Melting Moment Cafe & Bistro is a neighbourhood place on Wairere Drive where a full Asian-leaning meal can flow naturally into cake, coffee or bubble tea. The Chartwell cafe welcomes diners at seated tables and accepts bookings, while pickup and delivery cover meals at home. Its range suits families, casual daytime visits and anyone who wants savoury food without giving up a dedicated dessert menu.
Rice plates form the heart of the savoury selection. Bali-style spicy chicken comes with tofu, sambal, vegetables and steamed rice, while slow-braised pork belly and pork katsu take the menu in Japanese and Taiwanese directions. Teriyaki chicken or beef offers a lighter glaze, and slow-cooked brisket with black-pepper sauce, mushroom and egg provides one of the more substantial combinations.
Noodles and snack plates make it possible to order more casually. Spicy beef noodle soup pairs thick noodles with long-cooked brisket, while pork-and-mushroom noodles and peppery pork-rib soup provide gentler broth options. Crispy chicken, Korean-style spicy chicken, fried tofu and salt-and-pepper squid work as individual bites or as extra dishes shared around the table before the sweets arrive.
Dessert is not an afterthought here. Handmade cream puffs and Swiss rolls sit beside tiramisu, creme brulee and baked Japanese cheesecake, giving the cabinet both light and rich finishes. Espresso coffee and matcha drinks cover classic cafe territory, while pearl milk tea, fruit tea and smoothies add a playful drinks list that can turn a quick meal into a longer afternoon stop.
Address: 699A Wairere Drive, Chartwell, Hamilton 3210, New Zealand
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Melting Moment Dessert Cafe & Bistro Menu
Rice
BALI STYLE SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SET
Deep fried chicken leg & tofu, served with homemade sambal sauce ,steam rice and veges
BRAISED PORK & MUSHROOM ON RICE
Braised pork belly and mushroom finely diced, served with tofu, egg, steamed rice and vegetables. Out Of Stock
SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY ON RICE
Braised pork belly cooked, served with tofu, egg, steamed rice and vegetables
PORK KATSU DONBURI
Deep fried pork loin with breadcrumb, finished with mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce, steamed rice topped with an onion omelette and vegetables
TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE
Pan fried boneless chicken thigh cooked with homemade teriyaki sauce served with scrambled egg, mayonnaise, cabbage, steamed rice and vegetables
TERIYAKI BEEF DONBURI
Tender stir-fried beef with homemade teriyaki sauce, served with egg roll, mayonnaise, cabbage, steamed rice and vegetables
JUICY COWBOY
Slow-cooked beef brisket with signature black pepper sauce, served with creamy mushroom, scrambled egg, steamed rice and vegetables. Out Of Stock
FRIED CHICKEN SET W/ BLACK PEPPER / CURRY SAUCE
Deep fried chicken cutlet with black pepper or curry sauce, served with steamed rice and vegetables
Noodle
SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP
Beef brisket slow cooked with traditional spicy beef soup, served with thick noodles and vegetables
PORK & MUSHROOM NOODLE SOUP
Braised diced pork belly and mushroom served with vegetables, egg, deep fried tofu and thin noodles. Out Of Stock
PORK RIB SOUP
Fresh pork rib slow cooked with garlic, pepper and spice soup, served with cabbage and goji berries
Burger/Salad
CRISPY CHICKEN W/ SALAD & CHIPS
Our signature deep fried chicken thigh seasoned with signature spices, served with wedges and seasonal salad. Out Of Stock
TINA'S BIG BREAKFAST
Signature crispy chicken, creamy mushroom, garlic bread, scrambled egg, hash browns and seasonal salad. Out Of Stock
U.F.O. BURGER
Crispy chicken cutlet, tomato sauce & sweet chilli sauce, mayonnaise, and salad served on a brioche bun.
BEEF BRISKET BURGER
Slow cooked beef brisket severed with creamy mushroom, scrambled egg, salad and black pepper sauce served on a brioche bun.
TOFU MUSHROOM BURGER
Deep fried tofu, creamy mushroom, scrambled egg, salad, and sesame sauce served on a brioche bun.
Kid's Meal
CHICKEN NUGGETS & FRIES
Snack
SIGNATURE CRISPY CHICKEN
Tender boneless chicken thigh, deep fried and coated in our signature special spice blend, yum! Out Of Stock
SALT & PEPPER CRISPY SQUID TENTACLE
Eight to ten pieces of crispy squid tentacle, coated in our special seasoning and served with sweet chilli sauce on the side.
KOREAN STYLE SPICY CHICKEN
Juicy marinated chicken breast pieces, deep fried in tempura batter, then pan fried in our Korean spicy sauce blend!
DEEP FRIED TOFU (6 pcs)
Deep fried tofu, filled with our special sauce. Served with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
SHOESTRING FRIES
BEER BATTERED CHIPS
KUMARA CHIPS
Out Of Stock
SPRING ROLL (4 pcs)
Our popular housemade spring rolls, medium sized, filled with mushroom, cabbage, egg, carrot, and rice noodles, mixed with our special seasoning and served with sweet chilli dipping sauce. Comes as different flavours in the options tab if you prefer, pork +$1 or prawn +$1, you choose! Out Of Stock
Dessert
Large Cream Puff
Handmade Chux pastry , Homemade custard , Fresh Cream
Mini Puff
Handmade chux pastry , Homemade custard , Fresh Cream with salted caramel or chocolate
Box of Mini Puffs
5 mini puffs with choice of flavours
Swiss Roll
Sponge base roll filling with fresh cream
Box of Swiss Rolls
4 Swiss rolls with choice of flavours
Tiramisu
Creme Brûlée
Out Of Stock
Baked Japanese Cheesecake
Per slice
Strawberry Tower
Handmade Chux pastry , Fresh Cream, Strawberry on top
Coffee/Hot Drinks
Short Black
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast
Long Black
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast
Americano
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast
Flat White
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast with organic milk
Latte
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast with organic milk
Chai Latte
Matcha Latte
Cappuccino
Meebz Coffee Medium/Dark roast with organic milk
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Milk Tea/Bubble Tea
CLASSIC MILK TEA w. PEARL
FRESH MILK w. PEARL
COFFEE MILK TEA
PEACH OOLONG TEA
HAZELNUT MILK TEA
MATCHA MILK TEA w. RED BEAN
TARO MILK TEA
CLASSIC BLACK TEA
HONEY LEMON GREEN TEA
THAI LEMON TEA
Cold Drink
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Chocolate
Iced Mocha
Tropical Smoothie (Dairy Free)
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Lychee Milky Smoothie
Mango Smoothie (Dairy Free)
Honey Banana Smoothie (Dairy Free)
Choc Banana Smoothie
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Against typical prices in Hamilton
- Flat white Typical in Hamilton: $5.50 $5.50
- Latte Typical in Hamilton: $5.50 $5.50
- Cappuccino Typical in Hamilton: $5.50 $5.50
- Hot chocolate Typical in Hamilton: $5.75 $6.00
- Long black Typical in Hamilton: $5.00 $5.00
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