Light, fragrant chicken or shrimp broth with fresh greens
Pancake (Banh Xeo) $9.00
Vietnamese savoury crepe with pork, shrimp and bean sprout fillings. Served with side salad and home
Egg Roll (Cha gio chien) 4 rolls $7.00
Crispy spring rolls of shrimp, pork and vegetables served with ginger
Spring roll (Goi cuon) $9.00
Silky rice paper rolls with shrimp, shredded pork, lettuce, peanuts, fragrant herbs and vermicelli
Vegetarian Spring Roll (Goi cuon chay) 4 rolls $7.00
Steamed tofu and seasonal vegetable rolls served with homemade dipping
Saigon Salad (Goi ga, goi bo, goi tom) $10.00
Salad of fresh vegetables with choice of poached chicken, beef or shrimp, served with sweet and spicy dressing and crushed peanuts
MAIN COURSES
Saigon Noodles (Pho bo ga) $16.00
Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle in clear soup. Choice of beef or chicken. Served with fresh mint, shredded lettuce and fresh
Grilled Beef (Bonurong sa) 13 skewers $17.00
Grilled coriander beef on lemongrass skewers served with rice and salad
Beef Stew (Bo Kho) $15.00
Spicy fragrant Vietnamese beef stew with carrots. Served with side salad and warm bread
Stir Fried Beef Cubes $18.00
Vietnamese beef cubes stir fried with capsicums and onion. Served with jasmine rice or fries.
Saigon Beef Steak (Bo bit tet) $18.00
Special Vietnamese beef steak marinated in homemade sauce. Served with fries and choice.
Fried Rice (Com chien) $16.00
Combination fried rice with shrimps, Vietnamese sausage and beans. Served with tomato and cucumber.
Crispy Fried Egg Noodles (Mi xao gion) $16.00
Combination stir fried egg noodles with seafood and seasonal vegetables.
Grilled Pork (Suon chia nuong) $18.00
Grilled fragrant pork ribs served with jasmine rice and choice of kimchi and side salad
Shrimp Sauteed (Tom sot la chanh) $22.00
Fresh shrimps sauteed with lemon leaf and homemade sauce
Steamed Chicken (Ga hap cai xanh) $22.00
Steamed Vietnamese chicken with ginger - sweet - soy sauce and seasonal mustard greens, mushrooms and carrots served with steamed rice and homemade sauce
Shrimp Fried Rice (Com chien tom) $19.00
Egg fried rice with fragrant shrimp
Grilled Fish (Ca nuong) $22.00
Whole fish grilled in foil tin with signature sauce. Served with steamed rice and fresh salad.
Rice Noodles (Hu tieu nam vang) $16.00
Traditional Vietnamese rice noodles steamed with shrimps, pork and quail eggs.
Saigon Curry (Cari ga, cari bo) $17.00
Vietnamese chicken or beef curry. Served with warm bread.
VEGETARIAN
Stir Fried Broccoli (Bong cai xao toi) $12.00
Stir fried broccoli with carrots. Served with steamed rice
Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
Pasta of the Day $24.90
Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
Catch of the Day $29.50
Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
The Fillet $00.00
Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.
Fresh salad greens tossed with roasted kumara, courgettes, mushrooms,oven dried tomatoes, feta and topped with kumara chards and aioli (Dairy-free available)
Bacon / sausages / smoked salmon / 2 x organic eggs / 2 x slices of toast $5.00
Chicken Linguine $18.50
Garlic and chilli marinated chicken tossed with linguine in a zesty basil lemon sauce, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach. Topped with fresh parmesan and toasted macadamia nuts and a lemon wedge
Green salad $5.50
Hotcakes $10.00
With banana, maple syrup and cream
Kumara Fries $9.00
Served with sour cream or aioli
Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
Prime beef slices marinated in Thai satay flavours served on mesclun salad with mangos, radish, tomato, cucumber and black sesame seeds. Topped with crispy kumara chards and nam jam dressing
Traditional homemade trifle with layers of sherry infused sponge, custard, jelly and fruit, finished with double cream
THE ZOOLOGIST $30.50
Oven baked fillet of fresh water salmon served on a bed of wilted vegetables with sauteed potato, topped with mustard hollandaise and accompanied with a light green salad
CAPE STYLE FISH CAKES $18.50
Homemade fish cakes garnished with a tropical salad, accompanied with a baguette
EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
Toasted English muffin topped with witted spinach, grilled bacon, roasted field mushroom and grilled tomato, drizzled with homemade hollandaise sauce
NGORONGORO STEAK $36.00
Prime scotch fillet carpet bag steak stuffed with oysters and feta, served on a bed of roasted potatoes and field mushrooms drizzled with a rich red wine jus, accompanied with a light green salad
THE AFRICAN BIG BREAKY $21.00
A hearty breakfast of honey cured bacon, beef sausages, roasted field mushroom, grilled tomato, poached eggs and sweet potato cake, served with buttered wholegrain toast
SAVANNAH FRUIT & CHEESE PLATTER $21.50
Selection of crackers, dips, cheeses, nuts and fresh fruit
garlic butter, grated cheddar, toasted garlic & aioli dip olive & caper tapenade with cherry tomatoes dukka spices with smoked chilli oil, olive oil & balsamic dip basil pesto with parmesan cheese & toasted pinenuts pear & blue cheese with walnuts & rocket >>
Say Cheese
camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
Summer Pudding $14
pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
Vegetarian Lasagne $25
roasted aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato ragu, layered with béchamel cheese sauce & pasta sheets served with a leafy green salad with olives & tangy vinaigrette (V)
Earl Grey Crème Brulee $12
with the subtle flavour of bergamot and citrus served with walnut biscotti
Cajun Chicken,
cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
Mon
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Tue
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Wed
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Thu
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Fri
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Sat
11 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
Sun
5 PM to 11 PM
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
None
Cuisine
Vietnamese
Features
EFTPOS
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Takeaway
,
Bar Not Available
,
Cash
,
Lunch
,
Seating
,
Cards accepted
,
Dinner
,
Outdoor Seating
Location
2/11 George Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand