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

  • Chicken Yavo $17.90
    • Served with creamy mushroom sauce and parmesan cheese
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
  • Chicken Kebab
  • Mayo
  • Beef / Lamb Kebabs
  • Fries $4.50
    • With garlic mayo
  • Mixed Dipped Plate $11.00
    • Combination of three dips
  • Tiramisu $7.50
    • Mascarpone cheese, lady fingers and espresso coffee
  • Vegetarian $10.00 / $12.00
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Chicken $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Beef $9.00 / $10.50
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Beef $11.90 / $14.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Zucchini $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Salad $7.00 / $8.00
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Falafal $8.50 / $9.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Taboulli $1.00
  • Prawns 12.0
    • Pan-fried prawns, served with a ginger, lime and tequila mayonnaise, a Japanese dipping sauce and side salad
  • Chicken Caesar Salad 19.5
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins on crispy lettuce with flaked parmesan, crunchy croutons, bacon strips finished with anchovies, soft poached egg and rich Caesar dressing
  • 200g Angus Pure Eye-Fillet Steak (GF) 32.0
    • Wrapped in streaky bacon, cooked to your liking, served with either fries or mashed potato, with fresh salad and your choice of sauce, as above
  • Bangers and Mash (GF) 22.0
    • Four Tasty Lamb and herb sausages served with caramelised onion gravy on creamy mash
  • Deli Chicken Sandwich 18.5
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins, bacon & parmesan cheese on a warm ciabatta roll with salad, tomato & our own home made pesto mayo, served with fries.
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5
    • Choice of Chocolate, Caramel or Strawberry
  • Fresh Beer-Battered Terakihi
    • Served with chips and side salad
  • Irish Lamb Shanks (GF) 27.0
    • Two garlic infused lamb shanks, served on a bed of garlic mash and a parsley and orange pesto sauce (If you prefer just one shank - $20)
  • Stuffed Squid $24
    • With a prawn, pea and squid ink Risotto served on a roquette garnish salad finished with a lemon and caper sauce
  • Petit Dejeuner Vegetalien (Vegan Breakfast) $18
    • Sauteed potato chunks, tomato, mushroom, kale and herb salad, roasted chickpea served with wholegrain toast and tomato chilli jam
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $18
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Mushroom
  • Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
    • Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
  • Cordon Bleu $22
    • Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
  • Pain Perdu (French Toast) $18
    • Cinnamon Brioche, with bacon, banana, maple syrup
  • Chia and Coconut Pot $14
    • Served with mango and ginger compote and biscotti
  • Classic Fish and Chips $20
    • Tempura battered or polenta crusted pan fried served with housemade tartare, salad and fries
  • Sausage $2.00
  • $10 Fish Pack $10
    • 2 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Pineapple Ring, 1 Scoop Chips
  • Chicken Chow Mein or Chop Suey $10.00
  • Beef Egg Fu Young $10.00
  • Pork Chow Mein or Chop Suey $10.00
  • $6 Chicken Pack $6
    • 2 Pieces, ½ Scoop Chips
  • Honey Chicken on Rice $9.50
    • Batter chicken in honey sauce with fried rice and vegetables
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Prawn and chorizo pasta $21.90
    • Fresh pasta in a creamy white wine and basil sauce, with sautéed prawns and chorizo. Tossed with wilted spinach, cherry tomatoes and topped with shaved parmesan
  • Extras
    • Bacon / salmon / tomato / mushrooms / eggs / hash browns / spinach / salad greens / sausage / toast
  • Extras to be served with main meals only
  • Fish and chips $10.90
    • Golden crumbed fish bites with fries and tomato sauce.
  • -Bacon
  • Bruschetta $13.90
    • Toasted ciabatta topped with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, feta, roquette & balsamic glaze
  • 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
  • Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements
  • Mushroom Pakora $9.90
    • Mushroom in chickpeas flour batter and deep fried
  • Saag Gosht $17.90
    • Puree spinach and cream
  • -Plain Naan $3.00
  • Tandoori Chicken H $12.90 / F $19.90
    • All above items are marinated with tandoori spices and yoghurt and cooked in tandoori oven, served with onions and tomatoes
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $17.90
    • Tender chicken cooked with onion, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs & spices
  • Lamb Nawabi $17.90
    • Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cooked in cream and garnished with almond nuts
  • Chicken Naan $4.00
    • Naan stuffed with tandoori chicken
  • Chicken Balti $17.90
    • Succulent chicken pieces in a medium spicy sauce with onion, capsicum and tomatoes
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Three eggs, served either poached, scrambled or fried on toasted kibbled rye and house made relish.
  • - Toast $3.50
  • Fish & Chips $11.50
  • BLAT $15.50
    • Streaky bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on toasted bread, with mayo, and served with fries.
  • - Black Pudding $4.50
  • Chicken Supreme & Sweet Corn Tartlet $29.00
    • Chicken Breast Supreme pan fried, with a sweet corn & bacon tartlet, a chorizo salad, and finished with semi-dried tomatoes & a fresh sauce Verte.
  • Rutland Sirloin Steak $29.50
    • Angus aged sirloin steak served to your liking, with rosemary coated homemade chips or mash & salad or sautéed seasonal vegetables & your choice of sauce: black peppercorn, mushroom, fresh garlic, or blue cheese sauce.
  • South Island Salmon Fillet & New Potato Galette $35.00
    • South Island Salmon with grilled fennel, ginger & herb potato galette, served with seasonal vegetables, and finished with a lemon butter sauce.
  • Children’s Drinks $2.50
    • Flavoured Milk
  • Fries scoop $2.50
  • Bacon and egg burger $6.00
  • Bowl of seasoned fries with aioli and tomato sauce $5.00
  • Banana Pancakes $7.50
  • Baked beans on toast with a scrambled egg $8.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $11.50
    • Streaky bacon, eggs poached, scrambled or fried served on buttery toast with a side of tomato relish
  • Mushrooms On Toast $16.50
    • Creamy mushrooms on buttery toast topped with a poached egg
  • Satay Chicken Burger $18.50
    • Panko Crumbed Crispy Chicken, Salad & Satay Sauce on a Soft Bun s/w Fries & Aioli
  • KIDS BURGER + CHIPS $10.00
    • KIDS CHEESE BURGER W/ CHIPS, TOMATO SAUCE + JUICE BOX
  • BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger $18.50
    • Homemade Beef Pattie w/ Bacon, Slaw, Cheese & BBQ Sauce s/w rFried & Aioli
  • Scallop & Bacon Slider $19.50
    • Crisp Beer Battered Scallops on Soft Bun, Aioli & Bacon s/w Fries & Aioli
  • Toasted Sandwich
    • (Cheese, Tomato, Ham, Onion, Pineapple)
  • CHOCOLATE MOOSE $6.50
    • W/ MARSHMALLOWS + CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $16.50
    • Panko Crumbed Chicken Pieces, Bacon & Parmesan on a Light Salad w/ Aioli & a Basil Pesto Drizzle
  • Amaretto $10.00
  • fish $3.50
  • mushroom $2.00
  • waitara (beef, bacon & pineapple) $7.50
  • scoop $3.00
  • 1/2 scoop $2.00
  • rogue wave (beef, bacon & sweet chilli) $6.50
  • lifesaver (2 patties, bacon, cheese, pineapple & egg) $12.00
  • meat pattie $3.50
  • Chicken, brie, cranberry $17.00
    • Fresh grilled chicken served with lettuce, cranberry sauce, Kapiti brie, + with SR hand-cut fat chips
  • Aioli
  • Bacon avo tomato $15.00
    • Bacon, scrambled eggs, avocado (when in season) + it vine-ripened tomato. Served 11 on fresh toasted bread (GF) (V) options available upon request
  • Fried egg $2.00
  • Chicken and avocado $18.00
    • Coconut coated chicken served with garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, kale slaw, crispy shallots and harissa mayonnaise
  • Kiwiana $18.00
    • Beef patty with beetroot, tomato, lettuce, caramelised onion + old- fashioned home- made dressing. Served with SR hand- cut fat chips
  • Beef, pear + kikorangi blue $17.00
    • Aged scotch Fillet served on a rocket, Kikorangi blue vein, pear, walnut salad
  • Red wine jus garlic butter
  • Chicken burger $12.00
  • Scotch fillet steak $26.00
    • Grilled to your liking, served with garlic butter or mushroom sauce
  • Ice cream sundae $6.50
    • Strawberry, chocolate, caramel, passion fruit toppings
  • Fish and chips $13.00
    • Fish served with small salad and chips
  • -Cheesy garlic bread $7.00
  • Kids burger and chips $9.50
  • Manuka honey buffalo wings $12.00
    • Served with a plum sauce
  • Lamb loin chops $23.00
    • Served with honey mint sauce
  • Bami Goreng $12.00
    • Noodles
  • Bag of Wedges $3.50
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.00
  • Chicken Curry & Vegetables $12.00
  • Lemon Chicken $13.00
  • Stuffed Mushrooms (4) $5.50
  • Thai Chicken Curry on Rice $15.00
  • Bar-B-Q Pork & Vegetables $11.00
  • Up size to XL +$4.00
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
  • Grilled cheese $8.90
    • grilled halloumi cheese served with lebanese bread
  • Falafel $8.90
    • fried chick pea balls, seasoned & served with lebanese bread, pickles & tahini sauce
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Chicken biryani $14.90
    • a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Konafa $6.90
    • a cheese pastry soaked in a sweet sugar based syrup & garnished with pistachio
  • Lebanese bread $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

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