Bennu Cafe and Bar in Dunedin City Menu

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Soup of the day served with fresh homemade bread and butter * $10.5
Baked loaf of homemade bread with garlic butter * $8.5
Fresh loaf of homemade bread and dips * / Add herb & rock salt flatbread * $16 $10
Antipasto platter with a selection of cured meats, pickles, dips, cheese and bread * Small $20 / Large $29

- Feta, honey, rosemary and garlic oil $11
- Fresh tomato, jalapeno, Spanish onion, cream cheese and mozzarella $11
- Bacon, mushroom, basil and mozzarella $11
- Olive tapenade, fresh tomato, pine nut and parmesan $11
* Gluten-free option available at additional cost -

Vege Lovers Pizza sauce, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, blue cheese, toasted seeds and mozzarella / * Add chorizo -
Vege Lovers II Pizza sauce, roasted beetroot, fresh tomato, basil, olives, spring onion, bocconcini and mozzarella / * Add salami -
Jimmy’s Special Pizza sauce, spicy chicken, red onion, roasted garlic, mushrooms, spinach, cream cheese and mozzarellas -
Original Thanks Giving House smoked chicken, brie, cream cheese and cashew nuts on a cranberry sauce base with mozzarella / * Add Bacon -
Meat Lovers Pizza sauce, salami, chorizo, ham, bacon, mushrooms, onion and mozzarella topped with BBQ sauce -
Nacho Libre Pizza sauce, chilli con carne, jalapenos, fresh tomato, guacamole and mozzarella topped with sour cream and corn chips -
Spicy Prawn Pizza sauce, spicy prawns, tomato, jalapenos, Spanish onion, spinach, pine nuts, cream cheese and mozzarella -
* Add meat options Medium $3 Large $4 - Gluten-free base $4 -

Ribeye Steak - Grilled to your liking, served on fondant potatoes with Portobello mushrooms, caramalised onions and a red wine jus* $31
Kawakawa Rubbed Chicken Breast - Served with minted pea & prune risotto, sauteed black pudding, parmesan crisps and a drizzle of tuffle oil* $30
Pork Belly - Slowly braised in a fragrant Asian master stock, served on cauliflower puree with a pear & chilli relish * $29
New Zealand Lamb Rump - Smoked and served medium rare with kumara and harvati hash, mustard spiced tomato chutney and a red wine jus* $32
Fish of the day - Please ask your wait staff for today’s fresh creation POA
Vegetarian Lasagne - Seasonal vegetables layered with gluten free pasta, Napoli sauce & cheese, served with fresh salad greens * $22
Mexican Style Quesadillas - Served with brie, roast capsicum, cashew nuts & mozzarella and your choice of: Mexican-style chicken or Mixed vegetables * Small $19 / Large $25
Bennu Caesar Salad - A mixture of cos lettuce & salad greens with crispy bacon, grilled chicken & crostini finished with a poached free range egg & parmesan * $20
House Smoked Chicken Salad - Tomato, spring onions and avocado mixed with iceberg lettuce, salad greens, cashews and finished with raspberry vinaigrette * $20
Vegetarian Salad - Roasted beetroot, fresh & sundried tomatoes, olives, cucumber & spring onions with a mixture of salad greens topped with a feta & garlic dressing * $20
Creamy Spaghetti Marinara - Mussels, prawns, market fish and squid tossed with spaghetti and finished with a white wine and dill cream sauce $20
Vegetarian Pasta - Mushroom, spinach and pinenut penne pasta in a pesto cream sauce and topped with parmasan / Add Chicken $22 $18
Mixed green salad $4.5
Side of vegetables $4.5
* Gluten-free meal/option available -

Lemon Posset topped with stewed Black Dorris plums and a pistachio nut tuille * $12
Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake served with blueberry compote and whipped cream $12
Baked Granny Smith Apples filled with a selection of chopped nuts drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, accompanied by vanilla ice-cream * $12
Rich Chocolate Tart served with whipped cream, burnt orange sauce and candied citrus peel $12
A Trio of Vanilla Pannacotta served with stewed Rhubarb, Champagne Rhubarb Jelly and Boysenberry Sorbet * $12
Vanilla ice-cream sundae with your choice of chocolate, berry or butterscotch sauce, topped with nuts and whipped cream * $10
* Gluten-free desserts option available -

SAUVIGNON BLANC -
Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay 2009 $7.50 / $35.00
Mudhouse Marlborough 2009 $8.50 / $38.00
The Ned Marlborough 2009 $9.00 / $42.00
Astrolabe Marlborough 2009 - / $42.00
Coal Pit Central Otago 2008 - / $44.00
CHARDONNAY -
Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay 2008 $7.50 / $35.00
Couper’s Shed Hawkes Bay 2009 $8.70 / $38.00
Church Road Cuve Hawkes Bay 2009 $10.00 / $44.00
Man O’ War Waiheke 2008 - / $47.00
Escarpment Martinborough 2007 - / $55.00
Te Mata Estate ‘Elston’ Hawkes Bay 2008 - / $60.00
AROMATICS -
Muddy Water Reisling Waipara 2008 $8.50 / $38.00
Main Divide Riesling Waipara 2009 $9.00 / $42.00
Aravin Estate Pinot Gris Central Otago 2010 $10.00 / $38.00
Bilancia Pinot Gris Hawkes Bay 2009 - / $42.00
Aravin Estate Rose Central Otago 2010 - / $38.00
Millton Viognier Gisborne 2008 - / $42.00
PINOT NOIR -
Aravin Estate Central Otago 2009 $9.00 / $42.00
Ata Rangi ‘Crimson’ Martinborough 2009 $10.00 / $52.00
Margrain ‘Rivers Edge' Martinborough 2008 - / $48.00
Seresin ‘Leah’ Marlborough 2008 - / $60.00
Wild Earth Central Otago 2007 - / $65.00
MERLOT,CABERNETS & BLENDS -
Trinity Hill ‘The Trinity’ Hawkes Bay 2006 $7.50 / $35.00
Wild Rock Merlot/Malbec Hawkes Bay 2008 $8.50 / $38.00
Angus The Bull Cab/Sav South Australia 2008 $9.00 / $42.00
Obsidian Cabernet Merlot Waiheke 2006 - / $45.00
Trinity Hill Merlot Hawkes Bay 2007 - / $50.00
Te Mata Awatea Cab/Merlot Hawkes Bay 2008 - / $55.00
SHIRAZ & SYRAH -
Couper’s Shed Syrah Hawkes Bay 2009 - / $38.00
Craggy Range Syrah Hawkes Bay 2008 - / $50.00
La Strada Syrah Marlborough 2008 - / $55.00
Coriole McLarin Vale Shiraz South Australia 2007 - / $55.00
CHAMPAGNE -
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Particuliere N.V. - / $125.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut N.V. - / $110.00
Moet & Chandon Brut N.V. - / $125.00
METHODE TRADITIONELLE -
Lindauer Brut Marlborough N.V. - / $30.00
Lindauer Fraise 200mls Marlborough N.V. - / $7.00
Lindauer Special Reserve Marlborough N.V. - / $34.00
Lindauer Special Reserve Marlborough 2004 - / $55.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Souffle Omelette (Unbelievable) $17.90
- Choose from any or all of the following fillings: Bacon, Onion, Tomato, Cheese and Mushrooms. Served with Salad and Fries.
Chicken Burger $16.90
- Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Camembert Cheese and Cranberry Jelly. Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Fries on the side.
Affogato $8.90
- Simple but exotic! Scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice-cream served with Kahlua coffee liqueur and a shot of simple, creamy espresso coffee on top.
Mushroom Steak $33.90
- 450gm Ribeye grilled to your liking and served with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Flintstone Steaks (Rib Attached)
Eggs on Toast $8.50
Prawn Cocktail $11.90
- The Classic Old Fashioned Dish
Salmon $19.90
- Hot Smoked New Zealand Salmon Fritters with Spinach and Feta served with Salad only.
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- Asian Marinated Beef Ribeye strips, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Crispy Noodles and Salad Greens in a mild Thai Dressing.

Seafood and Vegetables $10.00
Vegetarian $8.00
Pork Egg Foo Young $9.00
Steak and Vegetables $9.00
Chicken Fried Rice with Cashew Nuts $12.00
Bottles of Marinade $9.00
Sweet and Sour Chicken Satay $7.00
- Marinated chicken stir-fry with pineapple, onion and natural pineapple juice on abed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
Pork and Vegetables $9.00

Vegetarian Foo Young Egg $8.50
Bacon $3.80
Satay Lamb $9.50
Cheese $3.30
Shrimp Foo Young Egg $10.00
1/2 Doz $4.00
Chicken Fried Noodles $9.50
Beef $2.60

Vegetarian Teriyaki on Rice $7.00
Teriyaki Chicken on rice $8.00
Spicy Fried Udon Chicken $10.00
- fried noodle with chicken
Combi Sushi $5.00/$6.50
- Vege, Chicken, Salmon - 6pcs/8pcs
Satay Vegetables on Rice $7.00
Yakiniku Beef on Rice $8.00
- marinated, grilled
Sukiyaki Udon Chicken $10.00
- fried noodle with chicken
Teriyaki Chicken Sushi $5.00/$6.50
- 6pcs/8pcs

-Small $9.00
Chicken, lamb, falafel or zucchini All $8.50
Chicken Doner Kebab
- Marinated chicken breast cooked on the open spit
-Zucchini $3.00
Gluten free Wraps $3.00
Sweet Chilli Sauce
•Starters
-Pita bread $2.50

Garlic Prawns $28.50
- Black tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic butter, served in their shells with fries and a fresh green salad.
In-house marinated Beef or Prawn skewers, served with a petite salad
Crumbed Sole with fries, salad and tartare sauce
Linguine $28.50
- In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
Mini Spring rolls & Samosas served with fries, salad & sweet Thai chilli dipping sauce (v)
Crispy fried Calamari with fries, salad and homemade aioli
Open Steak Sandwich $28.50
- Pan seared medium rare, with fresh salad greens and caramelised onions. Served with fries and aioli
Sirloin Steak $34.50
- Chargrilled to your liking, served with hand cut fries, slow roasted vegetables and your choice of sauce. Béarnaise, red wine jus, garlic butter or mushroom puree

North African Lamb Kebabs New Zealand spring lamb kebabs served rare with a fennel, mint & yoghurt dressing $17.00
Ice Cream Sundae Your choice of caramel, chocolate or strawberry sauce layered with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream (Gluten free) $12.00
Herbed French Toast With Turkish coleslaw, Cajun seasoned chicken strips & a smoked paprika aioli (Can be vegetarian with field mushrooms fried in garlic butter) $19.00 / $16.00
Lamb Shank Braised in maple syrup & orange juice served with potato mash & salad $18.50
Side of Vegetables $5.50
Braised Chickpeas with Crispy Onion Ring Slowly cooked chickpeas with wilted spinach, topped with grilled haloumi (vegetarian cheese) & finished with a coriander mojo verde $25.50
Deconstructed Prawn Cocktail Served with a wasabi beetroot coulis, garlic chilli prawns with a honey & sesame seed dressed green salad $18.00
Fish of the Day Today’s fresh fish, served on herbed gourmet potatoes with a lemon, caper & fennel sauce (Your choice : Pan fried in an egg wash or a crisp light batter) $33.50

Spicy Herbs ( Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegtarian, Seafood or Tofu, Prawn) $19.50/$21.00/$22.50
- This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic , green, pepper corns and fresh vegetables
Sweet & Sour ( Chicken, Beef, Pork or vegetarian, Seafood or Tofu, Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
- A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegtables & pineapple
Lemon Grass Stir Fry (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetarian, Seafood or Tofu, Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
- Your choice of meat stir -fried with fresh lemongrass and
Pud Prik Chilli ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $19.50/$21.00/$22.50
- Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT
Fresh Mussels $13.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in the shell with fresh lemongrass and fresh basil in a Tom Yum style soup base,topped with fresh coriander, and sweet chilli dipping sauce
Yum Talay (Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn ) $19.00/ $21.50/$22.50
- Cooked at A lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery , Shallots & Tomato
Black Pepper stri Fry (Chicken / Beef)
- Fried Potatoes and fresh vegetables stir - fried with cracked
38 Fried Pork Balls (6) $6.00
- Secret spices and premium leak pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander

Pies & Savouries N/A
Kid's Lunch Box N/A
Pasta Salad N/A
Bacon and Eggs $10.50
- poached, scrambled or fried.
Chicken Nuggets & Fries N/A
Cheese Rolls N/A
Omelette $16.00
- ham, tomato, cheese, onion , mushroom on toast
Breakfast Bagel $6.50
- cream cheese, raspberry jam

Savoury $1.50
Mutton $4.20
Rye $5.50
Bacon and egg $3.00
Club $2.90
Extra fillings $0.50
Bacon and egg slice $4.00
Sausage rolls $2.30

Fish & Chip Pack $10.00
- 3 Fish, 1/2 Scp
Fishbite Pack $6.00
- 5 Fishbites, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
Pack $12.00
- 2 Fishbites, 1 Oyster, 1 Mussel, 1 Squid Ring, Mini Crab Stick, 1/2 Scp
Chicken Nugget Pack $6.00
- 5 Chicken Nuggets, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
Mixed Pack $10.00
- 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy or Sausage, 1/2 Scp
Fishbite Pack $10.00
- 10 Fishbites, 1 Scp, with $1 sauce of own choice
Fish & Chip Pack $50.00
- 14 Fish, 3 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $40.00
- 10 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp

Onion Bhajia (4 Pcs) - Crispy mixed vegetable and onion fritters $5.00
Kadai Chicken - Cubes of chicken cooked in an Indian wok with chopped onions, garlic, capsicum and Indian spices $14.00
Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
Shahi Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with mild spices, almonds and raisins $13.00
Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
Chicken Vindaloo - Favorite from the South of India - highly spiced chicken cooked in a tangy sauce $14.00
Chicken Pasandra - Diced pieces of chicken cooked in fresh cream with ground almonds and coconut cream $14.00
Lamb or Beef Vindaloo - Favorite from the South of India - highly spiced lamb cooked in a tangy sauce $14.00

Devonshire tea $7.00
Milkshakes N/A
Liquor coffees N/A
Falafel and salad in pita bread $8.90
Smoothies N/A
Nachos $10.90
Hot chocolate N/A
Salad selection $7.90

Seafood Stirfy $16 / $30
- Med / Large
Shrimp Stir Fry $13.50 / $24.00
- Med / Large
Vegetarian $11.00 / $20.00
- with rice or noodles. Med / Large
Bluff Oysters $37.50 / $19 / $3.25
- dozen / half dozen / each
Jam Wraps $2.40
Bacon/Egg Meat/Bacon/Egg Tom Lower S/S Top $7.50
Grilled Fish N/A
Chicken Tenders $1.20

-Bacon and Eggs
- Served on home-made foccacia
Lamb Salad $18.00
- Marinated Lamb served on big bed of fresh Green Salad, served with honey roasted nuts and basil mayo
Baked Potato
- One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
Vegetarian/Vegan $15.00
- Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capsicum, Brie Cheese, served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, sundried tomato and basil mayo. Topped with our own honey roasted nuts.
B.L.E.T $15.00
- Bacon Lettuce Egg and Tomato
-French Toast w Bacon Banana and Maple Syrup
- A winner with the locals
Smoked Chicken and Brie
- Smoked Chicken w melted Brie
Bacon and Egg $11
- Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.