The Big Orange in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

MAINS MAINS
  • Lamb Rack $35.50
    • Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
  • 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
  • Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
    • Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
  • 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
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Beetroot Risotto $32 00
    • A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
  • Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
    • Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • 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)
  • Tempura Battered $30.50
    • Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon
  • 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.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Napoletana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, anchovies, olives, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Siciliana Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • IL Capo (the boss) Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • ham, mushrooms, salami, capsicum, cabbanosy, olives, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Lasagne alla mario $15.00
    • layered sheets with ground beef, spices, bechamel sauce, topped with tomato & cheese
  • Tagliatelle alla Ricotta $15.00
    • ribboned pasta with tomato, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese
  • Pollo Rucola Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Contadina Pizza - farmers 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, cabbanosy, salami, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Spaghetti alla Bolognese $15.00
    • traditional meat sauce, parmesan cheese
  • ANTIPASTO $39.00
    • A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips 4 people../ Specify you would like gluten free options
  • Corn Fritters.. $15.80
    • Corn fritters served on a salad with aioli dressing, avocado and salsa Add Bacon.. $18.80
  • Country Fried Steak.. $23.00
    • Sirloin steak, served with shoestring fries, salad and gravy
  • Chicken Pasta.. $19.80
    • Chicken, bacon, tomato and spinach in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Granola (GF).. $9.80
    • Served with yoghurt, berries and peaches
  • Scotch Fillet (GF).. $29.80
    • 250 gramme Angus Pure fillet on roasted gourmet potatoes, almond beans and jus
  • Pork Belly (GF).. $30.50
    • Twice cooked pork belly with kumara mash, spinach, roasted baby onions and jus
  • Pancakes $7.00
    • Plain with maple syrup..
  • JR. CHEESEBURGER $3.00/$5.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
  • BACON 3-WAYS BURGER $12.90/$14.90
    • Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
  • DOUBLE WESTERN BACON CHEESEBURGER $11.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • THE BIG CARL $8.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
  • 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.
  • THE BREAKFAST BURGER $6.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, folded egg, bacon, and cheese with hash rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH $7.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ sauce on a honey wheat bun.
  • JR. BURGER $4.50/$7.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty with tomato, onion, American Cheese and mayonnaise.
  • -Regular $8.00
  • -Regular $8.00
  • -Regular $6.50
  • Benny boy
    • Hollandaise and chopped bacon
  • Citadel classic $12.00
    • Beef patty, cheddar, pickle, tomato ketchup, mayo, red onion, tomato and lettuce
  • Buoy oh buoy $15.00
    • Panko crumbed fish, lemon tartare, red onion, tomato and lettuce
  • All burger can be gluten free $1.50 or on a lettuce bun
  • Vegie salad $16.00
    • Baby spinach, crumbed pumpkin, chickpeas, roasted apsicum, quinoa with balsamic dressing
  • Yellow Curry - It is another well-known Thai curry dish. Try our creamy curry with aromatic Thai-Indian curry paste with a choice of meat (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $17.00
  • One Egg $3.00
  • Berry Smoothie $5.50
  • Sweet Soy Sauce Fried Rice - Fried rice with sweet dark soya sauce, egg, vegetables and a choice of meat (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $13.50
  • Stir-fried Spicy Egg Noodles - Stir-fried egg noodles with a choice of meat, vegetables and our hot homemade sauce (Squid/prawn/seafood/fish/crispy pork/BBQ pork/roasted duck) $16.00
  • Chicken Satay - Tender marinated chicken breast skewed with bamboo sticks, slowly grilled and served with homemade peanut sauce $8.50
  • Tom Yum Noodles - Rice noodle in traditional Thai Tom Yum soup and a choice of meat (Chicken/pork/beef/vegetables/tofu) $14.50
  • Yum Thai - This dish was extended from our popular T9. Pork mince was blended with our homemade sweet chilli paste, pork mince, green bean and coconut cream, served with a bed of mixed salads. $17.50
  • Toasted Breads $6.50
    • grain bread, sourdough or toast
  • Mushrooms $15.00
    • in cream and parsley sauce on toast
  • Fries $6.00
    • with aioli $7.00
  • All Day Omelette $14.50
    • ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • with fresh local fish, served with salad and fries
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • with bacon
  • Hot Cakes $14.50
    • with bacon banana and berry
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $15.00
    • served in onion sauce on toast
  • Fish & Chips Combo - 3 $22.00
    • 2 fish, 2 masala fried chicken, 4 chicken nuggets, 3 scoop chips & 1.5Ltrs drink
  • -Full $12.50
  • ·Dal Fry (Home Style) (GF)
    • Yellow lentils tempered with cumin seeds, ginger and garlic, garnished with cilantro
  • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free All Mains Served with Basmati Rice
  • ·Veg Kolhapuri (GF)
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in kolhapuri sauce and garnished with red chilli
  • Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets & Chips (6 Pieces) $4.99
  • Lamb Sheek Kebab (GF) $7.99
    • Lamb mince mixed with special blend spices pressed in skewers and barbecued in tandoori oven
  • ·Chicken Tikka (8 -10 pcs) (GF)
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated over-night in spiced yogurt and roasted in the tandoor, served with salad
  • Falafel Kebab Small / Large -N/A
    • Falafels wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces.
  • Spanikopita From $11
    • A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry.
  • Chicken Shish From $15.9
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces.
  • Garden Salad From $7
    • lettuce, coleslaw, tabbouleh, tomato and cucumber with salad dressing.
  • Chicken Shish Salad From $14.5
    • Grilled marinated chicken cubes threaded on a skewer served with salad
  • 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 Iskender From $14.5
    • Combination of sliced lamb and chicken served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Kofte Shish From $15.9
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled kofte served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces.
  • Chicken Garlic Kebab $10.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated and cooked in special garlic sauce.
  • Chicken Dhansag $9.50 Half / $14.50 Full
    • Chicken pieces cooked with mix vegetables and spices.
  • Mixed Pakora $6.00
    • Chopped mixed vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Masala Chicken/Lamb/Beef $9.50 Half / $14 Full
    • Boneless meat cooked in a rich onion tomato gravy and thick sauce.
  • Palak Paneer $9 Half / $13.50 Full
    • Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Vegetable Hyderabadi $9 Half / $13 Full
    • Chopped mix vegetables cooked in a onion, tomato gravy with cashew nut-flavour and sesame seed.
  • Prawn Masala $11 Half / $18 Full
    • Prawns cooked in an onion tomato gravy and thick sauce.
  • Anari Ghost Masala $9.50 Half / $15 Full
    • Sweet and sour tangy cashew nut and pomergranate flavoured lamb.
  • Mega Works $19.00
  • Wedges $9.00/$14.00
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Smoked Salmon Salsa N/A
  • Crumbed Thai Shrimp $25.00
    • with Avocado Salad
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.00
  • Baked Potatoes $4.00
  • Steak Sandwich $23.00
  • Creamy Mushroom on Toast $10.00
    • add poached eggs $4.00
  • Crispy chicken salad $11.90
  • Miso ramen $13.90
  • ●Black pearl honey toasts
  • ●Pad thai
  • ●Rada Nah
    • Stir fried rice noodles in thick sauce
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • -Whipped cream / Oreo $1.00
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • Bowl of seasoned fries with aioli and tomato sauce $5.00
  • Children’s Drinks $2.50
    • Flavoured Milk
  • Fries scoop $2.50
  • Hamburger $5.00
  • Baked beans on toast with a scrambled egg $8.00
  • Chicken nuggets and fries with tomato sauce $8.00
  • Bowl of wedges with sweet chilli and sour cream $8.00
  • Side salad $4.00
  • Chicken Diane $19.90
    • Our signature dish. Grilled chicken breast covered in Worcestershire, garlic, parsley & cream sauce, with salad and chips.
  • 400g Dinosaur Rump $29.50
  • Omelette $11.50
    • Three egg omelette with bacon, cheese, onion, tomato and mushrooms served with salad.
  • Breakers Burger $14.00
    • Grilled beef pattie, bacon, crisp lettuce tomato, cheese smokey BBQ sauce and mayo.
  • Creamy mushroom $4.60
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, butterscotch or berry sauce. Topped with whipped cream.
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00
    • See our specials board for more details
  • Shrimp Cocktail $9.00
    • With thousand island seafood sauce.
  • • Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
  • Kiwi Breakfast
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
  • • Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti
  • • Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • Continental
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
  • Savouries Crêpes - NZ Favourite (Ham, Cheese & Pineapple) $9.90
  • Croissant $3.50
  • Mochachino $5.00
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Canadienne (Maple syrup) $8.50
  • Fish & Chips $8.90
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Chocolat (Chocolate and cream on top) $9.50
  • Expresso $3.50
  • English Breakfast Tea $3.50
The Big Orange

The Big Orange

location

Address

51 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Wanganui City Centre, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063484449

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Mexican , New Zealand , Pub Food , Sandwiches , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
51 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Wanganui City Centre, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand