The Thirsty Tui in Northland Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • ·Eggs any style $12.00
    • Two eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with chilli jam and toast.
  • -Add Bacon / Tomato / Spinach / Home-made Smokey BBQ Beans $3.00
  • -Paparoa Pub Sausage $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
  • Delicious fresh off-the-bone Ham or Local Kaipara Smoked Fish or Portobello Mushroom with Rosemary & Feta
    • Served on freshly made Brioche and topped with two poached eggs, fresh watercress & spinach. With classic hollandaise or spicy Sriracha hollandaise.
  • Classic Southern Breakfast – Ham and Eggs $18.00
    • Fresh Ham off-the-bone, glazed with Kaffir Lime marmalade and creamy Scrambled Eggs Served with buttered toast and our delicious in-house Thirsty Tui BBQ sauce.
  • ·Pulled Pork & Fried Eggs (GF) $18.00
    • Slow-cooked braised pork, moist and full of flavour with two fried eggs, home-made corn bread and a sprinkle of feta cheese, smoked paprika & cumin.
  • -Delicious with a side of Smokey BBQ Beans $3.00
DELICIOUS MEALS DELICIOUS MEALS
  • From the Pasture
  • ·Paparoa Pub Sausage $14.00 for 1 / $19.00 for 2
    • Premium Pork & Fennel Sausage served with potato pea mash, flavours of cumin and smoked paprika. Delicious home-made beef gravy and English or French mustard on the side.
  • -Add 2 Fried eggs for just $6.00
  • Beef Bourguignon & Mash $26.00
    • A classic French stew with tender NZ beef braised in red wine with mushroom, bacon and carrot. Served with creamy mash potato.
  • From the Ocean
  • Baked Kaipara Flounder (GF) $28.00
    • Fresh from the harbour. Baked whole with lemon parsley butter and za’atar, a middle eastern mix of herbs and spices. Served with salad and your choice of creamy mashed potato, chips or Ruawai kumara wedges.
  • Classic NZ Fish & Chips $20.00
    • Beer Battered fish caught fresh from the harbour served with fresh green salad and our freshly made in-house Tartare sauce.
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries tossed in smoked paprika and pink peppercorn salt – delicious $6.00
  • Ruawai Kumara Wedges with sour cream $7.00
  • Asian Salad with fresh herbs, full of flavour and served with a tangy Thai dressing $7.00
  • A fresh Side Salad made from local seasonal produce $6.00
DELICIOUS FRESH SANDWICHES DELICIOUS FRESH SANDWICHES
  • Ham Sandwich $8.50
    • Fresh off-the-bone Ham, glazed with Kaffir Lime marmalade with fresh salad and your choice of Dijon or English Mustard.
  • Southern Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.50
    • Moist and full of flavour our pulled pork is delicious. Served with Feta, fresh Watercress & salad and chilli tomato jam.
  • Cheese, Salad & Beetroot Relish Sandwich $8.50
    • Simple & Delicious with tangy home-made Beetroot Relish.
  • Super-Food Salad Sandwich $6.00
    • Fresh, light and delicious. Fresh Watercress & Feta salad, Zucchini ribbons tossed in lemon mint dressing and chilli tomato jam. (V)
A LIGHT CHOICE A LIGHT CHOICE
  • Soup of the Day $8.50
    • Winter warmer! Made fresh in-house from seasonal ingredients and served with toasted ciabatta.
  • Slice of Quiche with salad $12.50
    • Freshly made in-house with local and seasonal ingredients.
  • Warm Winter Salad (V) $18.00
    • Pumpkin roasted in a mix of spices and fresh green beans served warm with honey toasted walnuts, pomegranate seeds and a mediterranean yoghurt dressing. (V)
  • -Add Haloumi $4.00
  • -Add Bacon $4.00
FRESH & DELICIOUS SALAD FRESH & DELICIOUS SALAD
  • Kaipara Oyster Salad
    • Oysters fresh from the Kaipara Harbour served deep fried in a light beer batter with a fresh garden salad, red wine onions & black asian vinegar dipping sauce. Delicious.
  • -For 6 $22.00
  • -For 12 $32.00
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Served with you choice of Fries or Ruawai Kumara wedges
  • All our buns are freshly baked locally by D’Artisan Baker
  • For a Vegetarian Burger Option just ask! Gluten free available.
  • Chicken $18.00
    • A tender moist crumbed chicken thigh, home-made beetroot relish, smoked cheddar cheese and crispy fresh lettuce.
  • Beef $18.00
    • Delicious premium New Zealand beef, bacon, pickles, lettuce & tomato ketchup and dijon mustard.
  • Fish Burger $18.00
    • Deep Fried Fillet served with homemade tartar sauce and asian coleslaw lavoured with fresh herbs coriander and mint & our special asian dressing, light fresh and tasty.
  • Extras
  • Cheese / Fried Egg $2.00
  • Jalapeños $1.00
GOURMET PIZZA GOURMET PIZZA
  • ·Margherita (V)
    • Italian favourite - Home made tomato pizza sauce, Mozzarella, Cheddar & sweet basil
  • -Small $14.00
  • -Large $18.00
  • ·Rich and Tasty Vegetarian
    • Portobello Mushroom & Spinach with fresh rosemary and feta
  • -Small $14.00
  • -Large $18.00
  • ·Classic Hawaiian
    • We use fresh Ham off-the bone! glazed with Kaffir Lime marmalade & pineapple.
  • -Small $16.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • ·Meat Lovers Delight
    • Paprika Pork Sausage, fresh Ham off-the bone & Bacon
  • -Small $16.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • ‘From the Ocean’ Shrimp Pizza
    • With spinach, sour cream & some chilli. Ask for extra chilli if you like it spicy
  • -Small $16.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • ·Pulled Pork and Watercress
    • Pulled Pork Pizza with our very own delicious bbq sauce, mozzarella, sour cream and topped with fresh watercress
  • -Small $16.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • Gluten free available.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • A piece of freshly baked home-made Cake $6.00
  • Cheesecake $12.00
    • Made fresh in-house and served with seasonal fruit.
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding $12.00
    • A great winter dessert. Served with toffee sauce and ice cream.
  • Dark Chocolate Tart $12.00
    • Served with Ice-Cream, Dried Raspberry and a sprinkle of Sea Salt. Surprising and delicious.
  • Gingernut Crumble $12.00
    • A salted caramel biscuit crunch served over Greek yoghurt with warm Black Doris plums. A delicious light favourite.
  • Ice Cream $12.00
    • With our home-made dark chocolate sauce & topped with salty caramelised nuts. Absolutely delicious.
KIDS FAVOURITES KIDS FAVOURITES
  • Kids Fish & Chips $14.00
  • Classic Cheese Burger with Fries $14.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Tender with Fries $10.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef nachos $18.50
    • Wickedly tasty beef mix piled atop a mountain of corn chips with melted mozzarella, sour cream, fresh tomato salsa and guacamole.
  • Blueberry & mascarpone cake $12.50
    • One taste of this melt in your mouth beauty will mean you can never go back to boring old cheesecake again.Served warm with limoncello sauce, cream & ice cream.
  • All barn pizzas come with our own pizza sauce & mozzarella cheese. N/A
  • Barn burgers N/A
    • All burgers come in a toasted ciabatta bun with lettuce & tomato & are served with crispy smashed potatoes.
  • Spare ribs (serves 2) $26.50
    • 1/2 kg od deliciously sticky pork ribs, bakedin our own finger lickin brilliant tennessee BBQ sauce
  • Long boarder Sml $12 / Lrg $27
    • Double ham, doubled pineapple, streaky bacon, capsicum, olive tapenade.
  • Scottish chocolate cake $13.50
    • Double iced. Beautifully moist, enough said. Served warm with raspberry coulis, cream & ice cream
  • Wedges $9.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • ITALIAN SALAD $8.00
    • Lettuce, onion, capsicum, salami, mushroom, tomatoes, olives, italian dressing
  • CHICKEN $12.90 $19.90 $27.90
    • Chicken, cheese, pineapple and choice of two sauces (satay or bbq)
  • Cans $2.00
  • GARLIC CHIPS $4.00
    • Topped with garlic
  • AUSSIE $11.00 $18.00 $23.00
    • tomato, cheese, ham, mushroom
  • Tea & Coffee $2.00
  • CHEESE CHIPS $5.00
    • Topped with cheese
  • NAPOLETANA $10.00 $18.00 $23.00
    • tomato, cheese, olives, garlic, anchovies
  • THE RED SEA Treasure Trove of Ocean Delights $27/snack.size$15.50
    • Mussels, prawns, shrimps, squid, roasted garlic, chargrilled capsicum, topped with whole shelled mussels Additional: Add anchovies $2
  • BRUSCHETTA 4pce/6pce $6/$10
    • Ciabatta, garlic oil, basil pesto,tomato, mozzarella
  • PRAWN LINGUINE $28
    • Juicy prawn tails sautéed in garlic & chilli oil, tossed with fresh linguine in a lemon & tomato butter sauce served w/ whole tiger prawns, chives & roquette garnish GF fusilli pasta Df no butter
  • SEARED VENISON $35
    • Beetroot & kumara dauphinoise, carrot puree, minted peas and puffed rice, & red wine jus
  • TABLE SHARING Bread & DIPS $16
    • Locally sourced Artisan bread, hummus, tapenade, olive oil & balsamic with chefs butter tube Df with no butter
  • RED’S ANTIPASTI PLATTER $25
    • Prosciutto, marinated olives, feta, sun dried tomatoes, matador salami, Spanish chorizo, aged cheddar, smoked salmon, house marinated pickles, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic, parmesan twists >>
  • CHICKEN & BRANDY PATE POT $15
    • Red’s own chicken liver pate, blackcurrant jelly, grilled Turkish bread, housemade green tomato chutney
  • THE RED FERRARI Stylish & Sophisticated $26/snack.size$15
    • Italian salami, mushrooms, chargrilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes & oregano
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
  • Big Mac® N/A
    • Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • Plain Sundae N/A
    • Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
  • Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • $40 Mega ShareBox® $40
    • Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
  • Foccacia Bread $4.50
    • w. olive oil
  • Cheese Platter $17.50
    • brie, gorgonazola, feta w/ homemade fruit chutney & crostini
  • Calamari in Padella $16.50
    • crispy polenta coated calamari w. salad greens & aioli
  • Fried Herbed Potatoes $7.00
    • w/ a side of aioli
  • Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
  • Prawns 'Gamberi' Panfried w. Garlic Butter $10.50
  • Fettucine Alla Cabonara $17.50
    • bacon, chicken & mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce topped w. parmesan
  • Gnocchi Di Spinaci $23.00
    • homemade gnocchi w. spinach, gorgonzola sauce & caramelized walnuts
  • Tempura Prawns Entree $12.50
  • Chips $3.00
  • Prawns $2.50
    • Each
  • Garlic Miner S $7.00 / L $11.00
    • Garlic butter, cheese
  • Chicken Nibbles & Chips / Prawn Cutlets & Chips $9.00
  • S = Small / L= Large
  • Smokey Miner S $12.50 / L $16.50
    • Bbq sauce, smoked chicken, mushrooms, asparagus, onions (salami optional)
  • Nugget Delight S $13.50 / L $17.50
    • Chilli sauce, cream cheese, cheeses, surimi, seafood mbc, prawns, shrimps (anchovies optional)
  • Fish & chips $14.50
    • one beer battered fish served with salad & chips
  • Meat lovers $18.50
  • Creme brule'e (GF) $9.00
    • a dreamy custard with a caramelized toffee coating
  • Seafood basket $14.00
    • selection of crumbed seafood including fish bites, squid rings, scallops served with a side of chips
  • Pork belly braised in apple cider $23.00
    • served on a potato polenta with sauté' butternut, fresh water cress & beef jus
  • Chicken wedges $11.50
  • Coal miners b.L.T
    • bacon, lettuce and tomato served on toasted bread with a dash of miners relish with a side of chips.
  • Seafood platter $29.00
    • perfect for group share. A medley of crumbed seafood including scallops, mussels, hoki bites, shrimps & squid rings
  • Hash Stack – Bacon, Egg, 2 Hash Brown, Tomato And Avocado Finished With Hollandaise Sauce $16.90 Or With Smoked Salmon $18.90
  • B.L.A.T. –Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato On Ciabatta Bread Served With Aioli & Fries $18.90
  • French Fries With Tomato Sauce & Aioli $7.90
  • Cajun Chicken Salad With Crispy Noodles And Amango Aioli Dressing $18.90
  • Smoked Salmon, Bacon, ½ Avocado, Creamy Mushrooms $4.50
  • Paleo Breakfast - 2 Poached Eggs, ½ Avocado, Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Onion All Grilled, Wilted Spinach And Either Bacon, Smoked Salmon Or Chicken (Add 1 Protein $5.00 Each) $20.90
  • Homemade Kumara And Feta Fritters Served With 1 Egg, Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Avocado And Hollandaise Sauce $19.90 With Salmon Instead Of Bacon $20.90
  • Mini Breakfast - 1 Egg, 1 Bacon, 1 Sausage,1 Hash Brown, 1 Toast & Tomato Sauce $12.50
  • Bowl of Fries $5.00
  • Pumpkin, Blue Cheese & Spinach Pasta $18.00
    • Spaghetti in a creamy sauce, sprinkled with walnuts
  • Dry fried bread with chutney & cheese or dips $8.00
    • Yeast bread cooked the old way in a dry cast iron skillet, topped with a variety of chutney's & cheese & put under the grill
  • Mussel Fritters served on Pappadums crispy salad $13.00
    • with a Cumin Lemon Dressing
  • Pan fried Thai Fish in Creamed Spinach Reduction $20.00
    • Served with Roasted Tomato on a Kumara Timbale
  • Fried Onions $3.00
  • Free-range eggs (each) $1.50
  • Steak, Fries & Salad $20.00
    • 200gm Rump Steak
  • WAFFLES $7.00
    • with banana or berries chocolate caramel or berry sauce & cream scoop of Vanilla Gelato +$2.00
  • FRESH CROISSANT/BAGEL TOAST $5.00
    • with butter & Jam/Spread
  • EGGS BENEDICT $14.00
    • two poached eggs with spinach & hollandaise Toast with bacon
  • BACON & EGGS $9.00
    • two eggs any style with bacon on toast
  • WAFFLES $9.00
    • bacon and banana with maple syrup and cream
  • BLT BAGEL $7.00
    • toasted bagel with lettuce aioli tomato & bacon
  • MUESSLI $6.00
    • toasted muesli with yogurt & fresh fruit
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.50
    • two poached eggs with spinach & hollandaise Toast with salmon
  • Bowl of Fries $6.00
  • Seaside Breakfast $16.00
    • Premium bacon, hash browns, bratwurst sausage, poached eggs, multigrain toast
  • Specials of the Day n/a
    • Ask for details
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Smoked fish and mussel soup with warmed ciabatta
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Topped with either blueberries, banana, or bacon and maple syrup
  • Pie and Salad or Chips $10.00
    • Delicious homemade pie with flakey pastry
  • Burger and Chips $8.50
    • Beef patty, lettuce, tomato and tomato sauce, served with chips
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $8.50
  • Mussels tossed in fresh chilli and coriander $13.00
  • Little Kitchen Pickle me Tender platter $22.00
    • Selection of cured meats served with breads and pickles (for 2-3 people)
  • Spicy Buffalo wings $15.00
    • 6 crunchy chicken wings and a creamy blue cheese sauce to dip them in
  • Pork empanadas, 5 little light parcels crammed full with pulled pork and spices - served with chilli jam $13.00
  • Marinated olives and creamy feta cheese served with fresh crusty bread $8.50
  • Kiwi Fries $5.00
  • Salad of the day $10.00
    • chefs special salad made with seasonal ingredients
  • Warm roast kumara salad with feta, spinach and caramelised onions $10.00
  • CHICKEN PERI PERI $9.99
    • Red Onions, Olives, Cheese, Capsicum, Mushroom, Garlic, Fresh Coriander, Peri Peri Sauce
  • VEGETARIAN $9.99
    • Feta Cheese, Pesto Basil, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Onions, Capsicum, Parmesan Cheese
  • MARGHERITA $7.99
    • Mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, oregano
  • GREEK $9.99
    • Feta Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Capsicum, Green Capsicum, Black Olives, Sage, Corriander
  • KEBABS (Foot Long Approx) $7.50
    • Smoked tandoori chicken or lamb, salads, lettuce, capsicum, carrots, onions with mint & yogurt chutney, date & yogurt chutney, add mayo & BBQ free
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $9.99
    • Butter Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Sliced Almonds, Mozzarella
  • SATAY CHICKEN $9.99
    • Mozzarella, Satay Sauce, Onions, Chicken, Capsicum, Pineapple, Oregano
  • TANDOORI LAMB $9.99
    • Cheese, lamb, tandoori sauce, capsicum, onion, mozzarella, flakes, black pepper
  • Fresh herb garlic mini loaves $8.50
  • Kokoda $16.50
    • Marinated raw fish salad in a soft shell tortilla with avocado & tomato
  • Marinate olives $6.50
  • We use free rang eggs, chicken and freedom pork.Our fish is fresh, local and line catch.
  • Sausages and mash $21.50
    • Local minted lamb cabanossi sausages and kumara mash with onion gravy
  • Tomato & staffron seafood soup $18.00
    • NZ green shell mussels, cockles, fresh fish served with rouille
  • Free rage chicken salad $17.50
    • With roasted butternut, salad greens, cumin yogurt & cashews
  • Chicken liver parfait $15.00
    • With beetroot relish & mini French baguette
  • Killer Prawn the dish, the legend $34.00
    • a large spicy bowl of basil infused prawns in a creamy tomato & rosemary broth with fresh bread for dunking (Prawns can be peeled on request)
  • - Tempura battered, honey mustard mayo, sweet chilli sauce Market Price /when available Fresh
  • - Kilpatrick grilled with bacon, onion, Worcestershire
  • Sashimi $19.50
    • the freshest fish we can find, check the blackboard for today’s catch
  • “Seafood Paella” $34.00
    • seafood selection of mussels , prawns , fresh fish , scallops , calamari, vegetables, chorizo & mushroom ,all with yellow rice( Full selection of seafood subject to availability )
  • OR 550gm Scotch fillet on the bone $47.50
  • Homemade Peach & Passion fruit cheesecake $14.00
    • on a crushed biscuit base with raspberry coulis and whipped cream
  • - peppercorn sauce
The Thirsty Tui

The Thirsty Tui

location

Address

2039 Paparoa Valley Highway,, Paparoa Hotel, Paparoa 0571, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094317359

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gastropub , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Digital Payments ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
2039 Paparoa Valley Highway,, Paparoa Hotel, Paparoa 0571, New Zealand