Tahu

06/07/2026

From Tairāwhiti to the World ✈️🌊

We're incredibly proud to see Tahu featured in the latest edition of Air New Zealand's Kia Ora magazine.

It's a wonderful recognition for our whānau and team, but it's also a celebration of our region. Every visitor who discovers Tahu also discovers a little more about Tairāwhiti: our people, our produce, our manaakitanga and everything that makes this place so special. If you're flying this month, be sure to flick to page 59!

Here's to sharing a taste of the East Coast with the world. ❤️

23/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the support of local businesses like Whispering Sands. Thank you for your kind words and for championing local-it’s businesses supporting businesses that helps our whole community thrive

Delight your taste buds with Gisborne's incredible choice of local restaurants. Tahu Bar & Restaurant is only a short stroll away along the boardwalk from Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel.
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19/06/2026

Bull Sale Week at Tahu 🐂

We’re proud to support our farming community this Bull Week.

Whether you’re buying, selling, spectating, or just looking for a good feed after a long day, pull up a chair at Tahu and celebrate with a menu fit for the occasion. This one’s for the rural community that does so much for Te Tairāwhiti.

No bull. Just good kai.

Book a table, bring the crew, and celebrate Bull Week with us at Tahu.

12/06/2026

🍽️ Introducing Our Head Chef at Tahu Restaurant, Mr Shehab Altour 👨‍🍳

Kia ora, Gisborne community!
We are delighted to introduce Shehab Altour, the new Head Chef at Tahu Restaurant on Centennial Marine Drive.
Mr Shehab brings over 12 years of professional culinary experience, gained from some of the finest kitchens in Jordan and New Zealand. He has worked in multiple five-star hotels during his career, and joined our team more than two and a half years ago. He was promoted to Head Chef 7 months ago.
Since taking on the role, Tahu Restaurant has undergone a significant and positive transformation. We have received an abundance of congratulations and appreciation from our customers expressing their strong satisfaction through outstanding reviews on Google and social media platforms.

Key Professional Achievements:
• Worked in several five-star hotels in Jordan, most notably:
• Chef de Partie at Fairmont Amman Hotel (Salt Steakhouse), where he played an active role in the hotel’s opening and prepared a wide range of international dishes including American, European, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
• Demi Chef at Kempinski Hotel Amman.
• Commis II Chef at Grand Hyatt Amman
• Extensive experience in various international cuisines: Italian, Japanese, Thai, Turkish, and many more.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards, with a focus on using fresh local seasonal ingredients.

• Competed in the Horica International Culinary Competition in Jordan (Middle East) on five occasions, winning 1st place once, 2nd place three times, and 3rd place once.
• Possesses a strong social media presence with more than 40,000 followers on Instagram ().

Shehab stands out for his ability to create innovative menus, lead teams with high efficiency, and deliver exceptional dining experiences. We are confident that he will continue to enrich Gisborne’s culinary scene with his distinctive creations.
We warmly invite you all to visit Tahu Restaurant to welcome Mr Shehab and enjoy his latest culinary creations.

📍 40 Centennial Marine Drive, Gisborne.

08/06/2026

Beautiful day in Tūranganui-a-kiwa

Tairāwhiti waka ❤️

05/06/2026

31/05/2026

We are so stoked with the amazing team we have on board at Tahu and tomorrow is their day.

We’re taking King’s Birthday Monday to celebrate our crew, say thank you for all their hard work, and enjoy a well-deserved day together.

To our team: thank you for the heart, hustle, and good humour you bring every day.

And to Gisborne: thank you for supporting us. It means so much.

We’ll be closed tomorrow, Monday, and back ready to welcome you after the long weekend.

25/05/2026