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

Comfortably Numb $9.00
- 2 scoops Premium Killinchy Gold New Zealand ice cream. Served with wafers and berry coulis.
San Quentin Squid $17.00
- Crispy salt and pepper calamari, served with citrus aioli.
Set Menu (Medium Sized Meals) $49.00 per head
- Starter - Lone Star Artisan Loaf - A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf to share (between 3), handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter. / Mains (Choice of One) - Dixie Chicken - Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onions, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand! / Johnny Cash Stash - Chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, cheese and sundried tomatoes, Herb-crusted and oven-baked. Served with a chunky mushroom sauce, buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw. / Stir Crazy Sirloin - Steak Sauce Options: Chunky Mushroom, Garlic Butter or Beef Jus. 250gram premium aged sirloin cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce. / Redneck Ribs - 9 pork ribs piled high, blanched in honey and spices, then blasted in the Lone Star furnace and smothered in our legendary hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw..the meal that made us famous! / Burrito Ranchero - Chicken thigh mixed with jalapenos, fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes, Topped with grilled cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa and sour cream. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw. / Apache Fish - Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad. / Desserts (Choice of One) - Longhorn Cheesecake - Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. / Kiwi Pavlova - Mini pavs filled with whipped cream. Served with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis. / Milky Bar Pud - White chocolate and buttermilk pudding, served hot with butterscotch sauce, white chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
Shanks Peninsula
- Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mash potato, sauteed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Midnight Nachos $19.00
- Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
Buttered Mashed Potato $5.00
Midnight Nachos $19.00
- Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.

Freeman’s Lamb Shank GF $29.50
- A slow cooked, tender shank of lamb, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables with lashings of mint and rosemary jus.
Nachos GF $13.90
- Mexican corn chips topped with salsa, avocado, grilled cheese and sour cream.
Double up for an extra $9.40
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.90
- Battered and cooked to order. Served with lemon, tartare sauce, fries and garden salad.
Double up the beef & bacon for an extra $8.00
Big Boy 400g Rump $34.50
Soup of the Day $8.90
- Freshly made by our Chef and topped with croutons.
Sirloin 250g $32.50

Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute $16 E / $30 M
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
Chunky fries, roasted aioli $8.00
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00

Add low country beans $6.00
BBQ pulled pork $24.00
- 1/2lb
-1/2lb $8.00
Bourbon toffee cheesecake $12.00
-Flamed peaches
Jalapeno & cheddar skillet cornbread $12.00
- Honey butter, coriander
Great to share
BBQ pulled pork, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, BBQ sauce $22.00

250gram Aged Scotch Fillet $29.90
- Scotch Fillet Served With Fries & Salad Or Creamy Mash & Veges. Your Choice Of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom Sauce
Seafood Platter $29.90
- Hoki, Mussels, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Scallops, Prawn Twisters & Finns Fries. Served With Dipping Sauces. ( For Sharing)
Finns Open Sandwich $19.90
- Choice of Steak Or Chicken Resting on Turkish Bread, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese. Smothered In Delicious Plum Sauce. Topped With Avocado. Served With Fries
Toppings 50c
- Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Or Pineapple
Our Famous Shank Pie $25.90
- Twice Cooked Lamb Shank (Still On The Bone), Nestled Inside A Rich Gravy Surrounded By A Delicious Pastry Served With Creamy Mash & Veges
Mushrooms $3.00
Mini Nacho’s $9.95
Side Salad $4.50

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
Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
Free-Range Sausage & Eggs N/A
- with grilled tomato & artisan toast
Kid's Porridge $7.00
- with Cream & Sugar
Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
- also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $6.50
Bagel with Avocado, Tomato & Cream Cheese $10.50 / $14.50 / $15.00
- Standard / add Bacon / add Smoked Salmon

Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90
Curry, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Fish & Chips $5.90
Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
Reshmi Kebab with mint sauce $7.90

Edamame $7
- Boiled soya beans in the pod
Katsu Don $13
- Bowl of rice with deep fried cutlets, cooked onion, egg served on top - Chicken
Teppanyaki $15
- Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Teriyaki Chicken
Salmon Roll $14
- Salmon, Avocado, Crab Meat, Creamy Sauce
Tempura $10
- Battered and deep fried food - Mixed vegetables small
Udon $13
- Japanese style thick noodle soup - Tempura
Udon $12
- Japanese style thick noodle soup - Vegetarian
Fried Rice $13
- Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken

-1/2 kilo $49.90
-Extra Sauce $1.00
-Gluten free bread available $16.50
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
Extra Sauces $1.00
- Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
Prawn Chowder $19.50
- A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
(GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
-optional - tossed in garlic butter

Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil

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

Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
Diane sauce $4
Snack Plate (serves 2) - selection of nibbles with sweet chili and aioli dipping sauce $16
Grilled Garlic Bread $5
Satay sauce $4
Seafood Basket - lightly battered scallops, crab stick, salt & pepper squid, prawn twister, battered fish, with chips, salad and tartare sauce $27.50
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
Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21

Oreti Cheese Board Selection $18.50
- Chefs Kapiti cheese selection of the day
Sam's Confit of Duck $34.00
- Bacon & cabbage fondue
Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
- Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
Oreti Garlic & Crab Ravioli $16.00
- Celeriac & wasabi volute
Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
- Rum infused ganache
Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
- Vanilla bean icecream
Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
- Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
Trio of Oreti Icecreams $12.50
- Brandy discs & honey

Chicken pie $3.60
Steak pie $3.40
Mince savories pie $1.60
Stuffed sausage $3.20
Bacon and egg pie $3.40
Chips $2.30
Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
Mince potato top pie $3.80

Deluxe Burger N/A
Fish of the Day N/A
Teriyaki Beef Salad N/A
Burger & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
Garlic Bread N/A
Bangers & Mash N/A
Potato Wedges N/A
Tartare N/A

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