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

  • Southern Fried Chicken $17.00
    • Chive waffle, topped with a poached egg & green chilli hollandaise
  • Toasted Vogel’s ( V**) $15.00
    • With avocado, tomato, feta, pistachio dukkah & chia seeds
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Petti Loaf’s $12.80
    • With house dips
  • Lemon Pepper Battered Market Fish $19.50
    • With tartare & side of chips
  • Rosemary potatoes $5.50
  • Lemon & Thyme Chicken Salad (GF) $18.00
    • With rocket, feta, macadamia nuts, orange & avocado
  • World Famous Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.50
    • With lettuce, mayonnaise & cheese toasted & skewered together served with fries
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Half Chicken $30
    • roasted breast and confit leg with sweet carrot puree and crispy leeks
  • Lemon & fruit salad tart, grapefruit ice & meringue shards $16
  • Ice cream sundae with berry coulis & chocolate sauce $10
  • Silver fern farms eye fillet with potato fondant, artichoke, creamed chicken, baby vege and mulled wine jelly $34
  • Freshly baked garlic bread $10
  • Honey glazed duck breast with potato croquette, soy glazed vege, orange puree & spiced jus $34
  • Parmaesan and basil tortellini with pine nuts, smoked leeks and herb puree $16
  • Salad of the day POA
  • Fried Rice
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $7.50
    • 4 pcs
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Pork Hock on Rice $14.50
  • Satay Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • W house slaw & french fries
  • Beans $12.00
    • On toast
  • Benedict's $17.00 - $19.50
    • Options as follows
  • - Tomato $3.50
  • -Full $7.00
  • Brunch Quesadilla $18.50
    • Layered tortilla, potato hash, bacon, cheese & topped w spicy beans & two fried eggs
  • Honey, Soy & Ginger Tofu $16.50
    • W your choice of salads
  • -+bacon $19.50
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • -Main $32.90
  • V=Vegetarian
  • -Berrylicious
    • Dark chocolate with dried berries and biscuits
  • 15% surcharge applies on public holidays
  • ● Egg Benedict
    • Soft poached eggs on a toasted split muffin with butter wilted spinach and a drizzle of hollandaise
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Side of Pigtails $5.00
  • Venison Carpaccio
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizocrumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Silver Fern Farms Reserve Scotch Fillet 300g
  • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions /beef cheek / jus
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • 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
  • Apple Cider Slow Cooked Free Range Pork Belly
    • Preserved figs / pickled fennel / young bok choy / sautéed baby carrots / marsala cream
  • Brie Mon Sire
  • Bananas Foster
    • Caramelised bananas / salted butterscotch, / gluten-free crepe / date & honey loaf / kapiti vanilla bean ice-cream
  • Satay Chicken
  • -Medium $19.00
  • Vegetarian - roast veggies, peas, onions & sour cream swirl
  • Vegetables Only
  • Roast Pork Dinner, Crackling & Apple Sauce
  • -Mini $8.00
  • Milkshake $4.00
  • Meat Only
  • Tandoori roti $3.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor.
  • Aloo saag $15.80
    • Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Lamb nawabi $15.50
    • Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onions, garlic- ginger Coriander, tomatoes, cooked with spices, yoghurt and cream.
  • Vindaloo(chicken/lamb/ beef) $15.50
    • Red hot curry of Goa, choice of hot or extra hot.
  • Mattar paneer $15.80
    • Peas and home-made Indian cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Papadom $0.50
  • Naan platter $10.00
    • Plain Naan, Garlic Naan & Cheese-Garlic Naan.
  • Mango kulfi $6.00
  • Roasted Pumpkin $18.00
    • watercress, feta, toasted hazelnuts, citrus olive oil & balsamic
  • Margarita
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and bocconcini w fresh basil and olive oil
  • Seeded Mustard Mash
  • Add Chicken $3.00
  • Meatfeast
    • Beef, bacon, chorizo w caramelized onion, BBQ sauce and aioli
  • Chicken Parmigiana Burger-
    • Crumbed chicken topped with bacon, Napoli and cheese w house slaw
  • Pulled Pork Tacos $12.00
    • Chipotle slaw, sweet corn, pickled onions
  • Fries $6.00
  • Focaccia $5.60
  • Butter chicken pie $4.70
  • Vegie pastie $4.80
  • Mini quiche Lorraine $1.90
    • Bacon and egg
  • Cream horn $3.80
  • Fruit Danish $4.00
    • apple
  • Caramel and custard scroll $3.50
  • High top $4.50
    • wholemeal
  • Brownie $10.00
    • Warm triple chocolate brownie covered in chocolate sauce & sweetened whipped cream.
  • Lettuce $1.00
  • Too Easy $16.00
    • Green Meadows 150gm beef patty, sweet gherkin relish, Swiss cheese, beer battered onion rings & BBQ sauce.
  • Haloumi $3.00
  • Loaded Fries $10.00
    • Handcut potato chips, 24 hour pulled pork & mayo.
  • Chilli Poppers $10.00
    • Creamy cheese filling, chipotle & iceberg dipping sauce.
  • Sundae $10.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream with runny chocolate sauce & Oreo's crushed on top.
  • Gluten Free Buns $1.00
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)
  • Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $12.00
    • bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard)
  • Extras
    • Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
  • Classic breakfast $16.00
    • eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
  • Burger & Chips $14.90
    • Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling from
  • BBs Steak $19.90
    • 200g. Sirloin grilled to your liking served with mushroom, chips & garden salad
  • Chicken Fried Rice
    • Fried rice cooked with onions, egg, carrots, peas, corn, and chicken.
  • 3x Spring Rolls
    • Vegetarian spring rolls.
  • Vegetable Curry
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, and carrots stir fried with yellow curry. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • BBQ Pork Soft Noodles
    • Soft noodles stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, onions, carrots, cabbage, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, and BBQ pork.
  • Combination Curry
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, beef, BBQ Pork, and chicken stir fried with yellow curry. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Satay Chicken
    • Carrots, capsicum, cucumber and chicken stir fried with satay sauce. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Satay Beef
    • Carrots, capsicum, cucumber, and beef stir fried with satay sauce. Served with white rice. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Chips
    • Deep fried straight cut potato chips
  • Mantra Burger $18
    • American style burger served with wasabi mayonnaise, pear 'n' fig chutney, petit salad, fried egg and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • Nachos $14.5
    • Our nachos are served with beef bolognaise with cheesy crust on crispy chips with sour cream.
  • Moroccan Chicken Burger $18.5
    • Moroccan spiced BLT chicken burger and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • Hot Blond(not for the faint hearted) $18.9
    • An exotic indian hot chicken curry cooked with cumin seed and red onions served with a side of vanilla ice cream to cool the mouth and refresh your taste buds.
  • Roasted Vegetable Risotto $17.5
    • Served in a rich and creamy pesto au gratin.
  • Salad of the Day POA
    • (see specials)
  • Extras and Snacks $7.5 / $12 / $7
    • Fries and aioli / Chicken nuggets and fries / Garden salad
  • Butter Chicken $17.9
    • Tender piece of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce. (GF)
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