Ministry Of Food Cafe in 105 The Terrace, Marion Square, P.O. Box 9519 Menu

LUNCH/MAINS LUNCH/MAINS
  • 11am-3pm
  • Soup of The Day $13.50
    • with MOF Sourdough
  • Frittata $19
    • Zucchini, Brinza and tarragon frittata with tomato and tendrils
  • Pan fried Salmon $24
    • With blanched green beans, olive, caper and tomato salad
  • House-Made Pastrami and Potato Hash $18
    • with a fried egg and a tomato and herb salad
  • Roast Chicken Salad $19.50
    • with freekeh, preserved lemon, cucumber, iceberg and fresh herbs
  • Venison Burger $22
    • With pickled beetroot, iceberg, tomato relish and hand cut fries
  • Angus Sirloin $28.50
    • with hand cut fries, roast mushroom, porcini butter and rocket
GRILLED SANDWICHES GRILLED SANDWICHES
  • Zucchini and Feta $14.50
    • lemon and dill cured zucchini, marinated Zany Zeus feta,tomato, spinach and thyme dressing in house-made rye
  • House-Made Pastrami Rueben $15
    • with sauerkraut slaw, dill pickles and Swiss cheese in house-made rye
  • Chermoula Chicken with roast peanut tabbouleh and harissa in a milk bap $17
    • with roast peanut tabbouleh and harissa in a milk bap
SIDES SIDES
  • MOF sourdough with butter or olive oil $4
  • Hand cut fries(gf) $8
  • Mixed salad with sherry and thyme dressing $7
  • Peanut Tabbouleh $8
  • We ensure free range pork and poultry products are served on all our menus.
SHARING AND STARTERS SHARING AND STARTERS
  • Croquettes $12
    • ham and Swiss cheese or smoked tomato, feta and lemon
  • Marinated Olives(gf) $8
    • with herbs and fennel seeds
  • Fries & Sauce(gf) $8
    • with or aioli
  • Paprika Spiced Calamari Rings $14.50
    • with garlic aioli
  • Duck Liver Parfait with pickles, salad and toasted sourdough $18.50
    • with pickles, salad and toasted sourdough
  • Bread Platter $10
    • with balsamic reduction and dukkah
  • Antipasti $28
    • Chefs choice of salami, olives, cheese and house baked bread
PIZZAS PIZZAS
  • Margherita $17
    • Tomato, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & basil
  • Fungi $20
    • Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, thyme,porcini & truffle oil
  • Casalingo $22
    • Casalingo salami, olives, oregano and Chilli oil
EXTRA TOPPINGS EXTRA TOPPINGS
  • Casalingo Salami/ Anchovies/Jalapeño/ Olives/ Capers/ Mushroom $3

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cured salmon salad $21.00
    • with new potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and crème Fraiche dressing (GF) >>
  • TOAST multi-grain or white sourdough, with butter and a choice of jam, marmalade, honey, marmite or vegemite $6.00
  • Lime and lemongrass chicken tenderloins $19.00
    • with crisp salad vegetables, fresh mint and coriander (GF, DF) (+ optional rice)
  • House-made granola $13.00
    • with Black Doris plum and berry compote, and Greek yoghurt (V)
  • Kedgeree $19.00
    • smoked warehou, basmati rice, crispy shallots, curried leek omelette, poached egg, and two chutneys – coriander-coconut and tomato-ginger (GF, DF)
  • Side of bread (whole grain or sourdough) $4.50
  • Grilled halloumi salad $21.00
    • with roast beetroot, avocado, rocket, walnuts, and pomegranate dressing (V, GF)
  • Bowl of hand-cut chips (with aioli) (V, DF, GF) $8.50
  • Corn Fritter $2.50
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Scallops. Mushroom & Cashews $18.50
  • Pork $11.00
  • Pork $11.50
  • Hotdog $2.20
  • Lemon Chicken $12.00
  • Lasange Square $2.50
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Medium thick rice noodle in rich beef broth, topped with medium rare beef or cooked beef, mints, onion, spring onion with a side of bean sprouts and lemon
  • Chicken & Corn Soup $7.80
    • Sweet corn simmered with Asian chicken broth, egg omelette, sesame oil and spring onion
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.90
    • Medium thick rice noodle in broth, served with spring onion, mints, onion and sliced chicken with a side of bean sprouts and lemon
  • Fish Cakes $9.50
    • Tender mashed fish cakes with Vietnamese herbs, served with dipping sauce
  • Satay on Rice $14.80
    • Skewered chicken of beef, flame grilled and served with rice and peanut sauce
  • Roti Chanai $9.00
    • Warm roti bread served with chicken or vegetables in curry
  • Pancake $15.90
    • Crispy rice flour pancake filled with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, mints, shredded coconut, pineapple and onion, served with home-made dipping sauce
  • Nasi Goreng $11.90
    • Pan fried rice with an assortment of spices, curry powder, egg, shrimp, chicken and BBQ pork
  • Paneer saagwala
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with spinach gravy
  • Prawn Masala
    • Tender prawn pieces cooked with garlic tomato and onion sauce
  • Raita $2.50
    • yogurt mixed with grated cucumber
  • SALAD $6.50
    • cucumber onion carrot & tomato
  • Chicken Korma
    • Pieces of chicken simmered in rich cashew nut sauce and ground spices finished with cream >>
  • Malai Kofta
    • Cottage cheese & potato dumpling cooked In rich cashew nuts sauce & grounded spices finished with cream
  • FISH TIKKA $9.00
    • comes with mint sauce & salad, boneless pieces of fresh fish marinated in ginger garlic lemon and herbs, cooked in the tandoor
  • VEG SAMOSA 2 PCS $6.00
    • triangular pastry shells stuffed with peas potatoes and spices
  • Today's Miso Soup Market Price
    • Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" into which softened miso paste is mixed.
  • Tofu Hot Pot with Mushrooms, Sushi Rice, Cooked in Soy Ginger Broth $25.00
    • Hot pot refers to several East Asian varieties of stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the centre of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. (V)
  • Roast Lamb Rack $32.00
    • with Black Sesame Crust, Celery, Daikon with Black Garlic Sauce.Black garlic is a type of caramelised garlic first used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine.(GF)
  • Spicy Beef Tartar with Black Sesame Sponge, Truffle Nashi Pear $16.00
    • This tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwanese pear, and sand pear.(GF)
  • Chicken Liver Parfait & UmeShu Jelly, Grilled Focaccia $10.00
    • Umeshu is a Japanese liqueur made from steeping ume fruits in alcohol and sugar (GF)
  • Manuka and Green Tea Smoked Duck Breast with Marinated Eggplant & Ginger Jus $35.00
  • Moyashi Pickled Bean Sprouts $5.00
    • Bean sprouts are called Moyashi in Japanese.This is a simple, fresh way to start your meal.(V)
  • Honey Soy Glazed Carrots $5
  • benger apple and boysenberry or apple and raspberry $4.50
  • croissant, w jam (filled $7.50) $5.50
  • rustic muesli with seasonal fruit and honeyed yoghurt $11
  • antipodes sparkling water 500ml $4.50
  • peoples coffee fair trade organic $3.50
  • hardieboys ginger beer $5.50
  • organic egg and rocket sandwich $4
  • single origin hot chocolate menu $6
  • Steak/Pork/Chicken $12.00
  • Steam Rice (small) $3.00
  • Shimp $12.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Whole chicken $20.00
  • Crumbed Fish $3.70
  • Orange Beef $19.00
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Small $7.00
  • Baklawa & Turkish Delight. $3.00
  • Children Eskander (Meal) Large $11.00
  • Mixed Eskander (Meal)
    • Served with rice. hummus, tabouli, beef, chicken, salads and sauces.
  • Large $9.00
  • Small $8.00
  • B.B.Q
  • Small $11.00
  • -With Smoked Salmon $18.00
  • -Hollandaise, extra toast $2 each
  • Eggs Florentine $17.00
    • Poached eggs on rosti with sauteed spinach and hollandaise
  • -Roast potato wedges $8.00
    • With tomato sauce & smoked paprika aioli
  • -Smoked salmon, or bacon $6 each
  • Prawn & Calamari Salad $19.00
    • With avocado, mango, seed and sumac
  • Bread and dips for two $14.00
    • Dukkah, hummus, guacamole, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil
  • Slow roasted lamb $19.00
    • Mint pea mash, cauliflower and kasundi
  • 2 Eggs (Poached, Scrambled Or Fried) $5.00
  • - Char-grilled haloumi, rocket, eggplant puree (V) $18.00
  • Shaved Pecorino $3.00
  • H. Parata Salmon (GF) $17.50
    • House gin cured salmon, kimchi-bulgar salad, pea tendrils, avocado whip
  • Turkish Bread Toasted $2.50
  • Avocado (Seasonal/Half) $4.00
  • * Potato Roesti (V) $19.50
    • Potato roesti, sprouts, baby tomato, sorrel pesto, shaved pecorino, Portobello mushroom caps and whipped feta
  • Substitution Of Toast To Gf Focaccia Add $2.00
  • Waffle Dog $2.20
  • Egg (With Meat Patty) $5.00
  • Shrimps $13.50
  • Shrimps Foo Yung $11.90
  • Bacon Fritter $2.00
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Includes chips, coleslaw, sauce, and lemon
  • (all dishes come with rice)
  • Extra $1.50
    • mushrom, tomato, spaghetti, baked beans, egg, bacon
  • Satay Chicken $2.50
  • Bacon Egg burger $4.50
  • Big Piece $3.50
  • 5 Pieces Pack $12.00
    • 1 wing, 1 drumstick, 3 big pieces
  • Fish $3.50
  • Mega Box $8.50
    • 2 big pieces & chips
  • Lunch Box $6.50
    • 1 big piece, 1 small piece & chips
  • BACON AND EGG BUTTY $6.00
    • bacon and fried egg between lightly toasted bread
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $15.00
    • with raspberry coulis and chantilly cream
  • Holandaiise $2.00
  • CORN FRITTERS $14.00
    • with tomato and chili jam aioli and salad (with bacon $16.50)
  • BOLOGNAISE STYLE MINCE $11.50
    • on toasted Italian bread with a side of grated parmesan cheese
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $16.00
    • and avocado with basil infused extra virgin olive oil and poached egg on sourdough
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Kransky Sausages x2 $4.00
  • Pad Thai $12.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with bean sprout, peanut and the flavor of our Homemade Pad Thai Sauce, served with a fresh lemon, in your of Chicken, Beef, Pork and Vegetarian
  • Seafood is available for this menu for only $12.50
  • Oyster Beef & Rice $12.00
    • Stir fried sliced beef or choice of Chicken, Pork with oyster sauce served with hot steamed rice and steamed vegetables
  • Thai Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice Noodle Soup with your choice of light broth soup or Spicy Tom Yum Soup topped with fresh spring onions. and corianders. This bowl is served in your choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork
  • Chicken Coconut Soup & Rice $12.00
    • Delicious Thai chicken coconut soup with aromatic of lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf, galangal root served with hot steamed rice
  • Thai Fried Rice $12.00
    • Thai-style fried rice with a mix of healthy and colorful vegetables in your choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork and Vegetarian
  • Coconut-Base Curry Soup Noodle (Laksa) $12.00
    • Spicy/Mild coconut-based curry soup topped with spring onion, cilantro, and hard-boiled egg with noodles in your choice of Chicken, Beef, Pork and Vegetarian
  • Thai Stir Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts & Rice $12.00
    • Stir fried your choice of Chicken, Bee, Pork with cashew nuts and vegetables in tasty mixed Thai sauces served with hot steamed rice
  • Bread Basket, Combination of onion kulcha, naan, roti, keema naan and garlic naan $18.50
  • Spicy Tomato Juice $4.50
  • Lamb Vindaloo, The famous dish from Go, made from boneless lamb pieces and cooked in hot ground Vindaloo paste $18.50
  • Chicken Naan, Stuffed with mince of chicken and baked in Tandoor $4.90
  • Peshwari Naan, Naan stuffed with chopped dried fruit and nuts baked in Tandoor $4.50
  • Chicken Mint Tikka (New Dish), Boneless chicken marinated with spinach and mint and cooked in a tandoor $9.50
  • Rogan Josh, Boneless lamb pieces cooked in spicy gravy. A traditional Kashmiri curry $18.50
  • Fish Masala, Boneless fish cubes simmered with golden brown gravy, neither hot or mild $17.90
Ministry Of Food Cafe

Ministry Of Food Cafe

location

Address

105 The Terrace, Marion Square, P.O. Box 9519, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

(04) 499 5209

clock

Opened hours

7 AM to 11 PM (Mon-Fri), Sat & Sun Closed
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gastropub , Kiwi , New Zealand , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Bar ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Digital Payments ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
105 The Terrace, Marion Square, P.O. Box 9519, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand