MOKOIA RESTAURANT
at Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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EXCELLENCE IN FINE DINING
Dinner
Dine from our a la carte menu that always leaves a lasting impression. With views of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Restaurant specializes in Pacific Rim Cuisine, using indigenous herbs and spices to express the essence of contemporary New Zealand culture. We also offer our guests the opportunity to "share dine" with a selection of dishes from our menu served on a platter to share, giving you the chance to taste and sample many different flavours. (Opening Hours: 6.00pm - 10.00pm)
Bread

Homemade mini loaf of Rewana served with balsamic reduction, Mango relish & Kawakawa garlic butter
$8.50
Freshly baked Kawakawa garlic Ciabatta served with Pikopiko & Piripiri butter
$7.50
Toasted foccacia with trio dips of Piripiri Dukkah, Pikopiko pesto and tomato oil
$9.50
Signature Bread basket with your choice of Trio Dips
$10.50
First Flavours

Barbeque baby Squid stuffed with medley of Seafood & ground Pork on a bed of crisp salad finished with Asian dressing and tomato salsa
$16.50
Twice cooked Manuka Smoked Duck breast served with Wai Ora slaw, homemade Wasabi mustard aioli, mango salsa & coulis
$17.50
Mignon Venison rubbed with Horopito served with plum compote, warm cabbage salad, white balsamic, Juniper & Pistachio jus
$19.50
Seared tiger Prawns & Scallops with lime and Thai chilli dressing served in Kawakawa parmesan ring filled with garden salad
$18.50
Kai Moana chowder scented with Lemongrass, Coriander, folded with granules of Karengo and finished with caviar
$18.50
Chicken Satay scented with lemongrass on Wai Ora salad seasoned with forest berry vinaigrette served with spicy Piripiri peanut sauce
$18.50
Mokoia's Soup specialty made from our local fresh seasonal ingredient served with our very own freshly baked ciabatta bread
$13.50
Shared Dining - First flavours tastings

Select any items from the first flavours dishes – served on a platter
$48.50 (three dishes, good for two persons)
Main Event

Beef Rib Eye or Eye Fillet layered with grilled portobello mushroom, Maori potato & cauliflower puree & spiced beetroot relish
Rib Eye $36.00 or Eye Fillet $39.00
Wai Ora glaze incrusted Lamb with indigenous herbs & spices served with smashed minted peas, cress & Napolitana
$38.00
Pork infused in Annato seeds & Orient mix served with crispy noddles, grilled apple & relish finished with Manuka Honey soy reduction
$35.00
Filo pastry parcel filled with seasonal vegetables, horopito onion relish & bechamel with cheese
$24.50
Oven baked Market Fish served with broth reduction of coconut saffron infused in Lemongrass & Coriander served with Asian greens
$POA
Wai Ora's Special (please ask our friendly staff)
$POA
Shared Dining - Mains tastings

Select any items from the main dishes – served on a platter
$95.50 ( three dishes, for two people)
Side Orders

Grilled vegetables with Pikopiko
$9.50
Mashed potatos folded with roasted garlic
$9.50
Shoestrings fries with homemade aioli
$9.50
Garden salad with house dressing
$9.50
Steamed vegetables with Kawakawa butter
$9.50
Kumara coated with Piripiri dust
$9.50
Jasmine rice pilaff perfumed with lemongrass
$9.50
Slow roast gourmet potato seasoned with rock salt
$9.50
Cheeseboard

Wai Ora Cheeseboard for one with homemade relish of the day, roasted nuts, dried and fresh seasonal fruit served with selection of crackers
$15.50
Dessert

Mini Pavlaska folded with Kawakawa lemon curd mascarpone with fresh fruit and raspberry compote
$13.50
Trio Chocolate Experience of rich dark mousse, white ice cream & disc with Harakeke dust
$13.50
Caramelized sugar crust creme Brulee served with blueberry compote, Pistachio & coconut cirque
$13.50
Banana & exotic fruit candied roulade served with Kawakawa Avocado ice cream & macadamia gravel
$14.00
Signature trio indigenous ice cream of Akeake white chocolate, purple yam & Kawakawa avocado ice cream
$12.50
Shared Dining - Dessert tastings

Select any items from the dessert dishes – served on a platter
$30.50 (three dishes, recommended for two people)