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

MEATBALL RIB IN SOY SAUCE $17.00
- fried grilled meatball served in sizzling plate
COLD NOODLES $14.00
- cold buckwheat noodles served
LA RIB $17.00
- grilled la beef ribs on sizzling plate
EEL SOUP $15.00
- soup consisting of eel in hot pot
BULGOGI $15.00
- pan broiled beef seasoned with red sauce
SPICY SEAFOOD IN SPICY SAUCE $45.00
- steamed seafood smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
FRIED SQUID $20.00
- crispy squid with sweet chilli sauce
SUNDAE SOUP $15.00
- hot sundae soup with mixed pork meats in hot pot

Sides all $3.90
- bacon, egg, sausages, salt roasted tomato, potato rosti, mushroom, toast
Caesar Salad $15.90
Blue Cod and Chips $16.90
- w/ salad
Vege Breakfast $16.90
- Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
Big Breakfast $18.90
- Potato rosti, salt roasted tomato, 2 eggs, bacon sausages, mushrooms and ciabatta toast
Bagels From $4.80
- BLT, BLET, Salmon w cream cheese and capers, cream cheese and pesto
Caesar Salad $18.90
- w/ chicken
Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
- w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham

Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
- Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
-Prawns $19.00
Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
- Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
Mou Ping/Thai Style Grilled Pork Skewers (3) $8.00
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated With Soy Sauce, Fresh Cream, Palm Sugar Served With Spicy Dip
Pad Se Ew
- Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
Panaeng Chicken Curry $17.00
- Thick Curry With Taste Of Peanut, Green Beans, Onion
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
- Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle

Kebab Meal $16.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce on either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous in a plastic container.
Turkish Delight $0.50
Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
- Small / Large / Triple
Baklava $3.00
Small Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $13.00
Large Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $15.50
French Fries $4.00
Lunch Box (Available from 12-3.30pm except Monday & Tuesday) $9.50
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce with rice in a container.

All Curries are served with Rice and Plain Naan Bread $N/A
Makhani Paneer $12
- Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
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.
Chicken Biryani $12.5
- Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
Shahi Paneer $11.5
- Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
Butter Chicken $12.5
- A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
Dal Tarka $11.5
- Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.

Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Chicken, Beef or pork added to your order $4
Plain Fried Egg Noodles $9
- with egg
Steamed Rice Per Portion $3
Chicken, beef or Pork $16
Seafood $11.50
Combination Meat $16.50
Roasted Duck $18

Lasagne square $3.20
Toasted sandwich $4.50
Pies $3.80
Hot dogs $2.80
Cream cakes n/a
Chips - Bag $3.00
Beef roll $3.20
Bacon egg + cheese $5.90

-Bacon, banana & maple syrup $17.00
Crepes
Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
Muffins, scones & cinnamon pinwheels $4.50
Brunch B.A.T. $17.00
- Bacon, avocado & roasted tomato on turkish bread
Toast of Fruit Toas $5.00
- Choice of spreads
All served with natural yoghurt or Coconut yoghurt (add $0.5) / Soy or almond milk (add $0.5)
Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00

TOASTED BAGELS WITH ANY TWO FILLINGS $7.00
- Cream cheese, jam, basil pesto, sun dried tomato, cranberry and tomato
VEGGIE LOVERS $18.50
- Eggs any style, avocado, sauteed baby spinach, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made hash brown and potato hash, served on toast
Add Chips $4.00
SEASONED WEDGES $8.50
- Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
FREE RANGE EGGS $2.00
CHEESE AND ANY TWO FILLINGS $10.50
- Choose from: Bacon, chicken, ham, onion, tomato, portobello mushrooms, cranberry or avocado >>
NACHOS $16.50
- Corn chips topped with house made beef mince, cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole
BAKED BEANS $16.50
- House made baked beans with beef mince and crispy bacon. Served with poached eggs and toast.

Fish Cakes (3 pcs) $7.50
Spicy with Salty Prawns (with Shells/without Shells) $20.50
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $15.50
Roast Duck (Whole) $54.00
Curry Squid with Vegetables $17.50
Deep Fried Squid $7.50
Braised Tofu with Oyster Sauce $14.50
Pan Fried Dumplings (6 pcs) $7.50

Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
- With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast
Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
Seafood Chowder $12.50
- With artisan soup roll
Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Ground Beef Burger $15.50
- House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries

Chips S$4/L$6
- Served with sauce and aioli
Spicy wedges supreme
- Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
Seafood basket $10.00
- assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
Beef nacho $10.00
- Served with sour cream
Spicy wedges $8.00
- Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
- 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce

Bacon Egg & Cheese
Each $4
Chicken Pie
Lamb Pie
Steak & Tomato
Steak, Onion & Tomato
Savouries $1.60
Steak & Mushroom

Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
- with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
Liquorice Parfait n/a
- w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
Housemade Pappardelle n/a
- with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
- on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
- with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
Warm Blackberry Crumble Cake n/a
- w vanilla bean ice cream
Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
- on crispy wonton sheets

Steak & Bacon Sandwich $21.50
- Lettuce, tomato, bacon & Sirloin Steak with onion marmalade & aioli
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Spinach
Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
- Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
Pancakes $17.50
- Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
Caesar Salad $16.50
- Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
Cheese Toastie $8.50
- Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00