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

  • Singapore Fried Noodles $21
    • Rice noodles chicken shrimp, bean sprouts, red and green peppers onions and chilli
  • Malay Hawker Fish & Prawns $25
    • Wok fried in a Kaffir lime, basil, spinach and ginger sauce with fresh chillis
  • Firecracker Sliders
    • our famous Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with Dynamite mayo >>
  • Shaking Beef $27
    • Vietnamese style wok seared beef with garlic spring onion, red onions and a lime dipping sauce
  • Penang Chicken $25
    • Malaysian style roasted chicken marinated with fresh ginger, turmeric, chilli, kaffir lime, fennel seed and coconut cream
  • Peking Duck Salad $23
    • 5 spice duck, baby spinach. cucumber, sprouts, Asian herbs and sesame lime dressing
  • Poppadoms $3
  • Condiments $4
    • Mint and coriander chutney mango chutney, raita, chilli sambal
  • Prawn Steak $34
    • scotch fillet, king prawns, seasonal veg, kumara fries, jus lie and hollendaise sauce
  • Snickers Shake $11
    • topped with grated dark chocolate and icecream
  • Crunchy Coated Chicken Nibbles $15
    • coated in a sweet chilli and butter sauce
  • Kiwiana Burger $24
    • beef pattie with beetroot, egg, tomato and cheese
  • Chicken Nibbles $15
    • coated in a sweet chilli and butter sauce
  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail $15
    • with iceberg lettuce and avocado
  • Sharing Platter $35
    • with a selection of all f our starters
  • Steak, Eggs & Chips(Gf) $28
    • 250gram sirloin served with salad
  • Poached Salmon $5.50
  • - Cheese / Bacon / Ham / Spinach / Mushroom / Onion / Tomato / Salmon
  • B Fillings x3 $10.50
  • ALL YOU NEED IN A BURGER AND MORE. COMES WITH KAOS CHIPS
  • KAOS Potato Balls (a pair of the best balls in town) $5.00
  • 3. French Toast $18.50
    • Egg dipped seasonal bread with fried bacon, banana, seasonal fruit and drizzled with couli & maple syrup
  • 10. KAOS Home-Made Chips Bowl $8.50
  • 4. Mushroom Melt $16.50
    • Creamy mushrooms & spring onions piled on seasonal bread, topped with blue cheese & grilled
  • Amritsari champ $12.00
    • Lamb minced flat bread packed with the flavours of indian spices
  • Chicken tikka masala $15.50
    • Aromatic chicken pieces cooked in a rich tomato and onion sauce finished with ginger, garlic and freshly ground spices
  • -Veg $14.50
  • -Veg $5.00
  • Tandoori roti $2.50
  • Plain rice $2.50
  • Paneer tawa frontier $13.50
    • Cottage cheese pieces cooked in aromatic spices and delicately flavoured with coriander
  • Chilli paneer $14.50
    • Dry or gravy
  • With Kapiti Black Doris & Crème Fraiche ice cream $20
  • Beef Pho (GF) $15
    • Vietnamese rice noodle soup, sliced beef scotch fillet, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, Chili
  • Fries $9
    • Plain or cajun spiced, garlic aioli
  • Best Ugly Bagel (V) $9.50
    • Pumpkin Kaya, jam & blueberry chia jam
  • Back To Basics
  • With free range chicken $22
  • Or, Smooshed avocado, beetroot relish, walnuts, sauerkraut (V) $14
  • Homemade Granola (GF) $14.50
    • Yoghurt, banana, raw honey, berry compote with Tahini milk
  • 1 whole pork, 50 roast potatoes, 2 large coleslaw, 2 large gravy
  • Chicken piece $2.70
  • Pork S $11.5 / M $14.5 / L $18
  • Quarter $5.50
  • 2-3 people $23.00
    • 6 chicken pieces, 6 roast potatoes, 6 kumara, 1 large coleslaw, 1 large gravy
  • Whole $18.00
  • Shank no trimmings $8.50
  • Crackle $2.00
  • Braised lamb shanks $29
    • kumara and parsnip purée, blanched green beans and garden salad
  • Veggie pocked waffles $19.50
    • with herb parmesan chicken, lemoned rocket and bearnaise
  • Gluten free odd $2
  • Thick cut fries $10
    • with aioli and herbed sea salt
  • Seasonal fruit odd $2
  • Wagyu beef burger $25
    • with cos hearts, tomato, red onion, beetroot, emmental cheese, tomato relish and fried egg, Choice of salad greens or aioli with fries
  • Sautéed kale / wilted baby spinach /grilled vine tomatoes/ pair of free range eggs / avocado / portobello mushrooms $4
  • Free range eggs $10
    • on white or seeded sourdough toast with house tomato relish
  • ES=Entrée Size / MS=Entrée Size
  • Neua Pad Prik Sod $15.90
    • Stir fried beef with fresh chilli, green beans, capsicum and basil leaves
  • Thaley Nang Nuan (mild) $20.90
    • Stir fried mixed seafood with chili paste, vegetable spring onion and cashew nuts
  • ●Tom Kha (Mild)
    • Chicken coconut soup with mild chilli paste, galanga, mushrooms, lemongrass, lime leaves and coriander
  • Hoi Yang $10.50
    • Grilled scallops in bamboo skewers with onion, pineapple served with sweet Thai chilli and tamarind sauce
  • Gai Pad Gratiem Prik Thai (Mild) $16.90
    • Stir fried lamb with garlic, courgettes and leak
  • Kanom Pang Na Goong $7.50
    • Crispy fried bread topped with minced prawns served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Satay $8.50
    • Marinated chicken barbecued in bamboo skewers served with peanut sauce
  • Pancake $ 2.50
    • With spring onion
  • Wonton $ 6.00
  • Noodle $ 7.00
    • With pork hock
  • Yang Chou Fried Rice $ 6.00
  • Fried Pancake $ 8.00
    • With pork
  • Beijing Plain Pancake $ 2.00
  • Steamed Bun $ 1.20
    • With Vege
  • Noodle $ 6.00
    • With sesame butter
  • Charcuterie, Local cheese, Courgette chips, Romesco, Olives, Pickles, Breads (for 2) 3 $6
  • Pancakes, Coconut Ice cream, Saffron pear, Candied nuts, Toasted coconut $18
  • Hot smoked salmon $8
  • Vine Tomatoes – Fresh or Roasted $6
  • Eggs Benedict - Hot smoked salmon $20
  • Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes, Smoked Bacon, Truffle oil $9
  • Soup, Daily breads. $14
  • Chicken liver parfait, House made pickles, Charred onions, Crostini $19
  • Lamb R $10.00 L $14.00
  • Prawn R $10.00 L $14.00
  • Duck R $10.00 L $20.00
  • Lamb R $10.00 L $20.00
  • Vegetable R $8.00 L $12.00
  • Lamb R $10.00 L $20.00
  • Chicken R $10.00 L $20.00
  • Rice R $3.00 L $5.00
  • Chilli Chicken Noodle/Rice $8.80
  • Braised Shredded dried tofu with mix meat / Sliced dried tofu with pork / Chilli tofu $12.80
  • Pork Belly Noodle/Rice $8.00
  • Stemmed Small Pork Bun $5.00
    • 6 pcs
  • Chilli Fish Fillet with Vegetable Noodle/Rice $8.80
  • Chilli Chicken & Tofu Noodle /Rice $8.80
  • Fish Fillets in Hot Chilli Oil / Fish fillets with cabbage / Sweet Sour Fish Hangzhou Style $12.80
  • Shanghai Fried Thick Noodle / Fried Noodle with Chicken $8.80
  • Toasted Bagel
    • with Salmon and pesto
  • Chicken Melt with Honey mustard
  • Toasted Bagel
    • with cream cheese and Jam
  • Grilled Fruit on French Toast with Maple syrup
  • Sides
    • bacon, toast, hash browns or bowl of fries
  • Panini Salad and Fries
  • Muesli with Fruit, yogurt, and milk
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Fish/Prawn Madras $22.50
    • Boneless fish prepared in madras spices, onion, tomato & coconut milk
  • Mughlai $16.50
    • An ancient mughlai dish cooked in onion sauce, cashew nut onion based sauce & garnished with eggs
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in tandoor
  • Chicken Balti $14.50
    • Marinated grill chicken cooked with diced onions, seasonal vegetables potatoes, capsicums & spice
  • Chicken Dhansak. $14.50
    • Diced chicken cooked with lentils and vegetables, in a sauce tempered with coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic & perfected with cooked pumpkin
  • Kachumbar salad $4.00
    • Diced onion, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with lemon and spices
  • Malai Kofta $14.00
    • Mashed potatoes & cottage cheese balls cooked in a rich sauce
  • Mango Chicken $14.50
    • Unique recipe of Mango and Chicken. Succulent chicken cooked in the tandoor and finished in our mouth watering fragrant mango sauce
  • Breakfast #1 n/a
    • French Toast
  • Breakfast #4 n/a
    • Egg Omelette
  • Breakfast #5 n/a
    • Toasted Bagel
  • Breakfast #2 n/a
    • Big Breakfast
  • Breakfast #3 n/a
    • Egg Benedict
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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