Where tradition meets the table
Authentic kava ceremonies, Indian cuisine, and Pacific-inspired bar food — all under one roof in the heart of Ashburton.
Pacific · Indian · Kava
Est. Ashburton
Pacifika Kava Lounge brings the warmth of Pacific island hospitality to the heart of Ashburton. We honour the ancient kava tradition — a ceremony of community, respect, and connection — while celebrating the bold flavours of Indian and Pacific cuisine.
Whether you're here for a Traditional Kava Drink, a slow-cooked Lamb Shank, or a fragrant Butter Chicken, every dish and every bowl is prepared with authentic ingredients and genuine care.
Starters · Mains · Kava · Desserts
Choice of risotto
Choice of pasta
Penne · Fusilli · Spaghetti · Macaroni · Farfalle
— Choice of Sauce —
Spicy tomato, garlic & chilli
Creamy garlic parmesan sauce
Garlic, olive oil & chilli
Classic tomato & basil sauce
All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST
Chef's Selection · Limited Time Offers
Flavours from the Streets of India & Mumbai
Golden crispy fried chicken with dip sauce
Tender chicken marinated in Indian spices and grilled
Chicken tikka infused with garlic and herbs
Creamy and tender chicken tikka in mild spices and cream
Traditional tandoori chicken roasted to perfection
Minced chicken kebabs cooked in tandoor
Marinated fish fillets grilled in tandoori spices
Succulent prawns grilled with aromatic spices
Crispy onion fritters served with chutney
Pastry filled with spiced vegetables
Cottage cheese cubes marinated and grilled
Tandoori mushrooms with Indian spices
Assorted vegetarian starters
Selection of chicken, lamb and seafood starters
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato and butter gravy
Mild & creamy chicken curry with aromatic spices
Chicken tikka cooked in a rich masala gravy
Chicken cooked with capsicum, onions and kadhai masala
Slow cooked lamb in a rich rogan josh gravy
Mild & creamy lamb curry with aromatic spices
Lamb cooked with spinach & Indian spices
Lamb cooked in thick spiced gravy
Prawns cooked in a spicy onion tomato gravy
Fish cooked in spicy masala gravy
Fish in a rich, aromatic coconut gravy with Indian spices
Signature chicken curry with Indian spices
Tender goat cooked with special gravy
Premium lamb curry with authentic flavors
Goat cooked in a traditional handi
Goat cooked with spinach & Indian spices
Slow cooked goat in thick spiced gravy
Crispy vegetable balls in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce
Stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables and spices
Stir-fried noodles with chicken and Indo-Chinese flavors
Spicy and tangy fried chicken with peppers and onions
Crispy paneer in a spicy, flavorful sauce with veggies
Wok-tossed rice — Veg / Chicken / Prawns
Prawns in a sweet, spicy honey chilli sauce
Crispy cauliflower florets in honey chilli sauce
Ashburton, New Zealand
