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

Creator $16.00 / $8.00
- Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Warewolf $6.50
- Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
- Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
Chocolate Gelato $5.00
- Dark Chocolate decadence at its best from Gellicious Gelato. Gluten free, contains Milk. 180ml tub - go crazy and nail it all to yourself, or share the love
Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (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
Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
- Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
Green Demon $9.50
- Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine. Optional Sundried Tomatoes and Blue Cheese

Pit fries $8.00
- Derby shoestrings, confit garlic aioli
S.M.K salsa $6.00
Add more meat $8.00
- 1/2lb
-Toffee sauce
Caesar $18.00
- Cos lettuce, streaky bacon, croutons, anchovies, caesar dressing, poached egg, parmesan
Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
Philly cheese steak brisket, carred peppers, onions, slaw, jus, dijonaise $22.00
Flamed flat bread with grilled chorizo $16.00
- S.M.K salsa

Salt & Pepper Calamari (Half Dozen) - battered $5.00
- Made in-house everyday with special spice recipe.
Hot chip buttie $4.50
Sausage $2.40
Small garden fresh salad $4.90
- Fresh fancy lettuce with cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing.
Sweet Chilli Mayo $2.90
BBQ Sauce $2.90
Battered Saveloy $2.40
Ham, Brie and Onion relish $6.50

AMARETTO AFFOGATO $17.00
- with a long espresso coffee ice cream & cookies
BARBECUED LAMB RIBS $14.00
- with tangy slaw & roasted macadamia nut
CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
- see specials board for today's creation
Chunky fries with tomato sauce and mayo $8.50
Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50
BRAISED PORK BELLY $27.00
- green beans, pickled onion, apple syrup & sultana mash
RATATOUILLE TART $18.50
- with whipped feta & salad greens
ROAST CHICKEN BREAST $27.00
- grilled beans, bacon mustard potato salad & jalapeno corn bread

Free-Range Sausage & Eggs N/A
- with grilled tomato & artisan toast
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
Eggs Benedict With Confit Pork Belly $19.50
- Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Toasted Ciabatta, topped with Hollandaise Sauce and served with a Confit of Free-Range Organic Pork Belly and a Handmade Potato Rosti
Kid's Bacon & Egg $9.00
- One Egg, Bacon Rasher, Toast, Hashbrown
Free-Range Bacon & Eggs $14.50
- with grilled tomato and artisan toast
Grilled Haloumi $16.00
- With “Green Eggs”, served on ciabatta with a fresh tomato bruschetta
Eggs Benedict $17.00 / $18.00
- Organic Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce served on ciabatta with Free Range Bacon / with Rakaia Salmon
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Potato Rosti, Free Range Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, mushrooms and avocado

Seafood Medley $32
- Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
On the side
House Fries $7.50
- with Tomato Sauce & Lakeman Aioli
Toast & Preserves $8.5
Eggs Benedict $17.5
- Petite bagels with wilted spinach, your choice of salmon, bacon or vegetarian, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Banoffee Pie $14
- Set on a malt biscuit base caramel then topped with fresh banana and whipped cream
Platter on the Stone (GF-O) $40
- with a selection of Deli Meats, Fresh warm Bread, House Dips & fresh Salad Greens (great to share)
Bailey’s Tiramisu $14
- Traditional tiramisu made with baileys, served with fresh fruit garnish

Udon $12
- Japanese style thick noodle soup - Teriyaki Chicken
Rainbow Roll $14
- Avocado, Crab Meat, Salmon, Prawns, Creamy Sauce
Donburi $12.50
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Chicken
Agedashi Tofu with Salad $10.50
- Lightly fried tofu with salad, sesami dressing
Eel Roll $15
- Eel, Avocado, Crab Meat, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Bonito Flake
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Salmon, Avocado
California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
- Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese
Donburi $12.50
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Beef

Crispy Battered Prawns $21.00
- Six lightly battered prawns with a chilli citrus dipping sauce. -We recommend: Zeffer Crisp Apple Cider.
Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
- Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
Prawn Paté (GF)
(GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
- Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
Prawn Curry (GF) $26.00
- Prawn tails in a mild curry sauce, served with steamed rice. -We recommend: Wishbone Sauvignon Blanc
-Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
Extra Sauces $1.00
- Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.

Garlic naan $4.50
- Plain flour bread stuffed with garlic
Chicken tikka $12.90
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight and roasted in Tandoor
Saag (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $20.90
- Diced Chicken, Lamb or Beef harmoniously cooked in fine mild puree of fresh spinach, herbs
Garlic cheese naan $4.50
- Stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
Naan $4.00
- Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter
Zeera aloo $16.90
- Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
Paneer makhani $17.90
- Our home-made cubes of cottage cheese cooked creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Chicken jalfrezi $20.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with diced onions, capsicum, tomato, sweet and sour cream, garnished herbs

Nacho’s $14.00
- Cheese corn chips, Hearty mince, Sour Cream & Cheese
Vanilla Bean
Open Chicken Sandwich $18.00
- Fresh Chicken Tenders, Camembert, Salad greens with plum sauce, Aioli & served on ciabatta
Corn Nuggets with Plum Sauce & Aioli $9.00
Denver Venison $19.00
B L T $17.00
- Bacon, Lettuce, Cheese Tomato & Aioli served on Ciabatta Pocket with Fries
Feijoa
Wedges $12.00
- with Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheese & Sweet Chilli

Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
Watermelon with Mint $6.00
Hot Chips $4.00

King Country rib eye $36.00
- Aotearoa premium grass fed beef grilled w field mushroom & crispy onion served w red wine jus, fries & house slaw
Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
- iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
Paraoa iti $12.00
- kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
with your choice of sauce: tartare, smoked chilli mayonnaise, salsa verde, creamy cheese, 'Watties' tomato sauce
Cheese crafted from the pristine Aotearoa pastures, served w Taro Rewana Kore salted flatbread
Raukumara red venison $20.00
- meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
- eight $35.00
cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered

-Calamari or prawn $17.50
- Seasoned with black pepper and toasted sesame seed, pan, fried with canola oil
-Fish $17.00
- Two pieces of classic battered tarakihi fish.
●Bread:
Green salad $3.00
-CLAT $3.00
- With tender chicken
Pesto
French toast $15.00
- Brioche loaf, bacon. caramelized banana and maple syrup
Hollandaise

Steak potato top pie $3.80
Steak and cheese pie $3.60
Mince and cheese pie $3.60
Steak bacon & cheese $3.90
Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
Chicken pie $3.60
Mince savories pie $1.60
Chicken and cheese pie $3.80

Eggs on Toast $9.00
Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
Sausage & Eggs $9.50
Extras $2.00
- Scrambled Eggs, Fried Eggs
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
Bacon & Eggs $10.50
All Day Breakfast $13.00
- Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs

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