Menu as published on 1 October 2026 on bluekanu.co.nz.
June 2026 main menu, with the vegetarian menu. A surcharge applies on New Zealand public holidays.
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- Fresh oysters
Yuzu, kawakawa & chilli granita, or tempura with nori & yuzu
- Half dozen$46
- Dozen$92
- Blue Kanu fry bread$19.50
black garlic & kawakawa butter
- Fried calamari$27.50
gochujang glaze, yuzu mayo, kimchi. No gluten added.
- Tuna poke nachos$33.50
wonton chips, pickled ginger, jalapeño, crispy shallot, sriracha mayo, unagi sauce
- Golden battered prawns$29.50
spring onions, sriracha mayo
- Slow braised pork ribs$32.50
furikake crust, sticky sauce. No gluten added.
- Housemade paua & pork dumplings$26.50
chilli oil, black vinegar
- Rakiura salmon tataki$28.50
waffle cone, wasabi mayo, ponzu
- Tempura eggplant$23.50
white bean purée, hot honey, soy & lime dressing, black sesame
- Fijian market fish kokoda$29.50
avocado, coconut, sago & squid ink crackers
GFO - Whitebait & mussel bao buns$26.50
kōwhitiwhiti aioli, sriracha & waiporoporo crisps
- Korean fried chicken$27.50
ssamjang sauce, horopito salt, Blue Kanu mayo. No gluten added.
- Venison carpaccio$30.50
toasted sesame, miso sesame dressing, crispy Māori potatoes
Big Kahunas
- Duck sapasui$48.50
kumara noodles, carrots, mushrooms, bok choy, capsicum, spring onions, sweet soy, garlic
- Steamed blue cod$52.50
ginger, spring onions, steamed bok choy. No gluten added.
- Kaimoana boil up$49.50
soft shell crab, green lipped mussels, king prawns, market fish, shiitake mushrooms, coconut broth, coriander, rice noodle. No gluten added.
- Braised pork belly$39.50
caramelized chilli coconut sauce, ginger, Asian slaw, chilli oil. No gluten added.
- Vietnamese shaking fillet beef$48.50
broccoli, daikon, black pepper sauce. No gluten added.
- Fijian chicken curry$42.50
taro root, green beans, eggplant, coriander, toasted coconut. No gluten added.
- Merino Lamb Shank Jungle curry$48.50
crispy kumara, shaved toasted coconut, chilli
- Wok tossed greens$19.50
crispy shallots, horopito salt. No gluten added.
- Mung bean salad$18.50
edamame, spring onions, coriander, crispy fried shallots, sesame, chilli & yuzu dressing
- Coconut infused jasmine rice7.5 / 12.5
No gluten added.
Trust The Wok
Just say "Feed Me" (minimum 2 people). Whole table participation required; no modifications.
- Feed Me$95 per person
A selection of Blue Kanu's favourite dishes to float your boat, four courses
Vegetarian
From the vegetarian menu. VE = vegan, VO = vegan option.
- Bluekanu fry bread$19.50
black garlic & kawakawa butter
V - Vegetable dumplings$22.50
sweet soy, black vinegar
VVG - Tempura eggplant$23.50
white bean purée, hot honey, soy & lime dressing, black sesame
VVGO - Crispy shiitake mushroom bao$24.50
hoisin, pickled cucumber, fermented chilli
VVG - Sapasui$38.50
kumara noodles, carrots, mushrooms, bok choy, capsicum, spring onions, sweet soy, garlic. No gluten added.
VVG - Fijian yellow curry$42.50
vegetable dumplings, taro root, green beans, eggplant, coriander, fried curry leaves, toasted coconut
VVG - Mung bean salad$18.50
edamame, spring onions, coriander, fried shallots, sesame, chilli & yuzu dressing. No gluten added.
VVG - Wok tossed greens$19.50
crispy shallots, horopito salt. No gluten added.
VVG - Coconut infused jasmine rice7.5 / 12.5
No gluten added.
V
Happy Ending
- Coconut & vanilla panna cotta$18
mango compôte, mānuka honey. No gluten added.
DF - Koko Samoa cheesecake$18
orange caramel, freeze dried mandarin. No gluten added.
- Steamed banana pudding$18
miso caramel, banana ice cream
- A surcharge applies on New Zealand public holidays.
- NGA = no gluten added. Most dietary requests can be accommodated, but the kitchen cannot guarantee dishes are free of traces of allergens.