Vanilla Cafe in Nelson Menu

Summer Rolls with Duck $12.00
- Vietnamese styled fresh spring rolls filled with duck, thai herbs, seasonal vegetables and served with a hoisin sauce based dip
Slow Cooked Pork $15.00
- Aromatic slow cooked pork in a dark rich sauce with seasonal vegetable, a boiled egg, pickled cabbage and Chinese mushroom, served with an accompanying chilli vinegar side sauce
Massaman Lamb Shank $16.00
- A soft whole lamb shank in a thick massaman curry with whole baby onion served with potato mash and rice - Change from rice to roti $3.00
- Prawn $16.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
- Vegetable $22.00
Garlic and Butter Fried Rice $7.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $13.00

Salsa $7
- with corn chips
Nachos $11
- Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
Quinoa Salad $18
- Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Pork $8
- Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
Elvego Brunch $17
- Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Potato & Chorizo $15
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Guacamole $10
- with corn chips

Prosciutto S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- NZ Ham
Diavola S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Salami
Marinara (LD) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano, Anchovies, Garlic Oil, (without mozzarella)
Parmigiana S $13/ M $26/ L $33
- Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese
Popeye (V) S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- Spinach, Feta
Prosciutto & Funghi S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms
Hawaiian S $10/ M $18/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Pineapple
Vege Supreme (V) S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Feta, Capsicum, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions

A skewer of four scallops $14.00
RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
- Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
- New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
- Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
- Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
Side of salad $ 5.00

Coconut cream soup gf $12.50
- spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Oyster sauce stir fry v* $12.50
- fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Sweet and sour v $12.50
- a real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, battered chicken or vegetables & tofu >>
Red curry gf v $12.50
- succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
(available in certain meals) $13.50
. gang par gf v $12.50
- red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Vietnamese salad gf v $13.00
- mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or pork

Onion Rings $8.90
- A bowl of golden beer battered onion rings served with aioli and sweet chilli dipping sauce
Pasta of the day P.O.A
- Changes daily . Your wait staff will inform you today's pasta creation
Steak Sandwich $19.90
- Delicious Sandwich of chargrilled steak with caramalized onion,lettuce , tomato and BBQ Sauce .Served with cross cut fries and onion rings
Basil Pesto &Garlic Flat Bread $8.90
- House made flatbread smothered in garlic and herb butter, with a basil pesto swirl
Breads & Dips $11.90
- A selection of breads served with house made dips
Traditional BLT $15.90
- Streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato with aioli on toasted house bread served with cross cut fries
Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.90
- Slow roasted pork belly stuffed with sauteed onion ,green apple, sage and lemon zest, served on a potato gratin with seasonal vegetables and jus
Margherita $17.90
- A classic pizza, traditonal tomato sauce base with mozzarella, basil pesto and extra virgn olive oil

Lamb S $9.2 / L $11.8
Chicken S $10.9 / L $12.9
Mixed S $9.3 / L $11.9
Chicken S $9.2 / L $11.8
Kids sizes $5.40
Vege pattie $1.90
Kids sizes $5.80
Add cheese $1.00

Trio Hand Roll $15.00
- Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.
Goma-Wakame $7.00
- Sesame infused seaweed salad.
Fried Calamari $14.00
- Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
Ora King Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Salmon from Marlborough Sound.
Tempura White Fish $3.50
Chawan-Mushi $9.00
- Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
Tempura Prawn $3.50
Rata $26.00
- Platter for one: 6pc nigiri, 6pc sashimi, + bonus

Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Chocolate mousse $3.50

Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18

Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00

Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50

Pan fried halloumi $18
- lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
Pan fried market fish $30
- summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad

Seafood $20.00
Seafood $19.00
Seafood $19.00
M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
- 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
F6. Kra-ti-em $27.00
- Flame fried garlic king prawns with mushrooms, spring onions and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
- Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
King Prawns $21.00

Higaditos Al Oporto $11.00
- Sauteed chicken livers with Port, garlic and herbs.
Empanadillas de Carne $9.00
- Oven baked butter pastry envelopes. Filled with beef tomato, onion and capsicum.
Callos a la Madrileña $12.00
- Stewed tripe "Madrid style" with tomatoes and red wine.
Pescado Del Dia POA
- Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
- The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
Espinacas a la Catalana $12.00
- Catalan style spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sultanas, pinenuts and feta cheese.
Pimientos Rellenos $12.00
- Beef ragout stuffed red capsicums baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
Alitas de Pollo Al Ajillo $9.00
- Spicy chicken wings with garlic, herbs and sherry.

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56 Bridge Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

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