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

Eggplant Rollatini $29.00
- Woodgrilled filled with basil cashew cheese & red capsicum sauce, confit cherry tomato
Smashed avocado salsa, wheat grain toast, balmac garden spinach, balsamic $17.00
No.7 Balmac Burger, brioche bun, wood-grilled organic beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle $17.50
Fresh Market Fish $25.00
Whitestone Moeraki blue fig paste, walnut bread - To share $24.00 $16.00
- Add free range streaky bacon + $7.00
Woodgrilled, lemon & thyme infused quarter chicken, fondant potato, salsa verde - Or with hand-cut chips $31.00 $35.00
- Ashby's Streaky Bacon + $7.00

Surf and Turf $43.5
- Aged fillet, served with sauteed tiger prawns, rattlesnake sauce and either chips or baby roasted potatoes
Green lipped NZ Mussels $17.5
- New Zealand Green Lipped mussels poached in a dill cream sauce and served with ciabatta bread
Burger add-ons availabe N/A
- Pineapple, beetroot, crispy onions, black field mushrooms, fried egg, edam cheese, blue cheese, Haloumi cheese, streaky bacon, onion jam, SA chutney, sauces
Chicken Wings $14
- Chicken wings grilled in Flame’s secret basting
Mozambique Prawns Entree $18
- Tiger prawns sauteed in a Rattlesnake sauce (creamy peri-peri reduction). Served in the pan with rice Pilaf to mop up the sauce.
Rib-eye on the bone 450g $39
- NZ’s finest rib-eye, grilled on the bone, for flavour and tenderness
Plain Ciabatta Loaf $10
Field Mushrooms $14.5
- Giant field mushrooms, char-grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with a sage garlic butter and parmesan cheese

Cockadoodle Doo $12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins with sundried tomato tapenade, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Bun Laden $12.50
- Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
The Morning Glory $10.00
- With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Chief Wiggum $14.50
- Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and a delicious apricot seeded mustard.
The Bulls Eye $18.50
- Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
Holier than Thou $11.50
- Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, snowpea shoots & aioli.
Sweet Bambi $12.50
- Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Extra sauces $0.50

CHICKEN BURGER $21
- marinated chicken breast with bacon, smoked paprika cotija, harissa dressing, aioli, lettuce + shoestring fries
HARRAWAY OAT PORRIDGE $11 (DF)
- toasted pecans, apple + maple syrupchoose almond / coconut / soy milk
CINNAMON PINWHEELS $5.50
BEEF BURGER $23
- 150g beef pattie, smoked cheddar, double crumbed onion, celery remoulade, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce + shoestring fries
EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $16
- spinach
EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $20
- bacon
SOUP OF THE DAY + toasted focaccia $13
EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $21
- salmon

Tabouli and Chickpea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds and date labneh
Smoked Potato and Feta Croguette $19.90
- With poached eggs, sauteed greens, garlic & thyme mushrooms, beetroot hummus, salsa verde and brioche crumbs
Yellow Thai Style Curry $22.00
- With crispy chicken, spiced tofu, Asian herbs and wild rice
Tempura Fish $22.90
- Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
Fries $7.00
- With smoked salt and tomato sauce
Beefburger $19.90
- With salad leaves, sweet gherkin, red onions, hash browns, barbeque sauce and fries
Beefburger $19.90
- With mixed leaves, sweet gherkin, red onions, hash browns, barbeque sauce and fries
Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
- With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup

Toasted ciabatta or rye, free range egg $3.00
Shellfish bowl $29.00
- steamed clams, scallops & baby mussels in coconut chili cream
Banoffee pie $14.00
Crunchy slaw $8.00
Pepperoni $27.00
Penne noioso $27.00
- roast chicken, bacon & mushroom in a chipotle cream sauce
4 Stack of ribs $24.00
- with triple cooked fries & crunchy slaw
Battered onion rings $6.00

Filo parcel** $18
- Chicken, pesto, spinach & pine nut filling w fresh salad
Salt & pepper squid $15.50
- W fresh salad & chilli mayo
Available from 11.00am
Pancakes $16.5
- berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
- 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
* Gluten Free ** Can be made Gluten Free. Add $1 for Gluten Free Bread
Breaky Burger** $16.5
- bacon, hashbrowns, sausage, fried egg, BBQ sauce & hollandise
Salt breakfast** $22.5
- 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, mushrooms, tomato & ciabatta

Powerhouse Ham Steak $17.00
-Add fries or wedges $3.00
Bacon & Egg Ciabatta Melt $13.00
- Crispy bacon, fried egg. tomato and mayo, with grilled cheese on toasted ciabatta
Bistro All Day Breakfast $15.00
- Sausages, bacon and eggs, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms or mixed salad and fries
Pastrami Beef & Caramelised Onion
Peppered Beef Steak open Sandwich $14.00
- With grilled tomatoes, fried onions, mushrooms and aioli on toasted ciabatta
Lemon Sole Fillet in a Crispy Crumb $14.00
Bistro Stacked B.L.T $13.00
- On toasted ciabatta. with mustard & mayo

A bowl of rice $ 3.00
Summer Noodle(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
Soup $ 11.80
- with noodles or plain rice
Noodle Soup
A bowl of organic salad(Small/Large) $ 5.80/$ 8.80
Beef/Chicken/Pork Roll $ 11.80
Spicy Mapo Tofu (Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
Jumbo Dumplings(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
- vegan/kale/beef/chicken

C3. Massaman Gai (Med) $25
- Slow-cooked chicken thighs in Massaman Curry with spud, onion, peanut, and fried shallot
E19. Steamed Southern Clams with Thai Basil $13
- Otago harbour clams steamed respectfully with Thai basil, served with Thai Nham Jim Seafood
F14. Moo Gra-tiem Pik Thai + Khai Dow $22.5
- Fried garlic & pepper marinated pork sliceswith fried garlic and Thai style fried eggs
Jasmine Rice S $3.00 / L $5
E22. Lauk Jim Platter $15
- Prawn, Fish, Mussel, Southern Clam, and Sashimi Salmon with Thai Nham Jim Seafood
F12. Pad Ka-pow Ped Yaang (Hot) $25
- Thai Basil, garlic, and chilli stir-fried with Roasted duck
N7. Pra Luk Long Song $22.5
- Pork slices and seasonal green cooked in Satay sauce served on bed of Egg noodle
F17. Pad Pak Ruam $18.9
- Straight oyster sauce stir-fry of seasonal veggies

Salad $10.00
- mixed salad leaves with house dressing
Garlic Baguette $10.00
- baked baguette with garlic butter
Akaroa Salmon Rillettes $14.00
- with crostini & served with a marinated artichoke salad
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
- wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
Penne Pasta $20.00
- penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
Baby mixed salad with house dressing
(Available 10am-10.30pm daily)
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
- made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta

Chicken $10.00
Prawn $11.00
Steak $10.00
Jam Donut $2.00
Prawn $11.00
Extra other $1.00
Prawn $11.00
Mushroom $4.00

Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
- Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
Totally Nuts $10.00
- Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
The Chowder Pie $21.00
- Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
Gluten free bread add $1.00
Soul Soup $18.00
- Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
PinaCoco $19.00
- Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00

Chicken with Mushroom and Bok Choy $12.50 / $14.50
Squid in Black Bean Sauce $13.00 / $15.00
Garlic Chilli Egg Plant with Pork Mince $11.50 / $13.50
- and Salted fish
Deep Fried Scallops $18.00
- with Sweet Chilli Sauce - 12 pieces
Fried Tofu with Pork and Vegetables $11.00 / $13.00
Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $9.50 / $11.50
- Or Fried Egg Noodle
Beef with Black Bean Sauce $13.00 / $15.00
Tofu with Vegetables (Hot) $9.00 / $11.00

Seafood chowder $18.00
- with sourdough
Savoury mince on sourdough $17.00
- fried eggs and herb pesto
Toast with accompaniments $5.00
Eggs benedict $19.00
- Streaky bacon or Stewart Island salmon on toasted English muffin, poached eggs, sautéed spinach & apple cider hollandaise sauce
Veggie big breakfast $18.00
- poached eggs, hash browns, portabello mushrooms, roasted tomato, house beans, sautéed spinach, buttered sourdough
Grain fed sirloin Wakanui beef 220g $33.00
- Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
West coast whitebait omelette $23.00
- served with a lemon wedge, watercress and buttered toast
Smoked salmon $5.00