3 Must-Try Special Menus in Auckland for Restaurant Month 2024
Jul 18, 2024
Get ready, foodies! Restaurant Month 2024 is back in August and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s lineup features over 25 delectable events that will tantalise your taste buds and give you a chance to meet some of the top culinary talents up close. Whether you’re into sushi, fondue, or a good old-fashioned walking food tour, there’s something for everyone.
Here are three special menus you absolutely can’t miss during this foodie extravaganza:
1. White + Wong’s
White + Wong’s is where East meets West in the most delicious way possible. Imagine classic street foods from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand, all brought together in one eclectic menu. With bold Asian flavours, stunning harbour views, and modern decor, White + Wong’s is the place to be for a culinary adventure.
$55 Three Course Five Dish Sharing Style Lunch or Dinner Starter:
- Prawn crackers & chilli salt
Entrée:
- Sashimi of kingfish, heirloom tomatoes, chilli, lime, coconut cream & coriander
- Wagyu beef shumai (2pcs) served with red vinegar, soy & chilli oil
- Salt & pepper squid, five spice, chilli salsa tamarind, caramel, bean sprouts, mint, & coriander
Main:
- Curry of the day
Drink Match Recommendations:
- Two Rivers Pheonix Pinot Gris, Marlborough, $17/glass
- Roku Gin Cocktail - Martini, Negroni, Tom Collins, Signature Serve, $17
- San Pellegrino Arinciata, Limonata, $6
$55 Five Course Vegetarian Sharing Style Lunch or Dinner Starter:
- Poppadoms, tamarind chutney
Entrée:
- Rainbow glass noodle vegetable salad, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, chilli & lime dressing
- BBQ Pekepeke mushroom dumplings, crispy ginger, yakitori & bergamot glaze (2pcs) served with red vinegar & chilli oil
- Roti Roll, slaw, soy & sesame dressing, coriander, mint, lime, crispy shallots & toasted almonds
Main:
- Curry of the day served with steamed jasmine rice & wok fried greens
Drink Match Recommendations:
- Two Rivers Pheonix Pinot Gris, Marlborough, $17/glass
- Roku Gin Cocktail - Martini, Negroni, Tom Collins, Signature Serve, $17
- San Pellegrino Arinciata, Limonata, $6
Don't want to wait until August? They’re also offering an exciting express menu available now!
2. Botswana Butchery
Step into Botswana Butchery and experience the best of Auckland and Central Otago. Located in the historic Ferry Building, this restaurant is known for its premium produce, local ingredients, and a philosophy of 'fun dining'. The plush and distinctive atmosphere makes every meal an event to remember.
$65 Two Course Dinner Entrée:
- Petite fillet of beef with crispy pork skin, prosciutto, wilted spinach & rosemary jus
- Big Glory Bay salmon tostada with cucumber, pickle, radish, sour cream, salmon caviar & fresh herbs
Main:
- Coastal lamb rump served medium with garlic purée, potato gratin, cashew nuts & rosemary jus
- Roasted gem fish steak with brown butter sauce, baby capers, toasted pumpkin seeds & preserved lemon
- Lightly smoked carrot risotto (V) with smoked carrot purée, carrot chips, smoked feta & Parmesan
Dessert:
- Petit fours, $18 (additional price)
Drink Match Recommendations:
- 2021 Te Kano Kin Chardonnay, Central Otago, NZ, $17/glass
- 2022 Elephant Hill Tempranillo Rose, Hawke’s Bay, NZ, $17/glass
3. Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill
Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill is a seafood lover’s paradise. Overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, this restaurant offers the freshest New Zealand seafood with an international twist. Enjoy oysters, crayfish, sashimi, and more in a plush setting with breathtaking views.
$65 Two Course Lunch or Dinner Choose either entrée + main or main + dessert.
Entrée:
- Grilled eggplant with yuzu miso dressing, nuts & seeds granola
- Pressed pork belly with carrot purée, pork bone jus, semi-dehydrated carrots & crème fraiche
- Tahitian poisson cru with coconut & chilli emulsion & cucumber
Main:
- Roasted East Coast gemfish with kombu butter glazed celeriac, puffed quinoa, preserved lemon, NZ king crab bisque
- Grilled market fish with parsnip & pepper velouté, compressed persimmon, spring onion & edamame
- Tasman blue gnocchi with roasted butternut, pekepeke mushroom, dukkha & brown butter labneh
Dessert:
- Mandarin & Dark Chocolate Mousse with orange baba, chocolate mousse, blood orange sorbet & cacao nib tuile
- Apple miso caramel mille-feuille, roasted apple & walnut, pineapple sorbet & chantilly cream
Drink Match Recommendations:
- 2021 Te Kano Kin Chardonnay, Central Otago, NZ, $17/glass
- 2020 Te Kano Kin Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ, $17/glass
So, mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in some of Auckland’s finest dining experiences. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, these special menus are a fantastic way to explore the city’s culinary scene during Restaurant Month 2024. Bon appétit!
