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

  • Sweet and sour pork on rice $11.50
  • Cashew nuts $2.00
  • Roast duck
  • Prawn $11.90
  • -Egg fu yong
  • -Whole $17.00
  • Steak $10.00
  • Combination roast meat
  • Tofu with sweet fried kimchi $29
  • Fried/ Korean chicken mix $32
  • Ham, sausage & kimchi pot stew $35
  • Fresh kumara chips $24
  • Karahage chicken $32
    • (Japanese deep fried chicken)
  • Fish ball soup (Spicy option) $24
  • Spicy noodle $8
  • Strawberry yogurt fruit salad $24
  • Cashew Nuts
    • With your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Roast Duck, with sweet chilli paste, cashew nuts and seasonal vegetables.
  • Young Ginger $25.00
    • Sauteed, with your choice of either Prawns, Squid, Scallops or Mixed Seafood with fresh young ginger and seasonal vegetables.
  • Yum Nua $20.00
    • Grilled tender Beef with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs and flavoured with mild chilli paste and lemon sauce.
  • Roast Duck $25.00
  • Pad Thai (Rice Noodle)
    • Fried Thai style noodles with crushed peanuts, with your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef or Prawns.
  • Pad See-iew (Rice Noodle)
    • Stir-fried Thai style king sized noodles, with your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef or Prawns with seasonal vegetables.
  • Roast Duck $25.00
  • Young Ginger
    • Sauteed, with your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Roast Duck, with fresh ginger and seasonal vegetables.
  • -Prawns $13.00
  • Larb $11.00
    • Thai spicy salad with minced chicken or pork
  • -Prawns $13.00
  • Pad Si Ew
    • Stir fried noodles with dark soy sauce & veges
  • ●Shellfish
  • Gaeng Kiew Warn
    • Green Curry paste cooked coconut milk and vegetables
  • -Prawns $13.00
  • Bacon & Egg Burger Combo $7.00
    • Chips, burger, can drink
  • Fish Noodle Soup $15.00
    • Rice vermicelli served in king fish soup (fresh fish pieces bone in)
  • Wanton Soup/ Dry $8.00
    • Homemade wanton with pork mince
  • Foochow Braised Fish Noodle $15.00
    • Stir-fried thick noodles with chicken, prawn, squid & veges then braising in a dark soy sauce based broth served with fresh fish pieces bone in
  • Kampung Style Claypot Bak Kut Teh $16.90
    • Malaysian style herbs soup with pork & veges, served with rice
  • Kampung Style Chicken Curry Rice/ Roti Canai $12.50/$14.50
    • Malaysian style bone in chicken curry with rice or roti canai
  • Malaysian Sambal Tofu Rice $13.00
  • Satay Chicken Rice Ball $14.00
    • Skewered and grilled chicken with peanut sauce served with rice
  • Roti Canai $6.00
    • Serve with condense milk or curry sauce
  • Cheesy nasu miso $9.90
    • grilled eggplant w/ melting cheese & special miso sauce
  • Udon salad $9.90
    • udon noodle, egg w/ sesame dressing
  • Yakitori $7.90
    • grilled chicken skewers
  • Banana tempura ice cream $6.90
    • crispy tempura of gooey banana
  • Chicken heaven $22.90
    • teriyaki chicken, torikara, chicken skewer, teriyaki chicken roll, salad, miso soup
  • Fresh salmon don $12.90
    • fresh salmon rice bowl
  • Grilled salmon wing $5.90
  • Salmon & avo roll $10.90
    • 8 rolls
  • Wings $ 2.90
    • Per piece
  • 2 Fish, 2 Egg burgers, 2 sausages, $1 chips $ 11.50
  • Party Pack $53.90
    • 20pc $5 chips & 2x1.5 it drinks
  • Battered Scallop $ 1.50
  • Battered Sausage $ 1.40
  • 6 Fish, 4 sausages, $2 chips $ 13.00
  • 6 fish, 6 sausages, 6 potatoes fritters, $3 chips $ 17
  • 6 Squid Rings $ 3.90
  • Curry Leaf Powder $2.50
  • Channa Batura $12
    • Big fluffy fried bread served with channa masala
  • Dhal Makhani $12
    • India’s favourite lentil delicacy,black lentils, and kidney beans simmered overnight on tandoor with a collection of deed herbs and spices finished with cream and fresh coriander
  • Gobi Manchurian $12
    • Cauliflower marinated with manchurian sauce and deep fried in batter, stir-fried with capsicum and ginger
  • Chicken Chettinadu $15.00
    • Chicken sautéed in shallots and spices a muched loved chettinad speciality
  • Rava Dosa (Plain/onion/masala) $12
    • Thin & crispy crepe from cream of wheat & rice, mildly spiced & garnished
  • Lamb/Goat Pepper Fry $17.00
    • Boneless Lamb/Goat pieces marinated in crushed pepper corns fried with chopped onions and curry leaves
  • Paneer Butter Masala $13.50
    • A delicious cheese cooked in rich creamy and tomato based sauce, finished with grated cheese
  • -Half $10.00
  • -5pcs $8.00
  • -10pcs $15.00
  • -Half $10.00
  • Castor Bay Lunch Box $19.90
  • ( with Miso Soup )
  • -Main $13.00
  • Yakisoba $13.00
  • -Add free range bacon / Add grilled halloumi $6.00
  • -Add smoked salmon $7.00
  • -With free range bacon & portobello / With smoked salmon & baby spinach $20.00
  • Chicken Stack $20.00
    • Fried asian spice marinated free range chicken, house made hash brown and pickles housemade lemon chilli mayo
  • Creamy Mushroom (V) $18.00
    • A mix of button of portobello mushroom lightly sauteed with cream seasoned with balsamic vinegar, bleu cheese and served with ciabatta
  • Beef Cheek (DF) $21.00
    • Slow cooked beef cheek, roasted potato and red chili with house made blended red wine mirepoix
  • -Peanut butter & torched banana - Vegan $10.00
  • -Add free range bacon $6.00
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Aloo Gobhi $12.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onion and ginger garlic masala
  • Hariyali Lamb $16.00
    • Lamb in spinach based gravy
  • Vegetarian $18.00
    • Samosa (2 pcs), Hara Bhara Kebab (3pcs), Paneer Pakora (3pcs), & Onion Bhaji (3pcs)
  • Plain Raita / Onion Salad $3.00
  • Poppadoms $2.00
  • Paneer Pakora (6pcs) $10.00
    • Batter fried cottage cheese
  • All mains are Gluten Free, please ak for vegan and other dietary preference
  • D pack $16.00
    • $2.5 chips, 2 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 sausages, 4 potato fritters, 2 squid rings
  • G pack $15.50
    • $2 chips, 4 fish, 4 sausages, 4 potato fritters
  • Chicken wing $0.80
  • Chicken $5.00
    • sandwich
  • Lasagne $2.00
  • King $7.00
  • No 5 $35.00
    • 50 nibles, 1.5 L coke
  • Ham cheese $2.80
  • Smoked Salmon Omelette $15.00
  • Mediterranean Burger $10.50
  • Lamb $16.00
  • Lamb Kebab $9.50
  • Beef $14.00
  • Toasted Breads $5.00
  • Chicken Chasseurs $9.50
  • Bacon Burger $4.50
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.20
  • Vegetarian Burger (Hash Brown. Salad, Egg. Pineapple, Potato Fritter) $8.50
  • Mussel Fritter $2.80
  • Fish Burger (Battered or Grilled Fish, Salad) $7.50
  • Egg Burger (Meat Pattie. Salad. Egg) $6.50
  • Chicken Burger (chicken pattie, salad) $7.90
  • Chips $4.20
  • Bacon Burger(Meat Pattie, Salad, Bacon) $7.00
  • NUGGETS & CHIPS $9.00
  • HAMBURGER $10.00
  • 2 FILLINGS $6.00
  • GOURMET BREKIE $18.50
    • EGGS BENEDICT WITH BACON, SAUSAGE, HASH BROWN, MUSHROOMS, TOMATO
  • BACON-EGG BURGER $12.00
  • CHOICE OF...HAM, EGG, OLIVES, CHICKEN BREAST, SALAMI, CHEESE, PINEAPPLE, TOM, ONION, SUN DRIED TOM, MUSHROOMS OR JALAPENO'S
  • CHICKEN TENDER BURGER $12.00
  • BACON BUTTIE $6.00
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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