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

101 Hokkien Noodles
- China
302 Grilled Pork Hoisin $18.5
- Hong Kong
18 Takoyaki Squid Rice Bolls $7.5
- Japan
Chicken or Vegetables $15.9
Chicken or Vegetables $15.9
121 Curry Nasi Goreng(V)
- Indonesia
16 Prawn Tempura $7.5
- Japan
122 Tom Yum Fried Rice (V)
- Thailand

Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
- w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
Mushroom ragù $12.00
- w celeriac, sage, herb oil
AngusPure sirloin $18.00
- w orange kumara miso mash
Sticky bourbon pork ribs $12.00
- w chilli garlic salsa
Prawns in creamy butter sauce $17.00
- w a hint of pernod, tomato, pepper, olives
Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
- w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
Southern fried chicken $14.00
- w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli

RANCH BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
- A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and buttermilk ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
JIM BEAM BOURBON BURGER $12.50/$14.50
- Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion, swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon.
FAMOUS STAR WITH CHEESE $7.50
- Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, onions, dill pickles, lettuce, mayo and our special sauce on a seeded bun.
CHICKEN TENDERS $6.00/$9.00
- Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk./ 3PCS/5PCS
BIG CHEESEBURGER $5.50
- Just like its name implies, the Big Cheeseburger features a big, tasty, chargrilled beef patty with cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup all on a 4.5” bun.
CHEESEBURGER $4.00
- Chargrilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" 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.
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.

Sticky Rice S $3.00
-Vegetables/Tofu $11.00
Chips $3.50
Plaar-Goong (prawns salad) $13.50
- King Prawn with a special Thai salad dressing, minced lemongrass, red onion, spring onion, kaffir lime leaves, and mint.
Pad Kee-Maow (*For those who like a bit of heat)
- A spicy basil sauce stir-fried with egg, basil leaves, chilli, carrot, pak choy, cabbage and broccoli.
Yum Pla-Merk (squid salad) $13.50
- Squid tossed with hot and sour dressing, garlic, onion, coriander, spring onion, tomato and celery.
Thai Laksa
- Curry rice noodle soup with choice of meat, pak choy, bean sprouts and spring onion, garnished with coriander and served with a lime wedge.
Poh Pia Tod - Spring Rolls $7.50
- Minced pork wrapped in rice paper filled with carrot, cabbage and vermicelli deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce.

BAMBINA $7.20
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
THUNDERBIRD $10.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced Jalapenos, Salad, Relish and Free Range Chipotle Aioli
BIO FUEL $11.50
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Egg, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
C N CHEESE MKII $12.50
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Creamy Mascarpone, Grated Parmesan, Salad, Relish and Free Range Truffle Aioli
BURNOUT $13.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Stilton Cheese Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Salad, Relish And Free Range 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)
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
SPUD FRIES WITH AIOLI $4.90
- Thick Cut Potato With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli

Seekh Kebab $8.50
- Lamb mince mixed with spices, herbs, vegetables and cooked in charcoal oven
-Lamb Bhuna $15.50
- Lamb pieces spiced and cooked with aromatic combination of ginger, garlic, coriander and spices
●Vegetable Dishes
-Vegetable Makhani $12.90
- Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
-Chicken Korma $14.50
- Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in rich cashew nut gravy
-Chicken Badam Pasanda $14.99
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked with aromatic spices in a mild almond sauce
Chicken Tikka $8.50
- Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, spices and cooked in charcoal oven
Half sizes $10

Breads and dips for two $14
Omelette (GF) $18
- Chorizo, brie, spinach, caramelized red onion and hollandaise served with ciabatta
Beef Burger (DF) $19
- Angus beef pattie, garden salad, caramelized onions, grilled cheese and fries
Seafood Chowder $18
- A thick, chunky seafood soup made with mussels, shrimp and surimi. Served with house made bread
Duck Curry (GF) (DF) $22
- A sweet Vietnamese red curry with cherry tomato and mandarin served on coconut rice with crunchy poppadums
Risotto Balls $16.50
- Mushroom and spinach, green salad and grilled haloumi with a tomato chutney
Eggs on Toast (GF) $14
- Your choice of fried poached or scrambled with bacon
Chicken Salad (GF) (DF) $20
- Smoked chicken, cranberry, cherry tomatoes, cashews and mesculin drizzled in balsamic vinaigrette topped with grilled haloumi

SAUSAGE CHUNKS & CHIPS $8.70/$13.40
- small/large
CHICKEN SATAY BURGER & CHIPS $17.60
STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
NACHOS $14.50
- with mince
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
- SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
HOT BEEF MADRAS CURRY $18.60
BEEF ‘N’ GUINNESS STEW $18.60

Soup of the day $14
- with Fresh Bread
Hot Smoked Salmon Kedgeree $28.5
- with Curried Basmati rice, boiled egg, & fresh Spices
Amayjen Salads $20
- with your choice of; Medeterranean Roast Vegetables with Haloumi & Cous Cous, Lamb & Feta, Roast Pork & Apple
Aberdeen Angus Pure Scotch Fillet $35
- 300g Scotch Fillet, served with Tomato, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Garlic Butter and Fries
Garlic Bread with Cheese $14
Pastas with Garlic Bread $19.5 add chicken $6.00
- with your choice of; Beef Lasagne, Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Capsicum, Cream Frusili
The Amayjen Burger $21.5
- with Fries, Onion Rings and Chutney (please ask for today’s special burger)
Homemade Amayjen Pie $22.5
- with your choice of: Peppered Steak, Chicken & Leek. Served with fresh vegetables and choice of potatoes or fries

Mango chicken $16.90
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in mango sauce and spices
Chicken pakoras
- Boneless chicken dipped in spiced batter and deep fried
Mixed platter for two $16.00
- A selection of various entrees for two (samosa, pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kabab)
Lamb masala $16.90
- Cooked in a wok in a spicy blend on masala
-Full $15.99
Lamb madras $16.90
- Delicious curry farnished and prepared with coconut sauce in south indian style
Paneer makhani $16.90
- Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce
Chicken jal frazie $16.90
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked with juliennes of onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot and onion sauce

Wedges topped with bacon and cheese and served with sour cream and sweet chilli $12.00
Chicken, bacon and avocado salad with a creamy ranch dressing $17.00
Crumbed scallops (5) with lemon and tartare $17.00
Chicken nuggets with #hashtag chips and tomato sauce $9
Cheese topped garlic baguette $7.50
Crumbed fish bites with #hashtag chips and tomato sauce $9
-All served on a toasted bun with fresh garden salad, #hashtag chips, aioli and tomato sauce.
Mini Pavlova $13
- with berries, cream and shaved white chocolate

Chicken & Bacon Burger $15.00
- with Chips
Chicken Fillets $16.90
- with sweet chilli dip and chips
Fresh Fish and Chips $16.00
Nachos $14.00
- Tomato Salsa OR Beef
Chicken & Apricot Crepe $13.50
'BB' Burger $15.00
- The Works with Chips
Sausages and Chips $12.00
B.L.T $15.00
- with Chips

1 Hot dog
3 Fish - 1 chips $8.50
1/2 Chips
Giant burger $9.50
Mussel fritters $4.00
Oysters battered $1.50
1 Fish
Potato fritters $1.00

Vege Burger $20.9
- For the hungry vegetarian: A generous stack of vege patty, fried egg, crispy onion rings, tomato, avocado and fresh greens. Loaded with grilled cheese, aioli and relish.
Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Cobb Schnitzel $25.9
- Cobb's original crumbed and golden fried beef schnitzel filled with ham and mozzarella cheese, served with a tossed garden salad and fries.
Fries with Aioli $6.5
Chocolate Indulgence $11.5
- Decadent chocolate mud cake with chocolate sauce, chocolate mousse, ice cream and cream. Rich and wicked.
Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.5
- A half chicken marinated in our Chef's special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries and salad.
Upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges $2.5
Two Eggs $3.5

Eighty Acres Clare Valley, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, Australia 8.00 / 36.00
Wild Rock, Hawke’s Bay 8.00 / 38.00
Bethany’s Chicken Salad (GF without noodles) Succulent chicken strips sautéed with peppers, onions, button mushrooms and ginger served on mesculin, crispy noodles. Finished with honey dill and mustard $21
Soup of the Day Served with fresh toasted Bread. $12
Lights: Amstel 7.00
Station Road Pinot Gris 6.00 / 25.00
Roast rump of Lamb (GF) Served on a butter mash and roast artichokes, green beans and baby carrots, finished with jus and a pine nut and kalamata olive crumb, apple syrup. $33
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris,Marlborough 8.00 / 38.00