Ben Gusto Cafe in Auckland Menu

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The Early Riser Breakfast
Petit Bene Bagel $10.00
- Our half sized special bene w one poached egg, 2 rashers of bacon, one hash brown Spinach & hollandaise sauce
Beachside Breakfast $14.50
- One poached egg, two rashers bacon, one hash brown, vine tomato, one sausage, Mushrooms, toast
Villagers Toast $10.00
- Ben Gusto’s pint sized French toast, one piece of cinnamon brioche, two rashers of bacon, ½ grilled banana, maple syrup
Full On Breakfasts
Toasted Muesli $10.50
- Home made w fresh fruit, honey and yoghurt
Eggs any style on Toast $11.00
- Served w roasted vine tomato and grain toast
• Add Bacon $4.00
Parmesan Waffle $19.00
- Melon, prosciutto, asparagus, vincotta, vine tomato
Portobello Waffle (Vege) $18.00
- Roasted Portobello, halloumi, spinach, toasted pine nut, pesto, vine tomato
French Toast $18.00
- Classic: bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, Brioche
Salted Caramel Hot Cakes $18.00
- Toasted macadamia cobbler, banana, vanilla fraiche, pineapple
Mushrooms on Toast $16.50
- Saute of button mushroom & bacon with cream, toasted ciabata& parmesan cheese
Corn & Zucchini Fritter $17.50
- Ricotta, bacon, poached egg, avocado, salsa, sour cream
Baked Croissant $18.00
- Scrambled eggs w candied champagne ham, vine tomato, snowpea tendrils
• Optional $19.50
- Salmon scrambled
Livers in the Skillet $18.50
- Melon, lardons, Agria, choritzo, Bruschetta
Winter Bubble & Squeak $20.50
- Smashed kumera, potato & sweetpea cake w fried onion, candied pork, orchard apple Syrup, poached eggs, snow pea tendrills
Eggs Benedict $15.50
- Toasted ciabatta, spinach, poached eggs, vine tomato, hash browns, hollandaise sauce
Kiwi-ana- Bacon, hash browns $17.50
The Bays- Smoked Atlantic salmon,hash browns $19.50
Vegetarian- Portobello, halloumi, avocado, hash browns $17.50
Hunter- Pulled pork belly, Kumera, orchard apple $19.50
Antipode Breakfast $24.50
- Poached eggs, bacon, vine tomatoes, hash browns, mushrooms, Kransky Sausage, Corn cheese dumpy, candied pork, smoked tomato relish

- Long Lunch Selections
Seafood chowder $13.50
- Our service staff will advise – Served w toasted ciabata
Barbequed Prawns Kebabs $21.50
- Served on steamed rice w garlic, chilli, cilantro, spring onion and winter salad
Scallop Risotto $22.50
- Diver bay scallops w streaky bacon, white wine, cream, sweet peas, saffron
Salt & Pepper Squid Salad $18.00
- Smoked chipotle mayo, Roasted capsicum, rocket, crouton salad
BLAT $17.00
- Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, basil, tomato flat, aioli, agria
• Option $17.00
- Chicken CLAT $17.00
Pulled Pork Slab $19.50
- Toasted flat bread, slaw, tomato, orchard apple, candied kumera
Grilled Chicken Melt $18.00
- Roasted vegetables, halloumi, pesto, agria, toasted flat
New York Cut Striploin $25.50
- 200g Cut sirloin, rustica potatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, bacon
The Bay Burger $21.50
- Dusted Bun w lettuce, tomato, avocado, slaw, Swiss cheese, fries
• Options
- Chicken or Lamb
Bamboo Chicken $19.50
- Teriyaki chicken, Coriander, egg noodles, bamboo, baby corn, slaw
Chicken Tandoori Salad $20.50
- Warm winter salad of green leaves, cilantro, red onion, snow peas and julienne of vegetables with croutons
Pulled Pork Pie $21.50
- Cassoulet of pork belly w kumera, apple, asparagus, truffle mash, poached egg
Fettuccine Carbonara $21.00
- Champagne ham, mushrooms, white wine, cream and parmesan cheese
Pasta Marinara $24.50
- Seafood pasta w fresh mussel, prawns, squid, scallops, fish, salmon in Napoli with spaghetti
Fish and Chips $21.50
- Tempura batter, terakihi fillet, green salad, lemon, tartare remoulade

Chicken & Mango Salad $17.90
- Smoked chicken, avocado, red onion, salad greens & a mango dressing topped with crispy noodles
Smoked Salmon Salad $15.90
- Tasmanian smoked salmon with avocado, capers, Cucumber & red onions topped with French dressing
Moroccan Lamb Salad $18.90
- Sliced Moroccan lamb with cos lettuce, gherkins, olives, roast capsicum, roast egg plant & basil aioli
Preserves (jam, butter & lemon curd) $3.00
- 2 Eggs any style $4.00
Bacon & scrambled eggs on toast $8.90
- French toast with bacon & caramelised Banana $10.50

All waffles are served with maple syrup & whipped cream
Belgian Waffle $10.50
- Original waffle topped with maple syrup & whipped cream
Waffle & Gelato $14.50
- Make your own waffle by choosing any two flavours of gelato
Double Chocolate $14.50
- Double scoop of chocolate gelato with various chocolate toppings
Salted Caramel $14.50
- Toasted macadamia cobbler, salted caramel gelato and sauce
Mango Tango $14.50
- Sliced mango, mango sorbet and kiwifruit
Very Berry $14.50
- Double scoop of berry sorbet dressed with berry compote
Banana Nutter $14.50
- Topped with fresh banana slices, walnut & a scoop of vanilla gelato
Banana and Bacon $16.50

Preserves (jam, butter & lemon curd) $3.00
2 Eggs any style $4.00
Bacon or smoked salmon $4.00
Mushrooms/avocado/roast tomato $3.00
Cheese & Bacon Chorizo Sausages $3.50
Hash Browns $3.00
Baked Beans $5.00
Mixed green salad $6.50
Fries with aioli $5.50
Curly fries with aioli $5.50

Bacon & scrambled eggs on toast $8.90
French toast with bacon & caramelised Banana $10.50
Mini hot dogs & chips $8.90
Chicken nuggets & chips $8.90
Fish bites & chips $8.90
Chicken burger & chips $10.50
Chicken fettuccini $12.50

Nearby Sample Menus

Chicken Burger $20.00
- Flame grilled chicken breast, basted with our amazing sauce served with chips.
Bush Burger $20.00
- Flame grilled 180g patty. basted in our BBQ sauce. Complimented with one of our incredible sauces served with chips.
Family Platter (Approx 4 People) $96.00
- 4 x Chicken legs (your choice of basting) and half rack ribs, large chips or spicy rice and table salad.
Rump (300g) $32.00
- Considered by many to be the tastiest cut.
Sirloin (250g) $32.00
- Tender and flavourful.
●Chips
We make all our own sauces using only the best ingredients.
Full Rack (Approx 700g) $40.00

Salsiccia MTR $49 STD $23.50
- Italian pork fennel sausages, mozzarella, spicy broccoli, extra virgin olive oil
Ai Gamberi MTR $49 STD $23.50
- Prawns, basil, pesto, zucchini, cream mozzarella, parmesan
By the Metre / Standard & 50/50 Available see below
Pizza 46-54 persone $660
- 9 metres of Classic, Modern, Gourmet and Special Toto' pizza accompanied with arancini, croquettes and rocket salads
Tiramisu $11.50
- Farina made classic Kahlua tiramisu
Pizza 8-12 persone $150
- Classic, Modern, Gourmet and Special Toto' pizza over 2 metres accompanied with arancini, croquettes and rocket salads
Margherita MTR $39 STD $19.50
- Tomato pulp, mozzarella, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive
Buffalo MTR $54 STD $25.50
- Cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, basil, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil

Combination Seafood $13.00
Special Beef $12.50
Grilled Beef $11.00
Won Ton $11.00
Deep Fried Wontons $5.50
Grilled Pork Chop $11.00
Beef $13.50
Black Pepper Chicken $12.00

Pinchos Morunos con Mojo Picon $15.00
- Moorish skewers of chicken w a Canary Islands pepper sauce
Dessert Platter $15.50
- ideal for one person wanting a trio of mini desserts
Calamares Fritos $15.00
- calamari in lemon pepper, fried & served w aioli & lemon
Berenjena Frita $15.00
- Cumin battered eggplant fried & drizzled with honey
Costilla de Cerdo a la Cervesa $15.00
- beer braised pork ribs in spices w caramelised onion, garlic & chorizo
Five Platter $70.00
- Select any 5 Tapas dishes. Ideal for 2 persons for dinner
Paella Balls $15.00
- chicken, chorizo & prawn riceballs w Romesco sauce
Vieiras $15.00
- scallop mornay w grilled mozzarella & smoked paprika drizzle

Charcuterie $53
- Wild pork pistachio nut terrine, duck liver parfait, prosciutto, Puhoi cheeses, crusty French bread, preserves
All platters served with bread
Confit Duck $38
- Vanilla butternut squash, snow peas, sour verjus grapes, master stock
Seared Beef Eye Fillet $36
- Seared eye fillet, horseradish fondant, potatoes, sautéed chard, black garlic bone marrow butter, pinot jus
Antipasto Platter $45
- Prosciutto, chorizo, smoked mussels, olives, antipasto and parmesan salad
Thai Chicken and Green Mango Salad (GF) $24
- Poached chicken, green mango, fresh coriander, bean sprouts, kaffir lime dressing, peanuts
Textures of Cauliflower (V, GF) $28
- Crispy cauliflower and purée, heirloom tomato, lemon basil gremolata, fresh goats curd
Warm Turkish Bread $8
- Olive oil, dukkah and house-made spread

20x Dumpling (Pork & Cabbage) $9.00
Chicken / Pork / Steak / Squid $14.00
On fried rice $1 extra
1 dozen $7.00
Half $7.50
Beef in Black Pepper Sauce / Pork in Black Pepper Sauce / Chicken in Black Pepper Sauce / Lamb in Black Pepper Sauce $14.00
$6.9 $6.90
- 10 chicken nibbles & chips
Mushrooms / Meats / Steam Rice $2.00

2 Chicken or lamb kebabs, 2 chicken or lamb rice dishes, 4 chips. 1.5ltr drink $49.00
Extra sauce $0.50
- If more than three
4 Chicken or lamb burgers, 4 chips, 1.5ltr drink $39.99
Mix R$11.50/C$16.99
Lamb burger B$6.50/C$12.50
Mix K$10/C$15.99
Tabauli $6.50
- Medium container of tabouli salad
K=Kebabs / C=Combo

Chocolate Indulgence $9.50
- Soft chocolate brownie, served with bourbon caramel sauce and kohu road cookies & cream ice cream
Seafood Chowder $13.50
- Seafood chowder filled with prawns, mussels, squid and garden vegetables, served with rustic bread.
Orange kumara mash $8.50
Market salad $8.50
Pulled pork tacos $17.50
- Smokey spiced pulled pork, roasted capsicum salsa, fresh slaw, herb aioli & radish, in soft shell wraps
Roasted Vegetable Salad (gf/ v) $19.50
- A warm salad of roasted kumara & pumpkin, feta, crispy kale, red pepper concasse, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds, dressed with paprika oil.
Fish and chips $20.00
- Our very own lotus beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, market salad and tartare sauce. Beer match: lotus pale ale
Chunky fries (v) (gf) $8.50

Snacks $10
- Gamembert, dates,apricots served with crackers
Cheese Board (serve 2 people) $25.50
- A selection of 4 New Zealand cheese, apricots, dates served with local pide bread, crackers & spiced fruit chutney
Snacks $10
- Dukkah & Man O War oil with pide bread
Platter for two $29.50
- Prosciutto, marinated olives, blue & camembert cheese, dpiced fruit chutney, micro greenery, dukkah & man O War oil for dipping served with warm local pide bread & crackers

Fish and Chips $18.50
Soup Served with Toast $13.50
- Pumpkin soup
Hot Chips $6.50
Pasta of the Day $15.50
- Creamy Chicken + Spinach Pasta
Kumara Chips $8.50
Toasted Sandwich with Salad $13.50
- Fillings: Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion

Fish Noodle Soup $9.80
Char Kuet Teaw $10.80
Claypot Crispy Noodles $11.80
Bbq Pork & Wonton Noodle Soup $9.80
Seafood Laksa $12.80
Prawn Mee $12.80
Hokkien Mee $11.80
Lam Mee $11.80

Grilled Garlic Bread (V) $6
Platter for Four $30
- Prawn twisters, salt and pepper squid, onion rings, dipping sauces
Macs Gold Beer Battered Terakihi $26.5
- with fries, garden salad and tartare sauce
Haloumi Salad (V) (GF) $ 22
- With roasted pumpkin, red onion, preserved lemon and toasted hazelnuts
Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection (V, GF) $12.5
Half Shell Mussels $8.5
- With garlic panko crust
Salt and Pepper Squid $12
- With aioli
Add smoked chicken $ 4

Extra filling $0.70
Egg burger $6.50
Bacon & egg burger( no patty ) $6.50
B.L.A.T $7.90
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato
Bacon & egg
With salmon $ 13.90
French toast $11.90
- banana, bacon & maple syrup
Burger
- w/lettuce, tomato, meat patty, mayo & tomato sauce

Calamari Salad $14.50
- Salt and pepper calamari rings served with freshly tossed salad, fresh lemon and herb aioli
Crispy Peroni Battered King Prawns $17.00
- Served with a caramelised tomato, ginger jam and a fresh apple, fennel & dill slaw
Greek Salad $6.00
Chicken Parmigiana $27.50
- Crumbed & pan fried chicken breast, topped with ham, béchamel & mozzarella cheese, gently grilled & served with our own napolitana sauce
Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings $15.50
- Hand-made and fried until crispy, and served with a sweet tomato & ginger jam
Twice Roasted Pork Belly $31.00
- With pumpkin & butternut puree, a five spice plum coulis, shanghai cabbage & seared scallops
Cajun Chicken Sandwich $14.50
- Tender chicken breast, grilled with Cajun spice and served with mesculun, aioli, chargrilled field mushroom and basil pesto - Add a side of fries $3.00
Spaghetti Carbonara $16.00 / $21.00
- Bacon, onion, mushroom & garlic lightly sautéed & finished with egg in a white wine & herb cream sauce

C - with salmon and cream cheese $12.50
Cajun Chicken Wrap $12.50
- Grilled chicken and green salad wrap served with aioli and chips
9 Paleo Breakfast $17.50
- Poached egg, salmon, mushroom, grilled tomato, spinach and avocado
Pan-Fried Beef on Rice $15.50
- Served with salad and creamy mushrooms
7 Mushroom on Toast $14.00
- portabello mushroom, poached eggs and spinach on toast ciabatta
Extra base $2.00
Cajun Chicken Salad $14.90
- Grilled chicken with cajun seasoning tossed with bacon, banana, cucumber and green salad and lime dressing
A - with crispy bacon, frilled banana, drizzled maple syrup $14.50