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

Shoe String Fries $8
- With truffle mayo and house ketchup.
Pretzel Roll $24
- Stuffed with jerk spiced beef brisket, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and house mustard.
Quinoa Salad $16.5
- Served with Kumara puree, mixed nuts, seeds, kale and cauliflower Tabbouleh.
Eggs your way $12
- Choice of free range poached, scrambled or fried on toasted sourdough, multigrain or G.F bread.
Toast n’ Spreads $10
- Toasted sourdough, multigrain, or G.F bread. Served with house made jam, cream cheese, peanut butter or honey.
Sweet Crumpets $20
- Served with house preserved fruits and mascarpone foam and house syrup.
Sides - spinach, roast tomato, hollandaise $3
Sides - eggs (2), roasted mushrooms, avocado $4

Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
Lamb S $8.5 / L $12
Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
Nandagh Kabab Lamb, Salad. Drink S $9 / L $13
Sambosa $5
Chalaw Kabab Chicken, Salad. Drink S $10 / L $14
Chalaw Kabab Mixed, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
S= Small / L= Large

Meat pattie $2.20
Mussels $1.00
Pineapple ring $2.00
Tempura prawns $1.80
Scallop $1.80
Hot dog $2.00
Oysters seasonal
GURNARD/TARAKIHI/WAREHOU

Congee $4.50
Fun Gor $4.50
Deep Fried Taro $4.50
Pumpkin Cake $4.50
Glutinous Coconut Balls $4.50
Law Buck Go $4.50
Chai Siu Cheong Fun $4.50
Steamed BBQ Pork Bun $4.50

Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
- Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
Costas Calamari $14.99
- Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
- Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
- Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
- Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
- Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
Meze Platter $43.00
- Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
- Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)

Chicken katsu curry $15.90
Unagi don $18.90
- Fresh water eel
Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
Plain udon $8.90
Ten don $13.90
- Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
Chicken curry $12.90
Tempura prawn udon $11.90
Served on rice with miso soup

Spicy Thai Beef Salad $18.5
- Grilled Beef slices, mixed with roasted rice powder, fresh coriander, mint, shallot, lemongrass with hot and sour dressing
Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
- Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
“Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
- Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
Deng Deng Balado $20
- Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
Buddha Feast $17
- Sauteed fresh broccoli, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, baby corn, bell pepper and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce
Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
- Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum

Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
-Add Wiled Greens $3.00
-Extra Toast $3.00
Whero Pea Taco $10.00
Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
Toast and Toppings $7 each.
- Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
·Soup w Toasted Bread
Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.

Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
Kim's Chow Mein Special $12.00
Pork Chow Mein $9.50
Steak Chow Mein $9.50
Cashew Nuts $3.50
Prawn Chow Mein $11.00
Combination Fried Rice $12.00
Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00

Check out our Cabinet for today’s Bakes $5.00
- Cake
Hollandaise sauce $2.00
Tomato $4.00
Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- Roast pumpkin kaffir lime and peanut Thai dressed salad
Garlic Loaf $9.99
Paris Eggs Benedict $18.50
- Toasted croissant with your choice of: Florentine, smoked salmon & spinach, Bacon & brie. Finished with homemade hollandaise
LB 'Phat' Chips $7.00
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Hot Chocolate $6.50
- Finished with whip cream and Oreo’s

Sole $5.00
Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
Vegetarian $5.00
Tarakihi $4.00
Gurnard $4.00
Salmon $6.00
Fish $5.00
Double Meat $4.50

Dhal Makhani $17
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Prawn Biryani $18
- Rice and Prawn are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal
Green Salad $6
Chicken / Lamb Kadai $19.50
- Cooked in onion based thick gravy with capsicum,tomatoes and spices.
Garlic Prawns $16
- Prawns battered wth garlic, cooked in Tandoor oven. Nice and crispy.
Kathi Chicken $20
- Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in gold brown onion gravy with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
Fish Tikka Masala $20
- Fish fillet cooked in with brown onion, tomato, ginger, coconut cream with freshly grounded spices.
Cocktail Tikki $10
- Patty made with mashed Potato, cottage cheese, ginger and added spices to give flavour.

Carnivore n/a
- Chorizo, shredded chicken, bacon pieces, salami, red onions, roast peppers and BBQ sauce
Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
- 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde
Foot $12.00
Margherita n/a
- Tomato, basil, olive oil, cracked pepper and our own hand pulled mozzarella
Pastries $14.00
- or warm croissant; champagne ham and smoked mozzarella
Soup of the Day $9.50
- made from local seasonal goodies and ciabatta bread
Italian n/a
- Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
Satay and Tandoori Chicken Skewers $19.00
- with lamb kofta’s, basmati rice and dipping sauces

Sweet & Sour Wonton $108.00
- 8-10 servings
Prawn on Noodles $13.50
Chicken & corn soup $6.00
Steak Fried Rice $12.00
Bami Goring (Hot Noodles) $12.50
Chicken foo young $12.00
Steak & Black Bean Sauce $68.00
- 5-6 servings
Seafood foo young $14.00

Apricot Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- A delicious combination of chicken, tomato, mushrooms, celery, toped off with Spags homemade apricot sauce
Ham (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
- Spags own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese
Al Funghi (Sml / Med / Lge) $9.5 / $13.5 / $18
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic
Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
Seafood (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
- Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce
Herb Bread $9
- Fresh pizza base with rosemary, garlic butter and rock salt
Broccoli & Blue Cheese (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Broccoli, blue cheese & sliced pear. Garnished with walnut & parsley
Lime Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
- Shredded chicken breast served with capsicum, red onion and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime and a mayonnaise swiri