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

-Two shanks $22.00
Chicken wings (4) (GF ) $6.00
- cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
Ginger stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spicy fried rice (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Tom yum (GF ) $12.50
- hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
Spring rolls (4) $6.00
- tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
Cashew nut stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
seafood salad(GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu

4-Cutlet Rack of Lamb $33.50
- New Zealand rack of lamb, sliced into cutlets, each coated in herb crumb, oven baked and served on parsnip and swede mash, courgette ribbons and red wine jus.
Lamb Pot Pie $21.90
- Sweet lamb and onion and rich red wine jus baked in a pot with puff pastry topped with onion rings and served with a medley of vegetables.
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.
Beefalo Sirloin $41.90
- Beefalo is produced here in Southland at Isla Bank by Netherton Farm. It is a hybrid mix of Beef Cattle and Bison, voted one of the best steaks in America. It is new to New Zealand and only a limited number of animals are available each month. A 200 gram beefalo sirloin steak seasoned with a herb oil and cooked to medium rare. Served on polenta chips, topped with mushroom butter, grilled tomato, courgette and red wine jus.
Scallops Wrapped in Pancetta Bacon $16.90
- Seasoned scallops wrapped in pancetta, pan seared with olive oil ,thyme and lemon grass. Served on cauliflower puree with salad garnish and finished with micro greens.
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.
Eton Mess $11.50
- This English dessert is a scrumptious, indulgent, sticky mess of crunchy meringue, tart berries, zingy lemon and rich sweet cream served over vanilla bean ice cream and garnished with homemade biscotti.
Smoked Chicken & Asparagus Risotto $26.90
- Our house smoked chicken, pan seared with a creamy saffron and asparagus risotto and topped with freshly ground cracked pepper and feta cheese.

Large potato skins with aioli $12.00
Roast lamb and gravy sliders $15.00
Hot smoked stewart Island salmon salad with pickled baby beets, horseradish cream and micro greens $16.00
Gruyere Fondue to share with crudite vegetables, carvery ham and sourdough croutons $22.00
Two beef and cheese tacos $10.00
Hollandaise $5.00
Beetroot risotto with mushrooms, shaved parmesan and rocket. $22.00
Spinach, rocket and Iceberg salad with burnt orange vinaigrette $7.00

Waffle Cones $5.00 With Chocolate Flake $5.50
- With either real fruit ice cream or real fruit yoghurt. Boysenberry, Mixed Fruits, Strawberry, Banana.
Chocolate Mud Fudge Slab $8.90
- Piece of dark chocolate fudge with hot fudge sauce and Dark Chocolate ice cream.
Mixture of Above (2 pieces of each) $11.50
Bowl of Baby Kumara Fries with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $9.90
Cheese Toastie Sandwich $10.50
Sweet & Sour Cod $34.90
- Fillets of blue cod, battered and coated in a sweet and sour sauce, served with steamed vegetables and a bowl of steamed rice.
Chicken Fettuccine $13.90
- Chicken/Ham in a Creamy Cheese Sauce.
Surf & Turf $49.90
- Prime fillet steak and regal hot smoked sea salmon, 3 prawn twisters and 2 squid rings on a bed of mash, steamed vegetables with hollandaise sauce. Served with a creamy horseradish topping, a jug of gravy and a side salad.

BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
- Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
CHEESEBURGER
- Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
- our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
- Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
- With one classic BK Chicken Burger, one Bacon and Egg Muffin, small Hash Bites and one regular hot drink of your choice, you can take the medal for biggest and best breakfast in town.
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour

Lamb Samosa (2 Samosas) $6.00
- Tender lamb mince and peas encased in a crisp pastry
Onion, Cheese and Chilli Kucha $6.50
- Stuffed with onion, cheese, green chilli, herbs and spices
Chicken/Lamb/Beef Korma $15.90
- A mild dish cooked in creamy sauce with almond, coconut, sultanas, and cashews.
Vegetable Samosa (2 samosas) $6.00
- Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a flaky pastry
Mango Chicken $15.90
- Tender chicken cooked in exotic creamy curry sauce.
Tandoor Roti $3.00
- Traditional plain unleavened bread
Lamb/Beef Roghan Josh $15.90
- A specialty from Kashmir, lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of fragrant spices.
Dal Makhani $14.90
- Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic

Freshly Made Pina-Colada Waffles $11.80
- Coconut Waffles made to order, topped with Pineapple Salsa-infused with a dash of Rum & accompanied by whipped Cream.
Chocolate Delight $12.90
- For the Chocolate Lovers; rich, baked to order, individual Chocolate Cake served with Mascarpone Cream & Berry Puree.
Pernod & Garlic Prawns $34.90
- Skewered Prawns poached in a Pernod & Garlic Cream Sauce presented with Savoury Rice infused with Blue Cod & Crayfish Stock Main
Fresh Bluff Oysters $49.90
- Available three different ways, Natural, Beer Battered or ‘The Elegance Speciality’ – natural topped with Lemon & Lime Crème Fraîche Full Dozen Meal with Salad & Fries
Whitebait Patties $46.90
- Whitebait Patties served the traditional way with freshly sliced Buttered White Bread accompanied by a duo of White & Balsamic Vinegar & Lemon Wedges.Main
Southern Waters Blue Cod $39.70
- Fresh Blue Cod prepared Sous Vide style served on a bed of Saffron Risotto made using Blue Cod & Crayfish Stock. Accompanied by roasted vine-ripened Tomato & drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinegar & Parmesan Olive Oil. Served with a Leafy Green Side Salad
Chickpea Salad $5.90
- Crunchy Chickpea, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Herbs & Lettuce.
Fresh Bluff Oysters $45.90
- Available three different ways, Natural, Beer Battered or ‘The Elegance Speciality’ – natural topped with Lemon & Lime Crème Fraîche Full Dozen

Chef's salad refer to blackboard
- changes daily
-extras $8
Soups $16.50
- A really hot, creamy, thick and fulfilling seafood chowderwith mussels, white fish, squid and vegetables, served with toasted garlic bread
Soup of the Day $14.50
- served with EAT bread - refer to blackboard
-Small serve $12.50
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.
Squid $18.50
- Salt, pepper and chilli flake squid with basil aioli and tomato chilli jam with salad greens
Big Fat Toasted Sandwich $11.00
- Tomato, bacon, ham, cheese, pineapple, onion, mushroom (choose 3 fillings)

Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
Flatbread N/A
Three Pepper Chicken N/A
Turkey N/A
Jalapenos N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Olives N/A

Cheeseburger & Chips
Ice-cream Sundae
Pavlova
Vegetarian Meal $12.00
Blue Cod, Salad & Fries (when available) $21.00
3 x Pork Strips $15.90
Chicken chippies & Chips
200gm Rump Steak

Chicken Caesar Salad $23.90
- Cos lettuce with parmesan cheese garlic croutons and Jagz fried chicken tossed with our house dressing, finished with free range poached egg.
Fish and Chips $26.90
- Fresh southern fish beer battered served with thick cut fries, a fresh garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
-Add Chicken $26.90
Seafood Chowder R $17.90 / L$21.90
- Jagz own recipe of succulent seafood in a thick creamy chowder served with warm bread and garlic butte
Pasta $23.90
- Smoked Ham, button mushrooms and peas tossed through pappardelle pasta with creamy white wine sauce, finished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
- Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
Bruschetta $11.90
- Fresh cherry tomato, chorizo and herb ricotta on toasted sour dough.
Roasted Beetroot & Feta Salad (GF) (V) $22.90
- Roasted beetroot tossed with roast potatoes, spinach, green beans and toasted walnuts finished with feta and house vinaigrette.

Steak fries $4.00
Monteiths Golden Blue Cod $24.90
- Monteiths golden beer-battered blue cod, served with steak fries salad greens and our own tartare sauce
Lamb $18.90
- Rosemary garlic marinated lamb medallions served medium rare with a salad of mesclun, baby beetroot, red onion, cherry tomato & feta. Dressed with a sweet mint vinaigrette
Duck fat potatoes $4.00
Beer battered onion rings
The Kiln Bread Selection $19.90
- Chefs choice of bread and accompaniments for two
Seafood Board $69.90
- A selection of Seafood from throughout our menu served with our famous chowder, bread, sauces and a fresh green salad
Soup of the Day $13.90
- Made from the freshest ingredients and served with a fresh baked batard

Tuna Onigiri N/A
Tomago and Capsicum Nigiri N/A
Tataki Beef N/A
Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri N/A
Tuna Onigiri N/A
Capsicum Inari N/A
Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri N/A
Tomago and Capsicum Nigiri N/A

Honey Oat N/A
Flatbread N/A
Carrot N/A
Wrap N/A
Cheddar N/A
Turkey N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Natural Swiss N/A

Fried Onions $4.00
Hot Donuts with Ice cream
Corn Nuggets & Curly fries
Aioli $1.50
Chocolate, raspberry, caramel, strawberry, passion fruit sundaes $10.00
Garlic pita Bread $5.00
Shrimp Coctail $13.50
CAJUN $37.00
- topped with bacon, shrimps & pepper sauce

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