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DINNER MENU

We make all our dishes in-house from scratch with the best local ingredients. All our dishes are made without dairy, unless stated with the "contains dairy" icon. A number of dishes are can be requested as low gluten . We are unable to guarantee any dish will be allergen-free under 1.2.8 under the FSANZ Food Standard Code.



Chalk Board Specials

Perfect for Sharing





Ngā Kai Riki – Small Dishes

Starter plates and smaller share plates.



SMOKED KAHAWAI WONTONS [6]

kimchi mayo, abc

$23.00

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Sauces

Extra Sauce

$2.00

Sauces on the side

SMOKED KAHAWAI WONTONS [6]

PRAWN DUMPLINGS

house chilli oil, peanuts, shallots

$22.00

Dumpling Options

Extra Chili Oil

$2.00

Chili Oil on the side

 PRAWN DUMPLINGS

PORK & FENNEL DUMPLINGS [6]

master broth, chop chop, chives

$22.00

PORK & FENNEL DUMPLINGS [6]

STEAMED BAO BUN each

either Roast Pork Belly & hoisin, Korean Fried Chicken & sticky chilli, or Prawn Cutlet & kimchi mayo. All with pickles, herbs.

Korean Fried Chicken & sticky chilli

$13.00


Roast Pork Belly & hoisin

$13.00


Prawn Cutlet & kimchi mayo

$13.00

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Remove or Add Coriander

Remove Coriander

Extra Coriander

$1.00
STEAMED BAO BUN each



Kai Rongonui – The Classics

Our take on the classics.



KAPOW CHICKEN

wok-fried veges, chilli, fresh herbs on jasmine rice

$34.50

Hot
Hot

Extras Chicken

Extra Chicken

$5.00

Extra Vegetables

$5.00

Extra Sauces

$2.00
KAPOW CHICKEN

O.G. KARAAGE CHICKEN

bok-choy, kewpie mayo, abc sauce on jasmine rice

$34.50

Extras Chicken

Extra Chicken

$5.00

Extra Vegetables

$5.00

Extra Sauces

$2.00
O.G. KARAAGE CHICKEN

ROAST PORK BELLY

wok-fried veges, hoisin, fresh herbs on udon noodles

$34.50

Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Extras

Extra Pork Belly

$5

Extra Vegetables

$5

Swap udon for rice (low gluten)

ROAST PORK BELLY

INDONESIAN BEEF RENDANG

coconut cream, pickles, tamarind chutney, peanuts, fresh herbs, jasmine rice

$35.50

Hot
Hot

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

INDONESIAN BEEF RENDANG

SRI LANKAN DUCK CURRY

wok-fried veges, fresh pineapple, sambal, fresh herbs, jasmine rice

$36.50

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

SRI LANKAN DUCK CURRY



Huamata & Hupa – Salads & Soups

Classic salads and soups.



BANG BANG CHICKEN SALAD

poached chicken, pickled vege, fresh herbs, coconut & mango dressing

$30

Keto Friendly
Keto Friendly
New Dish
New Dish

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

BANG BANG CHICKEN SALAD

VIETNAMESE PHÒ BO SOUP

wagyu beef fillet, rice noodles, master broth, fresh herbs

$32

Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

VIETNAMESE PHÒ BO SOUP

VIET PHO GA SOUP

Lemongrass Chicken, rice noodles, master broth, fresh herbs

$30.00

Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

VIET  PHO GA SOUP

VIETNAMESE NOODLE BOWL

Lemongrass Chicken, Pork Belly OR Tofu, rice vermicelli, spring rolls, cos, daikon, carrot, cucumber pickles, peanuts, fresh herbs (good for sharing)

Fried Tofu

$34


Lemongrass Chicken

$34


Pork Belly

$34

Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

VIETNAMESE NOODLE BOWL

SHORT SOUP

roast pork belly, pork dumplings, broth, bok choy

$30

SHORT SOUP



Kai Tupu – Plant Based & Vegetarian

Healthy, tasty, vegetarian & vegan friendly goodness.



EDAMAME BEANS

five spice salt

$14

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

EDAMAME BEANS

GAIA’S GARDEN DUNPLINGS [6]

vegetarian dumplings - mushroom tofu, chili oil

$22

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
New Dish
New Dish

Dumpling Options

Extra Chili Oil

$2.00

Chili Oil on the side

GAIA’S GARDEN DUNPLINGS [6]

KARMA KAPOW

Plant tender wok-fried with veges, chilli, herbs on jasmine rice

$32

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan

Remove or Add Coriander

Remove Coriander

Extra Coriander

$1.00
KARMA KAPOW

WARM BUDDHA BOWL

Thai Green Curry, Tofu, vegetables, tamarind chutney, fresh herbs, jasmine rice

$30.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
New Dish
New Dish

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

WARM BUDDHA BOWL

WOK TOSSED ASIAN GREENS

shiitake mushrooms, tofu, chop-chop, fresh herbs

$26

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Request Low Gluten

Low Gluten Please

WOK TOSSED ASIAN GREENS

BAO BUN TOFU

Tofu, pickles, fresh herbs, sticky chili

$13.00

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
BAO BUN TOFU



Kai Tamariki – Kids Dishes



Kids Karaage Chicken

rice bowl, abc sauce & mayo

$16

Extra Kids

Sauces on the side


Kids Soy udon noodles & veges

$16

Vegan
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Request G Gentle
Request G Gentle

Kids Pork & Fennel Dumplings [4]

$14.00




Kai Āpiti – Sides



Roti Paratha

$6


Jasmin Rice

$6


House Chili Oil 300ml

$20

House Chili Oil 300ml

Prawn Crackers

$6


Roti Basket (2pc)

$10


Chili Oil

$2


Extra Sauces

$2


Extra Meat or Vege

$6


House Chili Oil 200ml

$14




Ngā Inu – Drinks

In accordance with the Buddha's wishes we are alcohol free



Stoke Ginger Beer

$7


Karma Cola Range

$7


Good Buzz Kombucha

$7


Lemon & Te Aroha

$7


Antipodes Sparkling Water

$8


Almighty Range Cans & Bottles Juices

$5-$7 depending on selection — ask us

$5


Vietnamese Drip Coffee

Hot or iced cold with sweet milk

$8


1/10 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga 3510

Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday from 5pm

Express Lunch: Thursday & Friday

Blue Ginger 1/10 Blacksmith Lane,

Whitianga, 3510.

Phone: 07 8671777

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