Tawa Glen Cafe

In Lepperton, Taranaki, Tawa Glen Cafe champions fresh local produce and the quiet confidence of refined, uncomplicated cooking.

Welcoming and unpretentious, it’s the sort of place where a casual supper and a celebratory gathering feel equally at home. The kitchen draws on the best of land and sea, letting ingredients speak in assured flavours, while service brings the easy warmth of Kiwi hospitality.

To begin, king prawns sizzle in garlic butter beside bright mango and avocado salsa, while satay skewers bring a playful hit of soy, lime and peanut.

Plates lean into comfort with polish: a prime scotch fillet glossed with creamy mushroom and garlic sauce; pork belly turned crisp and caramel, punctuated by apple; or delicate tempura snapper that crackles to the bite.

The chicken roulade folds cream cheese, spinach and roasted pine nuts into a tender spiral, wrapped in mānuka-smoked bacon for a subtle, smoky finish.

Sweet endings keep things light yet indulgent, from raspberry crème brûlée to white chocolate and Malibu mousse.

A thoughtfully chosen menu of beverages complements the food, from fresh juices and sparkling refreshments to a small selection of local wines.

Tawa Glen Cafe invites diners to settle in, book a table, and let the good times simmer!