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

Soybean milk $2.00
Chicken heart $1.50
Spicy chicken noodle soup $9.50
Sheep waist $2.00
Bean curd shin $1.00
Noodles soybean paste $9.50
Extra fried bread stick $1.00
Dish pickle $0.50 each

Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
- Available upon request
Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Pear, Toast $17.00
Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream

Spicy Dragon Roll
8PC. REG $7.90
8PC. REG $8.90
- 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
4PC. REG $4.00
- 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90
LARGE $6.60

Lobster Claws $45.00
- 500g of wild Canadian Lobster served in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
The Shack Stack $28.00
- Two rosemary & garlic sirloin steaks, layered w roasted field mushrooms & caramelised onions served w gorgonzola cheese sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
Soft Shell Crab Taco - Soft Flour Tortilla $10.00
- Tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger & wasabi mayo
1/4 pound $13.50
Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
- Please ask your wait person for today's flavour
500g Mixed scoop $15.50
Hot Banana Split $8.00
- Cinnamon battered banana / vanilla ice cream / pineapple lump crackle/ whipped cream / caramel sauce
Now choose your sauce: Horopito Sauce / Indian Coconut Curry / White Wine, Chilli & Garlic Cream

Seafood chew kua teaw $16.00
- stir-fried rice noodles and vegetables with fresh squid, scallops, shrimp and seafood salad with gravy
Ma po tofu $15.00
Jar choy & beef soup (small/large) $5.00/$10.00
Roast pork fried rice or chow mein with cashew nuts $18.00
Chicken on rice $14.50
- boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
Ice cream sundae (strawberry, chocolate, caramel or berry) $5.50
Beef with ginger and spring onion $19.00
Chicken, beef or pork chow mein $15.00

Pizza N/A
- foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
Lattice Cut Fries $9.00
- with aioli and tomato sauce
FOD $23.00
- lightly speckled salt and spice dusted fillets, salad, fries and smoked paprika cream
Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
- pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
Pastries $14.00
- or warm croissant; champagne ham and smoked mozzarella
Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
- 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde
3 Free Range Egg Omelette $14.50
- choose 3 fillings from the following: chorizo, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, capsicum, salami, ham, brie or shredded chicken
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach

Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
Best Bacon Buttie $8
Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
Plus Fried Eggs $1
Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10

Medium Combo Meal $9.90
- Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
Small $8.50
Steamed Rice
Sweet & Sour Fish
Large $11.00
Large $13.00
Chicken Fried Rice/Noodles
Small $9.90

Sausage Rolls $2.80
Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
Egg Sandwiches $3.50
Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50
Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
Farmers Roll (Roast Beef, Dijonnaise, Spinach, Tomato) fresh or grilled $8.00

Olive and Pepper (Olives and Roasted Pepper and homemade Tomato base)
Cheese and ham (Multigrain bread, cheese, ham w/ tomato sauce)
Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)
Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
Panini $8.00
Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )

Poutine $4.50
- Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
Fitted Sausage $3.50
- with Cheese
Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
- Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
Hot Soup $2.80
- Chicken with Sweet Corn
American $3.50
- Hot Dog
- Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
Meat Ball $5.50
- with Potato Gravy
Surf & Turf $7.50
- Seafood + Chicken

Egg Benedict $15.00
- Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
Waffle $14.00
- Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
Breakfast $19.00
- Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
Pancake $11.00
- 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
Extra fillings $0.50
Toastie $5.50
- Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
- Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)

Coastal spring lamb, herb spread, chilli, pistachios $15.00
Chicken wings, smoked maple caramel sauce $17.00
Pork, beef and lamb meatballs, napoli, chilli, parmesan $17.00
Arancini, braised lamb shoulder smoked provolone, pecorino, aioli $11.00
Frozen lemon tart, meringue, lemon curd, passionfruit ice-cream $11.00
Carbonara, linguini pasta, pancetta, mushroom, cream, parmesan $24.00
Beef cheek ragu lasagna, napoli bechamel, garden salad $24.00
Polenta batons, parmesan, truffle aioli $11.00

Crispy Prawn Wontons (6) $7
Wok Fried Bean Sprouts (GR) $13
Crispy Squid $9
- w/ Tuk Tuk Spice
Tum Yum Prawn & Pork Wontons Noodles Soup (GF) $16
- w/ Chilli
Seared Scallop Basil $26
- w/ Kaffir Lime, Chilli
Tuk Tuk Platter (2-3 People) $32
- Shredded sticky beef, Fried chicken wings, Chicken satay skewers and Crispy prawn wontons
Yen Ta Fo Hang $15
- w/ BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork, Prawn Wonton
Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
- w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce

Sauteed prawns spaghetti (V option) $26.00
- With chilli, garlic, lime, fresh parmesan and parsley
Sauteed prawns
- With chilli, garlic & lime on edamame beans with a miso butter
Crispy chicken burger $19.00
- With avocado, salsa iceberg lettuce, tomato and bacon
Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
Crispy skin salmon (GF option) $31.00
- On fresh beetroot, apple and ginger salad with tumeric and sundried tomato herb rice and citrus salsa
Tandoori chicken salad (GF) $21.00
- On fresh greens with red onion, sliced capsicum, mango, cumin and and honey dressing
Gourmet Veggie burger (V) $18.00
- Fresh and lightly spiced fresh homemade patty bursting with vegetables, topped with caramelized onions, garlic aioli and sprinkling of kumara chips
Vegetarian platter (V) $28.00
- Roasted portobello mushrooms with grilled haloumi edamame and cherry tomato salad, homemade samosa with harissa yoghurt, all on a bed of turmeric and sundried tomato herb rice