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

Clay Pot Rice
- Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie $10.00
- Warm chocolate brownie with fresh Thai lychee and vanilla ice cream.
Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
- Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $21.00
Chilli and Fresh Basil Stir Fry
- Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables.
Two shanks $26.00
Prawn $22.50
Main, Prawn $21.00

Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00

Calcikids flavoured milk $3.5
Crispy Calamari $ $16
- Served with petit salad & aioli
Kids Nuggets & Chips $8
- Salad & tomato sauce
Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini $16
- Traditi0nal Sicilian risotto balls filled with oven roasted portabella’s & parmesan, served with petit salad
Breads and Dips $Two people $12 /Gluten free option $14; Up to four people $15 / Gluten free option $17
- Selection of warmed breads served with 3 dips
Lemon Cream Meringue $8.5
- Swiss rolled served with lemon cream & berry coulis.
Breads & Dips 4 people $15 / Gluten free $17
- Selection of baked breads and dips
Vanilla Cream Brulee $9.5
- A French classic served with a caramel crunch.

2 scoops of chips
Tarakihi fillet $5.20
6 mini vegetarian rolls $3.00
Chips $2.50
Patties $2.50
-half scoop with order only $2.00
Scaliops $20.00
- DOZEN COOKED
Hot dogs $2.50

Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
Falafel $8.00 / $12.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Snack Box $8.50
- Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
Egyptian Rice/Couscous $3.00
Chicken $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Baklava $3.00
Large Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $15.50
Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple

Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
- Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
Lamb Curry $12.5
- Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
Lamb Dhansak $12.5
- Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
Palak Chicken $12.5
- Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
Butter Chicken $12.5
- A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
Chicken Korma $12.5
- Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
Dal Tarka $11.5
- Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
- Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.

Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
Extras
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta

Chicken Tarragon $19.90
- Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
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.
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.
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
- Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.

STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
- Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
With Chicken $19.50
PULLED PORK $11.50
- Slow cooked pulled port, coleslaw, mung beans, red onion, barbecue sauce and plum chutney
With Bacon $13.50
EGGS BENEDICT
- Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon, pulled pork or portobello mushrooms, house made hollandaise sauce
GOURMET VEGE BURGER $17.50
- Portobello mushrooms, green salad with yogurt, caramelised onion, tomato, plum chutney, house made honey mustard. Served with chips.
GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
- House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
EGGS ON TOAST $9.50
- Eggs any style sewed on toast

Five Piece Nigiri (GF)
- A real sushi connoisseurs dream. Nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
Rice Balls $4 each
- Eat like an apple. Your choice of teriyaki chicken tuna or vegetarian is engifted by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds, or add all the trimmings such as avocado, red pepper an mayo for $1
Double Avocado Chicken
- Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
- The go.to sushi. Avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
Teriyaki Chicken
- The go-to sushi. Avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
Chicken Combo
- A real sushi express trademark. Teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo, sweet chilli and chilli mayo sauces

Caesar Salad $24.00
- Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
Fish & Chips $26.50
- Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, fries and tartare sauce
Add chicken $6.50
Matched with a 12 oz Cassels Best Bitter $25.00
Rakaia $24.00
- Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & rocket
Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
Artisan Sausage $19.50
- Cumberland coil with winter greens, agria mash & onion gravy

Huevos Rancheros $18
- Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
Mushrooms $4
Add
Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
Big Hector $19
- 2 eggs, 2 sausages, bacon, roast tomato, home-fries, beans, mushroom, toast
Frenchy Toast $15
- Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
Tomatoes & Peppers $5
Little Hector $12
- Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread

Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
Spring Roll $2.80
Roast Pork Curry on Rice $12.00
Roast Pork Chop Suey $12.00
Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $12.00
Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $12.00
Plain $3.50
Plain Won Ton $5.00

- Small $10.50
- Small $12.00
- Large $27.50
- Large $29.50
Margherita
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
BBQ Chicken
- Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
- Small $11.50
Garlic Bread $5.50
- Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.