Taj Of India in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
    • Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
  • Vegetable samosa (2 psc) $4.99
    • Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
  • Paneer pakora $7.99
    • Paneer dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.
  • Mixed pakora $4.99
    • Crispy cauli, potato, onion, and silver beet dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried
  • Chicken lolipops $9.99
    • Specially cut chicken wings cooked in chef special homemade sauce.
  • Tandoori chicken
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
  • -Half $11.99
  • -Full $17.99
  • Chicken tikka (5 psc) $9.99
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Malai kebab (5 psc) $9.99
    • Tender chicken fillet marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese ginger, garlic, cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Seekh kebab (6 psc) $9.99
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
  • Lamb chops (6 psc) $12.00
    • Lamb marinated overnight and cooked in tandoori oven.
  • Tandoori prawn/mushroom $11.99
    • Big juicy prawn marinated in tandoori paste, roasted in the tandoor.
  • Non-veg platter $16.99
    • Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
  • Vegetarian platter $11.99
    • Selection of 4 entrees:- samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring roll.
  • Taj mix platter $15.99
    • Selection of 5 entrees:- tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, a veg samosa and onion bhajis.
MAINS MAINS
  • Chicken $15.50
  • Lamb $16.50
  • Seafood $17.99
  • Beef $16.50
  • Avaiable as mild, medium or hot and served with basmati rice.
  • Butter prawn/butter chicken
    • Marinated prawn/chicken fillets roasted in the tandoor oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.
  • Chicken tikka masala /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in tandoor oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Chicken jhal frezi /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Choice of your meat cooked in vegetable, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
  • Kadai chicken/lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Choice of your meat sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion and capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
  • Mango chicken
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
  • Lamb rogan josh/lamb/chicken/beef
    • Choice of your meat cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices. A specialty of kashmir.
  • Sagwala chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • Choice of your meat cooked in and skillfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry.
  • Bhuna chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • Choice of your meat cooked with tomato, onions, fresh herbs, garam masala, ginger, garlic and spices.
  • Madras chicken/lamb/fish/prawn
    • A traditional south indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Korma chicken/lamb/beef
    • Choice of your meat cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds, sultanas & very mild spices.
  • Vindaloo chicken/lamb/beef/ prawn
    • Red hot curry from goa, choice of your meat.
  • Mushroom chicken
    • Mushroom & chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds & very mild spices.
  • Do pyaza chicken/lamb/beef/prawn
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Goan fish curry
    • Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
  • Taj special curry $17.99
    • Tender succulent chicken/lamb/prawn/fish cooked with onions, tomato, mix vegetable and spices.
  • King prawn masala $17.99
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with capsicum, coriander, herbs and spices.
  • Prawn/fish malabari $17.99
    • Curry made with freshly ground coconut an array of masterfully blended spices.
VEGETABLE CURRIES VEGETABLE CURRIES
  • Vegetables korma $14.50
    • A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
  • Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
    • Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
  • Aloo matter/Gobi $14.50
    • Allo, peas/gobi cooked with onions and tomatoes in indian style.
  • Mushroom matter/Paneer mushroom $14.50
    • Mushroom & peas cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
  • Dal makhani $14.50
    • Lentils cooked with butter cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
  • Malai kofta $14.50
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered with cream and cashew sauce.
  • Dal tadka $14.50
    • Lentils cooked in indian spices.
  • Chana mashala $14.50
    • Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of india.
  • Panner tikka mashala $14.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Kadhai paneer $14.50
    • Paneer sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion, capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
  • Shahi paneer $14.50
    • Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
  • Bombay aaloo $14.50
    • Deep fried potato cooked with cumin and spices.
INDIAN HOMEMADE BREAD INDIAN HOMEMADE BREAD
  • Plain naan $3.00
    • Traditional leavened bread baked in clay oven.
  • Tandoori roti $2.50
    • Traditional plain unleavened bread.
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.
  • Cheese/Chocolate naan $4.50
    • Stuuffed with freshly grated cheese/chocolate.
  • Aaloo/Paneer/Onion paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes/cottage cheese.
  • Keema/Kashmir/Vegeterian naan $4.50
    • Stuffed with lamb mince/mixed dried fruits/mixed vegetables.
  • Cheese and garlic naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with grated cheese and garlic.
  • Taj special naan $5.00
    • Lightly spiced stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs.
INDIAN CHINESE INDIAN CHINESE
  • Veg chowmein $11.00
  • Mushroom chowmein $14.50
  • Chicken chowmein $14.50
  • Prawn chowmein $14.99
SIDE ORDER SIDE ORDER
  • Indian mixed salad $5.50
  • Papadum (4 pcs) $2.00
ACCOMPANIMENT ACCOMPANIMENT
  • Raita (cucumber & yoghurt) $3.00
  • Sweet mango chutney (mild) or mix pickle $3.00
CHILLY CHILLY
  • Chilly chicken $15.50
  • Chilly prawn $17.99
  • Chilly paneer $15.50
  • Mushroom chilly $14.50
MANCHURIAN MANCHURIAN
  • Chicken manchurian $14.50
  • Veg manchurian $13.50
MOMO MOMO
  • Veg momo $9.99
  • Chicken momo $10.99
BIRYANIS BIRYANIS
  • Veg biryani $14.99
  • Chicken biryani $16.99
  • Lamb biryani $16.99

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of today's flavour
  • Garlic loaf $8.00
    • Served warm with garlic butter
  • Meringue roulade $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • The combo $16.00
    • Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
  • Vegetarian salad $16.00
    • Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • Warm beef salad $12.00
    • Sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
  • Crab with ginger and spring onion $20.00
  • Beef with mushroom $15.00
  • Noodles with Beijing style eggplant paste
  • Chinese Vegetable(stir fried shrimp, oyster sauce) $12.00
  • Squid with special powder spicy $15.00
  • Eggplant with Salted fish and chicken $14.00
  • Lamb with cumin and chili (spicy) $18.00
  • Brisket with home style special sauce $15.00
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
    • prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
  • AKAROA SALMON $27.00
    • fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
  • FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
    • beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
  • CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
    • hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • -Large ( 17PC ) $5.90
  • -Two Piece $3.90
  • Fresh Salmon Lovers (GF 8PC) $11.90
  • Teriyaki chicken $10.90
  • -Jumbo $9.20
  • Nigiri Combination 20 PCS - $36.00
    • 12 pcs Salmon Nigiri 4 pcs Avocado Nigiri 4 pcs Prawn Nigiri
  • Sushi Roll (GF) $3.70
  • -Three Piece $ 5.00
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • Fancy Platter - 1 $30.90
  • - 4 pieces Jumbo Double Avocado & Cucumber
  • - 8 pieces Avocado, Cucumber & Capsicum
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $9.70
  • Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • Seaweed Salad
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • - CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
  • WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY
  • - POLENTA & HERB CRUMBED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • ANY SALAD $9.50
  • Thai Beef $18.50
    • seared and marinated beef with rocket, red onion, bamboo shoots, capsicum and cherry tomatoes
  • Sweet Satay Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • peanut satay sauce, marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce and pineapple pieces (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Garlic Prawns $15.00
    • quick-fire garic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing
  • Tricolore $18.00 / $21.00
    • tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan (Medium / Large)
  • Szechuan Tempura Squid $16.00
    • tempura and szechuan batter squid served with Asian salaad and thai dressing
  • Wedges or Fries $8.00
    • with garlic and home-made tomato sauce
  • Crispy Chicken $18.50
    • winnie's crispy battered chicken on a bed of mixed lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and drizzled with garlic mayonnaise
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.50
    • Grilled steak, melted cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion in a warm ciabatta roll
  • VEGGIE LOVERS $18.50
    • Eggs any style, avocado, sauteed baby spinach, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made hash brown and potato hash, served on toast
  • TOASTED BAGELS WITH ANY TWO FILLINGS $7.00
    • Cream cheese, jam, basil pesto, sun dried tomato, cranberry and tomato
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN $18.50
    • Slow cooked honey teriyaki chicken breast, glazed with house made teriyaki sauce, served with coleslaw, mung beans and toast
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Served with toast
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $2.00
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
    • House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Meatball N/A
  • Eggs w Bacon on Focaccia $15.00
  • Lamb Pizza $21.50
    • Mushroom, onion, cumin lab with cheese, garnished with pine nut and parsley
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Served on Ciabatta with mesclun (mixed lettuces) top with Hollandaise sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken Pizza $21.50
    • Tomato paste base with Teriyaki Chicken, mushroom, onion, edam cheese served with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, topped with BBQ sauce
  • Pumpkin Soup $12.00
    • With bacon served with two toast and butter
  • -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
  • -3. Salmon, Onion and Cheese
  • -Scramble
  • The Slip Inn seafood platter $55.00
    • house smoked salmon, steamed mussels, beer battered fish and mussels, bread, gherkins, aioli, tartare sauce and lemon
  • Caveman $19.50 / $29.50
    • Tamar Farm pepperoni, beef, chicken, peppers and BBQ sauce (Regular / Large)
  • Green Machine $19.50 / $29.50
    • broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and sweet chilli sauce (Regular / Large)
  • Coconut cream, coriander, chilli and ginger $22.50 / $16.50
    • 1 kilo / 500g
  • Polenta chips $ 8.00
    • with Marlborough sea salt, rosemary and peppers
  • Beer battered fish (x3) $18.00
    • with tartare sauce and cos lettuce
  • Up Stream $19.50 / $29.50
    • smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese (Regular / Large)
  • Berry Brielicious $19.50 / $29.50
    • chicken, cranberry and brie (Regular / Large)
  • Chilli Chicken $15.50
    • Battered boneless cubes of chicken fried and saute in garlic with green peas and potato.
  • Lamb / Beef Madras $16.00
    • Boneless Lamb / Beef coked with exotic ground spices and coconut milk.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Naan filled with garlic.
  • Chana Masala $14.00
    • Chic Peas cooked in soft in a thick gravy with tamarind, crushed potato, ginger and coriander.
  • Aloo Lamb $16.00
    • Lamb cooked with potato in thick gravy sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & pomegranate seeds.
  • Paneer Aloo Tikki (Five pieces) $7.00
    • Mixture of potatoes, Indian cottage cheese, onions & fresh coriander rolled into patties & wok fried.
  • Naan Rolls (Chicken/Lamb) N/A
    • ''Heaven's Sandwich'' Yummy chicken tikka or lamb and fresh salad wrapped in tandoori naan bread.
  • Vegetable Samosa (two pieces) $6.00
    • Flakey fried pastry filled with spicy potatoes and green peas. Fried until golden brown.
  • Geschnetzeltes and Roesti $28.80
    • Sliced Pork in a cream and wine sauce
  • The original beef canelloni $23.80
  • Swiss Bratwurst $20.80
    • Roesti and salad (Pork or Veal)
  • Seafood Chowder $18.80
    • (Ch-Ch's best)
  • Swiss Roesti and Speck $19.50
  • Prosciutto crudo and bread $24.80
  • Langoustines a I'italienne $18.80 / $28.80
    • King Prawns cooked in a herb and garlic butter
  • Pate Campagnard $13.80
    • Home made pate with Cumberland sauce
  • Donald trump $29.00/ $17.00
    • Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Salmon $9.90
    • Premium marlborough cold smoked salmon and capers, red onion with your choice of flavoured cream cheese
  • Low fat plain $5.40
  • California sunrise $8.20
    • Tuscan mushrooms, cheese, egg, fresh spinach, mayo
  • Central park $29.00/ $17.00
    • Ham, egg plant, olives, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Plain onion/ everything/ tomato basil/ jalapeno cheddar/ rock salt/ nine grain/ cinnamon raisin/ poppy/ chocolate chip/ wholemeal/ blueberry/ sesame $2.50
  • Jersey girl $29.00/ $17.00
    • Chicken, italian fennel sausage, capers, herbs, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Taj Of India

Taj Of India

location

Address

270 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

03811738

clock

Opened hours

Mon 4:30 PM to 10 PM Tue 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Wed 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Thu 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Fri 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sat 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM Sun 10 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , North Indian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Home Delivery ,  Cash ,  Seating Not Available ,  Cards accepted

Location
270 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
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