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

  • Cottage Pie $16.50
    • Tasty mince and veg topped mash potato and baked in the oven
  • Tuesday $20.00
    • 2 for 1 Pork Ribs
  • Full Irish Breakfast $19.50
    • Bacon, eggs to your liking, Island Bay sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms,hash browns, black pudding, baked beans and toast
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast $25.50
    • Chicken breast, stuffed with tomato, basil, cheese and wrapped in bacon, baked in the oven and served with bokchoy, spring onion, mash potato and a creamy mustard sauce
  • Dublinder Irish Salad
    • Chicken, mesculan, cucumber, pickled beets, red cabbage, parmesan cheese and a creamy mustard and tarragon vinegar
  • Onion rings $12.00
    • homemade beer batter onion rings served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Cheese tortilla melts and fries
  • Bacon & Egg Pie $15.50
    • An oldie but a goodie
  • Falafel $ 9.50
  • Kofta (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
    • meatballs
  • Chicken $ 11.00
  • Pita kebabs come in original home made turkish pita bread with salad and your choice of sauces
  • Chicken (Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Mujver $ 09.50
    • Zucchini
  • Lamb & Falafel (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
  • Falafel Salad $ 9.50
  • Beef Tartare $16
    • w black bean, chilli, sichuan, black vinegar and prawn cracker
  • Pork and Chive Dumplings $16
    • w ginger infused rice vinegar and soy sauce
  • Chicken and Coriander Dumplings $16
    • w fresh ginger, crushed chilli and spring onion
  • Salmon Salad $19
    • Char grilled salmon fillet on a hot and sour green tea smoked salmon salad, w– Vietnamese mint, green banana, chilli, lime and roasted rice
  • Salt and Pepper Squid Legs $15
    • w prickly ash pepper and chilli soy sauce
  • Takoyaki Octopus Balls $13
    • w Japanese BBQ sauce, mayo, roasted nori and bonito flakes
  • Crispy Tempura Eggplant $17
    • w crushed avocado, chilli, mint and sweet ponzu
  • Star Anise Panna Cotta $16
    • w coconut cream, coconut butterscotch, sesame seed and roast pineapple
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • Batter Or Crumb Mussel $1.10
  • Chicken Fitter $2.50
  • Pineapple, Cheese. $1.00
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Steak Roll $3.00
  • Mini Roll (Home Made) $1.20
  • Veggie Burger $4.00
  • ●Start
  • Toasted ciabatta $11,00
    • W smoked salmon & caper cream cheese
  • Shoestring fries $7,50
  • Eggs on toast GF on request $10,50
    • Soft poached free-range eggs order w side options
  • Prime scotch fillet $29,00
    • Roast potatoes, glazed greens, smoked horopito butter & red wine jus
  • ●Mains meals
  • Hand cut potato chips $9,50
  • Soup of the day $9,00
    • Warmed roll
  • Tom Kha Seafood $12.00
    • Lightly spiced seafood soup, flavoured with lemon juice, mushroom and coconut cream.
  • Stuffed Chicken Wings $10.00
    • Two chicken wings stuffed with noodles, minced chicken and Thai spices.
  • Chilli Prawns - Choo Chee Goong $24.00
    • Prawns and fresh vegetables cooked in coconut milk, red chilli paste, served with white rice
  • Tom Yum Goong $12.00
    • Spicy prawn soup seasoned with lemon juice, garnished with hot chilli, lemon grass and mushrooms
  • Vegetarian Green Curry $18.50
    • Tofu cooked in coconut milk and Green curry paste with baby corn and fresh vegetables, topped with cashew nuts
  • Fried Chicken $18.50
    • Fried chicken with fresh vegetables, garlic, pepper and soya sauce, served with white rice
  • Satay $7.00
    • Four grilled satay with peanut sauce - Chicken
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang $24.00
    • Red curry BBQ duck breast, pineapple, fresh vegetables, tomato and grapes, served with white rice
  • LAMB ROGAN JOSH $15.00
    • diced lamb cooked with twenty-five Indian spices
  • PLAIN RICE $3.00
    • plain steamed basmati rice
  • DAL TARKA(PUNJABI STYLE) $14.00
    • yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices
  • JUNGLE GOAT $16.00
    • New Zealand goat cooked in Indian Spices
  • FISH TIKA MASALA $16.00
    • fresh boneless fish infused with capsicum, onion and Indian gravy
  • LAMB VINDALOO $16.00
    • a hot dish, cooked with vinegar, capsicum, and whole spices and tender pieces of lamb
  • BHEL POORI $6.00
    • bhelpuri is a puffed rice and potato dish usually served with tamarind sauce
  • ONION RING $6.00
    • sliced fresh onions coated in chickpea flour and deep-fried
  • Crispy Chicken $15.90
  • Chicken and Corn Soup small $5.50
  • Chicken and Vegetables Fried Udon $10.50
  • Barbecue Pork and won Ton Soup $10.50
  • Dim Sims $5.50
  • Mee Goreng (Noodles) $10.50
  • Combination Meat and Vegetables Fried noodles or Ho Fun $10.50
  • Mee Goreng (noodle) $13.80
  • Scallop Sushi $5.00
  • Foto Maki (tuna roll) $2.80
  • Sushi & Sashimi Set $22.00
    • Salmon, Whitefish, Foto Maki, Hoso Maki, Sashimi selections
  • Salmon Sushi $4.00
  • Bento Set $22.00
    • Salmon, Whitefish, Prawn, Inari, Foto Maki, Hoso Maki, Ula
  • Bento Set $11.00
    • Salmon x 2, Whitefish x 2, Foto Maki x 1, Hoso Maki x 3, Ula x 1
  • Hoso Maki (vege roll) $2.80
  • Temaki (Hand roll) $3.30
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Chicken cubes cooked in a spicy hot sauce. For people with a taste for a burning hot curry! $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Dal Masala - Lentils simmered in a masala sauce with garlic and cumin. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Lamb Vindaloo - A blazing lamb curry cooked in a sauce for people with a fireproof palate. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Delicately barbecued minted chicken, cooked with spices and our special masala sauce. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Masala Otthappam - Gluten free thick rice flour pancake, stuffed with capsicums, tomatoes and onions served with Coconut chutney and sambar. $8.00
  • Vodka Cured Salmon $16.00
    • Aoraki King Salmon cured w vodka, orange juice & fennel served w crème fraîche, bread croutons & garden mix lettuce & olive oil (GF option available)
  • Eton Mess $12.00
    • Crumbled meringue w fresh berries, vanilla cream, berry coulis & caramel sauce (GF) (DF option available)
  • Antipasto Platter $18.00
    • Charcuterie sliced ham, beef, salami, smoked salmon, sundried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, roasted pepper, crackers & dipping sauce (GF option available)
  • Panna Cotta $13.00
    • Orange panna cotta served w berry coulis & plum ice cream
  • Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $28.50
    • 250g New York cut striploin steak. Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
  • Artisan Bread Board $7.50
    • Sliced sourdough & German rye bread w pesto dipping sauce, hummus w olive oil & balsamic reduction (GF option available)
  • Crème Brûlée $13.00
    • Midori flavoured crème brûlée served w anglaise sauce, berries & French vanilla ice cream
  • Baby Spinach & Tofu Salad $14.00
    • Baby spinach, lettuce, crispy tofu, fava bean, roasted bell pepper, sundried tomatoes dressed w berry vinaigrette dressing (GF) (DF) (V)
  • of bread $50 extra persuce
  • Oat & walnut pancakes $13.00
    • servedw fresh banana, boysenberry sauce, maple syrup, taasted almond & greek yoghurt
  • Bowl of fruit & yoghurt $9.00
    • a selection of fresh & poached season of feuit w greek yoghurt
  • Free range eggs $9.00
    • screambled or pached choice of sour dough or five grain, toast of option
  • Maple & nut toasted muesli $10.00
    • servedw milk, greek yoghurt & a selection of seanson al fruit
  • DUCK LIVER PARFAIT $14.00
    • house made, served with fresh bread out of the oven French gherkins and our own tangy mustard
  • PORK RILLETTES $14.00
    • house-made served with warm fresh bread French gherkins our own tangy mustard
  • LE PARIGO $13.50
    • free range ham off the bone and Emmental cheese served with our gherkin creme fraiche
  • GARDEN GREEN SALAD $6.00
  • SALMON TARTARE GF $22.00
    • Salmon Tartare Diced salmon fillet seasoned with fresh herbs served with horseradish creme fraiche
  • LA SELECTION DE PAIN $10.00
    • a selection of warm bread, served with homemade sea salt butter, Modena balsamic vinegar and matured extra virgin olive oil
  • CROQUE MONSIEUR OR MADAME $17.00
    • toasted bread layered with bechamel sauce, ham off the bone, Emmental and Gruyere de Comte served with mesclun
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • Breakfast #1 n/a
    • French Toast
  • Breakfast #2 n/a
    • Big Breakfast
  • Breakfast #3 n/a
    • Egg Benedict
  • Breakfast #4 n/a
    • Egg Omelette
  • Breakfast #5 n/a
    • Toasted Bagel
  • Papa's Masak Lemak Corner $13.90
    • a typical blend of Malay spices and creamy coconut milk cooked with chili, turmeric, and lemongrass, all Masak Lemak served with basmati rice/SEASONAL VEGETABLE
  • curry Laksa $15.90
  • Papa's Sambal Corner $18.90
    • a classic Malay sauce prepared with chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, sugar, stewed tomatoes and tamarind paste with your choice of ingredient, all sambal served with basmati rice/FISH
  • Papa's Rendang Corner $15.90
    • Succulent bite size pieces of meat cooked in curry spices simmered in coconut milk & ground whole spices and Heavily reduced to achieve a complex and unique taste all rendang served with basmati rice/BEEF
  • Malay Tom Yum Ayam $9.00
    • malay hot and sour with chicken and seasonal vegetable
  • Spring Rolls 4 per serving $3.00
    • mini crispy crackly skin filled with light, full of tender crisp vegetables
  • Sup Kambing Mamak $7.00
    • Sup Kambing is a rich broth lamb soup flavored with spices such as coriander, fennel, lemongrass, and star anise
  • Fish varuval $18.90
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