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

Crispy Bacon $10
Grill Clinton
- Panko crumbed NZ hoki, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tartar sauce & aioli
Red onion
Beetroot
N.Z Hoki $4
- panko crumbed- per piece
420
- 2 x prime NZ beef patties, crispy bacon, 2 x cheddar cheese, gherkin, beetroot, jalapenos, fried egg, hosh, lettuce, tomato, blay sauce & mayo
Caramelized Pear
Extra Meat $4

Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
Seasonal Vegetables $8
Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
O.G.B Mash $10
Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18

Catch of the day $POA
- Ask your wait staff or check the specials board for the catch of the day
Grilled chicken breast $4.00
The DIY $17.50
- Create your own pizza choosing three toppings from the options below
Small fries $3.00
Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
- Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
Cheesecake of the day $12.00
- See our special board for todays slice of heaven
-Add bacon $1.50
Creme brulee $12.00
- Served with berry compote & biscotti

2 Chips $16.00
3 Fish $26.00
3 Chicken Nuggets $6.00
Mushroom $4.20
Fish $4.20
6 Chicken Nuggets $4.20
1 Hot Dog $6.00
2 Mini Spring Rolls $6.00

New Town Egg Foo Young Combination $11.50
- Sliced steak, chicken, Roast pork, prawn with peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Chicken Curry Fried Rice $10.00
- Curried sliced chicken with seasonal vegetables in gravy on fried rice
Prawn Egg Foo Young $11.50
- Prawns, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Prawn with Cashew Nuts $13.00
- Prawns, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts in gravy
Cashew Nuts $3.50
Pork Egg Foo Young $9.50
- Sliced pork, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Cooked with meals only
Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
- Sliced chicken with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles

Beef Cheek Massaman Curry $18.00
- Slow Cook Beef Cheek In Coconut Milk, Fried Pickling Onion, Potato, Tamarind Juice, Peanut
Braised Pork Shoulder In Rich Red Curry $18.00
- Pork Shoulder Cut, Coconut Cream, Zucchini, Green Beans, Red Pepper, Pumpkin, Basil
Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
- Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
Home Made Peanut Sauce / Rotti Bread-Asian Flatbread $4.00
Pad Se Ew
- Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
- Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
Mou Ping/Thai Style Grilled Pork Skewers (3) $8.00
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated With Soy Sauce, Fresh Cream, Palm Sugar Served With Spicy Dip

Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
- scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
- house made dumplings
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits

-Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
-Extra Toast $3.00
Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
Carrot Dawg $10.00
Whero Pea Taco $60.00

Tom Yum $12.50
- Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
Red Curry $12.50
- Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Stir Fried Noodles $12.50
- Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Side Of Stir Fry Vegetables $9.90
Noodle Soup (No Rice) $12.50
- A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, 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
Panang Curry $12.50
- A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Black Pepper Stir Fry $12.50
- Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu

Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
Lavish Seafood Chowder - Thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, Served with toasted croutons. $15.50
Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
Crispy Chicken - Crispy, tasty chicken pieces marinated overnight in chef's special sauce with golden fries, petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. $16.50

MUESLI $12.50
- Toasted muesli with dried fruit, seeds and nuts. Served with seasonal fruits, milk and yogurt
STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
- Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
OMELETTE $16.50
- A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
GOURMET CHICKEN BURGER $18.50
- Chicken breast, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli. Served with chips.
Classic Sour Dough $18.50
GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
- House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
BIG BREAKFAST $21.50
- Eggs any style, streaky bacon, bratwurst sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made and potato hash, served on toast
With Chicken $19.50

Eggs Florentine $17.50
- smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
(A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
- served with fruit, yogurt & milk
Big Breakfast $19.00
- served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
Pancakes $14.90
- served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
- with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise

Deep Fried Squid $7.50
Fish Fillet with Vegetable $18.50
Combination Egg Foo Young $15.50
Honey BBQ Pork $15.50
Honey Prawns $20.50
Beef Fried Noodles $11.50
Vegetables Fried Noodles $11.50
Curry Squid with Vegetables $17.50

Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage.
- Is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
-Avocado and tomato.
Toasted parmesan garlic bread (V) $14
Sesame crusted Beef salad. $23
- Pickled veges, crispy rice wafers, sriracha mayo
-16 for $2
Pork & Pistachio terrine $21
- Pickled plums, cucumbers, house mustard, ciabatta
Chilli Mushrooms $19
- Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
-Peter Timbs strreaky bacon

-With Bacon Maple Syrups & Grilled Banana $14.60
Spicy Chicken Wings $14.40
- With Siracha & Lime Sauce
Sweetheart Doughnuts $10.00
- With Berries & Lemon Curd
Cavolo Nero Caesar $19.50
- With Parmesan, Bacon Ends, Croutons, Poached Egg & Chopped Chicken
Mac & Cheese $7.50
- Macaroni & Three Cheese Sauce, Grilled
Dips $11.90
- Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
Vege $19.20
- Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
Pb & Choc Doughnuts $10.00
- With Chocolate & Staff Made Peanut Butter