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

Fried/ Korean chicken mix $32
Chicken nuggets $19
BBQ pork belly $35
- (for 3ppl) - $15 for extra 300g
Curry BBQ Chicken with kumara $35
French fries with aioli sauce $19
Karahage chicken $32
- (Japanese deep fried chicken)
O Dak $32
- Caramelised chicken thigh fillet with spicy chilli sauce
Bai-top shell with noodle salad $32

Butter Cheese Large $7.00/Small $4.00
Peas & Cheese Large $7.00/Small $4.00
Methi Aalloo (Seasonal) Large $6.00/Small $3.50
Garlic Naan $3.50
Carrot Halwa $4.00 (4 Pcs)
Rasmalai $4.00 (4 Pcs)
Namak Pare $3.00 each
Plain Roti $0.50

EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
- free range eggs done your way on white or brown toast
BUTCHERS SHOP PANCAKE
- w/ lemon & sugar $13.00
BACON BUTTY
FRENCH TOAST $17.00
- w/ brioche, banana, bacon and maple syrup
- w/ selection of seasonal vegetables $17.00
ADD bacon $15.00
ADD poached egg $17.00

Others Normal $0.90
No items may be substituted
Steak & Bacon $5.00
Donuts / Pineapple fritters $1.20
-with cheese & onions $4.70
Bacon & Cheese / Steak & Cheese $5.20
Cheese or Ham $1.00
Steak & Bacon $5.40

Healthy caesar $22
- free range chicken
Tarte of the day $14
- served with a side salad
Sourdough tartine $21
- prosciutto with basil pesto, sicilian aubergine, grilled halloumiand fried egg
Croque monsieur or croque madame $15 / $16
- with béchamel sauce served with a side salad and homemade tomato relish. With fries $5.
Healthy caesar $18
- crunchy baby cos lettuce, French anchovies, julienne carrots, parmesan, croutons, poached egg, curd vinaigrette cauliflower, yoghurt caesar dressing
Picky lunch $23
- rillettes, prosciutto, chicken liver paté, french brie, sundried tomato pesto, blue cheese, cornichons and pickled onions. Served with fresh baguette
Super salad bowl $19
- kale, peas, beans, avocado, quinoa, beetroot, blueberry, pistachio, almond and red wine vinaigrette
Our famous baguette sandwiches $13.50
- chicken satay with liver pate,noucham, red onion, jalapeños and coriander

PAPANUI $6.50
- (CRUMBED CHICKEN, SALAD, CHEESE, TOMATO, MAYONNAISE SAUCE)
CORN $4.00
(SNAPPER, BLUE-COD, TARAKIHI, GURNARD, HOKI)
STEAK $6.50
- (STEAK, EGG, SALAD, STEAK, MAYONNAISE SAUCE)
HAWAIIAN BURGER $5.80
Devonport $45.00
- 5 Snapper; Hot Dog; 3 Potato Fritters; 1 1/2 Chips; 1.5L Drink
VEGETARIAN ROLL $2.50
Family $30.00
- 5 hoki; 6 chicken Nuggets; hot dog; 2 chips

Sauteed Mushrooms $5.00
Sweet French Toast $8.50
- Served with fresh banana, crispy bacon & maple syrup.
Side Avocado $4.00
Cowboy Baked Beans $15.90
- Served with chunky grilled ciabatta soldiers, topped with two runny poached eggs - Add crispy bacon $18.90
Rolled Omelettes
- Served on toasted ciabatta
Side Ciabatta $3.50
- Cream cheese & Jam $6.90
Steak Sandwich $24.90
- Eye-fillet steak sandwich with slow roast tomato, caramelised onions, roast garlic aioli, rocket leaves, fried egg & shaved parmesan

Coconut Pana Cotta with chili Pineapple compote GF
Bowl of Mixed Salad $7.00
Chicken and Chips
Berry Pancakes
FRENCH TOAST $16.00
- with bacon banana, maple syrup, and chutney cream
PAN FRIED SALMON CAESAR SALAD $25.00
- baby cos, croutons, Akaroa salmon caesar dressing poached egg
EGG BENEDICT $18.00
- with Akaroa smoked salmon
TOASTED SANDWICHES ON MOLLENBERG $8.50
- 3 fillings(cheese, tomato, onions, bacon, ham, avocado, chicken, mushrooms, sausage, egg)

Every Portion of Beer Battered Fish is 120 to 140 Grs -
Chips $4.00
Mussel $1.00
Crumbed or Grill From Window weight price + $2.00 cooking
Calamari (2xPieces) $1.50
Homemade Aioli $2.80
Whit locks Tomato Chutney $2.70
Beer Battered fish of the day $4.00

Bacon $4.00
Sweetcorn fritter $2.00
Egg $2.50
Spring roll $1.70
Spring roll $2.50
Vege burger $5.00
Potato cheese ball $2.00
Bacon roll $5.50

●Tofu
Mussels poached in creamy green curry served with crinkle fries $18.00
Malaysian style stir-fried prawns in sambal sauce with rice $22.00
Australia prawns deep fried with salt and pepper / Stir fried seafood with garlic sauce in the basket $38.00
-Cooked in rice congee (additional $12 for congee) S $20 / M $38 / L $55
-Fish fillet stir fried with ginger & spring onion / Fish fillet cooked in rice congee (additional $12 for congee) POA
Whole Abalone cooked with oyster sauce and mushroom sauce M $68 / L $88
●Seasonal Vegetables

THUR $3.50 / Roll
- Prawn Day
Tempura Rice Bowl $10.90
Tempura Udon $10.90
MON $3.50 / Roll
- Salmon Day
SAT $3.50 / Roll
- Vegetable Day
Beef Rice Bowl $10.90
Chicken Katsu Rice $10.90
WED $3.50 / Roll
- Chicken Day

SHANGHAI PRAWN $18.90
- prawn dipped in spiced masala and deep fried with chick pea batter.
Peshaweri kebab(seekh kebab) $6.99
- lamb mince with mint and herb skewed and barbecued in the tandoor
PANIR KULCHA $3.99
- stuffed with cheese and spices.
GARLIC NAN $3.50
- plain white flour bread with a touch of garlic.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $13.90
- chicken pieces half cooked in tandoor and half pan cooked with chopped tomatoes,capsicum and onions.
CHICKEN MANGO $15.90
- chicken with indian mango flavored sauces a secret revealed by the chef.
PICKLE $2.00
CHICKEN ALADIN $24.90
- whole chicken marinated with spices cooked in tandoor and served with kashmiri rice.