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Eating & Drinking
Hanmer Springs Bakery
BAKERY $
(16 Conical Hill Rd; 6am-4pm)
In peak season, queues stretch out the door for this humble
bakery's meat pies and salmon bagels.
Malabar
ASIAN $$$
( 03-315 7745;
www.malabar.co.nz
;
5 Conical Hill Rd; lunch $10-22, dinner $28-33; 5-10pm
Sun-Fri, 11.30am-10pm Sat)
This elegant eatery presents Asian cuisine from Beijing to Ban-
galore, although the emphasis is more on the Indian. All dishes are designed to be shared.
A limited takeaway menu of Indian, Chinese and Thai favourites is also available.
Powerhouse Cafe
CAFE $$$
( 03-315 5252;
www.powerhousecafe.co.nz
; 8 Jacks Pass Rd; brunch $15-23, dinner $36;
7.30am-3pm daily, 6-10pm Sat; )
Power up with a huge High Country breakfast or a
Highland Fling caramelised whisky-sodden porridge. Return for a burger, laksa or curry
platter for lunch, and pop back again on Saturday evening when it morphs into a bistro.
Coriander's
INDIAN $$$
( 03-315 7616;
www.corianders.co.nz
; Chisholm Cres; mains $14-22; 11.30am-2pm Mon-Fri,
5-10pm daily; )
Spice up your life at this brightly painted North Indian restaurant. It's a
beef-free zone, but there are plenty of tasty lamb, chicken and seafood dishes to choose
from, and a particularly good vegetarian selection.
Chantellini's
FRENCH $$$
$$$
( 03-315 7667;
www.chantellinis.com
; 11 Jollies Pass Rd; mains $36-39; 6-10pm Mon-Sat)
Tucked away behind the main street, this quiet oasis offers a winning combination of
classic French cooking, generous portions and charming service. Chandeliers and black
drapes create an elegant ambience.
No. 31
MODERN NZ $$$
$$$
