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

Flounder $19.50/$15.00/$9.50
- strong flavor with delicate texture
Hot Dog $2.20
Blue Cod Fillets
Squid Rings $0.60
3x Scallops
Oyster Bluff $4.00
Oyster natural 1 dozen $34.00
Oyster deep fried 1 dozen $36.00

Bacon & Eggs $15.00
- bacon and eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
locally caught fresh sole fillets $24.00
- poached in a caper & cream sauce, herb potatoes, baby spinach, pressed yoghurt, tomato salsa (gf)
Spanish eggs $17.00
- spanish eggs, kranksy sausage, red peppers, feta cheese, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs(gf)
smoked chicken $20.00
- brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
-Brunch: add 2 poached eggs $3.00
Brunch $18.00
- house made french toast, streaky bacon, brulee banana, maple syrup
-Brunch: add bacon $3.00
vegetarian risotto $18.00
- fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)

Combination Chow Mein $10.00
Satay Chicken Roll or Burger $4.00
- Grilled marinated chicken satay in a bun with salad and peanut sauce
Chicken/Beef/Pork Curry on Rice $10.00
Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $10.00
Vegs $2.00
Chicken Fried Rice with Egg $10.00

Asian Slaw (GF) (DF) $15
- With crunchy raw veges, spiced peanuts and a nahm jim-style dressing
Spice-Rubbed Beef Sandwich $22
- On toasted cheddar bread with onion rings, mixed leaf, and smoked tomato sauce
Ombrellos Creamy Seafood Chowder $14
- With house bread
Duck Liver Pate $14.50
- With beer and pear chutney and toasted baguette
Braised Lamb Fettucine $19
- Slow-cooked lamb on pasta with parsley oil and parmesan
- truffle polenta chips $6.50
- green salad $6.50
Mushroom Risotto (GF) $18
- With rocket, goat’s cheese, portobello mushrooms and horseradish gremolata

$2 Extras $2
- Olives, tomato, pineapple, mushroom, jalapenos, corn, capsicum, broccoli, avocado, spinach, sundried tomatoes, apricot sauce, cranberry sauce, satay sauce, falafel
Mushroom Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, mushroom, mushroom, 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.
Supreme Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, pineapple, pepperoni, beef, mozzarella cheese.
Blue Cheese Chicken Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
- Yilmaz's delicious pizza sauce, freshly sliced onion and mushroom, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with fine blue vein cheese.
Happy Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, chicken, beef, lamb, mozzarella cheese
Falafel Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, tomato, falafel, green & red capsicum, mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Apricot Reg $15.90 Large $19.90
- For the sweet tooth... full, rich apricot sauce, chunks of marinated chicken breast. Covered with 100% New Zealand mozzarella cheese and finished with delicious cream cheese.

Beef Satay Vegetable $9.50
Shrimp Fried Rice $10.00
Beef Patty $1.80
Pork Tomato on Noodles $10.00
Hot Dog $1.80
Szechuan Chicken $9.50
Ginger Chicken $11.50
Bacon $3.80

Nasi Goreng rice $10.00
Prawn $11.00
Steak $4.50
Steak cashew nuts $13.00
Chicken $10.00
Prawn $11.00
Jam Donut $2.00
Combination $11.00

-Cheese $1.00
Combo Meal $9.50
- Mix of any two items from above
Zucchini Kebab
- Vegetarian zucchini, feta cheese and egg
-Small $4.00
Humus and bread $8.00
- Chickpea and tahine dip served with hot pita bread
-Falafel $2.00
Kebab on rice or chips
Kofta Shish in Pita or Wrap
- Spiced minced lamb chargrilled

Nigiri Sushi (salmon/prawn) $5.00 / $10.00
Avocado Sushi Roll $3.50 / $6.50
- avodado lover's roll
Sweet sour pork $9.50
- with rice
Chilli spicy Vegetables with rice $8.00
Beef brisket on rice $9.50
Vegetable noodle soup with vegetables $7.50
Chilli spicy Seafood $9.50
- with rice
Fresh Vege Sushi $3.00 / $6.00
- avocado, cucumber, pepper

Hot cakes $10.00
Baked beans or spaghetti on toast $8.00
∙Cold
Savoury $1.50
HOURS Mon – Friday 6AM - 4:30PM Saturday 7AM - 4:30PM Sunday 7AM - 4:30PM
Toast and spreads $5.00
Bacon and egg slice $4.00
Mince and cheese $3.20

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
Steamed green lipped mussels tossed in a lemon, sage and caper butter served with toasted ciabatta
Reef & Beef $37.00
- Rib-eye, chargrilled to your liking, topped with prawns, in-house smoked salmon, garlic butter, served with fries and fresh green salad. >>
Garlic bread
Shared Platters $18.50/$32.00
- A selection of toasted breads, gherkins, feta, sundried tomatoes, olives, chorizo, marinated mussels, prawns and in-house smoked salmon.
Linguine $28.50
- In-house smoked salmon and prawn or chorizo linguine pasta, simmered in a tomato, basil and olive sauce
Breads - Balsamic reduction, olive oil and the spread of the day

Spring Rolls with Pork $5.00
- Tasty Sauteed vegetables mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried
Vietnamese Salad ( Chicken or pork /Prawn) $19.50 /$22.50
- Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours mixed with chopped cucumber , carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara
Larb Gai ( Chicken or Pork) $19.50
- Minced Chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli & lime juice
Tom Yum ( Chicken or vegetarian/ Seafood or Tofu / Prawn) $18.00/$19.50/$21.50
- Hot & Spicy yet refreshing soup
Garlic Prik Fry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn ) $12.00/$13.50 /$14.50
- Fresh garlic strips fried in the work with a selection of vegetables a must for garlic lovers
Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $6.00
- Dipped in Mixture of spices & covered with our own peanut topping served on a bed of steamed rice
Green Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $12.00/$13.50/$14.50
- The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut
Massuman Curry ( Chicken / Beef / Pork or vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn $19.50/$21.00/$22.50
- A Mild Curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts

Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
Chicken Rassa - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with Chef’s secret spices with crushed tomato and onion in a homestyle sauce. $15.50
Basmati Rice - Premium Indian rice $2.50
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
Tandoori Chicken - Half Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $13.00