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

  • Deep fried Mars / Moro $3.40
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Onion Rings $4.80
    • 1/2 doz
  • Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Donuts - Jam $2.50
  • Donuts - Plain $2.50
  • Fritters - Mushroom $1.00
  • Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Free Range Egg $2.5
  • Kids Taco $14
    • A soft shell taco filled with chicken, mixed greens and carrot, served with a side of fries
  • Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
  • Pancakes $20
    • Savoury: Vege pancakes with our house made beetroot hummus, crispy bacon and poached eggs and finished with a balsamic reduction
  • Classic Bene Half $16 Full $21
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Marlborough Smoked Salmon
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Mee Goreng (Bami Goreng) $9.50
    • Penang style spicy noodles fried with chicken, roast pork pieces, squid and beansprouts
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Hokkien Mee (Fried Hokkien Noodle) $9.50
    • Egg noodles simmered with prawn, chicken, pork and Chinese vegetables in oyster sauce
  • Combination Chow Mien $9.50
  • Chicken and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried in your choice of sauce
  • Thai Green Curry $10.50
    • Hot and spicy Thai style curry with your choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef served with rice
  • Pork and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Vegetariana $27
    • chipotle spiced vegetable medley
  • Ensalada Caesar $24
    • Add chicken
  • Camarones $29
    • saute prawns finished with a lime and tequila sauce
  • Plato Gordo $29
    • a tasting board of items selected from our Bocaditos, serves 3 - 4 entree or 2 as a main course
  • Aztec Treasure $12
    • A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
  • Salsa (tomato) $5
  • The Flying Burrito $25
    • a grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled with coriander oil and served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and salad greens with your choice of: Hot Adobo Beef / Smoked Chipotle Chicken / Chipotle Spiced Seasonal vegetables
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.70
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Curry Beef $12.70
  • Check out our Cabinet for today’s Bakes $4.50
    • Slice
  • Sweet A $9.00
    • Potato Fries - Chipotle Mayo and Rosemary Salt
  • D.I.Y Bagels $13.50
    • choose 1 smoked, Chicken, Salmon, Falafel, Bacon; choose 2 Cream cheese, Tomato, Brie, Capers, Avocado smash, Pesto
  • Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Cream cheese $2.00
  • Add Bacon $6.00
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Cos lettuce, parmesan, bacon and focaccia croutes tossed in Caesar dressing finished with poached egg
  • Baked Brie $12.00
    • Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Oysters $2.6 each one
  • BBC (Beef, Bacon & Cheese) $3.80
  • Real Calamari Rings $0.70
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Hawaiian $5.80
  • Kids Burguer $3.20
  • Hawaiian Delight $3.50
  • Steak and Mushroom
  • Steak and Kidney
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Mince Savouries
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Butter Chicken
  • Mince and Curry
  • Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
  • Caramelized Banana & White Chocolate Bavarois $16.00
    • toasted coconut, lime & pineapple compote
  • Orange Roughy $24.00
    • Panko crumbed fillets on salad leafs with fried new potato, fresh tomato chive & cucumber salsa, roast garlic & lime aioli
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • banana, two balls of vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
  • Cereal $16.50
    • Toasted muesli, cornflakes, light n tasty or weetbix w/ natural yoghurt & berry compote
  • Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
    • Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros and a balsamic and olive oil dressing
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Summer Berry Tart $16.00
    • Fresh berry & frangipane tart with raspberry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Chicken
    • Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Served without fries $9.00
  • Quick Breakfast $8.00
    • French Toast served with Bacon and drizzled in Maple Syrup, dusted with Icing Sugar & Cinnamon
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Clubhouse Breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, Sausages, Hash-Brown, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms, Egg, Toast & Jam.
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
    • with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • BACON $4.50
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
  • 1 EGG $2.50
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Please ask for our daily creation
  • Lamb Koftas $21.50
    • Greek style served on couscous with sides of onion and tomato salsa and homemade riata
  • Chicken & Mixed Herb Pâté $16.50
    • Pâté but not as you know it. Our light and tasty take served with breads
  • Seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $19.50
    • Cajun chicken strips, salad greens, topped with aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla served with wedges and sour cream
  • Homemade Sticky Date Pudding $11.90
    • A lovingly made pudding smothered with caramel sauce, served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Mozzarella Loaf $9.90
    • A Parisian loaf smothered with garlic butter and mozzarella
  • Kids Combo $10.00
    • Includes any kids meal, small soft drink and small sundae
  • Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
    • Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
  • Bishop’s BBQ Ribs 350Gms $15.50
  • Supreme Chicken $25.50
    • Char-grilled bacon wrapped chicken breast, served on potato gratin with garlic sautéed baby carrots, finished with creamy basil pesto sauce.
  • 1K Mussel Pots $23.50
    • Your choice of 2 flavours: Kath’s Famous Cream Curry Sauce OR Garlic Butter & Lager
  • Chef’s Platter $25.00
    • Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
  • Tasting Plate $28.00
    • Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
  • Bishops Fish n Chips.
    • A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
  • 500gm – $15.00
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Honey walnut raisin $5.40
  • Pate $5.40
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Pilgrim $9.90
    • Turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato, mayonnaise and salsa relish
  • Pastrami $9.20
  • Ham $7.20
  • Cream cheese $4.30
  • Woodstock $10.20
    • Turkey, sprouts, roasted mushrooms, hummus and cheese
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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