the food
delicious New Zealand cuisine
no booking? no worries
join us oUT ON THE sundeck
*We do not accept bookings on the uncovered ‘Sundeck’ as it is fully exposed to the elements.
SUMMER MENU 2026
2 COURSE 'TRUST THE CHEF' SET MENU
Includes entree, main & 1 side - 76pp
3 course 'trust the chef' set menu
Includes entree, main, 2 sides and dessert, designed to fill a hungry man - 89pp
Includes snacks, 2 x entree, main course, 3 sides and 2 x dessert - 144pp
5 course signature menu
Let time slip away whilst enjoying 5 of chef Lucas' best creations.
Includes snacks, 2 x entree, main course, 3 sides and 2 x dessert - 144pp
The story of NZ cuisine
Extended tasting menu, the best of everything Aotearoa has to offer - 233pp
choose from our selection of seasonal dishes ....and fish n chips.
Sundeck menu
walked in off the beach? fancy a nibble and some drinks during sunset?
choose from our selection of seasonal dishes ....and fish n chips.
ENTREE
The Golden light
Clevedon golden tomato & Queen peach chilled soup/ Organic jersey curd/ Curious cropper cherry tomatoes/ Pickled Auckland cucumber/ Don/ Piha fennel oil/ Foraged flowers/ Crostini
Black & White thoughts
Line caught Leigh fish ceviche/ Cuttle fish ink rice shard/ Pickled Northland daikon/ Piha ice plant/ Jap style hand whipped mayo/ Rice wine & lime vinegar gel/ Shallot
Buck Buck!
Wild shot venison tartare/ Pickled stonefruit/ Shallot/ Marlborough black garlic emulsion/ Cured Whangaripo yolk/ Foraged flora/Massimo/ Puffed Canterbury buckwheat/ Parau watercress
MAINS
The Future of farming
55 day aged grass fed Mapari ribeye steak /Tallownaise/ Aged sherry vinegar
An Ode to Ode
Wild stag ribs/ Game jus/ Piha kale chip/ Balsamic gel
KÃponata
Roast Northland eggplant/ Clevedon tomato creme/ pickled Kumeu zucchini/ Barbequed capsicum/ Taranaki quinoa wafers/ Crispy capers / Piha Kawakawa
$1 fillet & 1
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$2 scoop of chips OR 2 fillets & 1 scoop of chips
Fush & chups by the beach
Fish of the day/ Josie Hei Hei's crunchy beer batter or katsu crumbed / Hand cut hot chips/ House tartare sauce/ Fresh Waitakere lemon/
$1 fillet & 1
/
$2 scoop of chips OR 2 fillets & 1 scoop of chips
$21
/
$38
$21
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$38
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Today's daily
Today's main course inspired by our chefs at Aryeh
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Sides
Those carrots...
Ohakune carrots roasted in Piha manuka honey/ Herb gremolata/ Puffed Taranaki quinoa
Citizen potatoes
Tallow fried Pukekohe agria potato/ Piha Kawakawa emulsion/ Oregano salt
Aspies
Mangaweka asparagus/ Parmesan 'Le Snak' custard/ Extra virgin olive oil
Mandatory salad
Organic green leaves/ Balsamic dressing/ House pickles, Puffed Aryeh grains
HOT CHUPS
Tallow fried hot chips with Watties tomato sauce
PUDDING
Almond & polenta crumble
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Strawberry ‘roll up’
/
Canterbury buckwheat tuile
HOLY BASIL
Almond & kawakawa torta/ Waitakere strawberries/ strawberry 'real fruit' ice cream/ Waitakere Lemon gel/ Piha Basil oil/
Almond & polenta crumble
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Strawberry ‘roll up’
/
Canterbury buckwheat tuile
THE DEVIL'S CUT
Whipped creme caramel/ Cromwell cherries/ Caramelised white chocolate crunch/ Ao.Cacao chocolate mousse ice cream
CLASSIC PAPA PETER
Todays selection of Lucas' Dad's favourite ice creams and sorbets.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements, allergies or flavour dislikes.
Tamariki & Fur Babies
The young ones
Well behaved children are welcome and we have seasonal kids options such as fish & chips, kids steak meal, chips or simple pasta dishes. we also offer a 3 or 5 course menu for those adventurous foodie youngin's. We do not have high chairs however you are welcome to bring one.
Please leave your dogs at home
We do not want to discriminate between 'good' dogs and 'bad' dogs, large dogs and small dogs, clean dogs and smelly dogs, quiet dogs and yappy dogs, cute dogs and scary dogs. As such, please do not bring your dog inside the restaurant or on the balcony.
*Please note, we only take bookings for our set menu options, however we have a concise 'Sundeck menu' for walk ins as well as our 2,3 & 5 course menu's. The story of NZ cuisine menu must be booked in advance.
$34 vegan surcharge, some surcharges may apply for other dietary requirements.
*We can cater to most if not all dietary requirements with sufficient notice. we offer vegan dining for 2 & 3 course menu's.
$34 vegan surcharge, some surcharges may apply for other dietary requirements.
*Dietary requirements can be catered for with at least 24 hours notice. A fee may be charged. Please email bookings@restaurantaryeh.com to notify us of any dietary requirements you would like us to accommodate.