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

Salmon Lover (GF) $18.00
- 8 pieces of assorted salmon roll, nigiri sushi, salmon tartar, fresh roll
Crispy EBI Mayo $16.00
- Tempura battered king prawn, with yum yum sauce, spring onion, tobiko, seaweed powder
Multigrain Rice $4.00
- Steamed bowl of rice
Rainbow Roll
- Fresh tuna, salmon, white fish, prawn, crab meat salad, avocado, wasabi, mayo, tobiko
Gyoza (V) $9.00
- Pork or veg pan fried Japanese style dumpling with yuzu ponzu sauce
Two way maki sushi extra (9 pcs) $18.00
- Served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, miso soup
Haru Main Platter (For four) $108.00
- 18 pieces sashimi, 8 pieces roll & 12 pieces nigiri sushi, mixed tempura, karaage chicken, mixed skewers, edamame, agedashi tofu
Gyoza (V) $10.00
- Pork or veg pan fried japanese style dumpling prawn salt, yuru ponzu sauce

Large fries $3.50
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Onion rings $3.50
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning

Beef $6.90
- Mediterranean Style
Zucchini $7.00 / $8.90
- Mini / Large
Beef $7.00 / $9.00
- Mini / Large
Chicken $9.50 / $11.90
- Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
Vegetarian $10.00 / $12.00
- Served with Rice. Small / Large
Chicken $7.50
- Mediterranean Style
Taboulli $1.00
Veg Fritter $2.50

PANCAKE STACK $7.50
- Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter with bacon
JALAPENO BIG CHICKEN BURGER $9.50
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet topped with fiery jalapeño's, a special Santa Fe sauce, swiss cheese, red onions, tomato, lettuce all on a moist seeded bun.
CHEESEBURGER $4.00
- Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM THICKBURGER $11.90/$13.90
- Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in the sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
CLASSIC CARL $5.90
- Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
MONSTER BREAKFAST TOASTED SANDWICH $5.90
- It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
JR. CARL $3.00/$$6.40
- Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
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.

Kadala Masala $14.00
- Tender Chickpeas cooked with coconut, herbs and spices from south India
Kerala Paratha $3.00
Garlic Paratha $3.50
Masala Dosa $12.00
- Filled with potatoes, onion and peas and flavoured with a dash of ghee
Lamb $17.50
Chilli Chicken $16.50
- Batter fried chicken, sautéed in a ginger & garlic mixture with the chef’s speciality sauce
Chicken and Spinach $16.50
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach, sauteed with roasted garam masala and turmeric
Lamb Mappas $17.00
- Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices

B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
Sausage Chunks & Chips SM $8.70 LG $13.40
Steak Sandwich & Chips $14.00
Nachos $12.00
- With beans
Omelette With Salad $15.80
Chicken Satay Burger & Chips $17.60
Nachos $14.50
- With mince
Battered Mussels $6.20

Kumara fries $12.90
- loaded with salsa
Grilled vege $17.50
- pesto topped with garlicky grilled vegetables and pinenuts
Avocado smash $19.00
- avocado, spinach and feta on GF toast, topped with a poached egg
Soup with home-made bread. $13.50
- Today's tasty flavours are on the blackboard
Mushroom hash $14.50
- potatoes, mushroom, garlic, and spinach, topped with a poached egg
Jackfruit Royale $16.50
- shredded and spiced jackfruit served on a homemade bun with greens & and apple & onion relish
Nelson miso paste with tahini dressing $11.00
Risotto of the day $19.50
- arborio rice slow cooked with butter, white wine and stock. Today’s flavor is on the blackboard

Chicken Kadahi - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Chicken Madras - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Biryani $14.50
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef
Tarka Dal - Full $12.90
Butter Prawn - Half/Full $10.00/$16.50
Fish Malabari - Full $15.00
Beef Saagwala - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Beef Korma - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00

Jungle Rogan Josh $20.99
- Lamb is cooked with the aroma of spices simmered in mint leaves and green chilly based special gravy is indeed a celebration for hunters.
Paneer Tikka Masala $16
- Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.
Gajar ka Halwa $6.50
- A must try sweet made of carrot and reduced milk.
Kashmiri Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almond, coconut and dates
Chicken Stew $17.99
- Chunks of chicken bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
Prawn Kashmiri Masala $21.50
- Prawns cooked in creamy mild gravy with nuts and sultanas.
Chicken Rezala $19
- Chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in rich yellow gravy with mixed vegetables and topped with boiled egg.
Beef South Indian $17.50
- Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves

Soup of the Day $12.00
- Served with focaccia
Chicken Linguine $18.50
- Garlic and chilli marinated chicken tossed with linguine in a zesty basil lemon sauce, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach. Topped with fresh parmesan and toasted macadamia nuts and a lemon wedge
Formaggio (V) $12.50
- House made Italian style cheese dip, served warm with a duo of fresh toasted bread
Chicken Burger $18.50
- Herb and chilli marinated chicken served with caramelised pineapple,tomato, bacon, brie, apricot chilli chutney and mayo, on toasted burger buns with fries and house made aioli
Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
- Prime beef slices marinated in Thai satay flavours served on mesclun salad with mangos, radish, tomato, cucumber and black sesame seeds. Topped with crispy kumara chards and nam jam dressing
Avocado / hash browns / portabella mushrooms $4.50
Open Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Prime scotch fillet minute steak with fresh salad greens, caramelised onions, oven roasted tomato, portabella mushroom, swiss cheese, house made bernaise sauce and green tomato relish on toasted sour dough Served with a side of fries >>
Cooperage Chicken Salad (GF) $18.00
- Cajun marinated chicken served on a fresh mesclun salad, creamy feta, apple slices, tomato and candied cashew nuts with a creamy honey mustard dressing

Thai Style Vegetarian Fried Rice N/A
Gold Nuggets $12.00
- Chicken nuggets and fries
Mushroom Risotto N/A
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $23.00
Thai Green Curry (Chicken) $23.00
Lamb Koftas with Greek Salad $23.00
Fish of the Day $32.00
Vegetarian French Toast $15.00
- caramelised onions, tomato & mushroom

Vegetable Korma $10.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut gravy.
Vegetarian Platter for Two $14.50
- Samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring rolls perfect for sharing
Chicken Wings $7.00
- Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then 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.
Mango Chicken $10.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a delicately mild and creamy mango sauce.
FULL menu seafood curry $12.00/$12.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
- Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then roasted in our tandoor and cooked with onion and tomato gravy.
LUNCH Combo $12.50/$12.50
- Includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite

Garlic Bread $6
- Sliced baguette smothred in Garlic Butter & melted cheesy cheese
Mussels in Garlic & sweet Chilli Sauce $20
- Mussels in a shell cooked fresh in the chefs one of a kind sauce
Antonios Chicken Caesar $18
- Traditional with Romanian lettuce, crisp bacon, poached egg, smoked chicken, croutons & our own signature dressing.
Pork Belly Ribs $25
- Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
BLT $9
- Chefs special bacon, Lettuce, tomato & cloverlea chutney drizzled Aioli sauce served with fries
Deluxe Seafood Platter $20
- Loaded with deep fried battered fish, Tempura prawns, fresh battered scallops & mussels our special sauce with fries and salad
Spicy Beef Machos $13
- Yummy beef mince, salsa, molten cheese, jalapenos on fiery tortilla chips (veg option available)
Cripsy Onion Rings $9
- Share a platter of cloves on our butter milk battered Onion rings with horseradish sauce just don’t go proposing with them.

Garlic Pizza Bread $10.5
- Toasted Pizza Bread, Garlic Oil, Black Garlic Mayonnaise
Duck Two Ways $43
- Five Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Courgette Puree Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Drunken Muscatels, Liquorice
3 Cheese $27
2 Cheese $21
Deconstructed Coconut Cheesecake $16
- Hot Baileys Liqueur Ice Cream, Opaline Tuile, Champagne & Chambord Jelly
Market Fresh Garden Salad $5
Chunky Fries with Aioli & Tomato Sauce $5
Chatham Island Crayfish & Saffron Ravioli $21/$39
- Green Pea & Coriander Puree, Ocean Consommé, Horseradish Espuma

Cheese & salmon roll 5p $6.50
- Cream cheese / Avocado / salmon
Spicy pork $13.50
Ramen $10.00
- You can choose vege/seafood/chicken
Mix Tempura $10.00
- 2*spring roll, 1*vege & shrimp, 2*twister prawn, 2*Korean dumpling
Teriyaki chicken roll 5p $6.50
- Teriyaki chicken / Avocado
Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
Chicken teriyaki $13.50
Udon Tempura $11.50

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