Lauren's Lavender Cafe in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

Vegie (V) $18
- Corn & zucchini fritter, basil & pine nut pesto, baby spinach, feta, roasted capsicum, aioli.
Reid Mushrooms $4.50
Avocado $3.20
Crunchy Granola Bowl (V) $13.90
- Wth greek yoghurt, honey, berry compote, trim milk.
Chicken Parmigiana $21.50
- Crispy chicken schnitzel topped with bacon, napolitana sauce, melted cheese & served with honey mayo slaw & seasoned chips.
Breakfast Brioche Burger $15.50
- Bacon, cage-free egg, cheese, hash brown, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce.
Egg (1) $2.40
Club Nachos (V) (LG) $16.90
- Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, house-made salsa, sour cream, avocado.

Esquires (V, GF) $9.00
- (corn off the cob) with burnt butter, ancho crema, parmesan
Mushroom N Spinach Quesadilla (V) $16.00
- With papas, oregano, salsa asada
Anchiote Fish Pan Fried (GF) $27.00
- With rice, glazed carrots, lime, mexican salad
Polenta Fritas (V, GFo) $9.00
- With jalapeno crema, parmesan, crisp kale
Crisp Cauliflower (V) $7.00
- With chipotle crema, cucumber, feta, candied sesame
Pan Seared Prawns (GF) $18.00
- With coconut salsa, mussels, lime, crisp kale
Beetroot Slaw $17.00
- With bitter greens, carrots, cucumber milk, almonds, feta
Pomegranate Lamb $7.00
- With ancho crema, onion, cured onions, sunflower seeds

Smoked Pork Belly $24.20
- Twice cooked pork belly on celeriac and fennel mash, with red cabbage and crackle
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
Black Pudding and Roast Apple $12.50
- With blue cheese, quince paste and walnuts
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
Mediterranean Fish Stew $13.00
- Fresh fish, smoked salmon and grilled prawn in a rich bisque with grilled bread and rouille
Garlic Bread and dips (½ serve ) $7.00
Gourmet Wedges $15.80
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
Garlic Bread $10.00

Paneer Jalfrezi $16
- Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
Plain Naan $3
- Soft, plain unleavened bread prepared in tandoor.
Chicken Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with minced chicken and flavourful spices.
Love story Paneer $17.50
- Cottage cheese, potato and green peas tempered with fenugreek and cumin seeds and infused in tomato and onion based gravy.
Chicken Dosa $14.99
- Dosa served with fillings of spiced chicken mince with green peas
Prawn Kashmiri Masala $21.50
- Prawns cooked in creamy mild gravy with nuts and sultanas.
Kashmiri Naan $6
- Soft unleavened bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almond, coconut and dates
South Indian Chicken $17.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Stads Jumbo Beef $8.50
- 1/4 lb. Prime Beef, Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Pineapple Salad, Onion & Mayo
Chicken & Camembert $7.50
- Crumbed Chicken Fillet, Camembert & Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Onion & Mayo
Oysters POA
Garlic $5.50
- 1/4 lb. Prime Beef, Garlic Sauce, Salad, Onion & Mayo
Nachos $6.50
- Topped with cheese, sour cream & spicy hot tomato
Cordon Bleu $2.50
Pumpkin & Spinach $2.00
Corn Nuggets (per 6) $1.50

Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.9
- Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.9
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finished off with melted cheese, aioli and relish. Served with fries.
Upgrade $2.5
- from Fries, to Curly Fries or Wedges with your main.
Wedges with the Works $13.9
- Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
Sticky Date Pudding $11.5
- Perfect for cold winter nights. Warm Sticky Date Pud topped with Butterscotch Sauce and served with crème anglaise and ice cream.
Two Eggs $3.5
Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.5
- A half chicken marinated in our Chef's special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries and salad.
Catch of the Day $31.9
- Depending on availability - ask our waitstaff.

Blood Orange Parfait $16
- Chocolate Sphere, Hot Caramel Sauce, Popping Candy
Chocolate Liqueur Truffle $4.9
Twice Cooked Braised Pork Belly $42
- Smoked Cauliflower Puree, Zucchini Roulade, Cherry Tomato Fluid Gel, Crispy Skin Tahitian Vanilla Scented Scallop, Calvados Glaze
Garlic Pizza Bread $10.5
- Toasted Pizza Bread, Garlic Oil, Black Garlic Mayonnaise
Seasoned Wedges with Tomato Sauce $5
Macaroon $3
Confit Duck Leg $22/$43
- Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Beetroot Pickle, Lime Pearls, Dried Olive Dust
Tahitian Vanilla Scented Atlantic Sea Scallops $21/$39
- Five Vegetable Puree, Edible Sand, Beetroot Foam, Olive Dust, Candied Parma Ham, Capsicum Powder

Chicken Tenders $10
- Strips of crumbed chicken breast served with fries
Paua Fritters $20
- Classic Kiwi paua patties, served with a side salad & golden fries
Veggie Goodness $18
- Capsicum, red onion, tomato & cheese
Garlic Bread $13
- Toasted Baguette smothered in Garlic Butter
Side Salad $8
- Mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, capsicum & red onion with a vinaigrette. Add Chicken, Steak or Bacon $13
Prawn Pasta $18
- Fettuccine in a creamy sundried tomato sauce with prawns
Tui HQ Sundae $10
- Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce
Weekly Special N/A
- Please ask our friendly Beer Ambassadors for this week's special

Sweet Crêpes - La Chocolat (Chocolate and cream on top) $9.50
Savouries Crêpes - La Forestiere (Mushroom and Bechamel Sauce) $9.90
Smoked Chicken Salad (smoked chicken, lettuce, tomato, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise) $12.90
Herbal Tea $3.50
Croissant $3.50
Scotch Filet with Chips & Salad $26.90
Iced Mocha $6.00
Almond Croissant $4.00

Kids Pack $7.50
- Ham, Cheese or Jam Sandwich, Raisins, Fruit, Crackers & Cheese Dip plus Something Sweet
Kiwi Burger- with Beetroot, Egg. Tomato Relish and Caramelised Onions $10.90
Add Chips to any sandwich for $3.00
Soup & Roll $8.90
Steak Sandwich on Ciabatta with Caramelised Onions & Aioli $12.90
Tempura Battered Snapper, Chips & Salad $12.90
- Small
Pork & Apple Sauce $8.90
Add aioli 50c

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