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

  • Lamb reg$9.50 / larg $11.90
  • Kofte larg $11.90
  • Sarma $1.00 each
  • Kofte $14.50
  • Cacik $5.90
  • Lamb $14,90
  • Kofte reg$9.50 / larg $11.90
  • Lamb Falafel larg $11.90
  • HAWAIIAN $12.50 $19.50 $27.50
    • tomato, cheese, pineapple, ham
  • AMERICANA $11.00 $18.00 $24.00
    • tomato, cheese, ham, egg, bacon.
  • LASAGNE $12.00
    • Layers of pasta, ham, cheese, meat sauce, tomato, baked in oven
  • FETTUCCINI ALFREDO $12.00
    • Strips of pasta cooked with mushroom, garlic, parsley, cream
  • MARGUERITA $10.00 $15.00 $20.00
    • tomato, cheese
  • MEXICANA $11.00 $18.00 $24.00
    • tomato, cheese, salami, ham, hot chillies
  • GARLIC CHIPS $4.00
    • Topped with garlic
  • KIWI $10.00 $18.00 $23.00
    • tomato, onion, cheese, ham
  • Oysters with red wine vinegar & Shallots $18 / $34
    • Fresh, battered or kilpatrick
  • Egg $1.5
  • Fries $7
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $12
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $24
    • served w/ chips & apple slaw
  • Cheese Garlic Bread $8
  • Beef Burger $23
    • onion, lettuce, beetroot, bacon, tomato, cheddar, chips
  • Steamed Mussels $25
    • garlic & white wine
  • Who Shot the Barman Pizza S $9 L $16
    • Pizza with garlic butter & mozzarella cheese
  • Deep Fried Cam $12
    • Crumbed fried camembert with spicy plum sauce
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7
    • Chocolate, Caramel, White Chocolate or Strawberry
  • Beer battered fries $5
  • Large Only $18
  • Topped with mozzarella cheese $18
  • Mermaid S $16 L $24
    • Garlic butter base, scallops, prawns, mozzarella cheese topped with sweet chilli & mayonnaise
  • Garlic Bread $6
    • Buttery crispy garlic bread
  • Cozze' Mussels $15.00
    • steamed in garlic & white wine & served w. toasted foccacia
  • Beef Calzone $13.00/$20.00
    • filled w beef, roast vegetables & mozzarella
  • Foccacia Bread $4.50
    • w. olive oil
  • Hawaiian $11.00/$18.00
    • champagne ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Gnocchi Di Spinaci $23.00
    • homemade gnocchi w. spinach, gorgonzola sauce & caramelized walnuts
  • Antipasto Platter for 2 $27.50
    • selection of cheeses, meats, olives, seafood, dips & homemade foccacia
  • Quattro Stagioni $11.50/$18.50
    • artichokes, champagne ham, mushrooms, olives & mozzarella
  • Charred Sirloin Steak $30.50
    • w. Potato douphinoise, seasonal vegetables, caramelised onion & jus
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO M$15.40/L$21.00
    • (Gonasse dish made with fresh Chilli)
  • PALAK PANNER M$14.50/L$20.00
    • (Spinach curry with cottage cheese)
  • ROGAN JOSH M$15.50/L$21.00
    • (Lamb in thick gravy with tomatoes)
  • KEEMA NAAN $4.00
    • (Lamb mince)
  • FISH $3.00
  • BUTTER PRAWN M$17.00/L$23.50
    • (Prawn with tomato cream gravy)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA M$15.60/L$21.00
    • (Boneless Chicken in capsicum & onion gravy)
  • CHICKEN ROGAN JOSH M$15.00/L$21.00
    • (Chicken in thick gravy with tomatoes)
  • Bagel
  • Chia Pudding $6.00
  • Hot Beef Roll w Horseradish Sauce $14.00
  • Croque Madame $10.50
  • - Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese $12.50
  • Huevos Rancherous w Tomatillos Salsa $16.00
    • Tex Mex beans & egg on tortilla
  • Add Side $3.00 ea
    • Bacon or Egg or Chorizo
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms on Toast $15.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • with salad greens, crispy noodles and dressed with garlic aioli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
    • (white or wholemeal) any three fillings Ham, bacon, cheese, tomato, onion, pineapple, mushrooms
  • Toasted Paninis $12.00
  • Omelette with your choice of three fillings $15.00
    • Ham, bacon, mushroom, cheese, tomato, onion
  • The Smoking Gun $15
    • Smoked chicken with blue cheese, caramelised onion & pizza cheese
  • Spicy lamb meatballs (6) with relish $10.00
  • Pavlova $10.50
    • with whipped cream & berry topping
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.50
    • with avocado and our special seafood sauce
  • Coriander and shrimp timbale $9.90
    • Scallop tossed in coriander lime butter served on salad greens
  • Pasta of the day $17.00
    • Please ask your wait staff todays special
  • Fish of the day $19.50
    • Pan-seared and served with chef's choice of sauce or salsa, salad and vegetables
  • Chicken breast $19.50
    • Chef's choice on how it is prepared
  • Bread with dips $10.00
    • Warm bread with chef's choice 3 dips for 2 people
  • Key lime pie $9.50
    • With ice cream
  • Mixed plate dessert $10.50
    • Chefs choice
  • Hawaiian steak $13.50
    • Grilled ham steak, 2 pineapple rings on fries
  • Gold chick nuggets $8.50
    • 6 battered chicken nuggets served with chips and a soft drink
  • Gold diggers dessert $7.00
    • ice cream sundae with whipped cream & chocolate or strawberry topping or an ice cream spider with chocolate & strawberry swirls
  • -Extra filling each $1.50
  • Toasties with 2 fillings $5.50
  • Classic ice cream sundae $10.00
    • served with whipped cream, strawberry or chocolate topping
  • -Add avocado (b.L.A.T) or egg (b.E.L.T) $1.50
  • Beer batter chicken wedges $11.50
    • bowl of chicken wedges served with garlic aioli & sweet chilli sauce
  • -Add bacon for extra $2.00
  • Blue Cheese Stuffed $17.90
    • One for with blue cheese lovers ... Blue cheese stuffed meat patty, onion, lettuce and tomato with the chef's own fig relish.
  • Garlic Bread (4 wedges) $5.00
  • Wildside Steak and Chips $16.50
    • A 180g scotch steak cooked to your liking served with fries and salad. Add mushroom sauce $3.00
  • Mushroom Melt $17.50
    • Beef or Chicken covered in creamy mushroom & cheese sauce, red onion, lettuce and tomato. You can't go wrong with this burger.... Only one thing can make it better.... Add bacon $3.00
  • Steak 'n' Shroom Burger $17.90
    • A mushroom lovers dream .. loaded with fresh creamy garlic mushrooms, caramelized onions and salad, all layered on a grilled steak..... Yum!
  • BLAT Burger $17.50
    • Our take on the kiwi classic.... Beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and onion with our own aioli.
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Classic fish & chips
  • Bowl of Chips with tomato or aioli $6.50
  • Bacon & egg on toast $9.50
  • Egg benedict with smoked salmon/bacon/mushrooms, spinach N/A
  • Corn Fritters Stack with mushrooms and bacon or grilled tomato N/A
  • French toast topped with grilled banana and bacon or berries N/A
  • Omelette $17.50
    • cheese, onion, bacon or mushroom
  • Churchills Chicken Burger N/A
    • lettuce, tomato, salad, aioli & chips
  • Corn fritter stack with mushrooms & bacon or grilled N/A
  • - L $8
  • Kumara & Mussel Chowder $15
    • Far North on a plate! Chunks of kumara and mussels mixed together in a creamy chowder
  • - S $4.50
  • Kumara Salad $13.50
    • Chunks of kumara tossed through tomato, red onion and capsicum, with a passionfruit & balsamic dressing
  • Lemon Meringue Pie $12.50
    • A Kiwi favourite, have a generous slice of this citrus delight, served with whipped cream and ice-cream
  • Cajun-Battered Chicken Wings
  • Breads & Dips $17.50
  • Paua Linguine $21
    • Local seafood delicacy - paua, cooked in a cream sauce then tossed through linguine pasta
  • Beef
  • Garlic Prawn with Rice $14
  • Vegetarian $8
  • Vegetarian $8
  • Garlic Prawn $13
  • Prawn $12
  • Chicken $10
  • Coconut Prawn $13
  • Green beans sauted with butter $7.50
  • Pacific Oysters from Orongo Bay 6 / 12 - Battered $24 / $41
    • with chefs tartare and lemon
  • Pork schnitzel $30
    • With a creamy paprika and mushroom sauce on mustard mash and salad garnish
  • Salt and Peppr Calarmari $17 / $28
    • Flash fried, served on a soy and ginger asian slaw
  • Temapura Prawns $18 / $33
    • served on a bed of fresh mesculin and Lemons, with a sesame and soy dipping sauce
  • Pan seared scallops $19 / $34
    • served on a bed of fresh leaves with crispy chorizo chips and kumara shavings
  • Fish of the day $33
    • explained to you by our lovely wait staff
  • Sally’s Famous Seafood Chowder $15
    • thick and creamy with mussels, shrimps and fish
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