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

  • Char-Siu Pork [GF] $16.00
    • Pork shoulder, char-siu sauce, orange, mint, peanut
  • Black Sesame $9.00
    • Honeycomb pieces
  • Pork Belly + Pepper Fried Spring Rolls $11.00
    • Viet Nuoc Cham dipping sauce (4)
  • Kimchi Loaded Shoestring Fried [GF] $12.00
    • Bacon mayo, kimchi, spring onion
  • Wok Fried Brussel Sprouts [VE,GF] $7.00
    • Momofuku inspired, caramelised, chilli
  • Ginger Fish [GF] $15.00
    • Market fish, ginger, garlic, spring onion
  • All gua bao are gluten + dairy free when served in lettuce cup
  • Taiwanese style steamed bun, house made with:
  • Smoked salmon $ 19
    • frisée salad / soft egg /potato crouton / cucumber
  • Charcuterie selection $ 19
    • house made pickles
  • Salad $ 9
    • avocado / cherry tomato / lemon dressing
  • Aged beef slider $ 15
    • cheddar / bbq
  • Marie’s chocolate brownie $ 13
    • caramel ice cream / popcorn
  • Capunti putanesca $ 25
    • black olives / capers / semi dried tomato / anchovies
  • Roasted half cauliflower $ 23
    • halloumi / aubergine / tahini yoghurt / pinenuts
  • Paua & watercress bruschetta $ 26
  • Salt and Peppered Tofu $9.50
  • Chef's Signature Appertiser $15
    • 2 Prawn Bites, 2 Duck Triangles, 2 Coconut Calamari
  • Roast Duck w Bok Choy $14
  • Crispy Wontons $9
  • Satay Hotplate $19 / $28
  • Hoisen Lamb $20 / $30
  • Fish Fillet w Greens $28
  • Asian Greens $18
  • CHICKEN MUSHROOM $11.00
  • STEAK CHILLI SAUCE $11.00
  • HOTDOGS $2.20
  • CHICKEN $10.00
  • FISH $3.20
  • BACON $4.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
  • STEAK TOMATO $11.00
  • Lamb (*) $21.00
    • With Swiss cheese, beetroot, caramelized onion & mesclun
  • Fries (V,GF) $9.00
    • With tomato sauce & aioli
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • With fresh fish, mussels & shrimps, lightly flavoured with paprika,served with local artisan bread
  • (ALL SERVED WITH FRIES)
  • V = Vegetarian GF = Gluten free add $2 for bun / bread
    • * = Gluten free option available;
  • Oven baked free range chicken Salad(*) $21.00
  • Small side of fries (V,GF) $5.00
  • Chef’s Salad (V,*) $17.00
  • Cheeky Mince on Toast $18.50
    • 12hr beef cheek, poached egg, on sourdough
  • - Tomato (seasonal) $3.50
  • - Smoked Chicken, Avocado, Bacon $9.00
  • Mozzarella, basil pesto, red onion, red peppers, on a tomato base $17.00
  • - Ham, Hash Browns, Spinach, Avocado (seasonal) $4.00 ea
  • - Bacon $5.00
  • Toasted Sandwiches
  • Hot Porridge $10.00
    • With brown sugar, cinnamon and warm berry compote
  • bowl $11.00
  • Chicken caesar salad $19.50
    • grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, cos lettuce, croutons poached egg, with house made Caesar dressing (containing anchovies and raw egg)
  • DVDT (delicious vegetarian deluxe toastie) $15.00
    • sweet chilli sauce, a corn fritter, cheese and tomato, toasted and topped with hollandaise
  • Manuka smoked Bacon and Avocado with fresh tomato and basil. $13.50
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers. $13.50
  • Kids pancakes $10.50
    • with bacon, banana, and maple syrup
  • Eggs florentine $17.00
    • spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • Or small greek $5.00
    • $11.00 add bacon for
  • Five spice pork rib - paddock farmed $28,00
    • Appleslaw & hand cut potatoes
  • Avocado feta tomato on toast GF on request $18,00
    • Fig balsamic glaze , basil pesto
  • Please no variations on meals
  • Sour cream $3,00
  • Prime scotch fillet $29,00
    • Spinach mash, greens, smoked horopito butter & red wine jus
  • Shoestring fries $7,50
  • Mixed bread board $9,00
    • W housemade dips
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables w shaved parmesan $7,00
  • Lamb Kurma - Fine pieces of lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce, with a hint of fruit. $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)
  • Lamb Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (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)
  • Rogan Josh - Traditionally cooked lamb pieces made with our special sauce of onions, tomatoes, yoghurt,coconut cream and fresh herbs. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Saag - Potatoes simmered in a spinach gravy. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Mutter - Potatoes and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and a selection of Indian spices. $8.50 (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)
  • Grilled Garlic Bread (v) $6.50
  • Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • Creamy mushroom $5.00
  • Double BBC burger $15.50
    • double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese with smokey BBQ sauce and mayo(triple BBQ +$4.50)
  • Fish burger $16.50
    • golden battered dory fillet, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartar sauce
  • Satay sauce $5.00
  • Bacon & Cheese Wedges $16.00
    • Seasoned potato wedges with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream.
  • Fish Pie $18.50
    • Poached smoked hoki, salmon & dry in a parsley cream sauce topped with potato and cheddar gratin, served with salad.
  • SPICY BEANS ON TOAST $14.50
    • with chorizo
  • FRENCH TOAST $18.00
    • with bacon + banana or modes berry compote + banana & maple syrup
  • BIG MODE'S BREAKFAST $22.00
  • CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS $12.50
    • on toast or fettucine
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00 / $19.00
    • with bacon / ham / spinach or wood roasted salmon
  • WOOD ROASTED SALMON BAGEL $12.00
    • with cream cheese + capers
  • BRUSCHETTA $13.00
    • with cherry tomatoes, feta + basil on toast
  • FREE RANGE CHICKEN + BACON SALAD $18.50
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • poached eggs with hollandaise sauce on Artisan bread choose from bacon, mushroom of for an extra dollar salmon
  • Toast And Spread (GF)( V) $7.50
    • 2 slices of our Artisan bread with a choice of marmite, peanut butter or jam
  • Tomato sauce $1.00
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $15.50
    • free range eggs cooked your way served with bacon and Artisan bread
  • Potato and Chorizo Salad (GF) $16.50
    • new season crisp potatoes. Spanish chorizo sausage and mint served with a crispy zesty rocket and red onion
  • Aioli $1.00
  • the annexe big brunch $22.50
    • big brunch consisting of two eggs your way, bacon, mushrooms, chorizo, grilled tomato and a hash brown with artisan bread
  • Fish Balti $16.50
    • Fish cooked in a batter of mild spices and served in our special Balti sauce.
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Diced homemade Paneer (Indian block cottage cheese) in a medium spicy fresh spinach gravy.
  • Vegetable Samosa $7.00
    • Pyramid-shape flake pastry stuffed with vegetable & deep fried
  • Lamb & Tomato $12.00
    • Diced tender cooked with chunky tomatoes, sliced onions and fresh balti spices.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Plain Naan or Roti $2.50
  • Pickle/Mango Chutney $3.00
  • Onion Bhajee $7.00
    • Chopped onion coated with chick pea flour, deep-fried served with tamarind chutney
  • MIX SIDE DISHES (MANGO CHUTNEY, MANGO PICKLE, RAITA) $6.00
  • PLAIN RICE $3.00
  • CHICKEN TANDOORI ROLL $8.50
  • LAMB KORMA Small $9.00 Large $14.00
  • SPRING ROLL $2.40
  • PAPADOMS $1.00
  • BHARWA KULCHA $3.50
  • MINI SPRING ROLL $0.50
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
    • Ask Staff for Fillings
  • Fillings $1.50
    • 1 x Grilled Tomato
  • Steak Meal $14.00
    • Steak, Eggs & Tomato. Comes with a serving of Chips
  • Fillings $1.00
    • 1 x Sausage
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
  • BLT $7.00
    • Grilled Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
  • Steak Sandwich $14.00
    • Marinated Beef Steak, Lettuce, Tomato, Sauteed Onions, Bacon. Comes with a serving of Chips
  • Chicken Thigh $3.50
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