Foundation Bar in Hamilton Menu

SHARING IS CARING SHARING IS CARING
  • Garlic + rosemary pizza bread (GF)(DF)(V) $ 9
    • mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Fresh bread + dips (V) $ 10
    • homemade focaccia bread / balsamic + olive oil /garlic butter / garlic hummus / flaky sea salt (V)
  • Blue cheese / caramelised onion + walnut pizza bread(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • garlic oil / mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Marinated olives(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • spanish + greek + italian served slightly warm
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Sesame crusted calamari $ 14
    • pickled cucumber / chilli caramel
  • Chicken liver pate (GF) $ 15
    • cranberry jelly / maple roasted pear / sourdough
  • Pear + prosciutto bruschetta (GF)(DF) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / maple roasted pear /prosciutto / blue cheese
  • Tomato + buffalo mozzarella bruschetta(GF)(V) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / roasted vine tomato /buffalo mozzarella / balsamic / basil
  • 4 softshell tacos (2 of each) $ 20
    • chicken / corn + red kidney bean salsa beer battered dory / spicy mango salsa
  • ½ shell mussel duo $ 20
    • garlic + parmesan crust / chilli lime salsa
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade hot sauce / cucumber
BURGERS & SAMMIES BURGERS & SAMMIES
  • BLT(DF) $ 17
    • toasted Vienna / cos / tomato / streaky/bacon / steak fries
  • With Guacamole $ 19
  • The Foundy burger(DF) $ 22
    • char grilled Waikato beef patty / toasted sesame seed bun / aioli / cos / tomato /streaky bacon / cheddar / caramelised onion/pickled cucumber / steak fries
  • Grilled chicken burger(DF) $ 23
    • toasted sesame seed bun / cos / tomato /brie / streaky bacon / guacamole / aioli /steak fries
  • Steak sandwich (DF) $ 24
    • 150g sirloin / toasted Vienna / chilli jam / blue cheese aioli / tomato / cos / onion rings /steak fries
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Mussel burger(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered mussels / tartare sauce / cos /red onion / tomato / toasted sesame bun /steak fries
SIGNATURE SALADS SIGNATURE SALADS
  • Quinoa + feta cake (GF)(V) $ 17
    • pumpkin puree / pickled cucumber / roasted/vine ripened tomatoes / coleslaw
  • Salad Niçoise(GF)(DF)(V) $ 20
    • green beans / tomato / gourmet potato /olives / red onion / crumbed egg /black raspberry vinaigrette
  • With smoked salmon $ 24
  • Thai chicken (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • mesclun / red onion / crispy shallots / crispy/garlic / sesame seeds / crispy noodles / chilli honey roasted cashews / spicy sate + chilli caramel dressing
  • Confit duck salad(GF) $ 24
    • mesclun / crispy garlic / crispy shallots /red onion / mandarin / miso + honey dressing
  • Gourmet caesar(GF)(DF) $ 24
    • baby cos / red onion / sundried tomato / garlic croutons / anchovy / chicken / streaky bacon /crumbed egg / caesar dressing / parmesan
  • Roasted lamb(GF) $ 25
    • tomato/ red onion / feta / mesclun / grilled capsicum / classic kiwi dressing
PASTA PASTA
  • Gnocchi $ 20
    • pomodoro sauce / buffalo/mozzarella / chorizo / basil
  • With chicken or bacon $ 24
ON THE SIDE ON THE SIDE
  • Onion rings / aioli $ 6
  • Steak fries / aioli / tomato sauce $ 8
  • Potato skins / aioli / sweet chilli sauce $ 8
  • Mixed salad / parmesan / garlic/croutons / red onion $ 9
  • Steamed asparagus / garlic butter $ 9
  • Kumara chips / aioli / tomato sauce $ 10
MAINS MAINS
  • Seafood chowder $ 17
    • mussel / smoked kahawai / prawn / calamari /herb oil / homemade focaccia
  • Foundy fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered dory / steak fries / mesclun +bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / tartare sauce / tomato sauce / vinegar pipette
  • Sticky bourbon pork ribs $ 26
    • Jim Beam bourbon sauce / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / steak fries
  • Crispy Pork belly(GF)(DF) $ 28
    • crispy pork belly / pan seared scallops / broad beans / fennel / apple puree
  • Foundation chicken $ 29
    • feta + spinach stuffed chicken breast /orzo salad / red onion / sundried tomato /red capsicum puree
  • Lamb noisette (DF) $ 32
    • sous vide rolled lamb loin / Israeli couscous /ratatouille / jus
  • Steak egg + chips (DF)(GF) $ 32
    • 250g scotch fillet / fried eggs / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / hand cut chips/ tomato sauce
  • Classic scotch fillet (GF) $ 35
    • 250g scotch fillet / mushroom, spinach +sweet paprika potato cake / corn on the cob /broccolini / jus
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - 600g Tomahawk steak(GF)(DF) $ 45
    • medium rare sous vide scotch on the bone /hand cut chips / mesclun + bean sprout salad/ shallot vinaigrette
FOUNDY PIZZAS FOUNDY PIZZAS
  • ALL $24
  • Chief(GF)
    • Tandoori chicken / mango chutney / red onion /mozzarella / greek yoghurt / fresh coriander / cashews
  • Tron(GF)
    • tomato sauce / champagne ham / pepperoni /streaky bacon / mozzarella / bbq sauce
  • Satay chicken
    • satay sauce / mozzarella / marinated chicken /red onion / honey cashews /peanut + soy sauce / rocket
  • Italiano(GF)(V)
    • basil pesto / mozzarella / tomato / mozzarella pearls / parmesan / rocket
  • Hamilton hog
    • thai marinated shredded pork / Jim beam bourbon sauce / red onion / chorizo / mozzarella / aioli
  • Moroccan lamb
    • shredded Moroccan lamb / moroccan sauce /red onion / mozzarella / lemon yoghurt
  • Port Waikato(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / red onion /garlic shrimp / smoked salmon /capers / rocket
  • Raglan rider(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / loaded ham /loaded pineapple
  • -wheat + gluten free pizza bases available +4 - pizzas available take away
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 14
    • Toasted sourdough / eggs your way –scrambled, poached or fried
  • With creamy mushrooms $ 17
  • Eggs benedict (GF)
    • potato hash cakes / spinach / poached eggs
  • With creamy mushrooms(V) $ 18
  • With bacon(GF) $ 18
  • With smoked salmon(GF) $ 19
  • French toast $ 18
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
  • Breakfast burrito $ 18
    • flour tortilla / egg / chorizo / potato hash cake /tomato / streaky bacon / mozzarella / hollandaise /sweet chipotle relish
  • Breakfast bagels
  • With smoked salmon $ 18
    • cream cheese / capers / rocket / basil pesto
  • With BLAT $ 18
    • streaky bacon / cos lettuce / guacamole /tomato
  • Breakfast pizza(GF)(DF) $ 22
    • Chorizo / streaky bacon / mushroom / tomato/ hash cake / hollandaise / egg / red onion /mozzarella
  • Big breakfast (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • eggs your way / chorizo sausage / streaky bacon/ potato hash cakes / grilled tomato / creamy pesto mushrooms / toasted sourdough
  • Kids bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 8
  • Kids french toast $ 8
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
BAR SNACKS BAR SNACKS
  • Potato skins (GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / sweet chilli sauce
  • Battered onion rings(V) $ 6
    • aioli
  • Chunky steak fries(GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • Kumara chips(GF)(DF)(V) $ 10
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • ½ doz. battered mussels (DF) $ 10
    • tartare sauce / fresh lemon
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Wedges (GF)(DF)(V) $ 15
    • sour cream / sweet chilli sauce / salsa
  • With bacon + cheese $ 18
  • Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade spicy hot sauce / cucumber
  • Beef + bean nachos $ 19
    • mozzarella / sour cream / guacamole
  • Antipasto (GF)(DF) small $ 20 large $ 30
    • prosciutto / smoked salmon / pepperoni / blue cheese / hummus / pesto / balsamic + olive oil /olives / homemade focaccia
  • Crispy fried platter $ 35
    • crispy chicken drumsticks / prawn twisters /pumpkin + feta risotto balls / beer battered dory / homemade hot sauce / aioli /tartare sauce
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Sorbet(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • 3 scoops of your choosing – raspberry or lemon and lime
  • Pineapple crème brulee(GF) $ 14
    • frosted cornflakes / chocolate gelato
  • Raspberry + frangipani cake (GF)(DF) $ 14
    • raspberry coulis / freeze dried raspberry /lemon sorbet
  • Passionfruit cheesecake $ 14
    • mango coulis / lemon sorbet
  • Foundation sundae (GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / maraschino cherries/ frosted cornflakes / whipped cream / your choice of chocolate, raspberry or caramel sauce
  • Affogato(GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / your choice of liqueur
  • Chocolate decadence $ 14
    • chocolate cake / caramel mousse / choc gelato /cocoa and almond brittle
  • Dessert trio $ 16
    • passionfruit cheesecake / pineapple crème brulee / caramel mousse / lemon sorbet
KAPITI CHEESEBOARD KAPITI CHEESEBOARD
  • Cheese board selection (V) $ 25
    • Kahurangi creamy blue / Pakari smoked cheddar / Ramara washed rind / fresh grapes /falwasser crackers / fresh focaccia bread
KID'S MENU KID'S MENU
  • Cheeseburger $ 10
    • toasted sesame seed bun / beef patty /cheddar / tomato sauce / steak fries
  • Drumstick $ 10
    • crispy drumstick / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • battered dory / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Kids pizza(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • pizza sauce / champagne ham / mozzarella

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kansas City BBQ Sauce $2.50
  • Roasted Red Capsicum Sauce & Vegan Mayo $9.00
  • Porcini Butter $2.50
  • Regular $ 8.00
  • Cheese & Mayo $8.00
  • Whole $30.00
  • Vegan Mayo $2.00
  • Quarter $10.00
  • Sichuan Chilli Scallops $26.00
  • -Deep Fried Wontons (6pcs)
  • Lamb with Black Bean Sauce with Rice $12.00
  • Roast Duck Conjee $8.00
  • Roast Pork with Tofu with Rice $11.00
  • BBQ Pork with Rice $10.00
  • Roast Pork with Rice $10.00
  • Soya Sauce Chicken $22.00
  • Lamp Or Chicken Kofta $16
    • With Spiced minced lamb or chicken medallions, infused With capsicum, onion & parsley, flame-grilled, salad, mini yogurt sauce & bread
  • Chicken Pesto (Medium/Large) $15/$18
    • Chicken, pesto, zucchini, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • Chicken $11
  • Hot flatbread sandwiches served with salad & choice of 2 sauces
  • Turkish Feta & Olive Salad $15
    • With fresh green salad, toasted with tomatoes, olives, feta cheese in a light olive oil, lemon dressing, cacik, hummus & bread
  • Margarita (Vegetarian) (Medium/Large) $14/$17
    • Fresh tomato, boccoini, parmesan, oregano, fresh basil leaves & mozzarella
  • Combination Shish $18
    • With combination of chicken & lamb, flame-grilled on the open fire
  • Chicken Salad $17
    • with chicken breast filet, marinated & char-grilled on a bed of green
  • Three Egg Omelette $14.00
    • 2 Fillings of your choice, ham, tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms with toast & hashbrown
  • Extras $4.00 each
  • Spicy Chicken Nibbles $14.00
    • With sweet & sour sauce, ranch sauce
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With Either ciabatta, turkish or focaccia bread
  • Tempura Prawn & Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • With garlic basil seasonal vegetables & mushroom ragout
  • Parmesan Scallop (GF) $16.00
    • With green pea puree, cherry tomato & sauce
  • Fisherman's Basket $30.00
    • Crumbed fish bites, calamari chips, battered mussels, tempura prawns with tartare & tomato sauce
  • Meat Pizza $10.00
    • with bacon, chorizo, ham & cheese
  • FETTUCCINE DELLA NONNA $26.00
    • Tender chicken breast portions, sautéed with onions, capsicums and mushrooms; finished in a lite cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
  • INSALATA di FEGATINI $16.50
    • Chicken livers sautéed with bacon, mushrooms and flamed brandy; served on fresh salad greens tossed in a mild vinaigrette.
  • LASAGNE al RAGU $24.00
    • A traditional beef bolognaise including tomatoes, spinach, onions, cheese, garlic and Italian herbs; Served with a fresh side salad.
  • FARFALLE al SALMONE $26.00
    • Farfalle (bow-tie shaped) pasta tossed in cream sauce with NZ smoked salmon and fresh spinach. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
  • PESCE al POMODORO e SPINACI $28.00
    • Fresh fillets of Tarakihi (or chef’s ‘market‘ fresh selection), pan-grilled and finished in an Italian tomato, mushroom and fresh spinach sauce.
  • RAVIOLI al GORGONZOLA e NOCI $26.00
    • Ravioli parcels filled with ricotta cheese and spinach; in a creamy blue-vein cheese and roasted walnut sauce. (This dish may also be ordered as Entrée Size).
  • POLLETTO al ROSMARINO $32.00
    • Succulent whole baby chicken, marinated in garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil and rosemary; then oven-grilled to perfection (Please specify with or without Chilli).
  • AFFOGATO $13.00
    • A traditional Italian favourite of vanilla Ice cream, a shot of Amaretto Liqueur and an espresso coffee (for you to mix at the table).
  • Choice of Tiger King Prawn $20.95
  • Pork Spare Ribs $9.50
    • fried pork spare ribs with garlic and Thai herbs
  • Gai Param $23.50
    • Char grilled chicken breast cooked in Thai herbs and streamed vegetables and topped with sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce.
  • Larb Pla Maek (Squid Salad) $19.50
    • Squid with mixed spicy Thai herbs and spicy dressing
  • Tofu Cashew Nut $19.50
    • Stir fried with deep fried tofu and cashew nut in chili paste vegetables.
  • Fresh Spring Roll (4 pieces) $10.95
    • Wrap with fresh salads, slice pieces of chicken breast, cooked tiger prawn served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Spicy Noodle (Kuao Tueow Pad Kae Moaw) $17.50
    • Our style of stir fried spicy rice noodles and mixed of vegetables, egg.
  • Gai Krathiem (Garlic Chicken) $19.95
    • Stir fried sliced chicken breast with garlic, black pepper and mixed vegetables
  • Spicy and Sour Mung Bean Jelly Salad N/A
  • Kung-Pao Chicken N/A
    • Stir fry chicken with peanuts in sweet sour dried chilli sauce
  • Pig's Stomach with Wild Mushroom Soup N/A
  • Stir Fry Striped Pork N/A
    • With Yu-Shiang sauce (sweet, sour & spicy taste)
  • Stir Fry Sliced Pork With Leek in Spicy Sauce N/A
  • Lamb's Offal Soup with Touch of Coriander Leaf N/A
  • Sliced Pork with Tomato Soup N/A
  • Stir Fry Dried Red Chilli with Duck Tongues N/A
  • 2 Warm Churros rolled in Cinnamon & Sugar $4.90
  • Chicken
    • Freshly grilled(Pollo)
  • Quesadilla $13.50
  • Add Guacamole $2
  • Soft x 2 $11.90
  • Tortilla Chips $2.50
  • Add choice of meat $1
  • Kids Melt $6.90
    • Mini melt with your choice of filling cheese corn & pipneapple
  • Prawn Biryani (Mild, med or hot) $21.50
    • Rice cooked with peeled prawns, herbs and spices
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $3.00
  • Chicken Biryani (Mild,Med or Hot) $16.50
    • Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
  • Paneer Makhni (Mild, med or hot) $15.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese, cooked in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Papadums (Crispy wafers) 2 pieces $1.00
  • Chicken Tikka (4 pcs) $10.50
    • Tender morsels of boneless chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices and roasted in the tandoori oven
  • Chicken Vindaloo (Med or Hot) $17.90
    • Spicy chicken curry straight from the beaches of goa (Must be served spicy hot)
  • Butter Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven with garlic and coriander, garnished butter
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Bbq pork $9.30
  • Pork omelette $9.30
  • Chicken & rice $9.30
  • Nasi goreng $10.80
  • Chicken omelette $9.30
  • Shrimp omelette $10.30
  • Pork & rice $9.30
  • Chicken satay $10.60
  • Lite Option $21.9
  • Lite Option $21.9
  • 3 Pan-seared Garlic Prawns $7.90
  • Chicken, Brie & Bacon $26.90
    • Chicken breasts with triple cream brie, bacon and tomato chilli jam.
  • Pork Belly Pasta $24.90
    • Pork belly, sautéed garlic mushrooms, fusilli spiral pasta, creamy mushroom sauce, parmesan cheese and Garlic & Herb Bread.
  • Tasty Salad Dressing N/A
    • Creamy Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, Hog’s Breath Ranch, Honey Mustard or Italian Balsamic.
  • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap $16.90
    • Crispy crumbed chicken, smoky bacon, parmesan cheese, cos lettuce and Caesar dressing.
  • Grilled Beef & Brie Burger $18.90
    • Grilled beef, triple cream brie, sliced tomato, sliced beetroot, Hogslaw, cos lettuce, grilled onions and horseradish aioli. Add bacon for 3.90
  • Roll Combo $11.50
  • -Whole $17.00
    • each
  • All meals served with salad and gravy
  • Apple & mint sauce available on request
  • Chicken S$12/L$17
  • Extra Meat $5.00
  • S = Sandwiches / R = Rolls
  • Lamb Shank $13.00
  • Egg on toasts $7.50
  • Your choice of Eggs, toast and 2 sides $10.00
  • Herb Omelette cooked with organic eggs and snipe herbs, tomatoes and cheese $14.00
  • Mushroom on toasts $15.00
  • Garden salad $4.20
  • Toasted Muesli served with Seasonal Fruits, Berry Compote and Yogurt $10.00
  • Big Breakfast (Bacon, egg, tomato, mushroom, hashbrown, sausage, toasts) $19.00
  • BLT Bagel $13.50
  • Trio Corn Fritter $18
    • W/ Streaky Bacon, Tomato Cucumber Salsa, Hollandaise On House Smoked Salmon, Salad On Poached Free Range Egg
  • Kids Options $8
    • Egg Soldiers
  • Hot Pot $12.50
    • Soup Of The Day W/ Two Slices Of Toasted Ciabatta Or Five Grain Bread
  • Eggs Your Way $12
    • Free Range Eggs Your Way On Toasted Ciabatta Or Five Grain Bread
  • Eggs Benny $22
    • W/ Wilted Spinach, Toasted Sourdough & Citrus Hollandaise - Streaky Bacon $19 - House Smoked Salmon
  • Toasted Sammy $10
    • W/ Three Fillings Of Your Choice & Side Salad
  • Go Fishing $17
    • Pan Seared Or Deep Fried Fresh Fish W/ Curly Fries & Momento Coleslaw
  • Granny'S Pancakes $14
    • Grilled Banana, Bacon & Maple Syrup $19 Summer Fruits, Chantilly Cream & Maple Syrup
Foundation Bar

Foundation Bar

location

Address

1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand

phone

Phone

078492311

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gastropub , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Spanish , Steakhouse , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand