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

Capers $2.00
Homemade Bread $7.50
With Chicken Livers $21.90
- Chunky tomato and basil sauce
Jalapenos $2.00
Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
- Every available vegetable
Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
- Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
Anchovies $2.00
Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
- Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs

Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18

Sweet and Sour Stir-fry $18.50
- with cucumber, tomato, pineapple and fresh market vegetables
Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $18.50
Soy Sauce Noodle $18.50
Pork Ribs and Garlic Sauce $18.50
Ginger Stir-fry $18.50
- with ginger, baby corn and fresh market vegetables
Rice Combo $4.50
- Rice with 355ml Soft Drink
Homemade Curry Puff (4) $9.00
Steamed Jasmine Rice $2.50

Sizzling Ginger $20.00
- broccoli capsicum young corn flower onion/chicken pork beef vegetarian & tofu
Plah Prawns salad w cashew nuts spicy $22.50
Sizzling Ginger $25.50
- broccoli capsicum young cornflower onion/tiger prawns scallops
Coconut Prawns 4 $12.00
Mas-sa-mann curry beef (lamb 23.50) $19.00
Homemade fish cakes 4 $9.50
Yellow curry $18/$23.50
- chicken seafood prawns squids & scallops
Tiger Prawns & Smoked Salmon salad $20.00

Breakfast Bun $11.00
- with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
- wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
Ham and cheese toastie $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juiceHam and cheese toastie with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice >>
Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
- Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
Malaysian Chicken Laksa Soup $14.00
- with coconut, ginger, rice noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, lime & peanuts
Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
- Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
Bacon and eggs $18.50
- (eggs any style) with fresh tomato, sautéed potatoes, ciabatta, pork sausages and our home made beans
Bircher Muesli $12.00
- with apple, Fresh cinnamon, yoghurt and raspberry coulis

Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls $12.00
- soy & sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Authentic Butter Chicken $24.00
- Tandoori oven cooked butter chicken with homemade naan, fragrant basmati rice & riata.
WHOLE SOUTHLAND LAMB RACK $46.00
- The prime cut of lamb from Southland.
Braised Venison Croquettes $14.00
- sauce verde & spiced plum sauce.
Creamy Seafood Chowder $14.00
- with toasted bread & herbed butter.
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.
Vine Ripened Tomato & Roast Pumpkin $28.00
- with spinach and bocconcini finished with toasted almonds & sour cream.

Boti Kebab (5 Pieces) $11.90
- Tender cubes of premium lamb seasoned in a marinade of fresh ginger, lemon and yoghurt & char grilled
Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
Chicken Afghani $16.90
- Barbequed chunks of chicken, simmered in delicate cashew sauce
Garlic Naan $4.00
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
Kasmiri Naan $5.00
- Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
Chicken or Lamb Bhuna $16.90
- Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Dessert Naan $6.50
- Naan filled with chocolate.
Mushroom Shimla Mirch $16.60
- Mushroom and capsicum cooked with spices and onions in a thick sauce

Palak paneer $15.90
- Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
Poppadom (4 pieces) $2.00
Chicken/beef madras $15.90
- Boneless cubes of chicken/beef cooked with traditional spices and coconut
Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
- Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
Gajar ka halwa $6.50
Kachumber salad $6.50
- Diced onion, cucumber and tomatoes mixed with tangy spices
Lamb vindaloo $15.90
- Lamb cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
Pakora $5.90
- Seasonal vegetable spiced and battered in chickpea flour and deep fried

SWEET TREATS
- Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
- Classic prawn salad in a creamy Marie Rose sauce: GF, NF
SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
- Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with mushroom sauce & truffle oil. V, NF
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.
CAESAR SALAD
- Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.

Salsa Verde $4.00
- Mild green
Beef Nachos $18.00
- Sombreos secret nacho beef w frijoles, salsa & grilled cheese
Carne Asada Ensalada $12.00
- w lime, Spanish onion, pale ale & cilantro
Chicken Enchiladas $26.00
- w chipotle rice, Sombreos herb cheese blend, salsa verde & cheats mole
Mini Pescado Croquettes $9.00
- fresh fish croquettes
Tequila Lime Beef Bowl $12.00
- skirt steak marinated w tequila, lime, cilantro & Mexican oregano
Mexican Hot Dog $9.00
- frankfurter, streaky bacon, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, grilled w cheese
Beef Fajita $27.00
- w cumin-cilantro marinade, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas

Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
Lamb Shank: $25.00
- Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
Chicken Wrap: $14.50
- Tandoori chicken with cheese, onions, carrot and slaw salad, grilled and served with green salad and side of aioli
Warm Chocolate Brownie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50
Onion Rings $6.50
Fish and Chips: $16.50
- A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
Angus Rump: $19.00
- 250 gramme Angus Rump steak, cooked to your liking with coleslaw, fries, gravy and a fried egg

Breakfast Salad $18.50
- Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
Eggs Benedict $17
- Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
Big Breakfast $21
- Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
Creamy mushrooms $14.50
- on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
- Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
Top of the morning porridge $12
- Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00

Chicken $8.50
- Shredded chicken & tomato salsa
Pasteles Mushroom and Chesse $5.00
Mexican Jarritos $4.50
- 6 flavours: Mango, Pineapple, Lime, Mexican Cola, Mandarin & Guava
Domino $6.00
- Seasoned black beans and cheese
Add Totopos $3.50
Reina Pepeada $10.00
- Roast chicken & avocado
Lamb and Papa $15.00
- Locally sourced, slow braised lambe & Potatos
Carne $10.00
- Prime local beef, slow cooked with latin spices

Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00

Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
Shoestring Fries $8.00/ $4.50
- Tossed in lemon pepper and served with aioli and tomato sauce (V)(GF*) Bowl / Half Portion
Blue Cod $28.50
- A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
Meat Platter $22.00
- Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
Salad n/a
- Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette
Half ‘n’ Half combos, extra $2.00
Soup n/a
- Please see our blackboard
Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
- With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)