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Bold Flavours Bistro, Café & Restaurant changes character as the day unfolds at its central Rotorua address. Mornings have the lighter rhythm of a sunlit café, with espresso, brunch plates and casual drop-in service; evenings bring a more intimate bistro setting, table reservations and a fully licensed drinks offering. The kitchen ties those two moods together through a broad run of breakfast favourites, bistro plates and comfort-food ideas that borrow flavours from several traditions.

Breakfast is where the menu's playful naming and local cues are most visible. Rotorua's Morning Benediction sets poached eggs, spinach and bacon or ham on an English muffin with hash browns and salad. A fuller Kiwi plate gathers eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms and tomato, while fermented Belgian waffles come with Chantilly cream, banana, berry compote and coconut crumble. Kumara rosti topped with avocado and goat cheese offers a savoury alternative, and a large shared breakfast spread is designed for three or four people.

Dinner shifts from café staples toward composed bistro plates. White-wine mussels and home toast sit beside grilled halloumi with asparagus and tomato, smoked brisket bites, and bao buns filled with brisket, crispy chicken or pork belly. Larger dishes range from a Moroccan-spiced lamb shank and pork belly with colcannon to creamy seafood fettuccine and salmon with seafood velouté. The sizzling grill section gives sirloin or ribeye several identities, including a mushroom-sauced plate and a surf-and-turf version with mixed seafood.

Plant-based diners are not confined to a side salad: the vegan falafel bowl combines greens, edamame, beetroot relish and hummus, while a soy-and-wheat burger comes with chutney and fries. The drinks list moves from flat whites and tea to fruit lemonades, milkshakes and dairy-free smoothies built around combinations such as mango and passionfruit or berries and dates. Desserts finish in an equally relaxed style, with a banana split, cream-filled Berliner donut or molten chocolate cake rounding out a day-to-night meal.

Address: Unit 3, 1315 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Bold Flavours Bistro, Cafe & Restaurant Menu

Dinner – Starters

Artisan Bread Delight
For Two $14 / For Four $19

A trio selection of expertly crafted breads paired with three irresistible dips, creating a symphony of flavors in each delightful bite.

Kiwi Grill Medley
$19

A celebration of New Zealand flavors! Grilled asparagus, golden halloumi, and vine tomatoes, finished with balsamic glaze. Simple, fresh, and delicious

Wairarapa White Wine Mussels
$23

Savor the coastal charm of our Wairarapa White Wine Mussels, simmered in a creamy local white wine reduction and served with golden homemade toast points. A perfect blend of freshness and flavor!

Kiwi Crunch & Smoke Fusion
$24

Succulent, slow-smoked beef brisket on crispy croutons, delivering the perfect balance of smoky and crunchy – a true taste of New Zealand in every bite

Steamy Bao Buns
$21

Indulge in our Steamed Bao Buns, filled with your choice of smoked beef brisket, crispy chicken, or tender pork belly. A perfect bite of flavor in every pillowy bun!

Dinner – Between Two Buns

The Buddha Sensational Burger (Vegan)
$25.90

Soy and wheat Pattie with lettuce, tomato, fresh red onion rings, chutney and tomato ketchup served with fries

Country Fried Chicken Burger
$27.90

Citrus marinated crumbed chicken with juicy tomato, fresh lettuce, cheddar, brioche bun, chutney, smoked chipotle mayo and tomato ketchup served with fries

Home Smoked Beef Brisket Burger
$29.90

Home smoked beef brisket with Caramelized onion jam, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, cheddar, fresh onion ring,smoked BBQ sauce served with fries and chipotle mayo

The Signature Angus Burger
$28.90

The Angus Signature Burger is a mouthwatering combination of juicy 180g Angus beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy signature sauce, all nestled between a soft brioche bun serve with fries

Dinner – Mains

Juicy Ribs
Single $25.90 / Double $48.90

Savor the juiciest pork rib delight! These tender ribs practically fall off the bone, served with golden fries, a crisp green salad, and a side of chipotle mayo.

Truffle Mushroom Bacon Fettuccine
$27.90

Indulge in the rich flavors of our Truffle-Infused Rustic Mushroom Bacon Pasta—tender pasta in a creamy truffle sauce, paired with wild mushrooms and crispy bacon. A true savory delight!

Kiwi Medley Falafel Bowl (Vegan)
$28.90

Grilled falafel, fresh greens, cucumber, candied pumpkin seeds, beetroot relish, edamame beans, vine-ripened tomato, and creamy hummus. A medley of flavors that embodies the best of New Zealand.

Bay of Plenty Slow-Cooked Shank
$43.90

Indulge in Bay of Plenty Slow-Cooked Shank : Moroccan-spiced lamb, truffle-infused potato mash, edamame beans, grilled vine tomato, steamed vegetable and a delightful spiced sauce. A taste of Bay of Plenty’s culinary excellence in every bite.

Kiwi Coastal Pasta
$28.90

Mixed seafood, wine-infused with herbs and garlic, entwined in a creamy fettuccini embrace. Served with our home toast for a true taste of New Zealand’s coast.

Kiwi Heritage Pork Belly
$39.90

Savor Kiwi Heritage Pork Belly, slow-roasted, served with Irish colcannon mash, Pickled Veg Medley, grilled asparagus, pork crackle, and apple-fennel jus, steamed vegetable A symphony of taste and texture

Dinner – Grills

Rotorua’s Sizzling Plate
Sirloin $37.90 / Ribeye $40.90

Discover Rotorua’s Sizzling Plate: Tenderized sirloin steak on a hot sizzler plate, served with creamy mushroom sauce, charcoal-grilled corn, vine tomato, and a fried egg. A sizzling delight for your taste buds.

Kiwi Catch & Cuts
Sirloin $38.90 / Ribeye $42.90

Indulge in Kiwi Catch & Cuts: Tenderized sirloin steak on a sizzler plate, mingling with mixed seafood in a creamy herb and garlic butter sauce, grilled corn topped with a fried egg. It’s a Kiwi delight for your taste buds.

The Classic Kiwi Cut
Sirloin $39.90 / Ribeye $43.90

Savor The Classic Kiwi Cut – premium New Zealand Ribeye or Sirloin paired with creamy mash, grilled asparagus, steamed vegetables, and a rich port wine jus. A true taste of Kiwi perfection

Harbor Harvest Salmon
$39.90

Perfectly cooked salmon paired with a rich seafood velouté, accompanied by a fresh seasonal green salad, tender grilled asparagus and a zesty grilled lemon. A beautifully balanced, flavorful dish.

Dinner – Salad

Caesar Salad
$20.99

Baby lettuce, anchovies, crispy bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, Poached egg on top with homemade Caesar dressing. Add chicken$ 9.99/smoked beef brisket extra $12.99

Crunchy Greek falafel salad
$23.90

Crunchy falafel, cucumber chunks, capsicum, feta, red onion, spinach with buttermilk dressing

Home salad
$17.99

Fresh greens, julienne veg, tomato, candied pumpkin seed, sesame seed with homemade dressing. Add chicken$ 9.99/smoked beef brisket extra $12.99

Dinner – Dessert

The Frozen Trio Split
$16

Banana split with three ice cream scoops, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry on top.

The Donut Fantasy
$17

A soft Berliner donut filled with Chantilly cream, paired with cut fruits.

Molten Magic
$18

Decadent molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream and tangy berry compote.

Lunch – Signature

Rotorua's Sizzling Plate
Sirloin $34.99 / Rib eye $39.99

Discover Rotorua’s Sizzling Plate: Tenderized sirloin steak on a hot sizzler plate, served with creamy mushroom sauce, charcoal-grilled corn, vine tomato, and a fried egg. A sizzling delight for your taste buds.

Creamy mussels with toast
$21.99

White wine reduced Creamy mussels served with home toast

Kiwi Cajun Fusion Pasta
$25.90

Tender chicken, bell peppers, and onions poached in white wine with our Cajun Spice blend, served over fettuccini pasta and accompanied by our home toast

Kiwi Catch’s & Cuts
Sirloin $38.99 / Rib eye $42.99

Indulge in Kiwi Catch & Cuts: Tenderized sirloin steak on a sizzler plate, mingling with mixed seafood in a creamy herb and garlic butter sauce, topped with a fried egg. Its Kiwi delight for your taste buds.

Harbour Harvest Salmon
$39.90

Perfectly cooked salmon paired with a rich seafood velouté, accompanied by a fresh seasonal green salad, tender grilled asparagus and a zesty grilled lemon. A beautifully balanced, flavorful dish.

Juicy ribs
Single $24.99 / Double $48.99

Savor the juiciest pork rib delight! These tender ribs practically fall off the bone, served with golden fries, a crisp green salad, and a side of chipotle mayo.

Kiwi Coastal Pasta
$27.90

Mixed seafood, wine-infused with herbs and garlic, entwined in a creamy fettuccini embrace. Served with our home toast for a true taste of New Zealand’s coast.

Kiwi Medley Falafel Bowl
$28.99

Grilled falafel, fresh greens, cucumber, candied pumpkin seeds, beetroot relish, edamame beans, vine-ripened tomato, and creamy hummus. A medley of flavors that embodies the best of New Zealand. (vegan)

Kiwi classic Fish and chips
$28.99

Pan-fried fish of the day served with a fresh green salad, crispy fries, and tangy tartar sauce for a classic Kiwi favorite.

Truffle -Infused Rustic Mushroom Bacon Fettuccine
$25.90

Creamy truffle sauce, wild mushrooms, and smoky bacon tossed with tender fettuccine for a rustic indulgence.

Bay of Plenty Slow-Cooked Shank 500gm
$42.90

Indulge in Bay of Plenty Slow-Cooked Shank: Moroccan-spiced lamb, truffle-infused potato mash, edamame beans, grilled vine tomato, and a delightful spiced sauce. A taste of Bay of Plenty’s culinary excellence in every bite.

Cheese and bacon Loaded Fries
$20.99

A bowl of fries topped with bacon, cheese, smoked chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce on a hot skillet. Add chicken$ 9.99/smoked beef brisket extra $12.99 (sharing for 2)

Lunch – Salad

Caesar Salad
$20.99

Baby lettuce, anchovies, crispy bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, Poached egg on top with homemade Caesar dressing. Add chicken$ 9.99/smoked beef brisket extra $12.99

Crunchy Greek falafel salad
$23.99

Crunchy falafel, cucumber chunks, capsicum, feta, red onion, spinach with buttermilk dressing

Home salad
$17.99

Fresh greens, julienne veg, tomato, candied pumpkin seed, sesame seed with homemade dressing. Add chicken$ 9.99/smoked beef brisket extra $12.99

Lunch – Sides

Bowl of fries
$9.99
Garlic bread
$12.50
Onion rings
$12.50
Corn on cob
$9.99
Potato wedges
$12.50
Kumara Fries
$14.99

Lunch – Dessert

The Frozen Trio Split
$16

Banana split with three ice cream scoops, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry on top.

The Donut Fantasy
$17

A soft Berliner donut filled with Chantilly cream, paired with cut fruits.

Molten Magic
$18

Decadent molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream and tangy berry compote.

Burger – Between Two Buns

The Buddha Sensational Burger (Vegan)
$25.90

Soy and wheat Pattie with lettuce, tomato, fresh red onion rings, chutney and tomato ketchup served with fries

Southern Fried Kiwi Burger
$26.99

Citrus marinated crumbed chicken with juicy tomato, fresh lettuce, cheddar, brioche bun, chutney, smoked chipotle mayo and tomato ketchup served with fries

Home Smoked Beef Brisket Burger
$29.90

Home smoked beef brisket with Caramelized onion jam, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, cheddar, fresh onion ring,smoked BBQ sauce served with fries and chipotle mayo

Coffee

Espresso
$5
Mochaccino
$6.50
Long black
$5
Café au latte
$6
Flat white
$6
Cappuccino
$6
Americano
$5

Non Coffee

Chai latte
$6
Tea
$5

English breakfast, Green tea, Peppermint, Earl Grey, Lemon, Chamomile

Passion fruit lemonade
$10
Iced latte
$8.50
Iced Lemon tea
$8.50
Lavender Milkshake
$10
Vanilla Milkshake
$10
Hot chocolate
$6.50
Green apple Mojito
$10
Bat’s blood orange soda
$10
Iced Mochaccino
$8.99
Iced Passion fruit tea
$8.50
Avocado Milkshake
$10
Strawberry Milkshake
$10
Gingerbread latte
$6.50
Lavender lemonade
$10
Iced Americano
$7.99

Smoothies (vegan)

Packed with plant-based goodness, our vegan smoothies blend fresh fruits, dairy-free milks, and natural ingredients for a creamy, nutritious treat. 100% vegan, 100% delicious—fuel your day the wholesome way.

Reboot

Mango, pineapple, banana, passion fruit

Booster

Banana,mango ,spinach, lime juice

Detox

blueberries, banana, dates, boysenberries

Vitality

strawberries, mango, raspberries, goji berries

Energise

strawberry, apple, pineapple, dates

Acai Active

Acai, blueberries, banana, dates

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