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

  • Tunno Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, tuna, onion, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Boscaiola Pizza - bushman 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, bacon, egg, mushrooms, onions, sliced potatoes, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Pesto alla Genovese Pasta $15.00
    • ribboned pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic, pinenuts, parmesan cheese
  • Contadina Pizza - farmers 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • tomatoes, cabbanosy, salami, capsicum, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Spaghetti alla Marinara $15.00
    • combination seafood, tomatoes, anchovies, capers, parmesan cheese
  • Hawaiian Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • ham, pineapple, oregano, mozzarella cheese
  • Tagliatelle alla Ricotta $15.00
    • ribboned pasta with tomato, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese
  • Calzone Napoletana 'rolled' Pizza 9" $14.00/12" $19.00
    • pizza filled with ham, spinach, mushrooms, oregano, mozarella cheese
  • Kallappam (2) $4.50
  • Thin crispy savoury pancake made with a batter of ground rice and lentils and fermented overnight. Served with coconut chutney and Sambar (lentil soup).
  • Plain Rice $3.00
  • Kuttanadan Duck Masala $20.00
    • Pot roasted duck, marinated for eight hours and then cooked on a low flame with ground Kerala spices
  • Chicken 65 $10.50
    • Boneless marinated chicken pieces deep fried then sautéed with chef’s speciality tomato based sauce
  • Kerala Paratha $3.00
  • Beef Dry Fry $11.00
    • Slow cooked beef, fried with a mildly spiced chef’s special mix
  • Lamb Stew $17.00
    • Lamb simmered in a light creamy coconut base and flavoured with whole black pepper, cardamom, ginger and fresh curry leaves
  • Tuna Tataki $24.00
    • Seared, sliced, served with 2 dipping sauces, lemon & salad
  • Seasonal stirfry
    • this season's vegetables stir-fried with garlic yakitori sauce
  • Saikoro cut steak $22.00
    • large cubed scotch fillet pan fried with vegetables and a thick soy based sauce
  • Teriyaki chicken $19.50
  • Italian desserts platter(all 4 desserts) $41.00
    • Italian desserts served individually with premium ice cream
  • Unagidon $24.00
    • grilled fresh water eel served over rice with sauce and pickles
  • Premium sorbet $9.00
    • lemon, passionfruit/mango, berry , lemon/lime
  • Katsu $20.00
    • panko crumbed cutlets/fillets with white fish
  • Pork toasties $6.90
  • Crispy thai wonton $6.90
  • Ginger and oyster sauce (V)(GF) $13.50
  • Pad see ew (V)(GF) $15.00
  • Noodle dish in gravy sauce (GF) $13.50
  • Thai omelette with rice (V)(GF) $13.50
  • Chicken satay (GF) $8.00
  • Tom yum noodle soup (V)(GF) $12.50
  • Omelette Chicken $19.00
    • Khmer style omelette with choice of meat and vegetable filling topped with Angkor soy sauce gravy and crispy noodles.
  • Tempura Vegetables Or Mushrooms $10.00
    • Battered and deep fried served with sweet chili sauce.
  • Red Curry Chicken, Beef $20.00
    • Red curry with vegetables served with rice.
  • Omelette Combination $20.00
    • Khmer style omelette with choice of meat and vegetable filling topped with Angkor soy sauce gravy and crispy noodles.
  • Angkor Grill Chicken $22.00
    • Grilled chicken served with seasonal steamed vegetables and Angkor soy sauce gravy.
  • Green Curry Prawn, Seafood $25.00
    • Green curry with vegetables served with rice.
  • Singapore Noodles $19.00
    • Stir fried Vermicelli rice noodles with vegetables and BBQ pork and curry powder.
  • Cashew Nuts Combination, Seafood $25.00
    • Stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables, served in a crispy potato basket, topped with cashew nuts. Combination option includes prawns, mussels, scallops and squid.
  • Bombay Kebab $10.00
    • Star of India special chicken kebab.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with chopped onion, light spices and herbs.
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with potatoes, mild spices and herbs.
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with prawns, special spices and herbs.
  • Garlic Chilli Chicken $9.50 Half / $15 Full
    • Roasted pieces of chicken cooked in fresh garlic, ginger and diced capsicum and onion.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50 Half / $14.50 Full
    • Traditional curry cooked in Kashmiri style, with extensive use of tomatoes and onions.
  • Vegetable Combo $13.00
    • Combo of samosa, onion bhaji and veg pakora, served with chutney.
  • Fish Pakora $10.50
    • Boneless pieces of fish coated with chickpea flour and mildly spiced then deep fried.
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00 $12.00 1/2portion
  • 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
  • Thai Beef Salad $16.50 $13.50 1/2portion
    • served with chilli dressing & crispy noodles
  • Parnell's Warm Chicken Salad $16.50$13.50 1/2portion
    • served with bacon, camembert, avocado & pesto dressing
  • Gourmet Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • juicy sirloin steak with onions lettuce tomato & relish
  • Open Chicken Burger $16.50
    • served with avocado, salad greens & garlic aioli
  • Parnell's Caesar Salad $15.50 $12.50 1/2portion
    • with crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, soft boiled egg & Parnell dressing
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
  • Lamb Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
  • LUNCH Combo $12.50/$12.50
    • Includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
  • Daal Makhani $10.00
    • Black lentil and red kidney beans slow cooked in a creamy onion butter sauce.
  • Onion Bhaji $5.00
    • Julienne cut onion dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
  • Chicken Wings $7.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our tandoor.
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD $18.50
  • CURRY CORNFRIHERS $17.50
    • w/ fries and salad
  • FRESH TERAKENI FISH $18.50
    • w/ chips & salad
  • 4FORTY4 BURGER $18.50
    • w/ fries
  • FRESH TERAKEHI FISH BURGER $18.50
    • w/ fries
  • SMOKED CHICKEN PENE PASTA $17.00
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.50
    • w/ garlic toast
  • VEGE STACK $17.00
  • TOASTED SANDWICH From $4.50
  • FRENCH TOAST $13.50
    • with bacon, banana & maple
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
  • CEREAL $7.00
    • with fruit-yogurt
  • GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE
  • CORN FRITTERS AND BACON $15.00
  • CHIPS $8.50
    • with aioli
  • BACON AND EGGS $12.50
  • Espresso coffee $3.50 - $5.00
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • Selection of speciality - Leaf teas $3.50
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • Apple & rhubarb crumble $12.00
    • Warm apple & rhubarb crumble served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Cheeseboard $17.00
    • Selection of Blue, Creamy Brie, Port Wine Cheddar, Quince Jelly, Dried Figs, Grapes & selection of savory crackers >>
  • Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
    • Crispy deep fried squid with lemon pepper seasoning Served with Sweet Chili, Side Salad and Tartare Sauce
  • Seasoned wedges $10.50
    • Lightly Seasoned Potato Wedges Topped with Grilled Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Chocolate mudcake $13.50
    • Warmed, moist chocolate cake served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • The spiral burger $21.00
    • 180g Angus Beef Patty grilled to perfection and topped with melted Swiss cheese, Bacon on a bed of Tomato, Beetroot, Onion, Lettuce, in a toasted Sour Dough Bun
  • The Peoples, Pinot Noir, Central Otago 7.00 / 35.00
  • Omelette of the Day A 3 egg omelette filled with the Chefs special fillings for the day. Served with baby leaf salad with a honey and mustard dressing. Your waiter will let you know today's special. $12
  • Beef Fillet (GF) Served with bubble and squeak, ox cheek spring roll, baby leeks, bacon lardons, edamame bean and tomato salsa, finished with a jus, hollandaise sauce and roast pumpkin hummus. $36
  • Veuve Cliquot 110.00
  • Roast gourmet potatoes With bacon lardons. $8
  • Cheesecake of the Day Your waiter will let you know what today's special is. $14
  • Vegetable Tarte Tatin Gourmet potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables, baked with puff pastry topped with baby leaf salad, chilli lime dukkah & apple $20
  • Bethany's Homemade Fish Cake (GF) Fresh fish bound with potato, red onions, ginger, garlic, herbs and lemongrass, served with a garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $18
  • Add Cheese or Egg to any burger for $1.00
  • Shepherds Pie $8.90
  • With Chips & Salad $11.90
  • Tempura Battered Snapper Burger $10.90
  • 1/4 Pound Beef Burger, Tomato Relish & Caramelised Onion $8.90
  • Gluten free available bread n/a
  • Eggs Benedict on Ciabatta with with Smoked Salmon $18.50
  • Eggs Benedict on Ciabatta with Bacon or Mushroom $15.90
  • SATAY NOODLE SOUP $12.50
  • SATAY BURGER & CHIPS $10.50
  • SINGAPOREAN NOODLES $15.50
  • COMBINATION NOODLE SOUP $12.50
  • COMBINATION SATAY $12.50
  • BEEF NOODLE SOUP $12.50
  • CHICKEN RICE & GINGER SAUCE $14.50
  • CRISPY NOODLES & BEEF SALAD $14.50
  • Pink Lamb Rump $16
    • rosemary & garlic marinated lamb rump served on puy lentil & feta salad with yoghurt & cucumber dressing
  • 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
  • Summer Pudding $14
    • pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
  • Earl Grey Crème Brulee $12
    • with the subtle flavour of bergamot and citrus served with walnut biscotti
  • Roasted Aromatic Veg
    • red capsicum, red onion, aubergine & courgette with feta, olives & pine nuts (V)
  • Mushrooms & Toast $14
    • porcini mushroom & port pâté with cheesy garlic mushrooms served with our own made bread sliced and toasted
  • Balls of Fire
    • beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
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