13 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Christchurch Canterbury 8011 NZ
13 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Christchurch Canterbury 8011 NZ
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Gobi Manchurian
Crispy cauliflower tossed in spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
Onion Pakoda
Deep-fried onion fritters seasoned with Indian spices.
Samosa (2pcs)
Crispy pastry filled with spiced potato and peas.
Kuzhi Paniyaram (5pcs)
Soft rice dumplings cooked in a special pan.
Vada (2pcs)
Lentil doughnuts with coconut chutney.
Dahi Vada (2pcs)
Soft vada soaked in seasoned yoghurt.
Veg Cutlet (2pcs)
Crispy fried vegetable patties with mild spices.
Chicken Lollipops (6pcs)
Spiced chicken wings fried until crispy.
Chilli Chicken
Chicken tossed in spicy chilli garlic sauce.
Chicken Manchurian
Fried chicken pieces coated in tangy Manchurian sauce.
Chicken Tandoori (H/F)
Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted in tandoor.
Mutton Varuval
Dry-style mutton fry with roasted South Indian spices.
Madurai Prawn Fry
Spicy prawn fry inspired by Madurai street flavours.
Lamb Saagwala
Tender lamb cooked in a mildly spiced spinach-based gravy.
Lamb Rojan Josh
Classic Kashmiri-style lamb curry with aromatic spices and rich gravy.
Bhuna Gosht
Slow-cooked lamb in thick roasted onion and spice masala.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken simmered in a creamy tomato butter sauce.
Pepper Chicken
Stir-fried chicken tossed with cracked black pepper and spices.
Chicken Korma
Mild chicken curry cooked with cashew, coconut, and aromatic spices.
Prawn Butter Masala
Prawns cooked in creamy tomato butter sauce.
Fish Masala
Pan-fried fish finished in thick onion-tomato masala.
Gurkhali Chicken
Veg Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and spices.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, herbs, and saffron aroma.
Lamb Biryani
Slow-cooked lamb layered with aromatic rice and traditional spices.
Special Biryani
Chef's special biryani with premium meat and rich spice blend.
Kofta Curry
Vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy.
Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes cooked in smooth spinach gravy.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cooked in rich, creamy tomato-based butter sauce.
Aloo Gobhi
Classic potato and cauliflower stir-fry with Indian spices.
Mushroom Matar
Mushrooms and green peas cooked in spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Dal Makhni
Slow-cooked black lentils in buttery, creamy sauce.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and spices.
Butter Naan
Soft leavened bread brushed with butter.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs.
Roti
Whole wheat flatbread cooked on a hot griddle.
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with melted cheese.
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Naan filled with cheese and topped with garlic.
Parotta (2pcs) with Curry
Flaky layered flatbread served with chicken or lamb curry, Saalna.
Paneer Paratha
Whole wheat flatbread filled with spiced paneer and roasted to perfection.
Aloo Paratha
Kothu Parotta
Flaky layered flatbread served with chicken or lamb curry, Saalna.
Nellai Meen Kulambu
Traditional South Indian fish curry with tamarind and spices.
Malabar Prawn Curry
Kerala-style prawn curry cooked in coconut milk and spices.
Guntur Chicken Masala
Fiery Andhra-style chicken curry with chilli-forward masala.
Chicken Chettinad
Spicy South Indian chicken curry with roasted spices and coconut.
Lamb Madras
South Indian-style lamb curry with bold spices and coconut flavours.
Madurai Mutton Chukka
Deep-fried bread served with spiced potato and peas curry.
Poori with Potato Peas
Deep-fried bread served with spiced potato and peas curry.
Idly (3pcs) + Vada (1pc)
Steamed rice cakes and fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.
Plain Dosa
Crispy fermented rice crepe served with chutney and sambar.
Masala / Onion Uthappam
Topped with fresh onions or spiced potato masala, chillies and coriander.
Plain Uthappam
Fluffy fermented rice and lentil pancake served with chutney and sambar.
Egg Dosa
Soft, thick dosa topped with seasoned egg, onions, and green chillies.
Rava Dosa
Thin, crispy semolina dosa infused with spices, with chutney and sambar.
Cheese Dosa
Filled with melted cheese, served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Curry Dosa (Chicken /Lamb)
Crispy dosa topped with spicy South Indian curry.
Masala Dosa
Filled with spiced potato masala, served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds and mild spices.
Basmati Rice
Plain steamed long-grain basmati rice.
Veg Pulav
Fragrant rice cooked with mixed vegetables and whole spices.
Veg Fried (Rice/Noodles)
Stir-fried rice/noodles with vegetables, garlic, and soy seasoning.
Chicken Fried (Rice/Noodles)
Stir-fried rice/noodles with chicken, vegetables, and Asian spices.
Gulab Jamun
Soft milk dumplings soaked in warm sugar syrup.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese patties soaked in saffron-flavoured milk.
Ice Cream
Classic creamy ice cream served chilled. (Chocolate/Vanilla/Butterscotch)
Mango Lassi
Refreshing yoghurt drink blended with ripe mango.
Falooda
Layered dessert with vermicelli, milk, basil seeds, and ice cream.
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream topped with hot espresso shot.
SAMOSA (VEG/CHICKEN)
Crispy pastry filled with spiced vegetables or chicken, deep-fried until golden.
PUFFS (VEG/CHICKEN)
Flaky puff pastry stuffed with seasoned vegetable or chicken filling.
CUTLET (VEG/CHICKEN)
Crumb-coated vegetable or chicken patties, shallow fried and served hot.
OMELETTE
Freshly made omelette cooked with your choice of toppings, served with fries.
SCRAMBLED EGGS
Soft scrambled eggs seasoned lightly and served with crispy fries.
FRIED EGGS
Sunny-side or over-easy eggs served with golden fries.
EGGS BENEDICT
Two farm fresh poached eggs on a toasted english muffin or spinach and hollandaise sauce.
Hibh P
Very friendly service
VIPIN KOCHUMMEN
We came to the restaurant at around 8:15 PM. The menu card was given to us only at 8:30 PM. After that, we waited another 30 minutes, and someone finally came to take our order at 9:00 PM. Even after placing the order, we had to wait a long time. Our food arrived at 9:30 PM. The waiting time was too long, and the service was very bad. It was really disappointing and needs serious improvement. Food ratings: • Fried Rice – 5/10 • Tandoori Chicken – 6/10 (They did not provide salad along with it.) • Poori with Masala – 2/10 • Falooda – 7/10 Overall, the experience was not satisfactory mainly because of the poor service and long waiting time.
Saanvi
I went in to get lunch with my friends, there was friendly faces greeted me at the door. The service was good, and food tasted good. They have many famous South Indian dishes, and good amounts of interesting desserts and drinks. Enjoyed my time at the restaurant and will come again!! 👍👍
sophie george
Aishwarya Satish
Visited DSalt recently for dinner and had a nice overall dining experience. They offer a good variety of South Indian options on the menu and we enjoyed it. It’s great to see such flavours available in Christchurch, and the restaurant has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for catching up with friends and family. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes from the menu!
John Rayen
Dorica Poggi
Chill staff, good food.
Jeff Halliday
Fantastic food and service. Staff are extremely helpful and willing to explain the menu to those a bit unsure of the southern Indian cuisine. As well as great food and service, the value was exceptional too. I would recommend D-Salt to anyone who likes Indian food with a bit of a difference.
Savita Shiggaon
Twinkle V
We visited D Salt with high expectations since it was promoted as an authentic South Indian restaurant and the chefs listed in their website were South Indian. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of what was promised.To start with, basic service was lacking. The Chicken Kothu Parotta arrived without salna, an essential accompaniment that gives the dish its real South Indian flavor. It felt incomplete. The Chicken Kari Dosa was another letdown instead of a proper uthappam-style dosa with minced chicken filling (keema kari), it was just a plain dosa with some generic chicken gravy inside. Kari dosa was served with sambar and chutney(Kari dosa is usually served with any non-veg gravy), the coconut chutney tasted like peanut chutney. This was neither tasty nor close to what was advertised.The biggest disappointment, however, was the "MADURAI" Mutton Sukka. Rather than the spicy, dry, and aromatic dish known for its southern spices, we were served what looked and tasted like mutton pieces mixed in a paneer butter masala-style gravy. It was overly tangy lacking the expected depth of South Indian spices.Overall, the dishes lacked authenticity, balance, and attention to detail. It’s unfortunate because D Salt’s concept has potential, but the execution and understanding of true South Indian flavors are clearly missing.
