New Day Cafe & Indian Restaurant Menu

Welcome to New Day Cafe & Indian Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled at 1387 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay. This vibrant cafe offers an extensive menu that beautifully showcases authentic Indian flavors.

Highlights of the Menu:

Breads: From buttery Butter Naan to garlic-infused Garlic Naan, the bread selection is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Mains: Savor succulent lamb dishes like the creamy Lamb Korma or the spicy Lamb Vindaloo, each crafted with care and rich spices.
Entrees: Don't miss the delightful Mixed Platter, featuring a variety of crispy snacks ideal for sharing.

According to patrons, the food at New Day is consistently flavorful and generously portioned, making it a must-visit for both locals and travelers alike. Indulge in a culinary experience that will leave you craving more!

Mains - Vegetables

Malai Kofta

Soft croquettes stuffed with cottage cheese, mashed potatoes and cooked in rich cashew nut gravy and cream.

NZ$21.80
Paneer Makhni

Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked in tomato and cream based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Saag Paneer

Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked in spinach and Indian spices.

NZ$21.80
Paneer Masala

Cubes of home made cottage cheese simmered in tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Kadai Paneer

Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked with capsicum and onion based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Mutter Paneer

Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked together with green peas in a mild tomato, onion and cream based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Veg Korma

Vegetables cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Mutter Mushroom Curry

Green peas and mushrooms cooked in onion and tomato based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Aloo Matar

Peas and potatoes cooked in a creamy tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$21.80
Chana Masala

Chickpea cooked in tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$20.80
Mixed Vegetable

Vegetables cooked in an onion and tomato based gravy.

NZ$20.80
Aloo Gobhi

Potato and cauliflower cooked with garlic, ginger, onions and tomato based gravy.

NZ$20.80
Bombay Aloo

Potatoes tossed in butter, flavoured with cumin seeds and tomatoes.

NZ$20.80
Saag Aloo

Potatoes and spinach sauteed with garlic, finished with cream and spices.

NZ$20.80
Dal Makhani

Creamed whole urad lentils tempered and seasoned with spices finished with butter.

NZ$20.80
Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils cooked with indian herbs & spices.

NZ$20.80

Lunch Special

Butter Chicken + Rice

NZ$14.00

Breads

Plain Naan

Indian bread cooked in tandoori oven.

NZ$4.20
Butter Naan

Indian bread cooked in tandoori oven coated with butter.

NZ$4.70
Garlic Naan

Indian bread with garlic coated with butter and dry parsley.

NZ$5.20
Tandoori Roti

Traditional Indian flat bread made with wheat flour.

NZ$4.70
Paratha

Thick flaky bread coated with butter.

NZ$5.20
Stuffed Naan

Naan stuffed with a filling of potatoes and spices.

NZ$6.80
Onion Kulcha

Naan stuffed with diced onions and spices.

NZ$6.80
Cheese Naan

Naan stuffed with cheddar cheese coated with butter.

NZ$6.80
Cheese And Garlic Naan

Naan stuffed with cheese and garlic coated with butter.

NZ$7.30
Paneer Kulcha

Naan stuffed with cottage cheese & coriander.

NZ$7.30
Keema Naan

Naan Stuffed with cooked spiced lamb mince.

NZ$7.30
Peshwari Naan

Naan stuffed with dry fruits and cashew nuts.

NZ$7.30
Amritsari Kulcha

Naan stuffed with cottage cheese, potatoes, onion, herbs and spices.

NZ$7.30

Desserts

Gulab Jamun (3 Pcs)

Traditional Indian sweet - soft balls made of reduced milk,deep fried and soaked in hot sugar syrup.

NZ$7.30
Mango Kulfi

Homemade mango flavoured ice cream.

NZ$6.80

Mains - Chicken

Butter Chicken

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in tomato and cream based gravy.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless pieces of chicken grilled in tandoor then simmered in a tomato, onion gravy and spices.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Korma

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Curry

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Madras

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in coconut based gravy.

NZ$22.90
Mango Chicken

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked together with mango and cream based gravy.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Do Pyaza

Boneless pieces of chicken prepared traditionally Indian spices with onions.

NZ$22.90
Chicken Saag

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in spinach with Indian spices.

NZ$22.80
Chicken Jalfrezi

Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato gravy.

NZ$22.90

Mains - Lamb

Lamb Rogan Josh

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$24.40
Lamb Korma

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy.

NZ$24.40
Lamb Madras

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in coconut based gravy.

NZ$24.40
Lamb Vindaloo

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with special vindaloo paste and spices.

NZ$24.40
Lamb Saag

Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in spinach with Indian spices.

NZ$24.40
Lamb Do Pyaza

Boneless pieces of lamb prepared traditionally Indian spices with onions.

NZ$24.40

Biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked along with vegetables and a selection of spices & herbs.

NZ$21.30
Chicken Biryani

Soft morsels of chicken, herbs and spices cooked along with basmati rice.

NZ$23.40
Lamb Biryani

Soft morsels of lamb, herbs and spices cooked along with basmati rice.

NZ$24.40

Accompaniments

Fresh Green Salad

NZ$7.80
Mango Chutney

NZ$4.70
Mint Chutney

NZ$4.70
Tamarind Chutney

NZ$4.70
Mixed Pickle

NZ$4.70
Raita

NZ$5.20
Poppadoms

NZ$4.70
Side Dish Platter

Mango Chutney, Mint Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, Mixed Pickle, Raita

NZ$16.60

Mains - Seafood

Butter Prawns

Prawns cooked in tomato and cream based gravy.

NZ$24.40
Prawn Masala

Prawns cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato gravy.

NZ$24.40
Prawn Malabari

Fish cooked with coconut milk, capsicum and Indian spices.

NZ$24.40
Fish Masala

Fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato and onion gravy enriched with spices.

NZ$24.40
Fish Malabari

Fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato and onion gravy enriched with spices.

NZ$24.40

Rice

Basmati Rice

Boiled basmati rice.

NZ$5.20
Zeera Rice

Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds.

NZ$7.30

Drinks

Sweet Mango Lassi

Yoghurt and mango based traditional Indian drink.

NZ$6.80
Coke 1.5L

NZ$5.70
Fanta 1.5L

NZ$5.70
Sprite 1.5L

NZ$5.70

Entrees

Mixed Platter - For 2

An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, veg pakora served with mint and tamarind sauce.

NZ$23.40
Vegetable Samosa - 2 Pcs

Triangular flour shell filled with mashed green peas and nuts, then deep fried and served with tamarind sauce.

NZ$8.80
Onion Bhaji

Sliced rings of onion, coated with chickpea flour batter, then deep fried and served with tamarind sauce.

NZ$8.80
Vegetable Pakora - 4 Pcs

Slices of vegetables coated with chickpea flour batter, then deep fried and served with tamarind sauce.

NZ$8.80
Chips

NZ$7.30
Chicken Nuggets - 6 Pcs

NZ$8.30
Paneer Tikka - 4Pcs

Cottage cheese spiced and roasted in tandoor and served with mint sauce.

NZ$17.20
Chicken Tikka - 4Pcs

Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with tikka marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Served with mint sauce.

NZ$17.20
Seekh Kebab - 4Pcs

Lightly spiced lamb mince rolled on skewers and roasted in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

NZ$17.20
Tandoori Prawns - 8 Pcs

Prawns marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

NZ$19.80
Tandoori Chicken

A tender whole chicken marinated in yoghurt and indian spices then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.

NZ$17.20
Vegetarian Mixed Platter - For 2

An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, veg pakora served with mint and tamarind sauce.

NZ$17.20

Mains - Beef

Beef Madras

Boneless pieces of beef cooked in coconut based gravy.

NZ$23.40
Beef Vindaloo

Boneless pieces of beef cooked with special vindaloo paste and spices.

NZ$23.40
Beef Rogan Josh

Boneless pieces of beef cooked in tomato and onion based gravy.

NZ$23.40
Beef Saag

Boneless pieces of beef cooked in spinach and indian based gravy.

NZ$23.40
Beef Korma

Boneless pieces of beef cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy.

NZ$23.40