Tandoori Bite in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

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Pappad (2 pieces) $1.00
Vegetable Samosa $6.00
- Flaky pastry, filled with potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, then fried, golden brown (two samosa per portion)
Mix Pakoras $6.00
- Chopped vegetable mildly spiced dipped in batter and deep fried
Onion Bhaji $6.00
- Sliced onions stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
Mushroom Pakora $9.90
- Mushroom in chickpeas flour batter and deep fried
Chicken Pakoras $12.90
- Boneless chicken dipped in spiced batter and deep fried
Seekh Kebabs $12.90
- Minced lamb flavoured with exotic spices, pressed on a skewer and finished in the tandoor
Fried Fish $12.90
- Indian style marinated in spices and lemon juice, deep fried later
Chicken Tikka $16.90
- Chicken pieces marinated with tandoori spices, yoghurt and cooked in tandoori oven, served with onions and tomatoes
Mixed Platter for Two $17.90
- A mixture and fine selection of a few of above (samosa, mixed pakoras, chicken tikka & seekh kebab)

Butter Chicken $17.90
- Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala $17.90
- Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in spicy gravy with onion and capsicum
Pepper Chicken (hot) $17.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion, crushed black pepper, capsicum & special Indian herbs
Chilli Chicken $17.90
- Boneless fried chicken with onion, green, capsicum, cabbage and tomatoes, with sweet chilli sauce
Coconut Chicken $17.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with spices finished in a coconut creamy gravy
Garlic Chicken $17.90
- Chicken cooked in rich onion gravy with garlic
Chicken Balti $17.90
- Succulent chicken pieces in a medium spicy sauce with onion, capsicum and tomatoes
Punjabi Chicken $17.90
- Cooked with tomatoes and coriander powder, cumin, powder with rich onion and gravy
Chicken Korma $17.90
- Chicken cooked in a delicious cashew nut gravy, garnished with almond nuts
Chicken Biryani $17.90
- Chicken cooked with rice and a rich blend of spices and cashew nuts served with raita
Chicken Vindaloo (hot) $17.90
- Hot chicken curry straight from the beaches of goa
Palak Chicken $17.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in spinach and cream
Mango Chicken $17.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in sweet mango gravy
Chicken Jalfrezi $17.90
- Tender chicken cooked with onion, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs & spices
Bhuna Chicken $19.90
- Chicken pieces cooked in cashew nut, with pepper & special Indian herbs

Rogan Josh $17.90
- Diced lamb cooked in traditional North Indian style
Butter Lamb $17.90
- Tender pieces of boneless lamb, cooked in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Saag Gosht $17.90
- Puree spinach and cream
Lamb Nawabi $17.90
- Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cooked in cream and garnished with almond nuts
Karahi Lamb $17.90
- Boneless lamb cooked in a wok in a spicy blend of masalas, onion and capsicum
Keema Mattar $17.90
- Lamb mince and peas cooked with capsicum and tomatoes, with mild spices
Lamb Biryani $17.90
- Lamb cooked with rice's along with yoghurt and blend of spices served with raita

Shahi Korma $16.90
- Beef cooked in delicious cashew nut gravy, garnished with almond nuts and coriander
Beef Madras $16.90
- Delicious medium hot beef curry and prepared with coconut
Beef Vindaloo (Hot) $16.90
- Spicy beef curry straight from goa
Beef Rogan Josh $16.90
- Diced beef cooked in traditional North Indian style
Karahi Beef Masala $16.90
- Beef cooked in a wok in a spicy blend of masala

Chickpea Curry $14.90
- Chickpeas cooked in subtle spices
Karahi Paneer $14.90
- Cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and a special blend of masala
Alu-Mattar $14.90
- Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtle, spicy gravy
Palak Paneer $14.90
- Cottage cheese cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach and lightly spiced
Vegetable Maloni $14.90
- Green beans and mixed veg cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach and lightly spiced
Aloo-Gobi $14.90
- Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together, garnished with fresh coriander
Daal Makhani $14.90
- Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with coriander
Saag-Aloo $14.90
- Potatoes in a fine puree of spinach and spices
Mattar Paneer $14.90
- Peas and cottage cheese cooked in onion rich gravy
Vegetable Korma $14.90
- Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in cashew nuts with creamy gravy
Vegetable Biryani $14.90
- Mixed vegetables cooked with rice and ground spices served with raita
Punjabi Chana Masala (dry dish) $14.90
- Chick peas cooked with special combination of seven masalas
Khumb Fali $14.90
- Mushroom and green beans cooked in cashew nuts creamy gravy
Mushroom Curry $14.90
- Mushroom and peas cooked together in spicy onion gravy
Cheese Chilli $14.90
- Fried cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum, cabbage and sweet chilli sauce

Fish curry $19.90
- Fish fillet cooked in a fine tomato paste and onion gravy and coconut cream
South Indian Style Fish Curry $19.90
- Fish fillets cooked in a fine onion gravy and coconut cream and finished with coriander
Prawn Curry $19.90
- Prawns cooked with sauteed onions, gravy, coriander, and coconut cream
Butter Prawn $19.90
- Prawn cooked with creamy tomato flavoured gravy
Palak Prawn $19.90
- Prawns cooked in spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic and spices
Prawn Masala $19.90
- Prawns cooked with green capsicum, tomatoes and whole spices
Shahi Prawn $19.90
- Prawn cooked in shahi cashew nut gravy with Indian herbs
Maharaja Banquet (min 2 people-only in restaurant) $34.00 per person
- Per person includes practically everything, includes: the mixed platter for entree and 4 curries for the main course, butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, beef vindaloo, mixed veg, naan, side dishes, papad, (dessert mango kulfi)

Tandoori Fish $19.90
- Fish marinated in yoghurt and spices and cooked in tandoor
Tandoori Chicken H $12.90 / F $19.90
- All above items are marinated with tandoori spices and yoghurt and cooked in tandoori oven, served with onions and tomatoes
H=Half / F=Full

Naan $3.00
- Plain flour bread garnished with butter
Tandoori Roti $3.00
- Wholemeal bread buttered on top
Keema Naan $3.50
- Naan stuffed with spiced mince mixture
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Naan garnished with cooked garlic and butter
Cheese Naan $3.50
- Stuffed with herbs, spiced cheese
Chicken Naan $4.00
- Naan stuffed with tandoori chicken
Alu Paratha $4.00
- Plain flour bread stuffed with spiced tomatoes
Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.00
- Stuffed with spiced cheese, garnished with cooked garlic butter
Cheese and Onion Naan $4.00
- Stuffed with spiced cheese and onion, garnished with butter
Peshawari Naan $4.00
- Stuffed with dry fruit

Steamed Rice $5.00
Basmati Rice / Cumin Rice / Yellow Rice / Peas Pulao $6 each
Accompaniments $5 each
- Sweet mango chutney, pickles, salad, mint chutney, cucumber raita

Chicken Nuggets (4) and Chips / Fish and Chips $4.00

Wedges (seasoned) / Chips $5.00
Fish meal (2 fish, chips, salad and drink) $15.00

Mango Kulfi $4.00
Gulab Jamun / Chocolate Fudge Cake / Peach & Passion Fruit Cheesecake $6.00

Butter Chicken with Rice / Punjabi Chicken with Rice / Lamb Rogan Josh with Rice / Beef Vindaloo with Rice $9.90
●Vegetarian
-Dal Makhani with rice / Chickpea curry with rice / Aloo mattar with rice / Khumb Fali with rice $9.90
●Breads
-Plain Naan $3.00
-Garlic Naan / Cheese Naan $3.50
-Garlic & Cheese Naan / Aloo Parantha $4.00
From 9am to 3pm

Nearby Sample Menus

Frutti di Mare Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- seafood mix including mussels & shrimps, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Fettuccine alla Panna $15.00
- ham & cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Pesto alla Genovese Pasta $15.00
- ribboned pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic, pinenuts, parmesan cheese
Calzone Napoletana 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- pizza filled with ham, spinach, mushrooms, oregano, mozarella cheese
Fettuccine alla Vegetariana $15.00
- tomatoes, capsicum, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, basil pesto, zucchini, parmesan cheese
Fettuccine alla Pollo $15.00
- chicken & mushrooms in a creamy sauce, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti alla Marinara $15.00
- combination seafood, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, parmesan cheese
Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano

Mushrooms $6.00
Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
- Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
Shearer's Shanks $28.80/ $36.50
- Tender and delicious lamb shanks, oven roasted with Central thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy and a mint glaze. Served on potato mash with fresh vegetables. Beer Match: I must say this dish is perfect with Speight's Porter.
Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
- Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.
Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
- Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.

AngusPure sirloin $18.00
- w orange kumara miso mash
“Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
- w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
- w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
Hand-cut sumac seasoned fries $5.50
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
- w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
Harissa braised lamb $15.00
- w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
Mushroom ragù $12.00
- w celeriac, sage, herb oil

Soup of the Day $12.00
- Served with Ciabatta
Confit Duck Salad $24.00
- With mixed greens, orange, apple, cranberry, maple walnuts and honey mustard dressing
Chicken Salad $24.00
- Moroccan spiced chicken with mixed green, avocado, feta, capsicum, roasted almonds, maple and seeded mustard dressing
Mediterranean Crispy Prawns $18.00
- Pan fried salt and pepper prawns with honeydew melon, green olives, feta and green gazpacho dressing
Calamari Salad $22.00
- Lightly Szechuan pepper coated calamari tossed in a fresh herb and chilli salad, with lime aioli grilled lemon
Te Mata Fig and Chevre $22.00
- Chargrilled Sourdough topped with a goat cheese and fresh figs, shaved fennel, prosciutto, orange and raspberry gastrique
AngusPure Steaks
- Selection available on request
Pork Ribs $19.00
- Sticky smoked pork ribs with garden salad and house fries

Eggs on Toast $12.50
- Two eggs on ciabatta or vogel’s with your choice of – poached, scrambled or fried. Add bacon $3.00
Vege Stack $16.50
- Portobello mushroom pan-fried in garlic butter, grilled red capsicum, potato and sage rosti’s and rocket. Topped with a poached egg and drizzled with hollandaise.
Aqaba Benedict $17.50
- Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with bacon.
Aqaba Big Brekkie $20.00
- Bacon, kransky sausages, chunky creamy mushroom sauce, hash browns, grilled tomato, fried eggs and toasted Vienna. Add black pudding $3.50
Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
- Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
Seasonal vegetables $6.50
Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
- Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
Fries and aioli $7.50

SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $25
French baguette dipped in vanilla & cinnamon egg batter with grilled bacon, caramelized peaches and runny crèam $16.00
Brewers Breaky - sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato w horseradish crème kransky sausage, crispy bacon, home made hash browns,toasted ciabatta w eggs your way-scrambled, fried or poached $18.00
Blueberry buttermilk pancakes w maple syrup, caramelised banana & crispy bacon finished w berry compote $16.00
THE BREWERS APPRENTICE TASTING PLATTER - Leave it to us to put a selection of our tasting plates and bowls together for 2-3 people $33
PAPPADELLA PASTA - Mushroom, spinach and grilled eggplant in a creamy lemon and parmesan sauce topped w roasted pinenuts and rocket $25
Smoked cheddar cheese fondue w ciabatta $12
Grilled flat bread topped w eggplant, spinach, gourmet potatoes, caramelised onions and goats cheese $12

Chocolate pannacotta $12.00
Gyoza(5 pcs) $14.00
- pork and vegetable dumplings pan-fried one side, steamed and served with Ponzu(a citrus/soy dipping sauce).Order as many pieces as required-extra pieces $2.50.
Edamame $7.50
- baby soy beans (pictured)
Miso soup $3.50
Katsu $21.00
- panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with prawns
Saikoro cut steak $22.00
- large cubed scotch fillet pan fried with vegetables and a thick soy based sauce
Prawn fritters $23.00
- whole prawns wrapped in okonomiyaki batter, deep fried, halved and sauced
Geo Age $19.50
- marinated pieces of squid tentacles, marinated, lightly coated and crisp fried

Bacon and eggs $14.50
- served on toast
Fish and Chips $18.00
- with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
Soup of the Day $9.00
- ask staff
Steak Sandwich $18.00
- with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
Mushrooms $15.00
- in cream and parsley sauce on toast
Toasted Breads $6.50
- grain bread, sourdough or toast
Big Breakfast $19.50
- with sausage, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and a hashbrown
Eggs Benedict $17.00
- with bacon

Pineapple $1.00
Pineapple Ring $1.30
Chicken Cashew Nut Meal $12.00
Meat Pattie $2.00
Kumara Chips $4.50
Hawaiian $4.00
Sweet Sour Pork $10.50
Chicken Corn Soup $5.00

Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef $9.50 Half / $14 Full
- Tender boneless pieces of meat half cooked in a rich & creamy cashew nut gravy with mild aromatic spice.
Bombay Kebab $10.00
- Star of India special chicken kebab.
Vegetable Samosa $5.50
- Triangular pastry filled with potatoes, peas and herbs then fried golden brown.
Vegetable Hyderabadi $9 Half / $13 Full
- Chopped mix vegetables cooked in a onion, tomato gravy with cashew nut-flavour and sesame seed.
Anari Ghost Masala $9.50 Half / $15 Full
- Sweet and sour tangy cashew nut and pomergranate flavoured lamb.
Kumb Pasanda $10.00
- Chicken breast pieces stuffed With cheese and spices, barbecued in the tandoori oven, served with green chutney.
Seasonal Vegetable $9 Half / $13 Full
- Fresh cut vegetables cooked in an onion tomato gravy & aromatic spices.
Lamb Biryani $15.00
- Basmati rice cooked with lamb, special spices and herbs.

Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
- With bacon, croutons and parmesan. Topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional
Garlic Prawn Salad GF $19.50
- On crispy noodles with chilli lime dressing and roasted peanuts
Garlic Bread $6.50
- Ciabatta brushed with garlic butter and toasted
Open Chicken Sandwich GFO $19.50
- Succulent Cajun spiced chicken breast, bacon on salad greens and tomato and topped with mango peach chutney, a slice of brie and a sprinkle of dukkah.
Vegetarian Stack GFO $17.00
- Layers of pesto, garlic rubbed ciabatta, roast kumara, pumpkin, tomato, capsicum, mushroom and feta cheese drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Loaded with luscious seafood.
Corn Fritter Stack GF $17.00
- Layered with bacon and roast kumara and served with sour cream and either sweet chilli sauce or basil pesto
GFO= Gluten Free Option

BACON AND EGGS $12.50
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $18.50
OMELETTE $14.50
- ham, cheese, mushroom, tomato + toast
SALADS From $3.00
SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
CEREAL $7.00
- with fruit-yogurt
GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE
FRESH SANDWICH From $4.50

Always Fresh NZ Fish n Chips $28.00
- Cooked in a light tempura batter w your choice of lemon pepper, chilli salt or lightly seasoned, served w salad and fries, house made tartar sauce & lemon.
Spiced Orange Pannacotta $15.00
- Served w berry compote & almond praline
Braised Lamb Shank $24.00/Two$30.00
- First Class NZ Lamb shanks, braised in our Chefs signature blend of 10 herbs & spices, served w potato of the day and seasonal vegetables.
Loaded Wedges Small$10/Lge$15
- Topped w bacon, cheese, sour cream & salsa
Garlic aioli, Hummus, Sour cream, Beetroot relish, sweet chilli $1ea
Cheeseboard Selection One$17/ForTwo$22
- New Zealand cheese selection of mild blue and aged cheddar from the Puhoi Valley, served w crackers & fruit
Chicken Wings Half$15/Full$25
- Glazed Orange & Ginger
Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Hotdogs $15.00

Breakfast Menu till 12.00 * Can Be Gluten Free
B.L.T $15.00
- Free range bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli on ciabatta
Summer Salad $23.00
- Grilled free range chicken or grilled sirloin, resting on greens, red onion, corn, marinated capsicum, roast pumpkin, walnuts, cranberries and feta drizzled with tomatillo & lime vinaigrette
Bacon and Egg Bagel $11.00
- 1 free range fried egg, bacon and smoky T
Summer Sharing Platter $30.00
- Daily selection of prepared delicacies, dips & ciabatta
Ham Sandwich on Molenberg $4.00
Melted Cheese on Ciabatta $6.00
Sirloin Steak served with fries GF $15.00

Pink Lamb Rump $16
- rosemary & garlic marinated lamb rump served on puy lentil & feta salad with yoghurt & cucumber dressing
Cheeseboard $18
- kapiti baby blue cheese, creamy camembert, aged cheddar, port soaked cheddar, grilled haloumi, pinot noir paste, served with crostini stack
Balls of Fire
- beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
Say Cheese
- camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
Meatfest
- chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
Roasted Aromatic Veg
- red capsicum, red onion, aubergine & courgette with feta, olives & pine nuts (V)
Cajun Chicken,
- cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15