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

  • -s $9.00
  • -m $12.50
  • -4 pcs $7.00
  • -8 pcs $7.50
  • Salmon & tuna platter $25.50
  • -6 pcs $9.50
  • ●yakiniku don
    • Grilled Beef and Onion with Special Jizo Sauce
  • -8 pcs $12.50
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Yellow fin tuna tartare, avocado, roast pepper, sesame soy (subject to availability) $21.50
  • Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
  • Seasonal vegetables $7.00
  • Fish of the day $29.50
    • Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
  • CARBONARA $20
    • smoked chicken in a white wine cream sauce w sauteed shallots, bacon & mushrooms finished w parmesan
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
  • POLLO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, brie, spring onion, cranberry sauce
  • MANHATTAN $35.95
    • Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
  • MUSHROOM MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • portabello, swiss brown mushrooms w a hint of truffle oil, fresh rocket
  • CALIFORNIAN $35.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, bacon, pineapple, cilantro, bell peppers
  • VENISON & BACON BURGER $23.00
    • wild venison pattie, streaky bacon, Whitestone cheese & cranberry jelly, served with fries
  • BREAD $1.50
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.00 / $20.00
    • two poached eggs and your choice of bacon or house smoked salmon served on toasted muffins with spinach and hollandaise - vege option: spinach, mushrooms
  • + add bacon $16.00
  • EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
    • poached, fried or scrambled eggs on toasted ciabatta
  • BACON $4.00
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • HOUSEMADE WAFFLES $16.00
    • with orange compôte and mascarpone, pistachios & maple syrup
  • Prawn Fried Rice $10.00
    • Stir fried rice with prawn.
  • Sundubu $10.00
    • Soft Tofu stew with shrimp, squid and egg OR beef and egg in a hot clay pot flavoured using Dwen-Jang (Korean Miso).
  • All Served With Rice And Sides
  • Bibimbap $10.00
    • Seasoned vegetables, minced beef and chilli paste in a bowl. Mix thoroughly before eating.
  • Kimchi fried rice $10.00
    • Stir fried rice with chopped kimchi, pork.
  • Bulgogi $10.00
    • Grilled, thin sliced, sweet & juicy marinated beef & vegetables.
  • All Served With Rice And Sides
  • Kimchi-Jjigae $10.00
    • Stew made with ripened kimchi, tofu and porkserved in piping hot clay pot.
  • Spiced nuts & marinated olives $10
    • smoked paprika almonds & warm, juicy marinated olives
  • Postmasters Platter – a taste of the region’s best produce $48
    • including house smoked salmon, venison carpaccio, chicken liver pâté, Whitestone Brie, spiced nuts, marinated olives, fig chutney, homemade oat cakes, breads & dips with wine matches 3 x 50 ml, $12 per person
  • Calamari $16
    • calamari rings served with homemade lemon aioli & smoked paprika aioli
  • Bread & dips $12
    • freshly baked bread loaves with dips of the day, olive oil & balsamic reduction
  • Southern lamb burger $22
    • lamb patty, feta, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, served in a multi-grain bun with hand cut potato wedges & aioli
  • Falafel bowl $18
    • crisp, moist falafels, homemade chilli jam & cucumber mint raita served in a tortilla basket with a garden salad
  • Lightly dressed garden salad $6
  • Kiwi Classic fish ‘n’ chips $18
    • lightly battered fish of the day served with tangy tartare sauce & homemade wedges
  • From Fiordland $28.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, venison, plum chutney and fresh mint.
  • From The Coast $28.00
    • Shrimp, roasted garlic, pine nuts and apricot chutney.
  • Spiced Wedges $14.00
    • With sweet chilli and sour cream
  • ​Chunky Rustic Chips $8.00
    • With thyme salt and home made tomato sauce.
  • From The Coop $28.00
    • Roast chicken, basil pesto, spanish onion and feta.
  • Antipasto Platter for Two $38.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy aged cheddar and Kawarau Blue, Zamora cured Venison salami , pancetta, ciabatta, olives & pesto.
  • From The Land $28.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, pancetta and Spanish chorizo
  • Angus Beef Burger $24.00
    • 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.
  • Chips $5.90
    • Bowl
  • Means on menu board
  • Nachos with salsa, guacamole and sour cream $9.00
  • Large cakes $5.80
  • Wedges with sour cream $6.40
  • Toasted rolls, cheese, corn, savoury mince $2.50
  • Focaccia bread $1.50
  • Hot fish sandwich $8.00
  • Pancake Stack $12.50
    • Light fluffy pancakes covered in maple syrup and your choice of mixed berry compote and natural yoghurt, or, streaky bacon & caramelised banana
  • Chefs Special Casserole $16.00
    • Served with warm Focaccia bread. Ask for todays flavour
  • Chicken & Bacon Roulade $27.00
    • Oven baked spirals of Chicken, Bacon, Capsicum & Spinach coated in a creamy mushroom sauce served on herbed potato rosti and grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served pan fried or in a crispy Macs gold beer batter with your choice of salad and fries or seasonal vege and roast potatoes, accompanied by house made tartare sauce and seared lemon
  • Vegetarian Stone $25.00
    • Marinated field mushroom, aubergine, red onion, capsicum and baby carrots with flavours brought to life by the stone
  • Dipping Sauces (Choose 1)
    • BBQ, Aioli, Teriyaki, Tartare , Garlic Butter, Mint Sauce, or Wholegrain Mustard
  • Ice-cream Sundae $7.50
    • Vanilla ice-cream with your choice of sauce: French chocolate, caramel, strawberry or Passionfruit. Topped with whipped cream and wafers
  • -4 meats $31.00
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • - 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.50
  • - 8 pieces Cucumber & Pickle
  • - 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme & Double Avocado
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Served with rustic fries, seasonal vegetables, pepper sauce or red wine jus.
  • Sizzling beef with black pepper & vegetables $19.00
    • Prime rump steak, seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Mini beef burger $12.00
  • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
  • Silverfern lamb rump $30.00
  • Vegetarian Medley
    • Changes seasonally, please ask your friendly wait staff
  • ● Sundays Roast of the Day
    • With Spuds, veg, gravy and yorkshire pudding
  • Dessert Platter $20.00
    • Choose any 3 of the above desserts to share
  • Ceviche Market Price
    • Raw marinated fish
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint, chilli and garlic seeds, and oven dried tomatoes
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint chilli and garlic seeds, and over dried tomatoes
  • Pork and Fennel Slaw Sandwich $18.00
    • With chips or salad
  • Rolled Skate Wings $9.00
    • Grilled, with a butter and herb sauce
  • Blue Ocean $8.00
    • Freshly battered fish, with tartare sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Minty Lamb $8.00
    • Top quality New Zealand lamb, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Onion Rings $4.00
    • with Aioli
  • Extras $1.00
    • Sauce $ 0.50 / Beef Patties $3.00 / Chicken, Lamb or Vension $4.00 /Beetroot $0.50 /Gluten Free $1.00 / Cheese $1.00 / Bacon $1.00 / Egg $1.00 / Avocado
  • Spicy Hen $ 9.50
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, a cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Fries $3.50
    • with your choice of sauces
  • Tropical Hog $10.00
    • Prime New Zealand Beef, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Deer my Love $8.00
    • Delicious Venison burger with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Yakitori, Skewered Chicken and Onion Grilled with a Semi-Sweet Soy Sauce $4.00/stick
  • Seaweed Salad, Green Salad Topped with a Selection of Seaweed $10.00
  • Shabu Shabu, Beef, Vegetables, Tofu and Noodles Cooked in a Light Broth with Dipping Sauce $35.00
  • Tuna Sashimi $18.00/$28.00
  • Minami Spinach Salad, Crisp Fresh New Zealand Spinach tossed in our Chef’s Special Soya and Onion Dressing. Garnished with Sprouts and a choice of: Smoked Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Octopus or Vegetarian $15.00
  • Makunouchi Box, A Special Dinner Box Containing Suno Mono, Salad, Sashimi, Tempura, Pickles, Miso Shiru, Rice, Dessert and a Choice of One of the Following: Yakizakana, Beef Teriyaki or Chicken $35.00
  • Pacific Rock Oysters, Fresh Oysters Farmed in Northland and flown down daily. 1/2 dozen or 1 dozen. Served Natural, Tempura or Deep Fried $15.00/$28.00
  • Vegetarian Tempura, Pumpkin, Kumara, Mushroom and Seasonal Vegetables $10.00/$18.00
  • Blat $14.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo w salad
  • Pasta $19.50
    • See our blackboard for the pasta of the week
  • The carnivore L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • All your usual meaty toppings w cheese and smokey bbq sauce
  • check out blackboards for specials and desserts
  • Salmon $14.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper and red onion w salad
  • Soup w bread $12.00
    • A bowl of steaming hot goodness! See our blackboard to choose
  • Blt $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo w salad
  • gluten dree and vegetarian pizzas available
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