The Thirsty Koala
Popular menu items
Beef Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos (GF)
Four pastured beef short rib tacos, cooked low and slow barbacoa style with the right amount of heat, sweet and smoky, on artisanal soft corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, caramelized cippolini onions, radish,, house made coriander aioli,, fresh cilantro and limes
$20.00Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi" (GF)
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, seasonal fruit, kimchi, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian, can be prepared vegan)
$15.00 +Appetizers
Halloumi Fries (GF)
flash fried strips of Cypriot halloumi cheese, lemon, mint, sesame (gluten free)
$15.00Crispy Fried Calamari (GF)
Floured squid tubes and tentacles, flash fried and served with sweet chili, Thai basil yoghurt, and fresh lemon (gluten free)
$18.00Thea’s Meatballs (GF)
Pastured beef, garlic, onions, tomato, and herb mince, Thai Basil yoghurt on the side (gluten free, soy free). Are dairy free without the Thai Basil yoghurt
$18.00Corn And Jalapeno Fritters (GF)
Fritters of corn made with jalapeño, red onion, Manchego cheese and fresh herbs (gluten free, contains egg, dairy)
$15.00Truffle Fries (Reg) (GF)
$12.00Fish Tacos (GF)
Artisanal corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, daikon, house made aioli, charred salsa verde, fresh coriander
$22.00Beef Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos (GF)
Four pastured beef short rib tacos, cooked low and slow barbacoa style with the right amount of heat, sweet and smoky, on artisanal soft corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, caramelized cippolini onions, radish,, house made coriander aioli,, fresh cilantro and limes
$20.00Salads and Bowls
Cesar Salad (GF)
Green leaf lettuce, marinated tomato, baked crouton, shaved parmesan, house made cesar dressing (gf, contains dairy, anchovies)
$15.00 +Golden Kale (GF)
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, julienned granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
$15.00 +Good Onya Arugula (GF)
Arugula, mesclun, tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, seasonal fruit, ricotta, avocado, ricotta, balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian)
$15.00 +Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi" (GF)
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, seasonal fruit, kimchi, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian, can be prepared vegan)
$15.00 +Entrees
Potato Crusted Halibut (GF)
$32.00 +Seafood Paella
$34.00Organic Pasta -Spaghetti with White Truffle Cream Sauce, Portobello, Spinach, Garlic, Shallots, Parmesan (Gf)
Spaghetti with our white truffle cream sauce, Portobello, spinach, garlic, shallots, parmesan and fresh herbs (gluten free, can be prepared dairy free)
$19.00Sesame Salmon (GF)
King salmon filet mixed citrus, tamari, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, with braised baby bok choy (gluten free, contains seeds, DF)
$29.00 +Boneless Grilled Whole Branzino (800g) (GF)
Boneless grilled whole branzino (800 g) with romesco, garden herbs and your choice of side (gluten free, romesco is made with almonds)
$39.00 +12 oz NZ Angus Skirt Steak (GF, Halal)
Caramelized cippolini onion, chimichurri (gluten free dairy free, soy free)
$35.00 +Shepherds Pie (GF, Halal)
$25.00 +Mango Chicken (GF)
boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled sliced mango, fresh avocado salsa, citrus pan jus, fresh herbs (gluten and soy free, contains dairy)
$24.00 +Fried Chicken (GF, Halal)
pastured breast, wing, thigh, drumstick, with your choice of side (gluten and soy free, contains dairy)
$29.00 +Eggplant “Parma” (GF)
breaded garden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, shallot, onion, garlic, Pomodoro, fresh basil. (gluten free, vegetarian, contains dairy)
$22.00 +Organic Pasta- Penne a la Vodka (Gluten Free, Can be prepared vegan upon request)
(Organic, gluten free , can prepare a vegan option upon request).
$19.00 +Half Rack Organic Berkshire Pork Baby Back Ribs (GF)
Half a rack of succulents baby back ribs seasoned with our Aussie BBQ spices and finished with our yuzu kosho for the perfect balance of savory heat and sweet. (Gluten free)
$30.00 +Sangas and Burgers
The TTK Cheese Steak Sandwich **New**
Pastured, smokey, Philly style steak, sautéed Portobello, red bell pepper and caramelized cippolini onions, melted cheddar and fresh mozzarella, Australian bush tucker seasoning on grilled ciabatta. (gluten free prep available) Complete your meal with your choice of a side.
$20.00 +The Todman Avenue
Grilled Mennela's chicken marinated in our house made asada, with cheddar, avocado, romaine, sliced fresh tomato, sliced red onion. (Gluten free prep is available.) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
$17.50 +The TK Fried Chicken Burger **New**
Mennela's chicken breast, dredged in our flour blend and fried to crispy perfection and finished with our homegrown habanero aioli, kimchi and Bloody Mary pickles on a brioche bun. (Gluten free prep is available) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
$17.50 +Grilled Beyond Burger
Grilled Beyond Burger patty, grilled portobello mushroom, caramelized cippolini onions, bib lettuce. fresh tomato, red onion, vegan “cheesy viz” sauce, house made pickles, ciabatta (gluten free prep available)
$20.00 +Sides / Sides
Fries
$8.00Mashed Potato
$8.00Charred Kale w/ Feta
$8.00Grilled Vegetables
$8.00Maple Glazed Pumpkin
$8.00House Salad
$8.00Kids Menu
Dessert / Dessert
Pavlova
A lightly fluffy meringue cake topped with fresh cream, seasonal fruits and fresh passionfruit syrup (Gluten Free)
$12.00 +Triple T
Australia's iconic chocolate and caramel cookie crumbled soaked in our special espresso & rum syrup with mascarpone cheese topped with fresh whipped cream
$8.00 +