The Lab Restaurant in Palmerston North Menu

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Crispy prawn cigars / Roti and satay sauce $7.50
Garlic bread / Roasted duck summer rolls $9.50
Edamame beans $6.50
Prawns miang spinach with ginger / Green apple salad miang spinach (V) $7.50
Minced roasted duck $7.00
Salt & pepper crispy squid / Spicy salmon rolls $11.50
Crispy chicken wings 5 sauces $9.00
Spicy chicken balls / Prawns cheese balls $9.50
Takoyaki $8.00
Crumbed camembert $11.50
Grilled salmon sticks / The lab chicken $11.50
Mix A $11.50
- Green apple salad miang spinach / Prawn miang spinach with ginger / Minced roasted duck
Mix B $11.50
- Roasted duck summer rolls / Crispy prawn cigars / Prawn cheesy balls
●Sides
-Small fries / Potato mash / Kumara mash / Green salad / Steamed veggies $5.00
-Rice $3.00
-Large Fries $7.50

●Vegetarian
●Beef
-Melting beef cheek $20.00
- Tenderised beef chicken on Thai creamy red curry sauce
-Beef massaman curry $19.00
- Slow cooked beef and potatoes in Thai style creamy coconut curry
-Beef Schnitzel $19.00
- Served on golden fries, choice of gravy or mushroom sauce
-Thai Grilled Steak (G) $22.00
- Steak marinated with Thai herbs on seasonal vegetables
●Steak
-Sweet Basil Steak $22.00
- Chargrilled scotch fillet topped with Thai sweet basil sauce served on seasonal vegetables
-The Lab Steak $23.00
- Chargrilled chuck steak served on golden fries and onion rings, topped with gravy or mushroom sauce
-Black Pepper Steak $22.00
- Your choice of steak topped with black pepper sauce bok choy served on sizzling plate
-Red Wine Steak (G) $23.00
- Chargrilled scotch fillet and topped red wine sauce
-Thai Green Curry Steak $23.00
- Chargrilled scotch fillet cooked in thai green curry
●Lamb
-Rosemary Lamb Cutlets $23.00
- Served on kumara mash with stir fried capsicum, green beans, tomato and garlic rosemary sauce
-Massaman Curry Lamb Shank $22.00
- Slow braised shank on kumara mash topped with creamy massaman curry sauce
-Thai Chilli Lamb Cutlets $26.00
- Grilled lamb topped with traditional chilli paste with chokboy
●Pork
-Crispy Pork & Fried Rice $18.00
- Served with sweet soy sauce
-Pork Spare Ribs (G) 4pcs $13 / 8pcs $25
- Roasted pork ribs fused with the lab's sweet hoisin sauce
-Sticky Pork Hock $19.00
- Slow braised pork hock in Thai style chilli sauce topped green apple salad
-The Lab Pork Belly (G) $22.00
- Crispy pork belly served on cabbage flash and seasonal vegetables topped with gravy
●Chicken
-Wok Fried Chicken Cashew Nuts $19.00
- Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts and seasonal vegetable
-Almond Crumbed Chicken $19.00
- Served on potato and kumara salad topped with creamy mayo
-Chicken Pesto Pasta $18.00
- Chicken, onion and mushroom pasta with creamy basil sauce topped with streaky bacon
-The Lab Chicken Pad Thai (G) $19.00
- Stir fried noodle in tamarind sauce with chicken, served in egg net
-Bacon Wrapped Chicken (G) $20.00
- Topped with italian sauce served on potato and pumpkin mash
-Tom Kha Chicken Soup $18.00
- Creamy Thai chicken soup flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leave and mushroom
●Duck
-Tom Kha Duck Soup $21.00
- Creamy thai roasted duck soup flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf and mushroom
-Black Bean Sauce Roasted Duck $22.00
- Roasted duck cooked in black bean sauce served with seasonal vegetables
●Seafood
-Deep Fried Whole Snapper in Fish Sauce $25.00
- Deep fried whole snapper cooked in fish sauce served with green apple salad
-Sweet & Sour Whole Snapper $25.00
- Deep fried whole snapper cooked in sweet and sour sauce
-Tempura Tarakihi $22.00
- Deep fried tempura tarakihi fish on green apple salad
-Steamed Snapper in Soya Sauce (G) $25.00
- Thai style steamed snapper fillet in light soya sauce
-Black Pepper Fish Steak $22.00
- Battered tarakihi fish fillet topped with black pepper sauce and bok choy
-Fresh Tuna Salad (G) $22.00
- Fresh tuna salad with orange, fresh coconut and Thai herbs
-Yellow Curry Fish (G) $22.00
- Tarakihi fish topped with mild yellow curry served on seasonal vegetables
-Spicy Mayo Salmon Fillet $23.00
- Grilled salmon fillet in homemade wasabi mayo sauce served with seasonal salad
-Black Pepper Grilled Salmon $23.00
- Grilled salmon fillet cooked in black pepper sauce served with seasonal vegetables
-Chu Chee Salmon (G) $23.00
- Grilled salmon cooked in thai red curry served with seasonal vegetables
-Grilled Salmon with Butter Sauce $23.00
- Grilled salmon fillet with spinach, mushroom, mash topped with butter sauce
-Teriyaki Salmon (G) $23.00
- Grilled salmon fillet with Japanese homemade teriyaki sauce
-Salt & Pepper Prawns $22.00
- Stir fried prawn with salt,pepper and Thai herbs
-The Lab Wok Fried Prawn Noodles (G) $20.00
- Stir fried noodle in tamarind sauce with prawn served in egg net
-Hot Seafood Tom Yum $23.00
- Thai traditional hot & sour seafood soup with mushroom and lemongrass
-Wok Fried Tofu in Satay Sauce (G) $18.00
- Wok fried tofu & vegetables in Malaysian style satay sauce
-Wok Fried Veg with Oyster Sauce (G) $16.00
- Thai style stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce
-Wok Fried Veg Cashew Nuts $16.00
- Stir fried vegetables with cashew nuts
-The Lab Vegetarian Pad Thai $18.00
- Stir fried rice noodle in tamarind sauce with vegetables and tofu served in egg net

Coconut creme Brulee / Banana pudding with creamy sauce / Chocolate mousse parfait $12.50
Roti & banana / Ice cream banana crepe / Banana split $12.50
Pakora & fruit salad / New York style cheesecake / Meringue sundae with berries sauce $12.50

Nearby Sample Menus

Sashimi Lover Set (GF) $19.00
- 9 pcs fresh mixed sashimi & 6 pcs baby roll sushi, salad, pickle, miso soup
Haru Tempura Platter $32.00
- 9 pieces of prawn, 4 pieces of fish, 10 pieces of seasonal vegetables with dipping broth
-Mushroom $10.00
Sweet Moriawase $14.00
- Japanese assorted ice cream, rice cake mochi, churros ice cream cup, ice cream sandwich, mini choux, chocolate cream, monaka, yuzu tuile
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
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
Any Three Balls $10.00
- Green tea / vanilla / chocolate
Gyoza (V) $9.00
- Pork or veg pan fried Japanese style dumpling with yuzu ponzu sauce

Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Egg $2.50
Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
- Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
- All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
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.
Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Onions $3.50
Drunken Steak $29.90
- 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.

JIM BEAM BOURBON BURGER $12.50/$14.50
- Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion, swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon.
BACON SWISS CRISPY CHICKEN TENDER SANDWICH $9.50
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
BACON, EGG & CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICH $4.90
- A folded egg, slices of crispy bacon and cheese between two slices of toasted sourdough. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich option also available.
CLASSIC CARL $5.90
- Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
CHEESEBURGER $4.00
- Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
CARL'S CATCH FISH SANDWICH $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartar sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
THE BREAKFAST BURGER $6.90
- Chargrilled beef patty, folded egg, bacon, and cheese with hash rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.

Fish/Prawn Moilee $18.00
- A light coconut based dish with an abundance of ginger, garlic and fresh tomatoes finished with a splash of lemon juice
Chicken 65 $10.50
- Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
Nazrani Pork Masala $19.00
- Pork marinated overnight, slow pot roasted, then tossed with ground fried onions and kerala herbs
Biryani is one of the most loved delicacies in India. The magic of Biryani lies in the way rice is transformed with a heavenly blend of rice and meat simmered together with the right blend of flavours and a splash of ghee
Plain Rice $3.00
South Indian Butter Chicken $16.50
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt and spice mix, cooked in a coconut base, with tomatoes and cashews (no cream) – a must try for the die hard Kiwi butter chicken fans
Vegetable $14.50
Kadala Masala $14.00
- Tender Chickpeas cooked with coconut, herbs and spices from south India

Chilli Beef Nachos $20.90
- House-made chilli beef, crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream, avocado.
Eggs Benedict with Bacon $18
Smoked Salmon $6.90
White Toast $4.50
BLT $17
- Toasted ciabatta with bacon, cos lettuce, tomato, caesar mayo, tomato chilli jam.
Chicken Caesar $18.50
- Grilled chicken breast, cos lettuce, bacon, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese.
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $19
- Served with seasoned chips, salad & tartare sauce.
Ice Cream (1 scoop) $1.60

Reg $11.90
Reg $11.90
California Fresh
- Grilled Veggies and Eggs
Make any Pita a Salad
Roast Beef
Reg $10.90
Free Range Chicken Breast
Free Farmed Ham

Omelette With Salad $15.80
Olde Fashion Shrimp Cocktail $9.40
Garlic Bread $4.40
Ham Steak Salad & Chips $17.20
Scotch Fillet $27.00
- Served with stuffed potato or chips
Battered Mussels $6.20
Rump Steak $25.00
- Garlic, pepper or mushroom sauce $2.60 Extra
Thai Beef On Rice $18.20

Nanban Chicken Don $16.50
- deep fried chicken thigh, sweet and sour sauce, tartare sauce, scallions /
Chicken Teriyaki Ramen $15.50
- dry ramen noodles ,teriyaki chicken, vegetables, teriyaki sauce /
Okonomiyaki $8.50
- pan fried vegetable pancake, egg, bonito flakes
Shrimp Roe Nigiri / 2pcs $5
- shrimp roe sushi
Bento Set D $21.50
- pork cutlet, chicken teriyaki, gyoza, takoyaki, salmon sashimi, fresh green salad /
Unagi Roll / 6pcs $14
- crabmeat, cucumber, grilled eel, teriyaki sauce
Chicken Avocado Maki / 6pcs $9 / $11.50
- 6 pcs / 8 pcs
Tom Yum Ramen $15.50
- ramen noodles, with chicken, beef or pork, tom yum soup /

Crisp corn chips $17.50
- served with guacamole and fresh herbs or slow cooked spiced beans
Pizza bread with garlic and olive oil $15.00
Organic cheddar $8.50
- with homemade plum chutney and salad leaves
Soup with home-made bread. $13.50
- Today's tasty flavours are on the blackboard
Pizza Verde with Kikorangi blue cheese $19.50
Salty devil - tomato sauce, mozzarella, onion, capers and black olives $19.50
Cafe Royale toast $8.50
- with Urban Hippie Nelson miso paste with tahini
Pepperoni - thinly sliced pepperoni with black olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella $19.50

Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
Sandwiches $8.50
- Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato and tartare sauce
Curry of the day $15.50
- Changes daily please ask staff (GF, DF)
Sandwiches $8.50
- Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado
Grilled Angus sirloin $18.00
- 250gm of Angus sirloin grilled to your liking serves with sautéed potato, béarnaise sauce and green beans. (GF)
Corn and pumpkin fritters $15.50
- Comes with salad, sweet chilli mayo, salsa and avocado (GF, DF)without bacon
Beer battered fries $7.50
- With aioli and tomato sauce(GF, DF)
Corn and pumpkin fritters $17.50
- Comes with salad, sweet chilli mayo, salsa and avocado (GF, DF)with bacon

B.L.T SANDWICH $12.00
SCOTCH FILLET $27.00
- SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
CHUNKIES $6.70/$13.70
- small/large
TOASTED SANDWICHES from $4.20
- HAM, EGG, CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
- SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
BEEF ‘N’ GUINNESS STEW $18.60
LAMB SHANKS $21.30 / $28.00
- SINGLE OR DOUBLE SERVED ON A KUMARA MASH WITH A MINT GRAVY

-Half $10.00
Bombay aloo / aloo zirra $13.90
- Fresh potato cooked with cumin seed and herbs
Paneer naan $4.00
- Naan stuffed with cottage tandoori cheese
Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
- Marinated prawn cooked in charcoal oven and cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato
Fried fish $14.90
- Indian style- marinated spices and lemon juice, deep fried later
-Full $18.00
Plain of mixed raita $3.50
Tandoori mixed platter for two $18.00
- Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, malahi takka

Crave Sundae $10
- Made with French vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of topping then covered w whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
(GF = Gluten Free)
(GF = Gluten Free)
300g Scotch Fillet Steak $34
- Premium New Zealand Angus scotch fillet steak served on thyme potato’s, wilted spinach drizzled with béarnaise sauce & topped with house made onion rings
Classic shrimp cocktail (GF) $15
- w crisp lettuce, shrimp, fresh tomato & seafood dressing, the good old kiwi classic.
Crispy Coated Prawns f/2 $12 f/4 $18
- Served with a delicious chilli aioli dipping sauce
Winter warmer! $28
- Lamb meatballs in tomato, bacon and butter bean sauce
Vegetable stack (vegetarian) $26
- fritters packed full of seasonal vegetables & corn then lightly seasoned to enhance all those fresh flavours topped with grilled veges & spinach then drizzled with hollandaise to finish

28. Rice Noodles $3.00
2. Hanoi Salad with Beef or Chicken (Vegetarian Available) (Goi ho ga Goi chay) $9.00
- Beef tenderloin or chicken with red onion, carrot, celery, coriander, sesame seed, fried garlic, shallot and chili sauce
13. Stir-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Capsicum (Bo Xao Luc Lac) $17.00
- Beef stir-fried with capsicums, onions, ginger, shallots and spring onions, served with steamed rice
4. Fresh Spring Rolls (2/4 pcs) (Vegetarian Available) (Goi cuon tom, thit) $6.00/$10.00
- Pork, prawn, lettuce, noodles, coriander wrapped in rice paper, served with sweet and sour sauce
1. Spicy Seafood Salad with Vermicelli (Goi mien hai san cay) $10.00
- Prawn, squid, mussel with celery, lemongrass, chili, red onion and spicy sauce
9. Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Rice Noodles (Pho Bo/Ga ap chao) $16.00
- Beef or chicken stir-fried with rice noodles and seasonal vegetables
14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
- Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice
6. OBAMA Combo $20.00
- Grilled Pork, Fried Spring Rolls served with Fresh Noodle, Fish Sauce, and a HANOI BEER

Chicken Burger $12.00
- Seared Moroccan breast, melted cheese, apricot sauce, salad mix & fries
Mushroom Sauce $3.00
Bacon & Cheese Wedges $17.00
- Seasoned wedges topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese
Pepper Sauce $3.00
From the Fryers $35.00
- Selection of Fish Bites, Pork Wontons, Chicken Nibbles, Spring Rolls, Samosa’s with Fries, Wedges and Dipping sauces.
Snacks Garlic Bread $9.00
- Garlic herb & mozzarella bread
Bearnaise Sauce $3.00
Ploughmans Platter $25.00
- Selection of cheeses, pickled vegetables, crackers, breads and dips

The Lab Restaurant

Manawatu-Wanganui > Palmerston North > The Lab Restaurant

Address

62 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 4412, New Zealand

Phone

03545374

Email

thelab.nzth@gmail.com

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30-14:30, Tuesday: 11:30-14:30, Wednesday: 11:30-14:30, Thursday: 11:30-14:30, Friday: 11:30-14:30, Saturday: 11:30-14:30, Sunday: 11:30-14:30