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

  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • 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.
  • Garlic Prik Thai $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $19.00
    • Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
  • Oyster Sauce Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Vietnamese Seafood Boat $22.00
    • Mixture of Fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice. This is our signature dish.
  • Stir Fried Noodles $17.50 / $18.00 / $19.00
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Roti $3.50
  • Vietnamese Laksa $18.50 / $19.50 / $20.00
    • (No rice). Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with thin rashers of omelette, fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Clay Pot Rice $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $18.00
    • Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • 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
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • char grilled Hereford fillet medium rare on garlic toast w onion jam, aioli dressing,battered onion rings & fries >>
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $15.00
    • eggs on thick cut toast, streaky bacon rashers, pork & sage breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns & baked beans.
  • PÂTÉ & BREADS $16.00
  • BREAKFAST SAUSAGES $4.00
  • CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
  • WEDGES $12.50
    • w sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
  • PEPPERONI $28.50
    • pepperoni, pepperoni & more pepperoni.
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • HALF METRE (2-3 people) $32.00
  • CHICKEN WINGS $12.00
    • Baked and basted with our own spicy sauce
  • HALF METRE (2-3 people) $26.00
  • MOZZARELLA FLATBREADS $14.00
    • Garlic, mozzarella, basil and cracked pepper and With Basil pesto and jalapeno dips
  • MOZZARELLA FLATBREADS $9.00/$12.00
    • Garlic, mozzarella, basil and cracked pepper (Regular/Large)
  • THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
    • Tender chicken Thai green curry with seasonal vegetables, coconut cream & cardamom-scented basmati rice
  • STICKY MAPLE RIBS MEAL
    • ½ Rack of BBQ pork ribs served with garden salad and chunky spuds
  • POLLO
    • Roast chicken, chorizo and mozzarella with BBQ sauce topped with fresh basil
  • Cranberry and Brie Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced mushrooms, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with delicious cranberry sauce and chunks of brie cheese.
  • Blue Cheese Chicken Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced onion and mushroom, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with fine blue vein cheese.
  • Chicken Roll / Beef Roll / Vegetarian Falafel Roll Lrg $12.90 Small $10.90
    • Comes in roll-up bread with fresh mixed salad, hummus and your choice of Yilmaz sauce.
  • Garlic Bread One Size $8.90
    • Servced with garlic butter and hummus, sprinkled with fresh parsley..
  • Happy Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, chicken, beef, lamb, mozzarella cheese
  • Brock and Blue Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
    • Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, authentic Turkish sundried tomatoes, fresh hand broken broccoli. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with fine blue vein cheese.
  • Garden Salad $11.90 / $9.90
    • Large / Small
  • On Rice $17.90
    • Chicken / Beef / Vegetarian Falafel
  • Chicken $14.00
  • Tandoori Prawns (8 Pcs) $19.00
    • king prawns subtly flavoured with mustard and baked with shell
  • Tandoori Murgh Half $12.00 Full $20.00
    • tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor
  • Bombay Aloo (No Rice) $6.00
    • diced potatoes lightly tossed in butter with cumin and mustard seeds with a tempering of curry leaves
  • Mango Chicken $14.00
    • very popular, really mild chicken curry with a hint of sweetness from the mango pulp used in the sauce
  • Bhuna $14.00
    • tender barbequed morsels of meat stir fried with ginger, garlic, onion and whole roasted spices
  • Roti $2.00
    • unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor
  • Vegetable Pickle $3.00
  • E21.Thai Sausages 3 ways $13
    • E-sarn sour sausage, Northern spicy sausage, Central meatloaf served with Thai slaw
  • Thai Style Fried Egg $3.00
  • Brown Rice S $4.90 / L $8.90
  • F11. Moo Hong $25
    • Slow-cooked Pork Belly five spices in Southern Thai Style
  • K1. Khao Pad Supparod Moo Ham $11
    • Pineapple fried rice with Ham and Cashew nut
  • C2. Gang Keaw Waan Gai (Hot) $22.5
    • Hot Chicken Green Curry with perfect blended of fresh herbs & spices
  • E18. Yum Khai Tom $12
    • Hard boiled local Waitaki eggs salad topped with pork minced and Thai herb slaw
  • F13. Southern Clam Pad Khee Mow (Hot) $25
    • Thai Basil, garlic, Young Pepper Corn, Rhizome, and chilli stir-fried with Otago Harbour Clams
  • Monk $5.50
  • Seafood Chowder $9.00
  • Crumbed Scallops $2.00 each
  • Sole Sandwhich $9.50
  • Kumara $6.50
  • Bluff Oysters Battered or Raw
  • Hot Dog $2.50
  • Spring Roll (vegetarian) $3.00
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Garlic Bread $10
    • w/ cheese & bacon
  • Garden Salad $6
  • Fish and Chips $9
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips see above
  • Pork Belly $30
    • Crispy skin pork belly, roquette, fresh granny smith apple, roasted chat potatoes, plum sauce
  • Gravy $2
  • Chicken Mushroom Risotto $21
    • Chicken breast, mushroom, spinach, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
  • Garlic Prawns $25
    • Tiger prawns, spring onions, garlic, cream white wine sauce, basmati rice, garden salad
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH(GF) $16.00
    • with caramelised onion, bacon, housemade aioli & salad
  • EGGS(V)(GF) $10.00
    • poached fried or scrambled
  • SOUTHERN FRIED OHIOKEN $16.00
    • seasoned chicken thigh with coleslaw, avocado & salad
  • CHEESE PIZZA $12.00
  • GRANOLA & YOGHURT(V) $12.00
    • housemade granola, yoghurt & fruit
  • CHEESE TOASTIE $12.00
  • TASTING PLATE(V)(GF) $20.00
    • selection of 4 whitestone kinds of cheese, matched with 4 Kurow estate wines
  • HAM SANDWICH $12.00
  • Plain Wedges $8
    • For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Satay Chicken $12/$17.5/$29
    • (Small/Medium/Large)Shredded chicken breast served with onion and capsicum. Finished with satay sauce and parsley.
  • Garlic and Chilli Prawn $29.5
    • Sweet thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with seafood mariana sauce.
  • Pepperoni(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato.
  • Bacon and Asparagus(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
  • Spags Chips $8.5
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
  • New Yorker(Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
    • Experience a slice of 'The Big Apple'. Authentic pepperoni over our own special pizza sauce and cheese.
  • Roast Pork $29.5
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Big Breakfast (GF*) (V*) $18.50
    • Two free range eggs served your way with bacon, Kransky sausage, tomato, hash bites & mushrooms on toast
  • The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
    • Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
  • Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
    • Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
  • Fries( Sm/ Lg) (GF*) $8.00/$10.50
    • With tomato sauce & Cavell's aioli
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
  • Chicken Korma - Boneless chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce $14.00
  • Kadai Lamb or Beef - Diced pieces of lamb or beef cooked in fresh cream with ground almond-sand cream $14.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Favorite from the South of India - highly spiced chicken cooked in a tangy sauce $14.00
  • Butter Beef - Pieces of beef cooked in creamy sauce, oriental spices and chopped tomatoes in butter $14.00
  • Masala Fish - Pieces of fish cooked with coconut powder, spices and a touch of lemon juice - a delicious dry dish $17.00
  • Lamb or Beef Madras - A traditional South Indian dish, lamb or beef pieces cooked in coconut-based gravy $14.00
  • Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, LLB, Ginger Beer $3.50
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