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Mekong Buffalo approaches Asian fusion as a social meal, with a sharing-plate format that encourages a table to order across several parts of the menu. The Fenton Street restaurant also operates as a bar, so cocktails can accompany dinner rather than feeling separate from the food. Reservations support a planned night out, and diners taking the meal elsewhere can arrange either pickup or delivery.

Small plates show the menu's range particularly well. Pork dumplings arrive with chilli oil, bao can be filled with pork, chicken or tofu, and fresh summer rolls offer a cooler counterpoint. Grilled mussels, spring rolls and sticky garlic chicken add familiar sharing choices, while tamarind soft-shell crab contributes a sharper sweet-and-sour edge. Ordering several together makes it possible to contrast steamed, fried, grilled and fresh preparations in one sitting.

The salads and bowls are substantial enough to form their own meal. Prawn som tum and salmon poke sit alongside roast-duck slaw, sesame chicken salad and a tofu Buddha bowl. Among the hot dishes are Pad Thai, seafood noodle soup and katsu laksa, followed by options such as panang duck curry, salmon amok, caramelised pork belly, lemongrass chicken and sizzling tofu. The result is broad without losing the restaurant's preference for lively sauces and varied textures.

Clear vegan and gluten-free labels make the choices easier to navigate, and tofu appears in more than one section rather than only as an emergency adjustment. Children's meals give families a simpler route through dinner, while cheesecake, brownie, sticky-date pudding and ice cream bring a recognisable finish after the more assertive savoury flavours. With food available for the table, individual bowls and younger diners, Mekong Buffalo can accommodate several dining styles within the same booking.

Address: 1262 Fenton Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Mekong Buffalo Menu

Asian Curry

All serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Panang Duck Curry
$35

Duck Breast, Thai Curry, Capsicum, Fried Shallot, Sesame Seeds (GF)

Mango Curry
$32

Choice of Boneless Chicken or Prawn cooked with Mango and light Creamy Sauce serve with steamed jasmine Rice

Cashew Curry
$32

Choice of Boneless Chicken and Prawn cooked in cashew nut paste & Asian spices finish with homemade.

Curry Malabar
$32

Choice of Boneless Chicken or Prawn cooked in coconut & cashew nut paste touch of mix bell peppers.

Butter Chicken
$32

World famous Choice of Boneless Chicken cooked in tomato sauce touch of mild cream and herbs.

Noodles | Hot Bowls

Pad Thai
$29

Thai Stir-fried Rice Noodles, Cabbage, Onion, Sprout, Peanut, Lemon. Choose: Chicken | Prawn | Tofu (VOA)

Seafood Noodles Soup
$30

Rice Noodle, Vietnamese Soup Broth, Mussels, Prawns, Fish Balls, Sprout, Spring Onion, Fried shallot (GF)

Katsu Laksa Noodle Soup
$30

Katsu Chicken, Hokkien Noodles, Malaysian Curry Broth, Chicken, Asian herbs & Sprout, Peanut

Vietnamese PHO
$29

Traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with choice of Beef or Chicken with fresh herbs, star anise, clove, coriander seed.

Tibetan Fried Noodle
$28

Stir fry noodle with seasonal vegetable, eggs, soy, vinegar, pepper with choice of prawn or chicken

Kids Menu

Kids under 12 only.

Nuggets & Chips
$10
Kid Stir-fried Egg Noodles
$11
Baby Dumplings
$9

Mo-Mo – Chicken & Veg

Nepalese Style Dumpling

Steamed
$22
Fried
$22
Kothey
$24
Chilli
$28
Jhol
$26

Sides & Add-Ons

Fries
$9
Kumara fries
$11
Cabbage Kimchi
$6

Spicy

Steamed Jasmine Rice
$3
Steamed Mix Veggies
$8
Wonton Crackers
$8
Small Fried Rice
$13
Garlic Bread
$9

Desserts

Doubled Layered Brownie
$14

White Chocolate Cream Cheese, Chocolate Soboro, Raspberry Compote (GF)

Coconut Panna cotta
$14

Creamy, Juggli sweet custard made from coconut milk with passion fruit and mango sauce (GF, VG)

Sticky Date Pudding
$14

Salted Butterscotch, Pistachio, Whipped Cream

Let's Eat – Sharing Plate Dining

Our Sharing-plate dining concept special. Sit back, relax and let us bring you the best we to offer. All your cravings as three course meal. Regular $55.00 per person (Min 2 Guest). Premium $75.00 per person (Min 2 Guest).

Regular
per person $55

Three course sharing meal. $55.00 per person (Min 2 Guest)

Premium
per person $75

Three course sharing meal. $75.00 per person (Min 2 Guest)

Togarashi Edamame

Toasted Edamame with Japanese Togarashi salts & Sesame Seeds (GF, VG)

Togarashi Edamame
$10

Toasted Edamame with Japanese Togarashi salts & Sesame Seeds (GF, VG)

Saucy Pork Dumplings

Saucy Pork Dumplings
$18

8pcs in Chilli Oil, Sticky Garlic Soy, Fried Shallot, Spring Onion

Bao Slider

Bao Slider
$18

2pcs Steamed Gua Bao, Cucumber, Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Vegan Mayo, Hoisin. Choose with: Teriyaki Pork | Katsu Chicken | Fried Tofu (VOA)

Salads | Cold Bowls

Prawn Cocktail
$26

Our prawn cocktail, seasonal lettuce, avocado & house dressing (GF)

Green Goddess Tofu Salad
$26

Tofu, Spinach, Mixed lettuce, Tomato, cucumber, Avocado, Green Goddess dressing (Seasonal, GF)

Spicy Salmon Poke
$28

Marinated Raw Salmon, Jasmine Rice, Wakame Seaweed, Edamame, Lettuce, Capsicum, Cucumber, Carrot, Mango Habanero, Sesame dressing

Roast Duck Slaw
$28

Roast Duck, Slaw, Onion, Sprout, Carrot & Daikon, Lettuce, Asian Herbs, VN Lime Dressing, Peanut, Shallot

Sesame Caesar Chicken
$26

Katsu Chicken, Fresh Lettuce, Carrot, Garlic Crouton, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Creamy Sesame Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Black Sesame

Happy Buddha Bowl
$28

Fried Tofu, Seaweed, Fresh Lettuce, Edamame, Cucumber, Red Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Sesame & green Goddess Dressing. Choose: Egg Noodles | Jasmine Rice (GFA, VOA)

Fresh Rolls | Cold Cuts

Tuna Tataki
$20

Pan-seared Tuna Loin, Wakame, Citrus Ponzu Mayo, Spring Onion, Radish, Toasted Sesame (GF)

Spicy Salmon Bites
$20

Marinated Raw Salmon, Chilly, Mayo, Cucumber, Wonton Crackers, Tomato Salsa, Spring Onion

Fresh Summer Rolls
$20

Fresh Rice Paper Rolls, Vermicelli Noodles, Sprout, Lettuce, Capsicum, Carrot & Daikon, Peanut Sauce. Choose with: Prawn | Tofu (GF, VG)

Deep Fried | Pan-Fried

Chicken Spring Rolls
$18

4pcs of Chicken Rolls, Lettuce, Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Vegan Spring Rolls
$16

4 pcs Hand-rolled Vegetable Spring Rolls, Lettuce, Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Asian Herbs, Sweet Chilli Sauce (VG)

Sticky Garlic Chicken Bites
$18

Boneless Chicken Bites, Sticky Garlic Soy

Korean BBQ Chicken Bites
$18

Boneless Chicken Bites glaze with Korean BBQ Sauce

Golden Glaze Tofu with Kale Crunch
$20

Crispy Tofu, Baked Kale Chips, Edamame, Golden Sweet Soy Sauce (GF, VG)

Calamari
$18

Squid Tentacles, Green Chilli Sauce

Tamarind Soft Shell Crab
$30

Deep-fried Soft Shell Crabs, Sweet & Sour Tamarind Sauce, Sauté Onion, Crispy Wonton, Peanut, Lettuce (GFP)

Tempura Prawn
$20

8pcs Deep-fried Battered Prawn, Lettuce, Cabbage & Sriracha Mayo (Seasonal)

Grilled | Skewers

Skewers
$15

3 pieces of BBQ Beef or Chicken Satay on Bamboo Skewers (BBQ Beef | Chicken Satay)

Grilled Mussels with Scallion Oil
$22

Half-shell Mussels, Spring Onion, Toasted Peanut, Green Chilli Sauce (GF)

Bigger Proteins

Serve with Steamed Rice

Mekong Beef Steak
$42

250g Beef Sirloin, Fries, Seasonal Mix Salad, Creamy Sesame Dressing

Teriyaki Salmon Amok
$38

Teriyaki Poached Salmon Wrapped in Banana Leaf, Charred Onion, Capsicum, Carrot, Cabbage, Miso Hollandaise (GF)

Mekong Pork BBQ Ribs
$38

Maple and Smoke BBQ Glaze Pork ribs serve with Kumara fries & Side salad

Caramelised Pork Belly
$38

Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Seasonal Steamed Veggies, Chilli Sweet Soy and Black Vinegar Glaze, Wonton Crackers

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
$36

Chicken Thigh, Lemongrass Glaze, Asian Slaw Salad, Tamarind Sauce, chopped Peanut, Spring Onion (GF)

Sizzling Lemongrass Tofu
$35

Grilled Tofu on Sizzling Plate, Lemongrass, Onion, Soy Sauce, Spring Onion, Cabbage (VG)

Kids Combo

Kids under 12 only. $25. Customising your meals: Step 1 Choose your base, Step 2 Choose your green, Step 3 Choose your protein, Step 4 Drinks & treats.

Kids Combo
$25

Kids under 12 only. $25. Choose your base: Garlic Bread, Fried Rice, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Stir-fried Egg Noodles, Crunchy Fries. Choose your green: Edamame, Broccoli, Carrot, Cabbage, Mix Green Salad. Choose your protein: Sticky Garlic Chicken, Katsu Chicken, Chicken Satay, BBQ Beef, Tempura Prawns, Teriyaki Pork. Drinks & treats: Traffic Light – Sonic Ocean, Soft Drink – Juices, Ice Cream Cone (Vanilla – Chocolate – Berry Sorbet).

Tea Lovers

Loose Leaf Tea
per person $5

Choose from These Tea Total Collections: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint Power Tea, Jasmine Green Tea

Fresh Iced Tea
$8

Passionfruit, Mango & Lime, Lychee, Lemon

Matcha Drinks
$8.50

Green Tea Powder. Mango Matcha Crème Frappuccino, Matcha Latte, Iced Matcha Latte, Matcha Soda

Cold Beverages

Soft Drinks
$5

Coke | Coke Zero, Sprite | Sprite Zero, Ginger Ale | Ginger Beer, Soda Water | Tonic Water

Lemon – Lime – Bitter
$7
Refresh Coconut Water
$6
Ramune
$7

Japanese Lemonade

Premium Juices
$6

Orange | Apple | Pineapple | Cranberry

Fresh Smoothies
$7.50

Passionfruit | Mix Berries | Mango

Kombucha – Feijoa
$7.50
Antipodes Sparkling Water
$7

500ml

Coffee

All double shot by default.

Special Vietnamese Drip Coffee
$12

A sweet, rich coffee drink involving sweetened condensed milk and strong drip coffee. Hot / Iced

Short Black
$4
Long Black
$4.50
Flat White | Latte | Cappuccino
$5.50
Mocha
$6.50
Butter Scotch Latte
$7

with cream

Decaf
$6.50
Iced Americano
$6
Iced Latte
$7
Iced Butter Scotch Latte
$8

with cream

Iced Mocha
$7.50

Non-Coffee

Hot Chocolate
$6
Iced Chocolate
$7
Sweet Chai Latte
$6

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