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

Roast & steamed vegetables $7
Bacon & Cheese Wedges - seasoned potato wedges with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream $11.50
Nachos - your choice of beef, bean or a combination of both topped with salsa, melted cheese and sour cream $15
Cheeseburger - beef pattie, cheese, mayo, tomato relish, lettuce and tomato; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun *add pineapple +$1 $11.50
Cheesy Garlic Bread $6
Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
Hot Roast Meat Sandwich - today's roast meat, sauteed onion and gravy in a toasted long roll with spicy wedges and sour cream $13.50
Grilled Chicken Burger - chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $17

Cheeseburger and Fries
ANTIPASTO $27.00
- A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips2 people..
Silk Cake.. $9.00
- Our famous smooth as silk chocolate cake on a biscuit base
Bangers and Mash.. $16.50
- Sausages served on a potato mash with gravy
Set cheesecake of The Day.. $9.00
- Ask staff for today's flavour
Hash Brown Stack.. $17.50
- Hash brown rostis layered with bacon, mushroom, spinach, tomato and poached egg with hollandaise
Cheesy Garlic Bread.Change to gluten free bread for an extra $2 $7.90
Toasted Bagel $13.20
- Add bacon..

Bhumma Chicken $15.90
- Fried boneless chicken pieces cooked in cashew nut gravy, pepper and special herbs
Butter Chicken $15.90
- Tender pieces of tandoori boneless chicken cooked in creamy tomato paste
Karahi Beef Masala $15.90
- Diced beef cooked in onion gravy, capsicum and mixed with blended spices and herbs
Steamed Rice $5.00
All mains served with basmati rice and to your taste ( Mild, Medium, Kiwi Hot and Indian Hot)
Chicken Burger and Chips / Fish and Chips $8.00
Shahi Lamb Nawabi $17.99
- Boneless lamb pieces cooked in cream, onion and tomato
Chicken Korma $15.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in delicious cashew nut gravy

BASTARD $14.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Tasty Bacon, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Juicy Mango, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
FORD FREAKOUT $12.70
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Tasty Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
COMBUSTION TOFU $7.50
- Organic Tofu, Teriyaki Sauce, Peanut Sauce, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun Remove Aioli To Make It Vegan
CHICKEN FENDERS $7.90
- Free Range Grilled Chicken Seasoned With Sea Salt, Garlic and Rosemary With Free Range Lemon Aioli Or Chipotle Aioli Dip
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)
BIO FUEL $11.50
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Egg, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM $3.90
- Dutch cocoa goodness combined with rich dark chocolate
AMERICAN MUSCLE SINGLE $9.90
- 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish

Petita $8.90
Reg $10.90
Roast Lamb
Reg $11.90
Petita $8.90
Chick'n Fala
- With Falafel
Petita $8.90
Falafel

Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Italian Dressing N/A
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
Sausage McMuffin® N/A
- A hot beef sausage patty, topped with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin. Simple and satisfying.
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.

Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
Lamb Burger & Chips $14.00
Creamy Fettucine $18.90
- Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom
B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
All $9.50
Rump Steak $25.00
- Garlic, pepper or mushroom sauce $2.60 Extra
Spicy Salads $18.40
- Cajun Chicken or Asian Beef
Garlic Bread $4.40

Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements
Grilled lamb salad (V) $23.90
- Honey roasted kumara, feta, cherry tomatoes and baby spinach tossed with greek tzatziki, topped with premium lamb marinated in fresh garlic and thyme and served medium rare
Sautéed mushrooms (GF)(V) $17.50
- Button mushrooms sautéed in a garlic and thyme butter, served with slow roasted vine tomatoes and toasted ciabatta >>
Summer muesli (DF ) (V) $16.00
- Orlando’s own bircher muesli mix with strawberry, lime and ginger compote with yoghurt. Topped with blueberries, fresh mint and lashings of rosemary lavender infused local honey.
-Add bacon
-Mushroom/Tomato
Steak, eggs & chips (DF) $27.50
- Scotch fillet steak grilled medium rare on golden fries and topped with two fried free-range eggs. Served with chipotle slaw and your choice of:
Garlic bread $9.80
- Toasted ciabatta served with garlic butter, aioli & balsamic glaze.

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.
Raita $3
- Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
Fish Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with spiced fish.
Hyderabadi Rogan Josh $17.89
- Cubes of lamb, onion and tomatoes cooked together with freshly grounded spices in rich brown gravy.
Lamb Kalya $18.50
- Cubes of lamb cooked with lentils and okhra in tomato and onion based gravy.
Kashmiri Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almond, coconut and dates
Lamb Nawabi $20.99
- Cubes of lamb cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
Paneer Tikka Masala $16
- Chefs specially prepared and marinated cottage cheese cooked in tandoor and tossed with flavourful spices and herbs.

Pita Bread $10.00
- with Pesto & Hummus
Bean Nachos (vegetarian) $12.00
Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Hot Cakes $17.00
Scotch Fillet $32.00
- with Lemon Pasta and Caper Butter
Thai Style Fried Rice Shrimp $24.00
Crumbed Thai Shrimp $25.00
- with Avocado Salad
Corn Fritters (no bacon) N/A
Chicken Mushroom Carbonara $14.00/$23.00

Fish Bites & Curly Fries $8.00
Scotch Fillet $27.50
- prime beef scotch fillet served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy. Add onion rings fore $2.00
Big Mountain Breakfast $19.50
- it is a feast - bacon, eggs, kranskys, hash browns, tomato's and toast
Creme Brulee $9.00
Beer Battered Chips $7.50
- served with a garlic mayo
Mini Cheese Burgers & Curly Fries $8.00
Mountain Burger $18.50
- huge beef burger and chips - hope you're hungry!
Penne Pasta $19.50
- spicy Italian tomato pasta mixed with lots of vegetables topped with parmesan cheese

Omelette of the Day A 3 egg omelette filled with the Chefs special fillings for the day. Served with baby leaf salad with a honey and mustard dressing. Your waiter will let you know today's special. $12
Eggs Benedict Soft poached eggs, toasted English muffin, fresh hollandaise sauce, sautéed button Mushrooms, grilled tomato and spinach with: Hash brown; Bacon; Smoked Salmon. $16
Arrabiata Chicken Linguine Sautéed strips of chicken breast, chorizo sausage, kalamata olives, button mushrooms, red onions, artichoke hearts, bound in a tomato and chilli sauce, tossed with linguine $21
Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, L&P, Ginger Beer, Diet Ginger beer, Lemon & Lime Bitters, Diet Lemon & Lime Bitters $4
Beef Fillet (GF) Served with bubble and squeak, ox cheek spring roll, baby leeks, bacon lardons, edamame bean and tomato salsa, finished with a jus, hollandaise sauce and roast pumpkin hummus. $36
Bethany’s Chicken Salad (GF without noodles) Succulent chicken strips sautéed with peppers, onions, button mushrooms and ginger served on mesculin, crispy noodles. Finished with honey dill and mustard $21
Anytime Bagel Smothered with cream cheese and then layered with smoked salmon or bacon. Then finished with creamy scrambled eggs. $12
The Peoples, Pinot Noir, Central Otago 7.00 / 35.00

Apple Pie & Ice Cream $3.50
STEAK $18.00
- Served with just eggs & chips
SCALLOPS $18.00
- Served with chips & salad
FISH $13.00
- Served with eggs & chips
Scallops each $2.00
FISH $16.00
- Served with eggs, chips & salad
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL + DESSERT $17.00
- Served with salad & chips with Apple pie & Ice Cream OR Hot Doughnuts & Ice Cream
Chicken Burger & Chips $8.50

Bagel $15.00
- Served with bacon, tomato & cream cheese
Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
- Topped with chocolate sauce, nuts & wafers
Bagel $15.00
- Served with bacon, tomato & cream cheese
Pancakes $16.00
- Served with grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or Served with apple berry compote & fresh whipped cream
Melted Cheese on Ciabatta $6.00
N.Z Classic Burger $24.00
- Homemade beef patty, free range bacon, free range egg, beetroot, aioli & smokey tomato sauce salad on ciabatta & fries
Pasta Spinach, lemon and ricotta ravioli in a pesto sauce $14.00
Toast with Peanut Butter or Jam $4.00

Soup of the season $12.50
Cashew and Coconut Prawns $25.00
- with curried avocado mayonnaise and Cilantro Slaw
Fettuccine Carbonara $25.00
- Leg Ham and Sauteed Mushroom Through Garlic Cream, Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
Char Grilled Chicken Salad $28.00
- Char Grilled Breast of Chicken and Bella's Balsamic, Sweet Chilli Egg Mayonnaise, Leaf Salad and Tomato and Carrot Julienne, Topped with Parmesan Crouton Crumb
72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
- With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
Chicken Roulade $37.00
- Porty Apricot, Cream Cheese and Prociutto on Roasted Swede Puree and Chargrilled Broccoli
Spaghetti Marinara $25.00
- Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Through Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
Sesame Calamari $25.00
- Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits, Leaf Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey. Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze