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

Massaman Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Vietnamese Salad $18.50 / $19.50
- Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork / Prawn
Red Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak $22.00
- Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
Garlic Prik Thai $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
- Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Pad Thai $17.50 / $18.00 / $19.00
- White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
- Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.

deep-fried whitebait $25.00
- with aioli, salad greens + ciabatta.
Pork + fennel sausages $22.00
- with chopped cabbage + red wine vinegar.
Zucchini fritti + lemon. $8.00
Hot-smoked salmon hash $20.00
- with soft-poached egg, fresh herbs, lemon + crème fraiche.
House-made pork + fennel sausages $20.00
- with sautéed potatoes, fried free-range eggs + harissa.
Affogato $15.00
- with vanilla bean ice cream + Lustau px sherry.
Chocolate sour cream cake $9.00
- with mint ice cream.
pan-fried fish with fennel risotto. $34.00

Aloo Gobi $16.50
- Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin and tomatoes. Best enjoyed with plain naan.
Pickle (Hot & Sour) $4.50
Kashmiri Naan $6.00
- Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cashew and sultanas.
Fish Curry $18.00
- Basa fillet (fish) prepared with onion and Indian spices.
Tandoori Mushroom $11.00
- Mushrooms marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Bengoli Fish $19.00
- Fish tempered with curry leaves and simmered in a light coconut cream sauce.
Tandoori Prawn $19.00
- Prawns marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
Mango Chicken $18.00
- Chicken cooked in cashew, mango sauce, and Indian spices. Chicken or keema naan bread are the best accompaniment with this curry.

Savannah Angus $40.00
- The cattle are Angus by breed and are entirely grass fed. The meat is aged for a minimum of three weeks, this increases the level of tenderness and gives Savannah Angus steak its unique flavour.Petite eye fillet 180g.
Rocket salad $13.00/$19.00
- parmesan, pear, saporoso dressing.
Broken lemon cheese cake $18.00
- Raspberry, lemon curd, burnt lemon sorbet.
Hand crafted bread $10.00
- JSH butter, seaweed salt.
Pan seared scallops 29.00
- chili pineapple salsa, coconut dressing.
Affogato $18.00
- Vanilla ice cream, biscotti, espresso, liqueur
Mushrooms, truffle butter. $10.00
Chocolate fondant $18.00
- Cherry variations & sorbet.

Braised Lamb Fettucine $19
- Slow-cooked lamb on pasta with parsley oil and parmesan
Asian Slaw (GF) (DF) $15
- With crunchy raw veges, spiced peanuts and a nahm jim-style dressing
Ombrellos Creamy Seafood Chowder $14
- With house bread
- green salad $6.50
Zany Zeus Pan-Fried Haloumi (GF) $17
- On a roasted vegetable salad with hummus and aioli
Panko-Crumbed Terakihi $19
- With rustic chips, green salad and homemade tartare sauce
Mushroom Risotto (GF) $18
- With rocket, goat’s cheese, portobello mushrooms and horseradish gremolata
- add chicken $4

Wedges $13.00
Salmon Parcel $17.50
- Lemon herb seasoned salmon, wrapped in foil, served with citrus dressing, seasonal salad and fries.
Open Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Toastd foccacia topped with cheese, sizzling seasoned beef and salad greens. Served with crosscut chips + aioli.
Garlic bread + Cheese $11.00
Fries $6.00
Mushroom + Bacon $16.00
- With salad garnish
Seafood Platter $18.50/ $33.00
- Platter containing scallops, prawn twisters, fish bites, crab sticks, with shrimp and fries (For 1/ For 2)
Mix Grill $25.00
- Portherhouse cooked to your liking, beef patty, bacon, sausage, 2 eggs, onion and fries.

F16. Yum Goong and Moo Yor (Hot) $25
- Prawn, Thai steamed meatloaf, and pork minced salad with slaw and gourmet zingy dressing
K1. Khao Pad Supparod Moo Ham $11
- Pineapple fried rice with Ham and Cashew nut
F14. Moo Gra-tiem Pik Thai + Khai Dow $22.5
- Fried garlic & pepper marinated pork sliceswith fried garlic and Thai style fried eggs
N1. Pad Thai Goong $25
- Prawn pad thai in egg blanket served with mung bean sprout, peanut, and garlic chives
E33. Testing Platter $24
- Sampling platter of our starters with 3 style of dipping to share around the table
F15. Larb Gai (Hot) $23
- Sautéed chicken minced salad with Thai herbs slaw, chilli flakes, and roasted rice
F13. Southern Clam Pad Khee Mow (Hot) $25
- Thai Basil, garlic, Young Pepper Corn, Rhizome, and chilli stir-fried with Otago Harbour Clams
Jasmine Rice S $3.00 / L $5

Chicken Cashew Nuts $13.00
Chicken nuggets $0.80
Chocolate Donut $2.00
Extra meat $2.00
Chicken $4.50
Sweet Chili Chicken $10.00
Mushroom $4.00
Combination $11.00

Karaage Chicken $12.50
- Crispy chicken served with a petit salad and sweet chilli aioli
BLT $16.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli
DC Burger $22.00
- Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
Teriyaki Beef Skewers $13.00
- Tender beef strips marinated in teriyaki sauce served with a petit salad
Greek Salad (V) (GF) $16.00
- Feta, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and masculine drizzled lightly with a balsamic reduction *Add Calamari for $5.00*
Chilli Prawns $12.00
- Prawn cutlets sautéed in a chilli coconut sauce served with a petit salad and lemon wedge
Caesar Salad $17.00
- Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan and croutons bound together with a traditional caesar dressing served with a deep fried egg yolk *Add Chicken for $5.00*
Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
- Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce

Akaroa Smoked Salmon 5.0
Bearnaise 1.0
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon and potato Latke 18.0
- herby sour cream, lemon and a rocket salad Gluten Free
Hand cut chunky fries 7.0
- with our own signature seasoning and Aioli Vegetarian
Free Range Pork Sausage 5.0
Coconut sugar toasted muesli 11.5
- made with Quinoa, sesame, oats, coconut, walnuts, yoghurt and seasonal fruit Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free
Big Breakfast 23.0
- herbed rosti, mushrooms, house baked beans, streaky bacon and breakfast sausage on sourdough
Roasted Tomato 3.5

Three Pepper Chicken N/A
Onion N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Cheddar N/A
Wrap N/A
Carrot N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Pickles N/A

FISHERMAN'S BASKET $19.50
- FRESHLY BATTERED FISH, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS, SQUID RINGS AND CRAB STICK SERVED ON A BASKET OF CHIPS.
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.00
- SAUSAGES, BACON, GRILLED TOMATO AND EGGS SERVED WITH CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
BURGERS FROM $7.00
- CHEESE BURGER /FISH BURGER/CHICKEN BURGER/ VEGETARIAN BURGER/BACON & EGG BURGER /HAWAIIAN BURGER/STEAK & ONION BURGER
"T" BONE STEAK $32.00
- 400G 'T' BONE STEAK COOKED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND SERVED SMOTHERED IN ONIONS WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OR CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
SIDE SALAD $4.50
SAUSAGE MEAL $14.00
- SAUSAGES AND EGGS SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
CHIPS AND SALAD IN THE ABOVE MEALS CAN BE REPLACED WITH STIR FRY VEGGIES AND BAKED POTATO IF REQUESTED.
SIDE SERVE OF CHIPS $2.60

Wedges $8.50
Trio of Gourmet Ice Cream $12.00
* add $2.00 to the meal for a Gluten free option -
Blue Cod* The best Blue Cod in the valley served with a green salad & Fries $20.00
Bacon Buttie* Toasted ciabatta, Lettuce and Brie served with Fries $16.00
Biscuits $1.50
Chips $7.00
West Coast Whitebait (When available)* Eggs beaten into a light fluffy omelet on bread with a fresh green salad $25.00

CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
- with bacon, brie and onion jam on a brioche bun
CLASSIC BIG BREAKFAST $20.00
- free range eggs on Ciabatta to your liking. With slow roasted tomato, bacon, mushrooms, kransky, spinach and hash browns
-Add fries $4.00
-BACON
MUESLI $10.00
- served with honey yogurt, milk and berries
-AVOCADO
AVOCADO AND SLOW ROASTED TOMATO ON CIABATTA $16.00
- with rocket, preserved lemon and smoked fete
-HOMEMADE HASH