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

  • Berry Smoothie Bowl $12.00
    • Berries, banana & almond milk topped with banana, chia seeds, blueberries & coconut flakes
  • Cinnamon Sugar Waffle $16.50
    • Homemade waffle tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with bacon, banana, mascarpone & maple syrup
  • Cross Burger $21.00
    • Premium house-ground beef, melted cheese, tomato, beetroot, lettuce, special sauce, served with fries
  • Smashed Avocado & Beetroot Hummus $16.00
    • Smashed avocado on toast topped with feta and homemade beetroot hummus topped with dukkah
  • Green Shakshuka $16.00
    • Your choice of free-range egg or marinated tofu baked in garlic & sumac spiced seasonal greens
  • Free-Range Eggs on Toast $9.00
    • Eggs cooked how you like them with your choice of multigrain or ciabatta
  • Halloumi Burger $21.00
    • Garlic & thyme roasted portobello mushroom, Zany Zeus halloumi, homemade chilli jam, lettuce, tomato, served with fries
  • Salmon Poke Bowl $25.00
    • Spicy marinated raw salmon or marinated tofu, avocado, carrot noodles, pickled cucumber, sticky rice, melon & a sesame soy chilli sauce
  • Roast pumpkin, cumin and cashew bruschetta with fresh coriander $11.00
  • Corn chips served with tomato salsa $10.00
  • Oven baked beef burrito filled with chilli beans, rice and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla $12.00
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Char grilled open steak sandwich with melted cheddar cheese served with a mixed leaf salad and mushroom sauce $12.00
  • Catch of the day to be advised $POA
  • Long Black $3.60
  • Peppered Newyork style sirloin in a creamy cracked black pepper sauce served with potato $33.00
  • Fish $3.20
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Potato Wedges $6.00
  • Spinach and Pumpkin Fritter $2.90
  • Fish Cake $2.20
  • Seafood Fritter $3.90
  • Lasagne Square $2.90
  • 8 Fish Pack $29.90
    • with 2 1/2 chips
  • Steak & Creamy Mushroom Pie $5.10
  • Potato Top Pie $4.90
  • Steak & Vegetable Pie $5.10
  • Mexican PIe $4.90
  • Pie of the week $5.10
  • Braised beef cheek pie $5.10
  • Roast Chicken & Vegetable Pie $5.10
  • Mince Pie $4.70
  • Squid with Ginger and Spring Onions $18.80
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $13.80
  • Mee Goreng (noodle) $13.80
  • Deep Fried Won Tons $5.50
  • Curry Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
  • Chicken Egg Fu Yong $13.80
  • Dim Sims $5.50
  • Beef in Black Bean Sauce $14.90
  • BULGOGI $14.00
    • pan fried marinated beef vegetables
  • JAJANG MYUN $10.00/$12.00
    • homemade noodle, soybean black sauce with vegetable & pork
  • CHEONG GUK JANG $14.00
    • Cheon guk jang stew vegetables with tofu
  • TTEOK BEKKI $13.00
    • rice cake boiled fish cake noodle vegetables
  • KIMCHI JEON $13.00
    • kimchi vegetables
  • JAPCHAE $14.00
    • stir fried sweet potato noodles with vegetables
  • RAMYUN $10.00
    • spicy Korean noodle with vegetable
  • ANDONG CHICKEN $45.00
    • steamed chicken noodle vegetables
  • Vegetable with Cashew Nuts $12.50
  • Stir Fried Shred Pork with Coriander Infused $14.00
  • Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $8.00
  • King Prawn with Garlic Sauce $19.00
  • Hot & Chilli Beef (Soup) $16.00
  • Soya Chicken $12.50
  • Egg Fried Rice or Fried Noodle $9.50
  • Hot & Chilli Fish Fillet (Soup) $16.00
  • Oysters N/A
    • Freshly Shuckled Cucumber, Chie Migning & Lemon
  • Chocolate Brule $8
    • Sour Cherries , Butterscotch Mousse
  • Mustard Gnocchi $27
    • Sauteed Mushrooms , Cos Lettuce , Pinenut Parmesan Crumble
  • Beetroot $15
    • Whipped Goat Crème , Fraiche , Roasted Walnuts Mushroom Crumble
  • Halanaut , Roast Pumkin , Red Onion $18
    • Ciabbatta , Fresh Herbs , Hozeh
  • Crispy Qua Half $16
    • Fresh Slow
  • Crispy Cauliflower $6
    • House Mayo
  • Tomato $18
    • 3 Cheese & Basil
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • POLENTA & PARMESAN CHIPS $7.00
    • with Napoli sauce
  • Nonna's Meatballs with Pasta $10.00
  • NOSTRANO SALUMI $15.00
    • sundried tomato mousse, salsa verde & pickled onions
  • SEAFOOD LINGUINI HALF $15.00
  • Peanut butter & jam toast $7.00
  • CHARRED BROCCOLINO $14.00
    • toasted chilies, pepita butter grilled halloumi & lemon juice GF
  • CHEESEBOARD FOR ONE $10.00
  • ARANCINI $12.00
    • Asiago cheese, basil & smoked tomato jam V
  • Sharkasih $7.50
    • A unique taste of shredded chicken breast blended with walnuts and mixed herbs.
  • Sahara seafood special $21.50
    • Tasty choice of calamari and scallop flavoured cocktails with homemade mayonnaise, served with 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
  • 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.
  • Meze $10.00
  • Fruit Salad $7.00
    • Chilled fruit salad topped with whipped cream
  • Mixed $9.50
  • Selection of dip $15.00
    • A selection of tzatziki, baba ganoush, hummus and sharkashih, served with a basket of bread. Serves 2-3 people.
  • -Bacon & avocado
  • home made bread $3.00
  • Smoked salmon fishcakes $14.00
    • Served with salad w a chili mayonnaise
  • BLT $10.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomatoes on toasted foccacia
  • Soup of the day $9.00
    • Freshly made home style soup (see specials board) served w foccacia bread
  • Fries w tomato sauce & garlic aioli $5.00
  • Cajun chicken burger $14.00
    • On a sesame bun w mesclum, tomato, sweet chilli dressing and served w fries
  • Mini hot dogs $8.50
    • With fries & tomato sauce
  • Prawn Twisters (10 pcs) $7.00
  • Beef with Onion and Coriander $16.90
  • King Prawns with Seasonal Vegetables $17.90
  • Crispy Chicken on Rice $13.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $15.90
  • Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $12.00
  • Crispy Pork on Rice $13.00
  • Blueberry Cheese Cake $8.90
  • Prawn Cutlet $0.90
  • 5 Pieces Fish & chips + 1.5l coca cola $22.00
    • 5 fish & 3 scoops chips
  • Fried Rice (Prawn) $13.00
  • Chips small bag $1.00
  • Fish battered $3.00
  • Mussels $1.00
  • 2 Pieces Chicken & chips (1 thigh 1 drumstick $8.50
  • Chow Mein (Prawn, Fish) $13.00
  • Honey grilled greek halloumi salad $17.50
    • roma tomatoes, black olives, red onion and cucumber with a sherry vinaigrette
  • Spinach $2
  • Roasted tomatoes $3
  • Bacon $4
  • Almond pancakes $16.50
    • served with caramelized banana and almond butter
  • Goats cheese and honey ravioli $16
    • served with spinach, broccolini, tomatoes and eggplant finished with a butter sage sauce
  • Parsley and garlic butter mushrooms $4
  • Grilled ham $4
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