Laughing Buddha in New Plymouth Menu

SOUP SOUP
  • Sweet Corn Soup $5.00
  • Hot & Sour Soup $5.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Diced Chicken or Beef with Vegetables $15.00
  • Chicken or Beef Strips with Sha-Cha sauce $15.00
  • Chinese Style Spicy Chicken or Beef $15.00
  • Curry Chicken or Beef $15.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Pickled Mustard $15.00
  • Stir Fried Pork Strings with Yu-Xiang sauce $15.00
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $15.00
  • Squid with Black Bean Sauce $15.00
  • Stir Fried Tofu in Sichuan Chilly Sauce $15.00
  • Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic $15.00
VEGETABLE VEGETABLE
  • Stir-fried Tofu in Sichuan Chilli Sauce $12.00
  • Mixed Vegetable & Tofu $12.00
  • Stir-fried Eggplant, Potato and Capsicum in Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Deep fried Eggplant in Garlic Sauce $12.00
  • Deep fried Eggplant in Yuxiang Sauce $12.00
  • Stir-fried Broccoli with Garlic $12.00
  • Stir-fried Bokchoy with Garlic $12.00
CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • Diced Chicken in Black Bean Sauce $12.00
  • Gongbao Chicken with Cashew, Capsicum in Sweet Chilli Sauce $12.00
  • Satay Chicken $12.00
  • Braised Chicken with Garlic & Chinese Yellow Wine $12.00
PORK PORK
  • Sauteed Shredded Pork in Sweet & Spicy Sauce $12.00
  • Sauteed Shredded Pork in Peking Style Sauce $12.00
  • Traditional Sweet & Sour Pork $12.00
  • Rice Flavored Pork in Sichuan Sauce $16.00
BEEF BEEF
  • Sliced Beef in Sweet Chilli Sauce $12.00
  • Sliced Beef in Black Pepper Sauce $12.00
  • Sliced Beef with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Sliced Beef in Mongolian Hot Sauce $12.00
  • Sliced Beef with Cumin and Chilli Powder $12.00
LAMB LAMB
  • Sliced Lamb in Cumin and Chilli Powder $16.00
  • Sliced Lamb in Curry $12.00
  • Sliced Lamb in Peppers and Black Bean $12.00
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Stir-fried Whole prawns in Ginger & Garlic Sauce $19.00
  • Stir-fried Whole Prawns in Five Spicy Sauce $19.00
  • Stir-fried Whole Prawns in Hot & Sour Sauce $19.00
  • Fried Fish Fillet in Hot & Sour Sauce $19.00
  • Deep Fried Prawns with Dried Garlic & Chilli $19.00
  • Fried Fish Fillet in Sweet & Sour Sauce $19.00
RICE & NOODLE RICE & NOODLE
  • Seafood Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Beef Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $12.00
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice $12.00
  • Fried Rice with BBQ Pork $12.00
  • Curry Fried Rice / Noodles with Shrimp & Squid $12.00
  • Fried Rice with Crispy Skin Pork $12.00
  • Vegetable Fried Rice / Noodles $12.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Roasted grapes, ricotta, thyme $3.00
  • French fries, anchovy mayonnaise $7.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, peppadew salsa $26.90
  • Avocado, feta and lemon bruschetta $12.90
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
  • Whipped camembert, prosciutto, marinated tomato $3.00
  • Standard $9.90 pp
    • Savoury or Sweet Mini Brioche / Monica's Club Sandwich Finger / Portuguese Custard Tart
  • #6. Spinach, goat cheese, chilli (v) $16.5
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #1. Margherita with fresh basil (v) $13.00
  • #12. Quattro cheese: gorgonzola, tallegio, provolone $19.00
  • #10. Salami, garlic oil, rosemary, parmesan, cherry tomatoes $18.50
  • #14. Garlic prawns, chilli, preserved lemons, rocket, chilli oil $19.00
  • #5. Manuka smoked ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos $16.50
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • Sweet Platter For Two $30.00
    • white chocolate pavlova / strawberry cream / house baked brownie / raw chocolate summer fruit cheesecake / brandy baskets / selection of sorbets and ice cream $6 per extra person
  • Kaikora Tenara Ash Crusted Goat Cheese
  • Vegetarian Platter
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / brushetta / Kaikoura tanara ash goats cheese
  • Riverlands Greenstone Creek Eye Fillet 200g
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree /medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • Festival of Strawberries
    • Marinated strawberry jelly with elderflower / shortbread / white chocolate meringue /strawberry cream
  • Locally Baked Breads $12
    • House marinated Italian olives / sundried tomatoes / truffle butter / extra virgin olive oil.
  • Smoked Pakari Aged Cheddar
  • Kadala curry $15.00
    • Chickpea and tomato based curry with a blend of fragrant spices and a sprig of corriander
  • Raita $4.00
    • Popular Indian yoghurt dish with chopped onion, tomato, carrot,corriander & chat masala
  • Beef Biriyani $17.00
  • Prawn Moilee $20.00
    • Prawn cooked in a coconut base with carrot, capsicum, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and Chefs special spices
  • Chilly Chicken $16.00
    • Deep-fried marinated chicken sautéed with onion, garlic & ginger in mild green chilly paste,finished with a touch of soya sauce and shredded celery
  • Fish Moilee $19.00
    • This stewed fish in rich-silky coconut milk, flavoured with fragrant fennel and pungent peppercorns, embellished with the tartness of tomato and vinegar, aroma of fresh curry leaves and coconut oil, has its culinary legacy woven intricately with Kerala’s rich socio-historic trail
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt and spice mixture and cooked in thick creamy tomato gravy and mixed with butter, cashew paste and other spices
  • Kanava Fry (Calamari) $11.99
    • Calamari marinated with Kerala spices, ginger garlic paste and then coated with rice flour and deep-fried
  • Prawn masala $17.00
    • Prawns cooked in an onion, coriander, cream and tomato based sauce.
  • Prawn korma $17.00
    • Prawn cooked in korma sauce.
  • Saag paneer $14.00
    • Spinach, cream, ginger and garlic sauce based cottage cheese curry.
  • Lamb handi $15.00
    • Lamb cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato sauce.
  • Please specify if you have any aLLergies and special needs.
  • Lamb do plata $15.00
    • Diced lamb and onion pieces cooked in a spiced garlic, tomato and coriander sauce.
  • Gulab jamum $4.00
  • Chana masala $14.00
    • Chick peas, curry cooked in masala and tomato gravy and flavored with condiments.
  • House Fries (Small/Large) $ 14.00/ $ 10.00
    • With rosemary celery salt
  • Tout & Chocolate Brownie $ 14.00
    • With white chocolate yogurt
  • Sirloin Steak $ 27.00
    • 300 grams + below selection
  • Steak Open Sandwich $ 15.00
    • Steak, cheddar, stout & bacon chutney & house pickles
  • -Jus
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • Scotch Egg $ 16.00
    • With spicy lamb, aged cheddar & tamarillo ketchup
  • - 12 inch $12.00
  • Seasonal salads, Wraps from $6.00
  • -9 inch $15.00
  • Assorted Cheesecakes $6.00
  • -12 inch $14.00
  • Roast meat & gravy roll, BBQ onions, mayonnaise $6.00
  • -Small $14.00
  • Steakhouse chips w gravy or tomato sauce $4.00
  • Spinach and Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Fresh Spinach leaves and cheese stuffed with spices in the bread
  • Tandoori Prawns $14.00
    • Tiger prawns cooked in tandoor with marination of ginger, yoghurt, garam masala and spices
  • Cheese naan $5.00
    • Mozzarella Cheese stuffed in white flour and cooked in the oven
  • Rogan Josh $16.00
    • Chunks of lamb or beef cooked in a thick curry sauce
  • Masala $18.00
    • Fish or Prawns cooked in rich spices and onions gravy with chunks of capsicum and onions
  • Punjab Grill Chicken Curry $15.00
    • Must try. Punjab Grill presenting a traditional home style chicken curry in its own way.
  • Deal Makhani $14.00
    • Black lentils simmered on a slow fire overnight and cooked with cream, butter and ginger
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich creamy sauce and cashew nut gravy
  • Pumpkin, Feta 6* Potato Croquette With Kimchi ( 3) $12.00
  • -Large $8.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae
    • Berry, Caramel or Chocolate
  • -Half Rack $18.00
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Eye Fillet $32.00
    • Buttermilk and Chive Mash / Baby Onion Jus / Seasonal Vegetables or Fries
  • Screaming Eagles $18.00
    • Spicy Beef Meatball Po’ Boy / Bocconcini / Fries
  • Confit Pork Belly $30.00
    • Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
  • And crispy bacon served with toast
  • Sweet Crepes (GF) $14.50
    • Deliciously light crepes served with crispy bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • V vegetarian
  • Botannix Stack $18.50
    • Potato and herb rosti with wilted spinach, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, pan-fried bacon,
  • Traditional Omelette $16.50
    • A traditional omelette with your choice of filling - cheese, ham, tomato, mushroom, spinach, red onion (choose up to three). Served with a slice of toast
  • -bacon $16.50
  • -vegetarian, with either mushrooms or tomato (V) $15.00
  • With a crunchy, generous side salad
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • Stack of pancakes, blueberry compote and mascarpone
  • Airspresso Eggs Benedict $19.90
    • 2 of Annie’s free range eggs, poached & served with free range ham on Airspresso hash topped with hollandaise
  • Annie’s free range eggs 12.90
    • any style & served on toasted sourdough -
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Fish - Steinlager battered blue cod, tartar sauce, cos, brioche bun Gluten free bun + $1.00
  • Aglio Olio e Peperoncino $15.90
    • Spaghetti served with chilli, parsley, garlic, Cairnmuir Olive Oil & Curio Bay Pecorino Romano
  • South Island Blue Cod $19.90
    • in a crisp Steinlager Pure batter served with French fries & Airspresso tartare(Add an extra piece of Blue Cod + $7.90 )
  • Today’s homemade soup $13.90
    • served with toasted sourdough & butter -
  • Avocado (seasonal) - $4.00
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Pulled Pork Burger $17.50
    • 3 hour slow cooked pork in a beef jus, stacked with sautéed onions, gherkins and coleslaw, drizzled in BBQ sauce, served with shoestring fries
  • Salmon Salad $19.90
    • House smoked salmon tossed through mesculin, tomato and cucumber finished with a lemon and red onion mayonnaise, sprinkled with fresh chilli
  • Mushroom: $4.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $18.50
    • Vegetarian pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Salmon Salad $19.90
    • House smoked salmon tossed through mesculin, tomato and cucumber finished with a lemon and red onion mayonnaise, sprinkled with fresh chilli
  • Chefs Fish and Chips $21.90
    • New Zealand caught fish of the day with your choice of Boundary Road beer battered or pan-fried, served with house made fries, coleslaw and tartare sauce
  • Chicken and Bacon Salad $19.90
    • Sautéed chicken and bacon tossed through mesclun, carrot, red onion, cucumber and avocado, finished with an aioli dressing
  • Rig 66 Burger $17.50
    • 150g House made beef pattie, beetroot, onion, cheese, egg and coleslaw with aioli and tomato relish, served with shoestring fries
  • Urfa shish kebab (mild chilli) $19.50
    • Served with rice and salad, roasted pepper with turkish bread and served with dips
  • Cigara borek $8.50
    • Pastry rolls with feta cheese and parsley served with mint yoghurt
  • Chicken tawa $19.00
    • Served with salad, homemade, turkish bread, roasted pepper, rice, comes with homemade dips, aioli sauce on top
  • Lamb iskender $16.50
    • Served with rice, salad, homemade turkish bread and homemade dips
  • Farm vegetable $19.00
    • Traditional seasonal vintage cook with olive oil, with fresh garlic, grill comes with salad, turkish bread and tzatziki
  • Chicken salad $16.00
    • Served with rocket, beetroot dip and chef's special sauce
  • Chocolate mud cake $8.50
    • Comes with ice cream
  • Tiramisu $8.50
    • Served with ice cream
Laughing Buddha

Laughing Buddha

location

Address

1/38 Currie Street, New Plymouth Central, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067592065

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Gluten Free , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
1/38 Currie Street, New Plymouth Central, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand