The Arborist in Wellington Menu

DAY & NIGHT MENU DAY & NIGHT MENU
  • Market fish POA
  • Ceviche $13
    • lime, coconut, coriander, house made focaccia
  • Seared beef $14
    • rosemary, pine needle ash, candied beetroot, handpicked nasturtium
  • Lamb neck $14
    • moroccan spices, tzatziki, jus, wood sorrel flower
  • Wild venison backstrap $17
    • garlic, thyme, spiced kumara foam, kumara crisps
  • Crispy pork belly $15
    • celeriac purée, japanese honey suckle
  • Crispy tofu $10
    • sticky ginger soy glaze
  • Jerk chicken $13
    • jamaican marinated boneless thigh
  • Salt & pepper squid $12
    • wasabi kewpie & coconut
GREENS GREENS
  • New Season Asparagus POA
  • Superslaw $8
    • kale, carrot, red onion, corn, nuts, cabbage, fix n fog peanut butter, nuts, seeds.
  • Roasted root vege $8
    • love honey, thyme, dandelion leaves
  • Ancient grain salad $9
    • quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, pomegranate, nuts, mint
  • Grilled broccolini $8
    • toasted almonds, wild turnip, lemon, basil
  • Watermelon $9
    • feta, strawberry, mint, onion, nuts, seeds
  • Stuffed mushrooms $11
    • confit portabella, chickpea, broccoli, zucchini, parmesan
  • all salads can be made vegan N/A
TUMMY FILLERS TUMMY FILLERS
  • Grilled flat bread $7
    • poppy seed, bull kelp & kawakawa powder, hummus
  • Foraged gnocchi- $9
    • potato, onion weed, lemon wood, sundried tomato
  • Polenta chips $9
    • rosemary, thyme, garlic, shallots, tomato relish
  • Bone marrow $8
    • pomegranate, parsley, onion salad, focaccia
  • Parmesan frieskewpie mayo $8
  • Fried potato & gravy $7
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Lumberjack burger $14
    • Double beef, cheese, house pickles, special sauce
  • Hot bird burger $14
    • Fried chicken, jalapenos, cheese, hot sauce, milk bun
  • Tree lover $14
    • chickpea, broccoli, zucchini patty, relish, aioli, milk bun
  • Chefs burger POA
    • changes weekly
  • Side of parmesan fries small $4
  • All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A
BAR BITES BAR BITES
  • Parmesan fries $8
    • with kewpie mayo
  • Crispy chilli chicken $7
    • steamed bun with pickled veges
  • Southern fried chicken (or Korean chicken) with hot sauce and blue cheese dip or Smokey maple $15
  • Tamari and sweet chilli Nuts and seeds $6
  • Salt and pepper squid $ $12
    • wasabi kewpie & coconut
  • Southern fried halloumi chips $11
  • Popcorn cauliflower $8
    • with garlic yoghurt
  • Crispy Tofu $10
    • sticky ginger soy glaze
  • House made onion rings $7.5
  • Flat bread $7
    • with garlic herb butter
  • Bone Marrow $12
  • Polenta chips $9
  • Vege burger balls $10
  • Prawns $15
    • cream, garlic, coriander, chilli served with grilled sourdough
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fully Loaded BLOODY MARY $20
    • With Streaky bacon, slider, cheese, fried gherkin
  • Toast & Spreads $7
    • grainy or sourdough with your choice spreads, fix & fogg peanut butter or house preserves
  • Turkish Eggs $14
    • soft poached, savoury Greek yoghurt, chilli nut butter, toasted coriander seeds and grainy toast
  • Scrambled Eggs 2.0 $12
    • wood sorrel, chives, basil oil, grainy toast
  • Poached Eggs $10
    • served on foccacia
  • Add new season asparagus and hollandaise $5
  • Fruit Salad $10
    • honey, yoghurt, freeze dried berries, nuts & seeds
  • Muesli Bowl $12
    • toasted muesli, honey, yoghurt, berry compote, freeze dried berries, nuts, seeds
  • House Made Crumpets $16
    • lemon curd, strawberries, mascarpone, freeze dried berries
  • Lumberjack Breakfast $22
    • eggs, bacon, chorizo, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, sourdough
  • Vege Lover $22
    • eggs, stuffed mushroom, halloumi, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, avocado, grainy bread
  • Lamb & Kumara Hash $18
    • fried egg, edamame beans, spinach, jus
  • Mushroom Ragout $18
    • exotic wild mushrooms, panko crumbed poached egg, chives, grainy bread
  • Smashed Avo $15
    • avocado, spring onion, coriander, blistered cherry tomatoes, goats feta, grainy bread
  • Scrambled Tofu $14
    • orange, sesame, wilted nasturtium leaf, coriander, avocado grainy bread
ADD ON ADD ON
  • Slow roasted tomato $4
  • Guacamole $4
  • Chorizo $4
  • Mushroom Ragout $5
  • Garden salad $4
  • Bacon $5
  • Hash brown $4
  • Prosciutto $4
  • Burger + Parmesan fries +Monteiths pale ale $25
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Lumberjack burger $14
    • Double beef, cheese, house pickles, special sauce
  • Hot bird burger $14
    • Fried chicken, jalapenos, cheese, hot sauce, milk bun
  • Tree lover $14
    • chickpea, broccoli, zucchini patty, relish, aioli, milk bun
  • Chefs burger POA
    • changes weekly
  • Side of parmesan fries $4
  • All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pork Dumplings $10.00
    • Pan fried, pork, watercress, apple, crisp garlic (4)
  • Pork Belly + Pepper Fried Spring Rolls $11.00
    • Vietnamese Nuoc Cham dipping sauce (4)
  • Donut Balls $9.00
    • Lemongrass sugar, Yuzu curd
  • Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken [GF] $12.00
    • Thai basil mayo
  • Thai Fish Cakes [GF] $14.00
    • Red curry, Tod Mun chilli peanut sauce (6)
  • Tofu [V] $8.00
    • Marinated crispy tofu,pickled ginger, fried shallot, cos,chilli sauce
  • Fish $10.00
    • Pan-fried market fish, straw potato, kaffir lime gribiche mayo, cherry tomato
  • Kung Pao Cauliflower [GF] $8.00
    • Fried cauliflower, Kung Pao sauce, peanut salt
  • Fish / Tuna Avocado / Crispy & Spiced Fish / Crispy Chicken / Teriyaki Chicken $1.00
  • Dragon Roll / Salmon Avocado / Cheese Salmon / Salmon Spring Onion / Prawn $1.50
  • Spice Creme Vege / Tofu Avocado / Vegetables / Seaweed Tofu $1.00
  • BBQ Salmon / BBQ Eel / BBQ Prawn $1.50
  • Avocado / Tofu / Spring Roll / Seaweed / Chicken & Rice $1.00
  • Prawn / Cream Cheese Fish / Cream Cheese Crab / Cream Cheese Tuna $1.10
  • Creamed garlic spinach $9.00
  • Lunch express set menu (daily) $30.00
  • Mushroom cappuccino, light portobello mousse, mushroom biscotti $23.00
  • Roasted winter vegetables with balsamic $9.00
  • Angus beef carpaccio, crispy egg, local blue cheese, watercress. caramelised onions $24.00
  • Porridge of the day (GF) $18.00
  • Honey-glazed rotisserie poussin, leek & cos fricassee, rocket & bacon risotto $42.00
  • Ballotine of free range pork, savory, bacon, hazelnuts, honey & truffle $39.00
  • Bo Nuong – Vietnamese Street Style Chargrilled Beef Skewers $15.5
    • Premium Taupo grass fed Angus beef mince marinated with Vietnamese herbs & spices. Wrapped around fresh lemongrass & BBQ. Served with rice noodles, nuts, herbs & dipping sauce.
  • Thit Bo Luc Lac Vietnamese Wok Tossed “Shaking Beef"
    • Delicious sirloin beef two ways. Our special wok-tossed “shaking beef” with our in-house special marinate. Accompanied by a refreshing Vietnamese style grilled beef & papaya salad. Served with steamed rice.
  • Salad $5.5
  • Banh Khot – Vietnamese Mini Pancakes With Saute Pork & Prawns $14.5
    • A famous Vietnamese Street food snack. Crispy mini pancakes seasoned with Vietnaamese herbs & spices. Topped with saute pork, prawns, fresh herbs, coconut sauce.
  • Vit Cuon – Aromatic Roast Duck Wraps With Plum Sauce $15.5
    • Vietnamese “five-spice” roast duck wrapped with cucumber, coriander, pickled vegetables, sesame seeds, spring onion, Hoisin bean & chilli sauce. Served with plum dipping sauce.
  • Ga Con Chien Drunken Salt & Pepper Baby Chicken $29.5
    • Traditional herbal wine poached baby chicken then fried until crispy. Served with Vietnamese style pot rice with pork sausages, dried shrimps and pork floss. Served with XO sauce Bok Choy. Best eaten with your hands.
  • Tom Nuong – Charrgrilled Slipper Lobsters With Green Papaya Salad $16
    • Charred grilled wild caught slipper lobsters served with a refreshing Vietnamese style green Papaya salad. Topped with fresh Asian herbs, roasted peanuts & Vietnamese tamarind dressing.
  • Hot Dogs $ Chips $12
  • MIXED GRAIN $20.50
    • Kiwi quinoa, puy lentil, Spanish green tomato, landcress, feta + french tarragon.
  • Broccoli, feta, sunflower + pumpkin seeds $12.50
  • Salad leaves $7.50
  • Smoked Mackeral pate $13.50
  • A PIE $27.00
    • Organic chicken, roasted fennel + tarragon
  • HALLOUMI $22.50
    • Watermelon, blackberry, raddichio, poppyseeds, basil .
  • Red Desiree potato, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan + rosemary $26.00
  • VEGETABLE $20.50
    • Roasted cauliflower, chargrilled broccoli, spinach, sunflower seeds + tahini dressing >>
  • Hot and sour cystal noodles $12.50
  • Beef brisket with chilli pot $16.50
  • Chicken gristle $2.00
  • Mongolian fried roast beef $16.50
  • Farmer's stewed fish (whole fish) $23.50
  • Crispy squid with spicy salt $15.50
  • Lamb $1.50
  • Braised beef with soy sauce spiced beef $12.50
  • Plat de jour See our waiters
    • Daily french classic dish- see our blackboard
  • Dessert du jour See our waiters
    • Dessert of the day
  • Tarte provencale a la tomate $6.50
    • Tomato and mustard pie (Vegetarian)
  • Formule pause cafe $7.00
    • Danish + coffee or tea
  • Salade de chevre chaud $13.50
    • Lettuce, tomato, walnut, capsicum, goat's cheese, toasted baguette, vinaigrette dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten free)
  • Soupe de jour See our waiters
  • Formule bon appetit $14.50
    • Sandwich + dessert + coffee or soft drink
  • Formule le marche francais $19.50
    • Salad or dish of the day + tart + coffee or soft drinks
  • Chicken, Brie & Cranberry $21.90
    • Chicken breast, streaky bacon, brie, cranberry sauce, cos lettuce, red onion & tomato
  • Salmon Fish Cakes $14.90
    • Side salad & lemon hollandaise
  • Crumbed Salmon $20.90
    • Crumbed salmon cake, cos lettuce, tomato & lemon hollandaise
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • English muffins w/ bacon & hollandaise sauce
  • Brew’D Big Breakkie $19.90
    • Toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach & hashbrown
  • Classic Margherita $18.90
    • Tomato, fresh basil, cracked pepper, extra virgin olive oil & mozzarella
  • Pulled Pork $20.90
    • Shredded pork shoulder, slaw, apple & cucumber salsa
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Lettuce, sour cream and salsa
  • Seasonal Rissotto $14.00
  • Chocolate mousse with coffee mascarpone and pistachio brittle $13.00
  • Seared beef fillet with salsa verde and garlic butter $32.00 / $48.00
  • Organic salad with marinated beetroot, orange and roasted walnuts $12.00
  • Grilled zucchini with black sesame seeds, parmesan and vine tomatoes $12.00
  • Chilli salt prawns $13.00
  • Antipasti platter with cured meats and cheese $30.00
  • Zeus halloumi with roast red capsicum and basil pesto $12.00
  • HOT ROLL COMBO $9.00
    • charcoal chicken 9" roll, gravy, Reg chips +420ml coca cola drink
  • Si Chuan Style Spicy Squid $11.00
  • Honey Chicken $10.00
  • Combination Meat $9.50
  • Squid Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • 1/2 CHICKEN MEAL $13.00
    • 1/2 chicken potatoes pumpkin, kumara, peas, carrot & gravy
  • Spicy Ho Fan $9.50
  • Chicken Oyster Sauce & Vegetables $9.50
  • Omelette (gf) $16.00
    • served with a side salad. 3 options of your choice: Onion, Cheese, Ham, Tomato, Mushroom, Capsicum, Beef.
  • Homemade Muesli $12.00
    • With yogurt, honey & fresh fruit
  • Mediterranean Shakshuka $16.00
    • Poached eggs in our homemade tomato salsa- served with tahini and homemade pitta bread
  • B.L.A.T sandwich $16.00
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato
  • Added chorizo $2.00 extra
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $16.00
  • Haloumi Salad $16.00
  • Any extra (avocado, bacon, etc.) $3.50
  • Crusty bread(V)(GF) $7
    • with olive oil & balsamic
  • Garlic bread or garlic bread with cheese(V) (GF) $6/8
  • Vanilla creme brulee(GF) $10
    • with pistachio biscotti
  • Sourdough royale(GF) $16
    • with smashed avocado, hot smoked salmon, free range-poached egg & hollandaise
  • Sausage rolls $10
    • with tomato ketchup
  • Pasta verde(V)(DF) $22
    • linguine, green beans, garden peas, baby spinach, vine tomatoes, Add chicken for $4
  • Goats cheese salad(DF) $20
    • with roasted beetroot, goats cheese, rocket, vine tomatoes, pine nuts & pomegranate molasses
  • Green leaf salad(V)(GF)(DF)) $7
    • with pickled red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, vinaigrette
  • 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.
  • Pie de queso con maracuja $8.00
    • Pasionfruit cheesecake
  • Molletes $10.00
    • Fresh bread topped with beans melted.( Add chorizo, ham or eggs for $3)
  • Tacos dorados $23.00
    • Vegetarian mix on crunchy tacos served with beans, salad, red sauce, sour cream and feta cheese.
  • Enfrijoladas de Cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
    • Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce or both.
  • Sopa de Lima $15.00
    • Lime soup with a chicken broth base often accompanied by shredded chicken and crispy tortilla.
  • Flautas $15.00
    • Deep fried tacos
  • Wedges $7.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $12.50
    • Your choice of Fried/Poached or Scrambled
  • Cinnamon & Raisin Toasted Bagel $7.00
    • With your choice of spread
  • Bagel $9.50
    • With cream cheese and salmon
  • Spinach / Avocado & Bacon
    • With our homemade lemon dressing.
  • Spinach & Feta Pie $10.50
    • Served with our homemade beetroot relish.
  • Energy
    • With our homemade lemon & parsley dressing.
  • French Toast $14.50
    • With banana and berries Or Bacon and banana with maple syrup
  • Beansprout Noodles
    • with Soy Sauce
  • Ma Po Tofu
  • BBQ Pork Fu Yong
  • Steamed Rice $2.00/ $4.50
    • small/ large
  • Black Bean Sauce Squid
  • Curry Sauce Beef
  • Chicken Fried Rice $7.50/ $13.50
    • small/ large
  • Beef Fillet Chinese Style
The Arborist

The Arborist

location

Address

166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049316161

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Breakfast , Diner , European , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bar ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand