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

Large fries $3.50
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Xtra Large $3.90
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00

Confit Duck Salad $24.00
- With mixed greens, orange, apple, cranberry, maple walnuts and honey mustard dressing
Bruschetta $14.00
- Topped with vine ripened tomatoes, basil leaves, feta, balsamic reduction & olive oil
Pork Ribs $19.00
- Sticky smoked pork ribs with garden salad and house fries
Mediterranean Crispy Prawns $18.00
- Pan fried salt and pepper prawns with honeydew melon, green olives, feta and green gazpacho dressing
AngusPure Steaks
- Selection available on request
Fish and Chips $24.00
- Parmesan crumbed fish of the day, mixed salad greens & home cut fries. Served with tartare sauce
Home Made Gnocchi $22.00
- Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi with roasted vine tomato, capsicum, spinach, pine nuts and sage beurre noisettes
Seafood Chowder $17.00
- A selection of seafood in a creamy veloute. Served with toasted ciabatta

JR. DBL CHEESEBURGER $5.00/$7.50
- Two chargrilled beef patties with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
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.
CROSSCUT FRIES $4.00
- Crunchy bites of crosscut potatoes.
ALABAMA CHICKEN $9.90
- A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
BACON 3-WAYS BURGER $12.90/$14.90
- Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
JR. CHEESEBURGER $3.00/$5.00
- Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
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.
MEMPHIS BBQ THICKBURGER $12.50/$14.50
- Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.

Roast Pork Belly Bánh Mi $8.00
- Served with spring onion oil and Vietnamese fish sauce
Chicken and Mint $8.00
Fish Cake and Vietnamese Mint $8.00
Pho Bo $12.00
- Vietnamese beef broth laddled over rice noodle and rare beef slices served with beans sprouts, fresh herbs and condiments of taste
Bánh Mi + 440ml Coca-Cola drink $10.50
Vietnamese Pork Bun $4.50
Golden Fish Cake Bánh Mi $8.00
- Served with Vietnamese mint and Vietnamese fish sauce
Beef and Mustard Green $8.00

Gaeng Panaeng
- Thick peanut curry with coconut cream, kaffir lime leaves and capsicum served with steamed vegetables.
Pad Khing (the ginger)
- Ginger stir-fried with oyster sauce, garlic, black fungus mushroom, celery, onion and mixed fresh vegetables.
Yum Talay (seafood salad) $13.50
- Mixed seafood (Prawns, Squid, Fish & Scallop) tossed with hot and sour dressing, garlic, onion, coriander, spring onion, tomato and celery.
-Large $14.50
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.
Curry Puffs $7.50
- Thai mini pie filled with minced chicken, potatos, onion, yellow curry powder, served with sweet chilli sauce
Nom Tok (thai beef salad) $12.00
- Lightly grilled slices of steak tossed with a special Thai salad dressing, red onions, spring onion and mint. Served with fresh cabbage and lettuce.
-Vegetables/Tofu $11.00

Gyoza / 5pcs $8.50
- pan fried vegetable dumplings, vinaigrette sauce
Udon Noodle Soup $16.50
- seafood
Tuna Salsa / 5pcs $12.50
- seared tuna slices, salsa, ponzu dressing
Egg Nigiri / 2pcs $4.80
- tamago egg sushi
Bento Set D $21.50
- pork cutlet, chicken teriyaki, gyoza, takoyaki, salmon sashimi, fresh green salad /
Bento Set C $21.50
- pork cutlet, grilled eel, fresh green salad, salmon sushi, gyoza, takoyaki /
Udon Noodle Soup $15.50
- beef
Salmon Maki $10.50 / $12.50
- 6 pcs / 8 pcs

Works wedges $15
- served with sour cream, cheese, relish and bacon
Omelette (GF) $18
- Chorizo, brie, spinach, caramelized red onion and hollandaise served with ciabatta
Risotto Balls $16.50
- Mushroom and spinach, green salad and grilled haloumi with a tomato chutney
(GF) Meals can be made gluten free please specify to wait staff
Fresh Fish (GF) (DF) $20
- Panko crumbed terakihi served with salad and fries
- Three filling $7.50
9am – 3pm
Chicken Salad (GF) (DF) $20
- Smoked chicken, cranberry, cherry tomatoes, cashews and mesculin drizzled in balsamic vinaigrette topped with grilled haloumi

Calamari $12.00
- Salt and pepper crusted calamari, honey soy dipping sauce, salad garnish.
Grilled Haloumi & Peach Green Salad $18.00
- Grilled haloumi, grilled fresh peaches, green beans, spinach and salad leaves, slivered almonds, orange vinaigrette. *Gluten-free.
Panna Cotta Latte $10.00
- Coffee lovers' treat. Smooth, rich coffee mousse topped with vanilla panna cotta. *Gluten Free
Garlic Bread $6.00
Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
Beignets $12.00
- Quarter Acre specialty - New Orleans style doughnuts, served with vanilla cream, berry jam and chocolate sauce.
Quarter Acre Pavlova $10.00
- Our home made individual Pavlova. Topped with fresh seasonal fruit, fresh cream, and mixed berry coulis.
Front Counter and Cabinet Selection $4-$6.50
- All cakes and slices served with your choice of cream or yoghurt.

Corn Fritters with Bacon $16
Eggs Benedict Salmon $18
Big Breakfast $20
Lamb Burger $18
Spicy Wedges $7
French Toast $17
Eggs Benedict Bacon $16
Cajun Chicken Burger $17

- Small $4.00
Asian beef stir fry
- Stir fried strips of beef, bok choy, capsicum, red onion and carrot on glass noodles with soy sauce
Four cheeses $20.00
- Brie, blue, edam and mozzarella with cranberries
- for two $30.00
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.
- Large $8.00
Onion Rings $4.00
●Pizzas $20.00
- A thin crispy base layered with homemade tomato sauce – gluten free bases available

Breakfast Extras
Chocolate Mousse Cake $13.50
- Rich & smooth, served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream & garnished with berry couli & cream.
Junior Banger & Mash $11.50
Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Three eggs, served either poached, scrambled or fried on toasted kibbled rye and house made relish.
Calamari (Starter) $14.50
- Calamari rings, coated in G/F flour & G/F bread crumbs, served on fancy lettuce, and finished with roasted red pepper mayonnaise.
Seafood Basket $23.00
- A selection of crumbed & battered seafood served with fries, salad and tartare sauce.
Hamburger & Fries $11.50
Starter Platter to Share (serves two) $29.50
- A selection of our starters – Calamari, Prawns, Mixed Satay and Grilled Scallops.

Hot beef pie
French toast
- muesli with yogurt, fruit salad and fresh orange juice $9
Filled salad roll with smoked chicken, ham or beef
-biscuits $4
Berry muesli compote
Pack it in - pack it out with any lunch pack and get $1 BACK!!
oyster mushrooms

●Accompaniments $30.00 PP
-Mixed veg curry
Chicken nuggets & chips $6.00
- 1/2 $11.90
Biryani (chicken, lamb or beef) $18.90
- A delicate combination of meat and rice cooked together with aromatic spices and herbs, served with raita (cucumber and yoghurt relish)
Vege pakora $7.90
- Assorted vegetables coated with chickpea flour & spices then deep fried
Ice cream $5.00
- Vanilla, chocolate
Tandoori fish $11.90
- Pieces of fish marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices, roasted in clay oven