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SMK Southern Meat Kitchen on Tuwharetoa street is Taupo’s funkiest BBQ concept restaurant. With a unique wood smoker imported from America they produce mouth watering meals with an emphasis on low ’n’ slow meats.
Think juicy pulled pork, mouth-watering beef short ribs, tangy sweet coleslaw or cheesy barbecue bacon mac’n’cheese. Wash it down down with their own locally brewed Escape Brewery craft beers and a unique selection of ryes & bourbons.
If you've got a hankering for some good ‘ol meat at your own location, Southern Meat Kitchen also have a foodtruck, available for hire at events, festivals weddings and parties.
Pork chop with pit fries and SMK slaw.
Fried chicken with pit fries and SMK slaw.
Angus steak with pit fries and SMK slaw.
In a Bun - Tex-Mex chicken, pulled pork or smoked beef with pit fries.