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

Monday Madness $23.5
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - no sharing
Grilled Chicken Burger $23.5
- jerk marinated thigh, Caribbean slaw and a yoghurt dressing
Summer Pot $12.5
- vanilla custard, blueberry, lemon curd and mascarpone
Aubergine Melt Burger $19.5
- grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
Jerk Chicken Wrap ‘ina’ Basket $12.5
- marinated chicken, pineapple, cucumber, slaw and yoghurt dressing with shoestring fries
Shoestring Fries $6.0
Smoked Chilli & Lime Squid $12.0
- cornflour dusted crispy squid with Chipotle mayo
Summer Greens Salad $6.0

Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
- made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
- a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo
Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
- our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
Masala dosa $16.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
Antipasto platter $16.50
- as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread

(B) Combination Meats $19.00
(D) Prawns $20.00
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
(D) Prawns $20.00
Red Curry
- Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
Peanut Sauce (served with rice)
- Stir fried vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (3 pieces) $5.00
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00

Plain udon $8.90
Ten don $13.90
- Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
Tempura prawn udon $11.90
Served on rice with miso soup
Chicken curry $12.90
Chicken katsu curry $15.90
Served on rice with miso soup
Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90

Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
- Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
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.
3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
- The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
McChicken® N/A
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.

Toasted Sandwich $8.50/$14.50
- with your choice of three fillings: ham, cheese, pineapple, tomato, red onion or bacon. Can be served toasted (1 x Sandwich/ 2 x Sandwiches)
Fresh seasonal vegetables (gf) (v) $6.00
Smoked Chicken Salad (gf) $18.50
- Green salad topped with chicken, sliced peaches, walnuts & honey yoghurt dressing
Cheese Trio $23.00
- Kikorangi Blue, Havarti & Camembert cheeses served with dried fruit compote & crackers
Seared Tiger Prawns (gf) $19.50
- Pan fried in garlic butter & served on an avocado puree with rocket salad & mango salsa
Arancini (v) $19.50
- Mushroom, spinach, sundried tomato & mozzarella in risotto rice balls, crumbed & served with sundried tomato & olive chutney
Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf) (v) $6.00
Wild Venison Striploin (gf) $39.50
- Served medium-rare with sweet potato fondant, wilted watercress, & a blueberry & redcurrant jus

Aloo Tikki (4 pieces) $7.00
- Pan fried potato cakes, stuffed with lentils served with mint chutney.
Lamb Biryani $18.00
- Lamb cooked in basmati rice with yogurt, spices & garnished with nuts.
Paneer Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Soft, juicy chunks of Indian cottage cheese marinated in tandoori masala & cooked in tandoor with chunks of capsicum, onion & tomato.
Prawn Biryani $20.00
- Prawns cooked in basmati rice with secret spices to enhance the flavor garnished with raisins, almonds and coriander.
Mix Veg Curry $14.50
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh tomatoes, onion & spices.
Aloo Palak $14.50
- Spinach cooked with extra fresh garlic, potatoes & chef special spices.
Royal Mixed Platter (2 people) $22.00
- Combination of two pcs each of veg samosa, onion bhaji, haryali tikka, chicken tikka & anarkali kebab served on hot sizzling platter with mint & tamarind chutney.
Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- An authentic dish influenced by Mughai cuisine made of boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, garlic & chef special spices.

Strange's Poutine $12.00
- Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
- Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
Slaw $8.00
- With toasted peanuts, pepitas & cumin lime mayo
Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
- Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
- With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
Fried Shrimp $15.00
- Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
- BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots

Pita Bread $1.50
Turkish Gozleme $3.50
- Mixed
Rice or Salad
Small $9.00
Available on Pita Bread
- Lamb
Jilabi 3 for $2.00

Teriyaki Chicken Don
- Teriyaki chicken, salad & rice
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Beef Don
- Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
Katsu Don
- Pork cutlet, salad & rice
Karaage Chicken Salad
Kake Udon
- Plain
Takoyaki
- 8 pcs octopus or prawns
Spice Chicken Don
- Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice

Garden Salad $7
- Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
Fish Of The Day Priced daily
- Please ask your server for today’s creation
Lentil & Tomato Moussaka $18
- Layered and baked with aubergine & tasty cheese, served with a side salad
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Two perfectly poached eggs served on ciabatta with middle bacon & hollandaise
Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
- Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
Thai Beef Salad $19
- Coriander, ginger & lime marinated beef served on a bed of greens, topped with crispy noodles
Dumplings six $9 twelve $17.50
- Locally made Momo Said dumplings, served with a hand crafted authentic Nepalese sauce.
Margarita Pizza $17
- Traditional margarita pizza of fresh tomatoes & basil with mozzarella

Chicken on rice:
Small: $7.50
Tender pieces of barbecued meat or vegetarian Falafel, alongside freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce, and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces all arranged in a container with warm pita bread and hummus:
Regular: $11.00
Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
Large: $19.00
Large: $15.00
Desserts:

Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
Teriyaki salmon $12.90
Karaage chicken half roll $4.50
California ocean roll $11.90
Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
King salmon & avocado & teriyaki salmon $12.90
Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50

Kids hot cakes $6.50
- 2 hot cakes served with your choice of maple syrup of fruit & yoghurt or lemon & sugar
Hot Chips & Chicken nuggets $8.00
Classic breakfast $16.00
- eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
Gourmet BLT & CLT Sandwich $14.90
- bacon or chicken, lettuce & tomato on toasted focaccia bread with your choice of dressing (mayo or honey mustard) served with chips
BBs Salmon $22.90
- 200g. salmon grilled to your liking served with prawns & garden salad.
Kids breakfast $10.00
- half portion of big breakfast
Bacon & Egg $11.50
- 2 eggs in any style. served with bacon & toast
French toast $9.00
- served with Berry & Maple syrup

Italiano $15.50
- Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
Chips $4.50
- per bag
Family Pack $18.00
- Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
Fish $3.50
- per piece
Hot dog $3.00
Chicken Nuggets $4.00
- half dozen
The Fat Pig $11.00
- Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
The Stone and Bone $15.50
- Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese