The Portal in Palmerston North Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • 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
MAINS MAINS
  • 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
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
  • Apricot Pie with Ice Cream $6.50
  • Double Chocolate Mousse $7.00
  • Cheesecake $7.00
ALL MAIN MEALS ALL MAIN MEALS
  • 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

  • Hambagu Steak Set $19.00
    • Japanese style hamburg steak with demi glaze sauce, truffle potato croquette, broccoli, fried egg comes with salad, pickle, miso soup
  • Japanese Style Salt & Pepper Squid $12.00
    • Crispy fried squid with wasabi mayo, lemon, yuzu ponzu sauce
  • Spicy Salmon Roll
    • Fresh salmon, avocado, capsicum, spicy mayo, furikake, sesame seed
  • Spicy Tuna Roll
    • Fresh tuna, avocado, capsicum, spicy mayo, spring onion, furikake
  • Chicken / Prawn Katsu Curry $21.00
    • Choose chicken or prawn katsu with original home made mild hot japanese curry on rice, miso soup
  • Seaweed Salad (V/GF) $12.00
    • Seaweed with green & cabbage salad, japanese sweet soy dressing
  • Zensai Platter (For two) $38.00
    • Roll & nigiri sushi, edamame, karaage chicken, agedashi tofu, salt & pepper squid, mixed tempura, renkon chips, chicken & prawn skewers
  • Dessert Sharing Platter $26.00
    • Assorted haru favorite dessert. Yuzu creme brulee, churros ice cream soup, rice cake mochi, monaka, ice cream sandwich, mini choux, yuzu tuile
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • 305 Mapo Tofu(V) $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • 600 Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce (V) $11.5
  • 95 Spicy Seaweed Salad(V) $5.5
    • Japan
  • 306 Spicy Korean Pork (V) $18.5
    • Korea
  • 96 Kimchi $5
    • Korea
  • 302 Grilled Pork Hoisin $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • 12 Deep-Fried Soft Shell Carb $14.5
    • Japan
  • 6 Edamame (V) $5.2
    • Japan
  • Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
    • w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette
  • Garlic crusted squid $15.00
    • w herbs, glass onion, cucumber, cashew nuts, chilli dressing, honey soy aioli
  • Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
    • w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
  • Sticky bourbon pork ribs $12.00
    • w chilli garlic salsa
  • Red wine braised AngusPure beef cheek $16.00
    • w celeriac puree, pickled red onion salad
  • Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
    • w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
  • Mushroom ragù $12.00
    • w celeriac, sage, herb oil
  • AngusPure sirloin $18.00
    • w orange kumara miso mash
  • Vegetarian $10.00 / $12.00
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Chicken $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Beef $6.90
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Mixed $9.50 / $11.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Beef $11.90 / $14.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Fallafel $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Beef $7.00 / $9.00
    • Mini / Large
  • Mixed $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • ALABAMA CHICKEN $9.90
    • A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • JR. CARL $3.00/$$6.40
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • JALAPENO BIG CHICKEN BURGER $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet topped with fiery jalapeño's, a special Santa Fe sauce, swiss cheese, red onions, tomato, lettuce all on a moist seeded bun.
  • CHEESE & BACON SOURDOUGH MELT $6.90
    • It starts with cheese, a fusion of American and Swiss, bacon partnered with a beef patty, more cheese, all held together by a toasted sourdough bun.
  • RANCH BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and buttermilk ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM THICKBURGER $11.90/$13.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, swiss cheese, Portobello mushrooms in the sauce, lettuce, red onions, tomato and mayo on a seeded bun.
  • DOUBLE WESTERN BACON CHEESEBURGER $11.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • ONION RINGS $4.00
    • Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
    • Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
  • Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
    • Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with  caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
  • Spiced Lamb Pita Pocket $19.50
    • Slow cooked Cajun spiced pulled lamb with lettuce, fresh tomato salsa and a mint yoghurt dressing.
  • Lamb Shoulder $37.00
    • Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots.  Served with a béarnaise sauce.
  • Crispy Chicken and Corn Salad $21.00
    • Lightly crumbed and seasoned chicken pieces, salad greens, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn. Served with fresh coriander and aioli.
  • Aqaba Benedict $19.50
    • Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with Grilled salmon and rocket
  • Aqaba Big Brekkie $20.00
    • Bacon, kransky sausages, chunky creamy mushroom sauce, hash browns, grilled tomato, fried eggs and toasted Vienna. Add black pudding $3.50
  • Scotch Fillet $36.00
    • With: Fries and salad. or Crispy potato roasties, spinach, green beans and beer battered and fried red onion rings. And your choice of: Garlic butter / Béarnaise sauce / Mushroom sauce
  • FORD FREAKOUT $12.70
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • KIDS CHEESEBURGER MEAL $8.20
    • Cheeseburger, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
  • BASTARD $14.90
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Tasty Bacon, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Juicy Mango, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • CHOOK ROYALE $7.20
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Grilled Pineapple, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • BAMBINA $7.20
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • V-DUB VEGE $10.90
    • Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites, Melted Cheddar, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli Remove Aioli and Melted Cheddar To Make It Vegan
  • WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY ICE CREAM $3.90
    • European white chocolate with a raspberry sauce
  • AMERICAN MUSCLE SINGLE $9.90
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
  • Kolhapori Prawn /Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn/Scallop cooked in kolhapuri sauce and garnished with red chilli
  • Mango Kulfi $2.50
  • Malai Kebab (8 - 10 pieces) $9.49
    • Chicken marinated overnight in a juicy yogurt and cashew nut mixture lightly spiced then cooked in clay oven, served with salad
  • Batter fried Fish with Wedges or Chips $6.99
  • Chicken Nuggets with Chips (6 pieces) $5.49
  • Chicken Pakora $7.99
    • Supreme cuts of chicken marinated in spices dipped in chick-pea flour then deep fried
  • House Special $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cheese, capsicum, onion, tomato & garlic
  • Beef Stuffed Naan $3.50
  • Tarakihi N/A
    • (Battered / Crumbed )
  • Ham, Cheese, Tomato $4.00
  • Vege $4.80
  • Vega Deluxe $7.30
  • Blood & Guts $2.00
    • Toma & Mayo & Cheese
  • Donut $1.50
  • 3 Fish, 2 Hotdogs, 2 Sausages & Chips $20.00
  • 1 Meat Patty, 1 Hotdog & Chips $5.50
  • Seafood Platter $18.5
    • Pan fried in garlic butter green lipped mussels in half shell, scallops, prawns w tails & deep fried prawn twisters, served with tartare sauce
  • Pan-fried crispy-skin NZ Snapper $26
    • Fresh New Zealand caught snapper, lightly seasoned, pan-fried to achieve a delicious crispy-skin - served alongside fresh salad with rustic thick-cut chips & tartare sauce
  • Fries $8
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Vegetable stack (vegetarian) $26
    • fritters packed full of seasonal vegetables & corn then lightly seasoned to enhance all those fresh flavours topped with grilled veges & spinach then drizzled with hollandaise to finish
  • Garlic Bread f/2 $10 f/4 $16
  • -Ostrich Burger $32
    • House-made patty served on toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato & drizzled with béarnaise sauce - served with rustic thick-cut fries
  • 300gm Scotch fillet steak (GF) $36
    • Premium New Zealand Angus scotch served on a swede & parsnip mash w garlic infused wilted spinach and topped with our house made beetroot salsa
  • Classic shrimp cocktail (GF) $15
    • w crisp lettuce, shrimp, fresh tomato & seafood dressing, the good old kiwi classic.
  • Mint Chutney 2.80
    • Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies with spices
  • Fries (1 Scoop 1/2 Scoop) >> New Zealand hot chips fried in Canola oil
  • Khadai Paneer 14.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese, cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices. Especially recommended by RED CHILLIES
  • Lamb Sacwala 15.90
    • Diced lamb pieces cooked with leafy spinach, fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic
  • Chicken Kali Mirch 15.90
    • Chicken marinated with cheese and cashews. Cooked in the tandoor and finished with tomatoes in a creamy sauce with a tinge of black pepper
  • Raita 3.50
    • Shredded cucumber with yoghurt, great for cooling down hot curries
  • Fish Goan Curry 15.90
    • A mild tangy dish from a seafood rich coastal town of India, made with fish fillets cooked with coconut milk, vinegar and spices
  • Bombay Aloo 13.90
    • Diced potatoes capsicum, tomatoes and green herbs cooked in onion and gravy
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.90
    • basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables special spices and herbs
  • Butter Lamb $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Fish Madras $15.00
    • pieces of fish cooked in fine onion tomato and coconut gravy finish with lemon
  • Butter Vegetable $11.90
    • mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a onion tomato gravy with capsicum
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • naan bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spices
  • Butter Prawns $15.00
    • prawns cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
    • naan bread stuffed with cheese and baked in the tandoor oven
  • Maple Walnut Ice-Cream $7.00
  • Vegetarian Tempura $12.00
    • Deep fried today’s freshest vegetables on chef’s selection with Japanese batter, come with dipping sauce
  • Sukiyaki $28.00
    • Japanese simmering hot pot with delicately sliced beef accompanied with miso, vegetables and come with rice
  • Chicken Teriyaki or Chilli Teriyaki
  • Banana Tempura with Ice-Cream $13.00
    • comes with caramel topping and vanilla ice cream
  • Spinach With Sesame Dressing $8.00
  • Chicken Sushi (5 pieces)
  • Teriyaki Salmon $30.50
    • Fresh king salmon fillet glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce and come with rice
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day $39
    • Chef’s Daily Creation
  • Café Latte Panna Cotta $16
    • Turkish Delight, Honeycomb, Strawberry Spheres, Coffee Caviar
  • 220gm Chicken Breast $32
    • Juicy and Tender. 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
  • 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
  • Grilled Fish of the Day $34
    • Fresh NZ fish accompanied with lemon
  • 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
  • Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
    • Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $10.5
    • Toasted Pizza Bread, Garlic Oil, Black Garlic Mayonnaise
The Portal

The Portal

location

Address

600 Pioneer Highway, Highbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4412, New Zealand

phone

Phone

63588589

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Email

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clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00-14:00, Wednesday: 12:00-14:00, Thursday: 12:00-14:00, Friday: 12:00-14:00, Saturday: 17:00-23:30, Sunday: 17:00-23:30
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Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Breakfast ,  Cash

Location
600 Pioneer Highway, Highbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4412, New Zealand
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