The Dam Cafe in Taupo Menu

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Corn Nuggets $4.50
- A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
- Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
Cajun Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried Potato wedges seasoned with Cajun and served with a dip of your choice
The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
- Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
Kali $9.50
- Tender Marinated Tandoori Chicken Pieces served in a medium spiced Creamy Tomato Sauce, finished with Butter. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
Free Range Chicken Tenders $8.00
- 6 Crumbed and deep fried Chicken Tenders, served with your choice of dip
Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)
Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
- Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)

Chicken Fettuccine $25.50
- Grilled chicken breast, sliced then tossed with crispy bacon and fresh herbs in a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.90
- Battered and cooked to order. Served with lemon, tartare sauce, fries and garden salad.
Scotch 300g $35.90
Buffalo Wings $12.90
- Caution: Highly addictive, crispy chicken wings with Cobb’s southern spicy wing sauce.
Double up for an extra $9.40
Vege Burger $20.90
- For the hungry vegetarian: A generous stack of vege patty, fried egg, crispy onion rings, tomato, avocado and fresh greens. Loaded with grilled cheese, aioli and relish.
The Coach Burger $20.90
- A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries.
Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.50
- A half chicken marinated in our Chef’s special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries

-Raspberry and vanilla brulee
- Biscotti, berry salad
-Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
Desserts
-Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
Beef $35.00
-Spiced apple cheesecake
- Sesame seed toffee snap, caramel sauce, apple crumble ice cream
Frangipane tart
- Roasted rhubarb, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
Entrées

Cherry Crème Brulée $15.00
- With afghan crumb and our housemade cherry sauce [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Seared Scallops $19.00
- Seared to perfection with pancetta, pomegranate salsa and our housemade cauliflower purée
Banana Split $6.00
- Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
Ciabatta $5.00
- Four pieces of fresh toasted ciabatta drizzled with extra virgin and balsamic
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
Duck Breast $38.00
- Served with braised cabbage, currants, fried polenta, cauliflower and our housemade orange jus
Pulled Pork Cigars $15.00
- Filled with mustard, fresh herbs, fennel and dijon mayonnaise
Rump $24.00
- 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]

All Steak Meals Include The Potato Dish Of The Day; And A Demi-Glace Sauce. *Grilled To Your Liking - Although We Recommend Rare To Medium-Rare.
Ice-Cream Sundae
- (You Can Have It Any Day!) Two Big Scoops Of Vanilla Ice-Cream With Chocolate Sauce.
Port
Onion Rings $5.00
- Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
Cheese Board (Gfa) $20.00
- Selection Of New Zealand Cheese Served With Fruit Paste And Crackers
- Alpha Domus (Hawkes Bay) - Bottle $30.00
Truffle Butter (GF) $3.00
- A Hint Of The Forest Floor.
Garlic & Ginger Prawns (Gfa) $15.00
- Prawns Marinated In Fresh Ginger And Garlic, Pan-Fried And Finished With Fresh Herbs. Served With A Healthy Slice Of Toasted Brioche.

Chicken wing $2.50
Muffin / Scones $2.30
Bacon & egg muffin $3.60
Bacon & egg / lettuce / tomato, bacon & egg $4.10
Slices / Apple & custard / Leamington $2.50
-Small $4.30
Beef, bacon, mushroom & cheese $4.70
Butter chicken / Creamy mushroom chicken / Bacon & egg slice $4.30

Teppanyaki $16
- Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Spicy Pork
Donburi $13
- Vegetable Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Vegetable or Tofu
Eel Roll $15
- Eel, Avocado, Crab Meat, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Bonito Flake
Bento $15
- Rice, salad, tempura, sushi rolls, selection served in a box - Beef
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Teriyaki Chicken, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pineapple
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
Crispy Chicken Roll $12
- Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top

SMOKED MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
- Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
- w 2 poached eggs
TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
- the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
LAMB RAGU $17.50
- lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
- smoked kahawai rice fried egg
VOGELS $15.50
- w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
- fresh herb, chili lime
BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
- shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice

Vegetable samosa $8.50
- Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
Onion bhaji $8.50
- Sliced onion stirred in chickpea flour batter and deep fried
Prawns $23.90
- Peeled prawns served as your choice of either Butter Prawns or Prawn Masala
Veg banquet $32.00
- Includes Vegetables Samosa, Onion Bhaji & mix Pakora served with mint sauce and tamarind sauces
Mango chicken $20.90
- Exotic curry with tender boneless chicken in subtle mango sauce and base cashew gravy
Chicken nuggets $8.00
Korma (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
- Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked in cashew nuts, gravy and home-made cream. Traditionally cooked
Malai kofta $18.90
- Mashed potatoes and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and cooked in rich spicy cashew

Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil

Mussel Fritter $3.30
Hawaiian $9.00
- 120g Beef, bacon, pineapple, and salad
BBQ Meat Lovers $18.50
- Tomato base, chicken, ham, bacon, pepperoni, drizzle bbq
Classic Beef-Cheese $7.50
- 120g beef, cheese and salad
Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00
Chicken Nugget $0.60
Puppy Dog / Potato Fritter / Donut $1.00
Margarita $16.00
- Tomato base, tomato, olives, capsicum, mozzarella

Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
Mexi K Fries $14.00
- Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
GF - Gluten Free
GFA - Gluten Free Available
GFA - Gluten Free Available
Full Deck $ 35.00
- Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
Chicken Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Chipotie grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta cheese, chipotie mayo and jalapeno relish
Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
- Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers

Pub Fries $6.5
- w/ aioli & tomato sauce
Silver $45.0
- Seasoned wedges, sour cream & sweet chilli, Samosas & spring rolls, Salt & Pepper Squid w/ lime chilli glaze, Devilled Chicken Wings w/ chipotle mayo, Marinated Olives, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Flame Grilled Venison $16.0
- Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo
Wedges $12.5
- Beef & bean
Wedges $10.5
- Bacon & Cheese
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
Steak Sandwich With Fries $18.5
- Grilled ciabatta, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion jam
Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel $22.0
- Panko crumbed free range chicken, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce

Satay sauce $4
Bacon & mushroom $5.60
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
Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21
Roast & steamed vegetables $7
Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
Fish Burger - golden battered dory fillet, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $12.50
Double BBC Burger - double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese, with smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun $12.50

Sautéed mushrooms $5
- w/ garlic & thyme
Baked aubergine & Bocconcini pastry $17.5
- pickle cocktail onions, micro watercress salad
Slow cooked lamb belly $17.5
- w/ warm pearl couscous, spicy pepper & eggplant confit, Tzatziki sauce.
Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
- w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
Buttered green beans $5
- w/ almonds & bacon
Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
- parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus
Fish of the day $31.50
- please check with wait staff for fish of the day
Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
- w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus

The Dam Cafe

Address

115 State Highway 32, Whakamaru, Whakamaru, Waikato, 3492, New Zealand

Phone

078828882

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Price

$10 - $20

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Cafe Food , New Zealand

Features

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

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The Dam Cafe

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115 State Highway 32, Whakamaru, Whakamaru, Waikato, 3492, New Zealand

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