FRIED RICE AND CHICKEN SATAY Nice and simple, Benjarong style fried rice served with chicken satay and tasty peanut sauce. $13.50
COMBINATION THAI ENTRÉE A bit of everything from entrée menu (chicken satay, spring roll, curry puff, marinated beef and chicken on toast) served with salad and rice. $13.50
KHO PAD NEA TOD Tasty Thai fried rice served with marinated beef topped with tasty peanut sauce. $13.50
BANGKOK DELIGHTS The most popular lunch menu! Choice of chicken, beef or prawns stir-fried with vegetables and cashew nuts served with jasmine rice and Thai spring roll. $14.50
PAD THAI GAI & GOONG Traditional Thai stir-fry soft noodles with chicken and prawns, eggs, chopped peanuts and bean-sprout. (Add chilli for a nice flavour). $14.50
BENJARONG CLASSIC Panang curry (beef, chicken or pork) with Thai jasmine rice complemented by deep- fried crispy broccoli and sweet chilli sauce. $14.50
GAI PRIG PAO Choice of chicken, beef or pork in our homemade roasted chilli sauce with Thai jasmine rice and spring rolls. $14.50
KANG SCALLOPS OR PRAWNS This curry has been on the menu for 18 years! Choice of peeled tiger prawns or scallops with our Red and Panang curry paste with a touch of pineapple and basil leaves served wi $15.50
KAPAO GOONG AND GAI(spicy) Spicy prawns and chicken stir-fried with chilli, basil and garlic served with rice. $15.50
KANG DANG Our famous Thai red curry with chicken or prawns and vegetables served with jasmine rice. $14.50
VEGETARIAN DELIGHT Seasonal vegetables stir fried with soya sauce topped with cashew nuts served with jasmine rice $13.50
KHO NA GAI Tender chicken breasts, pan- fried with crispy garlic and soya sauce served with jasmine rice and pickled vegetables. $14.50
BEEF IN OYSTER SAUCE Tasty and simple, tender beef stir- fried with broccoli and Thai flavor oyster sauce, served with jasmine rice. $14.50
KHAO KANG Our famous Thai green curry with choices of chicken or Prawns with bamboo slices and vegetables served with rice. $14.50
SWEET AND SOUR Delicious sweet and sour pork or fish fillets with vegetables and jasmine rice. $14.50
TOM YUM with Noodle or Rice Our popular hot and sour soup with prawns or chicken, mushroom, lemongrass and chilli served with noodles or rice. $13.50
MUSSAMUN+ ROTI Marinated lamb or beef in mussamun curry paste, coconut milk and potatoes, perfect with Roti bread. $14.50
HAPUKA and GINGER Hapuka fillets stir-fried with young ginger, garlic and vegetables served with jasmine rice. $14.50
THALAY JAI Light and healthy menu of prawns, squid and scallops, cooked in tangy roasted chilli sauce, mushroom, lemon grass, lime juice and grass noodles. $14.50
NOODLE DUCK Stir- fry egg noodles with roasted duck slices, dark soya sauce and spring onions. $14.50
ENTREE
Gai Satay Thai Chicken satay served with benjarong peanut sauce $12.50
Poh-Pia-Benjarong Crispy Thai spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce. (4 pieces) $11.50
Kha Nom Pung Na Goong Deep fried marinated prawns with herbs on bread. (4 pieces) $12.50
Curry Puff Puff pastry filled with chicken curry and potatoes. (3 pieces) $11.50
Nea Sam Sammai Marinated beef in Thai spices served with peanut sauce and crispy vegetables. $11.50
Combination Thai Entrée “A bit of everything” $13.50
THAI SOUP
Tom Yum Goong A popular hot and sour Prawns soup with Thai herbs. $10.50/Entree $25.50/Main (Hot Pot)
Tom Yum Poh-Tak Combination of prawns, squid, fish fillet and scallops in hot and sour soup and corriander. $11.50/Entree $26.50/Main (Hot Pot)
Tom Kha Gai Coconut milk in Galanga soup with chicken and mushrooms. $10.50/Entree $25.50/Main (Hot Pot)
LIGHT-HEALTHY MENU
Thai Beef Salad Original Thai-style beef salad. A choice of Hot or Medium. $23.50
Larb Gai Thai style minced chicken, cooked in Thai herbs, light chilli and limejuice served on green lettuce. $22.50
Two in One From the famous Thai restaurant in Bangkok, Marinated chicken and pork grilled to perfection, accompanied by a tasty salad. $28.50
Thalay Jai Tiger prawns, scallops and calamari lightly cooked in a tangy roasted chilli sauce, lemongrass, limejuice and glass noodles. $26.50
THAI NOODLES
Pad Thai Our famous Pad Thai: Traditional Thai stir fried soft noodles with chicken or prawns, crunchy peanuts, egg and bean sprouts. $23.50/Chicken $26.50/Prawns
Khao Pad Gai or Goong Thai fried rice with chicken or prawns, light soya sauce, vegetables and coriander. $19.50/Chicken $24.50/Prawns
Noodle Duck Thai style egg noodles stir fried with roasted duck slices, dark soya sauce and vegetables, and topped with spring onions. $27.50
Kao Pad Thammada Simple but tasty! Thai fried rice with vegetables to accompany your main course. $10.50
Kao Hom Mali Steamed Jasmine Rice (per person) $2.00
Roti Bread (per piece) $4.00
MAIN THAI CURRY
Kang Kaew-Wan Benjarong An old time favorite! Achoice of chicken or beef in a Thai green curry sauce with coconut milk, bamboo slices green beans and carrots. $25.50
Kang Karee Gai / Moo A choice of chicken(gai) or lean pork(moo) in a mild yellow curry sauce with coconut milk, broccoli and green beans $25.50
Panang Gai/Nea/Moo Tender lices of chicken breast, beef, or pork in coconut milk, panang curry paste and kaffir lime leaves. $26.50
Kang Thalay A combination of king prawns, hapuka fillets, calamari, and scallops in a red and panang curry sauce accompanied by soft rice noodles. $29.50
Kang Kua Scallops Fresh scallops, lightly cooked in Thai curry and coconut milk, tamarind paste, sliced pineapple and fresh basil leaves. $29.50
Kang Dang Moo or Gai A choice of lean pork slices or chicken breast, in a homemade red curry, coconut sauce, with mixed vegetables and fresh basil. $26.50
Choo Chee Goong This curry has been with us almost 18 years! Peeled Thai tiger prawns are cooked in a red curry sauce, with coconut cream, fresh basil leaves and a touch of pineapple. $30.50
Jungle Curry One of my favorite non-coconut milk curries. A choice of chicken, beef or pork in hot curry paste with eggplant, courgettes and chillies. $28.50
Roasted Duck Curry Benjarong style roasted duck curry in coconut sauce, with red grapes and fresh basil leaves. $29.50
MAIN SEAFOOD
Pla Snapper A choice of deep fried whole snapper with sweet chilli and tamarind sauce or steamed whole snapperwith spicy chilli, garlic and limejuice. $33.50
Hoy Horapa Fresh scallops stir-fried with home-made basil and chilli paste. $28.50
Goong-Nang Aromatic sizzling whole king prwans with saffron, curry powder, cumin and spring onions. $29.50
Pla Ayudthaya A pan-fried NZ salmon steak in our unique sauce. (corriander, leeks and ginger slices) $29.50
Thalay Jan Ron A sizzling plate of combination seafood or king prawns sauteed with frsh ginger and a touch of chilli, garlic and light soya sauce. $29.50
Thalay Ruam Mitt Combination seafood with Thai red curry paste, a touch of coconut cream and fresh basil leaves. $30.50
BENJARONG'S ORIGINAL MAINS FROM 1991
Mussamun (Beef or Lamb) Marinated lamb or beef in massamun paste with potatoes and chopped peanuts. $25.70
Gai / Nea Med Mamuang Our famous chicken or beef slices, stir-fried with crispy cashew nuts, mushrooms and vegetables. $26.70
Kapao Moo Lean pork slices sauteed with spicy chilli and basil paste and green beans. $25.50
Nea Num Mun Hoy Tender beef slices sauteed with our flavoured oyster sauce and broccoli. $25.70
Gai / Nea Pao Choice of chicken or beef stir fried with roasted chilli sauce and garnished with spring onions. $26.70
Prew Wan Sam Sahai A combination of prawns, chicken and calamari in a traditional Thai sweet and sour sauce. $24.50
Gai / Nea Pad Khing A choice of chicken breast or tender beef sauteed with young ginger, garlic and vegetables. $25.50
FIRM FAVOURITES FROM 2001
Moo Wan Old time favorite! Tender slices of lean pork in a soya/ ginger sauce, topped with roasted macadamia nuts. $25.50
Kata Benjarong Hot sizzling beef or chicken slices with green pepper and sesame seeds, served with green vegetables. $26.50
Gai Garlic Chicken breast in garlic and coriander sauce served with leeks in a hot pot. $26.50
Ped Sapparos Crispy battered duck slices in garlic soya sauce and pineapple, topped with prawn crackers. $28.50
Honey Honey Chicken Tender chicken pieces topped with our honey, soya and ginger sauce, served with pickled vegetables to balance the flavor. $26.50
Praram Simple and tasty! Seasonal vegetables and beef or chicken in light soya sauce and Benjarong peanut sauce. $25.50/Veggie $23.50/Chicken/Beef
Burmese Curry From the northern part of Thailand! Burmese-style chicken and shrimp noodles in cumin-coconut curry sauce, served with picled vegetables and crispy noodles. $27.50
NEW MENU ADDITIONS
Garlic Duck Tender slices of duck breast cooked to perfection, topped with our homemade garlic and pepper sauce, served with sliced courgettes and leeks. $31.00
Salmon & Prawn Curry NZ salmon steak panfried, topped with a prawn penang curry, a touch of pineapple and fresh basil. $33.00
Prawns Cashew Nuts Peeled Tiger prawns sauteed with our famous soya sauce, mushrooms and vegetables topped with cashew nuts. $30.50
Pla Benjarong Benjarong style. Lighly fried hapuka fillets served with our original sweet and sour sauce and vegetables. $29.50
Five Star Pork Braised pork belly in Five Spice Sauce (cinnamon, star anise, bay leaves, garlic and allspice powder), served with spinach and carrots. $31.00
Pineapple Fried Rice From the top restaurant in Bangkok - a beautifully presented dish! This Thai style fried rice is flavoured with king prawns, sliced ham, pineapple, raisins and garnished with cori $28.50
VEGETARIAN
Entrée Jae Medleys of crispy vegetables and tofu served with peanut satay sweet chilli sauce. $9.50/ENT $19.50/MAIN
Tofu Lad Kang Deep fried crispy tofu topped with special curry sauce and cashew nuts. $22.50
Kang Kaew Wan Pak Our famous Benjarong Thai green curry sauce with vegetable and mushrooms. $21.50
Pad Pak Ruam (Tofu) Seasonal mixed vegetable with light soya sauce and cashew nuts. $17.50
Pad Thai Jae Traditional Thai soft noodles with tofu, egg and bean sprout accompany with crunchy peanut $22.50
Tofu and Water Chestnuts Stir fried Tofu with water chestnuts and vegetables. $22.50
Prew Wan Jae Very mild and simple! Thai sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, vegetables and cashew nuts. $23.50
Garlic Brocolli Quick stir fried green brocolli and garlic in light soya sauce. $21.50
Takeaway Menu
Kha Nom Pung (4 pieces) Light fried marinated chicken with herb on bread. $8.00
Gai Satay (3 pieces) Our specialty - Thai chicken satay marinated in spices with home made Benjarong satay sauce $9.50
Poh-Pia-Thong (4 pieces) Crispy Thai spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce. $8.00
Nea Sam Samai Marinated beef in Thai spices with Thai peanut sauce. $8.40
Combination Thai Entrée “A bit of everything” $9.90
Tom Yum Goong (Hot or Medium Hot) Our famous Thai tom yum hot and sour with King prawns, mushrooms, chilli and lemon grass. $10.50
Tom Kha Gai (Mild) Coconut milk in galanga soup with chicken and mushroom. $9.90
Larb Gai (Medium or Medium Hot) Choice of Thai salad with peanuts and coconut dressing or light vinegar, chilli and cashew nuts $18.50
Yum Pak Thai (Mild) Choice of Thai salad with peanuts and coconut dressing or light vinegar, chilli and cashew nuts $11.50
Pad Thai (Choice of Chicken $17.50 or choice of prawns $21.50) Traditional Thai stir-fried soft noodle with chicken, chopped peanuts, egg and bean sprouts. $17.50(Chicken) or $21.50(Prawns)
Khao Pad Gai (Choice of Chicken $15.50 or choice of prawns $20.50) Thai fried rice with chicken, tomatoes and soya sauce. $15.50(Chicken) or $20.50(Prawns)
JASMINE RICE (FOR EXTRA) $2.00
ROTI BREAD $4.00
Kang Kaew-Wan Benjarong (Hot or Med Hot) Choice of Chicken or Beef $17.40 Choice of Prawns $22.50 Original Thai green curry with choice of chicken or beef in coconut milk, young corn and carrots. $17.40(Chicken or Beef) or $22.50(Prawns)
Kang Karee Gai / Moo (Mild) Choice of chicken or pork in yellow curry paste, coconut milk and broccoli. $17.40
Panang Gai (Hot or Med Hot) Tender sliced of chicken breast in coconut milk, panang curry paste and Kraffar-lime leaves. $17.40
Choo Chee Thalay (Med Hot) Combination of King prawns, hapuka and scallops cooked in curry sauce topped with coconut crea $22.50
Kang Kua Scallop (Medium) Freshh scallops in Thai curry paste, basil leave and a touch of pineapple. $19.50
Kang Dang (Medium) Selection of chicken or beef cooked in red curry and coconut milk. $17.50
Roasted Duck Curry (Med Hot) Benjarong style roasted duck in red curry sauce, grapes and basil leaves. $23.50
Snapper Deep fried whole Snapper topped with our famous chilli, coriander and Thai tamarind sauce and Thai tamarind sauce. $24.50
Hoy Hora Pa (Hot / Med Hot) Fresh scallops stir fried with basil leaves and chilli paste. (approx 8-9 scallops) $20.50
Goong-Nang (Med Hot) Benjarong special whole King prawns with saffron curry paste, cumin and spring onions. $21.50
Pla Ayudthaya (Salmon Ginger) A pan-fried NZ salmon steak in our unique sauce (coriander, ginger slices and soy sauce) $21.00
Thalay Jan Ron (Hot / Med Hot) Combination of seafood (prawns, scallop and squid) in garlic and chilli sauce. $22.50
Beef/Lamb Mussamun (Med / Hot) (Beef $17.4, Lamb $17.90) Marinated beef or lamb in mussamun paste served with cucumber, potatoes and chopped peanut. $17.4(Beef) / $17.90(Lamb)
Chicken/ Beef Cashew (Hot / Med Hot) Super popular Benjarong version of chicken with cashew nuts and dried chilli. (for your hot taste) $17.40
Moo Kapao (Med Hot) Delicious pork slices stir-fried with home-made chilli basil paste, mushroom and garlic. $17.40
Beef or Chicken Oyster Sauce (Mild) Delicious beef slices in Thai oyster sauce, mushrooms and broccoli. $17.40
Gai / Nea Prig Pao (Hot or Med Hot) Delicious beef or chicken in homemade chilli sauce and spring onion $17.40
Prew Wan Sam Sahai (very Mild) Combination of prawns, chicken and squid in Thai sweet and sour sauce $17.90
Kapao Ruam (Spicy) Combination prawns, chicken and mushrooms in homemade basil chilli paste $17.90
Gai Banna Marinated chicken breast grilled to tender and wrapped in bamboo leaves for a lovely aroma $17.90
Gai or Nea Pad Khing Choice of chicken or beef sauteed with slices young ginger. $17.40
Crispy Duck (NEW) New dish of duck lover! Crispy duck slices topped with garlic soya sauce and a touch of pinapple. $22.50
Khao Pad Thammada Thai fried rice with vegetables and soya sauce. $10.80
Entree Jae Medleys of crispy vegetables and tofu served with peanut stay sweet chilli sauce. $7.90
Tofu Lad Kang Deep fried crispy tofu topped with special curry sauce and cashew nuts. $15.90
Kang Dang Pak Our famous Benjarong red curry with vegetables. $15.90
Pad Pak Ruam Seasonal vegetables in soya sauce and cashew nuts. $13.90
Pad Thai Jae Traditional Thai soft noodle with tofu, egg and bean sprouts served with chopped peanuts. $16.50
Tofu Cashew Nuts Popular Benjarong version stir fried tofu with cashew nuts and vegetables $17.50
EXPRESS TAKEOUT
Kao Na Gai (3 pcs) Tasty Thai satay with peanut sauce with Jasmine Rice or Fried Rice $12.50(Jasmine Rice) or $16.50(Fried Rice)
Nea Tod Tender beef with Thai sauce and Thai fried rice $16.50
Tod Mun Kao Pad (3 pcs) Spicy Thai fried rice with mixed chicken and prawns patties, sweet chilli sauce $15.50
Tod Mun Jae Mixed vegetables patties in red curry paste served with sweet chilli sauce with Jasmine rice $9.50
Jasmine Rice (for extra) $2.00
SPECIAL NEW MENU
Goong Kratiem ~New~ Choices of Thai king prawns (peeled) or scallops topped with garlic and coriander sauce served with vegetables. $22.00
Noodle Duck (Med / Hot) Spicy Thai fried rice with mixed chicken and prawns patties, sweet chilli sauce $20.90
Moo Wan (Mild) Old times favorite, delicious pork slices stir fried with soya, garlic sauce Topped with macadamia nuts $17.40
Pra Ram(Mild) with Chicken $16.90 / Vegetarian $13.90 Seasonal vegetables only or with chicken in light soya oil and Benjarong’s peanut satay sauce. Simple and tasty $16.90(Chicken) / $13.90(Vegetarian
Jungle Curry Curries without coconut milk, chicken or pork with hot curry paste (without coconut milk) $18.50
Check the special board or ask our friendly staff for today's roast
Vegetarian $35.00
Mixed salad, pickled veges, samosa , spring rolls, arancini balls, cheese and tomato quesadilla
Ice cream sundae $8.50
Three scoops with whipped cream and wafers. Your choice of sauce: passion fruit, strawberry or chocolate
Bull Dog Sizzler $32.50
Angus fillet steak wrapped in bacon, served with fries, onion rings, vegetables or salad and your choice of sauce: garlic butter, bernaise, black peppercorn or mushroom
Chicken Burger $18.00
Crumbed chicken breast, fresh coleslaw and mayo on a brioche bun
An ol'favorite sausages with grilled onions and brown gravy served on mashed potato and surrounded by peas.
Chicken Fajita $22.80
Chicken marinated in our Fajita mix, cooked with capsicum, jonion and tomato salsa. Served on a hot plate with a flour tortilla, tomato and sour cream.
Apricot Chicken $22.80
Chicken breast glazed in apricot marinade, grilled to perfection, topped with Hollandaise or Cheese sauce and served with . vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or French fries.
Cajun Fish $23.00
Grilled fish fillet marinated with Cajun mix and grilled to perfection, served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or French fries. Ask your server for today's fish.
Superfruit Antioxia Cranberry, guava, blueberries, raspberries, frozen yoghurt with organic antioxidant supplement Health Focus: Cellular Strength N/A
Chicken Caesar Chicken Breast and Bacon drizzled with Caesar Dressing – a toga party in your mouth! N/A
CHARLIE’S SMOOTHIES N/A
Sauces - choose up to two Aioli, Aioli Lite, Lite Mayo, USA Mayo, Honey Mustard, Sweet Chilli, BBQ, Teriyaki, Caesar, Ranch, Pepper Vinaigrette, Tropical Mango, Dijon Mustard, Hot Kaitaia Fire, Hot Ch N/A
Roast Beef Love me tender N/A
Tuna Comes from the best schools N/A
Black Forest Ham Bite the ham that feeds you N/A
Roast Lamb Mary had a little one, what will you have? N/A