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

Evansdale smoked farmhouse brie – Hawkesbury village – Otago-New Zealand N/A
- manuka smoked brie, smooth even flavour, subtle & lingering
Kapiti Kikorangi -Manurewa-Auckland-New Zealand N/A
- intense and decadent triple cream cheese with a golden curd and rich network of blue veins distributed evenly throughout
Caesar salad $26.00
- Yes it has anchovies! with chicken
2 selections $23.00
1kg green lipped mussels $26.00
- creamy white wine sauce
Flatbread $11.00
- sundried tomato & roquette
Smoked pork scotch fillet $37.00
- cumin polenta, broccolini, blood orange marmalade
Chateaubriand of canterbury angus beef $95.00
- garlic gratin potatoes, broccolini, horseradish & béarnaise 600g

Sweet & Sour Chicken (NO Rice) $13.50
Chicken Corn Soup $4.50
Pork Fried Rice $9.00
Extra Ingredient (shrimp 12 pc) $4.00
5atay Chicken vegetable on Rice $9.00
Chicken Foo Young $9.00
Vegetable Fried Noodle $8.00
Chicken Cashew Nuts on Rice $10.00

"The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00

Spicy Beef Tripe Hot Pot L $40.00/M $35.00
Korean Pancake $10.00
Sashimi (Booking Essential) L $50.00/M $40.00
Vegetable Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
Sashimi Bi-bim-bap $15.00
- Rice with sliced raw fish
Bi-bim-bap in Hot Stone Bowl $15.00
Beef Tartare L $45.00/M $40.00
Cold Flour Noodles $12.00

Bacon & Free-range Eggs with Toast & Relish $14.50
Roasted Stone Fruit, Organic Yogurt, Raw Organic Granola Crumbs $12.50
Beetroot Bruschetta with Feta, Honey & Walnuts $20.50
Cakes $8.50
Pork Schnitzel with Cauliflower Cheese $23.50
French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream $13.00
Extras & Fillings:

Mash and Gravy $5.50
Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
- Crispy paprika spiced chicken with tomato and lettuce bound in a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
Little Mexican** $12.00
- Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
Potato Wedges $5.50
Junior Snack Platter $12.00
- Fresh fruit, cheese, carrot sticks, celery, shaved ham, fairy bread, dried fruits and a muesli bar.
Seafood Chowder $16.50
- Market fish, mussels, squid and shrimps bound in a creamy sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Caesar Salad** $19.50
- The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
Eggs** $4.00

Chive Scented Waffle $22.0
- roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon & poached eggs
Chicken Parmigiana A La Moda $23.0
- premium angus beef, manuka smoked dry cured bacon, cheddar cheese, free range egg, chip potatoes
Curry Crusted Tuna Salad $19.5
- soft poached egg, bacon parsley crumbs, iceberg, parmesan, prosciutto & classic caesar dressing
Creamy Risotto $23.0
- please ask your server for today’s creation
Seared Scallops $22.0
- NIFTY 50 LUNCH - SALADS
Pasta, pasta, pasta $15.0
- fresh seasonal salad, bowl of steamed garden fresh vegetables or hand cut chips
Wakanui Beef Fillet $38.0
- (150-day grain finished & aged 21+ days) 300g g lf
Canterbury angus beef steak $15.0

Thai Spicy Salad with LIME $17.00
- Steamed meat with hot and chilli sauce, garlic, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
Peanut Sauce
- Stir fried meat with peanut sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken, Beef, Pork $16.00
Rice $3.00
Hor Mok Talay $21.50
- Steamed seafood red curry custard with a velvety smooth taste and texture with a hint of sauce.
Massaman Curry
- Meat cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion and massaman curry paste garnished with peanut.
Pla Rad Prik $21.50
- Deep Fried Fish top with our special fragrant chilli sauce
Fried Rice
- Stir fried meat with rice, vegetables, salt, sugar, pepper, egg onion and garnished with spring onion.

Amritsari Curry: Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.50
- Dish from North India, Punjab. Curry cooked with the tempering of Carom seeds, yoghurt, and onionbase gravy.
Cocktail Tikki $10
- Patty made with mashed Potato, cottage cheese, ginger and added spices to give flavour.
Aloo Gobi $17
- Potato, cauliflower cooked cooked with onion, herbs and spices.
Pickles $3
Keema Naan $6
- Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
Extra Rice $4
Mushroom Rice $10
Mango Chicken $19
- An exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in a subtle mango sauce.

Udon $10.00
Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
Spicy Pork Don $11.50
Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
Vegetable Gyoza $7.00

Beetroot N/A
Three Pepper Chicken N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Turkey N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Chicken Classic N/A
Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A

HotDog $2.10
Deep Fried Moro Bar each $2.50
Plain Sausage $2.10
Fish $2.40
Chicken Patty $2.70
Crab Stick $2.00
Wonton (with sweet and sour sauce) 12 for $7.00
Onion Rings 12 for $7.00

Dal Makhni M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Unique combination of lentils, kidney beans cooked in cream, butter &
Cheese Naan $3.50
Fish Curry M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Fish pieces in a cooked in mild curry seasoned with dried fenugreek
Cashew Burfi $3.00
-with fries $7.00
Mango Chicken M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fruity mango flavoured sauce
Taco Wrap $6.00
- Mexican style spicy chicken, capsicum, green chillies, onion and mix vegetables fried on hot plate and wrapped in tortilla.
Chicken Chana Masala M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Chicken chunks and chic peas cooked in onion gravy and spices.

Beef cheek ragu lasagna, napoli bechamel, garden salad $24.00
Bacon, chilli, red peppers, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella $24.00
Sourdough flatbread, moroccan lamb shoulder, whipped feta, mint, coriander $17.00
Beef, pork and lamb meatballs, mozzarella, napoli $12.00
Polenta batons, parmesan, truffle aioli $11.00
Salad leaves, pears, gorgonzola, candied walnuts $15.00
Prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella/buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil $24.00
Selection of gelato, praline $11.00