Planet Spice in Wellington City Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • ONION BHAJI $7.50
    • Onion pieces marinated in a spicy batter & wok fried. (Gf ) (Df )
  • VEGETABLE PAKORAS $7.50
    • Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and wok fried. (Gf)
  • SAMOSAS Deep fried Indian pastry filled with spicy potatoes and mixed vegetables. $8.50
  • KACHORIS Flaky pastry filled with sweet and spicy peas, coconut & sultanas. $8.50
  • CHICKEN SAMOSAS $9.50
    • Pastry triangles stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken, peas, potato and cashew nuts. Served with coriander chutney.
  • POPPADOM STARTER $8.00
    • 4 crisp poppadoms cooked in the tandoor and served with mango chutney, mixed pickles and raita. (Gf )
  • LAMB CURRY PUFFS $9.50
    • Thin deep fried pastry filled with spicy lamb mince, peas and potatoes.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $10.50
    • Chicken wings marinated in tandoori masala and BBQ’d in the tandoori oven. (Gf)
  • SEEKH KEBAB $10.50
    • Lamb mince rolls deliciously spiced and cooked on skewers in the tandoori oven. (Gf)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt & spices overnight, then cooked in the tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (main size includes a serving of rice). (Gf)
  • $10.50 entree
  • $20.00 main
  • MURG MALAI TIKKA
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken marinated in cream, cheese, cashew nuts and delicate spices then roasted in the tandoor & served with pickled red cabbage (main size includes a serving of rice).
  • $10.50 entree
  • $20.00 main
  • FISH TIKKA
    • Boneless pieces of fish marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight, then cooked in the tandoori oven and served with a mint yoghurt sauce (main size includes a serving of rice). (Gf)
  • $12.00 entree
  • $22.00 main
  • BARRA KEBAB $13.50
    • French lamb cutlets marinated in tandoori herbs & spices and then BBQ’d in the tandoor. (Gf)
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN
    • Chicken marinated overnight in garlic, ginger, tandoori masala and yoghurt then roasted in the tandoori oven. (Gf)
  • $15.00 half
  • $25.00 whole
  • VEGETARIAN PLATTER FOR TWO $18.00
    • A platter of Kachori, Pakora, Samosa & Onion Bhaji.
  • MIXED PLATTER FOR TWO $20.00
    • A mixture of Pakora, Kachori, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab.
  • MIXED TANDOORI PLATTER FOR TWO $27.00
    • A sizzling platter with a combination of Tandoori Chicken Wings, Fish Tikka, Seek Kebab and Murg Malai Tikka.
CURRIES CURRIES
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.00
    • A Kiwi favourite - boneless BBQ chicken simmered in a rich sweet tomato and butter gravy. A subtle dish with tempting flavours.
  • CHICKEN , LAMB OR BEEF KORMA $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken, lamb or beef pieces cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut and almond sauce.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $10.00
    • BBQ tandoori chicken cooked in a delicious sweet & creamy mango sauce.
  • BALTI SCALLOPS, FISH, CHICKEN OR LAMB $10.00
    • Your choice of meat cooked in a kadai with onions, capsicums, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A semi-dry curry. (Df, except chicken)
  • CHICKEN DE GOA $10.00
    • Chicken curry cooked with fresh mixed vegetables and coconut cream.
  • CHICKEN OR LAMB SAAGWALLA $10.00
    • Succulent chicken or tender lamb pieces cooked with home ground spices & simmered in a rich spinach gravy. (Lamb Df)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.00
    • Tandoori chicken pieces cooked with garlic, fresh capsicums in a tomato and onion sauce.
  • CHICKEN DELHI DHAIWALA $10.00
    • Tender BBQ chicken pieces cooked in a creamy yoghurt sauce with the chef's special Planet spices.
  • CHICKEN, LAMB OR BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
    • (Lamb and beef Df)
  • GOAT OR FISH VINDALOO $10.00
    • Hot and Spicy! Your choice of meat served with potatoes in a tangy and spicy tomato and onion gravy. (Df)
  • CHICKEN OR PRAWN JALFREZI $10.00
    • Chicken or prawns cooked with seasonal vegetables in a sweet and tangy thick tomato gravy. (Prawn, Df)
  • CHICKEN, LAMB OR BEEF MADRAS $10.00
    • A South Indian curry with tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a creamy coconut sauce. (Lamb & beef Df)
  • CHICKEN, LAMB OR BEEF PASANDA $10.00
    • Tender boneless pieces cooked with aromatic spices in a slightly sweet mild and creamy almond and tomato gravy.
  • CHICKEN OR LAMB DHANSAK $10.00
    • Tender chicken or lamb pieces cooked in a rich and spicy savoury mixed lentil curry.
  • BANGLORI LAMB $10.00
    • Tender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and cooked with potatoes and coconut cream. (Df)
  • ROGAN JOSH $10.00
    • A North Indian lamb curry prepared with roasted spices & simmered in a traditional sauce. (Df)
  • GOAT CURRY $10.00
    • Goat meat on the bone slow cooked with home ground spices in a traditional tomato and onion gravy. (Df)
  • BOMBAY FISH CURRY $10.00
    • Fresh fish pieces prepared in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. (Df)
  • GOA STYLE FISH $10.00
    • Fresh fish pieces cooked in aromatic spices and a creamy coconut gravy. (Df)
  • KING PRAWN MASALA $10.00
    • Prawns cooked with capsicum and tomatoes in a thick spicy onion gravy. (Df)
  • MALABARI KING PRAWN $10.00
    • Prawns cooked with tomatoes simmered with spices in a coconut cream gravy. (Df)
  • CHICKEN OR LAMB BIRYANI $20.00
    • (not included in the lunch special)
  • PRAWN BIRYANI $22.00
    • Your choice of boneless chicken, lamb or prawns cooked together with basmati rice over a slow fire and infused with delicate herbs and spices. A hearty meal served with raita (not included in the lunch special).
VEGETARIAN CURRIES VEGETARIAN CURRIES
  • MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY $10.00
    • A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in a spicy tomato onion gravy. (Df)
  • NAVRATAN KORMA $10.00
    • Fresh chunky vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy cashew nut and almond gravy.
  • VEGETABLE MADRAS $10.00
    • A South Indian vegetable curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves then cooked in a creamy coconut sauce. (Df)
  • MALAI KOFTA $10.00
    • Home made potato and cottage cheese croquettes cooked in a mild creamy cashew nut sauce. (contains gluten)
  • PALAK PANEER $10.00
    • Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach in a savoury sauce.
  • PALAK PANEER MAKHANI $10.00
    • Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach gravy in a rich sweet tomato and butter sauce.
  • SABNAM CURRY $10.00
    • Fresh mushrooms and paneer cubes cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy.
  • PANEER TIKKA MASALA $10.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with capsicum, tomatoes and onion.
  • MUTTER PANEER $10.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese sautéed in garlic and then simmered with peas in a tomato and onion curry.
  • ALOO PALAK $10.00
    • Fresh blended spinach cooked with diced potatoes & aromatic spices in a tomato and onion gravy. (Df)
  • CHANNA MASALA $10.00
    • Chickpeas and diced potatoes cooked with tomatoes and fresh herbs and spices. (Df)
  • DAL MAKHANI $10.00
    • Mixed lentils sautéed in butter and flavoured with fresh ground spices, then finished with cream.
  • MUTTER MUSHROOM $10.00
    • Fresh mushrooms and peas cooked in a savoury onion and tomato gravy. (Df)
  • VEGETABLE DELHI DAHIWALA $10.00
    • A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in Planet Spice's special creamy yoghurt sauce.
  • VEGETARIAN BIRYANI $20.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables infused with freshly ground spices and garnished with coriander. A delicious meal served with raita (not included in the lunch special).
BREADS BREADS
  • BUTTER NAAN $3.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in the tandoor
  • GARLIC NAAN $3.50
    • Leavened bread sprinkled with chopped garlic and coriander and baked in the tandoor.
  • CHEESE NAAN $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with delicious cheddar cheese.
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.00
    • Traditional wholemeal unleavened bread. (Df on request)
  • ROTI CHENAI $3.50
    • Malaysian style bread cooked on a hot plate.
  • PARATHA $4.00
    • Layered butter rich wholemeal bread.
  • KEEMA NAAN $4.50
    • Naan filled with spicy lamb mince and onions.
  • ONION KULCHA $4.50
    • Naan filled with spicy potatoes and onions.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA NAAN $4.50
    • Naan filled with finely chopped chicken tikka pieces.
  • GARLIC & CHEESE NAAN $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cheddar cheese & topped with garlic.
  • PESHWARI NAAN $4.50
    • Naan filled with dry fruits and nuts.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA CHEESE NAAN $5.00
    • Naan filled with chopped chicken tikka and cheddar cheese.
  • PIZZA NAAN $6.00
    • Naan filled with chicken, cheese, capsicum and onions then topped with chilli flakes. Yum!
  • CHOCOLATE NAAN $4.50
    • Naan filled with chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • BASMATI RICE (SMALL) $3.50
  • BASMATI RICE (LARGE) $5.50
  • CHIPS $4.50
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERS (3) $4.50
  • POTATO WEDGES $6.00
    • With sour cream
  • GREEN SALAD $6.00
  • KACHUMBER $3.50
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with a dash of lemon juice and delicate spices.
  • MANGO CHUTNEY $3.50
  • MIXED PICKLES $3.50
  • RAITA $3.50
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumbers and mild spices.
  • POPPADOM (GF) $0.80 each
    • (Gf)
DESSERT DESSERT
  • MANGO KULFI $8.00
    • Home-made Indian ice cream with pistachio nuts & cardamom.
  • RUM & RAISIN KULFI $8.00
    • Home-made Indian ice cream infused with rum & raisins.
  • GULAB JAMUN $8.00
    • Milk dumplings soaked in rose and sugar syrup.
  • INDIAN SWEETS $8.00
    • A mixed selection of delicious Indian sweets.
  • ICE CREAM $8.00
    • Please ask the wait staff for today's flavours. Served with your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce.

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  • (V*, Vv*) $19.00
  • Asparagus tart, whipped feta and pea and watercress puree (V) $19.00
  • Free-range eggs on sourdough (GF*) $9.00
  • Eggs Benedict with ham on muffins (GF*) $17.00
  • Charred, smoked pork cutlet with kimchi, pickled pear salsa and puffed wild rice (GF) $24.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken with sriracha dressing, bean salad and green apple (GF) $23.00
  • Housemade beef burger with bacon, smoked brinza and plum ketchup in a pain de mie bun with pork crackling and beetroot relish $21.00
  • Grilled calamari, fried gnocchi with avocado and lemon dressing $23.00
  • Chile con queso $12.50
    • chilli cheese dip with corn chips
  • Halloumi $19.50
    • with puy lentils, asparagus, tomato, cucumber, mint & rocket with harissa dressing
  • Garden salad with Astoria dressing $8.50
  • Astoria bread with Lot 8 olive oil & balsamic $6.00
  • Minute Steak Diane $22.50
    • with crushed potatoes & frisée
  • Mussel fritters with tartare $14.50
  • Spicy Chicken Burger $21.50
    • tomato, cos, coriander & mango mayo with curry fries
  • Rocket & parmesan salad $8.50
  • Sichuan Beef $12.00
  • Corn Fritter $2.50
  • Plain $9.00
  • Pork Bun $2.50
  • Cinnamon Donut $1.70
  • Beef $11.50
  • Beef, Ginger & Spring Onion $12.00
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Steak & Egg Burger $5.00
  • Corn on a Cob $2.50
  • Mushroom Burger $4.20
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Stuffed Mushroom $1.20
  • 12 Fried Wontons $8.40
  • Egg Burger $4.00
  • 2 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Scoop Chips $10.00
  • GINGER BEEF & SPRING ONION $11.00
  • CURRY ROLL $1.80
  • VEGETABLE $8.00
  • CHIPS $2.60
  • FISH FILLET $6.00
    • battered or crumbed
  • HOT N SPICY CHICKEN $11.00
    • with cashew nuts
  • CHICKEN & CORN $5.00
  • HAMBURGER $3.50
  • Egg Dosa $14.00
    • A batter of urad and rice flour left naturally overnight to ferment and cooked over a hotplate like a pancake and served with your choice of lamb/chicken /dhal curry and sambar.
  • Garlic Roti $9.50
    • one piece of special garlic bread served with one choice of lamb/chicken or fish curry
  • Curry Laksa $12.50
    • noodles, eggs, fish balls and chicken curry soup with bean sprouts
  • Fish Murtabak $19.00
    • Spicy fish filling stuffed in a special bread with and onion served with one choice of lamb/chicken or dhal curry. >>
  • Garlic Dosa $13.00
    • A batter of urad and rice flour left naturally overnight to ferment and cooked over a hotplate like a pancake and served with your choice of lamb/chicken /dhal curry and sambar.
  • Chettinadu Lamb $18.50
    • Served with rice
  • Egg Rod $5.00
  • Fish Varuval $18.50
  • Roast pork $11.90
  • Corn fritter $2.50
  • Bami gorang $11.90
  • Plain $9.70
  • Chicken & cashew nut $15.00
  • Combination meat $11.90
  • Nasi gorang $11.90
  • B/b beef & veges $11.90
  • croissant, w jam (filled $7.50) $5.50
  • antipodes sparkling water 500ml $4.50
  • t leaf tea range $4
  • single origin hot chocolate menu $6
  • real lemon, honey and ginger $4
  • benger apple and boysenberry or apple and raspberry $4.50
  • bacon buttie $4
  • seasonal fruit with piako yoghurt $9
  • 20 pieces fish Bites (free 1 Chip) $24.00
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Chicken with Root Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
  • on steamed rice N/A
  • King Prawn $16.50
  • 10 Fishes ,2 1/2 Chips $34.20
  • Calamri Ring $1.10
  • B.B.Q Pork $10.50
  • PRAWN LOW MIEN $20.00
  • LEMON CHICKEN $16.00
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF $17.00
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $13.00
  • SHARK FIN & CRABMEAT $8.00
  • CURRY CRAB $24.00
  • SHRIMP LOW MIEN $14.50
  • SAI WOO $6.00
  • Seekh Kebab $9.00
    • Lamb minces round kebabs, mixed with special spices coriander, garlic and cooked in tandoor
  • Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
    • Slices of meat cooked in spicy gravy of onion and tomato with the touch of vinegar
  • Vegetable Korma $9.50
    • Chunky vegetables in rich tomato gravy with cashew nut
  • All starters served with special mint sauce
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $9.50
    • Tandoori chicken tikka (boneless) in medium spiced gravy of fresh herbs and spices
  • Available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday lunch only in our restaurant.
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Triangular pastry filled with potato and vegetables served with tamarind sauce
  • Palak Planeer $9.50
    • Indian cottage cheese in spinach gravy with tomatoes, garlic and ginger
  • Eggs Benedict $16.00
    • English muffin, topped with spinach & hollandaise and your choice of bacon or ham on the side
  • Chicken Burger $12.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, onions salad and a side of fries & mayo
  • Vogels Toast $6.50
    • 3 slices with your choice of spread
  • Extra’s $3.00
    • Free Range Eggs, Hashbrown,Tomato, Mushrooms, Gluten Free Bread/Toast
  • Extra Bacon $4.00
  • Nachos $16.00
    • Homemade Tortilla Chips, Mince, Beans, topped w Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa
  • Boscaiola small $16.50 lrg $19.90
    • Italian Sausage, Ham, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Cream & fresh Basil
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $8.00
    • Seasoned, deep fried & served w Tartare Sauce & Lemon Wedge
  • 6 CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.50
  • CHICKEN FRIED RICE $10.50
  • PICNIC BOX $39.50
    • 8 things & 7 drums no chips
  • SOFT EGG(SHRIMP/BEEF)ON RICE $10.50
  • DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER $8.70/12.50
    • half-pound beef pattie with cheese
  • SAUSAGE $2.20
  • LUNCH BOX $8.50
    • 1 thing, 1 drum & small chips
  • 6 CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.50
  • Parmesan gnocchi with shiitake, celery & walnuts $28.00
  • 6o day dry aged roast beef sirloin fo two $85.00
  • Hummingbird antipasti $25.00
  • Braised beef sliders with horseradish cream & pickled beetroot $12.00
  • Hummingbird Platter $40.00
  • Edamame with rosemary salt $6.00
  • Green lipped mussels with kimchi & sesame $12.00
  • Kingsmead sunset blue with apple, watercress & walnut $15.00
  • Tea 4.00
  • 2 for 1 every Thursday, 5pm - 7pm* -
  • Lamb and preserved lemon kofta with yoghurt raita -
  • Quesadilla: Champagne ham, Monterey Jack and tomato in a gluten-free tortilla with guacamole and salsa 14.00
  • - Chermoula marinated chicken skewers -
  • Lemon, lime & bitters 4.50
  • Yeastie Boys Gunnamatta T Leaf IPA Miramar 6.5% 9.50
  • Spring rolls with MOF chilli sambal 10.00
Planet Spice

Planet Spice

location

Address

128 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043898345

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , Japanese , North Indian , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Dairy Free ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar ,  Corkage Fee Charged

Location
128 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand