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

Lemongrass stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
- your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chilli and fresh basil ( V ) * $12.50
- fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Fried rice (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- a traditional asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chicken wings (4) (GF ) $6.00
- cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
Peanut sauce stir fry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chilli stir fry ( V ) $12.50
- stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own hot chilli paste sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Green curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
- the finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Clay pot rice (GF ) ( V ) $13.00
- mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Steak & Tuscan Fried Potatoes (GF) $23.00
- Grilled steak, bacon, buffalo cheese,tomato, thyme and cardamom onion jam, Tuscan fried potatoes. With a light salad.
-Small $19.50
-Main $25.00
-Add chicken $7.00
Breads and Spreads $12
- Roast garlic whipped butter, with in house spreads.
(GF) Can be made gluten free upon request. Please ask.
Vegetarian Stack (GF) $17
- Roasted mushroom, sticky sweet potato, red pepper, tomato , Spanish onion, courgette and feta with spinach and fresh pesto.
Caesar Salad (GF) $19.00
- Garden fresh salad leaves, anchovies, bacon lardons, flaked parmesan and soft boiled eggs with garlic dressing and toasted foccacia bread.

Mediterranean Prawn Salad (cold) $29.90
- 6 garlic and sweet chilli prawn cutlets over salad mix with olives, fetta, red onions, sun dried tomatoes with aioli and balsamic dressing.
Fried Egg (1) $2.50
Bowl of Wedges, Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce $9.90
Turkey Wrap $25.90
- Sliced turkey in a tortilla wrap with salad greens, hummus & guacamole. Topped with a sweet chilli and yoghurt dressing.
Jug Mushroom Sauce $8.50
Devilled Pork Schnitzel $23.90
- Served with green salad and beer battered fries, topped with our spicy beetroot and mayo Hot Devil sauce.
Tavern Shank Old Fashioned Style $24.90
- Hind shank served on potato mash with steamed vegetables, whiskey and mint gravy.
Country Style Salad “Lamb” (warm) $27.90
- Sautéed prime pieces of lamb back strap with julienne vegetables, mushrooms and garlic, bacon, berry vinaigrette & mint yoghurt dressing, over salad greens.

Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.00
- Stuffed and freshly grated cheese and topped with garlic and butter
Kadhai Chicken $15.90
Bollywood Vegetarian Feast $33.90
- A selection of vegetarian starters, a choice of 3 curries from the main menu with Roti, Basmati rice, Raita and chutney. PRICE IS PER PERSON (MINIMUM OF 2 ORDERS)
Tandoor Roti $3.00
- Traditional plain unleavened bread
Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
- Paper thin lentil wafers
Paneer Butter Masala $15.90
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based sauce
Butter Chicken $15.90
Chicken/Lamb/Beef Saagwala $15.90
- Curry chicken / lamb cooked with creamy fresh spinach and traditional spices.

Baileys, Caramel & Hazelnut Cheesecake $12.90
- Topped with Dark Chocolate Chunks & toasted Hazelnuts Served with Chocolate & Caramel Sauce & lightly whipped Fresh Cream. Just divine!!
Beef Fillet $37.90
- Prime Beef Fillet rolled in Field Mushroom, Garlic & Rosemary Pâté & wrapped with a Rash of Streaky Bacon. Accompanied by Mushroom, Garlic & Rosemary Butter. Resting on creamy Potato Mash with Seasonal Vegetables.
Shrimp Cocktail $15.50
- Peeled Shrimps on a bed of Lettuce Leaves drizzled with our Seafood Sauce. Entrée
Pernod & Garlic Prawns $19.90
- Skewered Prawns poached in a Pernod & Garlic Cream Sauce presented with Savoury Rice infused with Blue Cod & Crayfish Stock. Entrée
Shrimp Cocktail $25.50
- Peeled Shrimps on a bed of Lettuce Leaves drizzled with our Seafood Sauce Main
Roasted Fillet of Pork $34.90
- Oven roasted Pork Fillet filled with Sage & Onion Stuffing, accompanied by our Roasted Nectarine & Pear Relish & crunchy Pork Crackling. Served with Buttery Potato Mash & oven baked fresh Courgette wrapped in Italian Prosciutto Di Parma Ham.
Side Vegetables $5.90
- A steamed trio of Chef’s choice of vegetables.
Seafood Chowder $14.90
- Thick & delicious with loads of Seafood. Served with warm Bread for dipping. Entrée

Chicken Filo $19.50
- To die for creamy thyme, Dijon mustard and chicken filo with light green salad and vinaigrette.
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Refer to blackboard for today's special
Wild mushroom and spinach risotto $23.50
Pasta/Risotto $23.50
- style carbonara with chicken or bacon in a creamy white wine sauce
Sanchez $23.50
- with sausage, mushroom, olive, chilli and tomato
-extra fillings $1
Eggs Benedict (GFA) $19.50
- Eggs Benedict ham off the bone or smoked salmon served hot, served on grilled EAT bread with two poached eggs, mustard hollandaise and tomato chilli jam with a little salsa
Pancakes $16.50
- Two hot fluffy vanilla sweet pancakes served with crispy bacon, fresh banana and maple syrup.

Avocado Toasties N/A
Italian Dressing N/A
Hot Chilli N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Cheddar N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Choc Chip N/A

Beetroot and Halloumi Salad with Spinach, Pumpkin Seeds & Rasperry Vinaigrette V $18.00
Warm Ciabatta Loaf Served with Garlic Butter $9.50
Sweet Chilli Lime Prawns & Scallops, served on Vermicelli Noodles In a Crispy Wonton Cup $18.00
Southern Blue Cod Served Beer Battered or Pan Fried, Accompanied with a Green Leaf Salad and Fries $32.00
Beer Battered Fried with Aioli Fried Eggs (2) Garlic Butter Mushrooms Steamed Vegetables Green Garden Salad All $5.50
Warm Lamb Salad, Roast Vegetables, Feta, Pine nuts with Spinach, Cherry tomatoes & Balsamic Dressing $26.00
House Baked Breads and Spreads ( Enough for 1-2) $14.50
Macadamia Crusted Salmon with Fried Capers, Lime Pepper Aioli & Citrus Noodles GF $18.00

Prawn Salad $22.00
- Warm pan-seared prawns and king prawns served with a fresh crispy summer salad drizzled with our honey, lemon and chilli dressing
First's Famous Apple Shortcake $13.50
- Homemade hot apple shortcake with icecream and cream
Caesar Salad $18.00
- A classic caesar salad with crisp bacon, garlic croutons, anchovies and shaved parmesan topped with a soft poached egg. Add chicken or salmon $5.00 extra
Light Cooked $16.00
- Bacon, scrambled eggs & toast
Sorbet Delight $13.50
- A selection of summer fruit served with mouth watering raspberry sorbet
Seasonal Salad $7.90
First Chocolate or Carrot Cake $7.00
- Served with fresh cream or yoghurt
Mushrooms $2.50

Which includes their choice of one of the above Children’s Meals, plus a Drink & an Ice-cream Sundae
Blue Cod, Salad & Fries (when available) $21.00
200gm Rump Steak
2 x Pork Strips
Cheesecake of the Day
400gm Rump Steak $21.50
2 x Chicken Kebabs
3 x Pork Strips $15.90

Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
- Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
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
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.
Fish and Chips $26.90
- Fresh southern fish beer battered served with thick cut fries, a fresh garden salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Lambs Fry $18.90
- Seared lambs fry with bacon in rich onion gravy served on kumara mash.
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.
Sweet Breads $24.90
- Delectable sweetbreads, lightly battered and deep fried served with thick cut fries, salad, fresh lemon and aioli.
Jagz Fried Chicken $26.90
- Jagz special recipe fried chicken with homemade wedges and summer slaw served sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.

SAVOURIES $1.50
CREAMY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS $16.00
- on grain toast (add bacon $3.00)
MOUSETRAPS $4.90
HASH BROWN STACK $19.00
- bacon grilled tomato, mushrooms + two eggs
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
- poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce bacon or vegetarian
CHEESE ROLLS $2.50
OMELETTE WITH TOAST $16.00
- choice three filling, bacon, tomato, cheese, onion, spinach, mushrooms, salmon
MUESLI $9.50
- fruit yoghurt + milk

CHICKEN CHILI BEAN BURRITO $4.20
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
HOMEMADE SOUP $2.70
- vegetable or chicken corn small
TOASTED SANDWICHES $4.10
- cheese ham tomato, onion, pineapple 2 fillings(extra filling $0.50)
NACHOS $6.50
- chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce large
HOT DISH OF THE DAY $4.50
- small 355ml

Tataki Beef N/A
Carrot Inari N/A
Teriyaki Chicken N/A
Tataki Beef Californian N/A
Salmon Californian N/A
Tomago and Capsicum Nigiri N/A
Salmon Californian N/A
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Californian N/A

RIB EYE STEAK OCF $32.00
- choice of mushroom garlic or pepper sauce
garlic Butter $1.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
BEEF SCHNITZEL $27.00
- served with a choice of mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce served with fried & salad
Mild Thai Beef & pineapple on rice $10.50
MILANESE OCF $33.00
- tomato, garlic bacon & grilled cheddar
Chicken Nuggets & curly fries
Hot Donuts with Ice cream

Tuatara Backpackers

Southland Region > Invercargill City > Tuatara Backpackers

Address

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

Phone

+64 3-214 0954

Email

None

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