The Origin in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Chicken Biryani $16.90
    • Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF SET $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • BIG ROOSTER $7.20
    • Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
  • KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN CURRY $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • KUMARA CRISPS $ 2.50
  • SALMON SASHIMI (5 PIECES) $10.00
  • TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
  • OKI HOKI SET (SEASONAL) $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
  • KAKUNI (PORK BELLY) $19.00
    • Pork Belly braised in special sweet ginger sauce
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Daily Creation $10.00
    • Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham & pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
  • SPRING ROLLS $3.20
  • TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
  • SCALLOPS $9 1/2 doz
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • KUMARA CHIPS (400g) $4.50
  • SOLE FILLETS $5.80
  • Warm chicken and bacon salad $20.00
    • Sundried tomato, red onion, lettuce in our creamy aioli dressing topped with shaved parmesan and crisp croutons
  • Vegetarian risotto $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Add beetroot $2.50
  • Prawn salad $21.50
    • Prawns cooked in garlic butter, tossed through red onion, fresh pear, tomatoes, salad greens and topped with camembert cheese and lemon dressing
  • Children's mixed grill $16.00
    • Your choice of any two - beef, pork, chicken or lamb served with fries or salad, or blanched vegetables and tomato sauce
  • Cafe izone famous chowder $16.00
    • With crispy bread
  • Eggs benedict $18.50
    • Bacon or salmon
  • Add sausage $4.50
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Vegetarian Satay $11.00
    • Stir fry vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
    • Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
  • Seafood Deluxe $15.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and served with fresh seafood and chicken, beef, pork in a Khmer style soup
  • Sweet and Sour Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay stir fried with pineapple and onion and natural pineapple juices on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Fried Rice $13.00
    • Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
  • Supreme Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated satay stir fried with vegetables on a bed of steamed rice and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Roasted Mixed Spice Pumpkin $14
    • chipotle yoghurt, crumbled feta, pumpkin seeds served on mixed leaves
  • “The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
    • w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
  • Eye Fillet Steak $27
    • w garlic & jalapeno chimmichurri on the side served w fries & small green salad
  • Breakie Burger $14
    • fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
  • Bacon $3
  • Piggy Burger $19
    • crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
  • Gluten Free $0.50
  • Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
    • beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
  • Vegetarian satay $12.50
    • stir-fry vegetables with peanut sauce on a bed of steamed rice
  • Roast pork fried rice or chow mein $15.00
  • King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
  • Egg or vegetable fried rice $12.00
  • Mini spring rolls (1/2 dozens) $5.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice or chow mein $16.00
  • Chicken & mushroom soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
  • Prawn foo yung $16.00
  • Chicken, Pork, OR Beef $10.00
  • Rice Soup
  • Steam Rice $3.00
  • Mince pork omelette with rice $15.00
  • Yentafo (Pink noodle soup) $10.00
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Red Curry (Gang Daeng)
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • SCALLOPS 6 FOR $9.00
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS 3 FOR $1.00
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.80
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS 6 FOR $9.00
  • CRABSTICK $1.50
  • BLUFF OYSTERS EACH $2.50
  • 1 SCOOPS CHIPS $2.00
  • Filo Prawn Twisters
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Beer Buttered
  • Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
  • Our Soup $ 12.50
    • Fresh local bread and butter
  • Garlic Focaccia Bread
  • Baked Salmon Fillet $ 32.00
    • Akaroa salmon served with stir fried sesame Bok Choi with a Chilli, lime and coriander rice
  • Mushroom
  • Vegetarian (GF)
    • A Vegetarian and vegan's delight. The goodness of pickle, cucumber, avocado, red pepper and carrot are all rolled into one
  • Spring Onion Mayo
    • Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
    • Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
    • Our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chilli sauce on top
  • Fresh Salmon (GF)
    • New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
  • Chicken Supreme
    • Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
  • Rice Balls $4 each
    • Eat like an apple. Your choice of teriyaki chicken tuna or vegetarian is engifted by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds, or add all the trimmings such as avocado, red pepper an mayo for $1
  • Double Avocado Chicken
    • Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • Basket of fries $6.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $7.00/$10.00
    • Following fillings: ham, onion, cheese, pineapple, tomato - 3 Fillings / with fries
  • Akaroa Eggs $12.00
    • Akaron smoked salmon served on a toasted English muffin and topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes with fried bacon & banana $13.00
    • Served with maple syrup
  • Kaikoura Catch $18.00
    • Battered fish fillet with fries, garden salad, tomato - and tartare sauce
  • Add chilli con carne - extra $2.00
  • Cereal - varieties $3.50
  • Toast - per slice $1.50
    • includes butter and preserves
  • All our rice dishes are served on a bed of Persian rice
  • Persian Chicken Salad (Olohveeyeh) $5
    • Mashed potato chicken, egg, gherkin, covered in mayonnaise and served with complimentary pita bread
  • Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
  • Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
  • Piroshkies
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • Combination $17
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • (+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • Mushroom Arancini (3pcs) $9.50
    • with puttanesca sauce
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
The Origin

The Origin

location

Address

95 Westminster Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033555939

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
95 Westminster Street, Christchurch, New Zealand