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

Maverick Fillet $38.00
- Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
Mustang Platter $96.00
- Serves 8-10 people - Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Redneck Ribs - Our famous pork ribs served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Fish Bites - Golden fried fish bites with tartare sauce. / Onion Rings - Fried crunchy and golden. / Crumbed Chicken Tenders
The Wagon Wheel $40.00
- Redneck Ribs, Chief's Chicken Nibbles, Chicken Roadrunners and Battered Fish Fillets. Served on a platter with straight-cut chips, coriander aioli and tomato sauce. - Serves 3-4
Stand By Your Lamb $36.00
- Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.
Barney's Ribs $15.50
- Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney's sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
Campfire Burrito $24.00
- Rolled flour tortilla filled with seasonal roasted veges, spicy bean mix and rice. Topped with BBQ sauce, grilled cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
Chief's Chicken Nibbles $16.00
- Blanced in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
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.

Shrimp Cocktail GFA $13.90
- Shrimps drizzled with Cobb’s classic seafood dressing, served over fresh, crisp salad leaves.
Big Boy 400g Rump $34.50
Caesar Salad GFA $20.50
- Fresh Cos leaves, crispy bacon bits, parmesan cheese and toasted croutons, tossed in a classic Caesar dressing and topped with a poached egg and anchovies.
Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.50
- Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.90
- Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
Seasonal Vegetables GFA $5.90
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
Prawn & Parmesan Sirloin GF $34.90
- Premium AngusPure Sirloin topped with prawn cutlets in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Poh Pia Grob $8.50
- Minced prawns and chicken wrapped in a light crispy pastry served with sweet chili sauce
Mini spring rolls $6.50
- Deep fried vegetarian mini spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce
Pineapple fried rice $14.50
- Fried rice with prawns, curry powder, cashew nuts, raisins, and pineapple.
Tom yum $11.50
- The most popular Thai hot and spicy soup with chicken or prawns and Thai herbs served with rice chicken
Cab Moo $7.50
- Delicious Thai style crispy pork crackers served with sweet chili sauce
Banana roti $7.50
- Delicious Thai street dessert. Banana wrapped in a sweet roti with chocolate sauce served with ice cream.
Gai pad med $12.50
- Stir fried chicken with sweet chili, cashew nuts, and vegetables served with rice and salad.
Wontons or wontons noodle soup $9.50
- Choice of wontons themselves or wontons served with egg noodles and bean sprouts

CRUMBED LAMB SWEET BREADS $12.50
- with pickled vegetable & salad greens
SOUP OF THE DAY $14.50
- with toasted ciabatta bread
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN BURGER $20.00
- with red pepper jam, grilled pineapple coleslaw & chunky fries
RATATOUILLE TART $18.50
- with whipped feta & salad greens
FISH OF THE DAY POA
- see specials board for today's creation
PORK TERRINE $13.50
- with pickled prunes & toasted bread
ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
- roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
PILSNER BEER BATTERED FRESH FISH $25.00
- with house tartare sauce, salad and chunky fries

Bacon and Eggs $14
- Eggs any style with bacon & toast
Eggs on Toast $9
- Fried, poached or scrambled
Chicken & Camembert $19
- Smoked Chicken, Creamy Camembert, Baby Spinach & Plum Sauce
Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta $15
- with Tuscan Vegetable Sauce, Tomatoes & Parmesan
Hot Cakes $16.5
- Bacon or berry served with caramelized banana, maple syrup & whipped cream
Kid’s Bacon & Eggs with Toast $10
- Served with kids hot chocolate or any small juice
Pork Belly $29
- with seasonal vegetables, spiced ale jus & potato celeriac duphinoise
Tasting Plate $32
- Chicken, Lamb & Beef, a choice of 2 Stonegrill sides & Dipping Sauce

Ham, chicken & roast beef salad $4.10
Smoked fish / Sweet lamb curry / Seafood $4.50
Chicken & camembert rolls $4.30
Steak & onion, ham / egg / lettuce, ham / tomato / lettuce $3.70
Ham, beef rolls $4.10
Biscuits $2.50
Steak cheese & bacon/ Chicken & vegetable / Chicken, cranberry & camembert / Chicken, camembert & apricot $4.30
Mince / Steak $3.90

Eggs on Ciabatta $9.50
- Scrambled, poached or fried
12- $19.50
Carbonara - a creamy sauce with parmesan, bacon
- Salmon eggs benedict $18.90
Beet Burger $18.50
- American style beef burger with pickle, cheese, lettuce, tomato & mustard served with pub chunky fries
- Add bacon & grilled cheese $2.00
Salmon & Pea Risotto $18.50
- Rich & Creamy risotto, made with smoked salmon, peas & lemon
12 Ribs $29.90

Donburi $13
- Vegetable Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Vegetable or Tofu
Fried Rice $13
- Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken
Crispy Chicken Roll $12
- Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
Party Pack B $65
- 54 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
Party Pack $13
- A beautiful combination of sushi rolls for family and friends
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Salmon, Avocado
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
Dynamite Roll $11
- Lattuce, Carrot, Avocado, Cucumber, Capsicum, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce (Cream Cheese $0.50)

KIDS HAMPER $8.50
- chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
LAMB RAGU $17.50
- lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
- w 2 poached eggs
BACON AND EGGS $13.50
- poached scrambled fried
VOGELS $15.50
- w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $13.50
SMOKED MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
- Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
- smoked kahawai rice fried egg

Morrocan Lentil $10.50
Paleo Benedict $19.00
- Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
- Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
Fish Tacos $24.00
- with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
White bait fritter $28.00
- with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
Bacon N' vegetable $12.50

Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
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
Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil

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

Vogel's Toast $2.00
Bacon & Eggs $14.50
- poached or fried
Steak sandwich $29.50
- with fries with garlic aioli, onion, and slow-roasted tomato with fries
Thoroughbred( GF) Toast (GF) $3.50
Bacon $4.00
Porridge $13.50
- served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
Kid's Brekkie $9.50
- poached egg, bacon and Vogel's
Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
- served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)

Steak and curry pie $3.60
Steak bacon & cheese $3.90
Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
Steak and cheese pie $3.60
Steak and onion pie $3.60
Steak pie $3.40
Chips $2.30
Mince bacon & cheese $3.90

Lemon Pepper Calamari $16.90
- Calamari strips, dusted in corn starch, semolina and lemon pepper. Served on couscous and baby spinach with aioli and an Asian inspired chilli lime dressing
Rocket Salad $5.00
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.
Fries with Aioli $5.50
Ciabatta and Dips $11.50
- Lightly toasted ciabatta with a trio of freshly made dips.
- Nice Rack! (12) $32.50
''Wagyu Beef'' Burger $24.90
- 180gm Wagyu beef patty, house pickles, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, a whole portobello mushroom, truffle aioli, and house relish.
Salmon Pasta $24.90
- House cured salmon in a cream sauce with capers and red onions. Tossed through fettuccini pasta and baby spinach leaves before being topped with a citrus crumb.

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