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

Chicken Yavo $17.90
- Served with creamy mushroom sauce and parmesan cheese
Garlic Bread $4.50
Mixed Iskender
Beef / Lamb Kebab
Sweet Chili
Chicken Shish Meals $17.90
- Skewered grilled tender chicken cubes
Chicken Kebab Salad
- Chicken doner served on fresh garden salad with hummus and jack dip
Hummus Dip $6.50
- Chickpeas, Tahini, garlic, lemon juice

Pork and Vege Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Fried Beef $11.90
- with Sweet and Sour Sauce on
Stir Fried Tofu on Rice (Spicy) $11.90
Beef Casserole on Rice $11.00
Spring Onion Pancake $5.50
Sichuan Noodle Soup (Spicy) $9.90
Vegetarian Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.90

BACON SWISS CRISPY CHICKEN TENDER SANDWICH $9.50
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
CHEESEBURGER $4.00
- Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
MEMPHIS CHICKEN BURGER $9.90
- Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and bbq sauce on a seeded bun.
RANCH BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and buttermilk ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
ALABAMA SLAMMA $14.90
- 2 big breaded chicken fillets topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
MEMPHIS CHICKEN STACKER $14.90
- Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
SUPERSTAR WITH CHEESE $9.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce 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.

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
Cheera Parippu Curry $14.00
- Fresh spinach and toor dahl (lentils) cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves
Lamb Stew $17.00
- Lamb simmered in a light creamy coconut base and flavoured with whole black pepper, cardamom, ginger and fresh curry leaves
Chicken 65 $10.50
- Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
Lamb $17.50
Thattudosa $5.50
Kerala Paneer Curry $15.00
- Creamy tomato simmered with light spices, studded with home-made cottage cheese
Vegetable $14.50

Veg Korma $14.99
- Fresh vegetables cooked in cashew based creamy sauce
Tamarind Chutney $3
Chicken Dosa $14.99
- Dosa served with fillings of spiced chicken mince with green peas
Love Story Butter Chicken $18.50
- Chunks of tandoori prepared boneless chicken simmered in Chef’s specially prepared rich yellow gravy.
Lamb Nawabi $20.99
- Cubes of lamb cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
Dhaal Makhani $15
- Selected brown rajmaa and lentils cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce.
Beef South Indian $17.50
- Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
Mint Chutney $3.50

Steak Sandwich $23.00
Chicken Brie & Cranberry Wrap $14.00
Bistro Caesar Salad with Streaky Bacon $14.00/$23.00
Lambs Fry with Bacon $21.00
Vegetarian French Toast $15.00
- caramelised onions, tomato & mushroom
Avocado Shrimp Salad with Shrimp Roe $27.00
Green Salad $4.00
- with House Dressing
Dukkah with Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $12.00
- and olive oil with balsamic vinegar

Tandoori mixed platter for two $18.00
- Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, malahi takka
-Half $10.00
Beef rogan josh $16.90
- Diced meat cooked in traditional north indian style
Lamb kadhai $16.90
- Tender meat pieces cooked with capsicum, onion and coriander seed
Mixed pakoras $6.00
- Chopped vegetables spiced and dipped in batter then deep fried
Paneer or aloo mattar $16.90
- Potatoes, cottage cheese and peas cooked together in a subtle spicy gravy
Chicken pakoras
- Boneless chicken dipped in spiced batter and deep fried
Saag - aloo or paneer $16.90
- A laid back and lightly spiced puree of spinach with your choice of potato or cottage cheese

-Almond Crumbed Chicken $19.00
- Served on potato and kumara salad topped with creamy mayo
-Crispy Pork & Fried Rice $18.00
- Served with sweet soy sauce
Coconut creme Brulee / Banana pudding with creamy sauce / Chocolate mousse parfait $12.50
Crispy prawn cigars / Roti and satay sauce $7.50
-Tempura Tarakihi $22.00
- Deep fried tempura tarakihi fish on green apple salad
-The Lab Pork Belly (G) $22.00
- Crispy pork belly served on cabbage flash and seasonal vegetables topped with gravy
-Wok Fried Chicken Cashew Nuts $19.00
- Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts and seasonal vegetable
●Seafood

-Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
●Thai green curry with rice
Vegetarian ramen $13.90
●Fried rice
Egg roti (M/L) $5.90 / $8.90
-Strawberry banana toast / Strawberry sundae toast $8.90
Tom yum ramen $13.90
Tonkatsu with rice $15.50
- Breaded pork cutlets on rice

Roti 3.00
- Traditional wholemeal unleavened bread
Butter Naan 3.50
- Leavened flour bread with butter
Fish Nawabi 15.90
- Fish fillets cooked with rich tomato gravy, finished with cream
Lemon Rice 3.50
- Cooked with roasted mustard seeds and fresh coriander, tomatoes and lemon juice
Palak Kofta 14.90
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese, crushed cashew nuts, potatoes and spices mixed together and then finished in hot oil and served with a fresh tomatoes and spinach gravy
Chicken Tikka Masala 14.90
- An internationally renowned dish, boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices
Samosa (Vegetable) 5.50
- Flakey pastry filled with traditional stuffing of spicy potatoes and peas (Two per portion)
Mango Chutney 3.50

Country Salad N/A
- Ham, egg, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
2 Slices of Thick Raisin Toast N/A
Irish Breakfast Toastie N/A
- With bacon, cheese, tomato & tomato relish
Sweet Chilli Chicken Hot Wrappo N/A
- With peppers, red onion & tomato
BLT Toastie with Egg Mayo N/A
Dubliner N/A
- Leg ham, cheddar, tomato & ballymaloe relish
Toasted Turkish Bun with choice of spread N/A
Big Eat Shambo N/A
- Foccacia Shambo with chicken, bacon, cheddar, coleslaw, red onion & mixed leaves

Pizza Bread $8.50
- Garlic bread with tomato relish, diced tomato, onion and grilled cheese.
Kiwi Burger $14.00
- Grilled beef pattie, beetroot, fried egg, cheese crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and tomato relish.
Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, butterscotch or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream.
Fish & Chips $15.00
- Golden fried dory with salad, chips and tartare sauce.
Side of chips $4.00
Roast & steamed vegetables $7.00
200g Sirloin Steak $22.00
Double BBC Burger $12.50
- Double beef pattie double bacon, double cheese, with smokey BBQ sauce and mayo.

12. Grilled Pork Skewers with Steamed Rice (Com Thit Xien Nuong) $16.00
- Seasoned pork grilled on skewers, served with fresh lettuce and steamed rice
2. Hanoi Salad with Beef or Chicken (Vegetarian Available) (Goi ho ga Goi chay) $9.00
- Beef tenderloin or chicken with red onion, carrot, celery, coriander, sesame seed, fried garlic, shallot and chili sauce
14. Sauteed Chicken with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Ca Lan Xao Ga Nam) $16.00
- Chicken, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables sauteed with garlic and oyster sauce, served with steamed rice
24. Deep Fried Battered Prawn/Fish (6 Pieces) $10.00
31. Caramel Custard $6.00
28. Rice Noodles $3.00
16. Vietnamese Curry (Chicken or Duck) (Ca Ri Ga hoac vic) $16/$25
- Chicken thighs or duck, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, chili, coconut milk, served with steamed rice
5. Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls (3 pcs) (Nem ran Ha Noi) $9.00
- Pork mince, prawn, mushroom, vermicelli, carrot, onion, bean sprouts, egg wrapped in rice paper, served with fish sauce

Seasoned Potato Wedges $12
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris,Marlborough 8.00 / 38.00
Moroccan Chicken Pasta Fresh chicken, button mushrooms, olives & Moroccan spice. Bound in cream & tomato. Topped with hummus parmesan and toasted ciabatta $20
Homemade Fish Cakes Fresh fish bound with potato, herbs & lemongrass. Mixed leaf salad, hollandaise sauce, lemon $19 (GF)
Sanctuary Riesling, Marlborough 8.00 / 35.00
Beef Fillet (GF) Served with bubble and squeak, ox cheek spring roll, baby leeks, bacon lardons, edamame bean and tomato salsa, finished with a jus, hollandaise sauce and roast pumpkin hummus. $36
Lindauer 200ml 10.00
Fish of the Day Served with a citrus cous cous, harrisa baby carrots, green beans, pickled cucumber, cashew nuts. Finished with sweet chilli, greek yoghurt and raisin chutney. $33

LEMON MERINGUE PIE $12.50
- Homemade lemon meringue pie served with ice cream and double cream
SATAY CHICKEN SALAD $20.50
- Chicken tenders marinated in aromatic spices pan fried, tossed with fresh salad greens, crispy apple, sun dried grapes, avocado and mandarin, drizzled with sweet chilli satay vinaigrette
CURRIED SAUSAGES $17.00
- Prime beef sausages finished in a mild aromatic coconut curry, served with basmati rice and poppadums
AFFAGATO $15.50
- Double shot of espresso served with vanilla bean ice-cream and Amarula creme
MADAGASCAN CHICKEN CURRY $29.50
- Tender chicken, sauteed with aromatic Madagascan spices, complete with basmati rice, pickled mango chutney, spicy tomato relish and naan bread, served 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
THE CARNIVORE $42.00
- Platter of marinated meats with a selection of spicy chutneys, relishes and pickled vegetables, served with a chiffonade of lettuce, hummus, satay sauce, lemon yogurt, naan and pita breads.