Higher Taste in Wellington Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Samosa (V) $3.00
    • Flaky pastry filled with diced potatoes, peas, nuts and cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
  • Cheese Balls $2.00
    • Shredded cheese made into balls, wrapped in bread, deep fried and served with tomato sauce.
  • Chilli/Vegetable Pakoras (V) $1.00
    • Whole green chilli / shredded spinach/cabbage vegetable dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney
  • Paratha (Alu/Gobi) (V) $8.00
    • Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced mashed potato & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
  • Paneer Paratha $10.00
    • Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced shredded paneer & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
  • Potato Puff $3.00
    • Spiced creamy mashed potato wrapped in bread and baked to golden brown.
  • Spinach Puff $3.00
    • A creamy spinach filling enriched with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses fills delicious appetizer pastries made with prepared crescent roll dough.
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Pakora $9.90
    • Paneer slices/blocks dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney (5 pieces per serve).
  • Vada (V) (G) $2.00
    • Spicy potato filling deep fried in a flour batter.
  • Kachori (V) $2.00
    • Flavourful moong dal mixture filled in flaky pastry and deep-fried patiently on a slow flame to achieve deliciously crispy crust.
BOMBAY STREET FOOD BOMBAY STREET FOOD
  • Dahi Vada $3.00
    • Ground lentil ball deep fried served in a yogurt sauce and sev.
  • Pani Puri (V) $7.00
    • Fried puff-pastry ball filled with spiced mashed potato, chickpea, spiced water, and tamarind juice
  • Papdi Chaat (V) on request $7.50
    • Papdi served with boiled potatoes, boiled chickpea, spiced water and tamarind chutney, topped with chaat masala, yoghurt and sev
  • Pav Bhaji (V) on request $9.90
    • Spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav (bread)
  • Raj Kachori (V) on request $7.50
    • Rajasthani round flattened ball made of fine flour filled with a stuffing of baked mixture of yellow moong or urad dal, black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.
  • Samosa Chaat (V) on request $7.50
    • Samosas served with a combination of yogurt, chaat masala sev' green and sweet chutney and tamarind chutney.
SOUPS SOUPS
  • Corn Soup $7.50
    • Whole kernel corn boiled with ginger and tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes and cream cheese
  • Tofu Soup (V) $7.50
    • Tofu and soya pieces in vegetarian oyster broth.
  • Noodle Soup (V) $7.50
    • Noodles and mixed vegetable boiled with turmeric and ginger, tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes.
MAINS MAINS
  • Small Plate $10.50
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri. roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Medium Plate $12.50
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Large Plate $16.00
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Full Meal $20.00
    • no sharing and no takeaways. Fat all you can from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles
  • Chole Bature (V) $10.00
    • Popular Punjabi dish. This dish is a combination of chana masala (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhature.
  • Mixed Vegetable Biryani (V) $12.90
    • A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender vegetables in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
  • Paneer Biryani $14.90
    • A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender morsels of paneer in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
  • Paneer Butter Masala $14.90
    • A rich blend of creamy tomato sauce and cashew paste cooked with freshly made paneer cubes, served with Inrian flat bread
  • Paneer Govinda $14.90
    • (Higher Taste Special) Paneer slices marinated in red sauce topped with potato and mixed vegetables baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
  • Cannelloni $14.00
    • Spinach and cottage cheese roll mixed with special blend of mild spices baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
  • Lasagne $7.50
    • Layer upon layer of soft buttery pasta with the delicious combination of juicy seasoned tomatoes mixed with slices of eggplant and perfectly seasoned with softened kumara/ pumpkin with just the right amount of cottage cheese. All mixed perfectly together with hot, cheesy mozzarella cheese topped with a crunchy parmesan cheese crust.
INDO CHINESE INDO CHINESE
  • Chilli Paneer (Dry/Gravy) $14.90
    • Chilli paneer is a melt in the mouth starter flavoured with all the ethnic Chinese flavours.
  • Chow Mein (V) $12.90
    • Sauteed steamed noodles, tofu, seasonal vegetables and bean sprout
  • Crispy Tofu(V) $14.90
    • Deep fried fresh tofu served with shredded cucumber, crushed peanuts and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Paneer Fried Rice (G) $14.90
    • Stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables and paneer pieces.
  • Hakka Fried Noodle (V) $12.90
    • Stir-fried noodles in soya sauce with green leafy vegetables, bean sprouts, fresh tofu and soya pieces
  • Vegetable Fried Rice (V) (G) $12.90
    • Stir-fried rice with green leafy vegetables
  • Vegetable Manchurian (V) $12.90
    • Vegetable manchurian is deep fried vegetable balls in a soya sauces based gravy & served with rice. Manchurian balls mainly consist of cabbage, carrots and ginger.
SOUTH INDIAN DISHES SOUTH INDIAN DISHES
  • Plain Dosa (V) $8.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter
  • Masala Dosa (V) $10.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with curried spicy mesh potatoes.
  • Cheese / Paneer Dosa $12.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with cheese and / curried paneer.
  • Vegetable Uttapam (V) $10.00
    • Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. It lends itself to several toppings of your choice.
  • Paneer Uttapam $12.00
    • Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter topped with paneer.
  • Idli (V) (G) $8.50
    • Savoury cake made from fermented rice and urad dhal. Fluffy as cotton balls, white as the moon.
  • Medu Vada (V) $8.50
    • This crispy delicacy is made with spiced urad dal batter and fried in donut shape dumplings. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are served with sambar and coconut chutney.
RICE RICE
  • Basmati Rice $6.50
  • Plain Paratha (V) $3.00
  • Chutney / Pickles $2.50
  • Papadam $1.00
  • Puri $1.00
  • Raita $3.00
    • Amazingly refreshing salad made from cucumber and mint stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Roti $2.00
DESSERTS & SWEETS DESSERTS & SWEETS
  • Gulab Jamun $2.00
    • Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup.
  • Cheese Cake $6.50
    • Soft fresh cheese on a crust biscuit base with passionfruit topping.
  • Semolina Pudding with Custard (V) on request $6.50
    • Semolina & dry fruits flavoured pudding served with custard.
  • Ras Malai $2.50
    • cottage cheese dumplings in a cream syrup topped with pistachios and almonds.
  • Almond Delights (V) $3.00
    • Crumbled biscuit base topped with chewy coconut, toasted almonds and dried fruit pieces.
INDIAN SNACKS INDIAN SNACKS
  • Muruku $4.00
  • Other Snacks $3.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Lemon Fish $8.5
  • Hake $5.5
    • Delcate but tasty fillets, great for beer
  • Black Tiger Prawns $3.5 each
    • Grilled with garlic herb butter
  • Baked Mussels $6
    • With parsleu and herb crust
  • Kids Cheese Burger $9
    • Handmade NZ beef pattie,cheese and Tomato Sauce
  • Rocket Fuel 2
  • Homemade Aioli $2
  • Lemon Fish $5.2
    • Soft Texture and meaty flavour. Excellent beer battered
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • please refer to daily 'specials' board served with warm breads
  • Strada Big Brekkie $16.90
    • toast, eggs, mushrooms, hash browns, grilled tomato & baked beans
  • Eggs on Toast $8.90
    • any which way
  • Roast Pumpkin & Spinach Penne $18.90
    • with sundried tomato, feta & pine nuts
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $16.90
    • with fresh rocket & lemon aioli
  • Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta $8.50
    • with garlic bread
  • Smoked Fish Chowder $11.90
    • with warm breads
  • Risotto of the Day $18.90
  • Thigh or Breast $3.20
  • Corfu $9.90
    • (120gm meat patty, bacon, camembert, salad, tomatoes, avocado, onions & aioli)
  • Crumbed Fish $4.00
  • Blue Nose $9.50
  • Hamburger 120gm meat patty $6.00
  • Calamari 1 doz $7.00
  • Pineapple Fritter $2.50
  • Lasagne $3.20
  • Dips $1.00
  • Mixed $11.00
  • Mixed Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
  • Garlic Bread $4.00
  • Mixed Sml $9 / Lrg $10
  • Lamb $13.00
  • Vege $10.00
  • Lamb Pide $12.00
  • Large $4.50
  • Bombay Mix and Mixed Nuts $4.00
  • 5pm till late
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.50
  • Bruschetta $9.50
    • Fresh Tomatoes. Basil. Garlic, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Small $2.80
  • Margherita Pizza $16.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Fresh Basil. Parmigiano and Olive Oil
  • 4pm - 4Am
  • Fish fingers $8.90
    • served with chips and tomato sauce.
  • Bastella
  • Lamb Couscous $26.90
    • Tender lamb cooked with chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
  • Marrakech Fish Tagine $22.90
    • Premium fish perfectly balanced with olives, lemon, capsicum, carrots, potatoes and our special charmola sauce, served with rice.
  • Chicken Tagine $22.90
    • Tender chicken braised in a savoury sauce of garlic, ginger, preserved lemon and saffron, served with rice.
  • Vegetarian Couscous $19.90
    • Chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
  • Laadissa $9.90
    • Hearty lentil dip with Moroccan spices, served with fresh bread.
  • Lamb Tagine $22.90
    • Succulent slow-cooked lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with rice.
  • Kids Panini $5
    • Your choice of any two fillings
  • Vegetarian Panini $8
    • Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese
  • 3C Panini $8.5
    • Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
  • Gourmet Granola $7
    • Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
  • Soup of the Day $10
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
  • Porridge $7
    • Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
  • Gourmet Panini $9
    • Salami, pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
  • JERK CHICKEN BURGER $10.00
    • passion fruit, lime, jam, sauces, bacon
  • JERK PORK BELLY $10.00
    • ribs slow cooked, cheddar
  • POPCORN CHICKEN $6.00
  • HIT THE MARK $10.00
    • 200g. beef patty, swiss cheddar, bacon, caramelised onions
  • CRISPY CHICKEN PO BOY $10.00
  • CURLY FRIES $5.00
  • MONKFISH PO BOY $10.00
  • Sauteed Beef with Oyster Sauce $14.50
  • Satay Chicken (6) $9.50
  • Red Curry of Beef or Chicken $14.50
  • Fried Mixed Vegetables $13.50
  • Fried Rice with Chicken & Egg $14.50
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $14.50
  • Spicy Prawn or Combination Seafood Soup $9.50
  • Spicy Soup with Chicken or Beef $8.50
  • spanish scrambled eggs $17.50
    • scrambled free range eggs with chorizo, paprika, red capsicum, spinach, tomatoes, feta, red onion and fresh corianderwith sourdough toast
  • Mini beef lasagne $10.00
    • beef lasagne served with a side salad and garlic bread.
  • Roasted vegetable stack $18.00
    • roasted seasonal vegetables stacked with beetroot, spinach, mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, pesto and harissa,
  • muesli with fruit and yoghurt $12.00
    • toasted muesli with dried fruit and whole almonds served with a fresh fruit salad and natural yoghurt.
  • Veg $21.00
    • fresh tomato, capsicum, olives, spinach, red onion, feta, pesto.
  • Mini corn fritters with bacon $10.00
    • mini corn fritters with manuka smoked bacon, sweet chili sauce and sour cream.
  • Chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich with chips $18.50
    • grilled chicken, manuka smoked bacon, avocado, rocket and aioli served between two slices of soft sourdough bread.
  • Meat $22.50
    • bacon, chorizo, salami, chicken, bbq sauce .
  • Crispy Squid $8.00
    • Tossed with Garlic, Red Chilli, Ancestral Salt
  • Pork Belly Bun $14.00
    • handmade steamed buns, crispy pork belly, cucumber, homemade pickles, hoisin sauce
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $5.00
  • Steamed Pork Belly Buns $14.00
    • handmade steamed buns, crispy roasted pork belly, cucumber, hoisin sauce, pickles
  • Chui Chow Style $26.00
    • preserved mustard greens, shiitake, fresh tomato salsa
  • Sirloin wrapped Asparagus 2 skewers $9.50
  • Pork Two Ways $25.00
    • crispy roasted pork belly, honey barbecue pork, toasted sesame seeds, mustard
  • Tsukune $7.50
    • corn-fed chicken, spring onion & ginger meatball 2 skewers
  • Shrimps $11.90
  • Shrimps $12.50
  • Scallop- crumbed $1.90
  • Lemon chicken w/ rice $12.80
  • Apple turnover $2.20
  • 6 piece family pack $21.90
    • 6 fish and 2 chips
  • 8 onion rings $3.80
  • Orange beef w/ rice $12.80
  • Marinated beef with rice noodle $12.50
  • Chicken noodle soup $11.50
  • Shaking beef with rice $12.50
  • Chicken salad $8.50
  • Chicken vermincelli $12.50
  • Combination grilled pork & spring roll $13.50
  • Spicy huế beef noodle soup $12.50
  • Pork spring roll (2 rolls) $5.00
  • Slow roast capsicum and eggplant crostini $15.50
    • Rich eggplant chutney, slow roast capsicum, feta, prosciutto, sourdough
  • Pan Seared scallops with peperonata and concass of tomato $18.50
    • South island scallops, pepperonata, tomato, garlic, aioli mezuna
  • -Add Salmon $17.50
  • Prawn with crispy spicy chorizo $16.75
    • Tiger prawns, chorizo, braised leek, brioche, citrus dressing
  • White chocolate panna cotta with hazelnut praline and blackberry compote $16.50
  • Childrens portions available $7.50
  • Prosciutto wrapped chicken with mustard and mozzarella, cauliflower puree $27.00
    • Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, mozzarella, cauliflower pure and green beans
  • Mojito Cheesecake with cardamom biscuit $16.50
  • Bacon & Cheese Savoury Roll $3.80
  • Cheese -Ham - Pineapple - Onion - Tomato - Bacon - Egg - Cream Corn
  • Cheese/Savoury Scone $3.00
  • Chocolate Brownie $3.50
  • Raspberry & Cinnamon Scrolls $3.50
  • x2 - $4.50
  • x1 - $3.50
  • Mince
Higher Taste

Higher Taste

location

Address

Customhouse Quay, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

044722233

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , South Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeout ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
Customhouse Quay, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand