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

  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten free
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll
    • Teriyaki chicken, avocado, coleslaw, japanese mayo, teriyaki sauce
  • Hambagu Steak Set $19.00
    • Japanese style hamburg steak with demi glaze sauce, truffle potato croquette, broccoli, fried egg comes with salad, pickle, miso soup
  • Chicken / Prawn Katsu Curry $21.00
    • Choose chicken or prawn katsu with original home made mild hot japanese curry on rice, miso soup
  • Haru Donburi Set (V) (Japanese traditional rice bowl) $15.00
    • Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork / grilled eggplant (V). Comes with salad, pickle, miso soup
  • Gyoza (V) $9.00
    • Pork or veg pan fried Japanese style dumpling with yuzu ponzu sauce
  • Yuzu Creme Brulee $14.00
    • Green tea ice cream & chocolate almond pocky, yuzu tuile
  • Japanese Style Salt & Pepper Squid $12.00
    • Crispy fried squid with wasabi mayo, lemon, yuzu ponzu sauce
  • BBQ Pork on Rice $11.90
  • Shanghai Pork Buns $10.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.90
  • Pork and Seafood Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Spring Onion Pancake $5.50
  • Sichuan Noodle Soup (Spicy) $9.90
  • Pork Paste on Noodles (Warm) $9.90
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $11.90
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM THICKBURGER $11.90/$13.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in the sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
  • JR. CHEESEBURGER $3.00/$5.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
  • CHEESEBURGER $4.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
  • NATURAL-CUT FRENCH FRIES $2.50/$3.20/$4.00
    • Premium quality, skin-on, natural cut french fries/small/medium/large
  • BACON 3-WAYS BURGER $12.90/$14.90
    • Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
  • PANCAKE STACK $7.50
    • Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter with bacon
  • MONSTER BREAKFAST TOASTED SANDWICH $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • JR. CARL $3.00/$$6.40
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • Pack No 5
    • 1 Fish, 1 Jumbo Burger, ½ Chips
  • Curry Dishes
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Potato Wedges $4
  • Super Jumbo Burger
  • Pack $28
    • 7 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 1 Spring Roll, 1 Curry Roll, 3 Potato Fritters, 3 Chips
  • Satay Dishes
  • Chicken Fried Rice $5.5
  • Smoked garlic mash $8.90
  • Crab, mussel & cumin fritters $18.00
    • Coriander infused sour cream, Apple slaw
  • Sesame & polenta crusted calamari $19.00
    • Melon, Lime aioli, Balsamic rougette
  • Bruschetta $19.00
    • Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan
  • Angus Pure steak Sammy $22.00
    • Grilled mushroom, Streaky bacon, Onion jam, Salad, Ciabatta, Beamaise
  • Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Grilled tomato, Kransky, Bacon, Eggs x 2, Ciabatta, Potato gratin
  • Prawns $18.00
    • NYC pepper, Maldon sea salt, Honey, Sesame and ginger dipping sauce - Aioli
  • Seafood risotto $22.00
    • Calamari, Salmon, Prawns, Blue cod, Wild roquette, Grilled lemon
  • Chia and Coconut Pot $14
    • Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
    • Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
  • Galette de Pomme de Terre, Brocoli et Chorizo $20
    • Broccoli, chorizo potato stack with crispy bacon, spinach and a herb hollandaise
  • Classic Fish and Chips $20
    • Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
  • Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
    • Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
  • Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
    • With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
  • Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
    • With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
  • Pork Salad $19.50
    • Marinated Pork strips served on Baby Spinach, Fresh Garden Vegetables and Mung Beans with a Sweet Five Spice Dressing
  • Pork Salad $19.50
    • Marinated Pork strips served on Baby Spinach, Fresh Garden Vegetables and Mung Beans with a Sweet Five Spice Dressing
  • Vegetarian Fry $16.50
    • Toasted Sourdough, Tomato, Hash Browns, Mushrooms & Baby Spinach with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • With bacon
  • Salmon Fillet $19.50
    • Baked Salmon Fillet served on Rice with Panfried Bok Choy topped with a Lemon Dill Butter
  • Moxie Fry (Small Breakfast) $16.50
    • Toasted sourdough, Hash Brown, Bacon, Sausage, Tomato & Mushrooms with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Eggs Benedict N/A
    • Poached eggs, toasted muffin, baby spinach, hollandaise & your choice of:
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Thick white toast with your choice of poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Ediballs $3.00
  • Petita $9.90
  • 4 for $4.90
  • California Fresh
    • Grilled Veggies and Eggs
  • 2 for $5.00
  • Reg $11.90
  • Reg $10.90
  • Free Range Eggs & Free Farmed Bacon
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Deluxe Cheeseburger $3.70
    • Fantastic value, featuring a top line up of 100% fresh NZ beef, natural cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a plain toasted bun
  • L $4.80
  • Crispy Chicken Nuggets
    • Premium whole chicken breast lovingly coated in a crispy crumb, with your choice of BBQ or sweet and sour sauce.
  • 1/4 LB Single $6.90
    • Our delicious, 100% fresh NZ beef patty topped with all the essentials: tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo and ketchup.
  • Low Carb Burger $8.90
    • The low carb burger features Wendy’s quality mark sourced fresh NZ beef or Inghams whole chicken breast, NZ natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, pickles, onions, tomato, ketchup and mayo, all wrapped in a fresh lettuce leaf.
  • Frosty Dairy Dessert
    • Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
  • Chili & Cheese Potato $6.20
    • Oven baked potato topped with Wendy’s tasty chili and cheese.
  • French Fries
    • Made from New Zealand grown potatoes, golden, crunchy and generously sized.
  • Dal Makhani - Full $12.90
  • Papadam - 4 pieces $2.00
  • Hara Kabab - Full $6.00
  • Winter Special Combos $13.00
    • Half size curry, small rice, plain naan & 355ml drink
  • Prawn Biryani $15.50
  • Shahi Naan $4.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Beef Madras - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Apple Cinnamon Spring Roll $13.00
    • Served with ice cream
  • Original Salad
    • Original style, mixed seasonal salad with our famous dressing
  • Fish Of The Day $27.50
    • Today’s freshest fish coated in Japanese crumb and cooked with olive oil, served with our special sauce and come with rice
  • Rice $4.00
  • Pocket Salad $13.00
  • Banana Tempura with Ice-Cream $13.00
    • comes with caramel topping and vanilla ice cream
  • Teriyaki Beef Fillet (Angus Pure) $31.50
  • Kara-Age
    • Crispy deep fried and mildly spiced chicken meat
  • Tandoori Mix Platter $16.50
    • Combination Of Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Seek Kabab
  • Vegeatable Kadai $12.90
    • Vegetable Cooked In Spices, Creamy Tomato And Butter Sauce
  • Vegetable Samosa $5.00
    • Crispy Deep Fried Triangular Pastry Stuffedwith Potato, Peas And Nuts
  • Chicken Kadai $15.00
    • Tender Chicken Pieces Cooked In Kadai With Capsicum And Whole Coriander Seeds
  • Butter Prawns $17.00
    • Prawns Cooked In A Rich Tomato And Butter Gravy
  • Lamb / Beef Jafrezi $16.00
    • Tender Lamb / Beef Cooked With Julienne On Onion, Tomato, Capsicum, And Carrot And Onion Sauce
  • Allo Paratha $4.00
    • Wholimeal Flour Bread Stuffed With Potato And Spices
  • Prawn Tikka Masala $17.00
    • King Prawn Cooked With Onion, Tomato Sauce , Spices And Capsicum
  • Pink Lamb Rump $16
    • rosemary & garlic marinated lamb rump served on puy lentil & feta salad with yoghurt & cucumber dressing
  • Bubbles House Platter $30
    • salt & pepper squid, morrocan spiced fried penne, 3 mixed kebabs, marinated kalamata olives, 4 meatballs greek style, 3 sundried tomato and feta polenta wedges, garlic aioli dip, olive oil & balsamic, 6 assorted fresh baked pinwheels
  • Venison Spring Roll $14
    • smoked venison & bacon spring roll served with crunchy noodle salad & sesame dressing
  • Tiger Tiger
    • Tiger prawns, basil pesto, fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes & caper berries
  • Grilled Platter (GF) $20
    • 2 cajun chicken tenderloins skewers, 2 angus steak skewers,2 garlic prawn skewers, 2 garlic mushroom & cherry tomato skewers, garlic aioli dipping sauce
  • Confit Duck $32
    • whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $25
    • roasted aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato ragu, layered with béchamel cheese sauce & pasta sheets served with a leafy green salad with olives & tangy vinaigrette (V)
  • Summer Pudding $14
    • pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.00
  • Breads $11.00
    • Selection w/ dips & spreads
  • From the Fryers $35.00
    • Selection of Fish Bites, Pork Wontons, Chicken Nibbles, Spring Rolls, Samosa’s with Fries, Wedges and Dipping sauces.
  • Carbonara $12.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in cream & wine reduction
  • Snacks Garlic Bread $9.00
    • Garlic herb & mozzarella bread
  • Fries $9.00
    • Fries served with Tomato sauces and aioli
  • Chicken Breast $28.00
    • Pan fried Moroccan chicken breast on rocket & cashew nut mash w/ red wine sauce & mango chutney
  • Bangers & Mash $12.00
    • Prime Beef Sausages, garlic mash & chefs rich gravy
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