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

  • Vegetarian Roll
    • Multigrain sushi rice, avocado, soy marinated shitake, capsicum, mango, beetroot mayo
  • Agedashi Tofu (V) $7.00
    • Lightly fried tofu with soy broth & spring onion, radish
  • Chicken Miso Katsu $21.00
    • Panko crumbed crispy roll chicken with bacon, pineapple, cheese, shredded cabbage salad, misodare sauce, rice, miso soup
  • V=Vegetarian / GF=Gluten free
  • Beef Tataki (GF) $18.00
    • Thinly sliced rare scotch fillet, spring onion, horseradish cream, radish, garlic chips, soy vinaigrette
  • Fresh Spring Roll (GF/V) $12.00
    • Wrap with rice paper, filled with various fresh vegetable served with yuzu ponzu sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $9.00
    • Crisp crumbed sake marinated chicken with Japanese mayonnaise
  • Gyoza (V) $9.00
    • Pork or veg pan fried Japanese style dumpling with yuzu ponzu sauce
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • Deep South Salmon $33.50
    • Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
  • Musterer's Roast Lamb Cutlets $00.00
    • Thyme infused lamb cutlets accompanied with kumara, parsnip and ginger hash, roasted vine ripened tomatoes, green beans then drizzled with our chefs special onion sauce and a rich jus. Beer Match: A pint of Speight's Distinction Ale will go great with this.
  • James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
    • Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.80
    • Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
  • In the Roar $36.00
    • 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
  • Moeraki Mussels $17.50
    • Green lipped mussels simmered to perfection in our homemade green curry sauce.
  • Squid Rings $0.80
  • Flounder $16.90 / kg
  • Fish $3.00
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Blue Moki $22.90 / kg
  • Hotdog Chunks $0.80
  • Battered Scallops $2.00 / $10.00 / $20.00
    • Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
  • Fresh Fish Fillets $4.90
  • Lamb Mappas $17.00
    • Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
  • Beef Ularthu (Semi Dry Dish) $16.50
    • Pot roasted beef cooked with onions, shaved coconut and chef’s speciality spice mix
  • Koonu Curry $15.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
  • Chutneys $3.00
  • Aubergine & Potato Pakoda $7.00
    • Aubergines and potatoes coated with chickpea batter and deep fried to perfection.
  • Chicken Chettinad $16.50
    • Pronounced ‘Chetti – Knaud’. A classical dish from the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Bring some magic to your plate with chicken braised in tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices mixed in a traditional Chettinad recipe.
  • Cheera Parippu Curry $14.00
    • Fresh spinach and toor dahl (lentils) cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves
  • Kadala Masala $14.00
    • Tender Chickpeas cooked with coconut, herbs and spices from south India
  • Eggs Benedict with Bacon $18
  • Club Nachos (V) (LG) $16.90
    • Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, house-made salsa, sour cream, avocado.
  • Bacon, Eggs, Tomato & Toast $16.50
    • Bacon, cage-free eggs, grilled tomato, toasted ciabatta.
  • All made on a soft brioche bun & served with seasoned chips & tomato sauce.
  • Chilli Beef Nachos $20.90
    • House-made chilli beef, crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream, avocado.
  • Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers $17.90
  • Grilled Pesto Bruschetta (V) $13
    • Toasted sourdough, basil & pine nut pesto, tomato, red onion, balsamic glaze.
  • (Lg)= Low Gluten - Made To A Gluten Free Recipe But May Come In Contact With Gluten During Preparation In Store.
  • Avocado smash $16.50
    • avocado, spinach and feta on toast, topped with a poached egg
  • Mushroom hash $16.50
    • potatoes, mushroom, garlic, fresh herbs and spinach. Topped with vegan sour cream or fried tempeh
  • add spinach, mushroom, tomato, olives, pine nuts, feta, cheddar, blue cheese, crème fraiche or halloumi $3.50
  • Vege Bene $16.50
    • poached eggs & fresh hollandaise on house made sourdough with spinach, mushroom or tomato
  • Royale breakfast $23.00
    • of eggs, GF toast, mushroom, tomato, free range bacon & Woody’s Farm pork, apple & sage sausage
  • Potato fries $17.50
    • served with house aioli
  • Bean tacos $18.50
    • slow cooked beans, lightly spiced and served with finely sliced red onion, tomato, cheese and salad greens on soft corn tortillas
  • Royale with cheese $18.50
    • a ground beef patty with relish, lettuce, tomato and organic cheddar in a homemade bun
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuff with lamb mince.
  • Jalfrezi Chicken/Lamb/Beef $9.50 Half / $14 Full
    • Boneless meat cooked with diced onion, capsicum, and tomato in sweet and sour flavour.
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Julienne cut onions mixed with chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Chicken Bhuna $9.50 Half / $14.50 Full
    • Diced chicken cooked in special spices and herbs, onion and tomatoes in a thick gravy.
  • Fish Pakora $10.50
    • Boneless pieces of fish coated with chickpea flour and mildly spiced then deep fried.
  • Goat Curry Masala $9.50 Half / $15 Full
    • Tender Goat cooked in special chef's secret recipe (with bone).
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuff with chopped chicken and light spices.
  • Mixed Pakora $6.00
    • Chopped mixed vegetables mildly spiced, dipped in chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Thai Laksa $13.50
    • Rice Noodle in Thai Laksa coconut soup with chicken and fish ball
  • Rad Nah $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle in gravy boiled with choice of meat and vegetables
  • Yum (Thai spicy salad) $12.50
    • Choice of meat and vegetables seasoned with lemon dressing and fresh chilli
  • Gang pah beef (Thai Herb Curry) $12.50
    • Spicy thai clear soup with beef and vegetables thai herb. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Tom Yum noodle soup $12.50
    • Spicy Tom Yum soup boiled with choice of meat, noodle, crushed peanut and chilli flake
  • Spicy oyster sauce beef with steamed rice $12.50
    • Beef stir fried with oyster sauce with vegetables and fresh chilli
  • Spicy fried rice $12.50
    • Jasmine steamed rice stir fry with a choice of meat with fresh chilli special sauce, vegetables and basil
  • Panang curry $12.50
    • Choice of meat with panang currry sauce in coconut milk and crushed peanut. Order with steamed rice for $13.50.
  • Ice Cream Sunday $7.00
    • Served with chocolate or passionfruit sauce.
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Ciabatta brushed with garlic butter and toasted
  • BLT GFO $13.50
    • Bacon, lettuce and tomato on a crusty ciabatta
  • Banana Split $8.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
    • With bacon, croutons and parmesan. Topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Loaded with luscious seafood.
  • All Day Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, hashbrown on baguette
  • Thai Beef Salad GF $17.50
    • Tender strips of beef sautéed with garlic and ginger served on a bed of crispy fried rice noodles with a mixed salad sprinkled with toasted cashews and drizzled with Asian style dressing.
  • Crispy roasted potatoes
  • - roasted red red peppers
  • - broccoli
  • Minted baby potatoes
  • - zucchini
  • Seeded mustard
  • Creamy mash with parsley butter
  • BBQ MEATLOVERS
    • Bacon, Ham, Kransky and salami with BBQ pizza sauce & mozzarella
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Meatball N/A
  • Seafood Risotto $29.00
    • Seared Fish, Scallops, Calamari and Prawns in Lemon Aborio Rice, Finished with Butter, Herb Greens
  • Char Grilled Beef Filets, Truffle Scented Arancini Bar $37.00
    • With Peppered Brussels sprouts and Sweet Onion Just
  • Bella's Thai Chicken Curry $30.50
    • 17 Years, No explanation Required
  • Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits. Lead Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze
  • Condiments No Charge
    • Hollandaise, Bella's Apple & Onion Marmalade, Tomato Sauce
  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
    • With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
  • Spinach / Potato Hash $4.00 per Selection
  • Peppered Beef and Black Pear $28.50
    • With Blue Cheese and Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw, Cucumber and Salad Onion Salsa Salad Greens
  • Roasted Aromatic Veg
    • red capsicum, red onion, aubergine & courgette with feta, olives & pine nuts (V)
  • Bowl of Fries with Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $7
  • extra-large $24
  • Meatfest
    • chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
  • Cheeseboard $18
    • kapiti baby blue cheese, creamy camembert, aged cheddar, port soaked cheddar, grilled haloumi, pinot noir paste, served with crostini stack
  • Grilled Platter (GF) $20
    • 2 cajun chicken tenderloins skewers, 2 angus steak skewers,2 garlic prawn skewers, 2 garlic mushroom & cherry tomato skewers, garlic aioli dipping sauce
  • Beet Salad $13
    • roasted beetroot, pecan nuts & goats cheese salad with lemon dressing
  • Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15
  • Seafood Basket $18.00
    • Fish, Mussels, Scallops, Prawns Calamari, fries & tartare
  • Chicken Salad $22.00
    • Tandoori with bacon, crispy noodles, greens & Chili peanut dressing
  • Mussel Platter $39.00
    • A selection of garlic and white wine and thyme mussels, coconut cream and chilli mussels, Dijon mustard and blue cheese mussels, served with a selection of dipping bread and fries
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Seasoned wedges served with Sweet chili and sour cream
  • Gravy & Cheese Fries $14.00
    • Crispy fries topped with gravy and grilled cheese
  • Chicken Burger $12.00
    • Seared Moroccan breast, melted cheese, apricot sauce, salad mix & fries
  • Carbonara $20.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in wine & cream reduction
  • Tapas Platter $30.00
    • A Grand Selection of the Chefs finest choices
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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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