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

  • open salmon omelette (G) $20
    • open omelette with salmon, mint and coriander slaw, chilli and lime dressing
  • warm chicken salad (G) $18
    • lemoon thyme chicken, shaved prosciutto, baby cos, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan
  • classic omelette (g) $18
    • egg, bacon, cheese, spinach and mushrooms omelette with sour dough and pesto
  • courgette fritters (v/v/g/d) $16
    • with sofrito and pesto
  • extra eggs $1
  • bacon and eggs (g) $10
  • bruschetta of the day $14
    • please see blackboard
  • eggs benny (g) $16
    • free range poached eggs, baby spinach and hollandaise on an English muffin
  • DELUX CHEESE $12.00
    • beef, cheese, mustard, lettuce, red onion, ketchup(add bacon $2.00)
  • DELUX CHICKEN $13.50
    • S.F.C, cheese, lettuce, red onion, mayo+ BBQ sauce
  • 3 OR 4 THIGHS PER BASKET $15.00
    • blue cheese + sriracha
  • COLESLAW $4.00
  • CHICKEN $12.00
    • S.F.C, cheese, lettuce, mayo
  • 3 OR 4 THIGHS PER BASKET $13.00
    • plain
  • 3 OR 4 THIGHS PER BASKET $15.00
    • honey butter
  • CAESAR $16.00
    • S.F.C, caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, coutons
  • Spicy prawn Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Tomato sauce with spinach, tomatoes, capsicum, onion, prawns, mozzarella,oregano and sweet chilli sauce
  • Classic cheese v Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce and lots of cheese
  • Vege delight v Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with spinach, onion, capsicum, mushroom, tomatoes, oregano and mozzarella
  • Mafia Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • Tomato sauce with tomatoes, capsicum, salami, olives, anchovies,diced sausages
  • Saucy sausage Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • BBQ sauce with beef, diced sausages, mayonnaise and mozzarella
  • Zesty wedge Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with onion, ham, bacon, creamy mayo, oregano, and mozzarella and zesfy wedges
  • Pepperoni Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Pepperoni and mozzarella on tomato sauce
  • BBQ chicken and bacon Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with chicken, onion, mozzarella, bacon and BBQ swirl
  • Fries (small) $3.00
  • Scrambled Eggs on Toast / Sausages, Eggs and Chips $7.00
  • Hamburger and Fries $10.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $17.50
    • 2 eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, toast and tea or coffee
  • Pork $7.50
    • Your choice of roll or sandwich. Pork, gravy, salad and applesauce
  • Wedges $9.00
    • Bacon, cheese and sour cream
  • ● Baked Beans and Bacon Stack $9.00
    • With an egg
  • Pork Meal $19.50
    • Roast pork, croquettes, vegetables, pumpkin, gravy plus tea or coffee
  • Flat Mushrooms $4.00
  • Coconut rice - cashews - tomato - cumin $13.00
    • smoked salmon – scotch: add $9.00 / chicken - pork: add $8.00
  • Orca breakfast - eggs - kransky sausage - hash potato - bacon - roasted tomato - mushroom - grain toast - hollandaise $19.50
  • Cos - capers - garlic croutons - poached egg $13.00
    • smoked salmon – scotch: add $9.00 / chicken - pork: add $8.00
  • Avocado - feta - cashews - poached egg - grain toast $16.00
  • Veggie breakfast - eggs - baked beans - hash potato - mushroom - grain toast - roasted tomato - hollandaise $18.00
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Lentil burger - beetroot chutney - salad - meyer gouda - fries - aioli $18.50
  • Onion Bhaji $5.99
    • sliced onions deep fried in a spiced batter made from chick pea flour, served with a yogurt sauce
  • all main dishes are served with rice
  • Paneer Makhani (vegetarian) $14
    • this popular dish from the Punjab combines paneer (a fresh Indian cheese) with a beautifully buttery sauce, exotic spices and cream
  • Chicken Karahi (spicy) $14.99
    • a traditional, spicy North Indian dish made with aromatic spices and capsicum
  • Seekh Kebab $10.99
    • spiced, minced lamb shaped onto skewers and cooked in our tandoor, served with a spicy, sweet and sour tamarind sauce
  • Dhal Mahkani (vegetarian) $14
    • a delicious Punjabi lentil dish made with onions, ginger, tomatoes and exotic spices
  • Tandoori Platter (2 Persons) $19.99
    • 2 pieces each of: tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, chicken tikka and tandoori prawns
  • Samosa $5.99
    • tasty pasty purses with spicy pea and potato filling, served with a spicy, sweet and sour tamarind sauce
  • One filling $4
  • Macroni cheese $8
    • With ham, onion and tomato
  • Chicken thai $15 / $18
    • Roast chicken, cashews, sweet thai sauce
  • Chicken cranberry $12 / $15
    • Roast chicken, cranberry sauce
  • Beef eater $12 / $16
    • Tasty beef, tomato, mushrooms
  • Meat lovers $13 / $16
    • Ham, salami, bacon, beef
  • Smoked chicken $16 / $19
    • Manuka smoked chicken, bacon, pineapple
  • Fly n Hawaiian $13 / $16
    • Mushrooms, chicken, pineapple
  • Gluten-free bases available $4.5
  • Prawn & Salmon $24.5
    • roasted salmon, chilli prawns, capers, mozzarella, aioli
  • Sundae Bloody Sundae $13.5
    • w raspberry + white choc ice cream, berry compote
  • Chocolate Brownie $13.5
    • w vanilla bean ice cream, berry compote
  • Crème Brulēe $13.5
    • w vanilla bean ice cream
  • Spicy Mediterranean $24.5
    • pepperoni, chorizo, olive, feta, anchovy, capsicum, parmesan, aioli
  • Chicken Liver Pate $16.5
    • w crostini, baby cucumbers
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.5
    • spiced chicken, red onion, cashew, raita, eggplant relish
  • Toasted Bagel $8.00
    • w cream cheese & preserves
  • Eggs Poached or Fried $9.00
    • w toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs Benedict w bacon $16.00
  • Veggie Fritters $15.00
    • w sour cream
  • Veggie Fritters $17.00
    • w bacon/sour cream
  • BLT Bagel w honey mustard full portion $14.50
  • Savoury Mince $16.00
    • w poached egg
  • Veggie Stack $17.00
    • veg fritter spinach tomato, hash brown, egg, mushrooms, hollandaise sauce
  • * The Big Apple Beef Burger & Fries
  • *Teriyaki Sirloin Steak Chips & Salad (or Eggs)
  • *Breakfast Bacon Eggs & Chips
  • * Pan — Fried Fish of the Day
  • * Fisherman's Basket Selection
  • * Rib-Eye Steak (plain or garlic)
  • * Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccini
  • * Or
  • Add 8 Prawns $8.00
  • Chicken Tacos $15.00
    • Three soft tacos crispy chicken, slaw, paprika mayo and chilli jam
  • Carbonara Tagliatelle $17.00
    • Streaky bacon, grilled chicken, mushrooms, cream and parmesan sauce
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
  • Salad $6.50
  • Calamari $16.00
    • Crisp spiced salted calamari with lime wasabi mayo and a pickled vegetable salad
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Poached eggs, streaky bacon, local made sausages, tomato, grain toast and crispy potato
  • Add Fries $4.00
  • Kaimai Omelette $19.00
    • With your choice of Blue cheese, Brie cheese, or Washed Rouge
  • Kaimai Steak Sandwich & Fries $23.00
    • Topped with Kaimai blue cheese
  • Kaimai Cheese Board $20.00
    • Cheese from our shop with condiments
  • Kaimai Big Breakfast $21.00
  • Kaimai Café and Store All Day Blackboard Menu (8am to 2:30pm)
  • Kaimai Cafe have a children's menu available, along with gluten free meal options
  • -With your choice of Bacon & Banana or $16.50
  • Creamy Mushroom $17.50
  • Green & Blue (Large 12″/Small 9″) $19/$12.5
    • Pear, Blue Cheese and Mozzarella topped with Fresh Rocket and Walnuts.
  • Rosemary
  • Mozzarella
  • Kumara Fries $5.5
  • Bacon
  • Pork & Thyme Meatballs with Spicy Sauce $7.5
  • Prosciutto Bianca (Large 12″/Small 9″) $21/$13.5
    • Caramelised Onion, Parmesan and Mozzarella with Crispy Prosciutto on a Bianca (White – Olive Oil, not Red Sauce) Base
  • Margherita (Large 12″/Small 9″) $18/$12
    • Fresh NZ Garlic with Chunky Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
  • Kiddie $4.50
  • Chips (minimum) $3.00
  • Pineapple fritter $1.20
  • Sausage $1.80
  • A $10.00
    • Fish, crabstick, sausage, potato fritter, $2 chips
  • Crab stick $1.70
  • Oysters $2.00
  • A $25.00
    • 3 Fish, 3 crabsticks, 2 potato fritters,2 sausage, 2 squid rings $4 chips
  • Bread Selection $10.00
    • With Condiments
  • Prime Eye Fillet $36.00
    • 200g as it says- prime eye
  • Boston Cut Scotch Fillet $38.00
    • 400g Thick cut scotch fillet – the perfect steak
  • Pork Spare Ribs $15.00
    • Marinated and slow cooked in a BBQ sauce
  • Calamari $15.00
    • Salt and Pepper squid with wasabi mayo
  • Steamed Mussel (GF) $15.00
    • In a red coconut curry sauce
  • Eye Fillet Mignon $38.00
    • Eye fillet wrapped in streaky bacon served with portobello mushrooms
  • Creme Brulee $12.00
    • Served with Vanilla ice cream
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