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

Fries $4.50
- With garlic mayo
Mixed Kebab
Falafel
- Chickpeas balls with spices and herbs
Hot Chili
Tomato
Garlic Bread $4.50
BBQ
Turkish Delight $5.00

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.
Aioli $2.00
Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Side Vegetables $5.00
Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
- Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
- A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
Speight's Pie $21.20
- Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
- Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.

Roast Honey Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad $17.50
- Roasted sweet pumpkin chunks and beetroot cubes tossed through spinach, basil pesto, feta and walnuts with a balsamic dressing and crispy beetroot noodles. Add bacon $3.00
Pork Belly $34.00
- Slow cooked pork belly, creamy potato mash, caramelised red cabbage and green beans. Served with a sweet apple cider jus and beetroot reduction.
Seasoned Potato Wedges $10.50
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Aqaba Benedict $19.50
- Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with Grilled salmon and rocket
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 )
Aqaba Nachos $17.00
- Spicy beef mince with chilli beans and crispy corn chips. Topped with mozzarella, salsa and sour cream.
Seasonal vegetables $6.50
Mediterranean Calamari Salad $19.50
- Salt and pepper fried calamari, salad greens, olives, sundried tomatoes, red onion and feta with a sweet chilli and lime sauce.

½ Scoop Chips $1.70 / $1.70
- Home Made / Straight Cut
Selection from Cabinet $6.00
Donuts $1.50
Hamburger $5.50
Chicken Fillet - Crumbed $3.50
Spring Rolls $2.50
Paua Nuggets $1.50 / $8.00 / $16.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
Battered Mussels $1.40 / $7.00 / $14.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen

Cheeseburger with chips or salad $12
The Coffee Club Big Breakfast $22.50
- Tender steak, bacon, chipolata sausages, cage-free eggs, mushroom, grilled tomato, hash brown & toasted ciabatta.
Bacon (1 rasher) $2.50
Chicken, Bacon & Chipotle Pizza $17.90
- Crispy tortilla base with napolitana sauce, cheese, roasted red capsicum & rocket.
Avocado $3.20
Battered Fish with chips or salad $11
Chicken Breast Pieces $5.40
Smoked Salmon $6.90

V-DUB VEGE $10.90
- Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites, Melted Cheddar, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli Remove Aioli and Melted Cheddar To Make It Vegan
THUNDERBIRD $10.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced Jalapenos, Salad, Relish and Free Range Chipotle Aioli
AMERICAN MUSCLE SINGLE $9.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
BAMBINA $7.20
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
KIDS NATURAL NUGGETS MEAL $8.20
- Natural Nuggets, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
CHOOK ROYALE $7.20
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Grilled Pineapple, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
BURNOUT $13.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Stilton Cheese Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
MOTOBITES $6.90
- Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites With Free Range Lemon Aioli Or Chipotle Aioli Dip

All Day Breakfast $16.00
Squid Rings $6.20
B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
- Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
Rump Steak $25.00
- Garlic, pepper or mushroom sauce $2.60 Extra
Chunkies SM $6.70 LG $13.70
Chips SM $4.20 LG $8.40
Thai Beef On Rice $18.20

Mango Chutney $1.50
Deep Fried Chicken Drum Sticks & Chips (4 pieces) $6.99
Butter Vegetables $11.99
- Seasonal vegetables cooked with rich creamy potato sauce
Sweet & Sour Chicken/Lamb/Beef $8.99
Biryani Chicken/Lamb/Beef/Prawn/Veg $11.99/$12.49/$12.49/$10.49
- Rice flavoured with whole spices, rose water and meat cooked with onion tomato sauce garnished with nuts, cilantro and brown onion
Salt & Pepper Prawns with Hot Garlic Sauce $9.99
Paneer Pakora $4.99
- Cottage cheese coated with spiced gram flour batter and deep fried
Batter fried Fish with Wedges or Chips $6.99

Yakiniku Set $16.50
- pan fried chicken, beef or pork with stir fry seasonal vegetables /
Beef Tataki $17
- seared rare beef, ponzu sauce, garlic, scallion /
Grilled Salmon Maki $10.50 / $12.50
- 6 pcs / 8 pcs
Yakiudon $15.50
- stir fry udon noodles w/ chicken, beef or pork + seasonal veg /
Sushi Set / 11 pcs $21.50
- salmon, tuna, squid, octopus, shrimp, scallops, egg, avocado, shrimp roe, inari, seaweed
Miso Ramen $15.50
- pork belly, ramen noodles, egg, vegetables, corn, nori, in miso based soup /
Okonomiyaki $8.50
- pan fried vegetable pancake, egg, bonito flakes
Chicken Karaage Set $16.50
- deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces (boneless), teriyaki sauce /

Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
Beer battered fries $7.50
- With aioli and tomato sauce(GF, DF)
Sandwiches $8.50
- Smoked beef, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce and cheese
Caramel slice $6.50
Smoked salmon, potato and rocket salad $16.00
- Smoked salmon pieces, boiled gourmet potato and rocket salad with tangy sour cream dressing. (NF & GF)
Lamb’s fry, bacon and creamy mushroom $16.50
- Hearty and rich. Serves with bread to mop up the jus.
French omelette $15.50
- Filled with creamy mushroom, diced tomato, and cheese, finished off with a green salad and balsamic reduction. (GF)(vegetarian)
Sandwiches $8.50
- Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato and tartare sauce

Thai Style Fried Rice Shrimp $22.00
- chicken or vegetarian
Banana or Berry Hot Cakes $14.00
- with maple syrup (add bacon $2.50)
Thai Green Curry (Chicken) $23.00
Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Hot Cakes $17.00
Thai Style Vegetarian Fried Rice N/A
Moroccan Chicken Wrap $14.00
Vegetarian French Toast $15.00
- caramelised onions, tomato & mushroom
Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.00

Miso ramen $13.90
Basic platter $16.90
- French fries / prawn wonton 5 pcs/ chicken karaage 6 pcs
●Extras
Prawn tempura fruit salad $13.90
Teriyaki chicken on rice $15.50
-Classic toast $7.90
Prawn wonton (5/8pcs) $6.90 / $9.90
-Chicken / beef / pork $15.50

Beef Rocanjosh 14.90
- Diced beef cooked in onion and tomato gravy chefs special sauce
Peshawari Naan 4.20
- Leavened flour bread, stuffed with dried fruits and nuts
Mix Platter 14.90
- Consists of two pieces of each of the following Onion bhajee, samosa and chicken tikka vegetable
Fish Kolkata 15.90
- Chunky fillets of fish cooked with fresh tomatoes, red onions, ginger, garlic, coriander and spices
Garlic Naan 3.50
- Leavened flour bread infuse with garlic
Lamb Sacwala 15.90
- Diced lamb pieces cooked with leafy spinach, fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic
Dal Makhni 13.90
- Lentils and kidney beans cooked in caramelized onions and spices with creamy sauce
Fish Nawabi 15.90
- Fish fillets cooked with rich tomato gravy, finished with cream

16. Vietnamese Curry (Chicken or Duck) (Ca Ri Ga hoac vic) $16/$25
- Chicken thighs or duck, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, chili, coconut milk, served with steamed rice
17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
- Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
28. Rice Noodles $3.00
18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
- Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
29. Mousse (Chocolate or Passionfruit) $7.00
30. Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate) $7.00
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
10. Fresh Noodles with Sauteed Beef - Southern Style (Bun Bo Nam Bo) $15.00
- Sauteed beef with noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, peanuts, shallots and sweet and sour sauce

Fresh Garden Salad Dressed with honey, dill and mustard dressing $5
Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with sautéed button mushrooms, grilled tomato, crispy fries, garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $25
Sparkling Grape Juice white or red 750 ml $11
Fries With tomato ketchup & aioli $8 / $5(Half size)
Apple Cider, Pear Cider 7.00
Stella, Corona, Steinlager Pure, Speights Summit, Heineken, Speights Old Dark 7.00
Wooing Tree Beetlejuice Pinot Noir, Central Otago 11.00 / 50.00
Bethany’s Chicken Salad (GF without noodles) Succulent chicken strips sautéed with peppers, onions, button mushrooms and ginger served on mesculin, crispy noodles. Finished with honey dill and mustard $21

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