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

  • Pineapple Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried Jasmine rice with pineapple, cashew nut and yellow curry flavour and market fresh vegetables
  • Red Curry $18.50
    • with market fresh vegetables, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, capsicum and fresh sweet basil
  • Crispy Chicken on Rice $18.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $18.50
  • Ginger Stir-fry $18.50
    • with ginger, baby corn and fresh market vegetables
  • Green Curry Stir-fry $18.50
    • with bamboo shoots, capsicum, sweet basil and fresh market vegetables
  • Red Curry Stir-fry $18.50
    • with bamboo shoots, capsicum, sweet basil and fresh market vegetables
  • Massaman with Lamb Shank Curry $18.50
    • with coconut milk, onion, potato, carrot, cabbage, peanut and Lamb shanks.
  • CALAMARI $12.50
    • light parmesan crust - garlic aioli.
  • BEEF SHORT RIB $16.50
    • in a sticky glaze w cauliflower puree & roastedshallot. >>
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $15.50
    • oven baked w cheddar & mozzarella cheese -grilled turkish bread. >>
  • SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS $4.00
  • THICK CUT TOAST SLICE $2.00
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $14.00
    • served w todays selection of dips.
  • CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BLT $15.00
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli in a toasted tuscan bun served w fries
  • Fried Fish $15.00
    • Cucumber, coriander, tartare sauce
  • ''Hopped'' Pork $15.00
    • Craft beer + ginger glaze with lime slaw, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli
  • Roast Veggies $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • Fish and Chips $19.00
    • Beer battered fish of the day, hand cut fries, and tartare sauce
  • What’s not to love about the classic Louisiana Po’Boy sandwich? They are simple, and rely heavily on super-fresh, local ingredients. All our Po’ Boys come dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and a side of hand cut fries.
  • Beef Short Rib $24.00
    • Tender short rib cooked to juicy perfection. Served with mashed potato and parsnip crisps
  • Jerked Chicken $15.00
    • Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
  • The stockman $7.00
    • Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The bushman $7.00
    • 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
    • Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • JSH cured meats $36.00
    • proper pickles, forever evolving terrine, breads.
  • Wakanui
    • Wakanui Blue cattle are grass fed initially then finished on grain for the last 70 to 90 days. Like the grass-fed equivalent Angus, it has characteristic fat marbling running through the muscle but due to being grain fed the marbling is much greater and more intense throughout.
  • Hand crafted bread $10.00
    • JSH butter, seaweed salt.
  • Freshly shucked local oysters.
  • Caesar salad $11/$19
    • baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
  • Strawberry Bombe Alaska 18.00
    • Strawberry & basil nage.
  • Skillet Mac n Cheese w ham $10.00
  • Rhubarb creme brulee $18.00
    • Rhubarb gel, oats & honey crumble.
  • - Bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli $8.00
  • Pancakes $19.00
    • 3 fluffy pancakes - blueberry, caramelised banana & maple syrup
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • Served with crusty ciabatta
  • Avocado & Feta Smash $20.00
    • Combined with tomato salsa, served on Halo toast with 2 poached eggs & pinenuts
  • Halo Pate with crusty bread $12.00
  • Chicken & Cashew Salad $21.00
    • Of greens, cucumber, tomato, red peppers, red onion, coriander vinaigrette
  • Big Breakfast $23.00
    • Grilled bacon, bratwurst, field mushroom, hash, tomato, 2 free range eggs, fried, scrambled or fried with ciabatta or grain toast
  • Extras
  • Vine Ripened Tomato & Roast Pumpkin $28.00
    • with spinach and bocconcini finished with toasted almonds & sour cream.
  • HALF GRILLED CHICKEN $32.00
    • Succulent half chicken grilled to perfection.
  • GRILLED CHICKEN $24.00
    • Grilled Chicken, bacon, Asian slaw, apricot & capsicum chutney, lettuce, tomato in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • Tandoori Chicken Skewers $13.00
    • with mint & yoghurt dipping sauce.
  • Caesar Salad $22.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
  • Fries $7.00
  • Rustic Fries $9.00
    • with aioli & tomato sauce.
  • Pork Rillette $13.00
    • caramelised apple & crispy wonton strips.
  • Thai Beef Salad
    • Wok tossed beef strips served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, roasted cashews, coriander, mint leaves, mung bean sprouts and finished with a delicious Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles.
  • Summer Chicken Salad GF
    • Grilled garlic infused chicken breast served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, carrots, feta, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and a summer ginger dressing.
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari Salad
    • Crispy calamari served with mixed greens, red onions, carrots, coriander, fresh mint and finished with a sweet chilly dressing
  • Steamed Vegetables
  • Garlic Bread V $8.00
  • Beef Burger
    • Delicious beef pattie on focaccia bread with tomato, red onions, fancy lettuce, cheese, onion jam, aioli and served with fries.
  • Crumbed Camembert Cheese $14.00
    • Served with plum sauce.
  • Bangers & Mash
    • Meaty pork sausages served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
  • Hara Bhara Kebab (6 pieces) $9.90
    • Spinach, Potatoes, Peas & Cheese Patties, Spiced with aromatic herbs & spices & deep fried. A vegetarian's delight.
  • Malai Kofta Curry $16.90
    • Croquette of cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts, simmered in light cashew sauce
  • Kadhai Paneer $16.90
    • Fresh homemade cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, capsicums and green chilli in a thick sauce
  • Tandoori Sampler (for 2) $22.90
    • Tempting selection of Kastoori, Sheek Kebab, Fish Tikka, Tandoori Chicken served with chutney
  • Aloopaneer Paratha $5.00
    • Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and cottage cheese
  • Kachumber Salad $6.90
    • Diced onion, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes mixed with tangy spices
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Tangy and tasty.
  • Sheek Kebab $11.90
    • Minced lean lamb marinated overnight in a scret marinade and cooked in Tandoor
  • Profiteroles with vanilla cream, chocolate & salted caramel sauce $12.50
  • Steamed jam pudding of persimmon & wild rowanberry, custard $12.50
  • Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
  • Brioche & jam $6.00
  • Toast $11.00
    • White & wholemeal toast, butter, homemade jam
  • Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
  • Eichardt’s house-cured free-range bacon $6.00
  • Local cheese with our homemade crackers and relishes. Choice of Gibbston Valley’s Glenroy Cheddar or Kawarau Blue $11.00
  • Seasonal beans w/ bacon $15.00
  • AKAROA SALMON FILLET $37.00
    • asparagus spears, julienned carrot & leek, petite salad, asparagus velouté
  • TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
    • lombardi home-made bread
  • WOOD FIRED LASAGNE $29.00
    • our signature sensation
  • TOBLERONE $18.00
    • baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
  • CHILLI PRAWN PIZZA $26.00
    • charred capsicum, spring onion, fresh chilli, feta, mozzarella
  • CREME BRULÉE $18.00
    • 42 below, vanilla liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, egg white, sugar
  • Neapolitan style pizza bread $12.00
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
    • Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • CURRY FRIES $9.00
  • THE PRINCESS BADGER
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION MED$24/LARGE$32
    • Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Pepperoni with NZ Mozzarella
  • WHITE ONION, RED ONION, BUTTON MUSHROOM, PORTABELLO MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, GREEN BELL PEPPER, ROASTED RED PEPPER, FRESH TOMATO, SUNDRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, JALAPENOS, PINEAPPLE, ROASTED HAM, THICK CUT BACON, PEPPERONI, SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, BEEF, FETA CHEESE, RiCOTTA CHEESE, BLUE CHEESE, NZ MOZZARELLA, GARLIC GLAZE, SwEET CORN, STREAKY BACON, SHAVED HAM, FRESH ROCKET
  • BABY BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $2 $18.00
  • PEAR AND wALNUT SALAD $14.00
    • Rocket leaves, baby spinach, pear, walnut, avocado, roasted red pepper, garnished with spring onion and your choice of dressing.
  • THE BADGER'S CATCH MED $29/LARGE $39
    • Succulent White Fish, Prawns, Calamari, Mussels and Onions garnished with Lemon on our Famous Sauce, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • THE ATOMIC BADGER MED$26/LARGE $36
    • Spicy Sausage, PePperoni, Roasted Red Bell PePpers, Jalapenos, Chilli and Kaitaia Fire New Zealand Hot Sauce
  • Chicken & avocado burger $25.00
    • Pier 19 slaw, bacon, tomato, aioli, and fries
  • New Zealand selection of cheese $38.00
    • with individually matched accompaniments, ask your waiter about our wide selection of Central Otago wines
  • Warm artisan breads $14.00
    • accompanied with homemade hummus, balsamic, olive oil, garlic butter
  • Eton mess $15.00
    • crunchy vanilla meringue, raspberry granita, berry coulis
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • OystersAsk your waiter for todays region Natural w lemon & shallot vinaigrette or Tempura with house aioli (For 6/ For 12) $28.00/ $52.00
  • House beans $5.00
  • Duck liver parfait $18.00
    • mandarin, orange compote, toasted brioche
  • Cheeky Chicken / Happy Ham / Brave Beef $5.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • Garden (V) Salad R $8.90 / P $7.90
  • Chicken Crave Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders4 Pack or 8 Pack $4.9 / $7.9
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
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