Bistro Lago at Hilton Lake Taupo in Waikato Menu

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Selection of handcrafted breads $12.00

Burnt brussels sprouts $19.00
- Local grain salad,pea shoot pesto, whipped feta
Crispy chicken wing terrine $20.00
- Chicken skin, market mushrooms, tart fin
Roast pumpkin and mascarpone tortellini $21.00
- Sage brown butter, pumpkin seed
Provincial seafood pot au feu $21.00
- Served with rouille
Wild Red deer carpaccio $22.00
- Juniper cure, roasted beetroot,toasted hazelnut
Big Glory Bay salmon tartare $22.00
- Confit egg yolk, mustard,miso mayonnaise

Bistro’s fish and chips $36.00
- Hand chopped tartare sauce, malt vinegar wafer
Free range chicken $38.00
- Coq au vin’, pearl onions, bacon lardons, parsley crumb
Line caught market fish $38.00
- Coconut broth, lentil dhal, curry leaf
Wakanui scotch fillet, $39.00
- Broccoli puree, soy glazed broccolini
Taupo lamb loin $39.00
- Ricotta, salsa verde, spicy kumara puree and ‘mille feuille
Pinot glazed duck breast $40.00
- Celeriac ‘gratin’ and puree,charred onions
Denver leg of Red deer $42.00
- Coffee glaze, amaretto, roasted yams

Rustic fries $8.00
Agria potato puree $8.00
Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.00
Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon $88.00
Garden leaf salad, cured onion, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette $8.00
Roasted Brussels sprouts $8.00

Olive oil sponge $16.00
- Pear sorbet, yoghurt ganache, pickled cucumber
White chocolate and raspberry bread ‘n’ butter pudding, $16.00
- White chocolate crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream
Yuzu bar $16.00
- Coconut cremeux, coconut sorbet, strawberry rice bubbles, basil
Brown butter roasted pear $17.00
- Maple cake ‘n’ ice cream, dulce leche, spiced streusel
Chocolate fondant $17.00
- Burnt pineapple foam, cardamom cookie crumble roasted banana ice cream, fennel

Selection of hand crafted breads $12.00

Rustic fries with salt and pepper spice, aioli $8.00
Buttermilk fried chicken bites, secret spice, ranch, spiced honey $16.00
Salt and pepper squid with chipotle mayo $16.00
Hawke’s Bay lamb meatballs, roasted eggplant, dukkah spice, coriander $17.00
Ōra King salmon cakes, pickled cucumber, hollandaise $19.00

Platter with cured meats, cheese, salmon and a selection of accompaniments from New Zealand, Italy & Spain $35.00

Taupo beef burger $28.00
- Beetroot relish, gruyere, rocket, toasted brioche, chunky fries
Bistro’s fish & chips $36.00
- Hand chopped tatare sauce, malt vinegar wafer
Menu available when dining in bar area only

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sour cream $2
add big steak fries with house aioli $3
-add you sides
open salmon omelette (G) $20
- open omelette with salmon, mint and coriander slaw, chilli and lime dressing
hollandaise or aioli $2
chermoula chicken burger (g) $17
- chermoula chicken, seasonal leaves, pan fried halouni in a brioche bun with beetroot hummus
extra eggs $1
house cured smoked salmon $20

Smoked Kahawai & Mussel Chowder $15.50
- Preserved lemon crème fraiche & toasted bread
-Mustards
Angus Eye Fillet $36.90
- Grass fed
-Mac & cheese
-Roast potatoes, garlic butter
Gourmet Sides $8.90
Freshly Baked Loaf $12.50
- Sunflower and honey loaf, garlic & herb butter
Char-grilled Asparagus $15
- Smoked butter, broad beans, parsnip, gruyer cheese

RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
Sweet Treats N/A
- please check our cabinet for daily specials
Celebration bowl $26.5 / $25.5
- japanese soba noodles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, sesamed avocado, bok choy, kimchi (probiotic korean fermented cabbage), broccoli, pickled cucumber, spicy roasted edamame + green onion w your choice of either crispy chicken or crisp fried tempeh. Chicken / Tempeh
The Punnet Burger $27.5 / $25.5
- a housemade medley of red kale coriander + green apple slaw, almond feta, chipotle mayo and crisp kumara rosti nestled between an artisan bun + served with house cut fries + aioli w your choice of either pork belly or tempeh pork belly
Breads for two $14.5
- artisan bread served w house dips
Punnet's Open Taco $25 / $24.5
- refried beans, red cabbage, blackened sweetcorn, jalapenos, pepitas, coriander, picked red onion finished w a mango salsa + coriander, lime + avocado creme w your choice of sweet + spicy cauliflower or crispy chicken. Chicken / Cauli
Cauliflower and chickpea fritters $24.5
- light and crispy turmeric + cumin spiced fritters served w all house-made hummus, eggplant kasundi, almond feta + oven roasted baby vine tomatoes completed w a lemon wedge + coriander, lime + avocado crème
Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
- a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah

Seasonal Greens *contains nuts $8
- Toasted almonds + truffle oil
Beer Soakers $12
- Wontons + spring rolls + samosas + onion rings w/ chilli mayo
Honeycomb loaded sundae $14
- Honeycomb ice-cream + waffle + vanilla bean meringue + choc comb pieces + white chocolate whip + salted caramel sauce
Fish’n’chips $18
- Monteiths battered fresh fish + skin on chips + house tartare
Pulled pork croquettes $13
- cress pesto + garlic aioli
Ravioli
- Garlic + feta + rosemary stuffed ravioli pasta + tomato base sauce
Eggs Benedict $18
- Two poached eggs + house made potato hash + smoked salmon + salsa verde + hollandaise
Gypsy side salad *contains nuts $7
- Mixed leaves + nuts + seeds + spring herbs + vinaigrette

BBQ chicken $12 / $15
- Roast chicken, BBQ sauce
Available with chicken salt or lemon pepper N/A
Pare's famouse seafood chowder $12
- With crab, shrimbs, mussels and salmon
With cheese $8
Meat lovers $13 / $16
- Ham, salami, bacon, beef
Ring of fire $14 / $17
- Chilli beans, corn, capsicum, onions, chillies
Hawaiian $11 / $14
- Double ham, pineapple
Fly n Hawaiian $13 / $16
- Mushrooms, chicken, pineapple

French Toast $15.00
- With grilled bacon, banana, & maple syrup
Greek Lamb $22.00
- Mozzarella, marinated minted lamb, red onion, baby spinach & tzatziki
Cheesecake of the day $10.00
- Served with a selection of sauce & creamy vanilla bean ice cream
Vegetarian Salad
-Add Chicken For $5.00
Pate (No Ciabatta)
Elsie's ultimate breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, sausage, grilled, mushrooms & tomato, eggs (any style), baked beans & toast
Deep Fried Camembert $13.00
- Crumbed & served on a bed of rocket with rich berry coulis & basil

-Full $13.50
●Salads
-AMP Special $15.00
- 1 chicken katsu, 1 korokke, 2 crumbed prawn
-Hawaiian Poke Don $19.00
- Diced fresh salmon & avocado marinated with sesame oil, sesame seed & soy sauce on sushi rice
-Karaage Don
- Marinated deep fried chicken with shichimi chilli
-Sashimi $12.00
- 4 fresh NZ salmon, 3 today's fish
-Takoyaki (6pcs) $7.00
- Ball shaped batter filled with diced octopus deep fried served with mayo & Japanese BBQ sauce
-AMP Special $13.00
- 2 crumbed prawns, 1 korokke, 1 chicken katsu

Nachos $13.80
- Nachos topped beef & beans, cheese, sour cream & salsa
Sesame Chicken Wontons $9.90
- Home made crispy wontons filled ẃ chicken & a hint of ginger & sesame ẃ dipping sauce of chilli, lime & sweet soy
Soup of the Day $11.50
- Chefs soup served ẃ toasted sour dough
Fish n Chips $12.20
Thai Inspired Beef Salad $16.20
- Strips of flash fried beef rump served on a bed of mesclun & red capsicum drizzled with a Thai dressing & topped ẃ crispy noodles
Beef, tomato & mozzarella salad $19.20
- Silver Fern sirloin sliced & tossed with buffalo bocconcini, cocktail tomatoes, red onion & mesclun & a red wine vinaigrette
Blueberry Pancakes $11.00
- Light fluffy blueberry pancakes topped with vanilla butter & coco chips drizzled with maple syrup & a dollop of cream
Steak & mushroom sandwich $19.90
- Beef sirloin marinated in ‘The Chefs special marinade’, caramelised onions, capsicum, mushroom served on a traditional French baked roll with an avocado aioli

Granola honey puffs with yoghurt, mousse & strawberries $13.00
Curly fries $8.50
Kumara fries $8.50
Bacon butty with free range bacon on tank loaf with rocketfuel & aioli $8.50
Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $8.00
- Chocolate hazelnut spread
Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $12.50
- Pastrami, gherkins, mustard & cheese
Additional sides $5.00
- Free range bacon
Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $5.00
- Add free range bacon

The Legend $13.90
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Dijon Mustard, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Gluten Free Option $2.20
Soul Kumara Chips $5.50
Heavenly $12.90
- Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado, Fresh Basil Pesto, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Vegan Vibe $12.20
- Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Avocado, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
Going Tropo $14.50
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Melted Cheddar, Grilled Pineapple, Bacon, Salad, Relish, Aioli
Nut Out $12.20
- Kidney Bean, Corn, Lentil & Chilli Patty, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Beetroot, Salad, Relish (Aioli Optional)
Satay Spice $12.20
- 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli

-Combination $14.50
- Chicken, lamb, falafel and mujver
Mujver $1.50
- Mix of fresh zucchini, pumpkin, potatoes, other vegetables & herbs combined with flour and egg
Turkish coffee $4.50
- Served with turkish delight
Your choice of fresh meats or vege and salads topped with and combination of sauces, served with rice and one of our famous dips
Your choice of fresh meats or vege served on your choice of salads topped with any combination of sauces, pita bread optional. and one of our famous dips
Salad S $12.00 / L $14.00
- Chicken, lamb, mixed (chicken + lamb), falafel, mujver or mixed vege
Fries $4.50
- Punnet
Falafel meze $7.50
- Three falafels with hummus, sweet chilli and yoghurt

Bacon & eggs $13.00
- Streaky bacon, eggs and toast
Snack bowl $10.50
- Wontons, samosa and spring rolls with chilli sauce and aioli
Lamb burger $18.00
- Nz lamb pattie, salad greens and tomato with farm-style pickle, aioli and fries
Second breakfast $19.50
- Streaky bacon, eggs, saute potatoes, mushrooms, sausages, grilled tomato and toast
Thai beef salad $17.00
- Grilled strips of beef, salad greens, crispy noodles and cashews with a hot and sour dressing
Elevenses $11.00
- Sliced ham, tasty cheese, fruit and breads with farm-style pickle
Creamy mushrooms $17.00
- Button mushrooms, chorizo sausage & spinach in a balsamic mustard cream sauce
Roast vegetable & chorizo salad $15.50
- Warm vegetable medley, chorizo, feta and rocket, dressed with a sundried tomato aioli

Eggs Benedict With Wood Smoked Salmon $16.90
Light All Day Breakfast $13.50
- Tomato, Sausage, Egg, Hashbrown, Toast, Mushroom, Bacon
Eggs on Toast $8.90
- Made however you choose
French Toast $15.50
- Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream
Wedges $14.90
- Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Cheese and Sour Cream on Top
Big All Day Breakfast $15.50
- Bacon, Tomato, Toast, 2 Sausages, 2 Eggs, Hashbrown, Mushroom
Bacon and Eggs on Toast $11.90
- However you like - 2 Bacon, 2 Eggs and 2 Toast
Hot Cakes $13.50
- Banana, Bacon, Maple Syrup with Berries and Cream

Honey chicken fried rice $13.00
Curry roll $2.00
Spring roll $2.00
Fish burger $5.50
Cheap breakfast $7.50
- 2 sausage, 2 eggs and toast, chips or hash brown
Lasagne $2.00
Carton of mussles *8 $6.00
Bacon and egg $4.30

Butter Naan $4.50
Plain Naan $3.00
Potato/Onion/Paneer Kulcha 4.50
Prawn $17
Chicken Tenders with Chips (4pcs/6pcs) $8/$12
Chicken $15
Dal Makhani $14.00
- Black lentils stewed on a slow lire overnight, finished with cream
Nawabi (Chicken/Lamb/Goat)
- A mild curry, meat first marinated in natural yoghurt then sautéed with onions, tomatoes and dry fruit finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce