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

  • V = can be made vegan
  • Spicy Singapore Fried Rice (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Roti And Peanut Sauce $7.00
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • * = can be made gluten free
  • Coconut Cream Soup (GF) $15.00
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds – similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lime and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (3) (GF) $7.50
    • Dipped in a mixture of spices, grilled and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
  • Salt breakfast** $22.5
    • 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, mushrooms, tomato & ciabatta
  • Filo parcel** $18
    • Chicken, pesto, spinach & pine nut filling w fresh salad
  • Karaage chicken** $17.50
    • Soy, ginger & garlic marinated fried chicken pieces w rice & fresh salad
  • Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
    • 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
  • Filo parcel $18
    • chicken, pesto, spinach, pinenuts & fresh salad
  • Bacon Buttie** $16.5
    • fresh baps, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato sauce
  • Pancakes $16.5
    • berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
  • Available from 10:00
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Fish of the day $29.50
    • Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • Turkish bread with olive oil and dukkah $6.00
  • Yellow fin tuna tartare, avocado, roast pepper, sesame soy (subject to availability) $21.50
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • PAN FRIED DUMPLING $7.00
  • BBQ PORK BELLY & SQUID $17.00
  • CHICKEN POT STEW $16.00
    • STEW WITH CHICKEN, POTATO CHUNKS, CARROT, ONION & CHILLI PASTE
  • SPICY CHICKEN SOUP $4.00
  • VEGE FRIED RICE $10.00
  • BEEF DOLSOT $16.00
    • ONE OF KOREA'S MOST FAMOUS DISH WITH RICE. MARINATED BEEF IN SESAME OIL, SOY SAUCE, ONION & CARROT
  • SPICY BEEF SOUP $4.00
  • KIMCHI SPAM FRIED RICE $10.00
  • Chicken/Lamb Biryani $13.00
    • Rice cooked with boneless chicken/lamb
  • Coconut Rice $6.00
    • Rice cooked with coconut and curry leaves
  • Lamb Do Piaza $13.99
    • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with sauted onions in refreshing curry
  • Tamarind Sauce (Each) $2.00
  • Lamb Saagwala $13.99
    • Boneless pieces of lamb and spinach skilfully blended in exotic curry
  • Lamb Vindaloo $13.99
    • From goa in red hot curry with potatoes and palm vinegar
  • Chicken Tikka $8.00
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with yoghurt and spices then roast in tandoor
  • Beef Madras $13.99
    • South Indian style hot curry cooked with coconut cream
  • -Roasted mushroom $16
  • -Hash brown $3.50
  • Served until 2pm
  • Edamame beans with salt $7.50
  • -Salmon $18
  • Served until 5pm
  • Crispy lemon squid with smoked chilli mayo $9.50
  • Cookies $4
  • Pan cakes $12.00
    • Served with your choice of banana, maple syrup, berry compote, bacon or cream
  • Tasting Dessert Platter Small $18 / Large $36
    • Blueberry cheese cake, profiteroles, Baci di dame, macaron, dark chocolate cupcake, creme brulee, Chantilly and berry sorbet
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Freshly prepared please check with our staff for today’s creation served with fresh bread
  • Chervil Mash potatoes $8.50
  • Cereal $5.00
    • Natural muesli, Light & Tasty, toasted muesli, Nutri-grain, Weet-bix, Coco Pops, Porridge with banana or Cornflakes, - All served with your choice of trim, full or soy milk
  • Southland lamb rack $41.00
    • Pine nuts and mustard crumb served with gratin dauphinoise, roasted baby carrots and lamb jus
  • Venison $36.00
    • Grilled Canterbury venison leg fillet, served with chervil pomme puree, sautéed zucchinis and cherry jus
  • Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
    • Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
  • BIG BREAKFAST $18.00
    • bacon,eggs,sausages.mushrooms,hash browns,tomatoes + toast.
  • LAMB WRAP $14.00
    • seasoned lamb with salad wrapped in a warm tortilla with tzatziki sauce
  • RUSTIC FRIES $6.00
    • served with tomato sauce or aioli.
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.00
    • poached eggs, smoked salmon, baby spinach, English homemade hollandaise on an English muffin.
  • CUBAN PORK SANDWICH $12.00
    • thick sliced ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade bread
  • SCOTSMAN BREAKFAST $15.00
    • bacon,eggs,sausages,baked beans + toast.
  • DISH OF THE DAY $10.00
  • EGGS YOUR WAY $10.00
    • bacon,eggs + toast(eggs fried,poached or scrambled).
  • 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.
  • Grilled Mushrooms $6.0
  • Shark'n'Tatties $12.50
    • Six Hoki fish bites with fries and salad or mash and vegetables.
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $18.50
    • Cos lettuce, garlic roasted croutons, crispy bacon and shaved parmesan bound in our own Caesar dressing and topped off with a soft-boiled egg.
  • Mashed Potatoes $4.90
  • Southern Man Steak Sandwich $18.90
    • Porterhouse steak served in a toasted Tuscan square with lettuce, tomato and caramelised onions and drizzled with aïoli. Served with fries.
  • Gluten Free Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
    • Wanaka’s PURE New Zealand Vanilla ice cream served with homemade chocolate fudge sauce and sprinkles
  • Fries $5.00 $9.50
  • Crumbed Mushrooms $16.95
    • Filled with cream cheese, served with plum sauce, fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Mixed Berry Parfait $9.95
    • Served with vanilla ice cream, marshmallows & whipped cream
  • Toast/Bread $2.00
  • Cheese Cake Of The Day (check specials board) $9.95
    • Served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream
  • Aioli $2.00
  • Chicken Wrap $19.95
    • Seasoned crumbed chicken bites, wrapped in a flour tortilla with fresh salad, cheese, tomato and your choice of sauces, aioli, sweet thai chilli, plum, BBQ, mayo, satay or sour cream, served with fries
  • Sticky Date Cake $9.95
    • Topped with a butterscotch sauce, served warm with whipped cream & ice cream
  • Egg $2.00 each
  • BADGER’S REEF & BEEF MED $29/LARGE $39
    • Prawns, Prime Beef, Braised Onions and a Garlic Glaze on our Famous Sauce with Fresh NZ Mozzarella
  • THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • SAUCES $1.00
    • AIOLY KETCHUP PESTO MAYONNAISE SWEET SOUR CREAM RANCH BBQ SPICY TOMATO TARTARE CHIPOTLE BLUE CHEESE CRANBERRY BALSAMIC HONEY MUSTARD GREEK ITALIAN OLIVE OIL
  • BADGERS FAMOUS SALAD $12.00
    • Salad leaves gently tossed with fresh tomato, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, cracked pepper and your choice of dressing.(ADD CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $5)(ADD THICK CUT BACON $4)
  • FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00
  • THE SMOKEY BADGER MED$26/LARGE$36
    • Italian Sausage, PePperoni, Roast Ham, Chicken, Thick-cut Bacon with a Smokey BBQ Swirl all topped off with NZ Mozzarella
  • THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • POUTINE $10.00
  • Bun bo Xao Sa Ot $15.00
    • Lemongrass and chilli beef salad
  • Ga roti $18.50
    • Five spices chicken
  • Cha gio Vietnam $8.50
    • Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls (4 rolls)
  • Scallop With Satay $25.00
  • Ga Xao Hanh Gung $17.50
    • Spring onion & ginger chicken
  • Combo Luc lac $17.00
    • Cube beef on rice
  • Heo Sa Ot $18.50
    • Lemongrass and chilli pork
  • Tom Yum $16.00
    • noodle soup(beef, chicken, seafood)
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • Green salad $4.50
  • Vegetarian ravioli $25.00
    • roast vegetables and sundried tomato filled ravioli cooked in aherb crea sauce and served with an avocado green salad
  • Gourmet ice cream $11.50
    • three flavours of gourmet ice cream served with whipped cream and fresh fruit
  • Steak fries $5.00
  • Lamb rump $28.00
    • marinated in dijon mustard served on honey roasted vegetables, spiced baby beetroot topped aubergine puree and lamb jus
  • Angus cheesecake $12.00
    • ask our wait staff for our cheesecake creation of the day
  • Fried egg $2.00
  • Fish of the day $31.00
    • ask your waiting staff for the fresh market fish of the day
  • Pork Belly Burger $19.00
    • Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
  • Salad n/a
    • Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Gluten Free Base, extra $3.50
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
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