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

  • Chocolate Ganache Pedro Ximénez, Crème Fraîche $15
  • Bean Salad Shaved Cucumber, Hazelnut Whip, Eggplant Kasundi $19
  • Chocolate Ganache Pedro Ximénez, Crème Fraîche $15
  • Beef Cheek Fritters Jerk Spice, Aioli (3) $12
  • Odettes Grill Selection Daily Cut Ask your waiter
  • Tuna Carpaccio Sweet Pea, Confit Octopus, Sour Cream & Mint $28
  • Beef Cheek Fritters Jerk Spice, Aioli (3) $12
  • Braised Goat Fazzoletto, Baby Spinach & Ricotta $26
  • $10.00 / 4ea
  • Medium $17.50
  • 11. Seafood & Meat Combination Rice Noodle Soup $13.50
  • 7. Pork & Wonton Egg Noodle Soup $13.00
  • 1. Stir Fried Rice Noodle with Chicken $13.50
  • 2. Fresh Spring Roll Set (Prawn & Pork)
  • 7. Chicken Salad $8.00
  • 8. Beef & Vegetables Stir Fry
  • Choice of beverage, entrée ,main ,2 sides and dessert From 3 to 14 years of Age $29.00
  • Sesame crusted rare tuna loin $23
    • Tan of avocado and tomato, chive vianigrette, yuzu mayonnaise
  • Gluten free bread available on request N/A
  • Steamed Greens, Chia seeds, Nelson virgin olive oil N/A
  • Spinach,basil , potato gnocchi $21
    • Tomato and basil pesto sauce, broad beans, pumpkindice, (GF and DF available on request)
  • Pan Fried market fish $43
    • Spinach and ricotta cannelloni, red pepper sauce
  • Dessert N/A
    • Summer Fruits: Coconut Chia seed pudding with berries / Banana spilt with chioce of Candy floss OR Bubblegum ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Rare duck breast $43
    • Braised fennel, vanilla polenta, blackberry gastric, freeze dry berries
  • Lamb Madras $11.99
    • Lamb cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk & tomatoes
  • Fine Seo $15.00 kg
  • Roti $1.99
  • Pani Puri $5.99 pl.
  • Gobi Prantha $7.99 pl
  • Dum Biryani $12.99
  • Aloo Tikki $6.00 pl
  • Rajmah (kidney Beans) $9.99
    • Kidney beans cooked with onions & mixed spices
  • Mantu $16.00
    • Afghan dumplings stuffed with beef mince and topped with yellow split peas, homemade garlic yogurt & dried mint
  • Kadoo $8.00
    • Sautéed pumpkin topped with homemade garlic yogurt & dried mint, served with Afghan bread V
  • Sheerpira $3.00
    • A sweet milk powder treat garnished with pistachio
  • Aushak $24.00
    • Afghan dumplings stuffed with chives and topped with mince, yellow split peas, homemade garlic yogurt, dried mint (V option available)
  • Firnee $6.00
    • Milk custard flavored with cardamom & garnished with pistachio
  • Baklava $3.00
    • Layers of sweet filo pastry with lemon syrup & topped with pistachio
  • Aushak $14.00
    • Afghan dumplings stuffed with chives and topped with mince, yellow split peas, home-made garlic yogurt & dried mint (V option available)
  • Mantu $28.00
    • Afghan dumplings stuffed with beef mince and topped with yellow split peas, homemade garlic yogurt & dried mint >>
  • Deep fried chinese pan breads $6.00
  • Seafood fried rice $12.00
  • Sweet & sour blue cod $28.00
  • Sauteed beef with sweet sauce $15.00
  • Kung Fu seafood noodles $11.80/$10.80
  • Seasoned stir fried shrimps $18.00
  • Pickled vegetables and meat soup $10.00
  • Lamb tripes soup $15.00
  • Prawns With Mild Sauc $19.99
    • A combination of herbs and spices, with caramelized onion and garlic . This dish served in a mild flavour .
  • Yetsom Beyaynetu $16.99
    • Combination of three (Carrot and Cab-bage), red lentil masoor dhal with onions, garlic and spices served with Enjerzl.
  • Doro Wot $17.99
    • Chicken marinated with fresh' lime juice and simmered in a mixture of freshly chopped onions, garlic and ginger, with Berber and herbal flavoured butter
  • Menchit Abish $17.99
    • This special dish% cooked slowly with a combination of onions, garlic, spices, diced red meat and a touch of aroma butter served with Enjera
  • Yebeg Alicha $19.99
    • Lamb sautded and then slow cooked with chopped garlic, ginger, onions and turmeric until the meat is soft and buttery to the touch.
  • Tibs $19.99
    • Juicy Beef or Lamb fillet stir fried with herb and the miraculous herbal of butter serve with enjera
  • Kitfo $19.99
    • Kitfo is a delicacy is a delicacy favoured by Ethiopian meat lovers. Its a beef tartar miNgd with herbal butter (A), spices and a touch of chill. It can be served raw, rare, medium or well done.
  • Kai Sega Wot $17.99
    • Beef cubes slowly cooked with Berbere, onions and oth-er ingredients for a tender stew full of rich flavour.
  • Kong-Pao Chicken $15.80
  • Stir fried long beans $15.80
  • Steamed whole blue cod $31.80
  • Fried Spicy Crab $32.80
  • Ma-po tofu on rice $9.80
  • Cold tofu with preserved eggs $9.80
  • Salty pork noodle soup $10.80
  • Eggplant with 5 toppings (egg, shrimp, pork, parsley, garlic) $20.80
  • Caprese $15.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomato, basil, oregano and E.V.O.O
  • Tiramisu $15.00
    • The most heavenly Italian desert, homemade with Savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone, cream and coffee, dusted with chocolate
  • Calzone of the Day $30.00
    • Ask your waiting staff for explanation
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Italian Gelato served with a shot of Frangelico and espresso
  • Marinara D.O.C $20.00
    • San Marzano tomato, E.V.O.O, oregano and garlic
  • Bruschetta al Pomodoro $15.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion, oregano, basil and E.V.O.O
  • Quattro Formaggi $35.00
    • San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, buffalo mozzarella and basil
  • Puttanesca $26.00
    • San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, capers, black olives, Mediterranean anchovies and fresh red chilli
  • 3. Pork Mince Skewers ( 3 per serve) $6.50
  • 15. Hok kien Noodles $11.90
  • 31. Black Pepper Stir Fried $11.90
  • 17. Stir Fried Vermicelli $11.90
  • 5. Deep Fried Prawns (8 per serve) $9.90
  • 20. Sambal Seafood Crispy Noodles $11.90
  • 13. Curry Chicken on Rice $9.90
  • with either chicken, beef pork or vegetarian
  • Kid's Hotdog & Chips $5.90
  • Steak Burger $13.90
    • Whole Ribeye Scotch Fillet, Beetroot, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, BBQ & Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • Beef Burger $8.50
    • Chargrilled Prime 150g Beef Pattie, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Burger Sauce
  • Kid's Fish & Chips $5.90
  • Crumbed Prawn $2.20
  • Onion Rings $0.80
  • Potato Fritter $1.30
  • Mussel $1.30
  • Ham $13.90
  • Cajun Chicken $13.90
    • With crispy noodle
  • CLAT $12
    • With chips
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast $9.90
  • Tomato, pumpkin, chicken & corn $7
  • Wedges $9.50
    • With bacon
  • Field Mushroom $13.90
    • With AUa
  • Salmon $13.90
  • Ginger Chicken $18.00
    • Fresh breast of chicken in a savory ginger sauce served with fresh vegetables and steamed rice
  • Chicken Akari $14.00
    • Chicken pieces are marinated with curd and pickling spices cooked to perfection in the clay oven
  • Pizza Naan (Chicken) (V) $15.00
    • Chicken tikka along with sliced capsicums, onion and fresh chilli generously topped over a thin crispy naan bread
  • Affogato $10.00
    • An espresso shot poured over any ice scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Cocktail Idli (V) $8.00
    • Made from lentils & rice stirred in south indian spices. Served with a fresh coconut chutney
  • Subz Biryani (V) $15.00
    • Your choice of seasonal vegetables cooked in a potpourri of spices, fresh herbs and fragrant basmati rice
  • Maharaja Prawns $16.00
    • Tandoor cooked marinated king prawns, served with mint creme, carrot salad and citrus butter
  • -Single Fillet
    • Coming Soon. With a single fillet of fresh-grilled 100% chicken breast, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, cheese, mayo and Oporto's deliciously tangy prego sauce.
  • -Lemon & Herb Sauce
    • Creamy, fresh and zesty - this sauce is an Oporto classic.
  • Feisty BBQ
    • Double Fillet. Oporto's Street Eats burger range will turn your taste buds into taste lovers. With Oporto's famous fresh not frozen, grilled not fried chicken fillets, a premium lettuce mix, sizzling bacon and a feisty bbq sauce packed into a bun.
  • -Feisty BBQ Sauce
    • A slightly smoky flavoured BBQ sauce with a little extra kick.
  • -Balsamic Dressing
    • Dress up your chicken or steak salad with our tangy balsamic dressing.
  • -Double Fillet with Chilli
    • Made the same way since back in the day with two fresh-grilled 100% chicken breast fillets, crisp lettuce, cheese, creamy mayo and Oporto's legendary chilli sauce. Epic.
  • -Large
  • Veggie Burger
    • Lemon and Herb Sauce. Our Veggie Burger is served with fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese and lemon and herb sauce.
  • Tabasco N/A
  • Fish Burger $10.00
    • Seared Hoki
  • Spring Roll $2.00
    • (meat or vege)
  • Chicken Burger $10.00
    • TJ's Marinated Chicken Thigh
  • Seasoned Wedges $3.50
    • per 1/2 scoop
  • Ranch (house made) N/A
  • Chimichurri (house made) N/A
  • Mustard American N/A
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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