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

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Soup of the Day Served with fresh toasted Bread. $12
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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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