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

  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • Crispy Pork with Kailan $16.50
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • -Combination $13.50
  • Thai Spicy Salad
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Tempura prawns $19.90 / $28.90
    • Coated in a light Japanese style batter with your choice of colesalw or salad served with fries and tartare sauce 1/2 doz / 1 doz
  • Thai green chicken & vegetable curry $19.90
    • Our popular curry served with rice, poppadam and a side yoghurt
  • 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.
  • Coleslaw $3.90
  • Texas chicken salad $19.90
    • Golden grilled chicken pieces tossed through salad and greens with a ranch dressing
  • Chicken, bacon & avocado burger $19.90
    • paniko crumbed chicken fillet with lettuce, bacon, avocado, brie and apricot sauce served with fries
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $5.90
  • Lambs Fry $17.90
    • A true fresh and local kiwi experience served on mashed potato with bacon, tomato and a red wine jus.
  • Vegetarian Samosa $10.00
    • Indian classic, spiced potato and peas in a crunchy crust, served with raita.
  • Prawns $15.00
    • Tasty prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli & fresh lime.
  • - One Shank $26.00
  • Meatballs $11.00
    • Spicy meatballs in a tomato sauce topped with melted cheese.
  • Calamari $11.00
    • Crispy fried calamari coated with lemon pepper.
  • Croquettes $9.00
    • Ham and Garlic crumbed potato covered in Napoli cheese sauce.
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Freshly toasted
  • Pork Belly $12.00
    • Succulent Pork Belly Strips grilled and topped with a honey mustard, apple and red onion sauce.
  • BIGGEST BREAKFAST(in town) $9.50
    • eggs on toast + add bacon /sausages ($5.50)
  • 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
  • CHOICE COMBO(DF) $14.50
    • our magical muesli, fresh fruit & yoghurt served alongside toast and homemade jam
  • ALA BENEDICT $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with spinach
  • ALA BENEDICT $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs with home-made hollandaise on top of an English muffin with bacon
  • 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
  • -meat, fish or vege $2.00
  • cheese quesadilla $6
    • A flour tortilla folded in half and filled with melted cheese.
  • -gluten free $13.90
  • -soft $7.50
  • bean and cheese burrito $6
    • A tortilla rolled and filled with blended pinto beans and melted cheese.
  • 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.
  • -crispy $6
  • -sauces / sour cream $1.00
  • Lasagne square $2.90
  • Kumera chips $5.50
  • Cheese $8.00
    • 2 beef patties, extra cheese, salad and tomato relish
  • Gf option available
  • Deep fried mars bar $4.80
  • -sausage rolls / mince savouries/
  • -hangover (bacon, egg, hash brown, baked beans & sausage)
  • Chicken tender $2.50
  • Fish Moilee $19.00
    • 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
  • Kerala Vegetable Salad $5.00
    • A salad made with mainly onion, carrot, tomatoes, lemon juice, corriander, vinegar, black pepper & salt
  • 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
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt and spice mixture and cooked in thick creamy tomato gravy and mixed with butter, cashew paste and other spices
  • Lamb Korma $18.00
    • Cooked lamb and potatoes stewed in rich coconut milk and flavoured with whole spices and fresh herbs is a rich, thick and creamy dish
  • Beef Biriyani $17.00
  • Lamb Biriyani $19.00
  • Kadala curry $15.00
    • Chickpea and tomato based curry with a blend of fragrant spices and a sprig of corriander
  • Spicy Wedges $ 12.00
    • With gratinated cheese, bacon, sour cream & hot sauce
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • Pork Pasties & Puddings $ 20.00
    • With swede, apple, mash & gravy
  • -Wild pork, grilled cheddar & sour cream $14.00
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $ 6.00
  • -Fries
  • Chicken Open Sandwich $ 15.00
    • Chicken fillets, avocado, crispy pancetta & cranberry relish
  • Drambuie Crème Brulee $ 15.00
    • Torched table side
  • Assorted Drinks from $2.00
  • Roast meat & gravy roll, BBQ onions, mayonnaise $6.00
  • -9 inch $15.00
  • Apple Crumble $6.00
  • -12 inch $14.00
  • -Small $13.00
  • - Large $20.00
  • Vegetables Only
  • Pulled Pork Tacos $12.00
    • Chipotle slaw, sweet corn, pickled onions
  • Gluten free or half/half $3.50 Extra toppings $3.00)
  • Good Home Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and gravy
  • Smoked Salmon Risotto _ $25.50
    • With preserved lemon, spring onion & parmesan
  • Angus Rump
  • - Extra Meat $6.00
  • Fries $6.00
  • Roasted Mushroom
  • Tables Artisan Cheese Selection
  • -Your choice of:
  • Hot Platter $30.00
    • Turkey & cranberry terrine / tempura prawn cutlets / BBQ beef & chorizo skewers / Thai fish spring roll / baguette
  • Venison Carpaccio (GF) $18.00
    • Silver Fern Farms’ finely sliced venison / beetroot harissa jelly / goats cheese snow / chorizo crumbs / raspberry balsamic
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $18.00
    • Coffee bavarois cream / chocolate crumbs / orange gel / doris plum & creme fraiche ice cream
  • -Brie Mon Sire S $19 / L$38
  • Black Tiger Prawns $18.00
    • Ripened avocado / lime & coriander / mango / tamarind
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree / medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • Cheesy Bacon Wedges $12.50
  • Fries S $3.50 / L $7.50
  • Braised Steak with Mash and Spinach (Gluten Free) $13.00
  • Chicken Nuggets with Fries $6.00
  • -3 fill $6.70
  • Porridge $9.00
  • Bacon Pasta $6.00
  • Cheerios with Bread $6.00
  • All curries are served with rice
  • Nawabi $14.50
    • Sauteed chicken, lamb with onions and tomatoes garnished and flavoured with cashew nuts and coconut powder
  • Tandoori chicken (GF) H $8.00 / F $15.00
    • Chicken (with bone) marinated in yoghurt and spices, and roasted in tandoor
  • All curries are served with rice
  • Pepper family $66.00
    • Four Curries of your choice with Rice. 4 Poppadoms, 4 Plain Naan bread, and a 1.5 litre Soft Drink.
  • Mango lassi $2.00
  • Saag $17.00
    • Tender pieces of fish, prawns cooked in ginger garlic paste, spinach puree and spices
  • Naan platter $10.00
    • One each of Plain, Garlic, Cheese & Carle, and Cheese Naan
  • Pancakes $14.90
    • Stack of pancakes, blueberry compote and mascarpone
  • Spinach - $4.00
  • Burgers $15.90
    • Cheese - Pure beef pattie, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli, cos, brioche bun
  • Avocado (seasonal) - $4.00
  • Annie’s free range eggs 12.90
    • any style & served on toasted sourdough -
  • South Island Blue Cod $19.90
    • in a crisp Steinlager Pure batter served with French fries & Airspresso tartare(Add an extra piece of Blue Cod + $7.90 )
  • Omelettes $17.90
    • 3 egg omelettes made with Annie’s free range eggs/Free range ham off the bone & Whitestone Farmhouse -
  • Side of fries $6.90
    • with Mum's homemade tomato sauce -
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • 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
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
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