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

Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
Prawn $21.00
- Baby spinach, roast capsicum, chilli, feta, mozzarella
- Your choice of three for $12.00
Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam
Pea & Halloumi Fritters $29.00
- Gazpacho sauce, creme fraiche, baby minted potatoes, rocket
Funghi $19.00
- Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella

Terra viva hot smoked salmon, (50g) $6.5
Eggs Benedict $24
- with streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
Bacon & scrambled eggs on toast $8
Chef's Salad $10
- please ask your server for today's salad
Pancakes, (2), served with maple syrup and banana $8
The texture salads - your choice of either smoked salmon & bacon jam / smoked chicken & bacon jam / grilled haloumi & eggplant jam $24.5
- each served with layers of pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, pickled beetroot, herb quinoa, spiced pepitas, curried crème fraiche & vegetable crisps
Classic French Toast $18
- brioche french toast with maple & banana
Chicken Liver Pate $18.5
- with bread, pickled onions and relish

Hokkien Mee $9.80
- Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
Honey Chicken Noodles $9.80
- Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
- Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
- Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
Black Bean Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in black bean sauce.
Tom Yum Soup $9.80
- Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
Special Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.

Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
- thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked
Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
- with Twisted tzatziki
Mediterranean Sharing Platter $30.00
- venison salami, hot pork, locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, pickled vegetables, crostini and coriander crema
Onion Rings $8.50
- house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
- Please ask your server
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Nepalese Dumplings $13.00
- chicken or vegan dumplings served with a mildly spiced herbed tomato dipping sauce
Hop Platter $55.00
- calamari, chicken wings, cheese fondue and onion rings

PSDB Wonton $6.50
- 3 pc
Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Steamed Custard Bun 3pc $10.00
Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00
Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00

FOD $23.00
- lightly speckled salt and spice dusted fillets, salad, fries and smoked paprika cream
Large halfsies $23.00
Satay and Tandoori Chicken Skewers $19.00
- with lamb kofta’s, basmati rice and dipping sauces
Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
- Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
Big Azzz Breakfast $19.00
- 2 free range eggs, any style on toast with tomato, sausage, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and hash
Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
- 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde
Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
- baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
Big AZZZ $22.00
- good grief it’s huge, upsized from any of the above selections (served without fries)

@tony’s combo $39.00
- white fish, salmon, mussels, 90g beef 100g chicken
Gohan $3.00
- rice
Sushi moriawase $22.00
- assorted 4 nigiri & 6 maki sushi
Gafu-hafu $15.00
- ½ chicken ½ salmon roll
Maguro tataki $21.00
- 90g quick seared fresh tuna served rare with garlic soy sauce.
Tatsutage $17.00
- rock & roll (deep fried chicken & lettuce) with mayonnaise
TEPPAN LAND SET $54.00
- otoshi, sashimi/tatsutage, choice of, tori/gyu/venison/, ostrich/lamb, miso shiru, gohan, fruits & ice cream, tea/coffee
Bento Box Set $24.00
- Comes with Sushi and Sashimi, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Unagi Donburi, Pickes and Miso Soup

CHICKEN TIKA $2.00
Chicken Korma $10.00
Tikka Wrap $6.00
NAAN $1.50
Mango Chicken $10.00
Chicken Wings $1.50
Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
Samosa Chat $6.00

Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
- With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
- Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
- With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
Wild Venison a la Gas $38.00
- With parsley croquettes and smoked zucchini, roasted pumpkin and raspberry jus
Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
Soup Festival $15.00
- A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
Canterbury Lamb $38.00
- Carved rack on a parsnip rosti with minted peas, charred red pepper, jus and aioli
Crepes a la Gas $16.00
- Flambéed in Mandarin Napoleon and served with fresh and frozen creams

ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
MACARONI CHEESE $10.50
CHICKEN COMBO $12.50
- 3 x chicken, with coleslaw & chips + 420ml Coca Cola Range
SHERPERDS PIE $13.50
- with chips or salad
FISH & CHIPS COMBO $9.90
- fish, coleslaw & chips + 420 ml Coca - Cola Range
ROAST MEAT ROLLS (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
- roast meat roll
WEDGES WITH SOUR CREAM $6.50
LASAGNE $13.50
- with chips or salad

- With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
*Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
- With spinach, bacon $16.00
Creamy Risotto $12.00
- With your choice of bacon or chicken
Steak Sandwich $14.50
- A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
Eggs any style $9.50
- Served on toasted ciabatta bread
Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
- A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
- Large $8.00

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

One Kilo Pot $27.50
Kipburger $23.50
- Chicken Burger w marinated chicken breast, iceberg lettuce and grilled vegetable
Vegetarische Pannekoek - Vegetarian Pancake $24.80
- Savoury pancake crepe filled w roasted eggplant, melting cheese and sliced almonds, w salad greens and lemon yoghurt dressing
- Small cone Belgian Fries and mayo $7.00
Tomato, pepper & green bean spaghetti w hot smoked salmon $22.50
- Roasted mushroom, bacon, roasted potato, egg, tomato $4.00
Brusselse Waffles $12.90
- Baked Waffles w berry compote Or Grilled banana w caramel Or Chocolate sauce
Available Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm along with the full menu.

- Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
Fries $6.50
Mushroom $18.50
- Sautee mushroom balsamic reduction finished with cream topped with bacon and poached egg on toasted rye
Mini Spring Rolls & Samosas $6.50
Sausage $5.00
Potato Rosti $5.00
Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
Chefs Soup of the Day with Ciabatta Toast $11.00

CREAMY MUSHROOM $17.50
- TOASTED CIABATTA, BAKED MUSHROOM, PARMESAN CHEESE WITH RICH HOMEMADE CREAMY SAUCE
BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS $17.50
- 2 FISH FILLETS & SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH GARNISH, TOMATO & TARTARE SAUCE
BIG BREKKIE $18.50
- WITH EGGS (POACHED, SCRAMBLED, FRIED), STREAKY BACON, SPINACH, CHORIZO, MUSHROOMS, HASH BROWN, TOASTED CIABATTA >>
B.L.T. WITH CHIPS $18.00
- STREAKY Bacon (3 RASHERS), LETTUCE, TOMATOES, GARLIC AIOLI WITH TOASTED CIABATTA, SERVED WITH AIOLI
GLUTEN FREE BREAD $2.00
EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
- WITH POACHED EGGS, ENGLISH MUFFINS, SPINACH, HOLLANDAISE/SALMON
MUSHROOM $1.80
CREAM CHEESE JAM BAGELS $6.00