Aurora Cafe in Otago Menu

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Sandwiches
Club Sandwiches
Pasta Salad
Burgers
Toasted Sandwiches
Sushi
Pies & Savouries
Soup
Beef Nachos
Chicken Nachos
Gourmet Cheese Rolls
Cheese Rolls

Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Aurora Burger
Kid's Lunch Box
Mini Hot Dogs & Fries

Nearby Sample Menus

vegetarian risotto $18.00
- fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)
Spanish eggs $17.00
- spanish eggs, kranksy sausage, red peppers, feta cheese, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs(gf)
-Brunch: add kidneys $4.00
lamb pockets $20.00
- marinated lamb pockets, flat bread, pearl couscous, hummus, salad greens
Classic eggs benedict $17.00
- house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
Sautéed mushrooms $16.00
- with streaky bacon, rich demi glaze sauce, toasted ciabatta (gf)
thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)
house made sandwich, see blackboard for today’s creation(gf) $20.00

HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato

Beefburger $19.90
- With mixed leaves, sweet gherkin, red onions, hash browns, barbeque sauce and fries
Brioche French Toast $19.00
- With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
- In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
- In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
- With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
Ivy and Lola's Style Szechuan Duck $18.90
- With hoisin plum sauce and cucumber
Eggs Benedict on Toast $18.50
- With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce
Toasted Reuben Sandwich $19.90
- With pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, fennel, Russian dressing and fries

SWEET CHILI SAUCE
BARBEQUE SAUCE
BURGER COMBO $12.00
- burger drink & fries choose from chicken lamb o falafel
Iskender Falafel $14.50
jumbo Combo $12.50
Adana Shish $16.00
SPECIAL MAYO SAUCE
- mayonaise with our own blend of spices
Combination Iskender $15.50

Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
Fish of the day $29.50
- Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
Flowerpot bread $6.00
Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50

F14. Moo Gra-tiem Pik Thai + Khai Dow $22.5
- Fried garlic & pepper marinated pork sliceswith fried garlic and Thai style fried eggs
E19. Steamed Southern Clams with Thai Basil $13
- Otago harbour clams steamed respectfully with Thai basil, served with Thai Nham Jim Seafood
E18. Yum Khai Tom $12
- Hard boiled local Waitaki eggs salad topped with pork minced and Thai herb slaw
C6. Panang Moo (Hot) $23
- The meaty of all Thai curry, tender pork cooked in saucy Panang curry with shredded Kafir Lime Leaves
F11. Moo Hong $25
- Slow-cooked Pork Belly five spices in Southern Thai Style
C3. Massaman Gai (Med) $25
- Slow-cooked chicken thighs in Massaman Curry with spud, onion, peanut, and fried shallot
C11. Choo Chee Pla Salmon (Hot) $29
- Mackenzie’s Salmon Steak cooked in sizzling saucy red curry with shredded Kafir Lime Leaves
C2. Gang Keaw Waan Gai (Hot) $22.5
- Hot Chicken Green Curry with perfect blended of fresh herbs & spices

House Salad
Summer Chicken Salad GF
- Grilled garlic infused chicken breast served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, carrots, feta, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and a summer ginger dressing.
Thai Beef Salad
- Wok tossed beef strips served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, roasted cashews, coriander, mint leaves, mung bean sprouts and finished with a delicious Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles.
Summer Chicken Salad GF
- Grilled garlic infused chicken breast served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, carrots, feta, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and a summer ginger dressing.
Ice Cream Sundae GF $10.00
- Chocolate or berry with a selection of toppings.
Mince on Toast
- Delicious mince flavoured with tomatoes, carrots and herbs served on toasted homemade bread and topped with a poached egg.
Beef & Guinness Hot Pot
- Hearty beef stew with creamy garlic mash, peas and carrots served with puff pastry.
Salt & Pepper Calamari Salad
- Crispy calamari served with mixed greens, red onions, carrots, coriander, fresh mint and finished with a sweet chilli dressing.

Toasted tortilla wraps $18.50
- Beef, bacon and chipotle aioli, gramsCajun Chicken and aioli(All tortillas and filled with mixed leaves, and tomatoes, and served with fries)
BBQ Pork Ribs $19.50
- served with wedges, corn salsa and sour cream
Green Lip Mussels, Dozen of Green Lip Mussels $19.50
- in a creamy, garlic, onion, parsley, sauvignon blanc sauce served with bread
Stags head burger $18.50
- Homemade beef patty on a toasted bun with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, served with fries.
Fish basket Small $13.50Large $18.50
- Fish bites, calamari rings, prawn twisters and fries, served with tartar & lemon.
Side Salad $6.50
Hungryman’s basket Small $18.50Large $24.50
- Fish bites, chicken nuggets, prawn twisters, wontons, mini spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with tartar & lemon.
Hawea chicken burger $18.50
- Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served with fries.

1.4 kg Slow roasted lamb shoulder(for two) $92.95
- Cardrona high country merino
Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.95
Appleby's cheshire $12.95
- Cherry & rosemary chutney / Unpasteurised cow's milk hard cheese, clean cool, lactic tang with a moist yet flaky crumbly texture / Cheshire plains, hawkstone, shropshire, united kingdom
180 gm / 250 gm Fillet mignon (with bacon) $36.95 / $44.95
- Canterbury angus grass fed
Spanish style white bait $33.95
- 75 gm South island white bait, redchilli, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herb salad
Southland rabbit $45.95
- Rabbit & smoked bacon pie, minted pea spinach & shallot ragout,seared rabbit loin, & heritage carrots
Blackened southland sole fillets $19.95
- Cajun spices, sweet corn fritters, tomato corinder & lime salsa, chipotle sour cream
Pepper squid salad $19.95
- Chilli jam, tatsoi, mint, coriander, cashew, lychee, lime dressing

Bread & Dips $9.50
- A selection of breads served warm with hummus, spicy tomato relish & aioli dips
Wedges $6.00
Nachos
- Nachos served with beef chili, guacamole, homemade chunky salsa, sour cream & jalapeños
Venison $32.00
- A South Island raised venison medallion, pulled venison & rosemary croquette accompanied with potato gratin, blue cheese & pear salad completed with red wine jus
Add prawns $4.00
Roast Winter Vegetable Salad $22.50
- Roasted baby beetroot, carrot, parsnip, pumpkin with quinoa, fresh herbs & spinach salad finished with herb mayonnaise
For 1 shank $21.00
Golden Fries $5.00

Chunky Rustic Chips $8.00
- With thyme salt and home made tomato sauce.
Spiced Wedges $14.00
- With sweet chilli and sour cream
From The Coast $28.00
- Shrimp, roasted garlic, pine nuts and apricot chutney.
Roast Vegetable Salad $14.00
- Roast Kumara, Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach, Feta and Pine nuts
From The Land $28.00
- Home made tomato sauce, pancetta and Spanish chorizo
Margarita $25.00
- Home made tomato sauce, Gibbston Valley Mozzarella and fresh basil.
From The Locals $25.00
- Home made tomato sauce, smokey ham and pineapple.
Angus Beef Burger $24.00
- 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.

Sweet Onion N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Cucumber N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Chipotle N/A
Capsicum N/A
Jalapenos N/A

Roast potatoes - rosemary $7
Beef fillet - polenta - smoked aubergine - marinate d capsicum - artichokes $27.5
Duck duo - confit duck leg - smoked breast - sautée d potatoes - tatsoi -orange - plum couli $26
Homemade bread - Bannockburn olive oil - balsamic r eduction $9.5
Green salad $7
Paprika toasted nuts - olives $9.5
Rabbit and pork rillette - Central Otago stone frui t compote - walnut crostini $18.5
Potato gnocchi - roast beetroot - walnut - shallot - vineyard herbs - goats cheese $25.5

Hawaiian Pizza(Small/Medium/Large) $10.5/$16/$27.5
- A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
Lambada $29.5
- Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted garlic.
Baby Spinach Salad $10.5
- Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar.
Ceaser Salad $18.5
- Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
Meat Lovers(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
- A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabbanosy with Spag's own BBQ Sauce.
Lime Chicken $29.5
- Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
Italian Flat Bread $13.5
- Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives,herbs and parmesan cheese
Vege Lasagne $19
- A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.

MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA (V) $19.00
- Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
NO5 MEZZE & GLASS OF BUBBLES/LOCAL WINE $38pp
HAND-CUT CHIPS, OLIVE SALT, TOMATO & SAFFRON AIOLI $7.00
FRENCH TOAST (V) $18.00
- Traditional French toast made with our own bread, poached pears, lemon mascarpone, cinnamon brown sugar
TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
- Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
NO5 MEZZE & DESSERT $60pp
HOKEY POKEY $8.00
- A scoop of our homemade classic Kiwi ice-cream with plenty of crunchy honeycombs
HOT-SMOKED SALMON & RYE TOASTS $9.00