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

  • Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
  • Napolatana $20.90
    • Half serves of spaghetti are available
  • Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Ham and tomato
  • With Chicken Livers $21.90
    • Chunky tomato and basil sauce
  • Homemade Bread $7.50
  • Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
    • Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
  • With Mushroom $20.90
    • For Connosseurs - not gluttons
  • Olives $3.00
  • Half Rack $28
    • All of the above but leaving you space for starters and dessert!
  • Burger add-ons availabe N/A
    • Pineapple, beetroot, crispy onions, black field mushrooms, fried egg, edam cheese, blue cheese, Haloumi cheese, streaky bacon, onion jam, SA chutney, sauces
  • Rib-eye on the bone 450g $39
    • NZ’s finest rib-eye, grilled on the bone, for flavour and tenderness
  • Monster T-Bone 550g $43.5
    • Fillet and sirloin on the bone, the best of both worlds.
  • Garlic Ciabatta Loaf $10.5
  • Field Mushrooms $14.5
    • Giant field mushrooms, char-grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with a sage garlic butter and parmesan cheese
  • French Lamb Cutlets $38
    • New Zealand’s finest tender lamb, lightly basted and flame-grilled.
  • Rib & Chicken combo $45.5
    • Pork ribs with a 1/4 peri-peri chicken
  • Crackling pork belly N/A
    • apple juice, spring greens
  • Cured snapper N/A
    • vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Wakanui filet N/A
    • pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish
  • Cheese N/A
    • Whitestone Lindis Pass brie,Cow, New Zealand, Whitestone Totara tasty aged cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Kikorangi blue, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay aged gouda, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay Wainui special cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Ramara, Cow, New Zealand, Manchego, Sheep, Spain
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Affogato N/A
    • vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
  • House sorbets N/A
    • selection of chef's favourites
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • char grilled Hereford fillet medium rare on garlic toast w onion jam, aioli dressing,battered onion rings & fries >>
  • SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS $4.00
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
  • 300g. RIB EYE $37.50
  • PÂTÉ & BREADS $16.00
  • 300 g. RUMP $32.50
  • CAESAR SALAD $15.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon, croutons in a creamy caesar dressing topped w poached egg &shaved parmesan. >>
  • FISH & CHIPS $15.00
    • crispy battered fish of the day w fries & tartare sauce .
  • DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
  • MUSHROOM MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • portabello, swiss brown mushrooms w a hint of truffle oil, fresh rocket
  • FOUR CHEESE $35.95
    • mozzarella, cheddar, gorgonzola, brie, fresh herbs
  • PESTO PENNE $20
    • sun dried tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, feta pesto & pine nuts tossed in extra virgin olive oil finished w fresh basil
  • FAT TONYS $35.95
    • pepperoni, salami, chorizo, ham & chilli flakes
  • MARGHERITA MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • neapolitan sauce, cheddar & mozzarella, fresh basil
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $11.5
    • cheese stuffed croquettes w spicy salsa dip
  • SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
  • Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Pork Belly Burger $14.00
    • Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • 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
  • For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
    • Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
  • Beef & Reef $46.50
    • grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
  • Marinated Northland Hikuwai Sardine fillets with marjoram salsa verde, house-made yoghurt, grilled toasts $19
  • Dulce de Leche $15.90
    • rich chocolate & caramel tart with salted caramel ice cream
  • West Coast Whitebait, sautéed with garlic, lemon & parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, char-grilled bread $27.90
  • 6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
  • Green-lipped Mussels $33.90
    • steamed with white wine, garlic & slow cooked onions served with our hand cut chips & grilled bread
  • Merino lamb rump & sweetbread, corn salad, polenta and sumac dressing $39.00
  • Grilled w/ a Thai butter and pickled ginger
  • 1 Cheese $9.00
  • Soup $18.00
    • vine tomato and charred red pepper soup, mozzarella, olive and cured tomatoes
  • Fish $39.00
    • ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
  • Steamed jasmine rice $5.00
  • Sorbet $6.00
    • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser
  • Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
    • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Mini beef burger $12.00
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Corn fed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries.
  • ‘Impressions’ burger $19.50
    • with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • For 1-2 people $22.00
  • Bread & Dips $9.50
    • A selection of breads served warm with hummus, spicy tomato relish & aioli dips
  • Golden Fries $5.00
  • For 2 shanks $27.00
  • For 2-4 people $38.00
  • For 1-2 people $12.00
  • For 2 people $62.00
  • Venison $32.00
    • A South Island raised venison medallion, pulled venison & rosemary croquette accompanied with potato gratin, blue cheese & pear salad completed with red wine jus
  • Sticky date pudding $13
    • Hokey pokey ice cream & caramel sauce
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Lamb rump/ Pinot jus (GF) (DF) $32
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Bowl of fries $7
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Salmon fillet / Ver jus dressing (GF) (DF) $34
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Gourmet ice cream parfait $13
    • Served with fruit coulis & toasted coconut
  • Smoky bacon and egg pie $18
    • Homemade pie with tomato relish & salad
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad - Served with Feta, Pinenuts and Mixed Greens.Drizzled with a Honey & Aged Balsamic Dressing $20
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • All Day Breakfast - Bacon, Sausages, Eggs how you like Toast & Hash Browns $15
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • NZ SCAMPI 25
    • steamed
  • Peking duck pancakes-Whole(16pancakes) $88.00
  • Classic black bean beef $36.00
    • Angus eye fillet cubes work fried with capsicum, onion in homemade black bean paste
  • Aromatic duck spring roll $15.00
  • Shitaki mushroom wonton $12.00
  • Spicy eggplant(vegetarian option available) $20.00
    • Deep fried eggplant with sambal sauce
  • Kung pao chicken $ 28.00
    • Free range chicken with peanuts, dried chillies and Szechuan pepper
  • Black pepper wild venison $32.00
    • Wok fried west coast wild venison with black pepper and onion
  • With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
  • Winter medley vegetables(V) $9.00
    • Lemon butter / fresh herbs
  • Creamy seafood chowder $28.00
    • French baguette / lemon confit / herb butter
  • The Left Bank Burger $23.00
    • Bun / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
  • Philly cheese steak sandwich $21.00
    • Panini bread / roast beef / capsicum / onion / provolone
  • Grilled chicken burger $20.00
    • Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
  • French Onion $16:00
    • Gruyere puff pastry crust
  • Served with French baguette / crackers / Dried fruits / nuts /quince paste
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong
  • Malaysian Spiced Chicken $17
  • Turmeric Chicken $14
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
  • Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/ $18
  • Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream $7
    • hand-churned by Pure NZ ice cream
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