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

  • Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak $24.50
    • Fresh fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, placed on a hot plate with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with your choice of raspberry, chocolate or mango topping.
  • - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
  • Marinated Spare Ribs $6.50
    • Pork ribs marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauce.
  • - Prawn $23.00
  • - Vegetable & Tofu $19.50
  • - Prawn $23.00
  • Chilli and Fresh Basil Stir Fry
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables.
  • Seekh Kebab $19.00
    • Lamb mince with a touch of Indian spices, roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Traditional whole meal unleavened bread.
  • Reshmi Kebab $8.50
    • Minced chicken mixed with onions, herbs and spices, roasted in Tandoor on skewers.
  • Pakoras $7.50
    • Selection of five seasonal fruit and vegetables separately dipped in spicy batter and deep fried.
  • MethiGosht $18.50
    • Lamb pieces cooked with fenugreek leaf.
  • Prawn Biryani $28.00
    • Prawns and rice cooked with vegetables, dried fruit, nuts and spices
  • Mango Chutney $1.60
  • Plain Yoghurt $2.50
  • Soupe de jour See our waiters
  • Pain bagnat $7.50
    • Banguette with egg, mesclun, tomato, tuna, onion and vinaigrette dressing
  • Brownie $4.00
    • Chocolate cake with walnut and a cinnamon cream
  • Plat de jour See our waiters
    • Daily french classic dish- see our blackboard
  • Sandwich le parisien $7.00
    • Banguette with parisian ham, gruyere cheese and lettuce
  • Pain au chocolat $4.00
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  • Quiche lorraine $6.50
    • Savoury pie made of eggs, cream and bacon cubes
  • Small $2.80
  • 4pm - 4Am
  • Fries
  • 4Pm till late
  • 1Pm till late
  • Bombay Mix and Mixed Nuts $4.00
  • Margherita Pizza $16.00
    • Italian Tomato Sauce. Mozzarella. Fresh Basil. Parmigiano and Olive Oil
  • Corn Chips $7.00
    • With Salsa and Sour Cream
  • Teriyaki chicken burger $16.50
    • w/brie, mayo. red onion and hash brown
  • Halloumi sandwich $16.50
    • crumbed halloumi with sesame coleslaw, beetroot relish, and Turkish bread
  • Free range eggs on multigrain toast $9.00
    • extras/bacon sausages $4.50 each, hash brown, mushrooms $4.00 each
  • Multigrain or Sourdough toast $4.50
    • w/ jam
  • Avocado and tomato bagel $11.00
    • w/cream cheese, herb oil, sea salt flake and black pepper
  • Bagel $5.50
    • w/cream cheese and jam
  • Green tea noodle salad $14.00
    • w/ walnuts, mushrooms. red onion. nor and onion dressing
  • Smoked salmon bagel $14.00
    • with avocado, mesclun, cream cheese. caper raisin salsa and red onion
  • The Squealer $21.9
    • Pulled pork, bacon, slaw, onion strings, caramelised onions & BBQ sauce
  • BLAT Sandwich $13.9
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
  • Kumara & Pork Belly Hash $15.9
    • Soft poached egg
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips $18.9
    • Beer battered market catch, fries, caramalised lemon & house-made tartare sauce
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $13.9
    • Louisiana style pulled pork & slaw
  • Eggs on Toast $7.9
    • Cooked your way. Add Bacon $4. Add Chorizo $4. Add Hashbrowns $3. Add Mushrooms $3
  • Steak Sandwich $14.9
    • 150g rump steak, lettuce, tomato & caramelised onions
  • Forest Griller $21.9
    • Balsamic caramelised onion, portobello mushroom & halloumi pattie, lettuce, tomato, onion strings & chilli jam
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • L'OEUF EN COCOTTE $18.00
    • semi-runny eggs baked on a roasted red capsicum puree served with chive oil, parmesan, and warm bread
  • CHICKEN CAESAR GF $18.00
    • free range chicken served with crispy Bayonne ham semi runny eggs, croutons, cos lettuce, parmesan chips and anchovy mayonnaise
  • SALADE DE LEGUMES GF $17.00
    • a symphony of steamed broccolini zucchini, cauliflower green beans carrots, beetroot, baby leek, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, baby fennel radish baby corn and white beans topped with a French chive dressing
  • Extra egg $3.00
  • OMELETTE BOURGEOISE $19.00
    • French goats cheese and Bayonne ham
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • BRUSCHETTA DE L'ETE $17.00
    • buckwheat bruschetta served with tomatoes infused with fine olive oil, fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with Modena balsamic vinegar
  • PORK RILLETTES $14.00
    • house-made served with warm fresh bread French gherkins our own tangy mustard
  • Caesar salad(V)(GF)(DF) $16
    • with bacon, cos, parmesan, anchovies, free range poached egg and croutons
  • Warm mixed olives(V) (GF) (DF) $8
  • Crusty bread(V)(GF) $7
    • with olive oil & balsamic
  • Shoestring fries or hand cut triple cooked chips(V)(GF) $7
    • served with homemade aioli
  • Chocolate delice $12
    • with coffe ice cream & caramel sauce
  • Sourdough royale(GF) $16
    • with smashed avocado, hot smoked salmon, free range-poached egg & hollandaise
  • Duck liver paté(GF) $12
    • served with house relish & toasted bread
  • Goats cheese salad(DF) $20
    • with roasted beetroot, goats cheese, rocket, vine tomatoes, pine nuts & pomegranate molasses
  • Potato top pie $3.50
  • Steak & mushroom $3.50
  • Chicken with mayo $3.50
  • Ham & egg $3.50
  • Mince curry $3.50
  • Roast beef with mayo $3.50
  • Dinner box $12.50
    • 3 piece of chicken & chips
  • Long doughnut with cream
  • Homemade Soup
    • Our specialties. Stir fry beef, lamb, satay chicken (Mon-Fri)
  • Big Bacon Breakfast $12.00
  • Sausage Roll $1.30
  • MInce Savoury $1.20
  • Grilled Pork Roll $6.50
  • Sausage Roll $2.50
  • Cheese, Beetroot & Mango Chutney Sandwich / Ham & Egg Sandwich / Roast Beef & Horseradish Sandwich $3.50
  • Ham & Cheese Bun $4.50
  • Lak Sa $12.50
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Yum Gai $12.50
    • Thai spicy chicken salad
  • Mussamun Curry $12.50
    • Mussamun curry with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Pad Khing $12.00
    • Stir-fried with ginger with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Pad Thai $12.50
    • Pad Thai with choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • Toong Thong $8.00
    • Money bags
  • Roti $3.00
  • Larb Tod $8.00
    • Spicy chicken meat balls
  • TOASTED SANDWICH - CHOOSE 3 FILLINGS: $11.00
    • HAM, CHORIZO, TOMATO, RED ONION, RED PEPPER, SWISS CHEESE
  • TWO SCOOPS OF DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND ONE BISCOTTI BISCUIT $9.00
  • FETA AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS OR CHORIZO AND FETA, 2 XS PER SERVING $10.00
  • MUESLI WITH FRUIT & YOGURT $12.50
  • TOASTED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BAGEL WITH CAPERS $12.00
  • SARDINES ON TOASTED CIABATTA WITH SALSA FRESCA $13.00
  • CREAMY PORRIDGE & COMPOTE $11.00
  • SUMMER SKEWERS, OLIVES, FETA, SPICY SALAMI AND STUFFED BABY PEPPERS 3 PER SERVING $10.00
  • 2 courses $40.00 Pp
    • Starter + main of main + dessert
  • Prawn with crispy spicy chorizo $16.75
    • Tiger prawns, chorizo, braised leek, brioche, citrus dressing
  • Prosciutto wrapped chicken with mustard and mozzarella, cauliflower puree $27.00
    • Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, mozzarella, cauliflower pure and green beans
  • Slow roast capsicum and eggplant crostini $15.50
    • Rich eggplant chutney, slow roast capsicum, feta, prosciutto, sourdough
  • Chilli chocolate and raspberry mousse with cinnamon churros $16.50
  • Veggie Works $18.50
    • Corn fritter, has brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and egg
  • Duck breast with savoy cabbage, fingerling potatoes and balsamic glaze $28.50
    • Crispy skin duck breast, tossed savoy cabbage, fingerling potatoes, glaze
  • Steak cut fries $6.50
    • With aioli and tomato relish
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Cheesecake $4.50
    • Kahlua and White chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut base - a HELL classic
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Gluttony $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onion, Garlic, Salami, Ham, Mushroom, Pineapple, Capsicum, Tomato, Bacon, Black Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Cursed $18.50 / $9.00
    • Honey Mustard, Chicken, Ham, Onions, Gherkins, Bacon and Smoked Cheddar. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
    • Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
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