Spice Route in Northland Menu

APPETISERS AND LIGHT MEALS APPETISERS AND LIGHT MEALS
  • H= Half / F= Full
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.50
    • Triangular flour shells filled with mashed potatoes and green peas. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing. Two pieces per serving.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Sliced rings of onion, coasted with chickpea batter. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing.
  • Subz Kebab $7.50
    • Deep fried patties of cottage cheese, potatoes and green peas. Served with mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Pakora $6.50
    • Mixture of chopped silver beet, onions, coated with chickpea batter and served with tamarind dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Vegetarian Mix Platter for 2 $15.99
    • An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and subz kebab served with mint and tamarind dressing.
  • Mix Platter for 2 $17.99
    • Chicken tikka and two seekh kebabs, samosa and pakoras, served with mint and tamarind dressing.
  • Chicken Tikka $12.99
    • Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with tikka marinade and cooked in tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Garlic Tikka $14.99
    • Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with garlic tikka marinade and cooked in tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving
  • Seekh Kebab $12.50
    • Lightly spiced lamb mince rolled on skewer and roasted in our tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Tandoori Chicken H $12.50 / F $24.00
    • Spice Router's specialty entrée. A tender whole chicken mildly marinated with yoghurt and spices and cooked in our tandoor. Served with fresh cabbage and mint dressing. Half portion is one leg and one breast piece.
  • Assorted Kebab Platter $19.90
    • An assortment of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken served with fresh green cabbage and mint sauce.
MAIN COURSES - CHICKEN MAIN COURSES - CHICKEN
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice
  • Butter Chicken $17.99
    • Highly recommended. Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight, smoked in tandoor and cooked in a delicate butter & tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.99
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces grilled in tandoor then simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Chettinad $17.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based chicken curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Chicken Korma $17.99
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavor.
  • Chicken Madras $17.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless chicken pieces cooked in coconut cream based gravy.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $17.99
    • A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices.
  • Chicken Curry $17.99
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based curry
  • Chicken Saag $17.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with carefully selected spices.
  • Mango Chicken $17.99
    • Boneless chicken morsels cooked together with mango and cream based gravy lightly spiced.
  • Chicken Jalfarezi $17.99
    • Roasted chicken cooked with juliennes of capsicum, onion and sauteed with touch of garlic and onion gravy. A dry chicken dish.
  • Chicken Do Pizza $17.99
    • Boneless chicken pieces sauteed with garlic, petals of onions and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry chicken dish
  • Chicken Dehra Dun $17.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy
MAIN COURSES - LAMB MAIN COURSES - LAMB
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $18.99
    • A traditional North Indian dish. Boneless lamb cooked in tomato and onion based gravy with spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Nawaabi $18.99
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with chopped capsicum, sauteed onions and garnished with cashew nuts.
  • Lamb Chettinad $18.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based lamb curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Lamb Korma $18.99
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor.
  • Lamb Madras $18.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless lamb pieces cooked in coconut based gravy.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $18.99
    • A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of lamb prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices.
  • Lamb Curry $18.99
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in thin tomato and onino based curry.
  • Lamb Saag $18.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of lamb and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with crefully selected spices.
  • Lamb Do Pyaza $18.99
    • Boneless lamb pieces sauteed with garlic, petals of onions and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry lamb dish.
  • Lamb Dehra Dun $18.99
    • Boneless lamb cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
MAIN COURSES - BEEF MAIN COURSES - BEEF
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Beef Madras $18.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless beef pieces cooked in coconut cream based gravy.
  • Beef Chettinad $18.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, giinger based beef curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Beef Vindaloo $18.99
    • boneless pieces of beef prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices, vindaloo spice mix is a speciality from goa
  • Beef Curry $18.99
    • Tender beef pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Beef Saag $18.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of beef and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with carefully selected spices.
MAIN COURSES - GOAT MAIN COURSES - GOAT
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Goat Curry $19.99
    • Tender goat pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Goat Masala $19.99
    • Goat pieces cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
MAIN COURSES - SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES - SEAFOOD
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Butter Prawn $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked in a delicate butter and tomato gravy.
  • Prawn Masala $19.99
    • Succulent prawn cutlets simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Prawn Malabari $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked in coconut cream, sliced capsicum and onion based gravy.
  • Prawn Dehra Dun $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
  • Fish Masala $19.99
    • Lemon fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Fish Malabari $19.99
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut cream, sliced capsicum and onion based gravy.
  • Fish Korma $19.99
    • fish fillets cooked in ground cashew nuts and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty favour
  • Fish Dehra Dun $19.99
    • Fish cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
MAIN COURSES - VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSES - VEGETARIAN
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Malai Kofta $16.50
    • Soft croquettes stuffed with cottage cheese, potatoes, raisins cooked in a rich cashew nut sauce and cream.
  • Paneer Makhani $16.50
    • Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in a delicate butter and tomato gravy.
  • Saag Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cubes and spinach sauteed with garlic and finished in cream and carefully selected spices.
  • Paneer Chettinad $16.50
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based cottage cheese curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Paneer Masala $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes simmered in tomato, onion sauce and enriched with fresh green peppers and aromatic spices.
  • Paneer Jalfarezi $16.50
    • Long sliced homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes with julienne of capsicum, onion, sauteed with garlic and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry vegetarian dish.
  • Kadai Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked with diced capsicum, diced onion in onion based kadai. Famous North Indian dish
  • Muttar Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with green peas in a mild tomato, onion and cream based gravy.
  • Vegetable Korma $15.50
    • Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor.
  • Mixed Vegetable $15.50
    • an assortment of vegetables cooked in an onion based sauce, a dry vegetarian delicacy
  • Aloo Gobi $15.50
    • Potato and cauliflower cooked with garlic, ginger, onions in tomato based sauce.
  • Saag Aloo $15.50
    • Potato and spinach sauteed with garlic and finished in cream and carefully selected spices.
  • Aloo Zeera $15.50
    • Potatoes tossed in butter, flavoured with cumin seeds and tomatoes. A dry vegetarian delicacy.
  • Dal Makhani $15.50
    • Creamed whole urad lentils tempered and seasoned with mild spices finished with butter in a true Punjabi style.
RICE RICE
  • Aromatic Basmati Rice $4.50
    • Served free with all main dishes or gravy dishes, additional order.
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.99
    • Basmati rice cooked along with vegetable and a selection of nuts and herbs
  • Lamb Biryani $19.99
    • Soft morsels of lamb, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice.
  • Chicken Biryani $18.99
    • Chicken morsels, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice.
TANDOORI BREADS TANDOORI BREADS
  • Roti $3.50
    • Traditional Indian flat bread made from wheat flour.
  • Naan/ Butter Naan $3.50
    • Famous Indian hot bread coated with butter, unless specified.
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Traditional Indian bread stuffed with garlic and coated with butter.
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
    • a hot favourite with kids, naan stuffed with cheddar cheese
  • Garlic + Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with garlic and cheese together
  • Peshwari Naan $4.50
    • Stuffed with dried fruits and cherries.
  • Keema Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cooked spiced lamb
  • Stuffed Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with a filling of potatoes and peas
  • Paneer Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese and coriander.
  • Paratha $4.50
    • A flaky thick bread, enriched with butter.
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Mint Dressing $3.50
  • Mixed Pickle $3.50
  • Tamarind Chutney $3.50
  • Raita $3.50
  • Papadum (4 Pcs) $3.50
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Onion Salad $3.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Mango Kulfi $5.00
    • Homemade mango flavoured dessert topped with mango pulp, cream and cherry.
  • Gulab Jamun $5.00
    • Traditional Indian sweet - soft balls made of reduced milk, deep fried and soaked in hot sugar syrup. Three pieces per serving

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Eggs your way $11.00
    • Two eggs cooked to your liking on toast
  • The pig out $25.00
    • Pork belly, ham, bacon, chorizo, caramelised onion, apple roasted, kumara and smoked chipotle sauce
  • Mash / Simple garden salad / Steak fries with aioli $8.00
  • Costa brava $25.00
    • Chorizo, shrimp, feta, sundried tomato, potatoes, chilli and aioli
  • Served from 11am to 3pm and from 5pm to 9pm
  • Add on
  • Red quinoa salad S $16 / L $25
    • With goats cheese, cranberry, mint and puffed black rice
  • Mixed grain salad $13.00
    • With feta, herbs, roasted beetroots and yoghurt
  • Spicy fried rice
    • One of the most popular dishes. Fried rice with basil sauce & fresh chilli.
  • -Seafood $17.50
  • -Seafood $17.50
  • Pad puk $12
    • Stir-fry medley of vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • -Vegetarian (Tofu and Veges) $12
  • -Seafood $17.50
  • Red curry
    • Traditional Thai red curry cooked with coconut milk, carrot, green beans, bamboo shoots, courgettes & sweet basil.
  • Prosciutto e Rucola $14.00/$21.50
    • prosciutto, gorgonzola, caramelised onion, mozzarella & rocket
  • Pizzaa Garlic Bread - small/large $8.50/$12.50
  • Manzo Lasagne $17.50
    • traditional beef lasagne served w/ a mixed side salad
  • Pear & Gorgonzola salad $12.50
    • pear & caramelized walnuts & gorgonzola w. rocket tossed in a balsamic dressing
  • Foccacia Bread $10.50
    • w. Amici Dips
  • Homemade Foccacia $10.50
    • w. Amici Dips
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • grilled chicken, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg & Caesar dressing
  • Fantasia $13.50/$21.00
    • Choose 5 toppings: Ham, salami, feta, chicken, pineapple, mushrooms, olives, capers, onion, anchovies, mozzarella
  • Tikka Chicken (GF) $27.50
    • Indian style, with rice & a yoghurt dressing
  • Cajun Squid
    • With garlic aioli
  • (12) $30.00
  • Beef and Reef $36.50
    • “hereford prime” scotch fillet, with fresh seafood
  • Spiced Potato Wedges $7.50
    • With sour cream & chilli tomato jam
  • Coconut Curry Beef (GF) $28.50
    • Served on rice
  • Ciabatta Bread $8.50
    • Toasted with cheese, tomato & pickled red onion
  • -Main $33.50
  • Oriental platter (for two) $15.00
    • Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa served with sweet chilli & plum sauce
  • Dry cheese / Chicken chilly $13.00
    • Chinese style cheese or chicken pieces cookies with chilly & capsicum
  • Goat curry $15.00
    • Succulent tandoori goat cooked with onion, coriander, tomato and indian spices
  • Malai tikka $12.00
    • Skewered creamy chicken pieces mild char grilled
  • Lamb rogan josh $15.00
    • Lamb cooked in an exotic blend of herbs and spices, a speciality of kashmir
  • Saagwala $15.00
    • Choice of chicken, lamb/beef cooked in spinach based
  • Prawn pakora $13.00
    • King prawns dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried
  • Tandoori chicken
    • Robust blend of spring chicken, marinated overnight in mild spices char grilled
  • GRILLED STEAK $29.00
    • served with salad & chips
  • RAY OF SUNSHINE $17 / $21
    • chicken bacon pineapple capsicum kaitala fire sauce mozzarella
  • MUSSELS $24 .00
    • 1kg white wine garlic pernod onions
  • FRESH CRUSTY BREAD $9.00
    • with pesto
  • BANOFFEE PIE and of course $8.00
  • MARGHERITA $17 / $22
    • basil buffalo mozzarella tomato mozzarella
  • bacon ham cabanossi salami pepperoni mussels shrimp anchovies chicken mozzarella parmesan feta gluten-free base all $2.00
  • mains available 12-3pm Spm 'til close check the blackboards or ask your server about our daily specials
  • SATAY CHICKEN $16.90
    • Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel with cheese, bacon and our secret satay sauce - it's amazing!
  • 12 wings $15.90
  • GARLIC PRAWNS $15.90
    • Sauteed prawns in a sauce of Tabasco, cream and garlic served with garlic bread.
  • - with extra ice cream $10.80
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS $9.90
    • Crispy chicken nuggets and chips served with lashings of Kiwi tomato sauce.
  • SALMON FILLET $29.90
    • South Island salmon fillet with dill hollandaise sauce.
  • PRAWN & AVOCADO SALAD $19.90
    • A fresh collection of plump prawns, fresh salad arid avocado's in a citrus and seafood dressing.
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $32.90
    • 400g beef sirloin - the biggest and best with bearnaise sauce and smokey BBQ sauce.
  • Paratha $3.50
    • a flaky thick bread, enriched with butter
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • slices of onion, coated with a chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind dressing
  • Beef Korma $15.50
    • boneless pieces of beef cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavour
  • Muttar Paneer $13.90
    • homemade cottage cheese cooked together with baby green peas in a mild tomato and cream base gravy
  • Butter Chicken (We Guarantee You The Best) $15.90
    • highly recommended, tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight, smoked in tandoor and cooked in a delicate butter & tomato gravy
  • Chips $6.00
  • Vegetable Biryani $13.90
    • basmati rice cooked along with vegetables and a selection of nuts and herbs
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.90
    • tender boneless chicken pieces grilled in tandoor then simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and aromatic spices
  • SPICY BUTTER CHICKEN PIE $8.00
    • Mild in spice and full of flavour our butter chicken pies are served with locally produce relish.
  • KUMARA & BROWN RICE SALAD
    • NZ favourite sweet potato, served roasted with brown rice and a variety of different flavours (eg. caraway seeds, bean mix, roast pumpkin...) ​
  • GOURMET BEEF & ALE PIE $8.00
    • Mouth watering gourmet beef and vegetable pie served with locally produced relish.
  • STUFFED ROASTED KUMARA $7.50
    • Delicious roasted kumara stuffed with cheese, capsicum and fresh herbs served with cream cheese and locally produced relish.
  • The egg situation $9.50
    • Scrambled eggs on home made bread (add a side of bacon, tomatoes or mushroom $3 each)
  • Landing Vego Burger $14.50
    • Toasted sourdough bun, filled with fresh salad, camembert cheese, tomatoes and a Harissa spiced bean patty served with a dollop of refreshing mint yoghurt
  • RAW ENERGY SALAD
    • Grated beetroot and carrot, raisins, sesame and pumpkin seeds, dressing-honey, olive oil, aged balsamic
  • CROISSANT $8.50
    • Croissant filled with ham, tomatoes and camembert cheese, served lightly toasted
  • Served with you choice of Fries or Ruawai Kumara wedges
  • A fresh Side Salad made from local seasonal produce $6.00
  • Southern Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.50
    • Moist and full of flavour our pulled pork is delicious. Served with Feta, fresh Watercress & salad and chilli tomato jam.
  • Gluten free available.
  • Extras
  • Gingernut Crumble $12.00
    • A salted caramel biscuit crunch served over Greek yoghurt with warm Black Doris plums. A delicious light favourite.
  • Classic Southern Breakfast – Ham and Eggs $18.00
    • Fresh Ham off-the-bone, glazed with Kaffir Lime marmalade and creamy Scrambled Eggs Served with buttered toast and our delicious in-house Thirsty Tui BBQ sauce.
  • -Delicious with a side of Smokey BBQ Beans $3.00
  • Mediterranean $16.00
    • Pepperoni, olives, red capsicum, cheese
  • 5 Mini Spring Rolls $3.00
  • Fishbites $5.00
    • A fillet of fish cut into pieces. This gives you more crispy batter and allows for easier sharing! Great for kids and adults alike.
  • Chocolate Cheesecake $4.00 per slice
  • All bread is baked fresh on site every day. Please be aware that all pre-ordered breads or rolls will need to be paid for in advance.
  • Large Chips $3.00
  • Mini Chicken Burger $4.00
    • Chicken on a small roll with salad and sauce.
  • Burger Buns 0.80¢
  • Mixed plate dessert $10.50
    • Chefs choice
  • Chicken caesar salad $17.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, chicken, bacon, croutons, egg and caesar dressing
  • Sirloin steak $20.90
    • Grilled to your liking served on potato, portobello mushroom topped with mushroom sauce served with salad
  • Hawaiian steak $13.50
    • Grilled ham steak, 2 pineapple rings on fries
  • Avocado and shirmp timbale $9.90
    • Served with mini salad
  • Pasta of the day $17.00
    • Please ask your wait staff todays special
  • Lamb rump $20.50
    • Grilled, served on beetroot relish(oven baked) drizzled with mint sauce
  • Chicken breast $19.50
    • Chef's choice on how it is prepared
  • Honey Toasted Muesli $12.00
    • With natural yoghurt and fruit compote
  • Side Salad $6.00
    • Garden salad with honey mustard dressing
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Ground beef cooked in tomato and chilli bean sauce with sour cream and cheese
  • Bowl of Fries $6.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches $7.50
    • Choose up to 3 fillings (extra fillings $1)
  • Fish and Chips $19.00
    • Crumbed fried fish, chips, and garden salad
  • Pancakes $8.50
    • Topped with either blueberries or banana, maple syrup
  • Seaside Breakfast $16.00
    • Premium bacon, hash browns, bratwurst sausage, poached eggs, multigrain toast
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Meatball N/A
  • - add Prawns (6) + $7.00
  • CHARRED FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD (g/f & v) $26.00
    • Toasted mixed nuts & seeds, dried cranberries, drizzled with house dressing
  • CRAB & MUSSELL FRITTERS (3 pieces) $18.00
    • With mesclun & orange salad and herb mayo. Beer match: Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider / Wine match: Yealand's Sauvignon Blanc
  • LAMB BURGER $22.00
    • Marinated Lamb rump, tzatziki sauce, tomato, rocket, artisan bun & a side of rustic fries. Beer match: Emersons Bookbinder / Wine match: Lake Challice Pinot Noir
  • WARM DUCK & POMEGRANATE SALAD (g/f) $24.00
    • Baby kale, tomato, cucumber, toasted walnuts with pomegranate seeds, sesame dressing
  • FRESH BEER BATTERED FISH 'N CHIPS $22.00
    • White flesh Dory, rustic fries, tartare sauce, lemon & salad garnish. Beer match: Macs Three Wolves / Wine match: King Series Sav Blanc
  • FRESH CATCH FISH BURGER $23.00
    • Today's fish lightly crumbed with panko, coconut & lime. Artisan bun, seaweed, miso mayo & rustic fries. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc
  • LEMON PEPPER SQUID (g/f) Sml: $16 / Lge: $23
    • Rocket, spiced pineapple salsa, roasted garlic aioli. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Kings Series Chardonnay
Spice Route

Spice Route

location

Address

15A York Street, Russell, Northland, 0202, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094037561

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Monday 16:30 - 22:00 Tuesday 16:30 - 22:00 Wednesday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Thursday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Friday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Saturday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
15A York Street, Russell, Northland, 0202, New Zealand
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