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

  • Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
  • Steamed Pork and Smoked Eel Dumplings with Black Rice Vinegar (5) $14.00
  • Paua fritters $15.00
    • w- lemon, seaweed salad + coriander aioli (3)
  • Singapore marinated prawns, glass-noodle salad, coconut, mango + chili dressing $21.50
  • BBQ smoked pork spare ribs $15.50
    • with sticky sauce, chili and peanut crumble (4)
  • Asian ‘slaw w- peanuts, coriander + lime vinaigrette dressing, crispy rice noodle $8.50
  • Mandarin brulee w – sugared cat tongues $15
  • Szechuan tuna, cabbage slaw, truffle mayo N/A
  • Fries w- spicy salt + chili mayo $8.50
  • Crispy pork belly, pear jam, radish salad, coriander N/A
  • Szuchuan spicy pork intestines $20
  • BBQ pork and prawn fried rice M $12 L $14
  • Crispy roasted pork belly platter $23
  • Honey glazed bbq pork platter $20
  • Crispy roasted pork belly on rice $12
  • Stir fried Ho Fan with vegies/chicken/beef M $12 L $14
  • Pork wonton noodle soup M $12 L $14
  • Malaysian chicken curry with rice M $12 L $14
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Cheesecake of the day $11.90
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Catch of the Day $26.90
    • Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
  • Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
    • A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
  • Please note that some fish may contain small bones.
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.50
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $15.50
    • oven baked w cheddar & mozzarella cheese -grilled turkish bread. >>
  • BREAKFAST SAUSAGES $4.00
  • CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BLT $15.00
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli in a toasted tuscan bun served w fries
  • WEDGES $12.50
    • w sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • TEMPURA PRAWNS $17.50
    • w sweet chilli sauce.
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $14.00
    • served w todays selection of dips.
  • BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
    • eggs on toast, bacon, hash brown, beans.
  • RiSOTTO $25.00
    • Creamy pea and bacon risotto with lashings of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.
  • Big BREKKIE $18.00
    • A Huge plate full of rashes of bacon, eggs, chorizo, slow roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, potato rosti and crusty bread to soak up all the juices. >>
  • Corn beef hash $16.00
    • Slow cooked corn beef on a bed of roasted potatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese and topped with a soft boiled egg.
  • Bangers n’ Mash $17.00
    • New Zealand pork sausages with potato mash and rosemary & apple gravy
  • Brownie $10.00
    • Huge big pieces of warm double chocolate brownie with fresh mascarpone and vanilla ice cream.
  • RiSOTTO $18.00
    • Entree size, mushroom and bacon risotto with lashings of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.
  • STEAK $29.99
    • Steak cooked to your choice, with mashed potato and a choice of 3 sauces, and topped off with crispy onion rings. Garlic Butter, Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn.
  • LAMB SHANKS $25.00
    • Slow cooked New Zealand lamb shanks on a bed of creamy kumara mash, and a lashing of gravy.
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • 6 Onion Rings $3.50
  • Donut (Plain or Chocolate) $1.80
  • Curry $2.50
  • Scallops $3
  • -large $4
  • Shark $5
  • Hoki-large L $7.50 / S $3.50
  • Please see the specials board for weekly/monthly specials or ask us when you call…
  • Ruby Island $36
    • 250g Wakanui grain fed prime beef, “BEST END”, skewered with Prawns & Chorizo, with aioli sauce
  • NZ Green Lip Mussels $16
    • Steamed, served with toasted ciabatta and a side of chili garlic butter  for dipping
  • Affogato $17
    • Short black espresso, vanilla bean gelato and a liqueur of your choice
  • Chicken Caesar Salad Starter $19 Main $26
    • Creamy caesar dressing, crisp baby gem, parmesan croutons, anchovies, soft boiled egg, topped chicken breast
  • Venison Fillet $38
    • Medium rare Pure South venison filet, served on kumara mash with  broccoli and sliced almonds, beetroot and cranberry relish, and a venison jus
  • Custom Grill (Duo / Trio / Quattro) $28 / $34 / $38
    • Your selection of any combination of chicken, beef, pork or lamb, with BBQ sauce. Add Prawn & Chorizo Skewer $6
  • Cheese Board $25
    • Selection of imported and local cheeses served with quince
  • Lamb Shoulder (signature dish) $44
    • Pure South slow roasted lamb is served on a sizzler plate with roasted root vegetables, cabbage and bacon medley, mint jelly and a lamb glaze
  • BLUE COD FILLET $8.50
  • FISHMONGERS MIXED CATCH $17.00
    • A selection of battered mussels, prawn cutlets, fish & calamari with chips, tartare & salad
  • GREEN SALAD $5.00
  • GURNARD FILLET $6.50
  • SAUCES S $0.50 L $2.00
  • BEEF & BACON BURGER $10.90
    • Premium housemade beef pattie with crispy bacon served on a lightly toasted bun with salad greens, grilled cheese, tomato & sweet fruit chutney
  • COLESLAW $5.00
  • OCEANS 177 $10.90
    • Crumbed blue cod, cheese, tomato, tartar, salad greens & a free range egg
  • Toast (grain or white) $4
  • -w/ Local streaky bacon $18
  • ShortBlack Butty: $9
    • Toasted ciabatta w/ local streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato relish
  • Available weekdays 7am-4.45pm and weekends 8am-2.45pm
  • Sausages $4
  • Bacon And eggs $13
    • Toast (grain or white), local streaky bacon, organic free range eggs (any style)
  • Eggs benedict
    • Ciabatta. spinach, organic free range eggs and hollandaise
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • Served w/ mixed berry compote, Greek yoghurt and maple syrup OR tresh banana, local streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $20
    • Tender slow cooked ribs coated in a sticky Bourbon BBQ sauce, served with pub slaw & potato wedges
  • Smoked Fish Pie $20.00
    • Smoked seasonal fish, prawns, asparagus & egg topped with a parsley & parmesan crumb. With pub slow & ciabatta
  • Jerk Chicken $14
    • Hot Jamaican jerk spiced chicken on a chilled almond noodle mix dressed with coriander & sesame oil
  • Salmon Fillet $20.00
    • Seaweed wrapped salmon served on Asian style vegetables & wasabi mash with a chill & coriander glaze
  • Pub Fries $10
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • KIDS $10
  • Beef Nachos $14
    • Chilli mince mix served on corn chips with cheese, sour cream & guacamole topped with jalapenos
  • Please either order as a table & pay at the bar or set up credit card tab for your convenience.
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • 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.
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
  • Victory Venison Medallions $34.50
    • Grilled to your liking, served with caramelised apples and blueberry jus. Wine Match: Church Road Merlot Malbec Cabernet
  • -entrée $18.00
  • Seaman's Seafood Chowber $12.50
    • Thick and creamy
  • Pirate's Ring Prawns
    • King prawns sauteed in garlic and lemon butter served on a bed of rice. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • Traditional Spotted Dick $14.00
    • With a twist, apple, cinnamon and raisin steamed pudding, set on sauce Anglaise, served with creamy vanilla icecream
  • Lord Nelson's Prawn Cocktail $16
    • King Prawn Cutlets in a classic cocktail sauce. Wine Match: Church Road Chardonnay
  • -dozen $33.00
  • Simbad's Sizzler $34.00
    • 350g prime ribeye steak, served on a hot sizzler plate with button mushrooms and onion rings. Wine Match: Jacobs Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Inari $4.00/2pcs
  • Tofu $4.00/2pcs
  • Minami Spinach Salad, Crisp Fresh New Zealand Spinach tossed in our Chef’s Special Soya and Onion Dressing. Garnished with Sprouts and a choice of: Smoked Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Octopus or Vegetarian $15.00
  • Eel $8.00/2pcs
  • Ishikari Naba, A Hokkaido Speciality. Salmon, Vegetables, Tofu and Noodles cooked in a Miso Soup $30.00
  • Tuna Steak, Pan fried and Basted with our Teriyaki Sauce $28.00
  • Tuna Roll $4.00/$5.00
  • Seaweed Salad, Green Salad Topped with a Selection of Seaweed $10.00
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