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

  • Mussel Fritter Buttie in a Milk Bun w Watercress, Lemon Mayo, Celeriac Lemon Remoulade & Agria Fries $21.00
  • Pineapple & Passionfruit Cheesecake $12.00
  • Agria Fries w Garlic Mayo $9.00
  • Braised Pork Cassoulet, Chorizo, Tomato, Better Beans & Sourdough - Add Two Poached Eggs $4.00 $16.00
  • - For Two $22.00
  • Roasted Cauliflower Salad w Cranberries, Almonds, Herbs, Chili, Coconut $17.00
  • - Add Smashed Avocado/Spinach/Mushroom/Potato Rosti $4.00
  • Walnut & kiwifruit Breakfast Granola w Coconut Cream $13.00
  • Baked Mussels $6.00
    • With parsley and herb crust
  • Skate $6.50
    • Good flavour and wonderful gelatinous texture
  • Chicken Burger $13.00
    • Southern style spiced floured breast using free-range Waitoa chicken, chipotle mayo and guacamole with crispy lettuce, red onion and tomato
  • Homemade Aioli $2.00
  • Zelati Vanilla Tahitienne $6.00
    • With extracts from Tahitian vanilla
  • Skin-on John Dory - Grilled $14.40
    • Firm white fish
  • Cranberry $1.50
  • Chicken Tenders $6.90
    • Panko crumbed free-range Waitoa chicken
  • Affogato $9.00/$12.00
    • a scoop of vanilla bean gelato, espresso, and an optional shot of Amaretto
  • Torta Caprese $9.00/$12.50
    • homemade rich chocolate and almond torte/cake with mascarpone an option of vanilla gelato (GF)
  • Siciliana $24.50
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, olives and basil
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.00
    • Dark chocolate mousse served with Raspberry coulis and pistachio (GF, Vegan)
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER $16.00 per person
    • Italian cured meats, cheeses and other delicacies
  • Carne $28.50
    • Napolitana sauce, manuka ham, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella and basil
  • Caprese $22.00
    • Napoletana sauce, mozzarella, ham pepperoni and salami
  • PROSCIUTTO SALAD $20.00
    • Prosciutto Emiliano, marinated figs, blue cheese, walnut, cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil & glaze of balsamic
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Chilli and Basil $18.50
    • Stir fried chicken with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots, served with white rice
  • Stuffed Omelette $18.50
    • Egg omelette stuffed with minced chicken, mushroom, tomato, celery and spicy Thai flavour, served with white rice
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $18.50
    • Battered fish with fresh vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce, served with white rice
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Chilli and Onion $18.50
    • Stir fried chicken with fresh chilli, sliced carrot and onion served with white rice
  • Roti $3.00
    • Plain Thai Roti
  • White Rice $3.00
    • Steamed white rice
  • Tom Yum Seafood $12.00
    • Spicy seafood soup seasoned with lemon juice, garnished with hot chilli, lemon grass and mushrooms
  • Yellow Thai Curry $18.50
    • Chicken nibbles cooked in coconut milk, potatoes and onion in yellow curry, served with white rice
  • ●Gluten Free fish $15.00
  • Do-nut $2.00
  • *add: Cheese, Bacon or Egg $2 each items
  • Hawaiian $10.00
  • Hotdog $3.50
  • Crab sticks ( 2 ) $3.50
  • Crumbed Chicken $6.00
  • ●Thick cut
  • Sausage Roll $3.40
  • Braised beef cheek pie $5.10
  • Steak & Vegetable Pie $5.10
  • Potato Top Pie $4.90
  • Mexican PIe $4.90
  • Steak & Cheese Pie $5.10
  • Thai Chicken Pie $5.10
  • Chicken, Bacon & mushroom savoury $2.90
  • Warm goat cheese $17.90
    • w smoked tomato crostini and salad.
  • Riversdale 4 year old cheddar ( N.Z. Classic,Nutty and sharp) $16.50
  • Crispy duck confit $37.90
    • w duck fat baked potatoes and bok choy
  • Jasmine tea creme brulee $16.90
    • w home made lime sorbet
  • English Stilton (rich,tangy,velvety taste and crumbly texture) $16.50
  • Scotch fillet $32.90
    • w cheese and potato gratin w madeira sauce.
  • Hand diced pork,liver & pistachio terrine de campagne w baguette $17.90
  • Selection of two cheeses $29.00
  • - caramelised apples & vanilla marscapone cream
  • our eggs are locally sourced free-range
  • GF- gluten free bread available
  • - bacon & banana w maple syrup
  • Toasted Muesli $12.00
    • with berry compote & honey yoghurt
  • Eggs Florentine $15.00
    • (mushrooms & spinach & hollandaise)
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • multi-grain or ciabatta (poached, fried or scrambled)
  • - multi-grain or ciabatta
  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad $14.9
    • Rocket salad, balsamic roasted baby beetroot & feta w/ a zesty orange dressing
  • The Squealer $21.9
    • Pulled pork, bacon, slaw, onion strings, caramelised onions & BBQ sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $7.9
    • Cooked your way. Add Bacon $4. Add Chorizo $4. Add Hashbrowns $3. Add Mushrooms $3
  • Steak Sandwich $14.9
    • 150g rump steak, lettuce, tomato & caramelised onions
  • Mussel & Chorizo Linguine $18.9
    • White wine, cream & fresh herb sauce
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips $18.9
    • Beer battered market catch, fries, caramalised lemon & house-made tartare sauce
  • Creamy Chicken Carbonara $18.9
    • Chicken, bacon & parmesan fettuccine w/ a creamy white wine & garlic sauce
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $18.9
    • Creamy butter mash, pea puree & house-made gravy
  • Grilled tiger prawns $17.00
    • with lemongrass, garlic & wasabi mayo
  • Vietnamese rare beef pho $20.00
    • with lemon, rice noodles, spring onion, coriander & chili
  • Marlborough mussel fritters $15.00
    • with carrot, garlic & coriander
  • Edemame $9.00
    • with spicy sesame sea salt & sesame oil
  • Rib of beef $18.00
    • marinated in coconut cream, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime & chili
  • Castro's blue cheese & peanut wontons $14.00
    • with berry coulis
  • Malaysian style prime angus beef satay $18.00
    • with cucumber sticks & spicy peanut sauce
  • Tarakihi thai style fish cakes $15.00
    • served with chili lime dipping sauce
  • Wholemeal
  • Garlic&herb 5.40
  • Guacamole 5.40
  • Poppy
  • Ham& cheese 4.30
  • Strawberry& chocolate 5.40
  • Paté 5.40
  • Low fat sundried tomato 5.40
  • Bacon, lettuce and tomatoes and served with fries $15.50
  • Toasted Muesli $8.50
    • Served with yogurt, milk and your choice of fresh fruits and berry compote
  • Spicy Wedges $6.50
  • Beef Burger $15.50
    • Beef patty, bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.50
  • Sun-dried Tomato Risotto $14.50
    • Risotto, sundried tomato, spinach, and optional bacon and mushroom
  • Nasi Goreng $12.00
    • Rice, egg, chicken, mixed vegetables and chilli sambal
  • Mini Breakfast $9.00
    • one sausage and hashbrown on toast or egg and sausage on toast
  • Little stan $16.00
    • 150gm sirloin with chips and tomato sauce
  • Fruit crumble $12.00
    • rhubarb, plum and apple served warm with premium vanilla bean ice cream
  • Eggs $12.00
    • two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise
  • Pork belly $25.80
    • twice cooked pork belly, joe’s green salad, mash, caramelised apple and crackling
  • Eddie would go $17.50
    • bacon, pineapple, mozzarella and joe’s tomato sauce
  • Gorgeous george $17.00
    • substitute streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon
  • Muesli $10.80
    • toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple
  • Kids fish n’chips $12.80
    • grilled, crumbed fresh fish with chips and tomato sauce
  • Water hound
    • Smoked salmon, capers, red onion & seared prawns
  • Pasta of the day $20.00
    • Please ask waitstaff for the pasta of the day or see blackboard for specials
  • Alano
    • (for meat lovers ) chorizo, bacon, ham, pepperoni, chicken & bbq sauce
  • Asian platter $15.00
    • A variety of asian bites with dipping sauces
  • -Lg $27.00
  • Antipasto platter (suitable between 2 to 4) $29.00
    • A variety of cold cuts, cheese, condiments, breads & dips
  • -Lg $29.00
  • Terrier
    • Pepperoni, sliced olives, artichokes & parmesan
  • Homemade beef burger meal
  • -Milk (Hot or cold) $0.60
  • Fish fingers(5) $8.00
  • Onion rings(6) $4.50
  • -Vegetarian salad toast sandwiches $6.50
    • Mushroom, red onion, capsicum, cheese,butter, salt ajd pepper
  • Crumbed chicken tenders(5) $9.00
  • Aditional fillings
  • ●Additional fillings
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