The Chirpy Cafe in Rotorua Menu

Dal makhani (mild) $12.00
- Lentils stewed on a slow fire overnight, garnished with coriander
Butter chicken (mild) $13.50
- Tender pieces of boneless chicken, half cooked in tandoor and finished, in a creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Beef madras (med) $13.00
- Delicious medium hot beef curry garnished and prepared with coconut, south indian style
Chicken biryani $13.00
- Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
Saag (chicken/lamb/beef)(mild or med or hot) $13.5/$14/$13
- Boneless meat cooked in a spinach with indian herbs
Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
- Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut
Plain basmati rice $2.50
Garlic naan $3.00

Pla Lard Prik $25.50
- Deep fried whole fish with hot and sour sauce with out vegetables
Masaman Kae $15.50
- Lamb potatoes and onions cooked in curry coconut milk
Red Curry $14.50
- Red curry paste cooked with coconut cream and vegetables
Thai Fried Rice $14.50
- Stir fried rice and vegetables
Pad Prik Khing $14.50
- Stir fried vegetables with garlic and ginger
Pad Nam Mun Hoy $14.50
- Stir fried beef and vegetables with oyster sauce
Tofu and Peanut Sauce $14.50
- Stir fried tofu and mixed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce
Tom Kha Goong $9.50
- Tiger prawns in coconut milk, mushroom and coriander

Panna cotta $12.50
- Served with vanilla and raspberry compote
Tagliolini all’ Amatriciana AKA Tagliolini alla Matriciana $23.00
- Fresh diced pancetta (tradition prefers Guanciale, cured cheek), tomato base, fresh chilli topped with pecorino cheese
Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
- Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
Gamberoni Arrosto – Grilled prawns $24.50
- Marinated prawns in fresh herbs, chilli, olive oil and served with freshly baked focaccia
Selezione di Pane – Bread Selection $15.50
- Today’s selection of freshly made breads and dips
Cheese selection $15.00/$23.50
- Today’s choice of gourmet cheese ( 1 serving/2 servings)
Lasagna alla bolognese – Classic Lasagna lasagna $23.50
- Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, is a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy
Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
- Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make

L23 Fried flat rice noodle with chicken
L11 Rice noodle soup with wild Chinese mushroom and finely sliced beef
C1 House special spicy stewed chicken with potato and peppers
A1 Spicy mouth-watering chicken (Cold spicy Chicken)
L15 Rice noodle soup with mixed vegetables and meat
P1 Plain rice porridge
B15 Stewed spare ribs with dried snake beans
B16 Stir fry pork mince with Chinese pickled snake beans

Crisp skin FOD $19.00
- Skin on fish of the day, marinated fennel, apple, Spanish onion, cocktail tomato, orange, crème fraiche
Toast $3.00
Mediterranean lamb meatballs $18.00
- Grilled lamb meatballs, feta, aged cheddar, parmesan, wilted spinach, puttanesca sauce
Smoked lamb Sliders (3) $18.00
- Smoked lamb, beetroot, gruyere, cress
Pork Schnitzel $18.00
- Japanese crumbed pork loin, pineapple, mozzarella, bacon, tomato , mesculin
Crepes $15.00
- Berry compot, whipped cream
Hot Tasters Plate $17.00
- Chicken wings, prawn twisters, pork ribs
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Poached eggs, toasted ciabatta, wilted spinach, streaky bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce

Pork Belly . Fennel. Red Slaw . Orange Star Anise Drizzle $29
Crispy Mozzarella Risotto Balls . Blue Cheese Crème $10
Chilli Ginger Prawns . Vericelli . Cucumber . Coriander Peanut Salsa . Lime Palm Sugar Dressing $17
Garlic Bread $7
Sicilian Apple Cake . Citrus Syllabub . Pistachio Praline $13
Add Frangelico, Amaretto or Cointreau $15.5
Chargrilled Lamb . Lemon Garlic Oregano . Hummus . Cracked Wheat Salad . Yoghurt . Rocket . Feta $28
Chilli Lemongrass Prawns . Vermicelli, Cucumber Salad . Coriander, Peanut Salsa . Lime Palm Sugar Dressing $18

Jeera rice $3.50
- Fried rice with some spices and cumin seed
Lamb Vindaloo $12.50
- Boneless lamb or beef pieces cooked with great spice and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce
Chicken Korma $12
- Boneless chicken cooked in creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
Biryani (Chicken/ Lamb/ Vege) $12
- Rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables in herbs and spices
Combo $46
- Family meal deal, 3 curries (1 veg, 2 non-vege), 3 rice, 2 plain & 1 garlic naan bread, mix platter & 1.5 drink
Chili Chicken $12
- Boneless chicken pieces slices, onion, capsicum and chopped fresh chilies fried golden brown with a dash of hot chili sauced
Goan Fish Curry $15.50
- Fish cooked in coconut cream and goan herbs with hint of curry leaves
Prawn Masala $15.50
- Succulent prawn cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers

- add homemade spinach and walnut pesto
Toasted Focaccia Sandwich $14.50
- filled with smoked chicken, brie and cranberry relish, served with a garden salad garnish
Corn Fed Chicken Breast $33.00
- dusted with bush mushrooms, served with layered creamy potatoes, honey smoked bacon and caramelised shallots (GF)
Hot Smoked Salmon and Brie $17.50
- With sour cream and fresh herbs (GF)
Fish of the Day
- inquire for the chefs daily selection (GF) (N) (H)
A member of staff will assist you With your choice and selection of beverages and cooked items.
The "Duke's" Salad
- slow roasted fennel, honey carrots, rosemary pumpkin, haloumi, tomatoes, boiled free range egg With citrus dressing (GF) (H) (V)
Cheese Plate $15.00
- a selection of NZ cheeses served with crackers and fruits (V) (N)

Pies & savouries from $2.00
Bacon & Eggs $14.00
Omelette $14.50
Pancakes $14.00
- w 3 toppings
Hot Roast Sandwiches $7.00
Muffins & Scones $3.00
Chicken Satay Salad $15.00
Roast Vege & Feta Salad $13.50

Caramelized baby beetroots and sautéed onions $6.5
Grilled courgette $8.9
- w/aged goat’s cheese, crushed pinenuts & basil
The smaller Caesar salad $7.9
- with streaky bacon, parmesan and anchovies
Add $4.5
- pan seared prawns
Spaghetti marinara $21.9
- sautéed seafood in a rich tomato sauce
Ascari $19.9
- Italiano pepperoni
Creamy Italian Blue (100gms) $16.9
Garlic and rock salt Italiano bread $4.9

Gelato $9.70
- Gelato - Zanellis own rich and creamy handmade ice cream, made on the premises, with an interesting twist to taste! Two scoops per serve - some flavours contain alcohol.*Flavours may change without notice, please ask your server. (Subject to availability)Hazelnut & Hazelnut & Almond*/Licorice/Hokey Pokey/Dark Chocolate/White Chocolate
Garlic and Parsley $6.10
Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
- Prawns/Grilled Ciabatta/ Wilted Spinach/ Basil Aioli.
Pollo con Funghi e Spinaci $32.30
- Grilled Chicken Breast/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Salsa.
Pettinidi con bocconcini e Pomodoro $17.30
- Seared Scallops/ Lightly Roasted Tomato/ Bocconcini/ Fresh Basil/ Balsamic dressing.
Penne alla Salmone $23.50
- Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
Rosemary Potatoes $6.10
Black Olive Paste $6.10

Mini Paella $14.00
- Spanish rice dish which originated after the Mororish culture. Consists of rice, chicken, seafood and Che's special chorizo. Served with Chilean bread.
Selection of olives, breads and lentil dip $13.00
Chorizo (2pcs/serving) $13.00
- Che's famous delicious chorizo served with Chilean bread and fresh prevenzana sauce.
Seafood Anticucho $13.00
- Mussels and prawns skewer and cooked over manuka embers. Served with Chilean bread and a small salad with Che's special sauce.
Chupe De Marisco $29.00
- Stewed seafood seasoned with white wine, garlic, cream, spices topped with mashed potato and grated cheese. Served in a clay ramekin quiche dish.
Bandido $18.00
- For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
Garbanzo Beans $13.00
- Slow cooked chick peas with Spanish chorizo, paprika, garlic, onion and basil. Served with Che's spicy sauce and Chilean bread.
Camarones al Pil Pil $14.00
- Sizzling prawns cooked in garlic served in hot oil with bread and Che's special sauce.

Paneer special samosa $2.30
Onion masala dosa $11.99
Onion uttapam $11.50
Punjabi thali $16.50
- Shahi paneer, seasonal vegetables, dal makhani, rice, naan, raita, salad, pickle, papad
Dal makhani $12.50
Rasgulla plate / Gulab hamun plate $3.00
- 2 pcs
Aloo kathi roll $9.00
Mixed uttapam $11.50
- Paneer, carrot, onion, coconut & beans

Cheese Naan - Stuffed with special cheddar cheese $4.50
Kashmiri Naan - Special naan from Kashmir. Plain flour bread stuffed with dried fruit, spices and nuts $5.00
Lamb Do Piaza - Boneless lamb cooked with fried sliced onions and dry roasted spices, garnished with green herbs $17.90
Butter Prawns - Peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce $22.90
Madras (Chicken, Lamb or Goat) - Delicious medium hot Chicken, Lamb or Goat curry, prepared and garnished with coconut gravy and cream, South Indian Style $17.90
Daal Tadka - Yellow spilt lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric $15.90
Masala Scallops - Scallops Masala, succulent scallops cooked in a spicy gravy, green capsicums, sliced onions and fresh herbs. $28.90
Lamb Nawabi - Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, finished in a lightly spiced coconut sauce, garnished with cream and cashews $17.90

Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
-With Salmon $17.50
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt

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463 Old Taupo Road, Springfield, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3015, New Zealand

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