The Book Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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The Book Cafe in Queenstown has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Aperol Spritz or Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) from Bella Cucina. Velvet Burger offers many options including Squawk Dawg and Hottie. Buddastix includes a wide range like E1 Fresh Rice Paper Rolls (GF) or E2 Money Bags. Soup of the Day and Breads and Spreads from . Speargrass Inn offers Golden Fleece Hotel-Motel and Spaghetti Bologanise.

Nearby Sample Menus

Homemade pastrami, mustard, caramelized onion $16.00
Seafood ceviche $21.00
- grapefruit, pea shoots, crispbreads
Homemade Pappardelle (v) $25.00
- wilted greens, heirloom tomatoes, smoked ricotta
Homemade Sausage & Beans $18.00
- our own free range pork sausage potato rosti baked beans in tomato balsamic sauce
Warm Caramelised Onion & Goat's Cheese Tart (v) $28.00
- cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives
Hot-smoked salmon, lemon aioli, watercress, caper $17.00
Hot Smoked Salmon $18.00
- Stewart Island salmon smoked in-house rye toast scrambled eggs and rocket
Serrano Ham $20.00
- broad beans, sourdough

Crackling pork belly N/A
- apple juice, spring greens
Burnt meringue N/A
- honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
Northland piper N/A
- tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
Toasted sandwich N/A
- Amisfield olive oil icecream
Duck N/A
- umami, mandarin, spring greens
Hunters terrine N/A
- pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
Paua pie N/A
- smoked potato, brisee pastry
House charcuterie board N/A
- a selection of cured meats from the cellar

RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
- Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
- Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
- The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,

Ivy and Lola's Style Szechuan Duck $18.90
- With hoisin plum sauce and cucumber
Yellow Thai Style Curry $22.00
- With crispy chicken, spiced tofu, Asian herbs and wild rice
Smoked Potato and Feta Croguette $19.90
- With poached eggs, sauteed greens, garlic & thyme mushrooms, beetroot hummus, salsa verde and brioche crumbs
Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
- With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup $14.50
- Served with a cheese & onion toastie
Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
- With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
Coconut Crumbed Fish Burger $20.00
- With tartare slaw, shaved cucumber, whipped avocado, fries and spicy mayonnaise
Tempura Fish $22.90
- Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce

PORK TACOS $15.00
- spicy soft shell tacos filled w tangy shredded pork, crunchy salad & jalapeños.
BEEF SHORT RIB $16.50
- in a sticky glaze w cauliflower puree & roastedshallot. >>
CAESAR SALAD $15.00
- cos lettuce, bacon, croutons in a creamy caesar dressing topped w poached egg &shaved parmesan. >>
GREEK $13.50
- tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, red onion, greek dressing.
CALAMARI $12.50
- parmesan coating - garlic aioli dip.
BACON BENEDICT $16.50
- poached eggs on toasted English muffins, streaky bacon, hollandaise sauce, hash browns. >>
FISH & CHIPS $15.00
- crispy battered fish of the day w fries & tartare sauce .
BREAKFAST SAUSAGES $4.00

Sizzling Ginger $25.50
- broccoli capsicum young cornflower onion/tiger prawns scallops
Tiger Prawns & Smoked Salmon salad $20.00
Sizzling Ginger $20.00
- broccoli capsicum young corn flower onion/chicken pork beef vegetarian & tofu
Crispy pork Belly w Bok Choi on Rice $18.50
Yellow curry $18/$23.50
- chicken seafood prawns squids & scallops
Pad Kee-Mao Seafood $25.00
- (prawn squids & scallop)(young pepper corn sweet basil Bok Choi, onion, cabbage, carrot)
Sizzling Garlic $25.50
- Seafood(prawns fish squids & mussels)Tiger Prawns
Prawn crackers $5.00

Green Chicken Curry $20.00
- A Thai classic with tender chicken, courgette, bamboo shoots & fresh basil
Coconut Greens $19.00
- This aromatic vegetarian dish combines fresh seasonal greens & tofu with a coconut & lime gravy
Singha Beer Battered Chicken $20.00
- Tossed in roasted chilli sauce with onion, peppers & cashew nuts
Pad See-Ew $19.50
- A Chinese-influenced dish of flat rice noodles wok-fried with beef, seasonal vegetables & egg
Thai Roti Mussaman $9.50
- Homemade Thai roti with chicken Mussaman dip
Soft Shell Crab $30.00
- Stir fried in our special scrambled curry with red pepper, onion, egg, celery & spring onion
Sticky Pork Wonton $9.50
- Our special sticky pork wrapped in a crunchy wonton
Crispy Pork Belly $24.00
- Served Thai style with seasonal greens in a fresh chilli & yellow bean sauce

Spring or Curry Roll $3
Blue cod-large L $8 / S $4
Mussels $3
Small Battered Sausage and Chips $5
-large $4
Bacon & Egg Roll $5
Hoki-large L $7.50 / S $3.50
Between 12Pm And 2Pm

SALMON WAVE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream Cheese and Red Onions.
POTATO CHIPS & DIP $5.00
- Cajun, Lemon Pepper or Chicken Salt.
PRAWN HORNS $7.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
CHICKEN CRANBERRY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Dried Berries, Camembert Cheese. Red Onion (optional).
BBQ CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon and Red Onions.
SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
- 6 pcs. & Dip
FROM THE SEA $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Squids, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper

Market hog $42.95
- Harmony free range pork cutlet, potato boulangere, upland cress, compressed apples pork & black pudding sausage roll, flaky pastry, burnt apple puree
Autumn pears $16.95
- Vanilla pear, almond sponge, poire williamsgel, green apple sorbet, hibiscus sauce
Prawn laksa $27.95
- Hervey bay prawns, Thai spiced coconut broth, rice noodles, black sesame, roasted peanuts
175 gm Pacific yellow fin tuna $37.95
Cauliflower cheese, prosciutto crumbs $8.95
Brie de meaux $12.95
- Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
Buttermilk crumbed onion rings $8.95
Northland snapper $45.95
- Skin on snapper fillet, Hervey bay prawn and mussel "cassoulet" of coco beans, celery, cherry tomato & fennel

Soup of the day with toast $12
- see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
Creamy mushrooms $14.50
- on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
Eggs Benedict $17
- Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
Top of the morning porridge $12
- Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
BLT $10
- Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
- Choose from our daily selection
Three Egg Omelette $13
- Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
Big Breakfast $21
- Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast

Chicken Vegetable and Cashew Nuts N/A
- Celery, Carrot, Cauliflower & Broccoli Topped with Roasted Cashew Nuts
Pho Bo N/A
- Most Popular Vietnamese Noodle Soup Served with Thinly Slices Angus Beef, Tender Beef Brisket Bean Sprouts and Herbs in Aromatic Beef Broth
Homemade Pork Spring Rolls N/A
Vietnamese Pancake N/A
- Crispy Rice Flour Crepe Filled with Prawns, Barbecue Pork and Sprouts, Served with "Nuoc Cham" Sauce
Chicken Noodle Soup N/A
- Served with Shredded Chicken Breast, Bean Sprouts and Herbs in a Refreshing Chicken Broth
Crispy Calamari N/A
- with chilli mayo sauce
Hmong Styled Crispy Whole Fish N/A
- On Bed of Garden Salad & Herbs, with Mild Coriander 'Nuoc Cham'
Shaking Beef N/A
- Wok Tossed Angus Beef, Onion, Scallion on Bed of Watercress

SMALL $5.60
1PC. $2.50
- 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme & Double Avocado
- 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
- 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
Fancy Platter - 1 $30.90
2PC. $4.60
Teriyaki Chicken

Wild ginger dumpling platter (6 PIECES)-A selection of steamed dumplings $18.00
NZ SCAMPI 25
- steamed
Deep fried squid tentacles $12.00
Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
- Wok Fried with spring onion, ginger and shallots
Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
- Braised with oyster sauce
Kung pao chicken $ 28.00
- Free range chicken with peanuts, dried chillies and Szechuan pepper
House green salad $12.00
Tiger prawn wontons in supreme broth $12.00

Steak Sandwich (GF) $16.50
- Chargrilled angus rump steak, field mushroom, caramelised onions &smoked gouda on baked turkish gap with crisp lettuce and tomato.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12
- With salted caramel sauce and vanille bean ice cream
House Coleslaw $4
-Add A House Beer, House Wine, Tea, Coffe Or Juice For $3.50
Salt And Pepper Fries $8
Chicken Wrap $11.50
- Grilled chicken breast, bacon and feta tossed through fresh salad in a tortilla wrap
Falafel & Honey Roasted Vegetables $20
- Falafel and roasted vegetables with slighted sauced, dressed trough spinach leaves.
Buttered Toast $4