Taste Cafe in Canterbury Menu

LUNCH LUNCH
  • - Beef Nachos $16.00
  • - B.L.T Toasted Club Sandwich with Fries $17.50
  • - Chicken Tex Mex $17.50
    • With guacamole, sweet chili chicken and salad greens in a deep fried burrito basket
  • - Pasta of the Day $16.00
    • Please check with staff
  • - Steak Sandwich $23.00
    • With fries on Turkish bread, bacon, caramelised onions, emmental cheese, lettuce and tomato
  • - Loaded Wedges $16.50
    • with bacon, tomato, cheese + onion topped with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • - Fries Small $5 Large $8
    • + tomato sauce
  • - Wedges Small $5 Large $8
    • + sweet chilli and sour cream
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • - Toast or Fruit Toast $6.50
  • - muesli, fruit + yogurt $13.50
  • - Eggs Any style on Toast $11.00
  • Add Bacon $15.00
  • - Pancakes with Banana and Bacon or Berries $16.00
  • - Omelette with Ham, Cheese, Spinach and Toast $15.50
  • - Eggs Benedict with Bacon $16.50
  • or Salmon $18.50
  • - Taste Breakfast $17.50
    • 2 poached eggs, 1x sausage, 1x hashbrown, 1x bacon, mushrooms and toast
  • - Avocado Smash on Toast Topped with 2 Poached Eggs & Feta $13.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Grilled Lamb Salad $25.5
    • whipped feta, green peas, roasted beetroot and leafy greens
  • Parmageddon - Wednesday $15.0
    • Original - Napoli, Ham, Cheese. Mexican - Napoli, Salsa, Jalapenos, Cheese. New Zealand - Napoli, Beetroot, Ham, Egg, Cheese. Hawaiian - Napoli, Ham, Pineapple, Cheese
  • Fish and Chips $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Add spare ribs to any steak $6.0
  • Buffalo Chicken Spears $12.5
    • grilled breast, buffalo glaze and ranch dip
  • Inside Out Trumpet $12.5
    • waffle cone chips, ice cream, boysenberry, chocolate sauce, crushed peanut
  • Aubergine Melt $19.5
    • grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
  • Angus Beef Burger $22.0
    • 200gms prime Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and mustard
  • Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
  • Berry Waffles House made Belgian waffles with berry compote, vanilla syrup and whipped cream. $16.90
  • Free range egg $1.50
  • Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
  • House made potato rosti $4.90
  • Side salad - / $6.90
  • Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
  • 3 Kinds of Sashimi 12pcs $20
    • salmon, tuna & white fish
  • Tuna $9
  • Spicy Fried Tuna Roll $16
  • Wasabi Octopus $6
  • Sweet Miso Glazed Eggplant & Cheese Gratin $16
  • Tuna Sashimi 8pcs $18
  • Salmon Caviar $9
  • Squid $6
  • Thai laksa (gf) (v option) A coconut milk broth, scented with ginger, kaffir lime & lemongrass, poured over buckwheat noodles & vegetables, topped with your choice of: either free-range chicken; fr 23.00
  • Toasted wholegrain bread (gf option) With Either: Grilled bacon & poached or scrambled eggs. Or: Tomato, mushroom avocado and pesto. 17.50
  • Eggs montreal (gf option) Two eggs served atop smoked salmon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Eggs florentine (v) (gf option) Two poached eggs served atop fresh spinach, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Toasted garlic bread 8.50
  • Eggs benedict (gf option) Two eggs served atop honey-cured bacon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • High-country breakfast (gf option) Grilled bacon, scrambled eggs, free-range pork sausage with whipped potato cake & toast and our own tomato relish. 19.50
  • Navrattan (“nine gems”) curry platter (v) (gf) A dish of flavour explosions incorporating nine vegetables, accompanied by dhal, poppadum, date & lime chutney, & salad. 18.50
  • Paddy's Panini $17.00
    • smoked salmon/cream cheese/spinach and pesto smoked chicken/camembert/cranberry sauce ham/cheese/tomato served with a crisp green salad
  • Killybegs Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • A hearty local favourite; thick creamy seafood soup
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • corn chips covered with spicy beef topped with cheese, salsa and sour cream
  • Ploughman's Platter $34.00
    • selection of New Zealand cheeses, meats, pickles, olives, sun-dried tomatoes. Served with fresh breads, crackers and home made chutney (serves two)
  • Fettuccine $24.00
    • Cream based fettuccine pasta with onions, mushrooms and bacon
  • Killybegs Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • A hearty local favourite; thick creamy seafood soup
  • Donegal Famous Roast $20.00
    • Lamb, pork or chicken
  • Seafood Basket $24.00
    • Fish, squid, prawns, mussels, scallops and chips
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Butter Chicken $12.5
    • A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
  • Vegetarian Thali $14.00
    • (two vegetarian dishes)
  • Chole Bhatura $12.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
  • Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
    • Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
  • Combo it! add $5
    • Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
  • Soft Bread Rolls $8
    • Smoked Garlic Butter
  • Beef Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Wakanui Beef Brisket, Cheddar, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Pecan Pie $12
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
  • Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
  • Frickles $10
    • Deep Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch
  • Smores $12
    • Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
  • Ma Po Tofu $14.00
  • Combination Fried Noodle $12.00
  • Fried Rice with Sea Cucumber $15.00
  • Deep fried Spring Rolls & Samosas & Prawns $10.00
  • Chef's Fried Chicken Steak $14.00
  • Hot Plate Lamb $18.00
  • Stir Fried Lettuce $14.00
  • Braised Pork Hock Slice with Brown Sauce $12.00
  • Kaeng Ler-Un $12.00 / $14.00
    • Yellow curry paste with seasonal veg, a sweeter and milder curry. (Pork, Chicken Beef or Pawns) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Pad See-Euw $12.00 / $14.00
    • Stir fried rice noodles with chicken, pork or beef, vegetables in a soya sauce - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Pad Num-Mun-Hoi $12.00 / $14.00
    • Stir fried oyster sauce with onions, capsicums, mushrooms, carrots and mixed vegetables. (Pork, Chicken or Beef) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Pad Thai Gai $12.00 / $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with chicken or prawns, with eggs, bean sprouts; Thai chives served with a tamarind sauce, garnished with spring onions and grounded peanuts - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Yum Nua $12.00 / $14.00
    • Thai Beef Salad (no rice with this dish) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Pad Gra-Teum Prik Thai $12.00 / $14.00
    • Stir fried pepper with garlic (Pork or Beef) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Pad Beo Wan $12.00 / $14.00
    • Stir fried sweet and sour sauce with seasonal vegetables (Chicken, Pork, Beef or Prawns) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Kaeng Dang $12.00 / $14.00
    • Red curry paste with carrots, potatoes, onions in coconut milk (Chicken or Beef) - Beef, Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • Fried Shrimp $15.00
    • Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
  • NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
  • Slaw $8.00
    • With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
    • BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Kimchi $4
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
  • Falafel $4
  • Avocado $2
  • Eggs Benedict $22
    • Two poached eggs on Hislops wholemeal toast, hash browns, bacon, and hollandaise sauce
  • Salmon Quesadilla $18.5
    • Spinach tortilla filled with smoked salmon,  herbed pesto, sundried tomato and tasty cheese served with a seasonal salad
  • Vegan Energy Salad $20
    • feta replaced with falafel
  • BLAT $17.5
    • Warm bacon layered with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise between Hislops toasted bread
  • Hot Blackcurrant $4.00
  • Add an extra side $4.50
  • 400g Rib-eye on the bone $38.00
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs $12.50
  • Chocolate Mudcake $12.50
    • Our mouth-watering mudcake is a crowd pleaser and is served with ice cream and cream
  • 250g Heroford Rib-eye $32.50
  • 200g Porterhouse $28.50
  • Omelette $17.00
    • Streaky bacon, cheese, tomato & parsley or feta, spinach & ham all served with salad or toasted ciabatta
  • Adana Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • Persian Combination $35 Double
    • Adana, chicken and beef shish served on a bed of rice accompanied by a seasonal salad and sauces
  • Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
    • Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Fries $9.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Chicken Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. diced and marinated chicken breast on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
  • Dolma Entree $10.50
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices, served with a garnish
  • Carrot Kuku $22.00
    • Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
Taste Cafe

Taste Cafe

location

Address

149 Wills Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033070307

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , New Zealand

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
149 Wills Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand
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