The Botanist gives plant-focused dining a coastal Wellington setting at Lyall Bay. Sea views and a heated courtyard make the Onepu Road restaurant feel connected to the south coast, while the kitchen works with seasonal produce, local ingredients and flavours drawn from around the Pacific Rim. It is open across the week for brunch and dinner, with bookings, walk-in tables and delivery all part of the current service.

Dinner is entirely plant based, but the menu treats that as a starting point rather than the whole description. Spirulina dumplings bring shiitake, vermicelli and vegetables together with yuzu ponzu, and falafel is paired with whipped sesame cream and pomegranate. Battered banana blossom sits in a green-curry broth with sugar snaps, herbs and coconut, while gyros wrap plant-based chicken, pickled cucumber, slaw, fries, gravy and cheese sauce in souvlaki bread.

Other dinner dishes borrow familiar forms and rebuild them around vegetables. Carbonara gnocchi comes with plant-based bacon, quesadillas combine beans, feta, cheese sauce and a corn-and-jalapeño salsa, and tacos use banana blossom or oyster mushroom in place of fish or meat. At brunch, the distinction is more nuanced: free-range eggs remain available, but many dishes have parallel vegan versions using tofu egg, scrambled tofu and vegan hollandaise rather than asking plant-based diners to settle for a stripped-back plate.

The drinks and room complete the restaurant's botanical theme without making it overly earnest. Six rotating craft-beer taps sit alongside botanical cocktails and local and organic wines, giving the menu several directions for pairing. The heated courtyard keeps the coastal outlook useful when Wellington weather turns, and the range from pancakes and shakshuka at brunch to curry, dumplings and tacos at dinner makes The Botanist suitable for more than one kind of visit.

Address: 219 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

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The Botanist Wellington Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch Mains

Eggs on Toast

$15

Poached, scrambled or fried eggs on ciabatta or grain toast. Gluten Free, Nut Free. add hollandaise 2; add vegan hollandaise 2

Breakfast Bao

$13

Steamed bao, halloumi, chilli crisp, fried egg, pickled daikon, hollandaise. Nut Free. double bao 21; add fries 6

Korean Scramble

$22

Gochujang scrambled eggs, kimchi, chilli crisp, sriracha, ciabatta. Gluten Free, Nut Free. Swap eggs for scrambled tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free) 22

Bot Benedict

$25

Potato herb rosti, poached eggs, wilted spinach, mushroom, hollandaise, micro greens. Gluten Free, Nut Free. Swap eggs for crispy sriracha tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free) 25

Kimchi Fritters

$26

Kimchi & corn fritters, poached eggs, smashed edamame avocado, chilli crisp, hollandaise. Gluten Free, Nut Free

Big Lyall

$27

Poached eggs, hash brown, mushroom, wilted greens, plant based sausage, baked beans, battered jalapeños, hollandaise & toasted ciabatta. Gluten Free, Nut Free

Veganise Me

$27

Scrambled tofu, smashed avocado edamame, wilted greens, hash brown, baked beans, battered jalapeños, vegan hollandaise & toasted grain. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Plant Powered Mains

Chia Bowl

$17

Chia overnight oats, mango compote, toasted coconut, berry coconut yoghurt. Vegan, Nut Free

Tofu Bao

$11

Steamed bao, sriracha tofu, slaw, pickled red onion, vegan hollandaise. Vegan, Nut Free. double bao 18; add fries 6

Edamame Avo Toast

$24

Edamame & avocado smash, smoked feta, pickled red onion, chilli crisp & kawakawa oil on toasted ciabatta. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free. Add poached eggs / halloumi 7

Poke Bowl

$26

Teriyaki tofu, edamame, tempura oyster mushroom, kimchi, tonkatsu kumara, pickled daikon & carrot, sticky rice, yuzu ponzu dressing. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Banana Blossom Salad

$22

Banana blossom, charred pineapple, crushed peanuts, pickled daikon & carrot, red chilli, spring onion, sprouts, Vietnamese mint & toasted coconut salad, pineapple-chilli dressing. Vegan, Gluten Free

Sides

Eggs as you like (2)

Plan*t sausage (1)

Wilted spinach

Avocado

Scrambled tofu

Crispy pancit tofu

Halloumi

Hash browns (2)

Mushroom

Ciabatta (2)

Gluten free bread (1)

Desserts

Mango Arancini

$14

Sticky mango rice balls, mango coulis. Nut Free

Cheesecake

$14

Black sesame cheesecake, with mandarin, mandarin syrup, & ice cream. Gluten Free, Nut Free

Nama Truffles

$14

Japanese whisky chocolate truffles, Duck Island ice cream & yuzu syrup. Gluten Free, Nut Free

Duck Island Ice Cream

$12

Ask your server for current flavours Price: $12 for three

Pancakes

Ube Pancakes

$23

Choose from: Banana, coconut caramel, toasted coconut; Mandarin, mascarpone, mandarin syrup. Vegan, Nut Free

Burgers with fries

Honolulu

$26

Sticky huli huli chicken, cheese, charred pineapple, pickled red onion, Asian slaw, mango mayo. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Dirtyburger II

$27

Plant based beef patty, satay sauce, pickle, caramelised onion, jalapeño, dirty sauce. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free

K-Pop

$26

Tempura oyster mushroom, sriracha maple, pickled red onion, pickled daikon, Asian slaw, mayo. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Kimchi Dog

$19

Plan*t sausage, kimchi, fried shallots, caramelised onion, spring onion & mango mayo in a hotdog bun. Vegan, Nut Free

Dinner – Burgers

Honolulu

$26

Sticky huli huli chicken, cheese, charred pineapple, pickled red onion, Asian slaw & mango mayo, with furikake fries

Dirtyburger II

$27

Plant based beef patty, satay sauce, pickle, caramelised onion, jalapeño, dirty burger sauce, with furikake fries

K-Pop

$26

Tempura shiitake mushroom, sriracha maple, pickled red onion, pickled daikon, Asian slaw & mayo, with furikake fries

Kimchi Dog

$19

Plan*t sausage, kimchi, fried shallots, caramelised onion, spring onion & mango mayo in a hotdog bun, with fries

Bao Bun

$13

Steamed bao with hoisin tofu, slaw, pickled red onion & daikon, mango mayo & chilli crisp. add fries 6

Dinner – Sushi Boards

House selection of hand rolled maki & nigiri. two people $24 / four people $42. Served with yuzu ponzu, mango mayo, pickled ginger, wasabi

Nigiri – Tonkatsu kumara, chilli crisp

Nigiri – Sriracha tofu, kawakawa oil, micro coriander

Nigiri – Miso glazed eggplant, chilli crisp

Maki Rolls – Sushi of the day

Maki Rolls – Teriyaki banana blossom, pickled red onion

Maki Rolls – Avocado, charred pineapple, cream cheese

Dinner – Larger Plates

Chicken Katsu

$30

Crumbed plant based chicken, Japanese curry sauce, sticky rice, pickled red onion, fried shallots, Vietnamese mint & toasted coconut salad

Miso Eggplant

$26

Charred miso eggplant, whipped manuka smoked tofu, pickled daikon, kawakawa oil, micro salad

Pancit Noodles

$29

Filipino spicy pancit tofu, rice noodles, seasonal veg, savoy cabbage, edamame, bean sprouts, spring onion

Coconut Kumara Gratin

$27

Baked curry lentils, orange kumara & coconut gratin, with garlic kawakawa oil flatbread & Vietnamese herb, pickled red onion & toasted coconut salad

Banana Blossom Salad

$22

Banana blossom, charred pineapple, crushed peanuts, pickled daikon & carrot, red chilli, spring onion, sprouts, Vietnamese mint & toasted coconut salad, pineapple-chilli dressing

Poke Bowl

$26

Pancit tofu, edamame, tempura shiitake mushroom, kimchi, pickled daikon & carrot, sticky rice, yuzu ponzu dressing

Dinner – Sides

Asian Slaw

Savoy cabbage, carrot, crushed peanuts, coriander, citrus dressing

Side Salad

Herb, pickled red onion & coconut salad

Sticky Rice

Dinner – Desserts

Mango Arancini

$14

Sticky mango rice balls, mango coulis

Cheesecake

$14

Black sesame cheesecake, mandarin, mandarin syrup, Duck Island ice cream

Nama Truffles

$14

Japanese whisky chocolate truffles, Duck Island ice cream & yuzu syrup

Duck Island Ice Cream

$12

Ask your server for current flavours Price: $12 for three

Snack Menu – Burgers

Honolulu

$26

Sticky huli huli chicken, cheese, charred pineapple, pickled red onion, Asian slaw, mango tamarind mayo, with furikake salted fries. Gluten Free On Request, Nut Free

Dirtyburger II

$27

Plant based beef patty, satay sauce, pickle, caramelised onion, jalapeño, dirty burger sauce, with furikake salted fries. Gluten Free On Request

K-Pop

$26

Tempura shiitake mushroom, spicy bulgogi glaze, pickled red onion, pickled daikon, Asian slaw, mayo, with furikake salted fries. Gluten Free On Request, Nut Free

Beer

On Tap – ask staff or check the tap board for current tap beers

Croucher Lowrider

$10

Session IPA, Rotorua, 330ml can, 2.5%

Double Vision Red Rascal

$13

Red Ale, Wellington, 330ml can, 6.3%

Duncan’s Yum Yum Yuzu

$12

Lager, Wellington, 330ml can, 4.7%

Emerson’s Bookbinder

$12

Bitter English Ale, Dunedin, 330ml can, 3.7%

Garage Project Beer

$11

Lager, Wellington, 330ml can, 5.8%

Wine

v – vegan; o = organic

No 1. Family Estate Assembl Cuvée (v)

Glass $14 / Bottle $62

Alpha Domus ‘Beatrix’ Sparkling Rosé, Hawke’s Bay (v, o)

Glass $12 / Bottle $55

Laurent Perrier Cuvée Brut NV, Champagne, France (v)

Bottle $120

Swiftsure by Man O War Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (v)

Glass $13 / Bottle $60

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (v)

Glass $14 / Bottle $62

Coffee

L’AFFARE COFFEE. Milk options: Blue Milk / Trim Milk / Soy Milk / Oat Milk / Coconut Milk

Short Black / Long Black / Americano / Piccolo / Macchiato

$5.50

Flat White / Latte / Cappucino / Mocha

Reg $6 / Large $7

Reg / Large

Hot Chocolate

Reg $6 / Large $7

Reg / Large

Iced Coffee / Chocolate

Chai Latte / Matcha Latte / Turmeric Latte

Tea

t LEAF TEA

Gunpowder Green / Peppermint / Strawberry Kiwi / Lavendar & Chamomile / Berrylicious / Earl Grey / English Breakfast

$5.50

Juice / Kombucha / Soda

Goodbuzz Kombucha

Pineapple & Mango / Blueberry & Peach

Clover Ferments

Turmeric Spritz & Ginger Kvass / Beet Kvass Spritz

Symbiota Soda Pre+Probiotic Kefir Soda

Raspberry & Mint / Watermelon

Homegrown Fresh Juices

Orange / Apple / Cranberry / Pineapple

Almighty Organic Juices

$7.50

Carrot, orange & turmeric / Guava, lime & apple / Orange, apple & mango

Cocktails

The Wellingtini

$18

Vodka, apple liqueur, lime juice

Aviation

$19

Gin, maraschino liqueur, créme de violette, lemon juice, maraschino cherry

Planteur

$19

Dark rum, white rum, vanilla extract, pineapple juice, coconut milk

Spicy Margarita

$18

Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, jalapeño, spicy salt rim

Carafes

Sangria

$35

Red wine, triple sec, orange juice, lemonade, fresh fruit

White Sangria

$35

White wine, triple sec, apple juice, ginger ale, fresh fruit

Mocktails

Happy Kiwi Mojito

$12

Golden kiwifruit syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, soda, fresh mint

Niña Paloma

$12

Lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lemonade

Sunrise

$12

Pineapple juice, vanilla extract, coconut milk

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Long black Typical in Wellington: $5.20 $5.50
Flat white Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $6.00
Hot chocolate Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $6.00
Chai latte Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $7.00
Cheesecake Typical in Wellington: $14.00 $14.00

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The Botanist Menu

The Botanist Wellington Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch Mains

Plant Powered Mains

Sides

Desserts

Pancakes

Sharing Plates

Burgers with fries

Dinner – Sharing Plates

Dinner – Burgers

Dinner – Sushi Boards

Dinner – Larger Plates

Dinner – Sides

Dinner – Desserts

Snack Menu – Sharing Plates

Snack Menu – Burgers

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Tea

Juice / Kombucha / Soda

Cocktails

Carafes

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