Vanilla Bean Cafe in Christchurch Menu

Are you the owner? Manage this listing for free.

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

Paua Pattie $3.00
Potato Fritter $1.00
Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
Hawaiian $5.80
●FAMILY PACK 2 $13.00
Egg $4.00
●FAMILY PACK 3 $19.00
Spring Roll $2.50

Steak Burger (GF*) Marinated premium Wakanui flank steak, mixed leaves, roast field mushrooms, smoked cheddar cheese, onion jam, aioli and hickory smoked BBQ sauce in a toasted sourdough bap, with sea $24.90
Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
Smoked tomato $1.50
Lamb Salad (GF) Twice cooked Canterbury lamb shoulder with honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli and drizzled with a fresh mi $23.90
Mac and cheese - / $7.90
Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
- Medium / Large
Vicar's Grill (GF*) The best big breakfast in town! Local free range eggs cooked any style, gluten free pork sausage, crispy bacon, herb roasted field mushrooms, smoked tomato, house made potato rosti $21.90

PORK TONKATSU $17.00
- Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
PORK CUTLET KATSU CURRY $14.90
- Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
SALMON $2.80
PORK TONKATSU DON $13.90
- Japanese famous thick-cut, deep fried pork fillet at it's best on rice
TERIYAKI NINJA $7.20
- Teriyaki chicken with spring onion & Hachi Hachi mayo
SWEET EGG $2.20
OKI HOKI (SEASONAL) $7.20
- Deep fried fish fillet with lettuce & special tartare sauce
NUMBAN CHICKEN $17.00
- Tempura chicken with sweet ginger sauce & special tartare sauce

Fried Rice $12.50
- A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Red Curry $12.50
- Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
- Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (One Shank / Two Shanks) $15.00 / $22.00
- Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
Garlic Prik Thai $12.50
- Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
- Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
Sweet And Sour $12.50/ $14.50
- A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu/Battered Fish
Panang Curry $12.50
- A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu

Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
- Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
- Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
- Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
- 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
Chicken Tarragon $19.90
- Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
Chicken Nachos $16.50
- Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.

GARLIC PRAWNS $13.50
- lemon oil, green salad
CHEESY FLAT BREAD $9.00
BEEF FILLET $33.50
- red wine jus, crisp potato rosti, roasted mushroom, sugarhorse butter
SEAFOOD TO SHARE fish bites, crumbed calamari, crumbed mussels, fries
- prawn twisters,
crispy base / tomato sauce / mozzarella
BBQ VENISON SHORT RIB SALAD $22.50
- crispy potato, feta, cherry tomato, confit onion, aioli
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- chocolate sauce, berry coulis
SIDE SALAD $6.00

Three $32.00
Risotto $26.00
- Of smoked mushroom, brie, almond
Duck Liver Parfait $13.50
- Crostini, raisin, pinot jelly
Akaroa Salmon $33.00
- Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
Kid's Sundae $10.00
- Vanilla ice cream, crunchy fruit, chocolate or berry
Banana and Hazelnut Parfait $16.00
- Mascarpone, salt & vinegar sauce, sesame
Green Lip Mussels $14.00
- Gremolata, sauvignon gel
Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken $10.00
- Salad, tomato sauce

Add to it $5.00
- two fried eggs or blue cheese
Light and fluffy cheese and bacon omelette w/ hash brown. G/F $9.00
Crispy skinned salmon $36.00
Caramelized onion, beet and goat feta tart. V. $28.00
Chicken and udon noodle stir-fry D/F $11.00
Beijing dumplings with hot and sour sauce. D/F $13.00
Tiramisu buttermilk pancakes stack with mascapone, espresso kahlua syrup and dutch cocoa. $16.00
Garlic, thyme and creme fraiche potato gratin with beetroot and white bean puree, beetroot crisps. G/F n/a

Light Bites $3
- Peanuts
Light Bites $12
- Cheese & crackers
Prawnography $15
- Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
Loot Bags $13
- Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
- Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
The Bread Of Christ $10
- Fresh European bread with spreads.
Crucified Chicken $13
- Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
- Available in beef or vegetarian

Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
- Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
Grain Free Raw Breakfast (paieo. gf.df.v.wf) $14.5
- Almonds, banana, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried fruit coconut chia seeds & seasonal fruit
Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
Toast (gf option) $8.5
- (whotegrain. our own gluten free) with your choice of: Peanut butter (salt free) - organic almond nut butter - GF Vegemite
Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
Kumara hash $6.5

ROMANA $11.00
- bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
ELVIS $9.00
- bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
BLAT $9.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
BERNIE $11.00
- bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
BROTHER $12.00
- bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
*ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
*WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!

VEGETABLE SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
CRISPY CHICKEN BENTO $10.50
TUNA (6 pc/8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO AND CREAM CHEESE $6.50/$8.00
TERIYAKI BEEF SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
FRESH SALMON BENTO $10.50
CHICKEN CALIFORNIA ROLL WITH EGG $6.00

SzeChuen Chilli Pork $11.90/$12.90
Chicken nuggets 1/2 dozen $4.00
Combination Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
Chicken sweet corn soup $6.50
Combination Fried Rice $11.90/$12.90
Deep fried squid rings 1/2 dozen $5.00
Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
Plain Fried Rice $6.50

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