The Botanist Newcastle Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Botanist Newcastle, a charming culinary gem nestled in Monument Mall. This restaurant offers a delightful menu filled with creative takes on comfort food and vibrant international flavors. A standout feature is their unique hanging kebabs, available in various options such as the Chicken and Chorizo and Vegan Meatball, each drizzled with flavorful sauces that elevate every bite.
For those seeking lighter fare, the Superfood Salad and the Plant-Based Burger demonstrate the kitchen's commitment to inclusivity, catering to both vegan and vegetarian diners. The Hot Board presents an exciting assortment perfect for sharing, featuring items like lamb koftas and scotch eggs.
The sheer creativity, stunning presentation, and vibrant atmosphere make dining at The Botanist a feast for the senses, inviting guests to indulge in both delicious food and the joy of togetherness.
BOARDS
VEGAN BOARD
bang bang cauliflower, couscous, houmous with roasted chickpeas, raw chopped salad, crispy porcini gnocchi, truffle mustard mayo
HOT BOARD
tater tot poutine, lamb koftas, Cumberland scotch egg, mussels in fragrant curry sauce, salt and pepper chicken wings
CHICKEN & CHORIZO HANGING KEBAB
marinated in herbs with smoked paprika oil
LAMB KOFTA HANGING KEBAB
marinated in Middle Eastern spices, coated in harissa jam with garlic oil
VEGAN MEATBALL HANGING KEBAB
roasted with marinara sauce
SUPERFOOD SALAD
sweet potato falafel, raw chopped salad, red chicory and grapefruit, served with couscous and houmous with roasted chickpeas
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
classic little gem salad with Caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, grilled chicken breast and croutons
SPICY COCONUT SWEET POTATO PI
with chestnut mushrooms, served with sweet potato mash and curry sauce
STEAK, STOUT AND STILTON PIE
with champ mash, mushy peas and gravy
VEGAN KATSU CURRY
sweet potato in panko breadcrumbs with katsu curry sauce and coconut rice
FISH AND CHIPS
with mushy peas and tartare sauce
PLANT BASED BURGER
with vegan cheese, chilli jam, crispy mushrooms and truffle mustard mayo
CHICKEN HANGING KEBAB
with a sweet chilli glaze and garlic oil
SALT AND PEPPER PORK BELLY HANGING KEBAB
with bang bang sauce
CRISPY HALLOUMI HANGING KEBAB
with a sweet chilli glaze and garlic oil
SHARING KEBAB
chicken, crispy halloumi and lamb kofta sharing kebab, served with properly seasoned fries, coleslaw, houmous and flatbread
KATSU CURRY
chicken breast in panko breadcrumbs with katsu curry sauce and coconut rice
RIBEYE STEAK
8oz ribeye with chunky chips and a choice of peppercorn or bearnaise sauce
CHEESEBURGER
with pulled beef, cheddar cheese, crispy onions and truffle mustard mayo
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
with cheddar cheese, pickles and ranch
GRILLED NDUJA CHICKEN BURGER
chicken breast marinated in nduja with crispy prosciutto, rocket, tomato and pesto mayo
MAINS
SIDES
GRILLED FLATBREAD
with garlic mayo and zhoug dip
PROPERLY SEASONED FRIES
CHUNKY CHIPS
CORN ON THE COB
grilled with garlic oil and chilli flakes
SOURDOUGH LOAF
mini sourdough loaf with whipped garlic butter
HOUSE SALAD
RAINBOW COLESLAW
BUFFALO LOADED FRIES
Frank's hot sauce, cool ranch and blue cheese
SWEET CHILLI FRIES
fries mixed with spring onions, sesame, coriander and sweet chilli dressing
MIXED GREENS
with mint almond pesto
BUFFALO CHICKEN GRAVY
SCOTCH BONNET HOT SAUCE
PESTO & NDUJA MAYO
DIPS
DESSERTS
LEMON TART
with raspberry sorbet and crushed honeycomb
RASPBERRY AND ALMOND FRANGIPANE TART
with vegan vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT MOUSSE
with Oreo soil and cinnamon shortbread