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

  • Bang Bang chicken salad with broccolini, asparagus, cashew, chilli (spicy) $15.8
  • Steamed dumpling $12.5
    • Asparagus, fennel, mushroom (6)
  • Pulled pork with hoisin $8.5
  • Salt and pepper squid with Japanese mayo (8) $$ 8.5
  • Asian Styled Coleslaw $6
  • Panko crumbed chicken with Japanese bbq sauce (4) $8.5
  • Soy, sesame and spring onion beef (4) $8.5
  • Twice cooked duck salad with blistered orange $18.8
  • Vegetable Pasta $9
  • Chicken Teriyaki Large $16
    • Tomato Sauce, Chicken, Bacon, Onion, and a Teriyaki Swirl
  • Italian Large $16
    • Tom Sauce, Sausage, Mushrooms, Bacon, Onion, Capsicum, Pepperoni & Olives
  • Satay Chicken Large $16
    • Satay Sauce, Chicken, Mushroom, Onion & Cheese
  • Double Beef & Bacon Large $16
    • Beef, Bacon, Onion & Cheese
  • Bread - Cheesy Garlic Herb $7
  • Ham & Cheese Large $9
    • Tom Sauce, Cheese & Ham
  • Bread - Olive & Feta $7
  • Naan $3.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour bakedin the tandoor.
  • TarkaDaal $15.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds,ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
  • Kashmiri Pulao $6.50
    • Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds,sultanas and desiccated coconut.
  • DaalMakhani $15.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with gheeand spices.
  • Lamb Jhalfrezee $16.50
    • 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.
  • Chicken Tandoori Tikka $8.00
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated in one of our special spice blends overnight, then smoke roasted in the Tandoori oven.Four per portion.
  • Beef Biryani $18.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb orprawns. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome mealserved with raita, mixed pickle and papadoms.
  • Lamb Biryani $16.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb orprawns. Infused with fresh spices and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome mealserved with raita, mixed pickle and papadoms.
  • FRENCH TOAST(DF)(GF) $17.50
    • oatie french toast served with bacon, banana, blueberries, maple & cream
  • MAGICAL MUESLI(DF) $10.50
    • lovingly toasted with homegrown honey, nuts, seeds and fruits served with seasonal fruit, greek yoghurt & milk
  • INDIAN POTATO SHAKE $12.50
    • Indian spiced potatoes lightly crushed & fried with spices and served with poached egg, yoghurt, cilantro and homemade Kasumi
  • 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
  • CHOICE COMBO(DF) $14.50
    • our magical muesli, fresh fruit & yoghurt served alongside toast and homemade jam
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add bacon /sausages ($5.50)
  • BREAD & SPREADS(DF)(V)(GF) $9.50
    • a mixture of multigrain and sourdough with the option of homegrown honey, jam, peanut butter or marmite
  • ALA BENEDICT $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with bacon
  • - Large $18.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • - add cheese for $4.00
  • Bowl of fries(GF) $4.00
  • Pie of the Day with fries and coleslaw $11.00
  • Warm Thai Beef Salad with mesclun, cherry tomatoes, capsicums, red onion, crispy noodles,& yoghurt dressing ( GF ) $16.50
  • add cheese for $4.00
  • -Small $5.50
  • 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
  • cheese nachos $6
    • Crispy fresh made tortilla chips with blended pinto beans and melted cheese.
  • -meat, fish or vege $2.00
  • cheese quesadilla $6
    • A flour tortilla folded in half and filled with melted cheese.
  • -cheese $9.90
  • ·salad bowl $13.90
    • Either in a plastic salad bowl or crispy salad bowl with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese, seasoned rice and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces.
  • -crispy $14.90
  • -full size $14.50
  • Soup of the day $13.00
  • Gluten free loaf plain or garlic $10.00
  • Onion rings $5.00
  • Market fish panko $35.00
    • crumbed w tartare or pan-fried w tomato salsa , preserved lemon mayonnaise, mash GFA
  • Pulled pork slider w sauerkraut, apple relish $15.00
  • Fries $6.50
  • Toasted garlic loaf $6.00
  • Baked chocolate pudding, fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream $15.00
  • Ask stuff what soup du jour it comes with fresh bread $12.00
  • Croque Madame (with egg) $16.00
  • Eggs on toast with hollandaise add salmon $17.00
  • Portabello Mushroom, spinach, poached eggs, tomato kasundi (GF) $16.00
  • Crepes with rhubarb, raspberries & vanilla mascarpone $17.00
  • Eggs on toast with hollandaise $12.00
  • Omelette $17.00
    • with ham, brie & rocket
  • Ask staff for details of fish of the day comes with coffee $14.50
  • Icc banquet $30.00
    • Minimum For 2 Persons. Appetisers: Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab And Tandoori Chicken / Main Course: Kadai Prawns Beef Korma, Butter Chicken, Lamb Nawabi With Basmati Rice, Naan & Condiments.
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with tasty grated cheese & sprinkle with garlic.
  • Chicken tandoori tikka (4pc) $8.00
    • Chicken marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor.
  • Mango chicken $15.50
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken, finished in a delicious mango, tomato and Cashewnuts sauce.
  • Maharaja banquet $30.00
    • Minimum For 2 Persons. Appetisers: Samosa, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka And Onion Bhajji / Main Course: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Vege Korma, With Basmati Rice, Naan & Condiments.
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic.
  • Papadom $0.50
  • Mushroom-mattar $15.80
    • Peas and Mushroom cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • 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)
  • Land & Garden Salad (GF) S $8 / D $15
    • fresh melon / prosciutto / rocket / shaved apple / walnuts
  • -Your choice of:
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree / medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • (V)VEGETARIAN (GF) GLUTEN FREE
  • Angus Pure T-Bone Porterhouse 400g $39.00
    • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions / beef cheek / jus (GF)
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $18.00
    • Coffee bavarois cream / chocolate crumbs / orange gel / doris plum & creme fraiche ice cream
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta $18.00
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Juliana shrimp and pastrami salad $16.50
    • With brie cheese, orange segments and salad greens served with honey & seeded mustard house dressing
  • Onion kulcha $3.50
  • Mixed raita $2.50
  • Black pepper chicken $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a tomato onion sauce flavoured with black pepper
  • Aloo Gobi $14.50
    • Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked together with red onions, turmeric and herbs and spices
  • Mango chicken (GF) $14.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with cashew nut sauce and mango syrup
  • Curry/rice combo with one plain naan $10.00
  • Aloo paratha $4.00
  • Murg lababdar (GF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken, paneer cooked in ginger garlic paste, finished with a creamy tomato flavoured sauce with sliced capsicum & onions
  • Supreme $16.00
    • Ham, bacon, salami, onion, mushrooms, cheese
  • Garlic Fries $7.00
  • ●Wedges $13.50
    • Served with cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce / salsa
  • Tempura Prawns $16.00
    • 8 tempura prawns served with a side of fries
  • -Add Salad $25.50
  • -Small $13.00
  • Banquet Box $25.00
    • 18 cocktail spring rolls, 16 savory samosa's, 16 dim sim's & fries
  • Battered Mussels $16.00
    • 8 battered mussels served with a side of fries
  • Extra sides $5.50
  • Fried eggs
  • Extra sauces $2.50
  • THE WILD BURGER $21.90
    • venison and pork patty with portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato & pickled cucumber served on a burger bun.
  • GARLIC BREAD $7.50
    • four slices of toasted ciabatta.
  • THE BUTLERS BURGER $20.90
    • house-made beef patty with bacon, fried egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion jam & beetroot relish served on a brioche bun.
  • DUCK BREAST $34.90
    • sous-vide duck breast served with a rocket & citrus salad finished with the house dressing.
  • SIRLOIN 300G $32.90
  • 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
  • Egg on toast $8.50
    • 2 eggs in any style & toast
  • Burger & Chips $14.90
    • Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
  • Nachos $12.50
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream served with mince
  • Kids hot cakes $6.50
    • 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar
  • Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • with cream cheese & jam
  • Muesli(GF) $9.00
    • mixture select of oats, nuts & seeds, served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt & trim milk
  • Classic breakfast $16.00
    • eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
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