Vanilla Bean in Christchurch City 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

Massaman Curry (Lamb $15.00) $14.50
Larb Gai or Moo (Spicy Hot Thai Salad) $13.50
Tom Kga Tofu and Vegetables $11.00
Fish Cakes (Pack of 6) $6.00
Beef Oyster Sauce $13.50
Pad Thai Prawn $15.00
Khao Kha Moo $19.00
Stir Fried Calamari with Garlic or Chilli $13.00

Chicken on Fried Rice $9.80
Chicken Foo Young Egg $9.80
Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.00
Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $12.00
Combination Fried Rice $11.00
Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.00
Prawn on Fried Rice $13.00
Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00

Chicken Naan $4.50
- Tandoori chicken filling
Vegetable Jalfrezi $15.00
- Fresh vegetables cooked in a tomato based gravy with capsicum and fresh coriander
Prawn Biryani $18.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with shell-less prawns, garnished with raisins, nuts and coriander
Vegetable Korma $13.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins
Onion Bhaji $5.00
- (4 pieces) >> Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to a crispy texture, served with mint chutney
Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
- Lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic, ginger and spices grilled in tandoor
Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
Korma (Chicken or Lamb) $14.50
- The Moguls, connoisseurs of foods describe this mixture of cream and masala, tossed with cashew nuts. Leaves an unforgettable taste in your mouth

Basket of wedges $6.20
Freshly Baked Quiche $4.00
B.L.T. $12.90
- Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
Toasted sandwiches $4.70
- ham or bacon with choice of two fillings (excl. meat) (Additional fillings $1.60)
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
Tea-Coffee $3.00
Bakery Items $2.50
- Muffins
Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50

-Roast of the day
Kids Mini Roast
- (see blackboard for roast of the day)
Banana Split $8.90
- Caramel, strawberry or chocolate.
Soup of the Day $14.90
- Hearty home-made soup served with garlic bread. (Please see special board for todays soup)
Steak Special $22.50
- Rump steak cooked to your liking served with coleslaw and fries and with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom or pepper sauce, Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
Polly’s Pita Pockets $19.50
- Pita bread with marinated chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum and onion, sweet chilli sauce and O'Sheas aioli
Serving of Side Salad $3.50
(All Children's meals are available for anyone under 12 years only)

Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap n/a
- Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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
Cheeseburger n/a
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
Hamburger n/a
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun
The Serious Angus n/a
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus
Balsamic Dressing n/a
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour
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
M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry n/a
- For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve

Mango Chicken $14.50
- Refreshing mango flavours, cream & spices, garnished with almonds & raisins
Mutter Paneer $13.50
- Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
Fish Curry - Ling Fish $18.00
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seeds & spices, garnished with coriander
Aloo Jeera $13.50
- Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds & spices, garnished with coriander
Shahi Paneer $13.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste & spices, garnished with almonds & raisins
Fish Tikka (5 Pcs) $14.00
- Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger & spices - grilled in tandoor together with onion, capsicum & tomato, served with mint chutney
Kashmiri Naan $4.50
- Raisin, coconut & nut filling
Dopiaza $14.50
- Marinated meat pieces cooked with large chunks of onion & mushroom, topped with ginger, garlic & spices, garnished with coriander

TOMATO $4.00
VEGETARIAN $4.40
CHICKEN $4.70
BACON & CORN PATTIES $2.10
CHOCOLA1E DONUTS $2.10
JAM RAP $2.10
BATTERED COD $5.70
HAWAIIAN $6.20

Roast Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.50
Roast Pork Fried Noodles $10.50
Curry Beef Mein $10.50
Honey Roast Pork $14.50
Roast Pork Fried Rice $10. 50
Curry Chicken Mein $10.50
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
Chicken with VegetablesMein $9.90

Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
- with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
Scrambled Eggs $14
- on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
Brioche Benedict $21
- with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
Apple Crumble Porridge $12
- with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
Poached eggs $11
- on Grain Toast with a side of Chef’s Chilli Relish
Marinated Artichoke, $14
- Grilled Eggplant and Field Mushrooms with aioli dressed mesclun
Smoothie Bowl $14
- with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts

Chicken $4.80
Deep Sea Cod $4.50
Tarakihi $4.50
Bacon & Eggs $4.80
Potato Fritter $0.80
Sausage $2.20
Mushroom $4.00
Extra $0.80

CRAB BITES 5 FOR $2.60
WHOLE CHICKEN $17.00
PINEAPPLE, MUSHROOM EGG
HOKI FISH BATTERED $2.40
VEGETABLE & POiATO ROLL $2.60
VEGETABLE PATTIE $2.20
BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE $10.80/$12.80
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN $2.60

Tomatoes $2.50
Spring Roll / Curry Rice / Vegetable. $2.90
Steak . $6.00
Steak with Oyster Sauce $14.00
Roast Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice. $12.50
Steak Chow Mein $11.50
Chinese Burgers $6.00
Steak Pineapple on Fried Rice. $12.50

Ceviche Cancun (GF) $15.50
- Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast o f Mexico.
Caldo de Pollo (G F) $10.50
- Our Mexican Grandmas chicken soup recipe. This soup is invigorating! Zesty and mildly spiced, the ultimate traditional style chicken soup.
Salsa Selection (V, GF) $13.50
- Our Chef’s selection o f the most traditional sauces eaten in Mexico, including green and red salsa, black beans and guacamole served with freshly made corn chips.
Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
- Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Chiles Hellenes (GF) $26.50
- Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice o f chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn* (^available for $2 extra).
Ensalada de Pollo (G F) (Chicken Salad) $16.50
- Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad.
Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
- A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch o f tequila.
Tostadas (GF) $25.50
- From Mexico City, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).

Cashew Nuts $4.00
Prawn Chow Mein / Combination Chow Mein $11.80
Sweet & Sour Pork $11.50
Steak Chow Mein / Pork Chow Mein / Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.50
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
Half Chicken, Tomatoes / Half Chicken, Mushrooms / Half Chicken, Pineapple $11.80
Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
Pottle of Fried Rice / Pottle of Fried Noodles $5.80