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

Trailer Park Pork $19.00
- Spicy pulled pork topped with crispy onion straws, white-trash slaw, sliced jalapenos, pickles and hazelnut gremolata all piled on grilled stove-top stuffing bread
The Perfect meal $16.00
- A half order of any of our sandwiches and any of our sides - Choose your own adventure
The Greatest Show on Earth $16.50
- Our world famous Mac-n-Cheese. The cheese sauce is so delicious that we have to bring a little jug to the table to pour over the top. Made from scratch with four gourmet cheeses and covered with crispy onion straws.
Short stack of 2 pancakes $11.50
The Philadelphia Experiment $19.50
- Thin sliced sirloin steak sauteed with mushrooms, grilled onions and peppers. Served in a fresh baked, butter grilled roll with Big deal sauce and our signature queso cheese sauce.
Dinosaur Jr Eggs $6.00
- That's right, deviled eggs. Simple, classic and out of this world. We'll start you with 6
Fight Club $18.50
- I am Jack's double decker happly place. Upper half with lettuce, tomato salsa, aioli and bacon. Lower half with dijon mustard, fancy cheese and sliced chicken breast.On three slices of toasted bread plus 8-bit fries on the side
Choose a half sammie N/A
- Flight Club, Philadelphia Experiment, Dixie Chick, Trailer Park Pork, The Beastmaster, Hey, Vegan-na Party

PARTY PACK $55.50
- 10 Fish, 2 Chips, 3 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Donuts, 2 Salads
Oysters seasonal
Chocolate doughnut $2.00
SALAD $6.00
- greek salad coleslaw
Jam wrap $2.00
Pineapple ring $2.00
Chicken nugget $0.80
Potato fritter $1.50

JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
- With baby carrots
RIBEYE 350G STEAK $32.00
- Ribeye steak served with creamy garlic mash, onion rings, sauteed spinach and red wine jus
SALMON FILLET $29.00
- Grilled salmon steak served with rosemary potatoes and salad
BANGERS AND MASH $25.00
- Venison & Merlot sausages served with baby carrots and a rich onion gravy
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $9.00
- With vanilla bean ice cream
TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU $10.00
- A coffee cream dessert
STEAK SPECIAL 200G $16.50
- Prime rump steak With an Alehouse Salad and chips
TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
- Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit

Salad Plate: $15.00
- Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
with jam and cream cheese $8.00
Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
- Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
Bagels:
with salmon and cream cheese $10.00

Seasoned wedges $9.00
Spicy re fried beans $4.00
Chimichang $18.50
- Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Mexican corn salad $5.00
Beef sliders 2 $9.00
- Mini cheese burgers with bite
Beef sliders 2 $9.00
- Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
Quesadillas $17.50
- Soft flour tortilla, filled and folded with cheese and your choice of: Chicken tinga/ Jalapeno and bean/ Pulled chipotle pork/ Carne asada (Marinated BBQ beef) Served with salad, salsa and sour cream
Salsa $3.00

Jumbo Combo (GF 8PC) $9.90
Super Family Selection 44 PCS - $68.00
- 8 pcs Crispy Chicken lettuce 8 pcs Teriyaki Chicken Avocado 8 pcs Tuna mayo lettuce 8 pcs Vegetarian Avocado California Roll 8 pcs Fresh Salmon Avocado California Roll 4 pcs Salmon Nigir
Ramen from $11.90
-options required $11.90
- teriyaki chicken ramen
-Wasabi $0.50
Kids Panda 25 PCS - $42.00
- 8 pcs Teriyaki Chicken Avocado 8 pcs Mini Chicken Sushi 5 pcs Crispy Chicken Temaki Roll 4 pcs Teriyaki Chicken with egg 3 pcs Teriyaki Panda face
-Large $5.80
Jumbo Fried Chicken (GF 8PC) $8.70

Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
- Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
- Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
Tapas variadas $55.00
- A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
- Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
- The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
Chorizo garcia a la sidra $19.50
- Our own award winning chorizo cooked in apple cider
Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
- Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce

500g Mixed scoop $15.50
Shrimp Mac 'n Cheese Croquettes $12.00
- Parmesan, mozzarella & Shack tomato relish
Affogato $12.50
- Vanilla ice cream / Immigrant Son espresso / your choice of liqueur - select from below
Per 500g scoop $14.50
Hot Bread w Butter $6.50
The Mooloo $24.00
- Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
Eton Mess $12.50
- Strawberries / chantilly cream / vanilla meringue / kiwifruit compote
Lobster Claws $45.00
- 500g of wild Canadian Lobster served in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots

Sole Fillet $5.00
Steak Burguer $5.50
Works Burguer $6.50
Vegetarian $4.50
BBC (Beef, Bacon & Cheese) $3.80
Large Hot Dog (with sauce) / Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
FIsh $5.00
Kids Burguer $3.20

Pan seared fish $25
- smoked scallops, snow peas, courgette, peas, dill tips & lemon
Ploughman’s lunch $16
- cold cut meats, cheddar cheese, pickled vegetables, relish, breads
BBQ lamb $15
- chipotle mayo, corn, parmesan, lime, soft herbs & tortilla crisps
Bangers & mash $10
- sausages with mashed potato & tomato sauce
Bowl ‘o’ snags $10
- mini sausages with Watties tomato sauce
Kale & cos salad $18
- parmigiana reggiano, seeded honey lemon & lime brittle, croutons, Caesar dressing, poached egg & grilled chicken or lamb
Gnocchi $17
- pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
Fries with aioli $5.5

Fries $8.50
- Steak or waffle fries served with aioli
Warm Lamb Fillet Salad $26.50
- With herb roasted pumpkin, caramelised walnuts, feta, red onion and rocket with a mint & honey dressing
Soup of the Day $16.00
- See the blackboard or ask your server for details
We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
- Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
- 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
Spinach $5.00
Bacon $6.00

Steak Fries with Aioli $7.00
Fruit Platter $8.50
Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
Eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce
Three Egg Omelette $17.00
- with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
Toasted Muesli $11.50
- served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
- served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
Big Breakfast $19.50
- grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushroom, hash brown and free range eggs cooked to your liking, served with toast and tomato relish

Sagg (Lamb/Chicken)
- Either chicken or lamb cooked with spinach, sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and chilli.
Butter Vegetables M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Peas, potatoes cubes, capsicum, mushrooms and broccoli cooked in buttery flavoured curry and spices
Korma (Lamb/Chicken/Beef)
- Boneless meat cooked in a mild creamy sauce, nuts and cardamom.
Pea Palau $2.50
- Fried rice with cumin seed and green peas
Till Naan $2.50
Pistacho Firni $3.00
-with fries $7.00
Lacha Paratha $3.00

Curry UDON $10.50
- Beef curry on japanese noodles (UDON) in light soy flaovured soup
Teriyaki Lunch Box $11.00
- Teriyaki chicken with potato salad, vegetables in a lunch box
-Mix $14.50
-Small $7.50
- Large $11.50
-With Salad & Rice $12.00
-Falafel $13.00
Teriyaki Chicken Set $12.50
- Teriyaki Chicken, potato salad, vegetables, miso soup & green tea

Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
- Vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and your choice of either - Mixed berry compote / Chocolate sauce with grated chocolate / Caramel sauce with chopped nuts
Chips $5.50
- served with Tomato Sauce
Apple Strudel $10.00
- Stewed apples wrapped in puff pastry. Served with vanilla ice cream and berry compote
Calamari $22.50
- Tender salt and pepper calamari served with salad, chips and a lemon pepper aioli.
Chicken Breast $28.50
- Cashew nut and herb stuffed chicken breast encased in filo pastry on parsnip and potato mash. Served with seasonal vegetables and sherry gravy.
Eggs Benedict $17.50
- Poached eggs and bacon on sour dough with hollandaise or Poached eggs and Portabello mushroom on sour dough with hollandaise.
Becks Big Breakfast $19.50
- Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and hash brown. Served with toasted bread.
Eye Fillet $36.00
- Cooked to your liking on potato and parsnip mash with wilted spinach, crumbed stuffed Portobello mushroom and roasted shallots finished in red wine jus.