Dinner

The finest culinary journey awaits you at Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport.

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Here, we celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Te Ao Māori kai (food), showcasing the finest local produce Aotearoa has to offer.

KAI TIMOTIMO

DINNER SNACKS

NamePrice
East coast house baked bread | horopito | arbequina olive oil14
Fried bread | kina butter17
Crispy rice | avocado | beetroot tofu horseradish purée | pickled shallots16
Paua croquette | yuzu aioli | watercress17
Freshly shucked natural or battered oysters | Good Chow NZ soy sauce | citrus dressing | minimum half dozen battered7.5 (each) / 45 (half dozen) / 80 (dozen)

KAI TIIMATANGA

DINNER STARTERS
NamePrice
Te Kaahu platter
Local cured meats | cheeses | chef’s pâtè | crostini | Kākāriki olive oil |
pickled vegetables
40
Tempura battered courgette flowers | buffalo curd | vincotto | fried kale | toasted nuts26
Te Kaahu signature ika mata – raw fish I dayboat caught fish | coconut panna cotta |
salted cucumber | capsicum chili salsa | citrus dressing
29
Ricotta salad | horopito grilled stone fruit | Kaimai Range honeycomb | mizuna | horopito & clementine dressing27
Beef tartare | charcoal oil | egg gel | nashi pear | potato chips28
South Island whitebait toast | citrus salad | watercress | sour grape & clementine dressing29

All share plates accompanied with baby leaves and garlic loaf

KAI MATUA

DINNER MAINS

NamePrice
Roasted beetroot carpaccio | agave soy chilli marinated tofu | cashew tahini cream | wild rice | snow peas | pickled dates | balsamic gel | green oil42
Mt Cook Salmon | celeriac purée | charred asparagus | pickled chioggia | burnt yuzu sauce49
Tomato conchiglie pasta | Clevedon buffalo cherry mozzarella | chilli oil | spinach | Parmigiano Reggiano | blistered cherry tomatoes | basil oil42
Harmony’s pork belly boil up | crispy Hangi Master pork belly | pork broth | doughboys | kumara | watercress45
Lumina lamb loin | crispy confit potatoes | mint pea purée | kataifi sweetbreads | kawakawa powder | caramelized onion | mint jus48
Silver Fern Farms eye beef fillet 120gm | slow cooked beef short rib | grilled polenta cake | green beans | charred corn salsa | garlic jus50
Twice cooked half chicken | parmesan herb smashed new potatoes | citrus and herb salad | heritage stock reduction47

KAI HUKIHUKI

DINNER FROM THE GRILL

NamePrice
Southern Stations wagyu bavette | MB 5-6+ | 250gm55
Southern Stations wagyu rump cap | MB 3-7+ | 250gm POA (depending on score)
Chefs’ Daily steakPOA
Chargrilled octopus | chimichurri | romesco42

All steaks served with your choice of one sauce or butter

COMPOUND BUTTERS ALL $6

Café de Paris
Black garlic chipotle chilli
Pink peppercorn and horseradish

SAUCES ALL $6

Wood-roasted garlic jus
Native mushroom
Mandys horseradish cream
Green peppercorn sauce

AAPITITANGA

DINNER SIDES
NamePrice
Hangi Master kumara | Kaimai Range honey | salted sour cream | chilli hangi crumbs17
Rocket salad | toasted walnuts| | beetroot | cranberries | Clevedon Valley buffalo feta16
Chunky fries | chilli salt | kawakawa aioli13
Caramelised carrots | yuzu hollandaise | fried curry leaves15
Citrus herb salad | blood orange | Clevedon buffalo curd | fennel | radish | pickled cucumber | citrus dressing16

Te Kaahu will take all reasonable efforts to accommodate guests dietary requirements. However, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be allergen free due to potential cross contamination in our kitchens or from our suppliers. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies please inform one of our team prior to ordering. Please do not be offended if our team determines we’re unable to serve you safely.
Prices are inclusive of GST. 2% credit card surcharge applies.