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

  • Trouble $18.50 / $9.00
    • Salami, Onions, Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Camembert Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Prawn Horns $7.50
    • 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
  • Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Tuna Salad $6.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Tuna, Sundried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Duck N/A
    • umami, mandarin, spring greens
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Paua pie N/A
    • smoked potato, brisee pastry
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Affogato N/A
    • vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Hunters terrine N/A
    • pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bangers n' Mash $14.00
    • 2 of Arrowtown Butchery's beef and black pepper sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered peas and topped with onion gravy
  • Poutine $10.00
    • Chips melted cheese and gravy canadian style
  • Chicken wrap $14.00
    • Strips of tender chicken thigh and bacon rolled up in a soft tortilla wrap with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onions and aioli with a side of fries
  • Loaded Wedges $10.00
    • loaded with bacon melted cheese sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Creamy porridge cats with your choice of 2 toppings chocolate banana cinnamon or brown sugar
  • Fish n' Chips $17.00
    • Monteith's Original beer battered Hoki served with chips, garden salad and homemade tartar sauce
  • Cheese Burger $14.50
    • Classic grilled beet pattie with melted cheese, tomato relish. aioli, lettuce, onions, tomato and gherkins
  • Pork Ribs 1/2$20.00/Full$28.50
    • Either a 1/2 or full rack of slow braised, smoked BBQ ribs, served up with a pile of tries and garden salad
  • Bacon butty $12
    • hollandaise, rocket
  • Smoked Kransky Hotdog $18
    • smoked cheese, pickles, mustard
  • Butterfish Tacos $28
    • coriander cream, burnt chilli
  • Golfer's Ploughmans $39
    • charcuterie, cheese, pickles, chutney, sourdough
  • Cheese Board $36
    • selection of kiwi cheese, chutney, bread
  • Affogato, $12
    • vanilla ice cream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Hereford beef brisket hash $19
    • agria potato, rosemary, farm eggs, chipotle sour cream, spring greens
  • Build your own breakfast or add a side $6
    • Avocado, black pudding, grapefruit, hash potato, bacon, farm eggs, sour dough
  • Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
    • Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
  • Hot Chips $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
  • Malaysian Chicken Laksa Soup $14.00
    • with coconut, ginger, rice noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, lime & peanuts
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens
  • Vegetable Plate $15.00
    • A salad compiled of baby beets, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, mint, lemon, cottage cheese, puy lentils and salsa verde
  • Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
    • with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
  • Pancakes $8.50
    • with fresh fruit, yoghurt & maple syrup
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • made with fresh vegetables and served with our focaccia
  • Prawn & Calamari Linguini $28.00
    • Sautéed tomato, sweet chilli, lemon, Kalamata olive & rocket.
  • Soup of the Moment $12.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Rustic Fries $9.00
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $7.00
  • BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB $32.00
    • Braised for hours so it falls off the bone.
  • WHOLE SOUTHLAND LAMB RACK $46.00
    • The prime cut of lamb from Southland.
  • MARKET FISH $34.00
    • Ask your server for the fresh fish of the day.
  • ANGUS BEEF $24.00
    • Canterbury angus beef patty, free range egg, roasted beetroot, swiss cheese, garlic & mustard mayo, lettuce, tomato relish in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
    • Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
  • Chicken/beef vindaloo $15.90
    • Chicken/beef cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
  • Naan $3.00
    • Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
  • Gajar ka halwa $6.50
  • Chicken/beef saagwala $15.90
    • Boneless tender chicken/beef pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy and garnished with julienne ginger
  • Poppadom platter $6.00
    • Four poppadoms with hot lime pickle, Sweet mango chutney & raita
  • Garlic naan $4.00
    • Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
  • Hot lime pickle $3.00
  • Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15
  • Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato,Chilli ,Basil,Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26
  • Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean IceCream $12
  • Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon $22 / $30 / $30
    • Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
  • Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12
  • Fiordland Wild Venison , Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12
  • Greek Salad $10
  • Eton mess $13.00
    • Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis
  • Sizzling beef $19.00
    • with black pepper & vegetables. Prime rump steak seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
  • Homemade gnocchi $18.00
    • Brown butter, tomato, spinach, red capsicum, garlic, roquette & parmesan.
  • Saffron seafood chowder $13.50
    • chive & capsicum rouille & bakery bread
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Kapiti ice cream $13.00
    • Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Corn fed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries.
  • Apple pancakes $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelized apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
  • Lamb (Turkish pide style) $22.00
    • Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
  • Chorizo $22.00
    • Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
  • Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs $19.00
    • House-smoked Mt Cook salmon, scrambled free-range eggs, Tony’s roquette, toasted wholemeal sourdough
  • No5 cheese & pickle sandwich $17.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
  • French toast $18.00
    • Traditional French toast made with our own bread, poached pears, lemon mascarpone, cinnamon brown sugar
  • 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
  • Edamame $5.00
    • green soy beans
  • Yasai-Ten $10.00
    • vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
  • Poteto Chiizu $9.00
    • grilled potato cheese crepe
  • Otsumami Kyabetsu $5.00
    • cabbage salad
  • Tonkatsu $15.00
    • crispy fried pork with smoked sauce
  • Banbangii $14.00
    • steamed chicken with mung beans and sesame
  • Tebasaki $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken wings with sweet sauce
  • Tori Ten Don $14.00
    • garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • Vegie Wrap - Roast Pumpkin, Spinach, Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Hummus $12, With fries, add $3
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap - Spiced Chicken Breast, Fresh Salad and Minted Yoghurt $12, With fries, add $3
  • Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
  • Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
  • Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.00
  • Budget Beauty $19.90
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon & Cucumber
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.00
  • - 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
  • - 4 pieces Tuna & Cucumber
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Tuna Mayo
  • Double Avocado Fresh Salmon
  • SWEETIE $11.80
    • streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
  • BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
    • bacon and a free range egg on toast.
  • Joe's Green Salad $4.80
  • Streaky Bacon $4.80
  • JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
  • Cold Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • EASY TIGER SALAD (GF) $21.80
    • free range chicken rubbed in harissa spices with rocket, masculine, orange, red onion, cherry tomatoes and minted yoghurt
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