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

  • Roast of the Day - today's roast meat with roasted and steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce and rich brown gravy $16.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail - with thousand island seafood sauce $9
  • Seafood Basket - lightly battered scallops, crab stick, salt & pepper squid, prawn twister, battered fish, with chips, salad and tartare sauce $27.50
  • Fish Burger - golden battered dory fillet, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $12.50
  • Side of buttered potato mash $3
  • Side of salad $3
  • Satay sauce $4
  • Thai Beef - grilled beef strips, salad, cripsy noodles and Thai style dressing $20.50
  • ANTIPASTO $27.00
    • A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips2 people..
  • Fresh Fish (GF).. $25.50
    • On a lemon and prawn risotto
  • Chocolate mud cake.. $8.50
    • Super rich chocolate cake, best served warm..
  • Chicken tenders and fries
  • Garlic Bread. Change to gluten free bread for an extra $2 $7.50
  • Set cheesecake of The Day.. $9.00
    • Ask staff for today's flavour
  • Cajun Chicken Burger.. $19.60
    • Grilled cajun chicken breast on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese. Served with fries
  • Tacos
    • Mince, lettuce, carrot and cheese
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with Ciabatta
  • Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • A selection of seafood in a creamy veloute. Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Confit Duck Salad $24.00
    • With mixed greens, orange, apple, cranberry, maple walnuts and honey mustard dressing
  • Fish and Chips $24.00
    • Parmesan crumbed fish of the day, mixed salad greens & home cut fries. Served with tartare sauce
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Lightly Szechuan pepper coated calamari tossed in a fresh herb and chilli salad, with lime aioli grilled lemon
  • Mediterranean Crispy Prawns $18.00
    • Pan fried salt and pepper prawns with honeydew melon, green olives, feta and green gazpacho dressing
  • Bruschetta $14.00
    • Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil leaves, feta, balsamic reduction & olive oil
  • Chicken Salad $24.00
    • Moroccan spiced chicken with mixed green, avocado, feta, capsicum, roasted almonds, maple and seeded mustard dressing
  • Thyme and chicken liver pate w tamarillo jam and rye bread $13
  • SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
  • Chicken, bacon and brie melt resting on a toasted ciabatta bun w a spiced plum and orange relish and french fries $17
  • Grilled flat bread topped w eggplant, spinach, gourmet potatoes, caramelised onions and goats cheese $12
  • 3 egg omellette w sautéed mushrooms, tomato, gruyere cheese, watercress and red onion jam served w basil pesto $14.50
  • Panfried market fish or Pacific Salmon served w ciabatta, lemon and fennel crust in a carrot, ginger and saffron broth w tomato confit, sea salt roasted gourmet potatoes and wilted baby spinach $29
  • Soup of the day w home baked ciabatta $10
  • FISH N CHIPS - Monteith’s Golden battered Terekihi with french fries, tartare, tomato sauce and creamy potato, gherkin and aioli salad $17
  • Steamed Rice Noodles $5.00
  • Garlic and Black Pepper - Your choice of meat stir-fried with vegetables and black pepper, and finished with crispy fried garlic (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50
  • Chada Thai Fried Rice - Fried rice with mixed vegetables, egg, spring onion and a choice of meat (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $16.00
  • Panang Curry - Full bodies semi-sweet curry with a choice of meat in coconut cream base (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $17.00
  • Cashew Nuts - Your choice of meat stir-fried with vege tables and cashew nuts (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $17.00
  • Massaman Lamb Curry - Lamb curry cooked with potato, onion, and roasted peanuts and simmered in coconut and massaman paste $17.00
  • Roasted Duck - Chada Thai roasted duck served with bok choy and our homemade gravy sauce $13.00
  • Chada Thai Omelette with Rice - Crispy pan-fried eggs with mixed vegetables and a choice of meat (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $13.50
  • BBQ Pork $9.50
    • Egg noodles with roast pork and vegetables in a Chinese BBQ sauce
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Fish Cake $0.90
  • Moro Bar $2.60
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $8.00
  • Egg $4.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Fried egg noddle (bowl) $7.50
  • Salt & pepper king prawns $13.90
  • Seafood fried rice $24.90
  • Vegetable thai green curry with rice $18.90
  • Grilled tomato $3.00
  • Scallops with cashew nuts $30.90
  • Sizzling gai po $22.90
    • Tender, succulent chicken fillets dipped in a thin batter, fried to golden brown, sautéed with seasonal vegetables in our chef’s special sauce and served on a sizzling platter.
  • Pork with cashew nuts $21.90
  • Chicken $2.60
  • Ham $2.00
  • Spicy Wedges $4.50
  • Garlic Chips $4.00
  • 3 Fish, 2 scoops, 1 hot dog, 1 spring roll, 1 potato fritter $15.00
  • Ham $3.00
  • Corn Nugget 12 $3.50
  • Chicken $4.00
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • White Chip Macadamia N/A
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Deep Fried Wontons $5.00
  • Dry Wontons $11.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork Hotplate with Rice
  • Korean Style Sushi $10.00
  • Fishball Noodle Soup $11.50/ half $8.50
  • Stone Bowl Bibimbap $13.00
  • Buta Kimchi Don $15.00
  • Korean Hot'n Spicy Sticky Rice $13.00
  • SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • BK CHICKEN
    • Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • 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.
  • CHICKEN BACON MEATY
    • The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
  • PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
    • Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
  • 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.
  • Red Curry Roast Duck $ 13.50 / 1 pc
    • Roast duck cooked with pineapple, tomato, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables in red curry and coconut milk.
  • Wontons $ 5.90 / 7 pcs
  • Tom Kha Chicken $10.90 / 1 pc
    • Rich and mild flavour spicy chicken and coconut milk soup flavoured with lemon grass, galangal, kafir lime leave, mushroom and chilli.
  • Green Curry with Chicken $ 11.90 / 1 pc
    • Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Beef With Oyster Sauce $11.90 / 1 pc
    • And vegetables.
  • Combination Fried Rice (combo)With chicken, beef, pork and vegetables. $11.90 / 1 pc
  • Chicken & Cashew Nuts $11.90 / 1 pcs
    • With oyster sauce, mushroom, vegetables and cashew nut.
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • 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
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Lamb Vindaloo
    • lamb cooked with chilies and a special blend of Indian herbs and spices hot and spicy specialty from Goa
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.00
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.00
  • Onion-Tomato cucumber $2.00
  • Tandoori Prawns
    • prawns marinated in ajwain and spiced yogurt skewered and grilled in tandoor
  • Beef Roganjosh
    • a deliciously spiced slow-cooked beef dish in a rich onion sauce with a special strain of spices which have brilliant color but do not scorch the palate
  • Chicken Saag
    • a beautiful dish from the royal repertoire of India cubed chicken cooked in a spice-laced spinach sauce
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Blue Berry Muffin $3.50
  • Earl Grey Tea $3.50
  • Savouries Crêpes - La Marine (Salmon And Sour Cream) $11.90
  • Almond Croissant $4.00
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Crépe Aux Amandes (Almond paste & slivered almonds) $10.90
  • Pumpkin Soup $8.90
  • Iced Mocha $6.00
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Canadienne (Maple syrup) $8.50
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