Grilled Octopus with Ink Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Mizuna & Roast Tomatoes $15.00
Modern use of cephalopod ink is generally limited to cooking, where it is used as a food colouring and flavouring, for example in pasta and sauces (GF)
Beetroot Tartare with Feta, Sweet Rice Vinegar on Beetroot Sponge $13.00
Rice vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.(GF V)
Tofu Hot Pot with Mushrooms, Sushi Rice, Cooked in Soy Ginger Broth $25.00
Hot pot refers to several East Asian varieties of stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the centre of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. (V)
Umeshu is a Japanese liqueur made from steeping ume fruits in alcohol and sugar (GF)
Today's Miso Soup Market Price
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" into which softened miso paste is mixed.
Fish of the Day M.Price
Our Fish of the Day is hand selected by Chef Aaron Stott in conjunction with Moana Fisheries, who we exclusively use and trust in providing us with fresh and local fish and seafood products.(GF)
Crispy Five Spice Duck Salad with Sesame Dressing $16.00
Five-spice powder is a spice mixture of five spices, used primarily in Chinese cuisine but also used in other Asian and Arabic cookery.
Our famous Picnic burger patty, Swiss cheese, bacon, red onion, tomato, gherkin, Rocket Fuel sauce, home made aioli and seasonal lettuce in a toasted bun. Served with shoe string fries and Watties tomato sauce.
Side salad $7.00
Extras $4.50 each
Homemade hash browns, roasted tomatoes, hollandaise sauce, wilted spinach, garlic roasted mushrooms, free range bacon, Island Bay Butchery sausages, avocado (inseason), fried chorizo.
Spicy Wok Noodles $22.00
Stir fried rice noodles with chicken, carrot, bok choy, shitake mushrooms, roasted peanuts in a soy, chilli, ginger sauce, topped with mung bean sprouts, fresh coriander & fried shallots.
Eggs Benedict $17.00
Poached free range eggs, sliced smoked free range ham and hollandaise sauce served on toasted ciabatta.
Warm Rhubarb & Apple Crumble $15.00
Rhubarb and apple roasted in demerara sugar and orange, with a crumble topping. Served with natural yoghurt and cream.
Eggs Florentine $17.00
Poached free range eggs, wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce served on toasted ciabatta.