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

  • Gorgonzola dolce & crackers $17
  • Pea, pistachio, greenbean, parsley, tarragon, watercress & parmesan spaghetti $19 or $26
  • Wakanui 180g sirloin steak, grilled broccolini & mustard hollandaise $28.5
  • 5 Grain toast $7
    • Choice of, Raspberry jam, Seville orange marmalade, Peanut cashew & almond butter, Damson plum jam or Blue Borage honey
  • Marinated warmed mixed olives $9.5
  • ‘Cloudy Bay’ clam linguine, white wine & flat leaf parsley $24.5
  • Curious Croppers’ heirloom tomatoes $8
  • Aged ‘cwmglyn’ farmhouse cheddar & eccles cakes $16
  • Chicken with thai chilli sauce $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Roast duck on rice $14.50
  • Chilli chicken $12.90
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Fried yellow noodle $13.50
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Vegetables $4.00
    • Only available with a main meal purchase
  • Garlic roti with satay sauce (V) $6.50
  • Phad thai noodle $13.50
    • Chicken, beef, or pork
  • Noodles $2.00
  • Bluenose fritters, saffron aioli, cumin & paprika oil 15
  • Charred street corn, parmesan, coriander, chipotle cream, lime 9
  • Salt & pepper squid, Nam Jim dressing 10
  • Black Doris plum, Kraken rum, lemon curd and dark ghana trifle 14
  • Rocky road, raspberry jelly, cream, roasted pistachio 9
  • Triple cooked hand cut fries, aioli 9
  • Wagyu beef dumplings, chilli & roasted cashew soy 14
  • Beef sliders, smoked cheddar, habanero mustard, iceberg, chive cream 18
  • Potato Wedges $6.00
  • Bacon Fritter $2.20
  • Curry Roll $2.70
  • Spring Roll $2.70
  • Apple Turnover $2.70
  • Scallop Dinner $14.50
    • 4 scallops with 2 squid rings
  • Egg Burger $5.50
  • Steak and Onion Roll $2.70
  • Paua Fritter $8.50
  • Muscle $1.00
  • JUNIOR BURGER - Beef, Chicken, Fish $5.80
  • Beef, Bacon & Avocado $10.80
  • Fish of the Day - See Board
  • Beef Cheese & Chili $9.80
  • Crumbed $4.40
  • with salad & humus
  • Pizza Add-ons $4.00
    • Ham, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Eggplant, Capsicum, Artichoke, Rocket, Mozzarella, Feta, Anchovies, Salami
  • MUSSELS $15.50
    • Green lip mussels cooked with red wine, napolitan sauce, garlic and chilli
  • Spaghetti with napolitan sauce $10.00
  • Amalfi $20.50
    • napolitana sauce, mozzarella, Portobello mushroom, aubergine and olives
  • Torta Caprese $9.00/$12.50
    • homemade rich chocolate and almond torte/cake with mascarpone an option of vanilla gelato (GF)
  • Funghi $21.00
    • Napolitana sauce, Portobello mushroom, mozzarella and basil
  • Verdura $25.00
    • Napolitana sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, feta, oregano, basil
  • Chunky potatoes $8.00
    • hand cut fries w/ aioli and tomato sauce
  • Vadai (2 pieces) $8.00
    • South Indian savoury snack shaped like a a doughnut, fried and served with coconut and onion chutneys
  • Lamb Chettinad $16.50
    • Lamb cooked according to traditional chettinadu recipe with black pepper garlic, ginger, cinnamon and finished with coconut cream and herbs
  • Gulab Jamun $6.00
    • Milk dumpling fried in ghee until golden brown and then soaked in sugar syrup
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with mango pulp with a touch of cashew gravy
  • Masala Dosa $13.00
    • Dosa stuffed with potatoes masala
  • Chicken Fried Rice / Mixed Fried Rice $17.00
  • Chicken Saag Wala $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in subtly flavoured spinach, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Lamb Kadai $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in vegetable sauce with tomatoes, green capsicum and onions
  • Beef Burger $19
    • prime New Zealand beef pattie with fresh greens, tomato slices, mozzarella, bacon, slaw, caramelised onion & hefeweizen aioli on a lightly toasted bun.
  • Chicken Tandoori Salad $22.5
    • marinated tandoori chicken thigh on crispy noodles with red onions, peppers, strawberries and drizzled with satay sauce.
  • Vegetarian Stack $19.5
    • Oven baked kumara rosti topped with stuffed portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach and haloumi with a balsamic glaze.
  • Garlic Bread $8.5
    • toasted focaccia slices smothered with garlic butter, drizzled with sweet chilli sauce, and topped with parmesan cheese.
  • Half or Whole Bread (Half loaf / Full loaf) $8 / $12
    • freshly baked loaf of white and wholemeal bread served with spent grain dukkah, beetroot hummus, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar.
  • Margherita $18
    • Basil & sliced tomato on a tomato base with mozzarella.
  • Mac n Cheese $3
  • Mushroom $2
  • Chicken & Mushroom
  • Butter Chicken
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Steak
  • Ham, tomato, cheese or pineapple $5.00
  • Hot Chilli Cheese
  • Mince
  • Add $2.00
    • hollandaise
  • Creamy OR Fried garlic mushrooms $17.50
    • with spinach on ciabatta w a poached egg
  • Floyds Montreal poached OR scrambled & our house hot-smoked salmon plus hollandaise on toast $19.50
  • Kids bacon & egg on toast $8.00
  • Mini hot dogs, or Five Cheerios $6.00
    • w cheese & tomato sauce
  • Add $4.00
    • sausages
  • Lambs fry and bacon in a mushroom sauce $17.50
    • on 5-grain toast
  • Add $4.50
    • black pudding
  • French Toast with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup $15.50
  • Sliced Tomato with Olive Oil & Rock Salt $4.20
  • Toasted Croissant with Ham & Cheese $8.00
  • French Toast with Banana & Maple Syrup $12.50
  • French Toast with Bacon & Maple Syrup $14.00
  • Eggs $12.50
    • omelette with cheese & herbs
  • Toasted Croissant with Tomato & Cheese $7.00
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
  • Honey, soy and ginger
  • Extra mayo $4.00
  • SIGLO SAMPLER BOARD: MOZZARELLA AND FETA CROQUETTES, DRY SPICED WINGS, BEEF SKEWERS, POLENTA CHIPS, GARLIC FLATBREADS, DIPS AND CAPRESE SALAD(SML/LRG) $22.00/$40.00
  • SIGLO CAESAR SALAD: COS, BACON, CROUTONS, SOFT EGG, PARMESAN, ANCHOVY DRESSING $18.00
  • Chipotle mayo
  • GARLIC FLATBREAD $9.00
    • LEMON, PARSLEY, GARLIC AND SEA SALT
  • PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH $18.00
    • ROASTED RIB EYE, ONION, MUSHROOM, SMOKED PROVOLONE, BELL PEPPER
  • Fire dragon beauty black hot sauce
  • Yangnyem Chicken $20.00
    • Fried chicken with spice
  • Bibim Bap/Hot Pot Bibim Bab $16.00
    • Mixture of vegetables, chili paste, sesame oil, steamed rice topped with a fried egg
  • Gamja Tang $40.00
  • So Bulgogi Set (Broiled Beef) $25.00/person
    • On gas ring grill, beef marinated in soy sauce & sesame oil, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Dwanjang Chige $16.00
    • Soy bean paste soup with bean curd & vegetables served with rice, side dishes
  • Special Set Meals (Minimum serve: 2 persons)
  • Deoji Bulgogi Set (Broiled Pork) $25.00
    • Pork marinated in vegetable sauce, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Tangsuyuk (Pork) $30.00
    • Korean style sweet and sour pork
  • JUMBO PRAWNS $16.00
    • Steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint and basil
  • SUMMER ROLLS $13.00
    • Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime and chilli dipping sauce
  • CORN FRITTERS $13.00
    • With spring onion, chilli, red onion and coriander
  • FIRECRACKER SLIDERS 1 FOR $5.00 OR
    • Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo.
  • LITTLE TACOS $13.00
    • With shrimp in a smoky chilli sauce with avocado and fresh fresh coriander in a soft shell
  • PEPPERED SQUID $14.00
    • With crispy panko crumbs and chilli flakes, served with lemongrass tartare
  • SPICE GRILL CHICKEN SATAY $15.00
    • Topped with homemade peanut sauce
  • CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • Made extra crispy for your pleasure
  • Beef Madras $16.50
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked with coconut cream in south Indian style.
  • Murgh Saag $18.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked with spinach and ground spices.
  • Cucumber Raita $4.00
    • Grated cucumber in yoghurt
  • Sabzi Meloni $15.00
    • Mixed- vegetables cooked with spinach and tomatoes.
  • Prawn Biryani $19.00
    • Prawns cooked with Basmati rice and spices, served with raita and poppadom.
  • Roti $3.00
    • Wholemeal Indian style bread, cooked in a Tandoor
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese.
  • Saag Gosht $18.00
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked with spinach and spices.
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