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

SPICY FISH SOUP $15.00
- hot blend soup consisting of cod fish with vegetables
SPICY CHICKEN $15.00
- roasted chicken with vegetables in spicy sauce
ROASTED PORK $40.00
- roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
VENSION CHOWDER $45.00
- koreans style vension chowder
SEAFOOD PANCAKE $20.00
- pancake made with green onion and seafood
MODEM GU E $17.00
- beef and pork
COLD NOODLES $14.00
- cold buckwheat noodles served
BEEF RIB SOUP $15.00
- soup consisting of beef rib with eggs in hot pot

GF bases available $3
Pea, broad bean and spinach risotto, basil, parsley and rocket (V, GF) $26.00
Set lemon cream $15.00
- with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
Parma $24.00
- Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
Salami $24.00
- Sopressa salami, tomato, potato, mozzarella, rosemary, truffle oil
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00

Stewed Jumpo Shrimp in Yummy Sauce $20 Med/$40 Lg
Combination Meat Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
Medium Rare Beef & Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
Ice Cream Sundae $4.50
Vietnamese Braised Pork in Clay Pot $20 Med/$40 Lg
BBQ Pork & Mix Vege on Rice $12.00
Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs on Rice $12.00
Nam Vang Rice Noodle Soup $12.00

Crumbed camembert, grilled chorizo & marinated olives $18
- Served with onion currant jam and grilled ciabatta
Roast pork (GF) $12.50
- With seasonal vegetables and roast potato
Billy bush surf & turf (GF) $35
- Ribeye steak grilled to your liking, topped with a garlic scallop, mussel and prawn
Choose a sauce for your ice cream (included)
- Caramel,strawberry,raspberry, chocolate or passionfruit
Beef wellington $25
- With red wine jus, creamy mash,  sautéed spinach and roasted carrots.
Chicken parmigiana $17.50
- Served with golden fries and coasters house salad
Choice of one sauce
- Mushroom, pepper, béarnaise, garlic butter or red wine jus
Warm sour dough loaf $7
- Served with Garlic Butter

Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
Dish pickle $0.50 each
Extra fried bread stick $1.00
Scones $1.00
Cold Olio $4.00
Rice porridge $2.00
Extra egg $0.50
Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80

These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
-Add Wiled Greens $3.00
Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
·Soup w Toasted Bread
Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00

FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
- FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
STEP TWO - CHOOSE YOUR SIDE:
- HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
- KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
KUMARA RIBBONS $6.00
WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY

Chimichurri $2.00
Pollo a la Brasa 300 gr $18.00
- An authentic recipe from South America, chicken, boned, marinated and cooked to perfection on our grill
Entraña 400 gr $26.00
- A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
Puré Rustico $7.00
- (mashed potato). Our south american twist on this kiwi classic
For one $28.00
- A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
Empanadas $10.00
- 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
House Salad $11.00
Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
- Bone in Grilled to your choice

Grilled Chicken Slider with Kumara Crisps & Karaage Crispy Chicken $9.20
Karaage Crispy Chicken $16.00
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
Pork Cutlet Katsu Curry $14.90
- Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
Steak & Cheese Curry $16.90
- Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese
Yaki Udon $11.90
- Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
Pork Belly Braised in Sweet Ginger Sauce $9.00
Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90

Di Carne $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella
Bene Chowder $15.90
- Our luxurious saffron-infused chowder is packed with fresh fish, prawns, mussels, smoked salmon and vegetables. Served with grilled ciabatta
Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
- Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
Patatine Fritte $9.50
- Chunky-cut fries served with our classic aioli
Fettuccine Posillipo $23.50 / $29.50
- Prawns, scallops, squid & mussels sautéed with garlic, chilli, tomato & vino bianco
Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
- Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
Di Mare $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, calamari, shrimps, mussels, capsicum, capers, anchovies, black olives & mozzarella

Teriyaki Salmon Don
- Teriyaki salmon, salad & rice
Sashimi Combo
- 15pcs
Tofu Salad
- Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
Karaage Chicken Salad
Beef Don
- Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
Takoyaki
- 8 pcs octopus or prawns
Teriyaki Chicken Don
- Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
Kake Udon
- Plain

All Steak Pies $5.00
Cottage $5.00
Pastie $5.00
Sausage Rolls $2.50
Bacon and egg $4.00
Savouries $2.00
Croquettes $3.20
Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00

Margarita Pizza $17
- Traditional margarita pizza of fresh tomatoes & basil with mozzarella
Caesar Salad $16.50 Add chicken $5
- Traditional Caesar with cos lettuce, parmesan, croutons, streaky bacon, soft poached egg & caesar dressing . Finished with anchovies
Pasta of the Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
Fish Of The Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
- Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella
Steak Sandwich $22
- 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
- Spring rolls, samosas, fish goujons, wontons with a selection of sauces

Roasted Pork Belly [G] $35.00
- Slow roasted pork belly cooked with aromatic spices served with lotus root, cha siu pork bun, crackling and braising juices
Spiced Pork filled Conchiglioni Pasta Shells $27.50
- Spiced pulled pork baked in pasta sea shells and served with an arugula, mizuna and apple salad, sweet pork jus and finished with shaved parmesan
Mediterranean Charred Vegetable Stack [V] $30.00
- Courgette, capsicum, and eggplant over a tomato and herbed couscous finished with salsa verde, olive tapenade and thick tzatziki
Prawn Cutlet Linguine $28.50
- Pan-fried prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli, chorizo, pesto and peas tossed with linguine and rocket
Steamed Marlborough Mussel Bowl G $17.80/ $26.80
- Premium green lip mussels steamed in white wine & cream with fresh herbs. Served with grilled pumpernickel bread to mop up the juices (500g/ 1kg)
West Coast Whitebait Omelette G $22.50
- The revered West Coast delicacy served in a light omelette with salad greens, lemon wedges and grain toast
Dark Chocolaté Décadence [G] $14.50
- Dark chocolate mousse cube coated in white chocolate. Served with cherry vanilla compote and berry sorbet on a chocolate biscuit
Prawn Cutlet Linguine $28.50
- Pan-fried prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli, chorizo, pesto and peas tossed with linguine and rocket

GR Gluten Free on Request
Yum Tuk Tuk Pork $15
- w/ Roasted Peanuts, Lemongrass
Pad Thai Chicken Noodle (GF) $18
- w/ bean sprouts, lime peanuts
Wakanui Beef Red Curry $19
- w/ Thai baby eggplant, green beans, fresh basil
Sweet & Sour Market Fish $26
- in Thai Street Style w/ Cashews
Goy See Mee Chicken $15
- w/ bamboo, shiitake mushroom, bok choy
Yen Ta Fo Hang $15
- w/ BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork, Prawn Wonton
Kaeng Som Curry (GF) $18
- w/ Thai Prawn Omelette, Tamarind

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