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 Shish From $15.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Warm Chicken Salad From $13.90
    • Warm Chicken Salad is served with humus dip, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens with your choice of sauces
  • Mixed Salad From $13.90
    • Mixed Salad is served with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and your choice of sauces
  • Humus Kebab n/a
    • Lettuce, coleslaw, onion and tabbouleh wrapped in a flat bread with Humus Dip and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Mixed Vegetarian n/a
    • falafels and fried eggplant wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Kofte Shish From $15.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled kofte served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Warm Lamb Salad From $13.90
    • Warm Lamb Salad is served with humus dip, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and your choice of sauces
  • Dolma Salad From $7.90
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs with salad
  • Add An Extra Dip + 2 $2
  • Fries Of The Asian Persuasion – Chunky Fries, Kimchi Mayo, Bonito Flakes, Spring Onion & Coriander $9
  • Edamame, Rice Wine Vinegar Flakes $8
  • Cassava Fries, Sour Cream, Chilli Tamarind Caramel $9
  • Sticky South African Pudding, Strawberry Ice Cream, Summer Berries $15.5
  • Two Pieces Of Sourdough Or Fancy Brown Bread With (Choose One) Marmalade / Nutella / Pic’S Peanut Butter / Marmite / Arataki Honey Extra Spread +0.5 Extra Toast +2.5 $7.5
  • Vanilla Bavarois, Almond Pastry, Stone Fruit, Lemon Sorbet $15.5
  • Spiced, Salted & Roasted Nuts $8
  • Vegetarian Gnocch $18
    • Potato gnocchi shallow fried with roasted vegetables, young spinach served with fresh basil pesto
  • Beer Battered Fish $28
    • Two fish fillets coated in our own hops beer batter, deep fried and served on a green salad, with our own chunky fries and sauces
  • Veggie Medley * $14
    • Bite size vegetable nibbles with fries & sauce
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $10.5
  • Mini Filters Platter (Serves 2-3 people) $22
    • A selection of cold meats, cheeses, dips, breads and crackers
  • Fat Ass Platter (Serves 4-6 people) $55
    • A selection of deep fried bite size nibbles, chips, wedges and sauces
  • Mesclun Salad $4
  • Pancakes $10.5
    • Kids meals include your choice of vanilla, choc or strawberry sundae
  • Scallops (only in season folks) $18
    • Seared fresh scallops with our own lemon dressing and a little salad
  • Spaghetti Vongole $22
    • Classic dishes need no more - just clams, garlic, parsley with gluten free spaghetti
  • 9 Mussels, beer & ginger $12
    • Mussels steamed open in beer with ginger, orange and coriander seeds
  • Raw fish, grilled fish, salad $22
    • Some cooked, some raw, you can choose different fish if you please.
  • The 7 Day gravlax $12
    • South Island Salmon cured for at least 7 days with a blend of secret 'erbs and spices
  • Sashimi selection of 5 $25
    • You really love raw fish. I'm with you on that one
  • Fish, chips & salad $18
    • The "I can't decide" option for hungry peeps
  • Monger Chip butty $8
    • Soft white bread, butter (real butter), hot chips and a dash of anchovy salt. No really, the anchovy salt works. Addictive
  • Deal #3 $20.50
    • Pad Thai with chicken and beef satay served with peanut sauce. Your choice of a glass of tap beer or a glass of house wine
  • STEAMED DIMSIM $6.50
    • Thai style served with soy and crispy garlic
  • -Chicken $11.50
  • OYSTER SAUCE
    • Beef broccolis, onion and mushroom sauteed in oyster sauce served with
  • - Chicken, Pork, Beef $11.50
  • TOM YUM
    • Thai's favourite hot & sour soup herbs and mushrooms
  • -Prawns $14.50
  • CASHEW NUTS
    • Sauteed with homemade sauce, cashew nuts, vegetables. Served with Thai Jasmine Rice
  • Sweet Corn Filled French Toast Served with Capsicu Relish $13.50
  • Gluten Free Muesli with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit $10.50
  • Soup (Changes Daily) with Sourdough or Ciabatta Toast $8.50
  • Breakfast Burrito $15.00
    • Beans, scrambled, eggs, cheese and tomato salsa
  • Tempeh/Tofu Burger with Polenta Chips $15.00
  • Quinoa Porridge with Pached Fruit and Yogurt $10.50
  • Vegan Pancakes with Apples, Almond, Raisins and Coconut Syrup $13.50
  • Risotto $15.00
    • Flavour Changes Weekly
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder - Finished with a steamed mussels and served with grilled bread $16.90
  • Porterhouse Steak 400gm - Char grilled porterhouse steak, servered with onion rings, fries and salad $28.90
  • Baked garlic ciabatta bread - (for 2 or 4 people) $7.90/11.90
  • Grilled Chicken Burger - Cajan chicken breast with brie, avocado salsa, salad, tomato and cranberry sauce served with fries $19.90
  • American Style Pork Ribs - Servered with fries and salad $26.90
  • Nachos - With spicy salsa, ground beef, chilli beans and sour cream $15.90
  • Fish of the Day - Chef's inspiration created fresh each day $29.90
  • Green Lip Mussels - Served in a coconut, lemongrass, & chilli sauce Or Garlic cream and herb reduction $17.90
  • Fish & chips with salad, tomato sauce
  • Seafood chowder pie made thick & creamy with fresh salad or fries $19.5
  • Sour cream, garlic mayo, sweet chilli (v) each $2
  • Dark chocolate brownie, whipped cream, chocolate sauce & ice cream
  • “21 day” aged beef sirloin, portobello mushroom, onions rings, fries $29
  • Our famous “Mac’s Gold” battered dory, fries, tartare & green salad $17
  • Toasted herb & cheese ciabatta, hot garlic butter (v) $11
  • Fries with garlic mayo (v) $7.5
  • Fettuccine di pasta fresca fatte in casa ai frutti di mare s $24.50 / m $32.50
    • Fettuccine fresh homemade pasta with fresh seasonal seafood in salsa rosa.
  • Gnocchi di patate e barbabietola rossa con crema di gorgonzola e noci s $23.00 / m $31.00
    • Potato and beetroot gnocchi with gorgonzola cream and walnuts nuts.
  • Lasagne all’emiliana s $23.00 / m $31.00
    • Traditional style lasagna all’ Emiliana, rich layers of pasta, ragu, béchamel and cheese.
  • Antipasto misto con salumi rustici, capperi roccia, olive nere, paté, pomodori sott’olio, confettura di mele, servito con pane croccante (min. per 2 persone) $32.00
    • Antipasto with salami, caper berries, olives, pâté, sundried tomato, apple conserve, and crusty bread slices.(min. 2 people)
  • Carre`di agnello con salsa al profumo di mirto sardo, rapa rossa al timo. $36.00
    • Frenched rack of lamb with 12 hour reduction of lamb jus perfumed with New Zealand myrtle, served with beetroot seasoned with thyme.
  • Calamari scottati su crema tiepida di funghi champignon, con sedano croccante, limone candito e scaglie di parmigiano $19.50
    • Warm pan seared calamari salad served with mushroom cream, crispy celery, candied lemon, shaved parmesan.
  • Zuppetta di cozze al sugo di pomodoro leggermente piccante $19.50
    • Fresh delicately steamed green lipped mussels in white wine, garlic and tomato salsa slightly spicy.
  • Gnocchi di patate (pesto, pomodoro, salsa bolognese) s $23.00 / m $31.00
    • Potato gnocchi served with a sauce of your choice: pesto, tomato or bolognese.
  • Soup of the Day $9.00
  • Nachos $13.50
  • Toasted Bagel $8.50
  • Pancakes $8.00
  • Beef Burger $17.50
  • Steak Sandwich $17.90
  • Bacon Egg & Hashbrown $8.00
  • Devine Starter $18.00
  • Add
  • Croque monsieur $10.50
    • Gruyere cheese, bechamel sauce, picnic sourdough
  • -Large $12.50
  • Spiced barley kedgeree, smoked salmon, pumpkin, apple, horseradish $18.50
  • Pulled pork or salmon benedict, poached eggs, turkish bread, hollandaise $18.50
  • -roasted mushrooms $4.50
  • Savoury tarts $3.00 TO $8.50
  • -Medium $10.50
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $13.50
    • A carbonara with a kick, another classic tweaked with a spicy chorizo and white wine cream sauce with freshly shaved parmesan cheese
  • Fish & Chips $11.00
    • Tarakihi fish with beer battered chips served with a seasonal salad
  • 4-6 people $27.00
  • - grilled chicken, avocado and mango chutney
  • Fries $6.50
    • Beer battered fries served with tomato sauce and our own garlic aioli
  • 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
  • Rib Eye Steak $19.50
    • 300g of premium NZ rib-eye from me grill on a bed of grilled potato with a port wine jus, and selection of seasonal vegetables
  • Spicy Wedges
    • Wedges seasoned with our own selection of spices then baked with streaky bacon and cheese, served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • Calamari, NZ Paua & Scallops $26.00
    • tender squid stuffed with minced paua, poached with cheese risotto, pan fried scallops with a seafood glaze
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
  • Tempura Battered Fish $12.00
    • steak fries, green salad
  • English Tea & Green Tea $3.50
  • Seared Scallops $14.00
    • fennel seafood sauce, spicy kimchi salad
  • Baileys Tiramisu
    • Kapiti mascarpone soft cheese mix with Baileys liqueur. Chocolate base Charlie style with espresso coffee chocolate sauce
  • Confit of Duck $26.00
    • slow roasted with 6 spices, brandied orange sauce, served with a shallot kumara tart
  • Spring Lamb Rump Steak $26.00
    • lamb marinated with black pepper & red wine, served with potato wedges, green salad & peppercorn sauce
  • Today’s freshly battered fish and chips $26
    • with home-made tartare
  • Churchill’s Beef Burger $28
    • caramelised red onion jam, cheese, bacon,lettuce and tomato, served with aïoli and French fries
  • Cheese Board For 1 ~ $19 For 2 ~ $38*
    • A selection of the finest local cheeses, crackers, crostini, cornichons, pickles and relishes
  • Seasonal fruit parfait, caramel popcorn & summer fruit $15*
  • Lemon crush meringue pie, mango sorbet, berry coulis $16
  • Affogato, Frangelico, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chards and espresso $15
  • Churchill’s Pizza of the day $26
    • vegetarian, meat or seafood
  • Marquise De Chocolate, red berry coulis, tuile biscuit and Chantilly cream $16 *
  • Landlubbers Platter $ 12.00
    • With spring fries, spring rolls, mini samosas, vegie delights, chicken wedges
  • Kids Chicken Nuggets $ 5.00
    • With fries
  • Beef Burger $ 12.00
    • With fries
  • Fries $ 5.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sor cream
  • Toasted Sandwich $ 8.00
    • With your choice of cheese, onion, tomato, ham and bacon with fries
  • Seafood Platter $ 12.00
    • With fries, squid rings, fish bites, scallops, mussels
  • Fish & Chips $ 12.00
    • 2 pieces of fish with fries & salad
  • Fish Burger $ 12.00
    • With fries
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