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

Penang Prawn Noodle Soup (Spicy) $10.00
Chicken with Lemon Sauce (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Cantonese Roast Duck ( Half/ Whole ) $24.00/ $46.00
Fish Fillet with Lemon Sauce ( Reg/ Med ) $18.00/ $24.00
Ice Cream Sundae $4.00/ $5.00/ $6.00
- with Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry or Lychee (1 Scoop/ 2 Scoops/ 3 Scoops)
These dishes can be made at a larger size (Medium) $16.00
Squid with Chilli Pepper (Spicy) ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $22.00
Pork with Ginger & Spring Onion (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00

Vegetable Roll $14
Tofu Salad $6
Flying Fish Roe (tobiko) $6
Spider Roll (soft shell crab) $20
3 Kinds of Sashimi 12pcs $20
- salmon, tuna & white fish
Whole Squid $22
Sweet Miso Glazed Eggplant & Cheese Gratin $16
Deep Fried Octopus $6

Pork
Beef
2 Lamb Shanks $17.50
-Small $10.50
Salads S $5.00 each / L $6.50 each
-Small $10.50
Lamb
- Medium $13.50

Eton Mess n/a
- Ice cream, cream, meringue, strawberry and chocolate
CAPRICCIOSA $24.00
- pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and kalamata olives
MARGHERITA $24.00
- tomato base, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and fresh shaved parmesan
Raspberry Sorbet n/a
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $20.50
- celeriac puree, bacon, salt and rosti
BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
- with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
PRIME HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
- with onion jam, tomato, bacon, cheese
VENISON $24.00
- mushroom, venison, salami blue cheese

with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
Bagels:
BLT: $15.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
- Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
with jam and cream cheese $8.00
Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
with hummus and tomato $9.00
Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00

Lamb Korma $16.90
- Boneless lamb cooked in creamy dry fruit sauce and spices.
Pearl Special Chicken $10.00
- Boneless chicken first cooked in tandoor and then finished in freshly ground spices. .
Mix vegetables $14.90
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, chopped tomato and spices
Goa Prawn $18.90
- Popular dish from West of India, prawn cooked with coconut milk,capsicum, tomato, cream and spices.
Tandoori Chicken (Full Size ) $18.90
- Chicken cooked with yoghurt and spices, cooked in Tandoor
Prawn Masala $18.90
- Prawns cutlets cooked in special sauce and herbs.
Dal Makhni $14.90
- Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with spices.
Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
- A tangy flavoured prawn dish cooked with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with fresh coriander.

Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Chef's Weekly Special N/A
- Please see the blackboard behind the bar
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
Fish Goujons $13
- Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.
Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
- Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.

Seafood on Noodles $ 12.50
Combination Fried Rice $12.50
Roast Pork Chop Suey $12.00
Sweet & sour Wonton(dozen) $11.00
Pork Chill on Rice $12.00
Steak Curry on rice $12.00
Pork Foo young $12.00
Pork Chop Suey $12.00

Garlic Tadak Daal (Yellow Lentils) $18.00
- Yellow lentils cooked in the traditional Indian style.
(North Indian Dish) Prawn/Fish Masala $22.00
- King prawns or Ling fish cooked with fresh capsicum, coriander, herbs and spices.
Chettinad Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
- Meat cooked to perfection in black pepper, ginger, garlic & tangy tomato gravy.
Half Chicken $18.00
Cheese Naan $4.50
- Traditional breads stuffed with cheese.
Lamb Handi $19.00
- Diced lamb cooked with spinach, onion, tomato and whole spices and garnished with ginger.
Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh $19.00
- Lamb cooked with blend of herbs and spices.
Shahi Paneer $18.00
- Cottage cheese cubes cooked with special blend of spices with cashews, almond paste and butter.

Satay and Tandoori Chicken Skewers $19.00
- with lamb kofta’s, basmati rice and dipping sauces
French Toast $16.50
- sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
Pizzas n/a
- all pizzas have our tomato base and mozzarella cheese
Italian n/a
- Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
Regular AZZZ Vietnamese Shredded Chicken $17.00
- coriander, shallots, lime, Vietnamese mint slaw, mild chilli jam mayo and fries
Pastries $9.00
- chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid $14.00
- with peri peri mayo
Gluten free 8” $20.00

Breakfast Bagel $10.50
- Streaky bacon, egg with hollandaise sauce
Smashing $10.50
- Smashed Avocado, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Spinach
Your choice of toasted bagel: plain, sesame, pumpkin seed and poppy seed cheese and onion extra $0.60
– Fresh Herb, Lemon & Cream Cheese
B.L.T $10.50
- Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
Cream Cheese $6.50
New York Melts $8.90
- Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle
– Smashed Avocado

Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Chocolate torte $18.00
- Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
Steak tartare $24.00
- Hens yolk, Baguette
Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
- 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
Lemon Curd $16.00
- Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
Carpaccio $24.00
- beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus

Goan fish curry
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
Chana mashala $14.50
- Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of india.
Non-veg platter $16.99
- Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
Mushroom chicken
- Mushroom & chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds & very mild spices.
Chilly paneer $15.50
Tandoori roti $2.50
- Traditional plain unleavened bread.
Keema/Kashmir/Vegeterian naan $4.50
- Stuffed with lamb mince/mixed dried fruits/mixed vegetables.
Tandoori prawn/mushroom $11.99
- Big juicy prawn marinated in tandoori paste, roasted in the tandoor.

Mixed leaf salad with orange & mustard olive oil $8.50
Blueberry Pancake Stack $17.30
- Light pancakes with blueberries, served with maple syrup, berry coulis & cream
West Coast Whitebait Omelette [G] $22.50
- The revered West Coast delicacy served in a light omelette with salad greens, lemon wedges and grain toast
French Fries with Aioli $7.50
Bagel with Scrambled Egg $13.50
- Toasted & served with scrambled eggs & chives and tomato & onion relish
Mushroom Flats $6.00
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with avocado & hollandaise sauce with Portobello Mushroom
“Aged Beef” 220g Beef Eye Fillet [G] $42.00
- Reserve aged fillet cooked to your liking served with duck fat fondant potatoes, a warm charred vegetable salad and red wine jus

*ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
BLAT $9.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
BERNIE $11.00
- bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
BACON $8.50
- delicious bacon
SHANE $12.00
- bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
ELVIS $9.00
- bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
*WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!