Kitchen

Taupo & the Ruapehu Region


The friendly owner refers to the Kitchen as his 'bach (beach house) with a bar attached'. Serving only NZ craft beer from a range of breweries, it's packed during winter (and for a spring party on the first weekend of September). Local musicians and a simple, tasty menu (mains $16 to $28) that swings between Mexican and Asian fare.


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