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The Thirsty Koala
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35-12 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
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ONLINE DINNER WEEKDAY
Appetizers
- Halloumi Fries (GF)$16.00
flash fried strips of Cypriot halloumi cheese, melon, lemon, mint, sesame (gluten free)
- Crispy Fried Calamari (GF)$22.00
Floured squid tubes and tentacles, flash fried and served with fennel, cara cara, sweet chili, Thai basil yoghurt, and fresh lemon (gluten free)
- NZ Lamb Lollies App (GF, Halal)$24.00
Two pastured wattle seed and herb seasoned Australian lamb lollies, English pea puree, mission fig, organic beet root dust
- Thea’s Meatballs (GF, Halal)$18.00
Pastured beef, garlic, onions, tomato, and herb mince, Thai Basil yoghurt on the side (gluten free, soy free). Are dairy free without the Thai Basil yoghurt
- Corn And Jalapeno Fritters (GF)$15.00
Fritters of corn made with jalapeño, red onion, Manchego cheese and fresh herbs (gluten free, contains egg, dairy)
- 8 Organic Chicken Wings (GF, Halal)$14.50
- Truffle Fries (Reg) (GF)$12.00
- Fish Tacos (Two) (GF)$14.00
Two cod tacos. Artisanal corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, daikon, house made aioli, charred salsa verde, fresh coriander
- Pastured Beef Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos (Two )(GF Halal)$14.00
Two pastured beef short rib tacos, cooked low and slow barbacoa style with the right amount of heat, sweet and smoky, on artisanal soft corn tortillas, fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, caramelized cippolini onions, radish,, house made coriander aioli,, fresh cilantro and limes
- Grilled Octo wth Hummus And Shirazi (GF, Keto, DF without Feta)$20.00
Grilled Spanish octopus, hummus, shirazi, extra virgin olive oil, Dodoni feta, z’atar, lemon (GF, keto, DF without feta)
- Crab Cake Bites, Corn Salsa, Garlic Aioli (mildly spicy, GF, DF)$20.00
- Clam Chowder$14.00
Lunch Salads and Bowls
- Golden Kale (GF)$15.00
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, julienned granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette (vegetarian)
- The Good Onya (GF)$15.00
arugula, mesclun, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, Dodoni feta, Kalamata olives, anchovies, EVOO, fresh lemon, oregano, crouton (vegetarian, GF)
- Heaps Good "Kale Halloumi" (GF)$15.00
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, seasonal fruit, kimchi, grilled haloumi, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette (vegetarian, can be prepared vegan)
- House Side Salad (GF)$8.00
mesclun, tomato, Persian cucumber, mango, champagne vinaigrette (vegan)
Entrees
- Jail Island Sesame Salmon (GF)$29.00
King salmon filet mixed citrus, tamari, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, with braised baby bok choy (gluten free, contains seeds, DF)
- Wild Beer Battered Cod (GF)$28.00
(gluten, dairy, soy free)
- Barramundi Amandine (Australian sea bass) (GF)$35.00
baked filet, with confit tomatoes, preserved lemon, capers, samphire choose a side (GF, nuts/seeds, contains dairy)
- 10 Oz Pastured NY Strip Steak (New Zealand, GF, Halal)$39.00
Caramelized cippolini onion, chimichurri (gluten free dairy free, soy free)
- Organic Gnocchi with White Truffle Cream Sauce, Portobello, Spinach, Garlic, Shallots, Parmesan (Gf)$20.00Out of stock
Penne with our white truffle cream sauce, Portobello, spinach, garlic, shallots, parmesan and fresh herbs (gluten free, can be prepared dairy free)
- Organic Pasta with Vodka Sauce (Gluten Free, Can be prepared vegan upon request)$19.50
(Organic, gluten free , can prepare a vegan option upon request).
- Eggplant “Parma” (GF)$21.00
breaded garden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, shallot, onion, garlic, Pomodoro, fresh basil. (gluten free, vegetarian, contains dairy)
- Organic Chicken Marsala (GF, Halal)$24.00
Organic chicken breasts, cremini mushrooms, Marsala beurre rouge, herbs choose a side (GF, contains dairy, Halal)
- Organic Shepherds Pie$25.00
Sangas and Burgers
- The Ned Kelly (Halal, GF prep available)$20.00
Pastured NZ tri-tip steak, sautéed portobello, red bell pepper, miso glazed blistered cippolini, shoe string fries, Dodonis feta, Australian bush tucker seasoning on grilled ciabatta, choose a side (Halal, gluten free prep available)
- Wagyu Bonzer Burger (Halal, GF prep available)$22.00
Wagyu ground beef, cheddar, miso glazed cippolini, applewood bacon, mesclun, Bloody Mary pickles, kewpie mayo, ketchup, brioche, choose a side (Halal without bacon, gluten free prep available upon request)
- The TK Organic Fried Chicken Sando (Halal, GF prep available)$18.00
Organic chicken breast, dredged in our flour blend and fried to crispy perfection and finished with our homegrown yuzu kosho habanero aioli, slaw, kimchi and Bloody Mary pickles on toasted brioche. (Gluten free prep is available) Complete your meal with your choice of a side. (Halal)
- Grilled Beyond Burger (GF prep available)$20.00
Grilled Beyond Burger patty, grilled portobello mushroom, caramelized cippolini onions, bib lettuce. fresh tomato, red onion, vegan “cheesy viz” sauce, house made pickles, ciabatta (gluten free prep available)
Sides
Kids Menu
Desserts
- Pavlova (GF, Eggs, Dairy, Berries)$14.00Out of stock
A lightly fluffy meringue cake topped with fresh cream, berries and blackberry coulis. (Gluten Free)
- Lamington (GF Prep Available, Coconut, Dairy, can be served dairy free)$14.00Out of stock
- Salted Caramel Slices (GF)$13.00Out of stock
Coconut shortbread, caramel, Valrhona dark chocolate, Maldon sea salt (gluten free prep available, made with dairy)
SODAS, JUICES, COFFEES AND TEAS
SODAS AND JUICES
Aussie Coffee Bar
- Hot Coffee$5.00
- Decalf Hot Coffee$5.00Out of stock
- Iced Coffee$5.00
- Short Black (Espresso)$4.50
- Double Short Black (Espresso)$7.50
- Iced Espresso$7.50
- Americano$7.00
- Cappuccino$7.00
- Iced Cappuccino$7.00
- Cafe Latte$7.00
- Iced Latte$7.00
- Macchiato$5.00
- Double Macchiato$7.00
- Cortado$5.00
- Cafe Mocha$7.75
- Hot Chocolate$4.00
- Flat White$7.50
- Nescafe Frappe$7.75
- Australian Iced Coffee$10.00