Pihanga Cafe & T Bar in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Indian garlic naan bread $9.50
  • Pita bread $10.50
    • With basil pesto & Mediterranean hummus
  • Bruschetta $13.50
    • Organic tomatoes, sheep feta, basil on sourdough w/ balsamic
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
  • Seafood Chowder $19.00
    • Salmon, prawns, mussels, squid with toasted ciabatta
MAIN MAIN
  • Chateau Burger $20.50
    • Two angus beef patties, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, Swiss cheese, salsa & fries
  • Quesadillas $22.50
    • Chilli beef & cheese, vegetable relish & petit salad
  • BLT $24.00
    • Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough, fries
  • CLT / $24.00
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins, lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough, fries
  • Pasta of the Day $25.00
  • Vegetarian of the Day $24.00
  • Curry of the Day $28.00
    • W/ Naan, popadom, rice and mango chutney
  • Tandoori Chicken $28.00
    • Basmati rice, banana rata & coriander salsa
  • Seafood Basket $30.00
    • Beer battered blue wharehou, calamari, mussels, oysters and fries
  • Wild Venison Sausage $29.00
    • Potato mash with braised red cabbage, onion gravy
  • Seared Atlantic Salmon $31.00
    • Potato mash, bok choy and salsa verde
  • Braised NZ Lamb Shank $32.50
    • Mustard mash, roasted vegetables and red wine jus
  • Rib Eye Steak 240gr $34.00
    • Sauteed mushrooms, jacket potato or fries, bearnaise sauce
  • Pork Belly $34.00
    • Malbrough scallops & layonaise potato, salad
  • T-Bone Steak 500 gr $39.50
    • Garlic mushrooms, jacket potato or fries, grilled tomato and side salad
SIDES SIDES
  • Thyme Roasted Winter Vegetables $9.50
  • Green Salad $9.50
  • Hand Cut Fries $9.50
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Thai Chili Sauce $9.50
  • Onion Rings (6) $9.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Warm Blue Berry Short Cake / Vanilla ice cream $13.00
  • Pihanga Sticky Date Pudding / Caramel sauce $13.00
  • Chocolate More Chocolate $13.00
  • Sundae / Choice of toppings $13.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • Locally baked foccaccia bread topped with rib-eye steak, homemade caramelised onions, mushrooms, egg and pesto mayo with your choice of english mustard or horseradish sauce.
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
    • All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
  • Moeraki Mussels $17.50
    • Green lipped mussels simmered to perfection in our homemade green curry sauce.
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
    • Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • JR. CHICKEN BURGER $3.00/$5.00
    • One chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise
  • CLASSIC CARL $5.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
  • ALABAMA CHICKEN $9.90
    • A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • MONSTER BREAKFAST TOASTED SANDWICH $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • JIM BEAM BOURBON BURGER $12.50/$14.50
    • Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion, swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon.
  • CALIFORNIA CLASSIC DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER $5.40/$7.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheese, 2 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and a Carl’s Jr. first - grilled onions.
  • Small $7.90
  • GRILLED CHICKEN $14.50
  • EXPRESS GRILL $11.50
    • one choice from the grill + salad, grilled onions and garlic potatoes. 1/4 chicken, or angus steak or veggie hash cake
  • Hash brown add $1.50
  • 1/4 chicken with salad, chips or rice $14.50
  • GRILLED SANDWICH $10.50
    • Angus steak or chicken served with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion + smoky BBQ sauce
  • Add a bowl of mushroom sauce for $3.50
  • KIWI GRILL BREAKFAST $14.50
    • gourmet sausage, manuka bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomato and toast
  • Mushroom hash $14.50
    • potatoes, mushroom, garlic, and spinach, topped with a poached egg
  • add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
  • Cafe Royale toast $8.50
    • with Urban Hippie Nelson miso paste with tahini
  • Mushroom hash $16.50
    • potatoes, mushroom, garlic, fresh herbs and spinach. Topped with vegan sour cream or fried tempeh
  • Cafe Royale toast $8.50
    • with tomato, olive oil and balsamic
  • French toast $18.50
    • with bacon, banana, cherry compote and apple syrup
  • Nelson miso paste with tahini dressing $11.00
  • Jam and homemade peanut butter $10.00
  • Smoked Pork Belly $24.20
    • Twice cooked pork belly on celeriac and fennel mash, with red cabbage and crackle
  • Pasta or Risotto $23.50
    • See Specials Board for today’s fare
  • Garlic Bread and dips (½ serve ) $7.00
  • Gourmet Wedges $15.80
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and salsa
  • Thai Pork Balls $12.50
    • Flavoured with Thai herbs and spices coated with noodles
  • If you would like more of your favourite tapas we can double it for you
  • Mixed Green Salad $5.00
  • Black Pudding and Roast Apple $12.50
    • With blue cheese, quince paste and walnuts
  • BLAT $14.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.50
    • pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
  • Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
    • served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
  • Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
    • with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
  • Open Chicken Burger $16.50
    • served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
  • Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
    • served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
  • Nacho's $11.50
    • served with sour cream & salsa
  • Big Meat n 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 patty
  • Waffle Cut Fries $10.50
  • Corn Fritters $12.50
    • Corn fritters served with mesculin lettuce salad, and our own chutney.
  • A note...any steak cooked fast "medium" will start to dry out & lose its flavour. a "well done" steak takes approx 35 minutes to cook properly, which will add to yours & your fellow diners waiting time.
  • Chicken and Swiss $14.00
    • toasted focaccia bun, chargrilled chicken, roasted capsicum, Swiss cheese, Lemon Mayo, rocket, tomato, and red onion
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $5.00
  • Loaded Roasties GF (2+ppl) $9.00
    • 'Roasties' topped with melted cheese, bacon and sour cream...chili sauce: sweet or hot optional
  • Our Aioli $1.00
  • Aberdeen Angus Pure Scotch Fillet $35
    • 300g Scotch Fillet, served with Tomato, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Garlic Butter and Fries
  • The Amayjen Burger $21.5
    • with Fries, Onion Rings and Chutney (please ask for today’s special burger)
  • Amayjen Salads $20
    • with your choice of; Medeterranean Roast Vegetables with Haloumi & Cous Cous, Lamb & Feta, Roast Pork & Apple
  • Soup of the day $14
    • with Fresh Bread
  • Baked Potatoes $18.5
    • with your choice of; Sticky Pulled Pork with Tzatziki, Chicken Curry, Tuna & Sweetcorn
  • Pan Seared Fresh Fish of the Day $22.5
    • with Chips and Salad, Lemon and Caper Crème Fraiche
  • Nachos with Chilli Beef $16.5
    • with homemade Cheesy Sauce, Sour Cream, Guacamole
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Kedgeree $28.5
    • with Curried Basmati rice, boiled egg, & fresh Spices
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $26.00
    • Cajun chicken, mesculin, cherry tomatoes, red onion, camembert cheese, crispy noodles, aioli & cranberry sauce (gluten free without noodles)
  • add bacon – extra $4.00
  • Fish and Chips
    • with a small salad & tomato sauce
  • Chicken Liver Pate $13.00
    • Toasted Baguette, relish, balsamic glaze
  • Medium-rare Angus steak, toasted focaccia, mesculin, onion jam, Swiss cheese, basil pesto mayo & fries $26.00
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • With fries a small salad & tomato sauce
  • Hot dogs
    • With fries a small salad & tomato sauce
  • Thai Beef & Prawn Salad $26.00
    • Tiger prawns and medium rare beef, mesculin cashews, crispy noodles, carrot, mung beans, peppers, red onion, sweet chilli, soy & sesame dressing
  • Vegetable Pakora $5.50
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
  • Beef Korma $10.00
    • Tender beef pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then roasted in our tandoor and cooked with onion and tomato gravy.
  • Sabzi Saag $10.00
    • Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked in a spinach and onion tomato gravy.
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Wings $7.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our tandoor.
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab $8.00
    • Tender lamb mixed with spices, herbs and cooked in our tandoor.
  • Lamb Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Children’s Drinks $2.50
    • Flavoured Milk
  • Donut $2.50
  • Toasted Sandwich with Fries $9.50
    • Your choice of 3 fillings (ham, cheese, tomato, corn, pineapple, bacon, mushrooms, egg, caramelised onion, plain onion)
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $17.50
    • Slow cooked pork shredded and place on top of crunchy salad greens, buttery toasted bread and finished with smoky mayo and caramelised onion, served with a generous portion of fries and side of aioli
  • Children’s Drinks $2.50
    • Juice box
  • Fish burger $5.50
  • Hamburger $5.00
  • Bacon and egg burger $6.00
  • Mushrooms, white wine & cream $3.50
  • Curry of the Day $22.00
  • Baby spring roll x 2 $1.50
  • Chicken strip burger $8.50
  • Battered fish $4.50
  • Sweet & sour caramelised chicken breast on Mediterranean salad $25.00
  • Chicken strips, chips, salad meal $21.00
  • Sausage $1.50
  • Tuna N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Pork Belly (GF) Cooked in a master stock until succulent and tender, served with cauliflower puree, baby carrots and leeks, bok choy, edamame bean and tomato salsa, glazed with master stock and soy to $27
  • Station Road Chardonnay 6.00 / 25.00
  • Saint Clair, Martinborough 7.00 / 35.00
  • Anytime Bagel Smothered with cream cheese and then layered with smoked salmon or bacon. Then finished with creamy scrambled eggs. $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
  • Warm Chocolate Tart Chocolate sauce, berry coulis, caramel, chocolate soil and vanilla bean ice cream $14
  • Wooing Tree Beetlejuice Pinot Noir, Central Otago 11.00 / 50.00
  • Eighty Acres Clare Valley, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, Australia 8.00 / 36.00
  • Tuna roll 5p $6.50
    • Tuna / lettuce / carrot / cucumber / capsicum
  • Seafood stir-fry noodle $12.50
  • Tofu soup $13.50
    • You can choose vege/seafood/tuna/chicken
  • Fried dumpling 5p $5.00
  • Avocado roll 5p $6.50
  • Seaweed salad $5.00
  • Teriyaki chicken roll 5p $6.50
    • Teriyaki chicken / Avocado
  • Chicken teriyaki $13.50
Pihanga Cafe & T Bar

Pihanga Cafe & T Bar

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State Highway 48, Mount Ruapehu, Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park 3951, New Zealand

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Cafe Food , Contemporary , European , New Zealand

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Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
State Highway 48, Mount Ruapehu, Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park 3951, New Zealand