Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant in Palmerston North Menu -

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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

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

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

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

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

300 Sweet & Sour Pork (V) $18.5
- Hong Kong
27 Chicken Teriyaki $6.9
- Japan
123 Egg Fried Rice (V) $13.5
- China
107 Beef Pho noodle Soup $15.9
- Vietnam
100 Singaporean Noodles (V)
- Singapore
209 Chicken Teriyaki (V) $18.5
- Japan
201 Chicken Cashew Nut (V) $19.9
- Thailand
Prawn $17.9

Fallafel $7.00 / $8.90
- Mini / Large
Mixed $7.50
- Mediterranean Style
Zucchini $8.50 / $9.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Chicken $7.50 / $9.90
- Mini / Large
Chicken $12.90 / $15.90
- Served with Rice. Small / Large
Falafal $8.50 / $9.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Mixed $12.90 / $15.90
- Served with Rice. Small / Large
Mixed $9.00 / $9.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large

Curry Chicken on Rice $11.90
BBQ Pork Fried Noodles $11.90
Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.90
Chinese Pickie Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
BBQ Pork on Rice $11.90
Beef Casserole on Rice $11.00
Fried Beef $11.90
- with Sweet and Sour Sauce on
Sichuan Stir Fried Pork $
- On Rice (Spicy)

Fish $3.00
Hoki $18.90 / kg
Fresh Fish Fillets $4.90
Spring Rolls $2.50
Red Cod $18.90 / kg
Groper Steaks $31.90 / kg
Battered Scallops $2.00 / $10.00 / $20.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
Selection from Cabinet $4.00

Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Very Vegemite $4.00
Grilled Wedges $4.90

Home-Style Curry Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
- Diced meat sauteed with onion and garlic then chopped tomatoes, finished with julienne of ginger coriander
Mango Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
- Boneless meat marinated in white sauce cooked in tandoori oven finished with cashew nut and mango pulp sauce
Pickle $1.50
Palak Paneer $11.99
- Cottage cheese cooked with fresh herbs and spices finished with fresh spinach and onion sauce
Chana Masala (Punjabi style) $11.99
- Chick-peas cooked with onion tomato sauce in Punjabi style garnished with ginger and cilantro
Nawabi Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
- Prawn/Scallops mixed in cashew nut, almond, coconut cream sauce and lightly spiced
Batter fried Fish with Wedges or Chips $6.99
Plain Rice $2.00

Chicken Madras - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Winter Special Combos $13.00
- Half size curry, small rice, plain naan & 355ml drink
Prawn Pakora (Fritter) - Full $10.00
Butter Lamb - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Kabab Wraps $10.00
- Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kabab, Murgh Malai Kabab, Kasoori Kabab, Hara Kabab
Goan Fish Curry - Full $15.00
Chicken Vindaloo - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Mango Lassi $4.00

Smoked Salmon on Rye Toast $12.00
- with cream cheese (add poached eggs $4.00)
Dukkah with Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $12.00
- and olive oil with balsamic vinegar
Citron Tart $10.00
- with Yoghurt and Raspberry Coulis
Mega Works $19.00
Mini Works $12.00
- bacon, kransky, hash brown, egg and toast
Mushroom Risotto N/A
Avocado & Shrimp Salad N/A
- with Shrimp Roe
Pan Fried Fish $23.00

Vegetable Korma $10.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut gravy.
FULL menu curry (excl. seafood) $11.00/$11.00
Saag Aloo $10.00
- Potatoes cooked in creamy spinach gravy
Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
- Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
LUNCH Combo $12.50/Takeaway$12.50
- includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
Vegetable Spring Roll $5.00
- Crispy deep fried pastry rolls filled with julienne cut seasonal vegetables.
Lamb Roganjosh $10.00
- A deliciously spiced slow cooked lamb in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices giving this dish its brilliant colour.
Chicken Korma $10.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.

Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
- drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
Beef & Reef (GF) $38
- 200gm of Premium New Zealand Angus eye fillet, seared prawns & scallops infused w garlic butter accompanied by button mushrooms, cherry tomatos & green beans
Chocolate Brownie $14
- Warmed, drizzled with choc sauce & served with French vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
(GF = Gluten Free)
Fries $8
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce
300gm Scotch fillet steak (GF) $36
- Premium New Zealand Angus scotch served on a swede & parsnip mash w garlic infused wilted spinach and topped with our house made beetroot salsa
Winter warmer! $28
- Lamb meatballs in tomato, bacon and butter bean sauce
Classic shrimp cocktail (GF) $15
- w crisp lettuce, shrimp, fresh tomato & seafood dressing, the good old kiwi classic.

Angus Pure Beef Ribeye (Gluten Free) $25.00
- Served with hand cut chips, smoked tomato relish, crispy capers, smoked paprika butter and a red wine thyme jus
Chilli Bean Nachos (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Chilli Bean Mince on top of corn chips, served with melted cheese, sour cream,avocado pulp and tomato salsa
Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
- Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
Crispy Chicken Stacked Burger $18.00
- Crumbed chicken breast topped with melted cheese, lettuce, capsicum and apricot chutney, served with wedges and tomato relish
Coachman Combo $62.00
- Entrées, Main and Dessert
Avocado Smash $15.00
- An all time favourite of avocado and feta cheese served on top of toasted Vienna bread topped with a poached egg
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Classic eggs Benedict served on a toasted English muffin served with Bacon and wilted spinach two poached eggs and topped with a rich hollandaise sauce
Wild Mushroom & Feta Cheese Risotto Balls (Gluten Free) $17.00
- Served with a garden salad, garlic aioli and balsamic glaze

Sweet Chilli Chicken Hot Wrappo N/A
- With peppers, red onion & tomato
Dubliner N/A
- Leg ham, cheddar, tomato & ballymaloe relish
O'Briens Big Club N/A
- Ham, cheddar, coleslaw, tomato, egg & mixed leaves
Chicken & Avocado N/A
- with tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
Bacon & Brie Melt Toastie N/A
- Toasted with foccacia Shambo with cranberry, tomato & mixed leaves
O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
- Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
- With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
House Toassed Salad N/A
- Parmesan, sundried tomatos, peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing

9. Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Rice Noodles (Pho Bo/Ga ap chao) $16.00
- Beef or chicken stir-fried with rice noodles and seasonal vegetables
29. Mousse (Chocolate or Passionfruit) $7.00
6. OBAMA Combo $20.00
- Grilled Pork, Fried Spring Rolls served with Fresh Noodle, Fish Sauce, and a HANOI BEER
28. Rice Noodles $3.00
25. Fried $5.00
26. Grilled Pork Skewers (2 Skewers) $8.00
18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
- Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
- Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice

Lindauer 200ml 10.00
Bethany's Liqueur Truffle $4
Tui, Export Gold 6.00
Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with sautéed button mushrooms, grilled tomato, crispy fries, garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $25
Hash Brown and Bacon Stack Two hash browns, two rashes of bacon, and cheese in between, topped with two soft poached eggs, grilled tomato, hollandaise sauce and Balsamic reduction. $15
Duo of Kapiti Ice Cream Four scoops, two flavours, cinnamon tuile. $14
C J Pask Gimblett Road Merlot, Hawkes Bay 9.00 / 40.00
Seared Scallops (GF) With a tomato coulis, roast artichokes, edamame bean and tomato salsa and a pine nut and kalamata olive crumb. $15

Tapas Platter $30.00
- A Grand Selection of the Chefs finest choices
Pepper Sauce $3.00
Thai Beef Salad $12.00
- Beef strips with chilli, salad mix, crispy noodles & sweet chilli dressing
Chicken Salad $22.00
- Tandoori with bacon, crispy noodles, greens & Chili peanut dressing
Bacon & Cheese Wedges $17.00
- Seasoned wedges topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese
Cured Meat Platter $28.00
- House smoked venison back strap, prosciutto, parma ham, chorizo sausage, olives, caper berries, pepper jam, brie. Blue cheese and crackers
Wedges $14.00
- Seasoned wedges served with Sweet chili and sour cream
Seafood Pasta $21.00
- Prawns, squid, mussels, fresh fish in sweet chili cream, linguini pasta topped w/ fresh rocket

Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant

Manawatu-Wanganui > Palmerston North > Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant

Address

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

Phone

063544654

Opened hours

Price

$20 - $30

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Halal , Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish , Vegetarian

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

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Desert Rose Cafe & Restaurant

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

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