Mole and Chicken Restaurant, Cafe and Bar in Taupo Menu

MAINS (smaller) MAINS (smaller)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14.50
    • with toasted ciabatta bread
  • MOLE & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $16.00
    • with crispy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, soft boiled egg, croutons & caesar salad dressing
  • JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN BURGER $20.00
    • with red pepper jam, grilled pineapple coleslaw & chunky fries
  • PILSNER BEER BATTERED FRESH FISH $25.00
    • with house tartare sauce, salad and chunky fries
  • CHICKEN SALAD $22.00
    • spiced chicken fillet on salad greens, with toasted pumpkin seeds. roasted butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, lightly curried mayo
  • RATATOUILLE TART $18.50
    • with whipped feta & salad greens
MAINS (larger) MAINS (larger)
  • BRAISED PORK BELLY $27.00
    • green beans, pickled onion, apple syrup & sultana mash
  • ROAST CHICKEN BREAST $27.00
    • grilled beans, bacon mustard potato salad & jalapeno corn bread
  • SCOTCH FILLET SURF 'N' TURF $34.00
    • grilled to your liking, topped with crab, prawns & clams in a spiced jus on parmesan mash
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN OF BEEF $27.00
    • with crispy polenta fries, canned mushroom sauce, roasted vine tomatoes
  • CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • CHARGRILLED HOUSE MADE BEEF BURGER $23.00
    • grilled swiss cheese, bacon, pickles, coleslaw and chunky fries
SIDES SIDES
  • Chunky fries with tomato sauce and mayo $8.50
  • Crispy onion ring with blue cheese mayo $7.50
  • Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50
  • Creamy mash and red wine gravy $7.50
  • Steamed green beans with lemon and almonds $7.50
  • Chopped salad with cherry tomato, cucumber and ranch dressing $7.50
ENTREE/SHARE ENTREE/SHARE
  • FRESH BAKED CIABATTA LOAF $12.50
    • with garlic and parsley butter
  • SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI $12.00
    • with red pepper jam & cucumber salasa
  • FISH TACOS $13.00
    • with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
  • BARBECUED LAMB RIBS $14.00
    • with tangy slaw & roasted macadamia nut
  • HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • with cucumber & spring onion
  • CRUMBED LAMB SWEET BREADS $12.50
    • with pickled vegetable & salad greens
  • ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
    • roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
  • PORK TERRINE $13.50
    • with pickled prunes & toasted bread
SOMETHING SWEET SOMETHING SWEET
  • RASPBERRY BRULEE $12.00
    • with rhubarb compote, whipped cream & biscotti
  • DARK CHOCOLATE MARQUIS & DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $13.00
    • with plum ice cream and sherbet
  • BLACKBERRY AND COCONUT CAKE $12.00
    • with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • QUARTET OF FANCY PANTS ICE CREAMS $9.00
    • extra yummy chef's recommendation
  • BERRY, CHOCOLATE OR PASSIONFRUIT ICE CREAM SUNDAE $11.50
    • with whipped cream, wafers, sprinkles with a cherry on top
  • AMARETTO AFFOGATO $17.00
    • with a long espresso coffee ice cream & cookies

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip
  • Serpent $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Salmon, Spring Onion and Cream Cheese. Optional Capers, Avocado (Double / Snack)
  • Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Raspberry Sorbet $5.00
    • Gellicious Gelato's 2013 Silver Award winning Sorbet. Bursting with real authentic fruit flavour. Gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan. 180ml tub - big enough to share, but you'll probably wish you hadn't
  • Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
  • Gluttony $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onion, Garlic, Salami, Ham, Mushroom, Pineapple, Capsicum, Tomato, Bacon, Black Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • - Six $19.00
  • Dessert Free
    • Lone Star 'Mudslide' ice cream.
  • Straight-Cut Chips $5.00
  • Set Menu (Medium Sized Meals) $49.00 per head
    • Starter - Lone Star Artisan Loaf - A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf to share (between 3), handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter. / Mains (Choice of One) - Dixie Chicken - Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onions, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand! / Johnny Cash Stash - Chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, cheese and sundried tomatoes, Herb-crusted and oven-baked. Served with a chunky mushroom sauce, buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw. / Stir Crazy Sirloin - Steak Sauce Options: Chunky Mushroom, Garlic Butter or Beef Jus. 250gram premium aged sirloin cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce. / Redneck Ribs - 9 pork ribs piled high, blanched in honey and spices, then blasted in the Lone Star furnace and smothered in our legendary hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw..the meal that made us famous! / Burrito Ranchero - Chicken thigh mixed with jalapenos, fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes, Topped with grilled cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa and sour cream. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw. / Apache Fish - Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad. / Desserts (Choice of One) - Longhorn Cheesecake - Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. / Kiwi Pavlova - Mini pavs filled with whipped cream. Served with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis. / Milky Bar Pud - White chocolate and buttermilk pudding, served hot with butterscotch sauce, white chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Prawn Star $19.00
    • Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
  • Wrap Star $12.50
    • Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum's tomato relish. - Or leave the tortilla out and we'll make you a yummy chicken salad!
  • Cadillac Platter $140.00
    • Serves 8-10 people - Tiger Prawn Cutlets - Sauteed prawns in chilli garlic butter. / Roast Pork Ribs - Served with apple sauce. / Memphis Mussels - Grilled with bacon and parmesan cheese, topped with berry vinaigrette. / San Quentin Squid - Crunchy salt and pepper squid with citrus aioli. / Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Beef Sirloin Skewers - Tender sirloin cubes skewered and drizzled with our Jack Daniel's cracked pepper sauce.
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Check Out Our Dessert Board In Restaurant Or Ask Our Staff n/a
  • Salmon Potato Cakes -GF $16.90
    • Real Salmon & Potato Cakes Served With A Side Salad. Accompanied With A Refreshing Dill Dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $14.90
    • Hollandaise Sauce Flowing over Poached Eggs & Ham, Laid On Top Of Toasted Turkish Bread
  • Kahuna Burger $20.90
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast, Grilled Pineapple & Bacon, Salad & Melted Cheese Served Inside A Burger Bun. With Your Choice of Plum or BBQ. Sauce. Served With Fries
  • Finns Open Sandwich $19.90
    • Choice of Steak Or Chicken Resting on Turkish Bread, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese. Smothered In Delicious Plum Sauce. Topped With Avocado. Served With Fries
  • Sauces ( Mushroom, Pepper, & Garlic) $4.50
  • Caesar Salad $17.90
    • Crispy Bacon, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Cos Lettuce. All Tossed with Chef’s Garlic Aioli & Topped With A Poached Egg
  • 250gram Aged Scotch Fillet $29.90
    • Scotch Fillet Served With Fries & Salad Or Creamy Mash & Veges. Your Choice Of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom Sauce
  • Organic Porridge $9.50
    • w. Oat Milk & Honey. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
  • Kid's Pancakes $8.50
  • The Geordie $21.00
    • Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
  • Free-Range Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled
  • Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $6.50
  • Kid's Porridge $7.00
    • with Cream & Sugar
  • Sweetcorn Fritters $16.50
    • with Free-Range Bacon, Avocado, sour cream and sweet chili
  • Free-Range Bacon & Eggs $14.50
    • with grilled tomato and artisan toast
  • Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
  • Curry, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Fish & Chips $5.90
  • Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90
  • Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
  • Kids meal $9.00
  • B.L.T N/A
    • 3 bacon, lettuce, tomato, between 3 toast, served with chips
  • Banana fritter Steam Pudding $8.00
  • Eggs $1.00
  • Big Rig $20.00
  • Tomato $2.80
  • Sausages & Eggs $15.50
  • Chick snitz meal $24.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid Salad $21.90
    • Crispy salt & pepper squid tossed with rocket, parmesan & zesty aioli
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
    • Served with chocolate sauce, ice cream
  • Beef & Reef $29.90
    • Sirloin steak cooked to taste with marinara in a creamy mornay sauce, served with salad & pub chunky fries
  • Southern Man Special $31.90
    • Sirloin steak cooked to taste, pub chunky fries, tomato, creamy mushrooms, onion rings & eggs with salad
  • Crispy Skin Salmon $29.50
    • Salmon fillet with seasonal greens, baby potatoes, citrus hollandaise & finished with a tomato duo
  • Seared Lamb $32.90
    • Seared lamb served on smashed baby potatoes with crushed minted peas, hummus, scorched cherry tomatoes & jus
  • - Falafel
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • Pub n Grubs famous thick creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • Biryani - Prawn $23.90
    • Rice cooked with King Prawns and herbs and spices
  • Poppadums $1.00
    • 2pcs
  • Karahi chicken $20.90
    • Boneless Chicken pieces cooked in ginger garlic spices in a special Indian Wok
  • Lamb nawabi $21.90
    • Lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream
  • Lamb roganjosh $21.90
    • Diced lamb cooked with fine onion gravy and garnished with fresh spices
  • French fries $5.00
  • Tandoori chicken $14.90
    • Chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, roasted in Tandoor
  • Baby butter chicken combo $12.50
    • Baby butter chicken combo (Baby Butter chicken, baby naan and soft drink)
  • Strawberry cheese cake $14.50
    • black berry jelly, candied fruit & raspberry sorbet
  • Orange & cardamon creme brulee $14.50
    • pistachio, biscotti, boysenberry ice cream (gf)
  • Chicken caesar salad $26.00
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Pavilions signature platter for two $25.00
    • mini malva pudding, strawberry cheese cake, orange & cardamon cream brulee, belgium chocolate pudding w/ berry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • Sauteed mushrooms w/ garlic thyme $5.00
  • Oven baked chicken supreme $35.00
    • filled w/ cranberry & brie cheese- pommes dauphinoise, roast vine tomato, green bean & watercress cream sauce (gf)
  • Rocket salad w/ shave parmesan, walnut & balsamic vinaigrette $5.00
  • Winter fruit salad $14.50
    • w/ frozen yoghurt (v. gf)
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
    • Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
  • Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
    • With sweet chilli & aioli
  • Roasted Rabbit $35.00
    • Gratin Dauphinois & mushroom sauce
  • Oreti Affogato $15.00
    • Volcanic espresso & vanilla bean icecream with your choice of Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Irish Whiskey, Frangelico, Baileys, Tia Maria, Galliano, Cointreau, Drambuie
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Oreti Fish of the Day $34.00
    • Wild rice risotto & roasted cherry tomato
  • Seared & Baked Lamb Rump $34.00
    • Served medium rare with roasted kumara, finished with mint jelly
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Oven baked pork cutlet pan $35
    • seared polenta, charred parmesan corn on cob, grilled peppers, jus
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chunky fries, tomato sauce
  • Pan seared scallops $17.5
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto & lemon aioli
  • Buttered green beans $5
    • w/ almonds & bacon
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28
    • Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
  • Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
    • w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
  • Curry of the day $28
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita. Please ask our friendly wait staff for today’s special
  • Salmon Pasta $24.90
    • House cured salmon in a cream sauce with capers and red onions. Tossed through fettuccini pasta and baby spinach leaves before being topped with a citrus crumb.
  • - Six Pack (6) $26.50
  • Mary Had A Little Lamb $23.90
    • Juicy roast lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato pesto, black olives, caramelised onions drizzled with minted yoghurt - Medium $19.90
  • Smiles N/A
  • French Chic $23.90
    • A modern classic Succulent slices of Chicken, Camembert, finished with a drizzle of sweet Cranberry sauce. - Medium $19.90
  • Classic Fish & Chips $24.50
    • Tuatara Beer battered fish fillets and chips, with a rocket, red onion and sun-dried tomato side salad. With lemon and our own chunky house made tartare sauce.
  • Filo Wrapped Brie w. Onion Jam $14.90
    • An individual wheel of Brie wrapped in delicate filo pastry, oven baked to order. Served on onion jam and dressed with a tangy yet sweet cranberry sauce.
  • ''Wagyu Beef'' Burger $24.90
    • 180gm Wagyu beef patty, house pickles, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, a whole portobello mushroom, truffle aioli, and house relish.
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Spaghetti on Toast $6.50
  • Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
  • Bacon Butties $6.00
  • Sausage & Eggs $9.50
  • All Day Breakfast $13.00
    • Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
  • Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
  • Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
Mole and Chicken Restaurant, Cafe and Bar

Mole and Chicken Restaurant, Cafe and Bar

location

Address

40 Taharepa Road, Hilltop, Hilltop, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073787843

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

British , Cafe Food , Charcoal Chicken , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food , Seafood , Steak

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cheap Eats ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
40 Taharepa Road, Hilltop, Hilltop, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand