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

20/05/2026

Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with our rich and creamy seafood chowder. Loaded with fresh fish, juicy prawns, squid, scallop and premium smoked salmon. Every spoonful is packed with fresh seafood flavour and hearty goodness. Available lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner 7 nights a week.

Tahu Bar & Restaurant
Dining with a coastal view.
Craft cocktails • Seasonal menu • Warm hospitality, great vibes and music in Gisborne!
Email: [email protected]

03/05/2026

🍂 Our Autumn hours are here! 🍂

We’re leaning into cosy season with a slightly new groove:

Mon–Thurs: Bar Snacks from 3pm + Dinner from 5pm
Fri–Sun: Lunch 12pm + Dinner from 5 pm

Got something to celebrate? We’re open for larger private daytime bookings too-even when we’re not usually open for lunch. Just flick us a message.

Come hang, grab a drink, and settle in 🍷

03/05/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tahu with a beautiful dining experience made for Mum.

Join us for delicious food, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and cherished moments with the ones you love.

Bookings for both lunch and dinner are filling up, so be sure to reserve your table soon.

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember at Tahu.

30/04/2026

We are so looking forward to hosting The Chardonnay Table with Matawhero Wines! Get your tickets at https://www.thechardonnayaffair.co.nz/chardonnay-table

26/04/2026

Oysters are on ice, beers are cold, and the ocean’s putting on a show 🌊

Come down to Tahu this afternoon, grab a plate of Oysters, settle in, and watch the swell roll through as the sun drops. Good food, cold drinks, and one of those views you don’t want to miss.