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
Duck Breast, Thai Curry, Capsicum, Fried Shallot, Sesame Seeds (GF)
Mango Curry
Choice of Boneless Chicken or Prawn cooked with Mango and light Creamy Sauce serve with steamed jasmine Rice
Cashew Curry
Choice of Boneless Chicken and Prawn cooked in cashew nut paste & Asian spices finish with homemade.
Curry Malabar
Choice of Boneless Chicken or Prawn cooked in coconut & cashew nut paste touch of mix bell peppers.
Butter Chicken
World famous Choice of Boneless Chicken cooked in tomato sauce touch of mild cream and herbs.
Noodles | Hot Bowls
Pad Thai
Thai Stir-fried Rice Noodles, Cabbage, Onion, Sprout, Peanut, Lemon. Choose: Chicken | Prawn | Tofu (VOA)
Seafood Noodles Soup
Rice Noodle, Vietnamese Soup Broth, Mussels, Prawns, Fish Balls, Sprout, Spring Onion, Fried shallot (GF)
Katsu Laksa Noodle Soup
Katsu Chicken, Hokkien Noodles, Malaysian Curry Broth, Chicken, Asian herbs & Sprout, Peanut
Vietnamese PHO
Traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with choice of Beef or Chicken with fresh herbs, star anise, clove, coriander seed.
Tibetan Fried Noodle
Stir fry noodle with seasonal vegetable, eggs, soy, vinegar, pepper with choice of prawn or chicken
Kids Menu
Kids under 12 only.
Nuggets & Chips
Kid Stir-fried Egg Noodles
Baby Dumplings
Mo-Mo – Chicken & Veg
Nepalese Style Dumpling
Steamed
Fried
Kothey
Chilli
Jhol
Sides & Add-Ons
Fries
Kumara fries
Cabbage Kimchi
Spicy
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed Mix Veggies
Wonton Crackers
Small Fried Rice
Garlic Bread
Desserts
Doubled Layered Brownie
White Chocolate Cream Cheese, Chocolate Soboro, Raspberry Compote (GF)
Coconut Panna cotta
Creamy, Juggli sweet custard made from coconut milk with passion fruit and mango sauce (GF, VG)
Sticky Date Pudding
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
Three course sharing meal. $55.00 per person (Min 2 Guest)
Premium
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
Toasted Edamame with Japanese Togarashi salts & Sesame Seeds (GF, VG)
Saucy Pork Dumplings
Saucy Pork Dumplings
8pcs in Chilli Oil, Sticky Garlic Soy, Fried Shallot, Spring Onion
Bao Slider
Bao Slider
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
Our prawn cocktail, seasonal lettuce, avocado & house dressing (GF)
Green Goddess Tofu Salad
Tofu, Spinach, Mixed lettuce, Tomato, cucumber, Avocado, Green Goddess dressing (Seasonal, GF)
Spicy Salmon Poke
Marinated Raw Salmon, Jasmine Rice, Wakame Seaweed, Edamame, Lettuce, Capsicum, Cucumber, Carrot, Mango Habanero, Sesame dressing
Roast Duck Slaw
Roast Duck, Slaw, Onion, Sprout, Carrot & Daikon, Lettuce, Asian Herbs, VN Lime Dressing, Peanut, Shallot
Sesame Caesar Chicken
Katsu Chicken, Fresh Lettuce, Carrot, Garlic Crouton, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Creamy Sesame Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Black Sesame
Happy Buddha Bowl
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
Pan-seared Tuna Loin, Wakame, Citrus Ponzu Mayo, Spring Onion, Radish, Toasted Sesame (GF)
Spicy Salmon Bites
Marinated Raw Salmon, Chilly, Mayo, Cucumber, Wonton Crackers, Tomato Salsa, Spring Onion
Fresh Summer Rolls
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
4pcs of Chicken Rolls, Lettuce, Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Sweet Chilli Sauce
Vegan Spring Rolls
4 pcs Hand-rolled Vegetable Spring Rolls, Lettuce, Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Asian Herbs, Sweet Chilli Sauce (VG)
Sticky Garlic Chicken Bites
Boneless Chicken Bites, Sticky Garlic Soy
Korean BBQ Chicken Bites
Boneless Chicken Bites glaze with Korean BBQ Sauce
Golden Glaze Tofu with Kale Crunch
Crispy Tofu, Baked Kale Chips, Edamame, Golden Sweet Soy Sauce (GF, VG)
Calamari
Squid Tentacles, Green Chilli Sauce
Tamarind Soft Shell Crab
Deep-fried Soft Shell Crabs, Sweet & Sour Tamarind Sauce, Sauté Onion, Crispy Wonton, Peanut, Lettuce (GFP)
Tempura Prawn
8pcs Deep-fried Battered Prawn, Lettuce, Cabbage & Sriracha Mayo (Seasonal)
Grilled | Skewers
Skewers
3 pieces of BBQ Beef or Chicken Satay on Bamboo Skewers (BBQ Beef | Chicken Satay)
Grilled Mussels with Scallion Oil
Half-shell Mussels, Spring Onion, Toasted Peanut, Green Chilli Sauce (GF)
Bigger Proteins
Serve with Steamed Rice
Mekong Beef Steak
250g Beef Sirloin, Fries, Seasonal Mix Salad, Creamy Sesame Dressing
Teriyaki Salmon Amok
Teriyaki Poached Salmon Wrapped in Banana Leaf, Charred Onion, Capsicum, Carrot, Cabbage, Miso Hollandaise (GF)
Mekong Pork BBQ Ribs
Maple and Smoke BBQ Glaze Pork ribs serve with Kumara fries & Side salad
Caramelised Pork Belly
Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Seasonal Steamed Veggies, Chilli Sweet Soy and Black Vinegar Glaze, Wonton Crackers
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken Thigh, Lemongrass Glaze, Asian Slaw Salad, Tamarind Sauce, chopped Peanut, Spring Onion (GF)
Sizzling Lemongrass Tofu
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
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
Choose from These Tea Total Collections: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint Power Tea, Jasmine Green Tea
Fresh Iced Tea
Passionfruit, Mango & Lime, Lychee, Lemon
Matcha Drinks
Green Tea Powder. Mango Matcha Crème Frappuccino, Matcha Latte, Iced Matcha Latte, Matcha Soda
Cold Beverages
Soft Drinks
Coke | Coke Zero, Sprite | Sprite Zero, Ginger Ale | Ginger Beer, Soda Water | Tonic Water
Lemon – Lime – Bitter
Refresh Coconut Water
Ramune
Japanese Lemonade
Premium Juices
Orange | Apple | Pineapple | Cranberry
Fresh Smoothies
Passionfruit | Mix Berries | Mango
Kombucha – Feijoa
Antipodes Sparkling Water
500ml
Coffee
All double shot by default.
Special Vietnamese Drip Coffee
A sweet, rich coffee drink involving sweetened condensed milk and strong drip coffee. Hot / Iced
Short Black
Long Black
Flat White | Latte | Cappuccino
Mocha
Butter Scotch Latte
with cream
Decaf
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Butter Scotch Latte
with cream
Iced Mocha
Non-Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Iced Chocolate
Sweet Chai Latte
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Against typical prices in Rotorua
- Butter chicken Typical in Rotorua: $21.95 $32.00
- Flat white Typical in Rotorua: $5.75 $5.50
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Rotorua: $16.40 $14.00
- Mocha Typical in Rotorua: $6.25 $6.50
- Short black Typical in Rotorua: $5.00 $4.00
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