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

  • Corn Chips $8.50
    • With salsa and guacamole
  • Chuckles Curly Fries $7.50
    • SMK's famous curly fries with Creole mayo
  • Cajun blackened Tarakihi fish $27
    • with bourbon mash + salad + Remoulade sauce
  • Rhubarb & strawberry streusel $8.50
    • Delicious fruit baked in a pie with a crumble like topping
  • Banana cream pie $8.50
    • A pie crust lined with banana slices & topped with a delicate homemade custard
  • Creamed spinach / Mushrooms / Potato hash $5
  • Blossom’s grilled chicken $15.50
    • with spiced grilled Tarakihi
  • Rice and black beans (vegetarian) /Mesclun salad greens/ Coleslaw $5
  • WARM MIXED BERRIES $8.90
    • brandy snap
  • ADULT SUNDAE $8.90
    • everything you have ever wanted
  • ONE FAT BRAKIE $18.90
    • eggs streaky bacon, sausage, black pudding, roast tomato, mushrooms, beans & toast
  • 250g SIRLOIN STEAK SURF & TURF $28.90
    • garlic prawns fat bird chips & garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE PIE $20.90
    • puff pastry lid mash or fat bird chips
  • MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE PIE $20.90
    • puff pastry lid mash or fat bird chips
  • FRENCH TOAST $14.90
    • grilled banana & maple syrup
  • DOUBLE HERB CRUMBED BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.90
    • red wine gravy seasonal vegetables & fat bird chips or mash
  • Seared rare beef salad, ginger & soy $28.00
  • Paneer pakora & tamarind sauce $12.50
  • Kaffir lime squid w/ red chili $12.50
  • Papaya salad w/ crispy vermicilli, pork floss & thai fried eggs $24.50
  • See the blackboard for our daily specials n/a
  • Tofu furikake & black vinegar $12.50
  • Roast pepper, anchovy & egg $11.50
  • Beef shoulder fillet, chimichurri rojo, quinoa & roast parsnips $28.00
  • Beetroot $ 4.50
  • Tabuli $ 4.50
  • Lamb & Falafel $ 11.00
  • Lamb Salad $ 11.00
  • Chicken Salad $ 11.00
  • All iskender dishes are served with rice, hummus, tabuli, jajil and salad
  • Mujver(Small/Large) $ 8.50/$9.50
    • Zucchini
  • Chicken and Falafel (Small/Large) $ 11.50/$14.50
  • Casareccia $25.00
    • prawns, scallops, chilli, garlic, bottarga
  • Rocket $10.00
    • parmesan, fresh herbs, red wine vinaigrette
  • Eggs on Italian loaf $8.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried
  • Gnocchi $14.00/ $24.00
    • vine tomatoes, zucchini, rocket, basil, parmesan
  • 1/4 Avocado $4.00
  • Slow roma tomatoes $4.00
  • Egg $3.00
  • Scopa Vegetariano $21.00
    • two eggs, roasted potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado
  • Corn fritters $18.00
    • add bacon with homemade mint yoghurt dressing
  • Savoury beef mince $17.00
    • with a potato cake and toast on the side
  • Pancakes $17.00
    • served with manuka smoked bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Pasta of the day
    • please refer to daily specials board
  • Greek style $15.50
    • breakfast slow roasted tomatoes, feta, basil on toasted Vogels with balsamic reduction and olive oil, add bacon for $5.00
  • Kids mince on toast $8.00
  • Kidneys mushrooms and bacon $17.00
  • Eggs royale $17.00
    • smoked salmon & spinach with homemade hollandaise
  • Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • 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. Cajeta is made by simmering goat’s milk, stirring until it becomes very viscous due to evaporation of water, and caramelized.
  • Churros rellenos y helado $10.00
    • Stuffed churros with caramel and ice cream
  • Jalapeños rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Sopa de Lima $15.00
    • Lime soup with a chicken broth base often accompanied by shredded chicken and crispy tortilla
  • Tortas de elote $12.00
    • Corn fritters
  • Molletes $10.00
    • Fresh bread topped with beans melted. Add chorizo, ham or eggs for $3
  • Pie de queso con maracuya $8.00
    • Pasionfruit cheese cake
  • Open steak sandwich $20
    • scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
  • Lemon chicken $10
    • sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Sweet sour chicken $10
    • pineapples, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Caesar salad $17
    • cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
  • Curry chicken $10
    • Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
  • Fish and chips $14
    • panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
  • Chicken sandwich $16
    • Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
  • Beef burger $14
    • lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Western Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Noodle Soup $26.00
    • A homemade fragrant broth served with fine rice noodles, bean sprouts, chopped spring onions, coriander and a dash of fried garlic. Meat: Chicken $26, Duck $30
  • Mouan Ang $19.00
    • Sliced chicken breast marinated using our home made recipe. Served with salad and rice
  • Rice Roll $13.00
    • Chilled rice paper wrapped in grilled chicken, shrimp, vermicelli and fresh vegetables with a sprinkle of toasted rice.
  • Skewered Squid $13.00
    • Flame grilled squid skewered with diced onions, served with lemon garlic sauce and house pickles.
  • Deep Fried King Prawn $12.00
    • Battered king prawn, served with lemon garlic sauce.
  • Lamb Rack $21.50
    • Lamb racks smothered in lemon grass herbs. Served with house salad.
  • Prohok Khteas $23.50
    • Rich flavour, ground chicken and fish simmered in spicy coconut cream, served with fresh vegetables.
  • Curry Saramon with Roti $26.00
    • Diced tender beef simmered with whole peanuts, coconut cream, lime leaves, galangal, coriander seeds and carrots.
  • Drumstick $1.70
  • Chicken Satay $5.00
  • T-Bone Steak with Chips or Wedges $16.90
  • -Combo $8.80
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Rump Steak $5.00
  • -Combo $8.80
  • -Combo $8.80
  • STEAM PORK BUN $3.00
  • BBQ SQUID $10.00
    • with steam rice
  • STEAM BEEF & MUSHROOM BUN $4.00
  • CLASSIC PORK BAO $6.50
    • braised pork belly, pickled mustard, coriander, crushed peanuts
  • STEAM RED BEAN PASTE BUN $2.50
  • BBQ SQUID $7.00
  • Rice Noodles S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • Beef Brisket Soup $9.50
  • Fried Rice S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Roti Chenai $7.00
  • Fish Pieces (3)
  • Mee Goreng S $5 / M $6 / L $7
  • Roti Chenai $3.50
  • Small Coffee Buns $2.70
  • Creamed Apple Pasties $3.80
  • Potato Top $4.50
  • Bran and Banana $2.60
  • - Apricot $3.20
  • Ham & Egg $4.70
  • (Please ask about today's flavours)
  • Twin Packs
  • CORN FRITTERS $13.00
    • With spring onion, chilli, red onion and coriander
  • SUMMER ROLLS $13.00
    • Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime and chilli dipping sauce
  • WANZI'S $12.00
    • Crispy bean curd, smoked pork, spring onion and bread crumbs, served with a honey, chilli, ginger soy dipping sauce
  • SPICE GRILL CHICKEN SATAY $15.00
    • Topped with homemade peanut sauce
  • 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
  • FIRECRACKER SLIDERS 1 FOR $5.00 OR
    • Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo.
  • JUMBO PRAWNS $16.00
    • Steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint and basil
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