Buddha Stix Petone brings Thai and Vietnamese flavours to an atmospheric Jackson Street dining room, opening for dinner throughout the week and offering takeaway alongside dine-in service. The colourful contemporary interior encourages guests to linger, while sharing menus give groups a ready-made path through the kitchen's range. Larger bookings are especially well supported, with banquet-style choices designed to turn separate dishes into a communal meal.
Small plates move quickly between fresh, grilled, fried and slow-cooked textures. Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, sweet-chilli chicken wings, marinated pork ribs, vegetable guri puffs, satay chicken and crunchy pork belly can be combined into an opening spread. Tom yum and coconut-cream soups bring lemongrass, lime and coriander, while spicy salads use herbs, chilli, citrus and roasted-rice seasoning to sharpen the meal before richer dishes arrive.
Rice and noodles cover several familiar routes without collapsing into one generic sauce. Nasi goreng, pineapple fried rice and Singapore-style fried rice sit beside pad Thai, egg noodles and Vietnamese basil noodles. Curries range from green and red to massaman and panang, with a coconut-free jungle curry for a hotter, more herb-driven direction. Diners can therefore move between nutty, creamy, spicy and wok-charred flavours within one order.
The signature Vietnamese Seafood Boat gathers mussels, squid, fish and prawns in coconut broth, making it a natural centrepiece for seafood diners. A hotplate of fried fish offers a crisper alternative, while cashew, ginger, garlic, black-pepper, lemongrass and peanut-based stir fries broaden the choice across meats, tofu and vegetables. For groups, the set sharing menus connect entrees, soups, noodles, curries, rice and hot plates into a paced dinner without requiring every plate to be negotiated separately.
Address: 354 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
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Buddha Stix Petone Menu
Tasty Nibbles
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3)
Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
Chicken Wings (4)
Cured to perfection in our Asian spicy marinade and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Coconut Cream Soup
Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds – similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lime and coriander.
Spring Rolls (4)
Tasty sautéed vegetables and meat mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried, served with dipping sauces.
Marinated Spare Ribs (4)
Pork ribs marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Guri Puffs (4)
Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces
Combination
Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
Satay Chicken Sticks (3)
Dipped in a mixture of spices, grilled and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
Crunchy Pork Belly
Thai street style crunchy pork belly served with dipping sauce.
Roti And Peanut Sauce
Asian Spicy Soups
Spicy Tom Yum Soup
Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander.
Coconut Cream Soup
Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds – similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lime and coriander.
Noodle Soup (No Rice)
A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles.
Spicy Asian Salads
Yum Salad
Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
Sweet Chilli Salad
Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander.
Larb Chicken Salad
Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.
Vietnamese Salad
Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara.
Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng
A traditional favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
Spicy Singapore Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites.
Noodles
Pad Thai
White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts,in our special pad thai sauce, served with,fresh lemon and sprouts.
Stir Fried Egg Noodles
Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok.
Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle With Basil
Flat white rice noodles stir fried with,seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and,our spicy paste.
Curries
Green Curry
The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices and an array of selected vegetables, and fresh basil herb.
Red Curry
Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and vegetables.
Massaman Curry
A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts.
Panang Curry
A spicy curry cooked with coconut cream, kaffir leaves and vegetables. Popular curry with a slight lime tang.
Hot Jungle Curry With Fresh Basil
Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb.
Massaman Curry with Lamb
Quality lamb slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
Vietnamese Laksa(No Rice)
Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream, served on a bed of ricevermicelli noodles and topped with thin rashers of omelette, fresh coriander and fried shallot.
Vietnamese Seafood Boat
Mixture of fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice. This is our signature dish.
Stir Fry
Chilli Stir Fry
Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce.
Garlic Hot Plate
Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Served on a steamy hot plate.
Fresh Chilli And Basil
Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetable
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular.
Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken
Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Ginger Stir Fry
Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms
Sweet And Sour
A tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple
Singapore Satay Stir Fry
Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying.
Oyster Sauce Stir Fry
Fresh broccoli and vegetables stir fried with added mushrooms and oyster sauce.
Black Pepper Hot Plate
Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce.
Vietnamese Lemongrass Stir Fry
Stir fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables
Spicy Herbs
This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and ka-chai (picked Thai Rhizome). This is a hot and very flavoursome meal with stir fried fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots.
Honey Lemon Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and a bowl of jasmine rice.
Vietnamese Fried Fish Fillet
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.
Kung Pao Chicken
Little spicy, sweet and delicious sauce, Sichuan peppercorn, peanut, garlic, ginger, spring onion, and roasted whole chilli.
Extras
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Tofu, Kumara Crisps
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Tofu, Kumara Crisps
Seafood, Mussel, Squid, Prawn, Fish, Cashew Nuts
Seafood, Mussel, Squid, Prawn, Fish, Cashew Nuts
Roti
Roti
Sharing Menu 1
$29.90 per person (main meals only), $41.50 per person (entrée and mains). Minimum of 5 people. Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu.
Combination Entrée
Stir Fried Noodles Beef
Chicken Cashew Nut
Massaman Curry Pork
Chicken Pad Thai
Prawn Garlic Hot Plate
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Sharing Menu 2
$29.90 per person (main meals only), $41.50 per person (entrée and mains). Minimum of 5 people. Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu.
Combination Entrée
Prawn Tom Yum
Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodles
Thai Salad Beef
Peanut Sauce Pork
Fried Fish Hot Plate
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Sharing Menu 3
$29.90 per person (main meals only), $41.50 per person (entrée and mains). Minimum of 5 people. Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu.
Combination Entrée
Black Pepper Hot Plate Beef
Vietnamese Laksa Chicken
Sweet And Sour Pork
Fried Rice Seafood
Green Curry Chicken
Steamed Jasmine Rice
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Fried rice Typical in Wellington: $21.00 $26.50
- Nasi goreng Typical in Wellington: $22.95 $25.50
- Pad thai Typical in Wellington: $22.00 $26.90
- Green curry Typical in Wellington: $22.75 $27.50
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