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

  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Artichokes N/A
    • leeks, Amisfield olive oil espuma, spring tendrils, flowers
  • Burnt meringue N/A
    • honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Northland piper N/A
    • tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
  • House sorbets N/A
    • selection of chef's favourites
  • GOURMET ICE CREAM $10.50
    • two scoops of todays flavour served w crisp brandy snap.
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • char grilled Hereford fillet medium rare on garlic toast w onion jam, aioli dressing,battered onion rings & fries >>
  • PEPPERONI $28.50
    • pepperoni, pepperoni & more pepperoni.
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $14.50
    • spicy cheese stuffed croquettes.
  • CRAB CAKES $15.50
    • w chipotle spiced hollandaise sauce.
  • SIZZLING WINGS $14.50
    • chicken wings coated in our famous bbq sauce recipe.
  • PANCAKES $15.00
    • maple syrup, banana, berries, ice cream.
  • TEMPURA PRAWNS $17.50
    • w sweet chilli sauce.
  • Chicken $24.00
    • Jerked chicken, mushrooms, and bacon drizzled with a homemade Caeser dressing
  • Tempura Kumara $15.00
    • Lime slaw, housemade ranch
  • Veggie $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives and jalapeños
  • Jerked Chicken $15.00
    • Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
  • Roasted Beetroot and Halloumi Salad $18.00
    • Mesclun greens, roasted beetroot, red onion, cashews, and halloumi
  • Nacho Piggy $22.00
    • Loaded with Pulled pork, onions, capsicum, jalapeños, olives and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $18.00
    • Slow roasted pork, bacon, jalapenos with chilli coleslaw
  • Smiths Burger $18.00
    • Homemade sous vide beef pattie, with bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese
  • FRIED CHICKEN $10.5
    • garlic aioli dip
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • GARLIC FLATBREAD $7.5
    • smothered in garlic butter & roast garlic
  • CARBONARA $20
    • smoked chicken in a white wine cream sauce w sauteed shallots, bacon & mushrooms finished w parmesan
  • FAT TONYS $35.95
    • pepperoni, salami, chorizo, ham & chilli flakes
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
    • flash fried w aioli dip
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • LASAGNE $20
    • individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
  • Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
    • Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing
  • Bluff octopus a la plancha, roast red pepper, saffron aioli $15.00
  • Marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, hazelnut crumb, olive $14.00
  • Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
  • Southland cheese roll, bitter leaves, pickled butternut, hazelnut, pear $19.00
  • Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
  • Mushroom ravioli $26.00
    • Shiitake, seared broccolini, truffle oil
  • Spiced Merino lamb shoulder $50.00
    • Herbed bulgur wheat, roasted red onion, harissa jus
  • Stewart Island Salmon $34.00
    • Pan seared Stewart Island salmon, seasoned with Maldon salt and served on crushed potatoes. Served with broccoli and green beans, dressed with a Salsa Verde. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner >>
  • Egg $2.00
  • Onions $3.50
  • Baby Pizza $8.00
    • With ham, cheese and chips
  • Shearer’s Shanks (GF-) $21.00/ $27.00
    • Tender & delicious, oven-roasted lamb shanks with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark (M/ L)
  • Salt and Pepper Squid Salad (GF) $19.00
    • Crispy fried salt and pepper Squid served over leaves with lemon and aioli. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • 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
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding with Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream $11.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch sauce and Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream.
  • Prawn malabari $17.90
    • Prawn curry made with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices
  • Poppadom (4 pieces) $2.00
  • Paneer butter masala $15.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based gravy
  • Lachha paratha $4.50
    • Multi layered whole wheat bread basted with butter
  • Butter prawn $17.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Aloo paratha $5.00
    • Soft whole wheat bread kneaded well stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and cooked in tandoor oven
  • Sweet mango chutney $3.00
  • Dal makhani $15.50
    • Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
  • Fish & Chips $27.00
    • Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
  • Calamari Salad $22.00
    • Salt and pepper calamari, fennel, rocket, red cabbage, onion, sesame seeds and capsicum coulis
  • Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Vegetarian Tofu Burger $24.00
    • Pan fried tofu with ginger and honey soy sauce, tomato, aioli and tomato sauce
  • Margherita $25.00
    • Bocconcini, tomato and basil
  • Vanilla Créme Brulee $13.00
    • Served with sweet biscuit
  • Wedges $10.00
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • - Regular $4.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Side Salad $4.50
  • 3 BBQ Wing Fillets $11.90
    • 3 BBQ Wings, kids juice & corn or chips
  • Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) $27.90
    • 2 hanging skewers of Chicken thigh, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a Large side
  • - Large $6.50
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • Feta $1.50
  • No5 Big Breakfast $24.00
    • No5 bacon, poached free-range eggs, sourdough, roast mushrooms, tomato
  • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
  • Smoked salmon salad $20.00
    • Our house-cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
  • Toasted homemade breads $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam
  • Mushroom bruschetta $19.00
    • Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
  • Saffron yoghurt $15.00
    • Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters
  • Apple pancakes $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelized apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • 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
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS 1 DOZ $15.00
  • THE FAT BADGER
  • THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • JULIUS BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, Chicken, lightly topped with NZ Mozzarella and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
  • THE ATOMIC BADGER MED$26/LARGE $36
    • Spicy Sausage, PePperoni, Roasted Red Bell PePpers, Jalapenos, Chilli and Kaitaia Fire New Zealand Hot Sauce
  • THE REMARKABLE BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Prime thinly sliced Beef, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Braised Onions, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Cheddar Mix, NZ Mozzarella, Feta, Blue Cheese and Ricotta Cheese. (6 Cheese with Parmesan!!)
  • THE PRINCESS BADGER
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
    • One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Hoki $4.50
    • A mild fish flavour, slightly oily with a finer texture Sourced from South Island Seas. Available gluten-free
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Family Meal Deal $25.00
    • 2 pieces of hoki, 6 fish bites, 2 chips, 2 tomato sauces and a 1.5-litre soft drink. If you would like to change the drink for hoki, hot dog or an extra chip, please choose no drink and write your choice in notes Available gluten free
  • Kumara Wedges $8.00
    • A special New Zealand sweet potato in handcrafted wedges
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Tartare Sauce $1.50
    • One bottle of Tartar Sauce
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • Double Avocado Medley $23.90
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $29.90
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • Double Avocado Snackbox $5.00
    • CHICKEN / SALMON / TUNA
  • Spicy Dragon Roll
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.00
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • House Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers
  • Salad n/a
    • Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette
  • Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
    • With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)
  • Tobin’s Feast $25.00
    • Pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives & dressed with sundried tomato pesto
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
    • With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
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