Lower Hutt Central, Waterloo, Wainuiomata and Upper Hutt cover a long stretch of the Hutt Valley, so eating well here is less about one compact dining strip and more about knowing which neighbourhood suits the occasion. Central Lower Hutt has the broadest concentration of restaurants, with charcoal grills, Indian kitchens, Chinese dining and museum-side food within a short drive. Waterloo adds dependable local takeaways, Wainuiomata has its own community favourites, and the wider valley rewards diners prepared to travel for a specific dish.
The strongest menus balance familiarity with a clear point of view. Turkish restaurants make good use of charcoal, fresh salads and house dips; Indian kitchens move beyond a single creamy curry into dosa, biryani, tandoor cooking and regional specialties. Pub dining remains useful for mixed groups, while Bellbird brings seasonal New Zealand produce into a more polished daytime and weekend-evening setting. Plant-based diners also have a dedicated restaurant rather than relying on small substitutions.
Distances can be deceptive on a map, particularly at peak traffic times, so choose the area before choosing the meal. Lower Hutt Central works well before a film, shopping trip or gallery visit, while Boulcott and Alicetown suit a destination lunch or relaxed dinner. Book restaurants with full table service on busy evenings, and confirm current hours for smaller operators. Takeaway-focused venues are often fastest when orders are placed ahead, especially when feeding a family or collecting several dishes.

El Turko Charcoal Grill
El Turko is built around the flavour of a real charcoal grill. Lamb shish, chicken shish, adana kebab and marinated lamb cutlets arrive with rice, salads, dips and tomato sauce, letting smoke and seasoning lead the plate. The mixed Ottoman feast is the clearest introduction for a hungry group, while gözleme, falafel, mücver and grilled halloumi give meat-free diners more than a token alternative. Start with house dips and Turkish bread if the table wants to share.
The family-run room is casual enough for an unplanned meal but substantial enough for a long dinner. Portions are generous, and the colourful salads help balance richer grilled meats. Keto-style plates and vegetarian iskender variations widen the menu, while baklava or Turkish delight can finish the meal simply. El Turko is especially useful when diners want the speed and ease of a kebab shop with the option to sit down over a composed charcoal-grilled plate.
Address: 146 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
El Turko Charcoal Grill Menu
Finger Foods
SHAKSHUKA
A Mediterranean appetizer featuring fried eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and green peppers, all nested in a rice garlic tomato sauce. This dish served alongside Turkish bread.
CIGARA BOREK
FETA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND PARSLEY ROLLS
DOLAMDOS
a vine leaves stuffed with herby & lemony rice. served with mixed salads and tzaziki dips
DIPS WITH BREAD
choose 1 from our home-made dips. served with T-bread. (hummus,spicy ezme,tzaziki,walnut dips,babaganosh, carrot dips & beetroot dips.
Meat Iskender
A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your meat option & homemade sauce
LAMB ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
CHICKEN ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, chicken doner, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
MIX ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb & Chicken, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
Veggie Iskender
A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your veggie option & homemade sauce
FALAFEL ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, falafel, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
MUJVER SIKENDER
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, mucvar (fitters grated zucchini & carrot mixed with dill, parsley, spring onion, garlic and red peppers.) , fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips
HALLOUMI ISKENDER
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips
Authentic Charcoal Grill
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice (contains Gluten), salads, dips,and homemade tomato sauce.
LAMB SHISH
Charcoal grilled marinated lamb cut into cube pieces & place in a metal skewers
CHICKEN SHISH
Charcoal Grilled marinated chicken breast, cut into cube-sized pieces and threaded onto metal skewers.
ADANA KEBAP
Savory charcoal grilled ground beef combined with fresh herbs and spices, then threaded onto metal skewers.
EL TURKO KOFTA
A grilled beef mince blended with fresh herbs and spices, shaped into flat circles.
OTOMAN FEAST (MIXED GRILL)
A combination of delicious savory adana, juicy chicken shish and tender lamb shish
PIRZOLA (LAMB CUTLETS)
A charcoal grill lamb cutlet marinated with Mediterranean spices
EL TURKO SPECIAL FAMILY PLATE
A PLATE THAT FILLS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP! FIT FOR SHARING.THIS PLATE IS SERVED WITHE FRESH SALADS AND HOMEMADE DIPS, ALONG WITH OUR FRESHLY CHARCOAL-GRILLED MEATS. PLATES INCLUDES: TWO LAMB CUTLETS, CHICKEN SHISH, ADANA , LAMB SHISH, MUJVER AND FALAFEL
Platters
MEZZE PLATTER (VEGETARIAN)
Comes falafel, mujver, sigara borek, halloumi, feta cheese, dolma, olives, dips, salads, and Turkish bread.
MEAT PLATTERS
Comes with chicken doner, lamb doner kofta, grilled tomato, salads, dips and turkish bread.
Veggie Kebabs
A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces
FALAFEL KEBAB
MUJVER KEBAB
HALLOUMI KEBAB
Meat Kebabs
A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces
CHICKEN KEBAB
LAMB KEBAB
MIX KEBAB
Meat Salads
a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of meat and topped with chef sauce.
CHICKEN SALADS
MIX SALADS
LAMB SALADS
Veggie Salads
a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of veggie and topped with chef sauce.
FALAFEL SALADS
MUJVER SALADS
HALLOUMI SALADS
Keto Dish Option
KETO ISKENDER
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki, grilled halloumi and cauliflower rice & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce
KETO KEBAB
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, grilled halloumi & your choice of sauces
KETO SALAD
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki , grilled halloumi & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce
Gozleme
GROUND BEEF & MOZZARELLA
A grilled flatbread filled with cooked spiced ground beef and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki
SPINACH FETA & MOZZARELLA
A grilled flatbread filled with spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki
Meat on Chips
CHICKEN ON CHIPS
LAMB ON CHIPS
MIX ON CHIPS
Bread Dishes
TURKISH BREAD
GARLIC BREAD
CHILI GARLIC BREAD
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
OLIVE CHEESE TURKISH BREAD
Kids Menu
TURKISH BURGER/ CHIPS MEAL/ RICE MEAL
CHIPS MEAL
A BED OF CHIPS TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE
RICE MEAL
A BED OF RICE TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE
TURKISH BURGER
burger bun filled with turkish meatballs, cheese, lettuce tomato &mayo sauce add drinks & fries -$20
Sides
LARGE CHIPS
SMALL CHIPS
CURLY FRIES
FALAFEL BOX
COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES
MUJVER BOX
COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES
RICE BOX
Dessert
BAKLAVA
Made of layers of filo pastry with chopped nuts and sweetened honey or chocolate syrup.
HALVA
A rich and wholesome sweet made of sesame
TURKISH DELIGHT
A traditional treat in turkey
CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cheese, flavored with chocolate and topped with cocoa powder.
LEMON/ CRANBERRY CHESEE CAKE
CREAMY, MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHEESECAKE LAYERD OVER A CRISP BISCUIT BASE, DELIVERING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF SWEETNESS AND RICHNESS WITHE THE FLAVOURS OF FRUITY-FRESH LEMON OR CRANBERRY ,YOUR CHOICE
Hot Drinks & Cold Drinks
HOMEMADE LEMONADE
CANNED DRINKS
CHOICE OF COKE/COKE ZERO PEPSI/ PEPSI MAX SPRITE/SPRITE ZERO MOUNTION DEW L&P
AYRAN
TURKISH TEA
TURKISH JUICE
BERRY FLAVOUR LEMON FLAVOUR LIME FLAVOUR PEACH FLAVOUR MELON FLAVOUR POMEGRANATE FLAVOUR
TURKISH COFFEE

Brew’d Boulcott
Brew’d Boulcott serves modern pub food with enough variety to keep families and larger groups comfortable. Beer-battered daily catch, chicken schnitzel and a rotating butcher’s cut cover the classics, while sticky pork belly bites, Korean-fried cauliflower and salt-and-pepper squid make a stronger shared start. Pizza, burgers and a green tahini bowl prevent the menu from feeling narrowly meat-and-chips, and the vegetarian halloumi burger is a useful full-sized alternative.
The atmosphere is lively and deliberately informal, with room for after-work drinks, weekend lunches and family dinners. A platter makes sense when the table wants to graze, but the kitchen’s better contrasts come from pairing a rich main with greens or a crisp salad. Children have a dedicated menu, and no-gluten-added or dairy-free adjustments are marked on the current menu. Reserve for a large party, particularly when sport or local events increase demand.
Address: 669 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Brew'd Boulcott Menu
Pub Snacks
Pull-Apart Garlic Loaf
Garlic butter V
Korean-Fried Cauliflower
Korean BBQ sauce, pickles V|NGO
Salt & Pepper Squid
Garlic aioli, fresh lemon
Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds (contains peanuts)
Loaded Fries
BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion
Garlic Chilli Prawns
Blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on garlic butter pizza bread
Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
Smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles
Onion Rings
Chipotle mayo V
Fries
Confit garlic aioli V
Tools Down Platter
Sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia
Pub Mains
Chicken Schnitty
Crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy. Choose fries or mash
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce
Potato Gnocchi
Leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale V
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
Potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus NGA
Fettuccine Carbonara
Creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano NGO
Classic Caesar
Cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow. ADD grilled chicken +$8.0 NGO
Green Tahini Bowl
Roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch. ADD grilled chicken +$8.0 V|NGA
Butcher's Cut Steak
Rotating Cut of Premium NZ Beef Fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens NGO
Burgers
No gluten added bun +$2.5 or lettuce bun available
Cheeseburger
150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries NGO
The Cluckerson
Crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries
The Hallouminati
Grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries V|NGO
Pizza
No gluten added base +$2.5 | Dairy free mozzarella available
Margherita
Cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil V|NGO
BBQ
Brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce NGO
Bianca
Mushrooms, white sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, kale, parmesan V
Chicken & Chorizo
Red onion, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños NGO
Sides
Cos Lettuce
Pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing V|NGA
Charred Winter Greens
Garlic butter V|NGA
Desserts
American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce NGO
Baked Cheesecake Pop
Chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbert
Sticky Date Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Kids
All $15.5 ea. All served with kids' sundae – 100s & 1000s, chocolate or caramel or strawberry sauce. Free with any kids' meal.
Mini Beast Burger
Beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries
Chook & Chips
Crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce
Lil' Fish & Flicks
Crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce
Meatballs
Italian tomato sauce, fettucine, cheese
Grilled Chicken & Mash
Gravy, greens NGA
Fettucine
Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella V
Cheesy Mini Pizza
Mozzarella, pizza sauce. ADD bacon | pineapple | chicken V
Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
Cheese sauce, mozzarella, gravy VO
Beer & Cider - On Tap
Heineken Lager (500ml)
Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb
Export 33
Tuatara Interstellar IPA
Bottles and Cans
Heineken Lager
Heineken Silver Low Carb
Tui 745ml
Sol Mexican Lager
Low Alcohol
Heineken 0.0%
Monteith's Golden Light Lager 2.5%
Export Citrus Lemon 2.0%
Garage Project Fugazi 2.2%
Champagne & Sparkling
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Marlborough
White Wine
Northrow Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Northrow Pinot Gris
Gisborne
Northrow Chardonnay
Gisborne
Red Wine
Northrow Pinot Noir
Marlborough
Madam Sass Pinot Noir
Central Otago
Grant Burge Benchmark Merlot
Australia
Arrogant Frog Shiraz
France
Cocktails
French Martini
Finlandia vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice
Peach Daiquiri
Flor de Caña Extra Seco 4 rum, peach purée, lime juice
Strawberry Margarita
El Jimador blanco Tequila, triple sec, strawberry purée, lime juice
Refreshments
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Schweppes
Lemonade | Ginger Beer | Ginger Ale | Lime & Soda | Tonic | Soda | Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Keri Juice
Apple | Pineapple | Orange | Cranberry

Bellbird Eatery
Bellbird Eatery brings seasonal New Zealand produce and subtle Indian influence into the Dowse Art Museum. The all-day menu moves from chilli eggs with labneh and crispy chickpeas to pulled masala lamb kulcha, Vietnamese chicken salad and tempura market fish. Eggs Benedict on house-made potato rosti gives brunch a more distinctive base, while brioche French toast covers the sweeter side. Local suppliers and free-range chicken and eggs are identified rather than treated as background detail.
Daytime is relaxed and bright, making Bellbird a natural match for a gallery visit, coffee meeting or polished brunch. Friday and Saturday dinner introduces more ambitious plates such as beef Wellington, salmon with coconut moilee sauce and seasonal risotto. The menu handles vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly and dairy-friendly requests through clearly marked options, though serious allergies still need a direct conversation. Book dinner and popular weekend brunch times rather than relying on museum traffic to stay light.
Address: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Bellbird Eatery Menu
August All Day Menu
Menu subject to seasonal availability. Please let your servers know of any dietary requirements. Bellbird uses free range chicken and eggs. Where possible we use local produce and highlight key ingredients on our menu. *v / ve / gf / df available on request. (v) vegetarian / (ve) vegan / (gf) gluten friendly / (df) dairy friendly
Toast & Preserves
sourdough or wholegrain | butter | raspberry jam | marmalade (*ve/gf)
Eggs on Toast your way
poached | fried | scrambled | sourdough or wholegrain toast | butter (*df/gf)
Bacon & Egg Butty
Harrington’s bacon | tomato relish | fried egg
Brioche French Toast
zany zeus caramel crème fraîche | cardamon poached seasonal fruit | add bacon (+7.0)
Bellbird Signature Chilli Eggs
poached or scrambled | yoghurt labneh | chilli oil | crispy chickpeas | pickled onion | sourdough
Avocado Halloumi Toast
seeded multigrain toast | pickled onions | roast vine tomatoes | dukkah (*v)
Bellbird Eggs Benedict
homemade agria potato rosti | spinach | hollandaise | choice of smoked salmon, bacon, ham, mushroom (*gf)
Bellbird Big Breakfast
eggs your style | halloumi | rosti | Bellbird sausage | streaky bacon | black pudding | vine tomatoes | mushroom | tomato relish | sourdough or wholegrain
Chef’s Soup of the Day
sourdough | butter
Chef Chetan Signature Regal Salmon Poori (4pcs)
date | tamarind | avocado | coriander | shev
B.F.C Bellbird Fried Chicken
curry leaf mayonnaise | lemon (*gf/df)
Pulled Masala Lamb Kulcha
yoghurt labneh | mint | pickled onion | flat bread | herbs
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
crispy shallots | lemongrass | mint | coriander | roasted peanuts | vermicelli | nam jim dressing (*gf/df)
Autumn Risotto
pumpkin | courgette | corn | hazelnut | parmesan | burnt butter masala (*v/gf)
Tempura Fresh Fish of the Day
tempura battered market fish | salad | house made tartare | shoestring fries | lemon (*df)
55 Day Aged Beef Scotch Fillet 200gms
signature butter | salad | Porcini Jus (*gf)
Add On's
shoestring fries | aioli
Bellbird sausage (2)
hot honey fries | curry leaf mayo
halloumi | roast mushroom
chef’s side salad
manuka smoked bacon
side avocado
potato rosti (2)
August Dinner Menu
Friday & Saturday evening / 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Our menu is designed to share. We Hope you enjoy your Dining experience with us. Where possible we use Local produce and highlight key ingredients & Producers on our menu. Enjoy from Chetan & the Bellbird team.
Shelly Bay Sourdough with Chef Chetan’s signature butter
Regal Salmon poori
date tamarind | avocado | coriander | shev (x4)
Natural/Tempura Market oysters
Champagne Mignonette | tartare | lemon (x2, x6, x12)
Chef Chetan’s signature cheese roll
Pulled Masala Lamb Kulcha
yogurt labneh | mint | pickled onions | flat bread | herbs
B.F.C Bellbird spice fried chicken
curry leaf mayonnaise | lemon (*gf/df)
Angus Pure Fillet of Beef Wellington
truffle mushroom | Pommes rosti | glazed greens | Ohakune carrot puree | porcini jus (Chef Chetan's Signature dish)
55 Day Hand Picked Beef Scotch fillet
potato rosti | signature butter | béarnaise porcini jus | salad (250gms) (*gf)
Autumn Pumpkin
courgette | corn | hazelnut risotto | parmesan | burnt masala butter (*gf/v)
Seared Regal King Salmon
coconut moilee sauce | tomato | fennel (*gf/df)
Hot Honey Chilli Thick cut chips
curry leaf mayo (*gf)
Shoestring fries
aioli | tomato sauce
Garden salad
vinaigrette
Seasonal greens
(*gf)
Bellbird pistachio chocolate revive espresso tiramisu
Warm Chocolate fondant
raspberry sorbet | berries
Seasonal Cheesecake
Affogato
Gourmet Gelato & Sorbet (individual scoops)
Macarons (2)
Cheese
crackers | quince | grape
Kids Menu
bacon and eggs
ham and cheese toastie
fish n chips
chicken tenders n chips
french toast with maple syrup
mac n cheese
kids meal, choice of kids drink and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Dessert Wine
Pegasus Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2024, North Canterbury, NZ
Porto Nieport Tawny, V.N.Gaia, Portugal
Porto Nieport Ruby, V.N.Gaia, Portugal
Wine – Sparkling
St. Clair Sparkling Rosé, NV, Marlborough, NZ
Nautilus Estate Brut Cuvée, NV, Marlborough, NZ
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée, NV, Ay, FR
Wine – White
Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough, NZ
Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough, NZ
Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough, NZ
Neudorf Home Block Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough, NZ
Wine – Red
Mt Beautiful Pinot Noir 2020, North Canterbury, NZ
Gibbston Valley Gold River Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago, NZ
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago, NZ
Te Mata Estate Merlot Cabernet 2023, Hawkes Bay, NZ
Beer – Tap Beer
Guest Tap [please ask staff for current selection]
Garage Project Hāpi Daze [4.6%]
Emerson’s Day Tripper [low carb, 5.4%]
Panhead Road Hog IPA [5.8%]
Beer – Bottle & Can
Zeffer Green Apple Cider [0%]
Corona [0%]
Zeffer Green Apple Cider [5%]
Corona
Spirits
Stranger Sons Gin
Pokeno Whiskey
The Source Gin
The Reid Vodka
Soft Drinks
Bottled
Coke | Coke Zero
Pete’s Natural lime-onade | Pete’s Natural feijoa lemonade
Schweppes Lemon Lime Bitters | Schweppes Ginger Beer
Antipodes Sparkling Water 500ml

Chilli Masala
Chilli Masala is one of Lower Hutt’s broadest Indian dining rooms, combining North and South Indian dishes with an Indo-Chinese section. Masala dosa and other crisp rice-and-lentil pancakes provide a lighter route through the menu, while tandoori chicken, paneer dishes and slow, richly spiced curries suit a full dinner. Spring dosa with cheese is an indulgent variation, and wok-tossed chilli dishes add heat and texture for diners who want a break from curry and naan.
This is a practical choice for mixed groups because the kitchen can move between vegetarian plates, grilled meats, seafood and familiar crowd-pleasers. Build a meal around contrast: one dosa, something smoky from the tandoor, a vegetable dish and a sharper Indo-Chinese plate will be more interesting than ordering several similar gravies. The restaurant is fully licensed and also allows BYO wine under its current policy. State preferred heat clearly and discuss allergies before ordering.
Address: 458 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Chilli Masala Menu
Starters
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Onion Bhaji (5Pcs)
Vegetable Samosa (2Pcs)
Paneer Pakora (6 Pcs)
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Paneer Kanthi Roll
Zafrani Paneer Tikka (5Pcs)
Bombay Aaloo
Tandoori Mushroom
Mushroom Chilli Dry
Potato Fries
Vegetable Platter
Vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, paneer tikka, tandoori mushroom and chutney
Chicken Lollipops (6Pcs)
Chicken wings marinated overnight and deep fried, served with hot garlic sauce
Murgh Tikka (5Pcs)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated and seasoned with tandoori masala, then skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Chicken Malai Tikka (5pcs)
Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, cream, white pepper, then skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Chicken Reshmi Kebab (5Pcs))
Chicken mince marinated in cheese, eggs, spices and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Lahori Chicken Tikka (5Pcs)
Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and spices and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Tandoori Chicken
Tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Chicken Kanthi Roll
Roti wrapped with chicken, onion, tomatoes and spices, served with mint chutney
Lamb Seekh (5Pcs)
Lamb mince mixed with spices, onions and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Non-Vegetarian Platter
Consists of malai tikka, lahori tikka, lamb seekh, ajwaini fish tikka, tandoori chicken, served with mint chutney
Ajwaini Fish Tikka
Boneless fish pieces marinated overnight in mustard oil, carrom seeds, spices, yoghurt, skewered and roasted in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Mix Platter
Consists of vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, lamb seekh, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, served with chutney
Dry Pepper Chicken
Chicken sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder
Dry Pepper Lamb
Lamb sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder
Dry Pepper Goat
Goat with bone sautéed with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and black pepper powder
Prawns Chilli (Dry)
Chicken 65 Dry
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a special batter and deep fried, with curry leaves
Snacks
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Pav Bhaji
A most popular dish from Mumbai. Bread buns served with a unique flavour of potato-based mixed vegetables, served with onions and lemon
Samosa Chaat
A mouth-watering dish with a mixture of samosa, chickpea, chutney and onions
Papdi Chaat
Papdi topped with sweet yoghurt, onion, tomatoes, potatoes and chutney
Soups
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Vegetarian Manchow Soup
Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup
Vegetarian Sweet Corn Soup
Vegetarian Lemon Coriander Soup
Chicken Manchow Soup
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Chicken Lemon Coriander Soup
Mains
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Chilli Masala Special
A dish cooked with cashew pieces, paneer and spices... a must try
Paneer Mushroom Mattar
Mixture of paneer, mushroom and green peas cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices finished with coriander
Paneer Shimla Mirch
Paneer cooked with onion, capsicum and tomatoes... specially recommended by chef
Paneer Pasanda
Paneer cooked in a creamy style with cashew and mint sauce
Paneer Bhuna
Paneer cooked with bhuna sauce, onions, capsicum, tomatoes and spices
Methi Malai Mattar
A dish with a mixture of fenugreek leaves, cream, green peas and spices
Malai Kofta
Dumplings made of grated paneer, potatoes, nuts deep fried, with cashew, almond gravy
Vegetable Jaipuri
All mixed vegetable cooked with onions and cashew gravy, finished with papadoms
Vegetable Korma
A combination of mixed vegetables in a creamy style with cashew gravy
Baigan Ka Bharta
Roasted eggplant dish sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices... a dry dish
Bhindi Do Pyaza
An okra dish with onions, tomatoes and grounded spices... a dry dish
Paneer Lababdar
Paneer cooked in a creamy style with onions, tomatoes, cashew, almond and spices
Lahsuni Mushroom Palak
Fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, onion, tomatoes and mushroom
Kadai Vegetable
A dish with a combination of vegetables and kadai sauce, finished with onions and coriander
Kadai Mushroom
Mushrooms cooked with onions, tomatoes, capsicum and spices
Dal Tadka
Yellow split lentils cooked with onion, ginger, turmeric and tomatoes
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with onion, tomatoes, butter and spices
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices... unique flavours of north India
Gingeri Aloo Gobhi
A dish with ginger, onions, potatoes and florets of cauliflower with spices
Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices
Aloo Mattar
Potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes, green peas and spices
Shahi Paneer
Cubes of paneer cooked with cashew gravy and cream
Mattar Paneer
A dish cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, green peas and paneer
Kadai Paneer
Paneer cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes and kadai sauce
Palak Paneer
Paneer cooked with fresh spinach, tomatoes and ginger
Paneer Makhani
Paneer cooked with a special makhani sauce and cream
Paneer Bhurji
A dry dish... paneer grated and sautéed with garlic, onion and tomatoes
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cooked with spices and capsicum
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cooked with spices, butter and cream
Pepper Paneer Gravy
Paneer cooked with spices and pepper powder
Sabj Kolhapuri
Mixed vegetables cooked with spices and special sauce made of ground coconut
Hariyali Kofta
Dumplings made of grated paneer, potatoes, nuts and deep fried, served in spinach gravy
Egg Curry
3 boiled eggs cooked with onion & tomato gravy
Butter Chicken
Curry cooked with cashew and gravy with a light tomato flavour
Achari Chicken
Curry cooked with mustard oil, onions, fenugreek and pickle... hot dish
Methi Murg Chicken
Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves, tomatoes and spices
Mango Chicken Chicken
Succulent chicken cooked in tandoor and finished with mango sauce and cashew gravy
Amritsari Chicken with Bone
Chicken curry cooked in traditional style with bone
Andhra Spicy Chicken
Curry cooked with peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chilli
Dhaniya Murg Chicken
Chicken cooked with a taste of coriander and spices
Bhuna Chicken
Must try dish cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum and spices
Pasanda Chicken
A creamy dish cooked with cashew gravy, mint sauce, yoghurt and coriander
Do Pyaza Chicken
Cooked with diced onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices... a dish with more onions
Pepper Gravy Chicken
A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring
Kerala Stew Chicken
A dish from Southern India with its creamy flavour of coconut milk, carrots, potatoes and spices
Rogan Josh Chicken
Curry cooked with roasted and crushed spices in a traditional Indian style with tomato flavour finished with coriander
Chicken Curries
Tikka Masala Chicken
An internationally famous dish, cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yoghurt
Kadai Chicken
Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes
Saag Chicken
Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices
Korma Chicken
A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices
Afghani Chicken
A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices
Jhalfrezee Chicken
A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions
Madras Chicken
A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Vindaloo Chicken
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce
Lamb Curries
Tikka Masala Lamb
An internationally famous dish, cooked with onions, tomatoes, spices and finished with yoghurt
Kadai Lamb
Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes
Saag Lamb
Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices
Korma Lamb
A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices
Afghani Lamb
A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices
Jhalfrezee Lamb
A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions
Madras Lamb
A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Vindaloo Lamb
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce
Achari Lamb
Curry cooked with mustard oil, onions, fenugreek and pickle... hot dish
Andhra Spicy Lamb
Curry cooked with peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chilli
Bhuna Lamb
Must try dish cooked with onion, garlic, capsicum and spices
Pasanda Lamb
A creamy dish cooked with cashew gravy, mint sauce, yoghurt and coriander
Do Pyaza Lamb
Cooked with diced onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices... a dish with more onions
Pepper Gravy Lamb
A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring
Kerala Stew Lamb
A dish from Southern India with its creamy flavour of coconut milk, carrots, potatoes and spices
Rogan Josh Lamb
Curry cooked with roasted and crushed spices in a traditional Indian style with tomato flavour finished with coriander
Goat Curries
Goat Curry Masala with Bone Goat
A must try dish cooked in a traditional way with whole spices, onions and tomatoes
Pepper Gravy Goat
A hot dish cooked with crushed peppers, onions and spices... for the daring
Seafood Curries
Butter Prawns
Curry cooked with cashew and gravy with a light tomato flavour
Bengali Fish Fish
A popular East India dish. Fresh fish cooked with onions, tomatoes and freshly grounded spices
Kerala Fish Curry Fish
Fish curry cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, tomatoes and spices
Mangalore Fish Curry Fish
A popular fish curry from Mangalore with its very different flavours of onions, tomatoes and special spices
Malabari Fish
A creamy dish cooked with coconut, tomatoes and spices
Masala Prawns
Fresh fish/prawns marinated in spices and simmered in thick onion gravy and tomato gravy
Masala Fish
Fresh fish/prawns marinated in spices and simmered in thick onion gravy and tomato gravy
Kadai Prawns
Curry cooked with a special kadai sauce, onions, capsicum and tomatoes
Saag Prawns
Curry cooked with an abundance of fresh spinach, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices
Korma Prawns
A mild dish cooked with cashew gravy, cream and spices
Afghani Prawns
A creamy dish with onions, cashew gravy, yoghurt and spices
Jhalfrezee Prawns
A dish cooked with onions, spices, tomatoes, coconut milk and finished with spring onions
Madras Prawns
A traditional South Indian dish with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices
Vindaloo Prawns
A hot dish cooked with peppers, chillies and special vindaloo sauce
South Indian
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Plain Dosa
A thin pancake made of grounded rice and lentils
Masala Dosa
Dosa stuffed with mashed potatoes, onions and spices
Mysore Masala Dosa
Dosa layered with chutney also stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices
Rava Masala Dosa
Dosa made of rice flour and semolina also stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices
Paper Masala Dosa
A thin and crispy long sized dosa stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices
Paneer Dosa
Dosa stuffed with paneer and spices
Cheese Dosa
Dosa stuffed with cheese and finished with cheese
Chicken Dosa
Dosa stuffed with chicken pieces and spices
Keema Lamb Dosa
Dosa stuffed with mince lamb and spices
Mix Utthapam (2Pcs)
Pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, chillies and coriander
Spring Dosa with Cheese
Spring dosa stuffed with cheese and spices
Onion Dosa
Dosa stuffed with onion and spices
Indo Chinese
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Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken deep fried and sautéed with onion, garlic, capsicum, soy sauce, vinegar
Chicken Hong Kong
Deep fried and sautéed with sesame oil, red chillies, soy sauce, spring onions and cashews
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice sautéed with chicken, eggs, capsicum, onions, garlic, soy sauce and vinegar
Chicken Noodles
Egg noodles sautéed with chicken, capsicum, soy sauce, vinegar and finished with pepper
Paneer Chilli
Corn flour and deep fried, sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, soy sauce and vinegar
Mix Veg Manchurian
Dumplings made of finely chopped mix vegetables deep fried and sautéed with garlic, onions, soy sauce, and vinegar
Veg Fried Rice
Rice sautéed with onion, garlic, capsicum, carrots, soy sauce and vinegar
Veg Noodles
Noodles sauteed with garlic, carrot, cabbage, capsicum, onions and soy sauce
Egg Fried Rice
Scrambled sautéed with rice, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and finished with spring onions
Egg Noodles
Scrambled sautéed with noodles, garlic, ginger, onions, soy sauce, vinegar and coriander
Prawns Fried Rice
Prawns sautéed with rice, garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and spring onions
Prawns Noodles
Noodles sautéed with prawns, onion, cabbage, chillies, soy sauce and vinegar
Paneer Schezwan Noodle
Noodles sauteed with paneer, onion, carrot, capsicum and soy sauce
Breads
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Methi Roti
Garlic Roti
Laccha Paranthha
Garlic & Chilli Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Cheese & Chilli Naan
Cheese & Olive Naan
Aloo Parantha
Onion Kulcha
Paneer Kulcha
Chicken Naan
Keema Naan
Peshawari Naan
Punjabi Butter Naan
Kerala Paratha
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Malaysian Roti
Biryani & Rice
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Lamb Biryani Family Pack
Goat Biryani Family Pack
Veg Biryani Family Pack
Boneless Chicken Biryani Family Pack
Egg Biryani Family Pack
Basmati Rice
Jeera Rice
Veg Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani with Bone
Lamb Biryani
Egg Biryani
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Prawns Biryani
Goat Biryani
Chicken Biryani Family Pack
Sides
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Papadom Each
Mint Chutney
Mango Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Schezwan Chutney
Raita
Onion Salad
Mixed Pickle
Green Salad
Plain Yoghurt
Desserts
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Carrot Halwa
Grated carrots cooked with ghee, milk, nuts, and sugar
Gulab Jamun
Sweet dumplings in a golden syrup (2 pieces)
Lunch Special
ONLY AVAILABLE LUNCH TIME 11AM to 2PM
Mangaloore Fish Curry
Prawns Malabari
Prawns Masala
Butter Prawns
Prawns Vindaloo
Prawns Kadai
Prawns Saag
Prawns Korma
Prawns Afghani
Prawns Jhalfreezee
Prawns Madras
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Kadai
Chicken Rogan Josh
Chicken Saag
Chicken Korma
Mango Chicken
Chicken Afghani
Chicken Jhalfreezee
Chicken Madras
Methi Murgh
Chicken Pasanda
Chicken Andhra Spicy
Chicken Do Pyaza
Kerala Chicken Stew
Chicken Achari
Dhaniya Murgh
Curries
Goat Curry Masala
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Kadai
Lamb Saag
Lamb Korma
Lamb Afghani
Lamb Jhalfreezee
Lamb Madras
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb Do Pyaza
Kerala Lamb Stew
Lamb Achari
Andhra Spicy Lamb
Shahi Paneer
Mattar Paneer
Kadai Paneer
Paneer Makhani
Paneer Mushroom Mattar
Paneer Shimla Mirch
Paneer Pasanda
Methi Malai Mattar
Malai Kofta
Vegetable Jaipuri
Vegetable Korma
Luhsuni Mushrooms Palak
Kadai Vegetable
Dal Tadka
Dal Makhani
Chana Masala
Gingeri Aloo Gobhi
Aloo Saag
Aloo Mattar
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Butter Masala
Sabji Kolhapuri
Harijali Kofta
Palak Paneer
Fish Bengali
Fish Masala
Kerala Fish Curry
Drinks
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Lassi
Mango Lassi
Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Fanta
L & P

Nature Vegetarian Food
Nature Vegetarian Food specialises in Malaysian-Chinese, Thai and Western-style vegetarian cooking, using tofu, mushrooms, vegetables and plant-based proteins to create a genuinely extensive menu. Nasi lemak, curry noodle soup, fried mee hoon and wonton noodle soup sit beside sweet-and-sour bean-curd rolls, roast bean curd and clay-pot noodles. Many dishes are suitable for vegans, and the kitchen’s strength lies in texture: crisp wontons, silky tofu and chewy noodles keep combinations lively.
The dining room is modest and food-focused, well suited to a quiet lunch, casual dinner or takeaway collection. Omnivores should approach it as a Malaysian-Chinese restaurant in its own right rather than a compromise meal; the layered sauces and handmade elements carry the experience. Sharing works well because soups, rice, noodles and small plates can cover different appetites. The restaurant closes between lunch and dinner and does not trade every day, so check the current service window before travelling.
Address: 519 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Nature Vegetarian Menu
Entree
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls filled with delightful mixed vegetable. v
BBQ Bun
Deep fried flaky pastry filled with marinated char siew. v
Curry Puff
Deep fried flaky pastry filled with diced potatoes infused with curry. v
Wonton
Bite-size crispy wonton filled with minced bean curd and mixed vegetables. v
Chips
v
Nature Nuggets
Fried soy nuggets with special sauce for dipping. v
Golden Tofu
Bite-size fried tofu with special sauce for dipping. v
Steam Buns with Gravy
“Chinese Burger” – Soft white steamed buns with lettuce, carrot, purple cabbage, pickled mustard and mildly spiced gravy with soy patties. v
Steam Buns with Curry
Soft white steamed buns with mildly spiced curry. v
Soups
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Curry Soup
Malaysian style flavoured curry broth with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Tom Yum Soup
Thai style flavoured sour and mild spicy broth with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Mixed Vegetable Soup
Clear refreshing broth with array of seasonal vegetables and soy product. v
Wonton Soup
Clear refreshing broth with delicately hand-made wonton and asian greens. v
Tofu and Seaweed Soup
Clear refreshing broth with silken tofu, seaweed and assorted vegetables. v
Stir Fried Noodles
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Fried noodle or meehoon
Stir-fried choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) infused with aromatic sauce, assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Curry Fried Noodles
Stir-fried yellow noodles with aromatic curry, assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Thai Style Fried Mee Hoon
Stir-fried meehoon (thin rice noodle) in Thai style flavoured sauce with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Stir Fried Rice
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with colourful assorted vegetable and soy product. v
Curry Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice in aromatic curry with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Thai Style Fried Rice
Stir-fried fried rice in Thai flavors with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Nori Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice infused with Chinese herbed fragrant spice with assorted vegetables and soy product. v
Meals Served with Rice
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Nasi Lemak (Curry Rice)
Fragrant coconut rice accompanied with deliciously cooked potatoes and shitake mushroom balls in aromatic curry gravy, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and papadum. v
Char Siew Rice
Infused yellow rice accompanied with deliciously braised Char Siew in sweet and savory sauce, carrot, broccoli and cauliflower. v
Mixed Vegetable Rice
Steamed rice accompanied with delightful array of seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce. v
Sweet and Sour Chops
Steamed rice served with bite-size chopped soy product, vegetables and small cuts of pineapple in delicious sweet and sour sauce. v
Sweet and Sour Bean Curd
Steamed rice served with crispy bean curd, vegetables and small cuts of pineapple in delicious sweet and sour sauce. v
Roast Bean Curd
Infused yellow rice with lightly fried bean curd slices, carrot, broccoli and cauliflower. v
Beancurd Roll & Black Bean Sauce
Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables, soy product and lightly fried beancurd roll wrapped with seaweed in Malaysian style flavoured black bean sauce. v
Tofu Mixed
Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables, soy product and marinated silky bean curd in Malaysian style flavoured black bean sauce. v
Nature’s Special Chop and Rice or Chips
Special braised soy chops with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and your choice of steamed rice or chips. v
Vegetarian Steak
Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and special braised sauce poured over soy steaks. v
Smoke Fillet
Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and deep fried crispy soy fillet with special sauce. v
Nature Tasty Tofu
Steamed rice with seasonal vegetables and soy product in Malaysian style flavoured sauce and deep fried crisp golden tofu with special sauce. v
Egg Foo Yoong
Steamed rice with stir-fried assorted vegetables blended with nutritious scrambled egg.
Omelettes
Vegetable Omelette
Tomato Omelette
Mushroom Omelette
Extras
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Steam Rice
v
Yellow Rice
v
Coconut Rice
v
Vegetables (add-on)
v
Soy products
v
Egg
Noodle Soups
v – indicates the dish is cooked without any dairy or egg products suitable for vegans.
Wonton Noodles Soups
Thin yellow noodles in clear refreshing broth served with delicately handmade wontons, asian vegetables and char siew. v
Wonton Noodles with Black Bean Sauce
Thin yellow noodles served with asian vegetables, char siew with black bean sauce and a small bowl of clear refreshing broth with delicately hand-made wontons. v
Curry Noodle or Meehoon Soup
Choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) immersed in Malaysian style curry broth, packed with assorted vegetable and soy products. v
Tom Yum Noodle or Meehoon Soup
Choice of yellow noodle or meehoon (thin rice noodle) immersed in Thai styled sour and mild spicy broth, packed with assorted vegetables and soy products. v
Bean curd & Mee Hoon Soup
Thin rice noodle in mildly flavoured broth with beancurd rolls, soy products, assorted vegetables, tofu and pickled mustard.
Clay pot Noodle
Crispy thin yellow noodle cooked with assorted vegetables and soy products, served in piping hot clay pot. v *Optional to add an egg for an extra tastier dish
Hot Plate Noodle
Yellow noodles cooked with special gravy, assorted vegetables and soy products served in a sizzling hot plate. v *Optional to add an egg for an extra tastier dish.
Hot / Cold Drinks
Jasmine Tea
Oo Long Tea
Chrysanthemum Tea
Lemon Honey (Hot or Cold)
Hot Chocolate
Malaysian Roasted Coffee (black)
(with or without sugar)
Malaysian White Coffee (with milk)
(with or without sugar)
Coke / Coke Zero / Sprite
Ginger Beer (Bundaberg)

Arzum Turkish Cuisine
Arzum Turkish Cuisine is a straightforward place for fresh kebabs, iskender and shish cooked to order. A mixed iskender layers lamb and chicken doner over rice with hummus, tabbouleh, beetroot dip and salad, while mixed shish shifts the focus to grilled cubes of lamb and chicken. Wrapped kebabs are the faster option, and falafel, salads and traditional sides make it easy to assemble a lighter meal. Sauces and optional onions allow a useful degree of control.
The format sits between takeaway and casual restaurant, which makes Arzum suitable for lunch, an early family dinner or food collected on the way home. Diners after maximum contrast should choose grilled shish over sliced doner and add dips or a fresh side rather than loading every item with the same sauce. The room is simple, the portions are generous and the service style keeps attention on food rather than ceremony. Order ahead when time matters.
Address: 723 High Street, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Arzum Kebab Menu
Kebabs/Wraps
Lamb Doner Kebab
Lamb doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Doner Kebab
Chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Doner Kebab
Lamb and chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Falafel Kebab (V)
Fried chickpea patties wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Halloumi Kebab (V)
Grilled halloumi wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Vege Kebab (V)
Fried chickpea patties and broccoli wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Grilled Kebab
Diced chicken breast grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Lamb Grilled Kebab
Diced lamb legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Venison Kebab
Diced venison legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Iskender Meals
Lamb Iskender
Lamb doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Iskender
Chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Iskender
Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Falafel Iskender (V)
Fried chickpea patties served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Halloumi Iskender (V)
Grilled halloumi served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Vege Iskender (V)
Fried chickpea patties, broccoli and cauliflowerserved on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Shish Meals
Lamb Shish
Diced lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Shish
Diced chicken breast grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Shish
Diced chicken breast and lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Venison Shish
Diced venison legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Salad Meals
Lamb Doner Salad
Lamb doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Chicken Doner Salad
Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Mixed Doner Salad
Lamb and Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Lamb Grilled Salad
Grilled diced lamb legs served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Chicken Grilled Salad
Grilled diced chicken breast served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Mixed Grilled Salad
Grilled diced chicken and lamb served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Venison Grilled Salad
Grilled diced venison served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Falafel Salad (V)
Fried falafels served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Halloumi Salad (V)
Grilled halloumi served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Meat on Chips
Lamb on Chips
Lamb doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Chicken on Chips
Chicken doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Mixed on Chips
Lamb and chicken doner served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Meat on Rice
Lamb on Rice
Lamb doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Chicken on Rice
Chicken doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Mixed on Rice
Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Extras and Desserts
Fries (Chips)
Our freshly cooked fries. Comes with seasoning and tomato sauce
Turkish Delights
4 Pieces mixed flovored.
Baklava
Filo pastry filled with walnuts, and sweetened with honey syrup and topped with pistachio nuts. (2 Pieces per punnet)

BurgerFuel Lower Hutt
BurgerFuel Lower Hutt offers the chain’s familiar made-to-order burgers with grass-fed New Zealand beef, free-range chicken and plant-powered options. The American Muscle keeps things classic with beef, cheese and pickles, while richer combinations add bacon, avocado, brie or onion rings. Spud fries, kūmara fries and vegetable-based Motobites broaden the sides, and smaller Lightweights give diners a useful option when a full burger feels excessive.
The High Street branch has a fast, energetic feel and stays useful later than many daytime cafés. It suits families, teenagers, quick lunches and casual groups who need clear vegetarian or lower-carbohydrate choices beside beef and chicken. Gluten-free buns and bunless builds are available, but cross-contamination concerns should be raised with staff. Because every burger is assembled to order, allow extra time during the evening rush rather than treating it like a pre-made fast-food counter.
Address: 529 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
BurgerFuel Lower Hutt Menu
Grass Fed Beef
Burgers are made with 100% pure grass fed beef and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
American Muscle
Beef, cheddar, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
C N Cheese
Beef, cheddar, truffle mascarpone, parmesan
Peanut Piston
Beef, peanut satay
Bio Fuel
Beef, free range egg, grated beetroot w/ chia
Ford Freakout
Beef, bacon, avocado
Ring Burner
Beef, bacon, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli
Bacon BBQ Roadster
Beef, cheddar, bacon, battered onion rings, BurgerFuel BBQ Sauce
Bastard
Beef, cheddar, bacon, avocado, pineapple, grated beetroot w/ chia
Free Range Chicken
Burgers are made with free range chicken and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Drift Chick
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard & BurgerFuel Aioli. *DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD OR RELISH
Bacon Backfire
Grilled chicken, bacon, brie
Burnout
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, BurgerFuel Blue Cheese Sauce, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE BURGERFUEL AIOLI
T-Bird
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, jalapeños, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli & Nashville seasoning
Flame Thrower
Grilled chicken, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, avocado, BurgerFuel Aioli
Plant-Powered
Separately cooked plant-based vegan and vegetarian burgers include salad and relish
VTEC
BurgerFuel Pure Vege patty, vegan cheddar, avocado, pineapple
V-Rod
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Lightweights
Burgers on a smaller wholemeal bun and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Hamburgini
Beef, cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Diablo
Double beef, double cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Bambina
Beef
Chick Chevelle
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary
Chook Royale
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary, pineapple
V-Rod (Lightweight)
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Kids Ink. Meals
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Kids Cheeseburger, or Teeny Choppers, or V-Dub, or Chook Royale Meal
Served with small Spud Fries & small juice
Sides
Rodders
Crumbed mushroom bites, parmesan cheese, BurgerFuel Aioli. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Spud Fries
Thick cut potato
Kūmara Fries
Thick cut golden kūmara
Chicken Fenders
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary. WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BURGERFUEL LEMON AIOLI OR CHIPOTLE AIOLI
Choppers
Southern fried chicken pieces w/ a drizzle of BurgerFuel Aioli & your choice of BBQ sauce or sriracha

New Paradise Lower Hutt
New Paradise centres its identity on Hyderabadi dum biryani, where aromatic rice and meat are cooked together to build fragrance through the whole dish. Chicken and lamb versions are the obvious starting points, supported by raita and salan, while Chicken 65 adds a sharper fried counterpoint. The wider menu moves through tandoori chicken, bhuna curries, saag paneer and Indo-Chinese dishes, so a group can combine rice-led specialties with grilled and sauced plates.
This compact Lower Hutt branch works particularly well for takeaway, although the food rewards opening everything together and sharing. A biryani plus one dry starter and one vegetable dish produces better balance than several heavy curries. Heat levels vary between regional preparations, so ask rather than assuming every dish marked spicy will land the same way. Family packs are available for larger gatherings, but confirm collection timing during the busiest dinner periods.
Address: 462 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
New Paradise Indian Cuisine Menu
Thursday Specials
Chicken Lollipop Thursday Special 5 Pcs
Starters - Vegetarian
Veg Samosa (3 Pcs)
Crispy Pastry Stuffed With Spiced Potatoes & Peas, With Tamarind Sauce. DF VE
Homemade Veg Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
Crunchy Rolls With Cabbage, Carrots & Peppers, Served With Sweet Chilli Sauce. DF VE
Onion Bhaji
Sliced Onions Coated In Mild Spiced Chickpea Batter, Fried Crisp, Tamarind Sauce. GF DF VE
Tandoori Mushroom
Yogurt-Spiced Mushrooms Roasted In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Marinated Cottage Cheese Herbs & Spices-Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Tandoori Soya Chaap
Soy Protein Marinated In Tandoor Herbs & Spices, Grilled To Perfection.
Starters - Non-Vegetarian
Smoked Murgh Malai Tikka
Creamy, Cheesy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken, with Mint Chutney. GF
Peshawari Murgh Tikka
Yogurt-Spiced Spicy Chicken Grilled In Tandoor, With Mint Chutney. GF
Hariyali Murgh Tikka
Mint & Coriander Spinach Green-Marinated Chicken, Grilled, Mint Chutney. GF
Chicken Tikka
Classic Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices, Grilled In Tandoor. GF
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Minced Chicken Tandoori Spiced & Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Aromatic Minced Lamb Skewers, Grilled, With Mint Chutney. GF
Curry Leaves Fried Chicken
Crispy Bone-In Chicken With Curry Leaves & Spicy Mayo. GF
Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt-Spiced Chicken With Tandoori Herbs & Spices Roasted In Tandoor. GF
Fish Tikka
Tandoori Spiced Fish Fillets Marinated & Roasted In Clay Oven. GF
Tandoori Mixed Platter
Half Tandoori Chicken + Assorted Kebabs (Malai, Peshawari & Hariyali Tikka). GF
Hyderabadi Lamb Haleem
Slow-Cooked Lamb Simmered In Rich Hyderabadi Spices And Wheat Granules.
Mains Vegetarian
Paneer Lababdar
Tomato-cashew gravy with spices & cream GF
Paneer Butter Masala
Buttery Tomato Gravy With Cream & Spices. GF
Shahi Paneer
Rich Creamy Paneer Curry With Cashews & Spices. GF
Kadai Paneer
Stir-Fried With Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes In A Spicy Tomato-Based Gravy. GF
Hyderabadi Paneer Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves Tempered, Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Saag Paneer
Paneer Simmered In Spiced Spinach Gravy. GF
Deewani Hundi
Veg & Paneer In Creamy Tomato-Onion Curry. GF
Subz Jalfrezi
Veg Medley Tossed With Peppers, Onions & Mild Spicy Sauce. GF DF VE
Dal Makhani
Black Lentils & Kidney Beans Slow-Cooked With Cream. GF
Dal Tadka
Yellow Lentils Tempered With Cumin, Garlic & Red Chillies. GF DF VE
Mutter Mushroom
Mushrooms, Green Peas, Onion-Tomato Gravy, Aromatic Herbs, Touch Of Cream. GF
Kadai Mushroom
Mushrooms With Peppers & Onions In Onion-Tomato Gravy. GF
Mains Chicken
Butter Chicken (All Desi)
Creamy Tomato & Cashew Curry With Buttery Flavour. GF
Mango Chicken
Mango-Flavoured Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Cashew. GF
Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinated Chicken Simmered In Spiced Tomato Sauce. GF
Shahi Murgh/ Chicken Korma
Creamy Nut-Based Royal Chicken Curry. GF
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Chicken Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Bhuna Chicken
Slow-Cooked Chicken Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Chicken Saag Wala
Chicken Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Chicken Do Pyaza
Onion-Rich Chicken Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Kadai Chicken
Stir-Fried Chicken With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Chicken Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Chicken Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Sautéed With Peppers & Onions In Tangy Tomato Sauce. GF
Mains Lamb
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Lamb Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Bhuna Lamb
Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Lamb Saag Wala
Lamb Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Lamb Do Pyaza
Onion-Rich Lamb Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Lamb Kadai
Stir-Fried Lamb With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Lamb Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Lamb Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Lamb Korma
Creamy Lamb Curry With Yogurt & Nuts. GF
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry With Fennel, Cardamom & Kashmiri Chilli. GF DF
Goat Special
Goat Curry (With Bone)
Traditional style curry, succulent goat on the bone, slow-cooked in chef's signature masala
Mains Seafood
Prawn Vindaloo
Spicy Tangy Prawn Curry With Vinegar & Chilli. GF
Prawns Bhuna
Slow-Cooked Curry With Onion & Tomato. GF
Prawns Saag Wala
Prawns Meat Simmered In Creamy Spinach Gravy. GF
Prawns Do Pyaaza
Onion-Rich Prawn Curry With Tomatoes & Spices. GF
Prawns Kadai
Stir-Fried Prawn With Peppers, Onions & Kadai Spices. GF
Hyderabadi Prawns Masala (Spicy)
South Indian Spicy Prawn Curry, Mustard & Curry Leaves With Onion Tomato Sauce. GF
Indo-Chinese - Vegetarian
Paneer 65
Spicy Fried Cottage Cheese Tossed With Curry Leaves & Yogurt Sauce. GF
Chilli Paneer
Paneer Sautéed With Onions, Peppers & Soy-Chilli Sauce.
Chilli Mushroom
Crispy Mushrooms Tossed With Onion & Chilli-Garlic Sauce. DF VE
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower Fritters Tossed In Manchurian Sauce. DF VE
Veg Manchurian
Veg Dumplings Sautéed With Onion, Garlic & Soy Sauce. DF VE
Vegetable Noodles
Wok-Fried Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice Stir-Fried With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Schezwan Veg Noodles (Spicy)
Spicy Noodles With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Schezwan Veg Fried Rice (Spicy)
Spicy Rice With Cabbage & Carrots. DF VE
Indo-Chinese - Non-Vegetarian
Chicken 65
Cubes of chicken marinated, batter fried, sautéed with slit green chillies, curry leaves and tangy yoghurt sauce. GF
Chicken Lollipop
Battered fried chicken lollipops sauté with chop onion, ginger, garlic finishes with chili and soya sauce. DF
Chilli Chicken
Deep-fried diced chicken sauteed with diced onion, capsicum, and chilli soya sauce finish with spring onion. DF
Chicken Manchurian
Boneless dice chicken sauteed in Manchurian sauce finish with spring onion and finely chopped coriander. DF
Apollo Fish
boneless diced fish sauteed with curry leaves, slit chili and yoghurt chili sauce.
Chilli Fish
Batter-fried fish tossed with onions & soy-chilli sauce DF
Chilli Prawns
Crispy prawns tossed with peppers, onions & soy-chilli sauce. DF
Chicken Noodles
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with spices and soya sauce. DF
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-Fried Rice With Chicken, Veggies & Soy Sauce.
Egg Noodles
Noodles sauteed with scrambled eggs, sliced cabbage, carrot, and finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce DF
Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with spices, spring onion and soya sauce. DF
Schezwan Chicken Noodles (Spicy)
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and shredded chicken finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice (Spicy)
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Egg Noodles (Spicy)
Parboiled noodles sauteed with sliced cabbage and carrot, scrambled egg and finished with homemade schezwan sauce. DF
Schezwan Egg Fried Rice (Spicy)
Stir-fried cabbage carrot, scrambled egg, shredded chicken and rice finished with homemade Schezwan sauce. DF
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
GF
Chicken Biryani (With Bone)
GF
Chicken Biryani (Boneless)
Lamb Biryani (With Bone)
GF
Prawn Biryani
GF
Mixed Combo Family Pack Biryani
Chicken and Lamb Mixed Family Pack. GF
Veg Biryani Family Pack
GF
Chicken Biryani Family Pack
GF
Lamb Biryani Family Pack
GF
Breads
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
DF VE
Tandoori Butter Roti
DF VE
Tandoori Garlic Roti
Onion Kulcha
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Lachha Paratha
Cheese Chilli Garlic Naan
Breadbasket
1 Each of Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Cheese & Garlic Naan and Butter Roti.
Sides
Raita
GF
Salan
Papadum (3Pcs)
GF DF VE
Onion & Lemon Salad
GF DF VE
Plain Rice
GF DF VE
Zeera Rice
GF DF VE
Kachumbar Salad
GF DF VE
Mix Veg Pickle
GF DF VE
Chutney
GF DF VE
Sambar
GF DF VE
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
Curly Fries
Kids Meal
Curry and rice
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Coke Can
Sprite Can
Pump Water 750ml
Thums Up 300ml Can
Coke No Sugar Can
Fanta Can
Coke 1.5L

Rizzo’s Pizzeria & Kitchen
Rizzo’s Pizzeria & Kitchen leans into generous, contemporary comfort food rather than strict Italian tradition. The Killer Bee pizza combines nduja, mozzarella, kale, pickled red onion, oregano and hot honey, while Porkies piles on nduja, chorizo, bacon and jalapeño. A classic margherita offers a cleaner comparison. Beyond pizza, buffalo chicken pasta, brisket macaroni cheese and fried mozzarella sticks make the menu especially appealing to diners after rich, familiar flavours.
The Alicetown venue is casual, colourful and well suited to families or a low-pressure group dinner. Sharing two contrasting pizzas is usually more rewarding than ordering near-identical meat-heavy toppings; add a salad or simple starter to reset the palate. Pasta and fried starters make it easy to accommodate diners who are less interested in pizza, while the familiar flavour combinations suit younger guests. Book ahead for a larger table and confirm dietary adjustments directly.
Address: 499 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Rizzo's Pizzeria & Kitchen Menu
Featured Items
Swine Fighter
The Healthy Prawn
Double Smashey
Smoked Brisket Mac 'n Cheese
(TA) Garlic Chilli Prawns
Kiwi Carbonara
Most Ordered
Classic Marg
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
Fries
Garlic aioli, pecorino
Truffle Shuffle (White Sauce Base)
Mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, confit onions, truffle oil, pecorino
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Marinara dipping sauce, pecorino

Forbidden City Restaurant
Forbidden City is a long-running Chinese restaurant and takeaway with a broad menu designed for sharing. Pan-fried dumplings and crisp wontons make an easy beginning, followed by orange beef, sweet-and-sour chicken, combination fried rice or vegetable plates. The strongest way to order is across cooking styles: pair something fried with a wok-tossed dish, greens and rice instead of choosing several sweet sauces. Portions favour a table willing to pass plates around.
The room is traditional and unpretentious, suitable for family dinners, BYO-style gatherings and straightforward takeaway. Current online ordering confirms the exact Queens Drive branch and makes collection easier, but dining in allows crisp dishes to arrive at their best. Ask staff about less familiar regional or seasonal options before falling back on the standard combinations. Vegetarian diners have choices across tofu, vegetables and rice, though ingredients and shared cooking surfaces should be checked for stricter dietary needs.
Address: 1/44 Queens Drive, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Forbidden City Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
1. Deep Fried Wontons (6 Pcs)
2. Deep Fried Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
3. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (3 Pcs)
4. Deep Fried Crab Dumplings (4 Pcs)
5. Deep Fried Dim Sim (4 Pcs)
6. Steamed Dim Sim (4 Pcs)
7. Steamed Dumpling (6 Pcs)
8. Pan Fried Dumplings (6 Pcs)
9. Crispy King Prawns (6 Pcs)
10. Fried Prawn Crackers
11. Chips
Fried Rice/Noodle/Ho Fan
12. Vegetable Fried Rice
13. Nasi Goreng (Rice)
14. Chicken Fried Rice
15. Beef Fried Rice
16. Combination Meat Fried Rice
17. Shrimp Fried Rice
18. Vegetables Fried Noodle
19. Chicken Fried Noodle
20. Mee Goreng (Noodle)
21. Stay Chicken Fried Noodle
22. Beef Fried Noodle
23. Combination Meat Fried Noodle
24. Chicken Fried Ho Fan (Rice Noodle)
25. Beef Fried Ho Fan (Rice Noodle)
Extra
26. Cashew Nuts
27. Vegetables
28. Meats
29. Pineapple
30. Steamed Rice
Chicken
31. Sweet & Sour Chicken
32. Chicken with Vegetables
33. Chicken with Black Pepper
34. Chicken with Mushrooms
35. Satay Chicken
36. Chicken with Cashew Nuts
37. Lemon Chicken
38. Gongbao Chicken
Beef
39. Orange Beef
40. Beef with Black Bean Sauce
41. Beef with Black Pepper
42. Beef with Mushrooms
43. Beef with Vegetables and Cashew Nuts
44. Satay Beef
45. Shredded Beef with Sweet & Chili Sauce
46. Beef on Mongolia Hot & Sweet Sauce
47. Shredded Beef with Coriander
Lamb
48. Cumin Lamb
49. Szechuan Lamb
50. Lamb & Spring Onion in Soy Sauce
51. Lamb with Black Pepper
52. Lamb with Black Bean Sauce
53. Lamb in Mongolia Hot & Sweet Sauce
Vegetables
54. Combination Vegetables with Cashew Nuts
55. Braised Eggplants
56. Chinese Vegetable in Garlic Sauce
57. Beans with Dried Chili
58. Stir-freid Cooked Tofu with Vegetable
Egg Foo Young
59. Vegetables Egg Foo Young
60. Chicken Egg Foo Young
61. Combination Meat Egg Foo Young
62. Shrimp Egg Foo Young
Seafood
63. Squid with Black Bean Sauce
64. Hot Spicy Squid
65. King Prawns with Cashew Nuts
67. Sweet Sour Fish
Tofu
68. Braised Tofu
69. Szechuan Mapo Tofu with Beef Mince
70. Chinese Homestyle Tofu
Soups
71. Chicken Corn Soup
72. Hot & Sour Soup
73. Wonton Soup
Special Combos
Family Combo 1
6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Chicken Fried Rice
Family Combo 2
6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Vegetables Egg Tofu Foo Young, Combination Meat Fried Rice
Family Combo 3
6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Crab Cheese Dumpling, Gongbao Chicken, Beef with Black Pepper, Combination Meat Fried Rice, Combination Meat Fried Noodle
Family Combo 4
6 Pcs Deep-Fried Wonton, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Spring Roll, 4 Pcs Deep-Fried Dim Sim, Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Shrimp Egg Foo Young, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Combination Meat Fried Rice, Combination Meat Fried Noodle
Final Thoughts
The Hutt Valley’s dining strengths come from range and local loyalty rather than a single fashionable precinct. El Turko and Arzum show two useful sides of Turkish food, Bellbird gives seasonal produce a more composed setting, and Nature Vegetarian proves that a fully meat-free menu can still offer breadth and texture. Indian diners can choose between dosa, tandoor cooking and Hyderabadi biryani, while pub, burger, pizza and Chinese options cover easy group meals.
Choose by occasion and geography. Central Lower Hutt offers the easiest concentration, Boulcott works for a relaxed pub meal, and Alicetown is convenient for pizza away from the central blocks. Check the latest menu and service period directly before a longer drive, especially for lunch-and-dinner operators. With a little planning, these neighbourhoods can handle everything from a quick takeaway to a museum brunch or a generous shared dinner.