The Blue Door in Otago Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • 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
MAINS MAINS
  • 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
SIDES SIDES
  • 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
LUNCH LUNCH
  • 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
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • 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

  • Teriyaki salmon $17.00
  • Your choice of broth
    • shayu ramen/ miso ramen/ tonkotsu ramen
  • Topping
    • chicken/char siu pork/seafood/vege and tofu
  • Chicken Curry $12.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $12.50
  • Ton(pork) katsu $12.00
  • Chicken Udon $11.00
  • Vege Fried Rice $11.50
  • Pulled Pork Burger, $20.00
    • Apple slaw, lettuce, chipotle mayo & thick cut wedges
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • 2 served with banana & maple syrup
  • Aged Ribeye Steak 250g, $28.00
    • Mixed salad greens, roasted potatoes, jus
  • - Mushrooms $6.00
  • - Halo Black Spiced Beans $6.00
  • Big Breakfast $23.00
    • Grilled bacon, bratwurst, field mushroom, hash, tomato, 2 free range eggs, fried, scrambled or fried with ciabatta or grain toast
  • Fried Calamari/lemon aioli $11.00
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • Served with crusty ciabatta
    • Thailand’s most popular soup. Fresh lemon juice with meat or prawn and a smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai spices.
  • * Mixed seafood $19.90
    • (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
  • * Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
  • * Mixed seafood $19.90
    • (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
  • ●C2 Red Curry (f)
    • Coconut milk with Thai red curry paste, bamboo shoots, capsicum, vegetables and your choice of *
  • * Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • * Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
  • Chicken nuggets $0.80
  • Hawaiian Delight $3.00
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Fish $10.00
  • Hot Dog $2.50
  • Steak cashew nuts $13.00
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Minimum Chips $2.00
  • Nachos $12.50
    • with salsa beans, cheese & sour cream
  • All Day Breakfast $18.50
    • sausage, mushrooms, tomato, eggs, bacon, hash browns & toast
  • Albie Burger $18.50
    • Chicken OR Steak with fries
  • Fisherman's Basket $17.50
    • scallop, squid rings, fish bites, prawn twisters & fries
  • Walnut, Pear & Blue Cheese Tart $14.50
    • with garden salad
  • Corn & Bacon Fritters $17.50
    • with roast vege relish & sour cream
  • Cinnamon French Toast $12.50
    • with seasonal fruit & maple syrup . Add bacon $14.00
  • Crispy Roast Pork $18 Large / $12 Small
  • Singapore Noodles (Spicy and Hot) $12 Large / $10 Small
  • Deep Fried Mushroom $12 Medium / $9 Small
  • Squid in Blackbean Sauce on Hot Plate $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Spicy Vegetable Chow Mein $12 Medium / $9 Small
  • Beef Belly Hokkied Noodle (Udon) Soup $8 Med / $20 Large
  • Spicy Prawns on Rice $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Ebi-Kushiyaki $14.00
    • prawn skewers with spicy bean sauce
  • Tonkatsu $15.00
    • crispy fried pork with smoked sauce
  • Gyu Tataki $15.00
    • seared ribeye with roasted garlic flakes
  • Banbangii $14.00
    • steamed chicken with mung beans and sesame
  • Tori Ten Don $14.00
    • garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
  • Edamame $5.00
    • green soy beans
  • Kuriimu Chiizu $8.00
    • cream cheese with nori and anchovy
  • Yasai-Ten $10.00
    • vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
  • Extra cream $3.00
  • Seafood Platter $20.95
    • Battered Blue Cod, seafood stick, crumbed squid rings, crumbed prawn cutlets, served with fries, tartare sauce & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Crumbed Beef Schnitzel (The crowds favourite) $19.95
    • Topped with either garlic butter, plain, garlic or mushroom gravy, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Aioli $2.00
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.95
    • Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce & chocolate shavings
  • Egg $2.00 each
  • Butter/Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Roast Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Affogato $13.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream drowned in espresso & liqueur
  • Breads & Spreads $14.00
    • House baked bread with olive oil, balsamic & dips
  • Lamb Loin $38.00
    • Layered on minted potato croquettes, slow roasted baby carrots garnished with fennel & cucumber slices
  • Duck Liver Pate $16.00
    • Duck livers sauteed with brandy & whisky served with mini highland loaf & red onion jam
  • Wild Hotpot $36.00
    • Braised venison, smoked beef & mushrooms with a flaky pastry top & seasonal roast vegetables
  • Smoked Duck Salad $22.00
    • Roast walnuts, blue cheese & fresh orange vinaigrette
  • Fresh fish sourced daily from p.o.a
    • our local Mongers
  • Indian Bengal sweet chicken curry $25,9
    • with mild tomato and an aromatic blend of spices finished with natural yoghurt, baby spinach, poppadum’s and a coconut rice timbale
  • Light flaked salmon poached and wrapped in a French crepe $17,9
    • with soft baby leaves, tomato & avocado drizzled with a lime & ginger wine marmalade
  • Balinese coconut butterfly prawns on a satay dressed crispy noodle salad $16,5
    • with mango & sweet chilli mayo dipping sauce
  • Fresh fish sourced daily from p.o.a
    • our local Mongers
  • Chicken liver brandy $12
    • in-house pate with german toasted rye bread
  • Indian Bengal sweet curry chicken $18,5
    • with an aromatic blend of tomato and spices finished with natural yoghurt scented rice, poppadum’s & lemon coconut banana
  • 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
  • Toasted rolls, cheese, corn, savoury mince $2.50
  • Sandwiches $2.7-$4
    • As displayed
  • Tarts, flans, etc $5.80
  • -1/2 meal $10.80
  • Corn and bacon chowder $9.00
  • Focaccia bread $1.50
  • Means on menu board
  • Cakes+slices $3.60
  • Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Beef Burger - Freshly Baked Burger Bun with Melted Cheese, Burger Pattie, Bacon, Lettuce, Caremelised Onions, Tomato & Chipotle Relish. With Fries $15
  • Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
  • All Day Breakfast - Bacon, Sausages, Eggs how you like Toast & Hash Browns $15
  • Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
  • Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
  • Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
  • High Country Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruits, capers, fresh basil & mint in our garden salad with Parisettes seafood dressing.
  • Vegetarian Sensation $22.00
    • A wonderful bowl of goodness, salad, nuts, fruits, seeds, fresh herbs and micro greens.
  • Soup (GF) $13.50
    • Tomato & basil served with grain toast
  • Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
    • With house made tomato relish.
  • Roasted Mushroom & Chorizo $21.00
    • In a creamy balsamic sauce topped with black truffle oil – balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan
  • Toast & Jam (GF) $7.50
    • Two slices of grain bread with marmalade or jam
  • Greek Salad $22.00
    • Lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, cucumber with kalamata black olives, fresh herbs with Parisette Vinaigrette.
  • Warm Smoked Chicken Salad $25.00
    • Shredded chicken breast with brie, tomato, red onion seasonal fruits with Parisettes sweet mustard dressing topped with crispy noodles.
  • Local cheeses $22.00
    • house-made date & orange chutney, spiced pear (v) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling
  • Capsicum hummus, crispy minced lamb $16.00
    • isot pepper, caramelised onions & pita wafers (df) (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Le Fou Riesling - Bendigo
  • Free range chicken braised, with ginger, lime and honey Corn couscous and courgette and mint salad (gf) (df) Wine match - Red Shed Pinot Blanc $30.00
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Traditional Greek salad $14.00
  • Kumara, broccoli and courgette fritters, with Moroccan spices roast red onion, date syrup, beluga lentils and tomatoes (gf) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Pinot Noir $28.00
  • Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
  • Mixed leaf salad $9.00
The Blue Door

The Blue Door

location

Address

18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

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034420131

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Mon 5 PM to 11 PM Tue 5 PM to 11 PM Wed 5 PM to 11 PM Thu 5 PM to 11 PM Fri 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 5 PM to 11 PM Sun 5 PM to 11 PM
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cuisine

Cuisine

Finger Food

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Features

Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Full Bar

Location
18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
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