Taj of India in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Taj Mix Platter $15.99
    • Selection of 5 entrees:- Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Tikka, a Veg Samosa and Onion Bhajis.
  • 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 Half $11.99 Full $17.99
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
  • 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.
MENU MAINS MENU MAINS
  • Chicken $15.50
  • Lamb $16.50
  • Seafood $17.99
  • Beef $16.50
  • Butter Prawn/Butter Chicken see above
    • Marinated prawn/chicken fillets roasted in the Tandoor Oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala /Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
    • Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in Tandoor Oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Chicken Jhal Frezi /Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
    • Choice of your meat cooked in vegetable, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
  • Kadai Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Fish see above
    • 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 see above
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh/Lamb/Chicken/Beef see above
    • Choice of your meat cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices. A specialty of Kashmir.
  • Sagwala Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
    • Choice of your meat cooked in and skillfully blended with spinach in an exotic curry.
  • Bhuna Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
    • Choice of your meat cooked with tomato, onions, fresh herbs, garam masala, ginger, garlic and spices.
  • Madras Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Prawn see above
    • A traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef see above
    • Choice of your meat cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, Almonds, Sultanas & very mild spices.
  • Vindaloo Chicken/Lamb/Beef/ Prawn see above
    • Red hot curry from Goa, choice of your meat.
  • Mushroom Chicken see above
    • Mushroom & Chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds & very mild spices.
  • Do Pyaza Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn see above
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with dice onion, fresh tomato, herbs & spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Goan Fish Curry see above
    • 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
  • Lamb Biryani $16.99
  • Veg Biryani $14.99
  • Chicken Biryani $16.99

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Hot fudge cake $8.50
  • Macaroon brownie $8.50
  • Apple pie n ice cream $8.00
  • Hearty breakfast $16.50
    • a slice od french toast eggs scrambled with grated cheese,spinach & mushrooms, a hearty breakfast sausage and hash brown.
  • SOUP COMBO $16.50
  • Honey chicken $22.80
    • tender chicken breast marinated in honey glaze sauce ,grilled and served with vegetables or salad and your choice potato or french fries.
  • Classic Benny $16.00
    • the tradicional eggs Benedict.The one that started it all,hashbrown,two poached eggs stacked with ham on grilled ciabatta bread and topped with hollandaise or cheese sauce
  • Nachos $14.50
    • crunchy corn chips served with beef con-came , cheese,olives,capsicum,onio,salsa and sour cream.
  • Indian Fried Noodle (Spicy) $10.00
  • These dishes can be made at a larger size (Medium) $16.00
  • Fantail Prawns 1/2 Dozen $7.00
  • Chicken with Chilli Pepper (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.00/ $17.00
  • Honey Roast Pork Egg Fu Yung ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Prawns with Satay Sauce (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Honey Roast Pork (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
  • Large $10.00
  • Moroccan Specialty of filo parcels filled with fresh aromatic flavorsome fillings served with fresh salad and sauce (2 filo per portion)
  • Orange Almond Cake (GF) $7.90
  • Medium $7.50
  • Pavlova Roulade With Turkish delight $7.90
  • Couscous Royale "Beet and Merquez Sausage" $18.00
  • Sautéed Calamari with 'anon, olives and fresh herbs $12.00
  • All served with Moroccan Hat bread
  • Slow roasted tomatoes $5.00
  • Hash browns $4.00
  • Greek Lamb Salad $22.00
    • On cucumber, olives, preserved lemons, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts with a feta & olive oil dressing
  • Fries with tomato sauce & aioli $7.50
  • Potato rosti $4.00
  • Sauteed spinach $4.00
  • Sausages $5.00
  • Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $15.00
    • Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & toasted pine nuts on grilled sourdough bread
  • Steak $7.50
  • Chips (1/2) $2.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $4.80
  • Seafood Stick $2.60
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Scallops $2.20
  • Plain $4.50
  • Fish $6.00
  • Ice Cream $5.00
  • Spicy Seaweed S $8.00 L $12.00
  • Steamed Chicken with Chilli Sauce S $14.00 L $20.00
  • Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet $23.00
  • Vegetable and Ling Fish Filet on Rice $13.00
  • Spicy Pork $22.00
  • Won Ton Soup S $8.00 M $13.00
  • Vermicelli Salad S $8.00 L $12.00
  • Salmon Sashimi POA
  • Steamed Salmon with Black Bean POA
  • Shredded Hot and Spicy Beef $16.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll $5.00
  • Beef and OX Triple with Chilli Dressing $8.00
  • Stir Fried Tripe with Spring Onion $18.00
  • Deep Fried Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Stir Fried Hot and Spicy Pork Belly $16.00
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
  • CHICKEN NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with diced chicken and spices.
  • CHICKEN ACHARI $20.00
    • Chicken marinated and cooked in the Tandoor and then prepared in the pan with ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickle and spices. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • SAADA CHAWAL $4.00
    • Steamed basmati rice.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $20.00
    • Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the Tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
  • MEAT BHUNA MASALA $22.00
    • A dry dish. Lamb chunks stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, crushed tomatoes, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • BBQ pork ribs $5.90
  • Sandwiches $4.00
  • Lasagne square $3.20
  • Slices + Biscuits $3.60
  • Pannis n/a
  • Fish $3.20
  • Sweet chilli chicken $5.90
  • Bacon cheese $5.90
  • Chipotle Chicken Tacos N/A
    • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings
  • Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
    • Served with toasted breads
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $35
    • Sirloin 250g
  • West Coast Whitebait Omelette $39.5
    • Fennel slaw, fries, tartare
  • Today’s Classic Pie $21
    • Big chips, small salad, gravy
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $43.5
    • Ribeye 350g
  • Turkey Schnitzel $26.5
    • Pecan slaw, cranberry mayo, crafted fries
  • No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
    • Constantly changing, always evolving
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.80
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
  • SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
  • CRABSTICK $1.50
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.80
  • SCALLOPS 6 FOR $9.00
  • SAUSAGE $1.50
  • MUSSELS EACH $1.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
    • Served in a sour dough bread cob
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • Moe Greene $28.00
    • Seared lamb, marinated in garlic, fresh lemon zest, jalapenos, red onion & red capsicum then drizzled with cumin yoghurt
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
    • Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
  • KING PRAWNS FRIED RICE $12.80
    • fried rice with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
  • SINGAPORE FRIED RICE $9.80
  • HONEY CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
    • fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce
  • LEMON CHICKEN NOODLES/RICE $9.80
  • VEGETARIAN SOUP $9.00
  • SEAFOOD COMBINATION $11.00
    • egg noodles with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce
Taj of India

Taj of India

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

033811738

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , North Indian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Home Delivery ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating Not Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Dinner

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