Address
4/21 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand
Taste Explosion in Auckland Menu
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FOOD MENU-
Toasted bagel or 5 grain or organic ciabatta $7.50
- with house preserves or cream cheese or marmite
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Free range eggs $10.50
- on 5 grain toast (poached, fried or scrambled)
- -with bacon $13.50
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Smoked salmon bagel $13.50
- with avocado, cream cheese and pesto
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House toasted muesli $9.50
- With fruit and greek yoghurt
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Fresh seasonal fruit salad $9.50
- Served with yoghurt and honey
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Porridge $9.50
- Served with wild berry and apple compote
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Scrumptious House scrambled on 5 grain toast $14.50
- with smoked salmon, capers and fresh herbs
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Poached eggs on border grill $14.50
- Sauteed baby potatoes with mushrooms, bacon, onion and parmesan cheese
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Eggs Benedict $16.00
- (ham off the bone or middle rindless bacon) Served on scottish baps with fresh baby spinach and citrus hollandaise sauce
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Florentine (Spinach) $14.50
- Served on scottish baps with fresh baby spinach and citrus hollandaise sauce
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Royale (Smoked Salmon) $18.00
- Served on scottish baps with fresh baby spinach and citrus hollandaise sauce
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Creamy mushrooms on organic ciabatta $15.50
- infused with garlic and white wine topped with crispy bacon
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Brioche french toast $15.50
- with middle rindless bacon, caramelized banana and maple syrup
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The classic dutch toast $15.50
- homemade cinnamon toast with warm liquored seasonal fruit topped with passionfruit mascarpone
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The custard and cherry pancake $14.50
- with warm cherries infused in cherry brandy and fresh homemade custard
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The Strictly Scrumptious omelette $16.50
- with pan fried chicken breast, ham, seared bacon, onion and mushrooms
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The greek omelette $15.50
- with spinach red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta
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The tasty vege grill $16.00
- roasted mushrooms, tomato, grilled pumpkin, sauteed baby potatoes, wilted spinach and toast
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The Strictly Scrumptious breakfast grill $18.00
- two poached eggs, bacon, gourmet sausages, portobello mushrooms, grilled tomato, sauteed baby potatoes and toast
SCRUMPTIOUS LUNCH-
Salmon, pumpkin frittata $9.50
- comes with side salad
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Vege Tortilla Stack $9.50
- comes with side salad
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Chicken, Bacon strudel $9.50
- comes with side salad
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Pumpkin Soup $7.50
- with 5 grain or ciabatta bread
Nearby Sample Menus
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Curry Chicken Noodle $15.00
- Saucy noodle, beansprout served with curry chicken
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Hainanese Chicken Rice $15.00
- Fragrant rice served with traditional poached chicken in soy dressing topped with coriander, beansprout, cucumber and homemade chillies sauce
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Vegetarian Mee Goreng $13.50
- Mamak style fried noodle with beansprout, tofu, fritters in special sauce
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Ayam Rendang "Chicken Rendang" $15.00
- Authentic coconut dry curried chicken served with Jasmine rice
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Pandan Soy Bites $8.00
- Soy "meat" wrapped with Pandan leaves served with sweet chillies sauce
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Curry Chicken Laksa $15.50
- Spicy laksa noodle soup with tofu, chicken, beansprout & egg
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Seafood Tom Yam $15.00
- Spicy, sour and tangy coconut seafood soup with prawn, squid & fish cake, vegetables & noodle
- Satay Sauce $3.00
- Soup Tofu $ 4.00
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Deep Fried Chicken Set $ 13.80
- deep fried chicken, salad, miso soup, rice, Japanese mayonnaise
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Spicy Tofu $ 5.00
- tofu spicy pork mince, sweet soy, vinegar sauce
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Basil Chicken Ramen $ 12.00
- broccoli, corn, onion, carrots, mushroom and chicken
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Red Dragon $12.80
- bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, spring onion, shredded red pepper, white sesame, pork dried seaweed
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Shoyu Butter Ramen $ 10.80
- homemade original ramen, soy sauce flavored soup with noodle, sliced pork, green vegetable, spring onion, bamboo shoot, dried seaweed
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Miso Ramen $13.00
- cabbage, carrot, onions, shitake mushroom, bean sprouts, bamboo shoot, spring onion. You can choose original or vegetarian
- Moyashi Ramen $ 11.80
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Banana Split $8.50
- Chocolate sauce + vanilla ice cream
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Roast Chicken Breast Panzanella $23.50
- Veges, roast peppers, rocket, balsamic vinaigrette
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Pollo $21.90
- Roast chicken, capsicum, mushroom, tomato + BBQ sauce
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Quattro $43.90
- Braised beef cheeks, red wine jus + spring onion, paprika dusted chicken + tomato chilli jam, pork + sage meatballs, napoli sauce, prosciutto + parmesan crumb, parmesan crusted courgette, pickled onion + smoked paprika aioli
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Spicy Chorizo $13.50
- Seared squid, confit garlic, lemon + parsley aioli
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Gremolata Beef on Ciabatta $18.90
- Seared beef, pickled onion, rocket, carrot, aioli, pineapple + chilli relish
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Salmon Mousse $16.90
- House-smoked salmon, dill créme fraiche, crostini, brown butter + thyme
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Fresh Fruit Salad $8.50
- Vanilla ice cream
- 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 (Duck or lamb) $15.50
- Spicy Noodles - Choice of meat or tofu stir fried with flat rice noodles with fresh chilli, cabbage, egg, cauliflower, broccoli, capsicum, spring onion and basil leaves (Duck or lamb) $15.50
- 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
- Sweet & Sour - Your choice of meat or tofu stir fried with pineapple, cucumber, onion, tomatoes and capsicum in a Blue Elephant sweet and sour sauce. Includes rice (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu) $13.50
- Green Curry - Choice of meat or tofu with green curry and coconut milk, bamboo shoots, green beans, carrot, capsicum, zucchinis and basil leaves. Includes rice (Prawns) $17.50
- 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 (Duck or lamb) $15.50
- 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 (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu) $13.50
- Cashew Nuts - Cashew nuts flavoured with aromatic chilli paste, onions, broccoli, capsicum, carrot, water chestnuts and aromatic mushrooms. Includes rice (Prawns) $17.50
- Salmon Tataki $16.00
- Flying Dragon Sushi 8pcs $26.00
- Sukiyaki $24.90
- Lemon and Lychee Crème brulee $9.50
- California Roll 4pcs $7.50 8pcs $14.00
- Hand Roll Sushi $4.00
- Yakitori $7.50
- Banana Tempura Ice Cream $6.50
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District 5 Pork Short Ribs -Sunon Nunong(said "soon-noon") $15.00
- Spice rubbed, lemongrass, sesame crisp & house chilli jam
- Add an extra roll $4.00
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Prawn & Pork Lotus Salad -Goi Ngo Sen Tom Thit (mild/medium/spicy) $17.00
- Lotus salad with prawns & pork in a lime dressing with crushed peanuts, crispy shallots & prawn crackers
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Fresh Rice Paper Rolls - Goi Cuon(said "gai koon") $8.00
- Traditional prawns & braised pork, Smoked salmon & dill, Omelette & balsamic caramelised onion served with peanut dipping sauce, GF: served with nuoc mam sauce - two per serve
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Vietnam's National Beef Rice Noodle Soup -Pho Bo Sml $8.00/Reg $15.00
- Tender pieces of beef (medium), oxtail broth, soft rice noodles, herbs & lime
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Caramelised Pork Hotpot - Thijt Kho Hot Ga $24.00
- Slow cooked pork belly in young coconut water, hardboiled free range egg, crunchy sprout salad & steamed rice
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Crispy Rice Flour Crepe - Banh Xeo $18.00
- Traditional southern Vietnamese crepe with mung bean, onion, sprouts, lettuce, fresh herbs & nuoc mam - Your choice of braised pork & prawns
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Sticky Rice Dumpling -Xoi Khuc(said "xoy coupe") $10.00
- Pork belly, mung bean, sticky rice, spinach, fried shallots & house chilli jam
- Bacon Burger $4.00
- Steak Egg $4 .40
- Egg $2.50
- Won Ton $0.60
- Hot Dog $1.50
- Curry Roll $1.90
- Sand Flounder $5.50
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Special $7.00
- 2 fish, 2 sausages, 2 potato fritter and $1.60 chips
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Sides $5.50
- Potato mash, garden salad, seasonal vegetables , fries, wedges, bacon, mozzerella spinach rosti, onion rings
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Scotch Fillet $31.50
- 300gm of Juicy tender char grilled scotch fillet cooked just how you like it
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Fresh Mussels 1/2 Kilo $9.00 / Kilo $18.00
- Natural or the green Curry
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Loaded Wedges $14.50
- Seasoned wedges topped with cheese, bacon and sour cream
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Basic Kiwi Burger $10.50 add a free range egg $2.00
- 120g rump steak topped with red onion, tomato, beetroot, cheese and lettuce with mild American mustard or horseradish mayo in a ciabotto bun
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Beef Nachos $16.50
- Chilli beef with corn chips, sour cream, guocomole, salsa and mozzarella
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Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Served with sour cream
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Free Range Omelette $14.00
- Fresh herb & Crème friache Omelette
- Kids Bacon & Eggs $7.50
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Spicy Vietnamese lotus stem salad $14.50
- w roasted peanut, Vietnamese mint
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Spicy Vietnamese lotus stem salad $17.50
- w poached prawn, Vietnamese mint, topped crushed peanut
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Prawn linguini $18.50
- w fresh chillies & coriander
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Crispy tofu $13.50
- coated in salted duck eggs & spring onion
- Hash $4.00
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Toasted Bagels $7.50
- with cream cheese & preserves
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Thyme Lemon seafood Risotto $18.00
- w rocket
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Gelato $12.90
- A trio of chocolate, pistachio and hazelnut gelato served on crushed nut praline
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Melanzane parmigiana (V) (GF) $11.90
- Grilled eggplant slices baked with napoletana sauce and mozzarella
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Bruschetta con pomodoro $9.90
- Classic - toasted ciabatta slices with tomato, onion & basil salsa/ deep fried served with aioli and napoletana dips
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Tiramisu (pick me up) $11.90
- Classic italian, coffee drenched sponge biscuits set in a marsala flavoured cream, finished with a good pinch of almond and coffee crumble
- (GF, V, DF)- while all care is taken regarding allergen and dietary requirements exclusion of all trace elements cannot be guaranteed/ all ingredients my not be listed so please ask.
- Garlic bread $6.50
- - GF add $3.00
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Chicken- pollo alpina (GF) $26.90
- Pan fried breast pieces with bacon and mushrooms finished in a parmesan cream sauce (served with potato & leafy salad)
- Squid Ring (1/2 dozen) $4.00
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Chicken Pack $20.00
- 30 Chicken Nibbles
- Paua Fritter $2.00
- Thai Sweet Chilli Beef $9.80
- Sweet & Sour Wonton on Rice $9.50
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Special $13.00
- 2 Snapper, 2 Scallop, 2 Mussel, $1 Chips
- Garlic Prawns on Fried Rice $12.80
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Special $8.00
- 6 Chicken Nuggets, 4 Potato Fritters, 2 Hot Dog, $2 Chips
- 4 Fish / 4 Sausages / Chips $14.80 / $2
- Curry Prawn On Rice $13.00
- Prawn $4.00
- Hawaiian $4.00
- Curry Laksa $8.50
- Chicken Satay Sauce $10.50
- Bbq Black Bean Sauce $12.00
- Steak $10.50
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Sharing Tray $45.00
- 5 Arepas of your choice with all 4 sauces
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Latin Breakfast $17.00
- Scrambled eggs, Shredded Beef, Black beans, sweet plantains, chorizo, free range bacon & small arepas and a sauce of your choice
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● Enchiladas
- Served with fresh salsa, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, black beans and fresh coriander. Choose your filling of:
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Choripan $15.00
- 2 chorizo sandwiches with the popular argentinean chimichurri sauce
- -Vegetarian $8.50
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Pico de Gallo
- Mexican salsa fresca. Is a Fresh uncooked Salad made with chopped tomato, onion and chillies
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Beef Burrito $15.00
- Filled with Shredded beef, rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, mexican fresh sauce, sour cream and guacamole
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-Espinaca
- Fresh Spinach gently cooked with onion and creamy feta cheese
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Hen things $18.00
- Spit-roasted on the bone, citrus glaze
- -add house-cured bacon $4.00
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Beef short-ribs $18.00
- Cooked overnight, charcoal seared
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Caramelita $14.00
- Vanilla ice-cream, salted caramel sauce, almond praline
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Mahurangi oysters $16.00
- (1/2 dz) champagne mignonette, lemon
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Market fish $20.00
- Spit-roasted, coconut cream, soft spices, fresh lemon
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Organic oat porridge $12.00
- Macerated berries, kamahi honey, toasted almonds
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Pumpkin-walnut ravioli $18.00
- Goat cheese, tomato sugo, basil, parmigiano
- Please advise us if you have any dairy requirement
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Mango & Prawns $16.00
- Sprout, cucumber, young coconut meats, cashew
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Rambutan & Duck $16.00
- Basil, peanut, plum dressing
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Crab & Pork Dumplings $11.50
- Betel leaf, shallot, nuoc, cham
- Seasonal Greens $8.00
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"La Vong" Fish $26.00
- Pan-fried tarakihi, galangal, dill, rice noodle(GF/DF)
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Lemongrass Lamb Rump $26.00
- Kal-lan, grilled sweet corn, black pepper sauce(GF/DF)
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"Eight Hours" Pork Belly $23.00
- Green apple, hoisin dressing(GF/DF)
Taste Explosion
Phone
095344369
Opened hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
None
Cuisine
Cafe Food , Deli
Features
EFTPOS , Takeaway , Vegetarian Friendly , Breakfast , Catering Available , Bar Not Available , Cash , Lunch , Seating , Pet Friendly , Cards accepted , Local cuisine , Outdoor Seating
4/21 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand
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