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

Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Chocolate mousse $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Xtra Large $3.90

Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
- w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
- w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
Garlic crusted squid $15.00
- w herbs, glass onion, cucumber, cashew nuts, chilli dressing, honey soy aioli
AngusPure sirloin $18.00
- w orange kumara miso mash
Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
- w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
Harissa braised lamb $15.00
- w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
Mushroom ragù $12.00
- w celeriac, sage, herb oil

Fish’N’Chips $16.50
- Crispy beer battered fish fillet served with a side salad, fries and aioli. Extra piece of fish $5.00
Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
- Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
Gluten‐free bread $0.50
Creamy Garlic Mussels $19.00
- Sautéed mussels in a creamy white wine, garlic and dill sauce. Served with garlic bread.
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
Aqaba Nachos $17.00
- Spicy beef mince with chilli beans and crispy corn chips. Topped with mozzarella, salsa and sour cream.
Dips And Spreads $13.50
- Toasted and garlic buttered pita bread with sundried tomato dip and a bacon and mushroom pâté.
Salad bowl $6.50

The Coffee Club Big Breakfast $22.50
- Tender steak, bacon, chipolata sausages, cage-free eggs, mushroom, grilled tomato, hash brown & toasted ciabatta.
Bowl of Potato Wedges (V) $14
- With sweet chilli sauce & sour cream.
May also be made on low gluten bread (gluten free recipe) for an additional 1.00
Mexican Chicken Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast tossed in mexican spice mix, cos lettuce, tomato, avocado, coriander, corn, cheese, crushed corn chips, creamy chipotle dressing.
Chicken Breast Pieces $5.40
Bacon (2 rashers) $4.90
Savoury Mince on Sourdough $16.50
- With a poached cage-free egg, grilled tomato.
Smoked Salmon $6.90

marinated olives $ 8.90
Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
- parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
e.$ 23.90
e.$19.90
pesto pizza pane $8.90
m. $29.90
m. $38.90
Capesante Inferno
- gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket

Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
- Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
Beef Salad $20
- With roasted red pepper, whipped feta, crispy noodles finished with Thai lime dressing
Cordon Bleu $22
- Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
Stuffed Squid $24
- With a prawn, pea and squid ink Risotto served on a roquette garnish salad finished with a lemon and caper sauce
Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
- With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
- Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
Petit Dejeuner Vegetalien (Vegan Breakfast) $18
- Sauteed potato chunks, tomato, mushroom, kale and herb salad, roasted chickpea served with wholegrain toast and tomato chilli jam
Chia and Coconut Pot $14
- Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti

- 8 Pack $7.90
Brave Beef $5.00
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
Very Vegemite $4.00

Fish and Chips $18.00
- with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
Fries $6.00
- with aioli $7.00
All Day Omelette $14.50
- ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
Steak Sandwich $18.00
- with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
Lambs Fry and Bacon $15.00
- served in onion sauce on toast
Soup of the Day $9.00
- ask staff
Toasted Museli $9.00
- with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt and honey
Big Breakfast $19.50
- with sausage, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and a hashbrown

Salty devil - tomato sauce, mozzarella, onion, capers and black olives $19.50
NZ salmon fillet $29.00
- grilled salmon on pan fried potatoes cherry tomatoes and green olives topped with a herb sauce and served with grilled vegetables
Beetroot relish & baby spinach leaves with smoked tempeh $8.50(Vegan)
Kumara fries $9.50
- served with house aioli
Cafe Royale toast $7.50
- with jam and homemade peanut butter
Add cheddar, halloumi, tempeh or feta $3.50
French toast $16.50
- with cherry compote, yoghurt and apple syrup
Royale breakfast of eggs $20.50
- toast, mushroom, tomato, free range bacon & Woody’s Farm pork, apple & sage sausage

Lamb Roganjosh $10.00
- A deliciously spiced slow cooked lamb in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices giving this dish its brilliant colour.
Onion Bhaji $5.00
- Julienne cut onion dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
LUNCH Combo $12.50/Takeaway$12.50
- includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
FULL menu curry (excl. seafood) $11.00/$11.00
Lamb Seekh Kebab $8.00
- Tender lamb mixed with spices, herbs and cooked in our tandoor.
Butter Chicken $10.00
- MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
MAIN combo $13.50/$13.50
- Includes ‘Full Menu’ curry (excl. seafood), rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
Chicken Korma $10.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.

Papadom ( 2 Pieces) $1.00
Onion Bhaji $5.00
Onion Kulcha $4.00
Chocolate Naan $4.00
Mixed Platter $15.00
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Korma $13.50
Goan Fish Curry $10.00 / $15.00
- Half / Full
Ostrich Do Pyaza $25.00

Seafood Platter $18.5
- Pan fried in garlic butter green lipped mussels in half shell, scallops, prawns w tails & deep fried prawn twisters, served with tartare sauce
(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
Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
- drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
Classic shrimp cocktail (GF) $15
- w crisp lettuce, shrimp, fresh tomato & seafood dressing, the good old kiwi classic.
Beef & Reef (GF) $38
- 200gm of Premium New Zealand Angus eye fillet, seared prawns & scallops infused w garlic butter accompanied by button mushrooms, cherry tomatos & green beans
Pasta of the Day $19
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

Lamb Korma $14.50
- diced lamb cooked in rich,creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices
Chicken Madras>boneless chicken cooked with coconut, onion tomato gravy tempered with curry leaves and mustard seed $14.00
Paneer Kulcha $4.00
- naan bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
Seasonal Vegetable $11.90
- fresh cut vegetable cooked in onion tomato gravy & aromatic spices
Palak Paneer $11.90
- cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices>>
Goat Roach Josh $14.49
Mushroom Mutter $11.90
- butter mushrooms and peas cooked Kashmiri style
Chicken Biryani $14.00
- basmati rice cooked with chicken special spices and herbs garnished with dry nuts & fruits

Bowl of Fries with Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $7
Cajun Chicken,
- cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
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
Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15
Say Cheese
- camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
Earl Grey Crème Brulee $12
- with the subtle flavour of bergamot and citrus served with walnut biscotti
Rack of Spring Lamb $30
- herb crusted 4 boned rack of lamb, served pink mushroom risotto cake, merlot jus & greens in herb butter
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)

Beef Sliders x 2 $9.90
- Fragrant Meat Pattie topped with melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Eggs Benedict on Agria Hash $14.90
- Bacon
Hot Cakes $10.00
- W/ Banana & Maple Syrup
Chicken Caesar Salad $14.90
- W/ Chicken, Bacon, Cos Lettuce, Parmesan & topped with a poached egg, dressing & croutons
Breadworks Bagel $13.90
- House Smoked Salmon, Rocket, Tomato, Salsa and Lemon
French Toast $14.90
- W/ Crispy Bacon, Grilled Banana & Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict on Agria Hash $16.50
- House Smoked Salmon
Marbecks Grill $19.90
- Two Eggs, Chorizo, Bacon, Mushroom, Agria Hash, Tomato & Toast

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