Topiary Cafe in Otago Menu

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Topiary Soup of the Day $9.90
- W toasted breads
Dukkah Crusted Poached Eggs $16.50
- W olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
Asian Style Prawn & Spring Onion Frittata $22.50
- W miso dressed crispy noodle salad
Risotto of the Day $17.90
- Finished w shaved parmesan - W meat $22.90
Fish of the Day POA
Chicken Satay Tenderloins $22.50
- Finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
Venison & Oat Burger $18.90
- W bacon, swiss cheese & beetroot relish served w crinkle cut fries
Antipasto Platter $28 for 2 / $42 for 4
- Cured meats, mediterranean selection, dips & evansdale cheese w toasted breads
Crinkle Cut Fries $7.90
- W tomato sauce & aioli

Nearby Sample Menus

Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
Red Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Water Chestnuts $33.00
Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
Island Coleslaw $11.00
Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00

Beef Tataki salad $10.00
(meat seafood or tofu on rice with side salad and a vegetable kebab served with miso soup)
Large nigiri Combination 8 pcs $14.00
Tofu teriyaki $11.50
Salmon Steak $14.50
Ebi prawn $7.50
Tempura Soba $11.00
- buckweat noodles
Tako octopus $7.50

CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
- The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney

The pablo escobar
- Sundried tomato, jalapenos, spinach, chorizo, fresh tomato and feta.
Chips $8.00
- With aioli
-20" $45.00
-Gluten free $28.00
Just cheese
- Tomato base and cheese.
-12" $19.00
-12" $19.00
-Gluten free $23.00

The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli

Whole Flounder $38
- oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
Marinated Northland Hikuwai Sardine fillets with marjoram salsa verde, house-made yoghurt, grilled toasts $19
Beef & Reef $46.50
- grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
- Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
6 Oysters battered with malt vinegar $30
Clam Pasta $33.90
- with Littleneck clams, white wine, chilies & herbs
Fishbone’s Spring Salad $18
- Crystal Garden salad leaves, Kaikora Valley goat’s cheese, Nevis Garden’s asparagus, blueberries & hazelnuts from Marlborough with Fishbone Farm’s honey & sherry vinaigrette

Chicken Rice $10.00 / $12.00
- Chou Zhou Satay Chew Kua Teaw or Egg Noodle
Chicken Curry Sauce $11.50 / $13.50
Spicy Fried Beef $13.00 / $15.00
Ch/P/B Mushroom on Rice $11.80
Combination Egg Foo Yung $14.00 / $16.00
BBQ Egg Foo Yung $11.50 / $13.50
Crispy Chicken $11.50 / $13.50
Beef Egg Foo Yung $12.00 / $14.50

Falafel cakes $16.00
- With salad sundried tomatoes, yoghurt tzatziki, olives and feta
Extras: $4.00
- Mushrooms, potatoes, hash browns, eggs, bacon, beans, spinach, toast, sausage, tomatoes
Open steak sandwich $16.00
- With lettuce, onion jam, mushroom, egg and aioli
Battered blue $17.00
- Cod served with chips and tartare sauce
Beanie bene $17.50
- Bacon or salmon or mushroom and spinach with potato cake, poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
Homemade toasted muesli $12.00
- Compote fruit, organic yoghurt and honey
Full breaky $19.00
- Sausage, bacon, eggs, homemade beans, fried potatoes, mushrooms spinach
Fries $7.50
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce

LazyDog “Snack Sack” $14.00
- A meal bag of goodies. ~ Dried fruit, LeSnack cracker & cheese, juice, snack bar, crisps, & sweet treat.
Combination Prawns $31.50
- Sauteed garlic prawns, tempura & wonton wrapped cutlets ~ Chilli mayonnaise, shoestring fries & bistro salad.
Cheese Board (for two) $24.00
- A selection of three cheeses. ~ House preserves, crackers & dried fruit garnish
Carnivore $25.50
- Beef, bacon & salami ~ Braai sauce.
Working-Dog Tucker (GFO) $12.00
- Fries & mini sausages OR Crumbed Hoki.
Benmore Salmon Steak (GF) $33.50
- Oven baked ~ Lemon olive oil dressing, bistro salad & parmesan potato gratin.
Kids Platter $14.50
- A platter of goodies. ~ Apple, chipolata sausages, crackers, cheese slices, crisps & snack bar.
Bendigo Brie (V) $25.50
- Filo wrapped brie cheese parcels, baked in the oven ~ Pinot noir plum sauce & bistro salad.

Price: regular/small
Chicken $15.5 / $13.5
Lamb $12.50
Mix
Lamb $14.50
Lamb $13.50
Cheese burger
Mix $12.50

Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00

Scotch Fillet $32.50
- 250gm scotch fillet steak, cooked to your liking served with scalloped potatoes, confit cherry tomatoes and creamed spinach topped with crispy onion rings & your choice of red wine jus or compound butter.
Pork Belly & Crackle $28.50
- Braised in pear cider til tender and served on a bed of roast kumara cubes and bacon with sesame broccoli and a pear & apple sauce
Soup of the Day $10.00
- House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
served all day
Dipping Sauces (Choose 1)
- BBQ, Aioli, Teriyaki, Tartare , Garlic Butter, Mint Sauce, or Wholegrain Mustard
Ploughman's Platter $25.00
- (GF option available) A selection of cured meats, cheeses, seafood and pickled vegetables with hummus, chutney, crackers and crostini
Lamb Sliders $15.50
- 2 Mini Lamb burgers with fire-roast red capsicum, spinach leaves and Tzatziki, served with a side salad.
Eggs Benedict $14.50
- (GF option available) Poached eggs served on toasted English muffins with house made hollandaise and a grilled vine tomato with your choice of: house smoked salmon & spinach, or streaky bacon

Eggs Benedict $15.50
- Served on English Muffins, and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. your choice of the following.• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Smoked salmon • Crispy bacon & tomato
Prime Sirloin Steak G $28.50
- Cooked to your liking, with home cut chips, house salad & either garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
Roasted Capsicum, Mushroom & spinach Filo tart V $19.00
- topped with creamy brie and served with provencal baby potatoes and house salad
Pan-Fried Blue Cod Fillet $27.00
- Served with home-cured pancetta and chive potato cake & lemon & tarragon cream sauce
Green Lipped New Zealand Mussels reg$13.00/larg$20.00
- with pancetta, garlic & white wine served with lemon and chunky bread & butter
Waffles $16.50
- Our own recipe waffles prepared fresh to order, topped with your choice of the following;• Crispy bacon, grilled banana & maple syrup• Fresh fruits, maple syrup & cream• Smoked salmon & cream cheese• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Shaved ham & cheddar
Chicken Stuffed with Macadamia, Cranberry & Brie $25.00
- Served with sautéed green beans, jasmine rice & red onion marmalade
‘Speight's' Beer Battered Blue Cod $27.00
- Served with home cut chips, fresh salad & zesty tartar sauce

Mouse au chocolate $14.00
- Nougatine tuile
Grilled chicken burger $20.00
- Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
Bleue d'Auvergne (cow, soft, region Central Auvergne)
2 for $18.00
Traditional Beef Bourguignon $27.00
- Truffle mashed potato / mushroom / red wine reduction
With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
Beaufort (cow, semi soft, region de Beaufort)

Flintstone Steak 500g $42 / 1kg $82
- Cooked to your liking with peppercorn, blue cheese sauce and jus
Crinkle Cut Chips with Aioli $6.50
Homemade Fettuccine $14.00
- With cherry tomatoes, capers and basil. Topped with parmesan
1/2 Chicken $27.00
- Marinated in chilli, lime and ginger
Antipasto $25.00
- With cured meats, smoked fish, cheese, olives. Served with flatbread
Apple Strudel $8.50
- With maple walnut ice-cream
Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
- With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint chilli and garlic seeds, and over dried tomatoes
Parma Ham, Blue Cheese, Fig and Hazelnut Salad $20.00