The Return Of Rad in Auckland Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Mircher Buesli GF, VG, DF ( Just for the early birds before 11am) 13.5
    • This tropical take on bircher contains apple-soaked oats, not one, but two kinds of coconut nectar, seasonal fruit, shaved coconut, macadamia nuts and bit of mint, for, you know... fun times..
  • So Frenchy, So Toast VGA 19.5
    • Comprising of a choc chip brioche, nutty crumb, roasted white chocolate and caramelised banana, vanilla bean ice-cream served with crispy free range bacon. Sans pig option is 16.5.
  • Eggs Benny GF 19.5
    • Served with pulled bacon hock, potato gratin, apple cider hollandaise, apple slaw and an apple cider vinaigrette. Mmmm...appley.OR Served with our house-cured salmon cured with lemon and dill, potato gratin, apple cider hollandaise and water cress.
  • Salmon on Herb Waffle 19.5
    • Served with our house cured salmon on herb waffles with a Romesco sauce topped off with basil, crispy capers, pickled red onion and whipped avocado/sour cream.
  • Freedom Rangers (AKA Big Brekky)G FA 20.5
    • Comes with free-ranged eggs, Freedom Farm bacon, free-to-roam rosemary lamb sausages, ‘I will smash you’ avo with feta and basil, vine ripped tomatoes and served on bread of the day, that was not free and definitely not ranged, but is still very delicious.
  • Omelette Exhibit ‘A’G FA 18.0
    • Roast pumpkin, pine nuts, spinach, cheddar cheese, tomato chutney, toast. (Not guilty)
  • Omelette Exhibit ‘B’G FA 19.0
    • Prosciutto, Dolce Gorgonzala blue cheese, vine-ripped tomatoes, baby spinach, toast. (A little bit guilty, but should get off with a warning ).
  • Mushrooms on ToastG FA , VG 17.5
    • Enoki, Oyster, Portobello, Button and Radmaximus (we made that one up) mushrooms on toast with goats cheese and a spot of truffle oil because we’re fancy like that.
  • Grilled Polenta CakesGF, VGA, VG 16.5
    • Comes with ‘I will smash you’ avo with feta and basil, Portobellomushrooms and goats curd. Plus it has cake in the name, you can’t go wrong. >>
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Black Stack Burger 18.5
    • Crispy braised pork belly with pickled celeriac, Bazza’s coriander and peanut sauce with fresh mint and cucumber embraced by a squid ink brioche bun and served with fries.
  • Beef Lemon Grass Vermicelli Noodles 18.5
    • A ‘just-like-home’ recipe stepped up with next level ingredients: grass-fed beef, pickled daikon and carrot, bean sprouts, roast peanuts, coriander and dosed with a dressing called ‘nuoc mam’.
  • Sea, Sea, Land, Mouth 21.5
    • Deliciously poached octopus is pared with prawns in this farro risotto. Its flavours are toned with a lemon and herb undercurrent that matches well with the shaved baby carrotwithin. >>
  • Chicken, Quinoa and Baby Kale Salad* G FA 18.5
    • Also dubbed as ‘the healthy option’, this dish contains redand white quinoa, baby kale, orange slices and an orange dressing. Yum! *Team with ‘The Apolog y’ and you’ve officially said sorry to your body for all the wrong you did to it on the weekend. >>
  • Carrot Risotto VG 18.5
    • This rich farro risotto is made with a carrot puree and contains a soulful mix of roast baby beets, goats cheese, candied walnut, baby carrots, brocolini and watercress.
RAD THINGS RAD THINGS
  • Grandma’s Pork Bánh mì 13.5
    • Been years in the making! Light and crispy, traditional home-bakedVietnamese bread with Viet-style marinaded pork, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, coriander,mild red chilli and chicken cognac pate. >>
  • Chick ‘n’ Roll G FA 13.5
    • Grilled chicken marinated in soy, hoisin, ginger and coriander on a bed of ‘Raw Slaw,’ which contains bok choy, cabbage and vietnamese mint then topped with pickled cauliflower andcoriander. >>
  • It’s ‘Ham’mer time G FA 13.0
    • Thick slices of country ham paired with Gruyère cheese topped with walnut mustard, gherkins and pickled red onion.
  • Kiwi Catch G FA 13.5
    • Our fish of the day is ‘tempurafied’ then delicately laid onto Rad’s fresh home-made brioche bread, layered with cos lettuce, fresh tomatoes and lightly massaged with our custom-made tartare... there’s some sort of sandwich day spa going on here.
  • Secret Vegetable Business (SVB)G FA , VG 12.5
    • There is a vego roll special that is available every day, just ask the staff about it. Code is SVB.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -Chicken or pork or beef $13.50
  • -Vegetarian with tofu $12.00
  • -Chicken $9.00
  • ●Fresh Chilli
    • Stir fried your choice of meat with fresh chilli & vegetables
  • ●Ginger
    • Stir fried your choice of meat with ginger, onion and vegetables
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • -Chicken or pork or beef $13.50
  • -Vegetarian with tofu $12.00
  • Battered Sausage $1.80
  • Chicken Fried Rice & BBQ Pork chow mein
  • Steak or Chicken $3.00
  • Chicken $10.50
  • 1/2 Chicken $7.50
  • Ham $3.00
  • 10 chicken nibbles, $3.00 chips $12.00
  • Chicken $10.50
  • 22. Okonomiyaki Don $11.90
    • Japanese Pizza On Rice
  • 5. Teriyaki & Udon $20.90
    • (Chicken or fish teriyaki & plain udon)
  • 16. Ika no Ichiyaboshi $15.90
    • (Air-dried Japanese squid)
  • 2. Narita Sashimi S $19.00
    • Assorted 3 to 4 different kinds fresh fish with a beautiful garnish
  • 24. Yakiniku Don $11.90
    • Stir fried seasoned Beef on Rice
  • 10. Gyoza (5pcs) $6.90
    • Deep fried Japanese Dumpling
  • 7. Sashimi & Udon $17.90
    • (Sashimi on rice with mini udon)
  • 23. Sashimi Don $11.90
    • Fresh Fish Fillet with Chilly Sauce
  • Fish Katsu $19.90
  • Yaruki Salad $15.00
  • Sushi & Udon Set $23.90
  • Tofu Steak $8.50
  • Boston Mud Cake $8.50
  • Edamame $6.00
  • Okonomi Yaki $8.00
  • Combo Sushi 8pcs $16.00 12pcs $24.00
  • Chicken $19.00
  • Lamb salad $18.00
    • Cubes of marinated lamb, flame-grilled on the open fire, served on a bed of green salad with cacik hummus and bread.
  • Minted garlic yogurt
    • Yoghurt sauce with a hint of mint & garlic
  • Turkish mixed grill $21.50
    • A combination of shish including Lamb, Chicken and Kofta shish flame-grilled on the open fire.
  • Chicken $14.50
  • - large $19.00
  • Lamb $19.00
  • - medium $15.00
  • mixed Chicken & Lamb $15.50
  • Chicken Satay $15.00
  • Garlic Pita Bread and Hummus $6.00
  • Lamb Souvlaki $15.50
  • Mix Platter $18.00
    • chicken lamb falafel Dolma and olives
  • (served with pita bread, hummus, fresh salad, and sauces)
  • Super Chicken Lamb & Falafel $13.00
  • Lamb $11.50
  • Inari / Egg $1.60
  • Donburi $13.00
  • Green tea ice cream
  • Sashimi 9pcs
  • Katsu $15.00
    • All served with rice, miso soup, salad
  • -Tempura Udon $15.00
    • prawn tempura 1pc, vegetable tempura 3pcs
  • Tempura Prawn $2.00
  • - Chicken Teriyaki
  • Corda $ 2.00
  • 120g buns $ 2.00
  • all our flavoured loaves have an old-dough, sour starter base which creates a robust texture and enhances their keeping qualities. Available in olive or walnut
  • Bagels $2.00
    • sourdough based traditionally chewy bagels. Available with a mixed seeds topping
  • Kumara (800g/600g) $ 7.00/ $6.00
    • Roasted kumara in a light wholemeal based sourdough produces a warm earthy flavour
  • Brioche $5.50
    • traditional buttery French loaf (400g)
  • 6 mini buns $ 3.00
  • Tin loaves $4.50/$ 4.50
    • white/light wholemeal
  • Pork belly, apple, cauliflower cream $24
  • Pork cheek croquette, apple, radish $10
  • NZ cheese selection, mixed nuts, housemade pickles, hummus, zatar, flatbread $45
  • Salted fish croquette, gribiche $7
  • Cured meats, lamb pinchos, mussels, housemade pickles, flatbread $45
  • Pea and mint arancini, goats cheese $8
  • Baked celeriac, mushroom, kale $22
  • Lamb rump, aubergine, broad beans, natural yoghurt $24
  • Spaghetti Chili Prawn Sautéed prawns, bacon, red onion, tomato, slightly spicy. $13.50
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $18.50
    • Classic beef ragu, napoli, basil
  • Spaghetti or Gnocchi Pesto (V) With mushroom & creamy pesto sauce. Add: Chicken $3.50
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado Salad $20.00
    • Tomato, red onion & mustard dressing
  • Spaghetti Chilli Prawns $22.50
    • Prawns, garlic, tomato, chilli, bacon
  • Fries $7.00
    • Served w tomato sauce and aioli
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with Ketchup and Aioli.
  • Bacon Burger Bacon, tomato, lettuce, Portobello mushroom, crumbed eggs. $12.00
  • Smoked Salmon, Bacon, Haloumi, Mushrooms, Potato Rosti, Green Salad, Pork Chipolata $5.50
  • Rolled Omelette $16.90
    • Both served with ciabatta: Bacon, mushroom + cheese OR Ham, tomato + cheese
  • Egg & Soldiers $5.00
  • Pancake Stack $14.50
    • Strawberry compote + cream - Add bacon $16.50
  • Smoked Salmon + Potato Rosti $16.50
    • Rocket, red onion, capers, sour cream and grilled lemon
  • Ham & Cheese Toastie $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached eggs, spinach, tomato + hollandaise. Choose:
  • - Plain $16.50
  • Lemon & blueberry scones
  • Chicken, beetroot, relish & cheddar.
  • Healthy breakfast
  • Rabbit ragout
  • Toast
  • Soup of the day
  • Beef cheech & tomato kasundi.
  • Sweets and savouries
  • Tempura $11.90
  • Plain $8.90
  • (Japanese style noodle soup with topping of choice)
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $10.00
  • Seafood $11.90
  • Chicken Katsu $10.90
  • Miso Ramen $10.00
    • with corns, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and topping of choice(teriyaki chicken/chicken katsu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken $10.90
  • Salt & pepper lamb shoulder $18.50
    • Served With mint, cucumber salad & chili mayo
  • Grilled mussels $13.50
    • With fresh turmeric, tomato & fresh herbs
  • (Nem Cuốn) Fresh spring roll $12.00
    • Of braised pork, shrimp, fresh herbs, peanuts & soya sauce (2 large rolls)
  • Chilli & lemongrass tofu $15.50
    • Panfried With garlic & onion
  • (Gà Xiên) Chicken skeWithers $16.50
    • With lime, lemongrass, chilli & ginger
  • Mushroom & choy sum $13.50
    • Sautéed With soy, garlic & chilli
  • (Thịt Kho Tàu) Caramelised pork belly & egg hot pot $21.50
    • Served With rice
  • (Nem Rán) Traditional pan-fried spring rolls $14.50
    • With praWithns, crab meat, minced pork, mushroom & fresh herbs
  • Every combo meal* comes with: Jasmine Rice, 1 free Drink of the day
  • Combo 3 $13.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 tofu/beancurd dish, 2 vegetable
  • Combo 5 $13.50
    • Curry mock chicken, 1 tofu/beancurd dish, 1 vegetable
  • *dishes may vary according to availability
  • Combo 4 $10.50
    • Spicy mapo tofu, spring rolls, 1 vegetable
  • Combo 1 $10.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 braised dish, 1 vegetable
  • Combo 2 $13.50
    • Fried noodle, 1 sweet sour dish, 1 braised dish, 1 vegetable
The Return Of Rad

The Return Of Rad

location

Address

397 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand

phone

Phone

96315218

clock

Opened hours

Mon 6:30 AM to 4 PM Tue 6:30 AM to 4 PM Wed 6:30 AM to 4 PM Thu 6:30 AM to 4 PM Fri 6:30 AM to 4 PM Sat 6:30 AM to 4 PM Sun 8 AM to 4 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
397 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand
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