What makes brunch at Tease different? Tease Robo Cafe Bar and Eatery in Hanmer Springs mixes Canterbury produce with Asian flavours. The brunch menu has a Vietnamese pork belly banh mi, slow-cooked North Canterbury beef cheek croquettes, house hot-smoked salmon, Manuka-smoked bacon and benedicts with an Asian rub, served until 3pm.
Quick facts
- Where: 12A Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, a short walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
- Breakfast hours: 8am to 3pm weekdays, 7:30am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesdays
- Brunch prices: $22 (Quinoa Bowl) to $34 (Beef Cheek Croquettes). Add bacon, hot-smoked salmon or chorizo for $7
- Bookings: book a table online or call 03 315 5395
What’s local on the Tease brunch menu?
- North Canterbury beef cheek, slow-cooked until tender, in the Beef Cheek Croquettes ($34) with 63-degree poached eggs, hollandaise, chorizo, pickles and red wine jus.
- House hot-smoked salmon on the King Salmon Bene ($30), or added to any dish for $7.
- Manuka-smoked bacon on the Classic Bene ($29), or added to any dish for $7.
- Canadian maple syrup and pistachio ice cream on the Brioche French Toast.
Which brunch dishes have an Asian twist?
| Dish | The Asian twist | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Banh Mi | Fried eggs, slow-cooked pork belly, pickled carrot, coriander and chipotle mayo on brioche | $25 |
| The three bennies | An Asian rub with citrus hollandaise, on a gluten-free cauliflower rosti | $28 to $30 |
| Brioche French Toast | Matcha mascarpone and mango custard | $25 |
| Quinoa Bowl | Edamame, pickles and roasted red capsicum hummus. Vegan and gluten-free | $22 |
What is in the Tease banh mi?
A banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich: rich meat, sharp pickles and fresh herbs in soft bread. Ours layers fried eggs and slow-cooked pork belly with pickled carrot and coriander, finished with chipotle mayo on brioche. It’s $25 and can be made dairy-free.
Can you add extras to your brunch?
Add Manuka-smoked bacon, house hot-smoked salmon or chorizo for $7 to the Shakshuka, Turkish Eggs or Smashed Avocado and Corn Fritters. Can’t choose between egg dishes? Read what to order for brunch in Hanmer Springs.
Is the dinner menu Kiwi-Asian too?
The same Kiwi-Asian mix carries on at night, with dishes like the massaman beef cheek and goat osso bucco curry. See the dinner menu, or the full Breakfast + Brunch menu.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a banh mi in Hanmer Springs?
Tease Robo Cafe Bar and Eatery at 12A Conical Hill Road serves a Vietnamese pork belly banh mi on its brunch menu for $25, until 3pm.
Is the beef at Tease local?
Yes. The beef cheek in our brunch croquettes and dinner massaman is from North Canterbury.
Can I add bacon or salmon to my brunch?
Yes. Add Manuka-smoked bacon, house hot-smoked salmon or chorizo for $7.
What is Kiwi-Asian fusion?
It’s New Zealand produce cooked with Asian flavours, such as North Canterbury beef cheek in a massaman, or benedicts with an Asian rub.