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

-Brunch: add kidneys $4.00
-Brunch: add bacon $3.00
Spanish eggs $17.00
- spanish eggs, kranksy sausage, red peppers, feta cheese, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs(gf)
lamb pockets $20.00
- marinated lamb pockets, flat bread, pearl couscous, hummus, salad greens
luna’s B.L.T, streaky bacon, tomato & lettuce, toasted ciabatta, aioli $15.00
Sautéed mushrooms $16.00
- with streaky bacon, rich demi glaze sauce, toasted ciabatta (gf)
-Brunch: add 2 poached eggs $3.00
thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)

Chicken or Combination Wonton $8.50 / $10.50
Fried Bok Choy $8.50 / $10.50
Sweet & Sour Fish $11.50 / $13.50
Crispy Assorted Duck $19.00 / $38.00
Lemon Chicken $11.00 / $13.00
Beef or Satay (Beef or Chicken) $9.00 / $11.00
Vegetable Egg Foo Yung $8.00 / $10.00
Chicken with Mushroom and Bok Choy $12.50 / $14.50

(v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
Fries (v) $8.00
- Our chunky seasoned fries, served with aioli & tomato sauce,
(v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
Pancakes (v) $17.90
- Served with your choice of bacon & banana or berries & yogurt,
Seafood chowder $16.50
Salad (v) $4.50
- Made fresh with local seasonal produce,
-w/smoked salmon (gf*) $19.50
- Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise.
Wedges $9.50
- Sour cream & sweet chilli

Your choice off main menu
Garlic Sauce
- Yoghurt sauce with a hint of mint and garlic
Add
Chips
- with or without salt
-Large $13.50
-Cheese $1.00
Falafel Burger and chips $12.00
Combo Wrap One-size $14.50
- Mix of any two items (lamb, chicken, falafel, zucchini)

Mince / bacon and egg $3.00
Bacon and egg slice $4.00
Toasted (two fillings) $4.50
∙Hot
Large club $5.00
∙Cold
Savoury $1.50
Gourmet rolls $5.80

Risotto $26.50
- Made to order using fresh seasonal vegetables.Please ask your waitstaff for today’s option.
Breads - Balsamic reduction, olive oil and the spread of the day
Seafood Chowder served with toasted ciabatta
Crumbed Sole with fries, salad and tartare sauce
Garlic Prawns $28.50
- Black tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic butter, served in their shells with fries and a fresh green salad.
Home smoked salmon served with fresh green salad all $15.50
Add chicken or prawns and salmon ($5.00)
Steamed green lipped mussels tossed in a lemon, sage and caper butter served with toasted ciabatta

Satay Chicken Sticks (4) $9.00
- Dipped in Mixture of spices & covered with our own peanut topping served on a bed of steamed rice
Chilli and Fresh Basil ( Chicken/ Beef / Pork or Vegetarian) $19.50
- Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with generous
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
Pork Spare Ribs $5.00
- Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices & Sauces
Pud Se Ew ( Chicken / Beef/ Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood or Tofu / Prawn) $11.50/$12.50/$14.00
- White Rice Noodles cooked with vegetables & soy sauce , one of our Asian favourites
Sweet & Sour ( Chicken, Beef, Pork or vegetarian, Seafood or Tofu, Prawn $19.50/$21.00/$22.90
- A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with
Spicy Fried Rice (Chicken / Beef / Pork or Vegetarian / Seafood / Combination or Tofu / Prawn $18.00/ $19.50/$21.00
- Fried rice cooked with special curry past , spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites

Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50
Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
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
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50

-OPTION 3 : (VEGAN) Toasted Ciabatta, Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach, w/ hummus, chili jam & toasted seeds. $16
Grilled halloumi $16
- Pan fried halloumi cheese served on toasted ciabatta w/ chili jam, rocket & avocado
Bacon & egg buttie $12
- As above with Egg
Creamy porridge
- Porridge with Fruit, Nuts & Maple Syrup or Honey.
High five breakfast stack $16
- -OPTION 1: Toasted Ciabatta, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with BBQ Sauce and Creamy Hollandaise
Smashed avo 3 $20
- Smashed Avo 1 plus 2 poached eggs and cold smoked salmon OR bacon. Next level.
Toast $8
- Homemade Preserves on Five Grain Toast or Ciabatta
Gluten free $3
- Breakfasts containing bread can be made with gluten free bread

Big Bacon Buttie $10
Penne Pasta $16.50
- -creamy mushroom & parmesan sauce, poached egg & truffle oil
- Add chorizo or bacon $18.50
Toasted Bagel with cream cheese
- Choose from
-Basil pesto $7.50
Porridge $10
- Served with cream, maple syrup & mixed berries
Eggs on toast ( 2 eggs served any way) $8
-Add salmon or haloumi $6

-Add fries $4.00
FREE RANGE EGGS $8.50
- scrambled/poached/fried on Ciabatta or 5 grain
SIDES $4.00
CHICKEN CURRY $18.5
- with rice and roti
-BACON
- BACON $18.00
- BACON $17.00
- SALMON $18.00

Apple pie and ice cream $7.90
Devonshire tea $7.00
Toasted sandwich (double layer with 3 fillings chosen from ham, cheese, onion, pineapple, egg, tuna) $6.90
Ice cream sundae $6.50
Spaghetti Bolognaise $8.90
Coffee N/A
Cheese rolls $2.40
Panini with salad $10.50

Meat and more Meat (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, ham, tomatoes with BBQ sauce
Queen's Margherita (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, tomatoes & more mozzarella
Mix N Match $14.90
- Your choice of any 2 meats or falafel in a wrap or on a plate
Home Style Pulled Pork (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, homemade 7-hour slow cooked pork, onion & chargrilled capsicum
Pepperoni Shot (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Pepperoni more pepperoni & mozzarella on the rockxx
Chicken Cranberry And Bree (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, roasted chicken, cranberry sauce & brie cheese
The Butter Chicken (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- All the way from India with 11 secret herbs, mild curry with tandoori chicken & mozzarella
BBQ Chicken and Bacon (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, roasted chicken, bacon, red onion & BBQ sauce

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
Bacon Melt $7.50
- Bacon/Cheese/Egg/Hash/Tom Low S/S Top
Meat Patty $3.50
Hotdog $2.50
Egg Foo Young Plain $9.00 / $17.00
- Med / Large
Chicken Breast crumbed Snitzel $5.00
Vegetarian Vege Patty Tom Lower S/S Top $6.50
Sweet & Sour Bluecod and Rice $9.90

-Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
- Great for the kids, or a light breakfast
B.L.T $13.00
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
Fritata w Chutney $15.00 / $8
- Potato and Mushroom Fritata, served with or without Salad.
-Bacon and Eggs
- Served on home-made foccacia
Smoked Salmon $15.00
- Smoked Salmon
Smoked Chicken and Brie
- Smoked Chicken w melted Brie
Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
Lamb Salad $18.00
- Marinated Lamb served on big bed of fresh Green Salad, served with honey roasted nuts and basil mayo