Organic chicken breast, cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallots, herbs, choose a side (GF, Halal)
halal, organic
Shepherds Pie
$25.00
spiced pastured lamb ragu, with English peas, carrots, mashed potato and mozzarella (GF)
halal
Entrees - From the Earth
Eggplant Parma
$21.00
Choose a side. Allergens Info: gluten free, contains dairy and egg
Sangas & Burgers
All sangas and burgers can be prepped gluten free, gluten free bread +$3
10th Anniversary Ned Kelly Sandwich
$20.00
pastured NZ tri-tip steak, sautéed Portobello, red bell pepper, miso glazed cippolini, shoe string fries, Dodoni feta cheese, Australian bush tucker seasoning, grilled ciabatta, choose a side
halal
Wagyu Bonzer Burger
$22.00
Ground Wagyu beef, cheddar, miso glazed cipollini onions, Duroc organic bacon, Bloody Mary pickles, kewpie mayo, ketchup, brioche, choose a side. (Halal without bacon)
Spicy Organic Katsu Chicken Sando
$18.50
pastured fried organic chicken cutlet, kimchi, yuzu kosho aioli, Bloody Mary pickles, slaw, choose a side
halal, organic
Beyond Burger
$20.00
with grilled portobello, lettuce, tomato, red onion, miso glazed cippolini onion, vegan yuzu kosho aioli (spicy), seeded vegan bun, choose a side
vegan
Pasta, Salads and Bowls
All salads and pastas are gluten free. -With (4) prawns add 15 -With pastured beef tri-tip, ground steak patty, grilled salmon add 10.5 each -With organic chicken, or beyond burger 9.5
Organic Penne a La Vodka
$19.50
Allergens Info: gluten free, a vegan option can be prepared upon request
Organic Gnocchi White Truffle Sauce with Portobello and Spinach
$20.00
Cream, garlic, shallots, parmesan and fresh herbs. Allergens Info: gluten free, a vegan option can be prepared upon request
Golden
$15.00
Kale, julienned beets, red onions, granny smith apple, house goat cheese, pepitas, champagne vinaigrette. Allergen Info: seeds
vegetarian
The Great Barrier Greek Salad
$15.00
organic mesclun, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, Persian cucumber, Dodoni feta, Kalamata olives, anchovies, EVOO, lemon, oregano (vegetarian, GF)
organic
Heaps Good
$15.00
organic quinoa, mesclun, charred kale, avocado, peaches, grilled halloumi, kimchi, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice
vegetarian, organic
Sides
All sides are gluten free
Hand Cut Fries
$8.00
Truffle fries as an entree side. Allergens Info: contains dairy), add $4 to entree price
vegetarian, vegan
Australian Lemon Myrtle Rice
$10.00
Australian lemon myrtle, rice, currants, pine nuts. Allergens: nuts, gluten free, vegan
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About Us
With seasonal menus that incorporate robust, indigenous Australian ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattle seed, desert oak, and akudjura, The Thirsty Koala transports you to Oz just a few steps from the N train on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. Try the award winning Grilled Wattle Seed and Herb Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies, the wild and sustainable seafood from our Sea to Table Program., or the delicious heirloom vegetables from our own garden in our Garden to Table Program. When the weather is pleasant come people watch along Ditmars Boulevard and enjoy our weekday happy hour specials in our sidewalk café. Inside you can unwind at our walnut bar with a rotating craft beer selection anchored by Australian Cooper's Pale Ale and our Koala lager. If wine or craft cocktails are what you crave, you will be sure to enjoy our wines from Down Under and signature cocktails
The beer is cold, the food is plentiful and the vibe is just what you need. Cheers!
The Thirsty Koala Management Team