The Portal in Palmerston North Menu

Japanese Style Salt & Pepper Squid $12.00
- Crispy fried squid with wasabi mayo, lemon, yuzu ponzu sauce
Any Three Balls $10.00
- Green tea / vanilla / chocolate
Vegetable Tempura $16.00
- 10 pieces of seasonal vegetable with dipping broth
Teriyaki Aburi Salmon Roll
- Seared fresh salmon, avocado, capsicum, japanese mayo, teriyaki sauce
Grilled Fish $24.00
- Miso sake marinated white fish fillet with stir fried vegetables, misodare sauce, served on hot plate with multigrain rice, miso soup
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
Nigiri Sushi Moriawase $15.00
- 6 pieces of assorted fresh nigiri sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi
Chicken Miso Katsu Set $17.00
- Panko crumbed crispy chicken, roll sushi, salad, rice, miso soup

Steak Sandwich $17.50
Chicken & Camembert $12.00
Stuffed Chicken Breast $21.00
Sticky Pork Ribs $9.50
Seafood Platter $19.50 large $29.50
Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
Pepperoni $12.00
Schnitzel $17.00

The Highlander $00.00
- Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
- Ask for today's selection.
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Sour Cream $2.00
Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
- A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
Banana Cigars $13.00
- Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
The Fillet $00.00
- Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.

CROSSCUT FRIES $4.00
- Crunchy bites of crosscut potatoes.
THE BIG CARL $8.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
MEMPHIS BBQ THICKBURGER $12.50/$14.50
- Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.
ALOHA CHICKEN BURGER $10.90
- A crispy breaded chicken fillet with a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
BACON 3-WAYS BURGER $12.90/$14.90
- Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
CARL'S CATCH FISH SANDWICH $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartar sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
ORIGINAL THICKBURGER $9.90/$11.90
- Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup on a seeded bun.
PORTOBELLO CHICKEN SOURDOUGH MELT $7.90
- Two chicken tenders covered with swiss cheese, partnered with portobello mushrooms, chargrilled onion, mayo and a toasted sourdough bun.

Meat Patties $3.00
Bacon and Egg $6.50
Snapper $39.90 / kg
Selection from Cabinet $4.00
Blue Moki $22.90 / kg
Fish Bites $0.80
Battered Scallops $2.00 / $10.00 / $20.00
- Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
Gurnard $29.90 / kg

Bruschetta $19.00
- Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan
Eggs Benedict $19.00
- Ciabatta, Hollandaise - with Salmon
Seasonal salad $6.90
Big Breakfast $20.00
- Grilled tomato, Kransky, Bacon, Eggs x 2, Ciabatta, Potato gratin
Duck and French brandy pate $18.00
- Toasted ciabatta, Brown onion jam
Lamb burger $22.00
- Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
Saffron tagliatelle $20.00
- Spanish chorizo, Chicken, Smoked bacon, slow roasted button mushrooms, Panna cream sauce, Parmesan & Paprika crumb
Crab, mussel & cumin fritters $18.00
- Coriander infused sour cream, Apple slaw

-Beef Saagwala $14.50
- Meat dish cooked in spiced laced spinach sauce
-Malai Kofta $12.90
- Fresh vegetable, cottage cheese potato and nuts ball cooked in creamy cashew nut gravy
Poppadom (four pieces) / Mango Pickle / Raita (grated cucumber and green herbs in yoghurt) $2.50
-Lamb Saagwala $15.00
- Cubed lamb cooked in a spice laced spinach sauce
-Subz Bahar $12.90
- 4 mixed vegetable cooked with herbs and spices
-Beef Madras $14.50
- Boneless meat pieces cooked in onion, coconut sauce with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
-Vegetable Korma $12.90
- Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy
-Bhuna Chicken $14.99
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a thick onion, tomato and capsicum in cashewnut gravy

GF toast with $10.00
- jam and homemade peanut butter
Vege breakfast $21.00
- of eggs, mushroom, tomato and vege sausage & potatoes with GF toast
Royale with cheese $18.50
- a ground beef patty with relish, lettuce, tomato and organic cheddar in a homemade bun
GF French toast $19.00
- with cherry compote, yoghurt and apple syrup
Add ham, bacon, chicken or salmon $4.50
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
Royale garden salads $17.50
- fresh salad leaves tossed in our vinaigrette and nut mix, topped with beetroot relish and served with your choice of grilled halloumi, fried tempeh, chicken, beef or salmon

Beef Kadahi - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Fish Masala - Full $15.00
Winter Special Combos $13.00
- Half size curry, small rice, plain naan & 355ml drink
Lasooni Chicken - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Parantha $3.00
Kadahi Paneer - Half/Full $8.50/$12.50
Lamb Madras - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
Aloo Gobi - Half/Full $8.00/$12.00

Lamb’s fry, bacon and creamy mushroom $16.50
- Hearty and rich. Serves with bread to mop up the jus.
Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
Caramel slice $6.50
Sandwiches $8.50
- Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie
Grilled chicken burger $16.50
- Grilled chicken with tasty cheese, chutney, avocado and tomato. Comes with beer battered chips and a green salad.
Mini maple and walnut cake with vanilla ice cream $8.00
Pumpkin and spinach gnocchi $16.00
- Homemade pumpkin and spinach gnocchi in white wine sauce with rocket pesto and grated Parmesan cheese
Beer battered fries $7.50
- With aioli and tomato sauce(GF, DF)

CHUNKIES $6.70/$13.70
- small/large
SQUID RINGS $6.20
STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
NACHOS $12.00
- with beans
LAMB SHANKS $21.30 / $28.00
- SINGLE OR DOUBLE SERVED ON A KUMARA MASH WITH A MINT GRAVY
TOASTED SANDWICHES from $4.20
- HAM, EGG, CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE
FISH & CHIPS WITH SALAD $21.40
RUMP STEAK $25.00
- GARLIC , PEPPER OR MUSHROOM SAUCE $2.60 EXTRA

Dal Makhni 13.90
- Lentils and kidney beans cooked in caramelized onions and spices with creamy sauce
Pulao Rice 4.00
- Mildy spiced fried rice with green peas and tomatoes
Samosa (Vegetable) 5.50
- Flakey pastry filled with traditional stuffing of spicy potatoes and peas (Two per portion)
Chicken/Beef Saacwala 14.90
- Chicken thigh fillets, diced beef cooked with leafy spinach, fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic
Chicken/Beef Kadhai 14.90
- Smoked tandoori chicken cooked with onions, capsicum, tomato gravy finished with fried cumin and coriander
Raita 3.50
- Shredded cucumber with yoghurt, great for cooling down hot curries
Chicken/Beef Korma 14.90
- Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of cashew nut paste, cream and spice
Cheese and Garlic Naan 5.00
- Large leavened bread. Stuffed with New Zealand Cheese and crushed garlic

O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
- Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
Kerry N/A
- Turkey, swiss, tomato, carrot, cucumber & honey mustard
House Toassed Salad N/A
- Parmesan, sundried tomatos, peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing
Breakfast Wrappo N/A
- With bacon, egg, tomato & BBQ sauce
Chicken & Avocado Wrappo N/A
- With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
BLT N/A
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato & egg mayo
O'Briens Big Club N/A
- Ham, cheddar, coleslaw, tomato, egg & mixed leaves
Country Salad N/A
- Ham, egg, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & ranch dressing

The Monster $49
- 900gm prime Beef Rump. Fresh from the kitchen. Accompanied with your choice of: Chunky Fries, Buttery Potato Mash or Seasoned Wedges & Fresh Garden Salad, House Coleslaw or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Beef Duo $42
- Manawatu Angus Pure Eye Fillet & Smoked Short Rib Parsnip Puree, Creamed Parsley, Caramelised Black Garlic, Porcini Wafer, Horseradish Espuma & Ruahine Boysenberry Port Jus
Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $16
- Served with Petite Cone, Jaffa Pearls, Persion Fairy Floss, Berry Dust
Deconstructed Coconut Cheesecake $16
- Hot Baileys Liqueur Ice Cream, Opaline Tuile, Champagne & Chambord Jelly
Blood Orange Parfait $16
- Chocolate Sphere, Hot Caramel Sauce, Popping Candy
2 Cheese $21
Grilled Fish of the Day $34
- Fresh NZ fish accompanied with lemon
Duck Two Ways $43
- Five Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Courgette Puree Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Drunken Muscatels, Liquorice

Toasted Granola $10.00
- W/ Yoghurt, Milk & Seasonal Fruits
Breadworks Bagel $13.90
- House Smoked Salmon, Rocket, Tomato, Salsa and Lemon
Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Eggs any style on Five-Grain Toast
Oats / Porridge $10.00
- W/ Mixed Berries, Milk & Brown Sugar
Beef Burger $8.90
- House made Meat Pattie with Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Marbecks Grill $19.90
- Two Eggs, Chorizo, Bacon, Mushroom, Agria Hash, Tomato & Toast
Hot Cakes $4.00
- Add Bacon
Eggs on Toast $4.00
- Add Bacon

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