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

  • Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
  • Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12.00
  • Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
  • Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
  • White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12.00
  • Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
  • Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00
  • Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
  • Tom yum $14.50
    • The most popular Thai hot and spicy soup with chicken or prawns and Thai herbs served with rice prawn
  • Thai pork omelets $11.50
    • Delicious Thai style Omelets with minced pork, tomato and onions served with rice and salad.
  • Pad Lard Na $14.50
    • Delicious stir fried noodles with prawns, squid, chicken, and vegetables in Thai-Chinese style sauce.
  • Pad Plik Gaeng $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken or pork with chili paste, bamboo shoots and mushrooms served with rice
  • Mee Grob $14.50
    • Traditional Thai sweet and sour crispy noodles with prawns and chicken served with roti
  • Fish cake $8.50
    • The most popular Thai fish cake served with sweet chili sauce
  • Money bag $7.50
    • Deep fried delicious golden parcel filled with chicken and prawns served with sweet chili sauce
  • Siam noodle basket $14.50
    • Stir-fried noodles with prawns, chicken, scallops, and vegetables served in a crispy vegetable basket
  • Cold smoked ribeye $34.00
    • S.M.K Slaw, pit fries, bourbon compound butter
  • S.M.K salsa $6.00
  • Garlic bread $12.00
    • Warm cobb loaf, confit garlic butter
  • Bourbon toffee cheesecake $12.00
  • Peach cobbler $12.00
  • Great to share
  • Pit fries $8.00
    • Derby shoestrings, confit garlic aioli
  • Jalapeno & cheddar skillet cornbread $12.00
    • Honey butter, coriander
  • -Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • Spiced apple cheesecake
    • Sesame seed toffee snap, caramel sauce, apple crumble ice cream
  • -Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • 3 Courses With Beef $60
  • Entrées
  • -Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • Eye Fillet of Beef
    • Pumpkin and mozzarella arancini balls, pea puree, truffle cream, red onion and walnut salsa
  • King Prawn Linguini $25.00
    • Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
  • Chicken $25.00
    • Chipotle grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta, cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapeno relish
  • Vegetarian Delight $34.00
    • Our special vegetarian trio: Fried polenta with fig jam and rocket. Chilli bean salsa, jalapeno relish and avocado. Beetroot, walnut and goats cheese
  • Steamed Mussels $20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Lamb Terrine $18.00
    • Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Loaded Nachos $17.00
    • Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
  • Chunky Fries With Aioli (GF) S $5.00 / L $8.00
    • Steak House Fries, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce.
  • Mushroom Bacon Mozzarella Arancini Balls $15.00
    • Sicilian Savoury Stuffed Rice Balls, Coated In Breadcrumbs, And Fried.
  • Fresh Salads; Creamy Potatoes; Seasonal Veggies; Crispy Frie
  • - Ruby Port - Glass $10.00
  • Pick One Main Course And One Dessert For A Set Price Of $14
  • Fresh Fish Filo $28.50
    • Fresh Fish Fillet, Coriander Pesto, Cream Cheese, Wrapped In Filo Pastry And Baked Lightly Golden; With A Light Sweet Chilli And Coconut Sauce, Served On A Bed Of Steamed Bok Choy.
  • Chocolate Jelly Fish
    • Mini Chocolate Fish Swim On Colourful Jelly; With Whipped Cream
  • Mini Hot Dogs
    • Battered Sausage On A Stick, Curly Fries, Side Salad And Tomato Sauce.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster N/A
    • For a day full of massive missions, there’s no better start than a Massive McMuffin, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin®, a hash brown and a small hot chocolate.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
  • Plain Sundae N/A
    • Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $17.50
    • Lamb liver & Bacon served in a creamy onion gravy on toasted ciabatta
  • Salmon & Pea Risotto $18.50
    • Rich & Creamy risotto, made with smoked salmon, peas & lemon
  • Snack Crate $18.50
    • A selection of tasty nibbles served with pub chunky fries and dipping sauce
  • Kid's Pasta - Bolognese $9.00
  • - Salmon eggs benedict $18.90
  • Steak Mignon $29.90
    • Sirloin steak cooked to taste and topped with bacon and creamy mushrooms, served with salad & pub chunky fries
  • Bangers & Smashed Potatoes $21.50
    • Locally made sausages served with smashed baby potatoes, peas & gravy
  • Pork Spare Ribs
    • Marinated in garlic, chilli &Speights 5 Malt Old Dark, served with pub chunky fries & slaw
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • Prawn Chowder $19.50
    • A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
  • Chunky Fries with your choice of one sauce -Tomato Sauce or Aioli $7.50
  • -1/2 kilo $49.90
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • -Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Homemade Desserts Available
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • VOGELS $15.50
    • w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
  • TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
    • the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
    • w 2 poached eggs
  • JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
    • pork chili udon noodle
  • BACON AND EGGS $13.50
    • poached scrambled fried
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
    • fresh herb, chili lime
  • KIDS HAMPER $8.50
    • chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Wedges $8.5
    • w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Beef N Bean Nachos $14.5
    • Corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream
  • Steak Sandwich With Fries $18.5
    • Grilled ciabatta, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion jam
  • Pub Fries $6.5
    • w/ aioli & tomato sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $13.5
    • w/ chilli lime glaze
  • Steak n Ale Special $20.0
    • Sirloin steak, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce w/ a handle of tap beer of glass of house wine
  • Portugese Chicken $17.5
    • Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
  • Devilled Chicken Wings $13.0
    • w/ chipotle mayo
  • Ika Mata $13.00
    • fresh marinated fish w tomato, lemon & coriander
  • Mixed salad $8.00
  • Sticky date pudding $14.00
    • brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • Garlic mushroom $8.00
  • Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
    • w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
  • Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
    • iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
  • Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
    • panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli
  • Roasted Rabbit $35.00
    • Gratin Dauphinois & mushroom sauce
  • Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
    • Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Deep Fried Brie $16.00
    • With beetroot & citrus salad
  • Duck Terrine $18.00
    • Crostini, pickles & fig chutney
  • Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
    • Rum infused ganache
  • Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
    • With sweet chilli & aioli
  • Oreti Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Olive oil, & balsamic, dips & marinated olives
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • 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
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
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