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

  • (udon thick wheat noodle or ramen thin egg noodle)
  • Fish Teriyaki white fish fillets $15.90
  • Ebi Tamago Toji $8.00
    • prawns simmered in an egg & onion sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken $7.90
    • capsicum carrot and cucumber
  • Beef Yakiniku beef strips with onion $12.50
  • Goma Wakame $6.00
    • seaweed salad
  • Fresh Tofu Salad $10.50
  • California Style $7.90
    • rice and sesame seed on the outside
  • TOMAHAWK STEAK $10.00
    • 1200-1500g grass-fed a serious steak to share allow 30 minutes cooking tim/100gram=
  • wild Venison shepherd's Pie $28.00
    • pickled walnut salad
  • Crayfish Meatballs $32.00
    • pappardelle, tomato saffron bisque
  • Eichardt's Legendary Seafood chowder $26.00
    • hot sourdough, wakame, lemon
  • Warm Caramelised Onion & Goat's Cheese Tart (v) $28.00
    • cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives
  • BBQ BEEF SHORTRIB $32.00
    • 400g 90-day grain-fed dry-rubbed & slow smoked with buttery mash & chili chocolate glaze
  • Havoc Bacon & Poached Eggs $18.00
    • Yorkshire black havoc free range bacon toasted sourdough poached eggs and smoked tomato sauce
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $18.00
    • Stewart Island salmon smoked in-house rye toast scrambled eggs and rocket
  • Choose your Salt:
    • Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Chilli
  • Basil Pesto $2.00
  • side of Fries $3.00
  • Can't Beet a Root $12.50
    • Vege Bagel with a choice of Homemade Lemonade or Mimmeola Soda
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Bikini Buster $13.50
    • Bacon Buttie & Milkshake
  • Beetroot $2.00
  • Haloumi $4.00
  • (Miso or Shoyu) Chashu Pork Ramen $14.50
    • Ramen with tenderly cooked slices of pork
  • Tori Chicken Udon $14.00
    • bowl of udon noodles is served with chicken pieces in soup of soy based dashi & chicken-stock
  • Gyoza $8.00
    • Japanese style pork dumplings, 5 pcs
  • (Miso or Shoyu) Yasai Vegetable Ramen $13.50
    • For somebody who wants vegetable toppings
  • Tempura Prawn Roll (8 pcs) $13.00
    • Prawn Tempura, lettuce, avocado
  • Dinner Bento Box $26.00
    • Bento box "shokado bento" has several different tasty Japanese cuisines in one container with dividers to separate each one to appreciate.
  • Una Don Set $29.50
    • Unagi (Japanese eel) kabayaki on a bowl of rice, served with a pot of Chef's choice
  • Teriyaki Tofu (Gluten-free option available) $21.50
    • For non-meat lovers is the deep fried tofu marinated with the teriyaki sauce
  • Roasted Harissa Chicken Salad $18
    • Served warm on a salad of bulgur wheat, spinach, toasted almonds and minted yoghurt
  • - add chicken $4
  • 11am until 3pm
  • 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
  • Lunch Sides $6.50
    • - hand-cut chips
  • Panko-Crumbed Terakihi $19
    • With rustic chips, green salad and homemade tartare sauce
  • Salt and Pepper Squid (GF) $19
    • On asian slaw with chilli-honey and spiced nuts
  • Salmon Parcel $17.50
    • Lemon herb seasoned salmon, wrapped in foil, served with citrus dressing, seasonal salad and fries.
  • Satay Chicken Breast $17.00
    • Served with seasonal salad and fries, with satay sauce.
  • Fries $6.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.00
    • Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion
  • Seafood Platter $18.50/ $33.00
    • Platter containing scallops, prawn twisters, fish bites, crab sticks, with shrimp and fries (For 1/ For 2)
  • Nachos $13.00
  • Seafood snack basket $13.00
    • Prawn twisters, 2 fish bites, 2 squid rings and fries
  • Galleon Family Roast $15.00/ $20.00
    • Our staff will inform you on our todays roast (Half/ Full )
  • 4 x Purry Puffs / 5 x Fried Chicken Wings $7.00
  • -Fried Rice Chicken, Pork, Prawns $15.50 / $16.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork, prawns with garlic sauce
  • -Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork, Prawns with Cashew Nuts $18.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken, prawns with vegetables and cashew nut
  • Pad Thai Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $15.50 / $16.50
  • ●Thai Salad
  • -Red Curry Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $17.50 / $19.50
    • Red curry paste with coconut cream and vegetables
  • NumTok Tofu $17.50
    • Tofu spicy salad with fresh mints, coriander, red onions, lime juice and fish sauce
  • -Stir Fried Chicken, Pork, Prawn with Ginger $17.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken with mushroom, black fungus, onion and ginger
  • Caesar Salad (GF) $19.00
    • The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing.Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Potato Gratin $4.50
  • Speight's Beef Burger $21.00
    • Homemade beef pattie, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted cheese, and sliced beetroot. Served with fries. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • Onions $3.50
  • Golden Fries $3.50
  • Salt and Pepper Squid Salad (GF) $19.00
    • Crispy fried salt and pepper Squid served over leaves with lemon and aioli. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Speight's Gourmet Chicken Burger $18.00
    • Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce & cheese topped with plum sauce, served with golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Calamari Rings five for $5.00
  • -2 Oysters $7.00
  • Bluff Oysters Battered or Raw
  • Spring Roll (vegetarian) $3.00
  • House Fish $4.50
  • Fatties & Shoestrings 1 Scoop $3.50 / 2 Scoop $5.40
  • Fishermans Basket $19.50
    • fish bite, calamari. crumbed scallops, a prawn skewer and chips >>
  • Seafood Chowder $9.00
  • Seriously Large Chips $9.50
  • Avo $1.50
  • Cheddar Cheese $1.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Pineapple $1.50
  • Classic Burger $9.90
    • Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
  • Coleslaw
  • Chips
  • House smoked salmon rillettes, cured salmon, crostini, dill crème Fraiche, caviar 22
  • Venison Loin, smoked eggplant puree, mushrooms, beetroot, jus GF 43
  • Sorbet and ice cream trio, lavender snow, passionfruit coulis, herbs GF 15
  • Pan - seared scallops, parsnip, sour apple, hazelnut, crispy prosciutto GF 26
  • Free range chicken supreme, herb mash, red wine braised onions and mushrooms, pancetta GF 33
  • 5 spice cheesecake, pumpkin puree, honey milk gel, pumpkin ice cream, hazelnut praline 17
  • Panko crumbed confit free range chicken, cranberry and pistachio, lettuce creamy egg yolk, aioli, parmesan, pancetta 21
  • Ciabatta bread, sea salted butter, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic 12
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • poached eggs, smoked salmon, baby spinach, homemade hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
  • Chicken Ranch salad $13
    • greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, croutons & homemade ranch dressing.
  • Nachos $14
    • chilli beans, salsa & cheese on corn chips with sour cream
  • Crepes $14
    • thin rolled pancakes with apples & cinnamon or lemon & sugar
  • Eggs your way $10
    • bacon, eggs & toast (egg fried, poached or scrambled)
  • BBQ beef burger & fries $15
    • homemade beef Pattie , lettuce, cheese, onion & beetroot with BBQ sauce, fries & ailoli (4 bacon $2)
  • Weekdays $10
    • dish of the day
  • Cuban pork sandwich $12
    • thick slice ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade breads
  • Tagliatelles au Roquefort $17
    • Tagliatelle pasta served with creamy Roquefort sauce, walnuts.
  • -La végétarienne $12
    • Toasted ciabatta bread, seasonal fresh vegetables, salad and olive oil.
  • Tomato Mozzarella di Bufala $23
    • Fresh sliced tomatoes, 150 g of mozzarella di Bufala, olive oil, homemade pesto, black olive and grissini bread sticks.
  • -pasta bolognese+I scoop of ice cream+I glass of syrup $12
  • Plateau de fromage/cheese platter
    • Our cheese selection includes Roquefort, Morbier, Camembert, goat cheese and more. Served with baguette and crackers, salad, apple and walnuts. Choose how many cheeses you are ready to enjoy...
  • -3 Cheeses $18
  • -Tarte Tatin and whipped cream $10
    • (Caramelised apple tarte)
  • Assiette provencale/provence platter $10
    • Provence platter including black marinated olives, olive tapenade Provence platter including black marinated olives, olive tapenade and eggplant caviar.
  • Zucca $22
    • Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin & Blue Cheese With Onions, Leeks & Confit Garlic Finished In A White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Gelato $13
    • A Trio Of Kapiti Mixed Berry, Limoncello & Lime Sorbet
  • Arancini $14
    • Crumbed Fried Risotto Balls Stuffed With Mushroom, Mozzarella & Confit Garlic Served On A Bed of Mesclun With Beetroot Relish
  • Tuscan Beef Ragu $22
    • Braised Beef In Red Wine With Tomato, Oregano, Rosemary & Shaved Parmesan
  • Grilled Garlic Bread $7
    • Artisan Stone Baked Ciabatta With Garlic Butter & Confit Garlic
  • French Fries $7
    • With Tomato Sauce & House Made Aioli
  • Mediterranean $18
    • Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Marinated Feta, With Capsicum Kalamata & Green Olives, Seasoned with Oregano & Olive Oil. Add chicken $22
  • Brownie $13
    • Raspberry & Macadamia Chocolate Brownie With Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Mixed Berry Compote
  • CHINA CLASSIC (Per Person) $40
  • A1 Coconut Soup Of Salmon (GF) $ 15.50
    • entrée size coconut cream soup with chilli paste and fresh salmon, coriander garnish
  • Sticky Rice $15.00
    • with grilled pineapple and roasted coconut cream
  • S13 Soft Shell Crab Stir Fry With Yellow Curry Paste $23.00
    • crispy soft shell crab, stir fried in yellow curry paste
  • Minimum 6 People
  • Served With Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • S16 Grilled Salmon Fillet (GF) $35.00
    • with kaffir lime, coriander and lemongrass
  • V2 Spicy Mushroom Laab (GF, V) $22.00
    • with cashews, coriander and lime
The Blue Door

The Blue Door

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

034420131

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Opened hours

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

features

Features

Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Full Bar

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