The Hour Glass in Taranaki Menu

TAPAS TAPAS
  • Selection of marinated olives with olive oil thyme & rosemary $4.00
  • Feta marinated with olive oil & fresh basil $4.00
  • Sweet peppers stuffed with cream cheese & herbs $5.00
  • Roast mushrooms with garlic, thyme and sherry vinegar $6.00
  • Artisan breads with a trio of dips $7.00
  • Hand cut vegetable chips with onion cream $7.00
  • Broadbean & Paneer cakes with tamarind chutney $7.00
  • Mussels with aromatics & black pudding $7.00
  • Escabeche of chicken, garlic & saffron with crostini $8.00
  • Smoked fish & horseradish pate with crostini $8.00
  • Agnolotti with lemon ricotta & beure blanc $8.00
  • Napolitana (toasted pita with capers + anchovies) $8.00
  • Salt & pepper squid with chipotle mayo $8.00
  • Esquites with chilli, lime & creme fraiche $8.00
  • Crab & sweet corn fritters with basil salt & citrus mayo $9.00
  • Lamb & haloumi skewers with spinach & feta sauce $9.00
  • Prawn & chorizo skewers with avocado + green apple salsa $9.00
  • Sliders of the week $11.00
  • Antipasto platter $15.00
  • Mezze platter $15.00
  • Hot mixed platter (lamb skewers, squid, broadbean cakes, chicken escabeche) $20.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Crispy cinnamon duck served on Asian style noodle salad $25.00
  • Pork scotch served with cider jus, rocket and pea puree, roast potatoes with sage & onion $28.00
  • Lamb rump served with anchovy and herb butter, kumara puree, provencal tomato & seasonal greens $30.00
  • Eye fillet served with porcini and sherry jus, roasted potato and onion stack & seasonal greens $30.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Raspberry & white chocolate mille feuille $7.00
  • Tempura mars with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
  • Banoffee sundae with salted caramel, ginger crumbs & banana ice cream $7.00
  • Cheese Board - three cheese chutney and crackers $12.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Rocket $9.9
    • manchego, black pepper, almond and lemon vinaigrette
  • Caprese Salad $9.9
    • tomato, basil, clevedon buffalo mozzarella
  • Manawatu Angus Sirloin $33.9
    • 300g
  • Manawatu Angus Skirt Steak $34.9
    • 400g
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $9.9
    • thyme rosemary, salt
  • Lemon Meringue Cheesecake $12.9
  • Polenta Fries $9.9
    • grana padano, chilli coriander mayonnaise
  • Dunedin Little Neck Clams $16.9
    • chilli, garlic, sauvignon blanc, fresh herbs, crostini
  • Seafood pizza $20.00
    • With fresh fish, prawns, napoli, mozzarella finished with fried capers, olive oil & parsley
  • Beef scotch fillet (cooked to your liking) $38.50
    • Char grilled beef scotch fillet served with fondant potatoes, vegetable ratatouille topped with beef & thyme jus
  • Vegetables $7.00
  • Fig feta and asparagus tartlets
  • Garlic bread $9.00
  • Roasted garlic potabella mushroom arancini $17.00
    • Served with rocket & feta salad dressed with mustard vinaigrette & aioli
  • Gusto is happy to cater for your dietary requirements, gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. Please talk to a member of staff to alter the menu for your dietary requirements, Gluten free bread is available on request.
  • Fresh oysters $Market price
    • Served in shells with a balsamic dressing (6) or (12) (Please see our chef’s specials for today’s selection)
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • Tom Yum Soup
  • Chilli
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • Ginger
  • Green Curry
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • Seafood platter $54.9
    • Grilled prawn, scallops & calamari, baby octopus,mussels & clams, smoked salmon, shrimps, caperberries, marinated olives &mixed salad, fresh bread & dips
  • Tomato bruschetta $9.9
    • grilled focaccia bread, topped with a tomato, olive oil, red onion, garlic & basil salsa & parmesan.
  • Pollo e fungi $10
    • Garlic, rosemary chicken pieces, sautéed in a creamy white wine & mushroom sauce tossed through linguine.
  • Vegetariana $10
    • Napoli, mozzarella, roast capsicum, olives, mushroom, spinach, potato, red onion.
  • Brandy snap $13.9
    • Brandy snaps filled with butterscotch cream, pistachio, melon, orange and served with macadamia gelato.
  • caprese (v) $15.9
    • sliced tomato, bocconcini, fresh basil, e.v.o.o, rock salt, ground pepper & aged balsamic glaze (add prosciutto $3)
  • Fungi crema $10
    • Mushrooms sautéed in garlic & white wine served in a creamy balsamic sauce on toasted bread & mixed salad.
  • Gnocchi (veg) $23.9
    • Onion, figs, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese & basil (add chicken $3)
  • Fish And Chips $18.50
    • Deep fried, beer battered cod fillets served with fries, salad and tartare sauce.
  • Breakfast Sausages $1.50
  • Kids Pack $6.50
    • Includes bottle of water, ham sandwich, yoghurt, raisins
  • Toasted Muesli $7.90
    • Toasted muesli served with banana or blueberries, yoghurt and milk.
  • Spinach $2.00
  • Kids fluffy $1.00
  • Small Fries $5.00
  • Egg $2.50
  • Pork belly 220g $25.9
  • Wakanui skirt steak 300g $35.9
  • Polenta chips N/A
  • House smoked salmon salad, baby beets, rocket, watercress, feta, candied walnuts $22.9
  • French beans, bacon lardons, pink peppercorns N/A
  • Fried jalapeno pickles, chipotle, iceberg crema $9
  • 2 Fried eggs N/A
  • Frederic’s fried chicken burger, cheese, crisp slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo $18.5
  • cheese quesadilla $6
    • A flour tortilla folded in half and filled with melted cheese.
  • -half size $9.90
  • -sauces / sour cream $1.00
  • -full size $14.50
  • Choose your homemade filling.... Pollo Asada - Marinated Chicken Marinated in Tequila, Lemon & Garlic. Barbacoa - Shredded Beef Braised beef cooked with smoked chile, garlic and mexican spices. Seasoned Mince Ground beef seasoned with onions, tomato and mexican spices. Pescado - Grilled Fish Local catch marinated in a citrus vinaigrette. (when available) Grilled Vegetables Fresh Vegetables tossed with a mild ancho chilli paste and olive oil. Choose your homemade sauce... Mild (Zesty Tomatillo), Medium (Roasted Guajillo) or Hot (Chile de arbol). Choose your cream... Sour cream or Chipotle Crema (smoked chile cream sauce with a garlic base) optional extras at an extra cost ... guacamole $2 tapitio hot sauce, extra hot habanero or jalapenos $1 *salad includes homemade salsa fresca, corn and lettuce.
  • taco $6.00
    • Crispy or Soft cor tortilla with fresh salad, blended pinto or whole black beans, cheese and your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces. please note, one is considered snack size. We recommend two or three.
  • -large $14.50
  • nachos $9.90
    • Crispy fresh made corn tortillas with blended pinto or whole black beans covered in melted cheese, topped with salsa fresca and served with your choice of meat, fish or veges and sauces
  • Smoked Pakari Aged Cheddar
  • + $6 per extra person
  • Served with smoked parsnip puree / confit garlic / hand cut fries / red wine braised onions /beef cheek / jus
  • Cauliflower Couscous
    • rocket pesto / cranberries / pinenuts / lemon olive oil
  • Baked Provincial Vegetable Mille Feuille - choose one side
  • Olive Infused Ricotta Gnocchi
    • Spinach puree / pickled baby beetroot / fine parmesan
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today
    • Our creations are famous!
  • Vegetarian Platter - choose two sides
  • Steak Burger & Fries $9.50
  • Nuggets, Fries & Drink $5.00
  • Chicken Panini $12.00
  • Corn Stack $14.00
  • Munchie burger & Fries $9.50
  • Chicken Burger & Fries $9.50
  • Sausages, Fries & Drink $5.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Mince lamb and spices stuffed in the bread
  • Reshmi Kebab $12.00
    • Resham means cotton it's a Melt-In-Mouth dish marinated with cashew nut sauce, cheese and battered with chef's special marination
  • Rogan Josh $16.00
    • Chunks of lamb or beef cooked in a thick curry sauce
  • Speciality Platter $17.00
    • A selection of all the time favourite veg samosa, veg pakoda, chicken tikka, mint tikka and tandoori prawns
  • Deal Makhani $14.00
    • Black lentils simmered on a slow fire overnight and cooked with cream, butter and ginger
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich creamy sauce and cashew nut gravy
  • Butter Prawns /fish $18.00
    • Prawns or fish cooked in fresh cream tomato sauce and cashew nut gravy
  • All Appetizers and Tandoori Grill Dishes will Serve Along Their Special Dipping Sauces
  • Two fried eggs $3.00
  • Vegetarian Pasta $22.00
    • Fettuccine with mushrooms, feta, roasted pumpkin & tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce.
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $14.00
    • Asian coleslaw, sesame seeds, sprouts and a coriander and lime dressing.
  • Chicken Parmigiana $27.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast with smokey ham topped Napoli tomato sauce and stringy mozzarella cheese served with coleslaw & fries.
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon Salad $14.00
    • Potato, kumara, balsamic onions, salad leaves, thyme-mustard aioli.
  • Banoffee Stack $12.00
    • Cinnamon sweet pastry, caramel sauce, fresh banana with whipped cream
  • Creamy Chicken Pasta
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Served with Garlic Bread.
  • -Brie Mon Sire S $19 / L$38
  • Vegetarian Platter (V) (GF) $30.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara ash goats cheese
  • Locally Caught Market Fresh Today $39.00
    • Our creations are famous!
  • Trio of Lamb $39.00
    • Lamb shank cigar / grilled lamb backstrap / braised lamb belly / pea puree / sesame ash / mint yoghurt
  • Baked Provincial Vegetable Mille Feuille - choose one side (GF) $39.00
    • pistachio rocket pesto / grilled haloumi / wild mushroom mascarpone / baby carrots / tempura broccoli / micro sunflower greens
  • Vegetarian Platter - choose two sides (GF) $39.00
    • Quinoa & falafel cakes / roast peach chutney / polenta chips / artichoke & caper tapenade / bruschetta / Kaikoura tanara goats cheese
  • Caprese Salad (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • vine ripened tomatoes / baby mozzarella / fresh basil / balsamic pearls / avocado oil
  • Steamed Broccoli, Courgettes, Spinach (GF) (V) S $8 / D $15
    • slow roasted baby beetroot / artichoke puree / medley of micro greens / verjuice / lemon dressing
  • Chocolate Steamed Pudding $5.50
    • Hot chocolate pudding with runny chocolate sauce.
  • -With cheese $0.50
  • Steak & Onion T/S $9.00
    • Served with Fries.
  • Fish/Chicken $2.50
  • Apricot or Satay Chicken $12.00
    • Chicken tenders served with your choice of apricot or satay sauce. Served w salad & fries.
  • All Day Breaky $15.00
    • Fried eggs, bacon, tomato, beef sausage, wholegrain toast & hashbrowns.
  • Sunday Roast $12.00
    • Also available from 5:30-8pm. See staff
  • Scoop of Wedges $4.00
  • Thai Beef Grilled beef strips, salad, crispy noodles & Thai style dressing $13.50
  • Energy Drink Mother (250ml) $3.80
  • 2 Fried Eggs $3.00
  • Side salad $3.00
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon Grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $17.00
  • Large Hot Dog $2.40
  • with guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, tomato -
  • Satay Sauce $4.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice
    • Fried rice cooked with onions, egg, carrots, peas, corn, and BBQ pork.
  • Lemon Chicken
    • Deep fried chicken portions served with lemon sauce.
  • Sweet 'n Sour Pork
    • Deep fried pork portions served with sweet 'n sour sauce.
  • Vegetable Egg Foo Young
    • Chinese omelette cooked with extra broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and seasonal vegetables.
  • Chicken Fried Rice
    • Fried rice cooked with onions, egg, carrots, peas, corn, and chicken.
  • Mushroom Egg Foo Young
    • Chinese omelette cooked with broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and extra mushroom.
  • BBQ Pork Black Bean
    • Broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrots, capsicum and BBQ pork stir fried with black bean sauce. Served with white rice.
  • Chicken Chow Mein
    • Stir fried broccoli, cauliflower, onions, carrots, cabbage, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, and chicken. Served with crispy noodles.
The Hour Glass

The Hour Glass

location

Address

49 Liardet Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand

phone

Phone

067582299

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Thursday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Friday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Spanish , Tapas , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Drinks ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Full Bar

Location
49 Liardet Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand