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

Caesar Salad $19.00
- Cos lettuce tossed w smoked salmon, garlic croutons, soft poached egg, shredded parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeno, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
Mainland Crabcakes $19.00
- Agria rosti, rocket, poached egg, hollandaise and slow roasted tomato
Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
- Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam - Add a deli salad $3.50
Fresh Toasted Croissant $17.00
- Caramelised seasonal fruit, maple syrup, Chantilly cream
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $19.00
- Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce

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
Dal $9.95/$13.95
- blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
Breakfast dosa $13.95
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana andd drizzled with honey
Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
- refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney

$16 Meal Deal, kids main, small softdrink and an ice cream sundae $16.00
Pancakes $20.00
- Your choice of berries and ice cream OR maple syrup, banana and bacon
Salad Bowl $6.00
Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
- A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
For 4 people $70.00
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Creamy chowder stacked with seafood and served with garlic bread
Eggs (x2) Any Style $4.00
Vegetable Bowl $6.00

Butter naan $3.50
- traditional leavened bread baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
Lamb seekh kebab (6 pieces) $15.00
- mince lamb cooked on skewers marinated with ginger, garlic, onion, coriander leaves and smoked in tandoor
Vindaloo (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
- a hot dish it is cooked with vinegar, potatoes and spices
Keema naan $5.00
- naan mildly spiced minced lamb
Chicken jalfrezee $17.00
- boneless cubes of chicken cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes , spring onion and spices
Rogan josh (beef, lamb) $17.50/$18.00
- beef, lamb pieces cooked with roasted crushed spices, tomatoes and onions
Chicken biryani $17.00
Rita $3.00
- yoghurt mixed with carrot and cucumber

Spanish Omelette $17.50
- Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
- On rye, white or gluten free toast
Sides $4.50 each
- Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
Sides $8.50
- Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
Caesar Salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan and soft poached egg (Anchovies optional). Add grilled chicken $4.50 Add smoked salmon $5.00
Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
- Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
Sides $7.50
- Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
Aristo Porridge $12.50
- Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola

Pickle $2.50
Lamb/Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions
Shrimp Spinach $15.99
- Shrimp cooked with abundance of spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
Chocolate Naan $5.00
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $5.00
- Wholesome vegetables in a mild sauce, encased in crispy tasty pastry
Chicken/Lamb Kadai $15.50
- Cooked in onion based thick gravy, capsicum, onion, tomato and spices
Poppadum (4 Pcs) $1.50
Butter Chicken $14.99
- Chicken cooked the Tandoor way finished the curry way, with cream, cashews and spices

Sichuan chicken on rice $15
Beef and black bean sauce on rice $15
Chicken vegetables with hoisen sauce $20
Pak choi and prawns $21
Chrispy prawns 1 dozen $12
Sweet and sour pork on rice $15
Stir fried noodles with choice of (Chicken, beef, BBQ Pork, Prawns, Vegetables) $16
Curry chicken on rice $15

Rice Balls $4 each
- Eat like an apple. Your choice of teriyaki chicken tuna or vegetarian is engifted by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds, or add all the trimmings such as avocado, red pepper an mayo for $1
Sweet Chilli Chicken
- Our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chilli sauce on top
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
Vegetarian (GF)
- A Vegetarian and vegan's delight. The goodness of pickle, cucumber, avocado, red pepper and carrot are all rolled into one
Exec Lunch Box 2 $12.00
- Packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with fine selection of sushi and nigiri, seafood and salad, show your colleagues who's really in charge of the "executive" lunch room
Tuna (GF)
- Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
Tuna (GF)
- Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number

Add x 2 eggs $3.00
Matched with a 12 oz Cassels Best Bitter $25.00
Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
Half & half – add $2.00
Prebbleton $24.00
- Garlic butter roasted mixed mushrooms, herbs & smoked cheese
Steak & Fries $32.00
- 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
Caesar Salad $24.00
- Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
Artisan Sausage $19.50
- Cumberland coil with winter greens, agria mash & onion gravy

Little Hector $12
- Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
Add
Holey Roller $15
- Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
Huevos Rancheros $18
- Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
Bacon, banana & maple $18
Bacon $5
Frenchy Toast $15
- Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit

smoked salmon & cream cheese
smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
-raisins
ham & cheese & tomato
creamy pumpkin $6.50
ham & cheese & tomato
-ham sandwich & fluffy
-small orange juice

Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
-Combo $10.00
Aloo Gobi $7.50
- Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
- Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
-Combo $10.00
Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)

Hollandaise $2.50
Moroccan Chicken Salad $19.50
- Special Moroccan marinated chicken served on bed of salad with roasted cashew nuts and grilled brie cheese
Desserts are available in the display cabinet by the cashier counter.
Chefs Soup of the Day with Ciabatta Toast $10.50
- Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
Tomato $2.00
Jumbo Beef Burger $19.50
- Succulent beef pattie topped with cheese, bacon, egg, relish, tomato, onion and salad served with chips.
Mushroom $4.00

STREAKY BACON $2.00
FRUIT, HONEY AND YOGHURT (GF) $9.00
BERRY COMPOTE $4.00
EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
- WITH POACHED EGGS, ENGLISH MUFFINS, SPINACH, HOLLANDAISE/SALMON
HOMEMADE GRANOLA $9.00
- WITH SEASONAL FRUIT, HONEY, YOGHURT
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER WITH CHIPS $17.00
- GRILLED CRISPY CHICKEN, GREEN SALADS, TOMATOES IN BUN, SERVED WITH BBQ SAUCE
CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $10.00
- 5 NUGGETS AND SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
VEGETARIAN PIZZA $14.00
- WITH RED CAPSICUM, GREEN CAPSICUM, PUMPKIN, ONION, MUSHROOM, TOMATO, PINEAPPLE

Flat breads (V) $9.00
- Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
Pavlova $12.00
- With fresh cream, fresh kiwi fruit and candied nuts
Beef wellington $32.00
- Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
Premium rib eye (GF option) $33.00
- 300g rib eye on creamy mash, with roasted, mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of sauce
Sauteed prawns spaghetti (V option) $26.00
- With chilli, garlic, lime, fresh parmesan and parsley
Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
Classic caesar $18.00
- Crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese and classic caesar dressing topped with a poached egg
Crispy chicken burger $19.00
- With avocado, salsa iceberg lettuce, tomato and bacon