prawns $8.00
  • - creamy herbed polenta / summer slaw $6
  • -salmon $20
  • Smoked bourbon & coke ribs $24
    • W/ summer slaw and hand cut chips w/ aioli.
  • Old style lunch crispy flat breads baked in our special pizza oven.
  • -crispy moroccan chicken + mesclin + chilli aioli
  • Esto parpadelle (v) $21
    • Fresh pasta w/ a basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan & truffle oil.
  • Gollum’s catch
    • Prawns + salmon + cream cheese + cherry tomato + pesto
  • -creamy herbed polenta / summer slaw $5
  • Seafood Chowder & Toast $18.50
  • Creamy Mushroom $17.50
  • Kaimai Cafe have a children's menu available, along with gluten free meal options
  • Eggs Benedict Bacon or Salmon $18.50/ $21.00
  • Gourmet Angus Burger & Fries $19.00
  • - Berry fruit and Banana $16.00
  • Kaimai Omelette $19.00
    • With your choice of Blue cheese, Brie cheese, or Washed Rouge
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry & Basmati Rice $17.50
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