The Cumin in Waikato Menu

TAKEAWAY - APPETISERS TAKEAWAY - APPETISERS
  • Samosa (2 pcs) $5.50
    • Spiced potatoes and peas stuffed pastry served with piquant tamarind sauce
  • Onion Bhaji (4 pcs) $5.50
    • Sliced onions dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Tender chicken marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor
  • Hareyali Kebab $12 Half / $18 Full
    • Chicken fillet marinated in fresh coriander, mint and cheese & cooked in tandoor oven
  • Seekh Kebab $15.00
    • Lean lamb mince skewers cooked to perfection in tandoor
  • Tandoori Chicken $12 Half / $18 Full
    • Spring chicken marinated in traditional spices, paprika & yoghurt
TAKEAWAY - NON VEG MAINS TAKEAWAY - NON VEG MAINS
  • Chef's Special Curry (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • Fenugreek seeds, coriander mixed gravy & cream with chef’s secret pies
  • Butter Chicken $15.99
    • Boneless oven cooked chicken simmered in authentic tomato based gravy
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.99
    • Tandoor cooked chicken mixed with sliced onions, capsicum and spices
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.99
    • Chicken cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onion gravy, spices and cream
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $15.99
    • Chicken cooked with vegetables in sweet & sour sauce
  • Mango Chicken $15.99
    • Chicken cooked in delicious mango flavoured creamy and lightly spiced sauce
  • Chilli Chicken $16.50
    • Chinese style chicken pieces cooked with onions, chilli and capsicum
TAKEAWAY - SEAFOOD CLASSICS TAKEAWAY - SEAFOOD CLASSICS
  • Butter Prawn $18.50
    • Marinated shell prawns cooked in exotic spices and tomato gravy
  • King Prawn Masala $18.50
    • Prawn/Fish cooked into a fine tomato and coconut sauce with capsicums, lemon and cream
  • Malabari Prawn/Fish $18.50
    • Prawn/Fish cooked into a fine tomato and coconut sauce with capsicums, lemon & cream
TAKEAWAY - VEGETARIAN MAINS TAKEAWAY - VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • Chef's Special Paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with fenugreek, coriander and chef’s special ingredients
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese simmered in ethnic thick gravy
  • Palak Paneer/Mushroom $14.00
    • Rich creamy curry where panner cubes or mushrooms are cooked in spinach based gravy and spices
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $14.00
    • Cubes of tandoor cooked cottage cheese cooked in tomato gravy along with diced onions and capsicums
  • Dal Makhani $14.00
    • Mix lentils simmered overnight on a low flame, finished with fresh herbs
TAKEAWAY - NAAN BREAD TAKEAWAY - NAAN BREAD
  • Plain Naan $3.00
    • Made from flour and all-time favourite
  • Butter Naan $3.50
    • Made from flour coated with butter layers
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Naan made from flour coated with garlic and butter
  • Cheese Naan $3.50
    • Naan stuffed with grated cheese
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Naan stuffed with grated cheese and coated with garlic
  • Peshawari Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with chopped nuts and fruits
TAKEAWAY - FROM THE PADDY FIELDS TAKEAWAY - FROM THE PADDY FIELDS
  • Biryani (Chicken/Beef/Lamb/Vege) $15.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices
  • Pulao (Chicken/Vege/Mushroom) $10.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds and an option of vegetables, chicken or mushroom
  • Saffron Rice $5.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with saffron
TAKEAWAY - KID'S MENU TAKEAWAY - KID'S MENU
  • Kids Butter Chicken $10.00
TAKEAWAY - SIDE ORDER TAKEAWAY - SIDE ORDER
  • Papadoms $2.50
  • Aloo Chana Chaat $5.00
  • Fries $4.00
TAKEAWAY - DESSERTS TAKEAWAY - DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $6.00
  • Mango Kulfi $6.00
TAKEAWAY - ACCOMPANIMENTS TAKEAWAY - ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Raita (Cucumber, Carrot, Yoghurt) $3.00
TAKEAWAY - BANQUETS TAKEAWAY - BANQUETS
  • Vegetarian Banquet $27.00 per person
    • Appetisers: Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Vege Pakora & Paneer Pakora / Main Course: Vege Korma, Palak Paneer, Daal Makhani or Mushroom Mattar with Rice, Naan & Condiments (Minimum for two persons)
DINE-IN - APPETISERS DINE-IN - APPETISERS
  • Chilli Chicken $13.00
    • Chinese style chicken cooked with capsicum and chilli in tandoor (dry)
  • Calamari $14.00
    • Crispy calamari rings deep fried and served with mix salad
  • Fish Tikka $13.5 Half / $18.5 Full
    • Boneless fish marinated in fresh green herbs and spices cooked delicately in tandoor
  • Chicken Seekh Kebab $15.00
    • Chicken mince marinated with traditional spices and roasted over charcoal
  • Methi Seekh Kebab $15.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated with fenugreek and other spices cooked in tandoor
  • Amritsari Fish $13.00
    • Boneless fish coated with chickpea batter and deep fried
  • Tandoori Prawn $18.00
    • Prawn marinated in traditional spices and roasted in tandoor
  • Vege Platter (2 pcs each) $17.00
    • Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Paneer Pakora, Veg Pakora
DINE-IN - NON VEG MAINS DINE-IN - NON VEG MAINS
  • Korma (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • Curry cooked with cashew nuts, almonds and very mild spices
  • Balti (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • North Indian style curry cooked with spicy ginger, garlic and onions
  • Madras (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • A traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut & spices
  • Saagwala (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a puree of spinach and mixture of our own herbs and spices
  • Vindaloo (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • Red hot curry of Goa with the choice of hot or extra hot
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.99
    • Diced lamb cooked in classic Kashmiri style with tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices
  • Handi Ghost $15.99
    • Diced lamb cooked in tomatoes and onion gravy with a hint of lemon and coriander
  • Bhuna (Chicken/Beef/Lamb) $16.99
    • Chicken cooked in onion and tomato gravy with capsicum, coconut powder and spices
DINE-IN - SEAFOOD CLASSICS DINE-IN - SEAFOOD CLASSICS
  • Prawn Bhuna $19.50
    • Prawn cooked with garam masala, ginger and spices
  • Goan Fish Curry $19.50
    • Classic recipe uses our special Goan paste which has a blend of coriander, coconut, ginger and cumin seeds
  • Chef's Special Fish Curry $19.50
    • Tender succulent fish cooked with onions, fenugreek and special spices
DINE-IN - VEGETARIAN MAINS DINE-IN - VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • Bombay Aloo $14.00
    • Potatoes cooked with mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaves and garnished with lemon juice
  • Aloo Gobhi $14.00
    • Potatoes & cauliflower cooked in onion tomato gravy with spices
  • Mattar (Mushroom/Paneer/Aloo) $15.00
    • Peas cooked with mushroom/paneer/aloo in subtly spiced gravy
  • Malai Kofta $15.00
    • Cottage cheese and potatoes balls cooked in tomato and cashew nut gravy
  • Chana Masala $15.00
    • Chick peas cooked in tomato gravy with ground spices garnished with shredded ginger
  • Vege Jalfrezi $14.00
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in tomato and butter gravy
DINE-IN - NAAN BREAD DINE-IN - NAAN BREAD
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with lamb mince
  • Onion Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with onions and light spices
  • Laccha Prantha $5.00
    • Swirled bread made with wholemeal flour and cooked in tandoor
  • Indian Roti $3.00
    • Bread made from wholemeal flour and cooked in tandoor
  • Chef's Special Naan $5.00
    • Naan made from plain flour hinted with garlic or sesame seeds
  • Prantha (Aloo, Gobi, Paneer) $5.00
    • Wholemeal bread filled with potato, cauliflower or cottage cheese
DINE-IN - FROM THE PADDY FIELDS DINE-IN - FROM THE PADDY FIELDS
  • Coconut Rice $6.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with coconut
  • Jeera Rice $5.00
    • Rice flavoured with cumin seeds
  • Fried Rice $6.00
    • Rice cooked with an option of vegetable or chicken in Chinese style
DINE-IN - KID'S MENU DINE-IN - KID'S MENU
  • Hot Dogs & Chips $6.00
DINE-IN - SIDE ORDER DINE-IN - SIDE ORDER
  • Mixed Leaf Salad $5.00
  • Mixed Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $10.00
DINE-IN - DEESERTS DINE-IN - DEESERTS
  • Gulab Jamun $5.00
  • Rocky Road $7.00
DINE-IN - ACCOMPANIMENTS DINE-IN - ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Pickles $3.00
DINE-IN - BANQUETS DINE-IN - BANQUETS
  • Maharaja Banquet $35.00 per person
    • Appetisers: Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka & Seekh Kebab / Main Course: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vege Korma, Beef Vindaloo or madras with Rice, Naan & Condiments (Minimum for two persons)

Nearby Sample Menus

  • gluten free bread options add $2
  • raging bull $18
    • open steak sandwich cooked to your liking on sour dough with streaky bacon, portobello mushrooms, blue cheese and onion jam
  • thai beef salad (g) $20
    • seared beef, seasonal leaves, crispy noodles with dressed Asian slaw
  • prawn salad (G/d) $18
    • grilled prawns with curried watermelon, baby beets, avocado and mayo
  • -add you sides
  • big steak fries and house aioli $6
  • extra eggs $1
  • sugar bowl brekkle (g) $23
    • eggs you style, bacon, pork and smoked paprika sausages, potato rosti, creamy mushies, fried tomato and hollandiase
  • Rocket - pear - parmesan $8
  • Fried chicken – chimichurri $14
  • Chickpea chips - chipotle crème fraiche $10
  • Confit duck & cracked wheat salad - barberries - almond cream $20
  • Sichuan pork belly - soba noodle salad - ginger – herbs $20
  • Rice pudding mousse - sour raspberry ambrosia - lime mascarpone – sherbert $13
  • Veal bolognese – parmesan polenta – bocconcini $22
  • Eggnog ice cream & gingerbeer float $8
  • -Chicken $22
  • -Add Fries $3
  • Lamb Salad (GF) $20
    • Medium-rare lamb fillet with warm roasted vegetables seasoned with fresh thyme and rosemary wtih fresh salad greens and a balsamic reduction
  • Seafood Chowder $12
    • Fresh mussels, shrimp and surimi in a creamy chowder and served w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Beef Burger (GF)(DF) $19
    • the helm made beef pattie with bacon, onion rings, swiss cheese green tomato and jalapeño chutney and salad greens served w/ fries
  • -Add Fries $3
  • Warm Roast Vegetable Salad (GF)(DF) $12
    • Medley of spiced roast vegetables with baby spinach, cashews, grilled halloumi
  • Eggs Benedict (GF) $12
    • Poached eggs on toasted ciabatta bread served with spinach, hollandaise sauce and your choice of bacon OR portobello mushrooms
  • Pumpkin and sweetcorn fritters $18.00
    • halloumi, basil pesto, watercress V (ADD BACON EXTRA $4)
  • Bulgar wheat, Falafels, tomatoes, spinach, hummus, crème Fraiche, lemon citrus dressing V $17.00
  • Corn Dogs $12.00
    • pork belly, bbq sauce, crackling crumb TWO FOR
  • Polenta chips with sRiracha Mayo V $8.00
  • Salt and pepper flash fried squid $19.00
    • Vietnamese slaw, Asian mayo GF
  • 200g Smoked salmon, red pepper aioli, and walnut salsa $17.00
  • Beer battered fish and chips $20.00
    • homemade tartare, fennel slaw
  • Chicken and avocado, cos lettuce, sundried tomato, streaky bacon, shaved fennel, homemade French and mayo dressing and parmesan GF $18.00
  • The Med $12
    • Hummus, sundries tomato, kale pesto, whipped feta
  • Beef $13
    • Local Hereford prime mince, tomato relish, cheese, pickles, garlic aioli
  • Chorizo $5
  • The Melt $12
    • Shaved ham, swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, rocket & aioli
  • Poached or fried eggs $4
  • Gordita $16
    • Chipotle rubbed beef, chargrilled w smokey cheese, pickles, shredded ice berg, jalapeño crema
  • Lamb $16
    • Beetroot & pomegranate relish, horseradish labne, hummus pea shoots
  • Cinny $9
    • Cinnamon bagel w cream cheese & house made lemon curd
  • Mafia Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Tomato sauce with tomatoes, capsicum, salami, olives, anchovies,diced sausages
  • Vege favourite v Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Alfredo sauce with spinach, camembert cheese, onion, capsicum, mushroom, fresh tomato, pineapple, mozzarella, fresh garlic and lemon pepper
  • Brownies $3.99
  • Chicken bites $6.99
  • Create your own pizza N/A
    • Any 5 toppings and 1 swirl
  • Hawaiian Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with ham, pineapple and mozzzarella
  • Zesty wedge Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with onion, ham, bacon, creamy mayo, oregano, and mozzarella and zesfy wedges
  • Margarita v Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with chopped tomato, basil, oregano and mozzarella
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Punnet's Open Taco $25 / $24.5
    • refried beans, red cabbage, blackened sweetcorn, jalapenos, pepitas, coriander, picked red onion finished w a mango salsa + coriander, lime + avocado creme w your choice of sweet + spicy cauliflower or crispy chicken. Chicken / Cauli
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • Fries $10
    • served with tomato sauce + smoked garlic aioli
  • Raspberry & almond brownie / Blueberry & lemon curd slice / Carrot cale $5.5 each
  • Celebration bowl $26.5 / $25.5
    • japanese soba noodles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, sesamed avocado, bok choy, kimchi (probiotic korean fermented cabbage), broccoli, pickled cucumber, spicy roasted edamame + green onion w your choice of either crispy chicken or crisp fried tempeh. Chicken / Tempeh
  • Mexican street corn $12.5
    • blackened sweetcorn w coriander, lime and avocado creme + pepitas
  • The Punnet Burger $27.5 / $25.5
    • a housemade medley of red kale coriander + green apple slaw, almond feta, chipotle mayo and crisp kumara rosti nestled between an artisan bun + served with house cut fries + aioli w your choice of either pork belly or tempeh pork belly
  • Salt and pepper calamari $14
    • p ickled cucumber microsalad and lemon aioli [ g f ]
  • Soft tacos $18
    • chipotle grilled chicken iceberg, tomato, red onion, sour cream and avocado puree
  • mixed leaf salad with shaved parmesan $7
  • Poached prawn salad $19
    • egg noodles, sugar snap peas, spring onions, peanuts, chilli, mint and coriander dressing
  • Slow cooked beef short rib $32
    • crushed new season potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, panko crumbed bacon and onion croquettes and shiraz jus[ G F A ]
  • Soft tacos $18
    • spiced pulled beef iceberg, tomato, cheese, coriander, spring onion and aioli
  • Vegetarian $22
    • slow roast tomato, spinach, red onion, olives, feta, basil pesto and mozzarella
  • Gurnard ceviche $14
    • spring onion, tomato, chilli, coconut cream [ g f ]
  • Ring of fire $14 / $17
    • Chilli beans, corn, capsicum, onions, chillies
  • Seafood $13 / $16
    • Shrimb, crab, anchovies
  • Chicken satay $14/$17
    • Roast chicken, pineapple, satay sauce
  • Fly n Hawaiian $13 / $16
    • Mushrooms, chicken, pineapple
  • Cheesecake $3
  • Porky primo $14 / $17
    • Salami, ham, bacon, capsicum, pineapple
  • Hot & spicy $11 / $14
    • Salami, beef, chillies, onions
  • Chicken thai $15 / $18
    • Roast chicken, cashews, sweet thai sauce
  • M17 Honey Lemon Chicken: Gai Manow $17.90
  • Prawns or Mixed Seafood $10
  • Made to order in all main course Tofu and mushroom to be substituted for meats
  • Y2 Beef Salad: Laab Nuer $15
    • Warm and spicy salad sirloin steak, mixed with lime dressing and Thai herb
  • Y3 Prawns or Squid Salad: Pia Goong / Pai Murk $19.90
    • Spicy king prawn or squid in toasted chili sauce, sliced lemongrass onion, coriander, mixed spice and lime dressing
  • R3 Pad See Eiw
    • Pan fried noodles with vegetables and egg cooked in soya sauce
  • R7 Nasi Goorang Fried Rice
    • Fried rice with egg, pineapple and vegetables cooked in yellow curry powder with cashew nuts
  • Jasmine Rice $2.50
  • The Lost Soul $16.50
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Double Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Egg, Beetroot, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • The Whanga $13.80
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Bacon, Avocado, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Nut Out $12.20
    • Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
  • Satay Spice $12.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • The Cowboy $16.10
    • Scotch Fillet Steak, Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Aioli Dip $1.00
  • Gluten Free Option $2.20
  • Hey Pesto $13.90
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Brie Cheese, Fresh Basil Pesto, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • The Vego Burger $15
    • Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, red onion, capsicum, lettuce and spiced hummus
  • Chicken mole tacos $12
    • w pinto beans
  • Pork scratchings $5
  • Grilled Rueben $13
    • w house made chips & cornichons
  • The Cowree Burger $15
    • House made beef pattie, Walkers Porter beet relish, mustard aioli, cheese, gherkin, onion
  • -W chips $18
  • The Clucking Good Burger $15
    • Fried chicken, onion jam, aioli, cheese, lettuce, streaky bacon
  • House made corn chips $8
    • w house made salsa & guacamole
  • Rosemary focaccia $10.00
  • Garlic focaccia $10.00
  • Capricciosa $18.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, olives)
  • Crudo $21.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, parma ham, buffalo ricotta cheese, fresh tomato, rocket, parmesan)
  • Pecos $21.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, tuna, artichokes, chilly, garlic, parsley)
  • Zucchini $21.00
    • (mozzarella, zucchini, cream, parmesan, truffle oil)
  • Hawaiian $18.00
  • Zucca $21.00
    • (mozzarella, caramelized pumpkin, brie cheese, parmesan, spinach)
  • Steak Eggs & chips/steak chips & salad $18.50
  • Bacon Burger/Bacon & Egg Burger $5.80/$6.80
  • Cheese & Onion $4.50
  • Ham Cheese & pineapple $4.90
  • Nachos $8.50
  • 2 Fish chips with 600ml bottle Pepsi range $12.80
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Chips $2.50
  • The Rango Irish Stew $15.00
    • Chunky beef cooked in Guinness Draught served with plain or garlic bread
  • The Rango Hot Pasta Lunch $15.00
    • Smoked chicken and penne pasta in a creamy sauce served with toasted bread
  • Rango burger $15.00
    • beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple
  • Fish Bites and Chips $9.00
  • Ham burger $10.50
  • Bowl of Chips $3.00 or $6.00
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • Scallops, mussels, shrimps, surimi, seafood mix and onions in a thick creamy sauce, served with bread
  • Salad $15.00
    • Fresh garden salad - served with bread. Chilli beef and bacon or smoked chicken with camembert cheese
The Cumin

The Cumin

location

Address

404 Pollen Street, Thames, Thames, Waikato, 3500, New Zealand

phone

Phone

02102743102

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly

Location
404 Pollen Street, Thames, Thames, Waikato, 3500, New Zealand