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

  • Roti channai $9.50
    • 2 pieces of traditional plain roti served with creamy chicken soup
  • Seafood japanese style tofu $14.90
  • Hokkien style fried rice fried noodle $13.50
  • Shredded duck meat fried vermicelli $13.00
  • Roast duck meat fried rice $13.00
  • Beef with hot & spicy sauce j $17.00
  • Chicken with soya & oyster sauce $13.50
  • Shanghai style fried noodles
  • Free-Range Poached Eggs & Free-Range Bacon (DF) (GF) $15.00
    • On Five Grain Toast
  • Old School Banana Split (GF) (V) $11.00
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Hot Chocolate Sauce, Roasted Nuts
  • Cheese & Bean Quesadilla $7.00
  • - Add Halloumi Or Bacon $5.00
  • Beer & Aged Cheddar Cheese Fondue S $16.00 / L $34.00
    • Fresh Sourdough
  • Hula Hotcakes $7.00
    • With Banana & Maple Syrup
  • Chocolate S’Mores Fondue (GF) S $/ L $32.00
    • Marshmallows To Toast, Wheat Biscuits
  • Snicker’S Bar Fondue (GF) S $15.00 / L $34.00
    • Melted Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Your Choice Of Two Dippers
  • Rainbow Roll $18
    • Assorted Sashimi and avocado on crab Surimi and avocado rolls with Tobikko caviar
  • Seared Callifornia Roll $17
    • Seared salmon on crab Surimi, avocado and cucumber rolls with Teriyaki Mayo sauce and Tobikko caviar
  • Fresh Tuna $15
    • Sliced fresh tuna Sashimi
  • 3 Kinds Of Seared Sushi Combo $21
    • Seared salmon,tuna and BBQ eel
  • Agedashi Tofu $10
    • Lightly deep fried Tofu and vegetables in a soy broth
  • Volcano Chicken Roll (8P) $16
    • Teriyaki chicken on a mountain of avocado and cucumber rolls with spicy Mayo sauce and Tobikko caviar
  • Spicy Tantan Udon Noodle Soup $18
    • topped with minced chicken, egg, and vegetables
  • Rice $2
  • with Herbs $7.50
  • with toasted ciabatta & Apple and Onion Chutney $15.00
  • Green Salad $7.00
  • add Bacon and Chorizo $19.00
  • *SOUP of the Day
  • with a Cafe de Paris Butter, Fries and Salad $26.00
  • *250g Angus Sirloin Steak
  • Flat Bread
  • 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)
  • Grilled Marinated Pork Chop with Apple Kimchi, Crispy Bacon & Amazu Sauce (GF) $27.00
  • Freshly Baked Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (V)
  • Freshly Baked Bread $6.00
    • Our Freshly Baked Bread is made from a Sour Dough Bug that has been lovingly named, "Murphy" (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)
  • 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)
  • Beetroot Tartare with Feta, Sweet Rice Vinegar on Beetroot Sponge $13.00
    • Rice vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.(GF V)
  • Grilled Octopus with Ink Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Mizuna & Roast Tomatoes $15.00
    • Modern use of cephalopod ink is generally limited to cooking, where it is used as a food colouring and flavouring, for example in pasta and sauces (GF)
  • Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Malaysian style fried rice with roast pork, crab meat and fresh vegetables
  • GOURMET CHICKEN BURGER(chicken fillet, bacon and double cheese) $8.00
  • Bacon $3.50
  • ICE CREAM DEEP FRIED $3.00
  • Corn $2.50
  • GOLDEN POTATOES $0.60
  • Lemon chicken $11.00
    • on noodles or steamed rice
  • Chicken & mushroom soup $8.00
  • Butter Chicken $11.50
    • Tender tandoori chicken pieces cooked in a rich tomato and butter gravy
  • Curry Laksa $12.50
    • noodles, eggs, fish balls and chicken curry soup with bean sprouts
  • Extra Curry 1)hall, Sambar $5.00
  • Chicken Rendang $18.00
  • Super Special Feast(Virundhu) $13.00
    • one choice of lamb/chicken/vegetable or fish curry served with roti, rice, potato Varuval, rasam(soup), Dhal, pickles, yoghurt, Apple(papadam)and sweet Kesari
  • Roti Chenai $10.50
    • two pieces of special bread served with one choice of lamb/chicken or Dhal curry
  • Chicken Mee goreng $14.00
  • Sweer Kesari (Semolina Pudding) $8.00
  • Potato and bacon hash $17
    • Braised cabbage, poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Chicken and leek pie $19
    • Skordalia, watercress
  • Hot smoked salmon $7
  • Goats cheese soufflé $17
    • Twice baked, herb salad
  • Free range eggs / Sausage / Hash browns / Tomatoes / Mushrooms $5
  • Aged sirloin $23
    • Chunky chips, caramelised onion, confit garlic butter, jus and watercress
  • Banana granola $12
    • Greek yoghurt mousse, seasonal fruits
  • Hollandaise / aioli / relish $1
  • CAJUN NOODLES $15.00
    • slices of beef & chicken with seasonal vegetables on top of crispy noodles
  • 6 CHICKEN NUGGETS $8.00
    • marinated chicken thing with lemon sauce
  • CHICKEN NASI GORENG(FRIED RICE) $11.00
    • slices of chicken stir-fried with rice
  • CHICKEN MEE GORENG(FRIED NOODLE) $11.00
    • tasty egg noodles tossed with bean sprouts, egg, fried bean curd and chicken
  • PEANUT SAUCE $2.00
  • VEGETARIAN CURRY $11.00
    • selection of seasonal vegetables cooked in chef's special curry base served with rice
  • 3SPRING ROLLS $5.50
    • deep fried spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, sesame, served with sweet chilli sauce
  • STEAMED RICE $2.50
  • Fresh Fruit Salad w/ Yogurt + Honey $9.80
  • Salmon
  • Avocado $1.50
  • Grilled Haloumi on 5 grain $17.50
    • w/ either mushroom or roast tomato
  • Chicken $1.00
  • Toasted Muesli w/ Seasonal fruit & yogurt + Honey $10.50
  • Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Capers + Mesclun $15.50
  • Smoked Chicken, Avocado + Mesclun $13.50
  • Plain Noodle Soup $5.00
  • MEE GORENG ( SEAFOOD ) $14.00
    • choice of marinated beef or chicken with mixed vegetables & egg.
  • PLAIN ROTI $3.00
  • BEEF NOODLES SOUP $10.00
    • fresh sliced beef & beef balls served in combination style soup with fat noodles & bean sprouts.
  • MALAYSIAN STYLE SWEET & SOUR PRAWNS $13.00
    • deep fried crumbed prawns , stir-fried onion , green pepper , pineapple & home made sweet & sour sauce. served with steamed rice.
  • DEEP FRIED SPRING ROLLS ( VEGETARIAN ) $5.50
  • WONTON & BBQ PORK NOODLES $12.00
    • egg noodles in soya sauce gravy ( DRY ) accompanied with b.b.q pork. wonton & chinese vegetables.
  • FRUIT SALAD ICE-CREAM $5.00
  • Side dish (each) $3.00
  • Gamja tang $40.00
  • Dakgogi baby (chicken) $16.00
    • Chicken marinated in soy sauce with steamed rice and side dish
  • Bulgogi bab (beef) $16.00
    • Beef marinated in soy sauce with steamed rice and side dish
  • So bulgogi set (broiled beef) $25.00 pp
    • On gas ring grill, beef marinated in soy sauce & sesame oil, steamed rice, miso soup, side dishes and salad with lemon & ginger sauce
  • Dwanjang chinge $16.00
    • Soybean paste soup with bean curd & vegetables served with rice side dishes
  • Dakdoritang (chicken) $40.00
    • Spicy Chicken & Potatoes, vegetables, casseroles in chicken stock
  • -entree
    • Pan fried dumplings, pan cake, Korean style sushi
  • -Sticky Rice/ Plain / Coconut $3.00
  • Green Chilli Stir Fry $15.00
    • Green Chilli Paste Stir fried with Thai herbs and seasonal vegetables.
  • Ginger Stir Fry $13.50
    • Ginger Stir Fried with oyster sauce, mushrooms and onion.
  • Som Turn Special Set $30.00
    • Som Turn with mixed platter of crackling pork skin, Thai sausages, laksa noodles, boiled eggs, and crispy pork.
  • Pad Cha $16.00
    • Stir fried Thai Herbs and vegetable.
  • Pad Thai $13.50
    • Stir fried rice noodle with tamarind sauce served with bean sprouts, peanuts and lemon.
  • Receive 10% discount for Pick-Up order
  • Tom yum soup $6.50
    • Thai hot sour soup with herbs, tomatoes, and mushroom.
  • Phoenician Platter $18.00
    • choose from: Beef, Lamb or Chicken served on a plate w rice & salad drizzled in tahini sauce
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $14.00
    • w salad & tahini
  • Makanek & Egg $14.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes, gherkins & a squeeze of lemon juice
  • Lamb Shish $14.00
    • served in pita bread w fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & hummus
  • Fatayer $6.00
    • vege baked pies, spinach or feta
  • Beef, Lamb or Chicken Shawarma $12.00
    • served in pita bread w fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & tahini sauce
  • Kibbi (hand made mince balls) $3.50
    • with burger wheat, onions & pine nuts
  • Mehshi $8.00
    • rice filled vine leaves - served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce & tahini
  • Steak & Mushrooms $3.50
  • Large Chicken Thigh $3.70
  • 2 for $3.00
  • Fudge Slice $1.80
  • Raspberry Cream Bun $2.20
  • Chicken Wing $1.70 each
  • Apricot Slice $1.80
  • Mince $3.50
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