Tease Robo.Cafe.Bar & Eatery is a Kiwi-Asian fusion restaurant in Hanmer Springs, brought to you by the owners of No.31 Restaurant — one of the top restaurants in town. It's described as their second culinary venture, combining locally sourced Canterbury ingredients with innovative robot servers and a playful atmosphere.
The restaurant caters to both locals and tourists seeking unique flavours and interactive service, positioning itself under the banner 'Proudly Vocal for Local.' The menu spans breakfast and brunch, lunch, dinner, beverages, and a dedicated happy hour.
Tease is set up for reservations, with tables best booked ahead to enjoy the full dining experience, robot servers included.
Tease Robo.Cafe.Bar & Eatery brings a playful twist to dining in Hanmer Springs, combining Kiwi-Asian fusion food with innovative robot servers. It's the second culinary venture from the owners of No.31 Restaurant, described as one of the top restaurants in town, and carries the same pedigree into a more modern, interactive setting.
At the heart of Tease is a modern dining concept: Kiwi-Asian fusion food built around locally sourced Canterbury ingredients, served in a playful atmosphere that includes robot servers moving through the restaurant. It's a combination aimed at both locals and tourists looking for something a little different alongside genuinely good food.
Tease covers the full day, with breakfast and brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, alongside a dedicated beverages list and a happy hour offer. Whether it's an early stop before a day out or a proper evening meal, there's a menu built for the occasion.
Sitting in Hanmer Springs, Tease positions itself as part of the wider local experience — the restaurant's own blog has covered topics like planning venue hire for spring getaways, packable trail food for hikers, and light meals and hydration before a soak in the hot pools, reflecting how closely the business ties itself to what visitors are doing in the area.
Tease describes itself as 'Proudly Vocal for Local,' leaning into its use of Canterbury ingredients and its connection to the local community, while still offering something novel with its robot service model.
Tease is open Monday, Wednesday to Friday and Sunday from 12pm to 9:30pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and closed on Tuesdays. It's located at 12A Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, and tables can be booked via the website's reservation page or by phone.