CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Grilled pork, spring roll and egg on rice vermicelli $13.50
- bun cha gio thit nuong
Crispy Prawns $12.00
- tom chien gion
Pork and tofu with mushroom Medium $15.50 Large $25
- heo xao dau hu nam
Crispy Squid $12.00
- muc chien gion
Chilli squid with garlic sprouts and vege Medium $15.50 Large $25
- muc xao Sate
Seafood soup $8.00
- sup hai san
Prawn and pork fresh spring rolls (3 pieces) $7.80
- goi cuon tom thit
Pork in special sauce Medium $15.50 Large $25
- heo sot dac biet

(gf) - gluten free ( gfo) - gluten free option( v )- vegetarian (vo) - vegetarian option
Autobahn $18.80
- Crumbed Beef Schnitzel With Lemon Wedges, Gravy And Chips
- Add Cold Smoked Salmon $17.80
Large chips $9.50
Brat $12.80
- Spicy Bratwurst Sausage With Caramelised Onions And Melted Cheese In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Oriental joe $21.80
- Tender Slices Of Beef Fillet Marinated In Soy, Chilli And Garlic With Salad Greens, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And A Sweet Chilli, Lime And Ginger Dressing Topped With Crispy Noodles
Eggs (gfo vo) $12.00
- Two Free Range Eggs, Toast And Hollandaise
- Add Avocado (Seasonal) $12.80

Khoresht-e-Ghaimeh (Persian lamb stew) (GF) $21.00
- Savoury mix of tender lamb cubes, yellow split peas, flavoured with rich tomato and tangy dried Persian limes
Topkapi Iskander (Beef Kofteh) (GF) $21.00
- Marinated beef kofteh cooked on the hot plate
●-ENTRÈE
Combination Iskander
- Combination of lamb rack, marinated cubed chicken with bell peppers and onion, served with bead of basmati rice, salads and Topkapi dressing
Falafel Entrée (GF) $12.50
- Vegetarian pattie mixed with special herbs and spices served with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
Chips (GF) $6.00
Carrot Iskander $19.50
- Traditional home made carrot fritters
Zucchini Fritters $13.00
- Zucchini fritters with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt dressings

BURGER $8.50
- chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
FILLING CHOICES
- ham, chicken, bacon, corn onion, cheese, asparagus ,tomato, pineapple, egg, relish, basil pesto, brie, satay, cranberry
Small $14.90
TOAST $7.00
- your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
PANINI $8.50
- with your choice of 3 fillings
LAMB SALAD
- with mint marinade, salad greens and yoghurt dressing
LAMB SOUVALAKI $14.90
- salad greens with pan fried lamb and yoghurt dressing
EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
- three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast

NORI WRAP
- Kimchee, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet. Vegan, gluten-free. Raw option – raw nori available on request.
OMELETTE
- A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
NACHOS
- Refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.
NORI WRAP
- Spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in toasted nori. Vegan, gluten-free, raw option – raw nori available on request.
CURRY DOSA
- Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
- Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
PIZZA
- Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.

Roast – Chicken, Beef or Pork $19.50
- roasts are served with seasonal vegetables
Children under 10 years old. Meals followed by an ice-cream sundae with a choice of topping – chocolate, caramel, banana or strawberry
Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
- served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
Salad – large bowl $8.50
Salad – small bowl $5.50
Vegetarian Quiche $15.00
- chef’s own speciality served with salad or coleslaw and fries
Salt and Pepper Squid $12.00
- calamari dusted in a seasoned cornflour mix and lightly fried with lemon aioli
Spaghetti and Meatballs $10.00
- in homemade tomato sauce with cheese

Potato Fritters $1.00
Crabsticks $1.90
1 Scoop Kumara Wedges $4.50
1/2 Scoop Kumara Weges $2.60
Meat Patties $2.60
Corn Fritters $2.60
Veggie Burger $9.50
- Onion , Cheese , Lettuce , Tomato , Beetroot , Mushroom , Pineapple , Potato - Cake , Mayonnaise And Tomato , Or Barbeque Sauce .
Plain Burger $6.00