Bistro 52 in Taupo Menu

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Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole (V) $12
Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli (v/gf/df) $10
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction (GF) $19
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano (V) $15
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18
Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute
-E $16
-M $30
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing (GF) $18
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18

Marinated olives (V/GF/DF) $5
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing (V/GF/DF) $7
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle (V/GF/DF) $7
Chunky fries, roasted aioli (V/GF/DF) $8
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde (GF) $8

Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream (V) $26
Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32
Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing (GF) $29
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34
Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique (GF) $39
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36

Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15
The whole lot $40

Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide (GF) $12
White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12
Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10

Nearby Sample Menus

Squid Rings $5.00
- A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice
Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
- Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza & Drink $6.50
- A Healthy Kid's Pizza Plus a Kid's Keri Juice or Pump Mini
Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
- Peanut Satay, Chicken, Sweet Chilli, Onions and Capsicum. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Spare Ribs $12.50
- 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
- Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
Kumara Chips $4.50
- Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip

Chicken Fettuccine $25.50
- Grilled chicken breast, sliced then tossed with crispy bacon and fresh herbs in a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
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
Coconut Chicken GF $26.90
- Chicken breast marinated in spices and coconut milk then grilled to perfection. Served with steamed rice and salad.
All our Angus Pure steaks come with classic fries and salad. Ask to swap for seasonal veges, baked potato or mash if you prefer. n/a
Scotch 300g $35.90
Country Style Ribs GF $28.50 / $34.90
- Cobb’s own marinated and slow-baked pork ribs with classic fries on the side. (Medium/ Cobb Size)
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.90
- Battered and cooked to order. Served with lemon, tartare sauce, fries and garden salad.
Choose your Prime Cut n/a

Thai pork omelets $11.50
- Delicious Thai style Omelets with minced pork, tomato and onions served with rice and salad.
Sukiyaki hang $14.50
- Stir-fried glass noodles with prawns, chicken, squid, egg, and vegetables in a spicy Thai dressing
Tom Kha soup $14.50
- Medium hot and spicy soup cooked in coconut milk with chicken or prawns in Thai herb served with rice. prawns
Banana roti $7.50
- Delicious Thai street dessert. Banana wrapped in a sweet roti with chocolate sauce served with ice cream.
Cashew nut paste $11.50
- Italian pasta stir fried Thai style in sweet chili sauce and cashew nuts. Chicken
Dim sim pork$7.50/prawns$8.50
- Steamed minced pork or prawns wrapped in egg pastry served with light soya sauce
Mini spring rolls $6.50
- Deep fried vegetarian mini spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce
Tom yum $14.50
- The most popular Thai hot and spicy soup with chicken or prawns and Thai herbs served with rice prawn

BBQ pulled pork quesadilla $14.00
- Oozing cheese, S.M.K salsa, sour cream
-Flamed peaches
Tex Mex shredded chicken, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, aioli $22.00
-Vanilla bean ice cream
Cos lettuce $18.00
- Quinoa & roast kumara, croutons, cracked almonds, citrus vinaigrette
"Swine it" add pulled pork, S.M.K salsa & sour cream $8.00
-Vanilla bean ice cream
Add low country beans $6.00

Wedges $14.90
- With Crispy Bacon, Grilled Cheese. Served With Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Salmon Potato Cakes -GF $16.90
- Real Salmon & Potato Cakes Served With A Side Salad. Accompanied With A Refreshing Dill Dressing
Calamari Salad $19.90
- Fried Salt & Pepper Calamari. Served Upon A Bed Of Fresh Garden Salad. Drizzled With Aioli
Mushrooms $3.00
Sauces ( Mushroom, Pepper, & Garlic) $4.50
Black pudding $3.00
Mushy Peas $4.50
Chicken & Chorizo $22.90
- Lightly Sauteed Chicken Breast & Chorizo In A Cream Sauce With Baby Spinach, Red Onion & Cherry Tomatoes

Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
Chicken Malai Tikka with mint sauce $7.90
Makhani, Naan, Rice (Butter Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90
Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90

Creamy Mashed Potato
On the side
Mozzarella Sticks $15.50
- Double crumb Mozza sticks with Chilli jam & plum sauce
Bacon and Eggs $14
- Eggs any style with bacon & toast
Beef Burger with Curly Fries $15
Lakehouse Burger $22
- with a 200g prime beef pattie, caramelized onion, blue cheese, fried egg & golden fries
Dark Chocolate & Pecan Brownie $14
- with a raspberry & chocolate anglaise & whipped cream
Seafood Chowder (GF-O) $20
- Served in a cobb loaf with a tiger prawn

Crabstick $2.00
Sponges plain $5.00
Savouries $1.90
Chicken & camembert rolls $4.30
-Ham, egg corned beef, roast beef, ham & mustard, cheese & onion
-Ham & egg, ham & tomato, ham & cheese, chicken
Beef, bacon, mushroom & cheese $4.70
Bacon & egg quiches

Lamb Shank $25.00
- Twice cooked - glazed with kiwifruit and honey served with gravy
Mini Steak (add $4.00)
- With Fries and Coleslaw
Mini Hotdogs
- With Fries and Coleslaw
Cheese Platter $17.00
- Selection of cheeses, crostini, chutney and fruits
Mixed Platter $35.00
- Crumbed scallops, grilled prawns, southern fried chicken, pork belly pieces, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels and wedges with assorted dips
Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
- With a petite salad, thousand island sauce and a wedge of lemon
Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
- Your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel ice cream served with sauce and cream
Cheesecake of the Day $12.00
- served with cream and sauce

Wedges $12.00
- Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
- Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
- Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
Fishermans Catch (GFA) $ 26.00
- Battered market fish, prawn twisters, peppered squid, crispy fries and dipping sauces
Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
Lasagne $ 19.00
- Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
GF - Gluten Free
Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
- On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries

Death by Chocolate - chocolate mud cake covered in a Hershey's chocolate sauce with cookies & cream ice cream & whipped cream $11.50
Grilled Garlic Bread $5
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
Shrimp Cocktail - with thousand island seafood sauce $9
Diane sauce $4
Bacon & Cheese Wedges - seasoned potato wedges with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream $11.50
Omelette - three egg omelette with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms served with salad $11.50
Scotch Fillet - cooked to your liking and served with salad & chips $29/300g

-With cajun chicken +$1.00
Tomato(grill/slice) $3.00
●Topping:
Eggs benedict $15.00
- Ciabatta brown, bacon, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried), hollandaise and pesto
Multigrain toast $3.00
-BLAT $3.00
- With lashings of bacon
Fried with aioli $5.00
Summer L.A.T $14.00
- Green salad, tomato and avocado and mayo on focaccia crispy fries

Oreti Garlic & Crab Ravioli $16.00
- Celeriac & wasabi volute
Baked Chicken Breast $29.00
- Stuffed with mozzarella & wrapped in bacon served with garlic beans & polenta cake
Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
- Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
- With sweet chilli & aioli
Trio of Oreti Icecreams $12.50
- Brandy discs & honey
Oreti Breads and Dips $15.00
- Olive oil, & balsamic, dips & marinated olives
Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
- Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
Sam's Escargot $16.00
- Served with garlic butter & salad

Special of the day N/A
Soup of the day N/A
Steak & Irish Stout Pie N/A
Bruschetta N/A
Beef Burger N/A
Grilled Chicken Breast N/A
Fish Bites & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
Fish & Chips N/A

Grilled Haloumi Cheese $16.90
- Haloumi, marinated in olive oil, lemon and oregano then grilled and served on a baby rocket, sun-dried tomato and red onion salad with a side of onion jam.
Mary Had A Little Lamb $23.90
- Juicy roast lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato pesto, black olives, caramelised onions drizzled with minted yoghurt - Medium $19.90
Swimming Upstream (3rd Place World Champs 2007) $23.90
- House cured salmon, with dollops of cream cheese, sprinkled with red onion, and capers with avocado crème - Medium $19.90
Traditional Beef Lasagne $23.90
- A large serve of homemade lasagne. Made fresh from the ground up with roast pumpkin, spinach and feta followed by a layer of beef ragu, tomato passata and béchamel sauce. Finished with a golden grilled mozzarella top.
''Wagyu Beef'' Burger $24.90
- 180gm Wagyu beef patty, house pickles, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, a whole portobello mushroom, truffle aioli, and house relish.
Filo Wrapped Brie w. Onion Jam $14.90
- An individual wheel of Brie wrapped in delicate filo pastry, oven baked to order. Served on onion jam and dressed with a tangy yet sweet cranberry sauce.
Four Cheese Pasta w. Sage $23.90
- Ricotta, feta and blue cheese mixed through spaghetti strands and dressed with crispy sage leaves fried off in a burnt butter sauce. Topped with parmesan and fresh herbs.
Spag-Bol $8.50
- Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese with cheese.

Bistro 52

Waikato Region > Taupo > Bistro 52

Address

17 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3377, New Zealand

Phone

+64 7-377 3111

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Tuesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Thursday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM