Vanilla Bean Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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Tempura Shrimp $14
- juicy tempura shrimp loving w. seaweed & chili seasoning
Bread and Dips $14
- lovely selection of bread and dips
Prosciutto Cream Cheese Spinach Roulade $16
- prosciutto cream cheese spinach roulade w- rocket salad, walnuts, cherry tomato and ciabatta

Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff

Venison Perkelt (Srnci na houbach s bramborovym knedlikem) $26
- venison perkelt served w- crumbed potato dumplings
Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
- Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
Beef Rouladen w. Jasmine Rice (Spanelsky ptacek s Jasminovou ryzi) $23.50
- bacon, boiled egg, sausage and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef sirloin served w- jasmine rice
Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
- classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
- mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
Svickova $22.50
- delicious creamy sauce & beef served w. bread dumplings
Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
- slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
Bohemian Roast Pork (Vepro knedlo zelo) $22.50
- roast pork served w. braise white cabbage and bread dumplings
Hunter’s Stew (Slezsky Bigos) $25
- warming hunters stew served in bread
Ondras $25
- succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
- served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
Fish of the Day N/A
- please ask our friendly staff
Pasta of the Day N/A
- please ask our friendly staff

Apple Tart $14
- apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
Deep Fried Ice Cream $14
- deep fried ice cream served with whipped cream and berry compote
Berry Cheesecake $12.50
- berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream

Full Belly Breakfast $22
- bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
Eggs Benedict $20
- free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- w. house smoked salmon
Bohemian Breakfast $20
- Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
Hot Cakes $16
- served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
Avocado and Feta Smash $16
- served w. free range poached eggs on wholegrain toast rocket & cherry tomato salad
Avocado and Feta Smash $19
- add bacon
French Toast $18
- served w. maple syrup, banana, bacon, cream
Eggs Your Way $12.50
- free range eggs your way either poached, scramble or fried served on multigrain toast
Trio Omelette $17
- served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
Trio Omelette $19
- served w. house smoked salmon & cream cheese
Toasties $6.50
- w. 3 fillings of your choice; cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion
Bagel $6
- w. cream cheese
Bagel $7
- w. cream cheese and jam
Bagel $9
- w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
Bagel $12
- house smoked salmon & cream cheese

Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
- your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
Beef Burger $21
- house-made prime beef patty w. lettuce, tomato smoked cheddar cheese,fried free range egg chipotle and fries
House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
- served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $18
- served w. semi dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, mesclun lettuce and bread croutons
Lamb Salad $23
- grilled lamb fillet served w. balsamic strawberry, baby spinach, red onion, mint pesto and kumara chips
Caesar Salad $18
- baby cos, free range poached egg, bacon, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, cherry tomato and bread croutons
Caesar Salad $21
- add chicken
Beef Steak $18
- 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
Bramborák $22
- famous Czech savoury potato pancake filled w. chicken and seasonal vegetables
Pasta of the Day N/A
- ask our friendly staff
Soup of The Day $12.50
Czech Specials N/A
- ask our friendly staff or see our specials board

Nearby Sample Menus

Creme brulee $12.00
- Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
Soup of the day $8.00
- Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
The combo $16.00
- Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
Vegetarian salad $16.00
- Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
Add chicken $3.00
Lamb shank pie $15.00
- Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry
Caesar salad $16.00
- Traditional caesar salad tossed with bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan and the Taverns own dressing, topped with an egg
Meringue roulade $12.00
- Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour

Vegetable Ajoo $13.00
- Vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deepfried, served with dipping sauce.
Ciandi Thoke $12.50
- Grilled eggplant with sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander.
Bei Hin Ye $7.50
- Slow cooked chana dahl with light spices.
Seit Da Nut $16.00
- Lamb curry cooked with lemongrass, ginger & curry leaves.
Seit Da Kin $17.00
- Cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled & served with a chilli/mint dip.
Jetda Thoke $14.50
- Shredded chicken, tossed with salad greens & dressed with lemon, shallots, chilli & coriander.
Timbodi Thoke $13.50
- Shredded green papaya dressed with lemon, dried shrimp, shallot oil & roasted pea flour.
Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
- For those who need their chocolate fix.

Antipasto Platter
- This platter is loaded with tasty treats including chicken, pulled pork croquettes, deli meats and pork ribs
For 2 people $35.00
Bacon $6.00
Toasted Bagel (Available all day) $12.00
- Parmesan bagel topped with your choice of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers OR bacon, egg, Swiss cheese with tomato relish
Affogato $14.00
- Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso coffee and a shot of liqueur. From the following selection; Galliano Amaretto, Kahlua, Baileys, Cointreau or Yellow Galliano (vanilla liqueur)
Breads and Dips $15.00
- Today’s fresh bread selection served with our trio of homemade dips
Fries Bowl $4.00
Roast Pumpkin and Spinach Pasta $15.00
- Roasted pumpkin and spinach pasta in a cream sauce

Phud Med Ma Muang (cashew nuts) $18.00
- Chicken, beef or pork with vegetables and cashew nuts
31.Kao Phad Kraprow
- Fried rice with basil and chili
-King prawns $20.00
-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
-Chicken of beef are recommended $18.00
Tom Yum
- (served as a main course)
-Chicken is also available $20.00

Chow $4.20
Bacon and Cheese $5.00
Samosa (dz) $5.00
12 Chicken Nuggets $9.00
Chicken & Cheese $6.50
- with Meat
Sausage $2.30
Mussels $9.00
Cheese $4.20

THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
Hawaiian Pizza n/a
- Ham, cheese, tomato sauce, cheese
MUSHROOM $24.00
- field mushrooms, swiss browns, sauteed onion and spinach
SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS $17.50
- hallots and aioli
Raspberry Sorbet n/a
SPICED BEEF BRISKET $28.00
- on oven baked agria burnt baby onions (GF)
TROPICAL $24.00
- ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
Eton Mess n/a
- Ice cream, cream, meringue, strawberry and chocolate

Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
Black Bean Steak $12.70
Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
Combination Fried Rice $12.70
Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
Ginger Beef $12.70
Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70

Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion & Ginger $18.00/$34.00
Sizzling ToFu $16.00/$30.00
Fried Lamb with Cumin Seeds in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
Satay Pork in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
Chicken with Chilli Sauce (Spicy & Cold) $8.00
Stir Fried Venison with XO Sauce $25.00/$34.00
Stir Fried Scallop with Spring Onion & Ginger $24.00/$44.00
Beef & Mushroom Soup $6.00/$18.00

Vietnamese Laksa (No Rice) $12.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Spring Rolls (4) $6.00
- Tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried
Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken $12.50
- Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables
Sweet And Sour $12.50/ $14.50
- A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu/Battered Fish
Oyster Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
- Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Larb Chicken Salad $12.50
- Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
Combination $12.50
- Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
- Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces

Fried Eggs $2.00
Salami, Olive, Mushroom, and Parmesan, with Napoli Sauce
Margarita- Napoli Sauce, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
Mushrooms $3.00
Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream

Onion Bhajees (7pcs) $5.50
Palak Paneer (Med) $12.90
Lamb Shahjahan Curry (Med) $14.90
Lacha Parantha $4.50
Kheema Naan $5.00
Butter Naan $2.80
Roti $2.80
Murg malai Tikka (5pcs) $8.50

Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
- On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg
We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
Bacon $6.00
Tomatoes $5.00
Smoked Salmon $7.50
Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
- 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
Garlic Loaf $12.00
- With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
Warm Lamb Fillet Salad $26.50
- With herb roasted pumpkin, caramelised walnuts, feta, red onion and rocket with a mint & honey dressing

Crispy onion rings $6.50
Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $17.50
- Two slices of thick cut toast served with two eggs (cooked your way), bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, hash browns and mushrooms
Oamaru Gold $11.50
- Oven baked jacket potato, served with chilli con carne & sour cream
Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $18.50
- Two eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, hash cake, sausages & toast
Children's Menu $8.50
- Chicken strips, fish bites, mini hot dogs, cheese toastie fingers or kid's pizza (with their favourite two toppings) served with Keri Kids Tropical Juice
Soup of the Day $8.50
- Our chef's soup served with toasted ciabatta bread
Kiwi Burger $18.00
- Braised Canterbury lamb shoulder, lettuce, beetroot, onion jam, tomato, mayo served with fries
Garlic and cheese bread $7.50

Curry Time Platter $22.00
- Two pieces of each above item served with salad, mint and tamarind chutney.
Shahi Paneer $7.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Vegetable Korma $7.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
-Combo $10.00
-Combo $10.00
Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
- Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.

Extra pattie, chicken, fish or falafel. $4.50
Peal Habour $13.50
- fresh market fish, wasabi aioli, iceberg lettuce, tomato.
Chicken Pig $13.50
- grilled chicken, lettuce, double bacon, tomato, avocado, aiolI
Onion rings & aioli $5.50
Caesar Pleaser $11.00
- parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
King Julius $13.50
- grilled chicken, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, already famous Caesar dressing
No Flour People $2.00
- Gluten Free Burger Buns available on request. All other ingredients have had the gluten ripped out of them for your pleasure
Sunday Roast $13.50
- grilled rosemary garlic sheep, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, lettuce, kumara crisps. >>