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

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Haru Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Haru Main Platter (For four) $108.00
    • 18 pieces sashimi, 8 pieces roll & 12 pieces nigiri sushi, mixed tempura, karaage chicken, mixed skewers, edamame, agedashi tofu
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten Free
  • Gyoza (V) $9.00
    • Pork or veg pan fried Japanese style dumpling with yuzu ponzu sauce
  • Teppanyaki Sizzling Plate $21.00
    • Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork. Served on hot plate with stir fried vegetables, multigrain rice, miso soup
  • Miso Glazed Eggplant (V) $14.00
    • Japanese style grilled eggplant with black miso sauce, salad & avocado
  • -Chicken / Beef / Prawn $12.00
  • Chicken Miso Katsu Set $17.00
    • Panko crumbed crispy chicken, roll sushi, salad, rice, miso soup
  • Beef Tataki (GF) $18.00
    • Thinly sliced rare scotch fillet, spring onion, horseradish cream, radish, garlic chips, soy vinaigrette
il Capo Pasta & Pizzeria (sample menu)
  • Margherita Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Calzone Napoletana 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • pizza filled with ham, spinach, mushrooms, oregano, mozarella cheese
  • Desserts $8.00 - $10.50
    • Tiramisu bread & Butter Pudding, Choc Mud Cake, Cheesecake, Ice-cream sundaes
  • Vegetariana Classico Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini, avocado, artichokes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Pesto alla Genovese Pasta $15.00
    • ribboned pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic, pinenuts, parmesan cheese
  • Contadina Pizza - farmers 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, cabbanosy, salami, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Tagliatelle alla Ricotta $15.00
    • ribboned pasta with tomato, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara $15.00
    • bacon, egg, garlic, cracked pepper, parmesan cheese
Speight's Ale House (sample menu)
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
    • A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • Locally baked foccaccia bread topped with rib-eye steak, homemade caramelised onions, mushrooms, egg and pesto mayo with your choice of english mustard or horseradish sauce.
  • Shearer's Shanks $28.80/ $36.50
    • Tender and delicious lamb shanks, oven roasted with Central thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy and a mint glaze. Served on potato mash with fresh vegetables. Beer Match: I must say this dish is perfect with Speight's Porter.
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Banana Cigars $13.00
    • Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
    • Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
Mr Seafood (sample menu)
  • Pineapple Fritters $1.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Trevally $22.90 / kg
  • Flounder $16.90 / kg
  • Hotdog Chunks $0.80
  • Oysters (Pacific) $1.90 / $11.00 / $21.00
    • Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
  • Hotdogs $2.50
  • Squid Rings $0.80
Table 188 (sample menu)
  • Seasonal salad $6.90
  • Prawns $18.00
    • NYC pepper, Maldon sea salt, Honey, Sesame and ginger dipping sauce - Aioli
  • Saffron tagliatelle $20.00
    • Spanish chorizo, Chicken, Smoked bacon, slow roasted button mushrooms, Panna cream sauce, Parmesan & Paprika crumb
  • Lamb burger $22.00
    • Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
  • House fries $8.50
  • Crab, mussel & cumin fritters $18.00
    • Coriander infused sour cream, Apple slaw
  • Smoked Portobello mushroom $19.00
    • Grilled haloumi, Soft boiled egg, Roquette & pistachio pesto, Potato rosti
  • Chargrilled chicken salad $20.00
    • Leafy greens, Mango & chilli salsa, Brie, Crispy noodles, Pesto mayo
The Coffee Club on the Square (sample menu)
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich $19.90
    • Toasted ciabatta with grilled scotch fillet, caramelised onions, melted cheese, baby spinach, roasted red capsicum, cream cheese.
  • Grilled Haloumi $3.90
  • Pancakes with Ice Cream & Cream (V) $11
  • Chipolata Sausages $4.30
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $20.90
    • House-made chilli beef, crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream, avocado.
  • Crunchy Granola Bowl (V) $13.90
    • Wth greek yoghurt, honey, berry compote, trim milk.
  • Bacon, Smoked Cheddar, Chilli Jam, Dill Pickles $18.50
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad (V) $17.50
    • Mixed lettuce, peas, mint, red onion, croutons, lemon & pesto yoghurt dressing. Low Gluten option available.
Indian Indulgence (sample menu)
  • -Chicken Jalfrezi $14.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot and onion sauce
  • -Aloo Jeera $12.90
    • Fresh potato cooked with cumin seeds and herbs
  • Peshawari Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with nuts
  • Chicken Biryani $16.50
    • Flavoured basmati rice cooked with marinated chicken pieces and spices
  • Fish Biryani $17.99
    • Flavoured basmati rice cooked with marinated fish and spices
  • -Beef Balti Garlic $14.99
    • Tender beef pieces cooked with garlic, herbs, spices and diced tomato
  • Half size $9.50
  • -Aloo Gobhi $12.90
    • Potato cooked with cauliflower and spices
Mcdonalds Family Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Sausage & Egg McMuffin® N/A
    • A hard-hitting combo of egg, a beef sausage patty and melting slice of cheese on a classic English Muffin. Served warm and tasty.
  • Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
  • McChicken® N/A
    • Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
  • Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
    • It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
  • M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry® N/A
    • For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
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    • Chunks of meat cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, garnished with cilantro
  • -Full $12.50
  • All Entrees Accompanied with Chutney
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cherry, coconut and nuts
  • -Full $12.50
  • -Full $13.50
  • ·Garlic Chicken Tikka (8 - 10 pcs) (GF)
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Rose And Crown Olde English Pub (sample menu)
  • Sausage Chunks & Chips SM $8.70 LG $13.40
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
  • Squid Rings Salad & Chips $18.40
  • Omelette With Salad $15.80
  • Battered Mussels $6.20
  • Steak Sandwich & Chips $14.00
  • Spicy Salads $18.40
    • Cajun Chicken or Asian Beef
  • Chunkies SM $6.70 LG $13.70
Rose and Crown (sample menu)
  • CHUNKIES $6.70/$13.70
    • small/large
  • SCOTCH FILLET $27.00
    • SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
  • RUMP STEAK $25.00
    • GARLIC , PEPPER OR MUSHROOM SAUCE $2.60 EXTRA
  • HAM STEAK SALAD & CHIPS $17.20
  • OLDE FASHION SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.40
  • GARLIC BREAD $4.40
  • LAMB BURGER & CHIPS $14.00
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • with beans
Indian 2nite Bistro & Tandoor (sample menu)
  • Fish or prawn curry $17.90
    • Fish fillets or prawn cooked in a fine tomato paste and curry sauce
  • Pappadums $0.50
  • Chicken madras $16.90
    • Delicious curry garnished and prepared with coconut sauce in south indian style
  • Vegetable platter for two $15.99
    • Vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, vegetable pakora and springs rolls
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    • Plain rice cooked with green peas
  • Karahi - fish or prawn $17.90
    • Deep fried boneless pieces of fish or prawns cooked in a spicy sauce with green peppers and sliced onion
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    • Yellow rice cooked with mixed vegetables
  • Murg labador $16.90
    • Succulent capsicums and onions added to brown gravy and tender chicken pieces flavoured with herbs
O'Briens Sandwich Cafe (sample menu)
  • Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
  • Tuna Mayo Wrappo N/A
    • With sweetcorn, cucumber & mixed leaves
  • Kerry N/A
    • Turkey, swiss, tomato, carrot, cucumber & honey mustard
  • Country Salad N/A
    • Ham, egg, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Bacon & Brie Melt Toastie N/A
    • Toasted with foccacia Shambo with cranberry, tomato & mixed leaves
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    • Chicken, tomato, peppers, red onion, mixed leaves & mayo
  • Killarney N/A
    • Chicken, cheese & avocado
  • BLT Toastie with Egg Mayo N/A
Good Morning Vietnam Restaurant & Cafe (sample menu)
  • 9. Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Rice Noodles (Pho Bo/Ga ap chao) $16.00
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  • 18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
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Bethanys Restaurant and Cafe (sample menu)
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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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