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

Medium $31.50
Small $19.50
Medium $31.50
Large $36.50
Mexican Fiesta
- Winnies’ Mexican chilli bean mix, spicy chorizo sausage, capsicum, fresh tomatoes, garnished with sour cream, jalapenos and corn chips >>
Large $34.50
Beer Fries $10.50
- And you thought fries couldn't get any better! Beer battered and served with aioli & BBQ sauce
Peking Pizza
- Aromatic plum sauce base, confit Chinese chicken thighs, crispy shallots, spring onions, topped with shaved cucumber & hoisin sauce

Tamarind - A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters. $3.50
Malabari Prawn / Fish - A Bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $18.00
Jeera Rice - Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds. $6.50
Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
Naan - Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor. $3.00
Butter Chicken - World famous, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
Vegetable Kulcha - Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices. $4.00

Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
- served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
Everything made onsite
The Dog’s Breakfast $24
- Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
Toasted Muesli (V.) $9.5
- with Maple, Walnut, Berry Compote & Coconut Yoghurt
Hazelnut Dukkah (V, G.F.O) $9
- served with Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
Spinach, Sourdough, Chili jam, Hashbrown $3
Add Bacon $4

Loaded wedges $13.00
- With bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
-Half $5.00
Fish S $12 / L $16
- Sole fillet either battered or baked with fries and garden salad
Ice cream sundae $7.00
- With choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping
Sauces: tomato, tartare, sweet, chilli, aioli, plum, gravy $0.50
Vege stack S $12 / L $16
- Homemade vegetable, pattie, with garlic portobello mushrooms, dressed with a herb oil- large comes with a garden salad & fries
Homemade sticky date pudding $8.50
- With butter scotch sauce, cream and ice cream
Pasta $15.00
- Ask your waltress

Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
Bowl of fries $6.00
Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
- Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
Garlic bread & dips $6.00
Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce

Tomato sauce, mayonnaise, BBQ and Mild Peri-peri sauce extra $1.50each
The Tequila Boss L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
- Mozzrella, tequila & lime marinated chicken chargrilled capsicum, red onions, olives (optional mild peri-peri sauce)
Extra Toppings $2.50 each
Classic Banana $7.90
- Cinnamon toasted waffel with homestyle caramel, fresh banana and maple syrup
Vegie Magic $7.90
- Mozzerella, tomatoes, spinach, pineapple sprinkled with dust chocolate
Meaty Balls for You N/A
- Mozzarella, homemade meat balls, tomatoes, onions
Served with Ice Creams $7.90
Oreo $7.90

CHEESE,ONION,PINE $1.00
ELEPHANT FISH(battered / crumbed /grilled) $4.50/$5.00 /$6.50
THAI COCONUT AND SEAFOOD STIRFRY $21.50
CORN OR GLUTEN FREE VEGE FRITTERS $3.00
GRILLED FISH
SOLE (battered / crumbed /grilled) $6.00/$6.50/$8.50
CHOCOLATE DONUTS $2.40
SWEET & SOUR FISH AND RICE $7.90

Chargrilled Caramelised Pork Chop N/A
- Served with Mixed Greens, Fried Egg and Viet Pickles
Chargrilled Chicken Thigh N/A
- Served with Soy & Vinaigrette Greens
House Salad N/A
Steamed Jasmine Rice N/A
Charcoal Grilled Tiger Prawn N/A
- Served with Vietnamese Mint and Dipping Sauce
Baby Clam N/A
- Saute with Onion, Lemongrass, Roasted Peanut Served with Crispy Prawn Cracker
Chicken Laksa N/A
- Shredded Chicken in Light Creamy Coconut Broth
Hmong Styled Crispy Whole Fish N/A
- On Bed of Garden Salad & Herbs, with Mild Coriander 'Nuoc Cham'

Breads & Spreads $14.50
- Turkish pide, ciabatta & dark rye breads served with a trio of spreads – hummus, parsley walnut pesto and feta & mint.
-With ham $17.50
Beef Burger $19.50
- Homemade ground beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, gherkin, bbq sauce & straight cut fries. (vegetarian option-falafel pattie)
B.L.A.T. (DF) $17.50
- Crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on toasted herb bread.
-Add Streaky bacon rashers $4.00
Chicken Breast $23.50
- Tender breast of chicken filled with spinach, feta & garlic wrapped in streaky bacon and served on parmesan polenta rounds with a savoury plum sauce.
Avocado Breakfast Toast $18.00
- Fresh avocado spread over toasted multigrain bread, topped with poached eggs & green salad
Herb Loaf $9.50

Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto
Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36.00
Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28.00
Smoked chicken, avocado, brie, red onion & cranberry sauce
Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00

Seafood chowder $12.50
- seafood chowder served with toasted homemade focaccia bread
Chocolate tart $12.00
- chocolate tart serve with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
Angus sirloin $29.50
- 300g angus pure beef sirloin served with a gourmet potatoes, coleslaw, topped with a fried egg and angus sauce of the day
Pork belly $29.50
- 350g spice braised pork belly on dijon mustard mash, served with an apple puree and sherry sauce
Vegetarian ravioli $25.00
- roast vegetables and sundried tomato filled ravioli cooked in aherb crea sauce and served with an avocado green salad
Mushroom chicken $29.50
- dijon marinated chicken breast served on gourmet potatoes, grilled chorizo sausage and topped with a mushroom sauce
Roasted vegetables $5.00
Angus coleslaw $3.50

FRENCH TOAST $16.00
- on Ciabatta , bacon, banana and maple syrup
-AVOCADO
EGGS BENEDICT
- on Ciabatta with poached free ranged eggs and hollandaise
-BBQ, Tomato, Brown Sauce , Sweet Chilli .80C
-HASHBROWNS
- SPINACH $16.50
- SALMON $18.50
SHAKSHUKA $10.00
- eggs baked in a herb tomato sauce with Ciabatta

Soup n/a
- Please see our blackboard
Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
- Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
Autumn Harvest $25.00
- Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
Meat Platter $22.00
- Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
Cheese Board $22.00
- Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
- With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
Wild Fiordland Venison $29.00
- Cooked mediun rare with potato gratin, jus and greens
Polenta Fries $9.00
- With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)

Pineapple Rings $1.20
Mussels $1.60 / $1.50
- Crumbed / Battered
Chocolate Donuts $2.40
Kebabs each $2.50
Fish Bites 90c
Vegetarian with no rice $9.00 / $16.00
- Med / Large
Egg Foo Young Shrimip $12.00 / $22.00
- Med / Large
Bacon/Egg Meat/Bacon/Egg Tom Lower S/S Top $7.50

Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
- Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
Filo Parcel w Chutney $15.00 / $8
- Spinach and Feta Filo Parcel served with or without Salad
Baked Potato
- One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
Bacon, Banana and Maple
- Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
B.L.E.T $15.00
- Bacon Lettuce Egg and Tomato
Bacon and Egg $11
- Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
B.L.T $13.00
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
-Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
- Great for the kids, or a light breakfast