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

Giant
Lasagne Pattie
Sausages (Battered)
Sausages (Plain)
Fish Bites 3 For
Mussels 1/2 Dozen
Chicken Avocado Burger
B2) Groper with Lemon Pepper, Cajun or Garlic & Herb Seasoning

Daily Creations (check our cabinet)
Sauteed Mushrooms & Bacon on Toasted Sourdough or 5 Grain Bread $18.50
French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream $13.00
Cookies / Biscotti $3.50
Bagel with Bacon, Maple Syrup & Banana $15.50
Cakes $8.50
BBLT (Bagel with Free-range Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) $14.50

-Sandwiches $6.90
Chicken
Fried Chicken Pieces $3.00 each
-Rolls $7.90
-Small $10.50
Combo 2 $12.50
- Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
-Large $15.50
-Roast Kumara $0.9 each

Steak With Satay Sauce $12.70
Steak With Oyster Sauce $12.70
Prawn & Cashew $15.90
Steak & Cashew $13.90
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.70
Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
Combination Fried Rice $12.70
Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.70

Onion Rings (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
Bacon Patty $2.20
Battered Mussels (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
Sausage $2.20
Tarakihi $4.50
Chicken Patty $ 2.20
Paua Patty $2.60
Double Chocolate $2.20

Lemongrass Stir Fry $12.50
- Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Garlic Prik Thai $12.50
- Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
- Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle With Basil $13.00
- Flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
- Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces
Tom Yum $12.50
- Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
Spicy Fried Rice $12.50
- Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Vietnamese Laksa (No Rice) $12.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu

Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
Lamb Korma $16.00
on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
- (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
Chicken Biryani $15.00
Basmati rice cooked with whole spices with a choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns and served with poppadom, raita and pickle.
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
Lamb Pasanda $16.00

Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
Onion Rings $8.50
- house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
Hereford Rump Steak $35.00
- 21 day-aged, grass-fed beef, served with confit garlic whipped agria potatoes, maple roasted baby carrots and port wine jus
Creme Brulee $12.00
- smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelised topping and served with speculaas cookies
Vegetable Terrine $23.00
- with blackberry and lime sauce, spring leaf and almond salad, sherry vinaigrette
Vegetarian Special of the Day N/A
- POA. Please ask your server
Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
- thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked
Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
- POA. Please ask your server

Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Steamed Asian Greens w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy $6.00
POT STICKER BURGERS $16.00
- Open Faced Bao Bun 2 for
Fried Chicken w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo $10.00
Spicy Wonton Bowl w/ Bok Choy 8pc $15.00
Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns 3pc $10.00

Chilli Shrimp (Med-Hot) $13.90
Adraki Aloo Gobi (Mild) $12.90
Corn Spinch (Med Curry) $12.90
Lamb Korma (Mild) $13.90
Garlic Naan $3.50
Lacha Parantha $4.50
Roti $2.80
Pakora Wedges $4.50

Katsu chicken burger with Korean BBQ sauce served with French fries $21.00
Sticky pork belly bao buns, topped with crushed chili peanuts (2 buns) $14.00
Steamed vegetables $8.00
Bao bun $2.50
Chocolate mousse with vanilla bean ice cream $16.00
Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00

Cassels Beef Burger $26.50
- Tomato, gherkins, onion jam, chipotle mayonnaise, greens, Gruyère cheese, bacon & fries
Add chicken $6.50
Deluxe Veg Burger $26.50
- Pakora, halloumi, slaw & mango chutney
Steak & Fries $32.00
- 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
Heathcote $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella and parmesan
Port Levy $24.00
- Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants and a yoghurt swirl
Fries & aioli $10.00
Vegetable pakoras with chutney $15.50

Wok fried beef ho fun $18.00
Spiced fried chicken nibbles $8.00
- 6pcs
Pork dumpling soup $16.00
Mixed vegetables with garlic or oyster sauce $14.00
Plain egg foo young with mixed vegetables $15.00
Sweet & sour pork $18.00
Large bowl of steamed rice $6.00
Hong kong style prawn wonton noodle soup $19.00

Chocolate Fondue $14.80
The original beef canelloni $23.80
Swiss Roesti and Speck $19.50
Pasta $18.80
- with tomato basil pesto sauce
Coupe Danemark $10.80
- French vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
Prosciutto crudo and bread $24.80
Ravioli $23.80
- in a pesto cream sauce
French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
- with butter and jam

Chunky Fries $8.5
Curly Fries $9
Belgium Chocolate Brownie $4.5
Any style egg $2
Cheesecake of Day $7.5
Big Breakfast $21
- Eggs any style, housemade bratwurst, streaky bacon, sauteed mushrooms, housemade beans and hash browns
Soup De Jour $12.5
- Hearty soup made with fresh seasonal ingredients, served with bread of the day
Lamb Ragout $24
- Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad