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
Fish of the Day (Chef's Recommendation) $23.90
- Fresh, locally caught Fish Fillets seasoned with Lemon Pepper and grilled.
Soup of the Day $12.90
- Please ask Wait Staff for today's option. Served with Fresh Bread of the day
Cafe Style Muesli $12.90
Pepper Steak $33.90
- 450gm Ribeye grilled to your liking and served with Brandy and Pepper Sauce. Flintstone Steaks (Rib Attached)
Breads and Dips $17.90
- (for two people) A selection of Dips and Breads
Blue Cod $27.90
- 300gm of Battered Blue Cod served with Salad and Fries
Fried Onions $2.50

30 pieces $24.00
Dumpling Soup $7.00
King Prawn Tempura - 6pcs/9pcs $7.00/$10.00
King Prawn Tempura Udon $12.50
Tekka Don $13.50
- Fresh Tuna on Sushi Rice
Extra Cashew $2.50
100 pieces $75.00
Smoked Chicken - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00

Only $17.50 each
Sole Fillet $4.00
Vegetarian Chow Mein $7.50
Chicken $3.80
Squid Ring $0.80
Chicken $3.80
Deluxe Fried Noodles $12.00
Steak & Tomato On Rice $10.00

Just Cheese Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Plenty of 100% mozzarella cheese.
Chilli Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, tomato, chicken, jalapenos, mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Roll / Beef Roll / Vegetarian Falafel Roll Lrg $12.90 Small $10.90
- Comes in roll-up bread with fresh mixed salad, hummus and your choice of Yilmaz sauce.
Satay Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, tomato, corn, chicken, satay sauce, mozzarella cheese.
Cranberry and Brie Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
- Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced mushrooms, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with delicious cranberry sauce and chunks of brie cheese.
Combination $18.90
- Beef & Chicken / Chicken & Falafel / Beef & Falafel
Just Tabouli $15.00 / $11.00
- Large / Small
Chicken, Tomato and Cream Cheese Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
- Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced onion and mushroom, fresh diced tomatoes, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with a pleasant amount of cream cheese.

Nasi Goreng rice $10.00
Squid Ring $0.80
Chicken $4.50
Seafood Stick $1.50
Black Pepper Beef $11.00
Chop Suey Patty $1.60
Hot Dog $2.50
Roast pork $10.00

Antipasto Platter $30.00
- Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
- Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Middle Eastern $20.00
- Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
- Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.

-Skewers/shish $8.00
Humus
- Chickpeas and tahine dip
Served with salad and sauce
Zucchini Burger and chips $12.00
Mixed Dolma
- Capsicum, vine leaves, eggplant stuffed with rice and spices, served with a salad garnish and a minted garlic sauce
Falafel Kebab
- Vegetarian chickpeas and lentil patties
Combo Wrap One-size $14.50
- Mix of any two items (lamb, chicken, falafel, zucchini)
Dolma Plate $7.00
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spice, served with salad garnish and minted garlic yoghurt sauce

Grilled fish burger $15.50
- Our own special patty of blue cod and salmon, with new zealand saffron mayo and lettuce on a house-baked bun served with steak-cut fries or salad.
Available 11am–2pm
Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
- On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.
Fries and things $7.70
- Choose one of the following with your fries: chicken nuggets,mini hot dogs or fish bites; salad can be substituted for fries.
Middle eastern seven spice lamb kebabs $15.00
- Three lamb skewers served with crispy hummus, mesclun greens and tahini yoghur.T
New zealand green-lipped mussels $16.00
- Steamed with white wine and our own harissa blend paste,served with toasted ciabatta bread.
Bbq pork arancini $14.00
- Served with bourbon and butter mashed pumpkin, apple slaw and barbeque sauce.
Pasta of the day $14.50
- See specials board

Bacon and egg slice $4.00
Panini $6.90
Toasted (two fillings) $4.50
Sausage rolls $2.30
A sandwich is the ideal hunger buster.A sandwich is the ideal hunger buster – and The Doughbin Bakery & Cafe has a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches, paninis and cheese rolls. We also make delicious club sandwiches and filled/gourmet rolls packed with your favourite fillings.
Bacon and eggs / Sausages and eggs / French toast $15.90
When you’ve got the munchies, you can’t beat a pie! At The Doughbin, we have all your favourite pies – mince, steak, chicken, and mutton; as well as a vegetarian option. We also have a range of savouries and sausage rolls. While you’re here, be sure to try our bacon and egg slice – it’s a real crowd-pleaser!
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Crumbed Sole with fries, salad and tartare sauce
Steamed green lipped mussels tossed in a lemon, sage and caper butter served with toasted ciabatta
Crispy fried Calamari with fries, salad and homemade aioli
Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
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
Risotto $26.50
- Made to order using fresh seasonal vegetables.Please ask your waitstaff for today’s option.
Linguine $28.50
- In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce

Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50

Smashed avo 3 $20
- Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs and cold smoked salmon OR bacon. Next level.
French toast $18
- Sweet and sour and delicious with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup
Bacon buttie $10
- In ciabatta, loaded w/ free range bacon and choice of sauces
Vege eggs benedict $17
- The earthy version.. Served with Grilled Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach and, of course, delicious hollandaise
Toast $8
- Homemade Preserves on Five Grain Toast or Ciabatta
Salmon eggs benedict $18
- Indulge in the richness and the goodness. Smoked Salmon, wilted spinach & hollandaise
- Full serving $12
Grilled halloumi $16
- Pan fried halloumi cheese served on toasted ciabatta w/ chili jam, rocket & avocado

Garlic Bread $4.5
The Harlem $8.90
- Tossed in cinnamon sugar with maple syrup
BBQ Chicken and Bacon (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, roasted chicken, bacon, red onion & BBQ sauce
Cookies Monster $8.90
- Oreos & chocolate sauce
Lolly Molly $8.90
- Gummy lollies with strawberry & chocolate sauce
Beer Battered Fries $5
Miss Veggie (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, jalapeños, tomatoes, onion, capsicum, pineapple & feta
Fries $4.5

Potato Fritters $1.20
Mussels $1.60 / $1.50
- Crumbed / Battered
Egg Foo Young Meat $12.00 / $22.00
- Med / Large
Vegetarian with no rice $9.00 / $16.00
- Med / Large
Steak S/S Tomato Top $9.50
- Plain Meat Patty S/S Lower
Bacon/Egg Meat/Bacon/Egg Tom Lower S/S Top $7.50
Bluecod $8.50 / $8.90 / $11.50
- Battered / crumbed / grilled
Bluecod Bites $1.70

-Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
- Great for the kids, or a light breakfast
Royale Fry Up $18.50
- Eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms served on home- made foccacia bread
Lamb Salad $18.00
- Marinated Lamb served on big bed of fresh Green Salad, served with honey roasted nuts and basil mayo
Eggs And Soldiers
-Bacon and Eggs
- Served on home-made foccacia
Bacon, Banana and Maple
- Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
Bacon and Egg $11
- Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
Fritata w Chutney $15.00 / $8
- Potato and Mushroom Fritata, served with or without Salad.