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

  • THE REMARKABLE BADGER QUEENSTOWN’S OWN M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • PRIME THINLY SLICED BEEF PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BRAISED ONIONS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE SMOKEY BADGER CALLING ALL MEAT LOVERS M: $27.00 L: $38.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ROAST HAM, CHICKEN, SPICY BEEF, THICK CUT BACON, A SMOKEY BBQ SWIRL, ALL TOPPED OFF WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • BADGERS REEF & BEEF FROM THE LAND & SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • KING PRAWNS, PRIME BEEF, BRAISED ONIONS & A GARLIC GLAZE ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE WITH FRESH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE SCRATCHING BADGER THE LOCALS FAVOURITE M: $26.00 L: $38.00
    • THICK CUT BACON, CHICKEN, BABY SPINACH, RED ONION, MUSHROOMS, RICOTTA & NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA M: $25.00 L: $36.00
    • CHEDDAR, NZ MOZZARELLA, FETA, RICOTTA, WITH CRUSTED PARMESAN
  • GRANDMA BADGER HOME COOKED CLASSIC M: $25.00 L: $36.00
    • GRANDMA BADGERS OWN SPECIAL RECIPE BOLOGNESE WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • Spring garden flowers N/A
    • farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Affogato N/A
    • vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Crackling pork belly N/A
    • apple juice, spring greens
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Rhubarb soufflé N/A
    • buffalo milk ice cream
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Assorted tempura
    • 5 Pcs
  • Rice
  • Agedashi tofu
  • Chicken katsu don
  • Sashimi platter
    • 9 Pcs (GF)
  • Miso ramen
    • Miso soup based ramen
  • Chicken katsu curry
  • Salmon teriyaki don
  • Fried home-made black pudding $6.00
  • Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.00
    • Soft corn tortilla, poached free-range eggs, home-made wild boar chorizo, spicy tomato sauc
  • Bacon & Eggs $18.00
    • Eichardt’s house-cured bacon, buttered toast, fried free-range eggs, tomato relis
  • Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
  • Brioche & jam $6.00
  • Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
  • Eichardt's legendary seafood chowder (individual tapas portion) $11.50
  • KIWI “PAVLOVA” $18.00
    • italian meringue, kiwifruit, passionfruit cream, plum puree, kiwifruit sorbet
  • Sautéed asparagus w/ lemon $14.00
  • CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ $21.00
    • aspic, onion jam, pickles, toasted home-made sourdough
  • AFFOGATO $21.00
    • house-made vanilla bean ice cream, org espresso your choice of liqueur – baileys, kahlua, baileys chocolate, cointreau, frangelico, drambuie
  • YOUR CREATION PIZZA or ½ & ½ $32.00
  • Polenta chips w/ aioli $10.00
  • TIRAMISU $18.00
    • kahlua, baileys, crème de cacao, absolut vanilla, cream
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
    • absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
  • Mango Cheese Cake
  • Basket of fries - $7.00
  • Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
  • Salt & pepper calamari served with aioli $14.50
  • Bangers & Mash: $18.00
    • Meaty Pork sausage served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
  • Fish and Chips: $16.50
    • A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
  • Chicken Wrap: $14.50
    • Tandoori chicken with cheese, onions, carrot and slaw salad, grilled and served with green salad and side of aioli
  • Pasta of the day: $15.00
    • A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
  • Canterbury Beef Fillet $36.50
    • 200gm prime beef served with portobello mushroom, any sauce & two sides
  • Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $14.00
    • Roasted pear with fig & elder flower chutney, blue cheese, roasted walnuts & walnut mayo
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Pulled Pork Hash $15.50
    • A pulled pork belly hash served with a citrus & fennel salad & soy gravy
  • Lamb Shank
    • New Zealand lamb shank braised & served in a tomato based broth with seasonal vege & mashed potatoes
  • For 2-4 people $17.00
  • Steamed Vegetables $5.00
  • Beef & Guinness Pie $22.00
    • Pog Mahones’ famous pie with a puff pastry casing served with mashed potato & fresh homemade Guinness soda bread
  • - Regular $4.50
  • 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
  • - Creamy chip dip $2.50
  • Potato Salad
  • Feta $1.50
  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • Whole Chicken
    • To share, or not to share
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Sarada $5.00
    • green salad
  • Salmon Aburi $15.00
    • seared salmon with buttered sour soy
  • Yaki Udon $15.00
    • stir fried ginger pork udon noodles
  • Tori Ten $15.00
    • garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
  • Gyoza $15.00
    • pork dumplings
  • Tonkatsu Teishoku $15.00
    • crispy fried pork with smoked sauce
  • Salmon Tataki Don $13.00
    • chopped salmon sashimi with ginger, soy, lemon and spring onion
  • Ro-Suto Bi-Fu Don > roasted beef with a sweet onion sauce $13.00
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI 1 DOZ $12.00
  • THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • HAWAIIAN BADGER MED$21/LARGE $29
    • Roasted Ham & Juicy Pineapple topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00
  • THE SMOKEY BADGER MED$26/LARGE$36
    • Italian Sausage, PePperoni, Roast Ham, Chicken, Thick-cut Bacon with a Smokey BBQ Swirl all topped off with NZ Mozzarella
  • GRANDMA BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Grandma Badger's own Special Recipe Bolognese with NZ Mozzarella on top
  • PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
  • THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
  • Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
  • Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
  • Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
  • Children’s Lunch Combo $12.50
    • includes a juice or soft drink, apple slices, cheese and vegemite sandwich and a treat-size chocolate bar
  • Ice Cream / Sorbet $12.00
    • (a selection of house-made ice creams & sorbets) -
  • caramelized roast kumara (V,DF,GF)
  • Hazelnut and chocolate torte $14.00
    • w/ Frangelico cream -
  • Polenta Fries w/ rosemary salt & grated parmesan (V) $10.00
  • Fish and Chips $20.50
    • tempura battered market fish, coleslaw, tartare sauce & lemon
  • Fruits
    • whole fruit, apricots, pears, plums, prunes, fruit salad >>
  • Served with
    • fruit juices, water, filter coffee & selection of tea’s >>
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
  • Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
  • Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $8
  • Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
  • Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
  • Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00
  • Wakanui beef fillet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
  • Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12.00
  • Kumara, pumpkin, olives, feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms
  • Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon
  • Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato, Chilli, Basil, Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26.00
  • Seafood Bowl of Mussels, King Prawns & Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36.00
  • Large $27.00
  • Small $22.00
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
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