Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant in Palmerston North Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Falafel $8.90
    • fried chick pea balls, seasoned & served with lebanese bread, pickles & tahini sauce
  • Grilled cheese $8.90
    • grilled halloumi cheese served with lebanese bread
  • Fattoush $8.90
    • a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
  • Stuffed leaves - grape or cabbage $8.90
    • hand rolled vine leaves stuffed with steamed rice & spices, seasoned with garlic, onion & a hint of lemon
  • Taboulleh salad $9.90
    • a finely balanced salad consisting of a mix of coriander, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil & a hint of lemon
  • Hummus $8.90
    • a well balanced delicious house speciality hummus served with olive oil & grilled lebanese bread
  • Baba ganoush $8.90
    • roasted eggplant dip with olive oil, various seasonings & served with grilled lebanese bread
  • Little monster (for kids) $9.90
    • delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
MAINS MAINS
  • Lamb kabsa $14.90
    • served hot on a bed of red rice with a homemade tomato base, seasoned with delicious spices & served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Chicken biryani $14.90
    • a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Mandi - lamb or chicken $15.90
    • slowly cooked & then roasted, served with our specialty rice cooked in the stock of the meat. served with homemade sauces with a delicious seasonal salad
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
  • Shiesh kebab - beef or chicken $14.90
    • marinated in our homemade sauce & cooked on a stone top, on a skewer with either a choice of beef or chicken & served with fried & salad
  • Bamya $14.90
    • okra stew with lamb in a homemade delicious tomato sauce served with our specialty house rice & salad
  • Mosgah $14.90
    • seasoned eggplant with baked lamb mince & served with specialty rice, salad & lebanese bread
  • Molokhya $14.90
    • a traditional north african cuisine consisting of a broth made from specialty leaves & served with lamb on our specialty house rice & salad
  • Vegetable safary $15.90
    • a mix of stuffed grape leaves, stuffed cabbage leaves, vegetable samosa, falafel, babaganoush, hummus & taboulleh salad
  • Desert safary $22.90
    • a delicious mixed platter of lamb, beef, chicken served with specialty rice & homemade sauces & pickles
LIGHT MEALS & SIDES LIGHT MEALS & SIDES
  • Meaty bread $9.90
    • seasoned lamb mince with tahini sauce on a lebanese bread, grill sealed
  • Kebab $9.90
    • cooked on a stove top with either a choice of beef, chicken, lamb, falafel. served in a wrapped bread with your choice of salads & sauces
  • Also available in prawn or mixed +$2.00
  • Up size to XL +$4.00
  • Arabian kebab $14.90
    • your choice of beef, chicken, lamb, falafel, cooked on a stone top & served with our specialty house rice & salad. with your choice of sauce
  • Lebanese bread $2.00
  • Specialty mandi rice $3.50
  • Fries or wedges $4.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Baklava $6.90
    • a rich sweet pastry filled with chopped nuts & sweetened with syrup
  • Basbousa $6.90
    • a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
  • Konafa $6.90
    • a cheese pastry soaked in a sweet sugar based syrup & garnished with pistachio
  • Desert dessert $6.90
    • a light creamy caramel mousse, topped with a dusting of fine milk chocolate
  • Dessert safary $14.90
    • a delicious selection of baklava, basbousa & konafa, decadence on a plate
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Tandoori chicken $13.90
    • marinated chicken in tandoori sauce, cheese, capsicum, olives, tomato sauce & capers
  • Mediterranean $13.90
    • anchovies, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, capsicum & capers
  • Vegetarian $13.90
    • cheese, capsicum, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce & olives

Nearby Sample Menus

Kapadokya (sample menu)
  • Chicken Yavo $17.90
    • Served with creamy mushroom sauce and parmesan cheese
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
  • Beef / Lamb Iskender
  • Small $13.90
  • Hummus Dip $6.50
    • Chickpeas, Tahini, garlic, lemon juice
  • Grilled Chicken $17.90
    • Chicken breast marinated with middle eastern spices, served with rice and salad
  • Lamb Shish Meals $17.90
    • Skewered grilled tender lamb cubes
  • Baklava $4.00
    • A classic Turkish sweet with walnuts and honey
Pizza Hut (sample menu)
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Mr Seafood (sample menu)
  • Red Cod $18.90 / kg
  • Donuts $1.50
  • Trevally $22.90 / kg
  • Bacon and Egg $6.50
  • Fish $6.50
  • Salmon $35.90 / kg
  • Chicken Fillet $6.50
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
Cafe Brie (sample menu)
  • Chia and Coconut Pot $14
    • Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti
  • Classic Fish and Chips $20
    • Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
  • Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
    • With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
  • Galette de Pomme de Terre, Brocoli et Chorizo $20
    • Broccoli, chorizo potato stack with crispy bacon, spinach and a herb hollandaise
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
    • Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup
  • Bowl of Fries $7.5
    • Served with tomato sauce or aioli
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
Cafe Royale (sample menu)
  • Oatmeal pancakes $15.50
    • with banana, cherry berry compote and apple syrup
  • Pizza Margherita - tomato sauce, fresh tomato, basil leaves & mozzarella $16.50
  • Kumara fries $12.90
    • loaded with salsa
  • Soup with home-made bread. $13.50
    • Today's tasty flavours are on the blackboard
  • Add ham, bacon, chicken or salmon $4.50
  • Free range chicken $9.50
    • with aioli & salad
  • Chorizo hash $16.50
    • Woody’s Farm chorizo, potatoes and onion topped with a soft poached egg
  • Pizza Verde $17.50
    • broccoli and spinach with black olives, pesto and garlic
The Cooperage (sample menu)
  • Toast and Spreads $6.00
    • 3 slices of grain / white bread or English muffin toasted and served with either rhubarb and red berry jam/marmite/honey/marmalade/peanut butter >>
  • 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
  • Chicken Burger $18.50
    • Herb and chilli marinated chicken served with caramelised pineapple,tomato, bacon, brie, apricot chilli chutney and mayo, on toasted burger buns with fries and house made aioli
  • Garlic Bread (V) $8.00
    • On ciabatta served crisp and hot with balsamic glaze
  • Beef Burger $12.00
    • With cheese and tomato sauce served with fries
  • Cooperage Vegetarian Salad (GF V) $17.00
    • Fresh salad greens tossed with roasted kumara, courgettes, mushrooms,oven dried tomatoes, feta and topped with kumara chards and aioli (Dairy-free available)
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with focaccia
  • Basil pesto / hollandaise / sour cream/cream cheese / brie / aioli $2.00
Flavour Bistro (sample menu)
  • Fried Calamari Rings (4pcs) $12.00
  • Sweet French Toast $17.00
    • Grilled bananas and streaky bacon drizzled with maple syrup
  • Pan Fried Fish N/A
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
    • streaky bacon with scrambled eggs and toast
  • Basket of Fries $1.50
    • add aioli
  • Mushrooms/Tomatoes/Spinach/Avocado $4.00
  • Pita Bread $10.00
    • with Pesto & Hummus
  • Smoked Salmon Salsa N/A
Red Chillies (sample menu)
  • Butter Naan 3.50
    • Leavened flour bread with butter
  • Garlic Naan 3.50
    • Leavened flour bread infuse with garlic
  • Mango Chutney 3.50
  • Onion Bhajee 4.90
    • Shredded onions, battered and fried with spices and chick pea flour (Three per person)
  • Chicken Methi 14.90
    • Traditionally North Indian delicious chicken curry cooked with onion gravy, ginger/garlic and tenugreek leaves
  • Chicken Tikka 8.90
    • The most popular North Indian delicacy cooked over hot charcoal
  • Chicken Tikka Masala 14.90
    • An internationally renowned dish, boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices
  • Prawn Jalfrezi 16.90
    • Jalfrezi was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj "Thaj" is hot and "freeze" is stir fried cooked with red capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Breakers Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • Thai Beef $20.50
    • Grilled beef strips, salad, crispy noodles and Thai style
  • Vege Burger $11.00
    • Grilled vege pattie, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, pesto mayo and tomato relish
  • Beef Schnitzel $17.50
    • Lightly crumbed beef schnitzel, with salad, chips and rich brown gravy.
  • Chicken Sandwich $14.50
    • Grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips.
  • Kahuna Burger $14.50
    • Chicken tenders coated in our special spice, pineapple, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo
  • Grilled Garlic Bread $5.00
  • 200g Sirloin Steak $22.00
  • Double Donut Sundae $8.50
    • Two warm donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream.
Jimmy Cook's at The Copthorne Hotel (sample menu)
  • Sauces (Choose one) N/A
    • Mushroom, Barbecue, Peppercorn, Tartare, Hollandaise, Gravy, Tomato (Extra Sauces $1.50)
  • Potato Puree with Truffle Oil $5
  • Pork Spare Ribs $36
    • Tender ‘fall off the bone’ pork ribs. Coated in our special BBQ style Rib sauce. Fresh from the kitchen. Accompanied with your choice of: Chunky Fries, Buttery Potato Mash or Seasoned Wedges & Fresh Garden Salad, House Coleslaw or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
  • Duck Two Ways $43
    • Five Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Courgette Puree Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Drunken Muscatels, Liquorice
  • Seasoned Wedges with Tomato Sauce $5
  • Fish & Chips $35
    • Market Fresh Fish, Tempura Batter, Chunky Fries, Salad, Homemade Tartare Tomato Sauce, Lemon Jelly
  • Confit Duck Leg $22/$43
    • Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Beetroot Pickle, Lime Pearls, Dried Olive Dust
  • Macaroon $3
The African Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • 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
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $16.50
    • Homemade traditional seafood chowder served with crusty bread
  • TROPICAL FRUIT TRIFLE $12.50
    • Traditional homemade trifle with layers of sherry infused sponge, custard, jelly and fruit, finished with double cream
  • BOBBIE'S BREAD PLATTER $17.50
    • Mixed platter of breads served with a selection of homemade peste's, accompanied with rosemary marmalade
  • MADAGASCAN CHICKEN CURRY $29.50
    • Tender chicken, sauteed with aromatic Madagascan spices, complete with basmati rice, pickled mango chutney, spicy tomato relish and naan bread, served with a light green salad
  • SATAY CHICKEN SALAD $20.50
    • Chicken tenders marinated in aromatic spices pan fried, tossed with fresh salad greens, crispy apple, sun dried grapes, avocado and mandarin, drizzled with sweet chilli satay vinaigrette
  • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $15.50
    • Toasted muesli with tropical fruits and natural minted yogurt, served with buttered wholegrain toast and homemade conserve
  • LEMON MERINGUE PIE $12.50
    • Homemade lemon meringue pie served with ice cream and double cream
Bellas Cafe (sample menu)
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Though Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Citrus Crumbed Market Fish $29.00
    • Fries, Mesclun Coleslaw, Tartare Egg Mayonnaise and Citrus Squeeze
  • Seafood Risotto $29.00
    • Seared Fish, Scallops, Calamari and Prawns in Lemon Arborio Rice, Finished with Butter, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • 72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
    • With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
  • Spinach / Potato Hash $4.00 per Selection
  • Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Toasted English Muffin and Hollandaise $16.50
    • In The Style of: Benedict-Leg Ham / Florentine - Spinach / Vancouver - Salmon
  • Visual Menu of Bella's House Made Cakes and Tarts Please Let us Describe the Selection Displayed in the Cabinet
  • Three Soft White Rolls $6.50
    • Oven Baked in Herb or Garlic Butter
Bubbles champagne bar (sample menu)
  • Bubbles Salad $22
    • fresh salad leaves, thin sliced red onion, carrot strips, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, crumbled feta cheese, toasted cashew nuts, crispy croutons, balsamic dressing, garnished with fried parsnip crisps served with your choice of grilled angus steak strips, chicken tenderloins, prawn cutlets or polenta wedges
  • Beet Salad $13
    • roasted beetroot, pecan nuts & goats cheese salad with lemon dressing
  • Balls of Fire
    • beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
  • extra-large $24
  • Cheeseboard $18
    • kapiti baby blue cheese, creamy camembert, aged cheddar, port soaked cheddar, grilled haloumi, pinot noir paste, served with crostini stack
  • Fresh Bread Baked To Order (Each) $10
    • 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 >>
  • Cajun Chicken,
    • cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
  • Meatfest
    • chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
The Gallery Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Supreme of Chicken $38
    • Oven roasted chicken wrapped in bacon, served with polenta crusted sweet breads, baby winter vegetables, potato gnocchi and drizzled with basil pesto
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted bread
  • Seafood Pasta $25.50
    • Mussels, clams, prawns, smoked salmon, spinach and capers, bound in a creamy dill sauce topped with fresh Parmigianon Reggiano
  • Gallery Sweet tasting Platter $39
    • A selection of treats from the dessert menu for you to share with 2 or 3 people (for those that just cant decide).
  • Carbonara $23
    • Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
  • Vegetarian Main $27
    • A vegetarian tasting plate, gallery staff will inform you of todays special
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • Waiting staff will inform you
  • Sticky Date Pudding N/A
    • Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
The Grand Beer & Wine Cafe (sample menu)
  • Fried Eggs $3.00
  • Seafood Basket $18.00
    • Fish, Mussels, Scallops, Prawns Calamari, fries & tartare
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Marinated fillets, bacon, crispy noodles, salad mix & chilli peanut glaze
  • Bangers & Mash $12.00
    • Prime Beef Sausages, garlic mash & chefs rich gravy
  • Fritto Misto $17.00
    • Samosas, wontons, spring rolls, Chicken chips w/ dipping sauces
  • Mussel Platter $39.00
    • A selection of garlic and white wine and thyme mussels, coconut cream and chilli mussels, Dijon mustard and blue cheese mussels, served with a selection of dipping bread and fries
  • From the Fryers $35.00
    • Selection of Fish Bites, Pork Wontons, Chicken Nibbles, Spring Rolls, Samosa’s with Fries, Wedges and Dipping sauces.
  • Carbonara $12.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in cream & wine reduction
Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant

Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant

location

Address

Rangitikei Street and Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063544654

clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Halal , Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
Rangitikei Street and Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand
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