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

  • SOUTHERN SPICED SQUID Mango Salsa
    • Chipotle Aioli
  • Add Bacon OR Fried Jalapeno OR House Cured Pastrami OR House Pickles $2.50
  • MUNG BEAN + CORN SALAD $8.00
    • Lemon Dressing
  • PULLED PORK FLAT BREAD $17.50
    • Chimichurri Grilled Flat Bread / Manuka Smoked Pulled Pork / Shredded Cos / Chipotle Mayo / Pickle / Fried Jalapeno
  • ADD $10.00
    • House Cured Salmon
  • KITCHEN PLATTER $32.50
    • 48hr Manuka Smoked Beef Brisket, House Cured-Pastrami, Sweat Shop Beer Mustard, Roast Capsicum + Pesto Feta, Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato, Toasted Beer Bread, Smoked Olives, Brewer's Dust
  • ST LOUIS PORK RIB FINGERS Sweet Chilli
    • Applewood Smoked
  • AMERICAN PEPPERONI $23.50
    • Charred Capsicum, Mozzarella, Rocket, Basil
  • ●Massaman Curry
    • Massaman curry paste with potato, onion and peanut in coconut milk
  • -Seafood $15.50
  • -Chicken or pork or beef $13.50
  • Massaman Curry (chicken or pork or beef) $10.90
    • Massaman curry paste with potato, onion and peanut in coconut milk
  • -Chicken or pork or beef $13.50
  • ●Cashew Nuts
    • Stir fried with cashew nuts and vegetables
  • ●Spicy Salads
    • Sliced meat with chilli, lemon juice, onion and coriander
  • -Chicken or pork or beef $13.50
  • Caesar salad $10.00
    • Bacon, cos leaves, parmesan, white anchovies
  • Seared tuna $24.00
    • Nicoise style, olives, potatoes, pickled egg, tomatoes, herbs, onions, green beans, garlic
  • Selection of New Zealand’s finest cheese (three / four / five / cheese platter) $22 / $29 / $35 / $48
    • With homemade flatbread crackers and quince
  • Pan-fried snapper $42.00
    • Chilli coconut broth crispy prawn, vietnamese mint salad
  • Hawkes bay lamb rump $42.00
    • Eggplant, minted peas, tzatziki, jus
  • Caffè macchiato $5.00
  • Aged 450gm tomahawk steak $59.00
    • Angus pure tenderloin
  • Red gold $16.00
    • Textures of berry, sorbet, spicy caramel top
  • chicken burger $7.50
  • fish and chips $9.00
  • -combo $14.00
    • combo served with chips and 420ml drink
  • -combo $15.50
    • combo served with chips and 420ml drink
  • -combo $15.50
    • combo served with chips and 420ml drink
  • -combo $15.50
    • combo served with chips and 420ml drink
  • mix $12.00
  • -combo $15.00
    • combo served with chips and 420ml drink
  • Pad Thai - Choice of meat stir fried with Thai rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, turnip, tofu, chives and red onion with peanuts, chilli powder and lemon (Prawns) $17.50
  • Ginger & Oyster Sauce - Choice of meat or tofu stir fried with sliced ginger, garlic, black fungus, spring onions, capsicum, mushroom, broccoli, and zucchini. Includes rice (Duck or lamb) $15.50
  • Red Panang Curry - Choice of meat or tofu with panang curry and coconut milk, crushed peanuts, capsicum, green beans and peas. Includes rice (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu) $13.50
  • Basil & Chilli - Your choice of meat or tofu stir fried with fresh chilli, basil leaves, garlic, beans, capsicum, mushroom, bamboo shoots, carrot and onion. Includes rice (Duck or lamb) $15.50
  • Blue Elephant Spicy Fried Rice - Choice of meat stir fried with Thai Jasmine Rice, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans,egg, capsicum, onion, garlic, basil leaves and chilli (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu) $13.50
  • Basil & Chilli - Your choice of meat or tofu stir fried with fresh chilli, basil leaves, garlic, beans, capsicum, mushroom, bamboo shoots, carrot and onion. Includes rice (Prawns) $17.50
  • Thai Fried Rice - Choice of meat or tofu stir fried with Thai Jasmine Rice, egg, carrot, broccoli, peas, onion, tomato and spring onion with cucumber and lemon (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu) $13.50
  • Thai Fried Rice - Choice of meat or tofu stir fried with Thai Jasmine Rice, egg, carrot, broccoli, peas, onion, tomato and spring onion with cucumber and lemon (Prawns) $17.50
  • Kebab's $9.50
    • Chicken Or Lamb w/ your choice of Toppings from display cabinet. Also on Rice or Salad
  • Gourmet Burgers $16.50
    • Choice of Grilled Chicken Fillets, Beef or Lamb patties w/ Cheese, Onion Jam & Tomato Served w/ Fries
  • Grilled Shawarma
    • Chicken Pita w/ tomato Ghurkins, onions, hummos & tahini, Lamb, Pita w/ tomato, Ghurkins, Onion, Garlic Sauce
  • Kofta Mezze $26.00
    • Over 300g of mince lamb grilled, served w/ hummus, Mediterranean salad, gherkins pita, sumac onion, mint yogurt salad
  • Salami Pizza $15.50
    • Dried Salami, Oregano, Mozzarella & Garlic Oil
  • Bamya $24.00
    • Stewed lamb & okra, tomato, garlic, coriander served w/ rice
  • Choose Any: $7.50 each
    • Hummus, Falafel, Fries w/ Aioli, Wedges, Nuggets, Labaneh
  • Creamy Mushroom Pasta $14.50
    • Mushrooms, basil, Caramelised cream parmesan topped w/ reduced balsamic
  • Satay beef skewers $15
    • Beef rump marinated in coriander and soy sauce, finished with satay sauce
  • House cured Salmon $17
    • Citrus and fennel cured Salmon served with coconut jelly, served with salad greens and chilli lime dressing
  • Chicken burger $20
    • Grilled chicken with bacon, cheese, tomato and lettuce on a toasted Ciabatta roll, served with shoestring fries and aioli
  • Market Fish $29.5
    • Served with kumara confit, nutmeg infused cauliflower puree, bok choi and vine tomato
  • Paper Moon slow cooked ale steak burger $24
    • On toasted Ciabatta roll with tomato, caramelised onions, lettuce and aioli, served with rosemary dusted fries and aioli
  • Turkish Bread $9
    • with warmed marinated olives - with olive oil, balsamic and dukka
  • Wedges $7.5
    • with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Garlic Bread $7
  • Duck curry $14.00
  • Lamb black bean $9.00
  • Vegetable sandwich $4.00
  • Butter chicken $9.00
  • Chicken liver curry $8.00
  • Chicken tikka masala $9.00
  • Tuna sandwich $4.00
  • Goat curry $14.00
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with freshly ground spices in gravy with dices of capsicum, onion & tomatoes
  • All mains are Gluten Free, please ak for vegan and other dietary preference
  • Onion Bhaji (6pcs) $6.00
    • Sliced onion crisp fritters battered & fried
  • Prawn Vindaloo (hot) $19.00
    • Prawns Cooked in vindaloo paste, garnished with coriander
  • Peshawari Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with dry nuts
  • Tandoori Non Vegetarian $20.00
    • Chicken Drumsticks (2pcs), Nawabi Chicken Tikka (4pcs), & Gilafi Seekh (4pcs)
  • ●Banquet
  • Lamb Vindaloo (hot) $16.00
    • Lamb cooked in vindaloo paste, garnished with coriander
  • Toasted sandwich $6.00
    • 2 Fillings
  • -Bacon, oven dried tomato, baby spinach $13.90
  • The ugly bagels
  • Eggs benedict $17.90
    • Poached eggs, baby spinach, beetroot, puree, streaky bacon or smoked salmon on house made rosti w/ hollandaise
  • Pasta of the day $18.90
    • Please ask our friendly staff
  • Scramble egg with veges $12.90
    • Scrambled eggs w/ oyster mushroom or kale on toast (VG)
  • Bruschetta $14.90
    • Grilled halloumi, oven dried tomato, basil, onion, smashed avocado on garlic bread (VG)
  • Sirloin steak on rosti $22.90
    • Sirloin steak, onion jam w/ mushroom sauce potato rosti, side of green salad and chips
  • Grilled bacon $5.50
  • Mince on toast $16.00
    • hearty beef mince, carrot, celery on toasted wholegrain bread with baby spinach & poached egg
  • Toasted ciabatta $4.50
  • Chargrilled prime steer scotch fillet $24.00
    • rustic rosemary potatoes, roasted tomato, baby spinach with creamy mushroom & cognac sauce
  • Moroccan chicken $19.00
    • with baby potatoes, baby spinach & creamy green peppercorn sauce
  • Toasted bagel $15.00
    • with cream chese & grilled bacon & avocado salsa
  • Bacon and chorizo hash $19.00
    • with roasted potatoes, garlic, mustard, tomato served with rocket, poached egg & hollandaise sauce
  • Wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce $6.50
  • Muesli with Fruit $12.90
    • Served with fresh banana, berries, milk, honey and yoghurt
  • Mince on Toast $13.90
    • Home made beef mince with one slice of toast
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • With Salmon, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • Café Style Toasted Muesli $6.90
    • Served with milk, honey, yoghurt
  • Soup of Day $9.90
  • Egg on Toast $8.90
    • Two eggs any style with two slice of toast
  • KIWI Breakfast $15.90
    • Two slice of Bacon, two eggs, sausage, hash brown and two slice of toast
  • French Toast N/A
    • Served with fried banana, Berries and maple syrup
  • Scallop $2.20
  • Snapper $42.00
  • Fresh Chicken (Crumbed) $6.40
    • Breast Fillet
  • Tuna Roll 5pcs $6.50
    • Cooked Mayo Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Capsicum
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Crumbed Prawn $2.20
  • Apple Fritter, rolled in cinnamon and sugar $1.70
  • Tarakihi $6.40
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
  • Hoki Bites $5.00
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Fries $3.00
  • Mini Hot Dogs $4.00
  • Crabsticks $3.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls $3.00
  • Squid Rings $3.00
  • 10 piece pak + large chips $23.00
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • 6 piece pak + large chips $15.00
  • Hunger pak $23.00
    • 4 thighs, 4 drums + large chips
  • 3 piece pak + regular chips $8.00
  • Lunch pak $12.40
    • 2 thighs, 2 drums + regular chips
  • Snak pak $7.50
    • 1 thigh, 1 drum & chips
  • Thighs $3.50
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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