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

  • Sombra $10.90
    • Black bean and brown rice, fried egg, pico de gallo, shiitake jam, slaw, veganaise
  • Broli $11.90
    • Buttermilk fried chicken, cheese, house pickles, slaw, aioli
  • -Franks buffalo
  • -Large $12.90
  • Shoestring fries
    • With rosemary salt + garlic aioli
  • Mustang $11.90
    • Buttermilk fried chicken, kimchi aioli, slaw, cheese
  • Zim $11.90
    • Vegan bun, black bean and brown rice, shiitake jam, lettuce, fries, pickles, tomato sauce, vegenaise
  • -Mango habanero
  • Pork $9.50
  • Pork $11.00
  • Prawns Egg Foo Yong $11.00
  • Bar-B-Q Pork $10.00
  • Meat $3.00
  • Cheese Burger $3.20
  • Banana Fritter $1.20
  • Pork $9.50
  • Extra $ 0.50
    • Gluten free sauce available
  • Extra Curry sauce $2
  • Japanese Curry Rice
    • One of the most popular dishes in Japan.Comes in large size
  • Teriyaki
    • Pan fried with rice flour with Peko Peko’s original sauce using New Zealand Manuka honey
  • M-6 Katsu Prawn cake (Small/Large) $12/$14
  • M7 Kara-age Fried Chicken (Small/Large) $11/$13
  • No rice
  • M-2 Teriyaki Salmon (Small/Large) $12/$14
  • Costilla de Cerdo a la Cervesa $15.00
    • beer braised pork ribs in spices w caramelised onion, garlic & chorizo
  • Gambas al Ajillo $15.00
    • Prawns w garlic sautéed in olive oil & finished w chilli
  • Pate de Higado de Pollo $15.00
    • pâté chicken liver w shaved toasted ciabatta
  • Pear & Manchego Salad $15.00
    • pear, toasted walnuts & shaved manchego cheese tossed with mixed leaves & drizzled with a lemon infused olive oil
  • Vieiras $15.00
    • scallop mornay w grilled mozzarella & smoked paprika drizzle
  • Calamares Fritos $15.00
    • calamari in lemon pepper, fried & served w aioli & lemon
  • Paella Balls $15.00
    • chicken, chorizo & prawn riceballs w Romesco sauce
  • Eight Platter $112.00
    • Select any 8 Tapas dishes. Ideal for 3 persons for dinner
  • Fish of the day $4.80
  • Steak Burger $11.50
    • NZ prime scotch fillet, atoll, relish, salad, bearnaise sauce
  • Local Oyster $2.50
  • New Orleans - grilled blackened fish, salad, corn salsa and tartare $11.50
  • Pineapple fritter $1.80
  • Snapper / Blue Cod $7.90
  • Chips (large) $5.00
  • Classic Fish $9.90
    • battered fish, salad and tartare
  • 17. Combination Meats $10.50
  • Choose $2.50
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • B.B.Q Pork $9.50
  • Special C $40.00
    • Combination Fried Rice,Chicken Chow Mein,Sweet & Sour Pork,Beef & Satay Sauce,6 Won Tons
  • Nugget Pack $6.00
    • 8 Nugget, $ 2 Chips
  • 54. Young Chow Fried Rice $12.00
    • Prawn, BBQ Pork, Cashew Nutes
  • 51. B.B.Q Pork $10.00
  • Chips $ 3.30
  • Steak Cheese Onion $ 5.50
  • Bacon Egg Cheese $ 5.50
  • Chicken Tender $ 1.50
  • Fish Bite $ 0.50
  • Banana Fritter $ 2.50
  • Steak $ 5.50
  • Chicken $ 5.50
  • Bufalina $26.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, basil and e.V.O.O.
  • Con prosciutto $24.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, parma ham, wild rocket and parmigiano
  • Alla romana $28.00
    • Smoked panchetta, baby spinach, fresh mozzarella, pecorino (goat parmesan), e.V.O.O. Craked black pepper, flaky sea salt
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, capers, black olives, mediterranean anchovies and fresh red chilli
  • Calzone of the day $30.00
    • Ash our waiting staff for explanation
  • Marinara d.O.C. $20.00
    • San marzano tomato e.V.O.O., Oregano and garlic
  • Garlic focaccia $15.00
    • Fresh garlic, rosemary, oregano, flaky sea and e.V.O.O
  • Carne $35.00
    • San marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, pork and fennel sausages, parma ham, vine tomatoes, wild rocket and parmigiano
  • Banoffee Pie
    • butterscotch sauce, maple & walnut ice cream
  • Soup of the Day $11
    • fresh toasted bread
  • Classic Caesar $15
    • cos lettuce, croutons,bacon, shaved parmesan,poached egg & creamyCaesar dressing
  • Triple Chocolate Brownie
    • white chocolate & raspberry ice cream with vanilla anglaise
  • Smoked Salmon Bruschetta $12
    • avocado & coriander salsa
  • Fish & Chips
    • beer battered or pan fried market fresh fish served with fries & slaw
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $4
  • Orange & Almond Syrup Cake (GF) (DF)
    • mango sorbet
  • Wedges, Bacon & Cheese $9.90
  • -Combo $9.90
    • Burger, Soft Drink, Chips
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
    • Cheese / Cheese & Onion / Ham / Ham & Cheese / Ham, Cheese & Onion / Ham & Tomato / Bacon
  • Mushroom Breakfast / Steak, Egg n Chips / Lamb Chops, Egg n Chips $13.90
  • Fish, Egg n Chips $10.90
  • Kiwi Breakfast / Eggs Benedict $11.90
  • Big Breakfast $12.90
  • -Bacon & Egg $5.00
  • Ram long song
    • Stir fried mixed vegetables topped with peanut sauce
  • Sring roll jae $6.00
    • Vegetable cook with glass noodle roll with rice pastry sreved with thai sweet chilli sauce
  • Green curry
    • Green curry paste with bamboo shoot, capsicum, green beans and coconut milk
  • Tod mun $8.00
    • Thai minced prawns cake served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Karee puff $7.00
    • Minced chicken and potato, curry powder, onion in puff pastry
  • Money bag $7.00
    • Minced pork wrapped in rice pastry served with thai sweet chilli sauce
  • Keemao rice or noodle
    • Rice or noodle stir fried with chilli, garlic, onion, vegetables and basil leaf
  • Pang goong $8.00
    • Minced prawn on toast lightly deep fried served with thai sweet chilli sauce
  • Toast & Preserves $7.00
    • Choice of either raspberry jam or orange marmalade & made in the Burbs with coconut sugar. Gluten free toast available.
  • Free range bacon / Sausage / Mushroom $5.50
  • Avocado / Tomato $4.50
  • French Toast $16.50
    • Coconut bread and free range bacon, topped with creamy blueberry compote
  • House Granola $13.00
    • A selection of nuts, oats and coconut freshly roasted in pure apple juice served with poached rhubarb and lightly spiced chai pears.
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • Medium cooked steak served on horseradish toast, roasted peppers, aioli served with salad and potatoes.
  • LITTLE PEOPLE $8.00
    • Bacon & Eggs / French Toast with Maple Syrup / Prawn Taco
  • Prawn Tacos $18.00
    • Soft taco shell filled with prawns, avocado, tomato, capsicum with chipotle sauce. Gluten free option available
  • -Chicken, spinach & spices
  • -Chicken & bacon
  • Pies $ 6.50
    • Chicken & leek
  • -Cheese
  • V= Vegetarian
  • Gluten free sandwich $ 7.50
  • Chicken Burrito $ 8.00
    • Chilli beans, sour cream, red cabbage & spinach
  • -Date & orange
  • Prawns Malabari $14.00
  • Hong Kong Noodles $10.00 / $13.00
  • Chicken Triple Schezwan $14.50
  • Prawns or Beef Chilly $14.50
  • Beef Vindaloo $10.00
  • Paneer in Schezwan $12.50
  • Mushroom Mutter –Thur to Sun $7.50
  • Schezwan Noodles or Fried Rice $10.00 / $13.00
  • Q mochi snowflake ice $13.80
  • Waffle no2 $16.80
    • matcha ice cream + red bean
  • Waffle no4 $16.80
    • vanilla ice cream + red bean + banana
  • Red bean soup w/small taro ball $7.00
  • Purple rice porridge w/fresh milk $7.00
  • Tofu Pudding with peanuts $8.00
  • Red bean soup w/fresh milk $7.00
  • Strawberry snowflake ice $13.80
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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