Kota Restaurant

In a lovely spot right on the harbour front, Jude & Jane Kereama’s converted mill offers plenty of rustic, nautical character & an Asian-inspired menu that makes good use of local fish & organic farm produce. Being part Maori, part Chinese & part Malaysian, Jude’s culinary roots influence his daily menus: battered cod is given an exotic twist with tempura batter & wasabi tatare, while rib-eye steak is served with dauphnois, caramelised shallots & chimmichurri sauce. Those with more conservative tastes can tuck into creamy truffled celeriac soup with herb gnocchi & Parmesan crisps, hearty fish stew or lamb rump with roast butternut squash, caponata & garlic aioli. Leave room for an impressive pudding, perhaps lemon creme brulee with plum & star anise sorbet. Don’t miss Jude’s ‘wine tasting’ dinners.