Cafe Express in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

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Garlic Bread $10.00
Garlic Bread (½ Serve) $6.00
Garlic Bread and dips $11.00
Garlic Bread and dips (½ serve ) $7.00
Soup of the Day with bread $11.80

Grilled Haloumi $12.50
- On spiced lentil sauce with roasted pumpkin and green beans
Thai Pork Balls $12.50
- Flavoured with Thai herbs and spices coated with noodles
Mediterranean Fish Stew $13.00
- Fresh fish, smoked salmon and grilled prawn in a rich bisque with grilled bread and rouille
Dukkah Crusted Lamb Cutlet $12.50
- Spring lamb on mint pesto hummus with baby roasted carrots and beetroot
Corn Fritters $12.50
- Classic fritters presented with cold smoked salmon, horseradish cream and avocado
Chicken Dumplings $12.50
- Chicken and mushroom dumplings, steamed then pan fried Served with Kimchi and oyster sauce
Black Pudding and Roast Apple $12.50
- With blue cheese, quince paste and walnuts
If you would like more of your favourite tapas we can double it for you
Chefs Platter $22.80 (small) $36.50 (large)
- A selection of Breads, cheese, dips and finger foods including our famous Thai Pork Balls – ask your waiter for today’s selection

Pasta or Risotto $23.50
- See Specials Board for today’s fare
Smoked Pork Belly $24.20
- Twice cooked pork belly on celeriac and fennel mash, with red cabbage and crackle
Steak n Sandwich $24.60
- Angus pure scotch, a salad with beetroot, blue cheese and hash brown, a grilled cheese and onion toasty and a fried egg
Chicken Salad $23.60
- Grilled chicken with brie, crisp bacon and avocado, with pesto dressing and bread croutons
Grilled Fish $24.50
- On spiced lentils with sauteed summer vegetables

Gourmet Wedges $15.80
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
- Small $9.20
Fries $10.50
- With aioli and tomato sauce
- Small $6.20
Mixed Green Salad $5.00

Nearby Sample Menus

BBQ Hawaiian $9.00
- Crispy bacon and ham with juicy pineapple and sweet red onion. Topped with cheesy mozzarella melt and a tangy BBQ drizzle.
Hawaiian $5.00
- A Kiwi classic. Sweet juicy pineapple, tender ham and loaded with melting mozzarella.
Apricot Chicken $13.50
- Tender sliced chicken with sweet red onion, capsicum & gooey mozzarella and finished with a sweet apricot drizzle.
Ham & Cheese $5.00
- Topped with succulent baked ham and then paired with deliciously cheesy mozzarella.
Summer Shrimp $13.50
- A flavour burst of summer shrimp, red and green capsicum, sweet red onion and mozzarella. Seasoned with chilli flakes, lemon pepper and coriander sprinkle, with a garlic aioli drizzle.
Seafood Deluxe $13.50
- Seafood lovers will adore the delicious combination of melting mozzarella piled high with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels and then finished with a classic lemon pepper sprinkle.
Cheese Lovers $9.00
- Slices of swiss cheese and loaded with mozzarella, then scattered with toasted Parmesan sprinkle.
Meat Lovers $9.00
- A classic marinara sauce loaded with spicy pepperoni, tender beef and ham, crispy bacon and cabanossi and topped with melting mozzarella.

Cheese burger and chips $8.50
Malaysian Prawn Sambal (Noodle Salad) $16.50
- Sautéed prawns, rice noodles, coriander and sprouts finished in a sambal coconut sauce.
Lamb’s Fry and Bacon $17.50
- Served atop creamy mashed potato with a classic red wine and mushroom sauce and crispy kumara curls.
Bowl of garden salad $7.00
Fish of the day $22.00
- Please check blackboard or ask your friendly wait staff.
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $16.50
- Served on Kapiti Artisan seven grain toasted bread, wilted spinach and roasted tomato.
Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
- Served with chips
Prawn, Scallop and Bacon Risotto $19.50
- Sauteed with mixed fresh herbs, lemon grass and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

Chicken Parmigiana $21.50
- Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with bacon, napolitana sauce, melted cheese & served with honey mayo slaw & seasoned chips.
BBQ Pulled Pork $18.50
- Pulled pork, smokey BBQ sauce, honey mayo slaw.
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Omelette $16.50
- Made with cheese & served with grilled tomato & toasted ciabatta.
All served with seasoned chips & tomato sauce
Open grilled toasted sandwiches on sourdough, served with a rocket garnish.
Chicken, Cheese, Avocado $15
Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $14.50
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich $19
- Toasted ciabatta with crispy chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli, aioli.

Noodles (Indian Style) $10.00
Bombay Kolhapuri Chicken/ Lamb/ Beef (GF) (DF) $15.00
- Diced meat marinated in light chillies, roasted in oven then tossed with onion, garlic and garnished with red chilli
-Full $12.50
·Bombay Aloo (GF)
- Diced potato cooked with chopped tomato, cumin seeds and spices
Lamb Sheek Kebab (GF) $7.99
- Lamb mince mixed with special blend spices pressed in skewers and barbecued in tandoori oven
Butter Chicken Wrap $8.99
-Full $13.99
·Navratan Korma (Veg) (GF)
- Seasonal vegetables cooked with rich creamy cashew nut gravy

1/2 chicken with salad, chips or rice $18.50
GLUTEN FREE OPTION AVAILABLE
with mushrooms add $3.50
GRILLED CHICKEN $14.50
PRIME BURGER $10.50
- choose from handmade angus beef patty, grilled chicken or veggie hash cake. Served with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion with homemade mayonnaise.
KIWI GRILL BREAKFAST $14.50
- gourmet sausage, manuka bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomato and toast
GRILLED ANGUS STEAK $15.00
- steak egg & chip or steak salad & chip or steak egg & salad
KIWI VEGGIE GRILL $14.50
- veggie hash cake, grilled eggs on toast with mushrooms and tomatoes

Tom Yum Ramen $15.50
- ramen noodles, with chicken, beef or pork, tom yum soup /
Salmon Maki $10.50 / $12.50
- 6 pcs / 8 pcs
Yakiudon $15.50
- stir fry udon noodles w/ chicken, beef or pork + seasonal veg /
Shrimp Nigiri / 2pcs $5
- shrimp sushi
Salmon Roll / 6pcs $12
- crabmeat, cucumber, salmon, spicy mayo + shrimp roe
Grilled Salmon Maki $10.50 / $12.50
- 6 pcs / 8 pcs
Chicken Karaage Curry $16.50
- deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces (boneless), mild japanese curry - contains beef /
Tuna Nigiri / 2pcs $5
- raw tuna sushi

Pork with pineapple & cashew nuts $22.90
King prawns with hot pepper sauce $28.90
Crispy roast duck $26.90
- Tender, succulent, half duck marinated in special herbs and spices then roasted to perfection and served with our chef’s own sauce.
Seafood foo young $24.90
Beef teriyaki $20.90
Pork with cashew nuts $21.90
Steamed whole fish with ginger & spring onion $32.90
Combination chow mein $19.90

GF French toast $21.00
- with bacon, banana, cherry compote & apple syrup
Open chicken sandwich $20.00
- free range chicken breast marinated in a jerk seasoning. Served with savoury plum sauce and fresh salad leaves on homemade bread
Cafe Royale toast $8.50
- with tomato, olive oil and balsamic
Pizza Verde $17.50
- broccoli and spinach with black olives, pesto and garlic
GF bases available $3.50
add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
Cafe Royale toast $8.50
- with Urban Hippie Nelson miso paste with tahini
Royale tempeh salad $17.50
- fresh salad leaves tossed in our vinaigrette and nut mix, topped with beetroot relish and grilled tempeh

Plain $8.00
Eggs on Toast $5.50
All Day Whopper $23.00
Crumbed Fish Meals $16.00
Spaghetti on Toast $8.00
Steak Meals $18.00
Schnitzel Meals $16.00
Tomato $4.00

- Caramel Sundae
Beef & Guinness Pot Pie $23.00
- Braised Angus Pure Beef slow cooked in Guinness and presented in a pot topped with a pastry crown, served with winter vegetables & creamy mash potato
- Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake with Berry Couli
- Banana Split
Chicken Avocado & Crispy Bacon Salad $18.00
- (GF) Tender strips of chicken sauteed with crispy bacon tossed in fresh garden salad dressed with honey mustard dressing & topped with avocado
Bangers & Mash $22.00
- Pork & Fennel Sausages served with colcannon, creamy whipped potatoes, onions & gravy. (ask for GF option)
Beer Battered Steak Fries $9.00
- Steak cut potato fries coated in beer batter deep fried served with Garlic Aioli
Tattie Treat $14.00
- Potato wedges & kumara fries topped with bacon & grilled cheese served with sour cream on the side

DOUBLE BEEF, BACON BURGER, AND CHIPS $14.00
FRENCH PANCAKES $12.50
SCRAMBLED EGGS, HASH, TOMATO $11.50
- optional salmon $2
FISH BURGER AND CHIPS $12.50
FRENCH TOAST $12.50
- With bananas, bacon, maple syrup
PLAIN CHICKEN SALAD $10.00
WEDGES $9.50
SANDWICHES $4.50

Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
- Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
Lamb Rack $35.50
- Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
- Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
Venison Loin $39.50
- Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
- Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
Fish Of The Day
- Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
Ballotine Of Chicken $32.00
- Boned leg of chicken with mushrooms and served with boulangere potatoes, steamed green vegetables, crispy chicken skin and a white wine, thyme sauce
Pan Fried $33.50
- Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots

Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Natural Swiss N/A
Chipotle N/A
Aioli N/A
Wheat N/A
Lettuce N/A
Egg and Cheese N/A
Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A

sausage $2.80
harvester (fish) $6.50
mushroom $2.00
egg $2.00
beef & cheese $4.50
spring roll $3.00
curry roll $3.00
meat pattie $3.50

• Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
Continental
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
Kiwi Breakfast
- Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
• Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
• Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti