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

  • Soup $10.50
    • With housem ade ciabatta
  • Bacon / Sausage / Mushrooms / Avocado / Halloumi $5.00
  • Breakfast quesadilla $16.50
    • With chorizo. Cheddar, roasted pepper, avocado, salsa & fried egg
  • Pork & fennel meatballs $17.50
    • With pesto marinated tomatoes, mozzarella & red pepper vinaigrette
  • Smoked salmon $19.00
    • On a potato rosti with shaved cucumber, walnuts & balsamic reduction
  • Butterm ilk & ricotta pancakes $12.5/$17.5
    • With banana & maple syrup with bacon
  • Sardines $13.50
    • In the tin with ciabatta. Sliced tomato, celery salt & lemon
  • Slow roasted lamb salad $18.50
    • With smoked feta, coriander yoghurt & pom egranate dressing
  • Vietnamese pork and calamari omelette $14.00
    • with steamed rice and salad
  • Char Grilled Pork on Rice Vermicelli noodles $13.00
  • Duck salad-roasted duck with fresh herb and roasted peanut salad
  • Avocado Spring Rolls $8.00
  • Roasted Duck & Bamboo with Rice Vermicelli Noodle Soup $16.00
  • Choice of Chicken, beef or tofu pad Thai/C/B/T $13.00
  • Char Grilled pork and Spring rolls on rice vermicelli noodles $14.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Vegetables, noodles and black bean sauce $14.00
  • Egg Bhaji $11.00
  • Keema barrette $18.00
    • lamb mince folded in crispy wheat bread with chillis served with one choice of curry
  • Coconut Rice $4.00
  • Chili Prawn Curry $20.50
  • Lunch Meals (Tarn ii Thali) $11.50
    • One choice of lamb/chicken or vegetable curry served with a roti. rice, potato Varuval, rasam(soup) and deal
  • 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.
  • Chili Chicken Masala $18.00
  • Plain Roti $3.00
  • Lollie Cake $3.80
  • Ham Mini Quiche $2.00
  • BBQ Bacon Tortilla Stack $9.50
  • Lemon Tart $3.50
  • Ham & Mozzarella Panini $8.50
  • Satay Chicken Tortilla Stack $9.90
  • Ham & Brie Ficelle with Honey Mustard $7.50
  • Bacon, Chicken & Avocado Tremazino $9.50
  • croissant, w jam (filled $7.50) $5.50
  • benger apple and boysenberry or apple and raspberry $4.50
  • rustic muesli with seasonal fruit and honeyed yoghurt $11
  • peoples coffee fair trade organic $3.50
  • seasonal fruit with piako yoghurt $9
  • organic egg and rocket sandwich $4
  • bacon buttie $4
  • antipodes sparkling water 500ml $4.50
  • Pork $13.50
  • Chicken Curry (with veges on rice) $12.50
  • Curry Laksa $12.50
  • Chicken with Pineapple & Cashewnuts $14.50
  • Vegetable $8.50
  • Pork Bun $3.00
  • Beef $13.50
  • Bacon $1.90
  • Gourmet open sammie $16.00
    • w ham or chicken
  • Avocado on toast $15.00
    • w tomato & feta OR haloumi
  • Thai chicken curry $18.00
    • w rice & salad
  • Spinach, potatoes, avocado, sausage $4.00
  • Potato rosti $15.50
    • w poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • w ham or bacon
  • Porridge $10.50
    • w fresh fruit & brown sugar
  • Grilled chicken salad $18.00
  • Baklava $4
  • Lamb
  • -Small $9.00
  • -Small $8.50
  • Tabuli 4.5
  • Mixed $11
  • Kids Meals Come With Salads & Rice
  • Chicken Salad $11
  • Smokey Jack
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, finished with a swirl of BBQ sauce.
  • Chicken Wings $14
    • Chicken pieces smothered in either hot buffalo sauce or honey soy.
  • Vege Breakfast $7
    • Poached Eggs served with Hataitai Bread Shop Toast, Tomato and Hash Brown
  • Moroccan Chicken
    • Grilled chicken, onion, Moroccan spice, avocado, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella.
  • Battered Fish And Chips $12
    • Fresh battered fish of the day served with chunky chips and a green salad.
  • Rugby Platter
    • A selection of deep fried goodies fresh from the fryer. Hoki bites, spring rolls, chicken nuggets, squid rings, crumbed onion rings, chunky chips, wedges and a selection of sauces.
  • Chicken / Steak Clubby $17
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato, creamy mayo and caramelised onions, served with a side of chunky chips.
  • Baked Beans / Spaghetti $6
    • Served on Hataitai Bread Shop toast
  • Thyme, olive, tomato and onion pizza $7.50
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Lebanese Kebabs Lebanese Kebabs Marinated in Lebanese spices and served on a pita bread with hummus, tomato, gherkins, lettuce and sauce!
  • Beef $11.50
  • Haloumi cheese toasted wrap $9.50
  • Labneh wrap with salad $8.50
  • Vine leaves $10.00
    • Wine leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley, sping onion, fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Served in pita bread with hummus, tomato, gherkins, lettuce and sauces.
  • main dishes $14.00
  • -Large $18.50
  • -Large $18.00
  • Chicken and bacon salad, with avocado and our passion fruit dressing* $15.00
  • Minted Lamb Sliders $9.00
    • A pair of lamb, salad greens, beetroot and Tzatziki sliders
  • * Can be made Gluten Free, please just ask our friendly wait staff
  • -Small $15.00
  • Spanakopita $10.00
    • A classic Greek dish; Spinach and Feta wrapped in Filo pastry with a warm tomato salsa
  • Seafood Chowder with garlic bread $15.00
  • Chicken Rice $13.00
    • Boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Sweet and Sour Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay stir fried with pineapple and onion and natural pineapple juices on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
    • Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
  • Lamington $2.20
  • Steak $3.50
  • Banana Cake $2.50
  • Pie Turnover $2.50
  • Quiche $3.50
  • Chicken $3.50
  • Fudge Slice $1.80
  • Apricot Pie $2.50
  • Salmon Patty $2.00
  • Eggs on toast $7
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Spaghetti & Eggs $10
  • Soup & Toast $7.50
  • Fish chips & Eggs $12
  • Frankfurt Savoury $2.50
  • Fish $2.50
  • -1/2 kg $17
  • Hoisin Chicken S $8 / D $15
    • cucumber, pickled, carrot, chilli peanuts
  • Kimchi $4
  • Jalapeno Pork S $8 / D $15
    • pickled red onion, sriracha, kewpie mayo, coriander
  • Taco Of The Week : S $8 / D $15
    • check the board for this weeks creation
  • Vege Or Chicken Or Pork $8
    • cheese, pickled red onion, jalapenos & sweet chilli sauce
  • Plain Fries $5
  • S= Single / D= Double
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