Bonsai Restaurant in Southland Menu

Farmers Lamb Rump $26.50
- Grilled lamb rump with cumin & garlic, served on a potato, baby spinach, tomato & feta salad with mint dressing & beetroot relish.
Venison & Almond Terrine $19.00
- Served with spiced apple & pear chutney, radish cress & toasted bread.
4-6 person $62.00
Steak Sandwich $23.50
- Grilled rib eye topped with roasted mushrooms, fried egg, lettuce & tomato on rye with beetroot relish & aioli with fries.
Seafood Salad $26.60
- Hot smoked salmon, prawns, popcorn squid & mussels on garden greens with garlic croutons, tomato & feta drizzled with basil vinaigrette, lemon & aioli.
Farmhouse Platter
- Hot smoked salmon, selection of cheeses, cold cut meats, tomato chilli mussels, popcorn squid, chutney, garlic butter, kalamata olives & char grilled vegetables served with bread & crackers.
Bay Blue
- Cheese is set with Roquefort and then carefully pierced & stitched at various times during the curing process.
Cheese & crackers with apple & pear chutney, fresh fruit & nuts.

Pineapple N/A
Man Killer N/A
- Double serving of Prime NZ Beef, streaky bacon, grilled mushrooms, Edam cheese, egg, caramelised onions, fancy lettuce, tomato with Devil Relish & Aioli. The Real Deal.
Devils Indian Bread N/A
- Toasted 12" Indian wrap with melted cheese (cut into slices) served with a bowl of mild butter chicken sauce.
Devils Steak Burger N/A
- Prime NZ Rib-Eye Steak, Edam cheese, American streak bacon, grilled mushrooms, egg, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion with Devil Relish and Aioli. Full of Protein.
Bad Girl N/A
- Falafel and Roast Vegetable patty, fancy lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion with Plum Chutney & Aioli. Vegetarians Choice
The One N/A
- Cajun Seasoned Grilled Chicken, cucumber, tomato, fancy lettuce, red onion with Capsicum Apricot Relish & Aioli. From the Grilll.
Chicken Wings N/A
- Chicken wings lightly coated in a Cajun batter mix served with aioli.
Devil Prawns N/A
- Garlic chilli prawns wrapped in filo pastry served with aioli.

Extra Dip $1.00
- 8 Pack $7.90
The Family Feast $40.00
Free Range Chicken Tenders
Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Happy Ham $5.00
Signature Mix $10.00 per head

Sweet & sour chicken strips $15.90
- freshly battered chicken strips served on crispy noodles, topped with sweet and sour sauce and sesame seeds
Reef it up with 6 garlic prawns $39.90
Citrus tart >. served with berry compote, vanilla ice-cream and cream $12.00
Lamb shanks (1 shank/2 shanks) $24.90/$32.90
- slowly braised lamb shanks served on mash with onion gravy
Chicken schnitzel $19.90
- a succulent cut of crumbed chicken breast fried until golden, topped with mushroom sauce served with house salad and crispy fries
Signature BBQ ribs $27.90
- succulent slowly braised spicy pork ribs smothered in our own BBQ sauce served with crispy fries
Zucchini fritters $14.90
- zucchini, sweet corn and feta fritters served with our chef's own honey mustard dressing
300gm rump steak $25.90
- 300gm rump steak grilled just the way you like it, topped with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce or green peppercorn sauce served with your choice of vegetables or house salad and either potato croquettes or crispy fries

PARSNIP & CELERIAC PUREE $8.00
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE $12.00
- decadent chocolate cheesecake served with berry compot.
CUBE OF PORK BELLY $18.00
- a slow braised succulent cube of pork served on parsnip puree and waldorf salad.
STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
- drizzled with warm caramel sauce and served with ice cream.
CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $10.00
- 6 chicken nuggets with hideaway coleslaw,chips and sweet and sour cream.
COLESLAW $8.00
ANTIPASTO PLATTER small$30.00 large$45.00
- a selection of meats,seafood,hideaway garden vegetables,cheese's,homemade preserves,pickles, and dips served with breads and crackers.
ASIAN STYLE DUCK SALAD $26.00
- five spiced duck immersed in a rice noodle ,julienne vegetable,toasted nuts and herbaceous green salad dressed generously with spiced lemon vinaigrette garnished with pork crackle.

Dripping chips $6.00
Roasted seasonal root vegetables with black garlic and rosemary $5.00
Homemade duck pastrami and herbed potato hash, baked beetroot, english spinach, cauliflower purée with black berry and port wine sauce $30.00
Seasonal garden salad with vinaigrette $5.00
Roast of the day accompanied with roast vegetables, potatoes and traditional gravy with all the trimmings $25.50
Stuffed cabbage, filled with cannellini beans, mixed herbs and spiced pumpkin, nepolitana sauce $18.50
Sizzling garlic prawn pot, cooked in butter and olive oil with a touch of chili, served with grilled ciabatta bread $17.50
Bowl of fries $5.00

Mango Chicken $18.00
- Chicken pieces cooked with mango sauce & spices
Rogan Josh Lamb $18.00
- A classic caramelized onion & tomato sauce curry
Chicken Tikka Masala $18.00
- Tandoori chicken finished in a fresh onion tomato sauce
Madras Chicken $18.00
- Curry with roasted black mustard seeds & coconut cream
Raitha $3.00
Korma Lamb $18.00
- Cooked with creamy sauce of cashew, almond & spices
C.F.C (Crispy Fried Chicken) $12.00
- Crispy fried chicken with cashew nuts and gram flour
Madras Lamb $18.00
- Curry with roasted black mustard seeds & coconut cream

Duck Fat Chips
Teriyaki Mushroom & Broccoli $20.00
- Tossed through soba noodles. Add chicken $25.00
Fries
Selection of Fresh Bread $15.00
- Locally baked bread accompanied by an assortment of tasty dips and oils
Southern Antipesto $39.50
- To share, Manuka Ridge venison salami, duck pate, Stewart Island salmon mousse, lamb carpaccio, ham hock terrine, pickles and bread
Ham Hock Terrine $13.50
- Ham, bacon, fresh herbs, caramelised onions and ciabatta
Thai Chicken Tenderloins $19.00
- Noodles, chopped nuts, bean sprouts, lime dressing
Cheesy Garlic Bread $9.00
- Baked garlic, herb and cheese bread

Bowser Soup (GF) $13
- Our soup changes reguarly- check the specials board for today's flavour. Served with toasted sour dough bread.
The Southern Belle (GF) $29
- Your choice of tempura battered Blue Cod or pan fried Lemon Sole served with fries, seasonal salad and house made tartare sauce.
Served with Fries $17
Or Dinner only: $10
DeSoto Wraps $21
- Spicy chicken wraps served with wedges, sour cream & sweet chili sauce.
(Choose one or each: Drink, Onner and Dessert) Comes with free kids pack!
Getaway Wings $10
- Spicy chicken nibbles coated in a crispy tempura batter and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Served with Onion Rings or Kumara Bolts $20

Bangers & Mash $15.00
- Traditional style with peas & gravy
Soup of the Day $10.00
- Homemade soup with toasted bread
Creamy Basil Pasta $18.00
- Vegetarian option served on fettuccini
Wrap $15.00
- A choice of steak, chicken or vegetarian tortilla wrap with salad, aioli & sweet chilli sauce
Ice Cream Sundae $5.00
- Choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Caramel Sauce
Apple Crumble $9.50
- Served with ice cream & cream
Cheese Burger & Fries $9.00
Pepper $2.00

Garlic Bread(V) $8.00
- ciabatta with garlic and parsley butter
Risotto Con Capesante(GF) $26.00
- thyme and lemon risotto served with 6 seared scallops and topped with parmesan cheese >>
Homemade Soup of the Day(V, DF)>served with toasted bread $12.00
Salmon Carpaccio(GF, DF) $12.00
- smoked salmon, capers, extra virgin oil, with lemon and salad
Bacon and Eggs $10.00
- with a slice of toast
Garlic Bread(V) $10.00
- ciabatta with cheese
Thai Skewered Chicken $15.00
- served with peanut sauce and a tossed salad
Bailiez Club Sandwich, served on fresh sourdough bread, filled with turkey, ham, brie, lettuce, mayonnaise and cranberry sauce with fries. $22.00

Kashmiri Naan - Naan topped with nuts and sultanas. $4.50
Chicken Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices. $16.00
Kashmiri Pulao - Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut. $6.50
Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
Onion Kulcha - Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices. $4.00
Lamb / Chicken Vindaloo - A hot dish, made world famous by the Chefs of Goa. It has a Portugese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum and whole spices. Served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
Aloo Parantha - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and spices. $4.00

Mediterranean Salad $11.00
- Black olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta.
Bella $25.00
- Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo ham, rocket, parmesan.
Meatballs Starter $14.00
- Five venison and pork meatballs with tasty roma sauce.
Gnocchi with Blue Cheese and Walnut $25.00
- Gnocchi, blue cheese, and walnuts (noce).
Pescatora (Seafood) $26.00
- Scallops, green lipped mussels, prawns, fish, garlic, white wine with roma sauce. Served with pappardelle.
Bolognese $23.00
- Venison and pork mince in our tasty roma sauce. Served with fettucine.
From the Gelato Cart: Cone or Cup $4.50 Sm / $6.00 Lge
- Your choice of: Gelato (GF) / Ice cream / Sorbet (DF) Choose: Cone / Cup
Spicy Chook $25.00
- Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, onion, fire roasted capsicum, garlic shoots, jalapeno peppers, oregano.

BREAD AND DYPS $14.00
- freshly made selection.Serves 2
KEPLER SEAFOOD CHOWDER $16.00
- classic soup loaded with the finest seafood served with bread
SMOKED SALMON & TUNA SQUID INK RAVIOLI $33.00
- homemade ravioli served with prawns, mussels and scallops in a caper-anchovy butter sauce.
PAN SEARED VENISON DENVER LEG $39.00
- local free range venison served with beetroot gnocchi, sauteed with peas and broad beans, roasted hazelnut, onion capsicum marmalade & blue cheese.
ESCABECHE DE PESCADO(PERUVIAN FISH CASSEROLE) $35.00
- fresh fish in a seasonal vegetable casserole, served with cause (whipped potatoes topped with the chef's special mix).Two favourites in one dish.
CITRUS CURED SALMON GRAVLAX WITH FRIED CAMEMBERT $21.00
- with salad greens, orange and olive-caper tapenade.
SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
- please ask for today's choice - served with bread.
RIBEYE STEAK $38.00
- juicy 300g steak served with potato dauphinoise, prawn and scallop skewers and a creamy roasted garlic sauce.

Kumara fries, sundried tomato pesto mayo V GF $9
Mixed salad greens, smoky vinaigrette V GF $7
Harissa marinated pork fillet, charred greens, pea and butter bean puree, GF $25
Pan fried scallops, chipotle mayo, chorizo crumb(6) $21
Sauteed prawns, Skewered and sauteed with lemon, chilli and garlic(4) GF $18
Zesty olives, marinated with orange and lemon zest GF V $8
Market Fish, pan fried tuna and lime butter, lemon rice GF $23
Pincho de pollo, Spanish spiced chicken skewers(4) GF $13

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35 Esk Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand

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