Powerhouse Cafe in Canterbury Menu

POWERHOUSE BRUNCH POWERHOUSE BRUNCH
  • Powerhouse toasted muesli & fresh fruit salad (df option) $17.50
    • Served with natural unsweetened yoghurt or milk
  • Warm Lemon & Oatmeal Pancake $19.50
    • With baked rhubarb, redcurrant compote, banana & mascarpone.
  • Highland fling $18.50
    • Rolled oats simmered in milk, served on rhubarb, topped with banana,cream, a wee lick o’ whisky liqueur, & sugar blow-torched to caramelised perfection.
  • French toast (gf option) $19.50
    • With Either: Berry coulis, banana & vanilla bean syrup.
  • French toast (gf option) $19.50
    • With Either: Grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup.
  • Toasted wholegrain bread (gf option) $19.50
    • With grilled bacon & poached or scrambled eggs.
  • Eggs benedict (gf option) $21.50
    • Two eggs served a top honey-cured bacon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce.
  • Eggs montreal (gf option) $21.50
    • Two eggs served a top Powerhouse’s own manuka & honey hot-smoked fresh salmon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce.
  • Florentine grilled potato cakes (gf) $21.50
    • Topped with spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise & shaved parmesan, with beetroot relish
  • Huevos rancheros (v) (gf) $21.50
    • Powerhouse Mexican-style beans on a crisp corn tortilla, grilled with cheese & tomato, finished with avocado, poached egg & salsa.
  • High-country breakfast (gf option) $22.50
    • Grilled bacon, scrambled eggs, pork & beef rissole, with whipped potato cake & toast and our own tomato relish.
  • Roast kumera & corn cake (gf) (df) (v option) $20.50
    • Stacked with grilled bacon & tomato, garnished with avocado & roast capsicum & tomato salsa.
  • Kedgeree (gf) (df option) $20.50
    • Smoked fish risotto, scented with garam masala spices & coconut milk, finished with a poached egg & smoked salmon.
  • Children’s powerpack (gf option) $14.50
    • Rissole, bacon, buttered popcorn, fruit, crisps, with a treat & juice.
  • Children’s pancake $14.50
    • With maple syrup & ice cream.
  • Traditional seafood chowder (gf option) $18.50
    • Fish & shellfish in a creamy leek & potato broth, served with toasted garlic bread.
  • Soup of the day $18.50
    • With garlic bread (see our blackboard).
  • Steak sandwich (gf option) (df option) $26.00
    • Grilled 200gm beef rib eye, on toasted sourdough bread with red onion marmalade, salads, aioli & a side of beetroot relish.
  • Chicken burger (gf option) $26.00
    • Crumbed chicken schnitzel piled with cumin-roast tomato, camembert, guacamole & salads with sweet corn relish.
  • Vegetarian burger (gf option) (df option) $26.00
    • A flavour-packed & juicy vegetable burger patty on toasted sourdough bread with salads, cheese, relish & gherkins.
  • Creamy leek & pea risotto (gf) & side salad $24.00
    • Arborio rice risotto, shaved parmesan & fresh pesto, with either: Smoked salmon or chicken or shaved ham or sautéed button mushrooms.
  • Grilled salt-crusted fillet or salmon (gf) (df) $28.00
    • Grilled fillet of salmon, on a plate of fresh seasonal salads with sweet blackberries, avocado & mandarin, & saffron honey vinaigrette.
  • Wok-seared salt & pepper calamari (gf) (df) $28.00
    • A top buckwheat soba noodle salad, with a lemon, tamarind & mint dressing.
  • Coq au vin (gf) (df option) $28.00
    • French Paysanne-style chicken in a traditional bacon & button mushroom wine sauce, with bay leaf & thyme. Served in a pan with crusty garlic bread.
  • Confit leg of duck $28.00
    • With fresh warm brioche & walnut butter, roast quince, pear & prune compote, salad leaves & creamy Kikorangi blue cheese.
  • Today’s fresh fish fillet (gf) $28.00
    • Seasoned with lime chilli & smoked paprika, pan-fried, served atop duck-fat roast Agria potato, with roquette, fresh basil pesto, balsamic glaze & lemon.
  • Salad bowl (gf) $16.50
    • Freshly made seasonal salads

Nearby Sample Menus

  • The Ultimate Chocolate Dessert $19.90
    • Chocolate fudge brownie, chocolate mousse, chocolate ice cream, chocolate pate, raspberry coulis
  • Devils Dream N/A
    • White and dark chocolate layers , creamy & smooth, berry coulis - really wicked!
  • Warm Raspberry Drenched N/A
    • Moist chocolate cake, made with raspberries, served with vanilla bean ice cream, berry coulis
  • Eggs Benedict Poached eggs $22.50
    • on house made toasted english muffin and hollandaise, with... Bacon $19.5 Avocado Salsa $19.5 ‘Holy Smoke’ smoked salmon
  • House Cured Salmon Gravlax $21.50
    • Toasted Ciabatta, horseradish creme, pickles, beetroot relish
  • Waffles with… $19.00
    • Whipped butter and maple syrup $14.5 Bacon, banana, whipped butter, maple syrup 19.0 Poached berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup
  • Caramel & Hazelnut Torte N/A
    • With vanilla bean ice cream, creme anglaise
  • Roasted Beet and Falafel Salad $21.50
    • Roasted beets, hazelnuts, feta, fresh soy beans, baby greens, falafel, preserved lemon yogurt
  • Spiced prime Beet Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • For 2 or more people . This is the best option to enjoy many wonderful tastes and the variey of our cuisine . Please advise your waiter if you have an allergy or special diet.
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chef's choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil mat bread $10.50
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers
  • Grilled Moroccan Brochette (kebabs) 2 per portion, served with sauteed smoked barley or rice
  • Medium $7.50
  • Medium $7.50
  • Beef
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • Salads S $5.00 each / L $6.50 each
  • Lamb
  • Lamb
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • -Roast potato $0.7 each
  • Chicken
  • Spring rolls $4
  • -half scoop $3
  • Fish bites $4
    • 80c/6
  • Fish Burger $8
    • fish, tartare sauce, lettuce, beetroot, onions and mayonnaise
  • Chicken nuggets $4
    • 80c/6
  • Meat pattie $3
  • Sausages $3
  • Vegetarian burger $8
    • hash brown, onions, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, pineapple, tomato, cheese, mushrroms, egg and tomato sauce
  • Ginger Beef $12.70
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.70
  • Pork & Cashew $13.90
  • Chicken & Cashew $13.90
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
  • Black Bean Steak $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Crumbed prawn curry $13.50
  • Rice $2.00
  • Chicken katsu roll $5.80/$9.90
    • cabbage, mayo, brown sauce, crumbed chicken (4P/8P)
  • Yaki-emshi $9.50
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Pork curry $13.50
  • Tendon $15.00
  • Chips (L/S) $4.00/$2.50
  • Confit of Duck $25.50
    • Confit of duck leg on a pastry tart filled with shredded duck, pine nuts, mango salsa, finished with honey ice wine sauce.
  • Beef Fillet
  • Shoestring fries or steak fries
  • T-Bone 500g $31.00
  • Kapiti Riverdale Cheddar
    • Sharp, tangy aged cheddar with a zesty bite, crumbly consistency with some lactate crystallization.
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • The chef’s seasonal specialty.
  • Extra cheese (each) $5.00
  • Creamy mashed potato
  • Egyptian Koshary $11.00
    • Koshary Is a traditionaL Egyptian meat that consists of a macaroni, spaghetti, rice, black lentiLs, chick peas, garlic sauce and a spicy tomato chilli sauce, all topped with fried onions
  • Egyptian Baked Potato $11.00
    • Served with rice, fresh doubLe cream, green salad and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Chicken $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Falafel Salad $13.50
    • Served with hummus, tabouli, Egyptian salad, pita bread, falafel and our special dressing in a plastic box
  • Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/chicken parcel
  • Your choIce of the main served with pita bread, rice or couscous on our crisp salads and finished with our homemade sauce to take away
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • your choice of meat served on a flat pita bread and a bed of salad to take away
  • Fish & chips $10
    • fish, fries, salad & tomato sauce
  • BBQ lamb $15
    • chipotle mayo, corn, parmesan, lime, soft herbs & tortilla crisps
  • Coconut oil seared chicken supreme $25
    • toasted coconut crumb, lime & chilli bavarios, coriander, mint, green onion mayo & kumara crisps
  • Wedges with tomato relish $9
  • Toasted muesli $10
    • natural yoghurt, summer fruit compote
  • Cucumber, lime & mint slaw $5
  • Cheese $25
    • 3 varieties of imported & local cheeses changing regularly, served with figs, pear, quince paste & crackers
  • Cheese board $20
    • 3 cheeses, quince paste, dried pears, crackers
  • Chiles Hellenes (GF) $26.50
    • Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice o f chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn* (^available for $2 extra).
  • Pastel de 3 Leches $9.50
    • "Three milks cake” is a cake soaked in three different types o f milk.This cake was seen in Mexico as early as the 19th century and it has become a popular dessert. We Recommend you have this exquisite cake with a nice cup o f coffee, i
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • Flautas (GF) $14.00
    • These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.
  • Tacos de Carnitas (GF) $26.00
    • From the Michoacan region o f Central Mexico, these corn tacos are served with roasted pork, salsa verde, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
  • Fish $9.00
    • Mini fish bites served in a basket with fries.
  • Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (V, GF) (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
    • Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world’s largest exporters of mangos.
  • Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
    • Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Served with Brie Cheese
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
    • Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
  • Sirloin Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Loaded Wedges $14.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
  • Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00
  • Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
  • Croquette $2.60
  • Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
  • Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
  • Sausage Roll $2.00
  • Combo (Meat) $14.50
    • 1 x Meat Curry, 1 x Rice, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
  • Rogan Josh (Medium) $11.00
    • With rice
  • Pappadums $0.50
  • Mango Chicken (Mild) $11.00
  • Lamb Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Beef Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • 3 Pieces $6.00
  • Chicken Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs on toast
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Plate of 8 onion rings served with at dipping sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
  • Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • Served with cream cheese, jam or basil pesto. Salmon and Bacon available for an extra $2.00
  • Prawn Twisters $10.00
    • 4 Filo wrapped prawn twisters served with chilli sauce
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Assortment of spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites and chips served with dipping sauce
  • (+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
    • with chipotle mayonnaise
  • BEEF BURGER THE WORKS Beef pattie, bacon, fried egg, cheese, tomato and lettuce served in a toasted sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $20.50
  • Mushroom Arancini (3pcs) $9.50
    • with puttanesca sauce
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
Powerhouse Cafe

Powerhouse Cafe

location

Address

8 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, 7334, New Zealand

phone

Phone

0033155252

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , New Zealand

features

Features

Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
8 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, 7334, New Zealand
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