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

  • Granola $9.50
    • stone fruit compote, honey, yogurt
  • Slow roma tomatoes $4.00
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Roasted Potatoes $8.00
    • herb salt, aioli
  • Bruschetta $10.00
    • Roasted & grilled zucchini, chilli, lemon
  • Pork & fennel sausage $6.00
  • Papperdelle $24.00
    • pork and pancetta ragu, parmesan, grilled garlic focaccia
  • Roasted Potatoes $8.00
    • herb salt, aioli
  • Steak & Egg $5.50
  • Beef with Mushroom $13.90
  • Battered Mussel $0.90
  • Egg Fried Rice or Noodles $11.90
  • Bacon & Egg $5.50
  • One filling(no meat $3.50
  • Stir-fried egg plant potato & capsicum $14.50
  • Szechuan fish $13.90
  • Hashbrowns $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon) $16.50
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Eggs Montreal (Salmon) $16.50
  • Sausages $5.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $14.50
  • Kaitaia Fire $14.50
    • avocado, tomato, feta, red onion & chilli pepper sauce served on 5 grain
  • Thai Beef Salad $18.00
    • with crispy noodles
  • Eggs Royale $16
    • Smoked salmon, poached eggs, spinach, grilled tomato served with ciabatta and hollandaise sauce
  • Grilled Tomato & Eggs on Toast $12
  • Smoked Salmon & Eggs on Toast $14
  • Mince on Toast $13
    • Served with side of cheese
  • Pancakes $14
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Creamy Mushroom on Toast with salad $13
  • Omelette (Your fillings ad toast)) $14
    • Ham, Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Corn / Onion, Mushrooms, Spinach
  • Avocado & Tomato on Toast $9
  • Black Pepper Beef $9.50
  • Si Chuan Style Spicy Squid $11.00
  • Won Ton deep fry 1 Doz $9.00
  • 1/4 CHICKEN MEAL $9.00
    • 1/4 chicken potatoes pumpkin, kumara, peas, carrot & gravy
  • Beef black Bean Sauce $9.50
  • Steam Rice $2.50
  • Satay Chicken $9.50
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $11.00
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $16.00
  • Beef Brisket Casserole $14.00
  • Shred Pork with Preserved Vegetable & Bamboo $14.00
  • Soya Chicken $12.50
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Mushrooms $14.00
  • Combination Fried Rice or Fried Noodle $11.50
  • Orange Beef $12.50
  • Beef with Black Pepper Sauce $14.00
  • French Toast $15.90
    • Battered Toast served with Bacon, Caramelised Banana and drizzled in Maple Syrup
  • Skipping Lunch (Big Breakfast) $19.00
    • Cage-free eggs cooked your way, Bacon, Kransky Sausages, Hash Brown, Garlic, Mushrooms, Grilled Tomato served with Multigrain Toast and Rocket Fuel Sauce
  • Nachos $15.90
    • Crunchy Corn Chips with Minced Beef OR Chilli Beans, Melted Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Plum Sauce
  • Gourmet Club Sandwiches $15.90
    • Chicken and Bacon, Melted Cheese, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Beetroot and Cranberry Sauce served with Seasoned Fries
  • Mickey Mouse $7.90
    • Pancakes served with Ice Cream, Banana and Maple Syrup
  • Pasta $16.90
    • Freshly cooked Pasta with Creamy Sauce. Choose from Chicken and Mushrooms OR Bacon and Mushrooms
  • Pig in a Blanket $7.90
    • Grilled Sausage wrapped in piece of Bread served with a Bucket of Chips
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Cage-free eggs cooked your way on Multigrain Toast
  • Request mild, medium, medium-hot, hot or very hot according to your taste. If you are allergic / vegan, please let us know.
  • Seek Kebab $8.90
    • Spiced tender lamb mince rolls cooked in the tandoori oven
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
  • Chicken Madras $17.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked with exotic ground spices and coconut cream
  • Chicken Tikka $8.90
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight and then roasted in the tandoori oven
  • Chicken Biryani $18.90
    • Chicken cooked with rice and fruits and nuts and spices
  • Lamb Madras $18.50
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked with exotic ground spices and coconut cream
  • Request mild, medium, medium-hot, hot or very hot according to your taste. If you are allergic / vegan, please let us know.
  • Toasties $5.50
    • any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $9.50
    • Avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, season greens and smoked salmon strips
  • Green Salad $8.00
    • Cherry, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, season greens and feta cheese
  • Spicy and Sour Whitebait Soup $6.50
  • Seafood and Bean Curd Soup $7.00
  • Deep Fried Bean Curd Sheet with Mushroom Rolls $9.00
  • Peking King Prawns $29.80
    • King prawns with shell
  • Yu Xiang Shrimps $20.80
    • Shrimps with bamboo shoot in chilli bean sauce
  • - Three Course $75.00
  • Stir Fried Spinach with Garlic $16.80
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $20.80
  • Smoked pears with a hot Byrd's custard and nuts, served with or without candied bacon $12.00/$13.00
  • Smoked chicken with white anchovy caper sauce and pickles $14.00
  • Onion relish, rocket and soft cheese $7.50
  • Gelato ice cream, nuts and sauce $12.50
  • Smoked salmon with white anchovy caper sauce and pickles $14.00
  • Sake apricots, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and sliced almonds $7.50
  • Buttered crumpet $4.00
  • Nutella (banana optional) $4.50
  • Satay Beef Noodles Soup $14.00
  • Handmade Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2pcs) $6.00
  • Marinated Eggs (2 eggs) $5.00
  • Stir Fry Instant Noodles $13.90
  • Mixed Ricenoodle Salad $8.00
  • Braised Beef Noodles Soup $13.00
  • Noah's Ark Special Fried Noodle $10 / $12 / $12 / $13
    • Seasonal Veg / Chicken / Beef / Curry
  • Marinated Tofu Cakes (Spicy/non-spicy) $7.90
  • Sweet Dream $6.00
    • Sticky Caramel Sauce, Roasted Sliced Almonds And Caramel Coffee
  • Peanut Butter Jelly Jam $5.00
    • Smooth Peanut Butter Sauce With Berry Jam
  • Honey Kiss $5.00
    • Pure Brataki Fold Honey & Sour Passion Fruit Syrup
  • Rocky Road $6.00
    • Marshmallow, Chocolate Chips & Roasted Peanuts With Hot Chocolate Sauce
  • Almond/Hazelnut/Banana $2.00
  • Plain Waffle $4.00
  • Ice Cream $3.00
  • Chocolate/Nutella/Caramel/Strawberry/Honey/Maple Syrup/Peanut $1.00
  • Mujva $7.00
  • Mixed Pide $10.00
  • Majvar $8.00
  • Mixed Dip $6.50
  • Mixed $12.00
  • Mixed (Chicken & Lamb) $14.00
  • Chicken $7.50
  • Shish Kofta $11.00
  • Hot Chips $3.50
  • Omelette & Toast $11.50
    • Your choice of three fillings
  • Crumbed Fish $6.00
  • Hawaiian Chicken $9.50
    • Crumbed Chicken Snitzel with Streaky Bacon & Pineapple on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.00
    • Your Choice of 3 Fillings: Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple, Mushroom, Corn, Onion, Egg, Ham, Bacon.
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $8.50
    • Streaky Bacon, Soft Fried Egg and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • Chicken Castle $10.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Snitzel with Streaky Bacon & a Hash Brown on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Salsa
  • B.L.T. Burger $8.00
    • Two Rashers of Streaky Bacon on Lettuce, Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Topped with Home Made Tomato Salsa.
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