Higher Taste in Wellington Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Samosa (V) $3.00
    • Flaky pastry filled with diced potatoes, peas, nuts and cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
  • Cheese Balls $2.00
    • Shredded cheese made into balls, wrapped in bread, deep fried and served with tomato sauce.
  • Chilli/Vegetable Pakoras (V) $1.00
    • Whole green chilli / shredded spinach/cabbage vegetable dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney
  • Paratha (Alu/Gobi) (V) $8.00
    • Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced mashed potato & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
  • Paneer Paratha $10.00
    • Indian flatbread made from whole-wheat flour filled with spiced shredded paneer & cooked on a griddle, served with pickles, yoghurt.
  • Potato Puff $3.00
    • Spiced creamy mashed potato wrapped in bread and baked to golden brown.
  • Spinach Puff $3.00
    • A creamy spinach filling enriched with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses fills delicious appetizer pastries made with prepared crescent roll dough.
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Pakora $9.90
    • Paneer slices/blocks dipped in chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney (5 pieces per serve).
  • Vada (V) (G) $2.00
    • Spicy potato filling deep fried in a flour batter.
  • Kachori (V) $2.00
    • Flavourful moong dal mixture filled in flaky pastry and deep-fried patiently on a slow flame to achieve deliciously crispy crust.
BOMBAY STREET FOOD BOMBAY STREET FOOD
  • Dahi Vada $3.00
    • Ground lentil ball deep fried served in a yogurt sauce and sev.
  • Pani Puri (V) $7.00
    • Fried puff-pastry ball filled with spiced mashed potato, chickpea, spiced water, and tamarind juice
  • Papdi Chaat (V) on request $7.50
    • Papdi served with boiled potatoes, boiled chickpea, spiced water and tamarind chutney, topped with chaat masala, yoghurt and sev
  • Pav Bhaji (V) on request $9.90
    • Spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav (bread)
  • Raj Kachori (V) on request $7.50
    • Rajasthani round flattened ball made of fine flour filled with a stuffing of baked mixture of yellow moong or urad dal, black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.
  • Samosa Chaat (V) on request $7.50
    • Samosas served with a combination of yogurt, chaat masala sev' green and sweet chutney and tamarind chutney.
SOUPS SOUPS
  • Corn Soup $7.50
    • Whole kernel corn boiled with ginger and tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes and cream cheese
  • Tofu Soup (V) $7.50
    • Tofu and soya pieces in vegetarian oyster broth.
  • Noodle Soup (V) $7.50
    • Noodles and mixed vegetable boiled with turmeric and ginger, tempered with cumin, coriander and tomatoes.
MAINS MAINS
  • Small Plate $10.50
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri. roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Medium Plate $12.50
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Large Plate $16.00
    • Fill your plate from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice, puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles.
  • Full Meal $20.00
    • no sharing and no takeaways. Fat all you can from a selection of 2 curries, dhal soup, rice puri, roast potatoes, halva. 2 salad choices, papadam and pickles
  • Chole Bature (V) $10.00
    • Popular Punjabi dish. This dish is a combination of chana masala (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhature.
  • Mixed Vegetable Biryani (V) $12.90
    • A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender vegetables in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
  • Paneer Biryani $14.90
    • A traditional Indian dish. Cooked by simmering tender morsels of paneer in a creamy, spicy blend of ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.
  • Paneer Butter Masala $14.90
    • A rich blend of creamy tomato sauce and cashew paste cooked with freshly made paneer cubes, served with Inrian flat bread
  • Paneer Govinda $14.90
    • (Higher Taste Special) Paneer slices marinated in red sauce topped with potato and mixed vegetables baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
  • Cannelloni $14.00
    • Spinach and cottage cheese roll mixed with special blend of mild spices baked in flaky pastry, served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables with satay sauce.
  • Lasagne $7.50
    • Layer upon layer of soft buttery pasta with the delicious combination of juicy seasoned tomatoes mixed with slices of eggplant and perfectly seasoned with softened kumara/ pumpkin with just the right amount of cottage cheese. All mixed perfectly together with hot, cheesy mozzarella cheese topped with a crunchy parmesan cheese crust.
INDO CHINESE INDO CHINESE
  • Chilli Paneer (Dry/Gravy) $14.90
    • Chilli paneer is a melt in the mouth starter flavoured with all the ethnic Chinese flavours.
  • Chow Mein (V) $12.90
    • Sauteed steamed noodles, tofu, seasonal vegetables and bean sprout
  • Crispy Tofu(V) $14.90
    • Deep fried fresh tofu served with shredded cucumber, crushed peanuts and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Paneer Fried Rice (G) $14.90
    • Stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables and paneer pieces.
  • Hakka Fried Noodle (V) $12.90
    • Stir-fried noodles in soya sauce with green leafy vegetables, bean sprouts, fresh tofu and soya pieces
  • Vegetable Fried Rice (V) (G) $12.90
    • Stir-fried rice with green leafy vegetables
  • Vegetable Manchurian (V) $12.90
    • Vegetable manchurian is deep fried vegetable balls in a soya sauces based gravy & served with rice. Manchurian balls mainly consist of cabbage, carrots and ginger.
SOUTH INDIAN DISHES SOUTH INDIAN DISHES
  • Plain Dosa (V) $8.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter
  • Masala Dosa (V) $10.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with curried spicy mesh potatoes.
  • Cheese / Paneer Dosa $12.00
    • Delightfully crisp, golden coloured and paper thin pancakes made of a fermented rice and urad dal batter filled with cheese and / curried paneer.
  • Vegetable Uttapam (V) $10.00
    • Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. It lends itself to several toppings of your choice.
  • Paneer Uttapam $12.00
    • Indian pizza. Pizza base is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter topped with paneer.
  • Idli (V) (G) $8.50
    • Savoury cake made from fermented rice and urad dhal. Fluffy as cotton balls, white as the moon.
  • Medu Vada (V) $8.50
    • This crispy delicacy is made with spiced urad dal batter and fried in donut shape dumplings. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are served with sambar and coconut chutney.
RICE RICE
  • Basmati Rice $6.50
  • Plain Paratha (V) $3.00
  • Chutney / Pickles $2.50
  • Papadam $1.00
  • Puri $1.00
  • Raita $3.00
    • Amazingly refreshing salad made from cucumber and mint stirred together with Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Roti $2.00
DESSERTS & SWEETS DESSERTS & SWEETS
  • Gulab Jamun $2.00
    • Spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup.
  • Cheese Cake $6.50
    • Soft fresh cheese on a crust biscuit base with passionfruit topping.
  • Semolina Pudding with Custard (V) on request $6.50
    • Semolina & dry fruits flavoured pudding served with custard.
  • Ras Malai $2.50
    • cottage cheese dumplings in a cream syrup topped with pistachios and almonds.
  • Almond Delights (V) $3.00
    • Crumbled biscuit base topped with chewy coconut, toasted almonds and dried fruit pieces.
INDIAN SNACKS INDIAN SNACKS
  • Muruku $4.00
  • Other Snacks $3.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Duck liver pate $14
  • Crackling $6
  • Lambs fry, bacon, potato, onion rings $28
  • Rib eye steak, potato, red cabbage, duck pate $34
  • Beetroot carpaccio, brie, smoked pepper coulis $16
  • Wild mushroom, spinach, camembert filo, beetroot, tomato $27
  • Bread $14
    • three dips
  • Scallops, black pudding, potato $15
  • Tofu Steak $12
    • Grilled firm tofu with teriyaki sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or ponzu dressing.
  • today's Sashimi
    • Fresh raw fish sliced into thin pieces. See our blackboard
  • Kumiage Homemade Zaru Tofu Cold $8
    • This tofu is made without being rinsed in water, and is then drained on a sieve.
  • Beef Steak $17
    • Grilled sirloin fillet with Japanese onion sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or ponzu dressing
  • Tuna Sashimi $12
    • 5 Pieces of fresh tuna.
  • Chicken Steak $15
    • Grilled Chicken thigh with teriyaki sauce served with mixed leaves and homemade red mayo dressing or ponzu dressing.
  • today's white fish sashimi $8
    • 7 Pieces of fresh raw fish.
  • tuna roll $5
  • Smoked fish of the day (GF) $24.00
    • Poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • Buttermilk pancakes $21.00
    • Maple syrup, berry compote
  • Golden kumara crumble, almond crusted mozzarella, aubergine, porcini cream $37.00
  • Garlic & herb rubbed flat iron steak $36.00 per guest
  • Home cooked kedgeree (GF) $21.00
    • Indian spiced rice with smoked fish and boiled eggs
  • Slow cooked rump of lamb, merino ribs with black garlic, succotash, kumara fondant $39.00
  • Chef's choice of 3 tapas $47.00
  • Maple and pistachio crusted rack of lamb $39.00 per guest
  • HAM & MOZZARELLA MELT $12.00
  • BUFALINA $21.00
    • fresh tomato sauce buffalo mozzarella basil + extra virgin olive oil
  • POLLO $19.00
    • cream sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, mushrooms+ avocado
  • CAPPRICCIOSA $18.50
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella olives, mushrooms, ham+oregano
  • ORTOLANA $19.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, capsicum, egg plante + red onion
  • PAESANA $19.00
    • olive oil garlic roasted potatoes, pancetta, rosemary, mozzarella
  • FUNGHI BIANCA $15.50
    • olive oil mushrooms parmesan, garlic oregano+ mozzarella
  • CARNE $19.00
    • fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella salami ham + pepperoni sausage
  • Spinach & pumpkin fritter $2.80
  • Chicken (crumbed) $13.50
  • Curry roll $2.60
  • Warehou n/a
  • Kumara chips $4.70
  • Banana fritter $2.00
  • Chicken burger $7.90
  • Tarakihi $9.50
  • Medium $3.00
  • Pumpkin $0.80
  • Fried Chicken Combo $7.50
  • Small $2.00
  • Beef $11.00/$14.00/$18.50
  • Rolls $6.50
    • choice of roast beef, pork, lamb or fried chicken served with lettuce, onion tomato & gravy
  • Kumara $0.80
  • GoldenPotato $0.80
  • PORTERHOUSE STEAK $22.00
    • with salad and fries
  • THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.00
    • served with rice
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $12.00
    • w banana yoghurt & honey
  • BACON BUTTY $10.00
    • with aioli on sourdough
  • EGGS BENEDICT $18.00
    • two poached eggs on English muffin with bacon
  • PAN FRIED FISH $18.00
    • served on a seasoned salad & aioli
  • HOT CHICKEN SALAD $18.00
    • with feta and olives sweet chili and lime
  • BOWL OF FRIES & AIOLI $7.00
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • - 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
  • - 4 pieces Regular Chicken
  • Katsu Chicken
  • LARGE $8.90
  • - 4 pieces Surimi & Pickle
  • Seaweed Salad
  • - 4 pieces of Inari
  • West coast whitebait w/ asparagus, tomato, matchstick fries, lemon, mayonnaise $26.00
  • O.M.G. over the moon triple cream briee $25.00/ $32.00
    • made from high quality cow's milk it has a soft white rind with a firm centre. a delicate mushroomy and luscious buttery flavour (60g/ 120g)
  • Kransky sausages $6.00
  • Crusty hot baked loaf w/ Lewis road butter $12.00
  • Marie's modern trifle: lemon mousse, blueberry, strawberry, strawberry jelly, ginger wine jelly, brandy snap $18.00
  • Scallops w/ white truffle risotto, barigoule sauce (All individual seasonal plates are portioned between starter and main sizes) $26.00
  • Crusty hot baked loaf w/ Lewis road butter $12.00
  • West coast whitebait w/ asparagus, tomato, matchstick fries, lemon, mayonnaise(All individual seasonal plates) $26.00
  • 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
  • Toasties $5.50
    • any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple
  • 2 house-made organic corn tortillas
  • Rump Steak
    • Grilled, greens, smoked árbol salsa, pico de gallo
  • Totopos Con Salsa Y Chipotle Mayo $11.00
    • House made organic corn chips, salsa ranchera and chipotle mayonnaise (V) or salsa verde (V+)
  • Salsas $4.00
    • Fresh seasonal salsa: habanero, ranchera, verde, smoked árbol, pico de gallo, pico con fruta
  • Manuka Smoked Fish
    • Line-caught fish cactus, onions, carrots, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Please ask wait staff or see the board for today’s specials. N/A
  • Enmolada De Cabra $20.00
    • Slow braised goat shoulder, mole sauce, feta and sesame seeds
  • - With manuka smoked line-caught fish $23.00
  • Claire's Crispy Cashew Salad
  • Nachos
  • Mushroom & Tofu Pie
  • Chili & Cheese Pie
  • BOWL OF FRIES ,TOMATO KETCHUP AND AIOLI $5.00
  • CHICKEN LIVERS $12.90
    • pan fried and served with crispy egg noodle pot, ginger wine $ bacon sauce.
  • ROTI $5.90
    • with lemon butter
  • LAMB SHANK $27.90
    • Moroccan style braised lamb shank, served with mashed potato, baby carrots, green beans and harissa sauce.
  • SCALLOPS $12.90
    • pan seared and served with scallops, chorizo sausage, Nam scallop noodles name jing dressing.
  • GNOCCHI AND HALOUMI PLATTER 13.00
    • platter of baked pumpkin gnocchi with cream of tomato and basil sauce, port, crumbed halloumi cheese and bruschetta bread.
  • FREE RANGE PORK SPARE RIBS $12.90
    • served with green salad and homemade mild sweet & sour sauce.
  • "TWO SOULS"SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN $24.50
    • stir fried chicken thigh and cashew nuts in spicy sambal and tomato sauce; with raita and rice.
  • Lazy Sundaes $11.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, sauce. Chocolate fudge sauce and berry compote or Butterscotch sauce and brandy snap crumb.
  • Poolburn Pork Burger $19.50
    • Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, Ale House slaw, beetroot relish, aioli, hand cut fries.
  • Pulled Pork Croquettes $12.50
    • Pulled pork and potato croquettes, Jalapeño mayo.
  • Goldfields Chicken Parcel $21.00
    • Golden filo, chicken, sundried tomato, apricot, soft cheese, guacamole, crispy potatoes, garden salad.
  • Bendigo Fillet $33.00
    • 200g Beef fillet, house jus, potato gratin, almond butter broccoli.
  • Red Cabbage and charred corn slaw, ranch $6.00
  • Burns Beef Pie $20.50
    • Slow cooked beef, port and plum sauce, buttered champ, savoury cabbage.
  • Parmesan and Garlic Butter Fries $10.00
    • Chunky fries, parmesan, garlic butter.
  • Roasted Rack of Pirinoa Lamb $36.00
    • Goat's cheese crust, fresh thyme, pumpkin 'Carnaroli' risotto, aged balsamic jus
  • Slow-roasted Tomato and Onion Bruschetta $9.00
    • Feta, salad leaves, red pesto dressing
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $15.00
    • Capers, gherkins, chopped egg, lemon aioli
  • Pancakes $22.00
    • With maple syrup and your choice of grilled Carterton bacon and banana or berry compôte with whipped cream
  • Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese $25.00
    • Wairarapa Jack, Sunset Blue, Ngawi Brie, home-made fruit compote, local manuka honey, rice and water crackers for two persons
  • 400g T-Bone of Wairarapa Angus Beef $32.00
  • Grilled Bavette Steak $25.00
    • Wairarapa Angus flank, chef's own spice rub, cauliflower créme purée, beetroot relish, toasted sourdough, served medium rare
  • Kahlua Cheesecake $12.00
    • Cinnamon biscuit crumb, mascarpone, Kapiti triple chocolate ice-cream
Higher Taste

Higher Taste

location

Address

Customhouse Quay, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

044722233

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , South Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeout ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
Customhouse Quay, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand