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

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.
Running Bear Salmon $35.00
- Pan-seared boneless fillet of Marlborough sea-run salmon. Meal set changes with the seasons. Your waiter will tell you all about it.
We're proud to serve our guests only 100% free range chicken. Medium meals are served with one chicken breast, classic meals with two.
Chief's Chicken Nibbles $16.00
- Blanced in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
Lone Star Artisan Loaf $10.00
- A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf, handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter.
Jalapeños $3.00
Cadillac Platter $140.00
- Serves 8-10 people - Tiger Prawn Cutlets - Sauteed prawns in chilli garlic butter. / Roast Pork Ribs - Served with apple sauce. / Memphis Mussels - Grilled with bacon and parmesan cheese, topped with berry vinaigrette. / San Quentin Squid - Crunchy salt and pepper squid with citrus aioli. / Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Beef Sirloin Skewers - Tender sirloin cubes skewered and drizzled with our Jack Daniel's cracked pepper sauce.
Honky Tonk Chicken $30 Medium / $35 Classic
- Chicken breast marinated in Dijon mustard, dill, honey, olive oil and lime juice. Oven-baked and topped with an orange, ginger and cranberry salsa. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.

Fries with Aioli $6.50
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.
Wedges with the Works $13.90
- Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
Seafood Basket $33.90
- Fish, prawns, scallops and squid. All golden fried and crispy. Served with fries and salad.
Sirloin 250g $32.50
Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50
Seafood Chowder $14.50
- Mussels, prawns and fish simmered gently in a creamy seafood soup - topped with homemade croutons.
Scotch 300g $35.90

Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction $19.00
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute $16 E / $30 M
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00

Hot smoked salmon $34.00
- Southern rice, low country beans, house tartare
S.M.K slaw $6.00
Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
-1/4lb $4.00
-1/2lb $8.00
Smoked mushrooms + paneer $22.00
- Semi dried tomatoes, SMK salsa, southern rice, crispy tortilla
Cold smoked brie $18.00
- Maple syrup, caramelised onions, cracked almonds, crostini
Philly cheese steak brisket, carred peppers, onions, slaw, jus, dijonaise $22.00

Fried Chicken $8.00
- chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
Real Paua Fritter $6.90
- 100 percent paua, awesome flavour. We wont stock the faux ones
Battered Fish burger $8.00
- Battered Fish, Coleslaw and Wasabi Mayo
Salt & Pepper Calamari (Half Dozen) - battered $5.00
- Made in-house everyday with special spice recipe.
Garlic chips $4.20
BBQ Sauce $2.90
Spicy Wedges & Sour Cream $5.00
Donuts $2.00
- Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger.

(GF) Gluten free
200g Prime Beef $22
- ‘BEST END’ & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
Seafood Medley $32
- Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
Venison Crostini $19
- with Pomegranate Molasses, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
Gourmet Mushrooms
Available after 11am
Toasted Muesli $12.5
- Fresh fruit, honey, berry compote and plain yoghurt
Seafood $19
- Scallops Prawns & a Seafood Medley topped with Mozzarella Cheese & a Tangy Seafood Sauce

Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
BLT Bagel N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.

Donburi $15
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Salmon
Chicken Karaage $15
- Japanese style deep fried chicken
Green Seasonal Salad $7
- Lettuce, Carrot, Brokerfy, Tomato, Avocado, Cabbage
Edamame $7
- Boiled soya beans in the pod
Donburi $12.50
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Beef
Boss Roll $14
- Teriyaki chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Avacado, Cucumber, Crab Meat, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Cheese, Pink Sauce
Green Tea $3
- Japanese green tea
Fried Rice $13
- Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken

Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & 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

Big Brekkie $25.00
- poached eggs, bacon, roast tomato, mushroom, potato cake, sausages and two pieces of Vogel's
Gourmet beef burger $26.50
French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $21.00
- served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries
Roast Tomatoes (GF) $4.00
Potato Cake( GF) $4.00
Vogel's Toast $2.00
Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
Porridge $13.50
- served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote

Garlic Bread $5.0
Gold $60.0
- Pub Fries w/ aioli & tomato sauce, Seasoned wedges w/ sour cream & sweet chilli, Devilled Chicken Wings w/ chipotle mayo, Sticky Pork Ribs w/ smokey BBQ sauce, Samosas & Spring rolls, Marinated Olives, Garlic Bread, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Roast Capsicum & Tomato Brushetta $10.5
- Ciabatta crostini, fresh salsa, herb oil
Portugese Chicken $17.5
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
Steak n Ale Special $20.0
- Sirloin steak, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce w/ a handle of tap beer of glass of house wine
Calamari & Fries $17.5
- Spiced calamari, pub fries, salad & lime aioli
Wedges $12.5
- Beef & bean
Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel $22.0
- Panko crumbed free range chicken, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce

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
Seasonal vegetables w wild thyme butter $8.00
Paraoa iti $12.00
- kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
- four $18.00
Taharoa cheesecake $14.00
- Pirongia forest berries w almond brittle
Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
- two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
Kouraura Pot o' prawns $38.00
- grilled w garlic, lemon parsley & a pinch of chili pepper & watercress
Garlic mushroom $8.00

Steak potato top pie $3.80
Sausage $2.40
Mince potato top pie $3.80
Mince and cheese pie $3.60
Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
Mince pie $3.40
Steak and cheese pie $3.60
Chips $2.30

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.
Confit Garlic Pizza Bread $8.50
- Pizza bread with a confit garlic puree and shredded mozzarella cheese.
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
Junior Burger $8.50
- Fresh beef patty with cheese, mayo, relish and chips.
Fire and Ice $21.90
- Pepperoni, chorizo, sliced fire roasted red capsicum, jalapeño peppers, drizzled with avocado pulp and house made sweet chilli, garlic and ginger sauce - Medium $17.90
Fries with Aioli $5.50
- Nice Rack! (12) $32.50
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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