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

Tunno Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, tuna, onion, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Quattro stagioni - 4 seasons pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- 4 ingredients of your choice with oregano, mozzarella cheese
Siciliana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano
Fettuccine alla Pollo $15.00
- chicken & mushrooms in a creamy sauce, parmesan cheese
Pesto alla Genovese Pasta $15.00
- ribboned pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic, pinenuts, parmesan cheese
Diavola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- salami, capsicum, anchovies, garlic, jalapenos, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Desserts $8.00 - $10.50
- Tiramisu bread & Butter Pudding, Choc Mud Cake, Cheesecake, Ice-cream sundaes

Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
- w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
- w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette
“Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
- w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
- w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
Pan fried goats cheese $14.00
- w honey, thyme, hazelnuts, pita crisps
Buttermilk marinated baked cod $18.00
- w whitebean puree, tomato dahl, baby spinach, lemon
Hummus from “Jerusalem” $10.00
- w/ olive oil, toasted bread
Harissa braised lamb $15.00
- w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing

French Toast with Caramelised Banana (V) $15
- With candied walnuts, lemon cream cheese, maple syrup.
Beef & Caramelised Onion $18
- Lean beef pattie, caramelised onion, dill pickles, aioli, mixed lettuce, cheese.
Breakfast Brioche Burger $15.50
- Bacon, cage-free egg, cheese, hash brown, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce.
White Toast $4.50
Grilled Pesto Bruschetta (V) $13
- Toasted sourdough, basil & pine nut pesto, tomato, red onion, balsamic glaze.
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $19
- Served with seasoned chips, salad & tartare sauce.
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Omelette $16.50
- Made with cheese & served with grilled tomato & toasted ciabatta.
Battered Fish with chips or salad $11

m. $38.90
e. $23.90
Capesante Inferno
- gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket
m. $28.90
Calamari In Crema
- pan fried squid rings w. capers, lemon, garlic, olive oil & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
m. $29.90
Ostriche Del Pacifico $3.20 each
- fresh rock oysters served w. balsamic vinaigrette & lemon (as available)
Carpaccio Di Salmone Affumicato $19.90
- thinly sliced salmon w. capers, pesto, parmigiano, e.v.o.o & rocket

Big Breakfast $21
- Bacon, mustard mushrooms, poached eggs, hashbrowns, chorizo, roasted tomato, sourdough and relish
Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
- Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
Classic Fish and Chips $20
- Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
- With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
Cordon Bleu $22
- Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
Pasta of the Day $18
- See the staff for today's flavour
Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $19
- Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Bacon or Salmon
Chia and Coconut Pot $14
- Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti

AMERICAN MUSCLE SINGLE $9.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
CHOOK ROYALE $7.20
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Grilled Pineapple, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM $3.90
- Dutch cocoa goodness combined with rich dark chocolate
BIO FUEL $11.50
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Egg, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
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)
AMERICAN MUSCLE DOUBLE $14.90
- Double 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Double Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
HOKEY POKEY ICE CREAM $3.90
- Sweet chunks of toffee floating in a dreamy cloud of delicious ice cream
BURNOUT $13.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Stilton Cheese Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli

Garlic Bread $4.40
Steak Sandwich & Chips $14.00
Creamy Fettucine $18.90
- Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom
Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
All $9.50
Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
- Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
Rosie’s Seafood Basket $20.90
Nachos $12.00
- With beans

Dal Fry (Home-Style) $11.99
- Yellow lentils tempered with cumin seeds, ginger and garlic, garnished with cilantro
Bhuna Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
- Slow pan roasted meat, sauteed with finely chopped onions and garlic, finished with skillfully blended spices
Gulab Jamun (3 pieces) $2.99
Mango Chutney $1.50
Onion Kulcha $3.00
- Stuffed with onion cilantro and spices
Kadhai Paneer $11.99
- Cottage cheese tossed with onion, capsicum & coriander seeds, finished with special kadhai gravy
House Special $5.00
- Naan stuffed with cheese, capsicum, onion, tomato & garlic
Sweet & Sour Chicken/Lamb/Beef $8.99

STEAK SANDWICH & CHIPS $14.00
B.L.T SANDWICH $12.00
LAMB SHANKS $21.30 / $28.00
- SINGLE OR DOUBLE SERVED ON A KUMARA MASH WITH A MINT GRAVY
GARLIC BREAD $4.40
SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $14.00
STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20

Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon
Raisin Toast - 2 slices $4.00
Big Rolls $7.50
Flans $7.50
Cakes and Treats $5.50
Avo & Tomato on Toast $8.00
Bacon & Eggs $12.00
Pancakes with Berries $8.00

Mapo tofu with rice $15.50
-Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
Hot pot seafood set $18.50
- Prawn / squid / mussel / fish ball / egg / vegetable / glass noodle
-Squid / prawn/ combo $17.80
King of the sea platter $25.90
- Prawn tempura 5 pcs / prawn twister 5 pcs / prawn wonton 5 pcs / deep fried squid / vegetable samosa 6 pcs
Pork gyoza (6/12 pcs) $6.90 / $10.90
●Extras
-Chicken / beef / pork $15.50

Omelette $11.50
- Three egg omelette with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms served with salad.
Piha Pork Loin $27.50
- Rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy.
Fish Burger $12.50
- Golden battered dory fillet crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce.
House Loaf & Dips $11.50
- Cobb loaf with the dips of the day.
Diane sauce $4.00
Side of buttered potato mash $3.00
Scallops $24.50
- Scallops in a light tempura batter with chips, salad and tartare sauce.
Fish Pie $15.00
- Poached smoked hoki, salmon & dory in a parsley

CAESAR SALAD $19.50
- Traditional Caesar salad of cos lettuce, croutons, julienne of bacon, shaved parmesan with anchovy mayonnaise
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
TROPICAL FRUIT TRIFLE $12.50
- Traditional homemade trifle with layers of sherry infused sponge, custard, jelly and fruit, finished with double cream
THE ZOOLOGIST $30.50
- Oven baked fillet of fresh water salmon served on a bed of wilted vegetables with sauteed potato, topped with mustard hollandaise and accompanied with a light green salad
TABLE TOP BURGER $18.00
- Hearty burger comprising of 100% homemade ground beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, egg, beetroot, tomato relish and mayonnaise, served with beer battered fries
SEAFOOD COCKTAIL $19.50
- Traditional seafood cocktail of shrimp, prawn, crab, white fish and mussels, served on a chiffonade of lettuce, topped with a tangy seafood sauce accompanied With a wedge of lemon
PAVLOVA $12.50
- Homemade pavlova served with tropical fruits, whipped cream and topped with passion fruit sauce
NGORONGORO STEAK $36.00
- Prime scotch fillet carpet bag steak stuffed with oysters and feta, served on a bed of roasted potatoes and field mushrooms drizzled with a rich red wine jus, accompanied with a light green salad

Sliders, Slaw and Sauce with Fries $25.00
- Choice of 3: Confit Salmon / Caper Egg Mayo / Pulled Sticky Pork / Bourbon & Beer Glaze / Char Grilled Beef / Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade / Chicken / Bacon / Chilli Balsamic Mayo
Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Toasted English Muffin and Hollandaise $16.50
- In The Style of: Benedict-Leg Ham / Florentine - Spinach / Vancouver - Salmon
Bella's Kitchen Tasting Platter $20.00
- A Selection of Tapas, Dips, Antipasto and Spreads
Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
- With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
- With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
- Sweet Tomato Cream. Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccini, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
Three Soft White Rolls $6.50
- Oven Baked in Herb or Garlic Butter
72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
- With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream

Roasted Pork Belly $15.50
- Served on parsnip cream, crisps and apple sauce
Lamb Cutlets $39
- Pan fried parmesan crusted lamb cutlets served with a wild mushroom lamb shank pie, glazed baby carrots and jus
Sticky Date Pudding N/A
- Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
Croissant Bread and Butter Pudding $15.50
- Candied fruit and croissant baked in custard served with whipped cream, apricot glaze and black doris plum ice cream
Fish of the Day N/A
- Waiting staff will inform you
Carbonara $23
- Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
Deconstructed Affogato N/A
- A shot of espresso, a shot of baileys and a scoop of vanilla ice cream served individually for enjoying each item how you like
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted bread

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