Ancestral in Wellington Menu

GYOZA PLATTER - Yaki Gyoza (Pan Fried) GYOZA PLATTER - Yaki Gyoza (Pan Fried)
  • (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
SET MENU SET MENU
  • 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
COLD STARTERS COLD STARTERS
  • 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
DIM SUM & DUMPLINGS DIM SUM & DUMPLINGS
  • 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.
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • 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
MEAT MEAT
  • 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
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Crispy Aubergine $16.00
    • wok simmered garlic ginger dipping sauce
  • Buddha's Hot Pot $19.00
    • red braised mushrooms, bamboo, tofu
SIDES FOR SHARING SIDES FOR SHARING
  • 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
DESSERT DESSERT
  • 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
YAKITORI - Available 5pm-Late YAKITORI - Available 5pm-Late
  • 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.
TASTING PLATTER TASTING PLATTER
  • Momo, Pork Belly & Cherry Tomato, King Prawns, Sirloin wrapped Asparagus, Courgette $20.00
STREET MENU - Available 12pm-10pm STREET MENU - Available 12pm-10pm
  • 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.
SOMETHING SWEET SOMETHING SWEET
  • 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

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • With fresh fish, mussels & shrimps, lightly flavored with paprika, served with local artisan bread
  • Chef’s Salad (V) $17.00
  • grilled halloumi Salad (V) $21.00
  • Bread & Dips (V) $12.50
    • Local Artisan bread served with hummus, dukkah, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
  • Chicken BLT $15.00
    • Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread(ADD fries $20.00)
  • Bacon & Egg Buttie $12.50
    • Honey cured bacon, free range egg & mayo on Turkish flatbread
  • Thai green chicken curry (GF, V) $17.50
    • Free range chicken cooked in lemongrass, coriander, lime & coconut cream served with jasmine rice
  • Open Style Salmon Sandwich $14.50
    • “Hot smoked” NZ salmon, rocket & wasabi mayo on sourdough
  • Milk & cookies $6
  • Buttermilk & banana pancakes $14
    • smoked blueberry butter, maple syrup
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • Maple syrup $1
  • Spanish tasting plate $22
    • croquettes,chorizo,marcona almonds,piquillo peppers,jamon,manchego cheese
  • Boiled eggs & soldiers/Sausage wrap $7
  • Pork sandwich $21
    • w melted sweberg cheese, beetroot chutney & hand cut chips
  • Pan fried fish $24
    • saffron, lemon & confit tomato risotto
  • Lamb Iskender see above
  • Open Kebabs All $13.50
    • Served on Turkish bread with jacik, humus, beetroot dip, salad, taboulih and yogurt sauce. Choose from Lamb Doner, Adana (spicy minced beef), Felafels, Grilled Chicken, or Zucchini and Carrot Fritters.
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Grilled Chicken see above
  • Falafel $1.50
  • Curly Fries $6.50
    • with garlic mayo
  • Turkish Adana Burger $16.00
    • Traditional hot and spicy minced beef, grilled tomato, grilled halloumi cheese in our home-made pita bread served with fries, salad, garlic mayo, beetroot dip and tomato sauce.
  • Lamb Donor see above
  • Banana Fritter $2.80
  • Gluten Free $3.70
  • Veggie Roll $3.00
  • Criss-cut fries $5.00
  • Beef & Egg Burger $9.80
  • Gluten Free $3.20
  • Chicken Nugget $0.90
  • Gluten Free $2.70
  • Verdura $25.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, feta, oregano, basil
  • Quattro Stagioni $25.50
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, manuka ham, mushroom, artichokes, olives, oregano
  • RISOTTO SEAFOOD $28.50
    • Risotto cooked with Marlborough mussels, clams, king prawn, calamari and squid ink, garnished with salmon caviar
  • Spaghetti with napolitan sauce $10.00
  • Chunky potatoes $8.00
    • hand cut fries w/ aioli and tomato sauce
  • Gelato $11.00
    • 3 Scoops ask our staff for the flavours
  • BRUSCHETTA ITALIANA $13.00
    • toasted bread rubbed with garlic topped with rocket, ricotta and fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic
  • Pizza Add-ons $5.00
    • Prosciutto
  • Beef $9.50
  • Cheese Burger (Kapiti Cheese) $4.80
  • Steak & Egg $6.50
  • Three pieces of chicken tenderloin with chips and salad $10.50
  • Choose one garnish or mix them...
  • Fresh Fillet & Wedges $11.50
  • Fish Cakes $3.00
  • Banana Fritters $1.50
  • SHRIMP $10.80
  • COMBINATION $11.50
  • VEGETABLE $8.50
  • SPRING ROLL $2.50
  • CHIPS ONE SCOOP $3.00
  • CHICKEN $9.80
  • CRUMBED FISH $3.80
  • DONUT $2.00
  • Risotto al Funghi $24.50
    • Carnaroli rice with three types of mushroom and truffle oil
  • Suppli' al Telefono $14.50
    • Tomato & basil risotto balls with stringy mozzarella
  • Cappuccino Brulee' $14.50
    • Cappuccino cream brulee' with mascarpone and grated chocolate
  • Gelato Misto o Vaniglia Affogato a Piacere $14.50
    • Mixed gelato or vanilla gelato with one topping of your choice
  • Pappardelle con Anatra $27.50
    • Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce
  • Linguine alla Pescatora $26.50
    • Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chili, garlic, mixed seafood, tomato
  • Controfiletto di Manzo all'Aceto Balsamico $33.50
    • Grilled beef sirloin, grilled portabello mushroom, and balsamic dressing
  • Vitello Tunnato $18.50
    • Thin slices of cooked veal with tuna and caper sauce
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • W/ vanilla ice cream
  • Bangers & Mash $12.00
    • W/ gravy
  • Espresso Panna Cotta $12.50
    • W/ raspberry sauce & sponge fingers savoiardi
  • Chef's Creation POA
    • Please ask our helpful staff about today's creation
  • Antipasto Platter for Two (CN) $26.00
    • Crumbed squid, roast beef, chicken pate, caramelised onion, pickled vegetables, basil pesto, marinated feta, crostini bread
  • Seasonal Roast Vegetables $6.00
  • Two Eggs Sunny Side Up $6.00
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble $12.50
    • W/ maple walnut ice cream
  • 13. HOT & SPICY COMBINATION noodles/rice $11.50
    • Bokchoy, Spring onion, Onion, Carrot, Beef, BBQ Pork and Chicken
  • 9. SWEET & SOUR PORK NOODLES/RICE $11.50
    • Carrot, Pineapple and Deep Fried Pork
  • 3. Twice Cooked Pork Slices $13.50
  • 29. ROAST PORK STEAMED RICE $12.50
    • Bokchoy, Spring onion, Onion, Roast Pork and Steam Rice
  • 1. MEE GORENG $11.50
    • Bokchoy, Spring onion, Onion, Beef, Shrimps and Tofu
  • 2. Kung Pao Beef $13.50
  • 8. COMBINATION NOODLES $11.50
    • Bokchoy, Spring onion, Onion, Carrot, Beef, BBQ Pork, Chicken and Shrimps
  • 20. Sesame Crispy Chicken on Rice $12.50
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls- Chicken $7.50
  • Chicken curry $10.50
  • The Classic
  • Lemongrass Prawn & Veggie Spring Roll Salad $10.50
  • Rice Paper Summer Rolls- Veggie $7.50
  • Roast chicken
  • Beef Noodle soup $12.00
  • Lemongrass pork $8.50
  • CLASSIC $10.00
    • 2 satays, 1 wrap, noodle salad
  • Roti Wrap $2.50
  • Satay $1.70
  • HUNGER BUSTER $15.00
    • 5 satays, 2 wraps, 2 rice, 1 roti, salad
  • CHICKEN SALAD $7.00
    • 3 satays, 1 roti, salad
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE 7 SALAD $10.00
  • GLUTEN FREE $10.00
    • salad, 2 satays, 2 summer rolls
  • BRAISED PORK
    • braised pork, cucumber, herbs, pickle
  • Smoked salmon with white anchovy caper sauce and pickles $14.00
  • Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
  • Smoked chicken, brie, honey and sake apricots - finished with blanched almonds $9.00
  • Nutella (banana optional) $4.50
  • Onion relish, rocket and soft cheese $7.50
  • Candied bacon and bananas with canadian premium maple syrup $12.50
  • Smoked poached pears, candied bacon, walnuts and maple syrup $8.00
  • Buttered crumpet $4.00
  • Breakfast #3 n/a
    • Egg Benedict
  • Breakfast #2 n/a
    • Big Breakfast
  • Breakfast #4 n/a
    • Egg Omelette
  • Breakfast #1 n/a
    • French Toast
  • Breakfast #5 n/a
    • Toasted Bagel
  • Streaky bacon $6.00
  • Seasonal soup with fresh bread $12.50
  • Char grilled scotch fillet open sandwich on multi grain with red wine jus and side of fries $19.50
  • -Or blueberry and vanilla cream $14.50
  • Chicken and sundried tomato cheese croquettes $11.50
  • -Add a free range poached egg $2.00
  • -Add blue cheese $3.00
  • Lamb warp with mixed salad and minted yogurt dressing $13.50
Ancestral

Ancestral

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

048018867

clock

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 range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Contemporary , Gluten Free , Japanese

features

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

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