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

  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • Crispy Pork with Kailan $16.50
  • Crispy or BBQ Pork on Rice $16.50
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • Spicy Fried Noodles
  • Curry puffs 4 pcs $ 7.50
  • Tomatoes / Onions / Seasonal Roast Vegetables / Baked Potato with Garlic Butter $6.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail $18.00
    • with thousand island sauce
  • Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Grilled chicken & bacon with fresh salad greens & aioli
  • ●mains
  • Bluff Oysters (Battered or Natural)
    • with handcut chips & salad
  • ●entrees
  • -1 doz $37.00
  • Speciality Fish $35.00
    • with handcut chips & salad
  • #13. Pork & fennel sausage meat, roasted onion, oregano, pistachio nuts $16.50
  • #14. Garlic prawns, chilli, preserved lemons, rocket, chilli oil $19.00
  • #2. Smoked paprika sausage, roasted red peppers, onions $15.50
  • #3. Prosciutto, rocket, shaved parmesan $18.50
  • #5. Manuka smoked ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos $16.50
  • #8. Salami, chilli, garlic, fresh basil, olives $16.00
  • #15. Fungi, prosciutto, garlic, rocket, truffle oil $17.00
  • #9. Marinara (no mozzarella) oregano, garlic, sea salt, parmesan (v) $11.50
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • PERFECT PORRIDGE(DF) $10.50
    • creamy oats with stewed fruits, honey roasted almonds & cinnamon, served with milk or runny cream
  • HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA(DF)(V)(GF) $16.50
    • homemade chilli beans served in a crispy tortilla with avocado, sour cream, salsa and a poached egg
  • EST EVER SALAD(DF)(GF) $14.50
    • hot smoked salmon mixed with crunchy potatoes, baby spinach, herbed labneh and a zingy citrus dressing finished with a poached egg
  • BAGEL(GF) $10.50
    • hot smoked salmon on a toasted bagel topped with creamy scrambled eggs, lemonade creme fraiche and chopped chives
  • BREAD & SPREADS(DF)(V)(GF) $9.50
    • a mixture of multigrain and sourdough with the option of homegrown honey, jam, peanut butter or marmite
  • AVOCADO SMASH(DF)(V)(GF) $10.50
    • fresh avocado squished on chunky grain toast with a poached egg, squeeze of lemon & fresh herbs
  • INDIAN POTATO SHAKE $12.50
    • Indian spiced potatoes lightly crushed & fried with spices and served with poached egg, yoghurt, cilantro and homemade Kasumi
  • OMELETTE(DF)(GF) $17.50
    • 3 eggs omelette with choice of 4 fillings: tomato/spinach/mushrooms/feta/onion/bacon or salmon.Served with hollandaise
  • Zuchini $15.00
  • Mixed $16.00
  • Zucchini $11.00
  • Lamb $15.00
  • Falafel $15.00
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Lamb $11.50
  • Falafel $11.00
  • Potato peas Masala $14.00
    • A delighful combination of green peas, potato in rich onion tomato masala, finished with chefs special spices
  • Uttappam $12.00
    • Thick medium size dosa topped with tomato, onion, capsicum, green chilly, corriander and optional cheese. Uttapam is sometimes characterised as an Indian Pizza
  • Chicken Biriyani (Ask for "bone or boneless Chicken") $16.00
  • Kanava Fry (Calamari) $11.99
    • Calamari marinated with Kerala spices, ginger garlic paste and then coated with rice flour and deep-fried
  • Vegetable stew $15.00
    • One of the best Kerala style vegetarian dish that is healthy, and outright delicious, where the spices do not over power the natural flavour of the vegetables. The addition of aromatic whole spices, ginger and fresh coconut milk enhance the natural flavour of the vegetable by leaps and bounds and lends a sweet flavour that is perfectly balanced with the spice of crushed peppercorns
  • Squid Masala $17.00
    • A south Indian delicacy in which squid is cooked in a thick onion, tomato gravy and mixed with coconut cream and chefs special spices
  • Fish Molli $26.00
    • 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
  • Chicken Curry $15.00
    • A typical Kerala dish in which chicken is diced and cooked in a thick sauce made with onion,ginger, garlic, tomatoes and powdered spices and garnished with coconut cream and curry leaves
  • Vegetable korma $14.00
    • An assortment of vegetables cooked in a creamy onion, coriander and cashew nut sauce.
  • Cheese naan $1.50
  • Peshawar $1.50
  • Onion bhaji $6.00
    • Sliced of onion, coated with a chickpea batter. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing.
  • Poppadom (3pcs) $4.00
  • Family deal 3 $65.00
    • 4 Curry / 4 Rice / 4 Plain Naan / 4 Papadom / 1.5 Range Drink / (Add Dessert $2)
  • Matai kofta $14.00
    • Soft croquettes stuffed with cottage cheese, potatoes, cooked m a rich cashew nut sauce.
  • Chicken korma $14.00
    • Chicken cooked in cashew nut sauce with aromatic herbs and spices.
  • Garlic Bread $ 10.00
    • With Irish Cheddar
  • House Salad & Dressing $ 6.00
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • -Cauliflower and cheese sauce
  • Ploughman's Sharing Platter $ 16.00
    • Aged cheddar, chutney, pickled onions, warmed farmhouse bread, roast beef & pickles
  • Served with your choice of:
  • Drambuie Crème Brulee $ 15.00
    • Torched table side
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • All Roasts Gluten Free, served with a choice of vegetables.
  • -9 inch $11.00
  • Mixed Meats
  • -Mini $8.00
  • ~ 12 inch pizzas are Gluten Free
  • - Large $22.00
  • Butterscotch Pudding $4.00
  • Assorted Drinks from $2.00
  • Sausage rolls $3.20
  • Cottage mince pie $4.80
  • Cream donuts $3.20
  • Jam donut $3.00
  • Tropical $100.00
    • Ham with pineapple and capsicum, red onion, kalamata olives and mozzarella
  • Vegemite and cheese scroll $3.80
  • Russian Fudge per bag $5.50
  • Mince pie $4.20
  • Wedges $13.50
    • with Salsa & Sour Cream
  • French Toast $14.80
    • Served w Seasonal Fruit & Maple Syrup
  • Open Steak Sandwich $19.80
    • Steak Strips, Caramelised Onion, Garlic Butter, Salad, Aioli & Fries on Toasted Bread
  • Vege Fillings = Cream Cheese, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple, Relish, Onion, Apricot, Mushroom, Avocado
  • Grilled Tomato/Smoked Salmon $6.00 each
  • Side of Fries $4.50 each
  • See the Blackboard for Our
    • Salad of the Day/Burger of the Day/And Other Specials
  • Meat Fillings = Ham, Bacon, Chicken
  • Extras and Snacks $7.5 / $12 / $7
    • Fries and aioli / Chicken nuggets and fries / Garden salad
  • Beef Nawabi $17.9
    • Sauteed beef with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.(GF)
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken Open Sandwich $18
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, fresh garden salad finished with hollandaise sauce topped with potato thins.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.9
    • Succulent tender chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and diced onions, garnished with fresh coriander.(GF)
  • 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.
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • Moroccan Chicken Burger $18.5
    • Moroccan spiced BLT chicken burger and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • 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.
  • Pacific Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • Served with warm bread
  • Moroccan Beef Burger $19.50
    • Moroccan beef burger containing salad, tomato, cheese, aioli sauce, and served with a side of fries
  • Onion Rings Sml $8.00 Large $12.50
    • Served with fresh salad
  • Thai Beef Salad $28.50
    • Marinated beef strips with seasonal salad and topped with crispy noodles
  • Broccoli and Cheese Balls Sml $18.50 Large $26.50
    • Served with roast vegetables and a side of fries
  • Selection of Ice Cream $9.50
    • Four Flavours: Cookies and Cream / Boysenberry / Hokey Pokey / Goody Goody Gumdrops
  • Falafel Burger $19.50
    • Mixed salad, tomato, and salsa served on top of a falafel patty, with a side of fries
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $28.50
    • Chicken breast salad served with yogurt and topped with crispy noodle
  • Butty $9.50
    • Bacon or kransky sausage with fries egg served on stoch roll
  • Creamy garlic mushroom $17.50
    • Mushroom sautéed served on a parmesan and paprika savory french toast
  • Monsignor croute $12.00
    • French style toasted sammy with tomato and brie or ham and cheese
  • Warm lamb salad $18.00
    • Lamb pan-fried with dried tomato and feta, topped with salad honey mustard and avocado oil
  • Chiclken laksa $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in ligth coconut red curry sauce, served with udon noodle and chinese dumplings
  • Eggs benedict $17.00
    • Choice of bacon or salmon,topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Mammoth pie $18.50
    • Steak and mushroom pie in red wine gravy topped with pastry, side with mashed potato
  • Cornish seafood bake $18.00
    • Mixed seafood in withe wine sauce topped with mashed potato side with green salad
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