Rakinui Restaurant & Bar in South Island Menu

APPETIZERS ALL $9 APPETIZERS ALL $9
  • •Pulled pork tacos w/ tomato salsa
  • •Sweet & sour glazed buffalo wings
  • •Slow braised lamb spring rolls w/ Asian dipping sauce
  • •Risotto balls w/ wasabi mayo (v)
  • •Chicken dumplings w/ chili, coriander & peanut salad
  • •Aubergine fritters w/ fennel yoghurt (v)
  • •‘Ika mata’ (south pacific style marinated raw fish salad)
  • •Fish cakes w/ dipping sauce
  • •Pork wontons w/ dipping sauce
  • •Salt & pepper squid w/ sweet soy
  • •Green pea & potato samosa w/ tamarind sauce (v)
    • (v) vegetarian
    • Prices include GST – 15% Public Holiday Surcharge Applies
TO START TO START
  • Bread & Dips $10
    • Fresh homemade bread w/ dips
  • Soup of the day $10
    • Served w/ homemade bread
  • Regional tasting platter 1$23 / 2$35
    • A selection of antipasto from the Mackenzie District
SALADS AND SANDWICHES SALADS AND SANDWICHES
  • Roasted pumpkin and Quinoa salad $16
    • Smoked haloumi, baby spinach, citrus dressing
  • Tangy cheese salad $17
    • Mesclun lettuce, prosciutto, watermelon, honey walnuts, raspberry dressing
  • Smoked salmon Caesar $18
    • Hot smoked salmon, crispy bacon, shaved cheddar, croutons, soft boiled egg
  • Steak Sandwich $20
    • Minute steak, fried egg, lettuce, tomato relish served w/ fries
  • Chicken club sandwich $20
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato & lettuce w/ fries
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ fries $20
PIZZA MENU All $18 PIZZA MENU All $18
  • •BBQ Chicken, red onion & Capsicum
  • •Roasted pumpkin, spinach & brie
  • •Cheese & tomatoes
  • •Venison salami, chorizo & smoked garlic
  • •Pulled pork & pineapple
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Molten chocolate & peanut fondant $18
    • Whisky & chocolate cremeux, caramel tuile, mascarpone & date ice cream
  • Green tea and Kaffir lime Pannacotta $17
    • Black sesame paste, berry sorbet & white almond chocolate
  • Baked marble Cheese Cake $16
    • Ginger poached rhubarb, chocolate mousse & white almond chocolate
  • Mulled wine poached pear crumble $16
    • Salted caramel, oatmeal crumb, cardamom parfait & vanilla cream
  • Cheese Platter for 1 $18/ for 2 $23
    • Talbot Forest & Ben Ohau Road Cheeses w. grape chutney, nuts & homemade lavosh

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Quinoa Salad $16.5
    • Served with Kumara puree, mixed nuts, seeds, kale and cauliflower Tabbouleh.
  • Eggs your way $12
    • Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
  • Sweet Crumpets $20
    • Served with house preserved fruits and mascarpone foam and house syrup.
  • Sides - smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo $5
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • With truffle mayo and house ketchup.
  • Sides - eggs (2), roasted mushrooms, avocado $4
  • Pretzel Roll $24
    • Stuffed with jerk spiced beef brisket, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and house mustard.
  • Shakshuka $22
    • Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
  • 4 FISH BITES, 1/2 CHIPS or
  • STEAK & EGG BURGER $7.50
  • CORN PATTIES $3.20
  • MINCE & CHEESE PIES $3.80
  • SHOESTRING CHIPS
  • SCONES $3.50
  • MINCE PIES $3.80
  • MEAT PATTIES $3.50
  • 1 Margherita -V $18.00
    • Crushed tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive
  • 7 Quattro Stagioni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, artichokes, mushrooms
  • 5 Mamma Mia $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, Havoc Pork ham, basil, mozzarella, brie
  • 6 Pepperoni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork salami, anchovies, black olives, jalepeno
  • 9 Smoked Salmon $22.00
    • Mozzarella, sour cream, spinach, cold smoked salmon
  • 10 Vegetarian -V $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, mushroom, spinach
  • 2 Putanesca $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Carnivore $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, roasted red peppers, onion, jalapeno
  • Garlic Bread $3.99
  • Markollo Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Seasoned Chicken, Onion, Capsicum, Garlic, Sweet Thai Chilli sauce, Tomato, Cheese
  • Poppa's special Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Onion, Mushroom, Corn, Pineapple, Capsicum, Olive, Cheese
  • Dipollo Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Chicken, Sage, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Cheese
  • Pizza Bread $7.5
    • regular Pizza Base, garlic, olive oil, parsley. grated parmesan cheese.
  • Margherita Reg $13.5 Large $20
    • Tomato, Cheese, Herbs
  • New *Cranberry chicken* Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • cranberry Sauce,brie cheese, chicken, onions, sage,rosemary,capsicum, tomatoes
  • Funghi Reg $13.9 Large $21
    • Mushrooms, Tomato, Cheese, Garlic.
  • Crumbed Cod
  • Fried Mushrooms $1.20 each
  • Chicken $4.90
  • Chicken Kebabs $2.50
  • Donuts $2.10
  • Bacon Corn Patties $2.10
  • Steak Patties $2.10
  • Pineapple $3.90
  • Bean Nachos $12
    • With Sour Cream, Sauces & Cheese.
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8
    • 5x Slices
  • Seafood Basket (Enough for two) $25
    • Crumbed Prawns, Scallops, Mussels, Squid Rings, Battered Fish & Crab Stick with Chips & Sauces.
  • Cheesecake $5
    • Served with Whipped Cream
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $7
    • Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel. Served with Whipped Cream, Wafer & Sprinkles
  • Garlic Bread $6
    • 5x Slices
  • Toasted Sandwich $6
    • Choose From: Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple.
  • Side of Vegetables $5
    • Sauces & Dressings No Extra Charge
  • Kung Pao Chicken $24.00
    • Tender chicken pieces, lightly coated, tossed in Asian flavours. Served with Jasmine rice. GF
  • Turbot $24.00
    • Fresh local fish served tempura battered or pan-fried served with salad and fries.
  • Roast of the Day $18.00
    • Served with oven baked vegetables, steamed fresh greens and homemade gravy
  • Side of Veg $6.00
  • Garlic Prawns $18.00
    • Sauteed Tiger prawns in a creamy garlic sauce, served with Jasmine rice. GF
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Our own special recipe!
  • Panini $8.00
    • Build your own by choosing two from the following fillings – ham, chicken, brie, tomato, caramelised onions, mushrooms, bacon, salmon, mozzarella, eggs, or Blackball salami. Finish with one of the following sauces – cranberry, apricot, cream cheese, spicy plum or tomato relish.
  • Pumpkin and Feta Crostini $15.00
    • Lightly toasted ciabatta topped with pumpkin, feta and fresh herbs.
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken Roll $5.00
    • Sweet Chilli Chicken With Lettuce
  • Salmon Bento $10.00
    • Salmon Roll & Salmon Nigiri Mix
  • Sushi Roll $6.00
    • Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Vegetable
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich $9.00
    • Teriyaki Chicken + Kupi Mayo + Avocado + Lettuce
  • Tuna Roll $8.50
    • Tuna + Onion + Pepper + Kupi Mayo + Lettuce
  • Chicken Bento $10.00
    • Flavours: Teriyaki, Sweet Chilli, Chirashi
  • Bulgogi Sandwich $9.00
    • Korean Beef Bbq With Sweet Chilli Sauce, Vegetables With Sesame Oil
  • Vegetarian Sandwich $8.00
    • Variety Of Veges With Salt & Pepper
  • Combo Plus $20.50
    • chips and soft drink
  • Combo Plus $17.00
    • chips and soft drink
  • Blue Cod $8.00
  • Pineapple ring $2.50
  • All pies are preservative free.
  • Combo $18.00
    • with chips
  • Kids Burger $8.00
    • Prime New Zealand beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato sauce.
  • Combo $15.50
    • with chips
  • Shakshoukah $20.50
    • 3 eggs cooked in a mediterranean tomato, capsicum & chilli sauce, served in a pan accompanied by a basket of bread. Braveheart - ask for spicy (if you dare…!)
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • 2 Poached eggs on toasted Housemade buns, baby spinach & Hollandaise sauce. With your choice of approx. 150gr Pestell’s bacon OR a generous serve of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms” OR *150gr House hot smoked salmon *House Smoked Salmon - Extra $6.00
  • Hummus - Ful $23.00
    • Mediterranean style Hummus drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served warm with zesty fava beans & chaminados, accompanied by freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, lemon, pickles and 2 pita bread >>
  • Pork Panini $19.80/$15.80
    • Pork, cranberry sauce, apple & smoked cheese (Regular/Small)
  • Housemade Grain Free Muesli +$3.00
  • Sorbet $10.00
    • Sorbet served with spiced wine poached pear and Fairy Kisses
  • Small Quiche Combo $12.00
    • Your choice of quiche - Onion & Cheddar OR House Smoked Chicken OR Spinach & Mascarpone OR Ham & Cheese OR Broccoli & Blue cheese served with a side salad & Housemade relish
  • Mushroom Panini $19.80/$15.80
    • Mushrooms, onion, fresh tomato & cheddar (Regular/Small)
  • FIRE TUNA (3p) $7.00
  • EGGPLANT $17.50
  • ASSORTED SASHIMI $19.50
    • Chef's choice 10pc Sashimi
  • MASA ZEN $24.50 - $29.50
  • ASSORTED SUSHI & SASHIMI $21.50
    • Chef's choice 8pc Sushi & 4pc Sashimi
  • CHICKEN ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • SPIDER ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • KAKIAGE RICE $3.50
    • (Tempura Rice)
  • Coconut, Almond & Cranberry Granola $13.00
    • Served with Greek yoghurt, poached seasonal friut, milk
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Braised Crisp Pork Belly Burger $21.50
    • Pickled cucumber, hoisin bbq sauce, five spice & lime mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce & shoestring fries
  • Butter & Anathoth raspberyy jam
  • Soup Of The Day $13.00
    • Served with house made sour dough
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Turkish Baked Free Range Eggs $17.50
    • Grilled peppers, spiced tomato sauce, ricotta, parsley & house made sour dough
  • -Aioli / tomato relish / sour cream / sweet chilli $2.00
  • The breakfast stack (V, GF, DF) $15.00
    • Crispy potato rosti, served on a bed of our homemade beans, topped with baby spinach, bacon, poached egg and creamy hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes (V)
    • Fluffy, home-made pancakes, fresh off the grill and topped with grilled banana and a decadent caramel sauce.
  • -Served with bacon $20.00
  • V= Vegan GF= Gluten free DF= Dairy free available
  • -Mushrooms / spinach / eggs / sausage / bacon / beans / Toast / hash brown / tomato $4.00
  • Breakfast sides
  • Plum and apple breakfast crumble (V) $12.50
    • Lightly spiced stewed apple and poached plums, topped with a crunchy out crumble and served with creamy natural yoghurt
  • Available with wine pairing
  • Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
  • 4 for $32.00
  • The Left Bank Burger $23.00
    • Bun / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
  • Classic Caesar salad $19.00
    • Lettuce / tomato / poached egg / crouton / parmesan tuile
  • Napoleon creme brulee $14.00
    • Almond short tuile / berry coulis
  • Pumpkin veloute (V) $16.00
    • Coriander sour cream / farmers bread
  • Mouse au chocolate $14.00
    • Nougatine tuile
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
Rakinui Restaurant & Bar

Rakinui Restaurant & Bar

location

Address

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7945, New Zealand

phone

Phone

036807000

clock

Opened hours

Breakfast: 6:30am - 10:30am Lunch: 12pm - 2pm Dinner: 6pm until late Bar: 5pm until late
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7945, New Zealand