Yatai Japanese Izakaya in Palmerston North City Menu

COLD DISHES COLD DISHES
  • Sashimi $25.00
    • a selection of the freshest raw fish available. (Ask about today's chef’s choice)
  • Tuna Tataki $24.00
    • Seared, sliced, served with 2 dipping sauces, lemon & salad
  • Beef Tataki $22.00
    • Seared steak, sliced & served with crushed garlic, dipping sauce& salad
  • Norimaki Sushi $19.50
    • - 10 pcs pre-rolled sushi /Teriyaki Chicken/ Cold Smoked Salmon /Mixed (1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Salmon)/vegetarian please indicate if egg is not required
  • Inari sushi $11.00
    • Sushi rice filled sweetened tofu pockets) extra pieces $3.50 each
  • Wakame Salad $12.00
    • seaweed salad with a sesame/soy dressing
  • Chirashi-zushi $22.00
    • sushi rice salad with kaizen(seafood)
  • Chirashi-zushi $19.50
    • sushi rice salad with Teriyaki chicken
  • Chirashi-zushi $18.00
    • sushi rice salad with vegetarian
HOT DISHES HOT DISHES
  • Teriyaki chicken $19.50
  • Teriyaki salmon $21.00
  • Teriyaki white fish $20.00
  • Teriyaki tofu $16.00
  • Saikoro cut steak $22.00
    • large cubed scotch fillet pan fried with vegetables and a thick soy based sauce
  • Ikayaki $19.50
    • flame grilled squid tube, sliced & served with Japanese mayonnaise and soy sauce
  • Yakiniku $22.00
    • sliced beef, pan-fried with vegetables & Yakiniku sauce
  • Chicken Namban $22.00
    • tangy, crisp battered chicken served with an egg tartare sauce and sweet/sour sauce
  • Shogayaki $20.00
    • stir fried pork with ginger/soy taste, choose vegetables or salad
AGEMONO-DEEP FRIED AGEMONO-DEEP FRIED
  • Ika Age $19.50
    • panko crumbed squid strips served with fruit and veg sauce and salad
  • Potato croquettes $16.00
    • served with sauce and salad
  • Katsu $19.50
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with chicken
  • Katsu $16.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with tofu
  • Katsu $22.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with scallops
  • Katsu $20.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with white fish
  • Katsu $21.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with salmon
  • Katsu $21.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with prawns
  • Shiitake Age $23.00
    • fresh shiitake mushrooms crumbed & served with a choice of lemon/salt or vegetable sauce
  • Geo Age $19.50
    • marinated pieces of squid tentacles, marinated, lightly coated and crisp fried
  • Kushiage $3.75
    • skewered meats, breadcrumbed, deep fried and served with bulldog sauce, chicken, beef, pork or mushroom
  • Karaage $20.00
    • marinated skinless, boneless chicken thigh pieces, lightly coated and crisp fried
OTHERS OTHERS
  • Gyoza(5 pcs) $14.00
    • pork and vegetable dumplings pan-fried one side, steamed and served with Ponzu(a citrus/soy dipping sauce).Order as many pieces as required-extra pieces $2.50.
  • Okonomiyaki $21.00
    • meat and vegetable fritter served with special toppings: choice of pork, squid, chicken or vegetarian
  • Agemochi $10.50
    • deep fried mochi rice served in hot dashi soup
  • Takoyaki(8 pcs) $16.00
    • fritter balls containing octopus & vegetable pieces, served with bulldog sauce, Japanese mayo and seasoning
  • Aji Hiraki $24.00
    • the whole mackerel, brined, semi-dried and grilled under a flame. Served with grated daikon and soy
  • Kimuchi Stirfry $20.00
    • chilli, spicy pickled cabbage stir-fried with pork, chicken, squid or vegetarian kamichi
  • Agedashidofu $10.50
    • potato flour coated tofu served in a hot dashi soup
  • Prawn fritters $23.00
    • whole prawns wrapped in okonomiyaki batter, deep fried, halved and sauced
  • Unagi $24.00
    • fresh water eel, boiled in a soy based sweetened sauce
  • Battered prawns(5 pcs) $18.00
    • extra pieces each $2.50.
  • Teriyaki prawns $21.00
    • pan seared & served with salad(6 pcs)
  • Teriyaki Scallops $22.00
    • pan seared & served with a wakame salad
  • Salmon creme croquette(5pcs) $22.00
    • salmon cooked in a cream sauce coated in panko, deep fried and served with Yatai salad
DONBURI & SIDES DONBURI & SIDES
  • Torikatsudon $22.00
    • chicken cutlet cooked with egg and onion in a dashi sauce, served over rice
  • Ebdon $22.00
    • battered prawns served over rice with sauce and pickles
  • Unagidon $24.00
    • grilled fresh water eel served over rice with sauce and pickles
  • Oyakodon $22.00
    • chicken cooked with egg and onion in a dashi sauce served over rice
  • Curry bowl $11.00/$19.00/ $25.00
    • chicken, beef or vegetarian served with rice and daikon pickles (S/M/L)
SALADS SALADS
  • Salmon $20.00
  • Chicken $18.00
  • Beef $18.00
  • Tofu $16.00
  • Vegetarian $15.00
SIDE ORDERS SIDE ORDERS
  • Rice $4.00/$6.00/$8.00
    • Small /Medium/ Large
  • Edamame $7.50
    • baby soy beans (pictured)
  • Miso soup $3.50
  • Side salad $5.00
  • Kimuchi (spicy pickled cabbage) $6.00
  • Natto (fermented soy beans) $6.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Italian desserts platter(all 4 desserts) $41.00
    • Italian desserts served individually with premium ice cream
  • Chocolate pannacotta $12.00
  • Creme Caramel $12.00
  • Lemon pannacotta $12.00
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • Daifuku $9.00
    • Japanese bean filled rice cake with ice cream
  • Daifuku $13.00
    • Japanese bean filled rice cake with ice cream served with Umeshu
  • Premium icecream $9.00
    • always using the very best of products(2 scoops and fruit decoration), vanilla bean, triple chocolate, matcha green tea, black sesame, red bean
  • Premium sorbet $9.00
    • lemon, passionfruit/mango, berry , lemon/lime
  • Daifuku platter $30.00
    • 3 red bean filled sweet sticky rice cakes- served with Umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) and premium vanilla icecream
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Fish Salad
  • Tetsukadon
    • sashimi tuna, served over sushi rice
  • Tempura
  • Unatama
    • fresh water eel omelette served over rice
  • Seasonal stirfry
    • this season's vegetables stir-fried with garlic yakitori sauce
SPECIAL ORDER SPECIAL ORDER
  • Temaki - zushi
    • A great way to eat sushi. Hand roll you with the great selection of fillings.Mixed filling platter, the bowl of sushi rice and ten pieces of nori.Set designed for four or five to share. we can upsize for larger groups. Pre-ordering necessary to avoid a long wait >>
  • Sole Karaage
    • whole Sole. boned out, fillets are tempura coated, deep fried and served with a potato mash. Topped with a thick pancake sauce and decorated with crisp fried strips of skin and the skeleton. Everything Is edible except the leaf decoration

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fried eggs (2) $3
  • Soup of the Day - see specials board for more details, served with garlic bread $8.50
  • Today's Cheesecake - see the specials board for details, served with sauce & whipped cream $10.50
  • Creamy mushroom $4.60
  • Kumara Patch Pie - roast pumpkin, kumara, spinach, cottage cheese & cheddar pie with salad and tangy tomato relish $16
  • Diane sauce $4
  • Roast & steamed vegetables $7
  • Pasta of the Day - see our specials board for more details $16
  • Chicken Caesar Salad.. $19.40
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, croutons and parmesan with cos lettuce and a creamy anchovy dressing, topped with a poached egg
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake.. $8.50
    • Chocolate mud cake with a thick layer of mousse on top and finished with a chocolate shell
  • Hash Brown Stack.. $17.50
    • Hash brown rostis layered with bacon, mushroom, spinach, tomato and poached egg with hollandaise
  • Chicken Pasta.. $19.80
    • Chicken, bacon, tomato and spinach in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Build a breakfast.. $11.20
    • Build your own with gluten-free options. Gluten free bread..
  • Pancakes $8.50
    • Bacon and banana..
  • VEGGIE NACHOS.. $13.80
  • Steak Sandwich.. $19.80
    • Sirloin steak on toasted Vienna with lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot relish, caramelised onions and a dijon aioli. Served with fries
  • Half & Half $1.50
  • Marinated Beef Salad $13.90
    • Strips of Beef, basted in a Chilli & Soy Marinade, thrown amongst Fresh Salad Greens and slices of Brie, and garnished with Crunchy Noodles
  • Aoili $2.90
  • Garden Green Salad $4.50
  • Di Famiglia $25.90
    • 8 slices
  • Lasagna $16.90 / $14.50
    • The classic baked layered dish of Egg Pasta, prime Minced Beef and Bechamel Sauce, topped with a Tomato Blend and Parmesan. With House Salad / without salad
  • Zorba the Greek see above
    • Feta, Sundried Tomotoes, Salami, Cracked Pepper & Olives
  • BBQ Chicken Salad $13.90
    • Chunks of Marinated Chicken, tossed through Fresh Salad Greens with Avocado, Crunchy Noodles & laced with House Vinaigrette
  • Home Made Gnocchi $22.00
    • Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi with roasted vine tomato, capsicum, spinach, pine nuts and sage beurre noisettes
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Lightly Szechuan pepper coated calamari tossed in a fresh herb and chilli salad, with lime aioli grilled lemon
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • A selection of seafood in a creamy veloute. Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken Salad $24.00
    • Moroccan spiced chicken with mixed green, avocado, feta, capsicum, roasted almonds, maple and seeded mustard dressing
  • AngusPure Steaks
    • Selection available on request
  • Te Mata Fig and Chevre $22.00
    • Chargrilled Sourdough topped with a goat cheese and fresh figs, shaved fennel, prosciutto, orange and raspberry gastrique
  • Confit Duck Salad $24.00
    • With mixed greens, orange, apple, cranberry, maple walnuts and honey mustard dressing
  • Pork Ribs $19.00
    • Sticky smoked pork ribs with garden salad and house fries
  • 200gm prime beef burger layered w cheddar cheese, onion rings seasoned w rosemary sea salt, beetroot and pickled gherkins topped w horseradish creme served w french fries $17
  • Duo of creamy mushrooms - button & portobello mushrooms sautéed in garlic chive butter on grilled ciabatta bread $15.00
  • Prime beef fillet topped with onion jam and whisky cheddar au gratin w tomato, garlic confit and basil risotto rosti, watercress finished w bearnaise and Pinot Noir reduction $29
  • Blueberry buttermilk pancakes w maple syrup, caramelised banana & crispy bacon finished w berry compote $16.00
  • THE BREWERS APPRENTICE TASTING PLATTER - Leave it to us to put a selection of our tasting plates and bowls together for 2-3 people $33
  • Panfried garlic king prawns w harissa mayo and rock sugar ginger dipping sauce $13
  • FISH N CHIPS - Monteith’s Golden battered Terekihi with french fries, tartare, tomato sauce and creamy potato, gherkin and aioli salad $26
  • Brewers Breaky - sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato w horseradish crème kransky sausage, crispy bacon, home made hash browns,toasted ciabatta w eggs your way-scrambled, fried or poached $18.00
  • Scallop $1.50
  • Chicken Corn Soup $5.00
  • Ham $3.00
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Spring Roll $2.30
  • Mussel $1.00
  • Sweet Sour Wontons $10.00
  • Chicken Pineapple $5.00
  • Steak $2.60
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Curry Roll $2.00
  • Fish $4.00
  • 4 Fish, 2 scoops, 1 hot dog, 1 spring roll, 2 Potato Fritters, 3 chicken nuggets $20.00
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
    • The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • STREAKY BACON ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled 100% Angus Beef Steakhouse Patty, Ploughman’s relish, sliced red onions, BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, cheese and Heinz Seriously Good Aioli. It’s a bit saucy. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE PIE
    • Say hello to our HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Pie. One part crunchy chocolate crust and one part chocolate crème filling, garnished with a delicious topping and real HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Chips.
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughman’s chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun.
  • WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • The Burger that made BK famous, this time with the addition of cheese as well as all the other delicious, fresh ingredients including flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • THE KING'S BREKKIE
    • Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
  • Satay Noodles Stir Fried with Chicken $ 11.90 / 1 pc
    • With chicken and vegetables.
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $2.00 / 1 pc
  • Roti & Satay Sauce $5.90 / 1 pc
    • Roti & Satay Sauce
  • Wontons $ 5.90 / 7 pcs
  • Stir Fried Satay Sauce with chicken $11.90 / 1 pc
    • Our special peanut satay sauce with chicken and fresh vegetables.
  • Chicken Satay $ 6.50 / 4 pcs
    • Skewers of chicken marinated with Thai spices, grilled and served with peanut sauce.
  • Money Bags $ 5.90 / 6 pcs
    • Minced pork in spring roll wrapper, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Small (for 1 person)
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce $22.00
  • Lamb with Dry Bean Curd $28.00
  • Steamed ground Chicken $52.00
  • Hot Chilli Water Boiled Fish Slices $28.00
  • Prawns with Maggie Sauce $30.00
  • Pigbag with Chillies $26.00
  • Deep Fried Squids with Salt & Pepper $25.00
  • Tasty Deep Fried Tofu $22.00
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • - Chocolate Sundae
  • Beef & Reef $33.00
    • (GF) 300g Scotch Fillet Steak Medallion cooked to your liking, topped with Garlic King Prawns served with garden salad & beer battered fries
  • Seafood Hotpot $26.00
    • An array of seafood bound in a mild salsa sauce served with warm crusty bread
  • Beef or Bean Nachos $14.00
    • (GF option available) Spicy Beef or Bean mix served on bed of corn chips topped with melted cheese served with sour cream
  • - Caramel Sundae
  • Chicken Bacon ‘n’ Camembert Burger $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken tenders with bacon and camembert on bed of lettuce, red onion, tomato & cranberry sauce in a toasted artisan bun served with beer batter fries
  • Braised Lamb shanks
    • Tender basted lamb shanks slow cooked in red wine and herbs, served with winter vegetables on creamy garlic potato mash
  • Mini Hotdogs OR Chicken Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • 5 mini hotdogs with chips and tomato sauce
  • WEDGES $9.50
  • LIGHT MEALS(Big- $9) $6.00
  • PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP $9.50
  • FRENCH PANCAKES $12.50
  • SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
  • SCRAMBLED EGGS, HASH, TOMATO $11.50
    • optional salmon $2
  • FRIES $5.50
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD $11.50
  • Prawns in Mongolian Sauce $14.00
  • Steamed Chicken on Rice $11.50
  • Red Curry $11.50
    • with Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Grilled Chicken on Rice $11.50
  • Seafood with Cashew Nuts $14.00
  • Stuffed Mushrooms (5 pcs) $6.50
  • Curry Powder $11.50
    • with Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Roti with Satay Sauce $4.50
  • Roti $2.00
  • Raita $2.00
  • (all served with salad & chutney sauce)
  • Lamb Madras
    • lamb pieces simmered in coconut milk and spices then tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • Chicken Vindaloo
    • chicken cooked with chilies and a special blend of Indian herb and spices hot and spicy specialty from Goa
  • COMBO 2 $34.00
    • 2 main size curry, 2 plain rice, 2 plain naans, 1.5l drink, 1 papadom
  • prawn pakora 10 pieces $9.00
  • Onion-Tomato cucumber $2.00
Yatai Japanese Izakaya

Yatai Japanese Izakaya

location

Address

316 Featherston Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063561316

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Gluten Free , Japanese , Sushi , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Private Dining ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
316 Featherston Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand