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

- +1 Large side $29.90
- Regular $4.50
- Large $6.50
1/4 Chicken $8.90
- Small fraction, big reaction
Portuguese Rolls
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Side Salad $4.50
Cheddar Cheese $1.50

Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (GF) Two shanks 24 / One Shank 18
- Quality lamb shanks slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Black Pepper Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
- Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Fresh Chilli And Basil Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
- Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Sweet Chilli Salad (GF) $15.00
- Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Beef or Pork.
Curries come to you at a mild spiciness. By making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
Larb Chicken Salad (GF) $15.00
- Minced chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.Chicken or Pork
Marinated Spare Ribs (4) (GF) $6.50
- Pork ribs marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.

Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
- Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
Oyster Sauce Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Peanut Sauce, Vegetables, Steamed Rice $3.00
Ginger Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $18.00
- Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Chilli and Fresh Basil $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
- Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
Noodle Soup $16.50
- (No rice). A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Roti and Peanut Sauce $6.50

smoked chicken $20.00
- brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
Panko crusted corn fritters $16.00
- tomato relish, feta cheese salad, cherry tomatoes (gf)
Brunch $18.00
- house made french toast, streaky bacon, brulee banana, maple syrup
vegetarian risotto $18.00
- fresh house made tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms baby spinach, parmesan cheese, sliced olives (gf)
Big breakfast $22.00
- roasted tomato, sausage, mushrooms, crispy hash brown, eggs any style, streaky bacon, toast(gf)
Bacon & Eggs $15.00
- bacon and eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
Luna’s tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs $15.00
- luna's tomato & herb based mince, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs (gf)
thai beef salad $19.00
- marinated beef strips, tossed with mesclun, chilli almonds, nam jim dressing & vermicelli noodles (gf)

Seafood chowder $14.00
Penne noioso $27.00
- roast chicken, bacon & mushroom in a chipotle cream sauce
Pizza bread $10.00
- with extra virgin olive oil, rock salt & rosemary
Crunchy slaw $8.00
Creamy field mushrooms $13.50
- on toasted rye with wilted greens
Crunchy slaw $8.00
Starter Options
- Breads & dips / Antipasto platters / Plated starters - Soup, pate, salt & pepper squid
Chocolate mud cake $14.00
- gluten free with warm chocolate sauce & mascarpone cream

Yakisoba Seafood $18.00
- stir fried egg noodle with assorted seafood
Salmon Sushi and Sashimi Platter $16.00
- 4 sushi, 2 nigiri and 6 pcs. sashimi
Teriyaki Chicken Bento $22.00
- 6 Pieces $4.50
Prawn Tempura Udon $10.00
- with 2 king prawn tempura
Karaage Chicken Bento $22.00
Steamed Mussels $12.00
- served with Japanese Ponzu sauce.
Fillets of fish on moulded sushi rice

confit chicken, pearl barley, cucumber, tomatoes, sumac yogurt $23.00
penne, chorizo, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, basil, parmesan $23.00
smoked salmon, fennel, orange, leafy greens, sherry vinaigrette $17.00
french brioche, seasonal fruit, yogurt, maple syrup $17.00
toasted muesli, fruit compote, Greek yogurt $12.00
porridge, poached fruits, toasted almonds, cream $12.00
avocado / chorizo / havoc bacon/ smoked salmon $4.50 ea
avocado, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, feta $14.00

Copper rhubarb brulee $12.00
Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordaila, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
Prime beef au-frites with red wine jus + salsa verde $36.00
Chicken + streaky bacon on olive polenta , spinach + tomato pesto $ 34.00
Prime beef au-frites with red wine jus + salsa verde $36.00
Affogato with strictly espresso + vanilla ice cream $12.00
Chorizo + sweet com risotto with black olive $ 17.00
Veal pate with beetroot relish + hot toasts $16.00

Hot, Spicy Chicken on Rice $8.00
Miso Udon $6.50
- with Miso flavoured, egg
Teriyaki Chicken on rice $8.00
Mini Spring Rolls - 6 pieces $4.00
- sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Udon $6.50
- with chicken, veges
Gyoza Udon $6.50
- with dumpling, egg, veges
Vege Sushi $5.00/$6.50
- Avocado, Pepper, Cucumber - 6pcs/8pcs
Kitsune Udon $6.00
- with Inari Tofu

-mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
Toast or bagel $6.00
- W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
-bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
Skillet breakfasts
- Choose one
Huevos rancheros $18.00
- Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
- On waffles covered in syrup
for your little big mouth

Blue/Brie Cheese $3
Velvet Burger $10.90
- It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Gluten Free Bun $2.5
Animal Rights $12.50
- We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
Manburger $22.90
- Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
Bottled Water $4
Hottie $9.90
- This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.

Chicken liver brandy $12
- in-house pate with german toasted rye bread
Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
- with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and a poached Hokonui egg
Seed crusted Portobello mushrooms on $16
- spring salad greens, nam jim dressing & stuffed olive tartare
Seared prime beef fillet open steak sandwich on roasted focaccia $17,5
- with gumbo sauce, spring salad and beer battered kumara ribbons
Pide $7
- with a garlic cheese butter
Bowl of Fries $7,5
Crumbed wedge of smoke brie cheese $12,9
- with apricot brandy sauce
Fresh catch of the day p.o.a
- a fish dish that changes daily

Steak, Cheese n Bacon
- Smoky range bacon blended with juicy chunks of steak and doused in creamy Colby cheese, nestled in a crisp pastry surround.
Classic Mince
- Lean beef mince cooked in a rich brown gravy, wrapped in a golden crispy pastry.
Steak n Cheese
- Colby cheese melted with prime cuts of chunky beef blanketed in crunchy golden pastry.
Creamy Vegetable
- A parcel of six fresh garden vegetables, hand picked and coated in a creamy cheese sauce, embraced in crispy golden pastry.
Steak n Pea
- A prime cut of beef cooked in juicy minted peas surrounded by crispy golden pastry.
Steak n Cheese
- Colby cheese melted on our lean beef mince cooked in rich brown gravy blanketed in crunchy golden pastry.
Bacon, Egg n Cheese
- A southern medley of smoky bacon, egg and onion topped with melted colby cheese on a crispy pastry base.
Steak n Mushroom
- Button mushrooms sliced upon a bed of prime chunky cut steak wrapped in crunchy golden pastry.

Shoestring fries $8.00
- With garlic aioli
Chicken (for 3) $14.90
- Panko crumbed with slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli
Mini spring rolls $8.00
- With sweet chilli sauce
Pork & chive dumplings $8.00
- With dipping sauces
Available until 10pm
Sirloin steak
- With greens, onion rings,tomato, chimichurri.
Breads & dip $10.00
- Artisan breads w pesto & balsamic olive oil
Local fish
- Crumbed with greens,tomato,tartare

Roasted field mushrooms, basil pesto and balsamic reduction on house seed toast (g.f.) $14
Eggs benedict served on ciabatta with spinach and field mushroom $15.5
add haloumi $3
Grilled haloumi, spinach and free range poached eggs on ciabatta w house beetroot chutney $18
free range bacon $5
Soup of the day served w ciabatta $10
house seed toast (g.f.) (d.f.) (vegan) $3
Grain free muesli w coconut yoghurt, banana and almond milk (g.f.) (d.f.) (vegan) (paleo) $10.5