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

  • GRANDMA BADGER HOME COOKED CLASSIC M: $25.00 L: $36.00
    • GRANDMA BADGERS OWN SPECIAL RECIPE BOLOGNESE WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
    • FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • WEDGES THINK NACHOS ON STEROIDS L: $12.00
    • POTATO WEDGES LOADED WITH THICK CUT BACON MOZZARELLA, BADGERS TOMATO SAUCE & SOUR CREAM
  • THE BADGER’S CATCH A REAL TREAT FROM THE SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • WHITEFISH, KING PRAWNS, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & ONIONS, GARNISHED WITH LEMON ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • POU-THAI L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, GREEN PEPPERS, RED ONION, CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE
  • THE ATOMIC BADGER IT'S SPICE TIME M: $25.00 L: $37.00
    • SPICY BEEF MINCE, PEPPERONI, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS, JALAPENOS, CHILLI, KAITAIA FIRE NZ HOT SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA M: $25.00 L: $36.00
    • CHEDDAR, NZ MOZZARELLA, FETA, RICOTTA, WITH CRUSTED PARMESAN
  • GET BADGER TO THE GREEK TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN M: $29.00 L: $39.00
    • ROAST LAMB, HEAPS OF FETA, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, FRESH CHILLI, FRESH CUCUMBER, ONION, NZ MOZZARELLA AND GREEK YOGHURT SWIRL
  • Paua pie N/A
    • smoked potato, brisee pastry
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • 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
  • Duck N/A
    • umami, mandarin, spring greens
  • Northland piper N/A
    • tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
  • Rhubarb soufflé N/A
    • buffalo milk ice cream
  • BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
    • Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
  • THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
    • This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
  • HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
    • Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
  • BANGERS & MASH $16.50
    • Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
  • BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
    • This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
  • RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
    • Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
  • BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
    • marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
  • BEEF BURGER $19.00
    • This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
  • Jen's Vegan Burger $18.00
    • Kumara pattie, romesco vegetables, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pesto. Add cheese for our friendly vegetarians.
  • Pork Belly $22.00
    • Mashed potato, caramelised onion, roasted vegetables, molasses jus
  • Veggie $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives and jalapeños
  • Chicken $24.00
    • Jerked chicken, mushrooms, and bacon drizzled with a homemade Caeser dressing
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • Lamb Stew $19.00
    • Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
  • Warm Chicken Taco Salad $18.00
    • Powder keg chicken, nacho chips, mesclun, tomato, onion, corn salsa and sour cream
  • Jerked Chicken $15.00
    • Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
  • 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.
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. 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.
  • 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
  • Manuka Smoked Salmon $29
    • spring salad, asparagus, verjus, yoghurt
  • Stewart Island Squid $18
    • aioli, lemon
  • Hereford beef brisket hash $19
    • agria potato, rosemary, farm eggs, chipotle sour cream, spring greens
  • Southern Blue Cod $32
    • hand cut chips, caper mayo
  • Chicken Burger $28
    • kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
  • 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
  • Buttermilk pancakes $16
    • lemon mascarpone, blueberries, maple, toasted pistachios
  • 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
  • Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
    • All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
  • Speight's Beef Burger $21.00
    • Homemade beef pattie, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted cheese, and sliced beetroot. Served with fries. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • Cromwell Crumble $11.00
    • A bounty of delicious seasonal fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, custard & ice-cream.
  • Salt and Pepper Squid Salad $19.00
    • Crispy fried salt and pepper Squid served over leaves with lemon and aioli. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Fish of the Day served on crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Topped with chef's daily topping. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Black Cherry Chicken $28.00
    • Tender Chicken pocketed with soft cheese, wrapped in smoked bacon & oven roasted. Laid on kumara mash with black cherry sauce and a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • The Alehouse Loaf $6.00/ $12.00
    • Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot & delicious - garlic or plain. (half / whole)
  • -Small $3
  • Battered Sausage/Hot Dog-small $3
  • Between 12Pm And 2Pm
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • 2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
  • Blue cod-large L $8 / S $4
  • Curry $2.50
  • Mussels $3
  • Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
    • Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
  • Stacks Triple Chocolate Sundae $12.00
    • Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate sauce and finished with a white chocolate wafer
  • BBQ Pork Ribs $28.00
    • Slow braised and marinated in our housemade bourbon BBQ sauce served with chips and corn salsa
  • Add Topping + $2.00
  • Half & Halfe Pizza $29.00
  • Gluten Free Base + $2.00
  • Vegetarian $23.00
    • Napoli sauce, roasted red peppers, red onion, olives and shaved parmesan
  • Toni Pepperoni $26.00
    • Pepperoni, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives
  • FLAME ROTISSERIE
    • Succulent roast chicken basted with honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mint, coriander and basil. GF, NF, DF
  • BREAD
    • Variety of freshly baked bread rolls (GF available upon request)
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Prawn and squid salad with sweet chilli sauce. GF, NF, DF
  • STEAMED DIM SIM AND DUMPLINGS
    • Pork dim sims, BBQ pork buns, pork and chive dumplings, prawn dumplings, fish balls, vegetable and fish balls. Tahini sauce, sweet chilli sauce, vinegar and soy sauce.
  • FROM THE GRILL
    • Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF
  • SWEET TREATS
    • Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
  • SOUP
    • Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Classic prawn salad in a creamy Marie Rose sauce: GF, NF
  • Smoky bacon and egg pie $18
    • Homemade pie with tomato relish & salad
  • Vegetarian penne past $18
    • Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta and olives
  • Sticky date pudding $13
    • Hokey pokey ice cream & caramel sauce
  • Toasted pumpkin batard bread(V) $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
  • Salt and pepper squid $26
    • Served with aioli
  • Chicken parmigiana burger $19
    • Served with fries, crumbed chicken, napolitano sauce, melted mozzarella& salad served in a toasted focaccia bun
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Rustic fries $10.00
    • w / tomato relish
  • Strawberry Cheesecake $14.00
    • w/ pear mousse and strawberry gel - (V)
  • Soup of the day - (v/GF)* $14.50
    • freshly baked bread rolls
  • Prawn - prawns & NZ clams, garlic olive oil, fresh tomato & lemon zest - (DF) $25.00
  • 200g Angus Rump - (GF,DF) $34.00
  • Fruits
    • whole fruit, apricots, pears, plums, prunes, fruit salad >>
  • SEARED NELSON SCALLOPS $22.00
    • charred mango, spiced chilled mango soup, sprouts, lime powder
  • Bircher Muesli $13.00
    • Toasted Oats with nuts, dried fruits, orange juice and natural yoghurt
  • Mixed leaf salad $9.00
  • Ciabatta $4.00
    • house-churned butter
  • Traditional Grapepickers Lunch $24.00
    • Today’s soup, hummus, farmhouse cheese, pickles, olives, toasted balsamic, red wine bread. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay
  • Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
  • Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
  • Chicken bolognaise $15.00
    • fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
  • Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
    • with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
  • Lamb loin brochettes with quince, warm buckwheat, roast capsicum and, oregano salad. Greek yoghurt, pita and rose harissa (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Reserve Pinot Noir $35.00
  • NO5 MEZZE & DESSERT $60pp
  • TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
  • SAFFRON YOGHURT (V) $15.00
    • Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters (v)
  • PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD (V) $16/28
    • Pear, blue cheese, celery & walnut salad with honey mustard dressing
  • NO5 MEZZE & GLASS OF BUBBLES/LOCAL WINE $38pp
  • LAMB (TURKISH PIDE STYLE) $22.00
    • Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
  • SMOKED COD FISHCAKES $16/28
    • Polenta-crumbed fishcakes of smoked Bluff Blue Cod, pea & tarragon puree, remoulade
  • POLENTA FRITTERS, SALSA VERDE $7.00
  • Blue Cod $28.50
    • A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
  • Blue Cod $28.50
    • A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00/ $4.50
    • Tossed in lemon pepper and served with aioli and tomato sauce (V)(GF*) Bowl / Half Portion
  • Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
  • Potted Paté $15.00
    • Free range chicken liver paté, served with warm ciabatta, crackers, onion & sage jam GF available
  • Hawaiian n/a
    • Ham off the bone, cheese & pineapple
  • House Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers
  • Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
    • Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
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