Alchemy Restaurant and Bar in Christchurch City Menu

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BACON BENEDICT Two poached eggs and streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta with lemon Hollandaise $19.50
SALMON BENEDICT Two poached eggs and cured salmon on toasted ciabatta with lemon Hollandaise. $21.00
THE WORKS BREAKFAST Bacon, two fried eggs, sausage, 100g grilled beef rib eye, roasted field mushroom, hash brown, roasted tomato and toasted ciabatta. $22.50
FRENCH TOAST bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup and marscapone $18.50
STEAK AND EGGS Two fried eggs and grilled rib-eye served on toasted ciabatta. $24.50
SEASONAL FRESH FRUITS with Manuka Honey Yoghurt $14.50
CURED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BAGEL $16.00
COTTAGE CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE WITH GRAPE FRUIT SEGMENTS $15.00

BREADS Selection of breads, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, dukkah and capsicum jam $12.00
SOUP Homemade, served with warm baguette. $11.00
DUCK LIVER PARFAIT served on toasted ciabatta with pickled cucumber and petite salad $17.50
GOATS CHEESE AND FIG FILO baked golden, served with saffron poached pears, petite salad, dressed with balsamic glaze. $15.00
ALCHEMY PLATTER A selection of meats, cheese, fruits and breads with dips for two people. $35.00

STEAK SANDWICH Served on toasted ciabatta with crisp lettuce, tomato, homemade mayonnaise and topped with guacamole, served with fries and petite salad. $21.00
OPEN ROASTED PORK BELLY SANDWICH on toasted ciabatta with crisp lettuce, tomato, apple sauce and red onion jam. Served with fries and petite salad. $18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, aioli, red onion jam and fries. $21.00
CHICKEN FILO PARCE Free range chicken, sundried tomato, apricots and feta cheese, wrapped in filo pastry. Served with apricot chutney and petite salad. $18.00
NEW ZEALAND GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS served with crusty Baguette Traditional in garlic, white wine, cream and herb $21.00
NEW ZEALAND GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS Asian – red curry with coconut cream and coriander $22.50
BEER BATTERED FISH FILLETS French Fries, cos salad, lemon and homemade tartare sauce. $22.00

THAI STYLE LAMB SALAD summer leaves, cucumber, carrot, red onion and mint. Dressed with a lime and coriander vinaigrette. $21.00
Warm Chicken and Cashew Salad sprouts, red onion, summer herbs, crispy Oriental noodles and mango yoghurt dressing $21.00
CAESAR SALAD Traditional with Cos hearts, grilled lardon’s, garlic croutons, poached egg and anchovy fillets and our very own Caesar dressing $18.00
SMOKED SALMON our traditional with the addition of smoked Akaroa Salmon $23.00 Chicken – Our traditional with the addition of chicken $23.00 Soused Scallops – Our traditional with the addition of 6... $24.00

GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE LEMON CAKE moist lemon sponge cake served with passion fruit sorbet and fresh raspberries. $12.50
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE served in a brandy snap basket with orange fillets, chocolate nut crunch and Morello cherry jelly $12.50
INDIVIDUAL KIWI PAVLOVA filled with kiwi fruit crème fraiche, topped with whipped cream, drizzled with raspberry coulis. $12.50
VANILLA BEAN PANA COTTA with summer berry ‘soup’ $12.50
KAPITI ICE CREAM TRIO A selection of three Kapiti Ice Cream flavours served with fresh fruits and almond brittle. $12.50
NEW ZEALAND CHEESE PLATE A premium Kapiti cheese served with walnut bread, quince paste and fruits. Choose from either Kapiti Kikorangi Blue, Kapiti Ramara or Kapiti Tuteremoana Cheddar. $12.50

Fries and aioli $7.00
Garlic Bread – Baguette steeped in garlic butter and baked in foil pouch. $12.00

BREADS Selection of breads, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, dukkah and capsicum jam $12.00
SOUP Homemade, served with warm baguette. $11.00
DUCK LIVER PARFAIT served on toasted ciabatta with pickled cucumber and petite salad $17.50
GOATS CHEESE AND FIG FILO baked golden, served with saffron poached pears, petite salad, dressed with balsamic glaze. $15.00
CURED AKAROA SALMON with orange and rocket, avocado & coriander salsa and pinot noir reduction. $17.50
SALT N PEPPER CALAMARI WITH SOUSED SCALLOPS Petite salad, balsamic glaze and avocado oil $17.50

SAFFRON SCENTED RISOTTO with Swiss Brown button mushrooms and summer asparagus finished with shredded parmesan $24.50
KUMARA BAKE Baked layers of Golden, Red and Beauregard Kumara, served on wilted greens with red capsicum relish and broad bean butter ‘Veloute’ $28.00
ROASTED BREAST OF CHICKEN served with chestnut loaf with crispy prosciutto, sage and sherry ‘cafe au lait’ sauce. $34.00
TWICE BAKED PORK BELLY on wilted bok-choi with fig jam, crispy crackling, butternut puree and hoisin sauce. $34.00
AKAROA SALMON FILLET on herbed lemon polenta with soused scallops, chive butter sauce and pinot reduction. $35.00
ROASTED RACK OF CANTERBURY LAMB Kalamata olive rub, served on ratatouille with red wine jus. $36.00
FILLET OF NEW ZEALAND BEEF shallot puree, roasted kumara, summer greens and red wine jus. $36.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice) $19.00
Bamboo Salad $10.50
Tom Zap $13.50
Bangkok Noodle Chicken Beef or Pork $13.50
Thai Laksa Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Tom Yum Tofu and Mushroom $11.00
Chicken Cashew Nut $13.50
Stir Fried Tofu Eggplant, Basil and Chilli $10.00

Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
- Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
Open Sammie $22.00
- Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
French Toast $16.50
- Thick baguette slices, soaked in vanilla and cinnamon flavoured mix and served with either maple, bacon and banana OR berry compote.
B.L.T. $18.50
- Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Bacon and Eggs $16.00
- Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Roasted, herbed portobello mushrooms, stacked onto grilled sourdough, with tomato and bacon and topped with a basil and lime aioli.
Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
- Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Pie of the Day $18.00
- Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.

Extras $1.00
Cheese onion Ring $5.60
Deep Fried Snickers $3.80
6 wontons $3.60
Plain Donu $2.00
Spring Roll $2.60
Crab Stick $1.20
Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.00

Sweet & Sour pork with Vegetable S $17.50 / L $30.00
Crispy Chicken (sweet chilli sauce) S $17.50 / L $30.00
(Minimum 8 People) $28.00 Per Person
Tofu with Tomato, Onion & Pepper S $17.50 / L $30.00
Steamed Rice S $2.50 / L $6.00
Steamed Fish with Ginger & Onion (whole fish) S $27.00 / L $36.00
Squid with Curry & Vegetable S $19.00 / L $32.00
Squid Lemongrass with Chilli S $19.00 / L $32.00

Prawn Makhani $20.00
- Prawn cutlets marinated overnight then cooked in tandoor, garnished with butter sauce and a touch of fenugreek
Vegetable Makhani $15.00
- Mixed vegetables, cooked in a creamy sauce, crushed cashew, butter and spices
Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
Prawn Saag $20.00
- Prawn cooked in spinach and spices, makes people ‘green’ with envy
Lemon Chicken $18.00
- Chicken cooked with fresh lemon, Indian spices and fenugreek
Prawn Vindaloo $18.00
- Traditionally a Goan dish - Hot spices and vinegar, cooked in a tomato base sauce
Prawn Jalfreji $18.00
- Prawn prepared with ginger, garlic, green capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coriander
Papadam $1.00
- Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor

Add Grilled Chicken $21.00
- Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette
Gnocchi Di Patate $24.00
- Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce
Caprese $17.00
- Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil
Perfect for sharing! $35.00
- A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that
Agnello $36.00
- Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
Lasagne Di Mamma Alda $25.50
- Thin layers of pasta, basil, bechamel, beef, napoli sauce, ham & melted cheese
Fondente $16.00
- A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
Lemon Tart $16.00
- A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce

-Cooked in 2 Styles $59.00
Assorted fried rice Combination Fried Rice $14.00
Curry Seafood Curry Seafood Small $22.00 / Medium $30.00
Deep Fried Crumb Prawns with Salad Sauce Small $22.00 / Medium $30.00
Crispy Skin Chicken Half $14.00 / Whole $25.00
Spicy Pork with Vinegar $18.00
Wonton Soup Wonton Soup $14.00
Landscape whole stuffed tofu Steamed Stuffed Bean Curd $18.00

Double Meat $4.50
Fish Bites $2.30
Plain $3.50
4 Potato Fritters
Kumera Chips $3.50
Chips $2.30
Egg $4.00
Chicken Burger $4.60

Curry Roll / Spring Roll $2.90
Roast Pork and Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.00
Corn Nugget $3.00
- 1/2 Doz
Chicken with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $10.80
Corn Bacon Pattie / Cheese Onion Fritter / Donut $2.20
Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
Satay Prawns $12.00
Prawn Foo Young Egg $13.00

CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
PIZZA
- Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
- Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
KOORI
- A dish of creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with the fresh Indian flavours of fresh chilli, coriander, ginger, tomato and garlic. Served with toasted house bread.
NACHOS
- Refrito beans served with melted cheddar, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
SWEET TREATS
- A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
- A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
HALLOUMI BURGER
- Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.

Jungle Cuny
- (no coconut cream) Spicy hot red chilli & shrimp paste curry with your choice of meat.
Pla Raad Prik
- Stir fried fish fillet wife your choice of whiskey or chilli sauce.
Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
Grilled Chicken wings
- Bahn Thai marinated chicken wings, slow baked then grilled.
Yum Bahn Thai
- Bean thread noodles with minced meat, red onions, fresh coriander and seasoned with lime juice and chilli.
Yellow Curry
- Yellow curry paste, onions, coconut cream in a thick curry with potato and a choice of meat.
Drunken Noodles
- Thick rice noodles stir fried with vegetables in a Thai style basil and chilli with your choice of meat
Vegetable Golden bag
- In house made deep fried pastry parcels filled with seasonal vegetables in Thai spices. Served wife sweet chilli sauce.

Long Island Ice Tea $16.00
CHICKEN SALAD - Grilled sliced chicken breast, tomato wedges, pineapple, roasted onion, capsicum, green beans, mushrooms w Toscana dressing. 19.9
Moncellier Pinot Noir Bottle $72.90
Borgo Tesis Pinot Grigio Bottle $54.90
Santa Caterina Pinot Nero Glass $13.90 Bottle $59.90
Wild Turkey $8.50
Shingle Peak Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Glass $9.90 Bottle $44.90
Finlandia Cranbery $8.50

Teriyaki chicken udon $12
Teriyaki Salmon $12
- Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Sushi Roll N/A
Nigiri Sushi N/A
Udon noodle $10
Katsu Set $13
- Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Rice Tray N/A
Crispy Chicken Curry $12
- Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice

P.K. Kids Kuku $10.50
- Carrot frittata or zucchini frittata served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
Halva $3.50
- Traditional Persian sweet
Falafel Entree $11.50
- Ground chickpeas with garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Home-made garlic butter spread upon a large pita bread then sliced
Mixed Plate Dessert $18.00
- Chef's selection of the Persian desserts
Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
- Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
Carrot Kuku $22.00
- Traditional house carrot frittata served on a bed of rice, a trio of seasonal salads and sauces
House Bite Entree $11.50
- Ground chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices. Served with a trio of sauces