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

Fettuccine alla Panna $15.00
- ham & cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Lasagne alla mario $15.00
- layered sheets with ground beef, spices, bechamel sauce, topped with tomato & cheese
Calzone venesia 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- pizza filled with tomato, ham, mushrooms, ricotta, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Boscaiola Pizza - bushman 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, bacon, egg, mushrooms, onions, sliced potatoes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Tagliatelle alla Ricotta $15.00
- ribboned pasta with tomato, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese
Quattro stagioni - 4 seasons pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- 4 ingredients of your choice with oregano, mozzarella cheese
Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano
Capricciosa Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- artichokes, ham, mushrooms, oregano, mozzarella cheese

“Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
- w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
Harissa braised lamb $15.00
- w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
Garlic crusted squid $15.00
- w herbs, glass onion, cucumber, cashew nuts, chilli dressing, honey soy aioli
Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
- w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
- w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
Prawns in creamy butter sauce $17.00
- w a hint of pernod, tomato, pepper, olives
Southern fried chicken $14.00
- w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing

Kerala Paratha $3.00
Koonu Curry $15.00
- Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
Beef Varutheraccha Kari $16.50
- Beef tossed with ginger, garlic, onion and tomato with a sprinkle of spices. The flavours of the Roasted & ground spices is the secret to this South Indian delicacy
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
Chicken 65 $10.50
- Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
South Indian Veg Korma $15.00
- A vegetarian speciality from the Malabar coast. Cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots cooked in a light creamy cashew and coconut base
Aubergine & Potato Pakoda $7.00
- Aubergines and potatoes coated with chickpea batter and deep fried to perfection.
Chicken and Spinach $16.50
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach, sauteed with roasted garam masala and turmeric

Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Sirloin Steak, served with Caramelised Onions, Tomato Slices, Mesculin on a toasted Foccacia with a side of Fries and your choice of a Smokey BBQ Sauce or Garlic Chilli Mayo
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $12.50
- Creamy Garlic and Herb Mushrooms served on thick white Toast
Fresh Muesli $9.50
- Served with Soy milk
Saute Potato, Chorizo and Bacon Hash $17.50
- Saute Potatoes, Bacon & Chorizo topped with a Poached Egg, Rocket and Hollandaise
Big Breakfast $19.50
- Toasted sourdough, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, Tomatoes & Mushrooms with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
Fish & Chips $18.50
- Fish Fillets served with a fresh Coleslaw, Aioli and a side of Fries
Vegetarian Fry $16.50
- Toasted Sourdough, Tomato, Hash Browns, Mushrooms & Baby Spinach with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
Lamb Salad $19.50
- Lamb strips served on a bed of Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes, Beetroot and Fennel Honey Roasted Pumpkin

BACON BACKFIRE $12.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Melted Brie, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
HAMBURGINI WITH CHEESE $5.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
C N CHEESE MKII $12.50
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Creamy Mascarpone, Grated Parmesan, Salad, Relish and Free Range Truffle 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)
KIDS CHEESEBURGER MEAL $8.20
- Cheeseburger, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
V-TWIN VEGE $10.90
- Mushroom, Kumara, Chickpea and Basil Pattie, Melted Cheddar, Sweet Plum Sauce, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
SPUD FRIES WITH AIOLI $4.90
- Thick Cut Potato With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli
MOTOBITES $6.90
- Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites With Free Range Lemon Aioli Or Chipotle Aioli Dip

F=Full / H=Half
-Prawn Jalfrezi $16.50
- Marinated prawns cooked in charcoal oven and cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Refined flour bread with garlic
Tandoori Prawn $18.00
- King prawns marinated spices and herbs then roasted in tandoor oven
-Mattar Paneer $13.90
- Fresh cottage cheese and peas cooked with onion and whole coriander seeds
●Seafood Dishes
-Chicken Badam Pasanda $14.99
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked with aromatic spices in a mild almond sauce
-Mushroom Palak $13.90
- Fresh mushroom cooked in creamy spinach and spices

Royale with cheese $18.50
- a ground beef patty with relish, lettuce, tomato and organic cheddar in a homemade bun
Avocado smash $16.50
- avocado, spinach and feta on toast, topped with a poached egg
Pizza bread with garlic and olive oil $15.00
add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
Savoury pancakes $18.50
- with bacon or salmon, fresh coriander and cream fraiche
HLT $9.50
- halloumi, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Pizza Verde – broccoli and spinach with black olives, pesto and garlic $17.50
Crisp corn chips $17.50
- served with guacamole and fresh herbs or slow cooked spiced beans

Khati Chicken $18.50
- Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in golden brown onion sauce with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
Beef Stew $17.50
- Cubes of beef bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
Bengali Fish Curry $19
- Fish fillet cooked in onion and tomato based gravy with okhra and potato, tempered with aromatic spices
Badshahi Biryani $19.99
- Biryani perfectly infused with tandoor cooked choice of lamb or chicken with mixed vegetables in moghul style.
South Indian Chicken $17.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Beef Goa $17
- Cubes of beef cooked in a powerful curry with red sauce, garam masala and fresh tomatoes. Famous dish from Goa, with a hint of vinegar.
Love Story Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with olives, cheese, cashew nut and Chef’s special handpicked ingredients.
Beef Mugalai Korma $18
- Cubes of beef cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.

BANGERS & MASH $18.20
TOASTED SANDWICHES from $4.20
- HAM, EGG, CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE
LAMB SHANKS $21.30 / $28.00
- SINGLE OR DOUBLE SERVED ON A KUMARA MASH WITH A MINT GRAVY
THESE CHANGE DAILY ALL SERVED WITH CREAM & ICECREAM ALL $9.50
STEAK SANDWICH & CHIPS $14.00
GARLIC BREAD $4.40
SPICY SALADS CAJUN CHICKEN OR ASIAN BEEF $18.40
FISH & CHIPS WITH SALAD $21.40

Sweet Sour Pork Lemon Chicken/ Stir- Fried Combination Vegetables Combination Fried Rice/Noodle/Fruit Platter
●Soup
●Main
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Bbq Pork
●Soup
●Soup
Deep Fried Wonton/ Deep Fried Spring Roll

Biscuits $3.50
Muesli & Berries $8.00
- served with yoghurt, honey & milk
Eggs on Toast $7.00
Pies $5.50
Salad - extra $3.00
Cakes and Treats $5.50
Avo & Tomato on Toast with 2 Eggs $12.00
Flans $7.50

Today’s freshest selected fish coated with Japanese crumb and cooked in olive oil, served with our own sauce
Fish Of The Day
Teriyaki Chicken
- Chicken thigh grilled and coated with our Teriyaki sauce
Miso Soup with Tofu and Seaweed $10.50
- Soybean paste soup mixed with seaweed and tofu
Salted Caramel & Cashew Ice-Cream $7.00
Pocket Salad $13.00
Pork Katsu $16.00
- Deep fried crumbed pork with our own sauce
Vegetarian Sushi With miso soup $16.00
- Maki sushi filled with vegetables, our own dressing and sweet chili sauce

Fresh Steamed Market Vegetables $5
Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
- Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
Grilled Fish of the Day $34
- Fresh NZ fish accompanied with lemon
220gm Rib Eye (Scotch Fillet) $36
- Premium grade beef. Fresh from the kitchen. Accompanied with your choice of: Chunky Fries, Buttery Potato Mash or Seasoned Wedges & Fresh Garden Salad, House Coleslaw or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Pork Spare Ribs $36
- Tender ‘fall off the bone’ pork ribs. Coated in our special BBQ style Rib sauce. Fresh from the kitchen. Accompanied with your choice of: Chunky Fries, Buttery Potato Mash or Seasoned Wedges & Fresh Garden Salad, House Coleslaw or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Market Fresh Fish of the Day $39
- Chef’s Daily Creation
Potato Puree with Truffle Oil $5
Zucchini, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Roulade $17/$36
- Quinoa & Coriander Salad, Lemon Zest Mascarpone, Dried Olive Dust

Bombay Allo $12.90
- Fresh Potato Cooked With Cumin Seeds And Herbs
Indian Kuchumber $5.00
Chicken Saag $15.00
- Boneless Chicken Pieces Cooked In Creamy Spinach
Chicken Korma $15.00
- Tender Boneless Chicken Pieces Cooked In Rich Cashew Nut Gravy
Raita Big $5.00 / Small 2.50
Cauliflower Paratha $4.00
- Wholemeal Flour Bread Stuffed With Cauliflower And Spices
Chickem Momo(House Special Steam Cook Spicy) $12.00
- Chicken Mince Marinated With Fine Chopped Onion, Garlic, Ginger Fresh Herbs Wrap In Pastry Steam Cook. Served With Spicy Tomato Sauce.
Cheese Naan $4.00
- Refined Flour Bread With Butter

Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, L&P, Ginger Beer, Diet Ginger beer, Lemon & Lime Bitters, Diet Lemon & Lime Bitters $4
Bethany's French Toast Ciabatta soaked in cream and egg and pan-fried, served with two rashers of grilled bacon, fresh banana, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar. $18
Soup of the Day Served with fresh toasted Bread. $12
Eighty Acres Clare Valley, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, Australia 8.00 / 36.00
Tui, Export Gold 6.00
Lindauer Brut Special Reserve cuvée 750ml 40.00
Grilled Pork Cutlet 300gm pork cutlet, crispy fries, baby leaf salad, apple hollandaise sauce & crispy fried onion rings $23
Bethany's Homemade Fish Cake (GF) Fresh fish bound with potato, red onions, ginger, garlic, herbs and lemongrass, served with a garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $18

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