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

Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella

Garlic Naan / Butter Naan $4.50
Prawn Biryani $22.90
- Rice cooked in Prawn with aromatic spices
Garlic Roti $4.50
PRAWN MAINS
Mango (Chicken) $17.90
- Tender, boneless pieces of chicken cooked in delicious mango sauce.
Prawn Vindaloo (DairyFree) $22.90
- Prawns cooked in onion, tomato gravy & mixed ground hot spicy paste.
Lassi - Mango / Plain $5.00
Curry Combo $45.99
- 2 curries, 2 rice, 2 plain or Garlic Naan & 1.5 Ltr drink

Margarita-
- fresh Bocconcini and Oregano
Supreme-
- Ham,Salami,Pineapple,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Kalamata Olives
Chicken, Cranberry, Brie
Smoked Salmon-
- Blue Cheese, Capsicum, Capers, Red Onion
Pizza Bread $8.50
- with Garlic, Herbs, Mozzarella Cheese
Cajun Chicken
- Satay, Apricot, Spanish Onion
Meat.lovers-
- Ham,Salami,Pepperoni,Bacon, Smoky BBQ sauce
Anchovies-Bacon-
- Olives, Capers, Jalapeño, Blue Cheese, Garlic

Mushroom N Spinach Quesadilla (V) $16.00
- With papas, oregano, salsa asada
Soft Shell Tacos Gluten Free Option $1/ Not Good For Sharing
Anchiote Fish Pan Fried (GF) $27.00
- With rice, glazed carrots, lime, mexican salad
Southern Jerk Fried Chicken $16.00
- With chipotle crema, lime salt (must try)
Patata Bravas (GFo) $9.00
- With chorizo salsa, chipotle crema, micro greens
Chipotle Chicken $7.00
- With jalapeno crema, apple, parsnip chips, candied pepitas
Polenta Fritas (V, GFo) $9.00
- With jalapeno crema, parmesan, crisp kale
Ancho Pork Ribs (GF) $24.00
- With mexican slaw (nuff said)

Beef Stew $17.50
- Cubes of beef bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
South Indian Lamb $18
- Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Paneer Tikka Masala $16
- Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.
Chicken Rezala $19
- Chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in rich yellow gravy with mixed vegetables and topped with boiled egg.
Prawns Biryani $21.99
- Biryani prepared with prawns, spices and chef’s special ingredients.
Chicken Nawabi $20.89
- Tender boneless chicken cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
Khati Chicken $18.50
- Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in golden brown onion sauce with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
Butter Chicken $16.99
- Chunks of tandoori prepared boneless chicken softly simmered in fresh tomato based gravy.

Side of gluten free bread $4.00
Avocado / hash browns / portabella mushrooms $4.50
Kids Lunch Pack $10.00
- Ham or Marmite sandwich Rice crackers, raisins and banana
Basil pesto / hollandaise / sour cream/cream cheese / brie / aioli $2.00
Beef Burger $18.50
- Prime beef pattie, fried egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, caramelised onions, beetroot, gherkin, BBQ sauce and mayo, served with fries and tomato sauce
Chicken Burger $18.50
- Herb and chilli marinated chicken served with caramelised pineapple,tomato, bacon, brie, apricot chilli chutney and mayo, on toasted burger buns with fries and house made aioli
Toastie $10.00
- Cheese and ham toasted sandwich with fries
Formaggio (V) $12.50
- House made Italian style cheese dip, served warm with a duo of fresh toasted bread

BLAT $14.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
Toasted Sandwich $6.50
- pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
- juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
- served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
- with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
- served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
Soup of the Day $9.50
- served with hot soup roll

N2 PAD THAI SEAFOOD OR PRAWNS $22.50
- Stir fried rice noodles and egg with seafood or prawns topped with mung sprouts
SQ1 KRA PRAO SQUID (Medium) $20.50
- Squid with Thai holy basil and vegetables
P3 PRAWNS PONG GARI (Medium) $22.50
- Prawns with curry powder, egg and vegetables
SF1 KRA PAO SEAFOOD (Medium - Hot) $19.50
- Stir fried seafood with Thai holy basil
For special Entrees, speak to our staff
SF2 PAD NAM PRIK PAO (Mild) $22.50
- Seafood with vegetables in a chilli jam
A3 MIXED ENTREES (A2 & A3) $7.50
C1 KEOW WAN KAI (Medium - Hot) $17.50
- The most classic green curry chicken

Barista Breakfast $23.00
- Bacon, kransky sausage, hash browns, roasted tomatoes, Portobello mushroom, and poached eggs on white toast (GF $24)
Pan-fried Fish of the Day (GF) $34.00
- served with a pistachio, avocado, cherry tomato, rocket, pickled ginger and prawn salad topped with a wasabi & condensed milk dressing
Black pudding, or veal bratwurst, or bacon $5.00
Capsicum Schnitzel $23.00
- (GF) stuffed with haloumi in a golden crumb, with a raw salad of beetroot, carrot, chia seeds and apple
French Toast sweet or savoury $17.00
Vegetarian Breakfast $22.00
- Grilled haloumi, hash brown, poached eggs, avocado, tomato, field mushroom & our own tomato chutney, served with toast.(GF $23)
- Bacon $17.00
Cauliflower Cheese Fritters(GF) $24.00
- served on a warm grain salad with baba ghanoush, roasted baby carrots and tomato chutney

Steak fritters $2.00
Spring roll / Steak & onion rolls / Curry rolls $2.70
Pineapple rings $1.10
1 Fish
Mussel fritters $4.00
Giant burger $9.50
Fish cakes $3.00
Oysters battered $1.50

Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
- With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
Wicklow N/A
- Roast beef, cheddar, tomato, mixed leaves & seeded mustard
Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
- With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
Killarney N/A
- Chicken, cheese & avocado
Chicken & Avocado Wrappo N/A
- With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
Celtic N/A
- Cheddar, avocado, sundried tomatos, red onion & mix leaves
Sweet Chilli Chicken Hot Wrappo N/A
- With peppers, red onion & tomato
O'Briens Tripledecker N/A
- Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato

Big Mountain Breakfast $19.50
- it is a feast - bacon, eggs, kranskys, hash browns, tomato's and toast
Beer Battered Chips $7.50
- served with a garlic mayo
Homemade Onion Rings $5.50
- these are awesome! Served with a garlic mayo
Ice-cream Sundae $8.00
Kiwi Pavlova $9.00
Scotch Fillet $27.50
- prime beef scotch fillet served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy. Add onion rings fore $2.00
Thai Beef Salad $19.50
- marinated strips of prime beef, Thai style with crispy noodles & salad
Mini Hot Dogs & Curly Fries $8.00

longline (steak & egg) $8.00
mini hotdogs (2) $2.00
sausage $2.80
rogue wave (beef, bacon & sweet chilli) $6.50
egg $2.00
chicken nugget $1.00
bacon $2.50
spring roll $3.00

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
18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
- Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
13. Stir-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Capsicum (Bo Xao Luc Lac) $17.00
- Beef stir-fried with capsicums, onions, ginger, shallots and spring onions, served with steamed rice
1. Spicy Seafood Salad with Vermicelli (Goi mien hai san cay) $10.00
- Prawn, squid, mussel with celery, lemongrass, chili, red onion and spicy sauce
31. Caramel Custard $6.00
7. Hanoi Grilled Pork with Fresh Noodles (Bun Cha Ha Noi) $15.00
- Pork minced with shallots and lemongrass, chargrilled, served with noodles, lettuce and fish sauce
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
25. Fried $5.00

Fresh Bread Baked To Order (Each) $10
- garlic butter, grated cheddar, toasted garlic & aioli dip olive & caper tapenade with cherry tomatoes dukka spices with smoked chilli oil, olive oil & balsamic dip basil pesto with parmesan cheese & toasted pinenuts pear & blue cheese with walnuts & rocket >>
Confit Duck $32
- whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
Mushrooms & Toast $14
- porcini mushroom & port pâté with cheesy garlic mushrooms served with our own made bread sliced and toasted
Say Cheese
- camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
Lemon & Coconut Syrup Cake (GF) $14
- served with french vanilla ice-cream & passionfruit sauce
Bubbles Salad $22
- fresh salad leaves, thin sliced red onion, carrot strips, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, crumbled feta cheese, toasted cashew nuts, crispy croutons, balsamic dressing, garnished with fried parsnip crisps served with your choice of grilled angus steak strips, chicken tenderloins, prawn cutlets or polenta wedges
Summer Pudding $14
- pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15