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Hungarian Kitchen in Christchurch

Discover the flavors of Hungary

BALATON KITCHEN is a harmony of rich aromas and bold flavors.

Each of our dishes carries the flavors of Hungarian culture,

prepared with characteristic spices and timeless recipes.

So you can enjoy passion and tradition in every bite.

Freshly prepared in Christchurch !

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our menu

We have both VEGAN and NON-VEGAN dishes.
Please find the food that applies to you !

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HUNGARIAN CHICKEN stew

NON-VEGAN

Tender, juicy, creamy chicken stew, simmered in a rich, smoky paprika sauce and topped with sour cream.

You can combine with Hungarian mushroom stew!

Available:
with rice
with curly fries

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langos

Vegan and noN-Vegan

Traditional Hungarian Fried Bread, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, a true street food king in Hungary. 

Available in several version:

The base is just garlic.

Then you can combine the following toppings in any combination:

sour cream / cheese / sausage / bacon / shredded chicken / chicken stew / mushroom stew / veggie stew / fried onion / raw onion

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Toasties

Non-vegan

You can combine the following toppings in any version:

Cheese / Cheese / Sausage / Shredded chicken / Bacon / raw onion

Add ketchup / mustard / aioli / chili 

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crispy breded king prawns

non-vegan

8 or 6 pieces.

Available:
with rice
with curly fries

Add ketchup or mustard
Add aioli or chili
Add onion

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hungarian mushroom stew

vegan and non-vegan

You can combine with Hungarian chicken stew!

Available:
with rice
with curly fries

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hungarian vegetable stew

vegan and non-vegan

You can combine with Hungarian chicken stew!

Available:
with rice
with curly fries

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Loaded curly fries

vegan and non-vegan

You can combine the following toppings in any combination:

sour cream / cheese / sausage / bacon / shredded chicken / chicken stew / mushroom stew / veggie stew / fried onion / raw onion

Add ketchup or mustard
Add aioli or chili
Add onion

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Loaded Wedges

vegan and non-vegan

You can combine the following toppings in any combination:

 

sour cream / cheese / sausage / bacon / shredded chicken / chicken stew / mushroom stew / veggie stew / fried onion / raw onion

Add ketchup or mustard
Add aioli or chili
Add onion

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HUNGARIAN cucumber salad

non-vegan

Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a velvety sour cream dressing, infused with fresh garlic and a splash of vinegar for that perfect tangy kick.

1 portion = 100 g

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beetroot

vegan and non-vegan

Diced beetroot 

1 portion = 100 g

Desserts

Chimney cake

Chimney cake

Chimney cake

Chimney cake

DRINKS

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola No Sugar / Fanta / L&P ·/Sprite/ Water

We hope our offerings have caught your eye!

We make your special occasion even more delicious
with our menu, which is perfect for:

Birthday Celebrations
Family Gatherings
Corporate Events
Anniversaries
Graduations
Baby Showers
Holiday Parties

Place your order with us, and we’ll help make your event tasty and memorable!

Menu Ingredients & Food Allergy Notice

Please review the ingredient list of each dish carefully and please inform our staff if you have any food allergies or dietary requirements before ordering!
Our foods may contain allergens in accordance with the Food Standards Code of New Zealand, including cereals containing gluten, wheat, egg, milk (dairy), peanuts, soy, sesame, lupin, tree nuts, and sulphites.
While we take care to minimise cross-contamination, our kitchen handles multiple allergens and we cannot guarantee that any dish is completely allergen-free.

Our Story

We’re both proudly Hungarian, but there’s a twist: our story began on the other side of the world, in New Zealand.

It’s not just romance that brought us together, but also our shared obsession with traditional Hungarian flavors. We both chasing the best snacks on the planet.

Missing our home and the real Hungarian paprika, so we started recreating the most famous Hungarian dishes, growing up and following the recipes of our parents and grandparents.

We want to introduce these flavors into our little kitchen in Christchurch.

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