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

Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake $15.00
- with salted caramel & hazelnut praline
Crumbed Market Fish $16.00
- shredded iceberg, fried capers, tartare (pair).
Margherita $17.00
- tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
Pizzas may be adapted gluten free on request. Gluten free add $2.00, Half and Half add $2.00 - Available 11am until late evening.
Seafood Chowder $19.00
- fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, with garlic bread
Green Salad $6.00
- tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, house vinaigrette
Prawn Wontons $16.00
- with kewpie & chilli jam.
Antipasti $55.00
- grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives

Wedges $9.50
- Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
Berries and Ice Cream $5.00
Brownie and Ice Cream $5.00
Tasting Stone $21.40
- Combined taste sensation. 50g lean pork fillet, 50g Angus beef rump, prawns, scallops and mussels. Served with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise sauce
Turf
- 200g Angus rump served with golden fries, green salad and peppercorn jus
- with Smoked salmon $18.40
Surf
- Prawns, scallops, fresh fish of the day, mussels served with hollandaise
Chicken Burger $22.40
- Marinated chicken breast served with salad, tomato, bacon, creamy brie, aioli and guacamole served with golden fries

SALMON SASHIMI (5 PIECES) $10.00
SEARED SALMON $2.90
SALMON SASHIMI (8 PIECES) $19.00
- Fresh NZ salmon selected only the freshest for the best sashimi in town
KAKUNI (PORK BELLY) $19.00
- Pork Belly braised in special sweet ginger sauce
RICE $2.00
OKI HOKI (SEASONAL) $7.20
- Deep fried fish fillet with lettuce & special tartare sauce
TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF DON $16.90
- Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
TERIYAKI NINJA SET $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)

AKoroa Cod $4.00
Battered Mushroom
Hoki $4.00
Mussel patty $3.00
Chips 1 scoop
Meat Patty, Bacon $1.00
BBQ Beef & Bacon $6.00
Vegetarian $5.20

pan-seared garlic King prawns With lemon and harissa $15.00
Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce
Berber couscous (vegetarian) $17.00
Passion and Lime Parfait $7.90
Spiced prime Beet Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
Moroccan Specialty of filo parcels filled with fresh aromatic flavorsome fillings served with fresh salad and sauce (2 filo per portion)
Moroccan meatball With tomato and sauce $18.00
Medium $7.50

Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Two eggs cooked your way (poached, scrambled or fried) served on toasted sour dough
Eggs (x2) Any Style $4.00
Side Salad $6.00
Scallops in Bacon $20.00
- Our famous pan seared scallops wrapped in bacon served on a bed of crispy potatoes and spinach topped with hollandaise sauce
For 2 people $35.00
Citrus Glazed Salmon $26.00
- Pan fried salmon with a citrus glaze served with seasonal vegetables and kumara crisps
Daily Dessert Specials N/A
- Check our specials board for today’s dessert specials
Fried Eggs $4.00

Soup $11.50
- small $15.50 large Ask your friendly waitperson or check the blackboard for today’s Soup of the day (gf bread available)
Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
- With spinach
Mini Pancake Stack $10.50
- A mini pancake stack with fruit and yoghurt Or Streaky bacon and maple syrup
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger $22.50
- Homemade Beef Pattie with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cheese, BBQ sauce, Streaky Bacon, served with Fries and Aioli
Open Omelette $18.50
- Bacon, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Mushroom, Tomato, Onion, Spinach, Feta – choose 3 fillings
Boiled Egg and Soldiers $8.50
- Soft boiled egg with vegemite or marmite toast soldiers
Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
- With spinach
Toasted BLT Bagel $12.50
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato and Aioli

Malai kofta $15.50
- potatoes and home made cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices and simmered with cream cheese
Prawn kadai $18.50
- prawns fried in a kadai and cooked with tomatoes, onion, crushed ginger, garlic, spices and finishes with fresh coriander
Aloo (potato) saag $14.50
- potatoes cooked in fresh spinach, spices and cream
Vindaloo (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
- a hot dish it is cooked with vinegar, potatoes and spices
Basmati rice $3.00
- premium indian rice
Tikka masala (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
- chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in tandoor and finished in tomato, capsicum and onion sauce
Mango chicken $17.00
- tender diced chicken prepared with cashew gravy and simmered with mango sauce
Mango chutney $2.50

Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce (v) $13.50
Sticky Date Pudding $13.50
- Served warm, coated with caramel and presented with traditional custard, ice-cream & cream
Wedges $13.50
- bacon, onion & sour cream
Add Tiger Prawns 4 (gf) $34.50
Garlic Bread (v) $6.50
- Our own house baked bread spread liberally with garlic butter
Crisp apple slaw (gf) (v) $6.00
Moroccan spiced roast pumpkin $6.00
Toasted Sandwich $8.50/$14.50
- with your choice of three fillings: ham, cheese, pineapple, tomato, red onion or bacon. Can be served toasted (1 x Sandwich/ 2 x Sandwiches)

Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
- Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
- A Milieu favorite - Lightly cooked in a creamy garlic reduction with caramelized onions and mushrooms served with Turkish bread.
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
Lunch Special N/A
- Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
- Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
Nachos
Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
- Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.

Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
- Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
Fries (GF) $6.00
- With aioli
Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce

Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls $2.5 / $30
- Asian styled rice paper rolls vegetarian, chicken or prawn
Steak & Mushroom $4.50
Mini Rice Balls $1.20 / $14.4
Mince & Cheese $4.50
Sushi $1.20 / $14.4
Mini Filled Gourmet Rolls $3.30 / $39.6
- A variety of gourmet fillings
Mini Filed croissants $3.5 / $42
Mince $4.50

39.Whole prawn with spiced salt $22.00
24.Steamed salmon with black bean POA
12.Deep fried spring roll $5.00
28.Crab with tofu POA
40.Scallop with broccoli $28.00
6.Sliced beef with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
9.Si Chun style pickled vegetables $6.00
3.Beef and OX tripe with chilli dressing $8.00

Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
Toastie $7.00
Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
Pizza (with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )

Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
Cured local bacon $22.00
- poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
Brioche burger $18.00
- with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
- with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
Chia seeds $9.00
- with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds