Trust The Chef Five-Course Tasting Menu Experience for Two People incl. a House Wine or Tap Beer on Arrival - Options for Four or Six People

Sample 'Trust The Chef' Dinner Menu:

A note from the chef:

“I have created a menu using the most locally sourced produce we can get. We strive to be as sustainable as possible by using the entire vegetable or animal. Our dishes have a heavy focus on vegetables with protein as an accompaniment. Thank you for your continued support.”
— Kanav Khajuria

Addington Fresh, Wairiri Buffalo, Clearwater and Local Growers

Grown in Canterbury soil, sustainable and symbiotic living with the land as we can get.

• Baby Carrots, teriyaki, sesame and fried garlic 
• Clearwater Greens, apple, fennel, spiced chickpeas, seeds and green goodness dressing 
• Grilled Broccoli, cashew satay, chili oil, quinoa and Addington herbs 
• Twice Cooked Golden Gourmet Potatoes, bacon bearnaise, grana padano and herbs 
• Wairiri Burrata, cold smoke, citrus salad, olive soil, beetroot veil and basil 

Theo's Fisheries and Little Fish Co

All our seafood is harvested ethically and sustainably — “wild caught like jime perfection”

• Raw Fish Salad, cucumber, shallot, pineapple, lemon, coriander, coconut cream and sesame bark 
• Pan Fried Fish of the Day, Cloudy Bay clams, potato, chorizo, seasonal vegetables, salsa vierge sauce and crispy capers 
• Crispy Seasoned Squid, fennel, wasabi, charred lemon and leek ash 
• Seared Scallops, edamame & miso puree, radish, puffed sago, cuttlefish emulsion and caviar 

Maihan, Salal Halal and Westmeats

Family businesses that support the community and close to the restaurant as we can get.

• Bang Bang Chicken, house kimchi, kewpie, chili honey, togarashi and crushed peanuts 
• Sous Vide Beef Fillet, carrot veloute, Addington fresh chimichurri, baby carrots, potato espuma, braised pearl onion, pressed beef cheek and au jus 
• Sous Vide Lamb Rump, spinach & peas puree, hasselback gourmet potatoes, tzatziki, harissa, blistered cherry tomatoes, goat cheese bon bon and hazelnut chermoula 
• Sous Vide Venison Loin, coffee & star anise rub, carrot veloute, braised kale, blackberry, beetroot ketchup, chili chocolate reduction and beet dust 
• Braised Beef Cheeks, Cassels stout, kumara mash, parsnip textures, herb oil and agrodolce 

Menu and images are sample only. Menu is subject to change.

About Town Tonic:

Discover a culinary oasis at Town Tonic, where menus change with the seasons. Their innovative dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, fresh produce. Enjoy a unique dining experience in their relaxed eating house or bar, where you can savour a snack or trust the chefs with a degustation menu. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Town Tonic offers daily blackboard deals. Their fresh and quirky menu caters to food allergies and preferences, including a delightful vegan selection. Immerse yourself in a world of flavours, where every visit brings something new to enjoy.