The Pioneer in Waikato Menu

KOHU road Ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce, berry compote, vanilla cream and almonds GF $12.00
Seared SCOTCH steak $24.00
- roasted peppers, onion jam, goats curd, watercress and sherry vinaigrette GF
Smoked pulled lamb $21.00
- mint yogurt goats cheese dressing, watercress
GOOD UNION $12.00/$16.00
- fried chicken wings with your choice OF garlic lemon and herb or sriracha butter GF HALF DOZEN/1 DOZEN >>
Warm bap V $4.00
Pan fried fish of the day $24.00
- lime hollandaise, avocado Panzanella Salad
200g PORK ribs, BBQ sauce $15.00
Corn Dogs $12.00
- pork belly, bbq sauce, crackling crumb TWO FOR

Venison Stew $26.5
- A Hearty Venison & Guinness Stew Served On A Green Herb Mash
Sweet Chilli Mussel Pot (GF) $18.0
- Fresh Green Lipped Mussels, Smothered In A Fragrant Housemade Chilli Sauce
Breads & Dips $12.5
- A Selection Of Homemade Dips With Toasted Breads
Goat Curry $28.0
- Fragrant Goat Curry On A Basmati Rice And Condiments
Moroccan Lamb Salad (Gf On Request) $17.5
- Nz Lamb Rump Cooked To Medium, Tossed With Salad Greens, Feta, Almonds, Crispy Noodles & Dill Mustard Dressing
Sesame Chicken & Bacon Salad (Gf On Request) $17.0
- Marinated Chicken With Fresh Salad Greens, Bacon, Crispy Croutons & A Honey Mustard Dressing
Fish Of The Day (GF)
- Fresh Market Fish In A Speight’S Beer Batter, With Salad & Fries
Chicken & Duck Liver Pate $15.0
- Housemade Pate, With Port & Rosemary Served With Quince Paste & Toasted Ciabatta

Brown butter roasted pear $17.00
- Maple cake ‘n’ ice cream, dulce leche, spiced streusel
Yuzu bar $16.00
- Coconut cremeux, coconut sorbet, strawberry rice bubbles, basil
Platter with cured meats, cheese, salmon and a selection of accompaniments from New Zealand, Italy & Spain $35.00
Chocolate fondant $17.00
- Burnt pineapple foam, cardamom cookie crumble roasted banana ice cream, fennel
Pinot glazed duck breast $40.00
- Celeriac ‘gratin’ and puree,charred onions
Bistro’s fish and chips $36.00
- Hand chopped tartare sauce, malt vinegar wafer
Broccolini, almond brown butter, garlic and lemon $88.00
Denver leg of Red deer $42.00
- Coffee glaze, amaretto, roasted yams

Sweet thai chicken tenders 6 pack $9 / 10pack $13
BBQ chicken $12 / $15
- Roast chicken, BBQ sauce
Garlic pizza bread $8
- With cheese
Smoked chicken $16 / $19
- Manuka smoked chicken, bacon, pineapple
Beef nachos Small $7/ Large $13
- Crispy corn chips and cheese
Three fillings $5.50
- Your choice of cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom, ham, bacon, beef, chicken, pineapple,corn
Seafood $13 / $16
- Shrimb, crab, anchovies
Sc's $15 / $18
- Roast chicken, cranberry sauce, camembert cheese

Thai fish cakes $12.00
- Fish cakes served with a chilli dipping sauce
●Shared plates
Apricot and hazelnut torte $15.00
- Served with fresh cream
Pannacotta $14.00
- With cinnamon fruit
Platter for 2 $28.00
- A shared platter with thai fish cakes, mozzarella balls, bruschetta, thai beef kebabs, prawn twists and peruvian sticks
Thai beef kebab $8.00
- Served with a peanut sauce
Fries $7.50
- Served with our secret blend of spices and garlic aioli
Chocolate mousse $14.00
- With orange and almond biscotti and vanilla bean cream

Gin soaked salmon, orange, dill crème fraiche, vanilla vinaigrette $13.50
Mac'n'cheeni, panko crumbed macaroni and cheese, Gruyere, aged cheddar and mozzarella, spiced tomato ragu $17
Ravioli, pumpkin, roasted garlic, spinach, brown butter, pine nut and lemon sauce, shaved parmesan $17
Slow braised pork belly, pickled beetroot puree, wilted greens, jus $21
Seared Merino lamb rump, pea purée corn and capsicum succotash, marinated tomatoes, olive jus $28.50
Rhubarb and strawberry mess, vanilla custard, chocolate meringue, vanilla cream $11
Beef Tataki, rare seared sirloin, miso mayo, crispy shallots, coriander $16
-Three Choices $36

Additional sides $5.00
- Free range bacon
Salmon hash with house smoked salmon, fried potato, poached egg, capers & salsa verde $18.00
Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $8.50
- Tomato, basil pesto & avocado
Eggs benny with either free range bacon, house smoked salmon or sauteed portabello mushrooms. $18.00
Al Brown's Best Ugly Bagels $12.50
- Pastrami, gherkins, mustard & cheese
Curly fries $8.50
Steak sammy with bacon, brie & onion rings $22.00
- Served with curly fries
Breakfast taco with crispy potato, chorizo, fried egg & Mexican crema $14.00

Garden Salad $8.00
Free Range Three Egg Omelette $20.00
- With your choice of the following 3 fillings: Mushroom, ham, smoked salmon, cheese & tomato or bacon, served with home-made tomato relish
Free Range Eggs Any Way $17.00
- Cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta
Creamy Porridge $17.00
- Topped with brown sugar, banana, and berries
Sweet Vanilla Mascarpone and Honey Comb $18.00
- Served with orange syrup, walnuts and tuile
Almond Pancakes $18.00
- Served with berries compote, apple syrup and vanilla mascarpone
Chicken Livers $20.00
- Cooked with bacon, mushrooms and green peppercorns with beef jus served over sour dough
Potato Gratin $10.00

-to taste all four $36
Cheese Board
- All served with freshly grilled ciabatta, falwasser crackers and quince paste
Coconut Milk and Lavender Panna Cotta $16
- Liquorice sponge, strawberries and anise
Volcanic Ciabatta $8
- Stuffed with garlic jersey mascarpone
-Cos leaves, bacon, chive, blue cheese, crouton $8
Volcanic Ciabatta $8
- Stuffed with garlic jersey mascarpone
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $24
- With crisp baby cos, bagel chips, asparagus, radish, peppered cream cheese and ranch dressing
-tomato, garlic, chili and fresh herbs, goats cheese, reggiano parmesan and olive oil $19

Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in a rich tomato based gravy with ginger, garlic and spices
Stir Fried with Ginger
- Stir-fried fresh ginger with, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and capsicum
Vegetarian $14.50
Chapli Kabab - 4 Pieces $10.00
- Grilled minced Lamb patty, mixed with spices, fresh coriander, onions, green chilies and ginger
Lamb $17.50
Chicken $15.50
Pappadoms - 4 pieces $2.00
Butter Prawn $18.50
- Large Prawns cooked in mild buttery tomato curry

Fresh fish taco (2) with homemade salsa, shaved cabbage, avocado and coriander sour cream $19
Homemade tartare, aioli or mayo $1
Prain Crostini sandwich with lemon herbed avocado and grilled tomatoes $16
Beer battered onion rings $6
- with sweet chilli sauce
Angus beef burger with homemade beetroot relish, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese and aioli on Artisanal Ciabatta $18
Variety of Pastries, Croissants, Pan and Raisins Chocolatines and Apple turnovers From $3.5 to $5
Scoop of chips $5
- with tomato sauce
Beer battered or pan fried fish burger with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and homemade tartare sauce $19

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