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

Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
- Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
Avocado $4.00
Side Vegetables $5.00
Pasta of the Day $24.90
- Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
- Ask for today's selection.
Side Salad $6.00
In the Roar $36.00
- 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
- Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.

Fried Won Tons $5.50
Vegetarian Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Pork and Vege Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Pork and Seafood Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Shrimp Fried Noodles $11.90
Fried Prawns $5.50
Pork Paste on Noodles (Warm) $9.90
Egg and Leak Pancakes $5.50

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $19.00
- Sautéed chicken and crispy potato cubes in a yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
Scotch Fillet $36.00
- With: Fries and salad. or Crispy potato roasties, spinach, green beans and beer battered and fried red onion rings. And your choice of: Garlic butter / Béarnaise sauce / Mushroom sauce
Lamb Shoulder $37.00
- Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots. Served with a béarnaise sauce.
Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
- Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
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
Soups $16.00
- Seafood Chowder, served with toasted garlic bread.
Scallop and Bacon Salad $26.00
- Pan‐fried scallops, bacon, mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, tomato relish and aioli.
Roasted Moroccan Chicken $31.00
- Marinated and roasted chicken breast, filled with Mediterranean vegetables, stacked on honeyed pumpkin roasties and lightly dressed rocket.

Seasonal salad $6.90
Seafood risotto $22.00
- Calamari, Salmon, Prawns, Blue cod, Wild roquette, Grilled lemon
Broccoli & mozzarella bon bons - each $3.00
Prawns $18.00
- NYC pepper, Maldon sea salt, Honey, Sesame and ginger dipping sauce - Aioli
Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Ciabatta, Hollandaise - with Bacon
Saffron tagliatelle $20.00
- Spanish chorizo, Chicken, Smoked bacon, slow roasted button mushrooms, Panna cream sauce, Parmesan & Paprika crumb
Crumbed mushrooms drizzled in truffle aioli $8.50
Southern style onion rings with smokey BBQ sauce $9.00

Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Brave Beef $5.00
Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Grilled Wedges $4.90
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Signature Kids $5.00 per head
Happy Ham $5.00
Cheeky Chicken $5.00

Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
- A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
3/4 LB Triple $13.40
- Satisfy your hunger with three juicy fresh NZ beef patties, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce and pickles, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
Baconator $10.20
- Introducing the meaty masterpiece. Four strips of New Zealand manuka smoked bacon, two Quality Mark sourced fresh beef patties, natural cheese, and topped with mayo and ketchup on a premium toasted bun. Carnivores rejoice!
Chili & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Oven baked potato topped with Wendy’s tasty chili and cheese.
Loaded Cheese Fries $5.80
- Wendy’s hot and crispy fries, made from NZ grown potatoes and topped with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy bacon pieces.
Baconator Mushroom Melt $10.70
- The much loved Baconator Mushroom Melt is chock full of oozy, cheesy mushroom sauce, sandwiched between half a pound of juicy, Quality Mark sourced fresh beef, and NZ bacon.
3 pcs $5.90
M $3.40

Fish and Chips $18.00
- with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
Steak Sandwich $18.00
- with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
Toasted sandwiches $7.00
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- with salmon
Toasted Museli $9.00
- with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt and honey
Toasted Breads $6.50
- grain bread, sourdough or toast
Fries $6.00
- with aioli $7.00
Soup of the Day $9.00
- ask staff

Medium Frozen Coke & Medium Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this fantastic snack bundle! Just $3 will get you a medium Frozen Coke and medium fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.

Lamb Burger & Chips $14.00
Lamb Shanks $21.30 / $28.00
- Single or double served on a Kumera Mash with a mint gravy
Soup of the Day $10.00
Chips SM $4.20 LG $8.40
Hot Beef Madras Curry $18.60
Beef ‘N’ Guinness Stew $18.60
Squid Rings $6.20
Bangers & Mash $18.20

Kumara Fries $9.00
- Served with sour cream or aioli
Formaggio (V) $12.50
- House made Italian style cheese dip, served warm with a duo of fresh toasted bread
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
Potato Dippers $12.00
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli or aioli(Add cheese and bacon $2.00)
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Served with focaccia
Vegetarian Benny (GF V) $15.00
- Hash browns (topped with) spinach, avocado and oven roasted tomato (topped with) soft poached eggs, hollandaise and rocket
Toastie $10.00
- Cheese and ham toasted sandwich with fries
Kids Lunch Pack $10.00
- Ham or Marmite sandwich Rice crackers, raisins and banana

Avo & Tomato on Toast with 1 Egg $10.00
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon
Pies $5.50
Bacon & Eggs $12.00
Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
Sausage Rolls $5.50
Wraps $7.50
Pizza $5.50

Sizzling Prawn $17.00
- 6 prawns topped with our special creamy sauce
Pocket Salad $13.00
Stir Fried Udon $16.00
Vegetarian Tempura $12.00
- Pork and cabbage
Unagi $25.00
- Japanese fresh water eel marinated in soy based sweetened sauce, served with homemade teriyaki sauce and come with rice
$38.00 per person
- (minimum 4 people)
Beef Tataki
- Delicate slivers of seared beef with our original sauce

White Haven, Marlborough 7.00 / 35.00
Chicken Salad Succulent chicken strips marinated in Moroccan spice. With peppers, onions, button mushrooms and ginger on baby leaf salad. Finished with yoghurt and coriander $20 (GF)
Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with butter mash, sautéed button mushrooms, red onions, green beans and silver beet, hollandaise sauce, balsamic reduction and kumara chips. $29
The Peoples, Shiraz, Austaralia 9.00 / 42.00
Vegetable Tarte Tatin Gourmet potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables, baked with puff pastry topped with baby leaf salad, chilli lime dukkah & apple $20
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris,Marlborough 8.00 / 38.00
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
Fish of the Day Served with a citrus cous cous, harrisa baby carrots, green beans, pickled cucumber, cashew nuts. Finished with sweet chilli, greek yoghurt and raisin chutney. $33

Spring roll 5p $5.00
Raw salmon roll 5p $6.50
- Salmon & Avocado
Chicken teriyaki stir-fry noodle $12.50
Edamame $5.00
Chicken cutlet $13.50
Ramen $10.00
- You can choose vege/seafood/chicken
Avocado roll 5p $6.50
Bulgogi hot pot $13.50

Tapas Platter $30.00
- A Grand Selection of the Chefs finest choices
Onion Bhaji $3.00
Gravy & Cheese Fries $14.00
- Crispy fries topped with gravy and grilled cheese
Fish 'n' Chips $12.00
- Every Pubs staple, beer battered catch, crispy fries & chefs tartare
Tandoori Chicken Salad $12.00
- Marinated fillets, bacon, crispy noodles, salad mix & chilli peanut glaze
Lamb Shanks $28.00
- Braised in Speight’s, on creamed potato mash, chefs jus & garlic bread for the sauce
Meat Lovers Burger $20.00
- Marinated beef, Pork, Lamb, Bacon, cheese, sweet chili sauce, salad greens & crunchy fries
Fried Eggs $3.00

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