Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe in Nelson Menu

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Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Chocolate truffle $4.50
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00

small $24.90
Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
- Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
Wenches chicken nibbles $14.50
- Oven roasted chicken nibbles covered in a spicy peanut sasay sauce with salad garnish
Side of potatoes $5.50
Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
- Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds
Chicken filo $17.90
- Sautéed chicken mixed with cranberries and cream cheese, wrapped in filo passtry and baked golden brown, finished with a hollandaise sauce and house salad
Wrap $13.90
- A soft shell tortilla filled with grilled bacon and crumbed chicken, shredded lettuce tomato and beetroot relish
Fresh fish tacos $19.50
- Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli

Panang Curry $24.00
- Creamy curry with crispy pork belly, basil,kaffir lime leaf and capsicum.
Northern Lamb Curry (Gaeng Hanglay) [med - hot - Thai hot] $25.00
- This dry creamy red curry from Northern Thailand is made with New Zealand lamb and fresh ginger.
Larb Pla (Fish Salad) $29.00
- Spicy crispy ground fish combined with toasted ground rice, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, mint, coriander, chilli powder, sliced ginger, lime juce, onions. Garnished with crispy garlic and shallots.
Phad Kheo Wan [med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- Hot and spicy stir-fried vegetables, mushrooms, Thai herbs and spices cooked in a green curry paste and coconut cream with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Fish $23.00 /Prawns $24.50/ Vegetarian with tofu
Fresh Spring Rolls $10.00
- A combination of lettuce, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, rice noodles and prawns, wrapped in rice paper. Served with sweet and sour ginger and ground peanut dipping sauce.
Soups N/A
- (Mains are served with Thai jasmine rice.)
Fried noddles with egg $7.00
Shrimp Toast $12.00
- A delicious snack of mixed shrimp and garlic spread on bread, sprinkled with sesame seeds and deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.

Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
Side Salad $6.00
Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Pork Spare Ribs $29.00
- Slow cooked pork spare ribs braised then grilled in smokey BBQ sauce and served with seasoned wedges.
Bowl of Fries $7.00
Asian Platter $26.00
- A selection of crispy mini samosas, spring rolls and wontons served with seasoned wedges and accompanied by sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.

Italian Dressing N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Lettuce N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Aioli N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Mayo N/A

Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Hash bites $3.50

Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18
Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16

Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served with Fresh Bread Roll
Tui N/A
- Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.
Tasting of Jaffa $15.00
- Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon Jaffa Soil and Cream
Scallops $22.00
- Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
Baileys Brulée $15.00
- With Anzac Finger
Octopus $16.50
- Black Olive Aioli, Capers and Brioche Crumbs and Nasturtium
John Dory $39.00
- Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
Three course $75.00
- Amuse Bouche: Scallops, Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil OR Slow Roasted Beetroot Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey. Intermezzo: Big Eye Tuna, Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils OR Veal Fillet Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce. Peanut Mousse, Chocolate Crumbs and Apricot and Lavender OR Tasting of Jaffa, Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon, Jaffa Soil and Cream. Coffee and Selection of Teas.

Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
Beef Wellington $27.95
- Beef fillet (mr) wrapped in pastry with portobello mushroom & herb farce, gourmet potatoes, green salad with béarnaise sauce, jus
Bowl Of Fries $6.50
Kids Flapjacks $9.50
- Two pancakes served with crisp bacon, banana and maple syrup
Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
- Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
-GF Bread $2 extra
-Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra
Vegetable Strudel $21.00
- Portobello mushrooms, selection of vegetables baked in puff pastry with sundried tomato and brie, served with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum relish

Tomatoes $3.50 EA
Sticky Toffee Pudding $11.90
- Served warm with sticky toffee sauce pecan praline and cream
Salad $4.90 EA
Ciabatta Chicken Club Sandwich $12.90
- Chicken, bacon, tomato & lettuce layered between three pieces of toasted ciabatta. Served with chunky fries
Iced Chocolate $5.50
- Milk, Ice, Chocolate SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with whipped cream
Beef Nachos $16.90
- Beef nachos served in an edible tortilla bowl, with guacamole and sour cream
Passionfruit & Lemon $8.00
- Passion fruit pulp, lemon juice, yoghurt and milk
Bundaberg Ginger Beer Bottle LGE $4.50

Fish and Chips $25.00
- Our fish of the day in a crispy beer batter served over hand cut triple cooked chips with a side of garden salad and homemade tartare sauce
Fried Eggs / Sour Cream / Roast Garlic and Herb Butter / Red Wine Mushroom Sauce / Creamy Peppercorn Sauce / Jug of Gravy $3.00
Main size available $20.00
Toasted Marshmallow Cheesecake $12.00
- Strawberry yogurt cheesecake on a crumbly biscuit base and topped with toasted marshmallow and served with whipped cream and strawberry coulis
Creamy Seafood Chowder $17.00
- A seafood selection in a creamy sauce and served in a toasted cob loaf with lemon and parsley
Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
Vegetarian nachos, beans, tomatoes and spices over corn chips with melted cheese and sour cream
Fisherman's Haul $18.00
- Crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed prawns, fish bites, crumbed scallops, tartare sauce and hand cut chips

“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
PicaDillo Beef
- (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
Mexican Desserts Specials
Burrito or Burrito Bowl
- Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
-3 Tacos $10.50
Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese

Salmon Fillet $29.9
- chive & garlic crushed potatoes, seasonal greens, grilled lemon and beurre blanc
300gm sirloin steak $32.9
- seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
Beer battered fish and chips $22.9 / $27.9
- tartare, house salad and hand-cut chips - Monkfish / Blue cod
Hand-cut chips $5.0
Fries $5.0
Ice Cream sundae with caramel, berry or chocolate sauce $11.9
Southern fried chicken sml $15.9 lrg $23.9
- coated in the vic's spicy sauce with pickled cucumber and chilli
Chef's special $22.0
- ask staff

Chocolate mousse $3.50
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hash bites $3.50
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Onion rings $3.50
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper

Hummus $9.50
- served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
Tandoori Chicken $19.50
- mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
Quattro $19.50
- ham, mushrooms, olives, shrimps, aioli
with chicken $19.50
Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
- with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
Olives and feta cheese $9.50
- served with bread
Deep fried Calamari $18.50
- with green salad, tomato, cucumber, sweet chilli sauce
Hawaiian $17.50
- with pineapple and diced ham

Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe

Address

140 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Phone

035485480

Opened hours

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

Price

$20 - $30

Type

None

Service

None

Cuisine

Indian , Vegetarian

Features

Delivery , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Takeout , Seating , Child-friendly

Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe in Nelson Menu

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