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

Finishes at 5PM
Calamari Rings $9.90
- Crumbed Calamari Rings on a Bed of Lettuce with Aioli dipping sauce
Black Dog Big Breakfast $19.90
Garlic Ribeye $29.90
- 450gm Ribeye grilled to your liking and served with Garlic Butter. Flintstone Steaks (Rib Attached)
Pasta $18.90
- Ham and Mushroom Carbonara with Egg Noodles and Parmesan.
Fish Burger $16.90
- Crumbed Fresh Fish of the Day, Lettuce, Tomato and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
Homemade Corn Fritters $2.50
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 wing
Beef and blackbean sauce
Vegetable foo young eggs
Prawn and cashew nuts
Fried noodles
human chicken & shrimps
For 3 people
Quick lunch
- One filling on rice or noodle

-Brunch: add kidneys $4.00
smoked chicken $20.00
- brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
vegetarian risotto $18.00
- fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)
-Brunch: add 2 poached eggs $3.00
seafood & saffron chowder, butter & house baked ciabatta(gf) $15.00
-Lunch: add fries $3.00
thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)
-Brunch: add bacon $3.00

Gomoku Ramen $11.00
- with Seafood
Wakame Udon $9.50
- with Seaweed
Takoyaki - 5 pieces $6.00
Extra Vegetables $3.00
Kimchi with Beef $11.00
Steamed Rice $3.00
Oyako Don $12.00
Gyudon $11.00

Chop Suey Patty $1.30
1.5 ltr. Drink
Scallops-1/2 Doz $7.50
Nasi Goreng (Rice)
Bacon & Egg $4.50
Only $17.50 each
Mushroom $2.50
Extra (per) Filling $0.80

Just Cheese Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Plenty of 100% mozzarella cheese.
Vegetarian Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, tomato, green & red capsicum, corn, 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.
Chilli Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, tomato, chicken, jalapenos, mozzarella cheese.
Italian Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Mushroom, green & red capsicum, pepperoni, olives, mozzarella cheese.
$2 Extras $2
- Olives, tomato, pineapple, mushroom, jalapenos, corn, capsicum, broccoli, avocado, spinach, sundried tomatoes, apricot sauce, cranberry sauce, satay sauce, falafel
Combination $13.90
- Beef & Chicken Roll / Chicken & Falafel Roll / Beef & Falafel Roll
Happy Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
- Onion, mushroom, chicken, beef, lamb, mozzarella cheese

Pineapple $3.30
Won Ton $0.90
Chicken Wing $1.50
Chicken Foo Young Egg $9.50
Shrimp Chips (per dozen) $1.20
Pacific Oysters
Lemon Fish $10.00
Cheese $3.30

Yakiniku Beef with Curry on Rice $10.00
Tokyo Udon $6.50
- with egg, fish cake, veges
Miso Soup $1.50
Tokyo Mixed Sushi Platter $10.00
- 3 big sushi, 6 small sushi, 2 nigiri, 1 inari
Katsu Don $9.00
- Crumbed pork, egg, veges on rice
Fried Dumplings - 6 pieces $4.00
Chicken Fried Rice $7.00
Curry Udon $6.50
- with chicken curry

Antipasto Platter $30.00
- Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
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

Chicken or Combination Wonton $8.50 / $10.50
Prawn Curry Fried Rice/Noodles $12.50
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $13.00 / $15.00
Garlic Chilli Egg Plant with Pork Mince $11.50 / $13.50
- and Salted fish
Sweet and Sour Chicken $11.00 / $13.00
Pork in Black Bean Sauce $13.00 / $15.00
Beef Egg Foo Yung $12.00 / $14.50
Garlic Chilli Pork $13.00 / $15.00

Cheese Board Evensdale Cheese, crackers and homemade bread 2 people $15.50 / 4 people $26.50
250g of Prime Ribeye Served on spiced potato cubes, floating on a smoked paprika & tomato fondue with a basil & artichoke dressing $32.50
Mixed Berry Parfait A mixture of seasonal berries layered with vanilla ice cream & strawberry sauce topped with whipped cream (Gluten free) $12.00
Truffle Tart with Raspberries A smooth chocolate truffle center incased in a biscuit crumb with a hidden raspberry gem $12.00
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta A softly set Italian custard delicately flavoured with passion fruit served with lemon shortbread biscuits (Only Gluten free without biscuit) $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
Fish & Chips Fresh Lemon Sole fillet fried in a light batter served with steak fries & a tossed salad $23.50
Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake Roasted hazelnuts in a rich chocolate cake with a chocolate fudge sauce & Frangelico ice cream (Gluten free) $12.00

Tandoori Prawns (8 Pcs) - Tiger Prawns marinated upon order and served with tamarind chutney $12.00
Chicken Saagwala - Chicken cooked in Spinach with tomatoes and mild spices $14.00
Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
Shahi Paneer - Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with mild spices, almonds and raisins $13.00
Onion Bhajia (4 Pcs) - Crispy mixed vegetable and onion fritters $5.00
Plain Naan $2.00
Palak Paneer - Homemade cheese cooked in Spinach with fresh tomatoes and mild spices $13.00
Mango Chicken - Pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fruity mango flavored sauce $14.00

Iced coffee N/A
Falafel and salad in pita bread $8.90
Chicken and avocado salad $11.50
Black forest gateau $8.50
Antipasto (2 or 3 people) $15.00
Scones $2.50
Smoothies N/A
Beer N/A

Moroccan Lamb $12.90
Cookies Monster $8.90
- Oreos & chocolate sauce
Meat and more Meat (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, ham, tomatoes with BBQ sauce
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
Tandoori Express (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Tandoori chicken, cashew nuts, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & mint yoghurt sauce
Queen's Margherita (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
- Mozzarella, tomatoes & more mozzarella
The Harlem $8.90
- Tossed in cinnamon sugar with maple syrup
Sneaky Snicker $8.90
- Crushed, roasted peanuts, homemade chocolate & caramel sauce

Sweet & Sour Crumbed Mushrooms and Rice $7.50
Sausages $2.50 battered $2.70
Prawn Garlic Twister $1.20
Egg Foo Young Shrimip $12.00 / $22.00
- Med / Large
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
Jam Wraps $2.40
Sweet & Sour Battered Mussels and Rice $9.90
Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50 / $24.00
- Served on Rice or Noodles with fresh veges or on fried rice. Med / Large