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)
  • Mixed Grill $18.90
    • Combination of lamb shish, grilled chicken, chicken and lamb doner, served with rice and salad
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
  • Humus
  • Adana Iskender (Large size only)
    • Traditional hot and spicy minced lamb and toast
  • Beef / Lamb Kebab
  • Beef & Lamb Kebab Salad
    • Beef & Lamb doner served on fresh garden salad with hummus and jack dip
  • Chicken Kebab Salad
    • Chicken doner served on fresh garden salad with hummus and jack dip
  • Tomato
Mr Seafood (sample menu)
  • Hawaiian $6.50
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Selection from Cabinet $4.00
  • Chicken Fillet - Crumbed $3.50
  • Squid Rings $0.80
  • Red Cod $18.90 / kg
  • ½ Scoop Chips $1.70 / $1.70
    • Home Made / Straight Cut
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • 2 Mussels, 2 Scallops, 2 Oysters, 2 Paua Nuggets
The Coffee Club on the Square (sample menu)
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $20.90
    • House-made chilli beef, crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream, avocado.
  • Smoked Salmon $6.90
  • Mushroom, Feta & Spinach Omelette (V) $16.50
    • Made with cheese & served with grilled tomato & toasted ciabatta.
  • Mixed Berry Compote $4.50
  • Ice Cream (1 scoop) $1.60
  • Bacon (1 rasher) $2.50
  • (Lg)= Low Gluten - Made To A Gluten Free Recipe But May Come In Contact With Gluten During Preparation In Store.
  • Chicken Nuggets with chips or salad $11
Portofino (sample menu)
  • Calamari Alla Griglia
    • grilled squid rings tossed in garlic, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice & rocket
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • - roasted capsicum, garlic, e.v.o.o, feta, parsley & rocket $9.90 each
  • Capesante Inferno
    • gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • e. $19.90
  • m. $38.90
  • cheese pizza pane $ 7.90
Indian Indulgence (sample menu)
  • -Lamb Kadhai $15.00
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in kadai with capsicum and whole coriander seeds
  • -Lamb Mushroom Masala $15.50
    • Fresh mushroom tender diced lamb cooked with garlic, tomato and onion sauce
  • Vegetable Biryani $13.90
    • Basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetable
  • -Beef Kadai $14.50
    • Tender meat pieces cooked with capsicum, onion and coriander seeds
  • -Goan Fish Curry $16.50
    • Fish marinated with caraway seeds, freshly grounded spiced and roasted in charcoal oven, then simmered in onion, coconut gravy
  • -Saag Aloo $12.90
    • Potato cooked in creamy spinach gravy
  • -Prawn Jalfrezi $16.50
    • Marinated prawns cooked in charcoal oven and cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato
  • Roti $3.00
    • Wholemeal bread baked in charcoal oven
bombay masala indian takeaways (sample menu)
  • Nawabi Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Royal cuts of meat mixed in cashew nut, almond, coconut cream sauce and lightly spiced
  • Tnadoori Platter for Two (Non Veg) $15.99
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Tandoori Prawn, Fish Tikka served with mixed salad
  • Saagwala Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Chunks of meat cooked in tandoor mixed with royal spinach sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips (6 pieces) $5.49
  • Kadhai Paneer $11.99
    • Cottage cheese tossed with onion, capsicum & coriander seeds, finished with special kadhai gravy
  • Gulab Jamun (3 pieces) $2.99
  • House Special $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cheese, capsicum, onion, tomato & garlic
  • Aloo Saag $11.99
    • Diced potato cooked with green herbs and spices, finished with fresh spinach and onion sauce
Indian Love Story (sample menu)
  • Non Vegetarian $40
    • 1 appetizer (Non vegetarian platter – Taj tikka, Sheek Kebab, Fish tikka, Tiger Prawn) , 3 Non Veg curry, any 1 Veg curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert:- per person
  • Lamb Stew $17.99
    • Cubes of lamb bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
  • Badshahi Biryani $19.99
    • Biryani perfectly infused with tandoor cooked choice of lamb or chicken with mixed vegetables in moghul style.
  • Love Story Special Biryani $21.99
    • Mixed seafood biryani with cashew nut and raisins.
  • Chicken Goa $18.50
    • A powerful curry with red sauce, garam masala and fresh tomatoes. Famous dish from Goa specially made with vinegar.
  • Raita $3
    • Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
  • Beef Jalfrezi $18
    • Beef cubes cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Love Story Dessert $9
    • Gajar Ka Halwa and Gulab Jamun served with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Dejeuner Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
  • Mini maple and walnut cake with vanilla ice cream $8.00
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie
  • French omelette $15.50
    • Filled with creamy mushroom, diced tomato, and cheese, finished off with a green salad and balsamic reduction. (GF)(vegetarian)
  • Grilled chicken burger $16.50
    • Grilled chicken with tasty cheese, chutney, avocado and tomato. Comes with beer battered chips and a green salad.
  • Pasta of the day $15.50
    • *Changes daily please ask staff
  • Caramel slice $6.50
  • Lamb’s fry, bacon and creamy mushroom $16.50
    • Hearty and rich. Serves with bread to mop up the jus.
The Lab Restaurant (sample menu)
  • -Deep Fried Whole Snapper in Fish Sauce $25.00
    • Deep fried whole snapper cooked in fish sauce served with green apple salad
  • -Pork Spare Ribs (G) 4pcs $13 / 8pcs $25
    • Roasted pork ribs fused with the lab's sweet hoisin sauce
  • -Wok Fried Chicken Cashew Nuts $19.00
    • Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts and seasonal vegetable
  • -Fresh Tuna Salad (G) $22.00
    • Fresh tuna salad with orange, fresh coconut and Thai herbs
  • -Black Pepper Steak $22.00
    • Your choice of steak topped with black pepper sauce bok choy served on sizzling plate
  • Edamame beans $6.50
  • Crispy chicken wings 5 sauces $9.00
  • Crispy prawn cigars / Roti and satay sauce $7.50
The Bee's Knees Cafe (sample menu)
  • Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Kransky's bacon, eggs, tomato, avo & toast
  • Wraps $7.50
  • Cakes and Treats $5.50
  • Sausage Rolls $5.50
  • Club and Pinwheel $4.00
  • Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
  • Toast & Jam - 2 slices $4.00
  • Pancakes with Berries $8.00
Cloverlea Tavern (sample menu)
  • Mussels in Garlic & sweet Chilli Sauce $20
    • Mussels in a shell cooked fresh in the chefs one of a kind sauce
  • Deluxe Seafood Platter $20
    • Loaded with deep fried battered fish, Tempura prawns, fresh battered scallops & mussels our special sauce with fries and salad
  • BLT $9
    • Chefs special bacon, Lettuce, tomato & cloverlea chutney drizzled Aioli sauce served with fries
  • Bread Platter $10
    • Toasted selection of breads & our own yummy dipping sauces to smooth the hunger
  • Sirloin Steak $19
    • 300gms of prime steak choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic. Sauce, side of toss and salad. Extras optional $1 each.
  • Garlic Bread $6
    • Sliced baguette smothred in Garlic Butter & melted cheesy cheese
  • Vegas Chicken $20
    • Tender thigh meat with grilled mushrooms, cripsy bacon and cheddar cheese all covered in honey mustard sauce served with baby carrots, green beans & German fried potatoes
  • Pork Belly Ribs $25
    • Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
Hana Mizu Ki Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Today’s freshest selected fish coated with Japanese crumb and cooked in olive oil, served with our special sauce
  • Mix Sashimi $21.00
  • Tempura $13.50
    • Deep fried 2 crispy prawn and seasonal vegetables with Japanese batter come with dipping sauce
  • Rice
  • Takoyaki
    • Deep fried octopus and vegetable balls with Japanese batter served in Japanese mayo and sauce
  • Sizzling Prawn
    • prawns wrapped with our special creamy sauce
  • Pocket Salad $13.00
  • Prawn Tower $16.00
    • 4 deep fried crispy tempura prawns with our famous sauce
The Portal (sample menu)
  • Apricot Pie with Ice Cream $6.50
  • Double Chips with Melted Cheese $10.00
  • Smoked Salmon on Sliced Potatoes $10.50
  • Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
  • Roast Chicken $30.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Zucchini and Cheese Fritters $6.50
  • Scallops, Rice Noodles and Vegetables $10.50
  • Cheesecake $7.00
The Gallery Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Rissotto $23
    • Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit
  • Vegetarian Main $27
    • A vegetarian tasting plate, gallery staff will inform you of todays special
  • Garlic Bread $9
    • Served with basil pesto, aiolo and balsamic reduction
  • Sticky Date Pudding N/A
    • Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
  • Seared Duck Breast $39
    • Served on kumara and ginger puree with a pork shiitake mushroom cigar and a fennel and orange coriander salad
  • Carbonara $23
    • Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
  • Tom Yum Prawns N/A
    • Sautéed prawns on a bed of vermicelli, in hot and sour tom yum broth, topped with julien vegetables, spring onions and coriander
  • Thai Beef Salad $21
    • Thai marinated beef, salad greens, cashew nuts, palm sugar dressing and crispy noodles
The Grand Beer & Wine Cafe (sample menu)
  • Onion Bhaji $3.00
  • Seafood Pasta $21.00
    • Prawns, squid, mussels, fresh fish in sweet chili cream, linguini pasta topped w/ fresh rocket
  • Gravy & Cheese Fries $14.00
    • Crispy fries topped with gravy and grilled cheese
  • Steak Eggs & Chips $28.00
    • Scotch, fried eggs, crispy fries w/ jus & garlic butter “Every blokes fantasy right here!!!”
  • Snacks Garlic Bread $9.00
    • Garlic herb & mozzarella bread
  • Tapas Platter $30.00
    • A Grand Selection of the Chefs finest choices
  • Grilled Mushrooms $3.00
  • 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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