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

  • Halp Chicke and Salad $20
  • Smoked Free Range Pork Ribs Half Rack $15
    • served with a texan sauce
  • Chocolate Housse Filled Vanilla Ice Cream Cone $6
  • Jerk Chicken Sandwich $10
    • Pulled Chicke, Pineapple Salsa, Cbbage and Corn Slaw
  • Buttermilk Fired Chicken Burger $13
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Chipotle Aioli, Mango Salsa, Iceberg Lettuce
  • Slow Cut of th Day Market Price
    • s/w Smashed Potatoes or Salad
  • Whole $30
  • Chickenand Smashed Potatoes
  • Tom Yum $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $18.00
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) $7.50
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Coconut Cream Soup $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts. One shank / Two shanks
  • Spicy Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Seafood chowder $14.00
  • Hash browns $4.00
  • Crispy breads & dips $12.00
    • house made hummus, pumpkin & harissa, spinach & pesto dips
  • Option 3 $50 per head
    • Antipasto platters, choice of three main plates, three plated desserts
  • Barbeque chicken $28.00
    • golden skin, HSG smoky barbeque sauce, polenta cake, wilted greens
  • Buttermilk chicken $13.00
  • Chocolate mud cake $14.00
    • gluten free with warm chocolate sauce & mascarpone cream
  • Garden salad $10.00
    • a mix of garden lettuce and vegetable with a simple balsamic vinaigrette
  • Spicy chicken udon soup
    • Chicken served with vegetables cooked with spicy soup
  • Salmon teriyaki don
  • Salmon sashimi don
  • Chicken yaki udon
    • Stir fried fresh vegetable with udon noodle and chicken
  • King salmon sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Chicken katsu don
  • Egg chicken katsu don
  • Agedashi tofu
  • Plato’s Fish Pie: Hot smoked white fish baked in a leek, mustard and bacon sauce, topped with creamy mash, cold smoked cheese and finished under the grill. $24.00
  • Salmon fillet marinated in soy, pan seared and served on steamed rice, sautéed greens and finished with a lemon butter. $34.00
  • Chocolate and raspberry brownie served with berry compote and vanilla ice cream. $14.50
  • Accompanied by a selection of dips, chutneys, crackers and a glass of $18.50 per person
  • Fresh fish fillets of your choice, served with steamed rice, EITHER: coated in a kelp crust, pan-fried and finished with lemon butter OR pan-fried and served with capsicum chilli jam and cucumber salsa OR coated in a citrus crust, pan-fried and served with fresh pineapple salsa OR pan-fried with spring onion, ginger, garlic and coriander. $34.00/$36.00
  • Crispy bite-sized squid, finished with garlic and chilli and served with tangy citrus Outram slaw. $19.50
  • Ciabatta bread french toast, served with maple syrup, berry compote, caramelised banana and whipped cream. $19.50
  • Ciabatta bread french toast, served with maple syrup, berry compote, caramelised banana and whipped cream With bacon. $21.50
  • Spicy chicken $15.00
  • Ton Katsu $13.50
    • w /curry
  • Beef Curry $12.50
  • Miso Udon $11.00
  • Your choice of broth
    • shayu ramen/ miso ramen/ tonkotsu ramen
  • Gyu(beef) Don $13.00
  • Ton(pork) katsu $12.00
  • Teriyaki chicken $12.00
  • Battered Mussel $0.80
  • Chicken Foo Yung Egg $9.00
  • Salad
  • Extra (per) Filling $0.80
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • Deluxe $6.50
  • Chicken Corn Soup S $5.00 L $7.00
  • Sweet 'n Sour Sole Fillet $9.00
  • Turkish bread with olive oil and dukkah $6.00
  • Fish of the day $29.50
    • Fresh and changes daily, served on mustard mash
  • Seasonal vegetables $7.00
  • Mesclun fresh salad $7.00
  • Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
  • Shoestring fries $7.00
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Flowerpot bread $6.00
  • 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
  • Add fries & aioli $6.00
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $19.00
    • Ask wait staff for today’s choice. Light
  • BATTERED FISH POA
    • Served with side salad, tartare and chunky fries
  • Large $12.00
  • Add fries & aioli $6.00
  • LASAGNE $20.00
    • Spinach and ricotta lasagne served on tomato passata, grilled with parmesan, garnished with salad greens curried nuts and garlic Focaccia slices
  • TRIO OF SLIDERS $15.50
    • Marinated lamb, Peri Peri chicken and Thai beef served filled with salad, tomato and grilled cheese
  • Ploughman's Platter $25.00
    • (GF option available) A selection of cured meats, cheeses, seafood and pickled vegetables with hummus, chutney, crackers and crostini
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Banoffee Pie $10.00
    • Gooey caramel in a vanilla biscuit crust, topped with fresh bananas and cream. Served with double chocolate gourmet ice-cream
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
    • toasted rye bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled vine tomato and eggs any way served with a house made tomato relish(GF option available on request)
  • Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $17.50
    • Grilled chicken, bacon and brie served on rye toast with salad greens, tomato, smoked paprika aioli and cranberry jelly with fries (gluten free option available)
  • Custom Grill
    • Your choice: beef, lamb, chicken or prawns in a Soy & Teriyaki marinade
  • Terrace Big Breakfast $21.00
    • Minute steak, beef sausage, streaky bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, grilled vine tomato and eggs served any way with grilled Ciabatta bread (GF option available on request
  • Sweetcorn Fritters $16.00
    • Served with salad greens, grilled vine tomato, and your choice of: Streaky bacon & poached egg. House smoked salmon & spinach
  • Puffs Plain (unfilled) $0.65
  • Cheese, Corn & Capsicum $7.50 per doz
  • Chocolate Eclairs (unfilled) $1.00
  • Large sausage roll $14.00 per doz
  • Sausage, Egg & Onion $7.50 per doz
  • Steak $1.95
  • Plain Eclairs (unfilled) $0.95
  • Puffs Chocolate (unfilled) $0.85
  • Sirloin Steak $29.50
  • Chicken Quesadilla $17.50
    • Shredded chicken, red bean & vegetable mix wrapped in a tortilla topped with sour cream & jalapeno salsa.
  • Chicken Breast $23.50
    • Tender breast of chicken filled with spinach, feta & garlic wrapped in streaky bacon and served on parmesan polenta rounds with a savoury plum sauce.
  • Toasted Muesli & Fruit $12.00
    • Toasted muesli served with unsweetened yoghurt and seasonal fruit
  • Banana Foster $12.00
    • Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce, flambéed in rum & banana liqueur, served with vanilla ice cream.
  • -Add Streaky bacon rashers $4.00
  • -add chicken $5.00
  • Banana Foster / Chocolate Brownie / Pineapple & Ice Cream $12.00
  • Lamb sweetbreads crumbed in pistachios & peppercorns, parsnip mash, mushroom & spicy tomato jam $ 21
  • French onion soup with croque monsieur $16.5
  • Steamed brocolli with feta & toasted almonds $7
  • Honey roasted carrots & tahini yoghurt $7
  • Roasted fare game venison loin, sauteed kale & mustard, parmesan beignets, black garlic $39
  • Asian spiced roasted duck leg, chargrilled sweet potato, watercress, cherries, radish, cashew & lime $38
  • Roquefort (France) $25
  • Twice baked goats curd souffle, salad of rocket, roasted pears & candied walnuts $18.5
  • -fish cakes $14.00
  • Stir fried spicy squid $16.00
  • Kimchi beef fried rice $10.00
  • Chicken fried rice $10.00
  • -plain noodle $12.00
  • Gamjatang casserole $15.00
  • Kimchi casserole $14.00
    • available options: beef i pork i chicken i tuna i mackerel pike
  • Kimchi chicken fried rice $10.00
  • gluten dree and vegetarian pizzas available
  • Blt $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo w salad
  • Prawn $19.50
    • 4 prawn skewers w your choice of garlic or sweet chilli served on a fresh salad
  • Traditional L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • With tomato sauce, basil and cheese
  • Salmon $14.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper and red onion w salad
  • Soup w bread $12.00
    • A bowl of steaming hot goodness! See our blackboard to choose
  • Salad bowl $6.00
    • A bowl of fresh salas w a light dressing
  • The carnivore L $21.5 / S $16.5
    • All your usual meaty toppings w cheese and smokey bbq sauce
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