The Blue Door in Otago Menu

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Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber. $27.50
Prawn & water Chestnut Dumplings, Duck and Ginger consommé. $24.50
Salad of free range Canterbury Pork, marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing. $24.50
Confit of Bendigo Rabbit with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pinenuts & sous vide Rhubarb. $28.50
“Bellota” Jamon Iberico, organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste. $28.50
Wakanui grain fed Beef “Tartare” with truffled free range Egg. $29.50
Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup with chargrilled Flatbread & Yoghurt Riata. $18.50
Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar, with Blinis and other classical accompaniments P.O.A

Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Cous Cous, Orange Confit, crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’. $39.50
Stewart Island Blue Cod, Paua Ravioli, Cauliflower Puree, Pear and Fennel Salad. $39.50
Slow cooked wild Boar, homemade black pudding, double smoked Bacon, baked in Puff pastry, Black Currant Jus. $39.50
Chargrilled “Wakanui” Beef eye fillet, grain fed from the Canterbury plains, with smoked Brisket, Parsnip puree Candied Onion & Cranberry Tart Tartin. $48.50
Cassoulet, our winter classic, braised Duck, Lamb shoulder, Cured meats, Pork Belly, Haricot Beans, cooked slowly with Tomato & Riesling. $39.50
Trio of Curries $46.00
- Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut, Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice.
Rump of Southland Lamb with Honeyed roasted Celeriac, Rosemary Bread & Butter pudding. $39.50

Stir fry Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger & Oyster sauce. Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing. Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Crème Fraiche. Duck Fat Potatoes All sides $9.50

Saffron’s Nasi Goreng. $26.50
Green Lip Mussels with white wine & Lemongrass. $22.00
Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, Served with Jasmine Rice. $26.50
Grilled Stewart Island Blue Cod with preserved Lemon Risotto & Broccoli leaves. $28.50
Salad of crisp fried Pork & Chargrilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing. $18.50
Chargrilled Southland Hereford Rump, with sautéed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus. $29.50
Confit of Pork Belly with Chargrilled Pear, honeyed Parsnips. $24.50
Thai Red curry of Beef with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice. $24.50
Our delicious Soup of the day with fresh Bread. $18.50
Stir fry of winter greens, Prawns, Tofu, Cashew nuts and Oyster sauce. $28.50
Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette. $15.50

Laphroaig, single malt Crème Brulée with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti. $16.50
Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream. $16.50
Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Mango, Lime salsa. $16.50
Jilly's warm Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla bean ice cream and Raspberry Coulis. $15.50
Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto. $16.50
Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets. $14.50
A Selection of Cheeses
Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie.
Saint Agur'
- a French Cheese from Normandy triple cream, soft mild Blue.
Neudorf Richmond Red
- A hard NZ sheep's cheese.
Redwood Dairy Gouda
- A NZ goat's cheese.
Served with a Trio of Quince's
- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.

Nearby Sample Menus

thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)
-Lunch: add fries $3.00
Brunch $18.00
- house made french toast, streaky bacon, brulee banana, maple syrup
smoked chicken $20.00
- brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
-Lunch: add chicken $4.00
Luna’s tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs $15.00
- luna's tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs (gf)
vegetarian risotto $18.00
- fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)
Big breakfast $22.00
- roasted tomato, sausage, mushrooms, crispy hash brown, eggs any style, streaky bacon, toast(gf)

Americana
- Pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni.
Bowl of Fries $6.50
- Served with tomato ketchup
Warm Chocolate Brownie $9.00
- Served with yoghurt boysenberries and cream.
Chicken
- Smoked chicken, cranberry sauce, brie cheese. This is our speciality!
Manhattan
- Smoked chicken, apricots, cream cheese, rosemary.
Arizona
- Satay sauce, smoked chicken, apricot sauce and cashew nuts.
Pinky Delight $25.00 Med / $15.00 Sm
- Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate and Pinky bar.
Small (4 Slices) $15.00

Dahi Poori $12.00
- (Stuffed Puffed Pastry Shells, Spiced Mashed Potato, Sweet Yogurt, Chutneys)
Pav Bhaji $17.00
- (Spiced Mixed Vegetables, Buttered Pav Bun)
Plain Dosa $15.00
- (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
Masala Uttapam $15.00
- (Rice-lentil Pancake, Onions & Tomato, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
Paneer Dosa $18.00
- (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Cottage Cheese, Vegetables, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
Poori Bhaaji $17.00
- (Puffed wholewheat deep-fried breads, Potato-Tomato Stew)
Idli $14.00
- (Steamed savoury Rice -lentil Cakes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
Choley Bhatura $17.00
- (Fried leavened bread, Chickpea curry

Hot dog $3.00
Gouts of flame $14.00
- Pork belly, galley slaw, salad greens, pickled red onion apricot seeded mustard, hash brown
Hobnailed urchin $12.00
- Fish of the day, galley slaw, salad greens, pickled red onion & beetroot with house made tartare
Cogs of chips $5.50
Ficelle & focaccia ciabatta sandwich selection/sweet treats/sausage rolls/large cheese rolls/ice creams
Tactical corset $12.00
- Corn fritter, pumpkin hummus guacamole, galley slaw & salad greens
Iron bird $12.00
- Seasoned chicken breast, galley siaw, salad greens and berries finished with a fruit salsa
Wind deflector $15.00
- Ribeye, pickled red onion cheese, bacon, galley slave & lettuce

CRUMBED CAMEMBERT $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
PRAWN HORNS $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
CHEESE GARLIC FOCACCIA $7.00
- Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic Powder.
CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
BBQ SWEET N SPICY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Sausages, Streaky Bacon, Champagne Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Red Capsicum, Red Onions, BBQ Sauce.
SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
- 8 pcs. & Dip
VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
SALMON WAVE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream Cheese and Red Onions.

Aioli $2.00
Tomatoes $4.00
Steak open sandwich $22.90
- chermoula ribeye steak, dukkah roasted tomatoes, salad greens and crumbed feta on grilled focaccia
Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
- seed
Classic beef burger $17.80
- with smoked cheddar, cos, red onion, cornichons, relish & aioli. Add bacon $4.00
Hot smoked salmon $6.00
Poached chicken and green bean salad $19.80
- with red cabbage, edamame beans, radish, basil, hazelnut and a lemon vinaigrette
Mushrooms $4.00

Diablo Fuego $4.00
- HOT!!
Chipotle Chicken $10 B / $7 T
Chilli Con Carne $25.00
- chunky chilli beef and beans w chipotle rice
Black Bean & Roasted Vegetables $13.00
- w crema & salsa
La Pistolet $8.00
- w pulled pork & crackling or cordero de plata lamb & marinated onions
Guacamole $4.00
- Avocado dip
Pulled Pork $15.00
- w crackling and crema & salsa
Pico Burrito $10.00
- two mini black bean and roasted vegetable burritos

CREPES $14.00
- thin rolled pancakes with apples and cinnamon or lemon and sugar.
CUBAN PORK SANDWICH $12.00
- thick sliced ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade bread
BIG BREAKFAST $18.00
- bacon,eggs,sausages.mushrooms,hash browns,tomatoes + toast.
SCOTSMAN BREAKFAST $15.00
- bacon,eggs,sausages,baked beans + toast.
EGGS YOUR WAY $10.00
- bacon,eggs + toast(eggs fried,poached or scrambled).
BBQ BEEF BURGER & FRIES $15.00
- homemade beef pattie, lettuce, cheese, onion & beetroot with BBQ sauce, fries & aioli
NACHOS $14.00
- chilli beans, salsa & cheese on can chips with sour cream
LAMB WRAP $14.00
- seasoned lamb with salad wrapped in a warm tortilla with tzatziki sauce

Salmon Aburi $15.00
- seared salmon with buttered sour soy
Edamame $5.00
- green soy beans
Shouyu Ramen $13.00
- slow simmered pork belly and soy noodle soup
Sashimi Teishoku $15.00
- salmon tuna scallop mixed sashimi
Yasai-Ten $10.00
- vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
Gyu Tataki $15.00
- seared ribeye with roasted garlic flakes
Tori Ten $15.00
- garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
Edamame $5.00
- green soy beans

Side of Vegetables $5.50
Toasted Garlic Bread $4.00
Ice Cream Sundae Your choice of caramel, chocolate or strawberry sauce layered with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream (Gluten free) $12.00
Braised Chickpeas with Crispy Onion Ring Slowly cooked chickpeas with wilted spinach, topped with grilled haloumi (vegetarian cheese) & finished with a coriander mojo verde $25.50
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches Served with a gourmet potato & radish salad, Cream cheese, bacon, basil pesto & tomato, Brie, chicken & cranberry jelly, Salami, mushroom, sundried tomato & mozzarella $12.50 each
Satay Beef Salad Warm, tender strips of ribeye resting a cucumber & lettuce salad with a crunchy satay dressing $18.00
Mixed Berry Parfait A mixture of seasonal berries layered with vanilla ice cream & strawberry sauce topped with whipped cream (Gluten free) $12.00
Tender Chicken Breast Wrapped in manuka smoked bacon sitting on an olive oil & lemon mash with a beetroot mousse & covered with a cranberry, pistachio & red wine sauce $31.50

Bagel of the moment homemade $7,5
- with cream cheese and jam
Green Salad $7,5
Tom Stuffer – famous in Vail Colorado! a flat bread filled $16,9
- with a cheese omelette with a choice of veges, chorizo or chicken topped with in house tomato chutney
spring vegetables $7,5
Chargrilled chicken breast $17,9
- with sage derby served on a jalapeno bread with smashed avocado, rocket leaves & virgin Mary
Greek style calamari steak dipped in feta egg batter, shallow fried and served on $16,9
- a lemon scented salad with a zesty tomato, soy dressing
French styled crusted lamb rump $30
- on a soft mash potato, with a bacon, tomato, pearl onion red wine demi
Vegetarian rice bombs $14,5
- with tomato, cumin cheese & spinach rolled in potato flour and crisp fried with a soy, tomato jus

Pork and Prawn
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
Chinese Braise Beed Noodle Soup
BBQ Pork Noodle Soup
Wonton Noodle Soup
Pork Bun
Lamb
Vegetarian

Selection of olives $8
Roquefort (France) $25
Asian spiced roasted duck leg, chargrilled sweet potato, watercress, cherries, radish, cashew & lime $38
Honey roasted carrots & tahini yoghurt $7
Trio of two chefs icecreams & sorbet, brandy snap $15.5
grilled field mushrooms with rosemary & garlic $7
Selection of all cheeses $34
Chargrilled ribeye steak, cafe de paris butter, french fries $35

Silverfern lamb rump $30.00
New Zealand cheese platter: Kapiti cheeses, quince paste, Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes $18.00
Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
Served from 11am until 10.30pm
Chicken parmigiana $20.00
- Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
Nevis $19.00
- Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
Chicken tenders $12.00
Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00