The Blind Finch in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

BURGERS BURGERS
  • All Burgers $15.50
  • Kids Size $9.50
  • Choose Your Bun
    • White / Whole meal / Gluten Free / No Bun
  • Salgon Smile (Vietnam)
    • Pork, Crackling, Pickled Carrot & Cucumber, Fresh Chili, Vietnamese Slaw and Coriander
  • Aotearoa (N2)
    • Beef, Beetroot, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Smoked Tomato Relish and Cheddar Cheese
  • General Lee (USA)
    • Chicken, Spicy Buffalo Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Blue Cheese Mayo
  • Fuego (Spain)
    • Lamb, Fire Roasted Vegetables, Rocket, Aioli, Goats Cheese and Romesco Sauce
  • The Turk (Turkey)
    • Lamb Or Falafel, Hummus Lettuce, Tomato, Coriander, Mint Yoghurt, Tahini Mayo and Tabbouleh
  • The Stallion (Italy)
    • Chicken and Prosciutto Or Grilled Aubergine, Napoli Sauce, Grilled Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
  • Bombay Express (Indian)
    • Tandoori Chicken Or Dahl. Lettuce, Tomato. Mango Chutney, Coriander and Raita
  • The All (USA)
    • Beef, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Pickles, jalapenos, Tomato, Lettuce and BBQ Sauce
  • Kamikaze (Japan)
    • Teriyaki Beef Or Chicken, Okonomiyaki Sauce, Kewpie Mayo and Japanese Slew
  • 0MG (Ohakune)
    • Beef, Bacon, Fried Free Range Egg, Hash Brown, Smoked Tomato Relish and Cheddar Cheese
  • Love You Long Time (Thailand)
    • Grilled Fish of the Day, Tamarind Chili Glaze, Thai Slaw, Crushed Peanuts and Coriander and Fresh Chili
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries $5.00
  • Truffle Fries $6.50
    • With Truffle Oil and Truffle Mayo
  • Kamikaze Fries $6.50
    • With Okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie Mayo and Bonito Flakes
  • Patatas Bravas Fries $6.50
    • With Aioli and Spicy Spanish Bravas Sauce
  • Poutine Fries $6.50
    • With Cheese Curds and Brown Gravy
  • Caesar Fries $6.50
    • With Caesar Dressing, Kalamata Olives, Croutons, Bacon and Shaved Parmesan
BURGER EXTRAS BURGER EXTRAS
  • Meat patty (Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pork $4.50
  • Bacon $3.50
  • Jalapenos $1.50
  • Dahl/Falafel patty $3.50
  • Free Range Egg $2.50
  • Pickles $1.50
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Aioli, Bravas sauce, Buffalo sauce $1.50
  • Blue cheese Mayo, Truffle Mayo, Kewpie Mayo, Okonomiyaki $2.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Lewis Road Ice Cream (Strawberry, Vanilla, Hokey Pokey, Chocolate) 120ml $5.50
  • Snickers Brownie $5.50
  • Crunchy Brownie $5.50
  • Chocolate Bars $2.50
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • ALL BENEDICTS $15.50
    • Served with Citrus Hollandaise, 2 Poached eggs on english Muffins
  • Chefs Famous Eggs Benedict with Bacon (Classic)
    • Streaky Bacon, Basil Pesto, Capsicum Coulis and Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Spinach (Florentine)
    • Wilted Spinach, Basil Pesto, Capsicum Coulis and Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Salmon (Montreal)
    • Cold Smoked Salmon, Basil Pesto, Capsicum Coulis and Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Crab (Louisiana)
    • Creole Style Crab, Coriander Pesto, Capsicum Coulis and Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Truffle (Benevento)
    • Garlic Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, truffle Cream and truffle Oil and Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Black Beans (Huevos Rancheros)
    • Mexican Black Bears jalapenos, Tomato, Coriander Pesto, Capsicum Coulis an Balsamic Reduction
  • Benedict with Chorizo (El Borne)
    • Grilled Cronzo, Rocket, Capsicuni Coulis, basil Pesto and Balsamic Reduction
  • Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Free Range eggs (2) cooked to your liking on Garlic Grilled Sourdough
  • Bacon and Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • Free Range eggs (2) cooked to your liking, Flame Grilled Streaky Bacon on Garlic Grilled Sourdough
  • The Blind Finch Granola $12.00
    • Homemade Maple and Honey toasted Granola full of Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit. Served with Greek yoghurt
  • Classic Three-Egg Omelette $14.50
    • Free Range eggs (3) cooked to perfection, tilled with Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables. Rocket and Goat's Cheese
SIDES SIDES
  • Brunch only
  • Hash browns(2) $4.00
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Portobello Mushrooms $4.00
  • Chorizo $4.50
  • Hollandaise $1.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chocolate Mousse Cake.. $8.50
    • Chocolate mud cake with a thick layer of mousse on top and finished with a chocolate shell
  • Tacos
    • Mince, lettuce, carrot and cheese
  • Bangers and Mash.. $16.50
    • Sausages served on a potato mash with gravy
  • Baked caramel cheesecake.. $9.00
    • Thick and creamy cheesecake with a layer of delicious caramel on top
  • ANTIPASTO $27.00
    • A selection of meats, pickles, cheeses, bread and dips2 people../ Specify you would like gluten free options
  • Salt and pepper prawns.. $15.00
    • Prawns in a salt and pepper crumb with lemon aioli
  • Messy Omelette (GF).. $16.80
    • Rustic style egg omelette with tomato, cheese, spinach and bacon with fresh herbs
  • Kumara Cakes.. $13.00
    • Mini kumara cakes served with a petite salad and sweet chilli aioli
  • Side of fries $3.00
  • Salad bowl $6.50
  • Crispy Chicken and Corn Salad $21.00
    • Lightly crumbed and seasoned chicken pieces, salad greens, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn. Served with fresh coriander and aioli.
  • Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
    • Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with  caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
  • Open Breakfast Buttie $14.50
    • Toasted ciabatta, bacon, fried egg, spinach, hash brown and hollandaise sauce.
  • Roast Honey Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad $17.50
    • Roasted sweet pumpkin chunks and beetroot cubes tossed through spinach, basil pesto, feta  and walnuts with a balsamic dressing and crispy beetroot noodles. Add bacon $3.00
  • Lamb Shoulder $37.00
    • Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots.  Served with a béarnaise sauce.
  • Seasonal vegetables $6.50
  • Grilled chicken, yoghurt, warm cauliflower and chickpea salad (GF) $26.00
  • If you have any allergies or intolerances let us know, we can easily cater for you and some dishes can be altered.
  • Grilled flat iron steak, pressed potato and salsa verde (GF) $14.00
  • Green salad (V, GF, DF) $22.00
  • Vanilla ice-cream with hawthorne espresso straight or honey sweetened $10.00
  • Pressed potato with peperonata, a fried egg and green leaves (V, GF) $22.00
  • Pan roasted pork loin, pumpkin puree, apple salad (GF) $26.00
  • Malt ice-cream, peanut praline $7.00
  • 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
  • Lamb burger $23.00
    • Fresh made lamb patty in a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, feta, basil pesto, onion jam and a smoked paprika aioli. Served with a side of fries.
  • -Add bacon $3.80
  • -Creamy mushrooms
  • DF= Dairy free option available on request / V= Vegetarian option available on request / GF=Gluten free option available on request
  • Hotcakes $10.90
    • A stack of three fluffy hotcakes, dusted in icing sugar with a side of maple syrup.
  • Steak, eggs & chips (DF) $27.50
    • Scotch fillet steak grilled medium rare on golden fries and topped with two fried free-range eggs. Served with chipotle slaw and your choice of:
  • Squid Ring $1.00
  • Garlic Chips $4.00
  • 5 Fish, 3 scoops, 2 hot dogs, 1 spring roll, 2 potato fritters $25.00
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
  • Jumbo $5.00
  • Chips scoop $2.70
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Tikka Masala $20.99
    • Tandoor cooked boneless chicken sauted in capsicum, onion, cauliflower, spinach and simmered in tomato based gravy.
  • Beef Mugalai Korma $18
    • Cubes of beef cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Mango Chicken $16.99
    • Cubes of chicken cooked in mango sauce with almonds and cashews, topped with cream and butter.
  • Mughalai Mushroom $16.99
    • Potato and Mushroom cooked in cashew and coconut based white sauce and tempered with aromatic spices.
  • Beef South Indian $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Veg Korma $14.99
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in cashew based creamy sauce
  • Beef Stew $17.50
    • Cubes of beef bathed in a beautifully spiced and creamy coconut gravy with potato and okhra.
  • ChickenTikka Masala $16.99
    • Chef’s specialty, marinated tandoori boneless chicken cooked with flavourful spices and herbs.
  • Palak Paneer $14.90
    • Fresh cottage cheese cooked with spinach puree & ground spices
  • Lemon Pepper Squid $8.90
    • Scallop battered with corn flour &spices then tossed with curry leaves, black pepper and lemon juice.
  • Balti (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $16.90
    • Your choice of meat pieces cooked in thick masala gravy with ground spices, fresh capsicum and coriander
  • Dal Tadka $14.90
    • Black lentils cooked with cumin seeds, fresh onion, tomato & spices
  • Mixed Veg Korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut gravy with aromatic spices
  • Malai Kofta $14.90
    • Kofta (balls) made with fresh cottage cheese & cooked in creamy cashew nut gravy with ground spices
  • Samosa (2 Pieces) $6.90
    • Deep fried pastry stuffed with potato, green peas & ground spices
  • Squid Kali Mirch $17.90
    • Squid cooked with coconut cream, ground spices & crushed black pepper
  • -Plain Naan $3.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo (hot) $17.90
    • Hot chicken curry straight from the beaches of goa
  • Beef Rogan Josh $16.90
    • Diced beef cooked in traditional North Indian style
  • Saag Gosht $17.90
    • Puree spinach and cream
  • Cheese Naan $3.50
    • Stuffed with herbs, spiced cheese
  • From 9am to 3pm
  • -Garlic & Cheese Naan / Aloo Parantha $4.00
  • Khumb Fali $14.90
    • Mushroom and green beans cooked in cashew nuts creamy gravy
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $18.50
  • PANCAKES $12.50
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $14.50
  • CEREAL $7.00
    • with fruit-yogurt
  • FRENCH TOAST $13.50
    • with bacon, banana & maple
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
  • FRESH SANDWICH From $4.50
  • CORN FRITTERS AND BACON $15.00
  • O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
    • Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
  • Breakfast Wrappo N/A
    • With bacon, egg, tomato & BBQ sauce
  • Chicken & Avocado N/A
    • with tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Irish Breakfast Toastie N/A
    • With bacon, cheese, tomato & tomato relish
  • Kerry N/A
    • Turkey, swiss, tomato, carrot, cucumber & honey mustard
  • Cheddar & Salad Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & honey mustard
  • Country Salad N/A
    • Ham, egg, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • BLT N/A
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato & egg mayo
  • Mountain Burger $18.50
    • huge beef burger and chips - hope you're hungry!
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • marinated strips of prime beef, Thai style with crispy noodles & salad
  • Fish Bites & Curly Fries $8.00
  • Creme Brulee $9.00
  • 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
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • our legendary loaf - you won't be disappointed
  • Speight's Beer Battered Fish and Chips $20.50
    • this is a Local's favourite - fish lightly coated in a beer batter served with chips and salad
  • Side Salad $6.50
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Small Fries $4.50
  • 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)
  • Chicken Parmigiana $21.00
    • Tuscan spiced chicken breast topped with MG tomato relish and parmesan, served with salad and fries
  • Spinach $3.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $18.50
    • Strips of beef marinated in a Thai dressing, served in a poppadum with salad and mung beans
  • MG Platter (serves one) $16.50
    • Spreads and breads with house smoked salmon and chorizo sausage
  • G/F Toast $2.00
  • Fish $32.00
    • Pan Seared Blue Cod Served On Smoked Salmon And Potato Croquette With A Lemon Riesling sauce
  • Fries $6.00
    • Shoestring Fries With Red Capsicum Aioli
  • Russian fudge $3.00
  • Cornfed Chicken Breast $38.00
    • Centered With Sun Dried Tomato, Brie Cheese, Spinach, Wrapped In Bacon & Filo Pastry Served On A Pumpkin Risotto
  • All 3 Cheese Board $30.00
  • Broccoli With Hollandaise $6.00
  • Barry’s Bay Four Year old Cheddar (Akaro) $15.50
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $24.50
    • With Crispy Noodles, Brie Wontons & Roasted Capsicum Aioli
  • Meatfest
    • chorizo sausage, salami, diced ham, red onions & pineapple
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $25
    • roasted aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato ragu, layered with béchamel cheese sauce & pasta sheets served with a leafy green salad with olives & tangy vinaigrette (V)
  • Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15
  • Cheeseboard $18
    • kapiti baby blue cheese, creamy camembert, aged cheddar, port soaked cheddar, grilled haloumi, pinot noir paste, served with crostini stack
  • Tiger Tiger
    • Tiger prawns, basil pesto, fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes & caper berries
  • Summer Pudding $14
    • pudding with mixed berries in a white chocolate syrup served with vanilla & rosewater cream
  • Bubbles House Platter $30
    • salt & pepper squid, morrocan spiced fried penne, 3 mixed kebabs, marinated kalamata olives, 4 meatballs greek style, 3 sundried tomato and feta polenta wedges, garlic aioli dip, olive oil & balsamic, 6 assorted fresh baked pinwheels
  • 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
  • Roasted Pork Belly $15.50
    • Served on parsnip cream, crisps and apple sauce
  • Vegetarian Main $27
    • A vegetarian tasting plate, gallery staff will inform you of todays special
  • Thai Beef Salad $21
    • Thai marinated beef, salad greens, cashew nuts, palm sugar dressing and crispy noodles
  • Sticky Date Pudding N/A
    • Served with toffee sauce, French vanilla bean ice cream and cream anglaise
  • Lamb Nicoise Salad $26.50
    • Lamb Fillet with green beans, red onions, gourmet potatoes, soft boiled egg and olives served in a creamy honey and dill sauce
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted bread
  • Truffles 3 N/A
    • Choose from our selection of Baileys, chocolate or rum and raisin truffles
  • Rissotto $23
    • Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit
The Blind Finch

The Blind Finch

location

Address

29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune 4625, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063858076

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Fast Food , Gluten Free , International , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune 4625, New Zealand