Spicy bites

indian_restaurant — Porirua · Porirua

About Spicy bites

Spicy Bites is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at Shop 4, 11 Jillett Street, Porirua, offering authentic Indian cuisine alongside an Indo-Chinese menu. The kitchen covers rich and creamy curries, sizzling tandoori specialties, vegetarian dishes, snacks and starters, biryanis, and a full range of Indian breads.

Orders can be placed for delivery or takeaway directly through the Spicy Bites website, or via delivery partners including OrderMeal, DoorDash and Uber Eats. Spicy Bites also operates a second location in Howick, Auckland, alongside its original Porirua site.

The menu runs from shareable starters like samosas, onion bhaji and mixed platters through to a full range of chicken, lamb and seafood curries served with basmati rice, a dedicated vegetarian section covering paneer and dal dishes, and a kids menu designed around a simple combo of rice, curry, naan and a drink.

Spicy Bites Porirua: Authentic Indian Curries, Tandoori and Indo-Chinese

Spicy Bites sits at Shop 4, 11 Jillett Street in Porirua, serving what it calls authentic Indian cuisine - bold flavours, colourful spices and fragrant herbs across a menu that runs from tandoori starters to rich curries and Indo-Chinese fusion dishes.

Starters built for sharing

The entrees section covers the essentials - onion bhaji, vegetarian samosas, mixed pakora and paneer pakora - alongside heartier tandoori-style items like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, chicken lollipops and lamb sheekh kebab. For anyone wanting to sample a bit of everything, the Mixed Platter combines samosa, onion bhaji, lamb sheekh kebab and more, while the Mixed Veg Platter does the same with onion bhaji, mixed pakoras, samosa and spring roll.

Curries built around basmati rice

Every curry on the menu comes served with basmati rice, and the chicken curry list alone runs to ten options - from familiar favourites like Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka-Masala and Chicken Korma through to sharper options like Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Madras. There's even a Mango Chicken, which pairs tender chicken with mango pulp and traditional spices for something a little different.

The lamb curry section mirrors the chicken list closely, with ten lamb versions of the same core preparations, plus a Lamb Rogan-Josh cooked in traditional Kashmiri style with extensive use of Kashmiri spice - a dish with real regional identity rather than a generic curry-house rendition.

A genuinely large vegetarian menu

Rather than a token vegetarian section, Spicy Bites runs thirteen distinct vegetarian dishes, spanning paneer-based curries like Butter Paneer, Palak Paneer and Malai Kofta, dal dishes like Dal Makhani and Dal Tadka, and vegetable curries including Chana Masala, Aloo Saag and Vegetable Korma. It's enough range that vegetarian diners aren't limited to one or two safe options.

Seafood, Indo-Chinese and biryani

The seafood section covers fish and prawns prepared Madras, Saagwala, Kadai and Masala style, while a dedicated Indo-Chinese menu brings in Hakka Noodles, Veg Manchurian, Chilli Paneer, Chilli Chicken and Schezwan-style fried rice and noodles - a nod to the Indo-Chinese fusion tradition popular across Indian restaurants. The rice section also includes a full biryani range - chicken, prawn, lamb and vegetable versions - alongside simpler Jeera Rice and Plain Rice.

Breads, sides and a proper kids menu

The bread selection is extensive, running from Plain and Butter Naan through Garlic, Cheese, and Cheese & Garlic Naan, plus stuffed options like Chicken Naan and the cottage-cheese-stuffed Peshawar Naan, alongside Roti, Kulcha and Paratha varieties. On the sides menu, Hash Bites, Hot Chips, Onion Rings and Chicken Bites round things out.

Families are looked after too, with a Kids Menu built around a simple combo - half rice, half curry, a butter naan and a canned drink - available with Butter Chicken, Chicken Korma or Mango Chicken, plus simpler options like Nuggets & Chips and Chips with Butter Chicken Sauce.

Ordering

Spicy Bites takes orders directly for delivery or takeaway, and is also listed on OrderMeal, DoorDash and Uber Eats. Beyond the Porirua location, Spicy Bites also operates a second restaurant in Howick, Auckland.

Signature items

  • Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Lamb Rogan-Josh
  • Mixed Platter
  • Butter Paneer
  • Chilli Chicken

Menu

Rice

  • Chicken Biryani — Basmati rice cooked with chicken, special spices and herbs
  • Prawn Biryani — Basmati rice cooked with prawn, special spices and herbs
  • Lamb Biryani — Basmati rice cooked with lamb, special spices and herbs
  • Vegetable Biryani — Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, special spices and herbs
  • Jeera Rice — Basmati rice fried with cumin and herbs
  • Plain Rice

Sides

  • Hash Bites
  • Hot Chips
  • Onion Rings
  • Chicken Bites (20pcs)

Breads

  • Plain Naan
  • Butter Naan
  • Garlic Naan
  • Cheese Naan
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan
  • Chicken Naan — Bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spice
  • Peshawar Naan — Bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
  • Roti — Bread made with wholemeal flour
  • Kulcha Onion
  • Kulcha Paneer
  • Aloo Paratha
  • Mix Paratha

Entrees

  • Onion Bhaji (4pcs) — Julienne cut onions mixed with chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Vegetarian Samosa (2pcs) — Triangular pastry filled with potatoes, peas and herbs then fried
  • Mixed Pakora (4pcs) — Chopped mixed vegetable mildly spiced, dipped in chickpea flour
  • Chicken Tikka (5pcs) — Boneless chicken marinated overnight in spices and yogurt, roasted
  • Fish Pakora — Boneless pieces of fish coated with chickpea flour, mildly spiced
  • Mixed Platter — A combo of samosa, onion bhaji, lamb sheekh kebab and more
  • Chicken Lollipop (6pcs) — Spicy marinated chicken leg-piece, battered and deep-fried to crispy perfection
  • Lamb Sheekh Kebab (6pcs) — Minced lamb mixed with aromatic spices and herbs, skewered
  • Tandoori Chicken — Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, spices and herbs, then roasted
  • Spring Roll — Veg spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Paneer Pakora — Homemade cottage cheese coated in spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried
  • Mixed Veg Platter — A combo of onion bhaji, mixed pakoras, samosa and spring roll
  • Amritsari Fish Fry — Basa fish coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter

Seafood

  • Fish Madras — Fish cooked in a fine onion, tomato and coconut gravy
  • Butter Prawn — Prawns cooked in rich, creamy tomato gravy
  • Prawn Saagwala — Prawns cooked in an onion-tomato gravy with a thick sauce
  • Prawn Madras — Prawns cooked in a coconut, onion, tomato gravy
  • Kadai Prawn — Prawns cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato
  • Fish Masala — Fish cooked with onion-tomato gravy, finished with Indian spices

Kids Menu

  • Kids Butter Chicken — Includes half rice, half curry, butter naan and one drink (can)
  • Kids Chicken Korma — Includes half rice, half curry, butter naan and one drink (can)
  • Kids Mango Chicken — Includes half rice, half curry, butter naan and one drink (can)
  • Nuggets & Chips (Combo)
  • Chips with Butter Chicken Sauce

Also Check

  • Fish & Chips

Lamb Curry

  • Butter Lamb — Tender boneless meat cooked in a tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Korma — Tender meat cooked in a rich, creamy cashew gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Madras — Boneless meat cooked with coconut, onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Rogan-Josh — Traditional curry cooked in Kashmiri style. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Sagwala — Boneless meat cooked in spinach, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice
  • Kadai Lamb — Boneless meat cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Vindaloo — Boneless meat cooked with onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Tikka Masala — Tender boneless meat cooked in onion-tomato gravy with capsicum. Served with basmati rice
  • Bhuna Lamb — Boneless meat with ginger-garlic, coriander, capsicum and onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Lamb Jalfrezi — Boneless meat, capsicum, sliced onion and spices, garnished with fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice

Indo Chinese

  • Hakka Noodles
  • Veg Manchurian
  • Chilli Paneer
  • Chilli Chicken
  • Fried Rice
  • Schzwan Fried Rice
  • Schzwan Noodles

Chicken Curry

  • Chicken Jalfrezi — Boneless meat, capsicum, sliced onion and spices, garnished with fresh herbs. Served with basmati rice
  • Bhuna Chicken — Boneless meat with ginger-garlic, coriander, capsicum and onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Butter Chicken — Tender boneless meat cooked in a tandoori oven. Served with basmati rice
  • Chicken Tikka-Masala — Tender boneless chicken cooked in an onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Chicken Vindaloo — Boneless meat cooked with onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Kadai Chicken — Boneless meat cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato. Served with basmati rice
  • Chicken Saagwala — Boneless meat cooked in spinach, spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice
  • Chicken Madras — Boneless meat cooked with coconut, onion-tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice
  • Mango Chicken — Tender meat prepared with mango pulp and traditional spices. Served with basmati rice
  • Chicken Korma — Tender meat cooked in a rich, creamy cashew gravy. Served with basmati rice

Vegetarian Delight

  • Malai Kofta — Cottage cheese, potatoes and raisins shaped into rich tiny balls
  • Butter Paneer — Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in rich, creamy tomato gravy
  • Mutter Paneer — Cubes of cottage cheese and green peas in Kashmiri-style gravy
  • Palak Paneer — Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices
  • Kadai Paneer — Cottage cheese cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato
  • Dal Makhani — Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with onion, tomatoes and butter
  • Vegetable Korma — Mixed vegetables cooked in rich, creamy cashew nut gravy
  • Vegetable Kadai — Mixed vegetables cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato
  • Dal Tadka — Yellow lentils cooked with fresh garlic and tomato
  • Paneer Tikka Masala — Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in an onion-tomato gravy
  • Aloo Saag — Potatoes cooked with spinach, cumin seeds, cream and spices
  • Chana Masala — Boiled chickpeas cooked with onion sauce, herbs and mixed spices
  • Mushroom Mutter Masala — Mushroom, green peas, onion and tomato gravy

Frequently asked questions

Where is Spicy Bites Porirua located?
Shop 4, 11 Jillett Street, Porirua 5022.
Does Spicy Bites offer vegetarian options?
Yes - there's a dedicated Vegetarian Delight section with thirteen dishes, including paneer curries, dal dishes and vegetable curries.
Is delivery available?
Yes - Spicy Bites offers delivery directly and is also listed on OrderMeal, DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Does Spicy Bites have a kids menu?
Yes - options include Kids Butter Chicken, Kids Chicken Korma, Kids Mango Chicken, plus Nuggets & Chips and Chips with Butter Chicken Sauce.
What comes with the kids menu?
Half rice, half curry, a butter naan and one canned drink.
Are curries served with rice?
Yes - all curries are served with basmati rice.
Does Spicy Bites have more than one location?
Yes - alongside Porirua, Wellington, Spicy Bites also has a location in Howick, Auckland.

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