Ancestral in Wellington Menu

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(2) Vegetarian Gyoza $16.00
- tofu, mushrooms, konbu, miso
(2) Chicken Gyoza $16.00
- chicken thigh, ginger, spring onion
(2) Lamb Gyoza $16.00
- lamb, cumin, chilli, spring onion
Gyoza are served with ponzu sauce

Fire - minimum of 2 people $55.00 per person
- King Salmon - Steamed Dim Sum Platter - Market Fish Hong Kong Style (gingers, spring onions, capsicums) - Free Range Gong Bao Chicken - Mango Pudding
Earth - minimum of 2 people $44.00 per person
- Mapo Egg Tofu - Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings - Crispy Aubergine - Buddha's Hot Pot - Vanilla Chocolate Mousse

King Salmon $16.50
- lapsang souchong tea-smoked Salmon, egg, wood ear mushroom, celery
Rare Seared Beef $16.50
- sous-vide seared sirloin, radish pickles, garlic
Mapo Egg Tofu $14.50
- house made egg tofu, mapo sauce, celery, capsicum

Steamed Free Range Chicken Dumplings $12.00
- button mushroom, wood ear mushrooms, cabbage, black pepper
Pork, Prawn & Shiitake Dim Sum $16.00
- green pea puree, chilli oil, truffle-mushroom emulsion
Vegetarian Dumplings $10.00
- wood ear mushrooms, shiitake, bamboo shoots, cabbage, vermicelli
Steamed Dim Sum Platter $19.00
- chicken dumplings, dim sum, vegetarian dumplings
Pan Fried Pork, Prawns & Chives Dumplings $12.00
- garlic, black vinegar dressing
Steamed Pork Belly Buns $14.00
- handmade steamed buns, crispy roasted pork belly, cucumber, hoisin sauce, pickles
All our dim sum and dumplings are handmade inhouse.

Sichuan Style $24.00
- tianjin pickles, chilli, garlic
Chui Chow Style $26.00
- preserved mustard greens, shiitake, fresh tomato salsa
Market Fish
Banana Prawns (Served in Shell) $22.00
- iron goddess of mercy tea leaves, garlic, ginger
Scallops $29.00
- wok fried with home made XO sauce and Chinese greens

Black Pepper $32.00
- wok fried with black pepper, honey and oyster sauce
Empire Sauce $32.00
- sweet and rich, prepared to a secret hong kong family recipe
Beef Tenderloin
Lettuce Cup Duck $19.00
- stir fried duck, mushrooms, chilli, water chestnuts, cashew nut
Pork Two Ways $25.00
- crispy roasted pork belly, honey barbecue pork, toasted sesame seeds, mustard
Tea Smoked Free Range Chicken (Bone In) (1/2 Chicken) $28.00
- iron goddess of mercy tea leaves, Ancestral salt
Beef Sirloin $34.00
- wok fried with fresh shiitake, oyster mushrooms, wood ear, truffle oil
Crispy Skin Pi Pa Duck (1/2 Duck) $32.00
- homemade hoi sin glaze, plum sauce
Free Range Gong Bao Chicken $24.00
- sichuan pepper, dried chilli, cashew nuts, spring onion

Crispy Aubergine $16.00
- wok simmered garlic ginger dipping sauce
Buddha's Hot Pot $19.00
- red braised mushrooms, bamboo, tofu

Bok Choy $9.00
- stir fried with garlic
Green Beans $10.00
- preserved vegetables, ground pork, garlic
Steamed Jasmine Rice $5.00
Steamed Multi Grain Rice $8.00
- black rice, red rice, brown rice, white rice, toasted pumpkin seeds
Fried Rice $9.00
- egg, chinese greens

Vanilla Chocolate Mousse $13.00
- almond crumble, star anise, raspberry coulis, candied orange
Amaretto Soy Panna Cotta $12.00
- honey-spiced poached pears, gula melaka syrup, toasted almonds
Mongo Pudding $12.00
- mango, ruby grapefruit, sago, whipped coconut cream

Momo $7.50
- Rangitikei corn-fed chicken thigh with spring onion 2 skewers
Tsukune $7.50
- corn-fed chicken, spring onion & ginger meatball 2 skewers
Pork Belly $9.00
- with spring onion 2 skewers
Pork Belly wrapped Cherry Tomato 2 skewers $9.50
Sirloin wrapped Asparagus 2 skewers $9.50
Scotch Fillet $10.00
- with crushed black pepper 2 skewers
Lamb Cutlets $10.00
- with cumin, salt and black pepper 2 cutlets
King Prawns $9.00
- with garlic mayonnaise 2 skewers
Pacific Oysters $9.50
- with Sake, ginger, spring onion 2 oysters
Marlborough Salmon $10.00
- with organic sea salt 1 piece
Courgette 2 skewers $6.50
Mushroom 2 skewers $6.50
Asparagus 2 skewers $6.50
Kumara $5.50
- with butter 4/5 slices
Agria Potato $4.50
- with Japanese mayonnaise 4/5 slices
Yakitori Rice Balls 2 pieces $6.00
Edamame Beans 1 bowl $5.00
All dishes can be prepared either TARE/with Ancestral yakitori sauce or SHIO/with solar harvested natural sea salt from the South Island. All meats are free range.

Momo, Pork Belly & Cherry Tomato, King Prawns, Sirloin wrapped Asparagus, Courgette $20.00

Peanuts $5.00
- Ancestral Salt, dried shrimp flakes
Wonton Chips $6.00
- Ancestral Seaweed salt
Golden Triangle $8.00
- Roast Duck, Water Chestnut, Shiitake, Plum Sauce
Crispy Squid $8.00
- Tossed with Garlic, Red Chilli, Ancestral Salt
Pan Fried Pork,, Prawns and Chives Dumplings $12.00
- Garlic, Black Vinegar Dressing
Pork Belly Bun $14.00
- handmade steamed buns, crispy pork belly, cucumber, homemade pickles, hoisin sauce
All our Dim Sum and Dumplings are handmade inhouse.

Vanilla Chocolate Mousse $13.00
- Almond Crumble, Star Anise Raspberry Coulis, Candied Orange Zest
Amaretto Soy Milk 'Panna Cotta' $12.00
- Spiced Poached Pears, Gula Melaka Syrup, Toasted Almonds
Mango Pudding $12.00
- Grapefruit, Sago, Whipped Coconut Cream

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PRATHA $3.50
- flaky whole meal bread with butter
ALOO GOBI MASALA $12.50
- potatoes and cauliflower in spicy tomato sauce
MIXED VEGETABLES $12.50
- mixed vegetables cooked in tomato and onion sauce
VEGETABLES BIRIYANI $9.50/$12.50
- spicy vegetables with rice
DAL MAKHANI $12.50
- lentils cooked in creamy tomato sauce
PANNER MAKHANI $14.00
- paneer cooked in a rich, tomato, butter and honey sauce
VEGETABLE PAKORA $5.50
- potato and onion in gram flour batter, deep fried
CHEESE NAAN $4.00
- naan stuffed with cheese

Choose two courses:
Today’s fish $26.50
Grilled haloumi on toast with cucumber, pomegranate & mint or Fried squid
Grilled ciabatta with local olive oil $4.50
Rocket & Grana Padano $9.50
Fried squid with aioli & balsamic rocket $17.50
Gnocchi sardi with tomato semi crudo $19.50
Served daily

Cajun Chicken, Bacom And Brie* $18.90
*gluten free warp available add $2
Extras $3.00
- Sausege, Bacom, Mushroom, Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Ham, Toasted, Hash Browns.
Creamy Tomato Bacom, Capsicum And Spinach Penne Pasta
Te horo** $17.90
- smoked chicken, bacom, BBQ sauce, capsicun and red onion jam
Bread and trio of dip*(v) $11.90
Roast Sirloin Of Beef $16.90
- Every Sunday We Will Serve Sirloin Of Beef And Other Roast Option
Big bird $24.90
- cajuan chicken, beef pattie, bacom, cheese, topped with aioli

Pumpkin $0.80
Lamb $12.00/$15.00/$19.00
Medium $3.00
Beef $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
Sandwiches $6.00
- choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
Rolls $6.50
- choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
GoldenPotato $0.80
Fried Chicken Combo $7.50

Big daddy $14.50
- cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, hollandaise in a bowl with toast
Toast, hollandaise $2.00
DVDT(delicious vegetarian deluxe toastie) $15.00
- sweet chilli sauce, a corn fritter, cheese and tomato, toasted and topped with hollandaise
Popeye slammer $17.50
- spinach, potato cake, bacon, mushroom, tomato and hollandaise(GF)
Fish fingers(5) & hashbrown $6.50
Pancakes $17.00
- served with manuka smoked bacon, banana and maple syrup
Greek style $15.50
- breakfast slow roasted tomatoes, feta, basil on toasted Vogels with balsamic reduction and olive oil, add bacon for $5.00
Kidneys mushrooms and bacon $17.00

GRETA VEGO $20.00
- grilled halloumi, wilted spinach, grilled tomato & aioli on toast with poached egg
PORTERHOUSE STEAK $22.00
- with salad and fries
HOT CHICKEN SALAD $18.00
- with feta and olives sweet chili and lime
GRILLED HALLOUMI $18.00
- on seasonal salad with hummus
BOWL OF FRIES & AIOLI $7.00
THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.00
- served with rice
EGGS BENEDICT $18.00
- two poached eggs on English muffin with bacon
PAN FRIED FISH $18.00
- served on a seasoned salad & aioli

Nachos, Chikito, Taco, Dos Capas or Quesadilla +$1.50
Burritos / Chikitos (Smaller Burrito)
Sour Cream +$0.50
- IQ Range™ and Powerbowl
Chikito, Taco or Dos Capas +$1.00
Cheese +$0.50
- IQ Range™ and Powerbowl
Burrito or Bowl $3.00
Vegan Friendly
Chikito $9.50
- Flour Tortilla, White Rice, Choice Of Meat, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsas And Sauce

Mrouzia Tagine $24.90
- Sweet and spicy lamb tagine with raisins, honey and almonds. Served on fluffy couscous.
Lamb Couscous $26.90
- Tender lamb cooked with chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
Lamb Tagine $22.90
- Succulent slow-cooked lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with rice.
Salma Tagine $25.50
- Chicken breast with pear and dates, cooked in a Ras El Hanout and saffron sauce, garnished with spicy yoghurt, served with almonds and couscous.
Bastella
Sauce on the Side $2.50
- Tomato sauce, sour cream, harissa (hot sauce), plain yoghurt.
Agadir Beef $25.50
- Tender beef in a sweet sauce of cinnamon, almonds and Moroccan spices. Garnished with plump apricots and mashed potatoes.
Berber Tagine $25.50
- Tender lamb with plums and sweet potato cooked in plum and ginger sauce, served on couscous. Garnished with pistachio nuts.

Smoked Salmon Bagel $16.00
Eggs Florentine $16.00
- Poached eggs, spinach, salmon & hollandaise on toast
Mediterranean Shakshuka $16.00
- Poached eggs in our homemade tomato salsa- served with tahini and homemade pitta bread
Big Breakfast $19.00
- Bacon, kranski, tomato, mushroom & potato with your choice of eggs
S.L.A.T sandwich $16.00
- Salmon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato
Toastie $7.00
- 3 options of your choice: Cheese, Ham, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
Bacon & Egg Sandwich $14.00
Eggs on Toast $9.00
- Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled eggs on toast

Spaghetti $3.00
Build Your Own (From $3)
- Two eggs either poached, fried or scrambled on two pieces of toast. Then your choice of
Wedges $10.00
- With Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Gluten Free Bread $1.00
Golden Onion Rings $7.00
- House-made. Served with BBQ sauce
Bacon $4.00
Asian Platter $15.00
- Samosas, Spring Rolls, Wontons, Salt & Pepper Fish and dipping sauces
Breakfast Sausages $4.00

Roast Pork Roll $19.00
- w/ gherkins, red onion, stout mustard, iceberg, apple chutney, milk bun
Soft Boiled Eggs
- w/ vegemite soldiers
Chorizo $6.50
- w/ radish, parsley & red wine vinegar
Roast Pork Roll $19.00
- w/ gherkins, red onion, stout mustard, iceberg, apple chutney
Ti Kouka Streaky Bacon $6.50
- Free range & nitrite free
Chunky Cut Chips $10.00
- w/ aioli, home-made tomato sauce & harissa
Fresh Fish of the Day $29.00
- w/ sauteed grains, asparagus, chard, herb-stem butter & nettle broth
Fresh Seasonal Salad $21.00
- w/ spring vegetables, puy lentils, grains, seeds & almonds - add ham, pickled kiwifruit & ricotta $25.00

STEAM BEEF & MUSHROOM BUN $4.00
BBQ SQUID $10.00
- with steam rice
STEAM PORK BUN $3.00
STEAM RED BEAN PASTE BUN $2.50
CLASSIC PORK BAO $6.50
- braised pork belly, pickled mustard, coriander, crushed peanuts
BBQ SQUID $7.00

Nachos
Mushroom & Tofu Pie
Chili & Cheese Pie
Claire's Crispy Cashew Salad

Pork Roast $17.50
- W Potatoes and Vegetables
French Toast with Bacon & Banana $10.50
Toasted Sandwich with 2 Fillings(Extra Filling $2) $5.00
- Ham, Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Pineapple, Mushrooms, Onions, Chicken, Sweetcorn, Tomato, Cranberry
Add a fried Egg to your Steak $2.50
Fish & Chips $15.00
- Tempura battered Fish w Fries
Pasta of the Day $13.50
- Please refer to Specials Board
B.L.T $10.50
- Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with Garlic Mayonaise on homemade Foccacia
Steak $23.00
- Sirloin Steak cooked to your liking with Salad and Fries 300gr

Kids fish n’chips $12.80
- grilled, crumbed fresh fish with chips and tomato sauce
Tuska - add avocado (seasonal) $12.80
- streaky bacon in a warmed joe’s roll
Small chips $4.80
Kids schnitz $12.00
- crumbed beef with chips and tomato sauce
Brat $12.80
- spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese in a warmed joe’s roll
Add mushrooms $3.00
Pork belly $25.80
- twice cooked pork belly, joe’s green salad, mash, caramelised apple and crackling
Pikelets $13.80
- streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana

Ancestral

Wellington Region > Wellington > Ancestral

Address

31/33 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6149, New Zealand

Phone

048018867

Email

enquiries@ancestral.co.nz

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: Closed

Price

$30 - $50

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Contemporary , Gluten Free , Japanese

Features

EFTPOS , Gluten Free Options , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , After-hours , Craft Beer , Vegetarian Friendly , Waitstaff , Private Dining , Cash , Nightlife , Bar , Lunch , Luxury Dining , Bar Scene , Seating , Drinks , No Takeaway , Cards accepted , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

Ancestral in Wellington Menu

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Ancestral

Wellington Region > Wellington > Ancestral

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31/33 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6149, New Zealand

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