Matua Kitchen

About Matua Kitchen

Matua Kitchen is a neighborhood takeaway shop located on Tilby Drive in Matua, Tauranga. Known for bridging classic Kiwi takeaway fare with a diverse array of Asian specialties, the kitchen offers an extensive menu that caters to everyday family dinners and quick lunches alike.

Their culinary lineup covers traditional fish and chips—featuring fresh catches like tarakihi, hoki, and snapper alongside scoops of classic fries, wedges, and kumara chips—as well as hearty toasted burgers and battered savouries. Alongside takeaway staples, Matua Kitchen provides a full selection of Japanese and Asian dishes, including donburi rice bowls, curries, dumplings, stir-fried mains, and savoury sides.

With online pre-ordering and pickup services available from Tuesday through Sunday, Matua Kitchen serves local residents looking for generous combination packs, comforting noodle and rice dishes, or freshly cooked seafood straight from the fryer.

Matua Kitchen: Classic Fish & Chips Meets Asian Comfort Food in Tauranga

Nestled on Tilby Drive in the quiet coastal suburb of Matua, Matua Kitchen has built a dedicated local following by combining two great takeaway traditions under one roof. While many local shops stick exclusively to standard deep-fryer fare, this Tauranga kitchen offers a broad crossover menu that features traditional Kiwi fish and chips alongside Japanese donburi bowls, curry dishes, Chinese stir-fries, and hand-rolled dumplings.

The Fryer: Local Catch and Golden Chips

At the core of the shop's identity is an unpretentious fish and chip service. Fish lovers can select their favorite fillets cooked to order, choosing between classic hoki, sweet tarakihi, or fresh snapper. Everything comes cloaked in a light, golden batter that provides a clean crunch without overpowering the delicate fish inside.

The chip selection goes well beyond the standard potato scoop. Diners can mix and match between classic thick-cut fries, shoestring potatoes, seasoned wedges, and sweet kumara fries. For larger gatherings, the shop packages several family-friendly deals—such as Special 4, which bundles four battered tarakihi fillets with four sausages, two scoops of chips, and four cinnamon donuts—offering balanced, fuss-free options for a group dinner.

Bowls, Curries, and Asian Specialties

What sets Matua Kitchen apart from the typical suburban takeaway is its extensive Japanese and Asian counter menu. For those craving something beyond fried food, the kitchen prepares a wide variety of donburi rice bowls. Popular orders include the tender teriyaki chicken donburi, crispy chicken katsu, rich aburi flame-seared salmon, and a fresh sashimi poke bowl.

Warm Japanese curries are also simmered daily, served with rice and topped with your choice of panko-crumbed prawns, golden potato croquettes, or crunchy karaage chicken. A range of pan-fried and steamed pork dumplings, wonton soups, spring onion pancakes, and salt-and-pepper dishes ensures there is always a savoury, comforting meal ready for pickup.

Everyday Convenience in Matua

Operating six days a week from noon until 8:00 PM (closed Mondays), Matua Kitchen functions primarily as an efficient pickup takeaway. Locals can easily order ahead online through their dedicated ordering portal to schedule a specific collection time, helping skip the evening rush on Tilby Drive.

Signature items

• Teriyaki Chicken Donburi
• Snapper
• Tarakihi
• Chicken Katsu Burger
• Karaage Weezy
• Special 4 Family Pack

Menu

Fish

• Tarakihi — Fresh battered tarakihi fillet
• Hoki — Classic battered white hoki fillet
• Snapper — Delicate battered premium snapper fillet

Soup

• Wonton Soup (6 Pcs) — Clear broth with six delicate pork wontons
• Dumpling Soup (6 Pcs) — Warm savoury soup with six pork dumplings

Chips

• Garlic Chips — Crispy chips tossed in aromatic garlic seasoning
• Half Scoop Classic Fries — Half portion of traditional golden potato chips
• 1 Scoop Classic Fries — Generous scoop of traditional golden potato chips
• Half Scoop Shoe String — Half portion of thin-cut shoestring fries
• 1 Scoop Shoe String — Full scoop of thin-cut shoestring fries
• Half Scoop Wedges — Half portion of seasoned thick-cut potato wedges
• 1 Scoop Wedges — Full scoop of seasoned thick-cut potato wedges
• Half Scoop Kumara — Half portion of sweet New Zealand kumara chips
• 1 Scoop Kumara — Full scoop of sweet New Zealand kumara chips

Sides

• Spring Onion Pancake (V) — Vegetarian savory scallion flatbread
• Prawn Toast — Crispy toast topped with minced prawn
• Malaysian Tofu (V) — Vegetarian spiced tofu side
• Deep Fried Wonton (6 Pcs) — Six crisp-fried savoury wontons
• Deep Fried Wonton (12 Pcs) — Twelve crisp-fried savoury wontons
• Prawn Cracker (Bag) — Full bag of crunchy prawn crackers
• Prawn Cracker (Small Bag) — Small bag of crunchy prawn crackers
• Pan Fried Pork Dumpling (6 Pcs) — Six pan-seared pork dumplings
• Steamed Pork Dumpling (6 Pcs) — Six freshly steamed pork dumplings
• Cheezy Weezy — Fries smothered in melted cheese and sauce
• Karaage Weezy — Loaded loaded fries topped with crispy chicken karaage
• Spicy Karaage Weezy — Loaded fries topped with spiced karaage chicken
• Cauliflower Fritter — Golden battered cauliflower piece
• Hot Dog — Battered hot dog on a stick
• Vege Croquette (2 Pcs) — Two crispy fried vegetable potato patties
• Crumbed Prawn (2 PCS) — Two golden crumbed fried prawns
• Takoyaki Octopus Ball (6 Pcs) — Six Japanese savory octopus balls
• Chicken Nuggets (6 Pcs) — Six crispy battered chicken nuggets
• Chicken Nuggets (12 Pcs) — Twelve crispy battered chicken nuggets
• Crispy Chicken Karaage (5 Pcs) — Five Japanese-style crispy fried chicken bites
• Deep Fried Squid Tentacles — Seasoned and deep fried squid tentacles
• Edamame Beans (V) (GF) — Steamed salted edamame soybeans
• Green Salad (V) (GF) — Fresh seasonal mixed green salad
• Rice (V) (GF) — Steamed plain white rice
• Miso Soup (V) (GF) — Traditional Japanese fermented soybean soup

Drinks

• Karma Drinks — Selection of Karma range bottled beverages
• Soft Drinks 330ml — Assorted chilled 330ml canned soft drinks
• Aloe Vera Drink 500ml — Refreshing 500ml bottle of aloe vera drink

Sweets

• Pineapple (2 Pcs) — Two slices of sweet battered pineapple fritters
• Banana (2 Pcs) — Two battered and golden fried banana fritters
• Donut — Single cinnamon-dusted takeaway donut
• Donut (2 Pcs) — Two cinnamon-dusted takeaway donuts

Burgers

• Ham Burger — Beef patty served with fresh salad
• Egg Burger — Beef patty topped with fried egg and fresh salad
• Cheese Burger — Beef patty, melted cheese, and fresh salad
• Hawaiian Burger — Beef patty, melted cheese, pineapple slice, and salad
• Fish Burger — Battered hoki fillet served with fresh crisp salad
• Vegetarian Burgers (V) — Potato croquette patty, pineapple, and fresh salad
• Chicken Katsu Burger — Crispy chicken cutlet, tonkatsu sauce, mayo, and salad
• Jmbo Burger — Double beef patties, cheese, fried egg, pineapple, and salad

Donburi

• Teriyaki Chicken Donburi — Grilled chicken glazed in teriyaki sauce over steamed rice
• Teriyaki Salmon Donburi — Pan-seared salmon fillet in teriyaki glaze over rice
• Hawaiian Garlic Prawn (GF) Donburi — Garlic prawns and tropical accents over seasoned rice
• Karaage Donburi — Crisp Japanese fried chicken pieces served on rice
• Sashimi Poke (GF) Donburi — Fresh raw fish poke slices over rice
• Tofu Poke (GF) Donburi — Marinated tofu poke served over seasoned rice
• Chicken Katsu Toji Donburi — Crumbed chicken cutlet simmered with egg over rice
• Ebi Toji (Crumbed Prawn) Donburi — Panko prawns cooked in egg broth over steamed rice
• Chicken Katsu Donburi — Crispy breaded chicken cutlet on steamed rice
• Aburi Salmon (GF) Donburi — Flame-seared salmon slices served over a rice bowl
• Blue Water Donburi (Seafood Fry Mix) — Assorted mixed fried seafood served over rice
• Kids Donburi — Kid-sized rice bowl with choice of teriyaki or karaage chicken

Specials

• Special 1 — Chicken Nugget (6pcs) with tomato sauce, 1/2 scoop chips, and 330ml canned soft drink
• Special 2 — 2 hoki fish, 2 hot dogs, 1 scoop chips, and 2 330ml canned soft drinks
• Special 3 — 1 hot dog, 2 chicken nuggets, chips, and 1 330ml Sparkling Duet fruit drink
• Special 4 — 4 battered tarakihi, 4 sausages, 2 scoops chips, and 4 donuts
• Special 5 — 1 battered fish, 1/2 scoop chips, and 1 330ml canned soft drink
• Special 6 — 3 crispy chicken pieces, 1/2 scoop chips, and 1 330ml canned soft drink

Main Dishes

• Sweet & Sour Pork — Classic sweet and sour pork dish
• Sweet & Sour Chicken — Tender chicken in sweet and sour sauce
• Salt & Pepper Pork — Mildly spicy seasoned pork
• Salt & Pepper Chicken — Mildly spicy seasoned chicken
• Salt & Pepper Tofu — Mildly spicy seasoned crispy tofu

Curry With Rice

• Japanese Vegetarian Curry (Regular) — Aromatic Japanese-style mild vegetable curry sauce over rice
• Japanese Vegetarian Curry (Large) — Large portion of Japanese mild vegetable curry and rice
• Chicken Katsu Curry — Crispy chicken cutlet served with rich curry sauce and rice
• Karaage Curry — Crispy Japanese fried chicken served with curry over rice
• Crumbed Prawn Curry — Panko-breaded fried prawns paired with savory curry and rice
• Potato Croquette Curry (V) — Fried potato croquettes served with vegetable curry and rice

Frequently asked questions

Where is Matua Kitchen located?

Matua Kitchen is located at 24 Tilby Drive in Matua, Tauranga 3110.

What kind of food does Matua Kitchen serve?

The takeaway prepares a combination of traditional fish and chips, burgers, Japanese donburi rice bowls, curries, dumplings, and Chinese-style mains.

What fish varieties are available?

Customers can choose from battered hoki, tarakihi, and snapper fillets.

What days and hours is the kitchen open?

The shop is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and is closed on Mondays.

Can I pre-order food for pickup?

Yes, customers can place online orders in advance through their web ordering portal and select a designated pickup time.

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

Yes, the menu marks several items such as edamame, tofu poke, green salad, vegetable curry, and spring onion pancakes with dietary designations like Vegetarian (V) or Gluten Free (GF).

Tips

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Good to know

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