K Kitchen and Bar combines an all-day restaurant with a cocktail-focused bar at Shop 1 on Tennyson Street in central Napier. Its service stretches from breakfast or brunch into lunch and dinner, with reservations for the dining room and online ordering for meals at home. The room is positioned as a neighbourhood gathering place as much as an evening venue, so coffee and morning dishes share the same address as crafted cocktails, shared plates and a full dinner menu.
Small plates move confidently between seafood, vegetables and richer savoury flavours. Salt-and-pepper squid and fried prawns bring crisp textures, while oysters and tuna tartare offer cleaner seafood preparations. Croquettes, salads and garlic cheese bread provide meat-free alternatives, and grilled harissa chicken adds smoke and spice. A mixed platter can gather several of those ideas for two people, making the opening course especially well suited to the bar side of the restaurant and to groups that prefer to taste broadly.
Burgers and pizzas give the middle of the menu a more casual register. The burger selection includes Korean crispy chicken, a surf-and-turf combination, a pumpkin-and-kumara option and Moroccan pulled lamb, spanning crisp, seafood-led, vegetable and slow-cooked profiles. Pizzas provide an easy shared choice beside them. Those dishes let K Kitchen function as an informal lunch or early-evening stop even though the kitchen also handles more composed plates later in the meal.
Main courses range from salmon, pork belly and lamb shank to fish and chips, braised chicken ravioli and asparagus risotto. The variation continues through vegan and gluten-free-labelled dishes, while apple crumble and other desserts give the meal a conventional finish. Separate children's, beverage and afternoon menus add flexibility across the day, and the cocktail list gives dinner a clear bar component. Altogether, the restaurant can cover a family brunch, drinks with shared plates or a longer dinner without forcing every visit into the same format.
Address: Shop 1, 2 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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KKitchen Menu
Breakfast – Morning Favourites
Breakfast Menu 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Eggs on Toast
Two Free Range Eggs, Toast, (poached/fried/scrambled)
Toasted Muesli
Choice of Milk, Seasonal Fresh Fruits; Add yoghurt +$1
Rosti Benedict
MUSHROOM/BACON/SALMON. Baby Spinach, Poached Egg, & Hollandaise Sauce. GFO
Smashed Avocado Tartine
Ciabatta, Guacamole, Poached egg, Balsamic Reduction. DFO
Croissant Sandwich
Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Cheese, Mayo; With choice of egg – fried, scrambled, or plain omelette
Build Your Own Omelette
Three-egg omelette with any three fillings: Ham, Mushroom, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Jalapeño (Extra fillings – $1 each)
K Kitchen Deluxe Breakfast
Two free-range eggs – any style, Ciabatta, Streaky bacon, Sausages, Grilled tomato & cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Hash brown, Baked Beans and Hollandaise sauce. GFO/DFO
Breakfast – From the Bakery
Croissant
Pain au Chocolat
Banana Muffin
Blueberry Muffin
Ciabatta
Wholemeal Toast
Gluten Free Toast
Breakfast – Sides
Grilled Tomato
Smoked Salmon
Breakfast Sausages
Streaky Bacon
Sautéed Mushrooms
Baked Beans
Hash Brown
Potato Rosti
GFO
Breakfast – Pancakes & Waffles
Banana & Bacon Pancakes
Berry Bliss Waffle
Blueberry & Cherries, Whipped cream, Whipped Butter, Caramel Sauce, Walnut and Fruit Compote
Breakfast – Yoghurt
Plain Yoghurt
Berry Yoghurt
All Day – Morning Favourites
All Day Dine-In Menu 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM. (Until 1pm)
Rosti Benedict
Potato rosti, poached eggs, baby spinach, hollandaise. GFO. Bacon or Smoked salmon
K Kitchen Signature Omelette
Three-Egg omelette filled with cajun BBQ sausages, onion, bell peppers, cheese, lemon pepper hollandaise, served with house salad
Croissant Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, mayo. Choice of egg- fried, scrambled or plain omelette
All Day – Soup & Salad
Seafood Chowder
Mixed seafood, herbs, olive oil, toasted ciabatta
K Kitchen Warm Winter Salad
Assorted roasted vegetables, edamame beans, sago crisp, rocket leaves, chickpeas and sundried tomato dressing, finished with balsamic reduction, candied walnuts. GFO/DFO/VGN. Add ons – Chicken/ Prawn/ Bacon $5 each
All Day – Starters
Garlic Cheese Bread
In-house baked garlic bread infused with truffle oil, mozzarella, and aioli dip. V
Marinated Olives
Fennel, lemon, warm focaccia, extra virgin olive oil. GFO/DFO/VGN
Roasted Pumpkin Croquettes
Roasted pumpkin, potato, cheese, herbs, blue cheese dip. V
Seafood Rosti Stack
Rosti stack, mixed seafood, Japanese mayo, crispy capers, pickled onions. GFO/DFO
Salt and Pepper Squid
Lightly dusted and crisp fried squid served over a Pear and roasted seed salad & citrus dressing
All Day – Signature Plates
The Satay Experience
Marinated juicy grilled chicken skewers, house-made peanut sauce, house salad. GFO/DFO
Butter Garlic Sauté Prawns with Toasted Ciabatta
Pan-sautéed prawns in aromatic garlic butter, finished with herbs and served with toasted ciabatta
Roasted Bone Marrow
Roasted bone marrow, chimichurri, toasted ciabatta. GFO/DFO
Cotoletta Di Agnello
Crumbed lamb cutlets, green peas and mint salsa. DFO
All Day – Gourmet Burgers
Add fries to any burger $5
Surf and Turf Burger
Beef patty, grilled prawn, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo, hollandaise
Korean Crispy Chicken Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, gherkins, cheese slice, Korean BBQ sauce
Pumpkin Kumara Burger
Seared pumpkin kumara patty, lettuce, gherkins, jalapeño, cheese, aioli. V
Moroccan Pulled Lamb Burger
Slow-cooked pulled lamb, lettuce, cucumber, fried onion and mint mayo
All Day – Pizzas
Thin crust. Add ons $3 each: Chicken/ bacon/ mushroom/ cheese/ jalapeño/ pineapple/ black olive slice/ vegan cheese (DFO)
Margherita
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, sundried tomato, basil pesto. V
Ocean Luxe Seafood Pizza
Mixed seafood, japanese and ranch mayo, topped with steamed mussels
Classic Pepperoni
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, mixed meat pepperoni
Mediterranean Lamb Pizza
Yoghurt mint sauce, caramelized onion, rocket lettuce, minced lamb, mozzarella
Hawaiian Chicken
Aioli, mozzarella cheese, chicken, onion, bell pepper, pineapple
All Day – Chef's Mix Platter
Classic Bar Snacks
Salt and pepper squid, crispy mozzarella sticks, garlic bread, hot honey chicken wings, chicken tenders, ketchup and aioli
All Day – Mains
Fish and Chips (Battered or Crumbed)
Beer battered or crumbed, fresh catch of the day, chips, house salad, tartar sauce, lemon. DFO
Pasta of the Week
Ask your server for week’s special
Green Thai Curry
Green curry paste, spices, lemongrass, galangal, bamboo shoots, vegetables, served with jasmine rice. GFO/DFO/VGN. Add ons – chicken/ Prawn/ Beef $5 each
Confit Chicken Leg
Confit chicken leg, potato confit, cherry tomato, Cointreau jus de roti. GFO/DFO
Risotto Alla Zucca Violina
Roasted squash puree and chunks, arborio rice infused with white wine, roasted pumpkin seeds, mascarpone cheese. GFO/V. Add on – chicken/ Prawn $5 each
Crispy Crackling Pork Belly
Cumin garlic potatoes, green leaves, apricot mustard sauce. GFO/DFO
Tuscany Lamb Shank
Slow braised lamb shank, sauté garlic vegetables, fresh creamy mash. GFO/DFO
Norwegian Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon, herbs, warm succotash, carrot and beet coulis, potato tourne, lemon emulsion. GFO/DFO
Surf and Turf 250g
Scotch fillet, grilled as per your preference, grilled tiger prawn, fresh truffle mash, sauté garlic vegetables, choron sauce. DFO/GFO
Scotch Fillet Steak 250g
Grilled as per your preference, butter garlic vegetables, fresh creamy mash. DFO/GFO. Choices of any one sauce – Red wine jus/ black peppercorn/ Mushroom sauce. Add ons – Fried egg $3 each
All Day – Sides
Steamed or Butter Garlic Vegetables
GFO/V
Fresh Truffle Infused Mashed Potatoes
GFO/V
Chef's Garden Salad
Mixed leaves, kumara, cucumber, tomato, toasted seeds, lemon vinaigrette. GFO/VGN/DFO
Crinkle Cut Fries with Tomato Sauce
GFO/VGN
Parmesan and Truffle Fries with Aioli
GFO/V
Loaded Fries
Bacon, cheese, aioli, korean BBQ sauce, sour cream, fried onions. GFO
Charred Edamame with Lemon Pepper Seasoning
GFO/VGN/DFO
All Day – Desserts
All desserts $16 each. GFO – Gluten Free Option Available; DFO – Dairy Free Option Available; V – Vegetarian; VGN – Vegan
Golden Crunch Delight
Coated and fried Vanilla ice cream served in a chocolate nest with cookie crumbs, House-made salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, cherry, and toasted cashew nuts
Floating Fig Tiramisu
Lady finger, mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, fig, espresso, rum, cocoa dust
Sticky Date Pudding
Warm sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream and house-made toffee sauce
Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Caramelized apple, cocoa almond sponge crumb, raisin and cinnamon, finished with the coconut and custard sauce. GFO/DFO
Kids Menu
12 YEARS & UNDER – $20 (Includes a main, a dessert & a drink). Mains (Select one), Desserts (Select one), Drink included: Juice or Soft Drink. Upgrade to Milkshake +$3
Kids Pasta of the Week
Ask our team for today’s special
Kids Duo Burger (Beef & Pumpkin)
Grilled beef burger and pumpkin veggie burger with cheese, aioli, and fries
Fish & Chips
Fresh Hawke’s Bay beer-battered fish, served with fries, tartar sauce, and lemon
Kids Pizza
Choice of cheese or ham & cheese
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Served with fries and aioli
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, and wafer
Walnut Chocolate Brownie
Served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Breakfast – Coffees
Espresso
Long Black
Americano
Flat White
Tap Beer
Speight's Old Dark
4% (Dunedin)
Summit Ultra Low Carb
4.2% (Dunedin)
Steinlager Classic
5% (Auckland)
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider
4.2% (NZ)
Bottle/Can Beer
Guinness
440ml, 4.2%
Hoegaarden Wit
4.0%
Corona
4.5%
Emersons Orange Roughy HPA
4.2%
Spirits
All spirits are 30ml
Smirnoff Red
Vodka
Absolut
Vodka
Grey Goose
Vodka
Chatelle
Brandy/Cognac
Liqueurs
$10 each
Baileys
Kahlua
Cointreau
Malibu
Bar Signature Cocktails
$17 each
Cute Devil
PATRON SILVER/CAMPARI/PINK GRAPEFRUIT/GRENADINE/PINEAPPLE
Gin Koha
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE/ROSEMARY/GALANGAL/ELDERFLOWER/LAVENDER/TONIC
Cyclone Sour
CINNAMON WHISKEY/PASSION FRUIT/APPLE JUICE/AUSTRALIAN BITTERS/LIME
Napier Highaway
BACARDI CARTA BLANCA/APEROL/ORGET/LIME/BUBBLES
Classic Cocktails
$16 each
Manhattan
BOURBON/SWEET VERMOUTH/BITTERS
Sour
YOUR CHOICE OF SPIRITS/SWEET & SOUR/EGG WHITE
Mai Tai
BACARDI CARTA BLANCA/DARK RUM/TRIPLE SEC/ORGET/PINEAPPLE
Non-Alcoholic/Juice
Coke / Coke Zero
Lemonade/Ginger Ale/Soda
Fanta
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Against typical prices in Napier
- Margherita pizza Typical in Napier: $23.45 $19.00
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Napier: $16.25 $16.00
- Long black Typical in Napier: $5.00 $5.00
- Short black Typical in Napier: $5.00 $4.00
- Americano Typical in Napier: $5.00 $5.00
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