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

Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Chocolate mousse $3.50
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella

Eggs Florentine (GF*) Local free range eggs and wilted baby spinach on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
Brandy Wafer Panier - Sliced banana, caramel sauce, Chantilly cream and chocolate shavings $11.90
Pine nut, pesto and parmesan $8.90
Shoestring fries $5.90 / $8.90
Mushrooms $4.90
Smoked Warehou Fishcakes Fresh, locally caught, house smoked warehou fishcakes with broccoli slaw and a mild horseradish mayonnaise. $19.90
Tomato, mozzarella and basil $8.90
- Medium / Large

Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $10.50
Sweet 'N' Sour Chicken $12.00
Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
1 Sausage $2.00
Honey Pork Rice $11.00
Roast Pork Foo Young $11.50
Bami Goreng (Noodles) $10.50
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $11.00

Tofu & Kim-chi L $40.00/M $20.00
Spicy Stir Fried Squid and Pork $15.00
Noodles with Sashimi and Spicy Cold Soup $15.00
Korean Sausage Soup $15.00
Korea House Special B.B.Q (more than 2 people) $23.00 pp
- Pork Belly, Assorted Beef, Assorted Vegetables (Potato, Onion, Mushroom), Salads, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Soy Bean Paste Soup
Boiled Dumplings $13.00
Spicy Stir Fried Chicken $15.00
Braised Fish $15.00

Hawaiian Burger (cheese & pineapple) $5.00
Basic Burger $3.50
- 100% beef pattie on lettuce with onion and tomato sauce on a white burger bun
Spring Rolls $2.50
- Vege & mince in a pastry wrap
Meat Patties $2.50
- 100% beef mince, potato, onion & herbs. Legendary family favourite!!!
Battered Red Cod / Battered Sole / Battered Blue Cod (Chatham Island) Please ask
Battered Sausage / Hotdog with Sauce $2.50
Crumbed Fish Patties $2.50
- Made with a mix of hoki, potato, onion and herbs. Simply sensational, try one today!
12 Fish Bites / 8 Potato Fritters / 2 Hotdogs / 2 Donuts / 2 Scoops of Chips $22.00

PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
- Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
Bacon $19.00
Breakfast Sundae $7.00
- a seasonal selection of fresh fruit, layered with yoghurt & topped with maple-toasted cornflakes
Eggs on Toast $4.50 / $2.50 / $2.00 / $2.00
- 1 x poached egg on toast with your choice of extras: Regular / Bacon - add / Hashbrown - add / Mini Sausages (2) -add)
MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
- Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
Add Vanilla Mascapone $2.00
Oh Crumbs $12.00
- seasonal fruit topped with crumble finished off with a scoop of Kapiti Vanilla Bean ice cream
Crepes $10.00
- three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup

Gluten Free buns. $2.00
ONION RINGS $12.00
- with SP BBQ Sauce.
CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
- Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
CHEERIOS $5.00
- with tom sauce.
Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
WEDGES $13.00
- with cheese and bacon.
BLUEBURGER $15.00
- Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
CHIPS $12.00
- with cheese and bacon.

Crispy squid $18.00
- chilli and lime mayo
Toasted garlic bread $13.00
- Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie -
- is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
Taco of the moment $19.00
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
Fried Chicken $15.00
- Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
Beef Sirloin $36.00
- 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, triple cooked fries, onion rings, cafe de Paris butter, cress, shallot and caper salad, red wine jus cooked to your liking
Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage -
- is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
Warm Turkish bread $13.00
- with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika

Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Extras
Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta

Seafood Orecchiette $25
- Mussels, clams, fish, olive oil, chilli, basil
Prime Canterbury Beef $43.5
- Ribeye 350g
Prime Canterbury Beef $39.5
- Fillet 200g
The No.4 Plank $35/$58
- Chicken wings, spiced calamari, duck liver parfait, smoked salmon, cured meats, local cheddar, vegetable dumplings, pickles, dips, pork crackling, toasted breads
Golden battered fish & chips $24
- Tartare, Lemon, salad
Harissa Beef Cheek $31
- Pumpkin, chickpea, cucumber salad
Trending local vegetables $8
Garlic Ciabatta $11.5
- Garlic ciabatta, basil pesto, mozzarella

Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
- 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
Nachos $ 10.00
- Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- Bacon & Egg
Chips $ 5.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Oak bread $ 9.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Garlic bread $ 8.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)

Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
- A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
Arepas Fritas $5.00
- Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
Guasacaca $2.00
- A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
House Salad $11.00
Calamar $12.00
- Salt and pepper tender squid served with tartare sauce
Puré Rustico $7.00
- (mashed potato). Our south american twist on this kiwi classic
Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
- A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
Warm Salad $6.00
- Grilled seasonal vegetables

Steak & Mushroom $4.50
Chicken $4.50
Mini Corn Fritters $2.20 / $26.4
- topped with relish and avocado
Mini Chicken Kebabs $2 / $24
Steak & Cheese $4.50
Mini Rice Balls $1.20 / $14.4
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls $2.5 / $30
- Asian styled rice paper rolls vegetarian, chicken or prawn
Steak $4.50

Shoe-string fries $7.00
- with ketchup
Add a BBQ pulled pork, beer battered fish or mussel fritter slider to your mussels $6.00
Creamy in white wine, potatoes and leeks $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
Green-lipped mussel chowder $16.50
- served with bread
Market fresh fish of the day $32.00
- see your wait staff for today's creation
Marinated olives and Tamar Farm chorizo $5.50
Tamar Farm chorizo, chilli and tomato $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
Catch of the Day $19.50 / $29.50
- fish, mussels, shrimps and capers (Regular / Large)

Pea, Mint & Haloumi fritters on roquette, poached egg & finished with a home-made tomato sauce. $18.00
Kids Slider $10.00
- Mini Burger with beef Pattie, lettuce, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce served with fries
Kid’s platter $10.00
- Fresh seasonal fruit with a ham & cheese toastie
-Crispy Bacon Rashers $17.00
-Add garlic butter / Add Gravy $2.00
Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
- Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
Salmon $6.90
Crushed Avocado $18.00
- Crushed Avocado on 5 grain multi toast w grilled tomatoes & chilli flakes.