Cafe Express in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

MAIN MENU MAIN MENU
  • 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
TAPAS TAPAS
  • 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
LIGHT MEALS LIGHT MEALS
  • 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
ADD ONS ADD ONS
  • 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

  • Cobb Shout $18.50 large $24.50
  • Ham & Cheese $12.00
  • Burger & Fries $17.50
  • Seafood Platter $19.50 large $29.50
  • Special Platter $16.50 large $21.50
  • Fish & Chips $18.80
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast $21.00
  • Lamb Shanks x1 $15.50 x2 $25.00
  • Kids Cheeseburger
    • Beef patty with cheddar cheese and tomato sauce, served with fries
  • Irish Lamb Shanks (GF) 27.0
    • Two garlic infused lamb shanks, served on a bed of garlic mash and a parsley and orange pesto sauce (If you prefer just one shank - $20)
  • Chicken and Chickpea Curry
    • Served with rice
  • Murray’s Pub Burger 18.5
    • Our own homemade Angus Pure beef patty with bacon, English mustard, Cheddar cheese, salad and sliced tomato in a toasted bun served with fries.
  • Fresh Vegetable Quiche
    • Served with fresh salad
  • Fresh Beer-Battered Terakihi
    • Served with chips and side salad
  • Snack Platter 22.0
    • 4 each of samosas, spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites served with potato wedges and 2 dips.
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5
    • Choice of Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry
  • Aqaba Benedict $19.50
    • Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with Grilled salmon and rocket
  • Open Breakfast Buttie $14.50
    • Toasted ciabatta, bacon, fried egg, spinach, hash brown and hollandaise sauce.
  • Lamb Shoulder $37.00
    • Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots.  Served with a béarnaise sauce.
  • Fish of The Day $33.00
    • Please refer to specials board (changes daily).
  • Roast Honey Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad $17.50
    • Roasted sweet pumpkin chunks and beetroot cubes tossed through spinach, basil pesto, feta  and walnuts with a balsamic dressing and crispy beetroot noodles. Add bacon $3.00
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
  • Pork Belly $34.00
    • Slow cooked pork belly, creamy potato mash, caramelised red cabbage and green beans.  Served with a sweet apple cider jus and beetroot reduction.
  • Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
    • Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with  caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
  • Grilled flat bread topped w eggplant, spinach, gourmet potatoes, caramelised onions and goats cheese $12
  • 200gm prime beef burger layered w cheddar cheese, onion rings seasoned w rosemary sea salt, beetroot and pickled gherkins topped w horseradish creme served w french fries $17
  • BREWERS LOAF - Home baked ciabatta loaf w trio of spreads and avocado oil w balsamic syrup $15
  • Eggs your way - toasted ciabatta w eggs cooked to your liking $8
  • FISH N CHIPS - Monteith’s Golden battered Terekihi with french fries, tartare, tomato sauce and creamy potato, gherkin and aioli salad $26
  • Steak, ale and whisky cheddar pie, with creamy potato mash and garlic bread stick $25
  • Panfried garlic king prawns w harissa mayo and rock sugar ginger dipping sauce $13
  • Chicken, bacon and brie melt resting on a toasted ciabatta bun w a spiced plum and orange relish and french fries $17
  • Cocktail Di Gamberetti $16.90
    • the classic shrimp cocktail
  • - diced fresh tomato, basil, e.v.o.o, parsley, garlic, parmigiano & rocket $ 9.90 each
  • Carpaccio Di Salmone Affumicato $19.90
    • thinly sliced salmon w. capers, pesto, parmigiano, e.v.o.o & rocket
  • e. $23.90
  • chilli pizza pane $ 6.90
  • Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
    • parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
  • pesto pizza pane $8.90
  • Cozze Alla Genovese $18.90
    • steamed mussels, frascati wine, garlic, chilli, onion, rosmarino & tomato crema
  • add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
  • Organic cheddar $8.50
    • with homemade plum chutney and salad leaves
  • Mehmet's pizza $17.50
    • ground spiced mushroom and walnut topped with red onion, fresh herbs and tahini sauce
  • Pumpkin Royale $16.50
    • roast pumpkin patty with mesclun greens and homemade relish in a homemade bun
  • GF bases available $3.50
  • Pizza bread with feta and rosemary $15.00
  • Tomato & Herb $16.50
    • tomato sauce, diced fresh tomato, basil leaves & olive oil
  • BLT $9.50
    • free range bacon, lettuce & tomato
  • Garlic Bread with Cheese $14
  • Nachos with Chilli Beef $15.5
    • with Three Bean Chilli - Vegetarian
  • Pastas with Garlic Bread $19.5 add chicken $6.00
    • with your choice of; Beef Lasagne, Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Capsicum, Cream Frusili
  • Soup of the day $14
    • with Fresh Bread
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Kedgeree $28.5
    • with Curried Basmati rice, boiled egg, & fresh Spices
  • Baked Potatoes $18.5
    • with your choice of; Sticky Pulled Pork with Tzatziki, Chicken Curry, Tuna & Sweetcorn
  • Aberdeen Angus Pure Scotch Fillet $35
    • 300g Scotch Fillet, served with Tomato, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Garlic Butter and Fries
  • Homemade Amayjen Pie $22.5
    • with your choice of: Peppered Steak, Chicken & Leek. Served with fresh vegetables and choice of potatoes or fries
  • R2 FRIED RICE PRAWNS $22.50
    • Thai style stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and prawns
  • F3 PA NANG FISH $20.50
    • Red curry fish with pumpkin and vegetables
  • SF2 PAD NAM PRIK PAO (Mild) $22.50
    • Seafood with vegetables in a chilli jam
  • N2 PAD THAI SEAFOOD OR PRAWNS $22.50
    • Stir fried rice noodles and egg with seafood or prawns topped with mung sprouts
  • SQ3 SQUID GARLIC (Mild) $20.50
    • Squid with garlic sauce and vegetables
  • SQ1 KRA PRAO SQUID (Medium) $20.50
    • Squid with Thai holy basil and vegetables
  • M7 PAD NAM MAN HOI (Mild) $18.50
    • Tender beef with oyster sauce and vegetables
  • B3 POH TAEK (Hot) $10.50
    • Hot and sour soup with seafood and Thai herbs
  • LUNCH Combo $12.50/Takeaway$12.50
    • includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
  • Lamb Roganjosh $10.00
    • A deliciously spiced slow cooked lamb in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices giving this dish its brilliant colour.
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
  • Sabzi Saag $10.00
    • Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked in a spinach and onion tomato gravy.
  • Vegetable Korma $10.00
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a rich creamy cashew nut gravy.
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab $8.00
    • Tender lamb mixed with spices, herbs and cooked in our tandoor.
  • Vegetable Samosa $5.50
    • Crispy deep-fried pastry triangles stuffed with potato and peas
  • Paneer Tikka $6.50
    • Cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt, spices and then cooked in our tandoor
  • Punjabi Chicken $17.90
    • Cooked with tomatoes and coriander powder, cumin, powder with rich onion and gravy
  • Butter Prawn $19.90
    • Prawn cooked with creamy tomato flavoured gravy
  • Chicken Nuggets (4) and Chips / Fish and Chips $4.00
  • Shahi Korma $16.90
    • Beef cooked in delicious cashew nut gravy, garnished with almond nuts and coriander
  • Mushroom Pakora $9.90
    • Mushroom in chickpeas flour batter and deep fried
  • Prawn Curry $19.90
    • Prawns cooked with sauteed onions, gravy, coriander, and coconut cream
  • Wedges (seasoned) / Chips $5.00
  • Prawn Masala $19.90
    • Prawns cooked with green capsicum, tomatoes and whole spices
  • PIES (2 for $5) $3.30
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES $6.00
  • MUFFINS & SCONES $3.80
  • TOASTED MUESLI AND YOGHURT $7.50
  • PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP $9.50
  • FRIES $5.50
  • WEDGES $9.50
  • SAVOURIES $2.30
  • -Bacon Wrapped Chicken (G) $20.00
    • Topped with italian sauce served on potato and pumpkin mash
  • -The Lab Vegetarian Pad Thai $18.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle in tamarind sauce with vegetables and tofu served in egg net
  • -Massaman Curry Lamb Shank $22.00
    • Slow braised shank on kumara mash topped with creamy massaman curry sauce
  • -Red Wine Steak (G) $23.00
    • Chargrilled scotch fillet and topped red wine sauce
  • -Hot Seafood Tom Yum $23.00
    • Thai traditional hot & sour seafood soup with mushroom and lemongrass
  • ●Vegetarian
  • -Black Pepper Grilled Salmon $23.00
    • Grilled salmon fillet cooked in black pepper sauce served with seasonal vegetables
  • -Sweet & Sour Whole Snapper $25.00
    • Deep fried whole snapper cooked in sweet and sour sauce
  • Creamy mushroom $4.60
  • Salmon Fillet Broth $24.90
    • Seared salmon fillet in an Asian style vegetable and noodle broth.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Golden fried dory with salad, chips and tartare sauce.
  • Vege Burger $11.00
    • Grilled vege pattie, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, pesto mayo and tomato relish
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) $16.00
    • Selection o f nibbles with sweet chilli and aioli dipping sauces.
  • All Day Breakfast $17.50
    • Grilled bacon and tomato, sausage, hash brown, field mushroom and fried eggs on toast.
  • Shrimp Cocktail $9.00
    • With thousand island seafood sauce.
  • Crispy Mushrooms $7.00
    • Mushrooms coated in our special spice with aioli dipping sauce.
  • pattie $3.00
  • chicken nugget $1.00
  • mushroom $2.00
  • potato fritter $1.00
  • 1/2 scoop $2.00
  • crumbed fish $4.00
  • meat pattie $3.50
  • waitara (beef, bacon & pineapple) $7.50
  • Specialty mandi rice $3.50
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Taboulleh salad $9.90
    • a finely balanced salad consisting of a mix of coriander, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil & a hint of lemon
  • Baba ganoush $8.90
    • roasted eggplant dip with olive oil, various seasonings & served with grilled lebanese bread
  • Little monster (for kids) $9.90
    • delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
  • Fattoush $8.90
    • a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
  • Meaty bread $9.90
    • seasoned lamb mince with tahini sauce on a lebanese bread, grill sealed
Cafe Express

Cafe Express

location

Address

41 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063538440

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 16:00 Sat-Sun: 08:00 - 16:00
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
41 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand
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