The Big Orange in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

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  • 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

  • Sausage & Chips $7.00
  • Porterhouse $26.50
  • Grilled Flounder XXL $29.50
  • Fish & Chips $7.00
  • Pavlova fruit roll $7.00
  • Steam pudding & custard $7.00
  • Crumbed prawn cutlets $7.80
  • Roast Beef & yorky pudd or Roast Pork & apple sauce $21.50
  • Pressed potato with peperonata, a fried egg and green leaves (V, GF) $22.00
  • Bruschetta with peperonata and ricotta (V, GF available) $10.00
  • Roast broccoli and smoked gouda croquettes, caper mayo (V) $9.00
  • Lamb ragú, rigatoni pasta, peas, mint and parmesan (DF available) $26.00
  • Green salad (V, GF, DF) $22.00
  • Coconut ice-cream (Vegan, DF, GF) per scoop $7.00
  • V-vegan-vegetarian/gf-gluten free/df-dairy free
  • Malt ice-cream, peanut praline $7.00
  • Reg $10.90
  • Reg $10.90
  • Reg $11.90
  • Reg $10.90
  • Falafel
  • Salad + $1.00
  • 2 for $5.00
  • Petita $8.90
  • Special Fried Rice $9.50
    • Wok toss fried rice with shrimps, roast pork and vegetables
  • Steak & Egg $5.00
  • $15 Chicken Pack $15
    • 5 Pieces, 1 Scoop Chips
  • Fish Cake $0.90
  • $7 Fish Pack $7
    • 1 Fish, 1 Can Drink, 1 Crab Stick, 1 Potato Fritter, ½ Scoop Chips
  • Combination Egg Fu Young $11.00
  • Paua Fritter $2.50
  • Extras (for burgers) - Cheese $0.50
  • Pulled-pork focaccia (DF) $24.90
    • Pork shoulder slowly braised in our special spice mix. Placed in a toasted focaccia bun with melting swiss cheese, fresh chipotle slaw and a smoked paprika aioli. Served with a side of fries
  • Extras to be served with main meals only
  • -Garlic Butter
  • Garlic bread $9.80
    • Toasted ciabatta served with garlic butter, aioli & balsamic glaze.
  • -Add bacon
  • 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
  • Eggs benedict (DF) (V) (GF) $18.90
    • Two free-range soft poached eggs on a toasted brioche bun with wilted spinach and hollandaise. Served with your choice of:
  • Extras
    • Bacon / salmon / tomato / mushrooms / eggs / hash browns / spinach / salad greens / sausage / toast
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • THE KING'S BREKKIE
    • Dine like The King with a Bacon & Egg Muffin, two delicious breakfast sausages and hash bites. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
  • BK CHICKEN
    • Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
    • The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
    • The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
  • CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
    • You can'’t go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • Spicy Pepperoni-
    • Pepperoni and cheese
  • Hawaiian-
    • Ham,Pineapple
  • Chicken, Cranberry, Brie
  • Mushroom-Blue Cheese-
    • Spinach, Roasted Garlic
  • Veggie-
    • Feta,Spinach,Mushrooms,Capsicum,Red Onion,Kalamata Olives
  • Smoked Salmon-
    • Blue Cheese, Capsicum, Capers, Red Onion
  • Extra toppings $2-4.00
  • Pizza Bread $8.50
    • with Garlic, Herbs, Mozzarella Cheese
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.50
    • pick up to 3 of the following fillings. cheese, onion, tomato, sweetcorn, ham, pineapple
  • Wedges $11.00$8.50 1/2 portion
    • served with bacon, cheese and sour cream
  • Open Chicken Burger $16.50
    • served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
  • Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
    • served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
  • Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
  • BLAT $14.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato served with homemade mayo on' toasted Turkish bread
  • Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
    • with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
  • Chicen Pakora (6 Pieces) $8.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces coated with chickpea flour and spices and then deep fried.
  • Scallop Masala $17.90
    • Scallop meat cooked in onion, tomato gravy with coconut cream and spices
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $14.90
    • Fresh cottage cheese cubes cooked in thick masala gravy with fresh cream
  • Dal Makhani $14.90
    • Black lentil simmered overnight then cooked with butter, cream & tomato puree
  • Garlic Roti $3.5
  • Squid Kali Mirch $17.90
    • Squid cooked with coconut cream, ground spices & crushed black pepper
  • Mixed Veg Korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut gravy with aromatic spices
  • Aloo Saag $14.90
    • Potato pieces & spinach puree cooked together with ground spices
  • 1 Fish, 1 Hotdog & Chips $5.50
  • 1 Sausage & Chips $4.00
  • Steak or Bacon $6.30
  • Wontons S $ 6.00 / L $ 10.00
  • 6 Fish, 4 Potatoes, 3 Hotdogs & Chips $30.00
  • Special Sweet Sour S $ 7.00 / L $ 12.00
    • Wonton & Pork
  • 3 Nuggets & Chips $4.00
  • Gurnard N/A
    • (Battered / Crumbed )
  • Extras
  • Corn Fritters $17.00
    • Served with capsicum sauce and sour cream (with bacon $20)
  • Capsicum Schnitzel $23.00
    • (GF) stuffed with haloumi in a golden crumb, with a raw salad of beetroot, carrot, chia seeds and apple
  • Chicken Salad $24.00
    • (GF DF) with greens, toasted spiced pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mangoes and a black vinegar, honey, ginger and sesame dressing
  • Barista Breakfast $23.00
    • Bacon, kransky sausage, hash browns, roasted tomatoes, Portobello mushroom, and poached eggs on white toast (GF $24)
  • Scotch Fillet(GF) $32.00
    • cooked to your liking, served on sauteed potatoes with bacon and spinach with a rocket salad, jus and bearnaise
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $22.00
    • Grilled haloumi, hash brown, poached eggs, avocado, tomato, field mushroom & our own tomato chutney, served with toast.(GF $23)
  • BBQ Chicken Linguine $24.00
    • Chicken breast pieces in a spice rub tossed through with bacon, sun-dried tomatoes & spinach in a cream reduction (GF)$25
  • Razor Back Ribs $22.50
    • messy – but damn good! First date type of stuff! razor back ribs glazed in a smokey bbq sauce and chips
  • Lamb Shanks $27.50
    • our “Biggest Seller”…say no more..braised in mint jus served on potato & kumara mash......single Shank option $22.50
  • Homemade Onion Rings $5.50
    • these are awesome! Served with a garlic mayo
  • Breads and Dips $10.50
    • selection of fresh homemade bread served with dips
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.00
  • Mini Cheese Burgers & Curly Fries $8.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Curly Fries $8.00
  • Side Salad $6.50
  • Add Garlic Prawns $7.0
  • Pan Fried Scallops $16.9
    • Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
  • Chicken Fettuccine $25.5
    • Grilled chicken breast, sliced then tossed with crispy bacon and fresh herbs in a creamy tomato, garlic and parmesan sauce.
  • Freeman's Lamb Shank $29.5
    • A slow cooked, tender shank of lamb, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables with lashings of mint and rosemary jus. Double up for an extra $9.4
  • Junior 200g Rump $25.5
  • The Coach Burger $20.9
    • A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries. Double up the beef & bacon for an extra $8.0
  • Wedges with the Works $13.9
    • Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
  • Cobb Schnitzel $25.9
    • Cobb's original crumbed and golden fried beef schnitzel filled with ham and mozzarella cheese, served with a tossed garden salad and fries.
  • G/F Toast $2.00
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury bolognese mince on MG toast, topped with a poached egg
  • Bangers & Mash $18.00
    • Two Kransky sausages served with a potato mash and onion gravy
  • Large Fries $8.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • MG Eggs Bennie $17.50
    • Poached eggs served on MG toast and topped with house made hollandaise. Served with bacon, spinach & mushrooms, or house smoked salmon (add $2 for salmon)
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.50
    • Cajun spiced steak with garlic MG bread, onion jam, salad & fries topped with a fried egg.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • Mild curry chowder with mussels, shrimps and scallops, served with MG bread
  • COMBO 2 $8.00
    • 1 fish, 1 chips, 1 sausage, 1 hot dog
  • COMBO 1 $6.00
    • 1 fish, 1 chips, 1 sausage
  • Butter Lamb
    • Succulent pieces of lamb marinated overnight cooked in tandoori oven & smothered in an alluringly spiced creamy tomato sauce & butter sauce
  • Lamb Saag
    • a beautiful dish from the royal repertoire of India lamb cooked in a spice-laced spinach sauce
  • Onion Kulcha $4.00
  • COMBO 5 $68.00
    • 4main size curry, 4 plain rice, 4 plain naans, 1.5L Drink, 1 vegetable pakora
  • Lamb Vindaloo
    • lamb cooked with chilies and a special blend of Indian herbs and spices hot and spicy specialty from Goa
  • Raita $2.00
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

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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