The Kitchen
Ohakune
Friendly & Affordable. Located at 4 Thames St, right in the heart of Ohakune’s nightlife. Known for our live music, fresh Mexican & Asian fusion style kitchen and great atmosphere.
View our menu ↓Welcome to The Kitchen
The Kitchen is a two- minute walk from the Ohakune Railway station on the Wellington-Auckland main trunk line. Positioned at the base of the Turoa mountain road, we are at the heart of Ohakune’s winter hot spot for nightlife and dining in the Ruapehu District. Conveniently within walking distance of backpackers, cabins, motel and hotel accommodation. We offer delicious and affordable fusion style food with a wide range of drinks. Come in for a beer after a day on the mountain and warm up next to our cosy fireplace!
Our Menu
Sharing Plates
Dumplings (DF) – $15
(CONTAINS WHEAT)
Meat or vege options available each day.
Gallo pinto with a fried egg (GF/DF) – $22
Black rice fried with red onion, tomato, capsicum, charred corn, black beans, coriander and chilli served with a runny fried egg. Pulled beef optional (GF/DF) – $25
Spring Rolls – $18
(CONTAINS WHEAT & PEANUTS)
House made Spring Rolls served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce.
Korean Meatballs – $25
(CONTAINS EGG)
Served with rice and salsa.
La Serp (the snake) (V/DF) – $22
(CONTAINS WHEAT)
Root vegetable roll in filo pastry
served with a greek style mint sauce.
Tofu Katsu (DF) – $25
Crispy fried tofu served on miso dressed salad greens with a Japanese katsu sauce.
Beef Taco (DF) – $25
(CONTAINS WHEAT)
Slow cooked pulled beef in a soft shell taco with house slaw and
salsa.
Vegan Taco (DF) – $25
(CONTAINS WHEAT)
Soft shell tacos filled with paprika and cumin roasted
cauliflower, slaw, coconut, coriander and lime cream and house
salsa.
Nachos- beef or vege (GF/DF) – $20
Served with chilli beans, corn chips, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, pickled red onion and salsa fresca. Vegan cheese (extra $2)
Bowls – see blackboard for today’s special
Plate
Eye Fillet Steak (GF/DF) – $45
Served with roast potatoes, seasonal greens and a smokey chipotle and capsicum sauce.
Sides
The Kitchen’s famous local chunky homemade fries with chipotle aioli (GF/DF) – $12
Finely sliced Brussels sprouts and broccoli with roasted garlic and sliced almonds (GF/DF) $12
Roasted carrot with feta and mint (GF) $12
Carrots, roasted with cumin and honey, topped with fresh feta and mint.
Desserts
Apple pie wontons with vanilla ice cream – $15
(CONTAINS WHEAT)
Vegan ice cream available (extra $2).
Chocolate mousse – $15
Chocolate mousse, with choc crumble, raspberry and lime coulis and toasted almonds and vegan ice cream (V)
Affogato – $8
Dark Horse Coffee served with vanilla ice cream
Please let us know if you have any allergies
Vegan and Gluten friendly options available on request
Dine in or takeaway
One account per table please
What our customers are saying
Great dinner with Paul and the crew at the Kitchen, delicious food, curated collection of craft beers (ask Paul to surprise you), friendly and efficient service, even with 5 kids in tow on a wet and wild night. Thanks, we will be back!
— Jamie Waugh
Amazing place. Great food....even better owners that actually chat to you and care. Why have I not come here sooner! Will be back!
— Kylie Green
Cosy, great atmosphere, interesting menu and drinks selection and absolutely delicious meals!! 5 of us dined in here and everyone was delighted with their meal.
— Olwyn Coe
Had the most amazing experience here that we came back again! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They made us feel like we were regulars even though we had never been before! Food was amazing, so yummy and good options for vegans too! Awesome drinks selection including loads of craft beer (would recommend the Ginger Martini) Thank you so much team! Coming to your restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip, if I could give more stars I would!!
— Michaela Steel
This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Amazing hosts, delicious food (including tasty vegan options), and the best beer selection in town! I recommend The Kitchen to everyone! 10/10 I will be coming back next time I'm in Ohakune.
— Julia McMullen
Favourite spot in town! Perfect for a few drinks or dinner with the fam. The team are amazing and the food is always perfect. Highly recommend the steak, tacos & apple pie wontons. They also do great in house brew. Yum!!
— Kate Jansen