Nanyang Flavours Menu

Welcome to Nanyang Flavours, a vibrant Malaysian restaurant located at 46 Plimmer Terrace in Shannon, New Zealand. Bursting with authentic flavors, our menu highlights the culinary richness of Malaysia. Dive into our Kari/Curries section, where the Beef Rendang and Chicken Curry beckon with their sumptuous, aromatic gravies. Each dish is served with fragrant coconut rice, creating a harmonious experience.

For lunch enthusiasts, our Lunch Combos offer delightful options like the crispy Ayam Goreng and flavorful veggie curry, guaranteed to satisfy your midday cravings. Not to miss are our Bento Bowls, featuring an indulgent Ebi & Vege Tempura combination that pairs perfectly with rice and seasonal salad.

With generous portions and a warm atmosphere, Nanyang Flavours is a hidden gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience. Come savor the flavors that everyone is raving about!

Starters

• Curry Puffs (2x) (V)

  Crispy puff pastries filled with a home-made potato, kumara and onion curry. Known in Malay as karipap - a classic Malaysian street snack! (Vegetarian)

  NZ$6.50

• Spring Rolls (V)

  3x - Filled with a crunchy mix of cabbage and carrots, then deep-fried to perfection. Served with sweet-and-sour sauce. (Vegetarian)

  NZ$8.80

• Pork Wontons (6x)

  House-made, its tasty filling of pork and prawn mince with carrots will leave you wanting more! Served with sweet-and-sour sauce.

  NZ$9.30

• Bao Buns (2x)

  A slice of sweet, tender BBQ pork, with lettuce and carrot, served in between a soft, fluffy bao bun.

  NZ$9.80

• Egg Drop Soup

  A mild, comforting soup with sweetcorn, shredded chicken and delicate wisps of egg. Bound to warm your heart and stomach!

  NZ$10.00

• Chicken Satay (4x) (GF)

  Succulent marinated chicken, grilled on bamboo sticks and served with cucumber, pineapple and our special house-recipe peanut sauce. Gluten-free.

  NZ$13.50

• Roti Canai (V)

  A fresh, warm roti (Indian-Malay wheat flatbread) served either with dhal (tomato and chickpea curry) or our special house-recipe peanut sauce. Vegetarian

  NZ$6.50

• Kids' Meal (Set A)

  A fried chicken drumstick, served with chicken nuggets, chips, a fresh fruit and some sweet treats!

  NZ$12.50

• Vegan Char-Siu Bao (2x)

  Fluffy white buns, filled with sweet BBQ Char-Siu marinated soy pieces. Vegan.

  NZ$8.80

• Kids Meal (Set B)

  Premium beef burger with cheese & lettuce, served with chips, a fresh fruit and some sweet treats!

  NZ$12.00

• Ebi Fried Prawns

  Crispy, Japanese-style breadcrumb-coated prawns, deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with sweet chilli-wasabi mayo sauce.

  NZ$12.00

• Vegan Tempura Fritters (2x)

  This vegetable tempura (Kakiage) is a light and crispy Japanese fritter made with onions, carrots, and green peas held together in a crispy tempura batter. Served with sweet & sour sauce.

  NZ$8.80

Nasi/Rice Dishes

• Nasi Lemak (GF, VE available)

  Fragrant coconut rice with your choice of chicken curry, vegetable curry (vegan) or ayam goreng berempah (Malay-spiced fried chicken). Served with a hard-boiled egg, peanuts, cucumber and spicy sambal (chili paste). Often called Malaysia’s national dish. Gluten-free.

  NZ$20.00

• Chicken Satay Skewers (6x) (GF)

  Succulent marinated chicken breast pieces, grilled on bamboo sticks. Served with fragrant coconut rice, cucumber, pineapple and our special house-recipe peanut sauce. Gluten-free.

  NZ$20.00

• Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malay Fried Chicken) (GF)

  The world’s favourite dish, with a Malaysian twist! Fresh New Zealand chicken is marinated overnight with turmeric, curry powder and a blend of other spices, and then deep-fried until tender and golden. Served with fragrant coconut rice. Gluten-free.

  NZ$19.00

• Hainanese Chicken Rice

  Delicately steamed, tender chicken pieces served with seasoned rice (cooked in chicken stock), cucumber and a special chili sauce. A light and refreshing staple dish. Gluten-free.

  NZ$19.00

• Sweet BBQ (Char Xiu) Chicken Rice (GF)

  Roast chicken marinated in a sweet BBQ (char xiu) sauce, served with seasoned rice (cooked in chicken stock), cucumber and a special chili sauce. A tasty variation on Hainanese chicken rice.

  NZ$19.00

• Sweet & Sour Chicken

  Boneless chicken pieces, stir fried in a house-made sweet-and-sour sauce with pineapple pieces, onions, capsicums and tomatoes. Served with steamed white rice. A favourite Malaysian comfort food.

  NZ$19.00

• Malay Nasi Goreng (V available)

  Fried rice, with chicken or prawns, along with fried tofu, seasonal vegetables and a sweet and spicy soy sauce mixture. A classic dish with a Malaysian twist. $20.50 with prawns. Vegetarian option available on request.

  NZ$19.00

• Marmite Chicken

  Crispy fried chicken pieces coated with a rich, thick, sweet-and-savoury Marmite and honey sauce. A popular dish, taking the British love of Marmite and giving it a uniquely Malaysian twist!

  NZ$19.00

• Ebi Fried Prawns

  Eight pieces of crispy, Japanese -style breadcrumb-coated prawn deep-fried, served with sweet sour vegetables side and steamed rice.

  NZ$20.00

• Buttermilk Chicken

  Succulent chunks of fried chicken coated in aromatic and creamy buttermilk sauce. Served with steamed white rice.

  NZ$19.00

Mee/Noodle Dishes

• Malay Mee Goreng (V available)

  Fresh yellow noodles are fried with chicken or prawns, along with fried tofu, beansprouts, cabbage and a sweet and spicy soy sauce mixture. A traditional Malaysian fusion dish. $20.50 with prawns. Vegetarian option available on request.

  NZ$19.00

• Curry Laksa (V on request)

  Yellow noodles with chicken pieces, seafood and seasonal vegetables in a creamy and mildly-spicy coconut curry laksa broth. Served with fish cakes, fish balls, crabsticks, tofu and egg. (Vegetarian option available)

  NZ$20.00

• Chicken Noodle Soup

  A light, warm and comforting slow-cooked chicken broth, served with yellow noodles, prawns, fish cakes, fish balls and chicken pieces.

  NZ$19.00

Kari/Curries

• Beef Rendang (GF)

  Chunks of beef slow-cooked with dessicated coconut and a special blend of spices, until tender. A rich, sumptuous and mild curry with a very thick gravy. Served with fragrant coconut rice. Gluten-free

  NZ$20.00

• Chicken Curry (GF)

  A creamy, mild but flavoursome coconut-based Malaysian curry, with pieces of boneless chicken. Served with fragrant coconut rice. Gluten-free.

  NZ$19.00

• Lamb Curry (GF)

  A creamy, mild but flavoursome coconut-based Malaysian curry, with pieces of marinated lamb. Served with fragrant coconut rice. Gluten-free.

  NZ$20.00

• Vegetable Curry (VE)(GF)

  A creamy, mild but flavoursome coconut-based Malaysian curry, with mixed seasonal vegetables. Served with fragrant coconut rice. Vegan and gluten-free.

  NZ$19.00

Burgers

• Chicken Satay Burger

  A burger featuring a chicken fillet, marinated in a special satay spice blend, with seasonal vegetables and our special house-recipe peanut sauce. Served with a side of chips.

  NZ$13.80

• Black Pepper Angus Burger

  A juicy Angus beef patty drizzled with our special black pepper sauce – it packs an exciting peppery punch! Served with crisp onion slices and refreshing salad in between a brioche bun. Comes with a side of chips.

  NZ$14.50

• Vege Tempura Burger

  Features a crispy veggie tempura patty, with our home-made wasabi mayo, cheese, onion, salad in between a toasted brioche bun. Served with 1/2 scoop of chips!

  NZ$13.80

• Buttermilk Chicken Burger

  Features a tender chicken patty, with our famous buttermilk sauce, cheese, onion, salad in between a toasted brioche bun. Served with 1/2 scoop of chips!

  NZ$13.80

Add-ons

• Roti Canai (V)

  A flaky Indian-Malay flatbread, one of Malaysia’s favourite dishes! Sauce not included. Vegetarian.

  NZ$5.50

• Fragrant Pandan Rice (VE)(GF)

  Rice cooked with the juice of fragrant pandan leaves – aromatic and unique, perfect with curries! Vegan and gluten-free.

  NZ$3.00

• Fragrant Chicken Rice (GF)

  Rice cooked in chicken stock with garlic and ginger, savoury and very moreish! Gluten-free.

  NZ$3.00

• White Rice (VE)(GF)

  Steamed white rice, the perfect complement to any dish. Vegan and gluten-free.

  NZ$2.50

• Chips (V)

  A scoop of chips deep-fried to golden perfection. Vegetarian.

  NZ$5.00

• Sambal (VE)(GF)

  Malaysian-style spicy home-made chilli paste. Vegan and gluten-free.

  NZ$2.00

Lunch Combos

• Ayam Goreng - Malay Fried Chicken

  Available during lunch service only. Comes with fragrant pandan rice, roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$16.00

• Chicken Curry

  Available during lunch service only. Comes with fragrant pandan rice, roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$16.00

• Veggie Curry

  Available during lunch service only. Comes with fragrant pandan rice, roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$16.00

• Nasi Lemak

  Available during lunch service only. Your choice of chicken curry, veggie curry (vegan) or ayam goreng (Malay fried chicken) with fragrant pandan rice, a hard-boiled egg, peanuts, cucumber and spicy sambal. Served with roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$17.00

• Beef Rendang

  Available during lunch service only. Comes with fragrant pandan rice, roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$17.00

• Lamb Curry

  Available during lunch service only. Comes with fragrant pandan rice, roti bread and a can of soft drink.

  NZ$17.00

Bento Bowls (Lunch Only)

• Ebi & Vege Tempura Bento

  A marriage of our two fave celebrities – Ebi Prawns & Vege Tempura fritters! , Served with rice, hard-boiled egg and seasonal salad with our special Ebi dressing, this bento is bound to satisfy!

  NZ$13.50

• Vegetarian Bento

  Who says vegetarians can't have fun too? Two pieces of Vege Tempura fritters served with rice, hard-boiled egg (optional if you want it Vegan ) and seasonal salad with our special dressing!

  NZ$13.50

• Sweet BBQ Char Siu Bento

  Roasted chicken marinated in a sweet BBQ ‘Char-siu’ sauce, served with rice, hard-boiled egg, seasonal salad and our ‘Char- siu’ BBQ sauce dressing

  NZ$15.50

• Satay Chicken Bento

  Chicken fillet, marinated in a special spice blend is deep fried until tender and golden. The result – a burst of its flavourful Malaysian origins with every bite! Served with rice, hard-boiled egg and seasonal salad with dressing.

  NZ$15.50

Kiwi Faves

• Big Breakfast

  Say "Good morning" to our all-star combo: bacon, eggs, tomato, sausage, hash browns and tasty, toasted artisan bread!

  NZ$21.00

• Kiwi Breakfast

  A Kiwi classic to start your day right! Bacon, eggs, tomatoes, hash browns and toasted artisan bread.

  NZ$18.00

• Eggs Benedict

  Two lovingly poached eggs, served on artisan bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato and hollandaise sauce. Can also replace bacon with smoked salmon ($19.50)

  NZ$18.00

• Bangers & Hash

  Sausage, eggs, tomatoes, hash browns and a side of toasted artisan bread.

  NZ$18.00

• Bacon & Egg Meal

  Bacon, eggs, sausages and chips.

  NZ$18.00