Monica's Eatery in New Plymouth Menu

BREAKFAST - COLD BREAKFAST - COLD
  • Coyo natural coconut yogurt, berries, almonds and urban honey $9.90
  • Avocado, coyo natural coconut yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and pine nuts $9.90
  • Dragon fruit, pineapple, banana, kiwifruit, almond milk & chia pudding $12.90
BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA BREAKFAST - BRUSCHETTA
  • Santa maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde $14.90
  • Asparagus, poached egg, grana padano $14.90
  • Avocado, feta, lemon - Add free range poached egg $2.50 $12.90
BREAKFAST - EGGS BREAKFAST - EGGS
  • - Add crispy pancetta $5.90
  • - Add spinach $4.90
  • - Add vine tomatoes $4.90
  • - Add avocado $4.90
  • Free range eggs, toasted 5 seed $11.90
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Florentine, spinach, mushroom, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BREAKFAST - HOT BREAKFAST - HOT
  • Pancakes, salted caramel mascarpone, maple, broken meringue - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $14.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Creamy portabello mushrooms, semolina gnocchi - Add crispy pancetta $5.90 $18.90
  • Breakfast salad, greens, crisp kale, marinated tomatoes, spiced seeds, pancetta, poached free range eggs $18.90
BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA BRUNCH - BRUSCHETTA
  • Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschetta $13.90
  • Avocado, feta and lemon bruschetta $12.90
  • Santa Maria sardines, marinated cherry tomatoes, salsa verde bruschetta $14.90
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Benedict, grilled ham off the bone, free range eggs, muffin, croquette, hollandaise $18.90
  • Green baby pea, mint, ricotta fritters, crispy pancetta, free range poached egg $16.90
  • Kedgeree, smoked kahawhai, coriander yoghurt, poached free range egg $18.90
  • Open omelette primavera, clevedon buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, baby peas, zucchini $18.90
BRUNCH - FAVOURITES BRUNCH - FAVOURITES
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
  • Florentine fried chicken with garlic mayonnaise $16.90
BRUNCH - SALADS BRUNCH - SALADS
  • House smoked chicken salad, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted grapes, brown rice, hazelnuts, sage dressing $20.90
BRUNCH - PASTA BRUNCH - PASTA
  • House made pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
BRUNCH - PLATES BRUNCH - PLATES
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, peppadew salsa $26.90
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
BRUNCH - ADD BRUNCH - ADD
  • French fries, anchovy mayonnaise $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
  • Crispy Pancetta $5.90
  • Potato Croquettes $4.90
  • Vine Tomatoes $4.90
DINNER - GRAZE DINNER - GRAZE
  • Marinated warm olives $16.90
  • Clevedon buffalo bocconcini extra virgin olive oil $16.90
  • Arancini, beef cheek ragu, tomato sauce, grana padano $16.90
  • House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers $18.90
  • Calamari and baby octopus, micro herbs, aioli $16.90
DINNER - BRUSCHETTA DINNER - BRUSCHETTA
  • Semi-dried vine tomatoes, pancetta, rocket $14.90
  • Broad bean, ricotta and mint $13.90
DINNER - SHARE DINNER - SHARE
  • Cheese, gluten free seed crackers, pears, your choice of: Gorgonzola Dolce / Provolone Dolce / Grana Padano $15.90
DINNER - PASTA DINNER - PASTA
  • Handmade pappardelle, beef cheek ragu, grana padano $22.90
  • Ravioli organic ricotta and basil, asparagus, lemon, grana padano $24.90
  • Spaghetti puttanesca, olives, capers, anchovies, tomato, garlic, chili $22.90
  • Monica’s mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy pancetta, toasted bread crumbs $22.90
DINNER - WOOD FIRED DINNER - WOOD FIRED
  • Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, pepadew $28.90
  • Angus eye fillet, duck fat potatoes, slow roasted vine tomatoes, roast garlic jus $35.90
  • Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi, asparagus $28.90
  • Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa $26.90
DINNER - ADD DINNER - ADD
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $7.90
  • Asparagus, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil $7.90
  • Baby cos, shaved pecorino, crispy capers, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, aged balsamic $7.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate $13.90
  • Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup $11.90
  • Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream $12.90
  • Macaron, rose petal gelato rosé syrup $11.90
MORNING TEA MORNING TEA
  • Standard $9.90 pp
    • Savoury or Sweet Mini Brioche / Monica's Club Sandwich Finger / Portuguese Custard Tart
WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included WORKERS LUNCH - Fresh water, ozone coffee & tea included
  • Special $17.90 pp
    • Monica's Warm Sourdough Sandwich / Smoked chicken salad, buckwheat, kale, avocado, baby spinach, roasted grapes, sage dressing / Fresh Fruit / Piccola Torta
CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS CANAPE MENU - PARMESAN CRACKERS
  • Seared yellow fin tuna, black sesame, chilli, salt flakes $3.00
  • Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil $3.00
  • Seared beef, horseradish, pickled red onion, shaved pecorino $3.00
CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE CANAPE MENU - WATER BISCUIT, GLUTEN FREE
  • Scallop, pancetta, sage, anchovy mayonnaise $3.00
  • Smoked salmon, mascarpone, lemon $3.00
  • Whipped camembert, prosciutto, marinated tomato $3.00
CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA CANAPE MENU - BRUSCHETTA
  • Roasted grapes, ricotta, thyme $3.00
  • Baby spinach, white anchovy, marinated tomato, pine nuts $3.00
  • Caramelised leek, prosciutto, grana padano $3.00
CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS CANAPE MENU - MEATBALLS
  • Pork, sage, porcini cream $3.00
  • Chicken, thyme, lemon, watercress pesto $3.00
  • Lamb, chilli, rosemary, balsamic $3.00
CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL CANAPE MENU - SEASONAL
  • Fresh figs, prosciutto, mascarpone $5.00
  • Bluff oysters, shallots, red wine vinegar $4.00
  • Whitebait Fritters $4.00
  • Asparagus, prosciutto $3.50
SET MENU SET MENU
  • Set Menu 1 $60.00 pp
    • First Course - Warm olives on the table - House cured salmon, whipped feta, seed crackers OR Calamari, baby octopus, aioli, lemon OR Chicken liver and pistachio pate, pickled vegetables, crostini / Second Course - Market fish, warm buckwheat salad, kale, avocado, baby spinach, peppadew salsa OR Pork belly, chilli, lemon, rosemary, garlic, black olive, semolina gnocchi OR Chicken cotoletta, caponata, cannellini beans, pepadew salsa / Third Course - Chocolate hazelnut bonbons, amaretto biscuit cream OR Tiramisu, shaved callebaut chocolate OR Panna cotta, mango, mint syrup

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Tempura prawns with wasabi soy sauce (4) $9.5
  • Fresh broccoli steamed and grilled $7
    • with miso ginger dressing (4)
  • Chilli spiced fries with Japanese mayo $6.5
  • Chicken and shiitake, spring onion, ginger, coriander and garlic (6) $12.5
  • Beef short rib, celery, cashew wonton (4) $12.5
  • Prawn, iceberg, black sesame, avocado $13
  • Tempura vegetables with Japanese mayo $8
  • Chicken marinated in teriyaki (4) $8.5
  • ●Create Your Dessert Plate $10
    • Select Your Style, Ice Cream & Sauce
  • ●Style
  • V=Vegetarian
  • ●Ice Cream
  • Mac N’ Three Cheese (V)
    • Cheddar / Parmesan / Blue
  • ●Cookie
  • -Black Doris Plum
  • Three Fowl
    • Grain Fed Chicken / Turkey/ Duck / Orange / Sage
  • -Vegetable Korma $17.90
  • Plain Naan or Wholemeal Roti $4.00
  • Good Times Platter $10 per person
    • Samosa, Pakora, Onion Rings, Crumbed Prawns and Chicken Tikka served on sizzling hot platter.
  • Chicken Tikka $14
    • Juicy marinated chicken thighs gently placed in the Tandoor. Served hot with cool mint chutney.
  • Peshawari Naan $4.90
  • Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11:30 till 2pm
  • Mango Chicken $18.90
    • Chicken Tikka cooked in a mild, creamy mango gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Gf) $8.90
    • Tomato onion green capsicum gravy
  • ∙light meals
  • ●entrees
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
  • Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Grilled chicken & bacon with fresh salad greens & aioli
  • Big Breakfast S $14 / L $14
    • Bacon, egg, hash brown, sausage, toast and tomato
  • Lemon & Capers $35.00
    • Creamy lemon & capers sauce over grilled snapper and broccoli with side of hand cut chips
  • Chicken $15.00
  • Hand Cut Chips / Green Salad or Coleslaw $5.00
  • Meatfest $22.00
    • Beef, bacon and chrizo w caramelised onion, BBQ sauce and aioli
  • Crispy chilli squid $18.00
    • Wasabi lime mayo, madarin crispy shallot and cress salad
  • Margarita $19.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and bocconcini w fresh basil and olive oil
  • Pull apart loaf $13.50
    • Warm cheese and bacon loaf w roasted garlic butter
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Braised lamb shank w feta and spring onion mash
  • Prawn & bok choy risotto $23.00
    • With green pea, parmesan, lemon, mascarpone
  • Fettuccine $18.50
    • Creamy mushrooms, spring onion, pine nuts and babu spinach w shaved parmesan (Add chicken for $3.00)
  • Good home hand cut fries $9.00
    • W aioli and gravy
  • Hot Chips & Aioli $5.90
  • Mango Chicken w rice $11.90
  • Dal Turkha $8.90
    • Light aromatic yellow split pea dal
  • Chicken Korma $8.90
    • Mild creamy cashew gravy with chicken
  • Beef Rogan Josh $9.90
    • Brown onion gravy with tender beef
  • Chickpea Salad $9.90
  • Baileys Fudge Cake $8.90
    • Moist fudge cake with Baileys, chocolate cream, dark truffle and almonds
  • *NEW* Keema Naan $5.90
  • Angus Pure T-Bone Porterhouse 400g
  • - Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / brushetta / Kaikoura tanara goats cheese
  • Kaikora Tenara Ash Crusted Goat Cheese
  • Black Tiger Prawns
    • Ripened avocado / lime & coriander / mango / tamarind
  • French Fries or Polenta Chips
    • housemade tomato sauce / aioli
  • Raw Berry Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Muesli & nut crumble / feijoa sorbet / fresh mint
  • Bananas Foster
    • Caramelised bananas / salted butterscotch, / gluten-free crepe / date & honey loaf / kapiti vanilla bean ice-cream
  • Manuka Honey & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • macadamia ginger praline / coconut scented tapioca / glazed blueberries / popcorn shoots.
  • Chefs Special flavoured rice ( Basmati rice) $4.00
  • Gobi Manchurian $15.00
    • Cauliflower is battered with a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth watering spicy sauce,diced capsicum, onion, tomato, mild chilly paste and finished with corriander leaves
  • Beef Stew $17.00
    • A simple coconut milk based stew with beef & vegetables, flavoured with whole spices and curry leaves that makes it deliciously aromatic and fragrant. Highly recommended with Appam.Taste it once...and you’ll be ordering it over and over again
  • Chicken Manchurian $16.00
    • Marinated boneless chicken is deep-fried and tossed with oriental based ginger garlic concoction and garnished with spring onion and corriander leaves
  • Prawn Moilee $20.00
    • Prawn cooked in a coconut base with carrot, capsicum, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and Chefs special spices
  • Chicken/Beef/Lamb Dosa $14.99
    • A dosa stuffed with traditional potato filling and your choice of meat
  • Meen Pollichathu $25.00
    • Meen pollichathu is basically 400-500gm (Fish and Size varies) covered with chefs special spicy masala,wrapped in banana leaves and shallow fried
  • Beef Skewer (3 pieces) $10.99
    • Beef meat marinated and mounted on a bamboo skewer and grilled and served with chefs special sauce
  • Yellow Daal $14.00
    • Lentils simmered on fire overnight and cooked with cumin seeds, onion, garlic and ginger
  • Saagwala $16.00
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a puree of spinach with our own herbs and spices
  • Tandoori Prawns $14.00
    • Tiger prawns cooked in tandoor with marination of ginger, yoghurt, garam masala and spices
  • Lemon Rice $5.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with lemon
  • Malai Kofta $14.00
    • Cheese dumplings cooked in fresh cream, cashew nut gravy and spices
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Sliced onions battered with chickpea floor, spices and deep fried
  • Bombay Aloo $14.00
    • Potatoes Cooked with cumin seeds, garlic and spices flavoured with dry fenugreek
  • Malabari $18.00
    • Prawns or fish cooked with sauteed onions, capsicum, tomatoes and coconut gravy
  • Roasted Pumpkin $18.00
    • watercress, feta, toasted hazelnuts, citrus olive oil & balsamic
  • Chicken Wings $16.00
    • Hot and spicy w ranch dipper
  • Stonesy S Classic Fish & Chips $21.00
    • Crispy battered fish of the day, Good Home hand cut fries, fresh salad, tartare and lemon
  • Roasted Vine Tomato
  • Pulled Pork Tacos $12.00
    • Chipotle slaw, sweet corn, pickled onions
  • -Oven Roasted
  • Rib Eye
  • Roasted Mushroom
  • Tempura Banana Split / Cinnamon Sugar / Ice Cream $12.00
  • Lamb Rump $30.00
    • Potato Gratin / Seasonal Vegetables Horseradish 0* Beetroot Puree / Cabernet Sauvignon Jus
  • Confit Pork Belly $30.00
    • Cloudy Apple Cider puree / Spicy Cole Slaw / Roast Potatoes
  • Ice Cream Sundae
    • Berry, Caramel or Chocolate
  • Pumpkin, Feta 6* Potato Croquette With Kimchi ( 3) $12.00
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    • Fries / Salad
  • Grilled Halloumi Burger $21.00
    • Hummus/ Roasted Peppers / Courgette / Guacamole / Caramelised Onion / Roasted Potatoes / Wasabi Aioli
  • Market Fish / Pumpkin, Feta and Potato Croquette / Pea Puree / Lemon Beurre Blanc $28.00
  • Side of Garden Salad $4.50 each
  • Toasted Bagels $11.80
    • with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon
  • French Toast $14.80
    • Served w Seasonal Fruit & Maple Syrup
  • Meat (1 Meat Filling & Up to 2 Vegetarian) $8.80
  • See the Blackboard for Our
    • Salad of the Day/Burger of the Day/And Other Specials
  • Rather of Middle Bacon/Avocado Half/ Wilted Spinach/GF Kumara Rosti $3.00each
  • Bowl of Fries $8.00
    • Served with Aioli & Tomato Sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $15.80
    • Poached or Fried or Scrambled With Bacon
  • Bacon Rasher $3.00
  • Kids Sized Brownie $8.00
    • With chocolate sauce & ice cream.
  • Poutine $10.00
    • Handuct potato chips, beef jus & smoked cheddar fondue.
  • Avocado $2.00
  • Howyagaarn $16.00
    • Free range chicken breast, bacon jam, crumbed brie, mayo, slaw & housemade BBQ sauce.
  • Lettuce $1.00
  • Swiss Cheese $2.00
  • Sauteed Broccoli $8.00
    • Preserved lemon, parsley oil, toasted seeds & shaved parmesan.
  • Avocado (seasonal) - $4.00
  • Omelettes $17.90
    • 3 egg omelettes made with Annie’s free range eggs/Zucchini & Whitestone Fuchsia Creek feta -
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Cheese - Pure beef pattie, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli, cos, brioche bun
  • Side of fries $6.90
    • with Mum's homemade tomato sauce -
  • Free range bacon (3 slices) - $6.50
  • Omelettes $17.90
    • 3 egg omelettes made with Annie’s free range eggs/Free range ham off the bone & Whitestone Farmhouse -
  • Toasted Sour Dough $7.90
    • with Inch Valley apricot jam & butter -
  • Greek Yogurt $12.90
    • with seasonal fruit & our own granola -
  • Classic Calamari Salad Sml $14.50 Large $24.50
    • Cajun spiced crunchy calamari served with Greek salad & fries
  • Seafood Basket $24.50
    • Selection of seafood served with fries and fresh salad and tartare sauce
  • Garlic Lemon Prawns for Two $24.50
    • Served with a potato hash cake, salad, and creamy garlic prawns
  • Kids Fish and Chips $10.50
    • Served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $28.50
    • Chicken breast salad served with yogurt and topped with crispy noodle
  • Chicken Burger $12.50
    • Chicken burger patty served with a side of fries
  • Moroccan Beef Burger $19.50
    • Moroccan beef burger containing salad, tomato, cheese, aioli sauce, and served with a side of fries
  • Potato Wedges Sml $8.00 Large $14.50
    • Served with bacon, cheese & sour cream
Monica's Eatery

Monica's Eatery

location

Address

42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067592038

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand