The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu

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Seafood chowder $10.00
- A selection of seafood, bound in a rich creamy soup
Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
- Served with hokey pokey ice cream
Vegetarian salad $12.00
- Our chefs combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
Whitebait sliders $15.00
Akroa salmon $23.00
- Baked salmon on a hot salad of green beans and silver beet with cheery tomatoes, potato hash, topped with a poached egg
Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
- Served with hokey pokey ice cream
Lamb shank pie $23.00
- Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
Pork belly $23.00
- Sage and onion slow roasted belly served with cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce and cider jus.

Chicken with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
Hawaiian Fried Rice $12.00
Halswell Fried Rice (Combination) $12.00
Onion Sausage $2.30
Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
Roast Pork chow, mein
Pottle of Fried Rice $5.50
Crispy Chicken $12.00

Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
Seasonal Vegetables $8
Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32
Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18

Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
- our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
Zen sticks $12.95
- skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
Green power smoothie $8.95
- a great-tasting superblend of nutrients-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with priobiotics, digestive enzymes, herbs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
- served with basmati rice. gluten free
Breadless burger platter $18.95
- a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables

Choice of Sauces N/A
- Oyster Sauce/ Ginger Sauce/ Garlic Sauce/ Black Bean Sauce/ Sweet & Sour Sauce/ Chilli Sauce/ Satay Sauce/ Coconut Curry
Combination Meat and Vegetables $11.00
- stir fried with your choice of sauce
Fried Tofu $4.50
- with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Seafood and Vegetables $12.00
- stir fried with your choice of sauce
Fried Egg $1.50
Seafood Fried Noodle $11.00
Chicken Chow Mien $9.50
Hainanese Chicken Rice $9.50
- Sliced boiled chicken thigh in garlic & oyster sauce served with Chinese vegetables and rice

STEAK SPECIAL 200G $16.50
- Prime rump steak With an Alehouse Salad and chips
JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
- With baby carrots
PRAWN TWISTERS $9.00
- Served with sweet chilli
TOASTED CIABATTA $9.00
- With parmesan and balsamic
SEASONED WEDGES $14.00
- Served with cheese bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
JUNIOR BURGER
- Beef patty, lettuce and cheese served with fries
GRILLED MUSHROOMS $22.00
- Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
BEEF SKEWERS $9.50
- Beef skewers with old English mustard butter

Palak Paneer $14.50
- Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with spinach, extra garlic & ginger.
Fish Dopiaza $18.50
- Fish cooked with large chunk of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
Prawn Makhani $18.50
- Prawns cooked in tomato based gravy finished with touch of cream & fenugreek leaves.
Tandoori Prawns (8 pieces) $14.00
- Prawns marinated, grilled in the tandoor, with a hint of lemon & carom seeds.
Beef Saag $16.50
- Tender pieces of beef sauteed with spinach, blended with garlic & herbs.
Dal Tadka $14.50
- Yellow lentils boiled with turmeric, ginger, garlic sauteed with cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes & spices.
Beef Vindaloo $16.50
- Beef cooked in a hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
All mains served with aromatic basmati rice

Ice Crream $9.00
- 2 scoops of choice of vanilla/chocolate ice cream
Sashimi & Nigri Platter $35.00
- Assorted sashimi and nigri combo, 10 pc sashimi, 4pc nigri & 6pc maki sushi
Crsipy Chicken Roll $15.50
- Deep fried marinated Chicken & avocado
Chicken $30.00
Seafood Combination $51.00
- Prawns, Scallops, Salmon, Whitefish, Squid, Mussels
Sushi & Sashimi Platter $22.50
- A colourful Selection of nigri & nori rolled sushi & sashmi served with rice and miso soup
Chicken 120g/ Seafood $26.00
- Salmon, white fish, scallops, prawn
Land & Seafood $49.00
- Prawns, Salmon, White Fish, Squid, Premium NZ Eye Fillet

Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
- Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
Sirloin Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
Trio of Gelato $12.00
- Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
Salad of the Day T.B.A
- Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
Pasta of the Day T.B.A
- Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
- Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
Loaded Wedges $14.00
- With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Tandoori Chicken $24.00
- With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander

Pepper Steak / Steak Bacon & Cheese / Chicken / Meat Pasties / Quiches $4.50
Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
Croquette $2.60
Fish $3.10
Mince Savouries $1.80
Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00

Sherry mushrooms $11.00
- button mushrooms, fresh chilli & garlic (gf)
Seasonal green salad (gf) $8.00
Carnivores $18.00/ $25.00
- Pepperoni, ham, bacon, smoked chicken, red onion, bbq sauce & cheese (Reg/ Large)
Ceviche $15.00
- super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
Chicken & chips $9.00
Benedict Cortado $17.00
- poached free range eggs, tarragon mustard hollandaise, english muffin bacon — smoked salmon — mushroom
The Cortado $18.00/ $25.00
- Smoked chicken, almonds, spinach, coriander, capsicum & cheese (Reg/ Large)
The pancake stack $16.00
- maple syrup & berries topped with mascarpone whipped cream

Fresh green garden salad $8.50
Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
Venison Salad $23.00
- raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
- with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00

Extra fillings $0.50
Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)

Eggs royale $24
- With our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
available 11am to 2:30pm
French onion & grilled cheese (v) $13.50
- On supergrain with tomato relish
Lox 'n bagel $17.50
- Salt cured salmon, tomato, pesto, red onion, capers & cream cheese on a toasted bagel
The pretzel burger $25
- Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
- Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
Ginger marinated chicken or halloumi skewers $25
- With cos, tomato & tzatziki served with a side of tempura courgette ribbons
Terra viva hot smoked salmon (50g) $6.50

Pulp Fiction Burger $13.50
- beef pattie, double cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickle, royale sauce.
Cheese Retro Vision $13.50
- crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - Cheese is cooked in beef tallow
Tree Hugger $13.50
- spiced falafel pattie, roast Portobello mushroom, feta cheese, tomato, roquette, roast pumpkin mayo. >>
Billy Beef & Blue $13.50
- beef pattie, roast Portobello mushroom, red onion, blue cheese mayo, lettuce.
Totally Whipped (Mousse) $6.00
- Double Chocolate & Boysenberry or Double Mango & Coconut
Crumbed Cheese Pleaser $11.00
- Crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - with bird $13.00
Lock Stock & One Smoking Burger $18.00
- 320gms of beef patties, double belly bacon, triple cheese, iceberg lettuce, smoky bbq sauce and aioli
Super Bugger Betta Burger Bargain $26.00
- Say that fast 3 times & get an extreme high five & much respect! SUPER BUGGER BURGER with chips & a tasty beverage (House beer or wine, coke range , lemonade, orange juice)

The Little Bistro

Address

33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand

Phone

033047314

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

Price

$20 - $30

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

British , Diner , European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood

Features

Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Lunch , Seating , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu

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