Lamb Rogan Josh
Mildly spiced meat curry, cooked in the traditional north indian style.
Tawa Rarha Lamb
Meat cooked in spicy thick gravy, with dash of alcohal (rum).
Lamb Shahi Korma
Meat cooked in gravy of special herbs, spices and nuts is used in the shahi kitchen.
Karahi Lamb
Meat sauteed with thick- cut pieces of onion & capsicum, cooked in onion gravy & spices with dash of cream.
Lamb Saagwala
Meat simmered in gravy of pureed spinach, a delicacy of punjab.
Lamb Tak-A-Tak
Meat, diced onion and capsicum, cooked in spicy tomato gravy
Lamb Vindaloo
Pieces of meat cooked in authentic vindaloo gravy "goan style".
Lamb Madras
Meat flavoured with indian lavours.
Goat Curry
North indian favourite meat dish, slow-cooked goat with bone in Delicious curry.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Meat, capsicum and onion cooked in tomato and secret gravy.
Butter Chicken
Tender Pieces of chicken cooked.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka cooked in thick tomato gravy, with plenty of 'oomph' in it
Tawa Rarha Murg
Meat cooked in spicy thick gravy, with a dash of alcohol (rum), to tingle your taste buds.
Pepper Chicken
Chicken cooked in creamy sauce and flavoured with pepper, cardamom and light spices.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked in mango - flavoured curry
Murg Shahi Korma
Meat cooked in gravy of special herbs, spices and nuts used in shahi chicken.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken, capsicum and onion cooked in onion tomato and secret gravy.
Karahi Chicken
Chicken sauted with thick-cut pieces of onion & capsicum, cooked in onion gravy & spices with a dash of cream
Amritsari Chicken
Chicken cooked in yoghurt, 'straight from the heart of punjab'.
Chicken Saagwala
Chicken simmered in gravy of pureed spinach, a delicacy of punjab.
Murg Tak-A-Tak
Chicken, diced onion and capsicum, cooked in spicy tomato gravy.
Chicken Vindaloo
Pieces of chicken cooked in authentic vindaloo gravy "goan" style.
Methi Chicken
Chicken cooked in white gravy flavoured with methi.
Chicken Madras
Chicken flavoured with south indian flavours.
Plain Yoghurt
Cucumber Raita
Onion Salad
Poppadoms
Mint Chutney
Green Salad
Kachumber Salad
Mixed Pickle
Mango Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Chicken Tikka
Boneless tender chicken marinated with yoghurt and indian spices overnight cook in charcoal oven.
Garlic Chicken Tikka
Boneless tender chicken marinated with yoghurt and fresh garlic sauce Roasted in charcoal oven.
Chicken Malai Tikka
Boneless tender chicken marinated with yoghurt and cheese sauce and lightly Spiced roasted over charcoal.
Chicken Sholay Kebab
Boneless tender chicken marinated with garlic and secret chef's spices roasted in charcoal oven.
Tandoori Chicken - 4 Pcs
Tandoori Chicken - 8 Pcs
Tender chicken marinated in yoghurt with indian spices, and gently roasted over charcoal.
Afghani Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken, marinated in cheese, cashew, and chef's special sauce and roasted over charcoal.
Mirch Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken, marinated in cheese and pepper sauce and roasted in charcoal oven.
Chicken 65
Tender pieces of chicken, cooked in south indian style.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Lamb mince marinated with ginger, garlic paste and yoghurt & cooked in tandoor.
Barrah Kabab
Lamb chops marinated with ginger garlic paste and yoghurt & cooked in tandoor.
Mixed Platter
A selection of chicken tikka (3pcs), Lamb seekh kabab(3pcs), tandoori prawns(3pcs), Garlic chicken tikka (3pcs)
Tandoori Prawns
Big juicy prawns marinated in tandoori masala, roasted in tandoor.
Garlic Prawns
Big juicy prawns toasted with fresh garlic and indian spices.
Prawns Shashlik
Big juicy prawns, marinated with yoghurt, and cheese and cooked with onion and capsicum cubes in tandoor.
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Fish cubes Marinated with ginger garlic paste and yoghurt, roasted on charcoal.
Fish Amritsari
Fish cubes Marinated with indian spices & gram flour, and deep fried.
Samosa - 2 Pcs
Triangular pastry filled with seasoned potatoes, deep fried till golden brown
Onion Bhaji - 6 Pcs
Chopped onion mixed with chickpea flour and spices and deep fried.
Mixed Pakora - 6 Pcs
Assorted vegetables dipped in pea flour batter, deliciously spiced and fried to golden brown.
Cocktail Tikki - 6 Pcs
Split green gram skinless mixed with potatoes and other spices and deep fried.
Stuffed Mushroom - 6 Pcs
Mushroom stuffed with cheese and spices, rolled in breadcrumbs an then deep fried.
Paneer 65
Spicy dish originating from South India using curry leaves & mustard seeds.
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese marinated in roasted gram flour, curd and spices, roasted over charcoal along with capsicum, tomatoes and onion.
Tandoori Mushroom
Fresh mushroom marinated in tandoori paste and roasted over charcoal.
Afghani Mushroom
Fresh mushroom marinated in cashew nut based marinate and roasted over charcoal.
Soyabean Chaaps
Charcoal roasted soyabean chaaps marinated in different flavours of your choices. Malai chaap/tandoori chaap/afghani chaap
Vegetarian Mixed Platter
A selection of cocktail tikki (4pcs), onion bhaji (2pcs), mixed pakora (2pcs), Samosa (2pcs)
Dahi Kebab - 6 Pcs
Lunch - Any Curry, Rice, Naan And Drink
Lunch - Any Curry, Rice, Naan
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese in spinach gravy.
Karahi Paneer
Cottage cheese, diced onion capsicum, seasoned with spices and cooked in onion gravy.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cottage cheese cooked in thick tomato gravy, with plenty of 'oomph' in it.
Paneer Tak-A-Tak
Cottage cheese diced onion and capsicum, cooked in spicy tomato gravy.
Methi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in white gravy flavoured with methi.
Shahi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in rich cashew gravy: exotic spices flavoured with saffron
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetable cooked in an exotic curry variation using cashew nut base.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Vegetables, capsicum and onion cooked in onion tomato gravy.
Tawa Mix Vegetables
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in ginger, garlic and a mix of spices.
Tawa Aloo Gobhi
Pieces of cauliflower are cooked on the hot plate with special masala spices.
Pepper Soya Chaap
Soyabean chaap cooked in onion tomato masala gravy, light spices.
Makhani Soya Chaap
Soyabean chaap cooked in pure indian style butter gravy.
Masala Soya Chaap
Soyabean chaap cooked in onion tomato masala gravy, light spices.
Dal Makhni
Black Lentils stewed and seasoned with butter and spices.
Yellow Dal
Yellow Lentils cooked on slow heat, seasoned with sauteed onion, Ginger, garlic, tomatoes & cumins.
Aloo Jeera
Potatoes are sauteed in special indian spices.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in thick gravy.
Bhindi Masala
Lady finger shallow fried & tossed in dry masala flavoured with coriander.
Malai Kofta
Balls of cottage cheese and potatoes, cooked in nutty gravy.
Mushroom Matar Masala
Mushroom and peas cooked in onion cashew gravy.
Butter Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in authentic indian butter gravy.
Pepper Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy sauce and flavoured with pepper, Cardamom and light spices.
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Keema Naan
Garlic Cheese Naan
Chilli Naan
Tandoori Roti
Butter Roti
Missi Roti
Paneer Naan
Onion Kulcha
Aloo Paratha
Lacha Paratha
Butter Prawn
Marinated prawns cooked in creamy tomato gravy and honey.
Prawn Kashmiri
Prawns cooked in cashew nut-based gravy flavoured with saffron.
Prawn Saagwala
Prawns simmered in gravy of pureed spinach, a delicacy of punjab fusioned with seafood.
Prawn Madras
Prawns flavoured with south indian flavours.
Munchow Soup
Sweet Corn Soup
Hot And Sour Soup
Lemon Honey Cauliflower
Florets of cauliflower mannated with lemon, honey & spicy sauce.
Veg Manchurian
Various vegetable in indo-chinese batter and tossed in manchurian sauce.
Gobhi Manchurian
Various vegetable in indo-chinese batter and tossed in manchurian sauce.
Cheese Manchurian
Various vegetable in indo-chinese batter and tossed in manchurian sauce.
Cheese Chilli
Cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soy sauce.
Soyabean Chilli Chaaps
Cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum in soy sauce.
Chicken Lollipops
Specially cut chicken wings cooked in chef's special homemade sauce.
Chilli Chicken
Chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soy sauce.
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soy sauce.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Vegetable Noodles
Chicken Noodles
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Jeera Rice
Plain Basmati Rice
If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 30 Union Road in Howick, Auckland, The Chefs Indian Restaurant Menu is where the real journey begins. From the first glance, it feels like a tour through India’s most loved flavors. You’ll spot the classics straight away - rich butter chicken, creamy korma, and slow-simmered lamb curries - but there’s plenty more waiting between the lines.
The starters set the mood perfectly, whether you’re in the mood for crisp samosas or sizzling tandoori bites fresh from the clay oven. Then come the mains, layered with spices that build warmth rather than overwhelm, paired beautifully with fluffy basmati rice or soft, buttery naan. Vegetarians won’t feel like an afterthought either; the selection is just as thoughtful and full of depth.
It’s the kind of menu that makes you pause because everything sounds tempting, whether you’re dining in or planning a cozy takeaway night in Howick.