Tasty Buggers in Nelson Menu

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Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Affogato $9.50

Vietnamese spicy fried noodle with basil v $13.00
- flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
(Gf )gluten free * can be made gluten free( v )can be made vegan
Fried rice gf v $12.50
- a traditional asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Roti & peanut sauce $6.50
Coconut cream soup gf $12.50
- spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
Fried pork balls (6) gf $7.50
- secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and
Massaman curry gf v $12.50
- a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Peanut sauce stir fry gf v $12.50
- our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Thai Fish Cake $10.00
- Traditional Thai-style home-made fish patties, deep fried and served with sweet and sour cucumber and ground peanut dipping sauce.
Panang Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- This is a creamy coconut curry with sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00/ Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Panang Curry $24.00
- Creamy curry with crispy pork belly, basil,kaffir lime leaf and capsicum.
Thai Beef Salad (Yum Neua Yang) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $21.00
- NZ rib eye fillet, finely sliced, combined with lime juce, tomato, cucumber, onions,Thai herbs, chilli and tossed with Thai-style dressing.
Side Salad $6.50
Larb Pla (Fish Salad) $29.00
- Spicy crispy ground fish combined with toasted ground rice, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, mint, coriander, chilli powder, sliced ginger, lime juce, onions. Garnished with crispy garlic and shallots.
Phad Prik Khing Pla (crispy fish with red curry paste) $29.00
- Crispy fish pieces stir fried with a thick spicy red curry sauce, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and shredded kaffir lime leaf.
Fried noddles with egg $7.00

Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $17.50
- New Zealand Wakame and Goma wakame
Dragon Roll $20.00
- Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
Pork Kakuni $18.00
- Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.
Pork Tonkatsu $36.00
- Panko crumbed pork served with Japanese BBQ sauce and fresh salad.
Assorted Tempura $34.00
- A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
- Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
- 1 person
Assorted Tempura $21.50
- A selection of prawns, fish and vegetables deep fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.

Bacon Butty $4.00
Donuts (Plain / Cinnamon) $2.00
Kiwiana Vege Burper $9.50
- Potato Flip, Pineapple, Salad, Cheese and Egg Optional
Battered Sausage $3.00
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
Garlic and Herb Butter $2.50
Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
Kumara Chips (with aioli) $6.50

Seafood $18
- Prawn, Squid, Scallops
70 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Pho Xāo)
- Rice noodles, shallots, onion, sprouts, tamarind sauce
4 Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuôn̕ Tôm Thit) $8
- Vietnamese signature dish: fresh rice paper spring rolls filled with pork, prawns,rice noodles, herbs, carrot and cucumber. Served with dipping sauce - choice of hoisin or fish sauce
~ Hot & Spicy on request ~
Seafood $18
- Prawn, Squid, Scallops
10 Crispy Squid (Mủc Chiên Giōn) $10
- Deep-fried marinated squid
Combination $16
20 Crispy Chicken (Gā Chiên Giōn) $12
- Marinated chicken thigh/wings served with fries

Lamb $5.40
Add cheese $1.00
Fries $4.90
Chicken S $10.9 / L $12.9
Add salad $2.80
Falafel $1.80
Lamb S $10.9 / L $12.9
Mixed S $9.3 / L $11.9

Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Simplicity Pizza $11.00
- A light pizza for a starter! Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Chicken & Pesto $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Californian $19.00
- Bursting with flavor from an olive oil and garlic base, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses, capers & topped with fresh oregano.

Upstream $19.90
- Smoked salmon, dill, capers, cream cheese & aioli
Fish Bites $1.00
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Sausage-Battered $3.60
Steak & Onion Roll $3.00
Kids Mini Pizza $6.50
- Ham, cheese, tomato
Pineapple Fritter $1.50
Oinker $19.90
- Ham, pineapple & tomato

Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
- Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
Tacos-soft or Crispy,
- 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
Burrito Bandido $5.50
- Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
PicaDillo Beef
- (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
Traditional Chill Corn Carne
- (Slow Cooked Mince Angus Beef with Classic Mexican Spices and Taco Salsa)

Falafel Salad Middle Eastern flavoured falafel balls with toasted pita bread & a fresh crisp salad finished with a mint yoghurt Tzatziki dressing. $17.00
Hot Chocolate (Caffe Láffare Fairtrade Certified) -
CA Breakfast Streaky bacon, free range eggs, Bratwurst sausages, hash browns, roast Tuscan tomatoes and pesto French bread with pesto dressing. $19.00
Market fresh Fish of the Day The freshest fish that can be found daily. The chef’s imagination is the only limit. $33.00
Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $24.50
Pasta Of The Day Please ask your server. $27.00
Satay Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet complemented with satay sauce. $20.50
Pasta of the Day Changes on a daily basis. $26.00 / $28.00(Gluten Free)

Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5

Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.

Pepperoni $24.00
Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
- with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
Garlic Bread $8.00
Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
- with coriander and sesame seeds
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
French Onion Soup $16.00
- with gruyere and croutons
Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00

Chikpea masala $13.50
- Chickpea in tomato onion sauce
Peshwari naan $5.00
Onion bhaji $5.00
Plain naan $3.00
No-veggie platter $15.00
Veggie pakora $5.00
Balti (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Ginger, garlic, coriander based thick sauce
Veggie karahi $13.50
- Mixed vegetables and butter sauce

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