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

Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
Mushroom ragù $12.00
- w celeriac, sage, herb oil
Harissa braised lamb $15.00
- w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
Pan fried goats cheese $14.00
- w honey, thyme, hazelnuts, pita crisps
Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
- w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
Slow roasted lamb chips $15.00
- w harissa yoghurt, chimmi churi sauce
Southern fried chicken $14.00
- w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli
Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
- w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad

Mince on Toast $16.50
- Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
- Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
Gluten‐free bread $0.50
Dips And Spreads $13.50
- Toasted and garlic buttered pita bread with sundried tomato dip and a bacon and mushroom pâté.
Toasted Muesli $12.00
- With banana and natural yoghurt.
Creamy Garlic Mussels $19.00
- Sautéed mussels in a creamy white wine, garlic and dill sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Scallop and Bacon Salad $26.00
- Pan‐fried scallops, bacon, mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, tomato relish and aioli.
Antipasto Platter $38.00
- Selection of toasted breads with bacon and mushroom pâté, sundried tomato dip, basil pesto and garlic butter. Sweet chilli meatballs, thai curry chicken nibbles, slow cooked silverside slices, roast vege chutney, feta, camembert, gherkins and sundried tomatoes. (Enough for 3‐6 people to share )

Scoop Chips $4.00 / $3.00 / $4.80
- Home Made / Straight Cut / Kumara Chips
½ Scoop Chips $1.70 / $1.70
- Home Made / Straight Cut
Red Cod $18.90 / kg
Bacon and Egg $6.50
Paua $7.50
Sausage Chunks $0.80
Chicken Nuggets $0.80
Gurnard $29.90 / kg

Smoked garlic mash $8.90
Big Breakfast $20.00
- Grilled tomato, Kransky, Bacon, Eggs x 2, Ciabatta, Potato gratin
Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Ciabatta, Hollandaise - with Bacon
Bruschetta $19.00
- Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan
Seasonal salad $6.90
Saffron tagliatelle $20.00
- Spanish chorizo, Chicken, Smoked bacon, slow roasted button mushrooms, Panna cream sauce, Parmesan & Paprika crumb
Duck and French brandy pate $18.00
- Toasted ciabatta, Brown onion jam
Chargrilled chicken salad $20.00
- Leafy greens, Mango & chilli salsa, Brie, Crispy noodles, Pesto mayo

Grilled Wedges $4.90
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
Brave Beef $5.00
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Custom Mix $10.00 per head
Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita

Chicken Satay Burger & Chips $17.60
Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
- Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
Omelette With Salad $15.80
Spicy Salads $18.40
- Cajun Chicken or Asian Beef
Sausage Chunks & Chips SM $8.70 LG $13.40
Soup of the Day $10.00
Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
Nachos $12.00
- With beans

Mehmet's pizza $17.50
- ground spiced mushroom and walnut topped with red onion, fresh herbs and tahini sauce
GF toast with $11.00
- tomato, olive oil and balsamic
Savoury pancakes $18.50
- with bacon or salmon, fresh coriander and cream fraiche
Risotto of the day $19.50
- arborio rice slow cooked with butter, white wine and stock. Today’s flavor is on the blackboard
Mushroom hash $14.50
- potatoes, mushroom, garlic, and spinach, topped with a poached egg
NZ salmon fillet $29.00
- grilled salmon on pan fried potatoes cherry tomatoes and green olives topped with a herb sauce and served with grilled vegetables
Jackfruit Royale $16.50
- shredded and spiced jackfruit served on a homemade bun with greens & and apple & onion relish
Add fries or a salad to anything $3.95

Grilled Angus sirloin $18.00
- 250gm of Angus sirloin grilled to your liking serves with sautéed potato, béarnaise sauce and green beans. (GF)
Caramel slice $6.50
Pasta of the day $15.50
- *Changes daily please ask staff
Corn and pumpkin fritters $17.50
- Comes with salad, sweet chilli mayo, salsa and avocado (GF, DF)with bacon
Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
Crumbed fish $15.50
- Crumbed fish fillet with kaffir lime mayo, green salad, beer battered fries and sweet pepper chutney (DF)
Crumbed Chicken breast schnitzel $16.00
- Crumbed chicken breast on roasted kumara, apricot and capsicum chutney, green salad and surrounded by thyme oil and balsamic reduction. (GF)
French omelette $15.50
- Filled with creamy mushroom, diced tomato, and cheese, finished off with a green salad and balsamic reduction. (GF)(vegetarian)

Mushroom Crepe N/A
Mushrooms/Tomatoes/Spinach/Avocado $4.00
Thai Style Fried Rice Shrimp $22.00
- chicken or vegetarian
Deep Fried Banana Crepe $14.00
- with Caramel Sauce and Macadamia nuts
Gold Nuggets $12.00
- Chicken nuggets and fries
Sticky Rice and Mango $13.00
- seasonal availability
Smoked Salmon Salsa N/A
Crumbed Thai Shrimp $25.00
- with Avocado Salad

Vege $4.80
1 Hotdog & Chips $4.00
Vinegar Salt Free N/A
Large Meat Pattie $3.80
Mixed Grill & Chips $11.50
2 Fish & Chips $7.50
Spring Roll $2.50
Lamb & Mint $6.50

Biscuits $3.50
Cakes and Treats $5.50
Wraps $7.50
Big Breakfast $20.00
- Kransky's bacon, eggs, tomato, avo & toast
Avo & Tomato on Toast $8.00
Toast & Jam - 2 slices $4.00
Avo & Tomato on Toast with 2 Eggs $12.00
Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00

Prawn tempura (5 pcs) $6.90
-Squid / prawn / combo $17.80
-Squid / prawn $17.90
Deep fried squid tentacles $6.90
-Ice cream $1.50
Chicken karaage (6/9 pcs) $6.90 / $9.90
●Crepes
Chicken lemon sauce with rice $15.50

VEGETARIAN LASAGNE $19.50
- Homemade flour free lasagne served with a tossed green salad and garlic baguette
THE CONSERVATIONIST $29.50
- Oven roasted carrot, kumara and pumpkin sauteed with roasted garlic, a spinach medley, nuts, raisins and feta, finished with a fresh herb yogurt dressing
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
SPICY BEEF& VENISON KEBABS $31.50
- Prime venison and beef marinated with ginger, garlic and spicy arornats, skewered on bamboo with honey cured bacon and lightly grilled, topped with garlic roasted capsicums drizzled with 880 sauce and served on a bed of white rice, accompanied with a light green salad
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $16.50
- Homemade traditional seafood chowder served with crusty bread
THE CARNIVORE $42.00
- Platter of marinated meats with a selection of spicy chutneys, relishes and pickled vegetables, served with a chiffonade of lettuce, hummus, satay sauce, lemon yogurt, naan and pita breads.
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
SPECIALTY GATEAUX $15.50
- Please ask for today's choice, served with ice-cream and double cream

Beef Burger $8.90
- House made Meat Pattie with Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Corn Fritters $14.90
- W/ Rocket, Tomato Salsa & Sour Cream
Breadworks Bagel $13.90
- House Smoked Salmon, Rocket, Tomato, Salsa and Lemon
Wedges $13.90
- Bacon & Cheese
Corn Fritters $4.00
- Add Bacon
Oats / Porridge $10.00
- W/ Mixed Berries, Milk & Brown Sugar
Marbecks Grill $19.90
- Two Eggs, Chorizo, Bacon, Mushroom, Agria Hash, Tomato & Toast
Breadworks Bagel $8.90
- Cream Cheese and Preserves

From the Fryers $35.00
- Selection of Fish Bites, Pork Wontons, Chicken Nibbles, Spring Rolls, Samosa’s with Fries, Wedges and Dipping sauces.
Fritto Misto $17.00
- Samosas, wontons, spring rolls, Chicken chips w/ dipping sauces
Chicken Burger $12.00
- Seared Moroccan breast, melted cheese, apricot sauce, salad mix & fries
Gravy & Cheese Fries $14.00
- Crispy fries topped with gravy and grilled cheese
Carbonara $20.00
- Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in wine & cream reduction
Chicken Breast $28.00
- Pan fried Moroccan chicken breast on rocket & cashew nut mash w/ red wine sauce & mango chutney
Breads $11.00
- Selection w/ dips & spreads
Chicken Salad $22.00
- Tandoori with bacon, crispy noodles, greens & Chili peanut dressing

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

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

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Cuisine

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

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