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

  • -Add Fries $3
  • Onion Rings $6
  • Chicken Wrap $12
    • Roast chicken served with brie, salad greens and aioli, all encased in a lightly warmed tortilla
  • Bacon $4
  • -Add Fries $3
  • Steak Open Sandwich (GF) $12
    • Grilled sirloin steak with beer battered onion rings salad greens and béarnaise on a toasted sourdough
  • Prawns $6
  • Fish and Chips (GF)(DF) $19
    • Monteith’s golden battered fresh fish served on fries and salad w/ tartare
  • 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
  • Punnet's Open Taco $25 / $24.5
    • refried beans, red cabbage, blackened sweetcorn, jalapenos, pepitas, coriander, picked red onion finished w a mango salsa + coriander, lime + avocado creme w your choice of sweet + spicy cauliflower or crispy chicken. Chicken / Cauli
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • 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
  • Sweet Treats N/A
    • please check our cabinet for daily specials
  • Cauliflower and chickpea fritters $24.5
    • light and crispy turmeric + cumin spiced fritters served w all house-made hummus, eggplant kasundi, almond feta + oven roasted baby vine tomatoes completed w a lemon wedge + coriander, lime + avocado crème
  • 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
  • Spinach $3.00
  • L&P Braised Pork Belly $29
    • On orange scented kumara mash, sauteed Asian greens with apple jus
  • Parmesan Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Dusted tenders with salad greens, croutons, preserved lemon and parmesan dressed with avocado oil
  • Creamy mushrooms on nine-grain toast $12.00
    • With with spinach or bacon (GF)
  • Banana Split
    • With vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and wafers
  • Vegetarian Ratatouille $26
    • Tossed in rich Napoli sauce with falafels and pesto sauce
  • Vegetable Spaghetti $14.00
    • With broccoli, basil and roasted garlic bound in a parmesan sauce
  • Pork Ribs $27.00
    • L&P bourbon BBQ slow cooked pork ribs with apple and orange salw with fries
  • Pork Belly $31.50
    • Pork Belly braised in apple cider served with Kumara Mash, seasonal vegetables, Baby spinach finished with a caramelised onion Jus
  • Fish & chips $17.50
    • Freshly cooked fish either pan-fried or beer battered served with our house salad and fries with our homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Steak Sandwich $19.00
    • 150gram steak chargrilled and served on toasted ciabatta topped with melted mozzarella cheese on salad leaves, tomato, caramelized red onion, aioli served with side of fries
  • Rack of Lamb $34.50
    • Cutlets of Lamb herb crusted served on sauteed garlic & mint potatoes, seasonal Vegetables, finished with a Red wine Jus
  • Fish & Chips $28.50
    • Battered or pan-fried with salad greens, fries and a homemade tartare sauce (pan-fried as GF)
  • 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
  • Our very own Horse and Jockey burger $18.50
    • 2x120gram beef patties with fresh mozzarella, Manuka smoked bacon and an egg served on a slightly toasted bap bun smothered in aioli and bbq sauce with a side of fries
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Vegetarian Salad $15.00
    • Fresh salad greens, avocado, orange, capsicum, red onions, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, with honey & orange dressing topped with crispy noodles
  • Local Beef sausages $16.50
    • With mashed potatoes, seasonal green & a rich onion gravy
  • Beef Scotch $32.00
    • 300g beef scotch served with a potato & kumara cake, roast carrots, seasonal vegetables & your choice of sauce
  • Potato Wedges $15.00
    • With bacon, sour cream & cheese, sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • Served with your choice of sauce and hundreds of thousands. Sauces; chocolate, strawberry, caramel, passion fruits, berry coulis
  • Crunchy Hot apple Crumble $12.00
    • Served with custard, ice cream or cream
  • Salmon Risotto
  • -Three Choices $36
  • Crispy spiced chicken, avocado, lime and chili mayo $15.50
  • Calamari, coriander and cashew pesto $14.50
  • Confit duck salad, spinach and rocket, goats cheese, candied cashews, cranberry vinaigrette $20.50
  • Blanched edamame beans, crushed sea salt $6
  • Seared Merino lamb rump, pea purée corn and capsicum succotash, marinated tomatoes, olive jus $28.50
  • Gothen"berg" salad, iceburg lettuce, shaved cucumber and radish, orange, mint, green onion, rice wine and chili vinaigrette $8.50
  • Crispy fried pickled cucumber, mustard mayo $7
  • Char sui pulled pork tacon $13.00
  • Eggs benny with either free range bacon, house smoked salmon or sauteed portabello mushrooms. $18.00
  • Additional sides $5.00
    • Free range bacon
  • Kumara fries $8.50
  • Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $5.00
    • Add free range bacon
  • Chicken Donburi $15.00
  • Salmon hash with house smoked salmon, fried potato, poached egg, capers & salsa verde $18.00
  • Agora fried chicken $15.50
  • NZ Mussels $18.90
    • Creamy Mussels, Coconet, Pineapple on Home Made Bread
  • Chez Bean Breakfast $16.90
    • Home Made Bread and Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Saute Mushroom, Sausage and choice of Egg
  • Eggs Benedict with Bacon $15.90
    • Home Made Bread with Saute Spinach, Mushroom and Home Made Hollandaise Sauce
  • Beef Burger $17.90
    • Home Made Burger Patty, Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg, Mesclin, Tomato, Onion, Avocado with Onion Jam, Fries & Aioli
  • Soup of the Day $11.50
    • with Home Made Garlic Bread
  • Caesar Salads $17.90
    • Cos Lettuce with Streaky Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese with Poached Egg
  • Sirloin Open Sandwich $21.90
    • Roast Potato and Mesclin, Onion Jam with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Salad $15.90
    • Grilled Chicken, Mesculin, Carrot, Onion with A House Dressing, Home Made Bread
  • Turkish coffee $4.50
    • Served with turkish delight
  • Cheese cake $4.50
  • Pilav ustu S $11.00 / L $13.00
    • Chicken, lamb, mixed (chicken + lamb), falafel, mujver or mixed vege
  • Baklava $4.50
    • Wrapped filo pastry, filled with walnuts and honey syrup
  • "Eat right, be bright"
  • Falafel $1.50
    • Chickpeas, celery, parsley, coriander
  • "A healthy food for a wealthy mood"
  • Mujver $1.50
    • Mix of fresh zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes, other vegetables & herbs combined with flour and egg
  • Sweetcorn fritters w bacon & fresh salsa $15
  • Big brekkie $20
    • bacon, sausages, tomato, hash browns & eggs w toast
  • Creamy mussel chowder $18
    • served w garlic & herb bread
  • Orange and almond cake w cream $12
  • Garden salad $7
  • Platter for two $32
    • romanian pork & garlic sausages,chicken & bacon croquettes, red capsicum dip, chilli prawns, crumbed mushrooms & polenta chips
  • Hot dog n chips $10
  • Mince & eggs w toast $14
  • Espy Breakfast $22.00
    • Bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, espy creamy mushrooms, toasted bread, tomato relish with eggs of your choice
  • CLAT $19.50
    • Smoked chicken, lettuce, avocado smash and tomato served on a toasted bun topped with aioli served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Quick Brekkie $12.00
    • Bacon, toasted bread, tomato relish with two eggs of your choice
  • Pancakes
    • Homemade pancakes with maple syrup and cream
  • Prawn and Avocado Salad $14.00
    • Espy garden salad topped with garlic prawns and avocado smash
  • Grilled banana and bacon with maple syrup, cream and raspberry dust $17.00
  • - Avocado Smash $14.50
  • Hash brown, grilled tomato, cream mushrooms $3.00
  • Salt ‘N’ Pepper Squid $13.00
    • Crispy calamari, Schwan peppercorn & sea salt. Soy, lime & chilli sauce. (GF)
  • Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread $12.00
    • Kalamata olives, pesto, hummus & tapenade.
  • Steamed Mussels $15.00
    • Cider butter sauce or tomato chilli sauce. Fresh bread.
  • Venison salami, sticky plum relish, spicy rocket, toasted walnuts $22.50
  • Chorizo. roast peppers, bocconcini, rocket, red onion $22.50
  • Pint of Prawn Twisters $12.00
    • Sweet chilli sauce.
  • The Classic Caesar Salad $22.90
    • Cos lettuce. chicken, garlic croutons, crispy bacon, soft poached egg, creamy caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan.
  • Freshly baked mini-buns, garlic-buttered, stuffed with Chicken tenderloin, lettuce, cheese, aioli $14.00
  • Eggs Benedict on Vienna Loaf $15.20
    • with tomato, hash browns & hollandaise sauce with salmon
  • Bacon& Eggs - any style $11.40
  • Oyster Cocktail $12.80
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $5.20
  • Soup of the Day $9.90
  • Toast $5.00
    • three slices of toast with spreads
  • Toast $4.00
    • two slices of toast with Marmite, jam, peanut butter, marmalade, butter
  • Mushrooms & Bacon $13.50
  • Prawn Malabari
    • Prawn cooked in onion and coconut gravy
  • Lamb $16
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Butter Chicken
    • A rich creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half/Full) $12.00/$18.0O
    • Chicken (with bone) marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor
  • Saagwala (Chicken/lamb/Goat)
    • A lightly spiced fresh spinach puree finished with a dash Fresh Cream
  • Biryani (Lamb/Chicken)
    • Traditional Mughlai delicacy of rice with spices, delicately layered with your choice of marinated meat served with yoghurt sauce
  • Steak & curry $ 3.30
  • Hamburger $3.20
  • Bacon & Egg English Muffin $3.50
  • Steak Steak & cheese $3.30
  • Mince & Cheese $ 3.30
  • Butter chicken $ 3.30
  • Bacon & egg $ 3.30
  • Steak & kidney $ 3.30
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