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

  • Adult $20.50
  • Chicken & Potato Balls $8
  • Curry Puffs $8
  • Chocolate Liqueur Mousse $7
  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream $7
  • Cashew Nuts $8
  • Strawberries & Ice Cream (seasonal) $7
  • Child $12
  • 1/4 chicken meal $11.80
  • Gravy $2.70 / $5.00
    • regular / large
  • 6 fillets and chips $30.80
  • Chips $3.40 / $6.60
    • regular / large
  • Chicken Schnitzel & Chips $7.30
  • Pork meal $11.80
  • Bean Salad $3.80 / $7.40
    • regular / large
  • Potato Salad $2.50 / $5.10
    • regular / large
  • Medium $15.0
    • your choice of carvery, vegetables & salads from our brasserie
  • Garlic Bread $3.9
  • Large $18.0
    • your choice of carvery, vegetables & salads from our brasserie
  • Sticky Date Pudding $8.5
    • served with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice-cream
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $10.0
    • oven baked with a rich bbq sauce
  • Salad $4.8
  • Chocolate Marquise $12.0
    • rich chocolate mousse on a mud cake base finished with ganache & chocolate flakes with fresh cream & berry compote
  • Chicken Nuggets $9.5
    • 5 chicken nuggets & fries
  • Sourdough, rye, house butter (V) $5.5
  • Hand cut fries $10
  • Roasted cauliflower, coconut cream, sautéed spring onion, extra virgin olive oil, cashew nuts (V) (DF) (GF) $24
  • Mushroom $3
  • Market fish, seasonal accompaniments MP
  • Thyme & garlic roasted mushroom $8
  • Béarnaise $3
  • Red wine demi-glace $3
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER $16.00 per person
    • Italian cured meats, cheeses and other delicacies
  • Fish of the day $27.50
    • Pan seared fish of the day braised with white wine, lemon, ginger, garlic and rosemary served with vegetables
  • Italiana $26.50
    • mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto, cherry tomato, pecorino cheese, balsamico and olive oil
  • Pizza Margherita $8.00
    • tomato base & mozzarella cheese
  • (kids under 12 years old)
  • Pera $25.00
    • Pear, Mozzarella, rocket, gorgonzola and olive oil
  • Torta Caprese $9.00/$12.50
    • homemade rich chocolate and almond torte/cake with mascarpone an option of vanilla gelato (GF)
  • Dark chocolate mousee served with Raspberry coulis and pistachio (GF, Vegan)
  • Turbot $9.7
  • Elephant fish $5.2
    • Soft textured ,succulent fish with a subtle flavour
  • Moon fish $6.8
  • Lemon Fish $8.5
  • Trevally $7.9
  • Crumbed Scallops $6.9
  • Kingfish $12.7
  • Skin on John Dory $10.5
    • Grilled
  • CHICKEN BLACK BEAN $10.50
  • NASI GORENG $11.00
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • SHRIMP $11.00
  • COMBINATION $10.00
  • CHICKEN $9.50
  • BLUE COD $11.00
  • BEEF CURRY $10.50
  • Chicken Wings $11.50
    • Chicken wings, stuffed with vermicelli, water chestnut, onions and peanuts.
  • Satay sauce $2.00
  • Deep Fried Potato Balls (Vegetarian) $12.50
    • Mashed potatoes mixed with carrots, green beans and onions, served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Skewered Squid $13.00
    • Flame grilled squid skewered with diced onions, served with lemon garlic sauce and house pickles.
  • Seafood Soup $26.00
    • Our in-house broth simmered with fresh seafood, topped with fried garlic, seasonal vegetables and chopped basil.
  • Amok Fish $26.00
    • Juicy diced fish steamed in banana leaves, mixed with coconut cream, eggs, mushrooms, lemongrass and lime leaves.
  • Extra Rice $3.00
  • Red Curry $23.00
    • Your choice of meat prepared in our traditional spices, simmered in coconut cream with mixed vegetables. Meat: Chicken $23, King prawn $27
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Steak, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Fish $5.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.00
  • Lamb Chop with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
  • Drumstick $1.70
  • -Combo $8.80
  • B.E.C.T with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
  • Chips or Wedges Tea / Coffee or Coke $9.90
  • Egg Benedict $11.90
  • Parantha $3.50
    • Flaky wholemeal bread touched with butter
  • Lamb Rogan Josh
    • Tender pieces of lamb cooked with selected spices and herbs in traditional kashmiri styles
  • Keema Naan $4.00
    • Naan Stuffed with medium spiced Lamb mince
  • Chicken Balti
    • Chargrilled pieces of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and capsicum in thick masala gravy.
  • Lamb Balti
    • Tender pieces of lamb prepared with onion tomato and capsicum in thick masala gravy
  • Saag Paneer
    • Fresh cubes of cottage cheese cooked with aromatic herbs and spinach
  • Seekh Kebab (Entree/Main) $8.00/$14.50
    • Minced lamb mixed with spices and herbs roasted on skewers in the tandoor
  • Mushroom Makai Masala
    • Mushroom and corn kernels cooked in dry medium spicy sauce with aromatics spices and herbs
  • Salad $5
  • Pan Seared Scallops Gf* Df* $18.50
    • Served with apple and fennel salad and salted caramel.
  • Peach & Apple Crumble Trifle $12.50
    • Individual trifle served with Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Icecream Sundae Gf* $12
    • Vanilla bean ice cream With passionfruit, berry or chocolate sauce.
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.50
    • Over wilted spinach and sourdough toast
  • Gourmet Potatoes $5
  • D4 Midi Gf* Df* $16
    • Toasted sourdough with one free range poached egg, crispy bacon, Bratwurst sausage and sweet potato rosti.
  • Antipasto Platter For Two $
    • Selection of cold cut meats, olives, cheese, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, With matched condiments and crackers
  • Falooda (gf) $5
    • A refreshing rose flavoured drink served with ice cream and jelly
  • Lampreis (df gf*) S$15 V$12
    • A banana leaf parcel with rice, eggplant pahi, pea reduction, boiled egg, green chutney, malu cutlet and a curry.
  • Pan rolls (df) $3
    • Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
  • Parippu rasam (df gf v) $4.50
    • A soup made from lentils and spices perfect for wintery days.
  • Chicken drumpops (df gf) $5.50 (2 pak) or $3 each
    • Marinated, deep fried chicken drumsticks.
  • Kadalatheldala (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
    • Chickpeas seasoned with chilli flakes, onions & spices, and sprinkled with fresh grated coconut.
  • Caramel pudding (gf v) $6
    • A delicious creamy custard dessert topped with caramel
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Veg (V) $7.00
  • NZ Wild Black Paua Fritter House Made with Aioli & Green Salad Garnish $28.00
  • Tomato & Olive Linguine Served with Shaved Parmesan (V) $26.00
  • Available Whilst Dining with an adult. 12 yrs and under only
  • Prime NZ Scotch Fillet Marinated in Red wine, Honey & Black pepper with gourmet pesto, potatoes, greens & star Anise Jus (GF) $34.00
  • Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dog, Fish with Fries or Bacon & Cheese Creamy Pasta $12.50
  • Shoe String Fries with Aioli(V) $6.00
  • Green Salad with House Vinaigrette (V) $7.00
  • Arrowtown Beef $10.00
    • Meatballs, house tomato sauce, parmesan.
  • Moonlight Beef Burger $19.50
    • House ground sirloin, swiss cheese, tomato, pickles, relish, aioli, lettuce, fries (cooked medium).
  • Fish and Chips $11.00
    • Mini battered blue cod with fries, salad and tomato sauce.
  • Red Cabbage and charred corn slaw, ranch $6.00
  • Roxburgh Apple Crumble $12.50
    • Apple, cinnamon, white chocolate and raspberry coulis ice cream, runny cream.
  • Shamrock Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Grilled thigh, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, lime chilli dressing, kumara straws.
  • Jalapeño Cheese Balls $8.50
  • St Clair Calamari Salad $23.50
    • Salt and pepper calamari, miso dressing, crisp salad, tomato, spring onion, cucumber, radish.
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