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.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cos Lettuce (GF) (V) (VG) $5.00
    • Ranch Dressing
  • Cheese & Bean Quesadilla $7.00
  • Two Handmade Agria Potato Rostitopped With Poached Eggs, Hollandaise & One Of The Following:
  • Vegan Burger (V) (VG) (DF) (GF) $19.00
    • With Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini, Portobello Mushroom, Capsicum, Pesto, Rocket & Chilli Jam On Wholemeal Bun With Curly Fries
  • Fruit Salad $6.00
    • With Yoghurt
  • - Blueberry Compote & Vanilla Crème Fraîche $16.00
  • House Green Salad (V) (VG) (DF) (GF) $6.00
    • With Harissa Dressing & Toasted Seeds
  • - Free-Range Bacon (GF) $17.50
  • Kung pao Chicken $13.00
  • Chicken Fillet $6.50
  • Chicken $12.00
  • Bacon & egg $5.30
  • Onion Rings each $0.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.20
  • Sichuan Pork $12.50
  • Chips $3.20
  • Pasta of the day $16.00
  • Toast + spreads $6.00
    • Jam, peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, honey, marmalade
  • 7 Am - 3Pm
  • The works breakfast $20.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, house-made potato rosti, tomato, mushroom + toast
  • Toasted bagel $6.50
    • W/ jam + cream cheese
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Please ask staff for today's flavour
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Poached eggs on an english muffin w/ hollandaise.
  • 11 Am - 3Pm
  • real lemon, honey and ginger $4
  • seasonal fruit with piako yoghurt $9
  • hardieboys ginger beer $5.50
  • sweet muffins and savoury scones $4
  • single origin hot chocolate menu $6
  • antipodes sparkling water 500ml $4.50
  • benger apple and boysenberry or apple and raspberry $4.50
  • rustic muesli with seasonal fruit and honeyed yoghurt $11
  • CAJUN CHICKEN
    • with satay sauce
  • BEEF WITH BBQ SAUCE
  • BEEF, MUSHROOM & ONION WITH GRAVY
  • BLT ON RYE BREAD $8.00
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $15.00
    • bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, tomato hash-brown with toast
  • DIPPING SOLDIERS $6.00
    • with boiled eggs
  • VEGETARIAN $8.50
  • VEGETARIAN $10.00
  • Budae chigae haemul tang (serves 2 persons) $40.00
    • Mixed seafood & vegetables, casserole in seafood stock steamed rice, side dishes
  • Pan fried dumplings
  • Yache kimbap (sushi) $15.00
    • Korean style vegetable sushi with Miso soup
  • Mandu (dumpling) $10.00
    • Dumplings pan fried or steamed (vegetable dumpling also available)
  • Kimchi chige $17.00
    • Spicy Soup with Kimchi served with steamed rice, side dishes
  • O-daeng tang / fish cake soup $30.00
    • Fried Chicken with spice
  • Yacho mandu (dumplings) $10.00
    • Pan fried vegetable dumplings
  • Hong hab tang $30.00
    • Korean Style green mussel stew
  • Chunky Fries with homemade aioli $8.50
  • -with your choice of salad or fries (G)
  • Garlic Ciabatta $5.50
  • Thai Style Fish Cakes $18.50
    • Thai fish cakes /minted cous cous / cucumber salad
  • V = Vegetarian /G = Please specify if Gluten free is required
  • Salmon and Avocado Salad (G) $23.50
    • Smoked salmon/avocado /poached egg / fresh green salad /lemon vinaigrette dressing
  • Open Steak Sandwich $24.50
    • Pan-fried beef sirloin 200g / button mushrooms / fresh salad greens /honey vinaigrette / fried egg / chunky fries / homemade aioli
  • Bacon & Chicken Salad (G) $18.50
    • Bacon / chicken breast /fresh green salad / paprika aioli
  • (comes w salad greens + ham, you can pick meat & 2 other veggie options)
  • Bacon
  • Eggs Benedict $12.50
    • w bacon/ham or salmon
  • Bagel $5.00
    • w cream cheese & jam
  • Bibimbab $15.00
    • a Korean dish of mixed w veggies & topped w marinated beef or marinated shitake mushroom finished w drizzled chili paste sauce
  • Avocado
  • Grilled mushroom
  • Legato Big Breakfast $17.00
    • w eggs bacon Kransky hashbrown grilled Tom & mushrooms
  • Vegetarian Platter $20.00
    • A selection of all our vegetarian options
  • Baklawa $4.00
  • Lamb Shish $14.00
    • served in pita bread w fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & hummus
  • Baba Ghannouj $7.00
    • eggplant style hummus - served in pita w tomatoes & lettuce
  • Chicken Shish Tawook $13.00
    • chicken breast served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & garlic paste
  • Kibbi Sandwich $12.00
    • served in pita bread with hummus, tabouleh, gherkins & lettuce
  • Mehshi $8.00
    • rice filled vine leaves - served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce & tahini
  • Kafta $12.00
    • served in pita bread with hummus, tomatoes, gherkins, tabouleh & lettuce
  • EMERSONS PILSNER $7
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC $6
  • WAIRAU RIVER PINOT NOIR 2011 (Tumbler $9) $40/bottle
  • MARANUI SUMMER PINOT ROSÉ (Tumbler $8) $24/500ml
  • TE MATA WOODTHORPE CHARDONNAY 2011 (Tumbler $8) $38/bottle
  • MARANUI SAUVIGNON BLANC (Tumbler $7) $20/500ml
  • EMERSONS PILSNER (4.9%) $8.50
  • ZEFFER DRY APPLE CIDER (5%) $7.50
  • New menu creations crafted by our Chef Archie. On limited Quantity. Please confirm availability.
  • Creamy Carbonara w/ Bacon & Mushroom
  • FRESH, TENDER, JUICY AND DELICIOUS enough said!! We have burgers in three meat categories - BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
  • Nachos $11.50
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad
  • Gluten Free toasted muesli $12.00
    • Served with fresh fruit and yogurt
  • Plimmer Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs any style, Sausage, Tomato, Hash-brown, Mushroom and toast
  • Fried Chicken with soy & jalapeno mayo $10.00
  • Mustard crumbed chicken with misc, kumara & savoy cabbage $32.00
  • Daily baked farmhouse bread with smoked butter $8.00
  • Taleggio with coriander crackers & capers $15.00
  • Hummingbird antipasti $25.00
  • Apple Tarte Tatin with hazelnut pralIne $15.00
  • Sicilian olives with citrus & basil $8.00
  • Lamb meatballs with tahini & smoked paprika $10.00
  • Minute Steak & Chips $9.00
  • Macaroni n' Cheese $8.00
    • With or without bacon
  • Jerk Chicken $19.00
    • Marinated spicy jerk chicken breast, spicy Jamaican beans and rice, with a cucumber and mint yoghurt
  • Spicy house chicken nibbles with dipping sauce $15.00
  • Maltese Falcon 1941
    • Salami & pepperoni lashed with chilli, try it with olives, anchovies and jalapeno
  • Key Largo 1948
    • Ham and pineapple with the option of sweet corn and mushroom
  • Body and Soul 1939
    • Pan roasted chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts
  • Pasta of the day $18.00
    • Chef's choice, your waitress will advise you
  • Steamed & Deep Fried Buns $6.00
  • Beef & Egg on Fried Ho Fun $10.00
  • Sweet & Sour Fish on Rice $10.00
  • Ma Po Tofu with Chopped Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Shredded Pork & Vegetables Chow Mein $10.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Beef & Egg on Rice $10.00
  • Steamed Pork Dim Sims $6.00
  • Sausage Roll
  • Beef Onion
  • Veg, Toasties Available
  • Ham, Cheese & Tomato $5.00
  • Bacon & Cheese $5.00
  • Wed $5.00
    • Rice Puff
  • Roast Beef
  • Tue $5.00
    • Aloo Tikki
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