Persian Delight in Christchurch Menu

SOUVLAKI SOUVLAKI
  • Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
  • Beef:
  • Small: $7.50
  • Regular: $11.00
  • Large: $14.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Lamb:
  • Small: $8.00
  • Regular: $12.50
  • Large: $15.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Chicken:
  • Small: $7.50
  • Regular: $11.00
  • Large: $14.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
  • Small: $7.50
  • Regular: $11.00
  • Large: $14.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Combinations:
  • Any two fillings from the above
  • Regular: $16.50
  • Large: $19.00
OPEN SOUVLAKI OPEN SOUVLAKI
  • 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:
  • Beef:
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Lamb:
  • Regular: $14.50
  • Large: $17.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Chicken:
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Falafel (vegetarian):
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • All extra portions of meat or falafel $5.00
  • All extra portions of any sauce 0.50¢
  • Burger $6.00
    • Herbed meat patties with salads in a warmed bun
  • Piroshki (vegetarian or meat) $4.00
    • Golden pastry filled with a scrumptious mix of carrots, peas, potatoes, Persian herbs and spices. Can be served hot or cold
CHELOW KEBAB CHELOW KEBAB
  • Delicious barbecued meat served on a bed of Persian style cooked rice, and accompanied with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
  • Beef on rice:
  • Regular: $14.00
  • Large: $18.00
  • Lamb on rice:
  • Regular: $15.00
  • Large: $19.00
  • Chicken on rice:
  • Regular: $14.00
  • Large: $18.00
  • Falafel (vegetarian) on rice:
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Large: $15.00
  • Combinations:
  • Any two fillings from the above on rice
  • Regular: $19.00
  • Large: $22.00
  • Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.
  • Khoresht-e Qeymeh One size: $17.00
    • (5pm onwards) A traditional Persian stew. Containing split yellow peas, dried lime, potatoes and succulent lamb. Served on a bed of Persian rice and topped off with a few potato chips. A must try!
  • Desserts:
  • Baghlava (Persian Baklava) $3.50
  • Cake e Nargeel (Persian Coconut cake) $4.00
  • Turkish delight 2 for $1.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Naan $3
  • Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • S= Small / L= Large
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Qabili Palau Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Nandagh Kabab Lamb, Salad. Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Medium $20.00
  • Stir Fried Pork With Mushroom
  • Beef With Sate
  • Squid Lemon Grass With Chilli
  • Medium $18.00
  • Imperial Style Beef Rice Vermicelli Soup $12.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Large $32.00
  • Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Thai Red Orchid
    • Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
  • Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried basil and vegetables
  • Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
  • Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • ​Green Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Fish / Chips $2.20
  • Spring Roll / Curry Rice Roll / Pottle Sweet and Sour Sauce with pineapple, onions and carrots $2.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice (with onions, peas and egg) / Pottle Fried Noodles (with onions, peas and oyster sauce) $5.00
  • Wontons
  • Steak Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced steak, seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on fried rice
  • New Town Fried Rice (Combination) $11.50
    • Sliced steak, chicken, Roast pork. prawns, onions, peas and egg with rice
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young $9.50
    • Sliced chicken, onions, peans, beans and egg (like an omelette)
  • Set Menu for 6.8 people $67.00
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, Steak black bean sauce, Sweet and sour pork, Roast pork fried rice, Bami Goring, Chicken Egg Foo Young
  • -Smoked Chicken With Blueberry Salsa And Brie $11.50
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $11.20
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad $10.00
    • Fresh fruits served with yoghurt
  • Toast $7.50
    • Your choice from our bread selection plus butter and spread
  • Sweet Pancakes $15.00
    • With banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, fruit and maple syrup
  • Spinach / Avocado / Mushroom / Hash Brown / Tomato / Brie / Feta / Colby $4.00
  • Pesto / Relish / Mayo / Hummus / Tapenade / Hollandaise / Cream Cheese $3.00
  • -Teriyaki Free Range Chicken With Red Peppers And Mayo $14.00
  • Pulled pork sandwich $20.90
    • Brioche roll filled with spiced BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and jalapenos. served with fries
  • -Without pint $20.00
  • Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
  • South island salmon fillet $30.50
    • Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise
  • Fish of the day $POA
    • Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • West coast ribs $16.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Prawns $17.90
    • Tiger prawns sauteed in sesame and ginger sauce
  • Fries $7.50
    • w' homemade aioli
  • Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
    • mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
  • Smoothies $8.00
    • Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Sirloin Steak $25.00
    • generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
  • Home Made Muesli $12.50
    • w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
  • Hot Drinks $4.00
    • Lemon, Honey & Ginger / Honey & Blackcurrant
  • Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.80 / $5.20 / $5.70
    • Mochaccino
  • Large $13.90
  • Tempura Vegetables & Soba Noodles $9.50
  • - Japanese curry sauce
  • Mixed Seafood & Soba Noodles $9.90
  • Tempura Vegetable $4.00
  • - BBQ sauce
  • Large $13.40
  • Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Prosciutto e Melone $17.50
    • Sweet rock melon, salty San Daniele prosciutto and rocket ~ ‘Mamma Mia!’
  • Beef Fillet $39.50
    • 300 gram premium fillet; or
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
    • Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
  • Goat Cheese, Prosciutto & Walnut Salad One size ~ $17.50
    • Goat cheese, prosciutto, baby beetroot leaves, rocket and walnuts
  • Market Fish $39.50
    • Changes frequently depending on the weather and how the fishing is progressing out there
  • Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
    • Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
  • Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
  • Pasta del Giorno $22.50 / $28.50
    • Pasta Chef’s whim. Please ask your wait-staff
  • OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN, PICKLED PEACH, TABASCO COFFEE MAYO, WATERCRESS
  • VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
    • Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
  • SWEET POTATO GRIT CAKES $15.00
    • okra ratatouille shaved parmesan, rocket,(V)
  • BOO RADLEY'S FAMOUS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
    • with Oreo cookie, cookie cream whip, chocolate crumb, bourbon cherries, and fudge sauce.
  • ADD AN EXTRA SLIDER FOR $5.00
  • ROASTED CASHEWS, PEANUTS, AND ALMONDS $7.00
    • WITH SPICED SALT(GF, V) >>
  • 12-HOUR ANGUS SIRLOIN $23.00
    • served with "Hello Cleveland" potato salad, bourbon steak sauce
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • Mario Puzo's Margherita $22.00
    • Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and fresh garlic
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • N.Y.P.D. Report $25.00
    • Sticky pig belly, bourbon bbq sauce, cheese with garlic mayo
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
Persian Delight

Persian Delight

location

Address

148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033484830

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Mediterranean , Persian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Dinner

Location
148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand
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