Zest Cafe in Tauranga Menu

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Zest Muesli* $7.50
- Dried fruit, coconut, seeds + nuts tossed with honey + smothered with yoghurt
Fat Toast and Jam* $6.50
- Fresh homemade bread with a selection of preserves
Pancakes $14.50
- Light + fluffy served with berry compote, lashings of cream + a swirl of maple syrup
Grazing Time $18.50
- Crispy bacon, hashbrown, tomato, sausage + eggs to your liking
Mushrooms* $16.50
- Sauté + simmered in a herbed cream reduction with grilled bacon
Bacon and Eggs* $14.50
- Fat toast, grilled bacon + eggs cooked to your liking
Mince on Toast $13.50
- Savoury lean beef cooked in rich tomato juslie on fat toast topped with a poached egg
Eggs on Toast* $9.50
- Eggs cooked to your liking on fat toast
Zest Benedict* $16.50
- Fat toast, bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, cracked pepper
Vegetarian Frittata* $16.50
- Jam packed with seasonal vegetables topped with a fresh tomato salsa + sour cream

Eggs $2.50
Bacon $3.00
Mushrooms $3.00
Tomato $3.00
Hollandaise $ 2.50
Hash Brown $2.50
Baked Beans $2.50
Spaghetti $2.50
Toast $1.50

Big bowl of Coco Pops $6.00
Mini pancakes $6.00
Watties Baked Beans on toast $6.00
Watties Spaghetti on toast $6.00
Eggs $6.00
- scrambled or poached on toasted bread

Seafood Chowder* $12.50
- Full of chunky seafood, enriched with cream + fresh herbs
Kiwi Burger $13.50
- Prime Angus beef pattie, onion jam, salad greens, beetroot, egg + whole grain mustard aioli on our own homemade toasted bun
Salmon Salad Greek Style* $15.50
- Smoked salmon with feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes + mesclun bound with a zested caper + chive dressing
Thai Chicken Salad $15.50
- Tender chicken saute in a spicy honey, ginger thai sauce, tossed with crispy noodles, roasted cashews + salad greens.
Zest Pasta $15.50
- Fettuccine with saute chicken, mushrooms + fresh herbs in a white wine cream.
Vegetable Melt* $14.50
- Roasted vegetable stack grilled with mozzarella, drizzled with pesto infusion + red pepper essence.
Mediterranean Lamb Salad* $15.50
- Pan seared spiced lamb, tossed with roasted vegetables drizzled with a zesty mint yoghurt dressing.
BLT $14.50
- Bacon, lettuce + tomato with aioli on lightly toasted vienna.

Zest Loaf $6.50
- with herb butter + relish
Fries* $6.50
- served with aioli + tomato sauce
Potato wedges $10.50
- with grilled cheese, sour cream + sweet chili swirl
Fish Goujons and Chips $11.50
- Crumbed fish served with fries+ lemon aioli
Smoked Chicken Filo $14.50
- Smoked chicken with spinach, hazelnuts + cream cheese, wrapped in filo with spiced plum sauce. Served with seasonal salad
Asian Pork & Prawns $12.50
- Pork wontons + prawn twisters with sweet chili + honey soy.

Mixed Grill* $17.50
- A selection of lean cuts of beef, chicken, + lamb with a honey soy dipping sauce
Chicken Kebabs* $16.50
- Skewers of marinated breast fillet with a sweet chilli sauce
Prime Rump Steak* $16.50
- With a bernaise dipping sauce
Surf ‘n’ Turf* $18.50
- Prime rump, scallop + prawn with a seafood dipping sauce
Scotch Fillet* $19.50
- 200gm scotch fillet with a bernaise dipping sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

Butter chicken $16.00
- Tender morsels of boneless chicken roasted in tandoori and finished in a mild creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Plain rice $3.00
- Steamed basmati rice
Vegetable machurian $13.00
- Chopped mix vegetables deep fried and then this golden bowl are tossed with cornflouer based ginger & garlic, garnish with fresh herbs
Garlic naan $3.00
- Plain flour bread with garlic baked in clay oven
Jalfrazie $16.00
- Meat pieces cooked with capsicum, onion and tomatoes in sweet and sour sauce
Mint sauce $3.00
Vindaloo $16.00
- This curry is cooked with spice and brown onion gravy in a hot vindaloo sauce, very popular dish from goa
Paneer pakora $7.00
- Cottage cheese cubes marinated in chickpea flour and deep fried

-Choose From: Lamb Doner / Chicken Doner / Mixed Doner (Lamb & Chicken) / Istanbul Kofte (Minced beef) / Falafels / Mucver Small $10.50 / Large $12.50
-Roast Vege $16.00
- Roast veggies with spinach, feta, pesto and mozzarella
-Bacon $16.00
- Bacon, tomato, red onion, mushroom and mozzarella
●Open Kebabs
- Served on flatbread with hummus, jacik, beetroot dips, mixed salad, tabbouleh and your choice of sauces
-Chorizo $16.00
- Chorizo sausage, mushroom, caramelized onion and mozzarella
-Salami
- Salami, mushroom, capsicum and mozzarella
-Choose From: Istanbul Kofte (Minced Beef) / Vege Iskender (Falafel & Mujver) / Spanakopita (Filo pastry filled with spinach, feta)-Large only Small $12 / Large $14
-Garlic Bread $6.00

Steamed Jasmine Rice $ 3
Grilled Pork Belly, shredded bok choy, pickled mustard & Macinese black bean and garlic sauce (DF GF ) $ 28
Kimchi Korean spicy pickled cabbage $ 5.5
Bang Bang Chicken, chilled chicken salad, Sichuan pepper,Chinese black vinegar, sesame dressing and toasted almonds (DF ) $ 23
Tuna Sashimi, sesame seared, ponzu citrus dressing, pickled radish, ginger, spring onion and wonton crisps (DF) $ 24.9
Steamed Buns (two) Roasted Pork Belly, hoisin, pickled,cucumber, coriander, sriracha sauce (DF) $ 13.5
Salmon Green Papaya Salad, home smoked salmon, sprouts, cucumber, crushed peanuts, green beans, fresh coriander and spicy fish sauce dressing DF GF $ 23.5
Stir Fried Greens, bok choy, brocolini, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce (DF GF) $ 13.5

Domino Effect $15.00
- Free-range bacon, free-range eggs, fresh tomato, rocket in a daily baked croissant (good option for bacon & egg lovers)
Social Breakfast Platter $38.00
- For two people. A selection of cheeses, bread, dips, free-range bacon, poached eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, dried fruit and coconut & chia pudding with granola
Social Sliders $16.50
- 3 of the same: Chorizo, creamy mushroom or lamb served with social slaw ( vegetarian option – add extra $5.50)
Easy to share without cutlery or can be and entree for the unsocial – from 12pm
Olives $9.00
- plump kalamata & green marinated in rosemary and garlic olive oil (vegan, gluten free & paleo)
Cheese Board $24.00
- A social mix of vintage cheddar, peppercorn, brie,, dutched smoke & gouda with chutneys, crackers & fruits (vegetarian)
Aztec Goddnes $15.00
- Chia strawberry & coconut cream mousse with fresh berries. (vegan & super food)
For the after party enjoy one of our delicious desserts, special liqueurs and coffees.

Pork Chashu $4.00
Special Ramen Combo (Soy, Salt or Miso) $13.00
- Any $10 ramen with choice of 3pcs dumpling or mini pork chashu donburi
Boiled Egg $1.50
Karaage Chicken (5 pcs) $7.00
Vegetarian Miso Ramen $10.00
- Chidori blended miso with vegetable soup broth leek, spring onion, bamboo shoots and sweet corn
Butter Corn Ramen (Miso/Soy/Salt) $12.00
- Rich flavour ramen with butter and sweet corn, butter corn, chashu pork, spring onion, bamboo shoots and leek
Butter $0.50
Takoyaki Octopus Ball (6 pcs) $6.00
- Special takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise and dried bonito flakes on top

Salmon Teriyaki $30
- Pan fried New Zealand Ora-King premiun salmon fillet glazed with authentic teriyaki sauce, Kumara cream cheese puree and fried cake
-Egg $8
Rice $2
-Squid $10
-Boat $70
Roll & Roll
- Takara sushi rolls are always fresh as you order, it may take time to roll so please be patient for your freshly rolled sushi. Every roll has garden avocado and lettuce inside
-Salad $72 per person
-Sushi & Sashimi $72 per person

Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms $4.00
Mini Six Barrel Soda $4
Coconut Milk Porridge $17.50
- Oaty Porridge made with coconut milk and served with mango compote, coconut yoghurt, pistachios & coconut cream
Spiced Berry & Passionfruit Mascarpone Crepes $16.50
- Served with fresh bananas
Cream Cheese & Jam $9.50
- Courgette ribbons, edamame beans and puffed quinoa, two poached eggs and grilled haloumi with lemon herb oil, gluten free toast, pesto & roasted beetroot
Toasted Breads $7.50
- Flaveurs Ciabatta or Organic Multigrain (2 pieces) w/condiments
Green Goodness Bowl $19.50
- Bacon, free range eggs, hashbrown, cherry tomatoes, garlic mushrooms, breakfast sausages & toasted organic multigrain
Eggs Benedict $17.50
- on toasted ciabatta with housemade hollandaise w/spinach

Dahl fritters ,early root vegetable masala sauce and a cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad(V,GF) $23.00
Kids,selection of 2 scoops(from the sorbet options available) $8.00
200g.Scotch fillet,wild mushroom,baby spinach,marinated feta,crispy polenta and chimichurri.(GF) $31.00
Raw hazelnut and chocolate cheese cake,raspberry coulis and whipped coconut cream(V,GF) $15.00
Crispy fried squid ,joisin and peanuts.(GF) $16.00
Trio of sorbet,selection of mango,berries and lemon $15.00
Kids doughnuts,ice cream and chocolate sauce. $8.00
Paprika beer battered fish,peanut, and honey slaw,jalapeno tartare sauce on a brioche bun served with fies and aioli(GFP) $25.00

Hot Platter $36.00
- An assortment of deep-fried nibbles served with fries & 4-6 people
Prawn & Pumpkin Risotto $25.00
- Creamy risotto with prawns, pumpkin, feta, dill &
Tocks Steak $31.00
- Scotch fillet cooked to your liking, served with fries with salad & a fried egg
Fresh Salad $6.00
Prawn Twisters $12.00
- Prawn Twisters served with aioli & sweet chili
Fish of the Day $27.00
- Please ask your wait staff for today's taste sensation
Cornerstone Platter $32.00
- A tasty selection of meats, cheeses, bread & dips(2-4 ppl)
Strawberry Cheesecake $13.00
- Served with vanilla ice cream & cream

Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
-With Bacon $15.50
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast

Crumbed Scallops $17.50
- Served with mesclun salad, wasabi aioli, pickled ginger & soy sauce.
Mixed Berry Trifle $14.50
- Served with homemade waffle
Green Salad $8
Beer battered fries $10
Moroccan Spiced Cashews & Peanuts $6.00
Calamari $16.00
- Salt & pepper deep fried with aioli & petite salad
Fish & Chips $10.50
- Tempura battered fresh market fish with fries or sauté fresh vegetables & tomato sauce
Ice cream Sundae $3.50
- Ice cream topped with chocolate sauce & sprinkles

Lamb/Goat-Do-Pyaza $18.50
- Boneless diced lamb/ goat cooked in garlic, ginger, capsicum, onion and toasted nuts
Papadoms 4 pcs $3.00
Onion and Peas Rice $15.00
Mix Platter for 2 $20.00
- A combination of the above. It consists of, 2 Veg Samosa, 2 Pakora, 2 Seekh Kebab, 2 Chicken Tikka served on a sizzling hot plate with Mint and Tamarind sauce.
Pickles $3.00
Onion/Potato Kulcha $6.00
- Naan stuffed with onions/potatoes and baked in Tandoor oven
Beef Vindaloo $18.00
- Spicey beef curry straight from the exotic beaches of Goa, served hot as you like
Chicken Jhalfrezi $18.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in spices & Vegetables

-Small $8.50
-Small $8.50
Muesli berry parfait $8.50
- Layers of muesli, apple, berry compote, yogurt and banana. Made fresh to order
Tomato and basil
- This soup is made on the premises with ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic, vege stock and fresh basil. Vegan and gluten free.
Dr's orders
- Blanched broccoli, beans, baby spinach and peas tossed with a coriander, mint and lemon pesto. ( this salad contains nuts) GF, Vegan
-Large $11.00
We offer a full range of healthy and delicious soups in the winter (with a limited selection in the summer months). Here is our selection for the week starting 26th June.
-Small $7.00

Tuna Tataki Salad $15.00
Miso Soup $2.00
Chicken Katsu D $14.90 / B $18.90
- Bread crumbed chicken cutlet
Agedashi Tofu $7.00
- Deep fried tofu
Tofu Teriyaki D $13.90 / B $17.90
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Salad $15.00
Lamb Niku D $14.90 / B $18.90
- Stir fried lamb & vegetables with special soy sauce
Seaweed Salad $11.00

-Bacon bits $2.50
Eggs florentine $14.00
- Two soft poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce dressed with mild paprika. Served on a lightly toasted english muffin.
French toast $15.00
- Three soft slices of brioche fried in egg and cinnamon batter served with freshly whipped cream and maple syrup.
-Hashbrown $2.00
Pancakes
- Three soft hot cakes served with lightly grilled banana, freshly whipped cream and maple syrup.
-Portobello mushroom $4.50
Savoury wedges $9.00
- A bowl of hot savoury potato wedges. Add your choice of
-Sour cream $1.50