Nirvana in Auckland Menu

TAPAS, TAPAS! (CLASSICS) TAPAS, TAPAS! (CLASSICS)
  • ●Vegetarian $11.90 / Chicken $12.90 / Seafood $14.90
  • Tikka
    • Spice infused chicken/paneer/fish pieces straight from the tandoor to your table. choice of chicken/paneer or fish
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    • Spicy hyderabadi style chicken/paneer cooked with fresh chillies and curry leaves, choice of chicken or paneer
  • Chilly (dry)
    • Indo chinese style chicken / prawns /paneer cooked with fresh garlic and green chillies. choice of chicken/prawns/paneer
  • Manchurian (dry)
    • A favorite from the indo chinese cuisine! deep fried chicken/ veg balls/ paneer cooked in a thick ginger garlic flavored sauce. choice of chicken /paneer / veg
  • ●Veg favorites
  • Punjabi samosa $6.90
    • Deep fried pastry filled with spice infused potatoes and peas
  • Onion bhaji $6.90
    • Onion dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to perfection
  • Veg pakora $6.90
    • Crispy battered and deep fried mixed vegetables
  • Cheese balls $6.90
    • Deep fried cheese balls wrapped in a cornflour coating and served with schezwan sauce
  • ●Chicken favorites
  • Murg malai tikka $12.90
    • A unique blend of tandoor cooked chicken, cream & cheese
  • Tandoori chicken $12.90
    • An all time favourite! spicy marinated half chicken with bone straight from the clay oven
  • -Option of full chicken for extra $5.00
  • ●Lamb favorites
  • Seekh kebab $11.90
    • A mughlai delight! minced lamb skewers marinated with fresh chillies, ginger, garlic cooked in the tandoor
  • Nirvana special lamb chops $14.90
    • Our chef's secret! lamb chops (4 no) marinated in our chef's special marinade and served with fresh salad
  • ●Seafood favorites
  • Fish amritsari $14.90
    • From the streets of punjab! spicy corn flour battered fish pieces deep fried and served with lemon and chaat masala & salad
  • Tawa fish $14.90
    • Succulent fish pieces stir fried with an exotic blend of spices with a hint of garlic and served with salad
CURRY, CURRY! (CLASSICS) CURRY, CURRY! (CLASSICS)
  • ●Vegetarian $14.90 / Chicken $15.90 / Lamb $16.90
  • Tikka masala
    • A classic! tandoor cooked meat/paneer cooked in a traditional masala style tomato and onion gravy. choice of chicken, lamb & paneer
  • Saagwala
    • A north indian favourite! a rich spinach based gravy infused with crushed whole indian spices. choice of paneer, chicken & lamb
  • Korma
    • A royal delight! rich & creamy cashew cashew based curry infused with mild but flavorful indian spices. choice of chicken lamb & mixed veg
  • Jalfrezi
    • A chunky delight! chunks of meat, capsicum and other mixed veggies packed with a punch in a spicy tomato based gravy. choice of paneer, chicken & lamb
  • Bhuna gosht
    • The indian stir fry! stir fried marinated pieces of meat in a spice infused onion based sauce. choice of chicken & lamb
  • Kadhai
    • A classic medley of spices! cubes of meat/paneer cooked with ginger, garlic and an array of exotic indian spices finished in onion and coriander based gravy. choice of paneer, chicken & lamb
  • Vindaloo
    • Not for the faint hearted! goan style hot and tangy curry with a hint of vinegar. choice of chicken or lamb
  • ●Lamb favorites
  • Rogan josh $16.90
    • A mughlai classic! slow cooked lamb i a rich onion and tomato gravy along with a range of exotic indian spices
  • Lamb madras $16.90
    • A south indian special! succulent pieces of lamb cooked with grated coconut & curry leaves in a light coconut milk flavoured curry
  • Lamb mushroom masala $16.90
    • A nirvara innovation! tender lamb pieces cooked with sauteed mushrooms in a spicy onion based gravy
  • ●Veg favorites
  • Daal makhni $13.90
    • Punjabi style black lentils simmered on a slow fire, cooked with ginger, onions, herbs & cream
  • Daal tadka $13.90
    • Yellow lentils cooked to perfection with cumin & garlic
  • Aloo gobi $13.90
    • The traditional indian favourite! potatoes and cauliflowers cooked with a variety of indian spices and tomatoes
  • Chana masala $13.90
    • An all time vegan favourite - chick peas curry cooked with an array of indian spices & herbs
  • Methi malai matar $13.90
    • The perfect fusion! fresh fenugreek leaves, peas & cottage cheese in a cream based curry
  • Malai kofta $13.90
    • The king of veg mughlai cuisine-cheese & potato balls cooked in a creamy cashew based curry
  • Mushroom matar $13.90
    • Mushroom- desi style! mushrooms & peas cooked in a rich onion and tomato gravy
  • ●Seafood favorites
  • Malabari $17.90
    • From the backwaters of kerala! fish/prawns cooked with capsicum and mustard seeds in a tangy south indian style curry. choice of fish & prawn
  • Tikka masala $17.90
    • Marinated fish/prawn pieces first cooked with capsicum and mustard seeds in a tangy south indian style curry. choice of fish & prawn
  • Madras $17.90
    • Fish/prawn cooked in a coconut based gravy with fresh curry leaves and ginger. choice of fish & prawn
  • ●Hyderabadi dum biryani $10.90
    • Our chef's speciality! basmati rice slow cooked with meat pieces(with bone) whole spices and nuts in a traditional hyderabadi style. choice of chicken/lamb/vegetarian
  • ●Hyderabadi Dum Biryani Family Pack $39.90
    • Takeaway only. choice of chicken/lamb/veg
  • ●Indo-chinese
  • Bombay veg manchurian (gravy) $13.90
    • crispy batter coated minced carrot & cabbage balls in a ginger based thick gravy with fresh garlic & spring onions in a typical bombay-chinese style
  • -Choice of chicken & paneer available extra $2.00
  • Chilly Chicken $15.90
    • Stir fried chicken and fresh veggies in a spicy chilli based sauce with spring onions and ginger. choice of paneer available
  • Garlic king prawns $17.90
    • King prawns stir fried to perfection with freshly ground pepper in a thick garlic based sauce
  • Veg hakka noodles $12.90
    • noodles desi style! wok tossed noodles with your choice of meat/veggies and schezwan and chilly sauce.
  • -Choice of chicken & prawns available extra $2.00
BREAD & RICE BREAD & RICE
  • Tandoori roti $2.50
  • Naan $2.50
  • -Choice of butter/garlic/cheese or peshawari naan extra $1.00
  • Laccha paratha $4.00
  • Roomali roti $3.50
  • Rice $2.50
SALADS SALADS
  • Rustic green salad $4.90
  • Tandoori chicken salad $11.90
  • raita $4.90
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Gulab jamun $4.90
  • GJ with ice cream $5.90
  • Mango kulfi $5.90
  • Shahi tukda $5.90
    • Available on weekends only
NIRVANA SPECIAL MENU NIRVANA SPECIAL MENU
  • Please allow 15-20 minutes for preparation
  • Kebab sizzlers with roomali roti $17.90
    • A sizzling platter of nirvana special Murgh Tikka, lamb chop & garlic fish tikka. served with roomali roti salad, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Tawa Sabzi with roomali roti $15.90
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked on the tawa(cast iron pan) with our chef's secret masala and fresh green chillies. served with roomali roti, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Nirvana Special whole tandoori snapper $21.90
    • A whole medium sized snapper marinated with an array of indian spices, ginger, garlic and cooked in the tandoor. served with roomali roti, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Nirvana special baked vegetables $15.90
    • An indo-continental delight! mixed seasonal vegetables baked to perfection with cheese, cream, black pepper & mild indian spices. Served with kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Garlic tandoori tangdi $17.90
    • 2 whole chicken leg pieces coated in a yoghurt, cream and lemon based marinade and cooked to perfection in the clay oven. served with roomali roti, salad, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan $15.90
    • whole eggplants stuffed with a special hyderabadi masala cooked in a thick peanut and onion based gravy . served with roomali roti, salad, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Shahi Vegetarian thali $18.90
    • The traditional indian way of dining! a platter of our finest vegetarian curries, an entree, daal and rice, served with papad, pickle, sweet dish and buttermilk and your choice of bread
  • Mughlai Meat thali $19.90
    • A mughlai classic! slow cooked lamb in a rich onion and tomato gravy along with a range of exotic indian spices

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 250G Scotch $36.9
  • Add Chicken $4.0
  • Rydon Moa $45.5
    • salt & pepper calamari / chilli prawn skewers / battered tarakihi / prawn twisters / steamed mussels / fries / caper & lime tartare
  • Potato Wedges $14.0
    • seasoned potato wedges / bacon / mozzarella / sour cream
  • Surf Mixed $31.9
    • salmon / two scallops / three prawns / tarakihi
  • Chicken & Waffles $16.5
    • buttermilk waffles / fried chicken / maple syrup
  • Bread & Dips $11.0
    • ciabatta loaf / whipped butter & flaky sea salt / tomato pesto / hummus & dukkah
  • Steamed Mussels Small $12.5 Large $21.5
    • curry / coconut / coriander
  • Slow-cooked lamb shank $26
    • with pearl barley, baby carrot, caramelized beetroot, micro herbs, parmesan
  • DJ Complete $24
    • poached eggs, house-cured slab bacon, free range pork sausages, pickled cauliflower, sautéed mushroom, agria rosti, homemade baked beans, toasted sourdough
  • Zucchini fritter $19
    • beetroot, micro herbs, pine nuts, Pecorino & lemon sour cream
  • Be Good Vegan $17
    • five grain rice, beetroot, kimchi, pumpkin, kumara, red onion, coriander, sesame seeds, drizzled with cashew aioli
  • Spiced mince $18.5
    • with slow-cooked egg, cashew nuts on toasted paleo bread
  • Creamy balsamic mushrooms $19 / $3
    • Portobello, Shiitake & button mushrooms with bacon finished with parmesan served on toasted sourdough. add potato rosti or sous vide egg
  • Free-range chicken breast salad $19
    • with a slow-cooked egg, pan-fried courgettes, onions, caramelised beetroot, micro herbs, ale crisps, Pecorino cheese, almonds, pistachios
  • Bagels $15
  • Mango/Plain Lassi $5.00
  • Lamb Pepper $14.00
  • Lamb Roganjosh $14.00
  • Dal Makhni $10.00
  • Chilli Prawn $20.00
  • Chilly Paneer $13.00
  • Mix vegetable Curry $13.00
  • Family pack fish biryani $70.00
  • Penne con pollo genovese $19.50
    • With chicken, creamy, basil pesto and toasted pinenuts
  • Insalata: all salads come with a variety of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, dressing
  • Pasta: all pastas come with parmesan cheese
  • Combination S$17 / L$26
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, beef, chicken, lamb, green peppercorn, double cheese
  • Bona s tutto specials S$17 / L$26
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms, salami, ham, bacon, olives, onion, pineapple, corn
  • Spaghetti carbonara $19.50
    • Pork sausage, bacon, onion, and cream & garlic sauce / bacon, onion and cream & garlic sauce
  • Greek salad $12.50
    • Olives and feta
  • Squid $15.00
    • Squid rings, grilled with garlic and dark mushroom sauce
  • Buckwheat Hotcakes (GF) $18.00
    • organic maple, hung coconut yoghurt and medjool date paste
  • Add an egg $ 3.00
  • Halloumi $5.00
  • Cured Salmon $6.00
  • Extra Toast $3.00
  • Magical Mushrooms $18.00
    • summer mushroom medley in a organic cream and herb sauce in a fresh garden salad
  • Omerta $17.00
    • open omelette with lightly cured seasonal white fish marinated in milk with evidence of fresh summer herbs
  • Big Breakfast Plate $21.00
    • free range pork and apple sausage, free range bacon, vine ripened tomatoes, thyme mushrooms, poached eggs, kimchi and pesto with artisan ciabatta
  • Pet pad graprow $19.90
    • Stir fried duck with green beans, capsicum, broccoli and basil leaves
  • Pla yang see-iew (mild) $21.90
    • Grilled snapper fillet with sweet soy sauce serve with stir fried vegetable
  • Hoi shell pad gratiam priktai (mild) $20.90
    • Stir fried scallop with garlic, courgettes and leak
  • Pla rad prik $21.90
    • Deep fried whole snapper topped with sweet Thai chilli sauce and kaffir lime leaves
  • Gang panang moo $16.90
    • Pork cooked in a red curry paste with coconut milk, pumpkin, crushed peanuts and kaffir lime leaves
  • Poh pia pug (v) $7.50
    • Spring roll filled with mixed vegetable,vermicelli noodles, deep fried served with sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • Pad pug (mild) $12.90
    • Stir fried vegetable with light oyster sauce
  • Prawns $9.00/$20.90
  • -Wonton soup $9.00
  • -Roast duck noodle soup $9.00
  • -Roast pork noodle soup $9.00
  • Mangere special fried rice $12.00
  • BBQ pork feied noodle $11.00
  • Combination fried rice $11.00
  • -Chicken leg noodle soup $9.00
  • Roast duck on rice $11.00
  • Al pesto e pere $30.00
    • Basil pesto, gorgonzola, mozzarella and pears
  • Alla romana $28.00
    • Smoked panchetta, baby spinach, fresh mozzarella, pecorino (goat parmesan), e.V.O.O. Craked black pepper, flaky sea salt
  • Rocket and prosciutto $20.00
    • Italian cured ham, vine tomatoes, parmigiano, mozzarella and balsamic vinegrette
  • Bufalina $26.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, basil and e.V.O.O.
  • Bruschetta al pomodoro $15.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion, oregano, basil and e.V.O.O
  • Antipasto (for 2) $38.00
    • Ciabatta bread, grissini, parma ham, salami, chorizo, green, olives, artichokes, stuffed peppers, pickles, 3 ways pesto, provolone, gorgonzola, ricotta and seasonal fruits
  • Quattro formaggi $35.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, buffalo mozzarella and basil
  • Coppa $12.00
    • Italian gelato with caramel, chocolate and strawberry
  • Combination lamb & chicken $9.00
  • Hummus & pita bread $6.00
    • Home made dips served w/ garlic pita bread, yogurt sauce & green salad
  • Toast w/ butter & jam $4.50
  • Eggs Benedict on a toasted bagel $12.50
    • w/ a citrus hollandaise & either avocado pear, smoked salmon or grilled chicken escalope
  • Salads
    • Chicken, Iamb or kofta w/ green salad, hummus & pita bread
  • Folded omelette filled w/ roasted $12.50
    • garlic potato, cheese & onion jam served w/ toast
  • All our meat is halal
  • Open kebab on rice
    • Chicken, lamb or kofta w/ turkish rice, green salad, hummus, garlic yogurt sauce & optional chilli sauce
  • For today's specials please see the specials board.
  • Salt and vinegar potato scallops, house made tomato sauce. $8.00
  • Tom Yum soup with handmade pork and prawn wontons, mushrooms, cauliflower, rice noodles. $14.00
  • Crisp skin master stock chicken wings, ginger water. $14.00
  • Pocket toastie: Taleggio cheese, portobello mushroom, zucchini flower. $16.00
  • Seaweed chips, black sesame, dashi mayo. $8.00
  • Vietnamese tartare w coriander, chilli, nahm jim, prawn crackers. $18.00
  • Green tahini hummus, broad beans, pine nut, crisp flat bread. $10.00
  • Tonkatu $ 15.00
  • Sasimi Don $ 13.00
  • BulGoGi $ 13.00
  • Cutlass-fish Boiled $ 17.00
  • Cold Noodles $ 13.00
  • Squid with Rice $ 13.00
  • Spicy Cold Noodles $ 13.00
  • Seafood Hot Pot (Small/Large) $ 45.00/$65.00
  • Mushroom/ Tomato/ Avocado/ Spinach $4
  • Eggs on toast (GF available) $8.5
    • Two eggs any way, ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Vegetable Pasta $16.5
    • Mushroom, red onion, green peas, red pepper,, parmesan cheese in creamy Napolitana sauce
  • Fries (Small/ Large) $5/$8.5
  • Mínce on toast (GF available) $15.0
    • Homemade savory minces on ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Gluten free bread additional $1.5
  • Beef Burger $16.5
    • Beef patties, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato sauce, aioli and fries
  • Kids Hotdog $9.9
    • 2 mini hotdoqs with fresh salad and fries served with tomato sauce
  • 4. Phuket Noodles
    • With stir fried fresh noodles, vegetables
  • 17. Pork Mince Egg Noodle Soup $11
    • With Egg noodle soup, pork mince, vegetables
  • 22. Tom Zap Seafood $11
    • With mixed seafood in spicy & sour soup, mushrooms, tomatoes & herbs
  • 40. Chicken Wings $11
    • With Deep fried marinated chicken wings & sweet chili sauce
  • 2. Pad See Ew
    • With stir fried flat rice noodles, seasonal vegetables & egg
  • Seafood & Prawns $11
  • Combination $12
  • 8. Pasta Kee Mao
    • With stir fried soft flat pasta noodles, chili, garlic, basil leaves & vegetables
  • Work Lunch menu also available. Please ask our friendly staff for more information.
  • Xiangla Tudou (GF/V/S/ *) $10
    • Hand cut potato chips, garlic, ginger, chilli cumin, peanuts
  • Guo Tie $14
    • Pan fried beef dumpling, celery
  • Heijiao Niuzaili (*) $42
    • Savannah Angus eye fillet, black pepper sauce, red onions. (Served medium for Maximum Tenderness)
  • Zengfensi Yabai (GF/V) $17
    • Steam Wongbok, vermicelli, garlic
  • Spicy and optional extra spicy
  • Xiao Long Bao (4 pieces) (*) $14
    • Steamed Shang Hai Soup Dumplings, pork, chives ginger
  • Suijing Xiaqiu (GF) $28
    • prawn cutlets, snow peas, celery, ginger and spring onion
  • Big Brekky $19.50
    • Eggs, streaky bacon, chorizo, mushrooms, potato rosti toast
  • Cinnamon french toast
  • Eggs Florentine (GF) $15.00
    • Poached eggs, baby spinach, potato rosti, hollandaise
  • -with mascarpone, rhubarb & red berry compote $12.50
  • Never ending brunch (until 2pm)
  • Eggs on toast $8.50
  • -with bacon, banana & maple syrup $16.50
  • -Add Bacon for $4.00
Nirvana

Nirvana

location

Address

7/254 Great South Road, Takanini, Takanini, Auckland, 2112, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 9-299 7762

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , North Indian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Dinner

Location
7/254 Great South Road, Takanini, Takanini, Auckland, 2112, New Zealand
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