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

  • Vegetable Jaipuri $16.50
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in thick cashew gravy and garnished with popadoms.
  • Onion Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and onion.
  • Chicken Naan $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and chicken.
  • Prawn Malabari $19.00
    • Prawns tempered with curry leaves, and simmered in a light coconut cream sauce.
  • Burah Kebab (5 lamb pcs) $15.00
    • Very tender lamb chunks marinated overnight in special tandoori spices and roasted to perfection.
  • Biryani Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Rice and chicken or lamb are cooked together with cashew and spices to a make a glorious one-pot meal. Served with Raita.
  • Prawn Saag $19.00
    • Prawns cooked in spinach with spices.
  • Dal Tarka $16.50
    • Split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric. Best enjoyed with tandoori roti.
  • Chicken & Cashew Salad $21.00
    • Of greens, cucumber, tomato, red peppers, red onion, coriander vinaigrette
  • Grilled Streaky Bacon & Portobello Mushrooms, $18.00
    • With ciabatta toast
  • Free Range Ham Hock & Sweet Potato Hash, $23.00
    • Spinach, Halo black spiced beans, 2 poached eggs
  • Vegie Breakfast $19.00
    • Field mushroom, spinach, tomato, hash, 2 free range eggs, with ciabatta or wholemeal toast
  • Lamb Rump Salad $23.00
    • Salad greens, cucumber, courgette, red onion, coriander & mint yoghurt
  • Jalapeno Cornbread, $19.00
    • Spiced black beans, grilled tomato, chili lime salsa, 2 poached free range eggs
  • Pulled Pork Burger, $20.00
    • Apple slaw, lettuce, chipotle mayo & thick cut wedges
  • - Bacon $19.00
  • Combination $18.90
    • Beef & Chicken / Chicken & Falafel / Beef & Falafel
  • Garden Salad $11.90 / $9.90
    • Large / Small
  • Chilli Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, tomato, chicken, jalapenos, mozzarella cheese.
  • Beef Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, green & red capsicum, beef, mozzarella cheese.
  • Satay Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, tomato, corn, chicken, satay sauce, mozzarella cheese.
  • Hot Chilli Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, tomato, green and red capsicum, beef, jalapenos, mozzarella cheese.
  • Chicken, Tomato and Cream Cheese Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced onion and mushroom, fresh diced tomatoes, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with a pleasant amount of cream cheese.
  • Chicken Apricot Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • For the sweet tooth... full, rich apricot sauce, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with delicious cream cheese.
  • New season asparagus $9.00
    • pancetta, toasted almond, confit shallots
  • Treacle & rye bread, home smoked butter $8.00
  • Southland cheese roll, bitter leaves, pickled butternut, hazelnut, pear $19.00
  • Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
    • Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing
  • Roasted Cambridge duck breast $45.00
    • Confit leg, grape, shiitake, smoked kumara puree
  • Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
  • Bluff octopus a la plancha, roast red pepper, saffron aioli $15.00
  • Dipollo Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Chicken, Sage, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Cheese
  • Salami Reg $13.9 Large $21
    • Salami, Tomato, Cheese.
  • Vegetarian Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Tomato, Onion, Capsicum, Corn, Mushroom, Pineapple, Cheese
  • Meatlovers Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Ham, salami, pepperoni, BBQ sauce, tomato, cheese
  • Pepperoni Reg $13.9 Large $21
    • Pepperoni, Tomato, Cheese
  • Hottentot Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Sweet thai Chilli sauce, Chilli powder, Tomato, Cheese
  • Marinara Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Mussell, Shrimp, Calamari, Octopus, Onion, Tomato, Cheese
  • Paesana Reg $13.9 Large $21
    • Tomato, Onion, Capsicum, Oreganum, Cheese
  • Tasting Dessert Platter Small $18 / Large $36
    • Blueberry cheese cake, profiteroles, Baci di dame, macaron, dark chocolate cupcake, creme brulee, Chantilly and berry sorbet
  • Fresh catch of the day $29.00
    • Ask our staff for details
  • Hash browns, grilled tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms, sausages or baked beans
  • Roast spring chicken $39.00
    • Whole spring chicken stuffed with chorizo, olives, capers and bacon. Served with garden salad and pommes rissolées
  • Cooked breakfast $19.00
    • TWO eggs any style (poached fried or scrambled) served with bacon, mushrooms, sausages, baked beans & hash browns
  • Steamed basmati rice $8.50
  • Asparagus ice cream $16.50
    • Homemade asparagus ice cream in a filo basket with rocket, sauteed market mushrooms and jamon serrano crisp
  • Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
    • Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • BEEF PATTIE $5.00
  • BATTERED HOKI BURGER $13.00
    • 115g Battered hoki, tomato, iceberg lettuce, onion ring, tartare sauce & TCJ
  • DINNER BOX $10.50
    • 2x thighs & small chips
  • SPICED PULLED PORK BURGER $16.00
    • 6 hour slow roasted pork, jalapeno mixed cabbage slaw, onion ring, aioli & TCJ
  • EAST COAST BLUE COD $17.00
    • Blue Cod (battered or sauteed) tomato, iceberg lettuce, onion ring, tartare sauce & TCJ
  • LUNCH BOX $8.50
    • 1x drum, 1x thigh & small chips
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS $10.00
    • 6 Nuggets & medium chips
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
  • 4 Chicken Nuggets and chips $6.00
  • Fisherman’s Basket $16.00
    • Prawn twisters, crumbed scallop and mussel, crab stick, squid rings, fish bite with fries
  • All Day Breakfast $14.50
    • Sausage, bacon, hash browns, tomato eggs your way with toasted bread.
  • Basket of Wedges $9.50
  • Nachos $17.50
    • Prime minced beef topped with cheese guacamole & sour cream.
  • Fishermans Basket $16.00
    • Prawn twisters, crumbed scallop, mussels, crabstick.squid ring & fish bites.
  • Fish and chips $7.50
  • Garlic Bread for two $7.50
  • Garlic Bread $5.5
    • Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.5
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • Capricciosa(Small/Medium/Large)Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives. $12/$17.5/$29
  • Green Salad $7
    • Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $20
    • A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley.
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $8.5
    • Lemon Pepper Potato Wedges served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Meat Lovers(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabbanosy with Spag's own BBQ Sauce.
  • Smoked Salmon(Small/Medium/Large) $12.5/$18/$29.5
    • Fresh Akaroa Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, finished with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chives.
  • Comte (cow, semi hard, region Franche Comte)
  • Philly cheese steak sandwich $21.00
    • Panini bread / roast beef / capsicum / onion / provolone
  • The Left Bank Burger $23.00
    • Bun / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
  • 6 for $42.00
  • Moules mariniere (mussels cooked in white wine) $23.00
    • Bread / garlic / creme fraiche (GF bread on request)
  • French Antipasto $12/person
    • Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
  • Pumpkin veloute (V) $16.00
    • Coriander sour cream / farmers bread
  • Crepe Suzette $14.00
    • Apple compote / vanilla ice cream / Grand Marnier flambee sauce
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
  • Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries $18.00
  • Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Classic Caesar salad with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy $15.00
  • Mini beef burger $12.00
  • Rustic fries served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli $10.00
  • Add chicken to your salad $5.00
  • Platter (10) $49.90
  • The dilusso platter $49.90
    • Salt & pepper squid, chicken yakitori, beef skewers, sticky bbq chicken shanks, smoked fish cakes, kransky, hoprocker battered fish bites, onion rings, green lipped mussels, char sui pork belly, devils on horseback, artisan breads,local cheeses.
  • Pork & chive dumplings $8.00
    • With dipping sauces
  • Breads & dip $10.00
    • Artisan breads w pesto & balsamic olive oil
  • Shoestring fries $8.00
    • With garlic aioli
  • Chicken (for 3) $14.90
    • Panko crumbed with slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli
  • Available All Day
  • Sirloin steak
    • With greens, onion rings,tomato, chimichurri.
  • Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
  • Cairnmuir extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
  • House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
  • Turkish spiced venison shortloin burger with barberry and pepper relish, in Middle Eastern bread with isot potatoes and garlic toum (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling $29.00
  • Today’s soup & freshly baked bread (gf*) (V*) Please ask wait staff for today’s choice $14.00
  • Ciabatta $4.00
    • house-churned butter
  • Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
  • Beef fried rice $10.00
  • Fish roe stew $15.00
  • Chicken casserole $16.00
    • stew with chicken. Potato chunks, onions. Carrots & chilli paste soup
  • -fish cakes $14.00
  • Cold noodle soup $12.00
    • cold noodle with slices of cucumbers, radish. Beef & egg
  • Rice ball (each) $3
  • Jelly tofu stew $13.00
    • available options: beef i pork i chicken i tuna i seafood i kimchi
  • Beef dolsot $16.00
    • one of korea's most famous dish with rice. Marinated beef in sesame oil. Soy sauce. Onion & carrot
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