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

-Or with bacon, banana and maple syrup for $22
Brunch Scramble $23
- One of our favourites: New potatoes, green beans, olives, red onions, chorizo, and bacon all pan seared and tossed through pesto, and topped with a poached egg. Divine!
-With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
Kedgery (GF) $23
- Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
Fish of the Day POA
- Always fresh. Always delicious! Check our specials board for details
-With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
-With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
Seafood Chowder $18
- At the request of our regulars, Sophie's delicious chowder has earned a permanent place on the menu!

Chicken chow mein $ 10.00
Roast Pork chow, mein
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $12.00
Pineapple Ring $2.30
Curry Chicken on Fried Rice $10.30
Pottle of Fried Rice $5.50
Chicken Fu Yong Egg $10.30
Prawn with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $13.00

Kumo's Special Roll $19.50
- Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon scallop, seared w ith may o and Chef 's special sauce
Trio ice cream $10.00
- green tea /soy vanilla / vanilla
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $19.00
- Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and onion
Assorted Tempura $20.00
- Assorted seafood and seasonal vegetables
Steam Rice $3.00
Soft shell crab $29.50
- Deep fried soft shell crab, served with oyster and chilli sauce
Tofu Salad $11.00
- Tofu with sesame dressing, topped with assorted nuts
Agedashi $10.00
- Deep fried tofu with chef's special soup stock

Double Meat $ 4.70
Seafood Basket $10.00
Steak Roll $2.80
4 Fillings $ 5.00
Plaln $3.70
chicken $ 2.00
mini Donuts 6 for $2.80
scallops 6 For $8.00

Egg Plant $13.50
- Eggplant roasted in the tandoor then cooked into a spicy, dryish sauce, garnished with coriander
Vegetable Biryani $16.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables, garnished with raisins, nuts and coriander
Aloo Jeera $13.50
- Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
Cheese Naan $4.50
- Homemade cheese filling
Prawn Jalfreji $18.00
- Prawn prepared with ginger, garlic, green capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coriander
Chicken Naan $4.50
- Tandoori chicken filling
Fish Curry - Ling Fish $20.00
- Fish cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seeds and spices, garnished with coriander
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $5.00
- Chick pea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture

Brat $12.80
- Spicy Bratwurst Sausage With Caramelised Onions And Melted Cheese In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
- Raspberry Jam And Real Whipped Cream $9.80
Joker $14.80
- Spicy Bratwurst Sausage, Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
- With Free Range Chicken $22.80
- Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup And Banana $13.80
please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. gluten free surcharge 1.00
Muesli (v) $10.80
- Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.

● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
Hash Breakfast (GF +DF) $17.50
- Housemade hash, fresh baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise
GF=Gluten Free
-Gluten Free $10.50
French Fries (GF/Vegan) $9.00
- Served w/ flaked sea salt, tomato sauce & aioli
-Sausages,hash, beans, 2 eggs $5.00 each
Eggs on Toast $10.50
Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00

Classic American Pancakes $10.90
- Served with maple syrup and cream
Just Toast $5.50
- Your choice of spicy fruit/ multigrain/ white bread with butter and jam
Crackled Pork Belly $26.90
- Served with roast baby potatoes, beans, spinach. Topped with apple comport and rosemary sauce
Stuff Field Mushroom $19.50
- Field mushroom stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, feta and pine nuts. Served with roasted capsicum couli and a green salad
Asian Spicy Chicken Noodle Salad $19.00
- Asian slaw with cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
Oven Baked Focaccia $8.50
- With herb butter, served with olive oil and sweet chilli sauce
Salt n' Pepper Calamari $10.90
- With a green salad drizzled with a sweet chilli and lemon vinaigrette
Breads and Dips $10.50
- Warm bread selection served with a selection of homemade dips

-Add beans $2.00
SBC (GF/DF) $8.70
- Sausage, beans and chips
Nachos (GF/DF) $17.50
- Choose Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian
-Add bacon $4.00
-Add Bacon $2.00
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $5.00
- Small $4.00
French toast (GF/DF) $8.70
- Served with maple syrup, whipped cream and bacon

Pesto $2.00
House beans $4.50
With free farmed bacon $14.50
Veggie deluxe $18.50
- Fresh veggies, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
Mushrooms $4.00
On organic toast $10.50
Sausages (x2) $4.50
Salmon $5.50

Oyster sauce noodle (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
Laksa Noodle soup $13.00
- with chicken & rice noodles
Chicken & cashew nuts $13.00
- with seasonal vegetables
Oyster sauce stir fried beef $13.00
- with seasonal vegetables
Tom yum soup with chicken/prawn $9.00/$11.00
Tom yum Noodle soup $15.00
- with prawn
Chilli basil noodles $13.00
Chilli Chicken $13.00
- with side vegetables

Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried noodle with eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanut

Venison Burger Venison patties, fresh mango salsa, gourmet lettuce and artisan bread -
Pissaladière – caramelized onion and pesto mini pizzas -
A Goaty Rendez-Vous Duo of roasted goat cheese and butter-pear relish served between fine pastry layers and drizzled with a port wine glaze -
Berry sorbet shots & crème de cassis liqueur -
Chocolate and Coffee Pyramid coated in Belgium milk chocolate -
Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -
Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
Escargots- Snails cooked in garlic butter -

Seafood Udon $9.00
Vegetarian $8.00
- 8 Pieces
Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) $7.00
Teriyaki Chicken $7.00
Miso Soup $3.50
Chicken R $9 / L $12
-Platter $30.00
Crispy Chicken $8.00
- 8 Pieces

-Full $17.50
Tandoori prawns (8pcs) $16.00
- King prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of garlic, cooked delicately in the tandoor
Dal makhani $13.00
- Whole black lentils soaked overnight and cooked slowly in a creamy buttery sauce
Chicken korma $15.80
- Chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor oven and served in cashew nut creamy sauce
Onion kulcha $4.00
- Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
Garlic naan $3.50
- Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic
Chicken afghani $15.80
- Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews.
Chicken kadai $15.80
- Chicken cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices