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

Caprese salad, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil $18.00
Crispy Balmac onion rings, woodgrilled zucchini, parmesan, village press olive oil $11.00
Eggplant Rollatini $29.00
- Woodgrilled filled with basil cashew cheese & red capsicum sauce, confit cherry tomato
Fennel-Cabbage Slaw $9.00
December 2016 - Please note - Groups of 15 or more will enjoy our set or reduced menu
Wood-grilled chicken, seasonal veges $13.00
Pork rillettes, chicken liver parfait, madeira jelly, cherry relish, toast $19.00
BBQ 'd prawns, Indian spices, green lip mussels $21.00

Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21

Chicken Cordon Bleu $4.50
Combination
Prawn & Cashew Nuts
Chicken Curry
Large Size $17.00
Plain Donut $3.00
Prawn
Pork

Sukiyaki Seafood $18.00
- stir fried udon with assorted seafood and sukiyaki sauce
Karaage Chicken $15.50
- Crispy, deep fried chicken served with dipping sauce
Prawn Tempura Don $18.00
- 4 king prawn tempura with special sauce
Spring Rolls $4.00
- 5 deep fried vegetable rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
-10 Pieces $13.00
Fresh Salmon
- 4 Pieces $5.00
Fresh Salmon

The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli

Doz $12.00
Combination Fried Rice $5.50
Curry Lamb $9.50
Chips (minimum) $1.50
Chicken Nugget $0.60
Chicken Vegetable $9.00
Sweet + Sour Pork $9.50
Batter Sausage $1.80

Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
- paprika & chives
New season asparagus $9.00
- pancetta, toasted almond, confit shallots
Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
- Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing
Merino lamb rump $39.00
- aubergine puree, olive tomato, artichoke, white anchovy
Treacle & rye bread, home smoked butter $8.00

Apple & Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Bean IceCream $12
Big Boy Bolognese, bacon, pepperoni mushrooms & BBQ sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Pan Seared Blue Cod of the Evening $35
Strawberry & Raspberry Sorbet with Meringues $10
Thin Lizzie’s Dynamic Salad $16
Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato,Chilli ,Basil,Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26
Seafood Bowl of,Mussels ,King Prawns ,& Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15

Soup $12
- Served w/ toasted ciabatta and butter- Ask our staff for todays flavour
Toast (grain or white) $4
-Add Fries- $12
Chicken Burger $16
- Lightly toasted ciabatta. Moroccan coated chicken breast, lettuce. tomato, brie and avocado mayo.
Eggs on toast $9
- Toast (grain or white) w/ organic free range eggsfany style)
-Fillings
- Ham,chicken, cheese, tomato, pineapple, mushroom,spinach and red onion.
Sliders $9
- 2 slider buns filled w/ hoisin pulled pork, coleslaw and aioli OR 2 slider buns filled w/ Angus beef patty, lettuce, melted cheese and onion jam
-w/ Local streaky bacon $18

Serves 2 $49.50
Gone Fishing $25.50
- Smoked salmon, prawn & cream cheese. ~ Ginger chutney.
Mt Pisa Pavlova (GF) $12.50
- Traditional egg white meringue. ~ Whipped cream & Rose berries
Bendigo Brie (V) $12.50
- Filo wrapped brie cheese parcels, baked in the oven ~ Pinot Noir Plum sauce.
Ciabatta Loaf & Balsamic Olive Oil (V) $12.50
- A ciabatta loaf hot from the oven. ~ LazyDog® olive oil & balsamic reduction.
Dunstan Daily Pie $26.50
- A traditional pastry pie that changes regularly ~ Shoestring fries & bistro salad.
Cheesy Pizza Bread (V, GFO) $14.00
- Thin crust pizza. ~ Tomato pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese & a little bacon.
Farmers Sausage (GF) $25.50
- Our house-made Boerewors sausage ~ Braai (BBQ) sauce, mashed potatoes & bistro salad.

FISHERMAN'S BASKET $19.50
- FRESHLY BATTERED FISH, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS, SQUID RINGS AND CRAB STICK SERVED ON A BASKET OF CHIPS.
BLUE COD MEAL $25.00
- EITHER, FRESHLY BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED OR OVEN BAKED WITH A GOLDEN HERB CRUST. SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS. >>
SEAFOOD PLATTERS (FOR 2 OR MORE) $28.00
- FRESHLY BATTERED BLUE COD BITES, PRAWN TWISTERS, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS AND CRUMBED OYSTERS WITH TARTARE SAUCE (GREAT AS AN ENTREE FOR GROUPS).
HAM SALAD $14.00
- SLICED HAM ON THE BONE SERVED WITH A FRESH GARDEN SALAD AND COUSCOUS ON THE SIDE.
SAUSAGE MEAL $14.00
- SAUSAGES AND EGGS SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
EGG, MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, TOMATO, GARLIC BREAD $1.00
SIDE SERVE OF CHIPS $2.60
HAM STEAK $20.00
- 220g HAM STEAK TOPPED WITH PINEAPPLE AND SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.

Deep Fried Spring Rolls (Large)
Egg foo young with prawns $17
Deep Fried Wontons $6.00
Chicken Cashew Nuts (Large)
Stir Fried lamb with spring onion and ginger on hot plate $20
Chicken and Corn Soup (Large)
Egg Fried Rice (Large)
Spare Ribs with garlic $20

Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad - Served with Feta, Pinenuts and Mixed Greens.Drizzled with a Honey & Aged Balsamic Dressing $20
Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
Thai Green Chicken Curry - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
Roasted Root Vegetables $8
Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15

Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliﬂower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00

Salmon eggs benedict $18
- Indulge in the richness and the goodness. Smoked Salmon, wilted spinach & hollandaise
-OPTION 2 : Toasted Ciabatta, Avocado OR Mushroom (season dependent), Hashbrowns, Grilled Tomato and a Poached Egg with Pesto and Creamy Hollandaise $16
- Half serving $8
- Tomato (1)/ Avocado (1/2)/ Chorizo Sausages (2) $4
Bacon buttie $10
- In ciabatta, loaded w/ free range bacon and choice of sauces
Bacon eggs benedict $17
- The classy classic.. Bacon, wilted spinach and hollandaise
- Half serving $8
- Full serving $12