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

Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
- Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
- Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
- Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
Khmer Style Curry $14.00
- Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
- Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
- Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
Combination Satay $11.00
- Grill marinated beef or chicken satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad and topped with our special peanut sauce
Supreme Satay $12.00
- Grill marinated satay stir fried with vegetables on a bed of steamed rice and topped with our special peanut sauce

Open Sandwiches $18.00
- Your choice of either Char-grilled Sirloin Steak, Cajun Chicken breast, or BLT. All served on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, aioli, and a side of chunky steak fries.
Garlic Bread $9.00
- Fresh baked Tui loaf with garlic butter
Soup of the Day $8.00
- Today's flavours served with ciabatta & butter
Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
- Crisp lettuce and juicy shrimps lavished with seafood sauce
Kensi Burgers $16.50
- Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
Chicken Salad $16.00
- The Kensington's cajun chicken with croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing over crisp seasonal salad
Corn Fritters $18.00
- Stacked with streaky bacon and tomato relish, served with a fresh salad
Chilli Garlic Prawns $16.00
- Pan-fried in garlic butter & tasty chilli sauce (also available hot), served on a crisp salad

BBQ basted pork ribs $18.50
- With home made BBQ sauce, and potato mash, shredded asian vegetables
Eggs benny $17.00
- With free range poached eggs, bacon & hollandaise on toasted english muffin split
Hotcake stack $17.50
- With bacon, blue berries, maple syrup and whipped cream
Rabbit pot pie $19.50
- With bacon, thyme, mustard, mashed potato and green salad
Bacon butty $12.00
- With hp sauce and aioli on the side
Bacon and free range eggs $14.00
- With toasted ciabatta
Gardeners breakfast $19.50
- With free range poached eggs, hollandaise, bacon, mushrooms, crispy potatoes, sausage & toasted ciabatta
Hand cut chips $7.50
- Best ever with tomato & aioli

Combination Fried Rice $10.00
Chicken Combination Satay $7.00
- Grilled marinated chicken pieces on a bed of steamed rice and salad topped with our special peanut sauce
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $10.00
Pork Egg Foo Young $9.00
Vegetarian Fried Rice $8.00
Combination and Vegetables $10.00
Combination Seafood $9.00
- Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken, beef, squid, prawns and crab stick
Chicken Chow Mein $9.00

Lemon Sole Small$23.00/Large$29.00
- Cooked in a light golden crispy batter or pan fried Served with Salad, Fries and our Homemade Sauces Gluten Free option available
Hot Dog and Fries $7.00
Garlic Bread - $8.50
Soup of the Day Small$12.50/Large$17.50
- Ask at the counter, Served with bread
Shrimp Cocktail - $8.50
Toasted Muesli, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt and Chunky White or Grain Toast $15.50
Creamy Seasoned Potato Mash $4.00
Big Breakfast $24.00
- Streaky Bacon, Grilled Tomatoes, Sausage, Two Hash Browns, Fried Eggs, Mushrooms and Chunky White or Grain Toast

SALAD OF THE DAY $22.00
- fresh and filling seasonal salad, changes daily - see specials board
POACHED CHICKEN SALAD $26.00
- vietnamese coconut-poached chicken (cold) with vermicelli, mint & coriander (G.F option)
PULLED PORK CHEESEBURGER $23.00
- pulled pork, mozzarella, slaw and chipotle aoili, served with fries
BANGERS & MASH $22.00
- local artisan sausages on mash, served with peas and gravy
WAFFLES $9.00
- chocolate chip waffles with cream & maple syrup
‘FRICKLES’ $9.00
- crumbed and fried dill pickles served with sour cream & chive dipping sauce
DIRTY EGGS $21.00
- potato, chorizo, cheese, chipotle and two fried eggs, topped with avocado and coriander
-add melted cheese & bacon $12.50

Southland Fisherman’s Stew $37.50
- with char-grilled squid, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, paddle crab broth & charred locally baked bread
Rhubarb Trifle $15.90
- with pistachio sponge, rhubarb jelly, stewed rhubarb, custard, cream & sherry
Locally baked Bread with fresh cultured butter (seriously good!) from the Whitestone Cheese Company in North Otago $9
Gurnard $37
- sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
Southland Lamb $37.90
- slow cooked shoulder with farro, asparagus & peas, green garlic & pumpkin seed pesto, crumbed lamb sweetbreads
Green-lipped Mussels $33.90
- steamed with white wine, garlic & slow cooked onions served with our hand cut chips & grilled bread
Beef & Reef $46.50
- grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
Fried Southern Ocean Arrowhead Squid with a trio of mayonnaises $19
- New Zealand miso, Meyer lemon, & squid ink

Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta,Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli Jus $30
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Chicken ,Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28
VKNOW Venison,Parmesan & Caramelised Onion Bruschetta $12
Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Pepperoni, mushroom, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, & basil $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash and Gravy (1) $27 (2) $32

Under the Sea $26.00
- Smoked hoki, smoked salmon, red onion, capers, artichoke heart and salsa verde
Grilled Steak $36.00
- 300gm Porterhouse, duck fat roasted potatoes and garden salad. Served with mushroom sauce or red wine jus
Warm Chocolate Brownie $13.00
- Served with white chocolate sauce, berry compote and hokey pokey ice cream
Wedges $10.00
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Fish & Chips $27.00
- Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
Bolognese $24.00
- Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
Stacks Triple Chocolate Sundae $12.00
- Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate sauce and finished with a white chocolate wafer
Kawarau Village Beef Burger $25.00
- Housemade beef patty with bacon, onion ring, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and BBQ sauce

Combination or Supreme or Sweet Sour $9.00 / $11.00
- Beef or Chicken
Steamed Chicken Rice $10.50 / $12.00
Wontons Noodle $7.50 / $9.50
Vegetable Egg Foo Yung $8.00 / $10.00
Fried Squid with Fungus $13.00 / $15.00
Chicken Egg Foo Yung $11.50 / $13.50
Chicken with Mushroom and Bok Choy $12.50 / $14.50
Satay Burger $4.50 / $8.50

Smoked Fish Pie $20.00
- Smoked seasonal fish, prawns, asparagus & egg topped with a parsley & parmesan crumb. With pub slow & ciabatta
Lamb Backstrap $14
- Lamb on a spiced cous cous with courgette, capsicum red onion topped with a mint yoghurt
Garlic Loaf $12.00
- A traditional loaf served warm with garlic butter
Pub Fries $10
- Served with tomato sauce
3 Hour Slow Cooked Beef $20
- Slow cooked Rump steak served medium/rare with mushroom sauce, pub slaw, rosemary potatoes & onion rings
Vegetarian Frittata $18.00
- Roast capsicum, courgette & goats cheese frittata, served with pub & potato wedges
Chicken Parmigiana $20
- Breadcrumbed chicken breast topped with ham, cheese & Napoli sauce. Served with pub slaw & potato wedges
Lasagne $18.00
- Layered beef, tomato bolognaise, topped with parmesan cheese, served with pub slaw & potato wedges

Chick n Fala Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
Roast Beef Salad R $10.90 / P $8.90
Breakfast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Free Range Chicken Tenders4 Pack or 8 Pack $4.9 / $7.9
Chicken Caesar Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90

Kumara, pumpkin, olives, feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms
VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15.00
Crispy Duck Confit on a Puy Lentil Salad with an Asian Dressing $34.00
Greek Salad $10.00
Three Berry Parfait $12.00
VKNOW Venison, Parmesan & Caramelised Onion Bruschetta $12.00
Pepperoni, mushroom, tomato, feta, kalamata olives & basil

French Onion $16:00
- Gruyere puff pastry crust
Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
Available with wine pairing
4 for $32.00
Coq au vin $28.00
- Linguini pasta / mushrooms / pearl onion
Mouse au chocolate $14.00
- Nougatine tuile
Classic Caesar salad $19.00
- Lettuce / tomato / poached egg / crouton / parmesan tuile
Creamy seafood chowder $28.00
- French baguette / lemon confit / herb butter