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

  • Canadian pancakes $14.90
    • maple syrup & almonds
  • KTC big breakfast $20.00
    • mini bratwurst, bacon, eggs, hash brown, spinach, mushroom & tomatoes
  • Philly cheese steak po boy $18.00
    • pepper, mushrooms, onions & fries
  • Zucchini & chickpea vege burger $19.50
    • grilled mushroom, lettuce, tomato & cucumber yoghurt
  • Add bacon $4.00
  • Eggs benedict/florentine $15.90
    • homemade hash browns, hollandaise & bacon or spinach
  • Fries $4.00
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom, Salad & Wedges $20.00
  • Eggs Benedict with Bacon & Spinach $14.00
  • Soup of the Day $9.00
  • Pan Fried Sirloin Steak with Fried Eggs, Salad, Hollandaise Sauce and Fries $20.00
  • Beef Stroganoff with Fresh Rice & Salad $16.00
  • Beer Battered Fish with Tartar Sauce, Salad & Fries $16.00
  • Pan Fried Chicken in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce $16.00
  • Eggs Montreal with Salmon $14.00
  • Boquerones $6.5
    • white anchovies with caperberry & pickled onion / three
  • Angus Pure beef, bone marrow butter, wilted greens & fried bread $33
  • Alfajores $10
    • spiced shortbreads with dulce de leche ice cream & macerated berries
  • Avida's affogato $12.5
    • espresso, Licor 43 & ice cream
  • Torrone & sherry mousse $10
    • with chocolate & almond biscotti
  • Gorgonzola piccante $9.5
    • blue, cow
  • Grilled corn, paprika butter, lberico cheese $8
  • Chicken liver parfait with PX jelly $15 / pot
  • Wood roasted merino spare ribs, black garlic, mustard $17.00
  • Mushroom cappuccino, light portobello mousse, mushroom biscotti $23.00
  • Lunch express set menu (daily) $30.00
  • -With free range bacon on toasted ciabatta $18.00
  • Three sliders, pork, venison and lamb, brioche, asian slaw $18.00
  • -With avocado, grilled tomato, aioli on ciabatta $23.00
  • Manuka smoked venison, beets, pickled exotic mushrooms, soft goat's cheese $24.00
  • Scrambled eggs (GF) $21.00
    • With smoked salmon
  • Korean barbecue beef + red onion hirata steamed bun $7.00
    • A fluffy, asian bun stuffed with korean barbecue beef and red onion, served with Japanese mayonnaise and coriander
  • Chilli chicken ramen $21.00
    • Spicy chicken noodle soup, red onions, spring onions, bean sprouts, chillies, coriander and fresh lime, topped with grilled chicken
  • Yakitori duck $24.00
    • Grilled duck leg with a shredded cucumber, mint, coriander and mooli salad, served on a bed of white rice with Asian pancakes and citrus yakitori sauce
  • Prawn kare lomen $21.00
    • A rich coconut, chilli and lemongrass soup, filled with prawns + ramen noodles, topped with cucumber, bean sprouts and coriander
  • Edamame $7.80
    • Steamed green soya beans with either salt or wok-tossed with chilli and garlic
  • Yasai katsu curry $17.00
    • Sweet potato, aubergine + butternut squash coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic curry sauce and served with sticky rice and a side salad
  • Mini yasai katsu curry $9.00
    • Sweet potato and butternut squash deep-fried in panko breadcrumbs, served with sticky white rice, carrot, cucumber and sweet corn, served with your choice of either katsu curry or amai sauce
  • Yasai ramen $20.00
    • Traditional Japanese omelette, crispy fried silken tofu and mixed mushrooms in a vegetable noodle soup
  • Seafood chowder $12.60
    • topped with crispy bacon and served with a fresh bread roll
  • Sushi $9.80
  • Bacon and egg $5.80
  • Tandoori chicken roti wrap $9.90
  • Cream cheese and cucumber $3.90
  • Carrot cake $4.90
  • Caesar salad $7.90
  • Beef and ale pie $7.90
  • Snack Platter for Two $23.00
    • Peri peri chicken tenders, beef skewers, broccoli & cheese bites, crumbed prawns, salad and rustic fries
  • Vivant Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Marinated chicken thigh in a wholemeal bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, beetroot and horopito relish, marinated feta & rustic fries
  • 250g Prime Steer Beef Sirloin $33.00
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble $12.50
    • W/ maple walnut ice cream
  • Herb Crusted NZ Lamb Rack $36.00
    • W/ lentil mash, seasonal green vegetables & vegetable ratatouille sauce
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Ciabatta bread w/ herb & cheese, garlic butter
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • W/ mash, garden salad & tomato sauce
  • Pan-Fried Fish $12.00
    • W/ fries, garden salad & tartare sauce
  • Wild Watercress and Goats Cheese Croquette's $13.00
    • drizzled with Manuka honey.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $15.00
    • served with Cos lettuce, poached egg, char grilled bacon, anchovy fillets and freshly shaved Parmesan.
  • Cheerios $8.00
    • served with Watties tomato sauce.
  • Pork Belly Sliders $15.00
    • served with rocket, tomato and BBQ mayonnaise.
  • Duck Liver Pate $15.00
    • served with crusty toasted bread and red onion marmalade.
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • served in a warmed turkish bread with coleslaw, rocket, tomatoes, fried onion with melted cheese, a fried egg broken and homecut fries.
  • Dunblane Drums $8 for 2 / $18 for 6
    • 6 fried buttermild free range chicken drumsticks, Manuka honey and mustard dipping ketchup or fire ketchup.
  • Wounded Bull $22.00
    • served with ginger and soy slow cooked pickled beef, mushrooms, creamed spring onion mash.
  • Muesli, roast apricots, orange blossom yoghurt, organic milk $15
  • Twice-baked cheddar soufflé, sweet red onion, witlof & spiced pecans $25
  • Mince on spicy polenta bread, poached egg $18
  • Mount Eliza Red Leicester cheese scone $6
  • Chocolate & raspberry mud cake( with white) $8
  • Omelette Arnold Bennett $23
  • Brioche toast with jam marmalade $8
  • Potato rösti, sautéed mushrooms, Madeira sauce $18
  • Arba ello $22.50
    • Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham, braised in white wine,served in a creamy herb sauce with salad, hummus and tabouli.
  • Traditional Salad $8.50
    • Die ed tomatoes, cucumber and capsicum with olives and feta cheese, and dressed with vinaigrette.
  • Hummus $1.00
  • Fruit Salad $7.00
    • Chilled fruit salad topped with whipped cream
  • Musgo Of chicken $24.00
    • Chef's speciality of tender chicken breast stuffed with a tasty mixture of eggplant, zucchini, capsicum and onion, braised in white wine with garlic and roasted sesame seed, served with rice, salad hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Saroupa chicken $21.50
    • Marinated pieces of chicken breast aromatised with middle eastern spices, sauteed with potatoes and capsicum, served with tomato salsa, rice salad hummus, tabouli and pita bread.
  • Shish kofta $20.00
    • Portions of ground beef mixed with mediterranean spices, served with tomato salsa, rice, salad, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
  • Potato sigara boorek $8.50
    • Parcel of filo pastry stuffed with potato, feta cheese, parsley and middle eastern herbs served with sauce
  • Specials $20.00
    • Tuesday night - pint of Tuatara & all you can eat pizza (starting from 5.30 pm)
  • Garlic $12.00
    • Tuatara Garlic Paste, Mozzarella & Herbs
  • Hot 'n' Spicy $15.00
    • Chorizo, Jalapeno, Onion, Tuatara Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & a drizzle of Hot Sauce
  • Pistachio Nuts $4.50
  • Goose Shack Smoked Fish Pate with toasted Sourdough $15.00
  • Pulled Pork, Fennel, Tomato & Sticky Cheese $9.00
  • Specials $25.00
    • Weekday lunchtime - pizza & 2 half pints (starting 12.00 pm till 2.00 pm)
  • Classic $17.00
    • Salami, Chorizo, Kransky Sausage, Onion, Mushroom with Tuatara Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
  • BBQ Pork on Rice $12.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.50
  • Duck Meat Fried Rice $13.00
  • Salt and Pepper Squid on Rice $12.00
  • Roast Duck & Roast Pork on Rice $13.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $10.50
  • Brisket Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Dumpling (Pan Fried or Steam) $8.00
  • 1 Pieces chicken Thigh or Drumstick $3.50
  • Fried Rice (Prawn) $13.00
  • Chicken Popcorn $4.00
  • Prawn Cutlet $0.90
  • Chicken samosa $2.50
  • 2 Pieces Chicken & chips (1 thigh 1 drumstick $8.50
  • Chili Chicken /lamb $12.00
    • homemade chilli sauce, cheese, onion, capsicum, pineaaple
  • Chips small bag $1.00
  • Pork belly with crackling $27.00
    • With kumara crisps, salad, pickled veges & apple jus
  • Scrappy's dessert pizza $8.50
    • Berry base with lollies, marshies & choc sauce
  • -Med $19.00
  • Fish of the day $29.00
    • Please ask waitstaff for the fish of the day or see blackboard for specials
  • Snowman & jelly with hundreds ´n´ thousands & wafers $5.00
  • -Lamb, beef, prawns and salmon $6.00
  • Seafood basket $17.00
    • A selection of crumbed seafood with chunky fries & sauces
  • Mutleys chicken nuggets $8.50
    • Real chicken with chips, salad & sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken Pizza $24.50
  • Kiwi Fresh Fush & Chups $33.50
  • Chefs Soup of the Day $15.00
  • Italian Caesar Chicken Sliders (3) $14.00
  • One80 Coleslaw Salad $9.00
  • - Wairapa Jack Cheddar $15.00
  • Malaysian Vegetable Curry Puffs (3) $12.00
  • Japanese Tempura Prawns (3) $10.00
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