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

  • Gobhi Matar masala $12.50
    • Cauliflower and peas cooked with cumin seeds, tomatoes, ginger and garlic
  • Mango Chicken $14.00
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in mango puree
  • Samosa (2 pieces) $3.00
    • Potatoes with onion, spice wrapped in pastry and deep fried
  • Panner Tikka Masala $16.00
    • Cottage Cheese marinated in Indian herbs & cooked in clay oven, then mixed with thick sauce with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onion and oriental spices on pan
  • Butter Chicken $14.00
    • Chicken tikka cooked in creamy tomato gravy
  • Samose choley $6.00
  • Vegetarian Mixed Platter $10.00
    • An assortment of veg samosa, onion bhaji, gobhi punjabi and veg pakora served with mint and tamarind dressing
  • Masala/Mysore Masala Dosa $7.00
    • Dosa stuffed with potatoes/ Dosa stuffed with spicy vegetables
  • Mango Chutney $2.50
  • Vegetable Samosa(2 Pieces) $4.00
    • Vegetables With Onion Spice Wrapped In Pastry And Deep Fried
  • Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Tandoori Roti / Plain Naan $2.50
  • Vegetable Biriyani $11.00
    • A Mix Of Basmati Rice With Specially , Cooked Vegetables , Spices , Nuts , Fried Onions
  • Onion Dosa $6.00
    • Dosa Mixed With Onions . Served With Sambar And Chutney.
  • Dhal Tadka $11.00
    • Varities Of Lentils Simmered In Our Special Sauce
  • Rasam $3.50
    • Spicy Indian Soup With Tamarind
  • Scallop $2.00
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.30
  • Paua Fritter $2.70
  • fish Cake $2.00
  • BBQ pork $10.50
  • Chicken $2.90
  • Sweet & Sour wontons $10.00
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF $10.00
    • in Mongolian sauce, served with fresh vegetables and thick rice noodles
  • Nigiri Sushi see above
  • Prawns only $16
  • California Roll (6pc) $15
  • Sweet Beef 'Yakiniku' $29
  • Vegetarian Roll (8pc) $14
  • Fresh Sashimi (12pc) $18
  • Tataki Tuna Sashimi $19
  • Miso Soup $3
  • Beef korma $12.50
    • Diced beef cooked with a blend of herbs, spices plus creamy almond and cashew nut based sauce, garnished with sliced almonds
  • Paneer kulcha $3.00
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
  • Aloo Gobi $11.50
    • Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in an exotic blend of spices with tomatoes and ginger garnished with coriander leaves
  • Choose any curry rice naan bread & 1 can of drink $10.00
  • Prawn vindaloo $17.50
    • Prawn meat cooked in a spicy vindaloo sauce
  • Onion bhaji (4 pcs) $3.00
    • Shredded onions battered in chickpea flour & deep fried
  • Butter prawns $17.50
    • Prawns cooked in a blend of exotic spices plus creamy tomato flavoured sauce
  • Lamb madras $12.50
    • Lamb cooked in a blend of spices and thick coconut flavoured sauce garnished with coconut & coriander leaves
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Chips or Wedges Tea / Coffee or Coke $9.90
  • Fish $5.00
  • Lamb Chop with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
  • Bacon & Egg $5.00
  • -Combo $8.80
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Hot Chips $3.00
  • Garlic Mussels $16
    • With mussels pan fried in garlic butter, our own seafood sauce
  • Minted Garlic Yogurt
    • Yogurt sauce with a hint of mint & garlic
  • Chicken $13.5
  • Seafood $26
    • calamari, prawns, mussels, fish & mozzarella
  • Lamb $14.5
  • Lamb $11
  • 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
  • A baked medley of seasonal vegetables layered with aubergine & potato, smothered in a béchamel sauce & served with yoghurt & green salad
  • Nachos - Chili Beef and Bean $12.00
    • Crisp corn chips topped with chili beef & beans, melted cheese, sour cream & guacamole
  • Prime Waikato Hereford Rump Steak (200gm) $18.00
    • Topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with hand cut chunky fries & salad
  • Fish & Chips $17.00
    • Today’s fresh fish lightly crumbed and fried served with salad & chunky fries & tartare sauce
  • Mushroom Sauce $5.00
  • Royal Snack Platter $32.00
    • Calamari, spring rolls, chicken nuggets, fish bites, mini hot dogs, and chips served with a selection of sauces. Snack for 5 to 6 people
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Homemade Gourmet Pies $12.00
    • Served with mash, peas & gravy or salad, hand cut chunky fries and gravy, ask for today’s selection of delicious flavours
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Serves 2
  • Salmon Sashimi Bento $14.90
  • Nagoya Chicken Bento $11.90
  • Salmon Teriyaki Bento $10.90
  • Chicken Teriyaki Bento $10.90
  • Crumbed Fried Prawn Bento $14.90
  • Tofu Teriyaki Bento $10.90
  • Crumbed Fried Chicken Bento $10.90
  • Hamburger Beef Bento $10.90
  • Toast $9.00
    • White, brown or GF w housemade jam, marmalade or honey
  • Sides $5.50
    • Free range bacon, mushrooms, halloumi, hash brown, smoked salmon
  • Eggs $12.00
    • Any style on white, brown or GF
  • Chia $11.00
    • Raw date caramel, toasted sprouts +seeds w poached fruit(GF)
  • Milton’s hash $18.00
    • Hash browns, poached eggs, hollandaise w bacon smoked salmon or mushrooms & halloumi(GF)
  • Oat porridge $9.00
    • Doris plum, brown sugar, cream, yoghurt, milk or soy
  • Spicy fried beans $18.00
    • w poached egg, smoked salmon, braised lamb or halloumi(GF)
  • Fries $9.00
    • w aioli & tomato sauce
  • Daily Menu $ 15.00
    • Bruschetta avocado, tomato, feta, creamy mushrooms bacon, spinach, bacon and eggs
  • Asian Chicken Donburi
  • Lamb Shank & Gratin
  • Shoestring Fries With Aioli $ 7.00
  • Green Chicken Curry
  • Chorizo Burger
  • Pork Dumplings
  • Chef’s Special $ 15.00
  • (B) w Salmon, cream cheese, capers & tomato $16.50
  • French Toast $14.50
    • w Bacon, Banana & Maple
  • (A) w Bacon & Tomatos on toast $14.50
  • Soup $12.50
    • Kumara & Bacon w toasted ciabatta
  • (A) w Bacon $14.50
  • Fresh Summer Salads $7.50 - $16.50
  • Muesli $11.50
    • w fresh fruit & yoghurt
  • (B) w Jam & cream cheese $8.50
  • Brioche french toast $16.00
    • banana, bacon, walnuts and maple syrup
  • Free range eggs on toast $4.00
    • add avocado
  • Winter harvest hash $16.00
    • mixture of organic grains and lentils, roasted kumara, hummus, harissa, avocado and poached egg
  • Spanish omelette $17.00
    • chorizo, red peppers, spinach, sliced potatoes, feta cheese and slaw roasted tomato
  • Free range eggs on toast $4.00
    • add potato rosti
  • Winter harvest hash $3.00
    • add spinach
  • Parisian tart $16.00
    • our chef's inspired daily creation, served with side salad
  • Winter harvest hash $4.00
    • add bacon
  • Shrimp Salad $17.00
    • Your favourite entree a Main, with all the extra's
  • Pasta of the Week $16.00
    • Please see Special Board
  • Sausages, Egg & Chips $12.00
  • Bruchetta $4.00
    • Garlic Bread with fresh tomato, onion, basil, olive oil, salt pepper
  • Fish & Chips $6.00
  • Grilled Tomatoes $3.50
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $8.50
  • Mini Spring Rolls $7.50
  • Dukkah roasted vegetables (GF/V) $ 7.00
    • Quinoa, date, pistachios & spring onion salad
  • Salmon saltimbocca, sage, prosciutto (GF) $ 9.50
    • white wine reduction & salsa
  • Choc-choc cheesecake, coulis & cream $ 5.00
  • Crispy salmon, lemon & herb butter, greens (GF) $19.00
    • edamame & parsnip
  • Upside-down cake $ 4.50
    • Caramelised apricot & ricotta
  • Pretzel crusted chicken salad $10.50
    • Roasted veggies, baby spinach & honey cider dressing
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V) Vegetarian
  • Soup of the day $ 3.00
    • Staff will advise
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