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

  • PANEER TIKKA $9.50
  • RAJMA CHAWAL $10.50
  • BUTTER MASALA DOSA $10.50
  • RAITA $3.50
  • SEV PURI $9.50
  • PANEER DOSA $11.50
  • PANEER KATHI ROLL $9.00
  • SOUTH THALI $14.50
  • 3. TONKOTSU GYOKAI SHOYU RAMEN $15.00
    • Pork broth with fish stick soy sauce noodle soup charsiu pork, free range egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, seaweed, spring onion
  • 11. GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN
    • Gluten-free charsiu pork, spinach, spring onion
  • 4. MISO RAMEN $15.00
    • Traditional sappero style: miso based pork broth noodle soup charsiu pork, free range egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, spring onion
  • - Yuzu-shin GF ramen $13.00
  • 30. GYOZA 6pc $8.00
    • Handmade free range pork dumplings with NZ garlic & veges
  • - with tantan free range spicy pork mince and poached egg $17.00
  • 29. RICE $2.00
  • 8. SOUP-LESS RAMEN $9.00
    • Bean sprouts, spring onion, spicy sesame oil, salad
  • Vege Fried rice $10.50
  • Chicken Soup $9.50
  • Odial Kool seafood soup $10.00
  • BEEF CURRY $14.00
    • beef pieces garnished and deliciously prepared with coconut cream in Ceylon style
  • Puttu vege Meal $11.00
  • Samosa 2 pcs $4.50
  • Green salad $4.00
  • POTATO CURRY $9.50
    • fresh potato cooked in chopped onion, tomato & Ceylon spices
  • BACON & EGG $4.00
  • CRAB STICK $1.40
  • SPECIAL D $10.00
    • $2.00 CHIPS; 3 FISH; 4 SAUSAGES
  • SAUSAGE $1.30
  • HASH BROWN 80¢
  • STEAK & EGG & CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $6.00
  • $7.00 MEAL $7.00
    • 2 HAM BURGERS; 1 FISH; $1.40 CHIP
  • BANANA FRITTER $1.40
  • Prepared for an order of 2 or more per banquet
  • Indian roti $ 3.50
  • Mixed platter $ 23.80
    • selection of samosa, onion bhaji, chicken tikka and lamb seekh kebab.
  • Indian lounge sizzler $ 27.80
    • selection of tandoori chicken, seekh kebab murg malai kebab and tandoori prawns.
  • Hariyali chicken (8 pieces) $ 18.50
    • chicken marinated in mint and spinach paste, ginger, garlic, yoghurt and roasted in tandoor.
  • Butter prawns $ 20.50
    • marinated prawns roasted in tandoor, cooked in creamy tomato gravy with butter and spices.
  • Kashmiri pulao $ 10.5
    • indian basmati rice cooked with saffron and mixed with vegetables in traditional kashmiri style, garnished with cocktail fruits and served with raita.
  • Paneer tikka (8 pieces) $ 12.90
    • cubes of home made cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt, spices and cooked in tandoor.
  • Side Show $5.50
    • Agria Potato Rosti
  • Apple + Cinnamon Doughnuts $13.50
    • vanilla cream, berries, honeycomb
  • Beef Bavette $24.90
    • cheddar mac n cheese, gremolata, quinoa pickle salad
  • Poutine $8.90
    • skin-on crispy potato, cheddar + parmesan, gravy
  • Quinoa $21.50
    • raw + cooked vege, ricotta, seeds, nuts, miso dressing, herbs
  • Bretzel $12.90
    • pretzel bun, whipped feta, pickles
  • Apple + Cinnamon Doughnuts $13.50
    • poached pear, candied hazelnuts, vanilla cream, shortbread
  • Potato Rosti $18.90
    • poached egg, pork belly, cider syrup, hollandaise, apple salad
  • Vegetarian Toasted on Turkish Bread $9.80
    • With spinach, Pesto, feta, tomato & tasty cheese
  • Carrot Cake $7.50
    • Healthy and tasty with cream cheese frosting, served with cream or yoghurt
  • Affogato $8.50
    • vanilla ice cream topped with espresso coffee
  • Cheese & Garlic Bread $7.50
  • Avocado, mushrooms $5.00
  • With Smoked Salmon $19.80
  • Chicken Burger $18.80
    • with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado & salad on Turkish bread
  • Corellis Muesli $12.80
    • Homemade with grated apple berries & banana, and yoghurt
  • Choripapas $13.00
    • Chips and chorizo sausage topped with aioli & smoked paprika
  • ●Smoky Eggplant Dip
  • Calamares $16.00
    • Lightly spiced squid rings, fava bean puree, lemon wedge
  • New York Spaghetti & Meatballs $27.00
    • Homemade tomato sauce, parmesan and torn fresh basil
  • Dawg Chips $9.00
    • French fries "hot dog" style: with ketchup, aioli and american mustard
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese $17.00
    • On bruschetta, with tomato mint salsa, xv olive oil, lemon
  • Paprika Chicken Morsels $17.00
    • Parsley rice, creamy walnut sauce
  • Beef Alexander $29.00
    • Thinly sliced pan seared scotch fillet, toasted pide chinks, butter tomato thyme sauce, fresh tomatoes, hung yoghurt and flatbread parsley
  • Paua Fritter $2.20
  • Vegetable Spring Roll $2.50
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Roast Lamb 100gm $5.00
  • Roast Pork 100gm $4.50
  • 12 Chicken Nuggets & Chips $10.00
  • Deep Fried Sausages $7.50/$10.00/$13.00
    • served with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, hot gravy and sauce of your choice
  • Spring Roll - Original $2.50
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.70
  • Teriyaki Chicken Double Avocado
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • 8PC. REG $8.90
  • - 4 pieces Jumbo Double Avocado & Cucumber
  • SMALL $3.90
  • - 4 pieces of Inari
  • Gang Panang Gae $16.90
    • Lamb cooked in a red curry paste with coconut milk, pumpkin, crushed peanuts and kaffir lime leaves
  • Satay $8.50
    • Marinated chicken barbecued in bamboo skewers served with peanut sauce
  • Gang Dang Goong $20.90
    • Tiger prawn cooked in a red curry paste with coconut milk, green bean, lychee, capsicum, basil and kaffir lime leaves served in hot pot
  • Gang Gari Gai $16.90
    • Chicken cooked in yellow curry paste with coconut milk, potato, onion and peanuts
  • Gai Pad Gra Prow $15.90
    • Stir fried chicken with green beans, capsicum, broccoli and basil leaves
  • Plamerk Pad Gratiam Prik Thai (Mild) $20.90
    • Stir fried squid with garlic, courgettes and leak
  • Goong Pad Gra Prow $20.90
    • Stir fried tiger prawn with green beans, capsicum, broccoli and basil leaves
  • Pad Ped Pla Ka-Pong $21.90
    • Deep fried snapper fillet cooked in red curry paste, thai herb, coconut milk, mushroom, green beans, capsicum, young pepper corn, basil and kaffir lime leaves
  • Hamburger with cheese $8.90
    • Beef mince patty with beetroot, brie cheese, tomato relish and onion
  • Veg sizzler $19.90
    • Served with vegetables and vege cutlet and a choice of rice or noodles with garlic sauce
  • Chilli cheese toast * $7.90
    • Served with fries/ salads
  • Chicken burger with cheese $8.90
    • Chicken breast served with tomato, brie cheese lettuce, mayonnaise and aioli
  • Grilled club sandwich $8.90
    • Chicken / beef / vegetarian served with fries / side
  • Prawns shashlik $19.90
    • Served with vegetables, rice, whole mushrooms and a choice of chips or potato mash
  • Veg shashik $19.90
    • Fried cottage cheese served with vegetables with a choice of rice or noodles and a sauce with a slice of pineapple on top
  • Chicken shashlik $14.90
    • Served with vegetables rice and chips and a choice of garlic or pepper sauce
  • Prawn Tempura Udon Noodles $12.00
    • in Soup
  • Fried Chips $3.00 / $5.00
    • (standard / large portion)
  • Teriyaki Chicken / Chicken Katsu / Hot Pork / Teriyaki Beef $10.00
  • Large Pack (50 pieces) $49.00
  • Seafood Udon Noodles $10.00
    • in Soup
  • Yakiniku Beef $17.00
  • Pan fried dumplings(12 pieces/20 pieces) $7.50/$12.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls $3.00 / $5.00
    • (5 pieces / 10 pieces)
  • Pork& Pickled Cabbage V-Noodle Soup
  • Sambal Chicken
  • Whole Prawn With Honey (Pair)
  • Beef Tongue (Pair)
  • Lamb Stick ( 5 Sticks)
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice
  • Curry Chicken
  • Mee Goreng /Malaysia Fried Rice
  • With Pork in a Spicy & Sour Soup $11
  • SPICY & SOUR PORK NOODLES
  • Spicy Beef $10.00
  • Stewed Pork Burger $6.00
  • Saucy Beef Noodles With Thick Noodles $14
  • Fresh Cold Noodles with Beef $11.00
  • Spicy & Sour Soup $10
    • with Chicken or Beef
  • Sichuan Pepper & Chili Soup $10
    • with Chicken or Beef
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