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

  • Thoong Thong (4) $7.90
    • Golden bags with minced chicken, diced carrots and sweet corn
  • Ice cream Sundae $6.00
    • Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel flavour
  • Pad Pug
    • A mild stir-fry with fresh vegetables, Thai sauce and mushroom
  • Pad Prik Gaeng
    • Stir-fried with curry paste, capsicum, bamboo shoot and peppercorn
  • Chicken / Beef / Pork $12.90
  • Yum Neau Yang $19.90
    • Sliced grilled beef with spicy salad
  • Choices of Meat Available :
  • Kanom Pang Na Ga Prow (4) $7.90
    • Chicken toast with spicy basil leaves
  • Chicken Fried Rice $12.50
  • Channa Samosa Plate $7.00
    • 2 potato stuffed pastries with spicy chickpeas, yoghurt and onion
  • Garlic Naan $3.00
  • Dinner Pack $30.00
    • Any 2 curries and 2 butter naan (excludes seafood)
  • Paneer Pakora
  • Chicken Punjabi Curry $13.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy and traditional spices
  • Channa Bhatura $9.50
    • Combination of spicy chickpeas and fried bread (made of white flour)
  • - 8 pieces $15.00
  • An Italian style salad $18
    • of streaky bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, fresh basil, bocconcini and garlic croute with balsamic reduction and a hint of aioli
  • Splits Beef Nachos $18
    • loaded with cheese, sour cream, guacamole and fresh tomato salsa
  • BBQ rubbed chicken $19
    • served through a salad of chorizo, roast vegetables, pistachios, red onion, feta, and salad greens finished with avocado and kumara crisps, bound with a honey mustard dressing
  • Garden salad $5
  • Caesar salad with crispy bacon, parmesan, sliced egg, croutons, cos lettuce and a rich creamy caesar dressing $19
    • With cold Smoked Salmon
  • Splits Tomato bruschetta $9
    • grilled garlic bread topped with tomato salsa and parmesan
  • Scotch fillet steak sandwich $25
    • with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and aioli stacked between slices of lightly grilled mild chilli loaf.  Served with fries
  • Seafood Taster $18
    • kokoda, panko prawns and grilled half shell mussels with tomato salsa and bocconcini topping
  • Northland Lamb $26.00
    • Lamb Ragu, Parmesan Gnocchi, Brussel Sprouts, Bacon
  • Cheese board $25.00
    • Selection of Local and International Cheese, Chutney, Quine, Fruits & Nuts
  • Duck $30.00
    • Confit Duck Leg, Kumara-Miso Mash, Bok Choy, Sesame, Teriyaki
  • Marsden Estate's Antipasto Platter (for 2) $35.00
    • Olives, Local cheeses, Charcuterie, marinated vegetables, homemade dips & spreads with plenty of freshly baked bread.
  • Calamari $14.00
    • Salt & Pepper squid with Rocket and Aioli
  • Vegetables $8.00
    • Steamed Green Beans, Confit Shallots
  • Tea/Coffee $5.00
    • with biscotti
  • Affogato $10.50
    • Double shot of espresso, 2 scoops of homemade vanilla bean ice cream & biscotti
  • Seafood $20.00
    • Prawns, mussel, squid, fish
  • Pad thai (P)
    • Famous Thai fried noodles with thin rice noodles, egg, shallot, crushed peanuts, dry shrimp, bean sprouts, and seasoned with sweet & tamarind sauce.
  • Khao pad
    • Thai fried rice with egg, green peas, onion, diced carrot and seasoned with homemade sauce.
  • Golden chicken curry $23.00
    • Mild yellow curry with golden crispy chicken, sweet potato, carrot, onion
  • Somboon's nua kata $20.00
    • Stir-fried sizzling marinated beef with tomato, chilli sauce, vegetables, onions and red wine
  • Gaeng karee (G)
    • Aromatic yellow curry paste cooked with coconut milk, carrot and sweet potato with dried onion topping.
  • Gaeng dang (G)
    • A traditional Thai red curry cooked with coconut milk, pumpkin, green beans, eggplant and basil.
  • Chilli jam duck $25.00
    • Stir-fried sliced roasted duck with mild chilli jam sauce on a bed of steamed vegetables and topped with cashew nuts.
  • BBQ PORK
    • kumara, red onion & capsicum with hoisin sauce
  • PANINIS
    • smoked chicken onion jam & mozzarella
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES $6.00/$8.00
  • VEGAN $12.50
    • spinach, kumara curry served with jasmine rice topped with sun dried tomato
  • VEGETABLES
    • feta & olives
  • PASTA
    • garlic mushrooms + onions in a red sauce, baby spinach & red wine reduction
  • FISH
    • green peppercorns & white wine, pan seared tarakihi with garlic, potato mash, beetroots & parsnip & balsamic mesclun salad
  • HAWAIIAN
    • kaipara ham & pineapple
  • B.L.A.T $13
    • Served on Toasted Wholemeal Bread
  • Omelette $17
    • Served with Hashbrowns Or Toast Or Salad
  • -Add Croutons or Feta Extra $1
  • -Cheese
  • -Sausage $18
  • -With Aioli extra $1
  • Beef Nachos $16
    • Topped with Cheese, Avocado, Sour Cream, Sundried Tomato Olive Chutney.
  • -with Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon and Sweet Chilli $13
  • Fried Rice3. Pineapple Fried Rice
    • Our special fried rice with cashew nuts, pineapple, egg, onion, and seasonal vegetables
  • Or, Mixed Seafood $26.50
  • Or, Chicken (Entrée/ Main) $10.50/$22.50
  • Noodle 2. Spicy Noodles
    • Fried rice with fresh basil, chili garlic and mixed vegetables
  • Stir 4. Garlic And Pepper
    • A classic dish with peppercorns, garlic, soybean paste, and fresh vegetables
  • Stir 5. Sweet And Sour
    • Thai stir fried dish with pineapple, tomato, beans, carrot, onion, celery, courgette and our homemade sweet and sour sauce
  • Or, Chicken (Entrée/ Main) $10.50/$22.50
  • Your Choice of:
  • BACON & EGGS $9.00
    • two eggs any style with bacon on toast
  • FRESH CROISSANT/BAGEL TOAST $5.00
    • with butter & Jam/Spread
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.50
    • two poached eggs with spinach & hollandaise Toast with salmon
  • EGGS BENEDICT $14.00
    • two poached eggs with spinach & hollandaise Toast with bacon
  • WAFFLES $7.00
    • with banana or berries chocolate caramel or berry sauce & cream scoop of Vanilla Gelato +$2.00
  • BLT BAGEL $7.00
    • toasted bagel with lettuce aioli tomato & bacon
  • MUESSLI $6.00
    • toasted muesli with yogurt & fresh fruit
  • BIG BITE $16.00
    • two eggs any style bacon sausage hash browns on toast
  • Sticky Date Pudding $6.50
    • Served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak (250G) $23.50
    • Grilled as you like and check with the special blackboard for the side with
  • Prawn crackers $5.50
    • Bowl of prawn cracker served with tomato sauce
  • Kiwi Mix grill $26.50
    • Mix grill with sliced steak, bacon, sausage, eggs, tomato, chips and gravy
  • Dipping platter $13.50
    • A selection of spring rolls, chicken stick, prawn twisters and chunky chips with sweet chilli sauce and Aioli
  • Bowl of Fries $6.50
    • Chunky fries with Chefs special garlic Aioli and tomato sauce
  • Twister chips $8.50
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Steamed vege $3.00
  • Smoked Salmon & Avo Croissant
  • Snapper & Fries
  • Fresh Fruit & Yogurt
  • Sundaes
    • Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel, Wild Berry, Boysenberry, Fruit Salad
  • - salmon & avocado
  • All served with ice cream.
  • Creamy Ham & Mushroom Penne
  • Toasted Sammies
    • 1 filling, 2 fillings, 3 fillings
  • Gluten-free Sandwiches $8.00
    • made to order
  • Raw Rice Puff $4.50
    • Rice Puffs, Cocoa, Honey, Sultanas & Coconut
  • Add Condiments N/A
    • Soy Aioli, Egg Aioli, Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Cajun Chicken $8.50
    • With Roast Veg, Cheese, Chicken, Greens & Aioli on a Sundried Tomato Wrap
  • Curry Chicken $9.00
    • With Roast Veg, Cheese, Chicken, Greens & Aioli on a Sundried Tomato Wrap
  • Raw Ginger Slice $3.50
    • Dates, Honey, Coconut, Ginger, Almond & Vanilla
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • Cajun Chicken, Iceberg, Carrot, Beet, Red Onion, Aioli, Tomato & Cucumber
  • Our fresh homemade salads 500ml $9.50 750ml $13.00
    • Choose from the salad bar or create your own by adding:
  • Add smoked chicken $4.50
  • Eggs Benedict w Smoked Salmon $17.00
    • Set on potato hash, baby spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise served with smoked salmon
  • Smoked chicken and avocado $21.50
    • Smoked chicken tossed in mesclun with red onion, crispy noodles, toasted almonds dress with ginger, lime and coriander finished with avocado >>
  • Teriyaki Salmon $27.50
    • Seasoned crispy grilled salmon in a miso broth with soba noodles, spring red onion shoots, shitake mushrooms and bok choy
  • Trio of Ice Cream $12.00
    • 3 scoops of Killinchy gold served with salted caramel sauce, chocolate soil and vanilla tulles
  • Salmon Gravlax $16.50
    • Thinly sliced salmon cured with lemon and dill served with a tangy Dijon crème fraiche, pickled cucumber and shallots topped with cracked pepper
  • Lamb Rump $29.50
    • Dukkha crusted lamb rump served on a roasted Mediterranean Israeli couscous salad with grilled haloumi and zesty coriander yoghurt
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $16.00/$24.50
    • Crispy coated calamari served with red pepper chilli jam, sour cream, peppery rocket and fresh lime (Entree/Main)
  • Goat Masala $19.99
    • Goat pieces cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Aloo Gobi $15.50
    • Potato and cauliflower cooked with garlic, ginger, onions in tomato based sauce.
  • Subz Kebab $7.50
    • Deep fried patties of cottage cheese, potatoes and green peas. Served with mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Assorted Kebab Platter $19.90
    • An assortment of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken served with fresh green cabbage and mint sauce.
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Traditional Indian bread stuffed with garlic and coated with butter.
  • Paneer Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese and coriander.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $18.99
    • A traditional North Indian dish. Boneless lamb cooked in tomato and onion based gravy with spices and herbs.
  • Fish Korma $19.99
    • fish fillets cooked in ground cashew nuts and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty favour
  • CRAB & MUSSELL FRITTERS (3 pieces) $18.00
    • With mesclun & orange salad and herb mayo. Beer match: Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider / Wine match: Yealand's Sauvignon Blanc
  • CLASSIC CAESER SALAD $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon lardons, parmesan shavings, anchovy fillets, egg & homemade Caesar dressing. Optional Extras:
  • CHARGRILLED MINUTE STEAK SANDWHICH $21.00
    • Toased artisan bun, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, slaw, tomato relish, rustic fries & salad garnish. Beer match: Steinlarger Pure / Wine match: Kings Wrath Pinot Noir
  • Wait staff will inform you about Chef's Risotto creation on offer today - served with parmesan cheese & truffle oil, price on enquiry. Beer match Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match Kings Series Chardonnay
  • WARM DUCK & POMEGRANATE SALAD (g/f) $24.00
    • Baby kale, tomato, cucumber, toasted walnuts with pomegranate seeds, sesame dressing
  • FRESH CATCH FISH BURGER $23.00
    • Today's fish lightly crumbed with panko, coconut & lime. Artisan bun, seaweed, miso mayo & rustic fries. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc
  • LEMON PEPPER SQUID (g/f) Sml: $16 / Lge: $23
    • Rocket, spiced pineapple salsa, roasted garlic aioli. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Kings Series Chardonnay
  • FRESH BEER BATTERED FISH 'N CHIPS $22.00
    • White flesh Dory, rustic fries, tartare sauce, lemon & salad garnish. Beer match: Macs Three Wolves / Wine match: King Series Sav Blanc
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