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

Fresh fruit
Bower Burger $22.00
- 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
Jelly
Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
All burgers served with fries
Chocolate Mousse $12.50
- A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
- Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
add chicken $22.00

Chocolate Donut $2.80
Calamari Ring $1.00
Tarakihi Fillet $7.00
Gourmet $6.50
Bacon $5.00
Hot Dog $2.80
Scallops (dozen) $26.00
Potato Fritter $1.00

Steak Eggs and Chips $24.00
- 200gm ribeye steak served with two fried eggs and chips
Pork Ribs $26.00
- Slow cooked pork ribs marinated in our special sauce served with coleslaw and fries
Sticky Date Pudding $12.00
- Sticky date pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Chicken Satay Skewers $16.00
- Grilled chicken skewers with rich satay sauce and cucumber salad
Daily Dessert Specials N/A
- Check our specials board for today’s dessert specials
For 2 people $35.00
Steak Sandwich $18.00
- Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad $24.00
- A perfect summer salad of grilled chicken, poached pear accompanied by salad greens, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese

Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
- a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
Very Berry $9.50
- light on calories & dairy, but not on the taste. A mixture of three berries, apple & pineapple juice will definitely get those taste buds going!
Banana Plus $9.50
- a traditional banana smoothie enhanced with vanilla ice cream & light flavoured with honey
Chicken 'N' Gravy Buttie $19.50
- roasted chicken in a soft brioche roll stuffed with crushed pumpkin, mashed peas, roasted onion & herbed stuffing. Served with warm homemade gravy on the side with fries
THE GRILL $22.00
- A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
- Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
It's a Date $12.00
- sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side

Braised Goat Arancini with Truffle Mayo $15.00
Coppa $26.00
- tomato base, smoked mozzarella, cured pork neck, red onion, chilli
Prosciutto $24.00
- rucola -tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, ricotta, rocket
Bianca $26.00
- potato, Rosemary, oil, caramelised onions, Parmesan
Warmed Marinated Olives $9.00
Cannelloni $28.00
- spinach, ricotta + walnut with Chianti tomato sauce
Affogatto $16.00
- vanilla ice cream w espresso, hazelnut liquor + biscotti
Auttuno $24.00
- free range smoky bacon, fresh pear, gorgonzola

Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
(Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
Salad Plate: $15.00
- Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
with jam and cream cheese $8.00
BLT: $15.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
Sides $5.00
- Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
Bagels:
Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
- Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia

MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
- oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
- served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
NACHOS $17.50
- house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
CHEESECAKE $12.00
- check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
AKAROA SALMON $27.00
- fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
SOUP OF THE DAY $12.50
- with toasted bread roll
CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
- chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
- house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad $24.50
- smoked salmon, crispy lettuce, poached egg, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan & our own Caesar dressing
French Toast $19.00
- generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Hot Roast Pork Roll $19.50
- hot roast pork, apple sauce, green salad & gravy on ciabatta served with fries
Gluten Free Pancakes $19.00
- w’ streaky bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup
Kudos Breakfast $20.80
- free range eggs any style, hash browns, angus beef sausages, streaky bacon, creamy mushrooms, roast tomato, w‘ toasted grain
Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.30 / $4.70 / $5.20
- Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino / Chai Latte
Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
Kudos Breakfast (Vegetarian) $20.80
- free range eggs any style, wilted spinach, hash browns, creamy mushrooms, tomato & toasted wholegrain

Lunch Box $16.50
- A: Salad, Tempura, Sashimi, Miso, Soup and Rice / B: Salad, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice / C: Roll Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi and Miso Soup / D: Salad, Sashimi, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice
Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
Pork Katsu $12.00
- Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
- Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
- Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
- Famous Japanese noodle soup
Spicy Squid $12.00
- Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
Chicken Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce

Tarakihi $5.00
Sole Fillet $5.00
Lamb $7.95
Chicken Burguer $5.50
Crab Stick / Meat Pattie / Cheese and Onion Pattie / Pineapple Ring / Chicken Cheese & Apricot Pattie / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut / Chocolate Donut / Banana Fritter $2.00
4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 3 Potato Fritters and 2 Scoops Chips $16.00
Potato Fritter / Pumpkin Fritter / Kumara Fritter $0.70
Hawaiian $5.80

Salmon $6.00
Hoki $3.00
Mushroom $4.00
Tarakihi $4.00
Chicken $5.00
Plain $3.50
Gurnard $4.00
Bacon and Egg $4.50

T-Bone $39.50
- 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
Bruschetta Classica $14.50
- Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
- White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
Warmed Olive Marinate $10.90
- Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives marinated in lemon, chilli, garlic & rosemary
Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
- Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
Traditional Spaghetti $19.50 / $26.50
- Choose either a hearty ragu Bolognese, or vegetarian arrabiata [v] sauce

Sashimi Regular $ 26
Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
- spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
- King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
Sashimi Salmon Don $ 15.00
- Fresh salmon, onion, sesame seed, cucumber, avocado, wasabi, spring onion, green beans
Chicken Roll $ 17.00
- Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
Ace Bento Set $24.00
- Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
Salmon Roll $ 15.00
- Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo
• King Salmon

HONEY PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
SAMBAL CHICKEN $9.80
- thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce
KING PRAWNS FRIED RICE $12.80
- fried rice with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
SINGAPORE FRIED RICE $9.80
BBQ PORK NOODLES $9.80
- egg noodles with roast pork tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce
SEAFOOD MEE GORENG $11.00
- egg noodles with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style sauce
SWEET SOUR PORK NOODLES/RICE $9.80
SWEET SOUR PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80