Star of India in Napier Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Opening hours lunch – 11am - 2pm (mon - sat) dinner – 4pm - late night (seven nights)
  • All entrees served with mint or tamarind sauce
  • Onion bhaji $5.00
    • Julienne cut onions mixed with chickpea fl our and deep fried
  • Vegetable samosa $6.00
    • Triangular pastry fi lled with potatoes, peas and herbs then fried golden brown.
  • Mixed pakora $6.00
    • Chopped mixed vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Paneer pakora $10.00
    • Pieces of cottage cheese coated in chickpea fl our and deep fried.
  • Chicken tikka $12.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spice and roasted in the tandoor oven
  • Bombay kebab $12.00
    • Star of India special chicken kebab.
  • Chicken chilli $12.00
    • Boneless Chicken pieces dipped in spice batter, deep fried & Finishied with onion, capsicum and spicey sauce.
  • Lamb sheekh kebab $12.00
    • Minced lamb fl avoured with exotic spices and herbs, pressed on skewer then cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • Fish pakora $13.00
    • Boneless pieces of fi sh coated with chickpeas fl our and mildly spiced then deep fried.
  • Prawn fritters $13.00
    • Prawns coated with chickpea fl our and mildly spiced then deep fried.
  • Mix platter $17.00
    • Combination of onion, bhaji, samosa, chicken tikka and sheekh kebab served with salad.
  • "Tandoori chicken
    • Whole chicken marinated overnight with yoghurt, spices and herbs, then roasted in the tandoor oven >>
  • -HALF $10.00
  • -FULL $17.00
MAINS MAINS
  • •Chicken
  • Butter chicken $16.00
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken half cooked in the tandoor oven and fi nished in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Chicken korma $16.00
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken cooked in rich & creamy cashew nut gravy with mild aromatic spice.
  • Mango chicken $16.00
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken prepared with mango pulp and traditional spices.
  • Chicken tikka masala $16.00
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a onion tomato gravy with capsicum.
  • Chicken sagwala $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in spinach, spice and herbs.
  • Chicken jalfrezi $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with diced onion, capsicum, and tomato in sweet and sour fl avour
  • Chicken madras $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seed.
  • Chicken vindaloo $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with onion tomato gravy in vindaloo sauce, specially from Goa.
  • Chicken kadai $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander
  • Chicken bangali $16.00
    • Chef Special Chicken Curry with vegetables.
  • •Lamb
  • Lamb curry (rogan josh) $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in a fi ne onion tomato gravy with spices and herbs
  • Lamb korma $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in rich, creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices.
  • Butter lamb $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.
  • Lamb masala $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with capsicum.
  • Lamb sagwala $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in spinach, onion tomato gravy & spices
  • Lamb madras $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves, and mustard seeds >>
  • Lamb vindaloo $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce
  • Lamb kadai $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato.
  • Bhuna ghost $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked in special spices, herbs, onion and tomatoes in thick gravy
  • •Beef
  • Beef curry $16.00
    • Diced beef cooked in a fi ne onion tomato gravy with spices and herbs
  • Beef korma $16.00
    • Diced beef cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices >>
  • Beef sagwala $16.00
    • Diced beef cooked in spinach, onion tomato gravy and spices.
  • Beef vindaloo $16.00
    • Diced beef cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce.
  • Beef kadai $16.00
    • Diced beef cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • •Seafood
  • Goan fish curry $17.00
    • Pieces of fi sh cooked in fi ne onion tomato and coconut gravy fi nish with lemon.
  • Fish masala $17.00
    • Pieces of fi sh cooked in onion tomato gravy with capsicum & spices
  • Butter prawns $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.
  • Prawn masala $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy with capsicum & spice
  • Prawn malwari $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
  • Prawn vindaloo $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce.
  • Prawn spinach $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in spinach, onion tomato gravy & spices
  • Prawn kadai $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • •Vegetarian delight
  • Seasonal vegetable $14.00
    • Fresh cut vegetables cooked in onion tomato gravy & aromaticspices >>
  • Butter vegetable $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Vegetable korma $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy withmild aromatic spices. >>
  • Aloo gobi $14.00
    • Potatoes and caulifl ower and spice cooked together and garnished with fresh herbs. >>
  • Bombay aloo $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and herbs.
  • Chole punjabi (chana masala) $14.00
    • Chickpeas cooked in onion and spiced gravy.
  • Dal tadka $14.00
    • Yellow lentils cooked with garlic, onion, tomato and spices, finished with fresh herbs. >>
  • Dal makhani $14.00
    • Black lentils & kidney beans cooked in tomato spice with butter and cream.
  • Malai kofta $15.00
    • Mashed Potatoes and home made Cottage Cheese ball deep Fried and cooked in rich Creamy Gravy
  • Mushroom mutter $14.00
    • Button mushrooms and peas, cooked Kashmiri style.
  • Paneer kadai $15.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • Vegetable kadai $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • Aloo mutter $14.00
    • Vegetables and peas cooked kashmiri style.
  • Aloo palak $14.00
    • Potatoes cooked with spinach, spices and herbs.
  • Methi mutter malai $14.00
    • Green Peas and Fenugreek Leaves in rich creamy gravy
  • Butter paneer $15.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Palak paneer $15.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Paneer mutter $15.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese and green peas cooked Kashmiri style.
  • Mushroom mutter $14.00
    • button mushrooms and peas, cooked kashmiri style.
  • Paneer kadai $15.00
    • cottage cheese cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • Vegetable kadai $14.00
    • mixed vegetables cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green peppers, onion and coriander.
  • Aloo mutter $14.00
    • vegetables and peas cooked kashmiri style.
  • Aloo palak $14.00
    • potatoes cooked with spinach, spices and herbs.
  • Methi mutter malai $14.00
    • green peas and fenugreek leaves in rich creamy gravy
  • Butter paneer $15.00
    • cubes of cottage cheese cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy.
  • Palak paneer $15.00
    • cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Paneer mutter $15.00
    • cubes of cottage cheese and green peas cooked kashmiri style.
RICE RICE
  • Prawn biryani $18.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with prawns, special spices and herbs.
  • Chicken biryani $16.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, special spices and herbs, garnished with dry nuts & fruits.
  • Lamb biryani $16.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with lamb, special spices and herbs
  • Vegetable biryani $14.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, special spices and herbs.
  • Plain rice $3.00
  • Jeera rice $6.00
  • Coconut rice $6.00
  • Peas pulao $6.00
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Naan $2.50
    • Bread made with refi ned fl our
  • Butter naan $3.00
    • Naan bread made with butter and white sesame seeds.
  • Garlic naan $3.00
    • Naan bread made with garlic and butter.
  • Cheese naan $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with cheese and baked in the tandoor oven
  • Aloo kulcha $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with potatoes, mild spices and herbs.
  • Onion kulcha $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with chopped onion, light spices and herbs.
  • Keema naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuff with lamb mince.
  • Paneer kulcha $4.50
    • Naan bread stuff with homemade cottage cheese
  • Chicken naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuff with chopped chicken and light spices.
  • Peshawari naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with dried fruits & nuts and coconut.
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with cheese and garlic
  • Roti $2.50
    • Bread with wholemeal flour
  • Paratha $3.00
    • Layered bread made with wholemeal flour.
BANQUETS BANQUETS
  • per person PP
  • Non vegetarian banquet $32.00PP
    • (Min - Two persons)
  • -Entre - Mix Platters
  • -Main - Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Beef Vindaloo, Seasonal Vegetables, Naan, Rice, Papadum and side dishes or dessert.
  • Vegetarian banquet $28.00 PP
    • (Min - Two persons)
  • -Entre - Mix Platters
  • -Main - Paneer Mutters, Dal Tadka, Seasonal Vegetables, Aloo Palak,Rice, Naan, Papadum and side dishes or dessert
KIDS MEALS KIDS MEALS
  • Kids butter chicken $10.00
  • Chips $4.00
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $7.00
  • Fish & chips $7.00
SIDE DISHES SIDE DISHES
  • Indian salad $6.00
  • Poppadoms (2 pcs) $1.00
  • Mango chutney $2.00
  • Pickle $2.00
  • Raita $3.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Gulab jamun (2 pcs) $4.00
  • Mango kulfi $5.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Garden Salad $7.00
    • lettuce, coleslaw, tabbouleh, tomato and cucumber with salad dressing
  • Vege Combo From $13.90
    • Falafels with fried eggplant served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Chicken Shish From $15.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Warm Halloumi Salad From $11.50
    • Grilled Halloumi Cheese served with salad greens
  • Borek From $11.00
    • A kind of savory with a filling of chopped capsicum, tomato, parsley, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Mixed Shish From $18.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken and lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Mixed Meat Kebab n/a
    • Mixed Chicken and Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Dolma Salad From $7.90
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs with salad
  • Garlic Chips $3.7 Scoop / $2.6 Punnet
  • Corn Veggie Fritter $2.60
  • Kiddy Star Meal $10.00
  • Spicy Wedges $2.9 Punnet / $4.9 Scoop
  • Gurdard
  • - Standard $19.90
  • Hotdog $2.50
  • - Small $16.90
  • White fish bites $8
    • Crumbed or tempura fish bites - perfect for the kids
  • Two fish, two chips, salad $28
    • You're extremely hungry or you're sharing. I bet you're sharing. Liar
  • Spaghetti Vongole $22
    • Classic dishes need no more - just clams, garlic, parsley with gluten free spaghetti
  • Bouillabaise & Rouille $10
    • Who are these guys? Tomato based soup of fish and shellfish with an egg based mayo condiment
  • Miso, udon & sashimi $12
    • Miso broth with noodles, spring onion and slices of fresh fish. Stir in and enjoy
  • Classic seafood chowder $10
    • A gluten free (rice based) version of the tasty mix up that is chowder
  • The 7 Day gravlax $12
    • South Island Salmon cured for at least 7 days with a blend of secret 'erbs and spices
  • Trevally satay sticks $18
    • Traditional satay sauce on chunks of fresh trevally with peanuts, lime and spring onion rice
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  • Wisconsin W/Cheese L $11.40 / S $9.90
    • Angus beef w/ melted Cheddar, salad, mayo & relish
  • The Greek L $12.9 / S $11.40
    • Toasted falafel w/ fresh avocado, mint & cucumber yoghurt, salad, mayo & relish
  • Spicy Satay $1.00
  • Wisconsin Bbq $1.00
  • Triple C L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Chicken w/ camembert, cranberry sauce, salad & mayo
  • Avocado $1.50
  • Bbq Beef & Bacon L $15.40 / S $13.90
    • Angus beef w/ free formed bacon, onion rings, melted cheddar, Wisconsin BBQ sauce, salad, mayo & relish
  • Roast vegetables, kale hash, winter pesto $9.50
  • Mixed Leaf Salad $5.50
  • Salad of Roasted Fennel $20.50
    • Haloumi, barberries, parsley and preserved lemon
  • Roast vegetable, kale hash, poached egg, winter pesto $16.50
  • Farmer's Breakfast $25.00
    • Eggs, bacon, sausage, roast tomato, hashbrown, toast
  • BBQ pork, pickled cucumber, smith rolls $18.50
  • Smith's Smoked Salmon $21.50
    • Potato and dill cakes, mascarpone, greens
  • Smith's Smoked Salmon $21.50
    • Potato and dill cakes, mascarpone, rocket
  • Som tam $3.85
    • Raw papaya salad with peanuts
  • Buttermilk pancakes $14.50
    • Served with seasonal berries, fresh cream and your choice between maple or apple syrup
  • Kimchee soup
    • Serves two
  • -Tofu & vegetable $4.85
  • Garlic & herbs freshly baked baguette
  • Some meals may contain gluten and traces of nuts. Please alert your server of any dietary requirements. All weight are raw
  • Creamy mushrooms on toasted baguette $15.00
    • Served on a freshly toasted baguette with a goat cheese crumbled and grilled bacon
  • Eye fillet $34.00
    • 200g fork tender
  • Ji Pao $21.90
    • Hot n spicy Chinese-inspired chicken stir-fry with scallions, dried chilli finished with a touch of rice wine. Includes rice.
  • Hot Dogs $9.90
  • Sunny's Spicy Chicken Wok $21.90
    • A spicy fried rice with fresh vegetables served with a pickled vegetable salad
  • House-Made Cheesecake $10.90
    • Check with crew for latest flavour
  • Chocolate Mud Cakey Thingy $9.90
    • Served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Sweet & Sour Fresh Fish (Availability) $22.90
    • Traditional Chinese/Cantonese, fresh fish crispy and crunchy.
  • Bacon & Cheese Wedges $12.90
    • with sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • Spicy Butter Chicken $21.90
    • Was created in the 1950s at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi - Here is our version!! Served with rice.
  • Yum Goong $25.50
    • King prawns, green salad with garlic, chilli, fish sauce, beef juice, tomatoes, red onion, coriander and spring onion
  • Tom Yum Goong $14.50
    • Traditional soup with king prawns, spring onions, coriander and mushrooms
  • Beef Black Pepper $21.50
    • Stir fried beef with black pepper sauce and seasonal vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate
  • Yum Nuea $21.50
    • Thai salad with grilled beef, roasted sweet chilli, fish sauce, beef juice, tomatoes, red onion, coriander and spring onions
  • Pad Med Ma-Muang Goong $27.50
    • Stir fried king prawns with mixed vegetables and cashew nuts
  • Curry Puff $9.50
    • Chicken patties (also Known as "Thai Pies")
  • Mog Pad Ka Tim $27.50
    • Stir fried pork with crispy garlic, coriander and white pepper, on bed with seasonal vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate
  • Chicken Satay $13.50
    • Grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce
  • Kumara Chips $4.70 / $6.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Fillet $4.10
  • Rookworst $3.60
  • Beef Croquette (Kroket) $3.00
  • Mushy Peas $3.50
  • Frikandel $3.20
  • Banana Fritter $3.00
  • Regular Chips $2.60 / $3.60
    • Small / Scoop
  • Cheese $7.50
  • Tarakihi $3.60
  • Oyster $3.10
  • Chicken $7.50
  • Ham & Pineapple $4.50
  • Venison $10.50
  • Hot Puppie $2.40
  • Corn on the Cob $2.00
  • Risotto cakes $3.00 TO $8.50
  • -Large $12.50
  • Add
  • The rueben $10.50
    • Picnic wholegrain, corned beef, sauerkraut, dijon mustard
  • Pulled pork or salmon benedict, poached eggs, turkish bread, hollandaise $18.50
  • New season fig, blue cheese, toasted walnut, picnic fig and walnut sourdough $10.50
  • Hawke’s bay apple, beetroot salad, cranberries, pumpkin seeds
  • Roasted butternut squash, chickpea, radicchio, pomegranate, hazelnut dukkah
  • Hash Brown, Hollandaise $2.00
  • Please see blackboard behind the counter for our daily specials.
  • Creamy porridge w feijoa compote, yoghurt & brown sugar. $8.00
  • Big breakfast - middle bacon, chorizo sausage, herb mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown & poached eggs on thick toast. $18.50
  • Eggs Benedict - poached eggs & bacon on toasted English muffins topped w hollandaise sauce. $14.50
  • Omelette $11.00
  • Please order at the counter.
  • Highlands toasted muesli w natural yoghurt, fresh fruit & honey. $9.00
  • Summer bowl $19.50
    • sweet corn succotash, heirloom tomatoes, smoked tempeh, goats cheese, linseed crackers, hemp oil, coriander GF
  • Tostadas $15.00
    • fried corn tortillas, refried beans, salsa, cashew cheese GF v
  • Quesadilla $13.00
    • corn tortilla, cheese, salsa, zucchini, rock melon seeds GF
  • Poorman's potatoes $17.50
    • with fried eggs, wild greens DF GF
  • avocado ( if available) $4.00
  • Bircher or gluten free muesli $14.50
    • seasonal fruit, coconut yogurt, almond milk v
  • Buddha bowl $19.50
    • jungle curry, quinoa, dulse, pickle, mint Coyo, black pepper tofu GF DF V
  • Te Mata mushrooms $17.50
    • tomato, cashew cream, toasted sour dough V DF
  • TOAST $6.00
    • with jam or 3 fruit marmalade
  • PANCAKES $15.00
    • with bacon, banana, syrup & whipped butter
  • SOURCE CLASSIC $18.00
    • full breakfast with toast, eggs, bacon, beans, mushrooms & chorizo sausages
  • Spinach / hollandaise, sauce $2.00
  • Grilled portobello mushroom / 2 bacon / 2 eggs /beans /2 chorizo/sausages / 2 sweet potato cakes $4.00
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.00
    • on a sweet potato cake. with a spinach feta sauce (GF)
  • CHORIZO $17.00
    • spinach, mushroom & cheese 3 egg omelette with salad
  • EGGS BENE $16.00
    • with bacon & hollandaise sauce
  • Crispy bacon x2 $4.50
  • The Full Groove $18.50
    • Bacon, poached eggs, breakfast sausages, hash cake, tomato, portabello mushrooms, and toast
  • Flapjacks (½ stack (3) / Full stack (5)) $8.50 / $12.50
    • Pancakes stacked and served with maple syrup and butter on the side
  • Preserved $8.50
    • GK bagels served with butter & selection of preserves
  • Tomato $3.50
  • Breakfast Bap $13.50
    • Crispy bacon, poached egg, fresh tomato, creamy mushrooms & pesto in a freshly baked bap
  • GK toast x2 $3.50
  • Feta Scramble $15.50
    • Scrambled eggs and feta with roast portabello mushrooms on toast with crispy bacon
Star of India

Star of India

location

Address

242 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4112, New Zealand

phone

Phone

8446719

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Validated Parking ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Valet Parking ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
242 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4112, New Zealand