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

  • Chipotle smoked pork ribs - pickled chilli - coriander - maple $14
  • Shoestring fries - ailoi $7
  • Eggnog ice cream & gingerbeer float $8
  • Confit duck & cracked wheat salad - barberries - almond cream $20
  • Anchovy toasts - green olives - anchovy cigar $10
  • Tuna tartare - miso mayo - ruby grapefruit - wasabi tobiko $19
  • Chickpea chips - chipotle crème fraiche $10
  • Rice paper rolls - black pepper eggplant - nam jim - peanut hoisin $12
  • Tuna burger $8.00
  • Lemon Fish $4.50
  • Vege burger (comes with cheese and egg) $7.00
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Oysters $2.50
  • Handcut agria $3.50
  • Gurnard $5.50
  • Salmon burger $9.00
  • Smoked pulled lamb $21.00
    • mint yogurt goats cheese dressing, watercress
  • KOHU road Ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce, berry compote, vanilla cream and almonds GF $12.00
  • Southern fried chicken $21.00
    • sRiracha apple slaw
  • GOOD UNION $12.00/$16.00
    • fried chicken wings with your choice OF garlic lemon and herb or sriracha butter GF HALF DOZEN/1 DOZEN >>
  • 200g Beef brisket, house made rub $16.00
  • Beer battered fish and chips $20.00
    • homemade tartare, fennel slaw
  • Chicken liver pate $14.00
    • redcurrant glaze, wholegrain
  • Pulled pork $21.00
    • ranch slaw, chefs Texas barbecue sauce
  • Mediterranean Fish Stew, Market Fish, Mussels, Prawns, Squid In Rich Tomato Fish Broth W Char Ciabatta Toast (Df) $19/$29
  • French Onion W Parmesan Crostini $14.50
  • •Salads
  • Affogato Frangelico, Vanilla Bean Icecream & Espresso $15
  • Sampler Platters To Share
  • Garlic Prawns, Herb & Caper Butter $13.50
  • Chicken Nibbles Pan Roasted W Tamarind Chilli Glaze $13.50
  • Bruschetta Classica -Sundried Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Brie & Prosciutto $13.50
  • Spinach $3.00
  • Peppered calamari - green leaves - lemon mayo $13.00 / $17.00
    • small / large
  • Kumara chunks - aioli $8.00
  • Veggie breakfast - eggs - baked beans - hash potato - mushroom - grain toast - roasted tomato - hollandaise $18.00
  • Green lip mussels - coriander - ginger - chili $10.50 / $16.50
    • small / large
  • Avocado $3.00
  • French toast - house made brioche - maple syrup $12.00 / $16.00
    • regular / with bacon & banana
  • Sourdough sandwich $16.50
    • chicken - Bacon - aioi / Flat mushroom - blue cheese - Tomato relish
  • Dhal tarka (vegetarian) $14
    • a luscious North Indian lentil dish made with garlic, ginger and exotic spices
  • all main dishes are served with rice
  • Naan $3
    • traditional Indian flatbread cooked in a traditional oven
  • Butter Chicken $14.99
    • boneless, tender pieces of chicken cooked in a tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato sauce
  • Malai Wali Murghi $14.99
    • boneless, tender chicken cooked with mild spices, ginger, yogurt and cream
  • Tandoori Chicken
    • tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked on skewers in a traditional tandoor
  • Roti $2.90
    • classic Indian flatbread made from wheatmeal flour
  • Onion Bhaji $5.99
    • sliced onions deep fried in a spiced batter made from chick pea flour, served with a yogurt sauce
  • Chicken burger $18
    • Crusted chicken breast w tomato, brie, char grilled vege relish & mango chutney, lettuce & accompanied with fries
  • Cooked glazed ham of the bone
  • Mini brownie sweet platter
  • Satay chicken strips & rice $17
    • Chicken tenderloins w our homemade creamy satay sauce. Cashew nuts & side salakj
  • Pasta or cous cous of the day
  • Creamy mushrooms $5.80
  • Fresh roll/buns
  • Through to 2.30pm daily
  • ẃ garlic mash & vegetables $29.50
  • Mushroom $16.50
  • Fries Regular $5.00 Large $7.00
  • Breads & Spreads $15.00
    • A selection of Artesian breads & three Ironique spreads
  • Bacon & eggs $15.00
    • Crispy streaky bacon & eggs cooked to your liking served on sour dough
  • Smoked salmon scramble $18.50
    • With heirloom tomatoes & caramelized onion on toasted Turkish bread
  • Bacon $17.50
  • Thai Green Prawn Curry $16.50
    • Prawns cooked in a mild spicy Thai green curry served ẃ jasmine rice & a crispy pompadom
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Mandioca (cassava) or Shoestring Fries
    • Homemade aioli
  • Add lemon & poppy seed served w/ homemade lemon curd $10.00
  • Free range egg $2.00
  • Granola $12.50
    • Lightly baked oats, seeds, nuts, maple syrup & a touch of cinnamon served w/ fruit compote & ragian coconut yoghurt topped with chia
  • Salmon $4.00
  • Jaffles-Gourmet Toasted Sandwich $10.00
  • The Stack $17.00
    • Potato & kumara roasters topped w/ roasted tomato & field mushroom, poached egg, bacon, spinach & hollandaise sauce
  • CT Hash brown $4.00
  • Rat Rod Burger $21.90
    • Served on a rustic ciabatta bun with mesclun salad mix, homemade sticky pork pattie, bacon, onion rings, smoky cheese, curly fries, homemade BBQ sauce and roasted pineapple malibu jalapeno chutney
  • Vegetarian Omelette $17.00
    • Feta, spinach & tomatoes served on toasted ciabatta
  • Toast $2.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • The Chevy Burger $23.00
    • Served on a tasty ciabatta bun with mesclun salad mix, scotch fillet steak, bacon, egg, onion rings, smoky cheese, curly fries, creamy peppercorn mushroom and homemade Coco-Cola Bourbon sauce
  • Mini battered hotdogs with curly fries $10.90
  • Chicken tenders with curly fries $11.90
  • Butter Lamb $16.00
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in spices nad creamy tomato sauce
  • Prawn Biryani $19.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with prawn, special spices & herbs
  • Chicken Tikka $10.00
    • Tender Chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, spices and cooked in tandoor Oven
  • Beef Madras $15.50
    • Beef with caraway seeds, freshly grounded spices then simmered in onion coconut gravy
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • julienne cut onion dipped in spiced chickpeas flour then deep fried
  • Goat Masala $17.00
    • Goat pieces cooked with dice capsicum, onion, fresh tomato & chef's special sauce
  • Lamb Mushroom Masala $16.00
    • Mushroom & diced lamb cooked with onion & tomato gravy
  • Bombay Aloo $14.00
    • Potatoes cooked in sliced onion, tumeric spices & tempered with cumin, mustard & curry leaves
  • Combo D $25.00
    • 2 x Standard Pizza, 1 x Classic Pizzas
  • Fries $4.00
  • Ham and Cheese Large $7.90
    • Tomato sauce, ham, mozzarella
  • Mushroom and Cheese Large $7.90
    • Tomato sauce, mushroom, mozzarella
  • Salami Feast Large $7.90
    • Tomato sauce, salami, mozzarella, tomato, garlic
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Large $13.90
    • Tomato sauce, onion, capsicum, mushroom, chicken marinated with tandoori spices and oven roasted mozzarella
  • Classic Cheese $5.00
  • Smoked chicken & salad $17.00
    • avocado feta hazelnuts cranberry & pear salsa
  • Ham asparagus & swiss toastie $16.00
    • with leaf & cranberry sauce (gfb)
  • Or just ask us for a smaller something else. N/A
  • Bacon $5.00
    • (gf) Gluten Free / (gfb) Gluten Free with GF Bread / (vg) Vegan
  • Pancakes $15.00
    • berries ice cream maple syrup
  • Bacon Egg on Toast $10.00
  • Smoked salmon salad $18.00
    • potato asparagus boiled egg caper aioli (gf)
  • Salmon $6.00
    • (gf) Gluten Free / (gfb) Gluten Free with GF Bread / (vg) Vegan
  • Zucchini $21.00
    • (mozzarella, zucchini, cream, parmesan, truffle oil)
  • Pecos $21.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, tuna, artichokes, chilly, garlic, parsley)
  • Hawaiian $18.00
  • Calabrese $18.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, spicy salami, olives, oregano)
  • Capricciosa $18.00
    • (tomato base, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, olives)
  • Rosemary focaccia $10.00
  • Margherita $17.00
  • Garlic focaccia $10.00
  • Seared Venison Salad $24.5
    • spinach / parmesan / blueberry sauce;
  • Prawn Cocktail $16.5
    • lettuce / seafood sauce
  • Chocolate Brownie $14
    • berry compote / vanilla bean ice cream – a great dessert to share
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips $24.5
    • beer batter fries / side salad / tartare sauce
  • Crispy Pork Belly $31
    • kumara & potato gratin / apple slaw;
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13
    • butterscotch sauce / vanilla bean ice cream / chantilly cream
  • Courgette & Feta Fritters $27.5
    • crispy wonton wrappers / basil pesto;
  • Paté $11
    • herb crostini
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