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

Large $28.00
Grilled Pork on Vermicelli $12.00
Medium $20.00
Medium $16.00
King Prawn Garlic With Chilli
Medium $14.00
Large $35.00
Medium $20.00

KARAAGE (CRISPY CHICKEN) DON $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
TORI TAMA $12.90
- Hot udon noodle soup w/ crispy chicken, free range-egg in Hachi Hachi soup
SWEET EGG $2.20
BIG ROOSTER SET $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
NUMBAN CHICKEN $17.00
- Tempura chicken with sweet ginger sauce & special tartare sauce
TERIYAKI NINJA $7.20
- Teriyaki chicken with spring onion & Hachi Hachi mayo
BIG ROOSTER $7.20
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
STEAK & CHEESE CURRY $16.90
- Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese

Stir Fried Tripe with Spring Onion $18.00
Beef with Tofu $15.00
Deep Fried Wonton $5.00
Stir Fried Abalone POA
Beijing Style Shredded Pork $16.00
Mixed Seafood and Tofu Soup $5.00
Salmon Sashimi POA
Poached Sliced Abalone POA

Vietnamese Chicken and Mint Salad $19.50
- Marinated chicken with salad greens, crispy noodles and roasted almonds.
Kakanui Calamari $16.50
- Tender golden calamari tossed in salt and pepper with chilli lime aioli and salad greens.
Eggs** $4.00
Kakanui Calamari** $16.50
- Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
Ale House Loaf $9.50
- Freshly baked bread with plain & garlic butter.
Seafood $19.00
- Squid, shrimp, smoked salmon and mussels tossed through fettuccine and bound with a tomato sauce.
Junior Snack Platter $12.00
- Fresh fruit, cheese, carrot sticks, celery, shaved ham, fairy bread, dried fruits and a muesli bar.
Mash and Gravy $5.50

Pulled Pork Carnitas (Mini $9.90) $13.90
Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa $12.00
Seasoned Mince Beef (Mini $8.90) $12.90
Fajita Veggies with Guac (Mini $8.90) $12.90
Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
- Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
Taco
Fajita Veggies with Guac (two $10.50) $5.50
Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa $14.60

Smashed Avocado $5.00
Marinated Strawberries $16.00
- Coconut & lime foam, Brazil nut crumble
Market Catch Fish & Chips $24.00
- House made tartare, shaved fennel & pickled cucumber slaw (served battered or grilled)
House Cured Salmon $21.00
- Brioche soldiers, 7 minute egg, smashed avocado, watercress, dill dressing
Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
Chef's Salad $7.00
Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
- Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
Crisp Skinned Salmon Fillet $29.00
- Smoked salmon arancini, horseradish creme fraiche, roasted beets, rocket

Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
Chicken Satay on Rice $11.00
Pineapple $2.50
Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50
Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00
Prawn Fried Rice $11.00
Pork Foo Young $9.50

Small Steamed Rice $5.00
Fried Noodles (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $11.00
Chicken Chow Mein $11.00
Prawn Egg Foo Young $12.50
Pineapple $4.00
Roast Pork & Cashew Nuts $13.00
Ginger Beef $12.00
1/2 Doz Deep Fried Chicken wings $5.50

Egg & Chives
Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
Stuffed Sausage
Vegetarian Sandwich
Toasted Sandwich
Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese
Chicken Salad
Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese

Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
- an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
Kudos Breakfast $20.80
- free range eggs any style, hash browns, angus beef sausages, streaky bacon, creamy mushrooms, roast tomato, w‘ toasted grain
Mushroom Risotto $18.00
- portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
Sirloin Steak $25.00
- generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
Chicken Caesar Salad $19.50
- grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
Home Made Muesli $12.50
- w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
Mediterranean Lamb $23.00
- pan seared lamb w’ cherry tomato, cucumber, feta olives, spanish onion & green salad topped w’ mint raita
Gluten Free Pancakes $19.00
- w’ streaky bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup

Roasted Duck $18
13. Phad Thai
- our style- guaranteed different , here you could choose, egg noodles or rice noodles, quickly stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables, crushed peanuts & egg
Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Combination Meat $16.50
Crispy Duck or Pork added to your order $4.50
Combination Meats $16
14. Sweet & Sour Dish
- Served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
Roasted Duck $18

-Curry Chicken and Mushroom
Small Platter $25.00
- 14 pieces
Vegetarian: Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum & chutney
Extra Large $42
- Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
Includes: Dipping sauces
Flavours available: Ham & Pineapple and Vegetarian
-21+ $8.00 pp
Large Platter $54
- 32 pieces

Fried Chicken w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo $10.00
Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Steamed Asian Greens w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy $6.00
Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
PSDB Wonton $6.50
- 3 pc
Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00

- large salad $8.00
Quiche $8.50
- Smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese
Gourmet sandwich poa
- See our blackboard for the daily special
Corn fritters (GF) (egg f, dairy f) $7.50
- Fries and salad
Ham and cheese melt $7.50
- With fries
Chicken tender wrap $7.50
- With grated cheese & carrot & lettuce.
Grilled beef burger $16.50
- With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
Bacon and egg panini $8.50

Burger & Chips $14.90
- Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
Kids hot cakes $6.50
- 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar
French toast $13.00
- served with Bacon & grilled banana
Extra special fillings each $1.50
- avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, mushroom
Muesli(GF) $9.00
- mixture select of oats, nuts & seeds, served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt & trim milk
BBs Salmon $22.90
- 200g. salmon grilled to your liking served with prawns & garden salad.
Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
- with cream cheese & jam
BBs Steak $19.90
- 200g. Sirloin grilled to your liking served with mushroom, chips & garden salad