Ra Cafe and Bar in Dunedin City Menu

LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU
  • SOUP OF THE DAY Served with grilled focaccia bread or with cheese rolls extra $2.00 $10.90
  • BLUE COD CHOWDER Ra’s own chowder of blue cod, prawns, mussels and shrimps bound in a creamy mornay sauce served with homemade focaccia. $14.50/$19.90
  • FISH AND CHIPS Fresh blue cod coated in our own steinlager beer batter and served with fries and our own homemade tartare sauce. $20
  • BEEF BURGER Burger bun with grilled cheese filled with 200grm beef pattie, bacon, gherkins, beetroot, tomatoes and lettuce topped with aioli and tomato chutney. Served with fries. $22.50
  • CHICKEN BURGER Burger bun with grilled chicken, melted brie, bacon, avocado, beetroot, tomatoes, and lettuce topped with aioli and tomato chutney. Served with fries. $22.50
  • CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD Tender strips of chicken breast coated in our special herbs and spices on top a fresh garden salad with crispy bacon, feta and our sweet and tangy dressing. $19.50
  • CAESAR SALAD Cos lettuce tossed with bacon, homemade croutons, cherry tomatoes bound in our own creamy caesar dressing. Topped with a softly poached egg and shaved Parmesan. EXTRAS: Chicken $5.00,Anch $16
  • ‘HOT SMOKED’ SALMON AND AVOCADO SALAD Locally ‘hot smoked’ salmon in a fresh garden salad with avocado, roasted pistachios drizzled in a roast garlic, lemon and olive oil dressing. $28.50
  • PASTA OF THE DAY Check the blackboard or ask the wait staff for the chefs pasta of the day P.O.A
KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY MENU KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY MENU
  • KIDS FRENCH TOAST (BRUNCH ONLY) Served with bacon and maple syrup on the side. $12.00
  • KIDS BACON & EGGS (BRUNCH ONLY) Poached egg, bacon and hashbrown served with toasted bread. $12.00
  • KIDS CHICKEN WRAP Crispy coated chicken, lettuce, carrot and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. $12.00
  • KIDS QUESADILLA Ham and cheese toasted Quesadilla and fries. $12.00
  • KIDS FISH & CHIPS Battered hoki fish bites and fries. $12.00
  • KIDS AMERICAN HOTDOG Frankfurter in a long soft roll with tomato sauce and fries. $12.00
  • All Kids meals receive a complimentary drink with jelly and ice-cream. -
BREAKFAST MENU (available till 3pm) BREAKFAST MENU (available till 3pm)
  • The Works—Bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, field mushroom, sausage $19.50
  • FRENCH TOAST Served with crispy bacon , banana and drizzled in maple syrup. $16.50
  • BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA Fresh baby spinach tossed with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and brie cheese. Served atop Ra’s fresh grilled focaccia and topped with a soft poached egg. $17.50
  • BREAKFAST STACK Hash browns, roasted Portobello mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, crispy bacon & avocado. Topped with a poached egg & smothered in Ra's delicious hollandaise. $18.50
  • FRUIT SALAD AND MUESLI A selection of fresh seasonal fruit topped with a mix of honey roasted grains, dried fruit and nuts. Served with natural yoghurt and banana. $12.50
  • EGGS ON TOAST (2 FREE RANGE EGGS) ON TOASTED RYE BREAD, POACHED, FRIED OR SCRAMBLED $10
  • Grilled crispy bacon and hashbrowns $15
  • Butter roasted Portobello mushroom, parsley and thyme $14
  • Smoked salmon, snipped chive, and fresh lemon $16
  • Roasted balsamic tomato and crumbled feta $14
  • EGGS BENEDICT Choice of bacon or salmon topped with soft poached eggs on grilled focaccia. Served with potato bits, grilled tomato and drizzled in our famous hollandaise. $19.50
  • LAMBS FRY Lambs liver pan fried and tossed with onion, bacon and field mushrooms then finished with a creamy red wine and seeded mustard sauce. Served with grilled focaccia. $17.50
  • SWEETCORN FRITTER STACK Sweet corn with caramelised onion, coriander and cumin fritters stacked with mushroom and topped with tomato relish. EXTRAS : Bacon $3.00 $13.50
SALAD MENU SALAD MENU
  • CAESAR SALAD Cos lettuce tossed with bacon, homemade croutons, cherry tomatoes bound in our own creamy caesar dressing. Topped with a softly poached egg and shaved parmesan. EXTRAS: Chicken $5.00 $16
  • CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD Tender strips of chicken breast coated in our special herbs and spices on top a fresh garden salad with crispy bacon, feta and our sweet and tangy dressing. $19.50
  • HOT SMOKED SALMON AND AVOCADO SALAD Locally hot smoked salmon in a fresh garden salad with avocado, roasted pistachios drizzled in a roast garlic, lemon and olive oil dressing. $28.50
GOURMET PIZZAS GOURMET PIZZAS
  • (28cm serves 1-2) All pizzas include mozzarella and our own Napoli sauce. $22.50
  • EYE OF RA Chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes topped with shredded cos & aioli. -
  • ISIS Chicken, cranberry, brie, avocado and roasted cashews. -
  • THE NILE Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onion, with herb oil & flakey sea salt. -
  • THE PHARAOHS Pepperoni, red onion, capsicum & fresh jalapenos. -
  • CLEOPATRA (V) Blue cheese, mushroom, spinach & pinenuts and fresh basil. -
  • PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Marinated lamb, red onion, potato, spinach, feta & olives. -
  • TOMB RAIDER Mozzarella, fresh tomato & basil (v) -
  • THE SPHINX Ham, cheese and pineapple chunks. -
TAPAS MENU TAPAS MENU
  • BREADS AND SPREADS A selection of homemade and artisan breads served with the chefs selection of dips. $16
  • CHICKEN SKEWERS Strips of chicken coated in our special herbs and spices and served with sweet chilli aioli sauce. $11.90
  • SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE CROSTINIS On salad greens & topped with caper berries. $13.50
  • QUESADILLAS Warm tortillas stuffed with cheese, jalapenos, chicken and tomato salsa. $13.50
  • PRAWN TWISTERS Served with sweet thai chilli dipping sauce. $11.50
  • MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA Served with homemade Ra bread. $6.50
  • WASABI CRUSTED CASHEWS $5.50
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • MUDCAKE A decadent Mudcake served warm with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. $12.00
  • CHEESECAKE Please ask wait staff for the chefs flavour of the day. $12.50
  • KIWI PAVLOVA STACK Meringue stack layered with berries and kiwifruit pavlova ice cream. Topped with cream and berry couli. $13.50
  • BANOFFEE PIE A sweet short crust pastry case filled with caramel and banana. Served with fresh whipped cream. $13.50
DINNER MENU DINNER MENU
  • SOUP OF THE DAY Served with grilled focaccia bread or with cheese rolls extra $2.00 $10.90
  • BLUE COD CHOWDER Ra’s own chowder of blue cod, prawns, mussels and shrimps bound in a creamy mornay sauce served with homemade focaccia. $14.50/$19.90
  • 250GRM SCOTCH FILLET Your choice of either peppered or bacon wrapped , served on herbed new potatoes with baby spinach, field mushrooms and drizzled in a rosemary red wine jus. $31.50
  • CHICKEN BREAST Crispy skin chicken served on a grilled vegetable & haloumi stack with fresh rocket & a tangy balsamic dressing $29.50
  • PORKY RIBS Double roasted slab of pork ribs in a rich plum BBQ sauce served with salad greens and fries. $26.50
  • BLUE COD Crispy coated steinlager beer battered fillets. Served with rustic chips, salad and with our own tartare sauce and our homemade Ra bread. $29.50
  • BEEF BURGER Burger bun with grilled cheese filled with 200grm beef pattie, bacon, gherkins, beetroot, tomatoes and lettuce topped with aioli and tomato chutney. Served with fries. $22.50
  • CHICKEN BURGER Burger bun with grilled chicken, melted brie, bacon, avocado, beetroot, tomatoes, and lettuce topped with aioli and tomato chutney. Served with fries. $22.50
  • PASTA OF THE DAY: Check out the blackboard or ask the wait staff for the chefs creation today. P.O.A
  • SIDES: (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A MEAL). Seasonal Vegetables of the day $5.50 Garden side salad $5.50 Rustic chips $4 -
LIGHT MEALS LIGHT MEALS
  • GARLIC BREAD Our own Ra bread served with herbed garlic butter. $6
  • FLAT BREAD Garlic, rock salt and shredded parmesan. $12.50
  • SOUP OF THE DAY Served with grilled focaccia bread or with cheese rolls extra $2.00 $10.90
  • BLUE COD CHOWDER Ra’s own chowder of blue cod, prawns, mussels and shrimps bound in a creamy mornay sauce served with homemade focaccia. $14.50/$19.90
  • FRIES Served with aioli and tomato sauce. $7
  • CRISPY SEASONED WEDGES Topped with cheese and bacon and sour cream on the side. $11.50
  • NACHOS Crisp corn chips smothered with spiced beans, sour cream, grilled cheese and salsa. With chicken extra $5.00 $13.50/$16.50
CHILDREN'S MENU CHILDREN'S MENU
  • PASTA Tomato & bacon tossed through fettucine. Topped with grated cheese. $10
  • BLUE COD BITES With 2 of the following: Salad / Vegetables / Chips / Wedges $12
  • KIDS PLATTERS A selection of tasty nibbles : crispy chicken strip, toasted foccacia bread, corn chips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sultanas and berry yoghurt. $12
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS With 2 of the following: Salad / Vegetables / Chips / Wedges $12
  • MINI NACHOS Corn chips topped with fresh tomatoes, melted cheese & sour cream. $7
  • KIDS TOASTED TORTILLA SANDWICH Topped with your choice of 3 fillings: Cheese, ham, pineapple, tomato, mushroom, bacon or capsicums. $8
  • KIDS BACON ‘N’ EGGS $10
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE Creamy vanilla ice cream with your choice of raspberry, chocolate or caramel topping. $6
  • BANANA SPLIT Vanilla Ice cream and banana topped with cream & chocolate sauce. $6
  • FRUIT SALAD Fresh fruit salad with a side of natural yoghurt. $6
  • DRINKS -
  • SPIDER Ice cream with either coke, lemonade or raspberry. $5
  • KIDS COKE, LEMONADE, OR RASPBERRY $2
  • KIDS JUICE Orange, Apple or Pineapple. $3
  • ICED DRINKS Chocolate or Caramel. $6

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Prawn and cashew nuts
  • Beef and black bean sauce
  • -Small
  • -Add combination chow mein
  • Combination
  • Crispy chicken wings
  • Mongolian beef
  • For only $11.00 Per person
  • Panko crusted corn fritters $16.00
    • tomato relish, feta cheese salad, cherry tomatoes (gf)
  • -Brunch: add kidneys $4.00
  • -Brunch: add bacon $3.00
  • lamb pockets $20.00
    • marinated lamb pockets, flat bread, pearl couscous, hummus, salad greens
  • luna’s B.L.T, streaky bacon, tomato & lettuce, toasted ciabatta, aioli $15.00
  • smoked chicken $20.00
    • brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
  • -Lunch: add fries $3.00
  • seafood & saffron chowder, butter & house baked ciabatta(gf) $15.00
  • Hot & Spicy Ramen $10.00
  • Satay Vegetables $10.00
  • Hot & Spicy Pork $12.00
  • Spring Roll - 6 pieces $5.50
  • Vegetarin Udon $9.50
  • Nigiri Sushi Platter $14.00
  • Oyako Don $12.00
  • Edamame $4.50
  • Pulled-Pork Burger $20
    • On a brioche bun with salsa, greens, aioli fried green chilli and polenta chips
  • - shoestrings $6.50
  • Ribeye Steak (GF) $33.50
    • With truffle polenta chips, mixed green salad, harissa butter and red-wine jus
  • Mushroom Risotto (GF) $18
    • With rocket, goat’s cheese, portobello mushrooms and horseradish gremolata
  • -add chicken $4
  • Pan-Fried Market Fish (GF) $23
    • On a warm salad of potato, olives and chorizo in a smoky tomato and chilli sauce with saffron aioli
  • Spice-Rubbed Beef Sandwich $22
    • On toasted cheddar bread with onion rings, mixed leaf, and smoked tomato sauce
  • Lunch Sides $6.50
    • - hand-cut chips
  • Lokum $1.00 per piece
    • Turkish Delight
  • Chicken, lamb, falafel or zucchini All $8.50
  • -Large $17.00
  • Baklava (serves 2) $7.00
    • Filo pastry rolled with walnuts baked and covered in a sugar and lemon syrup, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream
  • -Skewers/shish $8.00
  • Humus and bread $8.00
    • Chickpea and tahine dip served with hot pita bread
  • Kebab on rice or chips
  • Served inside pita bread with salad and your choice of sauce
  • Cheese and onion toastie $7.70
    • Served with salad or fries
  • Bowl of steak-cut fries $7.70
    • Served with tomato sauce or roasted garlic aioli
  • Salad of the day $14.00
    • See specials board.
  • Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.
  • Dunedin clam chowder $15.00
    • Our own special blend, with local clams, bacon, onions, celery, potatoes and cream, served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • New zealand green-lipped mussels $16.00
    • Steamed with white wine and our own harissa blend paste,served with toasted ciabatta bread.
  • Bbq pork arancini $14.00
    • Served with bourbon and butter mashed pumpkin, apple slaw and barbeque sauce.
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
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  • Vegetarian Soup of the Day Served with in house bread $10.50
  • Tender Chicken Breast Wrapped in manuka smoked bacon sitting on an olive oil & lemon mash with a beetroot mousse & covered with a cranberry, pistachio & red wine sauce $31.50
  • Fresh New Zealand Salmon Stewart Island salmon resting on a lentil cake & blanketed with a coriander & garlic hollandaise $31.00
  • Maple Syrup Lamb Shanks Braised in orange juice, Dijon mustard & maple syrup until tender, juicy & succulent, served with a creamy mustard mash & dipped in a rosemary & mustard seed jus $31.00
  • Bowl of Wedges Served with sour cream & chilli sauce $6.00
  • Passion Fruit Panna Cotta A softly set Italian custard delicately flavoured with passion fruit served with lemon shortbread biscuits (Only Gluten free without biscuit) $12.00
  • Affogato Vanilla ice cream doused with a shot of espresso with a hit of Kahlua, Bailey’s or Cointreau served with a walnut biscotti (Only Gluten free without biscotti) $15.00
  • Ginger Stir Fry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork or vegetarian,Seafood or Tofu, Parawn) $12.00/ $13.50/$14.50
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the work with fresh vegetables
  • Tom Yum ( Chicken or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu/ Prawn $11.00/ $12.50/ $13.50
    • Hot & Spicy yet refreshing soup
  • Fried Rice (Chicken / Beef or Pork Vegetarian / Seafood / Combination or Tofu / Prawn $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine
  • Fresh Mussels $19.90
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in the shell with fresh lemongrass and fresh basil in a Tom Yum style soup base,topped with fresh coriander, and sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Red Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn) $12.00 /$13.50/$14.50
    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in cocount
  • Grilled Chicken Wings $9.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinate served with a
  • Vietnamese Seafood Broth $24.00
    • Mixture of Fresh mussels, squid, fish, prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice. This is our signature dish
  • Pud Thai ( Chicken /Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion & crushed Peanuts in our special pud thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
  • Mango Lassi $3.50
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Chicken Bhuna - Panfried chicken, onion and tomato, finished with a thick spicy sauce $15.90
  • Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
  • Vegetarian $3.90
  • Mince and cheese $3.20
  • Sausages and eggs $15.90
  • Baked beans or spaghetti on toast $8.00
  • Hot BLT $7.00
  • Steak $3.10
  • Bacon and egg slice $4.00
  • Steak and cheese $3.30
  • Kashmiri Naan - Naan bread stuffed with almonds, raisins, coconut and mango pulp $4.00
  • Aloo Saag - Spinach cooked with potatoes and seasoned with traditional Indian spices $13.00
  • Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
  • Paneer Makhni - Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce enriched by cashew nuts - a vegetarian's delight $13.00
  • Chicken Pasandra - Diced pieces of chicken cooked in fresh cream with ground almonds and coconut cream $14.00
  • Mango Chicken - Pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fruity mango flavored sauce $14.00
  • Vegetable Jalfrazi - fresh vegetables cooked with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onions, ginger, garlic and herbs $13.00
  • Lamb or Beef Madras - A traditional South Indian dish, lamb or beef pieces cooked in coconut-based gravy $14.00
  • Omelette(2 eggs) with 3 fillings $12
    • Choose from cheese, ham, tomatoes, bacon,mushrooms,cheese,onions,peppers.
  • - Smoked salmon $9
  • -Spinach
  • Penne Pasta $16.50
    • -creamy mushroom & parmesan sauce, poached egg & truffle oil
  • - Bacon
  • -Add salmon or haloumi $6
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • Everyday Breakfast $17.50
    • -toast with 2 eggs (served any way)with 3 sides-choose from potato rosti,sauteed potatoes,bacon,sausages,tomatoes
  • - SALMON $18.50
  • CHICKEN CURRY $18.5
    • with rice and roti
  • -BBQ, Tomato, Brown Sauce , Sweet Chilli .80C
  • - SALMON $18.00
  • -SPINACH
  • -TOMATO
  • -Add fries $4.00
  • AVOCADO AND SLOW ROASTED TOMATO ON CIABATTA $16.00
    • with rocket, preserved lemon and smoked fete
  • Iced coffee N/A
  • Muffins $3.00
  • Salad selection $7.90
  • Iced chocolate N/A
  • Hummus and pita bread $7.50
  • Tea N/A
  • Antipasto (2 or 3 people) $15.00
  • Devonshire tea $7.00
  • Bacon, Banana and Maple
    • Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan $15.00
    • Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capsicum, Brie Cheese, served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, sundried tomato and basil mayo. Topped with our own honey roasted nuts.
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • Fritata w Chutney $15.00 / $8
    • Potato and Mushroom Fritata, served with or without Salad.
  • -Bacon and Eggs
    • Served on home-made foccacia
  • Filo Parcel w Chutney $15.00 / $8
    • Spinach and Feta Filo Parcel served with or without Salad
  • Lamb Salad $18.00
    • Marinated Lamb served on big bed of fresh Green Salad, served with honey roasted nuts and basil mayo
Ra Cafe and Bar

Ra Cafe and Bar

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21 The Octagon, Dunedin Central, Otago, 9016, New Zealand

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034776080

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Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Dinner

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21 The Octagon, Dunedin Central, Otago, 9016, New Zealand
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