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

  • 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
The Portal

The Portal

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

63588589

email

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 level

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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