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

SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
- soup of chopped beef with vegetables
MARBLED BEEF $17.00
- beef, grilled at the table and dipped in a mixture of sesame oil and salt
BIBIMBAB $14.00
- consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste
SPICY SQUID & PORK $15.00
- pan broiled squid and pork belly seasoned with red paper
PORK & POTATO STEW $45.00
- pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
STEAMED CHICKEN $45.00
- steamed chicken soup with noodles
BOILED FISH $20.00
- boiled fish with spicy sauce
VENISON STEW $15.00
- soup consisting of venison with vegetables

Banana boat $8.00
Squid with vegetables $22.00
Peking duck (half) $28.00
Deep fried sesame balls $6.00
Cherry sundae $7.00
Combination fried noodle $15.00
Stir fried eggplant $18.00
Tofu pyramid $18.00

CHEESE $4.70
FRIED OYSTER 1 DOZ $28.00
FISHERMAN' BASKET $14.00
- 1 CRUMBED FISH, 2 MUSSELS, 3 FISH BITES, 3 SQUID RINGS, 1 CRABSTICK, 1 PRAWN CUTLET, 1 SCOOP CHIPS
CURRY ROLL (homemade) $2.80
CHICKEN PATTIE $2.80
PINEAPPLE RING $1.70
PRAWN CUTLET $1.50
TOMATO $4.70

The Stag $13.90
- It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
- 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Big Bird $14.90
- This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.
Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
Wedges $8.5
Mushroom or Egg $1.5
Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
- 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.

Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa $14.60
Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
Jalapeno Chicken Quesadilla $15.60
- The perfect combination of fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken, melted cheese, jalapeños and guacamole
Paleo Salad $14.00
- Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
Fajita Veggies with Guac (Mini $8.90) $12.90
Macho Burrito $17.50
- Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole {Mini $13.50}
Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40

Mixed grill $9.00
Chicken $8.50
Crumbed Blue Cod Fillet $6.50
Steak $9.50
Onion Rings (Doz) $6.00
Vegetarian roll $2.70
Bacon $2.50
Onion $2.50

Grilled tomato $4.00
Pulled pork sandwich $20.90
- Brioche roll filled with spiced BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and jalapenos. served with fries
Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
- Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
Garlic bread $7.90
- Cobb style loaf, baked and served with butter
-Large $8.00
- With aioli and tomato sauce
Canterbury lamb rack $35.90
- Pan roasted to medium rare, kumara mash, beans, roasted onions and mint gel
West coast ribs $16.90
- Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00

7. Cathay's pork $16.00
- Deep-fried Cantonese style tender pork ribs served with fresh sauteed garlic and spring onion
2. Beef Black Bean
64. Prawn Fried Rice $13.00
44. Chicken Curry with Rice $14.00
21. Beef with Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
29. Honey BBQ Pork $15.00
76. Kanpung Chicken $19.00
- Battered chicken stir-fried in a delicious spicy garlic sauce
16. Chicken with Satay Sauce $14.00

Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
- BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
Fried Shrimp $15.00
- Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
- With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
Strange's Poutine $12.00
- Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
- Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
- With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
- Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce

Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
- Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
Basket of Fries $6.00
- Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
Asian Basket $10.00
- Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
- Cheese and onion
- Cheese and ham
Toasted Sandwich $3.00
- Add fries for an extra $3.00
Seafood Basket $10.00
- Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces

Baklava $2.50
- Mixed
Available on Pita Bread
Cream Roll $1.50
- Chicken
Rice or Salad
- Lamb
Pita Bread $1.50

Cob loaf $9.0
- with lashings of garlic butter make it cheesy $2.5
Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
- three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
- chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
Seafood basket $13
- mussels, fish bites, a crabstick and squid rings. Served with golden fries and tartare sauce
Golden fries $6.0
- with aioli
Loaded nachos $18.5
- spiced beef, beans, avocado, sour cream, cheese, tomato salsa and jalapeños. Loaded!
Meatlovers pizza $20
- chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
Fried chicken wings $13
- special spice coating and seasoning

Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Toasts $19.00
- Eggs scrambled with your choice of creamy mushroom, bacon, smoked salmon served with grilled tomato and toasted ciabatta
Sicilian $22.00
- Salami, chorizo, tomato and aioli swirl
Classic Caesar $18.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons in a light dressing. Anchovies optional
Sides $9.00
- Salad Greens
Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
- Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
Avocado Smash with Poached Eggs $19.00/$21.00
- Served on lightly toasted brioche lavished with cream cheese Choose from (Bacon/Smoked Salmon)
Make your Own $15.00
- Choice of three Extras below. Served with white or wholemeal toast
Orange and Almond Gateaux $13.00
- Served warm with yoghurt

Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
- Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
Omelette $16.00
- Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
Breakfast stack $15.00
- Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
Eggs florentine $14.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
Big breakfast $20.00
- Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast