Nova Cafe in Otago Menu

EARLY EARLY
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Fix + Fogg peanut butter
  • BAGELS $6.5
    • Provisions ‘many berry’ jam’
  • BAGELS $15
    • smoked salmon, cream cheese, hard-boiled egg, cucumber + capers
  • GINGERBREAD $12
    • Rewarewa honey + soft butter
  • TOASTED GRANOLA $12
    • berry compote + yoghurt
  • HARRAWAY OAT PORRIDGE $11 (DF)
    • toasted pecans, apple + maple syrupchoose almond / coconut / soy milk
  • 2 EGGS + CIABATTA $12 (DF)
    • fried / scrambled / poached
  • EGGS ANY STYLE $19
    • rimu smoked bacon, slow roasted tomato + ciabatta
  • GRILLED HALOUMI $18 (GF)
    • slow roasted tomato, Nova hash + smoked beans
  • NOVA BREAKFAST $24 (DF)
    • poached eggs, bacon, apple + pork sausage, slow roasted tomato, Nova hash, smoked tomato jalapeno jam + ciabatta
  • FRENCH TOAST $17/+bacon $22
    • vanilla bean mascarpone, Provisions pinot noir marinated cherries + maple syrup
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $16
    • spinach
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $20
    • bacon
  • EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $21
    • salmon
  • BREAKFAST BURRITO WRAP $18
    • spinach wrap, smoky beans, sour cream, avocado, rocket, scrambled egg, sweet corn + coriander salsa
  • ADD $5
    • bacon / black pudding / haloumi / hash brown / tomatoes
  • ADD $3
    • hollandaise / gluten free bread
MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED MORNING / DAY FRESHLY BAKED
  • SWEET OR SAVOURY MUFFINS $4.20
    • (ask for flavours)
  • CINNAMON PINWHEELS $5.50
  • SAVOURY PINWHEELS $5.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • CHAI CRÈME BRÛLÉE $14
    • pistachio + rose water shortbread
  • ORANGE PARFAIT SANDWICH $14
    • chocolate crumble, candied mandarin + orange powder
  • SALTED CARAMEL + CHOCOLATE CONE $14
    • vanilla bean crème anglaise + peanut brittle(GF)
  • TIRAMISU $14
    • finished with Allpress coffee bean praline
  • RUM BABA $14
    • vanilla bean ice cream, molasses brandy snap + spiced sugar
ENTREES ENTREES
  • ARANCINI $10
    • roasted pumpkin, pine nut, feta + sage aioli
  • PORK RILLETTE $14
    • slow braised pork shoulder with BBQ plum relish + sesame lavash
  • SOUP OF THE DAY + toasted focaccia $13
  • WOOD + TEA SMOKED SALMON $14
    • steamed gourmet potatoes + salsa verde
  • CURRIED PRAWN BROTH $15
    • panko prawns, julienne vegetables, rice noodles + green curry broth
  • SHARING PLATTER $22
    • arancini, Evansdale cheese, toasted focaccia bread, soup tasters, olive oil, dukkah + hummus
MAINS MAINS
  • PORK BELLY $34
    • celeriac puree, pickled fennel relish, smoked bacon roasted shallots + apple cider jus (GF)
  • DUCK CASSOULET $32
    • confit duck legs, white bean + pork sausage stew, crisp pork skin + smoked paprika oil
  • BEEF FILLET $35.9
    • 250g eye fillet with hand cut fries + sauce béarnaise
  • BATTERED FISH $27
    • marinated slaw, paprika salt shoestring fries + tartare sauce
  • SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS confit garlic mash potato, roasted baby vegetables + lentil jus (GF) $33
  • MAPLE SALAD rimu smoked bacon, blue cheese, shaved pear, toasted walnuts + maple vinaigrette (GF) $18
  • CAESAR SALAD parmesan$19+chicken $22
    • cos lettuce, rimu smoked bacon, croutons, anchovies, poached egg +
  • CHICKEN BURGER $21
    • marinated chicken breast with bacon, smoked paprika cotija, harissa dressing, aioli, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • PO’BOY $19
    • French baguette, slow braised pork + pickled slaw
  • BEEF BURGER $23
    • 150g beef pattie, smoked cheddar, double crumbed onion, celery remoulade, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce + shoestring fries
  • EGGPLANT KASUNDI $22
    • spiced sweet tomato + eggplant, grilled haloumi + coconut ginger rice(GF)
  • WOK VEGETABLES $23
    • steamed jasmine rice + toasted cashew nuts $18 + chicken (GF) (DF)
  • RISOTTO $24
    • arborio rice, wild mushrooms, pine nuts, spinach + parmesan $18 + meat (GF)
  • CRAB LINGUINI $23
    • gremolata crumb, preserved lemon, cherry tomatoes + cured egg yolk
  • TOM YUM CURRY $24
    • spicy/sour curry broth served with prawns, chicken, steamed vegetables + rice noodles
SIDES SIDES
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $10
    • curry sauce, panko bread crumbs + parmesan cheese
  • DOUBLE CRUMBED ONION RINGS $8
    • harissa aioli
  • HAND CUT FRIES $8/+poutine $12
    • twice cooked fries
  • SIDE SALAD $7
    • lettuce, cherry tomatoes + lemon vinaigrette (GF)
  • CROQUETTES $8
    • ham + cheese
  • SHOESTRING FRIES + aioli $6half/$9whole
  • SEASONAL VEGETABLES $10

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken ouesadilla $9.00
    • with salsa and cheese
  • Yucatan fish $28.00
  • Chipotle chicken $19.00
  • Pulled pork $19.00
  • BURITTOS
  • Roasted eggplant $16.00
    • with black bean & corn salsa
  • Grilled corn caponata $20.00
  • Polenta chicken $6.00
    • with fresh corn salsa & lime
  • eggs any style, toast $12.00
  • porridge, poached fruits, toasted almonds, cream $12.00
  • ADD SIDES:
  • confit chicken, pearl barley, cucumber, tomatoes, sumac yogurt $23.00
  • toast, spreads (ciabatta or multigrain) $6.00
  • toasted muesli, fruit compote, Greek yogurt $12.00
  • avocado / chorizo / havoc bacon/ smoked salmon $4.50 ea
  • seasonal pate, meats, cheeses, pickles, bread (for 2-3 people) $30.00
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
    • with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
  • Tempeh Stack (V., G.F.) $19
    • Philippine Adobo Marinade served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach, Beans, Roast Tomato & Aioli
  • G.F.O= Gluten Free Option
  • Seafood Chowder (G.F.O) $18
    • with Green Lipped Mussels, Salmon & Sourdough
  • Big Veggie Breakfast $19
    • Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Beans, Sourdough & Cashew Sour Cream (V., G.F.o)
  • Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
    • served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Eggs Florentine $16
    • Poached Eggs on Sourdough with Spinach & Hollandaise (G.F.o)
  • Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • Flowerpot bread $6.00
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Turkish bread with olive oil and dukkah $6.00
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.00
    • flaky pastry, filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seed, then fried golden brown
  • Vindaloo $14.00
    • a hot dish, with a portugese influence, it is cooked with vinegar, chillies and whole spices
  • Saagwala $14.00
    • a spinach based creamy sauce tempered with mild spices
  • Garlic Naan $3.00
    • buttered naan bread topped with crushed garlic
  • Daal Maharani $12.00
    • black lentils and kidney beans stewed overnight with clarified butter and spices
  • Chocolate Naan $4.00
    • house specialty, naan bread sprinkled with dark chocolate
  • Prawn Butter Masala $18.00
    • tender cooked shelled prawns in a creamy butter masala sauce
  • Aloo Paratha $4.00
    • unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes, baked in tandoor
  • ●C1 Green Curry (f)
    • Thai green curry delivers huge flavour and aroma with bamboo shoots, capsicums, vegetables and your choice of *
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • * Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
  • ●P6 Basil & Chilli (f) (s)
    • Thai basil paste, chili and other fragrant spices prepared with bamboo shoots, vegetables and your choice of
  • ●P3 Garlic and Pepper (s)
    • Thailand’s version of the ever popular garlic with your choice of *
  • * Mixed seafood $19.90
    • (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
  • Y3 Chicken Larb (f) (GF) $12.50
    • Spicy minced chicken cooked in lime sauce. Then mixed with roasted ground rice, fresh herbs, red onions and mints.
  • * Chicken, pork or beef $16.90
  • Vege Roll $ 8.80
  • RICE OR NOODLE DISHES
  • Or four dumpling (GF) $ 15.80
  • Chive Crepe $ 6.80
  • Extra $1.00
  • Salmon Special Dish(GF) $ 21.80
  • Soup $ 11.80
    • with noodles or plain rice
  • Pork or chicken Pocket $ 10.80
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • Pan-fried blue cod $38.00
    • Cloudy Bay clams, vanilla braised fennel, radish, wild asparagus
  • Bluff octopus a la plancha, roast red pepper, saffron aioli $15.00
  • Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
  • Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
    • Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing
  • Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
  • Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
  • Merino lamb rump $39.00
    • aubergine puree, olive tomato, artichoke, white anchovy
  • Roasted Cambridge duck breast $45.00
    • Confit leg, grape, shiitake, smoked kumara puree
  • Hawea chicken burger $18.50
    • Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served with fries.
  • Toasted tortilla wraps $18.50
    • Beef, bacon and chipotle aioli, gramsCajun Chicken and aioli(All tortillas and filled with mixed leaves, and tomatoes, and served with fries)
  • Steak Eggs & Chips $27.50
    • grammes of aged Angus sirloin steak, fries, two eggs and the side salad
  • Wedges $8.00
    • served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Hungryman’s basket Small $18.50Large $24.50
    • Fish bites, chicken nuggets, prawn twisters, wontons, mini spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with tartar & lemon.
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Served with your choice of aioli
  • Beer battered Fish $ 21.50
    • served with fries, salad, lemon wedge & tartar.
  • Pasta of the day (ask our staff for more information) $19.50
  • Ciabatta toast $3.00
  • Side of thick cut fries $5.00
  • Creamy mushroom sauce $4.00
  • Chicken nibbles $16.00
    • Marinated chicken nibbles served with sweet chilli dipping sauce and heaps of napkins
  • After work platter $27.00
    • A selection of mini samosas, mini spring rolls, prawn twisters, crumbed fish bites and two types of fries. Served with a range of sauces and aioli.
  • Warm ciabatta loaf $9.90
    • Served with garlic butter
  • toast(GF) $5.00
  • Thai beef salad $17.00
    • Thai marinated beef strips served won freshly prepared coleslaw salad and topped with tasty homemade salsa
  • Native Kumara Chips $7.5
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Cheese $2
  • Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
    • 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Battered blue $17.00
    • Cod served with chips and tartare sauce
  • Falafel cakes $16.00
    • With salad sundried tomatoes, yoghurt tzatziki, olives and feta
  • Open steak sandwich $16.00
    • With lettuce, onion jam, mushroom, egg and aioli
  • Eggs your style $10.50
    • (poached, scrambled, fried) with white, brown or gluten free bread
  • Beanie bene $17.50
    • Bacon or salmon or mushroom and spinach with potato cake, poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
  • Chicken salad $17.00
    • Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan, poached eggs, croutons and aioli
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Salmon $19.00
    • With potato and fennel rosti and salad
  • Paua $24
    • Hand picked West Coast abalone ravioli, confit garlic cream, parmesan crumb, baby watercress, parmesan croute. -
  • Lamb $42
    • Walnut crusted rump of Otago Alpine Merino, pumpkin and sage gnocchi, goats cheese, pearl onions, sumac spiced jus.
  • Duck $39
    • Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
  • Crayfish $32
    • Fiordland crayfish risotto, saffron bisque,wild mushrooms, tarragon pesto.
  • Beef $42
    • Pan roasted Wakanui beef tenderloin, braised cheek tortellini, baby spring vegetables, port wine jus.
  • Salmon $39
    • Sea run Stewart Island salmon fillet, sauteed cloudy bay clams, buttered asparagus, new potatoes, watercress emulsion.
  • Mozzarella $22
    • Buffalo mozzarella, textures of tomato, quinoa crisp, baby herbs, garlic oil.
  • Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3
  • Soy, Sesame eggplant $14
    • red chilli dressing
  • Hainanese Chicken and Rice $26
  • Madam's Rendang $29
    • beef - served with coconut rice
  • Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
    • Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
  • Market Fish Curry/ Assam Pedas M/P
    • Tamarind, lemongrass & Chilli
  • Roti Canai $5
Nova Cafe

Nova Cafe

location

Address

29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034790808

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
29 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9058, New Zealand