Hideout turns its tucked-away Courtenay Place setting into the heart of the experience. Founder Wen conceived it as somewhere to retreat and connect, drawing on the energy of Asian streets at night while keeping the room relaxed and contemporary. Lunch and dinner can be booked, and the food is arranged for sharing rather than a rigid procession of individual courses. Cocktails and late dining reinforce the sense that a meal here can move easily from a quick bite into a longer evening.
Dumplings and small plates are the natural place to begin. Pan-fried dumplings filled with pork and peanuts offer a savoury, nutty combination, while chilli-oil dumplings take a more direct route to heat. Cream-cheese and chive wontons soften that intensity with a richer filling, and cheesy spring rolls playfully cross familiar snack traditions. Bao buns add another shareable format. Together, these dishes make it simple for a table to compare flavours and textures before deciding how far to extend the meal.
The larger dishes travel across several corners of Asia without pretending to follow a single regional rulebook. Dandan noodles bring a Sichuan-inspired strand, while pad thai and fried noodles provide contrasting ways with the wok. Fried rice offers a straightforward anchor for the table. Orange, sweet-and-sour and black-pepper stir-fries lean into the restaurant's fusion character, taking recognisable sauce profiles and placing them within a menu designed for mixing, matching and passing plates around.
Hideout's wider programme keeps the restaurant flexible. Lunch specials suit a shorter visit, while two set sharing menus give groups a structured way to explore the kitchen. A separate drinks list, cocktails, desserts, weekly specials and happy hour support a more leisurely night out. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices help mixed parties order comfortably, and the venue also accepts group and event bookings. That combination of choice and informality reflects the original idea behind the name: an urban retreat built for company.
Address: 11C Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Hideout Menu
Bites + Sharing
V – Vegetarian, VE – Vegan, GF – Gluten-Free, * – Option available.
Siraccha Slam Tacos (2 pcs)
Pork belly, Asian slaw, kimchi, sriracha mayo, spicy hoisin sauce, crispy shallots, spring onion and pickled cucumber in a soft tortilla shell. (GF*)
Cream Cheese and Chive Wontons
With spiced plum sauce. (V)
Korean BBQ Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken with homemade Korean BBQ sauce.
Popcorn Cauliflower
With spiced hoisin sauce. (VE)
Homemade Spring Rolls (3 pcs halved)
Lemongrass chicken or vegetable + vermicelli with spiced plum sauce (VE*).
Cheesy Spring Roll (3 pcs)
Cream cheese, mozzarella, chives & coriander.
Salt & Pepper Squid
With homemade spice mix and sriracha mayo.
Salt & Pepper Tofu
With homemade spice mix and spiced hoisin sauce. (VE, GF)
Hideout Loaded Fries
Hideout hoisin sauce, salted peanuts, kimchi, spring onion, coriander. (V, GF*)
Takoyaki
Japanese fried octopus with bonito flakes and traditional takoyaki sauce.
Edamame
With Chinese spices. (VE, GF)
Stir-Fried Greens
Seasonal vegetables, cashews and fried shallots with honey soy sauce. (VE*, GF*)
Three Delight Stir-Fry
Potato, capsicum, and eggplant in a stickygarlic sauce. (VE)
Vietnamese Lettuce Cup
Pork mince, fresh chilli, spring onion, coriander with sweet chilli lemon sauce (DF, GF)
Salads
Chicken Salad
Lemongrass free-range chicken, mango, fried shallots, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts, red cabbage, mung bean sprout, mint, coriander with creamy chilli dressing. (GF, DF, V*)
Hanoi Pork Salad
Roast Hanoi pork, fried garlic, green beans, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, fresh orange, mint, with sweet chilli lemon dressing. (GF, DF, V*)
Dumplings (6 pcs)
Umami Bomb Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with Japanese mayo, teriyaki sauce, benito flakes and sesame. (V*)
Dragons Breath Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with siracha sauce, spring onion, crispy shallots and sesame. (VE*)
OG
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with siracha mayo, crispy onion, coriander, spring onion, crushed peanuts and sesame. (VE*)
Mama’s Spicy Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with a spicy mama sauce, spring onion, coriander and sesame. (VE*)
Zhong Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable. Steamed with sichuan spiced red sugar sauce, spring onion, coriander and peanuts. (VE*)
Chilli Oil Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable. Steamed with chilli, sesame, spring onion, coriander and peanuts. (VE*)
Pan Fried Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable with spiced plum sauce. (VE*)
Bao Buns
Braised Pork Bao
Braised pork, lettuce, pickled cucumber with spicy hoisin sauce.
Chicken Bao
Five-spiced chicken, lettuce, chopped peanuts, pickled cucumber with sriracha mayo.
Kimchi Chicken Bao
Crumbed chicken, kimchi, sesame seeds, crispy onions with Korean BBQ sauce.
Eggplant Bao
Crumbed eggplant, slaw, fresh cucumber, fried onions with spiced hoisin sauce. (VE)
Sides
Steamed Rice
Coconut Rice
Asian Slaw
Fries
Bigger Plates
Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry
Pork, chicken or tofu bites, capsicum and fresh pineapple served with rice. (VE*)
Orange Stir-Fry
Beef, chicken, or tofu bites with cauliflower in homemade orange sauce served with rice. (VE*, GF*)
Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs
Juicy pork spare ribs slow-cooked until tender, glazed in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce made with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and honey ginger.
General Tso’s Chicken
Golden fried chicken tossed in a bold, sweet and tangy garlic-soy glaze, with a touch of heat. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot and capsicum.
Black Pepper Sizzling Plate
Beef or tofu bites with onion and capsicum in a black pepper sauce served on a sizzling plate. (VE*, GF*)
Braised Pork Belly
Tender, slow-braised pork belly simmered in a rich, soy-based sauce infused with ginger, garlic, star anise, and shaoxing wine. Served with bokchoy.
Braised Beef Brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket in a fragrant soy-based broth with ginger, garlic, star anise and broccoli with a kick of mild heat.
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich and fragrant curry sauce. (GF)
Sichuan-Style Fish Fillet
Bean sprout, bokchoy, sichuan pepper sauce.
Sumthin’ Fish
Battered fish with Asian slaw. Choose either sweet and sour sauce or sweet mango sauce.
Ma Po Tofu
Pork mince, tofu with chilli sauce (DF, VE*)
Three Cup Chicken
Chicken in a sticky sweet and savoury ginger sauce with shaoxing wine and basil
Fried Rice or Noodles
White rice or egg noodles with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion. (VE*, GF*)
Pad Thai
Rice noodles with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion. (VE*, GF*)
Noodle Soup
Your choice of egg noodles or rice noodles with pork, bok choy, broccoli, coriander, spring onion, peanuts in a pork bone broth (VE*, GF*)
Dandan Noodle
Sichuan-style hot and spicy pork mince on egg noodles with spring onion, coriander, chopped peanuts, chilli oil and sichuan-style sauce. (VE*)
Hand-Pulled Noodle
Homemade wheat noodles with seasonal vegetables, spring onion, coriander, chopped peanuts, chilli oil and sichuan-style sauce. (VE)
$17 Lunch Specials
Available at lunch. V – Vegetarian, VE – Vegan, GF – Gluten-Free, * – Option available.
Bao & Dumplings
Any bao bun, pork dumplings, Asian slaw & mini brownie. (VE*)
Bao & Spring Rolls
Any bao bun, spring rolls, Asian slaw & mini brownie. (VE*)
Bao & Wings
Any bao bun, chicken wings, Asian slaw & mini brownie.
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich and fragrant curry sauce. (GF)
Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry
Pork, chicken or tofu bites, capsicum and fresh pineapple served with rice & Asian slaw. (VE*, DF*)
Orange Stir-Fry
Beef, chicken or tofu bites with cauliflower in homemade orange sauce served with rice & Asian slaw. (VE*, GF*)
Lunch Bites + Sharing
V – Vegetarian, VE – Vegan, GF – Gluten-Free, * – Option available.
Siraccha Slam Tacos (2 pcs)
Pork belly, Asian slaw, kimchi, sriracha mayo, spicy hoisin sauce, crispy shallots, spring onion and pickled cucumber in a soft tortilla shell. (GF*)
Cream Cheese and Chive Wontons
With spiced plum sauce. (V)
Korean BBQ Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken with homemade Korean BBQ sauce.
Popcorn Cauliflower
With spiced hoisin sauce. (VE)
Homemade Spring Rolls (3 pcs halved)
Lemongrass chicken or vegetable + vermicelli with spiced plum sauce (VE*).
Cheesy Spring Roll (3 pcs)
Cream cheese, mozzarella, chives & coriander.
Salt & Pepper Squid
With homemade spice mix and sriracha mayo.
Salt & Pepper Tofu
With homemade spice mix and spiced hoisin sauce. (VE, GF)
Hideout Loaded Fries
Hideout hoisin sauce, salted peanuts, kimchi, spring onion, coriander. (V, GF*)
Takoyaki
Japanese fried octopus with bonito flakes and traditional takoyaki sauce.
Edamame
With Chinese spices. (VE, GF)
Stir-Fried Greens
Seasonal vegetables, cashews and fried shallots with honey soy sauce. (VE*, GF*)
Lunch Dumplings (6 pcs)
Umami Bomb Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with Japanese mayo, teriyaki sauce, bonito flakes and sesame. (V*)
Dragons Breath Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with sriracha sauce, spring onion, crispy shallots and sesame. (VE*)
OG
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with sriracha mayo, crispy onion, coriander, spring onion, crushed peanuts and sesame. (VE*)
Mama’s Spicy Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with a spicy mama sauce, spring onion, coriander and sesame. (V*)
Zhong Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable. Steamed with sichuan spiced red sugar sauce, spring onion, coriander and peanuts. (VE*)
Chilli Oil Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable. Steamed with chilli, sesame, spring onion, coriander and peanuts. (VE*)
Pan Fried Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable with spiced plum sauce. (VE*)
Lunch Rice & Noodles
Dandan Noodles
Sichuan-style hot and spicy pork mince on egg noodles with spring onion, coriander, chopped peanuts, sesame. (V*)
Hand-Pulled Noodle
Homemade wheat noodles with seasonal vegetables, spring onion, coriander, peanuts, chilli oil and sichuan-style sauce. (VE)
Fried Rice or Noodles
White rice or egg noodles with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion. (VE*, GF*)
Pad Thai
Rice noodles with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion. (VE*, GF*)
Noodle Soup
Your choice of egg noodles or rice noodles with pork, bok choy, broccoli, coriander, spring onion, peanuts in a pork bone broth. (GF*)
Lunch Bao Buns
Braised Pork Bao
Braised pork, lettuce, pickled cucumber with spicy hoisin sauce.
Chicken Bao
Five-spiced chicken, lettuce, chopped peanuts, pickled cucumber with sriracha mayo.
Kimchi Chicken Bao
Crumbed chicken, kimchi, sesame seeds, crispy onions with Korean BBQ sauce.
Eggplant Bao
Crumbed eggplant, slaw, fresh cucumber, fried onions with spiced hoisin sauce. (VE)
Lunch Salads
Chicken Salad
Lemongrass free-range chicken, mango, fried shallots, pumpkin seeds, cashews, red cabbage, mung bean sprout, mint, coriander with creamy chilli dressing. (GF, DF, V*)
Hanoi Pork Salad
Roast Hanoi pork, fried garlic, green beans, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, fresh orange, mint, with sweet chilli lemon dressing. (GF, DF, V*)
Desserts
V – Vegetarian, VE – Vegan, GF – Gluten-Free, * – Option available.
Coconut Sago Pudding
Coconut, sago, mango, passionfruit & orange. (DF, GF, VE*)
Vegan Chocolate Mudcake
Muddy vegan chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate topping & freeze dried raspberries. (VE*)
Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu with coffee liqueur, mascarpone cream & a dust of cocoa powder.
Upside Down Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream, waffle cone, chocolate & caramel sauce.
Chocolate Lava Pudding
Gooey chocolate centre & vanilla ice cream.
Crème Brûlée
Rich homemade custard base, with a burnt sugar top.
$45 Share Menu
Price is per person / minimum 4 people. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements!
Chicken Salad
Lemongrass free-range chicken, mango, fries shallots, cashew nuts, red cabbage, mung bean sprouts, mint, and coriander with a creamy chili dressing. (GF, DF)
Salt Pepper Squid
With homemade spice mix and spiced hoisin sauce.
Mama’s Spicy Dumplings
Pork or chicken or vegetable pan fried with spicy mama sauce, spring onion, coriander and sesame. (VE*)
Cream Cheese and Chive Wontons
With spiced plum sauce. (V)
Homemade Spring Rolls
Lemongrass chicken or vegetable + vermicelli with spiced plum sauce. (VE*)
Stir-Fried Seasonal Greens
Seasonal vegetables, cashews and fried shallots with honey soy sauce. (V)
Fried Rice
White rice with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion.
Black Pepper Sizzling Plate
Beef or tofu bites with onion and capsicum in black pepper sauce served on a sizzling plate.
Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry
Pork, chicken or tofu bites, capsicum and fresh pineapple served with rice. (VE*, GF*)
Orange Stir-Fry
Beef, chicken, or tofu bites with cauliflower in homemade orange sauce served with rice. (VE*, GF*)
Three Cup Chicken
Chicken in a sticky sweet and savoury ginger sauce with shaoxing wine and basil.
$35 Share Menu
Price is per person / minimum 4 people. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements!
Stir-Fried Seasonal Greens
Seasonal vegetables, cashews and fried shallots, with honey soy sauce. (V)
Salt Pepper Squid
With homemade spice mix and spiced hoisin sauce.
OG Dumplings
Pork, chicken or vegetable. Pan fried with siracha mayo, crispy onion, coriander, spring onion, crushed peanuts and sesame. (VE*)
Cream Cheese and Chive Wontons
With spiced plum sauce. (V)
Homemade Spring Rolls
Vegetable + vermicelli with spiced plum sauce. (VE*)
Fried Rice
White rice with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or tofu, plus fresh veges and crispy onion. (VE*, DF*)
Black Pepper Sizzling Plate
Beef or tofu bites with onion and capsicum in a black pepper sauce served on a sizzling plate (VE*, GF*)
Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry
Pork, chicken or tofu bites, capsicum and fresh pineapple served with rice. (VE*, GF*)
Orange Stir-Fry
Beef, chicken, or tofu bites with cauliflower in homemade orange sauce serviced with rice. (VE*, GF*)
Tuesday Deal
Any bao + beer / wine / bubbles $14
Any Bao + Beer / Wine / Bubbles
Tuesday deal.
Thursday Deal
Any dumplings + wine / bubbles $18
Any Dumplings + Wine / Bubbles
Thursday deal.
Friday Deal
Any cocktail or mocktail + dessert $18.5
Any Cocktail or Mocktail + Dessert
Friday deal.
Cocktails
Sailors Sunrise
Tequila, raspberry, mango & lemon.
Hideout Mule
Orange vodka, lime, ginger beer, bitters and fresh mint.
Gummy Bear
Vodka, watermelon, orange liqueur, raspberry, lemon and lime.
Pink Flamingo
Vodka, vanilla, passionfruit, pineapple, cranberry and lime.
Frozen Margarita
(Choose from) Watermelon / Mango / Green Apple / Strawberry.
Mocktails
Golden Hour
Passionfruit, lime, lemon, bitters and lemonade.
Peachy Keen
Peach and passion iced tea with lime and fresh mint.
Jungle Juice
Watermelon, tropical juice, apple juice, lime & mint.
Tropical Breeze
Cranberry, pineapple, passionfruit, lemon.
Mango Tango Freeze
Mango, pineapple, passionfruit, lemon.
Wine
“Our wine list is chosen specially for us by experts – these delicious wines are chosen to match our food – and offer great value.”
Matahiwi Blanc De Blanc
Aromatic bubbly with a nectarine finish. From Hawke’s Bay.
Gancia Prosecco (200ml)
Aromatic, dry and soft bubbly, from Italy.
Koparepare Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, fresh ‘n fruity from Marlborough.
Odyssey Chardonnay
Big, bold and buttery from Gisborne.
Astrolabe Pinot Gris
Soft, smooth and aromatic from Marlborough.
Beer
New Zealand Beer of the Month (Please ask staff). On tap – 285ml/400ml.
ParrotDog ‘Birdseye’ Hazy IPA 5.8%
On tap – 285ml/400ml.
ParrotDog Lager 4.5%
On tap – 285ml/400ml.
Corona 5.7%
Bottled.
Tsingtao 5.7%
Bottled.
Tiger 5%
Bottled.
Spirits
(Please ask staff for more options)
Blood Orange Gin
From Southward
Dry Spiced Rum
Crafted with Cuban rum from Black Tears
Buffalo Trace Whiskey
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
Jim Beam
Classic Kentucky bourbon whiskey
Matsui, The San-In Blended
Japanese malt whiskey
Non-Alcoholic
Lemonade
Fizzy
Coke
Fizzy
Coke Zero
Fizzy
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Fizzy
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Fizzy
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