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

  • - Prawn $22.50
  • - Two shanks $26.00
  • - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $19.90
  • - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetable & Tofu $19.90
  • Sharing Menu 1 $30.00
    • Cost per person. - Combination Entrée / Stir Fried Noodles Beef / Chicken Cashew Nut / Massaman Curry Pork / Chicken Pad Thai / Prawn Garlic Hot Plate / Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • - One shank $19.00
  • - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Flavour of the day with your choice of chocolate or raspberry sauce with fresh Thai lychee and mint garnish.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • With fresh fish, mussels & shrimps, lightly flavored with paprika, served with local artisan bread
  • Fries (V, GF) $9.00
    • With tomato sauce & aioli
  • salt & pepper squid Salad $21.00
  • oven baked free range chicken Salad $21.00
  • Cajun spiced wedges (V) $9.50
  • Lamb $21.00
    • With Swiss cheese, beetroot, caramelized onion & mesclun
  • Chicken BLT $15.00
    • Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread(ADD fries $20.00)
  • Spicy Pulled Pork $18.00
    • With Swiss Cheese & slaw
  • Chicken or beef with rice $7.50
  • Baklava $6.00
  • Lamb salad $15.00
    • Garlic yogurt, yogurt, tomato, satay, sweet chilli, mayonnaise, mild chilli, hot chilli, and hummus
  • Salad
    • Cheese, black olives and fresh salad
  • Orange almond cake $6.00
  • Chicken or beef with chips $7.50
  • Falafel salad $14.00
    • Fresh homemade vegan and gluten free falafels on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, tabouleh, beetroot dip and yogurt sauce
  • Venison pepperoni $14.50
    • Venison pepperoni, onions & mozzarella cheese
  • Little Mike $13.00
    • Double Beef, Double Cheese
  • Becky $7.50
    • The Classic "Ekim" with Beetroot relish
  • Doug $8.00
    • Corn Fritter, Fried Egg, Onion Jam, Tomato, Cheese
  • All Beef Burgers come with Ekim Sauce, Mustard Salad, & Hand Made Beef Pattie with Cheese
  • Dave $10.00
    • Bacon, Black Pudding, Fried Egg, Hash Brown, Onion Jam, Ekim Sauce.
  • Jacinda $8.00
    • Corn Nuggets, Tofu, Mushrooms, Fried Egg, Chipotle Mayo.
  • Stemps $11.50
    • Hash Brown, Bacon, Beetroot relish
  • Adam $9.50
    • Bacon, Fried Egg, Hash Brown, Mushroom, Guacamole
  • Bok Choy $9.00
    • with black beans, oyster sauce & garlic
  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Naan $5.00
  • Shaking Beef $26.00
    • Vietnamese style wok seared beef fillet, with garlic, spring onion & red onion, served on peppery leaves with a lime dipping sauce
  • Sweet Chilli Eggplant $10.00
    • crispy slices wok tossed with garlic & coriander
  • Tom Yum Style Marlborough Mussels $14.00
    • in a lemongrass, kaffir lime, chilli & coriander broth
  • Classic Naan $4.00
    • Punjabi style bread tandoor baked
  • Kashmir Potato & Pea Curry $19.00
    • soft fried organic potatoes in savoury vegetable sauce with English peas & mint oil (vegetarian)
  • Firecracker Sliders 6/$15.00
    • our famous Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo
  • Orange beef $16.00
  • Sichuan spicy tripes $10.50
  • Rich beef and tripe in spicy soup $18.50
  • Dumpling (Pork, beef, seafood) $13.50
  • Hot and spicy soup $13.50
  • West lake style beef soup $8.50
  • Chicken frame $2.50
  • Stewed pork with taro $16.50
  • Singaporean Rice Noodles / Crispy Chicken on Rice $11.50
  • Crumbed Fish $4.90
  • Prawn $14.50
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Vegetarian Spring Roll $2.60
  • Combination $15.00
  • Shrimp / Squid $13.00
  • Ham $4.50
  • Combination $13.50
  • g/f Toast $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon) $16.50
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Tomatoes $4.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • with sourdough
  • Buckwheat Pancakes $16.50
    • with berries (& yoghurt)
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Bacon $19.50
  • Green Beans $10.00
    • preserved vegetables, ground pork, garlic
  • Pan Fried Pork, Prawns & Chives Dumplings $12.00
    • garlic, black vinegar dressing
  • Sirloin wrapped Asparagus 2 skewers $9.50
  • Courgette 2 skewers $6.50
  • Mongo Pudding $12.00
    • mango, ruby grapefruit, sago, whipped coconut cream
  • Fried Rice $9.00
    • egg, chinese greens
  • Steamed Free Range Chicken Dumplings $12.00
    • button mushroom, wood ear mushrooms, cabbage, black pepper
  • Vanilla Chocolate Mousse $13.00
    • almond crumble, star anise, raspberry coulis, candied orange
  • 4x Steamed Por Buns $9.00
  • Nasi Goreng S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • Roti Chenai $3.50
  • Roti Chenai $7.00
  • Won Ton Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Steamed Pork Bun $2.50 each
  • Fried Rice S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • Curry Laksa $10.50
  • Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, sausage, egg, hash brown, tomato, sauteed mushrooms and your choice of grilled tomatoes or grilled capsicum
  • Mee Goreng $12.00
    • Egg noodles, chicken, egg and chilli sambal
  • Porridge $7.50
    • Dried apricots, sultanas, served with yogurt, banana or berrv compote
  • Egg done your way $11.00
    • With bacon on toast, extra item for $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches $6.50
  • Mini Breakfast $9.00
    • one sausage and hashbrown on toast or egg and sausage on toast
  • Fluffy Pancakes/French toast $14.50
    • honey syrup and your choice of banana & bacon or berry compote
  • Nasi Goreng $12.00
    • Rice, egg, chicken, mixed vegetables and chilli sambal
  • Eton mess $12
    • with lavender meringue & fresh strawberries
  • Caesar salad(V)(GF)(DF) $16
    • with bacon, cos, parmesan, anchovies, free range poached egg and croutons
  • Gp beef burger(DF) $18
    • with spicy mayonnaise, swiss cheese, pickles and fries
  • Warm mixed olives(V) (GF) (DF) $8
  • Vanilla creme brulee(GF) $10
    • with pistachio biscotti
  • Grilled steak au poivre(GF)(DF) $28
    • served with portobello mushroom, roasted tomato and homemade peppercorn sauce and hand cut chips
  • Duck liver paté(GF) $12
    • served with house relish & toasted bread
  • Goats cheese salad(DF) $20
    • with roasted beetroot, goats cheese, rocket, vine tomatoes, pine nuts & pomegranate molasses
  • • Mild English Mustard
  • • Dijon Mustard
  • • Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)
  • • Hot English Mustard
  • Mild Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of beef & pork manuka smoked
  • Spicy Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of spicy beef & pork manuka smoked
  • • Honey Mustard
  • Moroccan Lamb $7.00
    • Pure NZ Lamb rich with Moroccan flavours and raisins giving a tasty burst of sweetness.
  • Benny wrap with bacon, fried egg, hollandaise, spinach & tomato relish $10
  • Veggie lasagna with spinach & lentils $10
  • Homemade granola with coconut yogurt & fruit $14
  • Eddy sandwich with goats feta, carrot, spinach & mushrooms $10
  • Coconut chia seed pudding with fruit $8
  • Soup du jour $9
  • Salad du jour $8-12
  • Bridget wrap with scrambled eggs, pesto, parmesan & roasted mushrooms $9.5
  • Chicken Tenders $11.00
    • Succulent tenders with fries, salad and tomato sauce.
  • Poolburn Pork Burger $19.50
    • Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, Ale House slaw, beetroot relish, aioli, hand cut fries.
  • Shearer’s Shank $25.00
    • Braised lamb shank, Ale House mash, gravy, mint salsa verde, seasonal vegetables.
  • Buttermilk Chicken Bites $14.00
    • Buttermilk crusted thigh, Sriracha chilli mayo.
  • Red Cabbage and charred corn slaw, ranch $6.00
  • The Stockman’s Sirloin $29.00
    • 300g Prime sirloin aged for a minimum of 28 days, golden fries, garden salad. *Creamy mushroom *Creamy pepper *Roasted garlic butter *Bearnaise
  • Goldfields Chicken Parcel $21.00
    • Golden filo, chicken, sundried tomato, apricot, soft cheese, guacamole, crispy potatoes, garden salad.
  • Shamrock Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Grilled thigh, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, lime chilli dressing, kumara straws.
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