Own Masala in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Vegetable Samosa (2psc) $5.99
    • Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables.
  • Vegetable Pakoras $5.99
    • Vegetable Pattie battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Chicken Tikka
    • Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Chicken Tikka $ 11.99
  • - Full Chicken Tikka $ 17.99
  • Seekh Kebab
    • Spiced mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • - Half Seekh Kebab $ 10.99
  • - Full Seekh Kebab $ 16.99
  • Tandoori Platter $20.99
    • A combination of four of the above scrumptious meat delicacies served as an entree platter enough f
  • Mixed Platter $18.99
    • A combination of two pieces each of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and seekh keb
  • Tandoori Prawns
    • Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Tandoori Prawns $ 13.99
  • -Full Tandoori Prawns $ 20.99
  • Onion Bhajia $5.99
    • Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Vegetarian Platter $13.99
    • A combination of the above three served as an entree platter enough for two people.
  • Kashmiri Kebab
    • Tender diced chicken marinated in chef’s special spices and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Kashmiri Kebab $ 11.99
  • -Full Kashmiri Kebab $ 17.99
  • Tandoori Chops
    • Succulent Lamb cutlets marinated in spices cooked on skewers in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Tandoori Chops $ 11.99
  • -Full Tandoori Chops $ 18.99
  • Tandoori Mushrooms
    • Fresh button mushrooms marinated in yogurt and spices cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • - Half Tandoori Mushrooms $ 9.99
  • - Full Tandoori Mushrooms $ 15.99
  • Fish Tikka
    • Fresh fish cubes marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven served with min
  • -Half Fish Tikka $ 13.99
  • -Full Fish Tikka $ 19.99
  • Tandoori Chicken
    • Whole chicken marinated in lemon juice, ginger, garlic and exotic spices cooked in the tandoor ove
  • -Half Tandoori Chicken $ 11.98
  • -Full Tandoori Chicken $ 18.98
CHICKEN MAIN COURSE CHICKEN MAIN COURSE
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
  • Butter Chicken $15.50
    • The ever popular – tandoori cooked pieces of tender chicken cooked with fragrant spices and a creamy
  • Chicken Saagwala $15.50
    • Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished w
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
    • Tasty, hot & spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed pieces of chicken co
  • Chicken Mushroom Masala $15.50
    • Boneless diced chicken cooked with fresh button mushrooms and chef’s own special spices.
  • Chicken Nawabi $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut.
  • Chicken Korma $15.50
    • Boneless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
    • Grilled pieces of chicken cooked in an onion, tomato, capsicum gravy garnished with coriander and ca
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Tender fresh diced chicken cooked in onion and yogurt gravy with a scrumptious hint of mango puree.
  • Chicken Bhuna $15.50
    • Tender chicken cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
BEEF AND LAMB BEEF AND LAMB
  • Beef Boti Masala $16.50
    • Beef cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy.
  • Beef Vindaloo $16.50
    • Beef cooked in spices and vinegar and left to picke overnight garnished with julienne ginger tasty,
  • Beef Do Pyaza $16.50
    • Beef cooked with pickled onion with a hint of cumin served with whole red chillies.
  • Beef Saagwala $16.50
    • Beef in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger.
  • Beef Nawabi $16.50
    • Beef cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available i
  • Beef Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Beef cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander.
  • Beef Bhuna Gosht $16.50
    • Beef cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
  • Lamb Boti Masala $16.50
    • Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in spices and vinegar and left to picke overnight garnished with julienne ginger tasty,
  • Lamb Do Pyaza $16.50
    • Lamb cooked with pickled onion with a hint of cumin served with whole red chillies.
  • Lamb Saagwala $16.50
    • Lamb in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger.
  • Lamb Nawabi $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available i
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander.
  • Lamb Bhuna Gosht $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Fish Masala $17.99
    • Fresh fillets of fish from the bay cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices garnished with cor
  • Fish Vindaloo $17.99
    • Tasty, hot & spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed pieces of fish cooked
  • Dhingri Prawns $17.99
    • Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a rich gravy with mushrooms, tomatoes garnished with coriander.
  • Fish Madras $17.99
    • Fresh fillets of fish cooked in a rich creamy gravy with a subtle hint of coconut cream garnished wi
  • Malai Prawns $17.99
    • Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce garnished with shredded coco
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Kadai Paneer $14.50
    • A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums, and
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with sliced ginger.
  • Bhaji Dum Masala $14.50
    • Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with chef’s own special spices garnished with coriander.
  • Navratan Korma $14.50
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished
  • Panner Tikka Masala $14.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices
  • Dal Makhani $14.50
    • Mixed lentils with mild spices cooked on slow heat till tender and buttered just before serving in a
  • Aloo Palak $14.50
    • Potato cooked in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with sliced ginger.
  • Matar Paneer $14.50
    • Home-made cottage cheese and minted peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriand
  • Matar Mushroom Masala $14.50
    • White button mushrooms cooked with peas and chopped onions in a tomato based gravy garnished with co
  • Aloo Matar $14.50
    • Tender succulent peas and potatoes cooked in an onion and tomato gravy garnished with coriander.
  • Aloo Gobi $14.50
    • Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriander and jul
  • Malai Kofta $14.50
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered in cream and cashew sauce.
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • Wholemeal oven baked bread.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Bread stuffed and topped with garlic.
  • Potato Naan $3.99
    • Bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Bread stuffed with cheese and cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with home-made cottage cheese.
  • Lacchha Paratha $4.50
    • Layered and buttered wholemeal flour bread.
  • Naan $3.00
    • Plain white flour bread.
  • Kheema Naan $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with lamb mince.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with spiced onions.
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.50
    • Bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
  • Peshawari Naan $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries.
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Chips And Nuggets $5.99
  • Chicken korma $11.00
    • Chicken korma with Rice and Naan.
  • Mango Chicken $11.00
    • Mango Chicken with Rice and Naan.
  • Butter Chicken $11.99
    • Butter chicken with Rice and Naan.
DESSERTS AND SIDES DESSERTS AND SIDES
  • Side Dish Platter $11.99
  • Mango Chutney $2.99
  • Mint Chutney $2.99
  • Papadam (x4) $1.99
  • Mango Lassi / Salted Lassi $4.99
  • Malai kulfi $4.99
  • Mixed pickle $2.99
  • Tamarind Chutney $2.99
  • Raita $2.99
  • Cheesecake $5.50
  • Gulab Jamun $4.99

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Salmon and avocado roll $17
  • Calfornia roll $22
  • Sashimi and nigiri platter large $9
    • Sashimi:12 pieces, sushi:8 pieces nigiri:6 pieces
  • Salmon(10 pieces) $18
  • Takoyaki(octopus ball) $7
    • 6pieces of deep fried octopus balls topped with japanese mayo and tonkatsu sauce sprinkle with seaweed and bonito flake
  • Assorted nigiri(8 pieces) $20
  • Spicy squid $8.50
    • Deep fried spicy squid tentacles served with mayo and sweet chili sauce .
  • Squid $5
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
  • Spiced prime Beef Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • Banoffee Pie $7.90
  • Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
  • Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
    • Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • The Cup Classic Lambs Kidneys $17.00
    • Lambs kidneys, herb mashed potato, creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with toasted ciabatta
  • The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
  • Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
    • Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Goat Cheese & Caramelised Onion Tart $18.00
    • pear & date chutney, walnuts, rocket salad
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Beans $18.00
    • spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
  • Beef cut agria chips $7.00
  • Beans $4.50
  • Pan Fried Fish $21.00
    • wilted greens, red curry sauce, spiced peanuts and coriander
  • Mushroom Risotto $20.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
  • Large $24.00
  • Crispy Mashed Tofu Balls in Black Bean Sauce $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Hotplate Sesame Mushroom with Bean Sprouts and Vegetables $15 Reg / $22.50 Lge
  • Claypot Arhat Dish
    • Fresh cauliflower and broccoli with mushroom in black bean sauce in claypot
  • Soysage or Soy 'Ham' Omelette $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Hotplate Curry Tofu and Mushroom Balls $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Curry tofu with mixed veggy and mushroom balls on steamy hotplate
  • Mexican Cube $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Fresh Veggy with Abalone Mushroom $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Lambs Fry - Cooked by our master chefs perfectly, add some crispy bacon, mushroom & crack pepper sauce. Sticky onions and toasted garlic bread Served. $19.50
  • Chilli Lime Open Chicken Sammi - Lemon scented chicken on toasted garlic foccacia with charred courgettes, flame roasted capsicum and aioli. With Brie cheese & Streaky Bacon and Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $20.50
  • Foccacia Melt - Cream cheese, sweet cranberries, tender chicken and mozzarella on focaccia, Ovenbaked and finished with honey basil sauce and salad. $21.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Vegetables Here and Now $9.00
  • Beef Cheek Arancini $14.50
    • Soy, pinot noir, Sishuan salt
  • 2 Eggs Your Way $4.00
  • Green Lip Mussels $14.00
    • Gremolata, sauvignon gel
  • Poached Chicken $24.50
    • Roquette, celery, apple, walnut, barley salad
  • Kids Grilled Fish $14.00
    • Big chips, little salad
  • Banana and Hazelnut Parfait $16.00
    • Mascarpone, salt & vinegar sauce, sesame
  • Poached Chicken Salad $23
    • Black bean, corn salsa, avocado, chilli lime aioli
  • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings $13
    • Pan fried, soy chilli sauce
  • Today’s Fish Market Price
    • Seasonally inspired
  • Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
    • Served with toasted breads
  • Risotto $25
    • Truffle cauliflower, Parmesan, almonds
  • Beetroot Hummus Flat Bread $12
    • Feta, dukkah
  • Malaysian Beef Salad $23.5
    • Rice noodles, jungle greens, soft egg, penang dressing
  • Turkey Schnitzel $26.5
    • Pecan slaw, cranberry mayo, crafted fries
  • Crisp Olive Crostini $12.00
    • semidried tomato roast garlic & pumpkin seed pesto
  • Omelette $20.50
    • three egg omelette of your choice - tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon, hash brown, tomato relish & ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast
  • Toast & Preserves $14.00
  • Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers and Quince paste
  • Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
    • Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, fresh tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with dijon aioli & a side of fries
  • Roasted Mushrooms $18.50
    • button mushrooms cooked in a balsamic & cream reduction w/ wilted spinach, feta cheese on toasted ciabatta
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Cardrona Valley Merino Lamb Rump $38.00
    • Slow cooked shoulder fetta croquettes, broad bean, sweet pea cassoulet & panko crumbed sweetbreads & pan juices
  • Add Chips $3.00
  • EXTRAS $4.00 each
    • Streaky bacon, smoked salmon, portobello mushrooms, baby spinach, tomato, hash brown, house made beans, bratwurst sausage, avocado, serving of toast, side salad
  • OMELETTE $16.50
    • A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
  • TOASTED BAGELS WITH ANY TWO FILLINGS $7.00
    • Cream cheese, jam, basil pesto, sun dried tomato, cranberry and tomato
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
    • Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD $18.50
    • Roasted vegetable medley with herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, feta, toasted pine nuts and pumpkin seeds with a citrus dressing
  • BEEF SALAD $18.50
    • Tender slices of rump steak, fresh herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes and cucumber, topped with mung beans
  • Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
    • With old-school apricot sauce
  • Chocolate Wafer, Thin Mint $3.00
    • A tiny little thin one
  • Vego Plate $26.00
    • Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
  • Festive Plate $35.00
    • Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
  • Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
    • With tomato relish
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Akaroa Salmon $17.00
    • Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • A warmed selection
  • BreakFree Pizza of the Day (Vegetarian Available) $20.00
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • Classic Steak Sandwich $14.00
    • Grilled Rump Steak, onion jam, mozzarella, smoked hickory sauce served in sliced ciabatta with Makikihi fries.
  • ·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
    • sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • -Add house smoked salmon $5.00
  • -Add smoked chicken $3.50
  • Satay Sauce & Pickled Cucumber
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong (v) option available
  • Steamed White Pak Choy $12
    • Confit garlic (v)
  • Stir Fried Pork Belly $19
    • Asian greens, oyster sauce, spiced crackling crumble
  • Steamed Coconut Rice (v, gf) $5
  • Served with coconut rice (gf)
  • Kaffir Lime Cream $12
    • crispy coconut, vanilla marinated pineapple (gf)
  • Hawker Roll Pulled Sticky Pork $14
    • pickled cucumber
  • Braised Lamb Shank 1 Shank $20 2 Shanks $27
    • Rosemary & red currant slow roasted lamb shank resting on a bed of mashed potato & roasted vegetables
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Prawn & Bacon Creole $25
    • Sauteed with green peppers, mushrooms in a white wine tomato & basil sauce with jasmine rice
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Wontons, Spring Rolls, Samosas, Chicken Goujons & Onion Rings w sweet chilli & Tomato sauces
  • Fries $6
    • Crunchy and golden, Seved with our favourite aioli & tomato sauce
  • Beer Battered Fish N' Chips reg $27 half $20
    • Fresh fish of the day coated in a crisp beer batter served with fries, crisp salad, and homemade tartare sauce
  • Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
    • Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
  • Vegetable Korma $24
    • Field mushrooms & red pepper korma served on jasmine rice & poppadum
  • Deep fried spring rolls $7.00
    • 2 pcs
  • Assorted seafood noodle soup $20.00
  • Pan fried noodles with shredded pork topping $18.00
  • Salt & pepper pork chop $18.00
  • Vegetarian fried noodles with soy sauce $15.00
  • Sweet & sour fish fillet $23.00
  • Steamed pork shao mai >. 4 pcs $7.00
  • Slow braised beef brisket noodle soup $19.00
Own Masala

Own Masala

location

Address

1 Wakefield Avenue, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033267917

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Vegan

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Takeout ,  Child-friendly

Location
1 Wakefield Avenue, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
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