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If you’ve got a craving for an award-winning venison pie or a gourmet fried-chicken burger for the road, you've come to the right place!
Taupo has many takeaway outlets, bakeries and drive-through restaurants offering delicious food and the flexibility to eat on-the-go. You will find boutique bakeries, as well as popular international chain restaurants in convenient locations throughout the region.
For pie lovers, Taupo's Fast & Fresh Bakery was awarded the supreme pie at the 2017 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards for their perfectly rich and golden venison, mushroom, bacon and cheese pie - a must try. And Pauly's Diner has become a favourite with locals for their generous burgers and tasty southern fried chicken.
Taupo has been noted as one of the most unique McDonalds locations in the world, with a decommissioned DC3 plane as part of the store, not to mention the world-class vista of Lake Taupo in the background.
Master of India strives to bring you the most authentic in Indian cuisine, complimented with traditional Indian décor.
Kissa Kai is a licensed Japanese cafe and restaurant who brings you the delicious authentic Japanese delights.
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.
Burger King Turangi does great burgers. We do other stuff too but our burgers are where it all started. The name is probably a clue.
Authentic licensed Japanese sushi restaurant. Serving fresh sushi rolls and hot Japanese food!
The only coffee stop before and after the Desert Road in a very accessible large carpark beside the world famous Tongariro River.
Modern Indian fusion cuisine in the heart of Taupo – a taste experience so different and flavourful you will not forget!