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

  • Vegetable Fried rice
  • -Curry chicken
  • Chicken and vegetables
  • Cod
  • Ham & pineapple
  • Pork foo young eggs
  • Bacon & egg burger
  • Bombay curry soup
  • Green Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Larb Chicken Salad $18.00
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Lemongrass Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Peanut Sauce, Vegetables, Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Roti $3.50
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Panang Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Vegetable tempura (V)
    • 5 Pcs (V)
  • Chicken yaki udon
    • Stir fried fresh vegetable with udon noodle and chicken
  • Chicken katsu curry
  • King salmon sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Seaweed salad (V)
  • Served with a mung bean sprout, corn, dried seaweed, boiled egg and chashu
  • Agedashi tofu
  • Prawn tempura
    • 4 Pcs
  • Soup of the day $15.00
    • Made fresh and changes daily
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Chicken liver pate with beetroot relish and toasted crostini $16.50
  • Seasonal vegetables $7.00
  • Shoestring fries $7.00
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Hotdog $2.00
  • Starters Burger $8.00
    • W/ double beef, hashbrown, double cheese, BBQ sauce & bacon
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
    • W/ aioli
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Seafood Chow Mein $10.00
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.00
  • Seafood and Vegetables $10.00
  • Combination Satay $7.00
    • Grilled marinated beef on a bed of steamed rice, salad and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Squid and Vegetables $10.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Seafood Curry on Rice $10.00
  • My Thai Chip & Dip Platter $9.00
    • Four freshly made dips served with rice & prawn crackers
  • Thai Roti Mussaman $9.50
    • Homemade Thai roti with chicken Mussaman dip
  • Salmon Fins $11.50
    • Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad
  • Sesame Prawn Toast $11.50
    • A Thai street food favourite
  • Sauce & Condiments $2.00
    • Choose from: Nampla Prik (cut chillies in fish sauce); Sriracha; Peanut Sauce; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Nahm Jim (chilli, coriander & lime sauce); Chilli Jam; Fresh Cut Chilles. each
  • Chilli & Basil Seafood $28.00
    • Fish, prawns & scallops wok-fried with green beans, mushrooms and capsicum
  • Jasmine Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Son-In-Law Egg $6.00
    • Crispy fried whole egg with a sticky tamarind sauce on a nest of crispy noodles
  • Cocky-Locky‘s Chicken Burger(GF) $12.50
    • ½ Grilled chicken breast served on a toasted gluten free bun with melted cheese, and fries.
  • Gluten Free Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
    • Wanaka’s PURE New Zealand Vanilla ice cream served with homemade chocolate fudge sauce and sprinkles
  • Pisa Ranges Platter $15.90
    • A selection of spring rolls, samosas, prawn twisters, squid rings and tempura battered fish bites. Served with sweet chilli and tartare sauces.
  • The Plains Pasta (V) $21.90
    • Roasted red onions, mixed olives and red peppers tossed in a light basil pesto and served over Rigatoni pasta. Finished with dressed rocket and freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
  • Gold Miners Beef Burger $19.90
    • House made beef pattie served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, tomato relish and garlic aïoli.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.90
    • Thick and creamy loaded with mussels, shrimps, calamari and smoked fish. Served with toasted ciabatta.
  • Matukituki Mussels (GF available) $17.90 $21.90
    • Lightly spiced red curry and coconut infused sauce with a side of toasted ciabatta. Choice of 12 or 18 mussels.
  • Soup of the Moment $9.90
    • The Chef’s creation served with toasted ciabatta. Please see your server for today’s offerings.
  • House Salad N/A
  • Charcoal Grilled Tiger Prawn N/A
    • Served with Vietnamese Mint and Dipping Sauce
  • Shaking Beef N/A
    • Wok Tossed Angus Beef, Onion, Scallion on Bed of Watercress
  • Viet Pickles N/A
  • Pho Bo N/A
    • Most Popular Vietnamese Noodle Soup Served with Thinly Slices Angus Beef, Tender Beef Brisket Bean Sprouts and Herbs in Aromatic Beef Broth
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice N/A
  • Spicy Beef Salad N/A
  • Charcoal Grilled Karitane Whole Cray Fish N/A
    • Steamed then Charcoal Grilled, Lightly Sprinkle with Coarse Salt or Herbs and Butter
  • Market fish, clams, smoked parsnip purée, almonds, caper brown butter $39.00
  • Chocolate cremeux, coconut sorbet, hazelnuts n/a
  • French onion soup, gruyère crouton $20.00
  • Homegrown mixed leaf and herb salad $7.00
  • French onion soup, gruyère crouton n/a
  • Creamy leek & silverbeet $7.00
  • Beef fillet tartare, crisp free range duck egg yolk, soy jelly miso mayonnaise $20.00
  • Potato dauphine $7.00
  • STEAK MEAL $25.00
    • 300g RUMP STEAK (PLAIN, PEPPERED, OR GARLIC) SMOTHERED IN ONIONS AND SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • SMOKED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD $16.00
    • SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST TOSSED IN PASTA WITH CELERY, SPRING ONIONS AND HERBS TOPPED WITH A HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING.
  • SAUSAGE MEAL $14.00
    • SAUSAGES AND EGGS SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.00
    • SAUSAGES, BACON, GRILLED TOMATO AND EGGS SERVED WITH CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • BLUE COD MEAL $25.00
    • EITHER, FRESHLY BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED OR OVEN BAKED WITH A GOLDEN HERB CRUST. SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS. >>
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE CHOCOLATE/ CARAMEL/ BERRY $6.00
  • HAM SALAD $14.00
    • SLICED HAM ON THE BONE SERVED WITH A FRESH GARDEN SALAD AND COUSCOUS ON THE SIDE.
  • BASKET OF CHIPS $5.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • 50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
    • Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
  • Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
  • Crème brûlée of earl grey chai with pistachios $8.00
  • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
  • EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
    • free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
  • TUSKA $12.80
    • streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll add avocado (seasonal).
  • MAGIC CARPET $5.50
    • vanilla bean ice cream and wafers with chocolate sauce
  • Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
  • ORIENTAL JOE $21.80
    • tender slices of beef fillet marinated in soy, chilli and garlic with salad greens, fresh herbs, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and a sweet chilli, lime and ginger dressing topped with crispy noodles.
  • Mushrooms $4.80
  • BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
    • bacon and a free range egg on toast.
  • BRAT $12.80
    • spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese on a warmed joe’s roll.
  • WW Fudge $3
  • Mexican Beef & Bean $9.50
  • Dundee Cake $5
    • With Cream or Yogurt
  • Lemon Cheese Cake $5
    • With Cream or Yogurt
  • Coffee Walnut $2.80
  • Brownies $3
  • Smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese & Plum Sauce $12.50
  • Medley of Fresh Vegetables, Cheese with Corn Relish $12
  • Spring, Curry and Vege Rolls $3.00
  • Sausages $2.50 battered $2.70
  • Hoki $3.50 / $4.00 / $5.50
    • with lemon pepper. Battered / crumbed / grilled
  • Corn or Gluten Free Vege Fritters $3.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50 / $24.00
    • Served on Rice or Noodles with fresh veges or on fried rice. Med / Large
  • Fish Bites 90c
  • Squid Rings N/A
  • Sole S/ER $7.90
    • Tartare Top
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