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

  • Fennel-Cabbage Slaw $9.00
  • Penny's black doris & plum bombe Alaska $15.90
  • Wood-grilled mushroom, zucchini & oregano parmigiana, roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella $21.00
  • Pork rillettes, chicken liver parfait, madeira jelly, cherry relish, toast $19.00
  • Spiced Nuts $8.00
  • - Add chips + $3.50
  • Market Fish $35.00
  • Whitestone Moeraki blue fig paste, walnut bread - To share $24.00 $16.00
  • -L $16.90
  • - Penne Napoletana
  • -M $17.20
  • - L $ 19.90
  • -L $19.90
  • Feel Free to Mix & Match Pasta Types
  • -L $15.20
  • Garlic Bread (V) $6.50
    • Crusty bread baked with butter, fresh garlic and herbs
  • Ironic Beans $19.50
    • Ironic’s own baked beans with baby spinach, hash brown, poached egg and tomato chilli tam (GF)(V)
  • Smoked salmon $ 4.50
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $18.50
    • Slow-roasted pork, shredded and marinated in a rich sauce. Served with creamy slaw and zesty apple relish
  • Portobello mushrooms $4.50
  • Tomato Relish $2.50
  • Creamy mushrooms $4.O0
  • Eggs Benedict Poached free-range eggs on toast topped with hollandaise. Served with $20.50
    • cold smoked salmon (OR)
  • Ironic baked beans $4.00
  • The bushman $7.00
    • 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The stockman $7.00
    • Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
    • Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • -Gang Som Prawns, Fish $19.50
    • Gang som, prawns / fish curry with mixed vegetables or pineapple
  • Pad Thai Tofu $17.50
    • Stir-fried noodles with tofu, bean sprouts, peanut and tamarind sauce
  • -Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork, Prawns with Cashew Nuts $18.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken, prawns with vegetables and cashew nut
  • -Beef, Pork, Prawn with Spicy Lemon Sauce $18.50 / $19.50
    • Grilled beef, pork or prawn with style salad dressing, garlic, chili, lime juice and fish sauce
  • Tofu Sweet and Sour $17.50
    • Stir-fried tofu with vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • -Pa Nang Curry Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $18.50 / $19.50
    • Panang curry paste with coconut cream and vegetables
  • Red Curry with Pineapple $17.50
    • Pineapple in coconut cream with red curry paste
  • Red Curry Tofu $17.50
    • Red curry paste with coconut cream, tofu and vegetables
  • (GF) = Gluten Free Options available including our Scrumptious Lemon Battered Blue Cod!!
  • - With Chips $20.00
  • Scrumptious Cheesecake, either Peach and Passionfruit or Boysenberry served with Whipped Cream & Ice Cream $9.00
  • Moeraki Burger $18.00
    • Beef, BBQ, Bacon & Cheese, *Grilled Chicken, Brie & Cranberry or Beer Battered Blue Cod & Tartare. Lettuce, Tomato, Coleslaw & onion
  • All Mains served with Salad and your choice of either Chips, Wedges or a Stuffed Baked Potato
  • Prawn Twisters with Sweet Chilli $10.00
  • Homemade Soup of the day with Bread (GF) $11.00
  • Nachos (GF) $17
    • Tasty corn chips with chunky tomato bean mix either vegetarian or beef with cheese & sour cream
  • -Smokey sweet peach chutney
  • Espresso panna cotta (GF) $14.50
    • served with chocolate Frangelico syrup and hazelnut praline
  • -Aged Serrano Jamon and chorizo Rojo
  • Breads and Spreads $20.00
    • Toasted artisan breads served with home-made hazelnut dukkah, zesty mint & lemon yoghurt dip and cumin and smoked paprika oil
  • -Antipasti - marinated mixed olives, Italian semi-dried tomatoes and cornichons
  • Rustichella linguine $32.50
    • pasta with mixed heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, piquillo peppers, beetroot ricotta cheese and smoked paprika & chilli oil
  • (GF) = gluten free / (GFR)= gluten free on request
  • -Smoked Stewart Island mussel paté
  • Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50
  • Salt & pepper calamari served with aioli $14.50
  • Mango Cheese Cake
  • Onion Rings $6.50
  • Bangers & Mash: $18.00
    • Meaty Pork sausage served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
  • Pasta of the day: $15.00
    • A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
  • Lamb Shank: $25.00
    • Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
  • Fish and Chips: $16.50
    • A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
  • B.L.T.
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion & spicy BBQ sauce served in a Turkish bun.
  • Roast of the day
    • Ask our Baaa staff for today's selection served with seasonal and roasted vegetables.
  • Onion rings (4) $3.00
  • Pasta of the day
    • Ask our Baaa staff for today's selection served with chunky bread.
  • Bacon (2) $3.00
  • Cicken and bacon salad
    • Grilled chicken tossed with bacon, croutons, salad and honey mustard dressing.
  • Kiwi kai lunch $12.00
  • Beef burger
    • A ngus beef pattie served on a toasted sour dough bun with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, aioli and cheese served w ith fries.
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Duck + Wild Mushroom Risotto w Spiring Onion + Parmesan N/A
  • Fresh Baked Ciabatta N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Cress, Rocket + Blue Cheese w Pear Salad & Toasted Hazelnuts N/A
  • Goats cheese palmiers $15.50
    • with roast local beetroot and cumin, and orange labne (gf*) Wine match - La Dulcinée Pinot Gris
  • Mixed leaf salad $9.00
  • Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
    • with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
  • Lamb loin brochettes with quince, warm buckwheat, roast capsicum and, oregano salad. Greek yoghurt, pita and rose harissa (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Reserve Pinot Noir $35.00
  • Ciabatta $4.00
    • house-churned butter
  • Sicilian fish stew with blue cod, Akaroa salmon, and potatoes, Caramalised fennel, basil almond agresto (gf) (df) Wine match - China Terrace 95 Chardonnay $34.00
  • Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
  • Chocolate & hazelnut truffle biscuit. Perfect complement to coffee $4.50
  • Toast with your choice of preserves $6
  • -Add salmon or haloumi $6
  • Half Portion $12.50
    • Choose one of the following: bacon, caramelised banana & maple syrup. Cheese, bacon, tomatoes & fresh herbs.
  • Omelette(2 eggs) with 3 fillings $12
    • Choose from cheese, ham, tomatoes, bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • -Fruit preserves $7
  • Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • -served with ciabatta croutons,parmesan & poached egg.
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • Quinoa Prawn Stack (GF) $19.50
    • Quinoa Stack with Grilled Chilli & Garlic Prawns, Avocado & Roasted Corn *Vegetarian option available
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $18.50
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Smoked Gouda, Avocado Cream, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin & Red Pickled Onion Served on Ciabatta Bread with a Side of Hand-Cut Chips *Vegetarian option available
  • The Kitchen Burger $17.50
    • Homemade Beef Burger with Onion & Bacon Jam, House Slaw & Choice of Creamy Blue Cheese or Swiss Cheese served with a side of Hand-Cut Chips
  • Pork Roti $15.50
    • Slow-cooked Pork Roti Topped with a Spicy Mayo Dressing Served with Apple Fennel Slaw
  • Lamb Salad $18.50
    • Marinated Lamb with Beetroot, Buckwheat, Green Beans, Caramelised Walnuts & Feta Cheese Tossed with a Pomegranate Dressing *Vegetarian option available
  • Duck Risotto $21.50
    • Confit of Duck Risotto, with Spinach, Mushrooms & Crispy Parsnip
  • The Kitchen Omelette $16.50
    • Smoked Gouda Cheese & Ham Omelette
  • Chicken Roti $15.50
    • Crispy Cashew Chicken Roti with Slaw & Cucumber Salsa
  • Mixed Salad Plate $12.00
    • Pasha's salad selection served with hummus, cacik, olives, dolma & pita bread.
  • Tattle Mezze $17.00
    • Sweet Plate — serves two people. A selection of imported & in-house Turkish sweets served with fresh seasonal fruits.
  • Chicken Doner S $12.00 L $15.00
    • Marinated chicken cooked on the spit, sliced. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Kafta Shish S $13.00 L $19.00
    • Skewered minced lamb seasoned with herbs, onions & parsley & charcoal grilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Halep Sauce
    • Sautéed onions, bell peppers & mushrooms in a tomato & red wine sauce.
  • Pasha's Special Sauce
    • Our own twist on Thousand Island dressing, made with a mayonnaise base, infused with Turkish spices & lemon juice.
  • Garlic Sauce
    • Unsweetened yoghurt infused with dried mint & garlic.
  • Pilic Kebab S $16.00 L $20.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad. >>
  • main $28.00
  • Fresh Oysters Kilpatrick. Wine Match: Settlers Hill Pinot Gris
  • Rich Chocolate Cake $14.00
    • Served with Berry com pote and ice cream
  • Pirate's Ring Prawns
    • King prawns sauteed in garlic and lemon butter served on a bed of rice. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • Crow's nest Chicken $33.50
    • Tender chicken breast stuffed with Gibston Valley Brie and avocado wrapped in bacon and filo pastry, baked then served on a creamy mushroom sauce. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • Seaman's Seafood Chowber $12.50
    • Thick and creamy
  • Jackson Bay Crayfish (rock Lobster) whole $105.00
    • Fresh from the tank, steamed or grilled to perfection with lemon juice and herb butter or mornay sauce. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • Souvereigns Smoked Southland Salmon $17
    • Sovereign's delicate Smoked Southland Salmon served with sour cream, capers and melba toast. W ne Match: Church Road Chardonnay
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