Paper Crane Menu

Dinner

APPETISERS

Paper Crane crisps Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Crunch time! Tapioca squid ink cracker, cassava cracker, sesame and rice cracker served with yuzu and chilli mayonnaise (GF)(NF)(DF)

Nori edamame (VG)(DF)(NF)(GF) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging dusted with housemade nori sea salt

Freshly shucked oysters (GF)(DF)(NF) Ehical meats with umeshu lime jelly and pink ginger consommé

Miso soup (NF)(GF)(DF) served in a tea pot with fresh spring onion and wood ear mushrooms

MAINS

Buta no kakuni (GF)(DF)(NF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging This one comes with an epic flavour warning

Japanese braised pork
belly with charred spring onion, pickled watermelon radish and watercress with a soy and sake glaze

Far North Queensland prawn pad see ew (GFA)(NF)(DF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with rice stick noodles, bean sprout, chilli, gai lan, garlic and lime

Braised Crystalbrook Beef brisket rendang (DF)(NFA) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats with coconut pilaf rice, crushed nuts and bok choy

SMALL

Because sharing is caring and nobody likes food envy

Salmon sashimi tokasu (NF)(DF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging fresh salmon sashimi served in a gyoza taco shell with avocado puree, lime caviar mayonnaise, togarashi and coriander

Agedashi tofu (VG)(DF)(GF)(NF) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging served with a vegan tsuyu, scallion, pickled ginger and daikon

Crispy chicken katsu sando (GFA)(NF)(DF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging A contemporary twist on an unexpected classic

with wasabi mustard, green cabbage, thick cut bread,
tonkatsu sauce, 63˚ egg yolk gel and charcoal flake salt

Thai son-in-law eggs (GFA)(DF)(NF)(V) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging medium cooked Yamagishi eggs with a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce, fresh coriander, fried shallot and chilli

Spiced eggplant samosas (V)(NF) Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging served with coconut and Vietnamese pea puree, chilli and fresh herbs

Torched beef aburi (GFA)(DF)(NF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Culturally considered sushi rice served with freshly torched beef sirloin, sesame seed, tempura black fungi, Davidson’s plum and hoisin gel

Ginger and garlic braised pork rib (GF)(NF)(DF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served with furikake and bonito
mayonnaise

Salt and pepper flash fried squid (GFA)(NF)(DF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Crowd-favourite people pleaser

served with a hunan style sauce, lime and aromatics

Peking duck breast bao buns (NF)(DF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Get your yin and yang

with one plain and one charcoal bun. Served with pickled green paw paw, Vietnamese mint and unagi-style sauce

Prawn betel leaf (VGA)(NF)(DF)(GF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with vegan nahm jim, mint, coconut and pandan leaf jam

PADDOCK TO PLATE

Locally sourced goodness

SUBSTANTIAL

Whole Singaporean chilli crab (GFA)(DF)(NF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging wok tossed Tropical North Queensland mud crab served with chilli sauce and mantou milk bun

Market price/availability * We recommend to book in advance if you don’t want to miss out on this delicious dish

Chinese braised duck legs (GFA)(DF)(NF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with hoisin sauce, fresh cucumber
and Chinese style pancakes

Half grilled chicken (GFA)(NF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served in butter chicken sauce with garlic naan and coriander

Local red claws (GF)(NF)(DF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served with roasted green chilli sauce

Grilled whole Daintree Rainforest baby barramundi (GF)(DFA)(NF) Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats with banana leaf, whipped miso butter, wakame and lime

ON THE SIDE

SOMETHING SWEET

Red bean roti (NF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served with cinnamon sugar, oolong infused double cream and kaffir poached berries

Honey kasutera (DFA) (NF) Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Japanese sponge cake with hibiscus and strawberry salsa, yuzu spiked crème fraîche and Davidson’s plum jam

White chocolate Paper Crane egg Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Play nice, we recommend you share

with five spice crumble, strawberry, chocolate, almond praline and misugaru ganache

Chef’s selection of Lick sorbet or gelato Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging (three scoops)

Drinks

Signature Cocktails

Pearl River Tea (serves four) The famous teahouses of the Pearl River grew to become their own style of restaurant offering people a place to “cha waa” (aka tea talk).This signature cocktail,
designed to share, features jasmine tea, gekkeikan sake, soho lychee liquor, St Germain elderflower liquor and beefeater gin - a delicious combination and totally instagrammable.

Tom Kha Margarita Paying homage to a classic homemade meal in Thailand, using El Jimador Tequila, Malibu, coconut syrup, lime juice, fresh coriander and chilli.

Yuzu Fizz Derived from the popular Aperol Spritz, this libation will have you hydrated on a hot Tropical North Queensland day. With yuzu, passionfruit, Aperol, Wyborowa Vodka, and lemon, it’s sure to quench your thirst

KanPai Kanpai means “cheers” in Japanese. A combination of
elderflower, soho lychee liquor, Wyborowa vodka and lemon keeps this sip fresh, chic and sweet. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and start your night at Paper Crane.

Far East Side This variation of a classic cocktail will leave others green with envy. Using muddled cucumber and basil with Beefeater Gin, Triple Sec and lime juice.

Pash Me Make the bartenders blush when you order this perfect
blend of sweet and sour. Combining the flavors of passion fruit with lemon, lime, Absolut vanilla, and a nice foam finish.

Kims Delight This sweet and refreshing blend of Wyborowa Vodka,
Soho lychee, coconut and lemon is what dreams are made of in Tropical North Queensland. The beautiful tropical flavors of lychee shine through perfectly in this luscious drink ideal for a relaxed day by the pool or an evening dining with friends.

The Jade Dragon As vibrant as a perfect Emerald, this drink will have
you experience the intricate mixture of Wyborowa Vodka, pineapple and the Yuzu citrus with the exotic green color of Midori.

Wild Crane The symbol of good fortune and the concept behind what we do. This drink combines Absolut Raspberry Vodka, Marshmallow Liquor, lemon juice and fresh
raspberries.

Red

Blends and Varietals

Group - $55

ENTREE

Spiced eggplant samosas Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging served with coconut and Vietnamese pea puree, chilli and fresh herbs (V)(NF)

Thai son-in-law eggs Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging medium cooked Yamagishi eggs with a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce, fresh coriander, fried shallot and chilli
(GFA)(DF)(NF)(V)

Salt and pepper flash fried squid Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Crowd-favourite people pleaser! Served with a hunan style sauce, lime and aromatics (GFA)(NF)(DF)

MAINS

Buta no kakuni Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging This one comes with an epic flavour warning Japanese braised pork belly with charred
spring onion, pickled watermelon radish and watercress with a soy and sake glaze (GF)(DF)(NF)

250g Tableland sirloin steak Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging ponzu marinated, sliced and served with a mild isaan sauce (DF)(GF)(NF)

Miso caramelised butternut pumpkin Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Meat-lovers love this dish

served with Malaysian satay sauce, crispy kale, chilli and coconut cream (VG)(DF)(GF)

Steamed jasmine rice with fried shallot and sesame seed (GFA)(DF)(NF)(VG)

Sweet tooth? Add on $10 - Chef’s selection of dessert

55 per person

Served shared style

Group $65

ENTREE

Prawn betel leaf Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with vegan nahm jim, mint, coconut and pandan leaf jam (VGA)(NF)(DF)(GF)

Salmon sashimi tokasu Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging fresh salmon sashimi served in a gyoza taco shell with avocado puree, lime caviar mayonnaise, togarashi and coriander (NF)(DF)

Peking duck breast bao buns Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with one plain and one charcoal bun. Served
with pickled green paw paw, Vietnamese mint and unagi-style sauce (NF)(DF)

MAIN

250g Tableland sirloin steak Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging ponzu marinated, sliced and served with a mild isaan sauce (DF)(GF)(NF)

Far North Queensland prawn pad see ew with rice stick noodles, bean sprout, chilli, gai lan, garlic and lime (GFA)(NF)(DF)

Half grilled chicken Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served in butter chicken sauce with garlic naan and coriander (GFA)(NF)

Charred Brussels sprout Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging with sichaun sauce (GF)(DF)(V)(NF)

Duck fat fried rice Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging with fish sauce caramel, cured egg yolk and whipped butter (GF)(DFA)(NF)

Sweet tooth? Add on $10 - Chef’s selection of dessert

65 per person

Served shared style

Spice

Spice by Paper Crane

Share style set menu.

Nori edamame Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging dusted with housemade nori sea salt (VG)(DF)(NF)(GF)

Freshly shucked oysters Ehical meats with umeshu lime jelly and pink
ginger consommé (GF)(DF)(NF)

Far North Queensland Prawn pad see ew Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with rice stick noodles, bean sprout, chilli, gai lan, garlic and lime (GFA)(NF)(DF)

Buta no kakuni Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging This one comes with an epic flavour warning Japanese braised pork belly with charred spring onion, pickled watermelon radish and watercress with a soy and sake glaze (GF)(DF)(NF)

Something sweet? Add on $10 - Chef’s selection of dessert

79 per couple. Minimum two people.

Pre-book here.

Sunset Snacks

Spiced eggplant samosas Locally sourced Eco friendly packaging served with coconut and Vietnamese pea
puree, hilli and fresh herbs (V)(NF)

Ginger and garlic braised pork rib Locally sourced Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging served with furikake and bonito
mayonnaise (GF)(NF)(DF)

Salt and pepper flash fried squid Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Crowd-favourite people pleaser served with a hunan style sauce, lime and aromatics (GFA)(NF)(DF)

Peking duck breast bao buns Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging Get your yin and yang with one plain and one charcoal bun. Served with pickled green paw paw, Vietnamese mint and unagi-style sauce (NF)(DF)

Prawn betel leaf Locally sourced Reducing waste Ehical meats Eco friendly packaging with vegan nahm jim, mint, coconut and pandan leaf jam
(VGA)(NF)(DF)(GF)

Paper Crane crisps Locally sourced Reducing waste Eco friendly packaging Crunch time! Tapioca squid ink cracker, cassava cracker,
sesame and rice cracker served with yuzu and chilli mayonnaise (GF)(NF)(DF)

Nori edamame Locally sourced Reducing waste dusted with housemade nori
sea salt (VG)(DF)(NF)(GF)

Available Sunday - Friday from 4:00 - 6:00pm.

(V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (N) Contains nuts (S) Shellfish (GF) Gluten free (GFA) Gluten free option available (VA) Vegetarian available
Please advise of any food allergies.

Locally sourced - within a three-hour radius of the restaurant
Minimised waste - the chef has used all of the ingredient to reduce any waste
Ethical meats - use of the whole beast, line caught fish or sustainably farmed
Eco-friendly packaging - Ingredient supplied in 100% recycled or bio-packaging
Culturally considered - using native ingredients and working with indigenous communities

We’re cash-free!
As part of our Mindfully Safe heightened hygiene measures, please note we no longer accept cash as payment. Debit and all major credit cards remain very welcome.

Paper Crane is Crystalbrook Collection’s ultimate Asian fusion restaurant in Cairns city. Our menu of aromatic Asian fusion dishes combines fresh Queensland produce with Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese flavours that will transport you to the bustling streets of Asia.

Experience indulgent Asian food in Cairns and order a selection of dishes, including salmon sashimi, tasty ginger and garlic braised pork ribs, and Korean wok-tossed mussels. For mains, highlights include Whole Singaporean chilli crab, Chinese braised duck legs with Chinese-style pancakes and our Braised Crystalbrook beef brisket rendang. Dinner in Cairns is made easy with our set menu of Paper Crane favourites, including freshly shucked oysters, Peking duck breast bao buns, and Far North Queensland prawn pad see ew.

Thirsty? Our drinks menu is equally impressive, with a selection of signature cocktails with an Asian twist, craft beers and Australian gins.

*15% public holiday surcharge applies.

Dinner

APPETISERS

MAINS

SMALL

Because sharing is caring and nobody likes food envy

PADDOCK TO PLATE

Locally sourced goodness

SUBSTANTIAL

ON THE SIDE

SOMETHING SWEET

Drinks

Tap Beer

Mids and Light Beer

Craft Beer

Australian Beer and Cider

Imported Beers

Signature Cocktails

Australian Gin

Any Fevertree Tonic for $3 - Refreshingly Light, Mediterranean, Elderflower and Aromatic

International Gin

Whiskey

Vodka

Tequila

Rum

Single Malt Whiskey

Blended Whiskey

Cognac

Apéritif

Sparkling

Champagne

White

Riesling

White

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

White

Sauvignon Blanc

White

Chardonnay

Red

Rosé

Red

Pinot Noir

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blends

Red

Shiraz

Red

Blends and Varietals

Dessert Wine

Hot Drinks

Non-alcoholic, $5

Selection of Teas by TWG

Soft Drinks

Mocktails

Group - $55

STARTER

Served shared style

ENTREE

MAINS

Group $65

STARTER

ENTREE

MAIN

Spice

Spice by Paper Crane

Share style set menu.

Kids

Kids Menu

Available for mini-Paper Cranettes 12 years or under

Sunset Snacks

Join Crystalbrook Crowd