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

  • Dirty Fries(Small/Large) $6/$8
    • w/ Chipotle mayo
  • Make it dirty add guacamole & Jalapeños $3.5
  • 1 Pancake $2.5
  • Add fries $5
  • Texas Bbq Steak $23.9
    • Prime Angus sirloin, streaky bacon, smoky onions,mushrooms,BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, fried egg, onion rings & mayo.
  • Add Bacon $3.5
  • Best Philly Steak Cuban Roll $18
    • Grilled and sliced sirloin fillet w/ sauteed onions, roasted capsicum, grilled swiss cheese, dill pickles & tomato relish in a fresh baked cuban roll w/ salad
  • Select Your Topping Choice:
  • Parmesan and basil tortellini with pine nuts, smoked leeks and herb puree (v)
  • Apple, white chocolate and coco butter parfait
  • Green lip mussels in a spicy creamy tomato sauce with toasted bread $26.00
  • Honey glazed duck breast with potato croquette, soy glazed vege, orange puree & spiced jus $34.00
  • Confit pork and truffle croquette with smoked apple compote, beetroot two ways and mustard jus $30.00
  • Dark chocolate fondant with orange sorbet, candy zest & chocolate soil
  • - Fresh green salad with honey mustard dressing
  • - Truffle & potato croquettes
  • Crispy salt & pepper calamari $14.90
    • On a bed of salad with lemon mayonnaise
  • Beer Battered Gurnard Sml $19.90 / Lrg $25.90
    • Locally caught gurnard with your choice of colesalw or salad served with fries and tartare sauce
  • Chicken, bacon & avocado salad e $13.90 /m $19.90
    • Grilled chicken with bacon & avocado on a fresh green salad and drizzled with honey mustard
  • Creamy chicken bacon & mushroom fettucine $20.90
    • diced chicken with bacon, mushroom & fresh fettucine tossed in a classic creamy cheese and herb sauce
  • Texas chicken salad $19.90
    • Golden grilled chicken pieces tossed through salad and greens with a ranch dressing
  • Crumbed scallops $20.90 / $30.90
    • Hand crumbed scallops with your choice of colesalw or salad served with fries and tartare sauce 1/2 doz / 1 doz
  • Classic Chicken Mignon $25.90
    • A chicken breast wrapped in a bacon served with portobello mushrooms, roast pumpkin and potatoes in a creamy garlic sauce.
  • Classic fries $5.90
    • Served with tomato sauce + cheese and gravy add $4.90
  • Mixed Platter For Two $16.00
    • Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Lamb Kebab and ChickenTandoori tikka. Specially recommended by our Chef
  • Lamb Madras $16.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry with coconut.A South Indian dish with onions, ginger, garlic and spices. Vegetable Pulao is a real compliment to this dish.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked inthe tandoor.
  • Fish Malabari $18.00
    • A Bombay speciality.Cooked with coconut,capsicum, tomatoes, cream and anassortment of spices.
  • BhunaGosht $16.50
    • Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.
  • PalakPaneer $15.80
    • Cubes of home made Indian cottage cheesecooked with spinach and spices.
  • Raita $2.50
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices.
  • Beef 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.
  • Pulav Rice $1.90
  • Peshawari Naan $4.90
  • Spinach & Cheese $4.90
  • Tiramisu Slice $7.90
    • Light chocolate sponge with tiramisu mousse and a delicate dusting of chocolate
  • Hot Chips & Aioli $5.90
  • Garlic, Olive & Chilli $5.90
  • Butter Chicken $8.90
    • Chicken Tikka in creamy tomato gravy
  • Chocolate Dream $8.90
    • Chocolate cake with chocolate sauce and ice-cream
  • Sides $3.50
    • streaky bacon (2) / hash browns (2) / mushrooms / side salad / side of fries
  • -Add streaky bacon... $3.50
  • Chicken and Cranberry Salad(GF) $13.00
    • w/fresh chicken, lettuce and mesclun mix, fresh mint, red cabbage, carrot, tomato, feta cheese, dried cranberries and a coriander/ginger/lime dressing.
  • Tropical Chicken Stack $18.50
    • Toasted sourdough stacked w/ lettuce, cheese, chicken, pineapple and bacon and topped w/ fresh mango salsa. Drizzled w/ sweet chilli mayo and served w/ wedges.
  • Extras $1.00
  • -Add bacon $3.50
  • Eggs Benedict(GF) $16.50
    • House-made kumara and potato rosti topped w/ 2 poached eggs, streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce. Swap bacon for mushrooms... N/C
  • Nachos (GF) $16.00
    • Our yummy beef mince w/ refried beans is served on cheesy corn chips and topped w/ salsa, sour cream, tasty cheese and spring onions.
  • Family deal 1 $35.00
    • 2 Curry / 2 Rice / 2 Plain Naan / 2 Papadom / 1.5 Range Drink / (Add Dessert $2)
  • Garlic naan $1.00
  • Cheese naan $1.50
  • Dal makhani $14.00
    • Combination of two lentils, cooked with a generous helping of butter and cream, flavored with traditional spices.
  • Lamb biryani $14.00
    • Soft morsels of lamb, herbs and dry fruits cooked along with basmati rice.
  • Peshawar naan $4.00
  • Naan bread roll $9.00
    • Chicken or lamb kebab with mixed salad, tamarind and mint yoghurt sauce.
  • Jeera rice $2.50
    • (fried with cumin seeds)
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
  • SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE MUFFIN STUNNER
    • The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • BBQ BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and the winning combination of sizzling bacon and smoky BBQ sauce. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • EGGS BENE DELUXE
    • Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
    • The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • BEEF BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • Roast Lamb w Mint Sauce
  • -9 inch $11.00
  • Assorted Drinks from $2.00
  • - 12 inch $14.00
  • -Mini $10.00
  • Roast meat & gravy roll, BBQ onions, mayonnaise $6.00
  • -Medium $17.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • Mushroom-mattar $15.80
    • Peas and Mushroom cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Prawn-apricot $18.00
    • Prawns cooked in onion, capsicum, apricot And special spices in a creamy tomato sauce.
  • Lamb nawabi $15.50
    • Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onions, garlic- ginger Coriander, tomatoes, cooked with spices, yoghurt and cream.
  • Mixed platter for two $16.00
    • Consists of Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji,Lamb Kebab and Chicken Tandoori tikka.
  • Tandoori roti $3.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor.
  • A selection of our dishes carefully crafted by our chefs to entice you with the real taste of the Kiwi and Indian cuisine. The banquet menu consists of Entrée, Mains and Naan. With our Banquet Menu you can eat as much as you like for no extra cost. Your waiter/ess will be providing the plates and cutlery, delivering the dishes right to your table and always asking if you need any extras of the course serving.
  • Malai kofta $15.80
    • Cottage cheese and potato balls cooked in delicious cashew nut based gravy.
  • Gulab jamun $5.00
  • Saagwala $16.00
    • A delightful combination of meat cooked in a puree of spinach with our own herbs and spices
  • Matar Paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese sauteed with garden peas and spices
  • Bhindi Masala $14.00
    • Bhindi means lady finger. It's a dry dish cooked with rich spices, onion and tomatoes
  • Chicken Madras $15.00
    • Chicken cooked with curry leafs, coconut milk and tomatoes
  • Garlic and Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Topping of garlic on the stuffed cheese naan
  • Butter Chicken Masala $15.00
    • Must try. This is really a authentic butter chicken with onion and rich spices
  • Mint Curry $18.00
    • Choice of meat cooked in chef's special mint and onions gravy
  • Lemon Rice $5.00
    • Basmati rice flavoured with lemon
  • HotDog & Chippies $7.50
  • Fish/Chicken $2.50
  • The Godfather Burger $16.00
    • With steak, bacon, beef pattie, cheese, onions & an egg, served w fries.
  • Homemade Cabinet food also available, see staff.
  • Bacon & Egg T/S $6.50
  • Fries $5.00
  • -With cheese $0.50
  • Smoked Chicken Foldover $13.00
    • On Foccasia Bread W camambert, avo, bacon & cranberry sauce. Served w salad & fries.
  • Fish & chips $5.00
    • Fish fillet coated with batter and served with fried
  • Chicken do pyaaza (DF) $14.50
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked in onion, tomato gravy & diced onions
  • $2 extra for each Seafood Curry ordered
  • Pepper trio $50.00
    • Three Curries of your choice with Rice, 3 Poppadoms, 3 Plain Naan Bread, and a 1.5 litre Soft Drink.
  • Papadam $0.50 each
  • Butter chicken (GF) $14.50
    • Tender pieces of boneless chicken roasted in tandoor with a creamy tomato sauce
  • veg makhani $14.50
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy tomato gravy with butter
  • Mango/mint/tamarind chutney $2.50
  • Botannix Full Cooked Breakfast $18.00
    • Two eggs, two kransky sausages, grilled tomato, potato rosti, sautéed mushrooms
  • A poached egg and hollandaise. Served with a slice of toast. Change bacon to pan-fried haloumi for a vegetarian option v
  • All served
  • Botannix Stack $18.50
    • Potato and herb rosti with wilted spinach, portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, pan-fried bacon,
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.50
    • Two eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) with bacon, served with toast
  • And crispy bacon served with toast
  • Balsamic Mushrooms $16.50
    • Pan-fried button mushrooms finished with balsamic and cream; garnished with a slice of bacon and served on toasted rye
  • -vegetarian, with either mushrooms or tomato (V) $15.00
  • Moroccan Chicken Burger $18.5
    • Moroccan spiced BLT chicken burger and fries served with a side of ketchup and aioli.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrom $16
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, spinach and topped with potato thins.
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken Open Sandwich $18
    • Served on toasted garlic ciabatta, fresh garden salad finished with hollandaise sauce topped with potato thins.
  • Pasta of the Day POA
    • (see specials)
  • Salad of the Day POA
    • (see specials)
  • 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.
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