Blue Kanu in Queenstown Menu

LITTLE DISH LITTLE DISH
  • Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
  • Steamed Pork and Smoked Eel Dumplings with Black Rice Vinegar (5) $14.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Half Dozen oysters with White Kimchi Jelly $26.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
  • Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
BIG DISH BIG DISH
  • Red Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Water Chestnuts $33.00
  • Roasted Duck with Cherry Hoisin, Green Onion Pancakes, Pickled Cucumber $36.00
  • Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Kung Fu Pow Tempeh with Chilli, Peanuts, Green Tea Soba Noodles (V) $27.00
  • Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
  • Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00
  • Wild Fiorland Venison with Kanu XO Sauce, Chinese Sausage and Horipito $35.00
  • Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
EXTRA DISH EXTRA DISH
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Kanu Made Kim Chi $11.00
  • Steamed jasmine rice $4.00
  • Wok Fried Asian greens with sesame $11.00
  • Herb and sprout salad with peanut, toasted coconut and chilli orange dressing $11.00
  • Island Coleslaw $11.00
SWEET DISH SWEET DISH
  • Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
  • Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
  • Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Schweppes - 330ml $3.50
  • Crumbed Lemon and Pepper Calamari (10) $9.00
  • Prawn Rolls (4) $9.00
  • Prawn Roll Combo $15.00
    • Prawn Rolls with Golden Rolls and Prawn Crackers
  • Basil Stir-fry $18.50
    • with capsicum, green bean, baby corn, onion, cabbage and basil
  • Green Curry Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried Jasmine rice with green curry flavour and market fresh vegetables
  • Soft Drinks - 1.5L $4.50
  • Egg Fried Rice $5.00
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie
    • Cranberry base, smoked chicken and brie sprinkled with fresh rosemary
  • Medium $31.50
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Winnies’ Mexican chilli bean mix, spicy chorizo sausage, capsicum, fresh tomatoes, garnished with sour cream, jalapenos and corn chips >>
  • 250gm Ribeye Steak $36.00
    • Slow roasted ribeye with potato gratin, sauteed greens and jus. Best served medium rare >>
  • Medium $29.50
  • Kids Burger $13.00
    • A house made beef pattie served with fries
  • Small $19.50
  • Banger and Mash or Fries $13.00
    • Yummy Sausages served on a bed of creamy mash potato or w fries
  • Served from 5pm
  • -Sausage $5
  • -Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
  • Green lipped mussels in laksa broth with garlic bread $9.50
  • Yellow lentil dal with rice, flatbread and coriander yoghurt $19.90
  • -Salmon $18
  • Salads $3.50
    • Add fries to your meal for only
  • Chocolate chip waffles with strawberry cream and berry compote $17.50
  • Spring Bouillabaisse $29
    • southern seafood, sofrito, fennel, sauvignon blanc
  • Jack's muesli $14
    • toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
  • Smoked Kransky Hotdog $18
    • smoked cheese, pickles, mustard
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12
    • ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brownie bits, nuts
  • Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
    • Harissa
  • Hand Cut Chips $12
    • Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
  • Cheese Board $36
    • selection of kiwi cheese, chutney, bread
  • Spring Salad $12
    • Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
  • Char grilled squid, orange, chilli, fennel, herb salad (gf) $17
  • Soup: Cannelini, cabbage, confit garlic, grillled bread (v) $14
  • Chicken breast, lentils, bacon, roast garlic, silverbeet , jus, gorgonzola (gf) $35
  • Pumpkin, pinenuts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta (v) $27
  • Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
  • Affogato $8.5
  • Pan Fried Veal liver, capers, olives, shallots, parsley, grilled bread $18
  • Risotto, parma ham, parsnip cream, spinach (gf) $30
  • Marinated Northland Hikuwai Sardine fillets with marjoram salsa verde, house-made yoghurt, grilled toasts $19
  • Sole $38
    • sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
  • Southland Lamb $37.90
    • slow cooked shoulder with farro, asparagus & peas, green garlic & pumpkin seed pesto, crumbed lamb sweetbreads
  • Rhubarb Trifle $15.90
    • with pistachio sponge, rhubarb jelly, stewed rhubarb, custard, cream & sherry
  • For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
    • Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
  • Fishbone’s Chowder with fresh & smoked fish, fried potatoes & grilled bread $19.90
  • Salmon Steak $37.50
    • char-grilled medium rare & on the bone – with zaru soba noodles with pickled cucumber & South Island seaweed salad
  • Gurnard $37
    • sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
  • 2-Egg Thai Omelette N/A
    • Served plain, with minced pork or chicken, or with prawns
  • Thai Pickled Vegetables $7.50
  • Crispy Pork Belly $24.00
    • Served Thai style with seasonal greens in a fresh chilli & yellow bean sauce
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • Vietnamese-inspired fried rice paper rolls with chicken & glass noodles
  • Thai Roti Mussaman $9.50
    • Homemade Thai roti with chicken Mussaman dip
  • Singha Beer Battered Chicken $20.00
    • Tossed in roasted chilli sauce with onion, peppers & cashew nuts
  • Coconut Greens $19.00
    • This aromatic vegetarian dish combines fresh seasonal greens & tofu with a coconut & lime gravy
  • Venison Satay $14.00
    • Marinated venison & pickled vegetables nestled in lettuce cups, served with our homemade peanut sauce
  • Ceasar Salad $19.00
    • The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Ask server
  • Plains Pasta $19.00
    • Chef’s pasta selection of the day. Daily vegetarian option available. Beer Match: Ask server
  • Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
    • A fully stacked handle of ice-cream topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and almonds with a choice of chocolate sauce, caramel sauce or raspberry sauce.
  • Half Pint Ice-cream Sundae with the works $7.00
    • For kids 12 & under only please. No big kids allowed!
  • Pie (GF-) $15.00
    • Homemade pie of the day served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Ask Server
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcels $19.00
    • Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes, and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
  • Fish and chips $8.00
  • Steamed basmati rice $8.50
  • Crumble $14.00
    • Peach and apricot crumble with pistachio crumb and Wanaka pure vanilla ice cream
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Freshly prepared please check with our staff for today’s creation served with fresh bread
  • Pommes rissolées $8.50
  • Chervil Mash potatoes $8.50
  • Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
    • A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers
  • Green side salad $8.50
  • Asparagus ice cream $16.50
    • Homemade asparagus ice cream in a filo basket with rocket, sauteed market mushrooms and jamon serrano crisp
  • Free-range eggs scrambled/poached/fried $6.00
  • Pork cheek croquettes in wild thyme breadcrumbs, fennel, relish $12.50
  • Yoghurt $15.00
    • Natural yoghurt, honey, poached Cromwell berrie
  • Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
  • Steamed jam pudding of persimmon & wild rowanberry, custard $12.50
  • Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
  • Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.00
    • Soft corn tortilla, poached free-range eggs, home-made wild boar chorizo, spicy tomato sauc
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
  • Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Margherita $25.00
    • Bocconcini, tomato and basil
  • Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
    • Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
  • Stacks Favourite $26.00
    • Chicken, red onion, button mushroom, feta cheese and BBQ base
  • Green Peace $25.00
    • Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Ask our friendly staff for the daily special
  • All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
  • French toast $18.00
    • Traditional French toast made with our own bread, poached pears, lemon mascarpone, cinnamon brown sugar
  • No5 cheese & pickle sandwich $17.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
  • Apple pancakes $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelized apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • Crudites & dips $14.00
    • Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; babaganoush (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
  • Smoked salmon salad $20.00
    • Our house-cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
  • No5 Pastrami Sandwich $17.00
    • Our own pastrami: Angus brisket dry-cured, spice-rubbed and slowly hot- smoked; served on our hot freshly-baked bread with mustard, pickles & tomato
  • Mushroom bruschetta $19.00
    • Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
  • Homemade granola $15.00
    • The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis
  • Yasai-Ten $10.00
    • vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
  • Poteto Chiizu $9.00
    • grilled potato cheese crepe
  • Tori Ten Don $14.00
    • garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
  • Misoshiru $3.00
    • miso soup
  • Gohan $2.00
    • steamed rice
  • Atsuge-Tofu $12.00
    • ginger soy crispy tofu
  • Gyoza $15.00
    • pork dumplings
  • Tonkatsu $15.00
    • crispy fried pork with smoked sauce
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • Saffron seafood chowder with mussels, salmon, clams, crustacea & chive rouille $16.00
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • 50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
    • Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $20.00
    • Our house cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
  • WAKANUI BLUE SIRLOIN STEAK (300G) $38.00
    • Available with blue cheese sauce or paprika & herb butter (sauce $4)
  • MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA (V) $19.00
    • Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
  • CHORIZO $22.00
    • Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
  • SAUSAGE, ROSTI & BEANS $19.00
    • Home-made Havoc pork sausages, potato & parsnip rosti, giant baked beans in tomato sauce
  • ROAST BEETROOT FALAFEL (V) $15/26
    • Spiced beetroot & chickpea falafels, marinated courgette, goat's cheese, mixed leaves
  • SAFFRON YOGHURT (V) $15.00
    • Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters (v)
  • GNOCCHI, TOMATO & SAFFRON $16/28
    • Homemade gnocchi in a tomato & Otago saffron sauce, sheep's cheese, kalamata olives, crispy capers
Blue Kanu

Blue Kanu

location

Address

16 Church Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034426060

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Japanese , New Zealand , Pacific , Polynesian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
16 Church Street, Queenstown, Otago, 9300, New Zealand