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

  • 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
  • Kahuna Burger - chicken tenders coated in our special spice, pineapple, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14.50
  • Banana Fritter - whole banana in a crispy batter rolled in cinnamon sugar, with whipped cream, butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream $8
  • Side of salad $3
  • Beef Schnitzel - lightly crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, chips and rich brown gravy $17.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail - with thousand island seafood sauce $9
  • Chicken Cheeseburger - chicken tenders coated in our special spice wuth cheese, lettuce, tomato, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun $13
  • Pasta of the Day - see our specials board for more details $16
  • Prawn $17.9
  • Prawn $17.9
  • 105 Char Kuey Teow-Stir-Fried Rice Noodle (V)
    • Penang Malaysia
  • 102 Udon Noodle Soup (V)
    • Japan
  • 200 Chicken and Lychee Green Curry (V) $17.5
    • Thailand
  • 208 Sizzling Lemongrass Chicken(V) $18.5
    • Vietnam
  • Chicken or Vegetables $15.9
  • 404 Sizzling Sweet Chilli Beef (V) $18.5
    • Thailand
  • ANTIPASTO $27.00
    • A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips2 people..
  • Chicken Caesar Salad.. $19.40
    • Grilled chicken, bacon, croutons and parmesan with cos lettuce and a creamy anchovy dressing, topped with a poached egg
  • Fresh Fish of the Day.. $31.50
    • Grilled fresh fish with a lite basil sauce, served with baby herbed potatoes, green beans and vine tomatoes
  • Steak Sandwich.. $19.80
    • Sirloin steak on toasted Vienna with lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot relish, caramelised onions and a dijon aioli. Served with fries
  • VEGGIE NACHOS (GF) .. $13.80
  • VEGGIE NACHOS.. $13.80
  • Beef Wellington.. $29.90
    • Classic beef wellington served with a creamy potato mash, roasted baby carrots and mushroom sauce
  • Fresh Fish.. $25.50
    • On a lemon and prawn risotto
  • Gamberi Romani
    • prawn cutlets pan fried in olive oil & garlic, flamed w. brandy, parsley & crema sauce, arborio rice & rocket
  • e.$19.90
  • Prosciutto E Melone $18.90
    • parma ham, fresh melon & cracked pepper
  • Prosciutto E Bufala $26.90
    • buffalo mozzarella w parma ham, sundried tomato, fresh basil & marinated olives (as available)
  • m. $29.90
  • Antipasto Toscano $22.90
    • a fine assortment of italian & NZ delicacies
  • e. $19.90
  • m. $38.90
  • -Salmon
  • Bruschetta $13.90
    • Toasted ciabatta topped with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, feta, roquette & balsamic glaze
  • Extras to be served with main meals only
  • Curry of the day $19.50
    • Chefs’ choice of curry served with steamed rice, garlic yoghurt & crispy tostadas. Ask our friendly staff about todays curry
  • Garlic bread $9.80
    • Toasted ciabatta served with garlic butter, aioli & balsamic glaze.
  • -Garlic Butter
  • Prawn and chorizo pasta $21.90
    • Fresh pasta in a creamy white wine and basil sauce, with sautéed prawns and chorizo. Tossed with wilted spinach, cherry tomatoes and topped with shaved parmesan
  • 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
  • Bombay Kolhapuri Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Diced meat marinated in light chillies, roasted in oven then tossed with onion, garlic and garnished with red chilli
  • Pickle $1.50
  • Mutter Paneer $11.99
    • Fresh green peas and cottage cheese sauteed with onion and finished with tomato gravy
  • Butter Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn / Scallop cooked in tandoor finished with creamy tomato sauce
  • Cocktail Samosa (12 - 15 pieces) $3.99
  • Kashmiri Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with grated cherry, coconut and nuts
  • Kadhai Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Oven cooked meat tossed with onion, capsicum & coriander seeds, finished with special kadhai gravy
  • Stuffed Kulcha $3.00
    • Naan stuffed with potato, green peas, onion and spices
  • Lamb Iskender From $14.5
    • Sliced lamb served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread.
  • Mixed Shish From $18.9
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken and lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces.
  • Mixed Meat Kebab Small / Large -N/A
    • Mixed Chicken and Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces
  • Lamb Shish Salad From $14.5
    • Grilled marinated lamb cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad.
  • Mixed Vegetarian Small / Large -N/A
    • falafels and fried eggplant wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces
  • Warm Chicken Salad From $13.9
    • Warm Chicken Salad is served with humus dip, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens with your choice of sauces.
  • Chicken Kebab Small / Large -N/A
    • Chicken doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces.
  • Vege Combo From $13.9
    • Falafels with fried eggplant served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread.
  • Breakfast burger $20.00
    • Bacon, chorizo, spinach, smashed potato, portobello mushroom relish and hollandaise all inside a croissant bun
  • French toast $18.00
    • Classic cinnamon bread bacon, banana and maple
  • Pulled Pork Tacos $18.00
    • A trio of soft tacos filled with spicy pulled pork, red cabbage slaw, fresh pineapple salsa and a jalapeno mayo.
  • Thai Green Curry $15.00
    • Creamy Thai green curry served with steamed rice, roasted cashew nuts, poppadum crisp and fresh coriander ( Vegetable )
  • Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Salmon Kedgeree $18.00
    • Buttery curried rice filled with peas and flaky smoked salmon. topped with a poached egg
  • Thai Green Curry $17.00
    • Creamy Thai green curry served with steamed rice, roasted cashew nuts, poppadum crisp and fresh coriander ( Chicken )
  • Crispy bacon $4.00
  • STEAK BURGER $7.00
  • BACON & EGGS $9.00
  • MUSSEL FRITTER $4.00
  • PACK 1 $11.00
    • scoop chips,2 fish, hotdog or sausage, pineapple fritter
  • OYSTERS(1 doz)
  • CHEESE BURGER $6.00
  • PACK 3 $11.00
    • scoop chips, 2 fish, hotdog or sausage, 4 chicken nuggets
  • PACK 2 $22.00
    • 2 scoop chips, 4 fish, 2 hotdogs or sausages, 6 chicken nuggets
  • Palak Paneer $14.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach and lightly spiced
  • Keema Mattar $17.90
    • Lamb mince and peas cooked with capsicum and tomatoes, with mild spices
  • Chicken Vindaloo (hot) $17.90
    • Hot chicken curry straight from the beaches of goa
  • From 9am to 3pm
  • -Dal Makhani with rice / Chickpea curry with rice / Aloo mattar with rice / Khumb Fali with rice $9.90
  • Palak Chicken $17.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked in spinach and cream
  • Vegetable Korma $14.90
    • Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in cashew nuts with creamy gravy
  • Peshawari Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with dry fruit
  • Kumara fries $7.50
  • Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
    • Crispy deep fried squid with lemon pepper seasoning Served with Sweet Chili, Side Salad and Tartare Sauce
  • The spiral burger $21.00
    • 180g Angus Beef Patty grilled to perfection and topped with melted Swiss cheese, Bacon on a bed of Tomato, Beetroot, Onion, Lettuce, in a toasted Sour Dough Bun
  • Vegetarian $19.50
    • Spinach, Red Onion, Olives, Capsicum, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom, Cheese
  • Cheesecake of the day $13.50
    • Served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Espresso coffee $3.50 - $5.00
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • Coffee liqueur $11.00
    • Espresso coffee served with a double shot of either Baileys, Kailua or Frangelico
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Combination of Fresh Produce Served with Crispy Croutons & Bread Roll
  • Pork gyoza (6/12 pcs) $6.90 / $10.90
  • Basic platter $16.90
    • French fries / prawn wonton 5 pcs/ chicken karaage 6 pcs
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • Hot pot pork set $16.50
    • Pork sliced / fish ball / egg / vegetable / glass noodle
  • -Squid / prawn/ combo $17.80
  • -Chocolate fantasy toast / Pastry in your mouth toast / Nutella banana toast $10.90
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • Vegetarian salad $11.90
  • Fish Of The Day
    • Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
  • 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
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Pan Fried $33.50
    • Fish of your choice, served with parsnip mash, pea panacoita and pea shoots
  • Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
    • Please ask your server about todays special.
  • 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
  • Lamb Rack $35.50
    • Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • Extra bread $5.00
  • Breakfast Menu till 12.00 * Can Be Gluten Free
  • Pasta $22.00
    • Spinach, lemon and ricotta ravioli in a pesto sauce served with baby spinach, pine nuts and feta
  • Side Salad GF $8.00
  • Cheese Burger served with fries $11.00
  • Warm Citrus Cake $8.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream GF
  • Grilled Free Rangee Chicken served with fries $15.00
  • O.C.R Grill $23.00
    • 2 free range poached eggs, mushrooms, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, chunky spuds & ciabatta
  • Murgh Mirch Masala
    • flattened chicken breast stuffed with nuts & cheese cooked in Mirrch special gravy
  • Lamb Tikka Masala
    • pieces of lamb prepared in chef's special sauce and fresh diced capsicum and onion
  • COMBO 5 $68.00
    • 4main size curry, 4 plain rice, 4 plain naans, 1.5L Drink, 1 vegetable pakora
  • Butter Beef
    • Succulent pieces of beef marinated overnight cooked in tandoori oven & smothered in an alluringly spiced creamy tomato sauce & butter sauce, beef pieces simmered in coconut milk and spices then tempered with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • Malai Kofta
    • cottage cheese and potato dumplings served in a creamy sauce
  • Raita $2.00
  • COMBO 3 $38.00
    • 2 main size curry, 2 plain rice, 2 garlic naan, 1.5l drink, 1 scoop chips
  • Lamb Rara Gost
    • tender lamb pieces cooked with lamb mince mild Indian Spices herbs & onion tomato sauce
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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