Tuatara Backpackers in Invercargill City Menu

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Muesli (v) $10.00
- Toasted muesli served with a fresh fruit and yoghurt
English Muffin with Jam $4.00
Eggs on Toast (g.f) $8.50
- Eggs on toast cooked to your liking (poached, scrambled or fried) served on toasted ciabatta bread(add bacon or salmon $4.00)
Eggs Benedict (g,f) $17.50
- Two poached eggs on an English muffin with homemade hollandaise and your choice of salmon, spinach, ham or bacon
Tuatara Ultimate Breakfast (GF,v) $19.00
- Farmer bacon, eggs, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, sausage, hash browns served on toasted ciabatta bread (half $13.00)
Uncle Sam's Pancake Stack (v) $16.00
- Fluffy goodness drowned in maple syrup with your choice of; bacon & banana, fresh fruit & ice cream, or berries & cream (half $10.50)
Corn Fritters (v) $12.00
- Served with fresh salad goodness and topped with homemade aioli dressing (add salmon $4.00 add bacon $4.00 add portabello mushrooms $3.00)
Classic B.L.T (g.f) $16.00
- Toasted Foccacia bread packed full of bacon, lettuce, tomato & relish
Open Steak Sandwich (g.f) $18.00
- Juicy rib eye steak served with an egg, fresh salad and smoky bbq sauce
Chicken Sandwich (g.f) $17.00
- Toasted focaccia with grilled smoked chicken, fresh salad and brie cheese finished with Tuatara-made aioli dressing
Tuatara Wilderness Salad (v) (g.f) $17.00
- Salads made with generous helpings of leafy salad greens with your choice of; marinated beef, chicken and bacon, or grilled tofu
Blue Cod $18.00
- Straight from the southern waters fresh to your plate. Beer battered blue cod served with salad greens and beer battered fries
Cheese & Bacon Wedges $15.00
- Double helping of seasoned wedges with lashings of melted cheese, crispy bacon pieces, crispy bacon pieces & topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Chefs Special
- Please check with our friendly staff for today's chefs' special

Bowl of beer battered fries $7.00
Wedges $9.00
Hash Browns $4.00
Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
Bowl of Salad Greens $6.50
Extra Egg $1.50
Jug of Gravy $2.50
Aioli $2.50
Bacon $4.00
Mushrooms $3.00
Side of Salad Greens $4.00
Extra Cheese $2.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Pork spare ribs (4) (GF ) $6.00
- marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Panang curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- a spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Coconut cream soup (GF ) $12.50
- spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
Cashew nut stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Pad thai (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- white rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
(available in certain meals) $13.50
Noodle soup (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- (no rice) a generous portion of this famous asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, pork or vegetables & tofu
Combination $12.50
- combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs

- KIWI JOKER - add mushroom and free range eggs +5
Drinks
- First fizzy drink, juice or glass of milk (excludes all bottled products). FREE!
Nipper's Fish & Chips $12.50
- Lightly battered fish, flash fried crisp and golden.
Chief's Chicken Nibbles $17.00
- Blanched in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
Jack Daniel's Chocolate Fudge Pudding $12.00
- A rich, self-saucing chocolate fudge pudding, laced with Jack Daniel's. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream.
Spiders $4.00
- Any fizzy drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apache Fish medium $27 / classic $32
- Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan-fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad.
Honky Tonk Chicken medium $30 / classic $35
- Chicken breast marinated in Dijon mustard, dill, honey, olive oil and lime juice. Oven-baked and topped with an orange, ginger and cranberry salsa. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.

Honey and Walnut Chicken Breast $29.50
- Tender basted chicken breast stuffed with a walnut and cream cheese filling and served on an oven baked polenta cake and wilted spinach, topped with a creamed honey and walnut sauce. Double breast $38.90
Smoked Chicken and Asparagus Risotto $22.90
- Our house smoked chicken pan seared with a creamy saffron and asparagus risotto. Topped with some freshly ground cracked pepper and goat's feta cheese.
Baked Mini Loaf $9.90
- Smaller than the pull apart loaf, heated in the oven and served with garlic butter or one of the spreads from the bread selection.
Feature Blackboard Fish N/A
- Your waiter will present a blackboard menu of the best seafood we can find for today. Our aim is to offer you a real treat by preparing a dish with some flair and innovation.
Goat Shank $30.90
- Chevon goat shank marinated and braised with dark ale beer and fresh rosemary. Served with parmesan mashed potatoes and a medley of seasonal vegetables.
Salt n Pepper Squid $14.90
- Tender, crispy squid, dusted in salt and cracked black pepper and flash fried. Served with a salad garnish and a refreshing Thai-style dipping sauce.
The Big Breakfast $22.90
- Sausages, bacon, hash browns, grilled tomatoes, toast, mushroom and eggs. Great for those just wanting a big cooked breakfast.
Prosciutto Wrapped Leg of Hare $35.90
- Wild hare from the Milford Sounds - this dish is absolutely delicious. A tender leg full of flavour that is wrapped with prosciutto and then slowly braised. Served with 'melt in the mouth' blue cheese dumplings, creamy artichoke and parmesan cheese risotto and red wine and mushroom ragout.

WHOPPER
- Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
WHOPPER JR WITH CHEESE
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, sliced white onions, a slice of cheese all on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
- The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
EGGS BENE DELUXE
- Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.

Fresh Seasonal Vegetable $9.90
- Crispy fresh vegetable tossed with garlic and butter
Baby Corn Palak $15.90
- Baby corn and spinach
Raita $3.00
- Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot and yoghurt
Kadhai Prawns $17.90
- Prawns / strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok.
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.90
- Barbequed cubes of chicken cooked with tomatoes, cashews, onions, and yoghurt. All time favourite.
Keema Naan $4.90
- Stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb and herbs
Boti Kebab (5 Pieces) $10.90
- Tender cubes of premium lamb seasoned in a marinade of fresh ginger, lemon and yoghurt & char grilled
Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
- Paper thin lentil wafers

-Add compote $2.50
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Smoked salmon scrambled eggs with sour cream and chive on EAT toast.
Corn Fritter $19.50
- 3 Corn fritters with avocado, relish, bacon and salad greens
Southern Sushi $2.20
- Traditional cheeserolls
Hell Fry Up (GF) $21.00
- Spicy sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom, and potatoes tossed through butter and thyme, served with toasted EAT bread, two fried eggs and EAT chutney.
Big Fat Toasted Sandwich $11.00
- Tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, pineapple, onion, mushroom (choose 3 fillings)
Muesli $15.50
- Eat a combination of rolled oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, dry roastec with vanilla, maple and brown sugar served slightly warmed with yoghurt, banana, berry compote and a little jug of milk.
Prawns $19.50
- Chilli and garlic panfried prawn cutlets with green salad

White Chip Macadamia N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Old English N/A
Honey Oat N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Flatbread N/A
Tuna N/A

Grilled Hereford Beef Fillet on Parmesan Truffle Mash with Cherry Tomato's, Glazed Baby Onions & Spinach topped with Battered Onion Rings Drizzled with Port Jus & Mustard Cream $45.00
Lemon Salt & Pepper Squid with Mesclun, Capsicum & Walnut Salad Drizzled with Lime Pepper Aioli GF $17.00
Sweet Chilli Lime Prawns & Scallops, served on Vermicelli Noodles In a Crispy Wonton Cup $18.00
Cheeseboard $30.00
- Blue Cheese, Brie Cheese and a Selection of Kapiti Waxed Cheeses, Dried Nuts and Crackers with our own Apricot Chutney
Rich Chocolate Torte with Berry Compote, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Ice Cream and Pistachio Nut Cream GF $13.00
Warm Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with a Crispy Topping, Served with Vanilla Ice Cream & Fresh Cream $13.00
Seared Venison on Creamy Potato & Kumara Bake with Spinach, roasted Beetroot, Chocolate Sauce & Blackberry Compote $34.50
Cashew and Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast With Pumpkin & Kumara Mash, Baby Carrots, Crumbled Brie, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & a Citrus Hollandaise sauce $32.00

Mussels $20.00
- Stewart Island green lipped mussels served with the chef's choice of sauces and a freshly baked baguette
Soup of the Day $12.50 / $20.00
- Today's chefs choice served with warm bread and garlic butter.
Seafood Platter $38.00 / $60.00
- Southern seafood selection including crumbed blue cod, prawn twisters, pan-seared scallops mussels and calamari served with gourmet potatoes and a salad garnish
Summer Vegetable Medley $7.90
First Breads $12.50
- A combination of fresh breads, served with todays dip and garlic butter. - Gluten free available on request $15.50
Duck $30.00
- Duck leg served with potatoes, mushroons and green vegetables served with an orange & thyme sauce
Garlic Bread $8.50
- Served warm with garlic and herb butter.
Seasoned Wedges $8.50
- with sweet chilli and sour cream

Steak Sandwich $28.90
- 200gm ribeye steak cooked to your liking, on toasted sour dough with lettuce, tomato and beetroot topped with caramelised onions and a fried egg served with fries
Garlic Loaf $9.90
- Warm toasted loaf topped with garlic herb butter
-Add Chicken $26.90
Fish and Chips $26.90
- Fresh southern fish beer battered served with thick cut fries, a fresh garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Pork Belly Burger $22.90
- Slow roasted pork belly with apple chutney and crackling in a toasted bun served with fries and house made gravy.
Chicken Cannelloni $24.90
- A Jagz speciality - A creamy mixture of chicken, Spanish onion, red pepper and a hint of chilli wrapped in fresh pasta and served with a mixed salad, drizzled with aioli.
Lambs Fry $18.90
- Seared lambs fry with bacon in rich onion gravy served on kumara mash.
Jagz Fried Chicken $26.90
- Jagz special recipe fried chicken with homemade wedges and summer slaw served sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.

Soup of the Day $13.90
- Made from the freshest ingredients and served with a fresh baked batard
Eggs Benni $16.90
- Baby spinach, poached free range eggs resting on freshly baked ciabatta and topped with hollandaise. Served with your choice of streaky bacon or smoked salmon
Beef Burger $22.90
- 200g house made beef burger, roasted tomato relish, lettuce, aioli, sweet pickled gherkin and aged cheddar served on a lightly toasted brioche bun with a side of steak fries
Mussels $17.90
- Riddler, chilli, ginger, garlic and coriander 1/2 kilo
Seafood Chowder $18.90
- The best in town served with a fresh baked batard
Mussels $25.90
- Creamy lemon, herb beurr blanc 1 kilo
Classic demi glace
Lamb Wellington $36.90
- Tender lamb back strap seared and topped with sautéed onion, mushrooms spinach and cream cheese wrapped in flaky pastry and baked to perfection resting on a potato mash

HOMEMADE SOUP $5.30
- vegetable or chicken corn large
BAKED POTATOES ON OWN $4.00
BLT $5.00
- bacon lettuce tomato on toasted bread
HOMEMADE SOUP $2.70
- vegetable or chicken corn small
EXTRA FILLINGS $0.90
- chili mince, cheese, coleslaw, sour cream each
BAKED POTATOES WITH EVERYTHING $7.60
NACHOS $4.50
- chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce small
HOT DISH OF THE DAY $6.60
- large 475ml

Tuna N/A
Salmon Onigiri N/A
Tataki Beef N/A
Salmon Nigiri N/A
Tuna Californian N/A
Teriyaki Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce Onigiri N/A
Chicken Katsu N/A
Tuna N/A

Capsicum N/A
Natural Swiss N/A
Western Egg and Cheese N/A
Oat & Raisin N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Ranch N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A

Ainos Chocolate gateaux with a kick of raspberry $12.00
Vegetarian Fettuccine
LUMB JACK (400 GRAMS) OCF $39.00
- matchstick fries whiskey & fire
Charlotte's sticky date pudding & Toffee sauce $12.00
BABY BACK RIBS OCF $27.00
- served in cola BBQ sauce with fries & salad
garlic Butter $1.00
MIGNON $37.00
- topped with bacon & mushroom sauce
MILANESE OCF $33.00
- tomato, garlic bacon & grilled cheddar

Tuatara Backpackers

Southland Region > Invercargill City > Tuatara Backpackers

Address

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand

Phone

+64 3-214 0954

Email

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Opened hours

Monday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM