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

  • eggs benny (g) $16
    • free range poached eggs, baby spinach and hollandaise on an English muffin
  • raw bowl (V/v/d) $12
    • apple soaked oats topped with house ohsi coconut yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruits, seeds and dehydrated raspberries
  • warm chicken salad (G) $18
    • lemoon thyme chicken, shaved prosciutto, baby cos, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan
  • toast and butter $2
  • house cured smoked salmon $20
  • sugar bowl brekkle (g) $23
    • eggs you style, bacon, pork and smoked paprika sausages, potato rosti, creamy mushies, fried tomato and hollandiase
  • add big steak fries with house aioli $3
  • open salmon omelette (G) $20
    • open omelette with salmon, mint and coriander slaw, chilli and lime dressing
  • Rice pudding mousse - sour raspberry ambrosia - lime mascarpone – sherbert $13
  • Anchovy toasts - green olives - anchovy cigar $10
  • Tuna tartare - miso mayo - ruby grapefruit - wasabi tobiko $19
  • Rocket - pear - parmesan $8
  • Sichuan pork belly - soba noodle salad - ginger – herbs $20
  • Churros - dulce de leche $11
  • Chickpea chips - chipotle crème fraiche $10
  • Veal bolognese – parmesan polenta – bocconcini $22
  • Lamb Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
  • Veg Combo (Falafel & Zucchini) Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
  • Lamb Reg $9.50 Large $11.00
  • Mixed Grill (Lamb & Chicken Shish + Kofta) Large $16.00
  • Combo Shish (Lamb & Chicken Cubes) Large $16.00
  • Mixed Grill (Lamb & Chicken Shish + Kofta) Large $16.00
  • Lamb Reg $11.50 Large $16.00
  • Veg Zucchini Reg $10.00 Large $14.00
  • Chicken wings $6.99
  • Cheesecake $3.99
  • Margarita v Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with chopped tomato, basil, oregano and mozzarella
  • Exotic garlic and cheese Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with mozzarella and fresh garlic
  • Cranberry chicken Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Cranberry sauce with spinach, onion, chicken, bacon, camembert cheese and mozzarella
  • Pepperoni Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Pepperoni and mozzarella on tomato sauce
  • BBQ beef and tomato Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • BBQ sauce with beef, onion, fresh tomato and mozzarella
  • Meat lovers Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with pepperoni, beef, ham, diced sausages, bacon, mozzarella and BBQ SWIRL
  • Gurnard ceviche $14
    • spring onion, tomato, chilli, coconut cream [ g f ]
  • Roast duck breast with confit duck leg and puy lentil ragout $33
    • duck fat crisps, baby bokchoy, baby carrots and roasting jus[ G F ]
  • Orange and almond syrup cake $14
    • rhubarb and strawberry compote, toasted almonds and raglan coconut yoghurt[ g f ]
  • Cured salmon $14
    • crème fraiche, beetroot relish, and toasted ficelle [ g f ]
  • Grilled chicken and israeli couscous salad $19
    • slow roast tomato, rocket, cucumber, red onion, roast cashews, olives, feta,and champagne vinaigrette[ G F A ]
  • Beer battered fish and chips $18
    • house-made tartare sauce, mixed leaf salad[ G F A ]
  • Cheese selection[ g f a ]
    • all cheese boards are served with crackers and toasted crostini 1cheese $14, 2cheese $20, 3cheese $25
  • Spinach , feta and sun-dried tomato filos $14
    • mint yo ghurt
  • Fish and Chips $19.50
    • Lightly battered fresh fish of the day served with salad and Thunder Crunch fries
  • Curly Fries $7.50
    • Served with in-house aioli and tomato sauce
  • Creamy Mushrooms and Bacon $18.50
    • Served on toasted grain bread
  • Fish and Chips $11.50
    • Half portion available
  • Open Chicken Burger $17.00
    • Toasted brioche, salad, crumbed chicken topped with brie and cranberry sauce and served with Thunder Crunch fries
  • Cheeseburger Slider $9.00
    • Fresh toasted bun, beef patty, cheese and tomato sauce and served with fries
  • Chef's Breakfast Stack $16.00
    • Toasted grain bread topped with baked beans, potato hash brown, crispy bacon and a poached egg
  • Buttermilk Waffles $14.50
    • Two warm, crispy buttermilk waffles topped with berry compote and yoghurt
  • Crispy potato gnocchi, Kikorangi blue cheese, candied walnuts, fresh pear $16
  • Slow braised pork belly, pickled beetroot puree, wilted greens, jus $21
  • Ravioli, pumpkin, roasted garlic, spinach, brown butter, pine nut and lemon sauce, shaved parmesan $17
  • Mac'n'cheeni, panko crumbed macaroni and cheese, Gruyere, aged cheddar and mozzarella, spiced tomato ragu $17
  • Coconut crumbed prawn tacos, iceberg, Sriracha mayo, mango and green chili salsa $14
  • Seared Merino lamb rump, pea purée corn and capsicum succotash, marinated tomatoes, olive jus $28.50
  • Crispy potatoes, garlic aioli, fresh chives $9
  • Seared scallops, cauliflower puree, sautéed seasonal greens, chorizo salt $19
  • Pork belly $32
    • Please ask our lovely staff.slow roasted pork belly w ith hints of cardamom and five spice served on seasonal puree w ith crispy crackling
  • Seafood chowder $18
    • scrumptious chowder prawns, squid, muscles, fish and salmon with a touch of curry, so good you have to try it!
  • The classic B.L.T on foccacia bread with fries $14
  • Steak sammie topped with hot cheese foam and caramelised onion. $18
    • Served with fries and allioli
  • -Option 1 served with whole seed mustard infused mash, w ilted spinach & Syd's famous caramelised garlic "burnt" sauce - a local favourite
  • Workman's steaks Eye $36 / Scotch $34
  • Workman's famous fritters topped with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and mixed greens $14
  • Squid lightly dusted in flour pan fried in olive oil with capers and garlic finished with parsley and lemon $16
  • Little Chicken Soul $8.20
    • Fresh Chicken Strips, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • The Lost Soul $16.50
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Double Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Egg, Beetroot, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Crispy Nemo $14.90
    • Crispy Fish Fillets, Salad, Relish, Lemon Tartare Sauce
  • Crank’N Cranberry $14.90
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Camembert Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Funky Beet $12.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Beetroot, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Little Beef Soul $8.00
    • Mini Prime Beef, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Local Chick $12.20
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Nut Out $12.20
    • Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
  • Pancakes
    • Homemade pancakes with maple syrup and cream
  • Wicked Wedges $14.50
    • Wedges topped with bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chili sauce
  • Toasted Muesli $9.50
    • Served with fruit salad and yogurt
  • - Bacon $16.50
  • Hash brown, grilled tomato, cream mushrooms $3.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms $19.00
    • Medley of creamy mushrooms with poached eggs, parmesan cheese, micro herbs with toasted bread
  • Fruit salad with maple syrup, cream and raspberry dust $14.50
  • French Toast $17.00
    • Grilled banana, bacon, maple syrup and cream and raspberry dust
  • Pasta of the day $28.00
    • Our housemade pasta served with fresh seasonal ingredients from the garden
  • Our chefs can alter our dishes to suit dietary requirements, please advise your wait staff
  • Fish Market Price
    • Our fresh fish of the day with kefir lime & ginger curd, served with toasted cashew, coconut, radish & snow pea tendrils on a polenta crumbed lemongrass arancini
  • Vegetarian $28.00
    • Pumpkin, parmesan & herb roasted semolina cake with wild rocket pesto, a lemon & nutmeg scented house ricotta, pickled beetroot and stuffed portabello mushroom
  • Peter Rabbit’s Pick $12.00
    • Raspberry & rhubarb frangipane cake served with a lime & ginger curd, blackberry mousse, homemade almond marshmallow & a black sesame nougatine tuille
  • Vegetarian $23.00
    • Creamed leeks on a confit garlic base, Kahurangi blue cheese, fresh rocket, poached apple and toasted walnuts
  • -House cured and smoked salmon with a shrimp, salmon & fraiche rillette and an edamame bean salsa
  • Sharing Platter $32.00
    • Chef’s choice’s of 3 seasonal tasters to whet the appetite!!
  • Chicken Liver Paté $13.50
    • With apple and fig jam, baked ciabatta and olive oil
  • Chicken Tacos $15.00
    • Three soft tacos crispy chicken, slaw, paprika mayo and chilli jam
  • Spicy Tomato Tagliatelle $16.00
    • Spicy tomato puttanesca sauce, capers, olives, parmesan, watercress, olive oil and sea salt
  • Add 6 Mussels $6.00
  • Crispy Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Crispy fried chicken pieces with fresh slaw and kimchi mayo
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Smoked Beef Brisket $17.00
    • Slow braised brisket, creamy slaw, Swiss cheese and crispy onions
  • Seafood Broth $20.00
    • Lemon grass chilli shrimp orange broth with daily fresh seafood, Asian greens, coriander and spring onion
  • Tom-Yum Soup (Chicken) $11.50
    • Thai style spicy herb based soup with chicken
  • Deep Fried Pork Snizzle Rice Set / Chicken Cutlet Rice Set $15.00
    • Deep fried pork cutlet served with rice & vegetables / Deep fried rice chicken fillet served with rice & vegetables
  • Gravy Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
    • Famous Ming city gravy beef noodle soup
  • Sizzling Fish Rice Set $16.50
    • Tarakihi with our special sauce on sizzling plate served with rice & miso soup
  • Prawn Skewers $9.50
    • Grilled prawn skewers
  • Zha Jiang Noodle $14.00
    • Specially prepared Zha Jiang (fried soybean paste) sauce on noodle
  • Miso Ramen $19.00
    • Northeast Asian style beef & turnip cooked in clay pot served with rice & vegetables
  • Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice $15.50
    • Sweet & sour pork with pineapple & capsicum served with rice
  • Caramelized Onion
  • Mozzarella
  • Pork & Thyme Meatballs with Spicy Sauce $7.5
  • Bacon
  • Kumara Fries $5.5
  • Add Chorizo $3
  • Mixed herbs
  • Fries $4.5
  • Apple Shortcake $8
  • Snack Basket $13
    • 3 won tons, 4mini spring rolls, 4 samosa, 2prwan cutlets, 2 squid rings & fries
  • Vege Burger $10
  • Battered scallops $20
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $25
    • With your choice of garlic herb butter, pepper sauce or mushroom sauce
  • Garlic Bread $ 5
  • Wedges w sour cream $9
  • Egg Burger $9
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