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

  • Fire roasted sweetcorn w smoked paprika butter $11.50
  • Lamb pinchos w chimichurri $16.00
  • Ernesto’s black bean & chipotle chili, salsa & sour cream $18.00
  • Fugazza: homemade pizza bread topped w caramelised onions, gorgonzola & mozzarella $14.50
  • Paella w fresh mussels, fish, prawns, baby calamari & chorizo (for two to three) $59.00
  • Parrilla-grilled flank steak w chimichurri $16.00
  • Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
  • Patatas fritas: fried potatoes w spicy bravas sauce or aioli $9.00
  • MARGHERITA ORIGINALE $23.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and olive oil.
  • GREEK SALAD $17.50
    • Cucumber, feta cheese, capsicum, red onions, cherry tomatoes, truss tomatoes and olives with extra virgin oil and oregano seasoning.
  • QUATTRO STAGIONI $25.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, divided into 1/4 smoked ham, 1/4 portobello mushrooms, 1/4 capsicum and 1/4 artichokes, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • CAPRICCIOSA $25.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, manuka smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, artichokes, olives, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • POLLO $25.50
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, avocado, portobello mushrooms, fresh basil and parmesan.
  • RISOTTO $25.00
    • Porcini, white button and portobello mushroom cream sauce risotto, with a touch of smooth gorgonzonla blue cheese. A fresh rocket and dried Prosciuto di Parma garnish.
  • MASSA $22.00
    • Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, olives and parmesan.
  • PULCINELLA $24.50
    • White base, mozzarella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, fresh rocket topped with provolone, rock salt, olive oil and vinaigrette.
  • Red wine demi-glace $3
  • Sauteéd potatoes $8
  • Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements
  • Sourdough, rye, house butter (V) $5.5
  • House salad $7
  • Seasonal vegetables $8
  • Seared Marlborough Sounds salmon, black bean sauce, sushi rice, avocado puree, fried shallots, micro coriander (GF) (DF) $30
  • Hand cut fries $10
  • Corn Fritter $2.70
  • Potato Wedges $6.00
  • 8 Fish Pack $29.90
    • with 2 1/2 chips
  • Bacon Fritter $2.20
  • Chicken Burger $6.50
  • Paua Fritter (Genuine Paua) $7.50
  • Steak and Onion Roll $2.70
  • Fish $3.20
  • - OB Burger $15.00
    • Homemade trio meat patty (beef, lamb & venison) with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and crunchy fried onion, mustard & jalapeno sauce served in a milk bun
  • - Vege Burger $13.00
    • Homemade roasted vegetable, tender chick pea, sesame & sunflower seed patty with tomato, mesculin and mango chutney served in a milk bun
  • Fish & Chips $18.50
    • Fresh fish fillets in a Himalayan salt & Monteith’s Radler beer batter served with tart apple slaw, fries with caper & lemon mayo
  • Riverboat Fishcakes $16.00
    • Homemade fishcakes served with garden salad & a lime & chilli mayo
  • Chicken Liver Pate $12.50
    • Served with port wine jelly & toasted sour dough bread
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Grilled chicken, anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon lardons, crostini and a soft boiled egg tossed in a Caesar dressing
  • - Pulled Pork Sandwich $13.50
    • BBQ pulled pork served on a toasted ciabatta bap with coleslaw
  • House salad $5.50
  • Salt and Pepper Duck Chins $15.00
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $14.00
  • Deep Fried Tofu $6.00
  • Deep Fried Chicken Wings $8.00
  • Chicken/Beef/BBQ Pork Fried Rice $14.00
  • Combination Cold Dish Platter $20.00
  • Takoyaki Balls $10.00
  • Salt and Pepper Chicken Cartilage $15.00
  • Stir Fried Tofu with Assorted Vegetables (V) $17.80
  • Steamed Blue Cod with Soya Sauce (Bone-in) $38.80
  • Black Pepper Beef [Scotch] Strips on Sizzling Plate ** $25.80
  • Ginger & Spring Onion Fish on Sizzling Plate $25.80
  • Coriander & Shrimp Dumplings 4pc $7.50
  • ●Boiled Crawfish with Garlic Butter
  • Meaty Pork Spareribs in Chef's Special Sauce $24.80
  • Stir Fried Chicken Slices with Bok Choy $19.80
  • Fried Fish with Thai Chilli Sauce (spicy) $13.90
  • Satay Sauce $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Prawn Spring Rolls $6.90
    • 5 pcs
  • Panang Curry (spicy) $12.90
  • Grilled Beef with Lemon Juice (spicy) $13.90
  • Spicy Fried Rice (spicy) $12.90
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Laab Chicken $13.90
  • Most main meals come with your choice of : chicken,beef, pork or vegetarian at no extra charge.
  • Seasoned grilled tomatoes $3.50
  • Smoked salmon $5.00
  • HOLLY'S EGGS $18.00
    • bacon, ham or salmon + $2.00, on either brioche, English muffin on gluten free rosti topped with spinach and grilled tomato
  • BREAKFAST BURITTO $16.00
    • scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, fresh tomato and avocado all grilled in a flour tortilla
  • THE BELLE BURGER $16.00
    • a classic Kiwi beef burger with beetroot, egg, relish, aioli and salad, served with steakhouse fries
  • Pikelets with cream and jam $3.50
  • PULLED PORK CIABATTA $17.00
    • smokey pulled pork, caramelised onions and iceberg lettuce on toasted ciabatta, served with cajun kumara fries
  • NACHOS $15.00
    • baked Mexican corn chips topped with cheese, chilli beans, avocado, sour cream and salsa with beef or chicken
  • OMELETTE BOURGEOISE $19.00
    • Button brown mushroom and fresh garden herbs V
  • CROQUE MONSIEUR OR MADAME $17.00
    • toasted bread layered with bechamel sauce, ham off the bone, Emmental and Gruyere de Comte served with mesclun
  • CHICKEN CAESAR GF $18.00
    • free range chicken served with crispy Bayonne ham semi runny eggs, croutons, cos lettuce, parmesan chips and anchovy mayonnaise
  • L'OEUF BROUILLE $18.00
    • scrambled eggs served with warm ham off the bone, mesclun, fresh herbs and buckwheat bread
  • LE PLAT DUO ET SES VINS $45.00
    • selection of cured gourmet meats French cheese with seasonal homemade condiments, our own duck liver parfait, and warm bread, fresh out of the oven /per person
  • OMELETTE BOURGEOISE $19.00
    • house manuka smoked salmon & creme fraiche
  • LAS SIETE DE CHARCUTERIE small$24.00/large$45.00
    • selection of cured gourmet meats served with seasonal homemade condiments our own duck liver parfait, and warm bread fresh out of the oven
  • OMELETTE BOURGEOISE $19.00
    • 3 from ages Emmental, Parmesan and Raclette V
  • Gluten-free Bread $2.50
  • Homemade Falafel in a Pita Pocket with Salad, Hummus, Raita and Sweet Chilli Sauce $19.00
  • Full Portion $24.00
  • Soup of the Day with Toasted Ciabatta
  • Half Portion $11.00
  • Potato Wedges with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Sour Cream
  • Chilli Beef Nachos with Sour Cream, Avocado, Melted Cheese and Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Large $12.00
  • Deep-Fried Won Tons
  • Braised Fish Pieces in Hot Pot
  • Crab Meat & Shark Fin Soup
  • King Prawns Cashew Nuts
  • Beef Fillet Chinese Style
  • Roasted Duck
  • Beef Noodles
    • with vegetables
  • Steamed Rice $2.00/ $4.50
    • small/ large
  • Soup / salads add add $4.00 for smoked chicken
  • pork terrine, pickled vegetables, grilled bread g* d $14.00
  • market fish, peperonata, squid ink, white bean puree, herb salad g $27.00
  • with hummus v d $7.00
  • fish fingers, dill mayo, lemon $13.00
  • steaks served with potato dauphinoise, with the choice of sauce: cipolin red wine jus, porcini mushroom butter or miso & tarragon béarnaise condiments: caramelized onions, hot english mustard, horse radish crème fraiche
  • salmon tartare, dill & lemon crème fraiche, grilled bread g* d $14.00
  • cauliflower, raisins, couscous, vindaloo béchamel v $24.00
  • A selection of continental meats and cheeses
  • Whitby’s Breakfast Special of the Day
    • Oven-baked rindless smoked bacon, breakfast sausages, scrambled eggs Sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, baked beans and spaghetti
  • Seasonal fresh fruits featuring melons
    • oranges and pineapples, as well as a variety of fruit compotes & fresh whole fruits
  • Assorted flavours of yoghurt, milk and soy milk
  • Freshly baked danishes,
    • croissants, bagels, assorted muffins & a selection of sliced bread
  • Omelette
    • with your choice of fillings from mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, cheese, bacon, ham and capsicum
  • Chefs Cooking Station
    • Eggs prepared to your choice including poached, fried and boiled
  • Assorted jams
    • spreads, dips and condiments
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.00
  • Family Pack $14.00
    • 2 x Thigh, 2 x Drumstick, 1 x Wing & Chips
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
  • Hash Brown, Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Fillings $2.50
    • Mushrooms
  • Lunch Box $8.00
    • Drumstick, Thigh & Chips
  • Hash Brown & Eggs on Toast $8.00
  • Fillings $1.00
    • 1 x Hash Brown
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