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

  • Joe's caesar $17.00
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional)
  • Joe’s chips and gravy $4.80
    • joe’s chips and a jug of gravy or tomato sauce on the side
  • Spinach $4.80
  • New york baked cheesecake $9.00
    • vanilla classic with berry compote and fresh cream
  • Joe’s hash $4.00
  • Clever trevor $17.80
    • savoury mince served on ciabatta with a free range egg
  • Jose burrito $16.80
    • streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash
  • Chicken burger $19.80
    • free range chicken breast, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce and aioli with chips
  • Ostriche Del Pacifico $3.20 each
    • fresh rock oysters served w. balsamic vinaigrette & lemon (as available)
  • Capesante Inferno
    • gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket
  • Gamberi Romani
    • prawn cutlets pan fried in olive oil & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
  • m. $38.90
  • e. $23.90
  • - roasted capsicum, garlic, e.v.o.o, feta, parsley & rocket $9.90 each
  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
  • garlic pizza pane $ 6.90
  • Plain Naan $3.90
  • Garlic & Sesame $4.90
  • Hot Chips & Butter Chicken Sauce $5.90
  • Chickpea Salad Gf / V / Vg Option / Df Option $9.90
  • ·Highly Recommended with Prawns
    • Flame Masala sauce made with red onions, tomatoes, green capsicum, dry and green herbs and lots of love.
  • Mild creamy cashew gravy with cardamom and light spices.
  • -Lamb Vindaloo $20.90
  • Butter Chicken (Gf) $8.90
    • Chicken Tikka in creamy tomato gravy
  • Small Fries $5.00
  • Chicken nuggets and fries $7.50
  • Eggs on Toast ( GF available) $11.50
    • Your choice of eggs, scrambled, poached or fried on wholegrain toast.
  • Salmon Ceviche $18.50
    • Ceviche salmon on bed of seasonal salad with feta cheese and raspberry vinegar dressing.
  • Hot Cakes $16.90
    • Hot cakes stacked with bacon and banana served with whipped cream, maple syrup and blueberries.
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.50
    • Your choice of up to 3 fillings – cheese, onion, pineapple, tomato, ham, egg.
  • Seafood Platter $19.90
    • Tender Hot Beef, with hot onion gravy, served in a bun with side of fries and green salad.
  • Breakfast Toast ( GF available) $5.00
    • 2 pieces Toast served with jam, honey or marmite.
  • Green lip mussels in a spicy creamy tomato sauce with toasted bread $26.00
  • Pulled pork , onion jam and brie burger with hand cut chips and aioli $20.00
  • Silver Fern Farms eye fillet with potato fondant, artichoke, creamed chicken, baby vege and mulled wine jelly $34.00
  • Tapa's Plate - Chicken & orange pate with toasted bread, beer tartare & crispy rib, rice cracker, beetroot paint, wasabi powder, cured salmon with apple jelly, cucumber and goats cheese $30.00
  • - Fresh green salad with honey mustard dressing
  • Chicken and orange pate with mixed baby salad and toasted bread
  • Honey glazed duck breast with potato croquette, soy glazed vege, orange puree & spiced jus $34.00
  • Fresh cured salmon with apple jelly, pickled cucumber, goats cheese curd and corriander (gf)
  • Pull apart loaf $13.50
    • Warm cheese and bacon loaf w roasted garlic butter
  • Good home hand cut fries $9.00
    • W aioli and gravy
  • Rump 300g $29.00 / 400gm $55.00
    • Taranaki - black angus
  • Prawn & bok choy risotto $23.00
    • With green pea, parmesan, lemon, mascarpone
  • Fish $19.50
    • Battered fish w chipotle mayo, slaw and sweet corn tomato salsa
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Braised lamb shank w feta and spring onion mash
  • Meatfest $22.00
    • Beef, bacon and chrizo w caramelised onion, BBQ sauce and aioli
  • Chicken $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast, bacon, fried egg and cos lettuce w ranch dressing
  • Chicken & Bacon $19.00
    • Succulent chicken breast accented with bacon Salad and a honey mustard dressing, served on a bed of lettuce and a selection of fresh cut garden vegetables.
  • Croquettes $9.00
    • Ham and Garlic crumbed potato covered in Napoli cheese sauce.
  • - With melted cheese and crispy bacon. $10.00
  • Gourmet Beef $16.00
    • Great Kiwi burger with fresh salad and our own Burger beef pattie, served with beer battered fries.Or choose chicken, fish or pork.
  • Lamb Shank
    • Tender lamb shank slow cooked with red wine mint and herb sauce Served with a side of beer battered fries and fresh salad.
  • Chicken Tacos $11.00
    • Tasty pieces of paprika poached chicken breast garnished with salad and hollandaise on crispy taco shells.
  • - Two Shanks $32.00
  • Meatballs $11.00
    • Spicy meatballs in a tomato sauce topped with melted cheese.
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • TITLE FEAST
    • Enjoy a classic Whopper, Crispy Chicken burger with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a limited edition 'Road to the Title' wristband all for just $15.00 – what a deal! Available for a very limited time at participating restaurants.
  • FAMILY ACTION PACK $24.95
    • One world famous WHOPPER, one BK Chicken and two nugget-tasty burgers. Two large hot fries plus four small soft drinks seal the deal. All of this for just
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
    • We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
    • The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE PIE
    • Say hello to our HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Pie. One part crunchy chocolate crust and one part chocolate crème filling, garnished with a delicious topping and real HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Chips.
  • Chicken Tikka $12.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices and cooked in the tandoori oven.
  • Channa Masala $14.00
    • Chickéas cooked with onion, tomato, garlic and ginger, lightly spiced
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Topping of fresh garlic on classic white flour bread
  • Naan $3.00
    • Classic bread made of white flour
  • Bhindi Masala $14.00
    • Bhindi means lady finger. It's a dry dish cooked with rich spices, onion and tomatoes
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
    • A very hot dish from goa is essential a sweet and sour style curry
  • Madras $16.00
    • Lamb of beef cooked with curry leafs, coconut milk and tomatoes
  • Deal Makhani $14.00
    • Black lentils simmered on a slow fire overnight and cooked with cream, butter and ginger
  • Fries $5.00
  • -With cheese $0.50
  • Smoked Chicken Foldover $13.00
    • On Foccasia Bread W camambert, avo, bacon & cranberry sauce. Served w salad & fries.
  • Apricot Shortcake $5.50
    • Served hot
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Egg $1.00
  • Apple Shortcake $5.50
    • Served hot
  • Seafood Basket $16.00
    • Calamari, mussels, fish bites, crab sticks, shrimps, scallops & Hoki served with salad & fries.
  • Steak sandwich $22.50
    • Pan-fried 120gm steak served with a freshly baked bread bun filled with rocket, caramelized red onion marmalade and tomato slices served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Fries $5.00
    • served with your choice of tomato sauce or aioli
  • Juliana shrimp and pastrami salad $16.50
    • With brie cheese, orange segments and salad greens served with honey & seeded mustard house dressing
  • Toasted sandwich $12.00
    • Toasted between four slices of either white, brown or grain bread with up to four toppings: onion-tomato-cheese-pineapple-mushroom / egg-beef-chicken-bacon-ham. With a choice of sauces - mayonnaise - tomato - chutney - aioli
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread
  • B L T $14.00
    • Freshly baked bread, crispy bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Kiwi style fish and chips $24.00
    • Beer battered fresh fish served with a seasonal salad and fries with tartare, tomato sauce and lemon wedges
  • Savoury beef mince $17.00
    • Savoury beef mince cooked in a home-style gravy served on a lightly toasted bap topped with a poached free-range egg
  • Omelettes $17.90
    • 3 egg omelettes made with Annie’s free range eggs/Zucchini & Whitestone Fuchsia Creek feta -
  • Greek Yogurt $12.90
    • with seasonal fruit & our own granola -
  • All Day Breakfast $21.90
    • 2 of Annie’s free range eggs, toasted sourdough, free range bacon, slow roasted tomato, hash brown and Portabello mushroom
  • Toasted Sour Dough $7.90
    • with Inch Valley apricot jam & butter -
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Chicken - Free range chicken breast, guacamole, tomato, cos, brioche bun
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Fish - Steinlager battered blue cod, tartar sauce, cos, brioche bun Gluten free bun + $1.00
  • Airspresso hash cake - $4.00
  • Airspresso Eggs Benedict $19.90
    • 2 of Annie’s free range eggs, poached & served with free range ham on Airspresso hash topped with hollandaise
  • Kids breakfast $10.00
    • half portion of big breakfast
  • Burger & Chips $14.90
    • Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
  • BBs Salmon $22.90
    • 200g. salmon grilled to your liking served with prawns & garden salad.
  • Egg on toast $8.50
    • 2 eggs in any style & toast
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $12.00
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard)
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
  • Nachos $12.50
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream served with mince
  • Extra special fillings each $1.50
    • avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, mushroom
  • Mushrooms on Toast $14.50
    • Creamy spinach and mushroom on toast Add two fry eggs or make it gluten free for an extra $3.00
  • Muesli $15.50
    • Muesli trifle with fresh yogurt and seasonal fruits
  • Hunger Breakfast $22.50
    • Crispy potato hash cake, toast, eggs, grilled tomato, mushroom, sausage, and bacon. Gluten free option, add $3
  • Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • Open steak sandwich, fried onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato served with relish and fries
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger $19.50
    • Moroccan lamb burger containing salad, tomato, cheese, aioli sauce, and served with a side of fries
  • Chicken Burger $12.50
    • Chicken burger patty served with a side of fries
  • Sweet Chili Chicken Tenders $12.50
    • Served with aioli sauce
  • Vegetarian Lasagne Served with a fresh salad $15.50
  • 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
  • Mushroom: $4.00
  • 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
  • Garden Salad $16.00
    • Mesclun, carrot, avocado, cucumber, tomato and red onion tossed with sesame seeds and a light lemon 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
  • 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
  • Pork Belly $26.90
    • 3 hour braised pork belly served with potato gratin, baby buttered carrots and moa cider jelly
  • Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Seasoned chicken breast, melted cheese, bacon, cranberry, aioli and lettuce, served with shoestring fries
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