The Spice Room in Otago Menu

BITE ON THE SIDE BITE ON THE SIDE
  • Cashew Nut Masala Salad $9.90
    • Cashew nuts served with juicy finely chopped tomatoes & onions, garnished with fresh coriander and a dash of lime juice.
  • Scallops Masala Salad $9.90
    • Scallops marinated in fresh herbs and spices with mint and coriander and seared on iron pan, served with assorted cress and salad.
  • Popadum with chutneys & Pickle $9.90
    • Crispy lentil wafers; served with Mango Chutney, Sweet and Sour Lime pickle & Cucumber raita.
  • Samosa $9.90
    • Home made Flaky pastry filled with Potatoes, Green peas & Fresh herbs; served with home made tangy Tamarind sauce
  • Vegetable Pakora $9.90
    • Chick pea flour crispy dumplings, with a flavor of finely chopped, lightly spiced Fresh Cauliflower, Spinach and Potatoes; served with home made tangy Tamarind sauce.
  • Onion and spinach bhajji $9.90
    • Fresh spinach and onions blended in assorted spices and chicpea flour, then fried to delightful perfection Served with tangy tamarind chutney.
  • Papdi Chaat $9.90
    • Crunchy, tangy, hot and sweet round shaped Indian crackers spiced up with chutneys, yogurt and potatoes. Garnished with fresh coriander, a must try for the first timer.
TANDOORI WONDER-SIZZLING PLATTERS (All dishes are served with mint & coriander chutney and fresh green salad) TANDOORI WONDER-SIZZLING PLATTERS (All dishes are served with mint & coriander chutney and fresh green salad)
  • Chicken Tikka $14.90/ $25.90
    • Charcoal smoked chicken, immersed in a flavorsome marination of yoghurt, fresh ginger & garlic, roast cumin & lime juice (Boneless). (ENTREE/MAIN)
  • Seekh Kebab $14.90/ $25.90
    • Succulent NZ mince lamb spiced with a touch of cream cheese, eclectic spices & smoked in tandoor.(ENTREE/MAIN)
  • Fish Tikka $14.90/ $25.90
    • Market sorted deep sea fish wrapped overnight in lemon juice, herbs and spices including Garam Masala, then smoked to perfection.(ENTREE/MAIN)
  • Tandoori Chicken $14.90/ $25.90
    • Most popular tandoori dish in India. Chicken on bones marinated with fresh herbs and spices including toasted cumin and coriander and roasted in Tandoor.(ENTREE/MAIN)
  • Mixed Platter $26.90
    • A varied selection of Vegetarian pakoras, samosas, tandoori chicken tikka and Seekh Kebab, served with a generous helping of fresh greens (Main size only). Highly Recommended
  • Mixed grill Tandoori platter $26.90
    • A combination of tandoori chicken tikka, seekh kebab, fish tikka and tandoori chicken. Served with a generous helping of fresh greens (Main size only).Highly Recommended
  • Lamb Chops $16.90/ $32.90
    • Central Otago lamb chops marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, fresh mint and coriander. Then rubbed with cumin and peppercorns and slow cooked in the tandoor. (Entre/Main)
CURRY FAVOURITES (Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian) / Fish add $3.00 / Prawn add $4.00. All curries served with fragrant basmati rice for $0.90 cents. All Curries are GLUTEN FREE except Malai Kofta. All vegetarian curries can be cooked with fresh vegetables. CURRY FAVOURITES (Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian) / Fish add $3.00 / Prawn add $4.00. All curries served with fragrant basmati rice for $0.90 cents. All Curries are GLUTEN FREE except Malai Kofta. All vegetarian curries can be cooked with fresh vegetables.
  • SAAGWALA- King of Kashmir $20.90
    • Delicious harmony of pureed spinach with light spices and fenugreek and finished with cream (Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Prawn)
  • KORMA- A Mughlai Favorite $20.90
    • Mouth watering rich gravy made from onion, saffron, cashew nuts and finished with cardamoms. Garnished with sliced almonds and cream (Chicken/Lamb/Paneer)
  • MALABARI- A west coast delicacy $20.90
    • Tangy textured sauce made with simmered onions, ginger, coriander and finished with coconut cream and tamarind (Fish/Paneer)
  • MADRAS- South Indian Icon $20.90
    • Mildly spiced dish prepared with grated coconut and cream, tempered with mustard seeds and aromatic curry leaves (Chicken/Lamb/Fish)
  • TIKKA MASALA- Queen of Britain $20.90
    • Marinated boneless meat, slow smoked in Tandoor, then cooked in a rich tomato and onion sauce and finished with ginger and freshly ground spices (Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Paneer)
THE SPICE ROOM SPECIALTIES THE SPICE ROOM SPECIALTIES
  • BUTTER CHICKEN - Love it !! nom nom nom.. $21.90
    • A must for beginner & a continuance for the diner who enjoys the finer balances of Indian cuisine.Tender morsels of boneless chicken cooked in the tandoor then finished in a mild creamy tomato based gravy
  • BHUNA GOSHT - A lamb winner $22.90
    • Definite to spice up your taste buds, boneless lamb simmered to cook in rich gravy of sliced onions & brown cardamoms
  • JALFAREZI - Perfect Indian and Persian blend $22.90
    • Succulent pieces of meat sautéed with exotic herbs and spices, then cooked with thinly sliced onions, tomatoes and capsicum (Chicken/Lamb/Paneer)
  • SCALLOP AND PRAWN GOAN CURRY - Seafood Symphony $23.90
    • Tangy and spicy delicacy from West India. Cooked with ginger, tamarind and grated coconut
  • BIRYANI - Delhi-licious $23.90
    • Fragrant Basmati rice cooked with yogurt and five spice marinated boneless lamb/chicken/prawn flavored with saffron and a variety of exotic herbs. Served with minted cucumber raita.
  • MALAI KOFTA (Vegetarian) - Dumpling Delight $22.90
    • Homemade cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with array of nuts, cooked in an aromatic sauce of cashew nuts
  • DHANSAK - (lentils with meat) $23.90
    • Mixed lentils cooked with succulent meat in a gravy of onions, ginger and aromatic spices
  • VINDALOO - Lamb/Chicken Some like it hot!! $23.90
    • Succulent overnight marinated pieces of meat cooked with onion, peppercorn, cinnamon, chilli and cloves. Go ahead excite your taste buds.
  • MANGO CHICKEN - Sweet and mild side of life $22.90
    • Mildly spiced chicken cooked in cashewnuts, cinnamon with few excotic spices and finished with mouthwatering mango pulp
  • GOAT NAWABI - Sign of Royalty $23.90
    • Wild goat meat cooked in a rich sauce of onions, corriander, cardamoms and chefs secret spices.
  • BANQUET OPTIONS (Minimum 2 persons) $45.90
    • Entree : Popodums with chutneys and pickles/ Mixed grill platter/ Mains: A choice of three curries - served with basmati rice and your choice of Plain/Garlic Naan/ Dessert: Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice-cream or dessert of the day (per person)
VEGETARIAN DELIGHT (Finished with a splash of yoghurt.) VEGETARIAN DELIGHT (Finished with a splash of yoghurt.)
  • BABY CORN & PAALAK $20.90
    • Fresh spinach cooked with baby corn, tomatoes, cloves and light spices.
  • SUBZ BAHAAR $20.90
    • Carefully selected mixed vegetables cooked to perfection in a thick sauce of onions and tomatoes then seasoned with home pounded herbs and spices
  • PAALAK PANEER $20.90
    • Cubed Cottage cheese cooked in creamed spinach, tomatoes and cloves, garnished with plain yoghurt
  • DAL MAKHANI $20.90
    • Mouth watering lentil delicacy, tossed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cream and home pound spices.
  • VEGETABLE MUMTAZ $20.90
    • Seasonal Vegetables cooked in cashew nut gravy and finished with an array of spices and cream
NAAN BREADS NAAN BREADS
  • Plain Naan $2.90
    • Refined flour bread
  • Plain Roti $2.90
    • Whole meal flour bread
  • Garlic Naan/Roti $3.90
    • Finished in Tandoor with a hint of garlic
  • Naan Basket $8.90
    • assorments of 3 Naans
  • Peshawari Naan $4.90
    • Naan stuffed with finely chopped dried fruits, nuts and cherries
  • Onion Kulcha $4.90
    • Naan stuffed with mild onions and herbs
  • Cheese Naan $4.90
    • Stuffed with freshly grated cheese
  • Keema Naan $5.90
    • stuffed with mince lamb & fresh spices
  • Chicken Naan $5.90
    • Stuffed with chicken and aromatic spices
  • Chilly and Cheese Naan $5.90
    • Stuffed with fresh cheddar, Chilly & spices
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Plain rice $2.90
  • Popadums $2.90
  • Lime Pickle $2.90
  • Mango chutney /Pickle $2.90
  • Mint Chutney $2.90
  • Tamarind Chutney $2.90
  • Raita $2.90
    • Yogurt flavored with herbs and grated cucumber
  • Chilli on the side $2.90
  • Any 3 for $7.90
  • Kachumber $7.90
    • Chopped mixture of cucumber, tomatoes, onions tossed with an exotic dressing and garnished with coriander
  • Cumin Lassi/Mango Lassi/Rose Lassi $5.90
    • Yogurt blended with condomom and Ice, flavored with either Mango, Cumin or Rose
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • GULAB JAMUN $9.90
    • An International favorite- Sweet flour dumplings cooked in sugar syrup, cardamom seeds, rose water and saffron, served warm with Vanilla Ice cream
  • DESSERT OF THE DAY $9.90
    • Please ask your server for today’s mouth watering option
  • HOT CHOCOLATE NAAN $9.90
    • Hot & soft naan filled with New Zealand Chocolate served with berry sauce and ice cream
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $9.90
    • Selection of New Zealand ice cream served with chocolate and berry sauce
  • MANGO AND PISTACHIO KULFI $9.90
    • A traditional Indian ice cream, slow cooked thickened milk is flavoured with almonds, pistachio and mango and let to freeze for your delight. A must try for the first timer
  • FAMILY ICE CREAM SUNDAE $12.90
    • Six scoops Selection of New Zealand ice cream served with chocolate, berry sauce, wafers and chocolate chips
FLAVORSOME TEAS (Served with home-made Biscottis or Cookies) FLAVORSOME TEAS (Served with home-made Biscottis or Cookies)
  • Darjeeling Tea with Ginger $3.90
    • Known for its warming qualities, as well as a definite throat healer
  • Assam Tea with cardamoms and clove $3.90
    • Gentle on stomach, medicinal properties of clove help in restoring inner health
  • Black Tea with Honey $3.90
    • A strong black tea from the blue hills of southern India, helps the immune system as well as soothes the inside
  • Earl Grey $3.90
    • Known for its antioxidant properties, our tea leaves are infused with Bergamot oil for the true ‘Earl Grey’ lovers
  • Green tea and Jasmine $3.90
    • Renowned around the world for its healing power
  • Chamomile and elder flower $3.90
    • Best known stress reliever, also aids in digestion

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
  • Pineapple $2.00
  • Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Ham and tomato
  • Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Every available vegetable
  • Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
    • Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs
  • Homemade Bread $7.50
  • With Mushroom $20.90
    • For Connosseurs - not gluttons
  • Capers $2.00
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Massaman Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Gang Par $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Beef Salad $18.00
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with Thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or Beef
  • Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $18.00
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Coconut Cream Soup $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Roti $3.50
  • Eggplant with BBQ pork and egg sunny-side up $20
  • Fried noodle/ Noodle soup $4
  • Stir fried chicken with cashews $18
  • Hot and spicy shin beef platter $24
  • Noodle soup with deep fried tofu and beef brisket M $12 L $14
  • Taiwanese pork sausages (garlic/spicy/combination) on rice $12
  • Chinese Pickles $1
  • Dried beancurd with lamb brisket $20
  • GINGERBREAD $12
    • Rewarewa honey + soft butter
  • BATTERED FISH $27
    • marinated slaw, paprika salt shoestring fries + tartare sauce
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $10
    • curry sauce, panko bread crumbs + parmesan cheese
  • DOUBLE CRUMBED ONION RINGS $8
    • harissa aioli
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $16
    • spinach
  • WOK VEGETABLES $23
    • steamed jasmine rice + toasted cashew nuts $18 + chicken (GF) (DF)
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $18 (GF)
    • slow roasted tomato, Nova hash + smoked beans
  • SHARING PLATTER $22
    • arancini, Evansdale cheese, toasted focaccia bread, soup tasters, olive oil, dukkah + hummus
  • Affogato N/A
    • vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Duck N/A
    • umami, mandarin, spring greens
  • Artichokes N/A
    • leeks, Amisfield olive oil espuma, spring tendrils, flowers
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Hunters terrine N/A
    • pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
  • Cured snapper N/A
    • vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • Northland piper N/A
    • tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
  • Option 5 $55 per head
    • Choice of three plated entrees, three plated mains, three plated desserts
  • Penne noioso $27.00
    • roast chicken, bacon & mushroom in a chipotle cream sauce
  • Toasted muesli $12.50
    • with stewed rhubarb & yoghurt
  • Barbeque chicken $28.00
    • golden skin, HSG smoky barbeque sauce, polenta cake, wilted greens
  • Option 3 $50 per head
    • Antipasto platters, choice of three main plates, three plated desserts
  • You choose the number of courses and the style according to your tastes and budget and leave the rest up to us!
  • Beetroot Waldorf $16.00
    • baby beetroot, celery, walnut and apple with a peppered aioli
  • 4 Stack of ribs $24.00
    • with triple cooked fries & crunchy slaw
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
  • Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
  • Soup of the day $15.00
    • Made fresh and changes daily
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • Shoestring Fries $6.50
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • The classic greasy spoon delicacy - Salt 'n' Pepper Fries, topped with Lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Haloumi $4.00
  • Sweet Beetroot Salad $13.50
    • Sweet Fresh Beetroot Salad With Currants, Mint, Basil Pesto, Spiced Dukkah, & Grilled Haloumi
  • side of Slaw $3.00
  • Bikini Buster $13.50
    • Bacon Buttie & Milkshake
  • Shoestring Fries $6.50
  • Hash Browns $4.00
  • TRIO OF SLIDERS $15.50
    • Marinated lamb, Peri Peri chicken and Thai beef served filled with salad, tomato and grilled cheese
  • w/ bacon add $4.00
  • W/ creamy mushroom sauce, bacon and onion $19.00
  • Senior citizen $16.50
  • SRI LANKAN CURRY $24.00
    • Your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian served in a coconut and turmeric curry with rice, flat bread, and a duo of coriander and lime relish and yoghurt
  • LAMB - Pan fried lamb strips served on salad greens, slaw, tomato, cucumber and caramelised onion and drizzled with feta and chilpolte aioli with lattice fries $20.00
  • Large $12.00
  • Main $24.00
  • Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
    • Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter
  • Open Steak $21.00
    • 150g Rib Eye, beer battered onion rings, roasted pepper, lettuce, chilli lime jam and parmesan cheese served on focaccia with fries and aioli
  • DC Burger $22.00
    • Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
  • Hokkien Noodles $18.00
    • Fried egg noodles tossed in a light sesame and chilli sauce with a selection of stir-fried vegetables *Add Shrimp or Grilled Chicken for $5.00*
  • Karaage Chicken $12.50
    • Crispy chicken served with a petit salad and sweet chilli aioli
  • Fries, Onion Rings, Eggs, Green Salad, Rice $5.00
  • Lamb’s Fry $20.00
    • Succulent lamb’s liver flambéed in a brandy cream sauce, served with bacon, mushrooms and lightly grilled bread
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
    • Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
  • Monteith's mixer $14.00
    • Deep fried treats, fat cut fries. Ask for this week's mix
  • Onion rings $9.00
  • Big breakfast $18.00
    • Two slices of toasted ciabatta, two fried eggs, streaky bacon, a grilled field mushroom, breakfast sausages and golden hash browns
  • Affogato $11.00
    • Your choice of bailey,frangelico or kahlua. Served with a espresso shot and a huge pile of vanilla ice cream
  • Side of thick cut fries $5.00
  • Chicken salad $18.00
    • Grilled chicken breast topped with caramelised onions, resting on toasted ciabatta with harissa dressing
  • Warm ciabatta loaf $9.90
    • Served with garlic butter
  • Bacon and eggs $14.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, streaky bacon and fried eggs.
  • Porridge $10.50
    • Cream and brown sugar or yoghurt compote and honey
  • Chicken salad $17.00
    • Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan, poached eggs, croutons and aioli
  • Homemade toasted muesli $12.00
    • Compote fruit, organic yoghurt and honey
  • Falafel cakes $16.00
    • With salad sundried tomatoes, yoghurt tzatziki, olives and feta
  • Beanie bene $17.50
    • Bacon or salmon or mushroom and spinach with potato cake, poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
  • Toast: white $6.00
    • Wholemeal or fruit served with spreads
  • Open steak sandwich $16.00
    • With lettuce, onion jam, mushroom, egg and aioli
  • Salmon $19.00
    • With potato and fennel rosti and salad
  • Margherita pizza $7.70
    • House-made with garlic tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with salad or fries.
  • Salad of the day $14.00
    • See specials board.
  • Dunedin clam chowder $15.00
    • Our own special blend, with local clams, bacon, onions, celery, potatoes and cream, served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Fries and things $7.70
    • Choose one of the following with your fries: chicken nuggets,mini hot dogs or fish bites; salad can be substituted for fries.
  • Grilled fish burger $15.50
    • Our own special patty of blue cod and salmon, with new zealand saffron mayo and lettuce on a house-baked bun served with steak-cut fries or salad.
  • New zealand green-lipped mussels $16.00
    • Steamed with white wine and our own harissa blend paste,served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Bbq pork arancini $14.00
    • Served with bourbon and butter mashed pumpkin, apple slaw and barbeque sauce.
  • Chicken cheese sandwich $15.50
    • Sliced grilled chicken breast roasted with sautéed onions, jalapeños and cheese in a torpedo roll, served with steak-cut fries or salad.
  • Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
    • Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
  • Steamed Coconut Rice $5
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • tomato & sambal
  • Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
    • cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
  • Percik Chicken $14
    • toasted coconut
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong
  • Char Siu BBQ Pork Ribs $20
    • twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Saag paneer (palak paneer) $6.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach & light spices.
  • Chicken/lamb vindaloo $6.00
    • Cooked with fiery red hot curry sauce.
  • Onion kulcha $4.50
    • Kulcha stuffing with diced onions spices.
  • Lamb nawabi $6.00
    • Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut powder.
  • Naan $2.50
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter.
  • Chicken tikka masala $6.00
    • Succulent tandoori chicken morsels cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers.
  • Mixed platter for two $14.00
    • A combination of the above entrees: 2 veg samosa, 2 onion bhaji, 2 choosa tikka, and 2 seekh kebabs
  • Poppadums $1.00
    • Crispy, salty indian wafers
The Spice Room

The Spice Room

location

Address

43 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, Ota, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034431133

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Grill , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
43 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, Ota, 9305, New Zealand