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

  • Sausage
  • Chicken fried noodles
  • Chicken
  • Chicken and corn soup
  • Fillet
  • Sweet & sour wontons
  • Beef and black bean sauce
  • China palace crispy skin chicken
  • Smoked Fish Croguette $19.90
    • With tartare slaw, poached eggs and romesco sauce
  • Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
  • Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
    • With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup
  • Gin and Beetroot Cured Salmon $16.90
    • With horseradish cream, pickled onions and fennel
  • Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
  • Eggs Benedict on Toast $18.50
    • With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce
  • Toasted Muesli $16.00
    • With candied apples, natural yoghurt and sweet dukkah
  • Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • Miso soup
  • Hikari bento
    • Teriyaki chicken with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi 2 pcs, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • Spicy seafood udon soup
    • Seafood (mussel, prawn and haki) served with vegetables cooked with spicy soup
  • - + Tempura
  • Chicken katsu don
  • Ginger fish don
  • Salmon teriyaki don
  • Served with a mung bean sprout, corn, dried seaweed, boiled egg and chashu
  • Cashew Nut $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • Tham Nak Spicy Fried Rice $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • Black Pepper Venison $23.00
  • Spicy Crispy Pork Salad $19.00
  • Tom Kha Soup $13.50
    • Chicken or Tofu
  • With Rice extra $2.00
  • Thai Prawn Crackers $6.50
  • Money Bag (4) $9.50
    • Homemade Minced pork and vegetables wrapped in spring roll pastry
  • Cheese, onion and pesto toasted flatbreads $8.50
  • BATTERED FISH POA
    • Served with side salad, tartare and chunky fries
  • BANGERS & MASH $20.00
    • Local pork sausages served on a creamy mash, with wilted greens and drizzled with onion jus
  • W/ creamy mushroom sauce, bacon and onion $19.00
  • LASAGNE $20.00
    • Spinach and ricotta lasagne served on tomato passata, grilled with parmesan, garnished with salad greens curried nuts and garlic Focaccia slices
  • With cheese $9.50
  • Large $16.50
  • SRI LANKAN CURRY $24.00
    • Your choice of chicken, lamb or vegetarian served in a coconut and turmeric curry with rice, flat bread, and a duo of coriander and lime relish and yoghurt
  • Crunchy fruit Granola $13
    • Crunchy fruit Granola + dates, apricots, honey drizzle & coconut
  • Sautded mushrooms $17
    • Sautded mushrooms + semi-dried tomatoes, coconut yoghurt. Sriracha on toast
  • Crispy Fish tacos $18
    • Crispy Fish tacos + tomato, red onion, chilli, corn, coriander, lime served with yoghurt & slaw
  • Check our counter for cakes, scones, daily salad & sandwich selection. Gluten free options available.
  • Pappardelle $18
    • Pappardelle + pork sausage, tomato, baby spinach, chilli & parmesan
  • Pancakes $16
    • Pancakes + fresh banana. Maple syrup, whipped cream & toasted pecans
  • Brown butter scallops $18
    • Brown butter scallops + with parmesan risotto & fresh herbs
  • Thai beef salad $18
    • Thai beef salad + rice noodles, chilli, peanuts, fried shallots & Nam jim
  • Chicken & Noodles Soup M $16.00 /L $24.00
  • Fu Jian Style Fried Rice M $19.00/ L $35.00
  • Pork & Vegegtables M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Mongolian Beef M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Hot & Sour Soup $6.00
  • Lettuce & Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce M $18.00 /L $30.00
  • Steam (or Deep Fried) Whole Sole Fish from $38.00
  • Spare Ribs, Spiced & Wok Fried M $19.00/L $33.00
  • Prime T-bone steak (350g) $25.90
  • Chilli and garlic prawns $13.90
  • Deluxe burger $16.90
    • (chicken or beef) with fries
  • Fries $4.00
  • Seafood Chowder $11.90
    • (with Ciabatta bread)
  • Onions $4.00
  • ROAST OF THE DAY $9.90
  • Chicken thigh (boneless) $19.90
  • Peking duck in two courses (Half duck for 2 / Whole duck for 4) $48.00 / $80.00
    • Crispy duck skin, pancakes, spring onion, cucumber & hoisin sauce
  • Hunan chilli chicken $26.00
  • Prawn & cheese spring rolls (4) $12.00
  • Fruit salad with whipped cream $15.00
  • Garlic vegetables $15.00
  • Selection of ice cream $14.00
  • Deep fried pork wontons (6) $11.00
  • Peking duck in two courses (Half duck for 2 / Whole duck for 4) $48.00 / $80.00
    • Classic Chinese fried noodles with duck & spring onion
  • From The Coop $28.00
    • Roast chicken, basil pesto, spanish onion and feta.
  • ​Chunky Rustic Chips $8.00
    • With thyme salt and home made tomato sauce.
  • Ciabatta Dipping Plate $10.00
    • With Grove olive oil.
  • Angus Beef Burger $24.00
    • 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.
  • From Fiordland $28.00
    • Home made tomato sauce, venison, plum chutney and fresh mint.
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Blue Cod and mussels with ciabatta
  • From The Coast $28.00
    • Shrimp, roasted garlic, pine nuts and apricot chutney.
  • Blue Cod $24.00
    • Served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and homemade tartare.
  • Grilled Salt and Chilli Fish Fillet N/A
    • On Bed of Fine Iceberg Lettuce Topped with Dried Chilli Threads
  • Chilli Salted and Pepper Crispy Squid N/A
    • Wok Tossed with Onion, Scallion and Capsicum
  • Seafood Noodle Soup N/A
    • Mussels, Squid, Fish Cake and Prawn Cutlet
  • Chicken Coconut Milk Curry N/A
    • With Celery, Carrot & Shiitake Mushroom in Creamy Coconut Milk Broth
  • Chargrilled Caramelised Pork Chop N/A
    • Served with Mixed Greens, Fried Egg and Viet Pickles
  • Five Spice Beef N/A
    • Beef Sirloin Slices Wok Tossed with Flavourful Spices & Local Vegetable
  • Charcoal Grilled Green Lipped Mussels N/A
    • With Roasted Peanut, Scallion Oil & Dipping Sauce
  • Charcoal Grilled Whole Tiger Prawn N/A
    • Marinated with Garlic and Chilli
  • Toast & Jam (GF) $7.50
    • Two slices of grain bread with marmalade or jam
  • Bacon & Eggs (GF) $20.00
    • Cheesy scrambled eggs – streaky bacon – potato spirals with toast.
  • Ploughmans Pie $25.00
    • Tender NZ beef in a Monteiths dark beer gravy topped with red onion marmalade, cheddar and a flaky puff pastry top with side salad & potato spirals.
  • Warm Smoked Chicken Salad $25.00
    • Shredded chicken breast with brie, tomato, red onion seasonal fruits with Parisettes sweet mustard dressing topped with crispy noodles.
  • Roasted Mushroom & Chorizo $21.00
    • In a creamy balsamic sauce topped with black truffle oil – balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan.
  • Quiche of the Day $20.00
    • Served with fresh garden salad & chutney.
  • Hot Cakes $15.00
    • With streaky bacon – banana drizzled with maple syrup
  • Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
    • With house made tomato relish.
  • Romaine Wedges(V) $9.00
    • Bacon / cherry tomato
  • French Antipasto $12/person
    • Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
  • 8 for $56.00
  • Cabecou (goat, soft, region du Correze)
  • Mouse au chocolate $14.00
    • Nougatine tuile
  • Goat cheese crostini salad $19.00
    • Rocket salad/ prosciutto/ rosemary oil
  • French Onion $16:00
    • Gruyere puff pastry crust
  • Napoleon creme brulee $14.00
    • Almond short tuile / berry coulis
  • Chicken Pesto $18
    • Marinated Chicken With Sundried Tomato Pesto On Warm Focaccia, Served with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Spiced Braised Beef $18
    • With Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Zest & Spicy Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta with Side Salad & French Fries
  • French Fries $7
    • With Tomato Sauce & House Made Aioli
  • Inferno $22
    • Smoked Capsicum with Confit Garlic, Braised Tomato, Fresh Chili & Shaved Parmesan
  • Tuscan Beef Ragu $22
    • Braised Beef In Red Wine With Tomato, Oregano, Rosemary & Shaved Parmesan
  • Zucca $22
    • Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin & Blue Cheese With Onions, Leeks & Confit Garlic Finished In A White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Chocolat Pot De Creme $13
    • One Heck of a Deep, Dark, Sinfully Decadent Baked Chocolate Custard
  • Affogato $13
    • Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Covered With An Espresso Shot, Enhanced With Your Choice of Liqueur
  • S13 Soft Shell Crab Stir Fry With Yellow Curry Paste $23.00
    • crispy soft shell crab, stir fried in yellow curry paste
  • E12 Salmon Tartare (GF) $17.50
    • fresh salmon mixed with lime juice, coriander, mint and kaffir lime
  • Served With Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • C4 Duck Red Curry With Lychee (GF) $33.00
    • Roasted red buck, frve spiee, lychee, cherry tomato and pineapple, with thai red curry
  • Dessert
  • Y5 Crying Tiger Beef Salad (GF) $ 30.00
    • thai classic salad, premium beef rib eye grilled, with fresh lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, mint, lime juice and coriander
  • V1 Monk’s Offering (GF, V) $20.00
    • sautéed fresh seasonal vegetables and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce, served on hotplate
  • Crispy Pork Belly Salad
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