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

  • Ham, Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
  • Ham and Cheese $4.50
  • Steak Cheese (Small/Large) $7.80/$10.80
  • Fresh Tarakihi(1 10-120g) $5.50
  • Banana Fritter $3.00
  • Grilled Burger (Small/Large) $7.80/$10.80
  • Lasagna Square $3.00
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Mixed Berry Creme Brulee $13.50
    • Served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Cajun Chicken & Feta Wrap $14.50
    • Grilled Cajun chicken with fresh tomato, Feta, aioli, lettuce and bacon wrapped in a fresh tortilla served with fries (can be toasted or fresh)
  • Surf 'N' Turf $34.50
    • Beef scotch fillet served on garlic & herb sauteed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, baby spinach, Red Wine Jus topped with garlic prawns skewer
  • Sundried Tomato & Feta Bruschetta $12.50
    • With red onion and roast garlic served on toasted ciabatta bread finished with a balsamic glaze
  • Rack of Lamb $34.50
    • Cutlets of Lamb herb crusted served on sauteed garlic & mint potatoes, seasonal Vegetables, finished with a Red wine Jus
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Fresh Cajun chicken Tenders with creamy brie, Manuka smoked bacon served on a lightly toasted bap bun with salad greens and a mildly spicy plum sauce with a side of fries
  • Garlic Ciabatta Bread $6.50
    • Toasted ciabatta bread rubbed with garlic butter and finished with aioli
  • Crumbed Camembert Cheese $14.50
    • Crumbed Camembert served on salad leafs and plum drizzle
  • We have a range off our Daytime Menu + Pizza. Fresh Fish when its available plus Platters & More. Pop in, relax and enjoy.
  • -kransky sausages (2) $3.50
  • Mini brownie sweet platter
  • Brioche french toast $16.90
    • With premium bacon, maple syrup w a choice of caramelized banana or mixed berries
  • Toasted muesli $10
    • Topped with mixed berries, yogurt & milk
  • Mixed bar platter L $25
  • An egg on mckenzie toast
    • 1x egg (poached) on lx toasted mckenzie white bread
  • Pasta or cous cous of the day
  • Bacon, Baked beans & Poached Eggs $14.50
    • on Thick Toast
  • Savoury Mince $13.50
    • on Thick Toast
  • Quiches and Pies
  • Spinach, Blue Vein 6t Red Onion Jam Quiche $8.50
  • Hot Chips $6.50
    • with Aioli
  • Roast Vege, Pesto & Pinenut Quiche $8.50
  • Vege Breakfast $18.00
    • Roast Vegetables, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Eggs and Toast
  • Vege $17.50
    • with Roast Veges, Spicy Plum Sauce a Cheese
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • King prawn, green-lipped mussels and fresh fish bound in a milky white wine veloute’served with toasted focaccia
  • Double Chocolate Brownie (GF) $16.50
    • A very moist rich dark chocolatebrowniewith dark chocolate sauce
  • Venison (GF) $39.50
    • Venison medallions resting on Italian char-grilled vegetable salad, drizzled with honey and balsamic dressingtopped with hollandaise
  • Brandy Snaps $6.50
    • Two brandy snaps served with cream
  • Ice Creams $16.50
    • Selection of Kapiti New Zealand Ice-cream
  • Seafood teaser $22.50
    • A selection of seafood startersincluding smoked salmon, thaichilli mussels, squid,scallops& prawnsserved with chargrilled ciabatta.
  • Gourmet breads served with pesto and dips $14.50
  • Bruschetta served with fresh vine tomato and a hint of basil $8.50
  • 4 Fish, 4 Crab Stick, 4 Mini Spring Roll, 2 Potato Fritter, $4.00 Chips $15.00
  • Special - 12 Oysters $15.00
  • Two Fish, Two Eggs, Salad, Chips $10.00
  • 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Crab Stick, $2.00 Chips $6.00
  • 3 Chicken Nibble, Two Fish, Two Eggs, Salad $10.00
  • Crispy Roast Duck on Rice $13.00
  • Tarakihi $3.80
  • 2 Fish, 2 Eggs,,Chips and Salad $10.00
  • CLAT $19.50
    • Smoked chicken, lettuce, avocado smash and tomato served on a toasted bun topped with aioli served with fries and tomato sauce
  • BLAT $17.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado smash and tomato served on a toasted bun topped with aioli served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Espy Breakfast $22.00
    • Bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, espy creamy mushrooms, toasted bread, tomato relish with eggs of your choice
  • Hash brown, grilled tomato, cream mushrooms $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs with spinach on toasted muffin with tomato relish and hollandaise sauce
  • - Bacon $16.50
  • Pancakes
    • Homemade pancakes with maple syrup and cream
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $18.50
    • Smoked chicken, cucumber, cherry tomato, red pepper, red onion, croutons tossed in espy salad dressing with avocado smash and aioli
  • Ribs & Wings $26.00
    • 1/2 kilo ribs and 1/2 kilo buffalo wings
  • Coromandel Mussels $10 1/2 kilo / $19 kilo
    • Steamed natural with your choice of fresh lemon or Thai Green Curry
  • Muesli $9.50
    • Toasted-served with milk and natural Greek yoghurt with berry fruit topping
  • Small $13.50
  • Homemade chicken tenders & chips $12.50
  • The Belfast $15.00
    • Field mushrooms, tomato, beetroot, cucumber, with melted cheese and rocket
  • Fries $7.00
  • House Fries $5.00
  • Crinkle Cut Fries $6.00
  • Hand Cut Chips $7.00
  • Pork Tacos $15.00
    • Three soft tacos pulled pork fresh apple, peanuts and blackened chilli mayo
  • Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Poached eggs, streaky bacon, local made sausages, tomato, grain toast and crispy potato
  • Bread Selection $13.00
    • A selection of hot breads with house made dips
  • Crispy Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Crispy fried chicken pieces with fresh slaw and kimchi mayo
  • Lamb Salad $22.00
    • Tender lamb rump, Kumara, feta, salad greens, pumpkin, tomato and cumin mint dressing
  • Fish and Chips $24.00
    • Fresh market fish battered with house cut chips, a green salad, fresh tartare and lemon
  • Seasoned or grilled chicken, salad garnish and cranberry sauce $16.00
  • Prime rump steak
  • Bowl of Fries $8.00
    • with tomato sauce and homemade aioli
  • Seafood $19.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, garlic, mussels, marinated supid, shrimps
  • Tui Weightwatcher's Platter (...yeah right!!!) $23.00
    • seasoned chicken wings, onion rings, meatballs, fries and dipping sauces
  • Mediterranean $19.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, onion, sundried tomatos, olives, feta
  • Battered fish, salad garnish, beetroot and tartare sauce $17.00
  • 3 Egg Omelette $16.00
    • Filled with bacon, cheese and mushrooms, served with a Hash brown and roasted tomato.
  • -Beef rogan josh $15.00
    • Boneless beef cooked in tomato and onion gravy with flavoured spices
  • -Lamb saagwala $15.00
    • Boneless lamb cooked with spices, choy sum and spinach
  • -Prawn masala $16.00
    • Prawns cooked in onion, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Cheese burger & chips / Chicken nuggets & chips / Hotdog & chips $7.00
  • -Chicken madras $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with spices and coconut cream
  • Tandoori king prawn S $12 / L $20
  • -Kadai paneer $13.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked with onion, capscium, spices and special sauce
  • -Malai kofta $13.00
    • Cottage cheese and peas cooked with tomatoes and spices with special flavoured gravy
  • Roast kumara & pepper bowl $16.00
    • spinach asparagus seeds coconut yoghurt (gf/vg)
  • Bacon $5.00
    • (gf) Gluten Free / (gfb) Gluten Free with GF Bread / (vg) Vegan
  • Smoked chicken & salad $17.00
    • avocado feta hazelnuts cranberry & pear salsa
  • Pancakes $10.00
  • Kids Fries $4.00
  • Ham asparagus & swiss toastie $16.00
    • with leaf & cranberry sauce (gfb)
  • Eggs benedict $18.00
    • spinach & bacon OR salmon OR veges (gfb)
  • Pancakes $15.00
    • berries ice cream maple syrup
  • Gourmet Angus Burger & Fries $19.00
  • Bacon & Eggs Classic $16.50
  • Sausage & Fries $9.50
  • Kaimai Omelette $19.00
    • With your choice of Blue cheese, Brie cheese, or Washed Rouge
  • Kaimai Cafe have a children's menu available, along with gluten free meal options
  • Kaimai Big Breakfast $21.00
  • Chicken Tenders, with Fries or Salad $9.50
  • American Style Pancakes
  • Fish $18
  • Tamarind Chutney $2.50
  • Butter Naan $4.50
  • Lamb/Goat Do Piaza
    • Boneless lamb cooked in creamy onion Cashew nut gravy with Ginger, Garlic, capsicum and spices
  • Lachha Parantha $4.00
  • Jalfrezi (Chicken/lamb/Goat)
    • A delightfully flavoured curry with Spìced tomato sauce studded with, stir fried onions & peppers, Garnished with Fresh coriander
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half/Full) $12.00/$18.0O
    • Chicken (with bone) marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor
  • Keema Naan $4.50
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Chilli beans, tomato, onion and cheese
  • Lamb Burger $17.00
    • Mint yogurt, lettuces, tomato & fries
  • Potato Wedges $12.00
    • Spiced potato wedges topped with cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • The ‘Long Black’ Eggs $17.00
    • Hash browns topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon & Hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Caramelized bananas and cream
  • Chicken Burger $17.00
    • Grilled pineapple, lettuce, coriander, ginger & lime sauce with fries
  • Full breakfast $17.00
    • Bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, eggs & toast
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $17.00
    • Salad, fries & tartare sauce
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