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

Babe $14.50
- Looks good on paper and tastes even better- a great combination of Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Pineapple and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
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.
Soft Drinks $4.5
Goneburger $16.00
- If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
- 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
Juices $5
Squawk Dawg $8.90
- This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Velvet Burger $10.90
- It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.

Venison with XO Sauce $28.00
Soup with Tomato and Egg $5.00
Beef with Tofu $15.00
Shredded Hot and Spicy Beef $16.00
Mouth Watering Hot and Sour Chicken Salad $6.00
Crayfish in Broth POA
Shredded Pork with Hot Sweet and Sour Sauce $16.00
Black Pepper Beef Sparerib / Fillet on Sizzling Plate $16.00

Spinach / Avocado / Mushroom / Hash Brown / Tomato / Brie / Feta / Colby $4.00
Sweet Pancakes $15.00
- With banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, fruit and maple syrup
-Salmon And Cream Cheese $14.70
Bacon And Eggs On Toast $18.00
- bacon and free range eggs on your choice of toast
Combo Salad $14.00
- Selection of the day's fresh salads served with bread (minimum of two salads)
Bagels
-Bacon And Avocado $11.20
-Eggs Florentine $17.70
- Spinach

Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
- Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
Vegetarian Soup $9.00
Garlic King Prawns $12.80
- Egg noodles with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
Combination Soup $10.50
- Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
Fried Kuai Teow $9.80
- Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce.

30. Crispy Roast Pork $15.00
40. Tofu with Soy Sauce $13.00
38. Prawn with Cashew Nuts $21.00
8. Cathay's Chicken $16.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken breast, served With sweet and sour sauce
28. Sweet and Sour Pork $13.00
49. Chicken Cashew Nuts with Rice $16.00
27. Pork with Mixed Vegetables $13.00
29. Honey BBQ Pork $15.00

Lamb, Chicken Or Beef Biryani $18
- Rice and Chicken/Lamb/Beef are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal
Dhal Makhani $17
- Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
Aloo Paratha $5
- Roti stuffed with mashed potato and spices.
Butter Chicken $19.50
- Tandori chicken cooked off the bone in a mild, buttery cream sauce.
Tandoori Prawn $16
- King size prawn marinated, grilled in the tandoor oven with a hint of lemon.
Prawn Saagwala $21
- Prawns cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic and spinach.
Chicken / Lamb Or Beef Korma $19.50
- Diced chicken / lamb / beef cooked in cashew nut based sauce, garnished with cashew and sultanas.
Prawn Malabari $21
- An exotic delicacy from the coasts of Malabar in south India cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.

Pastries $9.00
- chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
Thai Chicken n/a
- Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
- pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
FOD $23.00
- lightly speckled salt and spice dusted fillets, salad, fries and smoked paprika cream
Straight Cut Fries $8.00
- with aioli and tomato sauce
Black Doris Duck n/a
- Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
Gluten free 8” $20.00
Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
- 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde

Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
- Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
Pollo Pesto $24.50 / $34.50
- Our most popular pizza. Basil pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan
Fiorentina $23.50 / $33.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts
Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
- House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
- Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli
Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
Goat Cheese, Prosciutto & Walnut Salad One size ~ $17.50
- Goat cheese, prosciutto, baby beetroot leaves, rocket and walnuts
Pollo Squisito $37.50
- Chargrilled free-range chicken breast finished in frangelico-laced creamy mushroom sauce and garnished with roasted hazelnuts

Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
- layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce
The filly cheese burger $18.5
- 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
No horsing around burger $23.5
- crispy falafel patty, swiss cheese, carrot slaw, roast mushroom, hummus and onion rings. Served with Kumara chips
The bird cage burger $23.5
- grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
The pub platter $35.0
- fried chicken, prawn twisters, salt & pepper squid, cheerios, corn chips & salsa and seasoned wedges with a selection of dipping sauces
Soft shell taco $7.5 for one $14.5 for two
- with marinated chicken or crispy battered fish, avocado and a mango, coriander salsa
Seasoned wedges $9.5
- with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Crumbed Hoki $5.00
Teriyaki Chicken Box $16.00
Deluxe Box $20.00
Cream Cheese $0.50
Avocado $0.80
Vege Yaki - Meshi $9.50
Prawn Katsu 1P $2.50
Chicken on Rice without Mayo S $5.70 L $8.50
- Teriyaki Chicken, Karaage Chicken

SNACK SUSHI (3 pc/4 pc) $3.50/$4.50
CHILLI PORK BOWL
- spicy marinated pork, shredded cabbage, mayonnaise & hot chilli
CHILLI PORK BOWL $11.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
- teriyaki chicken shreds, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise or sweet chilli
MAYO $0.50
TERIYAKI BEEF SUSHI (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
CHICKEN UDONG $10.50
GINGER $0.50

-raisins
made on request $6.50
bag of chips L $5.5 / S $4
cheese & onion
smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
creamy pumpkin $6.50
tomato & capsicum $6.50
ham & cheese $4.90

CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
LARGE $9.50
QUARTER CHICKEN $4.80
CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
SMALL $6.50
HAWAIIAN $5.80
1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
- additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)

Shooting Flaming Mexican $18.00
- Flaming Mexican Burger with a shot of tequila or a corona
Caesar Pleaser $11.00
- parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
Super Bugger Burger $18.00
- 320gms of beef patties, lettuce, tomato, lot’a bacon, egg, lot’a cheese, aioli, tomato relish.
Crumbed & fried camembert $3.00
Flaming Mexican $13.50
- spiced beef pattie, chilli con carne, tomato, cheese, lettuce, sour cream.
Cheese Retro Vision $13.50
- crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - Cheese is cooked in beef tallow
Big Bag of Chips & Gravy $5.50
Anti-Mac'ing Campaign $22.00
- Way better for you than any other meal deal from those other places. Any 1 of our fresh phat burgers (excluding SUPER BUGGER BURGER) with chips & a tasty beverage (House beer or wine, coke range , lemonade, orange juice) >>