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

Breads and Dips $17.90
- (for two people) A selection of Dips and Breads
With your choice of Baked Potato or Fries and Fresh Garden Salad or Vegetables - menu starts at 5pm
Ham Cordon Bleu $24.90
- Crumbed Chicken Breast stuffed with Tasty Cheese and Leg Ham.
Chocolate Mousse $8.50
- Classically smooth and rich: an indulgent chocolate mousse topped with fresh orange slices and candied orange zests. A chocolate-lover’s dream.
Chicken Burger $16.90
Lasagne $17.90
- Traditional Beef Lasagne served with Green Salad and Fries.
Fried Onions $2.50
Mushroom Steak $33.90
- 450gm Ribeye grilled to your liking and served with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Flintstone Steaks (Rib Attached)

Tonkatsu Don $13.50
- deep fried, pork cutlet with onion and egg
-12 Pieces $12.00
Yakisoba Pork $13.00
- stir fried egg noodle with pork
Edamame $6.00
- steamed japanese green beans.
Seaweed Salad $6.00
- fresh seaweed served with the chef's sauce.
Sukiyaki Vegetables $12.00
- stir fried udon with vegetables and sukiyaki sauce
Seafood Katsu $22.00
- assorted deep fried , breadcrumbed and seafood
Egg and Vegetable Fried Rice $13.00
- egg fried rice with spring onion and assorted vegetables

CHICKEN FILO $24.99
- Freshly smoked chicken breast with spinach in a cream cheese herb and pine nut sauce.
RiSOTTO $25.00
- Creamy pea and bacon risotto with lashings of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.
MUSSELS $25.00
- New Zealand Mussels prepared in a creamy white wine garlic lemon and coriander sauce with garlic bread to mop up all the goodness.
STEAK $29.99
- Steak cooked to your choice, with mashed potato and a choice of 3 sauces, and topped off with crispy onion rings. Garlic Butter, Creamy Mushroom, Peppercorn.
GARLIC BREAD $5.00
Apple Crumble $10.00
- Succulent cooked apples in cinnamon and butter topped with a crunchy country sweet topping, served with fresh mascarpone & vanilla ice cream.
Big BREKKIE $18.00
- A Huge plate full of rashes of bacon, eggs, chorizo, slow roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, potato rosti and crusty bread to soak up all the juices. >>
FRIES + TOMATO SAUCE + AIOLI $5.00

Grilled Chicken $14.50
- wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
Mix Grill $28.50
- grilled adana, chicken shish, lamb shish, kofte served on a bed of rice, fresh salad, Turkish bread, hummus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce
Sila Special $32.00
- grilled lamb shish, chicken shish, kofte, pirzola, pizza, grilled tomato and capsicum served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, dolma, Turkish bread, hummus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce
Chicken Shish $19.00
- grilled marinated chicken skewers served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
Vegetable Wrap $12.00
- zucchini and carrot fritters - wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
Lamb Pizza $19.50
Chicken Meze $25.00
Adana Wrap $13.50
- lamb mince - wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces

Beef and Guinness Pie $21.50
- Tender beef pieces cooked in a rich Guinness gravy, wrapped in puff pastry then oven roasted. Served with sourdough garlic bread, mashed potato, Guinness gravy and peas.
Chicken Parcel $24.00
- Tender pieces of chicken with cranberries bound together with cream cheese, wrapped in a filo pastry. Topped with plum sauce and served with salad.
Whisky Wings $15.00
- A handful of chicken wings coated in a spicy seasoning and drizzled with honey, served with a sweet chilli sauce.
The Bog Garlic Loaf Vegetarian Single$8/Double$14
- Freshly baked loaf with garlic sage butter.
Soup of The Day $10.00
- Freshly made soup served with toasted soda bread. Changes daily.
Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
- Not just for the kids! Vanilla ice cream smothered in your choice of topping. Chocolate, caramel or strawberry.
Roast $22.00
- Succulent roast pork, drizzled in gravy and served on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables.
Crispy Chicken $18.00
- Tender pieces of crumbed chicken served with fries, aioli and plum sauce.

Mango Chutney $3.00
Lamb Rogan Josh $15.00
- a traditional north Indian dish, lean lamb cooked with caramelised onion and tomato sauce
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes, baked in tandoor
Onion Bhaji (4 Pcs) $6.00
- sliced onion dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried till crispy
Adraki Chicken $15.00
- tender morsels of boneless chicken in a predominantly ginger flavoured creamy sauce
Tandoori Mushroom (5 Pcs) $11.00
- chargrilled mushrooms, marinated with chef's special masala
Chicken $14.00
Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
- tender morsels of boneless chicken, smoked over charcoal, then finished in a classical rich tomato, onion sauce

K8. Khao Pad American $15
- Fried rice with tomato sauce, raisin, peas, carrot, corn served with chicken nibble, sausage and fried egg.
E19. Steamed Southern Clams with Thai Basil $13
- Otago harbour clams steamed respectfully with Thai basil, served with Thai Nham Jim Seafood
Jasmine Rice S $3.00 / L $5
C9. Gang Ped Yaang (Med hot) $25
- Roasted duck in medium red curry with Thai Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Pineapple, and Grapes
Sticky Noodle S $4.90 / L $8.90
E18. Yum Khai Tom $12
- Hard boiled local Waitaki eggs salad topped with pork minced and Thai herb slaw
F16. Yum Goong and Moo Yor (Hot) $25
- Prawn, Thai steamed meatloaf, and pork minced salad with slaw and gourmet zingy dressing
C10. Massaman Ka Gae (Med) $29
- Twice cooked Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry with spud, onion, peanut, and fried shallot

Raita $3.50
- Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot and yoghurt
Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.90
- Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Tangy and tasty.
Gulab Jamun $6.50
- Semolina dumpling smothered with golden syrup.v
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.90
- A speciality from Kashmir lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of frangrant spices
Chicken or Lamb Biryani $16.90
- Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken or lamb cooked together richly flavoured with nuts and raisens.
Mushroom Matar Masala $16.50
- Mushroom and green peas cooked in a tangy masala sauce
Hot Mixed Pickle Mango Chutney $3.50

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Three Berry Parfait $12
Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20
Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean IceCream $12
Greek Salad $10
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash and Gravy (1) $27 (2) $32
Stewart Island Blue Cod in a Thai Green Curry with Broccoli on Basmati Rice $33
Strawberry & Raspberry Sorbet with Meringues $10

Ice Cream $12.00
- Generous scoops of vanilla & salted caramel ice cream topped with hot fudge sauce or berry coulis
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with homemade soda bread (ask our team for today’s choice)
Chicken Wings
- Choose one flavour from below all served with side salad & aioli dip: Sticky & Sweet Soy or Jalapeno & Apple Hot Sauce or Texas Dry Rub
Chicken Parmigiana $26.50
- Classic crumbed chicken breast deep-fried, topped with Napoli sauce & grated cheese served with fries & salad
Dessert Share for 2 $39.00
- A selection of Brownie, Doughnuts, Apple Pie, Cookies & Ice cream with your choice of 2 liquor coffees
Go premium with fillet $4.00
Apple Pie $12.00
- Served with warm vanilla custard & ice cream
Add chorizo $3.00

Meatball N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Lettuce N/A
Ham N/A
Aioli N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Honey Oat N/A

Thin Lizzie $27.00
Fiordland Wild Venison, Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36.00
Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28.00
Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
Thin Lizzie $27.00
Big Boy Bolognese, bacon, pepperoni mushrooms & BBQ sauce
Small $22.00
Small $19.00

Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- Tossed salad with egg noodles and pine nuts and refreshing mint cucumber
4 Chicken Nuggets and chips $6.00
Fish and chips $7.50
Nachos $17.00
- served with prime minced beef with cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
Chicken Wrap $16.00
- Satay,cheese,lettuce,tomato,chicken tossed in sweet chilli sauce.
BBQ Pork Ribs $21.00
- Smothered in our homemade sauce and served with fries.
Hot dog and chips $7.50
4 Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00

Chicken Nugget Pack $6.00
- 5 Chicken Nuggets, 1/2 Scp, with 50c sauce of own choice
Fishbite Pack $10.00
- 10 Fishbites, 1 Scp, with $1 sauce of own choice
Pack $20.00
- 4 Fishbites, 2 Oysters, 2 Mussels, 2 Squid Rings, 2 Mini Crab Sticks, 1 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $30.00
- 8 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
Mixed Pack $50.00
- 7 Fish, 4 Saveloy, 4 Sausage, 3 1/2 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $20.00
- 5 Fish, 2 Scp
Pack $12.00
- 2 Fishbites, 1 Oyster, 1 Mussel, 1 Squid Ring, Mini Crab Stick, 1/2 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $50.00
- 14 Fish, 3 Scp