White Tiger Restaurant & Bar

About White Tiger Restaurant & Bar

White Tiger Rotorua is a fine dining restaurant on Tutanekai Street in the heart of Rotorua, showcasing Māori-Asian fusion cuisine that blends authentic Māori flavours with contemporary Asian dishes.

The restaurant offers a choice of All You Can Eat (AYCE), à la carte and a selection of drinks, with every dish freshly prepared by the kitchen and served directly to the table rather than from a traditional buffet. It's set up for everything from family gatherings and celebrations to a casual meal with friends.

The menu runs from dumplings and sharing plates through to seafood, sides and dessert, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options clearly marked throughout. Bookings are recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays, and the restaurant offers on-site parking and free high-speed WiFi for guests.

White Tiger Rotorua: Māori-Asian Fusion Dining in the Heart of Rotorua

On Tutanekai Street in central Rotorua, White Tiger Rotorua has established itself as a fine dining destination built around Māori-Asian fusion cuisine - a menu that brings authentic Māori heritage together with vibrant Asian flavours in every dish.

More Than a Buffet

White Tiger's signature offering is its All You Can Eat (AYCE) experience, but it's a deliberately different take on the format. Rather than a traditional buffet, every dish is freshly prepared to order by the kitchen and served directly to the table, aiming to keep flavour and quality high through the whole meal. Alongside AYCE, the restaurant also runs a full à la carte menu and a selection of drinks.

A Menu Built Around Fusion

The food starts with a Dumplings section featuring steamed Prawn & Ginger dumplings, vegan Cabbage & Vege dumplings, Jalapeno Poppers and Shiitake Gyoza. From there, Tiger Meats brings the fusion concept into full focus - Sticky Garlic Sesame Ribs glazed in honey, hoisin and orange, Wild Fire Beef served on toasted rewana bread with kawakawa chimichurri, and Bao Buns filled with anything from crazy chicken to tempura cauliflower.

Seafood gets its own dedicated section, From the Sea, with Tempura Tails, Chowder Mussels, Island Kokoda - fish marinated in coconut cream with lime and ginger - and fresh salmon Sashimi. Tiger Sides round out the savoury menu with edamame, spiced cucumber salad, loaded paua fries, wok-tossed Ahi Greens, curried cauliflower, special fried rice and market goreng noodles, while Tiger Oysters are available as an add-on for the table.

Dietary Options Throughout

Across the menu, vegan (VG), vegetarian (V) and gluten-free (GF or GFO) options are clearly marked, making it straightforward for groups with different dietary needs to order together.

Finishing Sweet

Dessert options include a Black Forrest Mousse with berry compote, Snicker Dumplings with peanut sauce and vanilla ice cream (with a peanut-free option available), a Steamed Pudding with warm caramel sauce, and a Kids Sundae for younger diners.

Booking Ahead

White Tiger recommends booking a table in advance, particularly on weekends and public holidays, to ensure attentive service and a table ready on arrival. Reservations can be made directly through the restaurant's website.

Visiting

White Tiger Rotorua is open for dinner only Monday to Thursday, from 5pm to 9pm, and for both lunch and dinner Friday to Sunday, from 11am through to 9pm. The restaurant offers on-site parking and free high-speed WiFi, and gift cards are available for anyone wanting to share the experience. Note that leftovers are not available for takeaway.

Signature items

• Bao Buns
• Sticky Garlic Sesame Ribs
• Wild Fire Beef on Rewana
• Island Kokoda
• Tiger Oysters
• Loaded Paua Fries

Menu

Add Ons

• Tiger Oysters — Fresh oysters served with Vietnamese lime & garlic vinaigrette.

Dumplings

• Prawn & Ginger — Steamed prawn & ginger dumplings served with homemade soy sauce.
• Cabbage & Vege — Steamed vegan vegetable dumplings served with homemade soy sauce (V).
• Jalapeno Popper — Deep fried wonton wrapper filled with jalapeno, cheese and spices (VG).
• Crispy Springrolls — Crispy vegetable spring rolls served with house-made sweet chilli sauce (V).
• Shiitake Gyoza — Pan fried shiitake dumplings served with homemade soy sauce (VG).

Sweet Tooth

• Black Forrest Mousse — Rich dark chocolate mousse served with berry compote.
• Snicker Dumplings — Chocolate-filled dumplings served with creamy peanut sauce and vanilla ice cream; peanut-free option available.
• Steamed Pudding — Steamed pudding served with warm caramel sauce and whipped cream.
• Kids Sundae — Ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and colourful hundreds & thousands.
• Ice Cream — Ask your server for today's available flavours.

Tiger Meats

• Sticky Garlic Sesame Ribs — Tossed in homemade honey, hoisin and orange sauce, topped with sesame seeds and capsicum, served with fries and Asian slaw.
• Wild Fire Beef on Rewana — Marinated Asian stir-fried beef on toasted rewana bread topped with kawakawa chimichurri (GFO).
• Bao Buns — Steamed milk bun with Asian slaw and sweet chilli aioli. Available with crazy chicken, crispy pork belly, tempura prawn or tempura cauliflower.
• Golden Chicken — Crispy chicken nibbles coated in Manuka honey garlic. Choose teriyaki or plain.
• Flamed BBQ Skewers — Skewered pork belly glazed in sticky Asian BBQ sauce (GF).

Tiger Sides

• Street Edamame — Steamed edamame tossed in sesame oil and dried spices (V/VG/GF).
• Spiced Cucumber Salad — Cucumber marinated in soy, Korean chilli flakes and sesame (V/VG/GF).
• Tiger Fries — Crispy fries tossed in your choice of BBQ, lemon pepper or plain seasoning (V/VG).
• Loaded Paua Fries — Loaded fries topped with seasoned paua and house-made toppings.
• Ahi Greens — Wok-tossed greens with kawakawa salt and crispy shallots (V/VG/GF).
• Curried Cauli — Deep fried cauliflower tossed in togarashi spices (VG).
• Special Fried Rice — Fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables, topped with green onion and fried shallots (GFO/VGO).
• Market Goreng Noodles — Sweet and spicy noodles topped with spring onions and fried shallots.

From The Sea

• Tempura Tails — Tempura prawns topped with fresh mango chilli sauce, served with homemade soy sauce.
• Chowder Mussels — Half-shelled mussels served in homemade creamy seafood chowder sauce (GF).
• Island Kokoda — Marinated fish in coconut cream with lime and ginger, topped with cucumber, scallions, tomato and red onion (GF).
• Sashimi — Fresh salmon sashimi served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a table at White Tiger Rotorua?

Booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays, via the Book a Table link on the website.

How much does the All You Can Eat (AYCE) option cost?

Monday to Thursday dinner and Friday to Sunday lunch are $59 per person; Friday to Sunday dinner is $65 per person.

What are White Tiger Rotorua's opening hours?

Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 9pm (dinner only). Friday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm (lunch) and 5pm to 9pm (dinner).

Where can I view the menus?

The All You Can Eat, à la carte and drinks menus are all available on the Menu tab of the website.

Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

Yes, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are clearly marked throughout the menu.

Can I take leftovers home?

No, leftovers are not available for takeaway.

Where is White Tiger Rotorua located?

At 1129 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand.

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