The Block Cafe in Auckland Menu

SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • LOTUS LEAF BUNS $13.50
    • lemongrass pork, pickled cucumber, peanut
  • PLATTER FOR 2 $24.00
    • selection of small plates & chef's specials
  • GRILLED ARABIC BREAD $9.50
    • garlic oil Jalapeno & Chickpea Dip
  • AMITS TANDOORI CHICKEN $13.50
    • saffron rice poppadum, raw mango chutney
  • JALAPENO ZINGERS $12.50
    • cream cheese spiced apricot coulis
  • KINGFISH CEVICHE $13.50
    • coconut chili lime Lebanese cucumber
  • SICHUAN PORK DUMPLINGS $12.50
    • coriander spicy sauce garlic shoots
  • RAS EL HANOUT LAMB MEATBALLS $12.50
    • pomegranata, slaw
  • VANILLA POACHED PEAR $13.50
    • blue cheese mousse, pecan, balsamic grapes crackers
  • CRISPY PRAWN TACOS $13.50
    • corn, chili coriander shredded greens
  • PIZZA $14.50
    • see wait staff for this weeks pizza
  • BURGER $14.00
    • southern fried chicken capsicum chili jam smoked cheese Jalapenos
MAINS MAINS
  • TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP $28.50
    • crispy pig ear, white bean puree black pudding croquette cider jus
  • GRILLED HAPUKA $28.50
    • orzo salad, chardonnay vinegar, hazelnut, citrus creme fraiche
  • MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY $26.50
    • coconut rice cashew, shichimi tapioca cracker
  • WAIRARAPA LAMB BACK STRAP $32.50
    • cumin rub, pressed Agria, eggplant puree, feta, pomegranate
  • ROASTED PUMPKIN RIGATONI $21.50
    • ricotta, sizzling sage, tomato petals, Waldorf salad
THE BLOCK GRILL THE BLOCK GRILL
  • (all grill items served with wasabi onion rings, iceberg wedge & your choice of sauce)
  • Flatiron Steak 200g $19.50
  • Scotch 250g $27.50
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29.50
  • Scallops 1/2 Doz $24.50
  • lemon & thyme Chicken Supreme $25.00
SAUCES SAUCES
  • PEPPERCORN & BRANDY
  • RED WINE JUS
  • MUSHROOM CREAM
  • CAPSICUM BUTTER
  • TRUFFLE BEARNAISE
  • SPICED APRICOT
SIDES SIDES
  • Hand-Cut Chips $8.50
  • String Fries $7.50
  • Wild Mushroom Saute, wilted spinach $7.50
  • Spicy Potato Skins Sour cream $6.50
  • Black Pudding Croquette $6.50
  • ice Berg Wedge bacon bites ranch Parsley $6.50
  • Spiced Chickpea Kale Feta tomato salad $7.50
ADD-ONS ADD-ONS
  • FRIED EGGS X2 $4.00
  • HAND-CUT CHIPS $4.00
  • BACON $4.00
  • GRILLED VINE TOMATOES $4.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sweet & Sour Prawns $30.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons $8.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken (Half/ Whole ) $20.00/ $38.00
  • Stir Fried Spicy Chicken Slices $25.00
  • Spring Rolls $8.00
  • Sizzling Beef in Mongolian Style $22.00
  • Diced Beef Fillets with Macadamia Nuts $30.00
  • Stir Fried Lamb with Satay Sauce $22.00
  • Pork & Mushroom & Veges $14.00
  • Combination Meats $14.00
  • Pineapple $3.80
  • Pineapple $1.40
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Chicken & Pineapple & Veges $15.00
  • Special Combination Fried Rice or Fried Soft Noodles $14.50
    • With Prawn, Roast Pork, Chicken, Steak and Cashew Nuts
  • Tarakihi $6.10
  • Spaghetti Marinara with mussels, salmon, white fish and shrimps in a creamy vin blanc sauce $24.50
  • Fish of the day, ask for details of our chef's wonderful creations
  • Cannelloni, beef or chicken baked in homemade tomato sauce with grated mozzarella $23.50
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise with red salsa, lean ground beef and parmesan gratin $21.50
  • Humus, ground chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon and tahini, served with warm Turkish bread $10.50
  • Vino Special (Small/Large) $19.00/$25.00
    • - Mushrooms, onions, salami, ham, pineapple, capsicum, capers, olives and anchovies >>
  • Tuscan Lamb (Small / Large) $19.00 / $27.00
    • - marinated sliced lamb, pickled mushrooms, feta cheese and a garlic and yoghurt dressing
  • Meat Lovers(Small / Large) $18.00/$24.00
    • - pepperoni, salami, bacon, capsicum and chillies
  • Ayam Tumis - Hot - C4 $15.50
    • Chicken, pineapple, veges, and fresh lime, sauteed with chilli sauce.
  • Babi Lemak - P3 $15.50
    • Tender pork mad vegetables sauteed with red chillis, limes leaves and coconut >>
  • Kari Kambing — M2 $15.80
    • Our very popular tender Iamb curry with potatoes.
  • Tamarind Fish - SF3 $16.60
    • Fish fillet served with a sauce.
  • Popiah Goreng - E5 $6.00
    • Crispy spring mlls - 4 pieces.
  • Satay - 1 $6.50
    • Grilled chicken with special satay sauce - 4 skewers.
  • Gado-Gado — Ve1 $12.80
    • Fresh salad, tofu & egg served with our signature satay sauce
  • Chicken or Beef Chow Mein - W3 $13.50
    • Stir fried with vegetables and noodles
  • PUMPKIN CORN FRITTERS $13.50
    • fritters made with corn pumpkin and coriander served with portobello mushrooms and a side green salad
  • AVOCADO TOMATO & HUMMUS $10.50
    • fresh avocados and tomatoes on five-grain toast with homemade hummus
  • TOFU HASH MUSHROOM $16.90
    • grilled tofu creamy mushrooms with homemade hash brown
  • Eggs $3.00
  • ROASTED KUMARA SANDWICH $9.90
    • five-grain bread with hummus, roasted kumara avocados served with mix lettuce and parsley dressing
  • TOASTED FETA SANDWICH
    • toasted focaccia bread with roasted aubergine peppers feta cheese, tomatoes mix lettuce served with homemade relish
  • MUESLI & FRUITS $9.90
    • homemade roasted muesli and seasonal fruits served with honey yogurt and milk ask for nondairy milk
  • TOFU SANDWICH $10.90
    • focaccia bread with hummus roasted kumara marinated tofu mixed lettuce tomatoes avocados and parsley dressing
  • 12. Beef Stir-fried Tomato & Egg $14.00
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.50
  • Cheese $2
  • BBQ Pork $11
  • Honed King Prawn $19.00
  • King Prawn $14
  • BBQ Pork $10
  • Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli $10
  • Battered Mussels (6) & Chips $16.00
  • Chicken Nuggets (6) & Chips $10.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid with side salad $15.00
  • Margarita $15.00
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil
  • Hot dog & Chips $10.00
  • Vegetarian $10.00
    • Salad, hash brown, onions, mush, egg and cheese
  • Apple Crumbe $10.00
  • Fish Burger $10.00
    • With tartare sauce
  • Stir-fried egg noodle or udon
  • Unagi Don $13.00
    • Roasted eel cooked egg & soya based Japanese sauce
  • Vegetables $10.00
  • Sashimi Don $14.00
    • Fresh sliced King salmon with green salads
  • Chicken / Pork Katsu $11.50
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken or pork with katsu sauce
  • Katsu Don (in egg) $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken or pork cutlets cooked with vegetables, egg and katsu sauce
  • Teriyaki Salmon $13.50
    • Panfried king salmon fillets with teriyaki sauce
  • Vegetable Gyoza $5.00
    • 6 deep fried vegetable gyoza served with green salad
  • R8 Marmite Chicken with Rice
  • R1 Lemon Sauce Chicken with Rice
  • 21 Beef Balls Rice Noodles Soup $12.80
  • R10 Kam Heong Chicken with Rice
  • 13 Fish Head Rice Noodle $12.80
  • 22 Beef Rice Noodles Soup $12.80
  • 1 Nasi Lemak Beef/Chicken/Prawn/Squid $13.90
  • E1 Curry Puff (3 pcs) $7.80
  • Scallop $2.00
  • Snapper regular Size $7.90
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Curry Roll $2.50
  • Tarakihi Regular Size $6.90
  • Mussel Fritter $2.80
  • Tarakihi & Chips $10.90
  • Hoki & Chips $9.20
  • Pork Cutlet $30.50
    • roasted with crackle, caramelized apples, date relish and a pork jus
  • Vegetables $7.00
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake
    • with hot fudge sauce, frangelico liqueur and vanilla ice cream
  • Oysters
    • Served natural on ice, $25.00 1 dozen ; $14.00 1/2 dozen
  • Salad $6.00
  • Fish Bites & Chips $9.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • Served with mango slices and a light avocado dressing
  • Fresh Fettuccine $18.00
    • Chicken or Vegetarian with basil in creamy sauce with parmesan cheese served with ciabatta bread
  • Chicken 65
    • Deep fried corn flour coated chicken cooked with yogurt, garlic & capsicums.
  • Full $16.50
  • Paneer Paratha $4.50
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $5.00
  • Samosa (3pcs) $6.00
    • Pastry stuffed with spicy potatoes and peas
  • Half $10.00
  • Kadahi Chicken $9.99
    • Meat cooked with diced onions, capsicums, tomatoes and made into thick curry.
  • Pakora (3pcs) $5.00
    • Fresh vegetables smothered in chick pea batter & deep fried
  • Lamb madras $16.90
    • A south indian special! succulent pieces of lamb cooked with grated coconut & curry leaves in a light coconut milk flavoured curry
  • ●Vegetarian $11.90 / Chicken $12.90 / Seafood $14.90
  • Korma
    • A royal delight! rich & creamy cashew cashew based curry infused with mild but flavorful indian spices. choice of chicken lamb & mixed veg
  • Tawa fish $14.90
    • Succulent fish pieces stir fried with an exotic blend of spices with a hint of garlic and served with salad
  • Rustic green salad $4.90
  • Nirvana Special whole tandoori snapper $21.90
    • A whole medium sized snapper marinated with an array of indian spices, ginger, garlic and cooked in the tandoor. served with roomali roti, kashmiri pulao & salaan
  • Murg malai tikka $12.90
    • A unique blend of tandoor cooked chicken, cream & cheese
  • -Choice of chicken & paneer available extra $2.00
  • The Wilbur Bagel $11
    • Spiced pulled pork, house made coleslaw, aioli and a gg apple chutney
  • The Cab Bagel $10
    • Chicken, avocado, bacon, rocket, aioli
  • Fruit Plate $10
    • Seasonal fresh fruit served with honey and yoghurt
  • The Vege Bagel $12
    • Avocado, tomato, haloumi, rocket, aioli, tabasco and tomato pesto
  • The Blat Bagel $10
    • Crispy bacon, baby spinach, avocado, tomato, aioli and relish
  • Muesli $10
    • Puz Crunch or bircher
  • Chicken Liver Pate $13
    • With a gg apple chutney and a toasted bagel
  • Breakfast Salad $16
    • Rocket, parmesan, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado a poached egg
  • Bacon & eggs $6.00
    • Bacon, eggs with toasted
  • Omelette $7.00
    • With ham, tomato, cheese, onion
  • Toasted Sandwich $5.00
    • With any 3 filling (cheese, ham, tomato, egg, mushroom, onion )
  • All day breakfast $8.00
    • Bacon, eggs , mushrooms, tomatoes served with toast
  • French Toast $8.00
    • Bacon, banana, blueberries, maple syrup
  • Big breakfast $12.00
    • Bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, hashbrown, sausages served with toast
  • Eggs Benedict $10.00
    • Poached egg, bacon, hollandaise sauce on english muffin
The Block Cafe

The Block Cafe

location

Address

570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand

phone

Phone

096270325

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand