The Lab Restaurant in Palmerston North Menu

APPETIZERS APPETIZERS
  • 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
MAIN MAIN
  • ●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
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • 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

  • Baklava $4.00
    • A classic Turkish sweet with walnuts and honey
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
  • Large $10.90
  • Chocolate Cake $5.00
  • Mixed Iskender
  • Fries $4.50
    • With garlic mayo
  • Mayo
  • Grilled Chicken $17.90
    • Chicken breast marinated with middle eastern spices, served with rice and salad
  • 11 Spicy Squid $8.9
    • Japan
  • 602 Steamed Prawn Wontons $8.5
  • 500 Salmon Teriyaki $19.5
    • Japan
  • 404 Sizzling Sweet Chilli Beef (V) $18.5
    • Thailand
  • Prawn $17.9
  • 27 Chicken Teriyaki $6.9
    • Japan
  • 13 Garlic & solt Prawn $9.5
    • China
  • 80 Miso Soup $3.9
    • Japan
  • Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
    • Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
    • Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.
  • Fries $4.00
  • Musterer's Roast Lamb Cutlets $00.00
    • Thyme infused lamb cutlets accompanied with kumara, parsnip and ginger hash, roasted vine ripened tomatoes, green beans then drizzled with our chefs special onion sauce and a rich jus. Beer Match: A pint of Speight's Distinction Ale will go great with this.
  • Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.80
    • Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
  • Pork Paste on Noodles (Warm) $9.90
  • Sesame Paste on Noodles (Cold) $9.90
  • Pork and Vege Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $11.90
  • Braised Fried Port on Rice $11.90
  • Fried Beef $11.90
    • with Sweet and Sour Sauce on
  • Braised Tofu on Rice $11.90
  • Stir Fried Tofu on Rice (Spicy) $11.90
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
  • Dips And Spreads $13.50
    • Toasted and garlic buttered pita bread with sundried tomato dip and a bacon and mushroom   pâté.
  • Fries and aioli $7.50
  • Salad bowl $6.50
  • Side of fries $3.00
  • Mediterranean Calamari Salad $19.50
    • Salt and pepper fried calamari, salad greens, olives, sundried tomatoes, red onion and feta with a sweet chilli and lime sauce.
  • Creamy Garlic Mussels $19.00
    • Sautéed mussels in a creamy white wine, garlic and dill sauce. Served with garlic bread.
  • Lamb Shoulder $37.00
    • Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots.  Served with a béarnaise sauce.
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • - diced fresh tomato, basil, e.v.o.o, parsley, garlic, parmigiano & rocket $ 9.90 each
  • Minestrone $14.90
    • a roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pizza pane
  • Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
    • parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
  • m. $38.90
  • Insalata Di Pollo $23.90
    • grilled chicken breast, mixed leaves, pineapple, capsicum, onion & toscana dressing
  • Insalata Con Feta $16.90
    • fresh tomato, olives, feta, onion, white cannellini beans & capsicum
  • e. $19.90
  • Jeera Rice (GF) $4.00
  • -Full $13.50
  • Spring Rolls (12 Pieces) $4.00
  • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, All Mains Served with Basmati Rice
  • ·Garlic Chicken Tikka (8 - 10 pcs) (GF)
    • Chicken marinated over-night in roasted garlic and spices then cooked in the tandoori oven, served with salad
  • Mixed Platter For Two (Veg & Non Veg) (DF) $12.99
    • Combination of samosa, onion bhajia, sheek kebab, chicken tikka, served with salad
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cherry, coconut and nuts
  • Plain Rice (GF) $2.00
  • Omelette With Salad $15.80
  • Battered Mussels $6.20
  • Lamb Burger & Chips $14.00
  • Ham Steak Salad & Chips $17.20
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
  • Spicy Salads $18.40
    • Cajun Chicken or Asian Beef
  • Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
    • Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
  • Chicken Satay Burger & Chips $17.60
  • Love story Paneer $17.50
    • Cottage cheese, potato and green peas tempered with fenugreek and cumin seeds and infused in tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Beef South Indian $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Prawn Malabari $19.99
    • An exotic delicacy from coasts of Malabar in south India, prawns cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.
  • Gosh Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with lamb mince prepared in tandoor.
  • Love Story Naan $6
    • Soft unleavened bread stuffed with olives, cheese, cashew nut and Chef’s special handpicked ingredients.
  • Chicken Stew $17.99
    • Chunks of chicken bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
  • Beef Jalfrezi $18
    • Beef cubes cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Love Story Special Biryani $21.99
    • Mixed seafood biryani with cashew nut and raisins.
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab $8.00
    • Tender lamb mixed with spices, herbs and cooked in our tandoor.
  • Lamb Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a delicately mild and creamy mango sauce.
  • Vegetable Pakora $5.50
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
  • 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
  • FULL menu curry (excl. seafood) $11.00/$11.00
  • Chicken Wings $7.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our tandoor.
  • House Toassed Salad N/A
    • Parmesan, sundried tomatos, peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing
  • Chicken & Avocado Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Killarney N/A
    • Chicken, cheese & avocado
  • Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
    • With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
  • Wexford N/A
    • egg mayo & lettuce
  • Toasted Turkish Bun with choice of spread N/A
  • Chicken & Avocado N/A
    • with tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Smoked Salmon Hot Wrappo N/A
    • With cream cheese, tomato, red onion & mixed leaves
  • Vegetable Kadai $11.90
    • mixed vegetables cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato green peppers onion and coriander
  • Prawn Spinach $15.00
    • prawns cooked in spinach onion tomato gravy & spices
  • Beef Curry $14.50
    • diced beef cooked in a fine onion tomato gravy with spices and herbs
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.90
    • basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables special spices and herbs
  • Butter Chicken $14.00
    • tender pieces of boneless chicken half cooked in the tandoor oven and finished in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Beef Korma $14.50
    • diced beef cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices
  • Palak Paneer $11.90
    • cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices>>
  • Mix Platter $14.50
    • combination or onion, bhaji, samosa chicken tikka and sheek kebab served with salad
  • Chicken cutlet $13.50
  • Tuna roll 5p $6.50
    • Tuna / lettuce / carrot / cucumber / capsicum
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Mix Tempura $10.00
    • 2*spring roll, 1*vege & shrimp, 2*twister prawn, 2*Korean dumpling
  • Chicken teriyaki $13.50
  • Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
  • Avocado roll 5p $6.50
  • Seafood stir-fry noodle $12.50
  • Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15
  • New Zealand Salmon $30
    • grilled salmon fillet served with salsa verde gourmet potatoes streaky bacon wrapped asparagus & caper dressing (GF)
  • Venison Spring Roll $14
    • smoked venison & bacon spring roll served with crunchy noodle salad & sesame dressing
  • Balls of Fire
    • beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
  • Bubbles Salad $22
    • fresh salad leaves, thin sliced red onion, carrot strips, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, crumbled feta cheese, toasted cashew nuts, crispy croutons, balsamic dressing, garnished with fried parsnip crisps served with your choice of grilled angus steak strips, chicken tenderloins, prawn cutlets or polenta wedges
  • Cajun Chicken,
    • cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
  • Gourmet Pizzas…Loaded with Toppings(Each) $15
    • pizzas are 9" made to order using fresh dough, own recipe tomato sauce with grated cheddar cheese
  • Meatfest
    • chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
  • Up size to XL +$4.00
  • Basbousa $6.90
    • a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
  • Lebanese bread $2.00
  • Grilled cheese $8.90
    • grilled halloumi cheese served with lebanese bread
  • Specialty mandi rice $3.50
  • Fattoush $8.90
    • a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
  • Vegetable safary $15.90
    • a mix of stuffed grape leaves, stuffed cabbage leaves, vegetable samosa, falafel, babaganoush, hummus & taboulleh salad
  • Mosgah $14.90
    • seasoned eggplant with baked lamb mince & served with specialty rice, salad & lebanese bread
The Lab Restaurant

The Lab Restaurant

location

Address

62 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 4412, New Zealand

phone

Phone

03545374

clock

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
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Fusion , Thai

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Seating

Location
62 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 4412, New Zealand
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