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

Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
"The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00

CHICKEN BURGER
BIG BREAKFAST $18.00
- Bacon, eggs any style, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown and sausage served with toast
BBQ BEEF, BACON AND CHEESEBURGER
THAI CHICKEN
- Thai peanut satay sauce on base, Thai spiced chicken, onions, red capsicum topped with toasted coconut
BOILED EGGS $8.00
- Served with toast
SMOKED SALMON
- smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese
Eggs, mushroom, tomato, spinach, beans, hash brown $3.00
BREAKFAST BAGEL $10.00
- Fried egg, bacon, hash brown and BBQ sauce

Seafood Combination $11.00
- Egg noodle with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
- Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
Vegetarian Soup $9.00
Green Curry Chicken $9.80
- Thin rice noodle with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
Singapore Fried Noodles $9.80
- Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
Nasi Goreng $9.80
- Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
- Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.

Pineapple $3.40
Cheese $3.40
Chicken $4.40
Giant $7.00
Steak $3.50
Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz $3.80
Hawaiian $4.40
1/2 Chicken $11.00

Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
- Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
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
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
Chicken Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
Spicy Squid $12.00
- Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
Sushi
Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’

Shack Paella $28.00
- Saffron rice, chorizo, squid, tiger prawn, mussel, roasted peppers, peas, jalapeño crème fraîche & smoked paprika
Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
- Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
Pulled Pork Baguette & Curly Fries $12.50
- Slow braised pork / cheddar cheese / BBQ sauce / curly fries / ketchup
Marshmallow Snowman $8.00
- Vanilla ice cream / chocolate mousse / marshmallow / vanilla snow
Hot Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.50
- Chocolate sauce / cocoa crisps / caramel walnuts / vanilla ice-cream
The Welly $22.00
- Crumbed fish fillet, shack tartare, smoked provolone, iceberg lettuce & tomato, served w steak fries & creamed corn
500g Mixed scoop $15.50
Soft Shell Crab Taco - Soft Flour Tortilla $10.00
- Tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger & wasabi mayo

Chicken Noodle Soup $12.00
Char Se Ew Stir Fried Noodles
Sweet & Sour Satay Beef Or Chicken $15.00
Khmer Style Curry
Chicken Rice $14.00
Crispy Chicken On Rice+Chicken Soup+Dipping Sauce $19.00
-Beef, Chicken Or Pork $16.00
Tofu With Pork And Beansprout Stir- Fry $17.00

Beef Hoagie $15
- Smoked Wakanui Beef Brisket, Cheddar, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
Frickles $10
- Deep Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch
BBQ Wings $14
- Buttermilk Ranch, Celery, Carrots
Three Cheese Mac $15
- Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
- Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
- Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
Soft Bread Rolls $8
- Smoked Garlic Butter

Free range egg… 2.50
Toast Turkish or grain 8.00
- with fresh tomato /double
Margherita pizza 9.80
- Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size …
Nested eggs GF, DF 15.50
- Two eggs nestled amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes …
Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with free range smoky bacon …
Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with spinach …
Breakfast bruschetta 12.50
- Toasted Turkish bread with ricotta and roast tomatoes, drizzled with basil pesto oil …
Mitchell's special 16.50
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …

Black Doris Duck n/a
- Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
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
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- 2 soft poached free range eggs on crumpets and hollandaise: with either crispy bacon or smoked salmon and spinach
Spicy Lamb n/a
- Lamb, sambal eggplant, crumbled feta, balsamic glazed red onion and rocket
Vegetarian n/a
- Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
Foot $12.00
Thai Chicken n/a
- Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
French Toast $16.50
- sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup

Gafu-hafu $15.00
- ½ chicken ½ salmon roll
Gyu $21.00
- 90g thin sliced quick seared rare beef
Usu-yaki $32.00
- thin sliced beef wrapped in seasonal vegetables
Salmon $35.00
Buta toro $30.00
- pork belly 180g
Shake $16.00
- crispy salmon roll
Maccha aisukurimu $14.00
- green tea ice cream 2 scoops
Tatsutage $17.00
- rock & roll (deep fried chicken & lettuce) with mayonnaise

Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
- Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
- A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
Beer Battered Fries
Mushroom
Spring Rolls
Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
- Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
The Happening Sauce
Beer Buttered