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

  • Cobb Loaf $6.50
    • Our famous loaf, baked daily.
  • Chicken Alexander $25.90
    • Traditional apricot and cream cheese filled Breast Supreme, crumbed and golden fried. Served with salad and jacket potato.
  • Baked Jacket Potato with Sour Cream GF $3.50
  • Spiced Squid GFA $13.90
    • Squid pieces dusted in cajun and lemon pepper, lightly fried and served with garlic aioli.
  • Add the two Dips for $3.40
  • Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin GF $34.90
    • Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.
  • Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.90
    • Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
  • Cobb Carnivore GF $34.90
    • 200g Premium Angus Pure Rump steak with Cobb's, Country Style Ribs. Kills the meanest hunger.
  • Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
  • Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
  • Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
  • Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
  • Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
  • Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing $29.00
  • Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00
  • Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
  • Fried Chicken $8.00
    • chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
  • Gurnard $5.90
    • Delicious, soft and flaky. a firm favourite of fish n chip connoisseurs. Crumbed or battered.
  • omato relish, egg and cheese $6.50
  • Snapper $6.90
    • The kiwi favourite.
  • Bacon buttie $5.00
  • Grilled gurnard and large garden fresh salad $13.90
    • Ideal light meal for summer
  • Real Paua Fritter $6.90
    • 100 percent paua, awesome flavour. We wont stock the faux ones
  • Bacon and egg buttie $6.00
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Beef $35.00
  • Frangipane tart
    • Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
  • -Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • Salad of baby carrots
    • Medjool dates, almond cream, honey comb, panko crumbed olives
  • -Smoked Fish Croquette
    • Crushed pea and mint salad
  • Chocolate salted caramel tart
    • Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
  • Garlic Prawn Linguini $23.00
    • Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
  • Waterside $42.00
    • Mahurangi pacific oysters, tempura prawns, mussel and corn fritters, cured salmon and peppered calamari, served freshly toasted artisan breads and our housemade dipping sauces
  • Pulled Pork Cigars $15.00
    • Filled with mustard, fresh herbs, fennel and dijon mayonnaise
  • Eye Fillet Steak $39.00
    • Cooked to your liking and partnered with our housemade potato gratin, mustard butter, pea mash and Waterside jus [Surf Upgrade: Add a king prawn and two scallops +$7]
  • Banana Split $13.00
    • Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Fush and Chups h-half f-full $12.00 / $22.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, a wedge of lemon and our housemade tartare [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Chicken Breast $36.00
    • Za'atar crusted free range chicken breast, served kale and walnut pesto, corn cakes and topped our housemade goats cheese dressing
  • Venison Meatballs $16.00
    • Horopito venison meatballs served in capsicum fondue and served with goats cheese
  • Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
  • Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
  • Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90
  • Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
  • Makhani, Naan, Rice (Butter Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Eggs Benedict $17.5
    • Petite bagels with wilted spinach, your choice of salmon, bacon or vegetarian, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Salmon Fillet $28
    • 200g Fillet & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides with Wasabi & Soy Dipping Sauce
  • House Fries $7.50
    • with Tomato Sauce & Lakeman Aioli
  • Dark Chocolate & Pecan Brownie $14
    • with a raspberry & chocolate anglaise & whipped cream
  • Platter on the Stone (GF-O) $40
    • with a selection of Deli Meats, Fresh warm Bread, House Dips & fresh Salad Greens (great to share)
  • Mozzarella Sticks $15.50
    • Double crumb Mozza sticks with Chilli jam & plum sauce
  • Lamb Salad (GF) $23
    • with crisp lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, goats feta, vine ripe tomatoes, finished with a minted yoghurt dressing
  • Golden Fries
  • Beef vogel $4.20
  • Steak & onion, ham / egg / lettuce, ham / tomato / lettuce $3.70
  • Creamy mushroom, bacon & cheese $4.70
  • Single filling / Double filling $3.60
  • Butter chicken / Creamy mushroom chicken / Bacon & egg slice $4.30
  • Chicken kebab $3.20
  • Sponges cream $8.50
  • Mince, bacon / Egg & cheese $4.70
  • Mixed grill $25.00
  • Tomato $2.80
  • Mushrooms on toast $14.00
  • Hawaiian Burger N/A
  • Tea/coffee & toast $5.00
  • Eggy bread $13.50
  • Bacon and Avo $12.00
  • Kids meal $9.00
  • Warm duck confit salad $17.00
    • asian slaw w/ fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chilli hoisin sauce
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.50
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Five spices infused braised pork belly $35.00
    • kumara & carrot gratin, braised cabbage apple puree with honey mustard jus
  • Slow cooked lamb shank $35.00
    • roasted root vegetable, pickled onions, rosemary jus (gf)
  • Bruschetta $14.50
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
  • Slow cooked lamb belly $17.50
    • w/ warm lebanese couscous, spicy red pepper & eggplant confit with tzatziki sauce
  • Belgian chocolate pudding $14.50
    • vanilla anglaise, mixed berry compute, vanilla ice cream
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28.00
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chuncky fries, tomato sauce
  • Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
    • Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
  • Fries (GF) $8.00
    • Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Chicken Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Chipotie grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta cheese, chipotie mayo and jalapeno relish
  • Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
    • 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
  • Cheesy Wedges $ 14.00
    • Seasoned wedges baked with a trio of cheeses, blue, brie, mozzarella, served with sundried tomato pesto and aioli
  • Mexi K Fries $14.00
    • Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
  • Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
    • On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • - eight $35.00
  • Choose from today's market fish $29.00
  • Tio Maori oysters
    • Tio Kinaki - w lemon & Kaitaia fire / Karengo - crumb & watercress aioli
  • Mixed salad $8.00
  • Sticky date pudding $14.00
    • brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • with two sides: coleslaw, mixed salad, fries, potato mash, seasonal buttered vegetables
  • King Country beef burger $25.00
    • karengo & tamarillo relish, smoky cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion & house fries
  • Roast of the Day - today's roast meat with roasted and steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce and rich brown gravy $16.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae - vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, butterscotch or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream $7.50
  • Kahuna Burger - chicken tenders coated in our special spice, pineapple, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14.50
  • Chicken Tenders - chicken tenders coated in our special sauce with sweet chili dipping sauce $14.50
  • Chicken Diane - our signature dish; grilled chicken breast covered in worcestershire, garlic, parsley & cream sauce, with salad and chips *double the chicken + $6.50 $19.90
  • Grilled Garlic Bread $5
  • Beef Schnitzel - lightly crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, chips and rich brown gravy $17.50
  • Grilled Chicken Burger - chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $17
  • Green salad $3.00
  • Creamy mushroom on ciabatta $17.00
    • Ciabatta, mushroom, bacon, hash brown, poached egg, parmesan cheese
  • Bacon x 4 4.50
  • Kiwi deal $15.00
    • Toast, bacon, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried)Baked beans; With regular Coffee.
  • Baked beans $2.00
  • At least 2 choice
  • Fried with aioli $5.00
  • Bagel $3.50
  • Beef carpaccio $17.5
    • seared tenderloin, truffle croquette, blue cheese, cranberry gel, horseradish yoghurt, baby watercress
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chunky fries, tomato sauce
  • Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
    • forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
  • Tempura battered fish fillets $28
    • chunky fries, green salad & tartare sauce
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Chicken Caesar salad $26
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Slow cooked lamb belly $17.5
    • w/ warm pearl couscous, spicy pepper & eggplant confit, Tzatziki sauce.
  • Baked aubergine & Bocconcini pastry $17.5
    • pickle cocktail onions, micro watercress salad
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