The Book Exchange in Auckland Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Roasted Portobello Mushrooms 12
- w balsamic pickled onions & puy lentil dressing
Matakana Mac 'N' Cheese 12
- w coleslaw
Spiced Pear Upside-Down Pudding 12
- w salted bay caramel, mascarpone & toasted almonds
House slaw w toasted pumpkin seeds 6
Key' Lime Pie 13
- w white chocolate & pistachio crumble & coconut biscuit
Affogato 13
- Vanilla Ice-cream, a shot of espresso and a shot of Fragelico
Crispy Polenta Chips 10
- w rosemary sea salt & goat cheese whip
Cornfed Chicken Skewers 12
- w coconut curry sauce & peanut, coriander relish

8 Churrasco BBQ Ribs $11.90
- Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
- Creamy chip dip $2.50
Classic Burger $9.90
- Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
- Regular $4.50
Fresh Garden Salad $8.90
- Mixed lettuce, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
Double Breast Burger $15.90
- With two Peri-Peri chicken breast fillets it's a definite two-hander!
- +1 Large side $29.90
Corn on the Cob

THE BIG STAN $22.00
- 2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage, roated tomato, mushrooms, crispy herbed potatoes, sourdough toast, housemade relish
CROQUE MONSIEUR $13.50
- ham off the bone, mozzarella, grainy mustard, bechamel sauce, toasted brioche, salad greens
OPEN FACED OMELETTE $16.50
- change daily
Roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado $4.00
PIE JAR SPAGHETTI, CHEESE, SOURDOUGH TOAST
ROSTI WITH SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO $18.50
- potato rosti, Aoraki cold smoked salmon, avocado sour cream, chives (add one egg $2.50)
HOT BACON & EGG BUTTY $12.50
- double bacon, free range egg, housemade relish, Scottish bap
FREE RANGE EGGS $12.00
- 3 eggs scrambled choice of sourdough, 5grain, rye, gluten free

Bruschetta alla pizzaiola $9.9
- roasted capsicum, garlic, e.v.o.o, feta, parsley & rocket (each)
Rigatoni con capesante $26.9
- delicately pan fried scallops w. bacon, onion, fresh chilli & garlic flamed w. Chardonnay, tomato salsa & parsley
Pollo alla cacciatora $29.9
- chicken breast grilled w. olive oil, garlic, chilli, capsicum, onion, olives, capers, parsley & pomodoro salsa, served w. seasonal vegetables & potato
Marinated olives $8.9
Insalata caprese $17.9
- fresh tomato slices, mozzarella, basil leaves, e.v.o.o, balsamico, rock salt & cracked pepper
Marinated feta cheese $8.9
Prosciutto e melone $18.9
- parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
Margherita $18.9
- a classic w mozzarella, sliced tomato, bocconcini & fresh basil

Locally Baked Bread $17.00
- W/- olives & daily selection of freshly made dips
Fresh Oysters
- (subject to availability) Shucked oysters served natural w/- lemon & side of chef’s chilli & ginger vinaigrette
Putiki $25.00
- Baby spinach, sauteed mushrooms, roasted capsicum, onions, halloumi & toasted pinenuts
The Med Platter $42.00
- A selection of charcuterie artichoke, stuffed pepperdews, olives, pesto, anchovies, cheeses, sundried tomatoes, dips w/- local award winning Ringawera bread & crostini
Niceblocks (Gluten & Dairy Free) $5.00
- 1 dozen $36.00
The Rock $26.00
- Chicken, red onion, roasted capsicum, oregano, citrus, sour cream, avocado, coriander & jalapeno
Mozzarella Garlic Pizza Bread $11.00

Nankotsu $8.00
- deep fried Chicken knuckles
Wasabi Dice $7.00
- fish roe with wasabi mayo
California Roll $11.00
- crab stick and avocado sushi rolled in flying fish roe
Parfait $8.00
- shaved ice with green tea syrup ice cream rice cake and red bean
Oyster mayo $14.00
- oyster with mayonnaise
Okra Bacon $6.00
- okra wrapped in bacon
Ebi Hotate mayo $11.00
- prawns and a baby scallop with mayonnaise
Kani Roll $12.00
- deep fried soft shell crab

Channa Masala $13.00
- Whole chickpeas and potatoes, cooked in onion, garlic & spicy masala
Jalfrezie Chicken / Lamb/ Beef $13.50
- Choice of chicken, lamb or beef cooked with vegetables and spices
All curries come with rice.
Vindaloo Chicken / Lamb $13.50
- A boneless chicken or lamb cooked with hot spices
Daal Tadka $13.00
- Yellow lentils cooked onion, ginger, tomatoes, spices and garnished with coriander
Prawn Biryani $16.00
Dhal Makhani $13.00
- Lentils cooked with onion, ginger, tomatoes, spices and garnished with coriander
Prawn Chilly $16.00

Vanakoro (mutton pizza) $10.00
- Corned mutton, capsicum, onions, olives, mushrooms, coriander, tomatoes
Stir fry (chicken, prawn) $12.00
- Served with rice
Chicken Curry $10.00
- Served with ricem or roti
Chicken black bean $12.00
- Served with rice
Duck curry $15.00
- Served with ricem or roti
Crab curry $15.00
- Served with ricem or roti
Fried rice $12.00
- Chicken or lamb
Lamb curry $10.00
- Served with ricem or roti

Prosciutto R $21.00 / L $24.00
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Parma Ham, Artichoke, Mushrooms
Con Patate R $14.00 / L $17.00
- Plain Pizza, Mozzarella, Roast Potato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary
Marinara R $14.00 / L $17.00
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Anchovies And Black Olives
Lasagne Al Forno Reg $15
Capitano R $22.00 / L $25.00
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmaham, Chorizo, Pancetta
Ortolana R $21.00 / L $24.00
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onions, Zucchini, Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomato
Quattro Formaggi R $15.00 / L $18.00
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Provolone, Camembert And Shaved Parmesan
Pizza Bianca R $5.00 / L $8.00
- Plain Pizza(No Tomato) With Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Rosemery.

House Granola $ 13.00
- A selection of nuts, oats and coconut freshly mailed in pure Apple juice served with poached rhubarb and lightly spiced chai pears.
Porridge $ 12.50
- Served with poached rhubarb and lightly spiced chai pears.
Avocado/ tomato $ 4.50
Weekend Bene $ 19.50
- Free range eggs on gluten free potato hash and spinach with your choice of free range bacon or salmon served with our special rosemary hollandaise
Toast & Preserves $ 7.00
- Choice of either raspberry jam or orange marmalade made in the Burbs with coconut sugar. Gluten free toast available
French Toast (GF) $ 16.50
- Coconut bread and free range bacon, topped with creamy blueberry compote.
Little People $ 8.00
- Bacon & Eggs / French Toast with Maple Syrup / Prawn Taco
Big Breakfast $ 22.00
- Free range eggs and bacon. sausage. mushrooms. tomato and baked potatoes served with 5 grain toast