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The Food Lab

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Order Online from The Food Lab Indian Cuisine * 22 Hunter Rd ALTONA NORTH VIC 3025 * Online Menu * Takeaway & Delivery * Secure Online Payments *
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22 Hunter Rd, Altona North Vic 3025
Open NowCloses at 10pm

PASTAS

Pasta al Pesto

Fresh pasta tossed in a rich basil pesto sauce with herbs, garlic, and parmesan-style flavours for a vibrant and aromatic taste.

$13.70
Veg Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo pasta with mixed vegetables, herbs, and parmesan-style cheese.

$13.70
Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo pasta with tender chicken, herbs, and parmesan-style cheese.

$14.20
Butter Chicken Pasta

Chef's special butter chicken pasta with rich butter chicken gravy, cooked to perfection with herbs and spices.

$14.20
LABS Special Pasta

A chef's special spicy pasta loaded with flavours, herbs, and a signature LABS twist.

Mildly SpicyMildly Spicy
$14.70

TANDOORI STARTERS - VEGETARIAN TANDOORI

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of cottage cheese marinated in spices and grilled in the tandoor.

$17.30
Achari Paneer Tikka

Paneer marinated with traditional achari spices and grilled to perfection.

$17.90
Mushroom Tikka

Mushrooms marinated in spices and roasted in the tandoor.

$16.80
Tandoori Broccoli

Broccoli florets marinated with spices and chargrilled in the tandoor.

$16.80
Malai Soya Chaap

Creamy and mildly spiced soya chaap cooked in the tandoor.

$17.30
Tandoori Soya Chaap

Smoky tandoori-marinated soya chaap grilled until perfectly charred.

$16.80
Veg Platter

A selection of vegetarian tandoori favourites served with mint chutney and onion salad.

$33.60

TANDOORI STARTERS - NON-VEGETARIAN TANDOORI

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

Classic tandoori chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted to perfection.

$17.30
Tandoori Chicken (Full)

Classic tandoori chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted to perfection.

$24.20
Chicken Tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in spices and cooked in the tandoor.

$19.40
Malai Tikka

Tender chicken marinated in cream, cheese and mild spices.

$20.00
Fish Tikka

Fish fillets marinated with spices and grilled in the tandoor.

$19.40
Seekh Kebab

Minced meat blended with herbs and spices, cooked on skewers in the tandoor.

$20.00
Lamb Chops

Juicy lamb chops marinated in traditional spices and chargrilled.

$29.40
Tandoori Prawns

Prawns marinated in aromatic spices and grilled in the tandoor.

$21.00
Non-Veg Platter

A selection of tandoori chicken, tikka, kebabs and fish served with mint chutney and onion salad.

$39.90

STARTERS - VEGETARIAN STARTERS

Masala Papad

Crispy roasted papad topped with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

$6.30
Peanut Masala

Boiled peanuts tossed with onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and spices.

$6.80
Samosa (2pc)

Golden crispy pastry filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, and aromatic Indian spices.

$7.40
Onion Bhaji (6pc)

Crispy onion fritters coated in a lightly spiced chickpea batter.

$10.50
Bread Pakora (2pc)

Bread fritters stuffed with spiced potato filling and fried until golden.

$12.10
Paneer Pakora (6pc)

Fresh paneer coated in seasoned gram flour batter and fried to perfection.

$13.10
Hara Bhara Kebab

A delicious blend of spinach, green peas, potatoes, and aromatic spices, pan-fried until golden.

$12.60
Vada Pav

Mumbai's famous potato patty burger served in a soft bun with traditional chutneys.

$7.90
French Fries

Crispy golden fries lightly seasoned and served hot.

$7.40
Loaded Fries

Golden fries loaded with cheese, sauces, and flavourful toppings.

$10.50

STARTERS - NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS

Chicken Pakora

Tender chicken pieces coated in seasoned batter and fried until crispy.

$16.80
Chicken Popcorn

Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces served hot and crunchy.

$14.70
Chicken Pepper Fry

Juicy chicken tossed with black pepper, onions, and aromatic spices.

$17.30
Lemon Chicken

Tender chicken infused with fresh lemon and mild spices.

$17.30
Ginger Chicken

Chicken cooked with fresh ginger, herbs, and signature spices.

$17.30
Fish Amritsari

Amritsari-style fish marinated with traditional spices and fried until golden.

$17.90
Goat Pepper Fry

Tender goat pieces stir-fried with crushed black pepper, onions, curry leaves, and aromatic spices.

$21.00
Chicken Nuggets

Crispy chicken nuggets served with dipping sauce.

$9.50
Chicken Nuggets & Chips

Crispy chicken nuggets served with chips.

$12.60
Fish & Chips

Crispy fried fish fillets served with chips and tartar sauce.

$14.70

QUICK BITES - CHAAT CORNER

Dahi Bhalla Chaat

Soft lentil dumplings topped with yogurt, chutneys, and spices.

$13.70
Papdi Chaat

Crispy papdi topped with yogurt, chutneys, spices, and sev.

$14.20
Mixed Chaat

A delicious combination of papdi chaat and dahi bhalla topped with chutneys and sev.

$14.70
Samosa Chaat

Crispy samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and sev.

$14.20
Tikki Chaat

Crispy potato tikki topped with chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, spices, and sev.

$14.20
Pani Puri

Crispy puris served with spicy mint water, tangy tamarind water, and flavourful fillings.

$12.60
Dahi Puri

Crispy puris filled with yogurt, chutneys, and traditional spices.

$13.10
Sev Puri

Crunchy puris topped with potatoes, onions, chutneys, and sev.

$13.10
Bhel Puri

Puffed rice mixed with chutneys, vegetables, herbs, and sev.

$10.50
Chinese Bhel

Crunchy fried noodles tossed with cabbage, capsicum, onion, and Indo-Chinese spices.

$11.60
Chaat Platter

A grand combination of Dahi Bhalla, Papdi Chaat, Samosa Chaat, Tikki Chaat, and Pani Puri served on one platter.

$26.30

QUICK BITES - MOMOS

Veg Steamed Momos

Delicate dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables and served with spicy chutney.

$12.60
Veg Fried Momos

Golden fried dumplings with a crispy outer layer and flavourful filling.

$13.10
Veg Chilli Momos

Momos tossed in spicy Indo-Chinese chilli sauce.

$14.20
Veg Malai Momos

Creamy and mildly spiced momos coated in rich malai sauce.

$14.20

INDO-CHINESE STARTERS - VEGETARIAN

Veg Manchurian

Crispy vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.

$17.30
Gobi Manchurian

Crispy cauliflower florets coated in a spicy Manchurian glaze.

$17.30
Gobi 65

South Indian-style cauliflower bites with curry leaves and spices.

$17.30
Paneer Manchurian

Soft cottage cheese cubes tossed in a flavorful Manchurian sauce.

$17.90
Chilli Paneer

Paneer stir-fried with capsicum, onion, and chilli sauce.

$17.30
Paneer 65

Crispy paneer cubes marinated with aromatic South Indian spices.

$18.40
Honey Chilli Potato

Crispy potato fingers coated in sweet and spicy honey chilli sauce.

$17.30
Chilli Potato

Golden fried potato strips tossed with spicy chilli seasoning.

$16.80

INDO-CHINESE STARTERS - NON-VEGETARIAN

Chicken Manchurian Momo

Tender chicken pieces tossed in a rich Manchurian sauce.

$17.90
Chicken Schezwan Momo

Chicken stir-fried with spicy Schezwan sauce and vegetables.

$17.90
Chilli Chicken Momo

A popular Indo-Chinese classic with chicken, onion, and capsicum.

$18.40
Chicken 65 Momo

Crispy chicken bites seasoned with traditional South Indian spices.

$18.40
Chicken Lollipop Momo

Frenched chicken wings marinated and fried until crispy.

$20.50
Andhra Fish Momo

Fish fillets tossed in authentic Andhra-style spices.

$18.90
Chilli Garlic Fish Momo

Fish cooked with garlic, chilli, and aromatic sauces.

$19.40
Chilli Garlic Prawns Momo

Juicy prawns tossed in a bold chilli garlic sauce.

$21.00

FRIED RICE

Veg Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with fresh vegetables and Indo-Chinese seasonings.

$15.80
Schezwan Veg Fried Rice

Spicy wok-tossed rice cooked with Schezwan sauce and vegetables.

$16.30
Paneer Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with paneer, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

$16.80
Egg Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with egg, veggies, and traditional seasonings.

$16.80
Chicken Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and signature Indo-Chinese sauces.

$17.30

NOODLES

Veg Noodles

Wok-tossed noodles with fresh vegetables and flavourful Indo-Chinese sauces.

$16.30
Schezwan Veg Noodles

Wok-tossed noodles cooked with fiery Schezwan sauce and fresh vegetables.

$16.80
Chicken Noodles

Wok-tossed noodles with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and signature sauces.

$17.30
Chilli Garlic Noodles

Wok-tossed noodles with chilli, garlic, and aromatic spices.

$16.80

MAIN COURSE – DAL SPECIALITIES

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils simmered overnight with butter, cream, tomatoes, and traditional North Indian spices.

$19.90
Dhaba Dal Fry

Dhaba-style mixed lentils finished with Indian tempering of onion, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and a hint of green chilli.

Mildly SpicyMildly Spicy
$19.40
Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils tempered with a classic Indian tadka of cumin, garlic, onion, and fragrant spices.

$18.40

MAIN COURSE – PANEER SPECIALITIES

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes cooked in a rich tomato, butter, and cream sauce.

$19.40
Paneer Makhani

Soft paneer simmered in a silky makhani gravy.

$19.40
Kadai Paneer

Paneer cooked with capsicum, onion, and traditional kadai spices.

$19.40
Paneer Tikka Masala

Tandoori paneer pieces finished in a rich spiced gravy.

$19.90
Palak Paneer

Fresh paneer cooked in a creamy spinach sauce.

$19.90
Shahi Paneer

Paneer cooked in a rich royal gravy with nuts and cream.

$20.50
Methi Malai Matar

Green peas cooked in a creamy fenugreek-flavoured gravy.

$19.90
Paneer Do Pyaza

Paneer cooked with caramelised onions and aromatic spices.

$19.40
Paneer Lababdar

Paneer simmered in a rich tomato and cashew-based gravy.

$19.40
Mutter Paneer

Paneer and green peas cooked in a flavourful North Indian curry.

$18.90
Amritsari Paneer Bhurji

Crumbled paneer sautéed with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices.

$19.40
Tawa Paneer

Paneer cooked on a hot tawa with onion, capsicum, and traditional spices.

$19.90
Lab Special Paneer

Our signature chef-crafted paneer speciality with unique Food Lab flavours.

$19.90

MAIN COURSE – VEGETABLE SPECIALITIES

Malai Kofta

Soft vegetable dumplings served in a rich creamy gravy.

$20.50
Veg Korma

Mixed vegetables cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce.

$19.40
Mixed Veg

Seasonal vegetables cooked with traditional Indian spices.

$18.90
Mutter Mushroom

Green peas and mushrooms cooked in a flavourful curry.

$18.40
Mushroom Jalfrezi

Mushrooms cooked with capsicum, onion, and aromatic spices.

$18.40
Aloo Mutter

Potatoes and green peas cooked in a traditional curry.

$17.80
Aloo Jeera

Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds and aromatic spices.

$17.80
Aloo Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with traditional Indian spices.

$17.80
Bhindi Masala

Fresh okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

$18.90
Pumpkin Masala

Pumpkin cooked in a flavourful tomato and onion gravy.

$18.40
Eggplant Masala

Eggplant cooked with traditional Indian herbs and spices.

$18.40
Chickpea Masala

Tender chickpeas simmered in a rich North Indian curry.

$17.80
Kadhi Pakora

Traditional yogurt-based curry with soft gram flour fritters.

$18.40
Rajma Masala

Kidney beans cooked in a rich onion and tomato gravy.

$17.80
Saag (Seasonal)

Seasonal leafy greens cooked with traditional Punjabi spices.

$18.90

MAIN COURSE - CHICKEN SPECIALITIES

Butter Chicken (Aussie Style)

Tender chicken cooked in a mild, creamy tomato and butter sauce.

$21.00
Punjabi Butter Chicken

Authentic Punjabi-style butter chicken cooked with Indian spices, butter, cream, and traditional flavours.

$21.00
Chicken Tikka Butter Masala

Tandoori chicken tikka cooked with capsicum, onion, and rich buttery tomato gravy.

$21.50
Chicken Curry

Traditional Indian chicken curry cooked with onion, tomato, butter, and garnished with fresh herbs.

$21.00
Dhaba Style Chicken (With Bones)

Dhaba-style chicken cooked on the bone with onion, tomato, herbs, and traditional Indian spices.

$22.00
Chicken Korma

Chicken cooked in a rich, mildly spiced creamy gravy.

$21.50
Chicken Vindaloo

A fiery curry cooked with chilli, vinegar, and aromatic spices.

Mildly SpicyMildly Spicy
$21.00
Chicken Madras

Chicken cooked in a rich South Indian-style curry with aromatic spices and coconut.

$21.00
Mango Chicken

Tender chicken cooked in a mildly sweet and creamy mango infusion sauce.

$21.50
Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked with fresh spinach and traditional Punjabi spices.

$21.00
Chicken Bhuna Masala

Chicken cooked in a thick masala-style gravy with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices.

$22.00
Handi Chicken

Traditional North Indian chicken curry cooked in a clay-pot style gravy.

$21.50
Kadai Chicken

Chicken cooked with capsicum, onion, and traditional kadai spices.

$21.50
Tawa Chicken

Chicken cooked on a hot tawa with onion, capsicum, and traditional spices.

$21.50

MAIN COURSE - LAMB SPECIALITIES

Lamb Rogan Josh

Tender lamb cooked in a rich Kashmiri-style gravy with aromatic spices.

$22.00
Lamb Korma

Succulent lamb cooked in a rich, mildly spiced creamy gravy.

$22.00
Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb cooked in a fiery vindaloo sauce with chilli, vinegar, and aromatic spices.

Mildly SpicyMildly Spicy
$22.00
Lamb Curry

Traditional lamb curry cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices.

$22.00
Lamb Bhuna Masala

Lamb cooked in a thick masala-style gravy with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices.

$22.00
Handi Lamb

Traditional North Indian lamb curry cooked in a clay-pot style gravy.

$22.60
Lamb Madras

Lamb cooked in a rich South Indian-style curry with aromatic spices and coconut.

$22.60
Kadai Lamb

Lamb cooked with capsicum, onion, and traditional kadai spices.

$22.60

MAIN COURSE - GOAT SPECIALITIES

Goat Rogan Josh

Tender goat cooked in a rich Kashmiri-style gravy with aromatic spices.

$23.10
Goat Korma

Succulent goat cooked in a rich, mildly spiced creamy gravy.

$23.10
Goat Vindaloo

Goat cooked in a fiery vindaloo sauce with chilli, vinegar, and aromatic spices.

Mildly SpicyMildly Spicy
$23.10
Goat Curry

Traditional Indian goat curry cooked with tomato, herbs, and spices.

$23.10
Goat Bhuna Masala

Goat cooked in a thick masala-style gravy with onion, tomato, herbs, and spices.

$23.10
Handi Goat

Traditional North Indian goat curry cooked in a clay-pot style gravy.

$22.60
Goat Madras

Goat cooked in a rich South Indian-style curry with aromatic spices and coconut.

$22.60
Kadai Goat

Goat cooked with capsicum, onion, and traditional kadai spices.

$23.10

MAIN COURSE - SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES

Fish Curry

Fish simmered in a traditional Indian curry gravy.

$22.00
Fish Vindaloo

Fresh fish cooked in a tangy and flavourful vindaloo sauce.

$22.00
Prawn Malabar

Prawns cooked in a rich coastal-style creamy coconut curry.

$23.60
Prawn Masala

Prawns cooked in a rich tomato and onion-based masala gravy.

$24.10

BREADS

Plain Roti
$4.20
Butter Roti
$4.20
Plain Naan
$4.70
Butter Naan
$4.70
Garlic Naan
$5.30
Chilli Garlic Naan
$5.80
Cheese Naan
$6.30
Garlic & Cheese Naan
$6.80
Kashmiri Naan
$7.40
Lachha Paratha
$6.30
Pudina Paratha
$6.80
Chilli Paratha
$6.80
Masala Kulcha
$7.40
Onion Kulcha
$7.40
Paneer Kulcha
$7.40
Missi Roti
$5.30

RICE & BIRYANIS

Plain Rice
$6.80
Saffron Rice
$7.40
Jeera Rice
$7.90
Peas Pulao
$10.00
Veg Pulao
$12.10
Veg Biryani
$17.90
Chicken Biryani
$19.40
Goat Biryani
$20.50

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Papadam
$4.20
Raita
$5.80
Mango Pickle
$2.60
Lemon Pickle
$2.60
Mint Chutney
$2.60
Tamarind Chutney
$2.60
Sirka Onion
$5.30
Green Salad
$8.40
Onion Salad
$7.40
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free. Calorie count may vary by up to 10% due to individual variations in ingredients

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