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

  • Traditional Fried Rice $18.50
    • Jasmine rice, stir fry with egg, spring onion, tomato and market fresh vegetables
  • Couple Combo Set $45.00
    • Any 2 mains, 2 rices and 1 prawn cracker.
  • Basil Stir-fry $18.50
    • with capsicum, green bean, baby corn, onion, cabbage and basil
  • Pork Ribs and Garlic Sauce $18.50
  • Tom Kha Soup $18.50
  • Yellow Curry $18.50
    • with creamy coconut milk, onion, potato and carrot
  • Family Combo Set $75.00
    • Any 3 Mains, 2 Rice, 2 Starters, 2 1.5l Soft Drinks
  • Soft Drinks - 1.5L $4.50
  • Polenta Beignets Cv) $30.00
    • grilled sprouting broccoli, romesco, Grana Padano
  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms V
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00
    • fluffy American style pancakes vanilla mascarpone caramelized banana and maple syrup
  • Rosemary Green Beans
  • Bruschetta V $18.00
    • grilled sourdough roast eggplant confit tomato feta basil
  • wild Venison shepherd's Pie $28.00
    • pickled walnut salad
  • Toast & Homemade jams $12.00
    • toasted sourdough butter and homemade jams
  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • Beefburger $19.90
    • With mixed leaves, sweet gherkin, red onions, hash browns, barbeque sauce and fries
  • Big Breakfast $20.90
    • Poached eggs, streaky bacon, garlic mushrooms, hash browns, homemade sausage, beans, toast and a Virgin Mary shot
  • Duo of Cheese $17.00
    • With house-made chutneys and crackers
  • Tempura Fish $22.90
    • Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
  • NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
    • In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
  • Smoked Fish Croguette $19.90
    • With tartare slaw, poached eggs and romesco sauce
  • Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
    • With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup
  • Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. 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 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 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 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.
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Extra Poached Egg $2.00
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $22.00
    • pan fried cajun chicken and bacon lardons served over crisp mixed salad leaves and garlic croutons
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • with apple sauce and cider syrup
  • Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
  • Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
    • soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
  • Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
    • wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
  • Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
    • with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
  • Wedges $10.00
    • topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Baby mixed salad with house dressing
  • Baby Corn Palak $19.90
    • Baby corn and spinach prepared with garlic and to
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Lightly spiced and stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs
  • Kadhai Prawns $18.90
  • Yellow Dal Tadka $15.90
    • Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and spices
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled chicken, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Lamb Samosa (2 Samosas) $6.50
    • Tender lamb mince and peas encased in a crisp pastry
  • Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
    • Paper thin lentil wafers
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half) $13.90
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt and freshly ground spices, skewered, and char grilled to order
  • Egg $2.00
  • Side Salad $4.00
  • Add Chicken $23.00
  • 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)
  • Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
    • A fully stacked handle of ice-cream topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and almonds with a choice of chocolate sauce, caramel sauce or raspberry sauce.
  • Heartland Hog $29.00
    • Prime Pork Chops oven roasted and served on crispy potatoes and roasted root vegetables, broccoli and Alehouse gravy. Beer match: Speight's Empire Ale
  • Fish and chips $8.00
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcels $12.00/ $19.00
    • Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale (Entrée/ Main) >>
  • BUTTERED CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Chicken, Red Onions, Black Pepper and Butter Chicken Sauce and Cashew Nuts, Spinach (optional).
  • SAUSAGE TREAT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Sausages, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Feta Cheese.
  • CORN NUGGETS $5.00
    • 12 pieces & Dip
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • PEPPERONI PIZZA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni.
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
    • 8 pcs. & Dip
  • POTATO CHIPS & DIP $5.00
    • Cajun, Lemon Pepper or Chicken Salt.
  • SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
  • Pepper squid salad $19.95
    • Chilli jam, tatsoi, mint, coriander, cashew, lychee, lime dressing
  • Brie de meaux $12.95
    • Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
  • Coconut chicken salad $19.95
    • Chilled chicken breast, mint, pea tendrils, celery, cos hearts , peanuts
  • Garlic aioli $2.95
  • Cauliflower cheese, prosciutto crumbs $8.95
  • Lamb shank sheperd'spie $24.95
    • Pinot braised lamb shank, golden potato crust, peppery leaves
  • 300gm Scotch fillet $37.95
    • Canterbury angus grass fed
  • 175 gm Pacific yellow fin tuna $37.95
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50
  • Moe’s Beef Burger: $17.00
    • Delicious beef burger Pattie on focaccia bread with tomato, red onions, fancy lettuce, cheese and aioli served with fries
  • Pasta of the day: $15.00
    • A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
  • Mango Cheese Cake
  • Lamb Shank: $25.00
    • Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
  • Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
  • Fish and Chips: $16.50
    • A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • Smoked Salmon
    • Hamill’s smoked salmon, capers, brie cheese, semi dried tomatoes with chopped onions, sour cream and flaked almonds
  • Choose your favourite two options and save the arguments
  • Midwest Spicy Beef
    • Slow cooked premium ground beef, avocado, salsa and sour cream. A cowboys dream
  • -Small $14.50
  • Kapiti Deluxe
    • Kapiti blue cheese, spinach, broccoli, pears, mushrooms and pinenuts.
  • Shoe String Fries $7
  • -Medium $22.50
  • New Zealand cheese platter: Kapiti cheeses, quince paste, Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes $18.00
  • Silverfern Reserve beef ribeye $34.00
  • Served from 11am until 10.30pm
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Rustic fries served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli $10.00
  • Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
  • Add an additional lamb shank $7.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo $23.00
  • 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
  • Today’s soup & freshly baked bread (gf*) (V*) Please ask wait staff for today’s choice $14.00
  • Dinky platter $13.00
    • havarti cheese, soup or ham, salad, fruits, raisins, crisps & bread
  • Sicilian fish stew with blue cod, Akaroa salmon, and potatoes, Caramalised fennel, basil almond agresto (gf) (df) Wine match - China Terrace 95 Chardonnay $34.00
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
  • Chocolate & hazelnut truffle biscuit. Perfect complement to coffee $4.50
  • Capsicum hummus, crispy minced lamb $16.00
    • isot pepper, caramelised onions & pita wafers (df) (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Le Fou Riesling - Bendigo
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