Tararua Tavern/Cafe in Waikato Menu

VEGE $13.50
- falafel, beetroot, tahini, pita chips, lettuce
SALT+PEPPER SQUID $16.00
- Asian slaw, sesame and lemongrass, dressing + sriracha mayo
3 OR 4 THIGHS PER BASKET $15.00
- blue cheese + sriracha
COLESLAW $4.00
HOKI + FRIES $7.00
CHICKEN $12.00
- S.F.C, cheese, lettuce, mayo
CAESAR $16.00
- S.F.C, caesar dressing, bacon, parmesan, coutons
FRIES $4.00 /$8.00
- regular/loaded

Beef Burger (GF)(DF) $19
- the helm made beef pattie with bacon, onion rings, swiss cheese green tomato and jalapeño chutney and salad greens served w/ fries
Chicken Burger (GF)(DF) $19
- Pan seared chicken breast with brie, bacon, salad greens, aioli and sweet roast capsicum salsa served with fries
Steak Open Sandwich (GF) $12
- Grilled sirloin steak with beer battered onion rings salad greens and béarnaise on a toasted sourdough
Salmon $8
-Salmon $24
Chicken Open Sandwich (GF)(DF) $12
- Seasoned chicken breast with brie, salad greens and Cajun aioli on toasted sourdough
Seafood Chowder $12
- Fresh mussels, shrimp and surimi in a creamy chowder and served w/ toasted ciabatta
(GF): Gluten Free on request / (DF): Dairy Free on request

Garlic prawns and smoked salmon $24
- slow roast tomato, capers, red onion and l emon aioli
Beer battered fish and shoestring fries $26
- mixe dleaf salad and house-made tartare sauce
Kapiti aged cheddar w fig and balsamic relish
- 1cheese $14, 2cheeses $20, 3cheeses $25
Crispy twice cooked pork belly $32
- creamy garlic mash, braised red cabbage, green beans and pancetta batons w/ cider jus[ G F ]
Gurnard ceviche $14
- spring onion, tomato, chilli, coconut cream [ g f ]
Pulled slow cooked l amb $22
- roasted red capsicum, feta, spring onion and tzatziki
Crumbed haloumi and quinoa tabb ouleh salad $17
- cucumber, spring onion, cherry tomato, sun flower seeds and lemon yoghurt dressing[ G F A ][ V]
Tuesday to Sunday GF – Gluten Free / GFA – Gluten Free Available / V - Vegetarian

All in One $15.00
Jalapeno $2.00
Lamb $13.00
Falafel Small $9.00 Lrg $11.00
Side Salad $5.00
Hot Lovers $13.50
- Pepperoni, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Onion and Dry Oregano
All in One Lrg $15.00
Falafel Small $10.50 Lrg $12.50

Chicken, mushroom and green pea fettuccine $17.50
Oven baked beer battered fries $6.50
- with plum or tomato sauce
Classic toasted club sandwich $11.50
- double layered with ham off the bone, cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, Umu capsicum sauce and aioli
Oven baked beer battered fries $7.50
- with aioli or sour cream
Roast vegetable salad $17.50
- seasonal roasted vegetables, salad greens, herb dressing and toasted seeds
Roast mushroom or chicken liver pate $15.50
- with sesame lavosh crisps and salad greens
Fish and chips $22.50
- fresh local fish of the day pan-fried with oven baked beer battered chips, salad greens and aioli
UMU mussel platter $26.50
- smoked mussel pate, grilled mussels, marinated mussels, mini mussels and caper hotpot, a taste bowl of mussel chowder, toasted ciabatta and salad greens

-Full $13.50
-Teriyaki Chicken Don
- Chicken, onions, spring onion stir fried in teriyaki sauce with sesame
-Sashimi Avocado Salad $16.00
- Sashimi & avocado on fresh green salad with wasabi dressing
Miso Free with main
●Other
-Karaage Don
- Marinated deep fried chicken with shichimi chilli
●Salads
Prawn Udon Noodle Soup $16.00

House Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Poached free range eggs on a kumara & kale rosti w/ hollandaise sauce
Add lemon & poppy seed served w/ homemade lemon curd $10.00
Avocado $3.00
- Seasonal
Mushroom $3.00
Granola $12.50
- Lightly baked oats, seeds, nuts, maple syrup & a touch of cinnamon served w/ fruit compote & ragian coconut yoghurt topped with chia
Add garlicky ham & brie with cornichons
Add small $6.00
Bacon $2.00

The Cowree Burger $15
- House made beef pattie, Walkers Porter beet relish, mustard aioli, cheese, gherkin, onion
Mushroom bruschetta $11
House made corn chips $8
- w house made salsa & guacamole
-W chips $18
House cut double fried chips $6
Mini mussel fritters $13
Grilled Rueben $13
- w house made chips & cornichons
Pork scratchings $5

-served with poached rhubarb $17
-French fries, salt and vinegar seasoning - $8
Freshly Shucked Kaipara Oysters $24/48
- -natural with cabernet sauvignon vinegar and shallot
Pohutukawa Smoked Duck Breast $39
- Celeriac purée and remoulade, truffle and mushroom potsticker, duck jus
VSB Chicken Parmigiana $18.50
- Parmesan and panko crumbed chicken, prosciutto, fresh tomato sauce, crisp baby cos hearts
Prime Beef Tenderloin $42
- Mini tapenade stuffed beef olive with smoked potato mash, onion ash, beetroot, black garlic, tarragon and jus
-Heirloom carrots, Sweetree honey, toasted macadamia $8
Coconut Milk and Lavender Panna Cotta $16
- Liquorice sponge, strawberries and anise

Tempura battered fish & chips $18.50
- tartare sauce, green salad
- Although we do our best to satisfy the requirements of guests w allergies, we are not a gluten or allergen free facility. (V) – vegetarian, (VGO) – vegetarian option available, (GF) – gluten free, (GFO) – gluten free option available
Bacon & eggs $14
- free range eggs your way, poached, scrambled or fried(GFO)
Double baked pork spare ribs $19
- BBQ sauce, fries & garden salad
Arancini (crumbed risotto balls) $17
- w spinach and mushroom, rocket and pesto
Dunes gourmet burger $17.50
- ground eye fillet, beetroot, onion jam & all the trimmings(VGO)
Big beach breakfast $19.50
- bacon, tomato, sausage, hash browns, free range eggs, grain toas(GFO)
Eggs benedict $17.50
- smoked salmon or bacon w spinach, lemon hollandaise(GFO)(vegetarian option mushroom & spinach)

Lamb Burger $17.00
- Mint yogurt, lettuces, tomato & fries
Nachos $14.00
- Chilli beans, tomato, onion and cheese
Potato Wedges $12.00
- Spiced potato wedges topped with cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
The ‘Long Black’ Eggs $17.00
- Hash browns topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon & Hollandaise sauce
Mushroom Fettuccine $14.00
- Creamed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
Chicken Burger $17.00
- Grilled pineapple, lettuce, coriander, ginger & lime sauce with fries
Fries $7.00
- With tomato sauce
Pancakes $14.00
- Caramelized bananas and cream

Pineapple fritter $1.20
Cheese $7.50
A $25.00
- 3 Fish, 3 crabsticks, 2 potato fritters,2 sausage, 2 squid rings $4 chips
Squid rings $0.80
Fish sandwich $5.00
B $10.00
- Fish, 4chicken nuggets, 4 mini hotdogs, potato fritter $2 chips
Scallops $2.00
2 Fish, 2 crabstick, 2 potato fritters 2 sausages hotdog $3 chips $20.00

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