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

  • Pork & prawn shumai 18.00
    • soy, lime, roasted rice, mint & green chilli
  • Green apple ricotta doughnuts, miso butterscotch caramel 15.00
  • Kingfish, pomelo, lemongrass, chilli jam & lime 20.00
  • Crispy eggplant 16.00
    • tamarind, coriander chilli, sesame
  • Dry red curry of duck 36.00
    • stir-fried with wild ginger, snake beans, chilli & cashews
  • Smoked beef rib & shiso spring roll 10.00
    • with Woodpecker Hill BBQ thick sauce
  • Green papaya, snake beans, peanut, tomato 15.00
  • Rice 3.00
  • (Red Curry or Green Curry)
  • Extra: Chicken/Steak/Bacon $2.50
    • (Use Angel Bay Gourmet Life Pattie)
  • Won Ton (Home Made) $0.60
  • Roast Pork & Veges Satay $12.90
  • Mussels (Large) $1.00
  • (On white rice $1.00 extra, On fried rice $2.00 extra)
  • Terekihi Fish $2.80
  • Vegetable (CM/CS) $9.00
  • Roasted Chicken Breast (GF) $32.90
    • Cream cheese, lemon and basil, green market vegetables, fennel and roasted red capsicum relish
  • Baked Argentinian Empanadas $12.90
    • Spicy beef and olive with chimichurri
  • -Add skinny chips $4.00
  • Skinny Chips (DF)(V)(GF) $7.90
    • With Aioli
  • -Add Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Shed Burger $23.90
    • local beef cheddar or haloumi and avocado. With lettuce, tomato, mustard, sweet and spicy pickles, battered onion rings, and bloody mary ketchup, served up with skinny chips
  • Potato & Line Caught Fish Cakes $17.90
    • made with parmesan and capers. Served up alongside garden greens, salsa verde and a poached egg
  • Mushroom & Mozzarella Arancini (V) $13.90
    • coriander mayo
  • Gluten Free Bread Additional $1.50
  • Smashed Avocado (V)(GF) $18.50
    • Smashed avocado on toasted multi grain bread, Danish feta, streaky bacon, poached egg, charred corn and tomato salsa, sprinkled with red quinoa & watercress
  • For any special dietary requirement please chat to your server
  • Coffee French Toast (V) $18.50
    • Cinnamon Brioche toast with caramelized banana, streaky bacon, coffee caramel, hazelnut praline and coffee whipped cream
  • -Multi grain, ciabatta or bagel, jam, marmalade & cream cheese $8.50
  • Trio of Sliders $19.50
    • Served with game fries & aioli. Pulled pork in our homemade bbq sauce & asian slaw. Pulled slow cooked beef with mayo, cheddar cheese & roquette. Champagne Ham, grilled camembert, tomato and basil pesto
  • -Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • -Streaky Bacon $18.50
  • -With baby spinach & portobello $18.00
  • -Salmon & cream cheese with caper berry and lemon $13.00
  • -Grilled halloumi, roasted kumara & buttercup. V $12.00
  • ●Free Range Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Free range eggs of your style with two slices of mixed grain served with herbed butter
  • Chicken & halloumi (GF;DF) $21.00
    • Grilled free range chicken breast, french style lentil, grilled halloumi, Israeli couscous, baby kale, baby spinach and toasted hazelnut with house horseradish and dijon mustard vinegar dressing
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten Free / DF=Dairy Free Option Available
  • -Grilled free range chicken breast, brie and cranberry $14.00
  • Beef Cheek (DF) $21.00
    • Slow cooked beef cheek, roasted potato and red chili with house made blended red wine mirepoix
  • Doogh (jug) $12
    • Yoghurt drink
  • Cucumber yoghurt $4
  • Cahrboiled tomato $3
  • X1. Koobideh $8
  • Arum Special $32
    • Overnight marinated skewers of beef eye fillet, saffron chicken and koobideh, served with basmati rice charboiled tomato and salad.
  • Soltani Kebab $27
    • Overnight marinated skewers of beef eye fillet and skewer of kebab koobideh, served with basmati rice charboiled tomato and salad.
  • Zereshk Polo $22
    • Saffron half chicken, served with basmati rice mixed with barberries and salad
  • Joojeh Kebab $24
    • Overnight marinated charboiled saffron chicken tender fillet, served with basmati rice charboiled tomato and salad.
  • Butter Paneer Pizza $11.99
    • Butter Sauce, Fresh Paneer with Double Cheese
  • Chicken Lamb (Mix) - Medium/Large $6.99/$8.99
  • Pizza Italia $7.99
    • Italian Sausage, Onion, Capsicum, Cheese
  • Satay Chicken $7.99
    • Chicken, Onion, Tomato with Satay Sauce
  • Chicken Lamb (Mix) - Medium/Large $6.99/$8.99
  • Tasti Cheese Pizza $4.99
    • Tomato base, Double Cheese
  • Ham with Cheese $4.99
    • Tomato Base, Ham, Cheese
  • Meat Loaded $4.99
    • Pepperoni, Beef, Ham, Bacon, Cheese, BBQ Sauce
  • Tobiko Ship (flying fish roe)
  • Spider Roll
  • Asparagus Roll
  • Chocolate Mousse $3.50
  • Ebi Katsu Roll (prawn)
  • Seaweed Ship
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Avocado Roll
  • Creamy Croquette
  • -Ham, Salad, Avocado $16.00
  • Cheese and Onion $13.00
  • Bacon and Egg $17.00
    • with tomato, lettuce and gherkin
  • -Mediterranean Sauteed Veg $18.00
  • -Grilled Chicken Breast $20.00
  • Gendarmes (The Works) $25.00
    • Eggs of choice with bacon, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, hashbrown and toast
  • Salami, cheese and gherkin $16.00
  • Butter Mushrooms $19.00
    • Feta, Halloumi, Lemon & Garlic / Mozzarella & Spring Onion
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Mediterranean Eggs with Bacon $15.50
  • Sweet Corn Fritters $16.50
  • Ricotta Hotcakes w/ Fresh Fruit $15.50
  • Smoked Salmon $5.50
  • Free range eggs on toast $9.00
  • Porridge $12.50
  • Bocconcini $12.50
  • Deep fry wonton $5.80
  • Steam spinach & shrimp dumpling $5.80
  • Honey & lemon chicken $14.80
  • Steam prawn dumpling $5.80
  • Steam vegetable $9.00
  • Seaweed salad $9.00
  • Chicken feet $5.30
  • Fried rice on noodle with chicken, beef, pork or combinations $12.80
  • Pakora (4 pieces) $2.00
  • Dhal (Mild) $7.50
    • A spicy and nutritious accompaniment to curries
  • Chicken Briyani* $10.00
  • Value Pack $35.99
    • 3 x any curry, 1 x rice, 3 x naan, 4 x pakora, 1 x soft drinks - 1.5Ltrs
  • Chilli Chicken (Hot) $9.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion, tomato and green chilli
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Medium) $9.99
    • Roasted chicken fillets cooked with tomato cooked with tomato juice, onion and spices
  • Garlic Roti Bread $2.50
  • Butter Chicken (Mild) * $9.99
    • Roasted boneless chicken cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Garlic chips $2.80
  • Pumpkin $0.70
  • Beef $6.50
  • Lamb $6.50
  • Vegetarian $6.00/$8.00/$10.00
    • small/medium/large
  • Kumara $0.70
  • DRUMSTICK $2.50
  • Beef $6.00
  • With cream cheese, salmon & tomato $13.90
  • With cream cheese, avocado & tomato $10.00
  • 27. Bacon & eggs $8.00
  • 21. Wedges with sour cream $6.80
  • 26. Wrap $5.50
  • 7. Bacon Egg Benedict $14.90
  • 11. Bacon and Eggs $14.50
    • w/ toast & grilled tomato
  • 4. Berry Pancakes $14.90
    • w/ whipped cream & maple syrup
  • French toast $16.80
    • Crispy bacon, grilled banana and season fruit on brioche served with maple syrup
  • Plain toast $4.00
    • 2 slice of ciabatta or wholemeal grain served with jam and butter
  • -Gluten free bread $2.50
    • 2
  • Fettuccine $13.80
    • Choice of ham / bacon / chicken with creamy mushroom
  • Toasted sandwich
    • Ham/ cheese/tomato/pineapple/onion/egg
  • -Bake beans $3.00
  • -Side of fries $4.00
  • -With sweet chilli & sour cream $7.80
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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