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

  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Florentine $17.50
    • with spinach
  • Stacey's Stack $19.50
    • layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.50
    • with streaky bacon and two soft poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with house-made relish
  • All meals can be made Gluten Free (except Granola). Kids size meals available from $8.50.
  • Roasted Tomato $3.50
  • Eggs Your Way $13.50
    • on toasted wholegrain with basil pesto
  • Spreads and Jams $2.00
  • Pork with Lemon Grass (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Japanese Chilli Fish (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $18.00/ $24.00
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Tofu in Sizzling Plate (Pork) (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $17.00/ $23.00
  • Egg Fried Rice $9.00/ $14.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $11.00/ $17.00
  • Plain Fried Noodles ( Reg/ Med ) $9.00/ $14.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken and Shrimp) (Spicy) $10.00/ $16.00
  • Steamed Custard Bun $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Fried Chicken $10.00
    • w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • (Meal only, without combo $12.00)
  • Drink
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
  • Popcorn Chicken
    • 8 pieces of popcorn chicken, served in a basket with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Fries
  • Fish Burger $20.00
    • Battered fresh market fish of the day, lashings of home made tartare sauce, gherkin, red onion, cheese, lettuce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Chicken with chef's sauce $12.00
  • Beef with oyster sauce on rice $10.00
  • Kung Pao chicken spicy $15.00
  • Squid with Ginger and spring onion $15.00
  • Stewed pork with soy sauce $17.00
  • Brisket with home style special sauce $15.00
  • Tofu with mixed seafood $15.00
  • Shredded pork with capsicum on rice $10.00
  • DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
  • TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
  • CHIPS ($1.60 1/2 scoop) $2.40
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • ONION SAUSAGES $2.40
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
  • POTATO FRITTERS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • Bengali Fish $17.00
  • Daal $12.00
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
    • (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $13.00
  • Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
  • Bread slices $7.00
  • Pescado a la plancha – chargrilled fish fillet $41.50
    • Chargrilled fish of the day with canary island style mojo verde herbed vinaigrette & sautéed seasonal vegetables
  • Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Soup of the day $18.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • Salteado de habitas con jamon $19.00
    • Broad beans panfried in olive oil with Spanish ham
  • Aceitunas maceradas $10.00
    • Our special marinated olives
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16
    • served on top of mash smothered in gravy just like mumma's
  • Chicken nuggets & chips $9
  • Soup of the Day $10
  • upgrade to large coffee $1
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • 31. Fish with Black Bean Sauce $16.00
  • 67. Yang Chow Fried Rice (Prawn & Pork) $12.00
  • 81. Sizzling Spicy Chicken $18.00
    • Stir-fried chicken and vegetables with spicy sauce
  • 83. Grilled Chicken $19.00
    • Grilled chicken and vegetables in Korean mild sauce
  • 40. Tofu with Soy Sauce $13.00
  • 58. Vegetarian Delight $12.00
  • 80. Spicy BBQ Squid $17.00
    • Grilled and stir-fried squid and in Korean Sauce
  • All available with steamed rice, fried rice or fried noodles.
  • Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
    • On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
  • Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
    • 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
  • Croissant $14.00
    • With ham and melted cheddar cheese or Rocket pesto, caramelised onion and brie
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
  • Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
    • With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
  • Spinach $5.00
  • Honey soy chicken $12.00 / $22.00
    • half / whole
  • Deep fried tofu with eight combintation meats with vegetables $23.10
  • Stir fried squid with seasonal vegetables $21.00
  • Deep fried combination Entrée $12.00
    • Any 2 of the above
  • Honey roast pork $21.00
  • Law Han Chai $12.60
  • Chicken with pineapple $16.80
  • Prawns (in shell) with spicy salt $23.10
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Sides $8.00
    • Cajun Pomme Frittes
  • Bucket of Mini Doughnuts $13.00
    • Cinnamon sugared doughnuts served with warm caramel and chocolate sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $18.00
    • Lightly tossed in flour with salt and papper, deep fried.Served on a bed of tomato cucumber and red onion salad, with lemon wedge and aioli
  • La Grande 200gm Beef Burger $22.00
    • Giant homemade beef pattie, melted cheddar,brown onion jam, streaky bacon tomatoes, aioli and lettuce, served with fries
  • Soup of the Moment $15.00
    • Entree
  • Chicken Parmigiana $28.00
    • Crumbed chicken fillet topped with napololitana sauce, parmesan cheese served with salad and fries
  • Creme Brulee $13.00
    • Creme brulee with pistachio biscotti and vanilla icecream
  • Prawn Saganaki $18.00
    • Baked prawns in mild tomato sauce, finished with crombed feta and herbs. Served with crusty bread
  • Chicken with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.50
  • Singapore Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
  • Fish $4.60
  • Chicken with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $13.00
  • Giant(Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Pineapple) $6.80
  • Egg $4.40
  • Chips
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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