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

  • Fried Chicken $17.50
    • Buttermilk soaked fried chicken strips with curly fries, coleslaw & Mississippi comeback sauce
  • Homemade Pies N/A
    • Check with wait staff on availability. Served with cream or yogurt.  Ice cream $2 extra
  • Corn Chips $8.50
    • With salsa and guacamole
  • RCA ribs $25.50
    • Tender, hickory smoked, lip smacking ribs, smothered in SMK’s BBQ sauce + curly fries
  • SMK Cornbread $5.50
    • Southern Soul food smothered in melting butter…
  • Rice and red beans (Traditional style beans, slow cooked with a ham hock) $5
  • Gumbo $16.50
    • Traditional South Louisiana, brown roux soup with chicken & Andouille sausage, served with rice
  • SMK bbq prawns $18
    • New Orleans style in a rich Worcherstershire spiked buttery sauce with lemon + Cajun buttered baguette toast- for dipping
  • Vegetable $11.00
  • LEMON CHICKEN w/Rice $13.50
  • Roast Pork $12.50
  • Kumara chips/w sour cream $5.90
  • Shrimps $12.50
  • Sichuan Chicken or Beef $12.50
  • Chicken & Cashew nuts $13.50
  • Cheesy Roti Each $4.80
  • Goats cheese, walnut and honey baguette $ 13.00
  • Toast and jam or peanut butter $ 7.50
  • Ham, Swiss cheese, English mustard on polenta bread $ 12.00
  • Aged cheddar sandwich with chutney, pickled onion and watercress $ 11.00
  • Ham, Swiss cheese and pickle on toast $ 12.00
  • Goat's cheese, honey and pink pepper on toast $ 11.00
  • Salami and aged cheddar on rye $ 13.00
  • Sardines on toast with lemon and olive oil $ 10.00
  • Egg $1.50
  • SUPREM0 VEGETARIAN $7.80
    • Supremo 100gm vegetarian spinach and pumpkin patt, fresh salad, tomatoes, cheese, pineapple
  • Spring Roll (vegetarian) $2.70
  • GRILL GOURMET CHICKEN SATAY $10.00
    • 150gm grilled chicken breast, avocado. cheese, fresh salad. tomatoes, satay sauce.
  • -all packs served with lemon
  • Chicken Schnitzel $5.00
  • Steak Roll $2.70
  • Tomato Sauce (large) $2.00
  • - Fresh Red Cabbage salad w/ orange dressing
  • - Beef and mushrooms
  • Fresh Pasta:
  • - Cured meat & cheese focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • Quiche & Pie: $7.00 / slice
  • Many Italian and French Desserts
  • Soup $7.50
    • served with fresh or baguettes - Lentils Soup
  • Large choice of Roman Pizza slices from $4.50
  • Wareham $8.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.90
  • Wonton $11.80
  • Oyster Dinner
  • Sausage $2.50
  • Beef & Mushrooms $8.50
  • Single Filling $2.50
  • Tarakihi $10.00
  • Large Standard $13.90
  • Salmon Bento $18.90
  • Katsu Curry
  • Fried Chicken Bowl (Karaage)
  • Regular Combo $11.50
  • Regular Combo $15.10
  • Large Standard $12.50
  • Katsu Udon Standard $10.90
  • Daily changing selection of pies: $7.50
  • Jams, preserves, sauces, savoury jellies.
  • Varying take home meals: $12.00
  • Changeable / Seasonal Salads (V / GF) $6 / $10
  • Soup: $8.00
  • Varying take home meals (V/Vg) $12.00
    • including the staples; curries, soups, lasagne, smoked fish pie:
  • Daily changing selection of pies: $7.50
  • Daily changing selection of muffins: $4.50
  • Available from 7:30am to 200pm
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Grilled pandoro english muffin, wilted spinach, grilled ham, two poached eggs, and covered in hollandaise sauce.
  • Curly Fries $8.00
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Shoestring Fries $7.00
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Veggie Brekkie $17.50
    • Eggs any style, black beans, roast tomato, hash brown, creamy mushrooms, grilled halloumi, served with toast and tomato relish.
  • Nachos $17.00
    • Chicken and black beans on nacho chips, served with cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Extras $4.00
    • Bacon, black beans, kransky sausages, roasted tomatoes, creamy mushrooms, hash browns, spinach, black pudding.
  • Toasted Muesli $11.00
    • Served with rhubarb compote and greek yoghurt.
  • STEAK & PEPPER $3.60
  • POTATO TOP $3.90
  • BIG BREAKFAST $14.00
    • eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash brown with toast
  • MINCE & CHEESE $3.60
  • WORKS BURGER $14.00
    • 2 pieces of beef patty, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce & fries
  • SAUSAGE $2.00
  • BLAT $13.00
    • open sandwich with bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato & fries
  • EGGS BENEDICT $12.00
    • poached eggs with ham on toasted muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Cajun Chicken $22.90
    • Cajun chicken, capsicum, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
  • BBQ Pork $21.90
    • Pulled pork, bacon, red onion, BBQ sauce, fresh oregano & mozzarella
  • Chicken, Brie & Cranberry $21.90
    • Chicken breast, streaky bacon, brie, cranberry sauce, cos lettuce, red onion & tomato
  • Gluten free burger buns available $2.00
  • Roasted Kumara $17.90
    • Roasted kumara & vege pattie, cos lettuce, red onion, tomato, capsicum & apricot chutney
  • Classic BLT $16.90
    • Streaky bacon, cos lettuce, tomato & aioli
  • Veggie Delight $19.90
    • Roasted courgette, capsicum, feta, fresh basil & mozzarella
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Lettuce, sour cream and salsa
  • Club Sandwich $20.00
    • A three decker layered with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a fried egg served with fries and salad.
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $18.00
    • Tender hoki fish served with tartar sauce & green salad.
  • Lamb Shank $25.50
    • Classic lamb shank served with side salad, creamy mash or fries
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $14.50
    • With maple syrup
  • Ribeye Steak $26.50
    • Ribeye steak served with fries, fried eggs, mixed salad and garlic butter
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • Sauteed tender beef strips with mixed salad,sesame seeds, crispy noodles and Thai dressing
  • Mushroom, spinach, tomato and cheese $16.50
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Salmon Sashimi $14
    • Sliced fresh salmon
  • Teriyaki Tofu Noodle - Vegetarian $13
    • Pan fried tofu with Teriyaki noodle served with Miso soup
  • Pork Katsu $8
    • Crispy chicken/ pork with Katsu sauce
  • Chicken Katsudon $14
    • A popular Japanese rice bowl topped with crispy chicken, vegetable and egg, comes with Miso soup
  • Chicken Katsu & Udon Soup $15
    • Crispy chicken and Japanese noodle soup
  • Fish Katsu & Udon Soup $15
  • Teriyaki Mushroom Donburi - Vegetarian $12
    • Pan fried Teriyaki mushroom with vegetables on top of the rice served with salad and Miso soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken $8
    • Pan fried chicken with Teriyaki sauce
  • Vanilla Pannacotta Df* $12.50
    • With almond milk and Balsamic strawberries.
  • Garlic Bread Gf* Df* $6
    • Toasted ciabatta with flat leaf parsley.
  • -Beef Burger Df* $19
    • 180g beef patty with cos, #27 tomato relish and Swiss cheese with fries.
  • Hot Cakes $17
    • Served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Caesar Salad Gf* $19.50
    • Fresh cos leaf, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan, and a poached egg with D4 Caesar dressing and your choice of: Smoked Chicken -- Grilled Haloumi -- Salmon.
  • Salad $5
  • Bruchetta Gf* Df* $17
    • Served with halloumi, vine tomato, basil pesto and balsamic glaze.
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari Gf* Df* $13.50
    • With lemon and aioli.
  • Idli (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a green coconut chutney and a curry.
  • Malu cutlets (df gf) $4(3 pak)
    • A mixture offish, onions, potato & spices; battered, cmmbed and deep fried.
  • Pan rolls (df) $3
    • Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • String hoppers (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
    • Steamed rice flour strings served with a spicy fresh coconut sambol, kirihodhi (coconut milk soup) and a curry.
  • Caramel pudding (gf v) $6
    • A delicious creamy custard dessert topped with caramel
  • Create your own (df gf*) S$10 V$8
    • Rice served with your choice of curry, two sides and a papadum. Add another side for $2
  • Elawalu patty (df gf v) $3
    • A delectable snack made from vegetables, chickpeas & spices; battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Kadalatheldala (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Chickpeas seasoned with chilli flakes, onions & spices, and sprinkled with fresh grated coconut.
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