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

  • Mashed kumara balls coated in crispy panko crumb (4) $7.5
  • Bang Bang chicken salad with broccolini, asparagus, cashew, chilli (spicy) $15.8
  • Asian styled slaw $6
  • Steamed dumpling $12.5
    • Asparagus, fennel, mushroom (6)
  • One of each item from the Japanese yakitori and kushiage menu including sides. Served on platters for the table to share. $25.00 per person
  • Tempura vegetables with Japanese mayo $8
  • Pot Sticker $12.5
    • Pulled pork, chilli, ginger, garlic and soya (6)
  • Barbecued chicken wings (4) $7
  • The local $22.80
    • streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or kransky sausages vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
  • Joker $14.80
    • spicy bratwurst sausage, streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll
  • Half and half $2.00
  • Kids schnitz $12.00
    • crumbed beef with chips and tomato sauce
  • 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)
  • Pikelets $6.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • Affogato $6.80
    • premium vanilla bean ice cream with joe’s blend espresso
  • Beef burger $17.80
    • beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, ettuce and aioli with chips
  • Chicken $8.00
  • Cigar borek $8.00
    • Filo pastry filled with feta cheese & parsley served with cacik & salad
  • Lamb doner $8.00
  • Chicken, falafel or mujver $13.00
  • Falafel (vegetarian) $13.00
  • Mixed (chicken & lamb) $15.00
  • -Large 12´´ $11.50
  • Dips $1.50
  • Double Beef & Bacon Large $16
    • Beef, Bacon, Onion & Cheese
  • Seafood Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Seafood Mix, Onion, Capsicum, Herbs, Garlic & Lemon
  • Italian Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Sausage, Mushrooms, Bacon, Onion, Capsicum, Pepperoni & Olives
  • Potato Wedges $4
  • Supreme Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Ham, Bacon, Pepperoni, Onion, Pineapple, Capsicum, Mushrooms & Sausages
  • Chicken Romeo Large $16
    • Salsa Sauce, Chicken, Onion, Capsicum, Tomato, Jalapeno
  • Mexican Large $16
    • Salsa Sauce, Chorizo, Onion, Jalapeno, Capsicum, Pepperoni & Cheese
  • BBQ Chicken & Bacon Large $16
    • BBQ Base, Chicken, Bacon, Onion, Mushrooms, Cheese & Hollandaise
  • -Ginger
  • Veggie
    • Tofu/ Porcini / Garlic / Sage / Pecan
  • Lamb
    • Coastal Lamb / Harissa/ Preserved Lemon / Wild Thyme
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh ( GF, V) $10
    • Quinoa / Cucumber / Tomato/ Mint / Lemon / Sesame/ Goji Berry
  • Cauliflower / Gruyere Fritters ( GF, V) $10
  • Caprese Salad ( GF, V) $10
    • Cos Lettuce / Bocconcini/ Tomato / Basil / Balsamic
  • Gf=Gluten Free
  • Mash (GF, V)
    • Agria Potato / Garlic / Dijon
  • Mango Chutney $1.90
  • Beef Rogan Josh Gf / Df $9.90
    • Brown onion gravy with tender beef
  • -Beef Jalfrazi $18.90
  • ·Assorted seasonal vegetables splashed with sweet and sour sauce. Topped with cashews and sesame seeds
  • Chickpea Salad (Gf / V / Vg Option / Df Option) $10.00
  • Crumbed Fish n Chips $10.00
    • Crumbed hoki with chips and aioli
  • Dal Turkha (Gf / Df / V / Vg) $10.00
    • Light aromatic yellow split pea dal
  • Garlic, Olive & Chilli $5.90
  • Mussels $10.00
    • Classic New Zealand mussels with a tomato, herb and coconut cream sauce.
  • Beer Batter Fries
  • Chicken Tacos $11.00
    • Tasty pieces of paprika poached chicken breast garnished with salad and hollandaise on crispy taco shells.
  • -With garlic aioli $8.00
  • Mushrooms $9.00
    • Perfectly sauteed button mushrooms, with fresh of rosemary and bacon served on a piece of garlic bread. Vegetarian option without bacon available.
  • Scallops $15.00
    • Pan fried in garlic, white wine & cream with or without bacon.
  • Vegetarian Samosa $10.00
    • Indian classic, spiced potato and peas in a crunchy crust, served with raita.
  • Croquettes $9.00
    • Ham and Garlic crumbed potato covered in Napoli cheese sauce.
  • #12. Quattro cheese: gorgonzola, tallegio, provolone $19.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • #5. Manuka smoked ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos $16.50
  • #10. Salami, garlic oil, rosemary, parmesan, cherry tomatoes $18.50
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • #7. Pork sausage, salami, manuka smoked ham, roasted onion $16.00
  • #6. Spinach, goat cheese, chilli (v) $16.5
  • #2. Smoked paprika sausage, roasted red peppers, onions $15.50
  • Roast meat & gravy roll, BBQ onions, mayonnaise $6.00
  • Butterscotch Pudding $4.00
  • -9 inch $11.00
  • - Small $11.00
  • Assorted Cheesecakes $6.00
  • - Medium $27.50
  • Pasta of the Day
  • -Small $14.00
  • Biryani(chicken/lamb/beef) $15.90
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or beef. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Bombay aloo $13.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. This is a dry dish.
  • Lamb rogan josh $15.50
    • Classic Kashmiri style of Lean lamb cooked With roasted and crushed spices.
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with tasty grated cheese & sprinkle with garlic.
  • Vindaloo(chicken/lamb/ beef) $15.50
    • Red hot curry of Goa, choice of hot or extra hot.
  • Raita $2.50
    • Cucumber & Yogurt
  • Saagwala(chicken/lamb/beef) $15.90
    • An abundance of spinach, cooked with tomatoes Ginger, garlic and spices.
  • A selection of our dishes carefully crafted by our chefs to entice you with the real taste of the Kiwi and Indian cuisine. The banquet menu consists of Entrée, Mains and Naan. With our Banquet Menu you can eat as much as you like for no extra cost. Your waiter/ess will be providing the plates and cutlery, delivering the dishes right to your table and always asking if you need any extras of the course serving.
  • Hot Platter $30.00
    • Turkey & cranberry terrine / tempura prawn cutlets / BBQ beef & chorizo skewers / Thai fish spring roll / baguette
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta $18.00
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $18.00
    • Coffee bavarois cream / chocolate crumbs / orange gel / doris plum & creme fraiche ice cream
  • -Your choice of:
  • Confit Duck Maryland $39.00
    • Roast duck pikelets / wonton crisps / New Zealand quinoa / peach compote / cucumber ribbons
  • Silver Fern Farms Reserve Scotch Fillet 300g $39.00
    • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions / beef cheek / jus (GF)
  • Raw Berry Chocolate Cheesecake (GF) $18.00
    • Muesli & nut crumble / feijoa sorbet / fresh mint
  • S= single D=double
  • B L T $14.00
    • Freshly baked bread, crispy bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo served with fries and tomato sauce
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread
  • 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
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.00
    • Eggs cooked to your liking
  • Homemade Big Boy Pies $5.00
    • Mince & cheese, steak & onion, bacon & egg, chicken, bacon & mushroom
  • Banquet Box $25.00
    • 18 cocktail spring rolls, 16 savory samosa's, 16 dim sim's & fries
  • Green Salad $5.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • Try our Roast Meals, Sundays Only, 12 - 2pm & 5 - 7pm
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • With bacon, sausages, eggs, hash brown, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast
  • Tempura Prawns $16.00
    • 8 tempura prawns served with a side of fries
  • Roasted Chicken Breast $26.50
    • wrapped in streaky bacon, on pumpkin risotto, with wilted spinach, creamy garlic and mushroom sauce
  • -large $17.50
  • -add fried egg $1.00
  • Pizza of Pi
    • tandori chicken, cashews, red onion, minted yoghurt, tomato chutney, mozzarella
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • grilled medium rare beef, crispy noodles, salad green, roasted cashews & Thai dressing
  • Moby Dick
    • shrimp, prawns, squid, scallops, tomato, mozzarella
  • -large $21
  • Prawn Twisters $10.00
    • with sour cream or sweet chilli sauce
  • Gurnard**(subject to availability) $5.50
  • - Grilled Chicken Strips $11.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel Lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel fried until golden, served with salad, chips & plum sauce $15.00
  • Banana Fritter $2.50
  • Garlic Aioli $3.00
  • Bacon $1.50
  • ICED DRINKS Chocolate or Coffee $4.50
  • Snapper**(subject to availability) $6.50
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