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

Spreads and Jams $2.00
Black Pudding $4.00
Betty's Benes
- Two poached eggs and hollandaise served on toasted ciabatta
Bacon & Eggs $16.50
- with streaky bacon and two soft poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with house-made relish
Betty's Soldiers $16.00
- Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
Avocado Smash $15.50
- with streaky bacon and a soft poached egg on wholegrain toast.
Extra Hollandaise or Aioli $3.50
Sausages $4.00

Caramelized onion
Green Stuffed Olives
Burger Pattie $ 4
- Homemade with secret herbs
Hash Brown x 2 $ 3
Nek Minnit
- Prime NZ beef, mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked cheese, roasted peppers, American mustard & aioli
The Prince
- Falafel pattie dressed with tzatziki yoghurt sauce, fresh lime juice, avocado, lettuce, tomato & aioli
Side salad $6
- mesclun, tomato, cucumber, red onion bound with balsamic dressing
Vegetarian (Pick 6 options) $9

Eggs Benedict $19.00
- On a house made potato rosti & sauteed spinach - Streaky bacon
Slow roasted tomatoes $5.00
Misceo Caesar Salad $25.00
- Add chicken tenderloins
Beer Battered or Crumbed Fish $23.00
- Fresh market fish with salad greens, fries & tartare
Misceo Caesar Salad $21.00
- Cos lettuce, anchovies, parmesan, crispy bacon, poached free range egg, croutons & aioli
Streaky bacon $5.00
Chicken & Brie Sandwich $20.00
- On toasted Turkish bread with spiced plum chutney, lettuce, vine ripened tomato & fries
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana

-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
Panaeng curry
- Popular Central Thai dish that comes with fresh chili, lemon grass and the fragance of kaffir lim leaf, mixed with coconut cream and a bit of crushed peanut
-King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
Massamun curry
- This famous Thai Muslim dish with a mixture of coconut cream, herbs, potato, onion and chili. A fantastic thick curry
Green or red curry with vegetables and tofu (optional) $16.00
Tom Yum
- (served as a main course)
-King prawns $20.00
Phud Num Mun Hoy(oyster sauce)
- Non-spicy dish with oyster and vegetables

Crumbed Hoki / Crumbed Red Cod / Crumbed Sole Please ask
Giant Burger $7.50
- Double meat, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & sauce. Big appetite? This one's for you!!
Bacon Egg Burger $5.00
Curry & Rice Rolls $2.50
Battered Sausage / Hotdog with Sauce $2.50
Hawaiian Burger (cheese & pineapple) $5.00
Double Meat Burger $4.50
Kumara Fries $3.50

Aikmans Breakfast Burger $18.00
- Peter Timbs streaky bacon, brioche bun, fried egg, BBQ sauce, potato hash brown
Eggs Benedict $20.00
- All served with an English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Aikmans rosti. Options of - Akaroa hot smoked salmon - Peter Timbs strreaky bacon - Avocado and tomato
Crispy squid $18.00
- chilli and lime mayo
Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
- Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
Gorgonzola picante -
- is a soft, sharp, aged blue cheese made with full flat pasteurised cows milk
Caesar salad $24.00
- Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
Braised eggplant $19.00
- salt and pepper tofu, pickled cucumber, coriander
Eton Mess Meringue $14.00
- Macerated strawberries, berry tubes, vanilla cream

Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
Vegetarian $20.90
Prawns or Lamb $22.90
Prawns or Lamb $22.90
Thai Curry Puffs (4) $8.50
Vegetarian Spring Rolls $8.50
- Six Crispy Thai style spring rolls filled with vegetables served with sweet chili sauce.
Pad Thai
Prawns $14.00

Basil and chilli N/A
- Stir fried broccoli , cauliflower, mushroom, bamboo shoot, capsicum, green bean, garlic with basil and chilli
Lamb or combination meats $18.50
Red curry N/A
- Aromatic and creamy red curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoot, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower,pumpkin, capsicum. Courgette, green bean and basil leaf
Rice $3.00
Sizzling plate (beef / lamb) $19.50 / $20.50
- Stir fried onion, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, greenbean,courgette, mushroom, capsicum and garlic with chef's special sauce served on hot plate
Panang curry N/A
- Creamy curry with coconut cream served with steam carrot , broccoli, cauliflower, courgette and garnished with slice kaffir lime leaf
Tofu or vegetables $16.50
Seafood $5.00

Today’s Fish Market Price
- Seasonally inspired
Malaysian Beef Salad $23.5
- Rice noodles, jungle greens, soft egg, penang dressing
Thai Fried Calamari $17/$29
- Nam Cham dipping sauce
Harissa Beef Cheek $31
- Pumpkin, chickpea, cucumber salad
No.4 Chicken Wings 1/2kg $18.0 1kg $29.0
- BBQ Bourbon, hot sauce or Tandoori, fried cashews
Turkey Schnitzel $26.5
- Pecan slaw, cranberry mayo, crafted fries
Seafood Orecchiette $25
- Mussels, clams, fish, olive oil, chilli, basil
Chipotle Chicken Tacos N/A
- Soy and Vegetable Dumplings

Taro & yam balls sweet soup $7.50
- Taro balls, yam balls, red bean, soft peanut and Tapioca pearl in sweet soup
Handmade Taiwanese style meatballs soup $5.50
Combination braised platter $7.00
- Your choice of 3 items from our braised food menu excluded of braised beef shank
Shaved ice-3 toppings of your choice $6.00
- Red beans/ soft peanuts/ pineapple jelly/ lychee jelly/ ai-yu jelly/ green beans/ taro balls/custard pudding/ pearls/ kumara balls/ mango jelly/ grass jelly
All set menu includes a glass of house special of green or black tea $3.50
Salt flavoured chicken $7.00
- Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles
Deep fried tofu $5.00
Signature pork chop $14.00
- The most popular set meal in Taiwan. Deep fried pork chop marinated in chef secret recipe

2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
Crafted Classic B.L.T. $12.50
- with our homemade aioli, tomato relish & crispy bacon
Eggs Florentine $17.50
- smoked salmon on a toasted ciabatta with spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Homemade, Toasted Muesli $10.20
- served with fruit, yogurt & milk
(A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
Pancakes $14.90
- served with banana, bacon and maple syrup
Big Breakfast $19.00
- served with breakfast sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, with eggs the way you like & toast
Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise

Rainbow Roll $ 22.00
- Two white fishes, tuna, salmon, eel, crab meat, cucumber, avocado
Salmon Sashimi Regular $ 29
Ace Bento Set $24.00
- Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
Rice Bowls
EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
- prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
• King Salmon
Salmon Roll $ 15.00
- Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo
• Tender Eye-Fillet

-Ramen with bowl of rice $8.50
-Medium $8.00
- snack: $9.00
-reg: $10.00
-Falafel $13.00
Burger Combo Meals $12.00
- Burger with chips & can of drink
-2 Burger deal only $9.00
Chicken Don with Egg
- Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce & egg, served on rice

SHANE $12.00
- bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
BACON $8.50
- delicious bacon
ELVIS $9.00
- bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
ROMANA $11.00
- bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
*WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
BLAT $9.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug