Cafe Express in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

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

Nearby Sample Menus

Hu Tiéu Gá $11.50
- Slow simmered chicken broth over rice noodle and poached chicken pieces served with garlic chives, bean sprout, fried garlic
Char Siu Pork on Sticky Rice $9.50
Grilled Chicken Bánh Mi $8.00
- Served with house-made paté and mayonnaise
Golden Fish Cake Bánh Mi $8.00
- Served with Vietnamese mint and Vietnamese fish sauce
Golden Tofu Bánh Mi $8.00
- Served with hoisin sauce
Dessert of the Day $4.50
Bánh Mi + 440ml Coca-Cola drink $10.50
All of our Bánh Mi automatically contaisn high amount of vegetables in each: Pickle Carrot & Daikon, Cilantro, Cucumber, Spring Onion and Chilli. Please let us know if you don't want any of these goodies.

Crispy duck leg, five spice plums, kumara lyonnaise, watercress, jus $29
Taste plate for two $26
Omlette, roasted pumpkin, whipped feta, caramelised onion, basil, red pepper, hollandaise $19
Bruschetta, hickory smoked salmon, asparagus, gremolata, chilli labne $18
Kumara hash, crispy bacon, wilted spinach, poached egg, hollandaise $19
French toast, bacon, banana, maple syrup $18
Chicken liver paté, crostini, whiskey port figs $16
Linguini chilli chicken, thyme, edamame, courgette, macadamia, parmesan, lemon $27

Reg $11.90
Reg $10.90
Sweetcorn
- with Coriander and Chilli
#3 The Treat Meal Add $5.00
- Phoenix Organic Drink or Coke + Mrs. Higgins Cookie or Brownie
4 for $4.90
Petita $9.90
Falafel
Roast Beef

Patata Bravas (GFo) $9.00
- With chorizo salsa, chipotle crema, micro greens
Southern Jerk Fried Chicken $16.00
- With chipotle crema, lime salt (must try)
Anchiote Chicken $19.00
- With roast pumpkin, quinoa, garlic dressing, sesame seeds
Beetroot Slaw $17.00
- With bitter greens, carrots, cucumber milk, almonds, feta
Guacamole (V, GF) poa
- With pico de gallo, cilantro, peanuts corn chips
Chipotle Chicken $7.00
- With jalapeno crema, apple, parsnip chips, candied pepitas
Soft Shell Tacos Gluten Free Option $1/ Not Good For Sharing
Pan Seared Prawns (GF) $18.00
- With coconut salsa, mussels, lime, crisp kale

Peshawar! Naan $5.00
- Naan bread stuffed with dried fruits & nuts and coconut.
Raita $3.50
Fish Tikka $11.00
- Boneless pieces of fish marinated in yoghurt and spices then roasted in the tandoori oven.
Murg Vilayati $9.50 Half / $15 Full
- Chicken breast pieces stuffed with cheese and mushrooms, drenched in cashew nut gravy.
Palak Paneer $9 Half / $13.50 Full
- Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
Paneer Mutter $9 Half / $13.50 Full
- Cubes of cottage cheese and green peas cooked Kashmiri style.
Prawn Malwari $11 Half / $18 Full
- Prawns cooked in a coconut, onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Kadai Chicken/Lamb/Beef $9.50 Half / $14 Full
- Boneless meat cooked with special spices, tomato, green peppers, corriander, onion and capsicum.

Seafood Sangam $17.90
- Delicate combination of fish, prawn, squid and scallop cooked together with aromatic spices and coconut cream
Lemon Pepper Squid $8.90
- Scallop battered with corn flour &spices then tossed with curry leaves, black pepper and lemon juice.
Tikka Masala (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $16.90
- Your choice of meat pieces cooked in masala sauce made with fresh onion, tomato, fresh cream & spices
Aloo Prantha $5
Paneer Makhani $14.90
- Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked in creamy tomato gravy
Onion Bhaji $6.90
- Onion slice coated with chickpea flour and mild ground spices, then deep fried
Roti $3
Tandoori Chicken Tikka $8.90
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic & ground spices, roasted in clay oven

Large $13.50
Teriyaki Salmon $30.50
Tempura Sushi with miso soup $16.00
- Maki sushi filled with vegetable tempura (10 pieces)
Teriyaki Chicken
- Chicken thigh grilled and coated with our Teriyaki sauce
Vanilla Ice-Cream $6.50
- with flakey chocolate or your choice of topping: chocolate, strawberry or caramel
Vegetarian Tempura $12.00
Tempura Udon $16.00
- Japanese noodle soup with tempura prawn and vegetables
Miso Soup With Tofu An Seaweed $10.50

Bread & Dips $18
- Lightly toasted bread, camembert cheese, hummus, pesto & relish
Bowl of French Fries $8.5
- Golden French fries severed with aioli
Cheerios $8
- Just like a party. Cheerios & our very own Tuimato sauce
Veggie Goodness $18
- Capsicum, red onion, tomato & cheese
Meatlovers $18
- Ham, smoked chicken & chorizo with a BBQ swirl
Steak Sandwich $20
- Scotch fillet steak, field mushroom & egg sandwiched between lightly toasted bread dolloped with caramelised onion. Served with golden fries
Kiddies Lunch Box $10
- Bag of chippies, fairy or ham sandwich, muesli bar & a juice box
Side Salad $8
- Mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, capsicum & red onion with a vinaigrette. Add Chicken, Steak or Bacon $13

Seafood Mornay $9.00
FISH $13.00
- Served with eggs & chips
ROAST PORK + DESSERT $16.00
- Served with roast vegetables & greens with Apple Pie & Ice cream OR Hot Doughnut & Ice Cream
Crumbed Prawns $8.00
Shrimp Cocktail $8.00
Apple Pie & Ice Cream $3.50
Hot Doughnuts & Ice Cream $3.50
Hamburger & Chips $7.00