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

  • Kushiyaki - 4 Skewers (V)
    • Skewered meat, seafood or vegetables grilled with a thick yakitori sauce
  • Tempura Platter $32.00
    • 5 pieces of prawn, 4 pieces of fish, 10 pieces of seasonal vegetables with dipping broth
  • Miso Soup $3.00
    • With wakame seaweed, spring onion
  • Haru Dinner Set (V) $28.00
    • Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork. Comes with mixed tempura, sushi & sashimi, karaage chicken, agedashi tofu, salad, rice, miso soup
  • Miso Glazed Eggplant (V) $14.00
    • Japanese style grilled eggplant with black miso sauce, salad & avocado
  • Yaki Udon Set (V) $15.00
    • Japanese stir fried noodle & vegetables. Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / Chicken Katsu / Prawn Katsu / Tofu. Comes with salad, rice, miso soup
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten Free
  • Kids drink, Baby onigiri sushi, Crispy chicken, ice cream $5.00
  • Burger & Fries $17.50
  • Beef & Onion $12.00
  • Lamb Shanks x1 $15.50 x2 $25.00
  • Special Platter $16.50 large $21.50
  • Nacho’s $13.00
  • Rib Eye $24.50
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $18.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9.50
  • Any Extra Sauce 50c
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Beef $9.00 / $10.50
    • 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
  • Chicken $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Mixed $9.50 / $11.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Taboulli $1.00
  • THE BIG CARL $8.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
  • JR. FISH 'N CHIPS $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink/COMBO
  • JR. CHICKEN BURGER $3.00/$5.00
    • One chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise
  • HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • HASHROUNDS $2.50
    • Crispy, poppable potato rounds.
  • CLASSIC CARL $5.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
  • CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • THE BREAKFAST BURGER $6.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, folded egg, bacon, and cheese with hash rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • Golden Tofu Bánh Mi $8.00
    • Served with hoisin sauce
  • Pork, Prawn and Garlic Chives, Mint $8.00
  • Bánh Mi + 440ml Coca-Cola drink $10.50
  • Tofu and Coriander $7.50
  • Bánh Mi + Vietnamese Coffee $11.50
  • Roast Pork Belly $11.50
  • Grilled Pork $11.50
  • All of our Bánh Mi automatically contaisn high amount of vegetables in each: Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Cilantro, Cucumber, Spring Onion and Chilli. Please let us know if you don't want any of these goodies.
  • Duck and French brandy pate $18.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, Brown onion jam
  • Prawns $18.00
    • NYC pepper, Maldon sea salt, Honey, Sesame and ginger dipping sauce - Aioli
  • Broccoli & mozzarella bon bons - each $3.00
  • Smoked garlic mash $8.90
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Ciabatta, Hollandaise - with Salmon
  • House fries $8.50
  • Red chicken curry $22.00
    • Coconut Rice, Poppadom
  • Bruschetta $19.00
    • Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan
  • Vegetable Pulao $5.00
  • -Chicken Mushroom Masala $14.99
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked with fresh mushroom, garlic, tomato and onion sauce
  • -Paneer Tikka Masala $13.90
    • Fresh cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato sauce
  • Tandoori Mixed Platter $22.00
    • Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, prawns and fish tikka
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Crispy deep fried triangular pastry stuffed with potato, peas and nuts
  • Indian Kachumber $5.00
    • Diced onion, tomato, cucumber with coriander leaves and freshly squeezed lemon
  • -Paneer Makhani $13.90
    • Fresh cottage cheese cooked in spices, creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Seekh Kebab $8.50
    • Lamb mince mixed with spices, herbs, vegetables and cooked in charcoal oven
  • Onion Bhajia $4.99
    • Onion coated with gram flour batter and deep fried
  • Vegetable Manchurian $8.99
    • Vegetable dumplings tossed with seasonal chopped vegetables, ginger and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander
  • Mango Chutney $1.50
  • Roti $2.00
  • Rogan Josh Lamb / Beef / Chicken see above
    • Chunks of meat cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, garnished with cilantro
  • Bombay Kolhapuri Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Diced meat marinated in light chillies, roasted in oven then tossed with onion, garlic and garnished with red chilli
  • Kadhai Paneer $11.99
    • Cottage cheese tossed with onion, capsicum & coriander seeds, finished with special kadhai gravy
  • Platter of six $7.99
    • Raita, Mango Chutney, Pickle, Tamarind Sauce, Mint Sauce, Papadum
  • Garlic Bread (V) $8.00
    • On ciabatta served crisp and hot with balsamic glaze
  • Vegetarian Benny (GF V) $15.00
    • Hash browns (topped with) spinach, avocado and oven roasted tomato (topped with) soft poached eggs, hollandaise and rocket
  • Potato and Chorizo (GF) $17.50
    • Pan-fried seasoned potato with bacon, chorizo, wilted spinach,caramelised onions and cherry tomatoes, served with a free-range poached egg, house made hollandaise and basil pesto
  • Avocado / hash browns / portabella mushrooms $4.50
  • Breakfast Bap $10.00
    • Bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, egg, smoky BBQ sauce and rocket
  • Potato Dippers $12.00
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli or aioli(Add cheese and bacon $2.00)
  • Beef Burger $18.50
    • Prime beef pattie, fried egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, caramelised onions, beetroot, gherkin, BBQ sauce and mayo, served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Brioche French Toast (V) $16.50
    • Served with fresh caramelised pineapple, grilled banana, sprinkled with flaky toasted coconut, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Aloo Palak $11.90
    • potatoes cooked with spinach spices and herbs
  • Vegetable Korma $11.90
    • mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy with mild aromatic spices
  • Tandoori Chicken(Half/Full) $10.00/$18.00
    • whole chicken marinated overnight with yoghurt spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor oven
  • Paneer Pakora $8.00
    • pieces of cottage cheese coated in chicken flour and deep fried
  • Pesha Wari Naan $4.00
    • naan bread stuffed with dried fruits & nuts and coconut
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
    • naan bread stuffed with cheese and baked in the tandoor oven
  • Lamb Madras $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in coconut,onion tomato gravy,tempered with curry leave and mustard seeds
  • Beef Curry $14.50
    • diced beef cooked in a fine onion tomato gravy with spices and herbs
  • Fish Burger $12.50
    • Golden battered dory fillet crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, butterscotch or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream.
  • Cheeseburger $11.50
    • Beef pattie cheese, mayo, tomato relish, lettuce and tomato.
  • Chicken Sandwich $14.50
    • Grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips.
  • NZ Lamb Shank $28.00
    • Braised lamb shank with a rosemary & mint gravy, buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables and cheese sauce
  • Fish Pie $15.00
    • Poached smoked hoki, salmon & dory in a parsley
  • ∙Toppings
  • Scallops $24.50
    • Scallops in a light tempura batter with chips, salad and tartare sauce.
  • Lamb / Beef Korma $16.00
    • Tender Boneless Lamb/ Beef Pieces Cooked In A Rich Cashew Nut Gravy. A Subtle Fragrant Dish
  • Tandoori Mix Platter $16.50
    • Combination Of Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Seek Kabab
  • Indian Kuchumber $5.00
  • Kids Lemon & Honey Chicken (Half Curry And Rice) $11.00
  • Mafai Kofta $13.90
    • Fresh Vegetable, Cottage Cheese Potato And Nuts Ball Cooked In Creamy Cashew Nut Gravy
  • Chicken Biriyani $15.90
    • Spiced Biriyani Rice Cooked With Marinated Chicken Pieces & Spices
  • Allo Gobi $12.90
    • Potato Cooked With Cauliflower And Spices
  • Cheese And Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Refined Flour Bread Stuffed With Cheese And Garlic
  • Tofu soup $13.50
    • You can choose vege/seafood/tuna/chicken
  • Raw salmon roll 5p $6.50
    • Salmon & Avocado
  • Teriyaki chicken roll 5p $6.50
    • Teriyaki chicken / Avocado
  • Hot seafood soup $13.50
  • Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
  • Avocado roll 5p $6.50
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Ramen $10.00
    • You can choose vege/seafood/chicken
  • Visual Menu of Bella's House Made Cakes and Tarts Please Let us Describe the Selection Displayed in the Cabinet
  • Toasted Rewana / English Muffins / Whole Grain / Egg any Style / Leg Ham $4.00 per Selection
  • Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
    • Sweet Tomato Cream. Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccini, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Char Grilled Beef $29.00
    • Roasted Tomato and Mushroom, Potato Rosti, Sauteed Spinach and Apple Onion-mm-laude with Hollandaise and Jus
  • 72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
    • With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Through Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Seafood Risotto $29.00
    • Seared Fish, Scallops, Calamari and Prawns in Lemon Arborio Rice, Finished with Butter, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits, Leaf Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey. Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze
  • Pepper Sauce $3.00
  • Fried Eggs $3.00
  • Fish 'n' Chips $12.00
    • Every Pubs staple, beer battered catch, crispy fries & chefs tartare
  • Fish Burger $17.00
    • Stella battered fresh catch, greens, fries & Chefs Tartare w/ capers
  • Carbonara $20.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in wine & cream reduction
  • Pork Spare Ribs $23.00
    • Mountain of rib served with fries and a garden salad
  • Gravy & Cheese Fries $14.00
    • Crispy fries topped with gravy and grilled cheese
  • Bangers and Mash $22.00
    • House made gourmet beef sausages on creamy mash, bacon and onion jus, garlic bread
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