The Laboratory in Canterbury Menu

SNACKY STUFF SNACKY STUFF
  • Prof Dod's Mixed Nuts $4.50
  • Homemade Focaccia w' Basil Pesto $6.00
  • Marinated Olives $8.50
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
THINGS ON TOAST THINGS ON TOAST
  • Goats Cheese, Romesco and Dukkha $11.00
  • Beef in Twisted Ankle, Pickled Shallots $12.00
  • House Smoked Salmon w' Smashed Avocado $12.00
THINGS FROM THE FAT FRYER THINGS FROM THE FAT FRYER
  • Mushroom Croquettes $12.50
  • Crumbed Prawns w' Chipotle Tartare $13.00
  • Buffalo Chicken Wings w' Blue cheese $15.00
  • Hand Cut Chips $9.00
  • Scotch Egg w' Classic HP $8.50
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • Spicy Lamb Meatballs w' Tzatziki $12.50
  • Hay Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs $16.50
  • Mussels in Peckhams Cider Cream w' Focaccia $13.50
  • Caesar salad w' Pine Nuts & Broccoli $12.50
  • Tagliatta - Beef Rump Salad $16.50
  • Antipasto Platter $25.00
  • Little Profdods (Kids) Pizza Bread, Red Berry Yoghurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit & Scroggin Mix $12.50
WHATS FOR PUDDING WHATS FOR PUDDING
  • Chocolate, salted Caramel & Nut Sundae or Strawberry Shortcake Sundae $12.00
  • Mini Doughnuts w' Dipping Sauce $11.00
  • Tiramisu w' Dark Chocolate Mousse $12.00
  • Koho Road or Kapita Ice Cream 1/2/3 Scoops $4.00 a scoop
  • Affogato, w' Tia Maria or Cointreau $16.50
WOOD FIRED PIZZAS WOOD FIRED PIZZAS
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Parmesan, Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato Sauce
  • Double Pepperoni $21.00
    • Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce & Oregano
  • Pancetta e Fungi $22.00
    • Smoked Bacon, Tallegio, Spinach & Mushroom
  • Capra $20.00
    • Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Rocket & Balsamic
  • Gamberi $24.00
    • Prawns, Chili, Capsicum, Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
  • Pollonini $23.00
    • Free Range Chicken w' Chorizo, Spinach, Red Onion & Salsa Verde

Nearby Sample Menus

Little Sister Cafe (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • choose bacon or smoked salmon
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
    • Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
  • Caesar Salad $15.90
  • Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
    • w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
  • Wedges $6.00
    • w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
  • French Toast $16.90
    • with grilled banana, flaked almonds & chocolate sauce
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
Hachi Hachi (sample menu)
  • PORK TONKATSU $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • BIG ROOSTER SET $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
  • KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN CURRY $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • TEMPURA UDON $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • GRILLED CHICKEN SLIDER WITH KUMARA CRISPS & KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $9.20
  • PORK CUTLET KATSU DON $13.90
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • OKI HOKI (SEASONAL) $7.20
    • Deep fried fish fillet with lettuce & special tartare sauce
  • PORK TONKATSU DON $13.90
    • Japanese famous thick-cut, deep fried pork fillet at it's best on rice
Foo San (sample menu)
  • Sweet Corn Buns $3.50
  • Squid Balls $4.50
  • Bean Curd Fish-Balls Soup $10.00
  • Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Steamed Pork Dumpling $5.00
  • Deep Fried Squid $5.00
  • Glutinous Rice with Chicken $6.50
Little India (sample menu)
  • Aaloo Saag - Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. Served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Sabzi - Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Papadom $1.00
  • Kashmiri Naan - Naan topped with nuts and sultanas. $4.50
  • Lamb Rogan Josh - Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Pickle - Achar. $3.50
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
Ken's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • FISH $5.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Crumbed Cod Fillet $4.50
  • ROAST PORK CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • MUSHROOM $4.00
  • NASI GORENG RICE $11.50
  • PRAWN FOO YOUNG EGG $12.00
The Store @ Tai Tapu (sample menu)
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
    • any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
  • BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
    • Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
  • MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
    • Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
  • Eggs on Toast $4.50 / $2.50 / $2.00 / $2.00
    • 1 x poached egg on toast with your choice of extras: Regular / Bacon - add / Hashbrown - add / Mini Sausages (2) -add)
  • Oh Crumbs $12.00
    • seasonal fruit topped with crumble finished off with a scoop of Kapiti Vanilla Bean ice cream
  • Akaroa Salmon $26.00
    • pan fried fillet of Akaroa sea-run salmon nestled on a warm potato gratin with steamed green beans & grilled lemon finished with a red pepper & lemongrass sauce with a hint of chilli
  • Breakfast Sundae $7.00
    • a seasonal selection of fresh fruit, layered with yoghurt & topped with maple-toasted cornflakes
  • EGGS BENEDICT $20.00
    • The classic combination of poached free-range eggs nestled on toasted bread with Anna’s lemon hollandaise- Smoked Salmon
Bower Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • BATTERED SOLE $6.00
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • DONUTS $2.10
  • STEAK PATTIES HOMEMADE $2.10
  • MINI VEG SPRING ROLLS 1/2 DOZ $2.50
  • PLAIN $3.40
  • BATTERED TARAKIHI $5.90
  • CRAB STICKS $2.10
Gin's Takeaway (sample menu)
  • PINEAPPLE $2.80
  • Sole Fillets $4.50
  • LEMON CHICKEN $11.50
  • STEAK CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • Meat Patties $2.00
  • CHICKEN PINEAPPLE ON RICE $10.50
  • PRAWN MUSHROOMS ON RICE $11.50
  • Cod Fillets $4.50
Choice Cakes & Pastries (sample menu)
  • Cornish Pastie
  • Mince Pies
  • Mince Savouries
  • Mince and Curry
  • Chicken Pies
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Steak and Kidney
  • Steak and Cracke
Hislops Wholefoods Cafe (sample menu)
  • Avocado $2
  • Agria Potato Wedges $15.5
    • bacon and grilled cheese with sour cream
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $6
  • Seafood Chowder $18
    • Hoki, smoked warehou and green-lip mussels in a seafood base with mixed vegetables. Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $14.5. Add an extra slice of Hislops Bread for $1
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
  • Beef Nachos $15.5
    • Corn chips with tasty beef  sauce, grilled cheese and sour cream
  • Hummus $2
  • Chia Cream Bircher $9.5
    • Chia seed ‘cream ‘ with almond and raspberry, layered with house-made  organic bircher, fresh fruit, sweet dukkah
Tudors on Papanui (sample menu)
  • Spotted Dick $12.00
    • Traditional English sultana and lemon pudding with custard and late harvest reduction
  • Aoraki Salmon $28.00
    • Carefully selected salmon raised in pristine alpine waters, citrus baked and served on polenta chips accompanied by pea puree and parsnip puree. Finished with lemon pepper hollandaise sauce
  • Truffled Scrambled Eggs $14.50
    • Scrambled eggs, seasoned with chive and truffle salt, served with grilled tomato and toasted Ciabatta
  • Garlic and Parsley Toasted Ciabatta $10.00
  • Tender Goat pieces in Indian sauce $8.00
  • Portobello Mushroom $17.00
    • Canterbury Portobello mushrooms grilled with goats' cheese topped with a poached egg, hollandaise sauce and a balsamic reduction, topped with parsnip crisps
  • Spicy Wedges with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Canterbury Merino Lamb Shoulder $28 For 1 / $48 For 2
    • Raised on the Canterbury plains; Lamb braised in tomato, lemon and Moroccan spices on pumpkin, raisin and almond cous cous. Finished with house made yoghurt and our own garden mint
Mr Sushi (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don
    • Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Salad
  • Tempura Udon
    • Prawn, vegetable tempura
  • Spice Chicken Don
    • Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • Karaage Chicken Salad
  • Salmon
    • 10pcs
South Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Fish and chips $22.50
    • Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad
  • Pizza bread (warm) $7.50
    • Dusted with parmesan and parsley
  • Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
    • Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
  • All day breakfast GF (on request) $19.50
    • Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabatta
  • Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
    • Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
  • Ham and cheese pizza $9.50
  • Duo of beef GF $29.50
    • Grilled sirloin of beef and braised brisket with fondant potato, red onion marmalade, bell pepper vinaigrette and jus
  • Sweet corn fritters (warm) $10.00
    • Served with capsicum and apricot relish and balsamic glaze
Daphnes (sample menu)
  • 9.Si Chun style pickled vegetables $6.00
  • 41.Scallop with celery and lily bulbs $28.00
  • 22.Poached sliced abalone POA
  • 13.Soup with tomato and egg $5.00
  • 10.Honey 880 pork $8.00
  • 3.Beef and OX tripe with chilli dressing $8.00
  • 28.Crab with tofu POA
  • 37.Sweet chilli prawn ball $22.00
Persian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Zucchini Kuku Entree $11.50
    • Zucchini frittata with herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Mixed Plate Dessert $18.00
    • Chef's selection of the Persian desserts
  • Lamb Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
    • P.K. cubed and marinated grilled lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
  • Falafel Entree $11.50
    • Ground chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
  • Traditional House Falafel $22.00
    • Ground Chickpea mixed with garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Chef's Finest Combination of Dips
    • Chef's selection of the persian dips, Served with a side of pita bread. (4 dips for Two, 5 dips for Four)
  • Traditional House Bite $22.00
    • Ground Chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and trio of salads and sauces
  • P.K. Kids Shish $12.50
    • Beef, lamb, chicken, adana or doner served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
The Laboratory

The Laboratory

location

Address

17 West Belt, Lincoln, Lincoln, Canterbury, 7608, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033253006

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gluten Free , Pizza , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
17 West Belt, Lincoln, Lincoln, Canterbury, 7608, New Zealand
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