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

  • PULLED STICKY PORK pickled cucumber $14
  • CHINESE 5 SPICE BRAISED TOFU (v) $16
    • with peanuts
  • KUM HEONG STYLE SOFT SHELL CRAB $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • WOK FIRED ASIAN VEGETABLES braised peanuts (v) $12
  • STIR-FRIED PORK BELLY $19
    • asian greens, oyster sauce, spiced crackling crumble
  • STEAMED WHITE PAK CHOY confit garlic (v) $12
  • SALTED COCONUT & MANGO ICE CREAM (GF) $7
    • hand-churned by PURE NZ ice cream
  • CHINESE MUSHROOM SPRING ROLLS (V) $9.00
  • Selection of fresh breads, relishes, chutneys etc... N/A
  • Fresh whole fish marinated and baked served with white wine coconut cream reduction sauce with side of bok choy, mushrooms, red and white cabbage (GF, DF) N/A
  • Tea/Coffee (fresh ground coffee and herbal tea selection). N/A
  • Chef's cake of the day served with fresh whipped cream, black dorris plums, yoghurt and Vilagrad's homemade caramel sauce.Gluten free option available upon request N/A
  • Mixed lettuce salad with Vilagrad French dressing (GF, DF). N/A
  • Salad and Vegetables N/A
  • Roast agria potatoes with rosemary, garlic and parmesan cheese. N/A
  • Spit roast pork & lamb served with apple & mint & Vilagrad gravy. N/A
  • Land & Sea $46.00
    • with entrée set - Scotch fillet & Fish Fillet
  • Prawn Tempura - 5pcs $16.00
  • Vegetable Tempura $12.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $15.00
    • Fresh raw serve
  • Oceans $56.00
    • with entrée set - Prawns, Salmon & Scallops
  • Scallops $14.00
  • Fillet Mignon $40.50
    • with entrée set
  • California Roll - 6pcs $10.00
    • Surimi, Cucumber, Avocado with Mayonnaise
  • More $5.00 Packs $5.00
    • Choose one of the following: 6 Fish Nug and ½ scoop chips / 6 Chicken Nug and ½ scoop chips / 6 Squid Rings and ½ scoop chips
  • Seafood Pack $12.00
    • 1 Fish, 1 Seafood Stick, 2 Squid Rings, 2 Scallops, 4 Mussels, ½ Scoop Chips
  • Sole Fillets $4.50
  • More $10.00 Packs $10.00
    • Choose one of the following: 12 Fish Nug and 1 Scoop Chips / 12 Chicken Nug and 1 Scoop / 12 Squid Rings and 1 Scoop
  • Chicken $2.50
  • Works $8.00
  • Hoki $4.50
  • Kiddies Burger Pack $5.00
    • 1 Kiddies Burger, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Potato Fritter, A few chips
  • Vegetable $14.5
  • Falafel $13.5
  • Chicken Pesto (Medium/Large) $15/$18
    • Chicken, pesto, zucchini, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • A choice of chicken, lamb or a combination shish, flame grilled on Turkish style croutons, smothered in a tomato & red wine sauce with yogurt and salad
  • Chicken $18.5
  • Vegetable $21
  • Chicken $14.5
  • Prosciutto (Medium/Large) $15/$16
    • Prosciutto ham, mushrooms. Tomato, parmesan & mozzarella
  • Chips $1.30
  • Was $6.30
  • Bahmie Gorang $11.50
  • 2 Won Tons $1.40
  • Chips $2.00
  • 9 Fish $19.80
  • Jumbo $5.80
  • 3 Crabsticks $4.20
  • Eel $2.50
  • Veg Spring Rolls $1.80
  • Pumpkin Mooncake $1.90
  • Prawn Rolls $2.00
  • Salmon & Cream Cheese Rolls $1.40
  • Pumpkin Okonimi Pancake $1.80
  • Teriyaki Salmon $2.20
  • Potato Croquette $1.20
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.50
  • - 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
  • - 4 pieces Tuna & Cucumber
  • LARGE $8.40
  • SMALL $5.00
  • Nigiri Sushi Medley $30.90
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon
  • 1PC. $2.50
  • Eggs Benefict (v) n/a
    • Whilted baby spinach leaves & poached eggs on toasted ciabatta splashed with hollandaise. With your choice of Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Grilled Mushroom
  • Wagyu Angus Beef Burger n/a
    • Our own house made beef patty served on a soft bap with Swiss cheese, onion rings & plum chutney. Add a side of fries at an extra cost
  • Hotdogs & Shoestring Fries (gf) n/a
  • Eggs Benefict (v) n/a
    • Whilted baby spinach leaves & poached eggs on toasted ciabatta splashed with hollandaise. With your choice of Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Grilled Muchroom
  • Creamed Mushrooms (v) n/a
    • Mushrooms bound in a cream sauce with fresh thyme, wilted baby spinach on toasted Turkish bread
  • Soup of the Day n/a
    • See the blackboard for our chef's creation today. Served with a crispy garlic stick
  • French Toast n/a
    • Cinnamon sweetened "Frenched" brioche served with bacon, caramelised banana & maple syrup
  • Lamb & Pumpkin Salad (gf) n/a
    • Harissa marinated grilled lamb, roast pumpkin, roasted red peppers & cashew nuts. Finished with a minted yogurt dressing & hummus
  • -Vegetarian $11.50
  • Fish-balls noodle soup
    • Rice-noodles with fish-ball
  • -Chicken, beef or pork $13.50
  • -Vegetarian $11.50
  • Rad nah
    • Rice-noodles with thicken special gravy
  • -Prawn $16.50
  • Shrimp-balls noodle soup
    • Rice-noodles with shrimp-balls
  • -Large $10.00
  • Sultans Mixed Grill $18.00
    • a combination of shish including Lamb,Chicken and Kofte flame grilled on the open fire
  • Chicken Liver $12.00
    • marinated chicken livers sauteed with onion and capcicum served with wild rocket salad
  • Halal food available
  • Kofte Shish $16.00
    • spiced minced lamb infused with onions,capsicum and parsley flame grilled on the open fire
  • Stuffed Capsicum (Dolma) $16.00
    • baked capsicum filled with mildly spiced vegetables and rice,served with a rich tomato sauce and garlic yoghurt
  • Fries $5.00
  • add on grilled chicken or lamb extra $3
  • Eggplant Salad $14.00
    • smoky,grilled eggplant blended with garlic,roasted red peppers,chopped red onions and drizzled with lemon and olive oil,serve with turkish bread
  • Vegetarian Roll $ 1.00
  • Spicy Chicken $ 1.50
  • Creamed Cheese Avocado $ 1.00
  • King Prawn $ 1.20
  • Fresh Seaweed $ 1.00
  • Fresh Salmon $ 1.30
  • Avocado $ 1.00
  • Tuna $ 1.30
  • Burger Combo $9.00 Burger only $5.50
    • Burger (fish or chicken), chips & a 420ml drink
  • Fish & Chips $9.50 / $7.50
    • 1 Fish (battered or crumbed), chips, coleslaw & a 420ml drink. Combo / Meal only
  • Large $9.00 / $11.00
    • Nachos / Deal
  • Small $6.00 / $8.00
    • Nachos / Deal
  • Filled Roll $4.50 / $8.50
    • Sandwich only / Combo
  • Sandwich $4.50 / $8.50
    • Sandwich only / Combo
  • Pizza Combo $8.00
    • 1 Pizza slice, Chips & a 420ml drink
  • Medium $7.50 / $9.50
    • Nachos / Deal
  • KEEMA NAAN $4.00
    • Naan filled with spiced minced lamb.
  • RASGULLA (3 PIECES) $4.50
    • Soft balls made of reduced milk in sugar syrup.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN
    • Chicken marinated in spices, ginger & garlic, lemon juice, yogurt & cooked in charcoal Tandoori Oven.
  • PRAWN MASALA $16.90
    • Prawns cooked in spicy gravy with peppers & sliced onions.
  • PESHAWARI NAAN $4.00
    • Naan stuffed with dry fruit baked in Tandoor.
  • CHICKEN (OR) LAMB BIRYANI $15.90
    • Boneless cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with superior quality Indian Basmati rice.
  • PALAK PANEER $13.90
    • Cubes of homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamed spinach & spices.
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $12.90
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in a cashew & almond based sauce.
  • Beneto $16.50
  • Creamed cheese avocado $1.00
  • Chicken katsu $11.50
  • Gyoja $8.50
  • Ramen $7.50
  • Fresh salmon $1.20
  • Teriyaki chicken $11.50
  • Jeylook : spicy pork $11.50
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