Taj of India in Christchurch Menu

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Veg Chowmein $11.00
Mushroom Chowmein $14.50
Chicken Chowmein $14.50
Prawn Chowmein $14.99

Indian Mixed Salad $5.50
Papadum (4 Pcs) $2.00

Raita (Cucumber & Yoghurt) $3.00
Sweet Mango Chutney (Mild) Or Mix Pickle $3.00

Chilly Chicken $15.50
Chilly Prawn $17.99
Chilly Paneer $15.50
Mushroom Chilly $14.50

Chicken Manchurian $14.50
Veg Manchurian $13.50

Veg Momo $9.99
Chicken Momo $10.99

Lamb Biryani $16.99
Veg Biryani $14.99
Chicken Biryani $16.99

Nearby Sample Menus

Affogato (GF) $10.00
- Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
Napoletana (V) $20.00
- Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
Pepperoni $23.00
- Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
- with creme fraiche, praline
Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00

Meringue Cascade $8.00
- Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
Fish of the Day * $24.00
- Check our board, pan seared and grilled, served with a fresh green salad or seasonal vegetables
Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
- This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
Passionfruit Cheesecake $8.50
- Our own special in house recipe, wonderful, light & refreshing,served with cream & ice cream
Octopus Sausages & Chips $5.50
Venison Medallion * $26.00
- Served on a sweet potato mash finished with gherkins and a cranberry glaze, topped with shredded beetroot, served with seasonal vegetables or side salad
Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
- Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
*Gluten free on request

Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00

Thai Orchid Noodle Soup $12.00
- Home-made special noodles soup with meat, bean sprouts & bok choy
Gaeng Daeng $12.50
- Red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, beans, sweet basil, peas & eggplant
No MSG added / Vegetarian and Gluten Free Available
Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
- Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
Mini Mix Wontons (2) + Puffs (2) $5.00
Kow Pad $10.00
- Thai fried rice with egg, meat, broccoli, onion, tomato & carrot
Gaeng Kari $12.50
- Thai yellow curry with onion, potato, pumpkin, pineapple, carrot & peanuts
Pad Khing $12.00
- Sauteed meat with ginger, onion, capsicum & chinese mushrooms

FISH OF THE DAY $36.00
SEA BREEZE $17.50
- vodka shake with cranberry and grapefruit juice
COSMOPOLITAN $16.50
- vodka, cointreau, cranberry and lime juice
PANNA COTTA $14.50
- with passionfruit and fresh berries
Bitter Chocolate Tort $14.50
- with raspberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, hazelnut praline
PRIME HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
- with onion jam, tomato, bacon, cheese
Protocol Breakfast $25.00
- Cumberland sausage, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, poached eggs, streaky bacon on grilled turkish bread
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $20.50
- celeriac puree, bacon, salt and rosti

Curry Beef $12.70
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
Chicken With Satay Sauce $12.70
Wonton With Sweet & Sour Sauce $9.50
Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
Black Bean Steak $12.70

Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
- Available upon request
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00

Prosciutto S $12.50/ M $18.00/ L $29.50
- Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.50
- Served with Spaghetti. A bolognese sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
Bacon and Asparagus S$12.00/M$17.50/L $29.00
- Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
Three Cheeses and Spinach S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.50
- Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
Mediterranean Lamb S $12.50 /M $18.00 /L $29.50
- Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions.
Kumara Chips $8.00
- Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with swThai chilli sauce.
Roast Pork $29.50
- Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veggies finished with parsley and apple sauce.
Italian Flat Bread $13.50
- Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives, Thai herbs and parmesan cheese

Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
Extras

Basket of Fries $6.00
- Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
- Cheese and onion
- Cheese and ham
Asian Basket $10.00
- Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
Toasted Sandwich $3.00
Seafood Basket $10.00
- Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
- Add fries for an extra $3.00
Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
- Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce

Giant $7.00
- Double meat and bacon, egg, cheese
Hot Dog $2.60
Mushroom $5.00
Vegetarian $5.50
- Mushroom, beetroot, cheese and pineapple
Spring Roll $3.00
- Home made
Chips $2.80
Teriyaki Fillets $5.00
Cod Fillets $5.00

Large: $17.00
Regular: $19.00
All extra portions of any sauce 0.50¢
Small: $8.00
Chicken on rice:
Lamb:
Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
Falafel (vegetarian):

Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
Extra fillings $0.50
Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.

Wedges $7.00
- Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
Seafood Basket $12.50
Toasties $3.50
Basket fries $4.50
- w Tom sauce or aioli
Fish Bites & fries $7.00

Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Olives N/A
Chipotle N/A
Choc Chip N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Onion N/A
Cheddar N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A

Taj of India

Canterbury > Christchurch > Taj of India

Address

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

Phone

033811738

Email

aryal_kamal15@yahoo.com

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