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Pātaka Kai
Restaurant, Bar & Café is open to the public daily for lunch and dinner
Buffet Brunch
$60
Hāngī Buffet Lunch
$60
Hāngī Buffet Dinner
$103
Te Pō
$203
6-Course Degustation
$180
Hiakai Café
Delicious coffee, food and drinks
Dinner in Rotorua with a difference, experience breathtaking views of the magnificent Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley when you dine at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar.
Choose from a table on our balcony or indoors with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, savouring Māori-inspired dishes featuring fresh locally sourced produce. From steamed puddings to fresh kai moana or seafood, our tantalising dishes offer an unforgettable feast that caters to all tastes.
Our Café, Hiakai, is open daily from 9am to the public. Whether your morning coffee fix needs to be full-bodied, aromatic, or mellow our baristas will craft a delicious cup just for you…. and of course that will pair perfectly with freshly baked muffins, scones, savouries, and other delectable treats made on-site.
A hāngī is a traditional Māori method of cooking using heated stones buried beneath the earth, slowly steaming meat and vegetables until tender. It’s one of the most authentic ways to experience Rotorua dining, and at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, our hāngī is prepared using this same traditional method, paired with a buffet of Māori and international flavours.
Our Hāngī Buffet Lunch from 11:30am, features a fusion of Māori and international flavours, from corn & watercress soup to chicken steamed underground in the hāngī. Book your table to secure your spot.
In the evening, Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar offers an unforgettable culinary journey from gourmet appetisers to mouthwatering mains, the Hāngī Buffet Dinner from 5:30pm, includes fresh seafood and salads, smoked Akaroa salmon, hāngī lamb and that classic Kiwi dessert, Pavlova.
Want to do more? Combo your dinner with Mārama or as part of the Te Pō Evening Experience!
Entry into Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar and Hiakai Café is now via the main entrance or Waharoa to Te Puia. Our reservations team will greet you in our arrivals lounge and direct you to the restaurant. Exit is via our Oha Gift Store.
Bookings are essential to secure your table- please click BOOK NOW.
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FAQ
What is a hangi?
A hāngī is a traditional Māori method of cooking food using heated stones buried beneath the earth. Meat and vegetables are slowly cooked using steam and heat, creating the distinctive flavours and tenderness that make hāngī such a memorable dining experience. At Te Puia, visitors can enjoy an authentic hāngī as part of an immersive cultural experience, combining traditional cuisine with storytelling, performance and Māori hospitality.
How long does a hangi take to cook?
A traditional hāngī typically takes around three to four hours to cook, depending on the quantity and type of food being prepared. The slow cooking process allows the natural flavours to develop while creating the tender texture hāngī is famous for. More than just a cooking method, preparing a hāngī is an important Māori tradition that brings people together through shared food and culture.
Where can you eat hangi in New Zealand?
Hāngī is served at Māori cultural attractions and events throughout New Zealand, with Rotorua widely regarded as one of the best places to experience it thanks to the region’s strong Māori cultural tourism offering. At Te Puia, visitors can enjoy an authentic hāngī as part of an immersive cultural experience, combining traditional cuisine with storytelling, performance and Māori hospitality.
Where can you eat dinner in Rotorua?
Rotorua offers a wide range of dining options, from casual cafes to memorable cultural experiences. For something distinctly local, Te Puia’s evening Mārama experience combines a traditional hāngī with a cultural performance, giving visitors a Rotorua dinner unlike anywhere else.