The Portal in Palmerston North Menu

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Garlic Bread $3.50
Zucchini and Cheese Fritters $6.50
Soup of the Day $9.50
Scallops, Rice Noodles and Vegetables $10.50
Smoked Salmon on Sliced Potatoes $10.50
Russian Dumplings $12.00
Double Chips with Melted Cheese $10.00

Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
Roast Chicken $30.00
- with Gravy, Chips and Salad
Pork Schnitzel $32.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Hot Plate $32.00
- Rib Eye Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
Lamb Shanks $33.50
- with Mashed Potato and Vegetables

Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
Apricot Pie with Ice Cream $6.50
Double Chocolate Mousse $7.00
Cheesecake $7.00

Feta Fish and Chips $20.00
Roast Chicken $20.00
- with Gravy, Chips and Salad
Pork Schnitzel $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Salad
Hot Plate $20.00
- Scotch Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
Lamb Shanks $20.00
- with Mashed Potato and Vegetables

Nearby Sample Menus

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
Tempura Set (V) $18.00
- 3 pcs of king prawn & 6 pcs vegetables tempura, roll sushi, salad, rice, miso soup
Haru Donburi Set (V) (Japanese traditional rice bowl) $15.00
- Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork / grilled eggplant (V). Comes with salad, pickle, miso soup
Zensai Tempura (V) $9.00
- Entire style of mixed tempura with dipping broth
Hokkaido Scallop $18.00
- Pan grilled hokkaido scallop & prawn with yuzu butter sauce, green pea puree, teriyaki glazed, spring onion, tobiko, white truffle oil
Sukiyaki Nabe Set $19.00
- Famous Japanese soy sauce based hot pot, consist sliced beef, various vegetables, tofu, udon noodle comes with salad, pickle, 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
Zensai Vegetarian Platter (For two) $36.00
- Veggie roll sushi, edamame, miso glazed eggplant, agedashi tofu, vege gyoza, vege tempura, fresh veggie spring roll, renkon chips, mushroom skewers

Chicken Shish Meals $17.90
- Skewered grilled tender chicken cubes
Mixed Dipped Plate $11.00
- Combination of three dips
BBQ
Vege Falafel Meal (Large size only)
- Falafel with tabouleh, eggplant, hummus and jack dip served on salad
Served with rice, salad, carrot, hummus and jack dip
Beef / Lamb Chips Meal
Falafel
- Chickpeas balls with spices and herbs
Eggplant Dip $7.00

Xtra Large $3.90
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Garlic bread $3.50
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Large fries $3.50

Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Ale House Gravy $2.50
Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
- All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
Egg $2.50
Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
- Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
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.

Minestrone $14.90
- a roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pizza pane
Capesante Inferno
- gently pan fried scallops in olive oil, flamed w. napoleon brandy, bacon, tomato salsa, chilli, garlic, parsley & served w. arborio rice & rocket
marinated olives $ 8.90
Bruschetta Alla Pizzaiola
Cocktail Di Gamberetti $16.90
- the classic shrimp cocktail
Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
- parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
Calamari Alla Griglia
- grilled squid rings tossed in garlic, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice & rocket
m. $38.90

"The Elvis" - King of Open Sandwiches $17.50
- Gluten Free Toast stacked with Hash Browns, Bacon & Fried Eggs, drizzled with Hollandaise & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Toasted Bagel $6.50
- Basil pesto & cream cheese
Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
- Served with caramelised nuts & yoghurt
Moxies Hawaiian Burger $19.50
- Grilled Chicken tenders, Crispy Bacon and a Pineapple ring, with Fresh Coleslaw and Apricot and Capsicum Chutney in a toasted Focaccia Bun, with a side of Fries
Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
- Served with Caramelised Nuts and Yoghurt
Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Thick white toast with your choice of poached, scrambled or fried eggs
Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Sirloin Steak, served with Caramelised Onions, Tomato Slices, Mesculin on a toasted Foccacia with a side of Fries and your choice of a Smokey BBQ Sauce or Garlic Chilli Mayo
Vegetarian Fry $16.50
- Toasted Sourdough, Tomato, Hash Browns, Mushrooms & Baby Spinach with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs

12 pcs $9.80
L $4.00
Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
- Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
Bacon Chicken Fiesta Salad $9.90
- Grilled chicken fillet on a bed of crispy lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, corn and manuka smoked bacon. Topped with honey mustard and a smoky BBQ ranch dressing.
Bacon & Cheese Potato $6.20
- Warm up to the distinctive taste of rich, creamy cheese and manuka smoked bacon on our delicious oven-baked potato. It’s the just-right choice for lunch, dinner or late-night snack.
L $4.80
3 pcs $5.90
Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
- A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.

Kolhapori Prawn /Scallop $13.99/$14.49
- Prawn/Scallop cooked in kolhapuri sauce and garnished with red chilli
Vindaloo Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
- Prawn/Scallop cooked in tomato sauce and strong aromatic spices
Sweet & Sour Chicken/Lamb/Beef $8.99
Salt & Pepper Prawns with Hot Garlic Sauce $9.99
Chips with Butter Sauce (1 scoop) $3.00
Garlic Prawn $9.99
- Prawn crisp-fried with corn flour, tossed with garlic and onion sauce
Nawabi Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
- Royal cuts of meat mixed in cashew nut, almond, coconut cream sauce and lightly spiced
Malai Kofta $11.99
- Mashed potato, cottage cheese, cashew nut dumplings cooked with rich cashew nut gravy

Open Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Prime scotch fillet minute steak with fresh salad greens, caramelised onions, oven roasted tomato, portabella mushroom, swiss cheese, house made bernaise sauce and green tomato relish on toasted sour dough Served with a side of fries >>
Beef Burger $18.50
- Prime beef pattie, fried egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, caramelised onions, beetroot, gherkin, BBQ sauce and mayo, served with fries and tomato sauce
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Served with focaccia
Chicken Burger $18.50
- Herb and chilli marinated chicken served with caramelised pineapple,tomato, bacon, brie, apricot chilli chutney and mayo, on toasted burger buns with fries and house made aioli
Brioche French Toast (V) $16.50
- Served with fresh caramelised pineapple, grilled banana, sprinkled with flaky toasted coconut, maple syrup and whipped cream
Toast and Spreads $6.00
- 3 slices of grain / white bread or English muffin toasted and served with either rhubarb and red berry jam/marmite/honey/marmalade/peanut butter >>
Potato and Chorizo (GF) $17.50
- Pan-fried seasoned potato with bacon, chorizo, wilted spinach,caramelised onions and cherry tomatoes, served with a free-range poached egg, house made hollandaise and basil pesto
Cooperage Vegetarian Salad (GF V) $17.00
- Fresh salad greens tossed with roasted kumara, courgettes, mushrooms,oven dried tomatoes, feta and topped with kumara chards and aioli (Dairy-free available)

●Main
Deep Fried Wonton/ Deep Fried Spring Roll
Deep Fried Spring Roll
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Bbq Pork
Bbq Pork
Deep Fried Spring Roll /Crumbed Fish
Deep Fried Spring Roll

1/2 Scoop Chips $1.60
Chicken S $6.50 / L $ 11.50
Vinegar Salt Free N/A
Churry Chips $5.00
- Cheese & Curry Sauce
Bacon Fritter $2.50
2 Fish, 1 Hotdog, & Chips $10.00
Crabstick $1.70
Spring Roll $2.50

-Black Pepper Steak $22.00
- Your choice of steak topped with black pepper sauce bok choy served on sizzling plate
-Tom Kha Chicken Soup $18.00
- Creamy Thai chicken soup flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leave and mushroom
-Salt & Pepper Prawns $22.00
- Stir fried prawn with salt,pepper and Thai herbs
-Grilled Salmon with Butter Sauce $23.00
- Grilled salmon fillet with spinach, mushroom, mash topped with butter sauce
-Thai Green Curry Steak $23.00
- Chargrilled scotch fillet cooked in thai green curry
-The Lab Steak $23.00
- Chargrilled chuck steak served on golden fries and onion rings, topped with gravy or mushroom sauce
●Seafood
●Lamb

Sweet Chilli Chicken Hot Wrappo N/A
- With peppers, red onion & tomato
Breakfast Wrappo N/A
- With bacon, egg, tomato & BBQ sauce
BLT N/A
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato & egg mayo
Wexford N/A
- egg mayo & lettuce
Nicoise N/A
- Tuna, egg, olives, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing
Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
- With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
Irish Breakfast Toastie N/A
- With bacon, cheese, tomato & tomato relish
2 Slices of Thick Raisin Toast N/A

Prawn Tikka Masala $17.00
- King Prawn Cooked With Onion, Tomato Sauce , Spices And Capsicum
Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
- Boneless Chicken Pieces Marinated Overnight In A Yoghurt And Spices Then Roasted In A Tandoor And Cooked With Onion , Tomato Sauce
Chicken Madras $15.00
- Chicken Pieces Simmered In Coconut Milk, Spices Then Tempered With Fresh Curry Leaves And Mustard Seeds
Mango Pickle, Green Or Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Seek Kebab H $8.00 / F $ 14.50
- Mince Lamb With Special Ground Herbs And Spices , Skewed And Roasted In The Tandoor Oven
Palak Paneer $13.90
- Fresh Made Cottage Cheese Cooked In Creamy Spinach
Paneer Naan $4.00
- Marinated Sauteed With Homemade Cottage Cheese
Chicken Bhuna $15.00
- Boneless Chicken Pieces Spiced And Cooked With Aromatic Combination Of Ginger , Garlic , Capsicum, , Coriander And Spices

Breadworks Bagel $8.90
- Cream Cheese and Preserves
Wedges $13.90
- Bacon & Cheese
Cheese Burger $9.90
- House made Meat Pattie topped with Melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Oats / Porridge $10.00
- W/ Mixed Berries, Milk & Brown Sugar
Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Eggs any style on Five-Grain Toast
Beef Sliders x 2 $9.90
- Fragrant Meat Pattie topped with melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
Eggs on Toast $4.00
- Add Bacon
Beef Burger $8.90
- House made Meat Pattie with Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish