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

  • Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg, Israeli Couscous, Red Onion, Yoghurt Dressing, Dukkah $25.00
  • Potato & Parmesan Gnocchi, Homemade Tomato Sauce, Basil Oil, Balsamic Reduction $23.00
  • Homemade Rewana Bread, NZ Olive Oil, Dukkah $7.50
  • Topping: Garlic Butter, Blue Cheese, Peppercorn or Mushroom $35.00
  • Crispy Pork Hock, Sour Apple & Herb Salad, Palm Sugar, Chilli Dressing $25.00
  • Affogato (single/double shot of espresso over vanilla ice cream) $7.00
  • Pumpkin & Cheddar Risotto Balls, Homemade Tomato Sauce & Salad Leaves $18.00
  • Affogato $5.00 / $8.00
    • Add Liquer – Cointreau, Baileys, Kahlua, Drambuie (Single / Double)
  • Cheeses
  • Simple Salad, Dressed Salad Greens, Spanish Tomato, Julienne Carrots & Feta $8
  • Panko Crumbed Squid – W Tartare Sauce $13.50
  • Venison Meatballs With A Plum And Sage Sauce $13.50
  • Beef Cheek Andouille, Smoked Gouda Crust $14
  • Chicken Nibbles Pan Roasted W Tamarind Chilli Glaze $13.50
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8
  • Pâté Chicken Liver W Shaved Toasted Ciabatta $13.50
  • 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
  • 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
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
    • a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah
  • Sweet Treats N/A
    • please check our cabinet for daily specials
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • Raspberry & almond brownie / Blueberry & lemon curd slice / Carrot cale $5.5 each
  • Fries $10
    • served with tomato sauce + smoked garlic aioli
  • Hawaiian $21
    • pineapple, mozzarella, ham
  • Val’s Banoffee Cheesecake $13.5
    • w banana, whipped cream
  • Sundae Bloody Sundae $13.5
    • w raspberry + white choc ice cream, berry compote
  • Chicken & Brie $24.5
    • chicken, bacon, spinach, brie, cranberry
  • Side Salad $12
    • w olives, capsicum, tomato, cucumber, feta
  • Chocolate Brownie $13.5
    • w vanilla bean ice cream, berry compote
  • Salmon Fillet $27.5
    • w seasonal salad, ciabatta, scallop
  • Chicken Liver Pate $16.5
    • w crostini, baby cucumbers
  • -Two Choices $25
  • Coconut crumbed prawn tacos, iceberg, Sriracha mayo, mango and green chili salsa $14
  • Slow braised pork belly, pickled beetroot puree, wilted greens, jus $21
  • Sliders, ask your server what flavour they are today $18
  • -Coconut lime pannacotta, berry compote, pistachio praline $7
  • Confit duck salad, spinach and rocket, goats cheese, candied cashews, cranberry vinaigrette $20.50
  • Thai prawn and market fish cakes, chili and lime mayo, fresh chili and coriander $18
  • Lemongrass marinated free range corn fed chicken thigh, kale, cucumber and mango slaw, coconut and lime dressing $26.50
  • Steak sammy with bacon, brie & onion rings $22.00
    • Served with curly fries
  • Char sui pulled pork tacon $13.00
  • Granola honey puffs with yoghurt, mousse & strawberries $13.00
  • Eggs benny with either free range bacon, house smoked salmon or sauteed portabello mushrooms. $18.00
  • Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $8.50
    • Tomato, basil pesto & avocado
  • Acai bowl with coconut yoghurt & fresh fruit (vegan) $14.00
  • Free range eggs on ciabatta $10.00
  • Additional sides $6.00
    • House smoked salmon
  • or COLD SMOKED SALMON $18.00
  • FRENCH TOAST $16.50
    • Cinnamon crusted ciabatta, grilled banana, streaky bacon, blueberry compote, maple syrup & chantilly cream
  • FRESH CATCH SPECIAL (+)
    • Check the special board for what’s on offer
  • or CREAMY MUSHROOMS $16.50
  • RIB EYE OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $24.00
    • grilled rib eye fillet cooked to your liking, with streaky bacon, balsamic tomato, leafy greens, onion jam on ciabatta. Served with rustic fries & aioli
  • COLD SMOKED SALMON $7.00
  • STREAKY BACON $17.00
  • FIREPOT'S BREAKFAST $23.00
    • Served with creamy mushrooms, Spanish sausage, balsamic tomato, potato hash cake, streaky bacon, 2 eggs any style
  • Eggs on Toast $9.90
    • Choice of Egg Type
  • Sirloin Open Sandwich $21.90
    • Roast Potato and Mesclin, Onion Jam with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Meat Ball Linguine Pasta $17.90
    • Tomato Base Meatball, Cheese
  • Fish N Chips $15.90
    • Battered Market Fish with Chips and Salad
  • Scrambled Egg $15.90
    • Home Made Bread, Grilled Tomato and Salad with Bacon
  • Caesar Salads $17.90
    • Cos Lettuce with Streaky Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese with Poached Egg
  • Grilled Bacon Sandwich $15.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Totmato and Aioli On Toasted Bread
  • Chez Bean Breakfast $16.90
    • Home Made Bread and Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Saute Mushroom, Sausage and choice of Egg
  • Beef and Ale Pie $6.00
  • Fresh Baked Cookie $3.00
  • Ploughman Sandwich $6.00
  • Homemade Stew $10.00
  • Cheese Mouse trap $5.00
  • Cold Pork Pie $6.00
  • Muffin $4.00
  • Scone $3.50
  • Nachos $13.50
    • Beef and Tomato with Corn Chips and Sour Cream
  • Hot Cakes $13.50
    • Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream
  • Eggs Benedict Vegetarian with Mushroom $14.90
  • Bacon and Eggs on Toast $11.90
    • However you like - 2 Bacon, 2 Eggs and 2 Toast
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.90
    • Grilled Scotch Fillet, Egg, Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, Tomato and Chips
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream
  • Eggs Benedict With Bacon $14.90
  • Beef Burger $15.90
    • Beef Burger with Bacon and Egg, Chips and Salad
  • Today’s Lioght Battered Fish
    • served with fresh garden salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Greek Marinated Steak Kebabs $16.00
    • served with fresh salad, our pepper coulis and yogurt sauce
  • Ice-Cream sundae $8.00
    • Your choice of Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla, with Homemade chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream
  • Steaks are served with your choice of fresh salad or vegetables and scalloped potatoes or fries
  • Hash brown $5.00
  • Countryside $19.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, fresh tomato, mushroom, spinach, camembert
  • Surf and Turf $38.00
    • Sirloin steak with prawn cutlets and mussels in a creamy wine reduction
  • Big Kiwi Mixed Grill $19.00
    • Hash brown, roasted tomatos, mushrooms, onions, streaky bacon, fresh pork sausage, eggs and toast.
  • Eggs benedict $17.50
    • smoked salmon or bacon w spinach, lemon hollandaise(GFO)(vegetarian option mushroom & spinach)
  • Crispy fried buffalo wings $15.50
    • BBQ aioli, fries & salad
  • Big beach breakfast $19.50
    • bacon, tomato, sausage, hash browns, free range eggs, grain toas(GFO)
  • Hot honey chicken salad $18.50
    • w mixed leaf salad, cashews and crispy noodles(GFO)
  • Tempura battered fish & chips $18.50
    • tartare sauce, green salad
    • Although we do our best to satisfy the requirements of guests w allergies, we are not a gluten or allergen free facility. (V) – vegetarian, (VGO) – vegetarian option available, (GF) – gluten free, (GFO) – gluten free option available
  • Arancini (crumbed risotto balls) $17
    • w spinach and mushroom, rocket and pesto
  • Double baked pork spare ribs $19
    • BBQ sauce, fries & garden salad
  • Open 7 days, 6am to 8:30pm
  • Chicken sticks $1.20
  • -Fresh snapper $6.50
  • Monster munch $49.50
    • 8x Thighs, 8x drums, jumbo chips
  • Sausage $1.80
  • NO.7 $16.00
    • 2x hamburgers, 2x hot dog, large chips, 1.5lt pepsi drink
  • Crumbed scallop $2.00
  • Chicken kebab $3.50
  • Potato fritter $1.40
  • 2 Fish, 2 crabstick, 2 potato fritters 2 sausages hotdog $3 chips $20.00
  • Sausage $1.80
  • Scallops $2.00
  • Fish sandwich $5.00
  • Chicken nuggets $0.80
  • Oysters $2.00
  • Fish cake $1.70
  • Hawaiian Burger $10
  • Egg Burger $9
  • Home made pie $12
  • Bowl of Fries (small/medium/large) $3/$5/ $6
  • Cheese & sour cream $12
  • Fish of the Day steamed /Deep Fried $20
  • Chocolate Mud cake $8
  • Vege Burger $10
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