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

On cob
Sweet & sour pork
Sweet and sour pork
Chicken chow mein
Batter onion sausage
-Fried rice
Chow mein
Steak & egg burger

Panko crusted corn fritters $16.00
- tomato relish, feta cheese salad, cherry tomatoes (gf)
thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)
-Lunch: add chicken $4.00
Big breakfast $22.00
- roasted tomato, sausage, mushrooms, crispy hash brown, eggs any style, streaky bacon, toast(gf)
Luna’s tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs $15.00
- luna's tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs (gf)
Sautéed mushrooms $16.00
- with streaky bacon, rich demi glaze sauce, toasted ciabatta (gf)
-Brunch: add bacon $3.00
house made sandwich, see blackboard for today’s creation(gf) $20.00

Satay Vegetables $10.00
Hot & Spicy Chicken $13.00
Nigiri Sushi Platter $14.00
Teriyaki Chicken $11.00
Special Salmon - 6pcs/9pcs $7.00/$10.00
Teriyaki Beef with Curry $14.00
Ton Katsu with Curry $15.00
Teriyaki Chicken with Curry $14.00

Beef & Black Bean $10.00
Chips
Steak
Chicken Corn Soup S $5.00 L $7.00
Bacon & Egg Fried Rice $9.00
Chicken & Black Bean $10.00
Vegetarian Fried Noodles $7.50
Battered Sausage $2.00

BEEF & OCTOPUS CASSEROLE $16.00
- STEW WITH SEASONED VEGES, BEEF, OCTOPUS, NOODLES & SPICY SAUCE
Noodles $14.00
BEEF BONE STEW $15.00
- STEW WITH SLICED BEEF, ONION, NOODLE & BEEF BONE BASED SOUP
CHICKEN POT STEW $16.00
- STEW WITH CHICKEN, POTATO CHUNKS, CARROT, ONION & CHILLI PASTE
BARBECUED BEEF & OCTOPUS $17.00
COLD NOODLE SOUP $12.00
- COLD NOODLE WITH SLICES OF CUCUMBERS, RADISH, BEEF & EGG
COMBINATION FRIED RICE $12.00
SEAFOOD CASSEROLE $17.00

Supreme Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, pineapple, pepperoni, beef, mozzarella cheese.
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.
Your Choice of Sauces N/A
- Barbeque, Tomato, Chili, Garlic, Special Mayonaise
Combination $18.90
- Beef & Chicken / Chicken & Falafel / Beef & Falafel
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.
$2 Extras $2
- Olives, tomato, pineapple, mushroom, jalapenos, corn, capsicum, broccoli, avocado, spinach, sundried tomatoes, apricot sauce, cranberry sauce, satay sauce, falafel
Just Tabouli $15.00 / $11.00
- Large / Small
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.

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.
Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
- Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Antipasto Platter $30.00
- Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.

Kebab on rice or chips
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Piece of Halva $3.00
- Sesame halva
-Small $13.00
Sweet Mix Plates (serves 2) $15.00
- A selection of imported & in house Turkish sweets, served with fresh seasonal fruits
Mixed Dolma
- Capsicum, vine leaves, eggplant stuffed with rice and spices, served with a salad garnish and a minted garlic sauce
-Rice $2.50
•Starters

Pasta of the day $14.50
- See specials board
Dunedin clam chowder $15.00
- Our own special blend, with local clams, bacon, onions, celery, potatoes and cream, served with toasted ciabatta bread.
Soup of the day $12.50
- See specials board; served with toasted ciabatta bread.
Available11am–2pm
Margherita pizza $7.70
- House-made with garlic tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with salad or fries.
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.
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.
Free-range eggs benedict $12.00
- On toasted ciabatta bread, topped with hollandaise, served with your choice of lightly-grilled bacon or baby spinach.

Toasted (two fillings) $4.50
Mince and cheese $3.20
∙Cold
Mutton / Chicken $4.20
Panini $6.90
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!
Bacon and eggs / Sausages and eggs / French toast $15.90
Mince / bacon and egg $3.00

Steak and pepper $3.30
Mince and cheese $3.20
Baked beans or spaghetti on toast $8.00
Bacon and egg $3.00
Mince $3.00
Toast and spreads $5.00
Hot cakes $10.00
Extra fillings $0.50

Balti Chicken - Cubes of juicy chicken pieces cooked in ginger and garlic in a fenugreek flavored sauce $14.00
Kadai Lamb or Beef - Diced pieces of lamb or beef cooked in fresh cream with ground almond-sand cream $14.00
Balti Lamb - Boneless lamb pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and fenugreek flavored sauce $14.00
Cheese and Garlic Naan - Naan bread stuffed with cheese and diced garlic $4.00
Shahi Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with mild spices, almonds and raisins $13.00
Chicken Tikka (5 Pcs) - Tender boneless chicken marinated in sauce and roasted in the tandoor $9.00
Chicken or Lamb Biryani - Chicken or Lamb pieces cooked with fragrant basmati rice, nuts and topped with nuts and fried onions $14.00
Vegetable Jalfrazi - fresh vegetables cooked with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onions, ginger, garlic and herbs $13.00

-BACON
SHAKSHUKA $10.00
- eggs baked in a herb tomato sauce with Ciabatta
-Add fries $4.00
- SALMON $18.50
MUESLI $10.00
- served with honey yogurt, milk and berries
-HOMEMADE HASH
- SALMON $18.00
SIDES $4.00

Sole $6.00 / $6.50 / $8.50
- Battered / crumbed / grilled
Fishermans Basket Bluecod fish alternative $15.00
- includes: 1 fish or 5 fish bites, 1 squid ring, 1 crab stick, 2 mussels, 2 scallops and chips
Battered Onion Sausage $2.70
Prawn Garlic Twister $1.20
Wedges $3.80 / $4.90
- half scoop / full scoop
Onion Rings 50c
Chips $3.00
- full scoop
Chicken Breast crumbed Snitzel $5.00

Baked Potato
- One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
Fritata w Chutney $15.00 / $8
- Potato and Mushroom Fritata, served 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.
Royale Fry Up $18.50
- Eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms served on home- made foccacia bread
Bacon, Banana and Maple
- Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
Smoked Salmon $15.00
- Smoked Salmon
-Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
- Great for the kids, or a light breakfast