Monsoon Poon in Wellington Menu

ENTREES & NIBBLES ENTREES & NIBBLES
  • Tom Yum Style Marlborough Mussels $14.00
    • in a lemongrass, kaffir lime, chilli & coriander broth
  • Kung Pao Chicken Wings $15.00
    • sweet, spicy & sticky
  • Sesame Crusted Prawn Toast $14.00
    • with Kewpie mayo, hoisin & spring onion
  • Stuffed Naan $9.00
    • filled with cream cheese, bacon & chilli jam then tandoor baked
  • Combo Platter $35.00
    • a selection of our popular entrees to share
  • Firecracker Sliders 6/$15.00
    • our famous Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo
  • - One for $5
  • - Three for $14
  • Little Dragon Tacos $15.00
    • S.E. Asian shrimp in a smoky chilli sauce with avocado & fresh coriander in a soft roti shell
  • Malai Chicken $1600
    • tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cumin, ginger, cardamom & pepper then tandoor baked
  • Peppered Squid $14.00
    • with crispy panko crumbs & chilli flakes, served with a Thai basil, mint & garlic mayo
  • Thai Gulf Jumbo Prawns $17.00
    • steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint & basil
  • Vietnamese Summer Rolls $13.00
    • vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime & chilli dipping sauce
  • Spice Grill Chicken Satay $16.00
    • topped with our warm housemade peanut sauce
  • Krishna Pakhora $13.00
    • cauliflower, pumpkin & potato slices fried in chickpea batter, served with a mint, coriander & tamarind dipping sauce
MEAT, SEAFOOD & VEGETABLES MEAT, SEAFOOD & VEGETABLES
  • Black Pepper & Chilli Tofu $19.00
    • with wok-tossed bok choy & broccoli
  • Beef Rendang $25.00
    • Indonesian dry curry; slowly braised beef with coconut milk, star anise, crispy shallots & cardamon
  • Sticky Pork Belly $214.00
    • with chilli caramel glaze & black vinegar, topped with a Chinese cabbage, apple, mint & coriander slaw
  • Sichuan Style Clay Pot $19.00
    • seasonal vegetables, fresh chilli & tofu wok fried in a Chinese hot bean pasta
  • Kashmir Potato & Pea Curry $19.00
    • soft fried organic potatoes in savoury vegetable sauce with English peas & mint oil (vegetarian)
  • Firecracker Chicken $24.00
    • chilli crumbed & wok fried in hot Malay chilli
  • Bali Prawns $26.00
    • with green beans, zucchini, eggplant & broccoli in an aromatic green coconut broth
  • Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $24.00
    • yellow coconut curry with kaffir lime, lemongrass & galangal
  • 25 Herb & Spice Indian Lamb Curry $24.00
    • slow cooked diced lamb in a savoury spiced curry with our secret mix of spices; a Monsoon classic
  • Shaking Beef $26.00
    • Vietnamese style wok seared beef fillet, with garlic, spring onion & red onion, served on peppery leaves with a lime dipping sauce
  • Honey Soy Salmon $26.00
    • fresh Aoraki salmon fillet on bok choy with a honey, soy, chilli & Sichuan pepper sauce
  • Nasi Goreng $23.00
    • Indonesian spiced fried rice with chicken, seafood, vegetables & chilli
  • Malay Hawker Style Fried Fish & Prawns $24.00
    • in a kaffir lime, coconut, candlenut & chilli sauce
  • Butter Chicken $24.00
    • marinated tandoor baked chicken served in our creamy tomato & butter sauce
MONSOON NOODLES MONSOON NOODLES
  • Roast Duck Mee Goreng $24.00
    • egg noodles, house roasted 5 spice duck, red & green peppers, onions & bean sprouts (vegetarian option available)
  • Bangkok Street Noodles $23.00
    • flat rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, tamarind, chilli & crushed spiced cashews (vegetarian option available)
  • Singapore Fried Noodles $23.00
    • rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, red & green peppers, onions & chilli (vegetarian option available). Make it chilli crumbed chicken for $25
MONSOON SALADS MONSOON SALADS
  • Indian Empire Spiced Chickpea Salad $18.00
    • with cauliflower, cranberries, chaat masala, cucumber, chilli, yogurt & Lot Eight Vietnamese olive oil
  • Peking Duck Salad $23.00
    • house roasted 5 spice duck with mandarin, pine nuts, mesclun, spinach & a sesame lime dressing
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.00
    • beef fillet, spring onion, bean sprouts, mint, coriander, basil, mesclun, spinach, crispy shallots, crushed spiced cashews & a lime, coriander & chilli dressing
RICE RICE
  • Jasmine Rice $4.00
  • Saffron Rice $5.00
  • Coconut Rice $5.00
SIDES SIDES
  • South Indian Spice Scented Lentil Curry $8.00
    • dahl & kidney beans in a spiced cream
  • Sweet Chilli Eggplant $10.00
    • crispy slices wok tossed with garlic & coriander
  • Bok Choy $9.00
    • with black beans, oyster sauce & garlic
  • Stuffed Naan $7.00
    • with cream cheese, bacon & chilli jam
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • two baked lentil wafers
  • ROTI $5.00
    • Malaysian flat bread
  • Classic Naan $4.00
    • Punjabi style bread tandoor baked
  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Naan $5.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Tartare $2.00
  • Veg Fried Rice $10.50
  • 1/2 Rack & Calamari $20.00
  • Mughlai Chicken $14
  • Chicken 65 $14
  • Chicken Schnitzel $10.00
    • Mushroom or Cheese Sauce
  • Peri-Peri $2.00
  • Burgers
    • Beef, Chicken Breast or Chicken Schnitzel
  • - One shank $19.00
  • Clay Pot Rice
    • Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
  • Green Curry
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices and an array of selected vegetables, and fresh basil herb.
  • - Seafood $22.00
  • - Prawn $23.00
  • - Vegetable & Tofu $19.50
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice. Our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salad are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
  • Seafood, Mussel, Squid, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Roti, Kumara Crisps $4.00
  • Rib eye steak, potato, red cabbage, duck pate $34
  • Onion rings $5
  • Avocado mousse, feta, red onion bruschetta $16
  • Battered Tarakihi, prawn, chips, rocket, lemon, parmesan $29
  • Bread $14
    • three dips
  • Chicken burger, avocado mousse, bacon, brie, chips $26
  • Cheesy garlic bread $10 / $16
    • for two / for four
  • Olives $6
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • Hot chocolate pudding $14
    • w almond heart & vanilla ice cream (allow 15 min)
  • Front Room works $19
    • 2 poached eggs, grilled bacon, sausages, bubble & squeak, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato chilli jam & ciabatta
  • Pork sandwich $21
    • w melted sweberg cheese, beetroot chutney & hand cut chips
  • Bread & dukkuh w Kapiti Olive oil $7
  • Cured Mt Cook salmon $14
    • horseradish creme fraiche & dill on  toasted brioche
  • Bacon, eggs, black pudding, sausages $5
  • Affogato $13
    • served w fruit & nut biscotti & a single shot of amaretto
  • Kumara Chips $8.00
  • Beef Fried Ho Fun $16.00
  • Deep Fried Tofu $6.00
  • Beef With Ginger & Spring Onions $16.00
  • Cucumber with Wasabi Dip $10.00
  • Singaporean Fried Vermicelli $16.00
  • Beef and Black Bean Sauce $15.00
  • Curry Fish Balls $10.00
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel $16.00
    • Cut from the whole loin, lightly crumbed and served with onion rings, gravy, salad and fries
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, sausage, hash browns, black pudding and toast
  • Lamb Shank $18.00
    • On potato mash with steamed veg and mint sauce. extra shank + $5
  • Entree $4.00
    • Garlic Bread
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $23.00
  • Sirloin Steak $23.00
    • Cut to 250g and grilled to your liking. Served with 2 eggs, mushroom sauce, onion rings, salad and fries
  • Pea Pie Pud $10.00
    • Your choice of pie (baked here daily) served with a steamed vegetable combo and mashed potato with gravy
  • Roast of the day $15.00
    • Please check the chalk board for today’s roasts. Served with roast and steamed veg
  • Vegie patch breakfast $18.90
    • toast, spinach, tomato, mushroom and guacamole on dairy free toast
  • Side salad $3.00
    • salad greens with balsamic or aioli dressing
  • Beef nachos $17.50
    • with beef chilli beans, corn chips, jalapeno, sour cream and guacamole
  • Savoury mince on toast $13.90
    • with two poached eggs
  • Bucket of fries $7.50
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Seed toast $6.50
    • with jam, vegemite, peanut butter or marmalade
  • Eggs $15.90
    • benedict with ham / montreal with smoked salmon / florentine with spinach
  • Extras $4.50 each
    • kransky, roast tomatoes, mushroom, 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon, spinach
  • Chicken Saagwala - A unique combination of spinach, tomatoes and spices simmered gently together $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Masala Dosai - Gluten free crispy rice flour pancake, with a special vegetable filling served with coconut Chutney and sambar. $8.00
  • Paneer Makhani - Paneer cooked in a sauce with a rich creamy tomato base. $9.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Lamb Kurma - Fine pieces of lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce, with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Butter Chicken - Barbequed chicken cooked in a creamy cashew and tomato based sauce $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Aloo Mutter - Potatoes and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and a selection of Indian spices. $8.50 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Chicken Kurma - Pieces of chicken delicately cooked in a creamy sauce with a hint of fruit. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • Rogan Josh - Traditionally cooked lamb pieces made with our special sauce of onions, tomatoes, yoghurt,coconut cream and fresh herbs. $11.90 (Served with one Naan and serving of rice)
  • GMB Gelato Cookie Sandwich $7.50
  • Bacon Aioli $2.50
  • Bavette Steak with Chipotle, Lime, Garlic Butter, Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon & Smoked Cheddar Croquetas (200G / 400G) $23.00 / $38.00
  • The Bull & Pig $22.50
    • Beef, Bacon Aioli, Smoked Cheddar, Pickles, Bacon & Epic Hot Zombie Chilli Sauce
  • Diet Fries $2.50
  • Beetroot Relish $1.50
  • Nashville Hot Chicken $21.00
    • Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Creamy Slaw, Pickles & Smoked Cheddar Cheese. Served with Chilli Fries
  • Jalapenos $1.50
  • Cajun Chicken Wings on Rice with Salsa and Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00
  • Greenlip Mussel & Tomato Soup with Crostini $10.00
  • Grilled Open Sandwich with Onions, Tomato & Edam, Salad & Wedges $10.00
  • Vegetarian Fritters with Tomato Salsa, Wedges & Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00
  • Crumbed Fish Pieces with Wedges $7.50
  • Flapjacks, Bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup $10.00
  • Hamburger with Wedges $7.50
  • Corn, Bacon & Spinach Fritters with Sour Cream, Salad & Wedges $10.00
  • Eggs benedict
    • on ciabatta with poached free ranged eggs and hollandaise
  • Roasted portobello mushrooms $18.00
    • with wilted herb butter spinach, and haloumi served on 5grain
  • -bacon $17.00
  • Classic big breakfast $20.00
    • free range eggs on ciabatta - to your liking. With slow roasted tomato, bacon, mushrooms, kransky, spinach and hash browns
  • French toast $16.00
    • on ciabatta - bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Toast and spreads $6.00
    • on ciabatta or 5 grain
  • Chicken curry $18.50
    • with rice and roti
  • Homemade potato rosti
    • with spinach, free ranged poached eggs and hollandaise
  • • French Wholegrain Mustard
  • Extra Sausage $4.00
  • • Mild English Mustard
  • • Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)
  • • Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • • Honey Mustard
  • Spicy Bratwurst $7.00
    • 150gms of spicy beef & pork manuka smoked
  • Moroccan Lamb $7.00
    • Pure NZ Lamb rich with Moroccan flavours and raisins giving a tasty burst of sweetness.
  • BBQ Chicken $18.00
  • Curly Fries with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • Margherita $15.00
  • ●Pizza
  • ●Crispy Chicken, Wings & Sweet Chilli Aioli $12.00
  • Chunky Chips with Tomato Sauce $9.50
  • Roti $3.00
    • Wholemeal Indian style bread, cooked in a Tandoor
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Naan bread sprinkled with garlic.
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $18.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked with seasonal vegetables and ground spices.
  • Sesame Prawn $12.00
    • Prawn mixed with spices and coated with bread crumb and sesame seeds.
  • Sabzi Meloni $15.00
    • Mixed- vegetables cooked with spinach and tomatoes.
  • Prawn Malwar $20.00
    • Prawns cooked with coconut cream, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
  • Tandoori Chicken Full $24.00
  • Palak Malai Kofta $16.00
    • Fresh homemade cottage cheese and spinach balls, deep fried and served with gravy.
  • AVOCADO MASHED WITH FETA, LEMON JUICE AND MINT SERVED ON CIABATTA $15.00
  • MARINATED PERSIAN LAMB PITA POCKET SERVED WITH PICKLED GREEN SLAW AND SOFT FETA WHIP $11.00
  • 3PM - LATE
  • MUESLI WITH FRUIT & YOGURT $12.50
  • BACON WRAPPED GOURMET POTATOES SERVED WITH HOT SOUR CREAM SAUCE $12.00
  • TOASTED SOURDOUGH WITH CONDIMENTS $6.50
  • FETA AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS OR CHORIZO AND FETA, 2 XS PER SERVING $10.00
  • TWO SCOOPS OF DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND ONE BISCOTTI BISCUIT $9.00
Monsoon Poon

Monsoon Poon

location

Address

12 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

048033555

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Gluten Free , Indian , Indonesian , Malaysian , Singaporean , Thai , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Private Dining ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
12 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand