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

CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.90
CORN FRITTER $2.20
CORN NUGGETS 6 FOR $2.20
SAUSAGE $2.40
SOLE FLLET CRUMBED $6.20
CHICKEN CROQUETTE $2.80
PLAIN DONUT $2.20
ONION RINGS 6 FOR $2.90

Chalaw Kabab Mixed, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
Falafel S $8.5 / L $12
Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
Nandagh Kabab Lamb, Salad. Drink S $9 / L $13
Naan $3
Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14

Steak & Onion $5.80
Potato Fritters
Double Meat $5.00
Battered Mushroom
Bacon $4.90
Pineapple $4.90
Cheese $4.90
Chilli $4.50

Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
Bean & Spinach Salad
Chickpea a pumpkin Salad
Grilled Moroccan Brochette (kebabs) 2 per portion, served with sauteed smoked barley or rice
Orange Almond Cake (GF) $7.90
Medium $7.50
Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
For 2 or more people . This is the best option to enjoy many wonderful tastes and the variey of our cuisine . Please advise your waiter if you have an allergy or special diet.

Chicken Korma $16.90
- An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
Green Salad $6.00
- Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing.
Mango Chicken $16.90
- Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
Vegetable Korma $15.90
- Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
Dhal Makahani $15.90
- Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
Lamb Palak $17.90
- Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
- Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
- Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)

-Small $10.50
-Large $15.50
Combo 2 $12.50
- Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
-Large $17.50
served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, mixed vegetables and gravy
-Small $10.50
- Medium $13.50
-Gravy $2.00 each

add fries $3.00
STICKY DATE PUDDING $8.00
- served with whipped cream
CHICKEN, CRANBERRY AND BRIE
- cranberry sauce, chicken, red onions and brie
FETA AND ROSEMARY BREAD $10.00
each $15; add jalapenos to any Pizza $2; add anchovies to any Pizza $2
ANGUS RUMP STEAK SPECIAL $20.00
- 250gm Angus steak, cooked just the way you like it, served with salad and fries or seasonal vegetables
SALAD OF THE DAY $12.00
- gourmet salad
BANGERS AND MASH $20.00
- served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and onion gravy

Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. a winnie's favourite (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Mussels $18.50
- in a lemon, sweet chilli, white wine and tomato concasse. served with a side of bread (suitable for 2 people)
Smoked Chicken $18.00
- red onion, mushroom, mango, tomato, green capsicum, bacon and smoked chicken
Grand Chicago $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- a garlic and tomat base with shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, green capsicum, garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Vegetali $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onions and topped with garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Thai Honey Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Honey Beef $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with horseradish aioli and garlic (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- with sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs

Flat Bread $9.00
- Rosemary, garlic & parmesan baked flat bread
French Fries $9.00
- Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
Lakes Cheese Platter $24.00
- A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers & Quince paste
Peppers Breakfast $24.00
- eggs your way: bratwurst, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms, toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
Akaroa Salmon $27.00
- Herb and lemon confit fillet of salmon, on azuki bean, roast beetroot, quinoa salad, with micro herbs, avocado & pomegranate salsa
Lemon Cake $16.00
- Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet, toasted coconut, meringue & pomegranate
Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
- Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with Dijon aioli & a side of fries
Prime Canterbury Hereford Beef Sirloin $39.00
- Caramelised Lyonnaise & bacon potato, rocket micros, green beans, tomato concasse & roast garlic jus

Tofu $2.00
Lamb tendon $2.00
Vegetable with cashew nuts $17.00
Chef's special eggplant $19.00
Pig ear and pig tongue $10.00
Pork Fried rice $14.00
Beef with oyster sauce $22.00
Satay beef $22.00

Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
Homemade bread, extra serve $7.50
Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
Duck liver parfait, Muscovado & onion jam, bread $19.50
Panfried Fish of the night, crumbed fish goujon,warm potato & pea tartare sauce $36.50
Tai Tapu venison tenderloin, fondant celeriac, celeric puree, pickled red cbbage, currants & pine nuts, juniper & star anise jus (gf,df*) $39.50
Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00

Porkballs & Vegetables Soup $5.00
Deep fried Chicken with Honey $11.00
All served with a bowl of rice N/A
Beef with Chilli Szechuan Sauce $10.00
Pork & Vegetables $11.00
Mini Spring Rolls - 6pcs $4.50
Satay Pork Kebabs - 4pcs $8.00
Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00

Price: Large / Small
smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
salmon & cream cheese
-raisins
-ham sandwich & fluffy
tomato & capsicum $6.50
-yogurt
fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice

Salmon Fillet $28.50
- 150G Pan Seared Fillet With Gourmet Potatoes & Raw Beetroot Salad
Birdie $18.80
- Chopped Roast Chicken, Crispy Onion Rings & Gravy With Skinny Fries
Pork Shoulder $26.00
- 250G Braised Pork Shoulder With Seasonal Roast Vege & Five Spice Apple Cider Sauce
Baked Beans $16.50
- Made From Scratch With Bacon Ends, Pure Pork Sausage & A Poached Egg
Vege $19.20
- Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
Beef Brisket $26.00
- 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
Seasonal $16.50
- A Mixture Of Seasonal Roast Veges & Rocket Tossed In Roasted Garlic Aioli
The Full Monty $21.50
- Big Brekkie Stacked High With All The Good Stuff

Open BLT Sandwich $12
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
Roast Vegetable Salad $12
- Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
Lasagne $12
- In house made lasagne with a side salad
Pasta $12
- Pasta of the Day
Open Steak Sandwich $16
- Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
Fish $ Chips $16
- Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad