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

  • Fried Beans with Garlic Sauce $16.00
  • Combination Tofu $19.00
  • Home-Made Tofu with Seafood Sauce $22.00
  • Cold Noodle for Spicy Fish - Extra $5.00
  • Stewed Pork Belly on Rice $13.00
  • Cold Noodles $14.00
  • Spicy Beef on Rice $13.00
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $22.00
  • 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
  • Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
    • Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
  • Salata Costas $23.50
    • Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
  • Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
    • Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Costas Calamari $14.99
    • Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
    • Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
  • THE GRILL $22.00
    • A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
  • The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
    • six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
  • Plumlicious $9.50
    • a colour sensation Black Doris plums with blueberries, apple juice & soy milk. Great way to get your anti-oxidants & tick the fibre box at the same time
  • It's a Date $12.00
    • sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
  • FRENCH TOAST $18.50
    • There's no better combination than french toast lightly flavoured with cinnamon, served with a summer berry compote, bacon, banana & maple syrup on the side
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
    • any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
  • MAMMA MIA $16.50
    • Two gently poached egg served on toasted ciabatta, topped with roasted tomato, spinach, fresh basil & parmesan
  • Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00
  • Add a second patty. $4.00
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • CHEESEBURGER $12.00
    • Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.70
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.70
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Chicken & Cashew $13.90
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
  • Gluten Free Pancakes $19.00
    • w’ streaky bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and creamy mushrooms, wilted spinach & roast tomato
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and streaky bacon
  • Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad $24.50
    • smoked salmon, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
  • Bagels $12.50
    • w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
  • Sirloin Steak $25.00
    • generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
  • Kudos Porridge $11.50
    • w’ rhubarb compote and milk
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
    • an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Ribs $31.00
    • Prime pork ribs Bourbon barbeque sauce
  • Black bean and corn soft shell tacos served with fries & aioli $25.00
  • Jerk Chicken $12.00
    • with blackened corn, salsa & guacamole
  • Chunky Monkey $34.00
    • Texan rubbed 300g sirloin Barbeque bacon sauce
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips - add Chicken $4.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.00
    • in a marsala creme sauce, battered mushroom & parmesan on toast
  • Wilted spinach $3.00
  • Crispy squid rings with chilli honey & aioli $11.00
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Homemade Pie Priced daily
    • Please ask our staff for today's creation
  • Chocolate Overload $9.50
    • Chocolate mud cake served with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate pot
  • Chunky Fries $6.00
    • Served with our favourite aioli and tomato sauce. Add extra sauces $1.00
  • Beer Battered Fish N' Chips reg $27 half $20
    • Fresh fish of the day coated in a crisp beer batter served with fries, crisp salad, and homemade tartare sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Wontons, Spring Rolls, Samosas, Chicken Goujons & Onion Rings w sweet chilli & Tomato sauces
  • Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
  • Soup (changes Daily) with fresh bread and butter $6.50
  • Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
  • Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
  • Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Crumble Slice $5.00
    • Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
  • Banbury Cake $6.00
    • Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Scones / Scrolls / Danish $5.00
    • Changing Daily - served with butter
  • Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
    • Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Muffins $5.00
    • Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
  • Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
    • Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
  • Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
    • with chipotle mayonnaise
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • Beef Vindaloo $10.00
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • LAMB BIRYANI $10.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.00
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • BEEF VINDALOO $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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