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

  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Braised Fried Port on Rice $11.90
  • Pork and Seafood Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Sesame Paste on Noodles (Cold) $9.90
  • Stir Fried Tofu on Rice (Spicy) $11.90
  • Shredded Pork $11.90
    • With Sweet and Sour Sauce on Rice (Spicy)
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $9.90
  • Pork Paste on Noodles (Warm) $9.90
  • BBQ Pork on Rice $11.90
  • Crispy Pork Spring Rolls (3 pieces) $7.50
  • Hu Tiéu Gá $11.50
    • Slow simmered chicken broth over rice noodle and poached chicken pieces served with garlic chives, bean sprout, fried garlic
  • Grilled Pork $11.50
  • Grilled Beef Bánh Mi $8.00
    • Served with Vietnamese mint and hoisin sauce
  • Beef and Mustard Green $8.00
  • Grilled Chicken Bánh Mi $8.00
    • Served with house-made paté and mayonnaise
  • Dessert of the Day $4.50
  • Vietnamese Pork Bun $4.50
  • South Indian Veg Korma $15.00
    • A vegetarian speciality from the Malabar coast. Cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots cooked in a light creamy cashew and coconut base
  • Pickle $2.50
  • Beef Ularthu (Semi Dry Dish) $16.50
    • Pot roasted beef cooked with onions, shaved coconut and chef’s speciality spice mix
  • Plain Rice $3.00
  • Chilli Chicken $16.50
    • Batter fried chicken, sautéed in a ginger & garlic mixture with the chef’s speciality sauce
  • Lamb Mappas $17.00
    • Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
  • Chicken and Spinach $16.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach, sauteed with roasted garam masala and turmeric
  • Chicken Chettinad $16.50
    • Pronounced ‘Chetti – Knaud’. A classical dish from the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Bring some magic to your plate with chicken braised in tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices mixed in a traditional Chettinad recipe.
  • m. $38.90
  • Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
    • steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
  • garlic pizza pane $ 6.90
  • pesto pizza pane $8.90
  • m. $29.90
  • Minestrone $14.90
    • a roman style vegetable soup w. pastina, parmigiano & pizza pane
  • marinated feta cheese $8.90
  • Fegatini Al Marsala $19.90
    • chicken livers sautéed in olive oil w. garlic, mushroom, sundried tomato & onion in a marsala creme sauce, grilled italian loaf
  • 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
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Basil pesto & cream cheese
  • Lamb Salad $19.50
    • Lamb strips served on a bed of Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes, Beetroot and Fennel Honey Roasted Pumpkin
  • Prawn Linguine $19.50
    • Tailess prawns panfried in a Sweet Chilli, Lemon Zest and Garlic Sauce with Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Spinach and Linguine Pasta
  • Fresh Muesli $9.50
    • Served with honey yoghurt & milk
  • Gluten Free Toast & Preserves $6.50
  • Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
    • Served with Caramelised Nuts
  • Fish & Chips $18.50
    • Fish Fillets served with a fresh Coleslaw, Aioli and a side of Fries
  • THUNDERBIRD $10.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced Jalapenos, Salad, Relish and Free Range Chipotle Aioli
  • KIDS NATURAL NUGGETS MEAL $8.20
    • Natural Nuggets, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
  • BURNOUT $13.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Stilton Cheese Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • FORD FREAKOUT $12.70
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • HAMBURGINI WITH CHEESE $5.90
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, 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
  • CHICKEN FENDERS $7.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Seasoned With Sea Salt, Garlic and Rosemary With Free Range Lemon Aioli Or Chipotle Aioli Dip
  • HOKEY POKEY ICE CREAM $3.90
    • Sweet chunks of toffee floating in a dreamy cloud of delicious ice cream
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • with prime cut beef, onion rings, rocket, beetroot, horseradish sauce and fries
  • Soup of the Day $9.00
    • ask staff
  • Toasted Museli $9.00
    • with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt and honey
  • Mushrooms $15.00
    • in cream and parsley sauce on toast
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $15.00
    • served in onion sauce on toast
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • with salmon
  • Eggs any style $9.00
    • served on toast
  • 10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Hotcakes N/A
    • Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast.
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
    • A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
  • Hotcake Syrup N/A
    • Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
  • Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
  • Avocado Nigiri / 2pcs $4.80
    • avocado sushi
  • Grilled Beef w/ Ginger Sauce $17
    • marinated beef, home made ginger sauce, fresh green salad  /
  • Chirashi Don $19.50
    • assorted sashimi (salmon, tuna, squid, octopus, shrimp, roe), avocado, soy sauce, wasabi, ginger  /
  • Edamame $6.50
    • steamed soy beans, lightly salted
  • Tuna Salsa / 5pcs $12.50
    • seared tuna slices, salsa, ponzu dressing
  • Octopus Nigiri / 2pcs $5
    • raw octopus sushi
  • Tom Yum Ramen $15.50
    • ramen noodles, with chicken, beef or pork, tom yum soup  /
  • Unagi Roll / 6pcs $14
    • crabmeat, cucumber, grilled eel, teriyaki sauce
  • 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 >>
  • Garlic Bread (V) $8.00
    • On ciabatta served crisp and hot with balsamic glaze
  • Beef Burger $12.00
    • With cheese and tomato sauce served with fries
  • Breakfast Bap $10.00
    • Bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, egg, smoky BBQ sauce and rocket
  • Main Street Breakfast $19.50
    • Breakfast sausages, bacon, oven roasted tomato, portabella mushrooms, hash browns and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted sour dough and tomato relish >>
  • Potato Dippers $12.00
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli or aioli(Add cheese and bacon $2.00)
  • 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)
  • Side of gluten free bread $4.00
  • Sirloin Steak $19
    • 300gms of prime steak choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic. Sauce, side of toss and salad. Extras optional $1 each.
  • Bread Platter $10
    • Toasted selection of breads & our own yummy dipping sauces to smooth the hunger
  • Buffalo Chicken Wings $55
    • Fresh chicken wings glazed in our hot chilli sauce or try them galzed with honey and soy 5 Wings $8 / 10 Wings $10 / 12 Wings $15 / 21 Wings $26 / 50 Wings
  • Pork Belly Ribs $25
    • Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
  • Spicy Beef Machos $13
    • Yummy beef mince, salsa, molten cheese, jalapenos on fiery tortilla chips (veg option available)
  • Mussels in Garlic & sweet Chilli Sauce $20
    • Mussels in a shell cooked fresh in the chefs one of a kind sauce
  • Curley French Fries $7
    • Peeled & curied by a potato farmer whom we have chained in the back room.
  • Cripsy Onion Rings $9
    • Share a platter of cloves on our butter milk battered Onion rings with horseradish sauce just don’t go proposing with them.
  • Warm Chocolate Tart Chocolate sauce, berry coulis, caramel, chocolate soil and vanilla bean ice cream $14
  • Seared Scallops (GF) With a tomato coulis, roast artichokes, edamame bean and tomato salsa and a pine nut and kalamata olive crumb. $15
  • Lindauer 200ml 10.00
  • Seafood Linguine Sautéed fresh fish, prawns, calamari, olives, mushrooms and olives, bound with cream and a spinach pesto, tossed with linguine pasta. Topped with edamame bean and tomato salsa, served $23
  • Arrabiata Chicken Linguine Sautéed strips of chicken breast, chorizo sausage, kalamata olives, button mushrooms, red onions, artichoke hearts, bound in a tomato and chilli sauce, tossed with linguine $21
  • Lake Chalice Merlot, Marlborough 9.00 / 42.00
  • Seafood & Chorizo Pasta Steamed mussels, tarakihi, prawns, olives and chorizo. Bound in tomato & fresh herbs. Topped with parmesan and toasted ciabatta $22
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with butter mash, sautéed button mushrooms, red onions, green beans and silver beet, hollandaise sauce, balsamic reduction and kumara chips. $29
  • MOROCCAN LAMB $29.50
    • Tender lamb slow cooked with aromatic spices, lentils and chickpeas served with cous cous, spicy capsicum tomato relish and a light green salad
  • THE BARRISTER'S CHOICE $32.50
    • Pan-fried coastal snapper topped with mango and orange cucumber salsa, served on a bed of wilted greens with a sweet potato galette, drizzled with lemon scented butter and accompanied with a light green salad
  • NGORONGORO STEAK $36.00
    • Prime scotch fillet carpet bag steak stuffed with oysters and feta, served on a bed of roasted potatoes and field mushrooms drizzled with a rich red wine jus, accompanied with a light green salad
  • ICE-CREAM SUNDAE $12.50
    • Vanilla ice-cream served in a tall glass topped with three berry fruit couli, double cream and a wafer
  • TABLE TOP BURGER $18.00
    • Hearty burger comprising of 100% homemade ground beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, egg, beetroot, tomato relish and mayonnaise, served with beer battered fries
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $16.50
    • Homemade traditional seafood chowder served with crusty bread
  • CAPE STYLE FISH CAKES $18.50
    • Homemade fish cakes garnished with a tropical salad, accompanied with a baguette
  • THE AFRICAN BIG BREAKY $21.00
    • A hearty breakfast of honey cured bacon, beef sausages, roasted field mushroom, grilled tomato, poached eggs and sweet potato cake, served with buttered wholegrain toast
  • Seafood Pasta $25.50
    • Mussels, clams, prawns, smoked salmon, spinach and capers, bound in a creamy dill sauce topped with fresh Parmigianon Reggiano
  • Rissotto $23
    • Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit
  • Croissant Bread and Butter Pudding $15.50
    • Candied fruit and croissant baked in custard served with whipped cream, apricot glaze and black doris plum ice cream
  • Carbonara $23
    • Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
  • Deconstructed Affogato N/A
    • A shot of espresso, a shot of baileys and a scoop of vanilla ice cream served individually for enjoying each item how you like
  • Supreme of Chicken $38
    • Oven roasted chicken wrapped in bacon, served with polenta crusted sweet breads, baby winter vegetables, potato gnocchi and drizzled with basil pesto
  • Lamb Nicoise Salad $26.50
    • Lamb Fillet with green beans, red onions, gourmet potatoes, soft boiled egg and olives served in a creamy honey and dill sauce
  • Seared Duck Breast $39
    • Served on kumara and ginger puree with a pork shiitake mushroom cigar and a fennel and orange coriander salad
The Portal

The Portal

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

63588589

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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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cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Breakfast ,  Cash

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