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

Chicken Satay $9.80
- Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay
Sweet One $10.20
- Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles I Rice $12.80
Seafood Combination $11.00
- Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
Chili Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in hot and spicy chili sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
Sweet Sour Pork Noodles/Rice $9.80

Canterbury Angus $78.00
- 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury bone in rib-eye 700g
Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
Panko & paremsan lamb sweetbreads $19.00
- with pickled minted peach & snow pea
Kapiti Kikorangi -Manurewa-Auckland-New Zealand N/A
- intense and decadent triple cream cheese with a golden curd and rich network of blue veins distributed evenly throughout
Hereford Prime $52.00
- 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
Beef dripping fries $7.00
150g angus/hereford eye fillet $36.00
- hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
Truffled mash $7.00

Tohujo $14.50
- Crispy yellow split-pea tofu served with roasted garlic and tomato dip.
Majidi Ye Ke Mot $7.50
- Tamarind sorbet - tangy & refreshing. - Or for the brave - chilli topped sorbet $7.50
Beidi Thoke $12.50
- Fresh green beans blanched & dressed with shallots, oil & sesame.
Ameyda Nut $16.00
- Mild beef curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
- For those who need their chocolate fix.
Beibyoke $12.00
- Lightly spiced and sauteed blue peas, sprinkled with crispy shallots.
Nga Hin $12.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.
Tohu Thoke $13.50
- Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.

Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
pan-seared garlic King prawns With lemon and harissa $15.00
Large $10.00
Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
Large $10.00
Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
Pavlova Roulade With Turkish delight $7.90

Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
- avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
Rocket Salad $5.00
- good parmesan, local walnuts
Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
- charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
- quince paste, crackers
Orange Almond Cake $9.50
- rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
Local Grazing Plate $18.50
- House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread

TROPICAL $24.00
- ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
DUCK LIVER PATE $17.00
- free range duck liver pate, grilled ciabatta, grape and pomegranate chutney
CRISPY CONFIT OF PORK $18.50
- on rocket, smoked walnut and spiced pineapple.
Fresh Crumbed Chicken with Fries n/a
TROPICAL $24.00
- ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
Eggs Benedict $22.00
- on grilled turkish bread, bacon, or smoked salmon, poached eggs, house made hollandaise with house made hash browns
Seafood and Saffron Chowder $18.00
- with a selection of fresh seafood and freshly baked ciabatta
CANTERBURY MARINATED LAMB $24.00
- balsamic tomatoes, confit garlic, rosemary and tzatziki

Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
Whero Pea Taco $10.00
-Add Wiled Greens $3.00
Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
Carrot Dawg $10.00
Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00

Sweet & sour pork $13.00
Chicken Chop suey $12.00
Roast Pork Fried rice $12.00
Combination Foo Young $14.00
Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $12.00
Steak tomato on rice $12.00
Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.50
Chicken Satay on Rice $12.00

Chicken and Cranberry S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
- shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangia il legato
Roast Pork $29.50
- Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veggies finished with parsley and apple sauce.
Spags Special S $12.00 /M $17.50/ L $29.00
- Our all time favourite! Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms. World Famous!
Green Salad $7.00
- Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
Vege Lasagne $19.00
- A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
Prosciutto S $12.50/ M $18.00/ L $29.50
- Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
Trio Napoli S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
- The Italian trio from the southern town of Naples - Anchovies, olives and capers.
Ham S $12.00/ M $15.50/ L $24.50
- Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.

Stir fried seasonal vegetables with garlic $12.60
Deep fried Tofu and seafood casserole with vegetables $21.00
Shanghai honey prawns (deep fried) $21.00
Seafood soup $14.00 / $16.00
- medium / large
All Chinese meals are traditionally served with plain boiled rice $1.60 / $5.30 / $10.50
- small / medium / large
Deep fried prawns $7.00
Shanghai honey scallops (deep fried) $26.30
Almond Tofu pudding $6.30
- small

Agedashi Tofu V/A GF/A DF $9.50
- Light fried tofu, Tentsuyu broth
Nabe - Seafood $45.00
- Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Tsuyu broth
Chicken Wings - Crispy GF/A DF $21.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side
Soy Butter Fried Rice V $4.50
Green Salad V GF/A DF $7.50
- Ponzu dressing
Tofu Salad GF/A DF V $13.00
- Fresh soft tofu, sesame vinaigrette
Miso Soup DF $3.00
Karaage - Mustard Pa-Dak DF $17.50
- Spring onion, Mustard sauce

Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
- spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
Sashimi Regular $ 26
King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
- King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
• King Salmon
Spicy Salmon Roll $ 16.00
- Fresh salmon, avocado, spring onion, citrus mayo, spicy sauce
• Teriyaki Chicken
Sashimi Salmon Don $ 15.00
- Fresh salmon, onion, sesame seed, cucumber, avocado, wasabi, spring onion, green beans
Salmon Roll $ 15.00
- Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo

Add fresh bread $3.00
Dark chocolate fondant $13.50
- with raspberries and hokey pokey ice-cream
From the land and the sea platter $59.00
- steamed mussels, beer battered fish, pulled pork slider, Tamar Farm charcuterie, salami, marinated vegetables, aioli, bread and pickles
Caveman $19.50 / $29.50
- Tamar Farm pepperoni, beef, chicken, peppers and BBQ sauce (Regular / Large)
Caesar salad $7.00 / $13.50
- cos lettuce, anchovies and croutons (as a side / regular)
Warm sticky date pudding $13.50
- with toffee sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Manuka house-smoked Marlborough salmon $18.00
- with aioli, toasted bread and watercress
Shoe-string fries $7.00
- with ketchup

Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
- Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
Wedges $13.50
- Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
- Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
- Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
B.L.T. $19.50
- Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers

Mediterranean Lamb
- Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions.
- Medium $17.50
- Medium $17.50
- Medium $18.00
BBQ Chicken
- Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
- Small $12.00
- Small $10.50
- Medium $17.50