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

  • Lamb Kebab n/a
    • Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Chicken Kebab n/a
    • Chicken doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Mixed Iskender From $14.50
    • Combination of sliced lamb and chicken served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Warm Halloumi Salad From $11.50
    • Grilled Halloumi Cheese served with salad greens
  • 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
  • Falafel Kebab n/a
    • Falafels wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • 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
  • Spanikopita From $11.00
    • A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • 40G Cheese Per Serve $N/A
  • Roasted Mushrooms $4.5
  • Avocado On Grain Toast, Chopped Tomato, Sprouts, Miso, Fresh Basil $15.5
  • Vege Breakfast – Two Eggs Poached / Scrambled / Fried With Grilled Halloumi, Avocado, Roasted Mushroom, Spinach, Kasundiadd Two Hashbrowns +4.5 $20
  • Greek Yoghurt $3
  • Green Salad $6
  • Hayden’S Steamed Bun Bacon Buttyou Choose – Gochujang Bacon Or Crispy Bacon $6.5
  • Master Stock Braised Pork Belly, Thai Coconut Herb & Tomato Salad, Roast Apricots, Roast Peanuts $31
  • Regular; $9.50
  • -Mixed vege; $9.50/$11.50
  • Tabbouleh; $5.90
  • Hummus / Spicy walnut / Babaganoush / Beetroot / Tzatziki;Dip & bread $5.90
  • Chocolate cake; $5.00
  • Vegetarian;
  • -Grilled halloumi;Served with coleslaw, tabbouleh, hummus and beetroot $12.50
  • -Falafel; $9.00/$11.00
  • Crab omelette $18
    • Free range eggs with crab, topped with rocket and Aquiferra lemon fennel oil
  • Grilled Skate Wing $18
    • with baby spinach, feta, baby beets and lemon dressing
  • Raw fish & salad $15
    • Our freshest sashimi with salad from the cabinet. Your insides love you
  • 9 Mussels, tomato, wine & herbs $12
    • Mussels steamed open with tomato, wine and herbs
  • The 7 Day gravlax $12
    • South Island Salmon cured for at least 7 days with a blend of secret 'erbs and spices
  • Bouillabaise & Rouille $10
    • Who are these guys? Tomato based soup of fish and shellfish with an egg based mayo condiment
  • Two fish, two chips, salad $28
    • You're extremely hungry or you're sharing. I bet you're sharing. Liar
  • Fish, chips & salad $18
    • The "I can't decide" option for hungry peeps
  • Potato Fries $4.90
  • The Greek L $12.9 / S $11.40
    • Toasted falafel w/ fresh avocado, mint & cucumber yoghurt, salad, mayo & relish
  • Upgrade
    • Choose a side + dip and add a drink
  • Halloumi $3.00
  • Tempura Chicken Nibbles $7.90
  • Cabbie L $13.90 / S $12.40
    • Chicken w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Cranberry $1.00
  • Gluten free desserts available on request
  • -Made with real chicken breast $16.00
  • Cheese & mushroom chips $8.00
    • Chefs recommendation! chips topped with mushroom sauce and melted mozzarella! (careful, it's a hot plate)
  • Selection may change depending on seasonal availability
  • Cream cheese spinach / Truffle infused mash $6.00
  • Belgian waffle stack $8.00
    • With berry coulis, maple syrup, and cream or ice cream
  • -Chicken $5.85
  • 2 Chorizo sausage $6.00
  • Ceviche de pescado $19
    • baja California style catch of the day marinated in lime ginger, coconut milk, garnished with broad beans, corn kernels, sweet potato and fresh herbs, served with corn chips (made to order)
  • Mayan Quesadilla $18.9
    • spicy pulled pork with melted cheese on a flour tortilla with coleslaw salad tossed in coriander vinagrette
  • Chocolate Coulant $10
    • Baked-to-order, served with ice cream and red fruit compote
  • Pescado fish $17.9
    • crispy fish served with sofrito sauce (capsicum, tomatoes, olives, capers, onion) remoulade dressing and lettuce
  • Chorizo Quesadilla $17.9
    • Sliced chorizo sausage and cheese with coleslaw salad
  • Tortitas de Pollo (Sliders) $13.9
    • Deep Fried Chicken breast in a slider roll with hot sauce, blue cheese, and topped with coleslaw
  • Tacos dorados de pollo chicken $17
    • three hard shell rolled chicken tacos topped with salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado dressing, and queso fresco
  • Elote del Mercado $12
    • "Street Style" chargrilled corn on the cob, "queso fresco", chipotle mayo and chilli flakes 2 per serving
  • “21 day” aged beef sirloin, portobello mushroom, onions rings, fries $29
  • Fresh vegetables (v, Gf) $7
  • Beer battered shoestring fries with garlic mayo (v) $7.5
  • Sour cream, garlic mayo, sweet chilli (v) each $2
  • Roast chicken, Spanish chorizo, mozzarella, red onion, feta & aioli
  • Ham, cheese & pineapple pizza
  • Pizza bread, roast garlic, rosemary & parmesan (v) $10
  • Fries with garlic mayo (v) $7.5
  • Frikandel $3.20
  • Scallop $2.40
    • Price Each
  • Thick Chips $3.00 / $4.00
  • Curry Roll $3.40
  • Tarakihi $4.50 / $5.50
    • Battered / Crumbed
  • Blue Cod $6.90 / $7.90
    • Battered / Crumbed
  • Mushy Peas $3.50
  • Squid Ring $1.30
    • Price Each
  • Traditional french duck confit $29.00
    • With braised cabbage & sour cherries, balsamic glaze
  • Panfried fish of the day $24.00
    • With polenta chips, rocket & pickled onion salad, coriander, saffron & lemon aioli
  • Chef's pasta of the day $24.00
  • Island Style $13.50
    • Two poached eggs, tomato & pineapple salsa, fresh spinach, ciabatta or seed & spelt toast
  • Paolo's pork sausage $4.20
  • -With a poached egg $20.00
  • Slow braised lamb shank off the bone $27.00
    • With potato & blue cheese gnocchi, red wine jus
  • Focaccia & ciabatta, evoo, dukkah $7.00
  • Calamari $9.50
    • Portions of squid, poached in milk, crumbed and deep fried, served with a light salad and our chef's own secret sauce
  • - grilled chicken, avocado and mango chutney
  • - grilled steak, caramelised onion and tomato relish
  • Spicy Wedges
    • Wedges seasoned with our own selection of spices then baked with streaky bacon and cheese, served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Fresh ciabatta roll lightly toasted with garlic butter
  • Fries $6.50
    • Beer battered fries served with tomato sauce and our own garlic aioli
  • Mixed Platter
    • A selection of nibbles deep fried with roasted spicy chorizo, beer batter fries, spicy wedges and of course a good selection of sauces
  • Bevy Burger $13.00
    • A 150g homemade patty of beef, pork and selected herbs and spices, built on a ciabatta roll with bacon, melted cheese spicy tomato relish and fresh lettuce served with fries
  • Red, Green and White $12.00 - $16.00
  • Dumpling 6 Pack $9.00
  • Fruits of the Sea $16.00 - $27.00
  • Simply Proscuitto $18.00 - $28.00
  • Romana $12.00 - $19.00
  • Pork Belly Steamed Bun $5.00
  • Spicy Salami $12.00 - $19.00
  • Salmon $16.00 - $27.00
  • Salt & vinegar calamari $16.50
    • with salad leaves, aioli & toasted almonds
  • Grilled broccoli $14.50
    • with blue cheese sauce & lemon rocket
  • Tomato $4.50
  • Fish of the day $30.00
    • Chef's creation changes daily
  • 'The Club' meat pizza $19.00
    • with beef, salami, chorizo, bacon & mozzarella
  • Pork fries $15.00
    • with sour apple sauce & hoisin
  • Famous tiger prawn salad $15.00
    • lemon vinaigrette & toasted shallots
  • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese & mozzarella $19.00
  • Steak sandwich
    • Scared scotch fillet served on fresh bread with salad tomato beetroot relish and fries
  • Beer burger
    • Prime beef patties in a fresh bun with a salad, tomato, cheese and tomato relish served with fries
  • Lamb kebab
    • Skewered inidian spiced lamb pieces with riata dressing served with fries and salad
  • Fish
    • Beer battered guanard served with fried, salad, tomato, beetroot, relish and fries
  • Arancini balls
    • Breaded risotto balls stuffed with sin dried tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto dressing served with fries and salad
  • Squid
    • Salt and pepper squid with lemon chilli mayo, fries and salad
  • Seafood Platter $ 12.00
    • With fries, squid rings, fish bites, scallops, mussels
  • Kids Chicken Nuggets $ 5.00
    • With fries
  • Toasted Sandwich $ 8.00
    • With your choice of cheese, onion, tomato, ham and bacon with fries
  • Beef Burger $ 12.00
    • With fries
  • Fish Burger $ 12.00
    • With fries
  • Landlubbers Platter $ 12.00
    • With spring fries, spring rolls, mini samosas, vegie delights, chicken wedges
  • Fish & Chips $ 12.00
    • 2 pieces of fish with fries & salad
  • Fries $ 5.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sor cream
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