Address: Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
116 Marsden Road
Paihia, Bay of Islands
New Zealand 0200
09 402 0003
Food: ModOz,
Average price: Entree: $21-23, Mains: $31-34, Dessert: $15-16
4 courses $75 per guest, 5 course $85 per guest
Complimentary: Asparagus soup
A little watery for me but R liked it.
Cauliflower & potato soup
Thick, creamy and subtle but perfectly seasoned.
Kaffir lime palate cleanser
A little too jelly-like for me but hubby scoffed them down, nice strong kaffir lime taste.
Entree: Seared tuna, crab spring roll, shitake mushroom salad - $22 - four course
R didn't love this.
tomato and haloumi terrine - $21
walnut and rocket salad, balsamic reduction
This was nice enough.
Beetroot, goats cheese, mushroom -$22
This was nice, although a little heavy on the goat's cheese - I wish it had more of the sweet and tart reduction to cut through it - I don't think the mushrooms added much either.
Main: pan seared fish -$32
Herb linguine, tomato tian, shellfish and ginger foam - 4 course
caramelised pork belly - $32
cider infused potatoes, apple purée, caramelised onions & sage vinaigrette
R loved this so much as part of his 4 courses the next day he ordered it as his main - his favourite component was the caramelised apple.
ricotta and medtrainen vegetable stack - $31
herb consommé, micro salad
Once the consomme was added this was all a bit bland and watery, I didn't enjoy it.
Side dishes: $7.50
LOVED these - perfect texture and well seasoned - couldn't really taste the parmesan oil though.
gordon’s haricot beans gremolata
Great flavour and well cooked beans - yum, especially loved the garlic.
potato gnocchi, lemon butter & chives
Very subtle - a bit boring once the lovely ricotta runs out though.
Dessert: chocolate brûlée - $16 - four course
beetroot sorbet, beetroot hokey pokey, white chocolate oil
My favourite dessert - the brulee was lovely, couldn't taste the white chocolate oil but the beetroot elements added a nice earthy contrast and texture to the silky chocolate brulee.
coffee parfait -$15
whisky jelly, vanilla foam & cinnamon doughnuts
R didn't really enjoy this but I quite liked it (apart from the stale doughnuts and jelly).
taste of coconut - $15
mango ravioli, coconut tart, coconut & chocolate parfait
The ravioli was two circles of fresh mango with a coconut jelly disc in the middle. Surprisingly this wasn't super coconut-y. It was nice and subtle. Inside the chocolate cube was a parfait - perhaps coconut? The tart had lovely meringue kisses on top and a nice filling.
strawberries & cream - $15
balsamic roast strawberries, crème fraîche, basil jelly
This was a little small for me. The flavours went well (although I didn't eat the jelly) and R liked it.
Cost: $248.50NZD for one four tastes menu, 2 entrees, 2 mains, 3 sides, 3 desserts (over two days).
Service: OK. The second time we went when the restaurant was around 75% capacity the staff were flustered and it took a while for our plates to be cleared. They do try hard though to make sure you are happy and are very eager to please.
Atmosphere: Beachside relaxation. The palette is light blues and neutrals with surrounding windows allowing view to the beach and poolside. Very relaxed, although quite small.
Parking: Ample.
Website: http://www.puretastes.co.nz/
Hours: Daily 7am-10pm.
Would I return: Yes - if I was staying in Paihia.
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