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

  • Lamb Korma $17.00
    • tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a creamy sauce of almonds and cashew nuts
  • Vegetable Manchurian (Gravy/Dry) $14.00/$16.00
    • mix veg ball cooked with chopped onion, ginger, garlic and spring onion
  • Chicken Madras $16.00
    • chicken cooked in curry leaves, coconut creamy, onion and nuts gravy
  • Kadhai Paneer $15.00
    • diced paneer cooked with slices capsicum & onion in thick gravy flavored with cumin & coriander
  • Chicken Tikka(Half/Full) $10.00/$18.00
    • tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in the tandoor
  • Kadhai Lamb $17.00
    • diced lamb cooked with slices capsicum & onion in thick gravy flavored with cumin & coriander
  • Bombay Aloo $14.00
    • dry blend of potatoes cooked in spices
  • Lamb Momo $14.50
    • nepali style dumpling with lamb mince, spices, garlic and ginger then steamed and served with homemade pickle
  • Prawns Tandoori $14.00
    • Prawns marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices, cooked gently in tandoor.
  • Chicken Tikka $10.00
    • Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with tikka marinade and cooked in the tandoor. Four pieces perserving.
  • Jeera Rice $4.00
  • Mango Chicken $14.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked with mango pulp.
  • Tandoori Roti $5.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor. Mango Kulfi / Gulab Jamun
  • Tandoori Chicken H $11 / F $20
    • A tender whole chicken marinated in yo ghurt dressing , fresh garlic, ginger & spicesand cooked in the tandoor. Served with mint dressing.
  • Aloo Mattar $12.00
    • Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtly spiced gravy.
  • Saag Paneer $12.00
    • Cubes of homemade Indian cottage cooked with spinach & spices.
  • Seafood brochettes $15 / $38
    • Skewered selection of the ocean's bounty, including prawns and scallops gently grilled
  • Chicken and chips $12
  • Button mushrooms on rye $10
    • Fresh field mushrooms on toasted rye
  • Caper syeak $38
    • Best fillet, with a rich caper and blue cheese sauce
  • Chicken livers $15 / $30
    • Pan fried and served with light cream sauce on shredded lettuce/ with salad and fries
  • Seared fresh salmon $35
    • Lightly marinated in teriyaki sauce and served with mash and green beans
  • Satays $12 / $30
    • Of beef or chicken with our special authentic peanut sauce. Try our combo selection/ with salad and fries
  • Fillet bearnaise $38
    • A classic, with the traditional buttery tarragon sauce
  • Smoked salmon $6.00
  • Mushrooms $3.50
  • Toast $4.00
  • Pikelets (V) $16
    • peanut butter and jelly
  • Leaf the Bun $12.5
    • choose any of the above burgers but sub your bun for a lettuce wrap
  • -Add egg (V) $18
  • Spinach $3.50
  • -Salmon $20
  • Small $5.00
  • Peas and cheese Large $7.00 Small $4.00
  • Chicken Curry
  • Stuffed Potato Paratha 2 for $5.00
  • Spinach & Lentil Large $5.00 Small $3.00
  • Gulab Jamun $8.00 (9pcs)
  • Half $10.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo
  • Apple Crumble $6.00
  • Pumpkin $0.70
  • Chicken S$11.50/M$15.00/L$19.00
  • Family Value 1 $28.00
    • 6 Chicken Pieces, 6 Potatoes, 6 Kumara, 1.5l Coke, Large Coleslaw, Large Gravy
  • Kumara $0.70
  • Special Combo $7.00
    • 2 Chicken Pieces, 4 Potatoes
  • Gravy $2.00 / $4.00
  • Coleslaw $2.50/$3.50
  • Hawaiian Burger $3.00
  • Combination Won Ton $8.50
  • BBQ pork Fu Yong $9.00
  • Chips large $3.00
  • Vegetarian(egg cheese & pineapple) $3.00
  • BBQ pork fried noodle $9.00
  • Sea Dog $3.20
  • Satay Pork on Rice $9.90
  • Roast Chicken 100gm $5.00
  • Squid Ring - 6 Pack $4.20
  • Mashed Potato with Gravy - Small/Large $3.00/$4.50
  • Cheesecake - Small $3.50
  • Hotdog $2.50
  • Hot Dog & Chips $4.50
  • Fish - Hoki & Chips $5.00
  • Gravy - Small/Large $3.00/$4.50
  • The French's (V) $20
    • Organic crispy brioche with grilled banana, red wine poached pear, passion fruit raspberry mascarpone mousse and maple syrup
  • Hollandaise sauce, Aioli, Chutney etc $1
  • Italian Lady (GF) $18.5
    • Freedom loaves, feta, smashed avocado, vine tomato, poached egg, mozzarella, red onion, za'atar, drizzled with basil pesto and Italian glaze
  • Add Bacon $5
  • Ravenhill's Energy $19.5
    • Toasted pumpernickel, grilled haloumi smashed avocado, pickled beetroot, rocket, smoked salmon, Italian glaze, poached egg and chia seeds
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushroom $18.5
    • with chorizo, rocket and parmesan served on 5 grain, ciabatta, gluten free toast
  • Streaky Bacon, Sausages, Grilled Mushroom, Chorizo $5
  • Bigg'un Breakkie $22.5
    • With any style eggs, roasted Tuscan potatoes, local organic red wine beef Sausages, slow roasted tomatoes, bacon and grilled mushrooms served on 5 grain , ciabatta , gluten free toast
  • Persian Lamb $18.50
    • Delicious tender slow braised lamb w fresh mint buffalo maast served w grilled cheese khachapuri
  • - Whole $28.50
  • Mac n Cheese Balls $7.00
  • Knuckle Sandwich $14.50
    • Our delicious corned beef, maasdam, gherkins and piccallili
  • Napolean $16.50
    • Slow braised free range pulled pork, beetroot relish, coleslaw, old edam, gherkins and chipotle aioli
  • - W prosciutto add $5.00
  • Buffalo Wings $14.50
    • Crispy creole chicken wings marinated in buffalo milk our own hot smoked sauce
  • - Quarter $8.50
  • Crispy Chicken Leg $10
    • Deep-fried crispy whole chicken leg served with seasonal vegetables and rice.
  • Soya Trotters $11
    • Soya braised pig trotters served with noodle soup.
  • Moroccan Chicken $11
    • Moroccan spice infused chicken, grilled and served with a balsamic drilled side salad and rice.
  • Soya Chicken Leg $11
    • Soya braised whole chicken leg served with noodle soup.
  • Pork Belly $6.50
  • Pork Cutlets $6.50
  • Chicken Cutlets $11
    • Taiwanese style deep-fried chicken cutlets served with noodle soup.
  • Spicy Grilled Calamari $12
    • Grilled calamari brushed and cooked with specially made BBQ sauce, served with balsamic drizzled side salad and rice.
  • MUSHROOM MASALA $7.90
  • PALAK PANEER $7.90
  • EXTRA SAMBHAR BOWL $2.50
  • SAMOSA CHAAT $6.80
  • KARAHI PANEER $7.50
  • MALAI KOFTA $7.50
  • RAJMA CHAWAL $8.90
  • PANEER CUTLET $1.50
  • Pork and Chorizo N/A
    • with melted cheddar. Served with hand cut fries.
  • Steak Sandwich $19.50
    • Toasted ciabatta with grilled cheddar, red onion salad and Dijon aioli served with hand cut fries
  • K'Rd S n' M $18.50
    • Farm style Beef sausages with mash and red wine jus & green beans
  • Pork Loin Chop $22.00
    • Grilled pork loin chop with creamy mashed potato and red wine jus and homemade sauerkraut
  • Shepardless Pie $16.50
    • Puy lentil & vegetable stew topped with mash potatoes and cheese
  • Prime Hereford Sirloin Steak $24.00
    • Served with pommes neufs, salad & your choice of: Eggs, Pepper sauce & brandy sauce or mushroom sauce
  • Fresh Fish $17.50
    • with chunky homemade tartare and pickles. Served with hand cut fries.
  • Fish of the Day $19.50
    • Your choice of Kilkenny beer battered with chunky homemade tartare sauce or pan seared with a caper and tarragon butter. Served with salad, hand cut chips (or creamy mash if you prefer).
  • Taco Fries $10.00
  • Sweet Chilli Prawns on Rice $14.00
    • other options: Beef - Chicken - Vegetarian
  • Sweet & Sour Squid on Rice $16.00
    • crispy sweet & sour squid, with rice and salad
  • Nugget & Chips $10.00
  • Waffle $8.00
    • seasonal fruit, cream & choc sauce
  • Mince Nachos $10.00
  • Mushroom $3.00
  • Spring Rolls $8.00
  • Samosa Chaat (Single) $4.00
  • Samosa Chaat (Double) $6.00
  • Naan $2.50
  • Dabeli $4.00
  • Vada Paav $4.00
  • Samosa $1.50
  • Bread Pakoda $2.00
  • Vegeterian Curry With Rice $6.00
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