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

Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
Choose one from each section $13
- Drinks: Water / Milk / OJ / Coke / Lemonade, Food: Corn chip with hand hacked guacamole / Fire grilled flank steak / Mexicano’s fried chicken / Cumin battered fish, Dessert: Popcorn sundae
Braised beef, quesillo, oregano mushrooms quesadilla $15
Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
‘Street style’ fire grilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime $5.50
Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8

Plain Sausage $2.00
Pineapple Ring $1.80
Extra $1.00
Bacon $4.20
Potato Fritter $1.00
Onion Rings (1/2Doz) $3.00
Batter Sausage $2.50
Scallops (1/2 Doz) $8.00

Giant Burger $7.50
- Double meat, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & sauce. Big appetite? This one's for you!!
Your Own Combo! Basic Burger $3.50
- Plus your choice of extras: cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, beetroot, pineapple, mushroom - Plus $1.00 per extra
Bacon Fritters $2.50
- Chunky bacon, onion, mustard, and herbs in a batter mix. Hearty bacon flavour!
Crumbed Vegetable Patties $2.50
- Mixture of chilli beans, tomato, potato, spring onion, corn and herbs. These are so delicious!
Hawaiian Burger (cheese & pineapple) $5.00
Plain Donut / Chocolate Donut / Jam Wrap $2.50
Crumbed Fish Patties $2.50
- Made with a mix of hoki, potato, onion and herbs. Simply sensational, try one today!
Cheese Burger $4.50

Cornbeef Hash $20.00
- Corned beef sautéed with potatoes, onions and capsicum topped with a fried egg and homemade tomato chutney.
Fettucini $12.00
- Chicken, peas and a creamy sauce
Duck $38.00
- Confit leg and seared breast with confit potato, braised red cabbage, dukkah roasted carrots.
Venison Ribs $15.00
- Slow cooked and covered with our sticky BBQ sauce.
Sauces N/A
- Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
Wedges $10.00
- Sweet chili sauce, sour cream.
Homemade Pie $25.00
- Homemade pie of the moment with mashed potato and buttered garden peas.
Lettuce Cups $14.00
- Minced pork, shiitakes, peanuts and coriander.

Taco
Cheese Quesadilla $10.00
Seasoned Mince Beef (two $10.50) $5.50
Macho Nachos $17.70
- Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
Macho Burrito $17.50
- Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole {Mini $13.50}
Bean Burrito $10.00
Seasoned Mince Beef $9.90

Whero Pea Taco $60.00
-Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
Carrot Dawg $10.00
Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
-Add Wiled Greens $3.00
Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00

Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
Chicken Wings $14.00
- Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00

150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
Ice Cream Sundae
Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
Blue Cheese, Cos lettuce, Onion Rings, Mushrooms, and Aioli $10.00
200g Sirloin Steak with Potato Gratin, Mushroom Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce and Green Salad $22.5
Olives $2.00
Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
Fried Eggs $2.00

Deep Fried Squid $9.00
Vegetable Roll $13.00
Chicken Cutlet Set $14.20
Assorted Sashimi Set $18.50
Sakura Lunch Box - Changes Daily $21.00
(B) Pork Belly $18.00
Sushi & Sashimi Set $17.50
Deep Fried Chicken Roll $13.00

Tea - English breakfast $3.90
Plain Basmati Rice $2.40
Daal Naan $4.90
- Naan bread stuffed with aromatic mixed lentils & herbs
Garlic Naan $4.40
- Naan bread stuffed with crushed garlic
Spicy Garlic Murghi $20.90
- Chicken cooked in specially blended garlic and fresh spices creamy sauce
Chicken Tikka and Chips $9.90
- (Marinated chicken kebab pieces served with Potato fries)
Narikaal (Chicken or lamb or beef) $18.90
- This delicious tangy dish is prepared with coconut and warm spices
Badam Faal Naan $5.40
- Naan bread stuffed with minced fruit and nuts

All Steak Pies $5.00
Bacon and egg $4.00
Mince $4.50
Pastie $5.00
Sausage Rolls $2.50
Cottage $5.00
Chicken Vege $5.00
Savouries $2.00

Medium $27.00
Pork and Kumara Croquettes $13.00
- Delicious pulled pork and kumara crumbed in parmesan and Winne's herbs, served with ginger, soy chilli dipping sauce.
Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- With sundried tomatoes, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
Salmon Caper
- Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese
Mexi Lime Chicken
- Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
Vegetarian Harvest $18.00
- Capsicum, broccoli, tomato, feta, sundried tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and basil pesto
The Raffaele $18 Med / $21 Lge
- A garlic butter base, chilli flakes, chorizo and brie topped with rosemary and lemon zest

Fresh Juice - Carrot, apple, pear, ginger, celery, orange $6.00
Muesli - Homemade toasted organic grains and nuts, fresh fruit, yoghurt and milk $12.00
Sweet Pancakes - With banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, fruit and maple syrup $14.00
Bagels - Salmon and cream cheese $14.00
Hot Chocolate $4.30
Long Black $3.50
Bagels - Cinnamon and raisin $6.50
Vegetarian Lasagne $10.50

Avocado Smash with Poached Eggs $19.00/$21.00
- Served on lightly toasted brioche lavished with cream cheese Choose from (Bacon/Smoked Salmon)
Gamba Al Ajillo $19.00
- Sauteed prawns with garlic, coriander, paprika and olive oil with ciabatta bread. Served in a sizzling hot pot
El Toro $34.00-$36.00
- Canterbury Angus 30day aged beef with your choice of potato mash, pomme frittes, roast gourmet potatoes or potato and kumara gratin with either green salad or seasonal vegetables - Ribeye 250gm ($34.00), Prime Fillet 250gm ($36.00), On the Bone 400gm "El Grande" ($36.00)
Moroccan Spiced Meat Balls $18.00
- Cooked in tomato, garlic and chilli sauce. Served with wood fired bread. Main served with salad greens & bread
Pescado $27.00
- Estrella beer battered fresh fish, salad, fries and tartare sauce
Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
- served with pear and fig chutney, toasted French baguette and cornichons
Lamb Shawarma $24.00
- Pita pockets of lamb, tomato, cucumber and lettuce, tahini and aioli, Served with chickpea and tomato couscous - Falafel option $22.00
Meso Platter $32.00/$44.00
- Selection of cured meats, seafood, cheese, pickled vegetables, nuts and dips. Served with pita bread, focaccia and ciabatta (Serves 2/Serves 3)

The bronx $29.00/ $17.00
- Chicken, mushroom, olives, herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Sundried tomato $5.40
Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
- Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Big pineapple $27.00/ $16.00
- Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Barnyard $8.20
- Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato salsa relish
Peacemaker (V) $9.90
- Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
Big schnitz $11.20
- Chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, salsa relish and mayonnaise
Bakers dozen (13) $25.00