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

Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
Bacon & Egg Muffin® N/A
- A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Choc Orange Flavour Shake N/A
- Try our new tasty Choc Orange Shake, made with creamy, fresh milk ingredients. It's so thick it barely makes it up the straw.
$20 Mates Hunger Buster N/A
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
BLT Bagel N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.

Noodle salad $9
- Udon noodle and salad in special dressing .
Salmon croquette (2 pieces) $5.80
Sweet and spicy $11
- karaage Deep fried boneless chicken pieces coated with sweet and spicy chili sauce and crunchy pea .
Sashimi and nigiri platter large $9
- Sashimi:12 pieces, sushi:8 pieces nigiri:6 pieces
Japanese curry $15
Grilled whole squid(2p) $18
- Spicy or teriyaki sauce
Spinach with miso and sesame dressing $4.80
- Blanched spinach topped with tasty home made dressing .
Wakame salad $6.80
- Marinated seaweed .

Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
- hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
Orange Almond Cake $9.50
- rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
- avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
- ketchup, chipotle aioli
Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
Rocket Salad $5.00
- good parmesan, local walnuts
Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
- dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce

Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
Quiche of the Day with Daily Salad $22.50
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon or Bacon $18.50
Pork Schnitzel with Cauliflower Cheese $23.50
Small $9.50
Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $18.50
Smoked Chicken Linguini with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Rocket $25.50

KECHUMBER $4.00
- Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with lemon juice and spices.
PRAWN SAAGWALA $23.00
- Prawns cooked in a spinach gravy with herbs and spices, fresh tomatoes and cream.
LAMB TIKKA $15.00
- Lamb pieces simmered in a curry masala sauce and prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
LAMB BIRYANI $20.00
- Lamb pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
CORIANDER'S HOT PICKLE $4.00
SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
- Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.
GARDEN SALAD $8.00
- A fresh salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumber with mixed masala and lemon.
PRAWN JALFREZEE $23.00
- Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chillies and coriander.

Fried bread stick $1.00 each
Tea egg $1.00 each
Noodles soybean paste $9.50
Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
Spiced Pork Feet $6.80
Spiced Mixed Platter $8.80
Spiced Peanut Kernel $5.00
Sheep waist $2.00

Teriyaki chicken box $16.00
Ramen $13.00
- soy sauce flavor
Seasoned seaweed steam $0.30
Avocado $0.80
Karaage egg don $14.00
Edamame soybean $4.50
Rice $2.00
Karaage curry $13.50

The Pretender Burger $19
- halloumi, plum relish, avo, mixed leaves, aioli
Breakfast Board $19
- w 2 eggs any way, bagel, salmon, bacon, fresh tomato, avo, cream cheese & pesto
Dirty Burger $19
- spicy chicken breast, salsa, chipotle aioli, cheese in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
- w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
Salmon $5
Toast $7
- (multigrain ciabatta or gluten free) w spreads
Breakfast Tray $19
- petit bircher muesli, crossiant, jam, ricotta & fruit salad
Fresh Fish $19
- fried w salad & fries

Pizza Bread $7.00
- basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
Chef’s Special POA
- check out our blackboard for today’s creation
Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
- with smokey Texan dipping sauce
Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
- baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
From the Sea n/a
- Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
3 Free Range Egg Omelette $14.50
- choose 3 fillings from the following: chorizo, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, capsicum, salami, ham, brie or shredded chicken
Italian n/a
- Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
- Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil

Beef Egg Foo Young $13.00
Scallops with Cashew Nuts $23.50
Combination Fried Noodles $12.50
Braised Tofu with Oyster Sauce $14.50
Entree
- Spring Rolls / Deep Fried Wontons
Chicken Fried Noodles $11.50
Sweet & Sour Pork $15.50
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $5.50

Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast
200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Ground Beef Burger $15.50
- House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries

Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
Serious Slaw $8.00
The Breakfast Bap $13.50
Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
Serious Fries $6.00

Tuna (GF)
- Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
Sweet Chilli Chicken
- Our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chilli sauce on top
Chicken Supreme
- Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
Exec Lunch Box 1 $12.00
- Create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
Chicken Combo
- A real sushi express trademark. Teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo, sweet chilli and chilli mayo sauces
Nigiri (GF)
- A real sushi connoisseurs dream. Nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice
Double Avocado Chicken
- Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
- Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try

Chicken Don
- Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce served on rice
Burger Combo Meals $12.00
- Burger with chips & can of drink
-Small $6.00
-2 Burger deal only $9.00
-Large $11
-Falafel $13.00
-Chicken $14.00
Buta Don (Spicy pork) $10.50
- Sliced and seasoned pork & vegetables roasted with sweet & hot sauce served on rice

CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEE $10.50
- egg noodles with roast cashew nuts chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce
TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
- thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
SPECIAL FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce
SEAFOOD COMBINATION $11.00
- egg noodles with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce
MONGOLIAN BEEF $9.80
- thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce
VEGETARIAN SOY NOODLES $9.00
SEAFOOD NASI GORENG $11.00
- fried rice with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
HONEY PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80