Drover’s Return Bar & Cafe in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu -

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THE DROVER $13.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo our tomato relish sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato red onion cheddar & prime NZ mince patty
BBQ BEEF & BACON $15.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato onion cheddar bacon an Egg & prime NZ beef mince pattye
BIG DOUBLE BEEF & CHILLI $16.50
- toasted sesame bun chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo lettuce tomato red onion sweet pickles double cheddar prime NZ beef mince patty & slow cooked beef
BIG MEAT & CHEESE $16.50
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo BBQ sauce relish sweet pickles streaky bacon slow cooked beef cheddar & tasty cheese either side of a prime NZ beef mince pattye
BEEF & BLUE $15.00
- toasted sesame bun smoked mayo sweet pickles lettuce tomato red onion prime NZ beef mince patty cheddar streaky bacon and blue cheese
THE DROVERS FISH $14.00
- toasted sesame bun panko crumbed Hoki pieces house tartare sweet pickles lemon dressing slaw cheddar
CHICKEN AND SWISS $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken roasted capsicum swiss cheese, lemon mayo rocket, tomato, and red onion
LOUISIANA BBQ CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken streaky bacon, Louisiana BBQ sauce smoked Mayo cheddar lemon dressed slaw
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken chipotle mayo lettuce tomato red onion cheddar
DROVER STEAK SANDWICH $16.50
- toasted sesame bun lettuce tomato red onion beef chargrilled to just under medium and egg, onion rings, our tomato relish and smoked mayo
PULLED PORK PO BOY $15.00
- toasted sesame bun slow cooked shoulder pork with Lousiana BBQ sauce lemon dressing slaw cheddar red onion and a touch of chipotle mayo
POPCORN SHRIMP PO BOY $14.00
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo lettuce red onion and crumbled Bubba Gump shrimp

Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Egg $1.00
Panko Hoki piece $2.20
Beef Patty $2.00
Sour Cream $1.00
Chili sauce $1.00

CHICKEN BACON RANCH $16.00
- chargrilled chicken breast maple roasted bacon pieces mesclun lettuce mix salad bits red onion honey mustard vinaigrette, camembert croutons and ur own ranch dressing GF
PULLED PORK HUARACHES $14.00
- pulled shoulder pork on a fried tortilla with melted cheese onions tomato capsicum strips chipotle mayo and topped with a rocket micro greens mix GF without tortilla
CORN FRITTERS $12.50
- corn fritters served with mesclun lettuce salad and our own chutney add bacon $4.00, also available as a burger with fries just ask the bar staff when you order, GF egg and dairy free

Kiwi blokes rump Egg & chips(with salad $27.00) $23.00
Ribeye Sauce Chips(with salad $33.00) $29.00
Sirloin Sauce Chips(with salad$33.00) $29.00

Garden Salad side $4.00
Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Eggs, onion each $2.00
Beer Battered Onion rings $5.00
Extra Mushrooms/garlic $2.00
Bowl of Bubba Gump Prawns $12.00

Bowl o'Fries $9.00
Waffle-cut Fries $10.50
Drover Cheesy Fries $12.50
- waffle out fries topped with melted herby cheese and finished with our aioli
Fish and Chips $10.00
- Japanese Panko crumbed Hoki on waffle cut fries with our chunky tartare sauce/make it a meal with salad $14.00
Beef Nachos GF $10.00
- corn chips melted cheese spicy chili mince with chili beans all put together in the traditional manner topped with sour cream
Pulled Beef & Cheese po Boy $6.00
- slow cooked beef in rich gravy on a sesame seed bun with cheese a touch of mayo & BBQ sauce with fries $10.00
Classic BLT $8.00
- streaky bacon lettuce tomato all piled on a sesame bun with lashings of our smoked mayo
JB(Just Bacon) $8.50
- toasted sesame bun Louisiana BBQ sauce house smoked mayo and loads of bacon
Grazing Drover Platter 6ppl $38.00
- a selection of nibbles bites rings rolls wontons etc on a pile of fries with 3 dipping sauces
Loaded Roasties GF 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties topped with melted cheese bacon and sour cream chili sauce sweet or hot optional
Roasties & Gravy 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties in our own house gravy chock full of hours worth of flavour

Nearby Sample Menus

Pepper Chicken (Hot) $15.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion gravy, capsicum, crushed black pepper with traditional spices and herbs
Vegetable Pakora $5.00
- Mixed vegetables in chickpea flour batter and deep fried served with tamarind chutney
Lamb Rogan Josh $17.99
- Diced lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with Indian spices and herbs
Prawn Curry $18.99
- Peeled prawn cooked in onion base gravy in south indian style garnish with coconut cream
Veg Biryani $13.90
- Mixed vegetables stir fried with Indian herbs and spices, garnished with nuts served with raita
Fried Fish $12.50
- Fish marinated in chickpea flour batter, Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried served with mint sauce
Karahi Paneer $13.90
- Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomatoes along with special blend of delicious masala
Chicken Vindaloo (Med or hot) $15.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato gravy in vindaloo paste from the beaches of goa

Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
- With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
Bowl of Fries $7.5
- Served with tomato sauce or aioli
Orange Kumara, Feta and Herb Burger $21
- Served on toasted focaccia with hummus, relish, battered onion rings and fries
Cordon Bleu $22
- Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
- With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
Classic Fish and Chips $20
- Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
Chia and Coconut Pot $14
- Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti
Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
- Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup

Chicken, mushroom tarragon pie, warm potato snow pea salad, jus $29
Fries, lemon, aioli $8
Omlette, roasted pumpkin, whipped feta, caramelised onion, basil, red pepper, hollandaise $19
Linguini chilli chicken, thyme, edamame, courgette, macadamia, parmesan, lemon $27
Portobello mushroom, vine tomato, basil, roasted garlic ricotta, foccacia, avocado oil, dukkah $19
Crépes, lemon curd, blueberries, anglaise, pistachio $18
Beef medallion, honey roasted pumpkin, ricotta pithivier, beetroot basil pesto, jus $28
Crispy spring onion potato cake, spinach, smoked salmon, poached egg, chilli crème fraiche $20

Gyoza(5 pcs) $14.00
- pork and vegetable dumplings pan-fried one side, steamed and served with Ponzu(a citrus/soy dipping sauce).Order as many pieces as required-extra pieces $2.50.
Premium sorbet $9.00
- lemon, passionfruit/mango, berry , lemon/lime
Teriyaki tofu $16.00
Okonomiyaki $21.00
- meat and vegetable fritter served with special toppings: choice of pork, squid, chicken or vegetarian
Tetsukadon
- sashimi tuna, served over sushi rice
Katsu $21.00
- panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with prawns
Ikayaki $19.50
- flame grilled squid tube, sliced & served with Japanese mayonnaise and soy sauce
Unagi $24.00
- fresh water eel, boiled in a soy based sweetened sauce

Money Bags and Samosas - Golden mixed vegetables wrapped in a bag shape and a triangle wrap of vegetable curry, served with sweet chilli sauce (Vegetarian) $6.50
Chada Thai Fried Rice - Fried rice with mixed vegetables, egg, spring onion and a choice of meat (Chicken/pork/beef/ vegetables/tofu) $13.50
Roasted Duck on Rice - Exotic Chada Thai roasted duck meat (boneless) served with a boiled egg and our homemade gravy sauce $16.50
Sweet Soy Sauce Fried Rice - Fried rice with sweet dark soya sauce, egg, vegetables and a choice of meat (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $16.00
Laksa Noodle Soup - Thin noodle in Laksa soup with a choice of meat and garnish with crispy shallots and spring onion (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $17.00
Salad Bowl $5.00
Golden Fish Meatballs - Crispy deep-fried fish meatballs on skewers served with sweet chilli sauce $6.50
Grilled Chicken on Rice - Thai marinated and roasted chicken served with a boiled egg and our homemade gravy sauce $15.50

Indian Pizza $7.99
- Indian naan bread stuffed and topped with roasted chicken, onion, capsicum and cheese >>
Cheese Naan $4.99
- Naan stuffed with grated cheese
Butter Naan $2.99
- White flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter
Cheese and Spinach Naan $4.99
- Naan stuffed with cheese and spinach
Potato Paratha $4.99
- Naan stuffed with grated potato and herbs
Channa Masala $9.99
- Chickpea cooked with onion & tomato gravy and garnished with herbs
Peshawari Naan $4.99
- Naan stuffed with dry fruits raisins and nuts
Chicken korma $11.99
- Chicken cooked with cream and ground cashew nut gravy

Scotch Fillet - cooked to your liking and served with salad & chips $29/300g
Pizza Bread - garlic bread with tomato relish, diced tomato, onion and grilled cheese $8.50
Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15
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
Crispy Mushrooms - mushrooms coated in our special sauce spice with aioli dipping sauce $7
Roast & steamed vegetables $7
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
Salt & Pepper Squid - lightly fried salt & pepper squid with sweet chili dipping sauce and salad $14

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.
Chicken Shish Salad From $14.5
- Grilled marinated chicken cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad
Lamb Shish Salad From $14.5
- Grilled marinated lamb cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad.
Lamb Kebab Small / Large -N/A
- Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces
Spanikopita From $11
- A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry.
Mixed Vegetarian Small / Large -N/A
- falafels and fried eggplant wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three 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 From $15.9
- Cubes of marinated and grilled lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces.

Korean Hot'n Spicy Noodle $13.00
Curry Rice Chicken $12.00
Fishball Noodle Soup $11.50/ half $8.50
Japanese Style Cutlet $13.00
Pork Cutlet Rice $12.00
Large $22.00
Stew Pork Rice $12.00
Katsu Don $15.00

Beef With Oyster Sauce $11.90 / 1 pc
- And vegetables.
Spring Rolls $ 5.90 / 6 pcs
- Vegetables in spring roll wrappers, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce
Roti $ 4.50 / 1 pc
- Great accompanied with massaman OR yellow curry.
Curry Puffs $5.90 / 6 pcs
- Minced chicken and potato in puff pastry, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Mixed Entrees $12.50 / 10 pcs
- Mixed selection of Money bags, Curry puffs, Spring rolls, Wontons and Chicken Satays served with peanu
Money Bags $ 5.90 / 6 pcs
- Minced pork in spring roll wrapper, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Stir Fried Satay Sauce with chicken $11.90 / 1 pc
- Our special peanut satay sauce with chicken and fresh vegetables.
Wontons $ 5.90 / 7 pcs

Samosa (2 Pieces) $6.90
- Deep fried pastry stuffed with potato, green peas & ground spices
Tandoori Chicken ((¼ / ½ / Full) $6.90 / $11.90 / $21.90
- Whole Chicken marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic&ground spices,roasted in clay oven
Vege Pakora $7.90
- Assorted vegetable coated with chickpea flour & spices then deep fried
Butter (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $16.90
- Adelicious World famous dish, boneless meat pieces cooked in creamy tomato gravy with aromatic spices&herbs
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
Jalfrezi (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $16.90
- A delicate combination of meat & vegetables cooked together with ground spices
Mutter Paneer $14.90
- Green peas & fresh cottage cheese cooked together with ground spices & fresh cream
Lemon Pepper Squid $8.90
- Scallop battered with corn flour &spices then tossed with curry leaves, black pepper and lemon juice.

Baby spring roll x 2 $1.50
Nachos with spicy mince $14.00
Battered fish $4.50
Fries $3.50
Double beef burger $5.50
Angus pure eye fillet 250g $33.00
Popcorn shrimp $5.50
Cheese toastie (see extras) $4.50

King prawns $15.00
- Panko + coconut coated with a small side salad + dipping sauce
Chicken and avocado $18.00
- Coconut coated chicken served with garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, kale slaw, crispy shallots and harissa mayonnaise
Garlic loaf (V) $12.00
- Ciabatta loaf with a herbed garlic butter
Beef melt $18.00
- Prime beef strips + SR Gourmet Herb Salad/Slaw served on ciabatta with SR hand-cut fat chips
Fried egg $2.00
Kiwiana $18.00
- Beef patty with beetroot, tomato, lettuce, caramelised onion + old- fashioned home- made dressing. Served with SR hand- cut fat chips
Battered fish / side serving of fries $6.00
Bacon avo tomato $15.00
- Bacon, scrambled eggs, avocado (when in season) + it vine-ripened tomato. Served 11 on fresh toasted bread (GF) (V) options available upon request

pattie $3.00
curry roll $3.00
bacon $2.50
beef & cheese $4.50
mushroom $2.00
chicken nugget $1.00
spring roll $3.00
sausage $2.80

extra-large $24
Say Cheese
- camembert cheese, blue vein, grated cheddar, sliced pear with fresh rocket and walnuts
Summer Pudding $14
- pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
Pink Lamb Rump $16
- rosemary & garlic marinated lamb rump served on puy lentil & feta salad with yoghurt & cucumber dressing
Venison Spring Roll $14
- smoked venison & bacon spring roll served with crunchy noodle salad & sesame dressing
New Zealand Salmon $30
- grilled salmon fillet served with salsa verde gourmet potatoes streaky bacon wrapped asparagus & caper dressing (GF)
Beet Salad $13
- roasted beetroot, pecan nuts & goats cheese salad with lemon dressing
Cajun Chicken,
- cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms