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

Frutti di Mare Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- seafood mix including mussels & shrimps, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Siciliana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara $15.00
- bacon, egg, garlic, cracked pepper, parmesan cheese
Fettuccine alla Panna $15.00
- ham & cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Vegetariana Classico Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- tomatoes, mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini, avocado, artichokes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Calzone venesia 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
- pizza filled with tomato, ham, mushrooms, ricotta, oregano, mozzarella cheese
Pizza bread 9" $7.00/12" $14.00
- brushed with olive oil, garlic, oregano
Spaghetti alla Marinara $15.00
- combination seafood, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, parmesan cheese

Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
- Locally baked foccaccia bread topped with rib-eye steak, homemade caramelised onions, mushrooms, egg and pesto mayo with your choice of english mustard or horseradish 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.
Peppercorn Sauce $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.
Pasta of the Day $24.90
- Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
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.
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.
Banana Split $13.00
- With all the bells and whistles!

Super Jumbo Burger
Or Chicken Fried Noodles $5.5
Egg $2
(Any 2 Burgers) $5
Paua Fritter $3
Or Honey Chicken $5.5
Chicken $2.80
Large $8

Soups $16.00
- Seafood Chowder, served with toasted garlic bread.
Aqaba Benedict $19.50
- Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with Grilled salmon and rocket
Fries and aioli $7.50
Burger of the Day $20.00
- Please refer to our specials board (changes daily).
Antipasto Platter $38.00
- Selection of toasted breads with bacon and mushroom pâté, sundried tomato dip, basil pesto and garlic butter. Sweet chilli meatballs, thai curry chicken nibbles, slow cooked silverside slices, roast vege chutney, feta, camembert, gherkins and sundried tomatoes. (Enough for 3‐6 people to share )
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.
Spiced Lamb Pita Pocket $19.50
- Slow cooked Cajun spiced pulled lamb with lettuce, fresh tomato salsa and a mint yoghurt dressing.
Pork Belly $34.00
- Slow cooked pork belly, creamy potato mash, caramelised red cabbage and green beans. Served with a sweet apple cider jus and beetroot reduction.

Sour Cream & Chives Potato $3.60
- Slow-baked in an oven, not zapped in a microwave. Need we say more? Our Sour Cream and Chives Baked Potato is perfect by itself or paired with a burger. Great taste. Great value.
Hamburger $2.90
- Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
Frosty Dairy Dessert
- Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
Homestyle Chicken Fillet $8.10
- Juicy succulent whole chicken breast, lovingly coated in a lightly seasoned crispy coating, paired with tomato, lettuce and creamy mayo in a premium toasted bun.
Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
- A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
5pcs $9.30
Spicy Chicken Strips
- Spice up your life with 100% real chicken breast, coated in an amazing hot and spicy crumb and partnered with your choice of aioli or sweet thai chili sauce. Available in 3 pc, 5pc or 7 pc.
Single Mushroom Melt $7.60
- We start with our famous 100% fresh NZ beef patty, and top it with cheese, NZ Manuka smoked bacon, and Wendy’s signature mushrooms in creamy cheese sauce.

Vegetable Samosa $6.00
- Crispy deep fried triangular pastry stuffed with potato, peas and nuts
Mango, green or tamarind chutney $3.00
-Lamb Tikka Masala $15.00
- Tender lamb pieces cooked with capsicum, onion, fresh tomato and special sauce
Butter Naan $3.50
- Refined flour bread with butter
-Subz Bahar $12.90
- 4 mixed vegetable cooked with herbs and spices
-Sabji Saag $12.90
- Mixed vegetables cooked with spinach and an onion, tomato gravy
-Palak Paneer $13.90
- Fresh made cottage cheese cooked in creamy spinach
Chicken Naan $5.99
- Naan stuffed with boneless chicken tikka

Bread Basket $10.50
- Plain naan, roti, keema naan, stuffed kulcha
Nawabi Prawn/ Scallop (GF) $14.50
- Prawn/ scallops mixed in cashew nut, almond, coconut cream sauce and lightly spiced
-Half $8.49
-Full $12.50
·Chana Masala (Punjabi Style) (GF)
- Chick peas cooked with onion tomato sauce in punjabi style garnished with ginger and cilantro
-Full $13.50
·Vindaloo Chicken/ Lamb/ Beef (GF) (DF)
- A unique dish famous among the portuguese in goa, meat cooked in tomato sauce and strong aromatic spices
·Dal Makhani (GF)
- Royal mixture of lentils and kidney beans, cooked in home-made butter and spices garnished with ginger and cilantro

Pizza Verde with Kikorangi blue cheese $19.50
Organic cheddar $8.50
- with homemade plum chutney and salad leaves
Potato fries $17.50
- served with house aioli
Crisp corn chips $17.50
- served with guacamole and fresh herbs or slow cooked spiced beans
Fish tacos $18.50
- fresh fish of the day, pan fried and piled into corn tortillas with finely sliced red onion, salad greens and a creamy dill dip
BLT $9.50
- free range bacon, lettuce & tomato
Pizza Margherita - tomato sauce, fresh tomato, basil leaves & mozzarella $16.50
Royale with cheese $18.50
- a ground beef patty with relish, lettuce, tomato and organic cheddar in a homemade bun

LUNCH Combo $12.50/Takeaway$12.50
- includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
Chicken Wings $7.00
- Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our tandoor.
Paneer Tikka $6.50
- Cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt, spices and then cooked in our tandoor
Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
- Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
Mango Chicken $10.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a delicately mild and creamy mango sauce.
Onion Bhaji $5.00
- Julienne cut onion dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
Vegetable Spring Roll $5.00
- Crispy deep fried pastry rolls filled with julienne cut seasonal vegetables.
Vegetable Korma $10.00
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut gravy.

Three Cheese Kapiti Selection $17.00
- Served with water crackers and a fig and Pear chutney
Coachman Combo $62.00
- Entrées, Main and Dessert
Pizza Bread $10.00
- With sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Homemade Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $18.00
- Corn fritter stack with a tomato and avocado salsa, topped with yoghurt and resting on a bed of lettuce and seasonal salad
Lamb Shanks (Gluten Free) $25.00
- Two lamb shanks served with herb creamy potato whip, glazed greens, crushed minted peas and a lamb jus
Angus Pure Scotch Fillet Steak (Gluten Free) $18.00
- Pan seared steak accompanied with a mixed salad, fried egg, fries and béarnaise sauce
Bowl of Fries with aioli $6.00
Pan Seared Scallops (Gluten Free) $35.00 / $17.00
- Served with Paris mash potato, pea puree and crispy capers (Main / Regular)

Flans $7.50
Avo & Tomato on Toast with 1 Egg $10.00
Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
Salad of the Day $12.50
Salad - extra $3.00
Toast & Jam - 2 slices $4.00
Muesli & Berries $8.00
- served with yoghurt, honey & milk
Slices $3.00

Lamb Sekuwa 15.90
- Tender piece of lamb marinated in Nepalese spicy, sauce and cooked in a charcoal oven, served with Nepali Achar (sauce)
Chicken Mo:Mo: (8 Pieces) 11.00
- Nepalese dumplings filled with spiced chicken mince in classic Nepalese style, steamed and served with tomato chutney
Pulao Rice 4.00
- Mildy spiced fried rice with green peas and tomatoes
Vegetable Korma 14.90
- Mixed vegetables cooked with rich onion and cashew nut gravy
Cheese Naan 4.90
- Large leavened. Stuffed with New Zealand Cheese
Prawn Jalfrezi 16.90
- Jalfrezi was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj "Thaj" is hot and "freeze" is stir fried cooked with red capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Cheese and Garlic Naan 5.00
- Large leavened bread. Stuffed with New Zealand Cheese and crushed garlic
Dal Makhni 13.90
- Lentils and kidney beans cooked in caramelized onions and spices with creamy sauce

Prawn Spinach $15.00
- prawns cooked in spinach onion tomato gravy & spices
Bombay Aloo $11.90
- diced potatoes cooked with cumin and herbs
Chicken Naan $4.50
- naan bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spices
Vegetable Korma $11.90
- mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy cashew nut gravy with mild aromatic spices
Lamb Korma $14.50
- diced lamb cooked in rich,creamy cashew nut gravy with mildly aromatic spices
Prawn Kadai $15.00
- prawns cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato green peppers onion and coriander
Aloo Palak $11.90
- potatoes cooked with spinach spices and herbs
Goat Adhi $14.49

Cheese & salmon roll 5p $6.50
- Cream cheese / Avocado / salmon
Bulgogi hot pot $13.50
Fried dumpling 5p $5.00
Edamame $5.00
Mix Tempura $10.00
- 2*spring roll, 1*vege & shrimp, 2*twister prawn, 2*Korean dumpling
Ramen $10.00
- You can choose vege/seafood/chicken
Chicken teriyaki stir-fry noodle $12.50
Spicy pork $13.50

Oats / Porridge $10.00
- W/ Mixed Berries, Milk & Brown Sugar
Eggs Benedict on Agria Hash $14.90
- Spinach & Mushroom
Soup of the Day $9.90
- Choice of Five Grain or White 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
Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Eggs any style on Five-Grain Toast
Toasted Granola $10.00
- W/ Yoghurt, Milk & Seasonal Fruits
Hot Cakes $10.00
- W/ Banana & Maple Syrup