Queenstown's No5 Church Lane's Kiwi twist on Japanese bento
Queenstown's No5 Church Lane has given a Kiwi twist to the classic Japanese bento. Introducing: the Kai Box.
Inspired by head chef Trent Watson's travels to Japan, the Kai Box offers visitors and locals in New Zealand's tourism capital a fun dining experience for long lunches or quick bites.
For $25 per person, the Kai Box showcases the best of Kiwi cuisine with South Island prime meat on offer with lamington, chop salad and broccolini, and a non-alcoholic beverage to accompany. Diners can choose between:
- Lamb neck, kumara chips and kumara puree
- Corned beef, crispy potato and red cabbage puree
- Polenta vegetables, succotash and arancini (V)
To try the Kai box for yourself, visit No5 Church Lane from 12pm to 3pm daily.
3-5 Church Lane
Queenstown, 9438
03 450 2166
info@no5churchlane.co.nz
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