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

  • SPICY TOFU STEW $15.00
    • stew of soft tofu served in hot pot
  • SPICY FISH SOUP $45.00
    • hot blend soup consistant of cod fish with vegetable
  • STEAMED BEEF RIB $17.00
    • soup consisting of beef rib and vegetables in hot pot
  • HANDMADE KNIFE CUT NOODLES $14.00
    • handmade knife cut noodles with vegetables in mild perilla soup
  • PORK & RICE SERVED IN SOUP $15.00
    • pork & rice with mixed vegetables in hot pot
  • SSAM BAB $17.00
    • rice, vegetable and spicy pork
  • ROASTED FISH $20.00
    • grilled fish
  • SPICY SQUID $15.00
    • pan broiled cuttlefish seasoned with red paper
  • Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce tossed w smoked salmon, garlic croutons, soft poached egg, shredded parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
  • Pea & Halloumi Fritters $29.00
    • Gazpacho sauce, crème fraîche, with baby minted potatoes and rocket
  • Mainland Crabcakes $19.00
    • Agria rosti, rocket, poached egg, hollandaise and slow roasted tomato
  • Prawn & Smoked Fish Cigar $12.00
    • Cream cheese, spring onion, kaffir lime, ginger; with kewpie mayonnaise and chilli jam
  • - Your choice of three for $12.00
  • Smoked Daily $39.00
    • Smoked salmon, fish of the day, mussels, clams w aioli + lime tartare, toasted ciabatta + crackers
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Tropical Chia Seed Parfait $14.00
    • Layers of coconut cream and chia seed pudding served with mango and passionfruit compote and frozen vanilla cream
  • Anchovies are optional
  • Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
    • Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
  • Available from 11am daily
  • Beer-battered fish & chips please check with your waitress for today's fresh fish of the day, served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered fries. $22.50
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Beer-battered fries $8.00
    • With tomato sauce & aioli
  • Zambuca double chocolate brownies $14.50
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Beans $16.00
  • Hot and Sour Soup $5.00
  • Fried Spicy Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Black Bean Beef with Capsicum $16.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Roll $5.00
  • Shredded Pork with Chilli Pepper $16.00
  • Deep Fried Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Shredded Chicken and Shark Fin Soup $10.00
  • MUSHROOM DO PAYAZA $18.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
  • CHEESE PAKORA $12.00
    • Indian cheese layered with coriander, lightly dipped in chickpea batter and finished in hot oil. Six pieces per portion.
  • KECHUMBER $4.00
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with lemon juice and spices.
  • PALAK PANEER $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream.
  • LAMB KADAI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in a vegetable gravy, with crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices, onions and fresh coriander.
  • CHICKEN NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with diced chicken and spices.
  • LAMB ROGAN JOSH $22.00
    • Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
  • CHICKEN POSHT $21.00
    • Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in a vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds.
  • Large $11.00
  • Delux Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
  • Small Souvlaki $8.00
    • Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Kebab Meals $15.00
    • Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
  • Souvlaki
    • Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Kebab Skewers $5.00
    • Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Mix $12.50
  • Sweet & sour sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried pineapple, tomato and vegetables with sweet & sour sauce. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • -Sukhothai Noodle Soup $10.50
  • Special Noodle Soup
  • Panang Curry $10
    • Bean, copalum,
  • -Chicken $10
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • -Yen Ta Fo Seafood Pink Noodle Soup $12.50
  • Oyster Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
  • Cheese fries $7.00
    • Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Quesadillas $17.50
    • Soft flour tortilla, filled and folded with cheese and your choice of: Chicken tinga/ Jalapeno and bean/ Pulled chipotle pork/ Carne asada (Marinated BBQ beef) Served with salad, salsa and sour cream
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Mexican corn salad $5.00
  • Seasoned wedges $9.00
  • Crispy chicken taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
  • -Curry Chicken and Mushroom
  • Sushi $45.00
  • Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
    • 32 pieces
  • Kids Pack
    • 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk
  • Small Platter $28.00
  • Large Platter $38.00
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Small Platter $28.80
    • 24 pieces
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
  • ANY SALAD $9.50
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • - POLENTA & HERB CRUMBED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
  • Lamb Madras $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Chicken Achari $15.50
    • A medium chicken dish cooked with Indian pickle, coconut cream, coriander & ginger.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.50
    • Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
    • Chicken cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
  • Plain Naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor.
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $16.50
    • Lamb prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum & tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chillies & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
    • Savoury fried pastry filled with potatoes, peas & tempered with Indian spices served with tamarind chutney.
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • Soft shell taco $7.5 for one $14.5 for two
    • with marinated chicken or crispy battered fish, avocado and a mango, coriander salsa
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
    • layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
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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