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

Edamame (GF/V) $6.00
- Boiled premium grade green soya bean with marlborough flaky sea salt
Haru Lunch Gozen $18.00
- Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / spicy pork. Served on hot plate with roll sushi, karaage chicken, salad, pickle, rice, miso soup
-Mushroom $10.00
Multigrain Rice $4.00
- Steamed bowl of rice
Teriyaki Salmon Steak $26.00
- Slow cooked pan grilled salmon, truffle potato croquette, green pea puree, grilled onion, crispy salmon chips, teriyaki sake butter sauce
Vegetable Tempura $16.00
- 10 pieces of seasonal vegetable with dipping broth
Yaki Udon Set (V) $15.00
- Japanese stir fried noodle & vegetables. Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / Chicken Katsu / Prawn Katsu / Tofu. Comes with salad, rice, miso soup
Miso Glazed Eggplant (V) $14.00
- Japanese style grilled eggplant with black miso sauce, salad & avocado

Mixed Chips Meal
Chicken Kebab
Garlic Yogurt
Carrot Cake $5.00
Eggplant Dip $7.00
Mixed Kebab
Hot Chili
Chicken Kebab

Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Xtra Large $3.90
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Garlic bread $3.50
Hash bites $3.50
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Onion rings $3.50
Chocolate mousse $3.50

Beef & Onion $12.00
Premium Bangers and Mash $16.00
Soup of the day $9.00
Classic Roast $12.90
Special Platter $16.50 large $21.50
Fish & Chips $14.50
- Come’s with Fizzy or Juice and Ice Cream Sundae
Salt & Pepper Squid $8.50
Arancini Balls $9.50

Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Egg $2.50
Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Cromwell Crumble $13.00
- A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
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.

Lamb Mappas $17.00
- Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
Chicken Dosa $14.50
- A dosa with a traditional chicken and potato filling
Lamb $17.50
Nazrani Pork Masala $19.00
- Pork marinated overnight, slow pot roasted, then tossed with ground fried onions and kerala herbs
Aleppey Fish/Prawn Curry $18.00
- Aleppey, the Venice of the East, is well known for its seafood culinary arts. A thrilling prawn dish cooked in a thick mix of coconut, tomato, fresh ginger and “Malabar Tamarind”
Sambar $3.50
Garlic Paratha $3.50
Ghee Dosa $9.00
- A plain dosa flavoured with clarified butter

Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
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 McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Georgie Pie: Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese N/A
- Made to the original recipe using quality New Zealand beef, the classic Steak Mince 'N' Cheese pies are baked fresh in store each day for you to enjoy.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
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.

Non Vegetarian $40
- 1 appetizer (Non vegetarian platter – Taj tikka, Sheek Kebab, Fish tikka, Tiger Prawn) , 3 Non Veg curry, any 1 Veg curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert:- per person
Paneer Tikka Masala $16
- Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.
Beef South Indian $17.50
- Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
Paneer Jalfrezi $16
- Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
Chicken Jalfrezi $18.50
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and capsicum and lemon juice.
South Indian Lamb $18
- Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Fish Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with spiced fish.
Mint Chutney $3.50

NACHOS $12.00
- with beans
ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
- SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
FISH & CHIPS WITH SALAD $21.40
CREAMY FETTUCINE $18.90
- CHICKEN, BACON & MUSHROOM
OLDE FASHION SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.40
GARLIC BREAD $4.40

Bacon & Eggs on Toast $11.00
Bean Nachos N/A
Steak Sandwich on Toasted Gluten Free Bread N/A
Chicken Cashew Nuts $16.00
- in a tortilla bowl with rice
Dukkah with Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $12.00
- and olive oil with balsamic vinegar
Seafood Basket for 2 with fries $22.00
Breakfast Omelette $16.00
- 3 eggs omelette with cheddar cheese, tomato and choice of Bacon, Ham or Spinach
Salt & Pepper Squid $15.00

Channa Masala $11.50
Aloo Gobhi $8.00 / $11.50
- Half / Full
Sabzi Bahar $11.50
Papadom ( 2 Pieces) $1.00
Chicken Jhalfrezi $13.50
Goat Curry $15.00
Prawn Twister $9.50
Biryani ( Chicken / Lamb / Beef ) $14.00

Chilli Bean Nachos (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Chilli Bean Mince on top of corn chips, served with melted cheese, sour cream,avocado pulp and tomato salsa
Lamb Rack with a Harissa & Herb Crust (Gluten Free) $35.00
- Served with minted pea puree, baby carrots, baby beets, turnips and a horseradish cream
Chicken Breast Supreme (Gluten Free) $35.00
- Served with corn and chorizo couscous, pumpkin puree, onion jam and a thyme jus
Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
- Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
Chicken Teriyaki Salad (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Marinated tender pieces of oven baked chicken breast served over a seasonal bed of mesclun greens, finished with a lemon vinaigrette dressing
Baked Baguette (Vegetarian) $8.00
- With garlic butter and mixed herbs
Angus Pure Beef Ribeye (Gluten Free) $25.00
- Served with hand cut chips, smoked tomato relish, crispy capers, smoked paprika butter and a red wine thyme jus
Avocado Smash $15.00
- An all time favourite of avocado and feta cheese served on top of toasted Vienna bread topped with a poached egg

●Stir fried in curry powder with rice
Teriyaki chicken on rice $15.50
Miso ramen $13.90
Crispy pork $9.90
-Strawberry / Banana $1.90
-Ice cream $1.50
Crispy pork salad $13.90
Seafood tofu soup with rice $15.90

26. Grilled Pork Skewers (2 Skewers) $8.00
15. Vietnamese Vegetarian Curry (Ca Ri Chay) $13.00
- Tofu, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot, Potato, Bean, Chili, Coconut milk, served with steamed rice
10. Fresh Noodles with Sauteed Beef - Southern Style (Bun Bo Nam Bo) $15.00
- Sauteed beef with noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, peanuts, shallots and sweet and sour sauce
22. Pan-seared Salmon with Salt (Ca Hoi Rang Muot) $23.00
- Fresh salmon pan-seared with a mixture of salt, green beans and glutinous rice flour, lime leaves, served with steamed rice
17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
- Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
- Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice
7. Hanoi Grilled Pork with Fresh Noodles (Bun Cha Ha Noi) $15.00
- Pork minced with shallots and lemongrass, chargrilled, served with noodles, lettuce and fish sauce
1. Spicy Seafood Salad with Vermicelli (Goi mien hai san cay) $10.00
- Prawn, squid, mussel with celery, lemongrass, chili, red onion and spicy sauce

• Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
Continental
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
• Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
Kiwi Breakfast
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
• Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti

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