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

Vegetarian Filo Parcels $16.50
- Spinach, cream, cheese, pinenuts and peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with basil pesto. Served with a fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes
Blue 'n' Gold $22.50
- Southern blue cod lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter, served with fresh garden salad and fries
Roast Vegetable Salad $16.50
- Warm roast vegetables. Served with feta cheese and reduced balsamic glaze and chilli jam
The Ale House Loaf Half $7.50/Whole $13.00
- Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot delicious - garlic or plain
Barnyard Omelette $15.50
- A traditional three-egg omelette, served with fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes. Your choice of three toppings: bacon, field mushrooms, tomato, cheese, fresh herbs, bell peppers, onion
Wedges served with sour cream $12.50
- Plus cheese
Brewers Braised Steak $16.00
- Slow braised prime steak, porter beer gravy, with creamed potato mash and garden peas, topped with bacon and caramelised onions
Seafood Chowder $14.50
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with bread

Mititi Kofta $12.00
- Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce. 4 pieces:
Turkish Mixed Grill $24.00
- A combination of lamb shish, chicken shish & kofta shish, plated & served with salad, sauce & pita bread.
Halep Sauce
- Sautéed onions, bell peppers & mushrooms in a tomato & red wine sauce.
Garlic Sauce
- Unsweetened yoghurt infused with dried mint & garlic.
Extra skewer
- Chicken: $11.00 • Lamb or Kofta shish: $12.00 • Pilic: $14.00 • Shaslik: $15.00
Lamb Doner Small$12.00/Large$15.00
- Spiced minced lamb cooked on the spit, sliced.Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
Bread Basket $6.00
Chicken Shish Small $13.00/Large$19.00
- Cubes of marinated chicken chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.

Tabouli and Chickpea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds and date labneh
Duo of Cheese $17.00
- With house-made chutneys and crackers
Smoked Potato and Feta Croguette $19.90
- With poached eggs, sauteed greens, garlic & thyme mushrooms, beetroot hummus, salsa verde and brioche crumbs
Smoked Fish Croguette $19.90
- With tartare slaw, poached eggs and romesco sauce
Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
- With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
Tempura Fish $22.90
- Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
Toasted Reuben Sandwich $19.90
- With pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, fennel, Russian dressing and fries
Eggs Benedict on Toast $18.50
- With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce

Warm berry and rhubarb crumble served with crème anglaise and vanilla ice-cream. $14.50
Crispy bite-sized squid, finished with garlic and chilli and served with tangy citrus Outram slaw. $19.50
Mild southern style elephant fish curry in a coconut cream sauce, flavored with pomegranate, masala and fenugreek and finished with potatoes, okra and eggplant. $36.00
Eggs Plato, two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta, mushrooms and spinach, and topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with your choice of bacon or salmon. $22.50
Green salad dressed with lemon honey vinaigrette $7.50
Capsicum stuffed with pumpkin, sundried tomato, feta, almonds and baby spinach, topped with crispy tortilla chips and served with organic greens dressed with a tofu mayo. $28.50
Plato’s Fish Pie: Hot smoked white fish baked in a leek, mustard and bacon sauce, topped with creamy mash, cold smoked cheese and finished under the grill. $34.00
Green salad with lemon dressing $7.50

Toasted Sandwich $10.50
- Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion with fries
Chocolate mudcake $10.00
- Chocolate mudcake
Open Steak Sandwich $19.50
- Toastd foccacia topped with cheese, sizzling seasoned beef and salad greens. Served with crosscut chips + aioli.
Nachos $13.00
Galleon Breaky $22.00
- Wrap your lips around or Galleon Breaky with toast, bacon, 2 eggs, sausage, baked beans, tomato and garlic + roastmary roasties.
Galleon Burger $15.00
- Beef or chicken with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion rings, mayo, beetroot chutney, served with crosscut chips
Fries $6.00
Wedges $13.00

* Mixed seafood $19.90
- (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
* Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
* Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
* Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
* Mixed seafood $19.90
- (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
* Vegetables and Tofu $14.90
* Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
(S) indicates meals which will contain SOY SAUCE(Soy Sauce may contain traces of wheat).

Southland Fisherman’s Stew $37.50
- with char-grilled squid, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, paddle crab broth & charred locally baked bread
Southland Lamb $37.90
- slow cooked shoulder with farro, asparagus & peas, green garlic & pumpkin seed pesto, crumbed lamb sweetbreads
Crunchy cos lettuce with mustard dressing $9.50
Sole $38
- distinct, mildly flavoured fillet with a firm yet tender texture - panroasted fillet with new potatoes, Moko smoked eel, broad beans, baked beetroot, spinach, roasted Blue Cod cream
The Happy Hen Pavlova $15.90
- made with fresh eggs from our own very happy hens free ranging at Fishbone Farm – with strawberries & cream
Cloudy Bay Surf Clams stir-fried with XO sauce $21
Salmon Steak $37.50
- char-grilled medium rare & on the bone – with zaru soba noodles with pickled cucumber & South Island seaweed salad
Dulce de Leche $15.90
- rich chocolate & caramel tart with salted caramel ice cream

Oven roasted pork belly $36.50
- with gourmet potatoes, fennel, grilled pear & mango salsa
Espresso panna cotta (GF) $14.50
- served with chocolate Frangelico syrup and hazelnut praline
Breads and Spreads $20.00
- Toasted artisan breads served with home-made hazelnut dukkah, zesty mint & lemon yoghurt dip and cumin and smoked paprika oil
-Smokey sweet peach chutney
- Black garlic, artichoke, red onion, Yarra Valley Persian feta, oregano & balsamic Bruschetta
Lemon cheesecake mousse (GFR) $13.50
- with coconut biscuit crumb and zesty lemon toffee
-Tuscan flat bread & rye sourdough
Warm chocolate brownie $17.50
- served with Romanoff sauce and a freeze dried cherry & lemon crumble

Prawn malabari $17.90
- Prawn curry made with freshly ground coconut and an array of masterfully blended spices
Chana masala $l5.90
- Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and garnished with onion rings
Chicken/lamb bhuna $15.90
- Cubes of chicken/lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy
Samosa (2 samosas) $5.90
- A deep fried pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes & spices
Lamb rogan josh $15.90
- A specially from kashmir, lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of fragrant spices
Chicken/beef madras $15.90
- Boneless cubes of chicken/beef cooked with traditional spices and coconut
Aloo gobhi $15.50
- Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes and mild spices
Dal makhani $15.50
- Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic

Hot smoked salmon $6.00
Hollandaise $2.00
Salad selection (small / large) $6.00
- add chicken/ hot smoked salmon
Chicken & bacon baguette $10.80
- with cos, tomato, brie, aioli and pesto
Spanish beans $6.00
Fried potatoes $3.00
Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $9.00
- gluten free
Chorizo $16.50
- feta, tomato, spinach

VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with mushroom sauce & truffle oil. V, NF
SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
FROM THE GRILL
- Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF
STEAMED DIM SIM AND DUMPLINGS
- Pork dim sims, BBQ pork buns, pork and chive dumplings, prawn dumplings, fish balls, vegetable and fish balls. Tahini sauce, sweet chilli sauce, vinegar and soy sauce.
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
- Prawn and squid salad with sweet chilli sauce. GF, NF, DF
FROM THE GRILL
- Twice-cooked pork belly in teriyaki sauce. NF, DF

Warm Chocolate Brownie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Pasta of the day: $15.00
- A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
Chicken Wrap: $14.50
- Tandoori chicken with cheese, onions, carrot and slaw salad, grilled and served with green salad and side of aioli
Basket of fries - $7.00
Onion Rings $6.50
Lamb Shank: $25.00
- Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
Caesar Salad: $17.50
- Cos lettuce, crispy streaky bacon, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan with a soft boiled egg(Add smoked chicken to the Caesar Salad for $3.50)
Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50

pide $6
- with a garlic cheese butter
Light flaked salmon poached and wrapped in a French crepe $17,9
- with soft baby leaves, tomato & avocado drizzled with a lime & ginger wine marmalade
French styled crusted lamb rump $30
- on a soft mash potato, with a bacon, tomato, pearl onion red wine demi
Coconut battered scallops served $14,5
- with a sweet chilli mango tartare
spring vegetables $7,5
Lightly poached flaked salmon $12,5
- with a mix of rocket, grapefruit & wasabi mayo sandwiched between Asian wonton pastry
Assorted Breads $8,5
- Tapenade's & Pestos
Seed crusted Portobello mushrooms on $16
- spring salad greens, nam jim dressing & stuffed olive tartare

- 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken
SMALL $5.60
Double Avocado Fresh Salmon
- 8 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
4PC. REG $4.00
- 2 pieces Inari
Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90

Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $15.00
● Wedges with Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream $9.50
Garlic Mash, Gourmet Squids, Saffron Rice, Steamed Greens $6.00
Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $12.00
Raspberry Lamingtons $7.50
- With whipped cream
-For 4 $60.00
Ceviche Market Price
- Raw marinated fish
The Hill Beef Burger $22.00
- With bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, aioli and tomato relish. Served with chips