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

  • Prime beef schnitzel $22.00
    • One piece of schnitzel crumbed in panko breadcrumbs fried to golden & succulent accompanied with Brickworks rustic chunky apple slaw, beer battered fries smothered in a rich onion gravy.
  • Open steak sandwich $25.00
    • On rustic ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion jam finished with a fried egg & drizzled with bbq & bearnaise sauce served with fries
  • Brickworks beef burger $20.00
    • Homemade prime beef pattie served with streaky bacon, cheese, onion jam lettuce, tomato & beer battered onion rings
  • Available for children 14 years & under. All kids' mains include a kid's ice cream sundae for dessert: vanilla ice cream, sprinkles & your choice of berry, chocolate or caramel sauce.
  • Cheesecake of the day $14.50
    • Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
  • Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
    • Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
  • Beef nachos $16.50
    • Mild nacho mince served with corn chips, cheese, sour cream & fresh tomato salsa
  • Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
    • Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce
  • Chip 1/2 scoop
  • Pacific Oyster $1.20 each
  • Pineapple Rings
  • Donuts
  • Gurnard $4.80
  • Akaroa Cod $4.30
  • Bacon & Egg $5.60
  • Steak patty $1.20
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Panaeng $12.50
    • Panaeng curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, peanuts & capsicum
  • Monday - Saturday from 11.30 am - 2.30 pm. Original Thai Cuisine
  • Mini Mix Wontons (2) + Puffs (2) $5.00
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Sauteed meat with ginger, onion, capsicum & chinese mushrooms
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
  • Gaeng Daeng $12.50
    • Red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, beans, sweet basil, peas & eggplant
  • Pad Num Man Hoy $12.00
    • Stir fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, mushroom, onion, baby corn & green beans
  • No MSG added / Vegetarian and Gluten Free Available
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • Lamb Salata $24.50
    • Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Baklava $3.00
  • Kebab Meal $16.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce on either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous in a plastic container.
  • Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Large Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $15.50
  • Snack Box Combo $9.90
    • Snack Box with a can of drink
  • Lamb $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
  • Egyptian Sausage $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Tofu $3.00
  • 7x Vegetables Tempura $8.00
  • Thai Spicy Salad $17.00
    • Thai style in hot dressing with fresh spring onion, coriander, onion, tomato, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
  • Larb $17.00
    • Minced meat seasoned with roasted ground rice, fresh mints, coriander, red onion, lime juice and fish sauce.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork $16.00
  • Thai Spicy Salad with LIME $17.00
    • Steamed meat with hot and chilli sauce, garlic, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
  • Cashew Nut
    • Stir fried meat with garlic; seasonal vegetable. onion and on top with cashew nut.
  • Massaman Lamb $18.50
    • Shank Deep Fried Lamb top with our special fragrant chilli sauce.
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Toast w selection of jams $5.80
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Ice cream Selection $14.00
    • A selection of gourmet ice creams from the current menu
  • Minestrone Soup $16.00
    • cannellini beans, Peter Timbs hot Hungarian sausage with fine winter vegetables & parmesan croute
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
    • Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros finished with a balsamic & olive oil dressing
  • Penang Curry $19.00
    • Fragrant Penang chicken and vegetable curry with steamed jasmine rice
  • 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
  • Peppers Breakfast $22.00
    • eggs your way: sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, and mushrooms served w/ toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread with tomato relish
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $16.50
    • two eggs soft poached on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread w/ tomato relish
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Japanese Curry $10
    • Chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Seafood Set $15
    • Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
  • Katsu $11
    • Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Eel $15
    • Grilled eel with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Chicken yaki udon $11
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Baklava $2.50
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • - Chicken
  • - Lamb
  • - Mixed
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • Large $13.00
  • Beef Rouladen w. Jasmine Rice (Spanelsky ptacek s Jasminovou ryzi) $23.50
    • bacon, boiled egg, sausage and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef sirloin served w- jasmine rice
  • Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
    • served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
  • Full Belly Breakfast $22
    • bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream $14
    • deep fried ice cream served with whipped cream and berry compote
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
    • slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
  • Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
    • your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Wellingtonian $10.20
    • Roast beef, pate, onion marmalade, spinach and tomato
  • Salmon with cream cheese and capers $4.30
  • Bacon $7.20
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Honey walnut raisin $5.40
  • Breakfast combo $7.00
    • Any cream cheese bagel or mini filled with any regular coffee (excludes salmon)
  • Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
  • Cream cheese $4.30
  • BOWL OF FRIES $7.00
    • WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
  • STREAKY BACON $2.00
  • HOMEMADE GRANOLA $9.00
    • WITH SEASONAL FRUIT, HONEY, YOGHURT
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER WITH CHIPS $17.00
    • GRILLED CRISPY CHICKEN, GREEN SALADS, TOMATOES IN BUN, SERVED WITH BBQ SAUCE
  • 5 PIECES OF CHICKEN WINGS $8.50
    • SERVED WITH RANCH SAUCE
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER WITH CHIPS $18.00
    • ANGEL BAY BEEF, GREEN SALADS, TOMATOES, RED ONIONS, CARAMELISED ONION, CHEESE IN BUN, SERVED WITH AIOLI SAUCE
  • EGG ON TOAST, YOUR CHOICE WHITE TOAST OR BROWN TOAST $7.00
    • WITH EGG (POACHED, SCRAMBLED, FRIED)
  • ADDITIONAL JAM $0.20
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
  • Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
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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