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

  • Garlic & Parsley $3
  • Chicken Hawaiian - grilled chicken breast topped with pineapple and tomato salsa, and melted cheese with salad and turmeric flavoured rice $19.90
  • Breakers Burger - grilled beef pattie, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14
  • Side of salad $3
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) - selection of nibbles with sweet chili and aioli dipping sauce $16
  • Double BBC Burger - double beef pattie, double bacon, double cheese, with smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun $12.50
  • Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
  • Omelette - three egg omelette with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms served with salad $11.50
  • Steak Sandwich.. $19.80
    • Sirloin steak on toasted Vienna with lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot relish, caramelised onions and a dijon aioli. Served with fries
  • Chocolate mud cake.. $8.50
    • Super rich chocolate cake, best served warm..
  • Toasted Bagel $6.90
    • Cream cheese and jam..
  • Fresh Fish of the Day (GF).. $31.50
    • Grilled fresh fish with a lite basil sauce, served with baby herbed potatoes, green beans and vine tomatoes
  • Scrambled Egg on Toast.. $7.50
    • Add bacon.. $8.50
  • Silk Cake.. $9.00
    • Our famous smooth as silk chocolate cake on a biscuit base
  • Cuba Benedict..
    • Swap focaccia with gluten free bread & remove hash browns. Your choice of either bacon or spinach with poached eggs, and hollandaise Or Smoked Salmon..
  • ADD
    • x2 Bacon.. $3.50 /Tomato.. $2.50 /x2 Hash browns.. $2.50 /Black pudding.. $3.50 /Spinach.. $2.50 /x2 Sausages.. $3.50/Mince.. $4.00/Creamy mushrooms.. $4.00/Grilled mushroom.. $2.50/ Half avocado.. $3.00
  • Italian Lover see above
    • Bier stick, Salami, Capsicum & Chilli
  • Di Famiglia $20.90
    • 8 slices
  • Seasoned Fries $4.50
  • BBQ Chicken Salad $13.90
    • Chunks of Marinated Chicken, tossed through Fresh Salad Greens with Avocado, Crunchy Noodles & laced with House Vinaigrette
  • Garlic & Parmesan Bread $5.50
  • The Bay of Naples see above
    • Shrimps, Mussels & Calamari (add Anchovies at no extra charge)
  • Herb & Ham Bread $6.50
  • Di Famiglia $25.90
    • 8 slices
  • Steak Sandwich $24.00
    • AngusPure on garlic ciabatta with mixed salad greens. Tomato, grilled flat brown mushroom, caramelised onions and béarnaise sauce. Served with shoestring fries
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Lightly Szechuan pepper coated calamari tossed in a fresh herb and chilli salad, with lime aioli grilled lemon
  • Home Made Gnocchi $22.00
    • Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi with roasted vine tomato, capsicum, spinach, pine nuts and sage beurre noisettes
  • Te Mata Fig and Chevre $22.00
    • Chargrilled Sourdough topped with a goat cheese and fresh figs, shaved fennel, prosciutto, orange and raspberry gastrique
  • Mediterranean Crispy Prawns $18.00
    • Pan fried salt and pepper prawns with honeydew melon, green olives, feta and green gazpacho dressing
  • Pork Ribs $19.00
    • Sticky smoked pork ribs with garden salad and house fries
  • Bruschetta $14.00
    • Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil leaves, feta, balsamic reduction & olive oil
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with Ciabatta
  • Smoked cheddar cheese fondue w ciabatta $12
  • 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
  • Steak, ale and whisky cheddar pie, with creamy potato mash and garlic bread stick $25
  • Chickpea, coriander and feta fritters w a balsamic beetroot chutney and minted yoghurt dipping sauce $11
  • Grilled lemon thyme chicken salad w persian and maple roasted pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, sweet chilli dressing and toasted pumpkin seeds $16
  • SCHNITZEL - Crumbed weiner schnitzel topped with honey cured ham and gruyere cheese w creamy potato mash, caramelised onions and lemon wedge $18
  • Blueberry buttermilk pancakes w maple syrup, caramelised banana & crispy bacon finished w berry compote $16.00
  • French fries w aioli and tomato sauce $8
  • Phad Thai - Traditional Thai stir-fried noodles with a choice of meat, egg, bean sprouts and chives (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $16.00
  • Laksa Noodle Soup - Thin noodle in Laksa soup with a choice of meat and garnish with crispy shallots and spring onion (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50
  • 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
  • BBQ Pork in Wonton Soup - Chicken mince wrapped in thin wonton pastry in chicken broth and serve with BBQ pork $14.50
  • Chada Thai Fish Fillet - Fish fillet in our secret three- flavoured Chada Thai sauce, served in a sizzling hot plate $17.50
  • Tom Kha - A creamy soup of lemongrass, galangal, Kaffir lime leaves, mushroom, tomato and a choice of meat (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $15.00
  • Spicy Basil - Your choice of meat stir-fried with vegetables in our homemade spicy basil sauce (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50
  • Strawberry Sundae $6.50
  • Bacon $2.60
  • Tomato $2.00
  • Curry Roll $2.00
  • Mussel $1.00
  • Steak $2.60
  • Garlic Chips $4.00
  • Vegetarian Roll $2.00
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Large $22.00
  • Wonton Soup $11.50/ half $8.50
    • (with or without noodles)
  • Large $22.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetables $12.00
  • Regular $18.00
  • Chiri-Kara Don $15.00
  • Korean Style Sushi $10.00
  • Lemon Chicken Hotplate with Rice
  • 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.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STUNNER $7.00
    • The new Crispy Chicken Stunner meal deal includes one Crispy Chicken burger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • HOT CAKES
    • Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
  • THE BOMB
    • With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, 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; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
  • FRIES
    • More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • CREAMY MAYO DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • You can'’t go wrong with our new Creamy Mayo Double Cheeseburger, 2 signature flame-grilled beef patties, topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • Large (for 2-3 people).
  • Beef With Oyster Sauce $11.90 / 1 pc
    • And vegetables.
  • Pork Garlic & Pepper $11.90 / 1 pc
    • And vegetables.
  • Beef Massaman Curry $ 11.90 / 1 pc
    • Curry with stewed beef, potatoes, and coconut milk flavoured by palm sugar and massaman curry.
  • Roti $ 4.50 / 1 pc
    • Great accompanied with massaman OR yellow curry.
  • Chicken & Cashew Nuts $11.90 / 1 pcs
    • With oyster sauce, mushroom, vegetables and cashew nut.
  • Roti & Satay Sauce $5.90 / 1 pc
    • Roti & Satay Sauce
  • BBQ Chicken $12.90 / 1 pc
    • Half-cut chicken marinated in spices, oven grilled and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Scotch Fillet $30.00
    • (GF) 300g Scotch Fillet cooked to your liking with Portobello mushroom, vine tomatoes, whole green beans & seasoned roasted potatoes. Served plain or with your choice of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom sauce
  • - Spanish Omelette & Salad GF (V option), Chorizo potato tomato red onion filling
  • - Creamy Chicken Fettuccine (V option)
  • - Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
  • - Herb Crusted Beef Schnitzel with Ranch Slaw & Fries
  • Beer Battered Steak Fries $9.00
    • Steak cut potato fries coated in beer batter deep fried served with Garlic Aioli
  • Haloumi Salad with Turkish Bread $18.00
    • (V) Grilled Haloumi cheese layered over a Mediterranean garden salad with garlic infused crusty Turkish bread & balsamic dressing
  • Seafood Hotpot $26.00
    • An array of seafood bound in a mild salsa sauce served with warm crusty bread
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • With bananas, bacon, maple syrup
  • CHICKEN BURGER 'N' CHIPS $14.00
  • OMELETTES
    • Ham, cheese, bacon, spring onion, tomato, mushroom 2 Fillings - $9.5 3 Fillings - $10.5 4 Fillings - $11.5
  • SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
  • SPECIALITY SAVOURY $4.50
  • LIGHT MEALS(Big- $9) $6.00
  • SLICES $3.50
  • FILLED PANINI $7.50
    • Bacon & egg, chicken, Ham & Tomato With either chips or salad - $9.5
  • Crumbed Sausages $2.00
  • Smoked Fish Patties $3.00
  • Satay $5.50
    • 1/4 lb. Prime Beef, Satay Sauce, Salad, Onion & Mayo
  • Cordon Bleu $2.50
  • Lamb Patties $.50
  • Straight $2.20
  • Onion Rings $0.50
  • Small $2.50
  • Green Curry Seafood $14.00
  • Tom Kha Vegetables $11.50
  • Panang Curry Fish $14.00
  • Crispy Pork with Kailan $13.00
  • Stir Fried Chilli $11.50
    • with Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Spring Rolls (Veg - 6 pcs) $6.50
  • Prawns in Oyster Sauce $14.00
  • Chicken with Mushrooms $11.50
  • Chicken Saag
    • a beautiful dish from the royal repertoire of India cubed chicken cooked in a spice-laced spinach sauce
  • Cheese & garlic naan $4.00
  • Aloo capsicum
    • potatoes cooked with diced capsicum and tomato based gravy
  • Lamb Saag
    • a beautiful dish from the royal repertoire of India lamb cooked in a spice-laced spinach sauce
  • Chicken Bhuna
    • roasted chicken pieces cooked in fried brown onion fresh diced tomatoes and onion tomato based gravy
  • Butter Naan $3.50
  • Onion Bhaji $7.00
  • Aloo Gobi
    • fresh garden cauliflower and potatoes cooked to taste with a mild hint of exotic Indian spices
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