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

  • -8 Pack $10.00
  • -3 Pack $4.90
  • Crispy Wrap Lunch $5.00
    • Crispy Wrap, reg Chips and Drink.
  • -Popcorn Chicken with chips $4.50
  • Pepper Mayo Twister $7.50
  • Popcorn Chicken Lunch $6.00
    • Mini Popcorn Chicken, reg Potato & Gravy, Chips and Drink.
  • -Mini Popcorn Chicken $3.20
  • Wicked Meal $31.90
    • 8pcs Chicken, 6 Wicked Wings, lge Potato & Gravy, lge Chips, 1.5L Drink
  • petite $11 .90
  • petite $12.40
  • petite $10.40
  • Big Squeaky
    • Seared organic halloumi w/ caramelised onions, tangy coriander and lime mayo, salad and relish
  • Buffalo Chicken
    • Breaded Free Range Waitoa chicken tenders. Tossed in spicy homemade buffalo sauce with blue cheese, carrot and celery slaw, finished with fresh coriander.
  • Kumara Fries $5.90
    • Choose your dip
  • grand $9.90
  • Tempura Chicken Nibbles $7.90
    • Choose your dip
  • Thousand Island $2.00
  • Bosveld $12.00
    • Bacon, cheese slice
  • Calamari $12.00
    • Served with Tartare Sauce
  • Chili Chicken $13
  • Tartare $2.00
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • Special Wings Sauce Or Peri-Peri
  • Veg Fried Rice $10.50
  • Lamb Samosa $2
  • Fish of the Day $21.5
    • served with beer battered fries, salad or seasonal veges & home made tartare sauce & lemon
  • Seasonal Vegetables $4.8
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble $8.5
    • served with custard & vanilla ice-cream
  • Vegetarian Fettuccine $17.5
    • served with pan fried seasonal veges in a mushroom or portugese sauce
  • Rib-Eye Steak $31.5
    • served with beer battered fries & salad or seasonal veges with your choice of mushroom sauce or garlic butter, cafe paris butter or plain
  • Crispy Nacho Crumbed Chicken $24.0
    • with a mild chilli & roast garlic dip
  • Chicken Breast $25.0
    • wrapped in bacon & stuffed with feta, spinach, sundried tomatoes & pine nuts drizzled with a zesty roasted red pepper sauce & accompanied with a lettuce & warm mixed rice cake finished with a home made dressing
  • Shrimp Salad $10.0
    • on cos & shredded lettuce with thousand island dressing & lemon
  • Chicken & Egg $5.80
  • Ham & Pineapple $3.60
  • Shrimp $12.00
  • Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Mushroom & Egg $4.00
  • Steak & Pineapple $12.00
  • Chinese Won Tons 1/2 Doz $4.80
  • Kumara chips $5.00
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $23.00
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
  • Tarakihi $20.00
    • Crumbed Tarakihi fillet served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce
  • Entree $4.00
    • Garlic Bread
  • Roast of the day $15.00
    • Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg
  • Pea Pie Pud $10.00
    • Your choice of pie (baked here daily) served with a steamed vegetable combo and mashed potato with gravy
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
    • Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
  • Lamb Shank $18.00
    • On potato mash with steamed veg and mint sauce. extra shank + $5
  • Steamed Pork Baos $18
    • Twice cooked roast pork, fresh coriander, pickled zucchini, oyster sauce
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse $16
    • w chilli, cardamom, orange, vanilla anglaise, pistachio tuile and lychee puff
  • Star Anise Panna Cotta $16
    • w coconut cream, coconut butterscotch, sesame seed and roast pineapple
  • Spicy Three Cheese Parcels $17
    • w basil, smoked chilli, peanut and plum sauce
  • Pork and Chive Dumplings $16
    • w ginger infused rice vinegar and soy sauce
  • Crispy Tempura Eggplant $17
    • w crushed avocado, chilli, mint and sweet ponzu
  • Chicken and Coriander Dumplings $16
    • w fresh ginger, crushed chilli and spring onion
  • Steamed Prawn Shumai $17
    • w water chestnuts, garlic, chives, green pepper, wild Thai ginger, chilli and soy
  • Supreme $22 Lge / $15 Sm
    • WFP's own tomato sauce, champagne ham, pepperoni, chorizo, pineapple, fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella
  • Mushroom
    • A generous portion of mushrooms fried in garlic butter, with spinach, feta, blue, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, finished with parsley and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Margherita
    • Our take on this classic. Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and soft white buffalo cheese, topped with parmesan, fresh basil, rocket and balsamic jus
  • Small (20cm approx.) $14.00
  • Italian
    • WFP's own tomato sauce, capers, sliced olives, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, and parmesan, topped with parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil
  • Hawaiian
    • WFP's own tomato sauce, mozzarella, manuka-smoked champagne ham and pineapple, topped with parmesan and fresh parsley.
  • Chicken Sensation
    • Smoked chicken, with brie, mozzarella, Zany Zeus cream cheese and WFP'S own special cranberry chutney, topped with fresh parsley
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $6 Sm Size / $9 Lge Size
    • One of our own delicious freshly rolled bases, slathered in garlic infused olive oil, and topped with parmesan and fresh parsley
  • Pakora $6.50
    • Fresh vegetables smothered in chickpea batter and deep fry
  • Garlic Naan $3.00
  • Honey Cauliflower $10.90
    • A great combination of cauliflower and honey mustard cooked in garlic, lemon and Indian sauce served with salad
  • -Korma (Chicken/Beef/Lamb)
    • Cooked with gravy cashew nuts, almonds and mild Indian spices
  • -Murg Mumtaj
    • Boneless chicken cooked with cocktail fruit and creamy sauce
  • Tandoori Roti $2.00
  • Papadom (4 pcs) $2.50
  • -Roganjosh (Chicken/Lamb/Beef)
    • Cooked in exotic herbs in traditional north Indian style
  • Vanilla risotto $12.50
    • plus berry compote & fruit
  • Vege Floydo $20.00
    • eggs your way, hollandaise, a corn fritter, mushrooms, spinach, potato cake, roasted potato and toast
  • Corn fritters $19.00
    • & bacon or grilled haloumi w side salad
  • Add $6.00
    • Grilled Haloumi
  • Nutella French toast $6.50
    • w maple syrup & cinnamon sugar
  • Toasted Sammy $5.00
    • two fillings - extra 50c - choose from ham, cheese, tomato, corn, pineapple, caramelized onion
  • Savory Mince $17.00
    • on hot-buttered toast
  • Free-range eggs on toast $10.00
  • Porridge with Fruit Compote $12.00
  • Big Breakfast $20.00
    • your choice of eggs, with bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms
  • Eggs $12.50
    • omelette with cheese & herbs
  • Roasted Tomatoes / Pan-fried Mushrooms $4.20
  • Toasted Croissant with Tomato & Cheese $7.00
  • Rasp Jam / Marmalade / Vegemite / Honey $2.00
  • 5 Grain Toast with Avocado, Bacon & Salsa $14.00
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
  • Lamb Shank Meal standard 1 Shank $10.90
  • Lamb Chops $13.50
  • Roast Dinner Pork lamb or Beef medium $13.80
  • Rump Steak $13.50
  • Wedges Bacon & cheese $8.50
  • TCF big breakfast $11.50
  • Hamburger
  • Pork Sirloin $13.50
  • Salt & pepper squid $12.00
    • withlime pickle
  • Fat cut chips $7.00
    • with aioli
  • Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
    • selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
  • Cheese board $18.00
    • selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
  • Please see our cabinet for other food items and ask one of our friendly staff for details on our pie, cheeses, meats and accompanying chutneys of the day.
  • Potato & Herb Rosti $19.00
    • smoked salmon, potato & herb rosti, tomato and caper dressing
  • Breakfast burger $21.00
    • sausage, egg, bacon, smoked tomato relish & black pudding hash brown
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • maple cured ham, toasted muffin withhollandaise
  • Fries $5.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.50
  • Panini $8.80
    • freshly made to order with 3 fillings of your choice
  • Chicken Curry $12.50
    • Served with your choice Of rice or roti
  • Eggs Benedict $15.80
    • Poached Eggs, spinach, hash browns and optional; bacon or salmon
  • Mee Goreng $12.00
    • Egg noodles, chicken, egg and chilli sambal
  • Sun-dried Tomato Risotto $14.50
    • Risotto, sundried tomato, spinach, and optional bacon and mushroom
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • Served with yogurt, milk and your choice of fresh fruits and berry compote
  • Dry fried kua teaw (chicken or beef) $12.50
    • Choice of marinated beef or chicken with bean sprouts & egg.
  • Malaysian style sweet & sour prawns $13.00
    • Deep fried crumbed prawns, stir-fried onion, green pepper, pineapple & home made sweet & sour sauce, served with steamed rice.
  • Wonton & bbq pork noodles $12.00
    • Egg noodles in soya sauce gravy (dry) accompanied with b.B.Q pork, wonton & chinese vegetables.
  • Satay roll (option of marinated chicken or beef) $10.00
    • Grilled marinated beef or chicken wrapped with roti. Served with salad & special home made peanut sauce.
  • Roti Canai $8.50
    • Served with gravy chicken & potato
  • Mee goreng (chicken or beef) $12.50
  • Plain noodle soup $5.00
  • Satay noodles soup (chicken or beef) $10.50
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special r & s style soup with fat noodles ft bean sprouts.
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