Imperial Indian Takeaway

About Imperial Indian Takeaway

Imperial Indian Takeaway is a top-rated Indian takeaway restaurant located in the heart of Linwood, Christchurch. The team is dedicated to delivering authentic, delicious dishes from the Indian subcontinent, known throughout Christchurch for a fusion of flavours, unparalleled experience and rich culinary tradition.

The restaurant is backed by a team of 5+ seasoned and passionate chefs, with a menu showcasing over 120 delicacies, from timeless classics to innovative creations. Imperial Indian focuses on authenticity, using the finest spices and ingredients to capture the essence of Indian flavours, while also embracing modern techniques and creative twists on classic recipes.

The restaurant sources fresh, locally sourced ingredients and is committed to sustainability in both food sourcing and packaging choices. Orders can be placed by phone or online through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Takeaway.com.

Imperial Indian Takeaway: Authentic Indian Flavours in Linwood, Christchurch

Imperial Indian Takeaway is a top-rated Indian takeaway restaurant located in the heart of Linwood, Christchurch. The team is dedicated to delivering genuinely authentic, delicious dishes from the Indian subcontinent, and is well known throughout Christchurch for its fusion of flavours and commitment to rich culinary tradition.

A Team of Passionate Chefs

Imperial Indian is backed by a team of more than five seasoned and passionate chefs, each bringing years of culinary expertise to the kitchen. Drawing on this experience, the menu showcases over 120 dishes, from timeless classics to innovative creations, with every dish telling its own story of flavours and aromas.

Authenticity Meets Innovation

At Imperial Indian, authenticity is the guiding principle. The kitchen stays true to the rich culinary heritage of India while presenting it in a contemporary light, using the finest spices and ingredients to capture the essence of Indian flavours, from fragrant biryanis to aromatic curries. At the same time, the chefs aren't afraid to embrace innovation, infusing modern techniques and creative twists into classic recipes to appeal to traditionalists and culinary explorers alike.

A Menu Spanning the Subcontinent and Beyond

The menu ranges widely, from chicken, lamb and fish or prawn curries to a full range of biryanis, tandoori and grilled non-veg entrees, and an extensive vegetarian selection including dal, paneer and vegetable curries. Breads span everything from plain and garlic naan to stuffed kulchas and parathas. Beyond traditional Indian dishes, Imperial Indian also serves Indo-Chinese favourites like Chilli Paneer, Chicken Manchurian and Schezwan rice, along with Indian street food classics such as Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji and Pani Puri Golgappe, plus burgers, kathi rolls and desserts like Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla.

Sourcing and Sustainability

Imperial Indian takes pride in sourcing fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create its dishes, and is committed to sustainability in both its food sourcing and packaging choices, aiming to deliver a guilt-free feast that's both delicious and environmentally conscious.

Ordering from Imperial Indian

Customers can order directly by phone or online through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Takeaway.com, with options to select a pickup time that suits their schedule. Chef specials highlighted on the menu include Shahi Paneer, Veg Manchurian, Biryani, Butter Chicken, Fish Curry and Lamb Rogan Josh.

Visiting Imperial Indian Takeaway

Imperial Indian Takeaway is located in Linwood, Christchurch, and can be reached by phone on 03 260 1919 or by email at [email protected]. The restaurant is also active on Facebook, where customers can follow updates and share their experiences.

Signature items

• Shahi Paneer
• Veg Manchurian
• Biryani
• Butter Chicken
• Fish Curry
• Lamb Rogan Josh

Menu

Breads

• Garlic Naan — Naan bread with garlic.
• Cheese Garlic Naan — Naan with cheese and garlic.
• Cheese Chilli Naan — Naan with cheese and chilli.
• Cheese Naan — Naan with cheese.
• Peshwari Naan — Sweet naan with nuts and fruit.
• Aloo Kulcha / Parantha — Potato-stuffed bread.
• Paneer Kulcha / Parantha — Paneer-stuffed bread.
• Amritsari Kulcha — Stuffed Amritsari-style bread.
• Onion Kulcha / Parantha — Onion-stuffed bread.
• Gobhi Kulcha / Parantha — Cauliflower-stuffed bread.
• Roti — Wholewheat flatbread.
• Plain Naan — Classic leavened flatbread.
• Lachha Paratha — Layered flatbread.

Biryani

• Chicken Biryani — Spiced rice with chicken.
• Veg Biryani — Spiced rice with vegetables.
• Prawn Biryani — Spiced rice with prawn.
• Lamb Biryani — Spiced rice with lamb.
• Fish Biryani — Spiced rice with fish.

Burgers

• Veg Burger — Vegetarian burger.
• Egg Burger — Burger with egg.
• Chicken Burger — Burger with chicken.
• Noodles Burger — Burger with a noodle patty.

Dessert

• Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs) — Sweet fried dough balls in syrup.
• Rasgulla (2 Pcs) — Sweet cheese balls in syrup.
• Ice Cream Vanilla / Chocolate — Vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

Beverage

• Mango Lassi — Classic yoghurt-based mango drink.
• Masala Tea — Spiced Indian tea.

Entree Veg

• Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) — Fried pastry with spiced vegetable filling.
• Onion Bhaji — Fried onion fritters.
• Paneer Pakoda — Battered fried paneer.
• Gobhi Chilli — Cauliflower in chilli sauce.
• Paneer Tikka — Grilled marinated paneer.
• Tandoori Mushroom (8pcs) — Tandoor-grilled mushrooms.
• Vegetarian Platter — Samosa, paneer tikka, onion bhaji and mix pakoda.
• Mix Veg Pakoda (8 Pcs) — Mixed vegetable fritters.

Chef Special

• Shahi Paneer — A chef's special dish.
• Veg Manchurian — A chef's special dish.
• Biryani — A chef's special dish.
• Butter Chicken — A chef's special dish.
• Fish Curry — A chef's special dish.
• Lamb Rogan Josh — A chef's special dish.

Indo Chinese

• Chicken 65 — Spicy deep-fried chicken.
• Veg Haka Noodles — Indo-Chinese style vegetable noodles.
• Chicken Haka Noodles — Indo-Chinese style chicken noodles.
• Chilli Paneer — Paneer in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
• Chilli Mushroom — Mushroom in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
• Veg Fried Rice — Fried rice with vegetables.
• Chicken Fried Rice — Fried rice with chicken.
• Veg Schezwan Rice — Schezwan style vegetable rice.
• Chicken Schezwan Rice — Schezwan style chicken rice.
• Veg Manchurian — Vegetable balls in Manchurian sauce.
• Chicken Manchurian — Chicken in Manchurian sauce.
• Chilli Chicken — Chicken in a spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.

Lamb Curries

• Lamb Rogan Josh — Classic Kashmiri lamb curry.
• Lamb Tikka Masala — Lamb in spiced tomato sauce.
• Lamb Vindaloo — Fiery, tangy lamb curry.
• Lamb Bhuna — Thick, dry-style lamb curry.
• Lamb Madras — Spicy South Indian style lamb curry.
• Lamb Do Pyaza — Lamb curry with double onion.
• Lamb Saag — Lamb with spinach.

Rolls / Wraps

• Chicken Kathi Roll — Chicken wrap.
• Soya Chaap Roll — Soya chaap wrap.
• Egg Kathi Roll — Egg wrap.
• Paneer Kathi Roll — Paneer wrap.
• Veg Kathi Roll — Vegetable wrap.
• Chowmein Roll — Noodle-filled wrap.

Non Veg Entree

• Tandoori Chicken Half — Half tandoor-roasted chicken.
• Tandoori Chicken Full — Whole tandoor-roasted chicken.
• Chicken Lollipop — Deep-fried spiced chicken wings.
• Garlic Chicken Tikka (6pcs) — Garlic-marinated grilled chicken.
• Lamb Seekh Kebab (6pcs) — Minced lamb skewers.
• Fish Tikka (6pcs) — Grilled marinated fish.
• Garlic Prawn (8 Pcs) — Garlic-marinated prawns.
• Chicken Tikka Old School (6 Pcs) — Classic-style grilled chicken tikka.
• Non Veg Platter — Chicken tikka, garlic tikka, chicken lollipop, tandoori chicken and lamb seekh kebab.

Chicken Curries

• Butter Chicken — Creamy tomato-based chicken curry.
• Kadai Chicken — Chicken cooked with peppers and onions.
• Chicken Tikka Masala — Grilled chicken in spiced tomato sauce.
• Chicken Korma — Mild, creamy chicken curry.
• Chicken Bhuna — Thick, dry-style chicken curry.
• Chicken Madras — Spicy South Indian style chicken curry.
• Chicken Vindaloo — Fiery, tangy chicken curry.
• Chicken Kali Mirch — Black pepper chicken curry.
• Chicken Saag — Chicken with spinach.
• Chicken Do Pyaza — Chicken curry with double onion.
• Mango Chicken — Chicken curry with mango.

Mains Veg Curries

• Dal Tadka — Tempered lentil curry.
• Dal Makhni — Creamy black lentil curry.
• Aloo Gobhi — Potato and cauliflower curry.
• Shahi Paneer — Rich, creamy paneer curry.
• Kadai Paneer — Paneer with peppers and onions.
• Paneer Tikka Masala — Grilled paneer in spiced tomato sauce.
• Vegetable Jalfrezi — Mixed vegetables in a spiced sauce.
• Malai Kofta — Vegetable dumplings in creamy sauce.
• Mutter Mushroom — Peas and mushroom curry.
• Palak Paneer — Paneer with spinach.
• Paneer Do Pyaza — Paneer curry with double onion.
• Soya Chaap Gravy — Soya chaap in a curry sauce.
• Paneer Burji — Scrambled spiced paneer.

Indian Street Food

• Vada Pav — Spiced potato fritter in a bun.
• Pav Bhaji — Spiced vegetable mash with bread rolls.
• Samosa Chaat — Samosa topped with chutneys and yoghurt.
• Dahi Chaat Papdi — Crispy wafers with yoghurt and chutneys.
• Aloo Tikki Chaat — Spiced potato patties with chutneys.
• Pani Puri Golgappe (6pcs) — Crisp shells filled with spiced water and fillings.

Fish / Prawn Curries

• Fish Vindaloo — Fiery, tangy fish curry.
• Prawn Vindaloo — Fiery, tangy prawn curry.
• Fish Curry — Classic fish curry.
• Prawn Curry — Classic prawn curry.
• Fish Saag — Fish with spinach.
• Prawn Saag — Prawn with spinach.
• Fish Madras — Spicy South Indian style fish curry.
• Prawn Madras — Spicy South Indian style prawn curry.
• Fish Goan Curry — Goan-style fish curry.

Frequently asked questions

What type of cuisine does Imperial Indian Takeaway serve?

Authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese fusion dishes from the Indian subcontinent.

Where is Imperial Indian Takeaway located?

Linwood, Christchurch.

How can I order?

By phone, or online via DoorDash, Uber Eats or Takeaway.com.

Does the menu include vegetarian options?

Yes, an extensive vegetarian menu alongside non-vegetarian dishes.

How many dishes are on the menu?

Over 120 dishes, prepared by a team of 5+ chefs.

Are ingredients locally sourced?

Yes, the restaurant sources fresh, locally sourced ingredients and focuses on sustainable packaging.

What are some of the chef's special dishes?

Shahi Paneer, Veg Manchurian, Biryani, Butter Chicken, Fish Curry, and Lamb Rogan Josh.

Tips

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