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

Cajun Spiced Garlic Tuna $8
Deep Fried Octopus $6
Groper & Fresh Shiitake Mushroom Tempura $18
King Prawn $6
Deep Fried Tofu $6
Seared Scallop $12
Soft Shell Crab & Cauliflower Tempura with Salad $20
Assorted Nigiri Sushi 10pcs $22
- omelette, salmon, seared salmon, tuna, groper, octopus, king prawn, squid, tobiko and eel

7. Pork Fried Rice
21. Combination Foo Young
12. Steak & Tomatoes on Fried Rice
25. Vegetable Chow Mein
8. Pork & Vegetables on Fried Rice
19. Steak Foo Young
32. Lemon Fish
1. Chicken Chow Mein

Pan Fried Pork Buns (for three) $10.50
- Steamed bun stuffed with pork, ginger spring onion sauce
Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
- Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Beef with (Oyster, spicy, black pepper) sauce
Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
- with Black Bean sauce
Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
- Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Pork with (Spicy, Barbeque) sauce
Spicy Wontons (for six) $10.50
- Pork, prawn stuffed boiled wontons with homemade chilli sauce and greens
Fresh Lamb and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
- with Cumin powder, soy sauce, garlic, coriander and sesame seed
Southeast Asia Chao Fan $16.50
- Fried rice with prawns, bacon, onion, diced pineapple with curry sauce
Deep fried spring roll (for four) $11.50

Teriyaki chicken (S/L) $6.20/$9.00
Garlic beef don $14.50
Deluxe prawn roll $12.00
- lettuce, prawn, mayo (8P)
Chicken katsu don $13.50
Gluten free available $1.00
Curry doughnut $3.50
Crumbed hoki curry $13.50
Salmon avocado don $15.00

Basket of Fries $9.50
- with Tomato & Aioli Sauce or traditional Kiwi Gravy
Add Tiger Prawns 4 (gf) $34.50
Caesar Salad $19.50
- Traditional salad with bacon, anchovies, croutons & shaved parmesan cheese topped with a poached egg & Caesar dressing
Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf) (v) $6.00
Basket of Fries $9.50
- with tomato and aioli sauces or traditional kiwi gravy
Wakanui 21 day aged Sirloin 350gm (gf) $45.00
- Potatoes-Duck fat roasted agria potatoes with rosemary (v)/ Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf)(v) / Potato wedges with sour cream (v)/ Creamed potato mash (gf)(v) Sauces- Syrah jus (gf)/ Brandy & green peppercorn/ Mushroom and garlic/ Blue cheese ranch / Roasted garlic butter (gf) >>
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Freshly prepared & served with our own house baked bread
Wild Venison Striploin (gf) $39.50
- Served medium-rare with sweet potato fondant, wilted watercress, & a blueberry & redcurrant jus

Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
Sticky toffee pudding roulade, salted caramel & salted caramel ice cream $15.50
Duck liver parfait, Muscovado & onion jam, bread $19.50
Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
Homemade bread, extra serve $7.50
Affogato – LCC espresso, liqueur of your choice, Kohu Road vanilla ice cream (gf*) $16.00
Shellfish, smoked groper, mussel, clam, saffron & tomato bouillabaisse, garlic aioli, crouton $19.50

Flavoured Mixed Vegetable Salad $5.00
Add Extra Egg +$1.00
Dr. Pepper (355ml) $2.50
Pancake Stuffed with Finely Beef Mince and Onions $5.00
Noodle Meal $3.00
- add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
Shredded Dried Bean Curd Salad $5.00
Smoked Fish Infused with Spiced Drak Soy Sauce $12.00
Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00

Ham Burger $3.40
Onion Rings 6 for $3.50
Meat Patty $2.10
Hoki (Batter/Crumbed) $3.50/$3.80
Lemon Fish
Fish $2.40
Season wedgrs $4.00
Vegetarian Burger $4.00

Open Souvlaki $15
- Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
Deluxe $17
- Deluxe served with Grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on a flat pita bread with T-House's sauce and mozzarella cheese in a pizza
Large Souvlaki $10.90
- All large souvlaki served with hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
Turkish Delight $0.50
Triple Souvlaki $13.9
- All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
Baklava $3.00
- Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
Feta Cheese $2.00

Pasta $18.00
- fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $17.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/mushroom or spinach
Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
- Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
Chicken Burger $21.00
- Marinated tender chicken breast, bacon, Iettuce, red onion & cheese, aioli & house made BBQ sauce
Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
- cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
Open Steak sandwich $22.00
- 180gm. served medium rare - on Turkish bread with garlic butter, caramelised onions, leaves & aioli
Spiced Porridge (V) $11.50
- cream & brown sugar or berry compote

The Breakfast Bap $13.50
Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
Serious Fries $6.00
Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
Serious Slaw $8.00
Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts

-16 for $2
-20 for $3
Central Otago Stone Fruits.( GF) $24
- Prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, gastric buffalo mozzarella.
Gorgonzola Picante $9
- Fig jam, quince paste, ciabatta
Toasted parmesan garlic bread (V) $14
Aikmans Big Breakfast $24
- Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms,Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
Casarecce pasta $24
- Smoked ham, swiss browns, baby peas, white wine cream sauce, parmesan
Sesame crusted Beef salad. $23
- Pickled veges, crispy rice wafers, sriracha mayo

AVOCADO $0.50
TERIYAKI BEEF SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
FRESH SALMON AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00
TERIYAKI BEEF BOWL $11.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN (6 PC/8 PC) $6.00/$7.50
SOY SAUCE $0.50
CHILLI PORK BOWL $11.50
TUNA (6 pc/8 pc) $6.00/$7.50

Savoury Mince $17
- A good old fashioned kiwi classic ser ved in a rich sauce on toast with a fried egg & crumbed potato balls
Sour Cream $2.5
Garlic Bread $9
Cheesecake of Day $7.5
Smoked Salmon Hash $19
- Ora king salmon, Crushed potatoes, baby spinach served with poached eggs and hollandaise
Big Breakfast $21
- Eggs any style, housemade bratwurst, streaky bacon, sauteed mushrooms, housemade beans and hash browns
Lamb Ragout $24
- Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
Seafood Chowder $16.5
- Classic creamy style seafood soup, with mussels, sh, salmon and prawns served with garlic bread

Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
- with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
Cured local bacon $22.00
- poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
Please see counter staff to make your selection
Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
- with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Brioche burger $18.00
- with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00