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

  • Half Chicken $30
    • roasted breast and confit leg with sweet carrot puree and crispy leeks
  • Platters $25
    • Local cheeses with apple chutney, grapes, celery & crackers
  • Add some sides $6.5
    • Truffle & potato croquettes / Carrot and cheese lasagna / Chilli & garlic Broccoli / Fresh green salad with honey mustard dressing / Hand cut chips with aioli
  • Fresh cured salmon with apple jelly, pickled cucumber, goast cheese curd and corriander $16
  • Salad of the day $16
  • Confit mussels with pumpkin risotto, lemon segments, toasted pumpkin seeds and nuts $16
  • Parmaesan and basil tortellini with pine nuts, smoked leeks and herb puree $16
  • Half Chicken $30
    • roasted breast and confit leg with sweet carrot puree and crispy leeks
  • Mexican Large $16
    • Salsa Sauce, Chorizo, Onion, Jalapeno, Capsicum, Pepperoni & Cheese
  • BBQ Chicken & Bacon Large $16
    • BBQ Base, Chicken, Bacon, Onion, Mushrooms, Cheese & Hollandaise
  • Cheesy Mushrooms Large $9
    • Cheese, Mushrooms & White Sauce
  • Supreme Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Ham, Bacon, Pepperoni, Onion, Pineapple, Capsicum, Mushrooms & Sausages
  • Chicken Pasta $9
  • Margarita Large $9
    • Cheese, Herbs & Tomato
  • Garden Veggie Large $13
    • Tom Sauce, Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Mushroom, Onion, Capsicum, Garlic & Herbs
  • Bacon Room Large $13
    • BBQ Base, Bacon, Mushroom, Cheese & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Steak & Egg $18.50
    • W french fries & cafe de paris garlic butter
  • Beans $12.00
    • On toast
  • -Full $7.00
  • Satay Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • W house slaw & french fries
  • BLT $17.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato w aioli & fries
  • Sticky Pulled Pork Burger $18.50
    • W apple & ginger slaw & aioli
  • - Ham $17.50
  • Fries
  • Naan Platter $10.00
    • Plain Naan, Garlic Naan & Cheese-Garlic Naan.
  • AlooParantha $4.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed withpotatoes, onions and spices.
  • Raita $2.50
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices.
  • Mango Chicken $16.50
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken, oven cooked and finished in a delicious mango, tomato and cashew nut sauce.
  • Prawn Jhalfrezee $18.00
    • Jhalfrezee was one of the supreme dishes createdduring the days of the Raj. “Jhal” is hot and “frezee” is stir fried. Cooked with red capsicum,coconut milk, tomatoes, spring onions and spices.
  • Malai Tikka $8.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, crushed cashews, white pepper, cheese, fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. Four pieces per portion.
  • Lamb Korma $16.50
    • Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spices.Kashmiri Pulao is a real compliment to this dish.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.50
    • A hot dish, made the world famous by the Chefs ofGoa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Cucumber raita is a real compliment to this dish.
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Choose your homemade filling.... Pollo Asada - Marinated Chicken Marinated in Tequila, Lemon & Garlic. Barbacoa - Shredded Beef Braised beef cooked with smoked chile, garlic and mexican spices. Seasoned Mince Ground beef seasoned with onions, tomato and mexican spices. Pescado - Grilled Fish Local catch marinated in a citrus vinaigrette. (when available) Grilled Vegetables Fresh Vegetables tossed with a mild ancho chilli paste and olive oil. Choose your homemade sauce... Mild (Zesty Tomatillo), Medium (Roasted Guajillo) or Hot (Chile de arbol). Choose your cream... Sour cream or Chipotle Crema (smoked chile cream sauce with a garlic base) optional extras at an extra cost ... guacamole $2 tapitio hot sauce, extra hot habanero or jalapenos $1 *salad includes homemade salsa fresca, corn and lettuce.
  • nachos $9.90
    • Crispy fresh made corn tortillas with blended pinto or whole black beans covered in melted cheese, topped with salsa fresca and served with your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces
  • -crispy $6
  • bean and cheese burrito $6
    • A tortilla rolled and filled with blended pinto beans and melted cheese.
  • cheese nachos $6
    • Crispy fresh made tortilla chips with blended pinto beans and melted cheese.
  • -crispy $14.90
  • -meat & cheese $11.90
  • -cheese $9.90
  • Vege roll $2.50
  • Gourmet $20
    • Smoked chicken cranberry & camembert cheese, capsicum , mushroom , smoked chicken , camembert , sundried tomato & cranberry sauce.
  • ●mince & steak
  • Italian
    • Cheese, pepperoni, mushroom, capsicums, olives & sundried tomato
  • Sausage $2.50
  • ●chicken
  • Spinach / pumpkin pattie $2.90
  • - steak & mushroom/ steak & onion/ steak & oyster/
  • Creamy Mushrooms & Bacon $15.50
    • TG’s secret recipe! Served on two slices of lightly toasted ciabatta.
  • Avocado and Feta Smash $12.00
    • Served atop 2 slices of lightly toasted ciabatta w/ a drizzle of balsamic glaze and topped w/ tomato relish and fresh coriander.
  • -Add streaky bacon... $3.50
  • -Add bacon $3.50
  • -Add hollandaise. $1.00
  • aioli / hollandaise / sour cream / Greek yoghurt / ice-cream / GF bread (1 slice)
  • Corn Fritter Stack(GF) $16.50
    • TG’s popular fritters come layered w/ brie cheese and streaky bacon and are topped w/ sour cream & sweet chilli sauce. Served w/ a side salad.
  • Fresh Chicken & Salad Wrap $10.00
    • A soft 10” tortilla filled w/ fresh chicken, salad, cheese and sweet-chilli mayo.
  • -Small $14.00
  • Roast Pork Dinner, Crackling & Apple Sauce
  • -9 inch $11.00
  • -Large $22.00
  • -9 inch $15.00
  • -Mini $7.00
  • Butterscotch Pudding $4.00
  • -Mini $20.00
  • Land & Garden Salad (GF) S $8 / D $15
    • fresh melon / prosciutto / rocket / shaved apple / walnuts
  • Bananas Foster (GF) $18.00
    • caramelised bananas / salted butterscotch, / gluten-free crepe / date & honey loaf / kapiti vanilla bean ice-cream
  • -Your choice of:
  • Cauliflower Cous Cous (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • rocket pesto / cranberries / pine nuts / lemon olive oil
  • -Brie Mon Sire S $19 / L$38
  • Baked Provincial Vegetable Mille Feuille - choose one side (GF) $39.00
    • pistachio rocket pesto / grilled haloumi / wild mushroom mascarpone / baby carrots / tempura broccoli / micro sunflower greens
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree / medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • -Gorgonzola Prelibato (dolce) S $19 / L$38
  • Screaming Eagles $18.00
    • Spicy Beef Meatball Po’ Boy / Bocconcini / Fries
  • -Small $4.00
  • Confit Pork Belly $30.00
    • Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
  • Tempura Banana Split / Cinnamon Sugar / Ice Cream $12.00
  • Eye Fillet $32.00
    • Buttermilk and Chive Mash / Baby Onion Jus / Seasonal Vegetables or Fries
  • Summer Salad $16.00
    • Roasted Beetroot / Baby Carrots / Mint / Orange Lotus Shoot / Mesclun
  • Asian style Pork Dumpling(6) $14.00
    • with Pickled Vegetables and Ponzu Sauce
  • -Large $8.00
  • Matar Paneer $14.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese and peas cooked with ginger, onion, and tomato in brown gravy
  • Karahi Paneer $14.90
    • Diced onion and capsicum seasoned with spices and cooked in onion gravy
  • Fish or Prawn Saagwala $16.90
    • Sliced fish fillet or prawn cooked with ginger, garlic and fresh spinach paste gravy to perfection
  • Prawns or Fish Kadhai $16.90
    • Prawns or Fish cooked with ground spices, cubed onions, capsicum and tomato
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $9.00 Full $16.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices and gently roasted over tandoor
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $14.90
    • Diced Lamb cooked with delicious North Indian Style in onion and tomato gravy
  • Lamb or chicken Biryani $14.90
    • Basmati rice and meat cooked with spices and condiments in hyderabadi style
  • Prawn or Fish Butter Masala $16.90
    • Marinated prawns cooked in creamy tomato gravy
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Chicken Black Bean
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, capsicum and chicken stir fried with black bean sauce. Served with white rice.
  • 4x Spring Rolls
    • Vegetarian spring rolls.
  • Nasi Goreng
    • Fried rice with mixed vegetables, ham, beef, shrimp, and chilli, Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Crabstick
    • Deep fried battered crabstick.
  • 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.
  • Vege Bami Goreng
    • Fried soft noodles with broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and chilli. Tell us how spicy you would like it in the comments.
  • Chicken Nugget
    • Deep fried chicken nugget.
  • BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young
    • Chinese omelette cooked with broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and BBQ pork.
  • 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)
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken Open Sandwich $18
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, fresh garden salad finished with hollandaise sauce topped with potato thins.
  • Roasted Vegetable Risotto $17.5
    • Served in a rich and creamy pesto au gratin.
  • 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.
  • Extras and Snacks $7.5 / $12 / $7
    • Fries and aioli / Chicken nuggets and fries / Garden salad
  • Fresh Fish Fillet $20
    • Options: Battered or Pan Fried. The choice of battered or pan fried served with fresh garden salad and fries, finished with garlic aioli and a lemon wedge.
  • 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.
  • Beef Nawabi $17.9
    • Sauteed beef with onions and tomatoes, garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and onions.(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