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

  • Yaki Udon Set (V) $15.00
    • Japanese stir fried noodle & vegetables. Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / Chicken Katsu / Prawn Katsu / Tofu. Comes with salad, rice, miso soup
  • Haru Donburi Set (V) (Japanese traditional rice bowl) $15.00
    • Choose one main: Teriyaki chicken / teriyaki salmon / teriyaki beef / teriyaki tofu (V) / spicy pork / grilled eggplant (V). Comes with salad, pickle, miso soup
  • Premium Rice $3.00
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten free
  • Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • Crisp crumbed soy sake marinated chicken with Japanese mayonnaise
  • Teriyaki Salmon Steak $26.00
    • Slow cooked pan grilled salmon, truffle potato croquette, green pea puree, grilled onion, crispy salmon chips, teriyaki sake butter sauce
  • Chicken Miso Katsu Set $17.00
    • Panko crumbed crispy chicken, roll sushi, salad, rice, miso soup
  • Vegetable Tempura $16.00
    • 10 pieces of seasonal vegetable with dipping broth
  • 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.
  • Classic Cheese $5.00
    • Classic marinara sauce loaded with mozzarella, mozzarella and more gooey mozzarella.
  • Tandoori Chicken Pizza $13.50
    • For a taste of India, enjoy our Tandoori sauce base topped with succulent chicken, sweet red onion and fresh red capsicum with delicious melting mozzarella.
  • Veg Supreme $8.00
    • Loaded with mushroom and capsicum, sweet red onion, juicy pineapple, fresh diced tomato and stretchy mozzarella, with a garlic & oregano seasoning.
  • Pepperoni Lovers $9.00
    • Our classic marinara sauce loaded with spicy pepperoni and more pepperoni, topped with melting mozzarella.
  • Beef & Onion $5.00
    • Delicious seasoned beef with slices of sweet red onion and topped with stretchy mozzarella.
  • Super Supreme $9.00
    • Stacked with spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, tasty ham, juicy pineapple, mushroom, green capsicum and sweet red onion with melting mozzarella
  • BBQ Chicken & Bacon $13.50
    • A tangy BBQ flavour hit with succulent chicken, sweet red onion, crispy bacon, mouth-watering mozzarella and a BBQ drizzle to finish.
  • Ghee Dosa $9.00
    • A plain dosa flavoured with clarified butter
  • Chilli Chicken $16.50
    • Batter fried chicken, sautéed in a ginger & garlic mixture with the chef’s speciality sauce
  • Cauliflower 65 $6.50
    • Marinated florets with ginger, garlic and speciality spices. Deep fried until crisp, served with garlic sauce
  • Lamb Mappas $17.00
    • Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
  • Koonu Curry $15.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
  • Chutneys $3.00
  • Chicken Chettinad $16.50
    • Pronounced ‘Chetti – Knaud’. A classical dish from the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Bring some magic to your plate with chicken braised in tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices mixed in a traditional Chettinad recipe.
  • Cheera Parippu Curry $14.00
    • Fresh spinach and toor dahl (lentils) cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves
  • Vege Falafel From $13.90
    • Falafels served on a bed of rice with hummus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Borek From $11.00
    • A kind of savory with a filling of chopped capsicum, tomato, parsley, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Mixed Meat Kebab n/a
    • Mixed Chicken and Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Mixed Shish From $18.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken and lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Falafel Kebab n/a
    • Falafels wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Garden Salad $7.00
    • lettuce, coleslaw, tabbouleh, tomato and cucumber with salad dressing
  • Lamb Shish From $15.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Mixed Vegetarian n/a
    • falafels and fried eggplant wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Oyster $2.00
  • 4 Fish, 2 scoops, 1 hot dog, 1 spring roll, 2 Potato Fritters, 3 chicken nuggets $20.00
  • Egg $3.50
  • Paua Fritter $2.50
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Curry Roll $2.00
  • 5 Fish, 3 scoops, 2 hot dogs, 1 spring roll, 2 potato fritters $25.00
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • - Large $8.00
  • Skotel cheesecake $11.00
    • Home made by our chefs, ask you waitress about which delicious flavour is available tonight.
  • Cheese Plate
    • Choice of two cheeses (brie, camembert, blue, cheddar,edam) and crackers with either grapes, walnuts & turkish apricots or gherkins & pickled onions accompanied by a glass of taylor's 10year old port
  • Thai spiced fish cakes $13.00
    • Handmade fish cakes with an Asian slaw, lime, coriander and chilli dressing
  • Rolled skotel pork belly $35.00
    • Rolled pork belly with a hazelnut, apricot and prune farce, lightly smoked then roasted. Served with seasonal greens, roasted apple and root vegetables and a sage jus.
  • - Main $19.50
  • - 1 Shank $29.50
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • Bacon, salami, ham, pepperoni, red onions and Mozzarella
  • Red or Green Curry $12.50
    • Choice of meat with green or red curry sauce in coconut milk with long bean and bamboo shoot. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Tom Yum $12.50
    • A Popular spicy and sour soup with a choice of meat, Mushroom and Thai herb. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Basil with steamed rice $12.50
    • Choice of meat stir fry with special sauce, bamboo shoot, basil and chili
  • Roti with Satay Sauce $5.00
  • Satay Chicken Kabab 5 pcs $7.00
    • Chicken breast slice marinated in a combination of spices served with peanut sauce
  • Rad nah chicken with steamed rice $12.50
    • Gravy chicken stir fried with vegetables – top on steamed rice
  • Spicy green curry fried rice beef $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with green curry chilli paste, vegetables and bamboo shoot
  • Pad Thai $12.50
    • Rice noodle stir fry with a choice of meat with egg, special sauce, chives, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
  • - Baked Beans $4.00
  • Fish & Chips $11.50
  • Chocolate Sundae $8.50
  • Nachos $14.50
    • Beef mince topping with melted cheese, sour cream & spring onions.
  • Rutland Lamb Shank $23.50
    • Slow braised New Zealand lamb shank, served with a roasted garlic mash, seasonal vegetables, roasted button onions and finished with a rich lamb jus. Extra shank $32.00
  • Scallops (Starter) $17.00
    • Pan fried scallops, served on carrot & orange with fresh fennel, crispy capers, finished with a fresh green herb puree.
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake $13.50
    • Rich & smooth, served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream & garnished with berry couli & cream.
  • Feta Cheese Crusted Lamb Back Strap $34.50
    • Tender New Zealand lamb back-strap, crusted with Puhoi Valley feta cheese, fresh mint & lemon, served with a kumara, orange & cardamom mash, seasonal vegetables, and finished with a Merlot & roasted red pepper jus.
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
    • Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
  • Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
    • Please ask your server about todays special.
  • Seared Duck Breast $40.00
    • Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
  • 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
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • Beetroot Risotto $32 00
    • A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
  • House Toassed Salad N/A
    • Parmesan, sundried tomatos, peppers, red onion, sweetcorn, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing
  • Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
  • Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
    • With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
  • Tuna & Cheese Melt Toastie N/A
    • Toasted with thousand island sauce, red onion, tomato & mixed leaves
  • Chicken & Avocado Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Celtic N/A
    • Cheddar, avocado, sundried tomatos, red onion & mix leaves
  • O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
    • Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
  • Smoked Salmon Hot Wrappo N/A
    • With cream cheese, tomato, red onion & mixed leaves
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Garlic loaf (V) $12.00
    • Ciabatta loaf with a herbed garlic butter
  • Red wine jus garlic butter
  • Kiwiana $18.00
    • Beef patty with beetroot, tomato, lettuce, caramelised onion + old- fashioned home- made dressing. Served with SR hand- cut fat chips
  • Chicken, brie, cranberry $17.00
    • Fresh grilled chicken served with lettuce, cranberry sauce, Kapiti brie, + with SR hand-cut fat chips
  • Beef melt $18.00
    • Prime beef strips + SR Gourmet Herb Salad/Slaw served on ciabatta with SR hand-cut fat chips
  • Salt and pepper lambs fry $18.00
    • Lambs fry served with creamy fried potato hash, rosemary infused onion gravy and a fried egg
  • Thai curry (GF)(V) $15.00
    • Thai styled curry served on basniati rice. Choose from prawns, chicken or vegetarian
  • Kiwi Breakfast
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
  • Continental
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
  • • Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti
  • • Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
  • • Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • Sundae $3.50
  • Crumbed Prawns $8.00
  • Carton of chips $2.00
  • Apple Pie & Ice Cream $3.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail $8.00
  • Scallops $8.00
  • Hamburger & Chips $7.00
  • STEAK $18.00
    • Served with just eggs & chips
  • Beef Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Fried Won Tons (6) $5.50
  • Chicken Satay on Rice $13.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
    • 1 large or 4 small
  • Beef Chow Mein $11.00
  • Chicken & Vegetables $11.00
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Beef with Mushrooms $12.00
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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