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

  • Ernesto’s breakfast burrito filled w scrambled eggs, black bean & chipotle chilli, cheese, topped w avocado, sour cream & salsa $17.50
  • Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri, in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
  • Churros w dulce de leche or warmed, spiced chocolate sauce $12.50
  • Empanada: vegetariano or meat w chimichurri $8.00
  • Chicken pinchos w chimichurri $14.50
  • Ernesto’s black bean & chipotle chili, salsa & sour cream $18.00
  • House-smoked pork belly w black bean & chipotle puree $18.00
  • Steak plate: wood-fired flank, rump, sirloin & ribeye w chimichurri (for two to four) $95.00
  • Cider poached pear salad, blue cheese, pickled fennel, macadamia 13
  • Yellowfin tuna, turmeric & coconut dressing, pickled cucumber 18
  • Warm cauliflower salad, capers, peppadews, Italian parsley, harissa mayo 13
  • Confit pork belly, hot & sour salad, nuoc cham dressing 19
  • Salt & pepper squid, Nam Jim dressing 10
  • Chicken kara age, Japanese bbq, kewpie, wasabi & sesame slaw 16
  • Fig & blue cheese flatbread, prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella 15
  • Pulled pork tacos, bourbon sauce, apple slaw, pickled jalapenos 18
  • Papaya salad w/ crispy vermicilli, pork floss & thai fried eggs $24.50
  • Chips, sauce, mayo $7.00
  • Market fish w/ tamarind, coconut rice, mint & cucmber salad $27.00
  • Banana donuts w/ whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauce $16.50
  • Beef shoulder fillet, chimichurri rojo, quinoa & roast parsnips $28.00
  • Paneer pakora & tamarind sauce $12.50
  • Thai yellow chicken curry, jasmine rice & fried egg $26.00
  • See the blackboard for our daily specials n/a
  • Fish with roast peppers, confit garlic & saffron aioli $30
  • Olives & citrus $6.5
  • Grilled corn, paprika butter, lberico cheese $8
  • Valdeón $11
    • blue, mix
  • Chicken liver parfait with PX jelly $15 / pot
  • Albondigas $16 / five
    • pork meatballs with aubergine sauce & almond picada
  • Croqueta $4.5 each
    • sticky pork with mojo verde
  • Torrone & sherry mousse $10
    • with chocolate & almond biscotti
  • BLUE COD $11.00
  • CHIPS $2.50
  • SEAFOOD $13.50
  • HAWAIIAN BURGER $3.70
  • VEGETABLE ROLL $2.00
  • CHICKEN PATTIE $1.80
  • MUSSELS $1.00
  • COMBINATION $10.00
  • Vietnamese Calamari $8.00
    • freshly crumbed /spices
  • Crispy pork spring rolls $7.50
    • chicken/beef/vegetables
  • Lemongrass & chilli chicken $11.00
    • with rice or vermicelli noodle salad
  • Banh Mi(Bun-Me) $7.50
    • grilled pork/baguette
  • Signature Pho(beef or chicken) $12.00
    • beef/chicken/noodles
  • Wok tossed beef summer salad $9.00
    • beef/chilli/fresh salad
  • Hanoi grilled pork with crispy spring rolls $11.00
    • pork/vermicelli noodles
  • Fish burger $6.20
  • Chicken camembert burger (with cranberry sauce) $8.90
  • Crumbed prawn $1.60
  • Warehou n/a
  • Hawaiian burger $6.20
  • Bacon $1.25
  • Donut $1.60
  • Pacific oyster doz n/a
  • Bean Sprouts $2.00
  • Dashi Waffle with Chicken Karaage & Okonomiyaki Sauce $9.00
  • Pickled Shiitake $2.00
  • Steamed Buns $8.00
    • Pork Belly with BBQ Spice / General Tso’s Tofu
  • Mixed Pickles $6.00
  • Pickled and Toasted Chilli $2.00
  • Shio Chicken $16.50
    • Chicken Broth, Karaage, Sprouts, Pickled Cucumber, Nori
  • Kimchi $5.00
    • Cabbage / Daikon
  • French toast $12.60
    • with grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Carrot cake $4.90
  • Ale battered fish fillets $17.90
    • Crispy golden fried beer battered fish fillets with fries or kumara chips served with remoulade sauce and salad garnish
  • Cream cheese and cucumber $3.90
  • Tandoori chicken roti wrap $9.90
  • Gluten free lemon and ricotta cake $4.90
  • Caesar salad $7.90
  • Chocolate brownie $3.90
  • ACME SUMMER SALAD $25.00
    • + GRILLED HALLOUMI
  • DAILY FISH $26.00
  • BEEF BURGER & FRIES $19.50
  • ACME PIZZA MARGHERITA $21.00
  • OLI ROLL $10.50
    • WITH CURRIED EGG & LETTUCE
  • ACME SUMMER SALAD $24.00
    • + BBQ CHICKEN
  • OLI ROLL $10.50
    • WITH SALAMI & PROVOLONE
  • ACME SUMMER SALAD $25.00
    • + HOT SMOKED SALMON
  • All served with hashbrown. $18.20
  • Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Burger $18.90
    • Tender strips of chicken with bacon, pesto, onion, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun with lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with hashbrown and side salad.
  • Bacon with cream cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomato and red onion in a poppy seed bagel. Served with a hashbrown. $14.50
  • All prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Fruit - with blueberry OR banana baked in - add .80c per pancake.
  • Served with All of the following:
    • Bacon, sausage, tomato, hashbrown, mushrooms oand corned beef hash.
  • Eggs Plus Two
  • AND also choose ONE of the following:
    • Two pancakes or one piece of French toast or half a waffle.
  • Vegetables
  • Potato salad
  • Prawn cocktail $16.00
    • with avocado, radish, orange & harissa mayonnaise
  • Beetroot, apple, feta & walnut salad with raspberry dressing $13.00
  • Cinnamon Churros & affogato ice cream with dulce de leche
  • Fresh fish of the day with seasonal vegetables & saffron butter sauce $29.00
  • Greek salad $13.00
    • with tomato, feta, cucumber, red onion, olives & pita bread chips
  • Indian spiced potato cake, cheese, carrot, cucumber, radish with yoghurt & mango chutney $21.00
  • Sopa de tortilla or Sopa Azteca $15.00
    • Aztec Mexican traditional soup made of fried corn tortilla pieces, submerged in a broth of tomato, garlic, and onion. It is served with pieces of pasilla chilis, chicharrón, avocado, fresh cheese and sour cream.
  • Sopa de Lima $15.00
    • Lime soup with a chicken broth base often accompanied by shredded chicken and crispy tortilla.
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical Flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup.
  • Pie de queso con maracuja $8.00
    • Pasionfruit cheesecake
  • Tacos $8.00/$22.00
    • Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese.
  • Pozole Verde $15.00
    • Traditional soup or stew from Mexico. It is made from hominy, with pork meat, seasoned and garnished with chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa and limes.
  • Pastel de chocolate $8.00
    • Chocolate brownie
  • Enchiladas $23.00
    • Suiza chicken green enchilada baked with green sauce, melted cheese and beans
  • Deep Fried Chicken w ginger Rice $13.250
  • Garlic Roti w/satay sauce V $6.50
  • Chicken Mushroom $12.90
    • chicken beef or pork
  • Curry Puffs 5pcss $6.50
  • Deep Fried Chicken w mixed vegetables $14.50
  • Lab Duck $14.50
  • Wonton Soup w/ BBQ pork $12.90
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.90
  • 3. Greek (GF,V,LC,LGI,LF) $ 8.00
    • Lettuce, Olives, Tomato, cucumber, Red Onion, Feta Cheese
  • LC= Low Carbs
  • 2. V2 Delux (V,GF) $ 9.00
    • Spinach, Avocado, Capsicum, Mushroom, Feta Cheese, Tomato, Pine Nuts
  • HP=High Protein
  • 12. Hawaiian (HP, L.F) $9.00
    • Mesclun, Teriyaki Chicken, Cucumber, Pineapple, Tomato, Cashew Nuts, Walnuts
  • 11. Nordic(LGI) $9.00
    • Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Olives, Tomato
  • 9. Thai Chilli Chicken (HP,LC,LGI) $9.00
    • Spinach, Chilli Chicken, Avocado, Grilled Capsicum, Walnuts,Grated Cheese
  • 7. V2 Caesar $9.50
    • Lettuce, Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled Bacon, Anchovy, Crouton, Egg, Parmesan Cheese
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