Vanilla Bean Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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

Nearby Sample Menus

Lamb burger $15.00
- The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side
West coast whitebait pan seared omelette served with salad and fries $23.00
Apple and cinnamon sponge $12.00
- Served warm with vanilla ice cream
Lamb shank pie $23.00
- Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
The combo $16.00
- Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
Garlic loaf $8.00
- Served warm with garlic butter
Meringue roulade $12.00
- Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
Market fresh fish $23.00
- Served with wasabi mash, oriental vege and chili lime prawns, topped with hollandaise sauce

Sambosa $5
Falafel S $8.5 / L $12
Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
Barger $6
Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
Chicken S $8.5 / L $12
Chalaw Kabab Chicken, Salad. Drink S $10 / L $14
Lamb S $8.5 / L $12

MISO SOUP $2.00
TERIYAKI NINJA SET $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
NUMBAN CHICKEN DON $13.90
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN CURRY $14.90
- Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
KATSU TAMA $17.00
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF DON $16.90
- Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON $12.90
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
PORK TONKATSU $17.00
- Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best

20. Phud Thai
- Thailand's traditional fried white noodles with egg, bean sprouts and peanut
-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
-King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
Steamed rice / peanut sauce / cashew nuts or roti $ 3.00 each
-With king prawns $20.00
Yellow curry
- If you are a big fan of Thai curries, this is a must try dish that brings you the flavour of southern of Thailand
-Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
-King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00

KEEMA NAAN $5.50
- Fillet bread stuffed with lamb mince, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
- Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
LAMB POSHT $23.00
- Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
NAAN $3.50
- Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in the Tandoor.
CHICKEN JALFREZEE $20.00
- Diced chicken cooked with capsicum, herbs and spices, coconut milk and tomatoes. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
LAMB BIRYANI $20.00
- Lamb pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
CORIANDER'S VEGETARIAN PLATTER $10.00
- Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one vegetable pakora, and one cheese pakora. A must for all vegetarians.
CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
- Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.

Rice $3
“Flirting With Danger” Chiang Mai Fermented Pork Ribs $15
- Sour cured pork ribs that are fermented with cooked rice then deep fried and served with ginger soy sauce.
Mekong Salad $19.5
- Slightly battered fish, roasted rice powder, spring onions, coriander, shallots, coriander, chilli powder and lime juice
Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
- Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
Prawns $5
Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
- Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
Shaking Beef Hot Plate $19.5
- Wok tossed Angus beef, potato, red capsicum, onion, cracked pepper and watercress
Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
- A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables

Prawn Pakora $16.90
- Prawn dipped in spices and chick pea batter then deep fried in oil. Ten pieces per portion.
Kuchumber $3.00
- Diced onion, tomatoes, corianders with touch of lemon juice and spices
Vegetable Korma $14.90
- Mix Vegetables and cottage cheese simmered in a mild gravy.
Tandoori Roti $3.00
- Unleavened whole meal bread baked in Tandoor
Fish Curry $17.90
- Boneless fillets of fish cooked with exotic Indian spices and herbs.
Pearl Special chicken $15.90
- Boneless chicken first cooked in Tandoor and then finished freshly grounded spices and herbs.
Butter prawns $18.90
- Delicacy of barbecued prawn cooked in a smooth tomato based paste,cream and mild Indian spices (mild dish).
Goa Prawn $18.90
- Popular dish from West of India, prawn cooked with coconut milk,capsicum, tomato, cream and spices.

Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
Roast of the Day $15.00
- (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
- With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
Caesar Salad $15.50
- (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)

Vegetarian Satay $13.00
Stir Fried Short Noodles With Beef And Vegetables (Lot Char)
Vegetable Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry With Cashew Nut $17.00
Combination Satay $14.00
Pickled Cabbage Stir- Fry With Egg And Pork Or Chicken-Beef $17.00
Beef Khmer Sauteed Beef $19.00
-Seafood $15.00
Crispy Chicken On Rice+Chicken Soup+Dipping Sauce $19.00

Affogato $14.00
- Classic two scoops of vanilla ice cream with a shot of coffee & your choice of Cointreau, Baileys or Tia Maria
Panko Chicken $15.00
- Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
Lakes Beef Burger $24.00
- Pure Wakanui beef patty with battered onion rings, gherkin, cheddar cheese, aioli, tomato harissa relish & a side of beer battered fries
Cardrona Valley Merino Lamb Short Ribs $18.00
- orange, honey & soya glaze, Edamame bean, basil fritters & carrot
Poached Eggs on Toast $16.50
- two eggs soft poached on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread w/ tomato relish
Full Breakfast $28.00
- includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
- Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros and a balsamic and olive oil dressing
Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
- Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros finished with a balsamic & olive oil dressing

Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Plus Fried Eggs $1
Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
Best Bacon Buttie $8
Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10

Eggs Benedict w Bacon $15.20
- on a toasted ciabatta, poached eggs & hollandaise
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
2 Free Range Eggs $9.80
- done to your liking, served on toast - w Bacon $12.00
(A) OR berry compote with cream or yogurt $12.50
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

Pollo Pesto $24.50 / $34.50
- Our most popular pizza. Basil pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan
Penne Napolitana $19.50
- Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
White meat dishes are served with creamy potato gratin & fresh seasonal vegetables
Patatine Fritte $9.50
- Chunky-cut fries served with our classic aioli
Bruschetta Classica $14.50
- Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
Beef Cheek Gnocchi One size ~ $24.90
- Sticky slow-braised beef cheek mixed with house-made potato gnocchi & leeks. Garnished with shaved parmesan
Quattro Stagioni $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, artichoke, ham, mushroom, salami, shrimps, capers & mozzarella
Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
- Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli

Crumbed Stuffed Mushrooms $22.50
- Portabello mushrooms in a parmesan crust filled with pumpkin puree. Served with potato and leek rosti, wilted spinach and roasted shallots.
Espresso Coffee and Tea POA
Bar Platters $30.00
- Salt pepper squid, wedges, fish bites, chicken skewers, beef skewers, spring rolls, samosa and chips. Served with a selection of dipping sauces
Venison Tenderloin $36.00
- Denver tenderloins served with potato and leek rosti, pumpkin puree, beetroot relish and savoy cabbage with cashew nuts.
Beef Hot Pot $12.00
- Tasty beef hot pot served with potato mash with bread.
Roast of the Day $12.00
- Served with roast vegetables and greens.
Cheesecake $10.00
- Served with vanilla ice cream. Please ask your wait staff for today's flavour.
Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.50

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

Vanilla Bean Cafe