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

Fruit Salad $15
- Served with yoghurt
Vege Big Breakfast $25
- Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
Corn Fritter Stack $21
- Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
-To add bacon $24
Granola $15
- Our famous blend, served with yoghurt and fruit
Breads and Dips (GF) $15
- House breads served with a trio of dips
Eggs Benedict (GF) $21
- Poached eggs and toast
Scrambled or Poached Eggs on toast $15
- Options of eithe

Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
Chicken chow mein $ 10.00
Prawn Fu Yong Egg $11.80
Hawaiian Fried Rice $12.00
Sweet & Sour Fish $12.00
Plain Sausage $2.30
Steak Fried Rice $10.00

PUGLIESE $18.00
- onions, pecorino, oregano, olive oil, no mozzarella
MARINATED OLIVES $12.00
- with Italian crackers
GNOCCHI AL GORGONZOLA $22.00
- potato gnocchi, cream & blue cheese
BIANCA $18.00
- parmesan olive oil, mozzarella
ROMANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO $20.00
- tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI $20.00
- tomato, mushrooms, prosciutto, mozzarella
ROSSA $18.00
- tomato, mozzarella

Baked beans / Hollandaise / Mushrooms $3.50
Ask wait staff for today's desserts
Fish &Chips $15.00
- Beer battered fish, served w/ fries & a house dressed salad & tartare sauce
Bailies Pate $12.50
- Freshly made pate, served with toasted ciabatta & pickled veges
Veggie $15.00
- Lentil & chickpea pattie w/ raita, mesclun & tomato (contains nuts)
-add 2 eggs $3.00
Corn on the Cob $5.00
Green salad $4.50

Bhuna (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
- Meat cooked with onions, capsicum, garlic and fresh ginger in a thick sauce
Butter Chicken $18.00
- Everybody loves Butter Chicken. Chunky chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor, mixed in a creamy sauce, crushed cashew, butter and spices
Khadai (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
- Meat cooked with capsicum, onions and spices in a tomato base sauce
Kuchumber Salad $4.00
Papadam $1.00
- Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor
Prawn Makhani $20.00
- Prawn cutlets marinated overnight then cooked in tandoor, garnished with butter sauce and a touch of fenugreek
Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds - fried to golden brown
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor

Bakery Items $2.50
- Muffins
Toasted sandwiches $4.90
- ham or bacon with one filling
CAFÉ BURGER $12.90
- Your choice of chicken, beef or fish on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled cheese, onions and relish, served with fries
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $17.50
- Your choice of chicken or pork, served with garden salad and fries
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
Hot Dog $3.00
Basket of wedges $6.20
Freshly Made Sandwiches $4.00

Mussel With Spring Onion And Ginger $17.00
Deep Fried Squide $3.80
Prawn Crackers $5.00
Rice & Blake Bean With Beef And Green Pepper N/A
Scallops With Special Pepper Salt $23.00
Steamed Rice S $2 / L $5
Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu (Spicy) $13.90
Singapore Fried Rice Noodles $11.00

Mince potato onion $2.00
Chicken Pattie $2.40
Bacon & Eggs $9.50
Lemon Pepper Fish $2.90
Mussels 1/2 doz $4.00
Cheese onion $2.00
Giant $5.30
Hawaiian $3.30

-Single $8.50
Scallops 1/2 doz $9.00
Jam Rap with Chocolate $3.20
Mushroom $4.00
Onion Rings 6 for $3.00
Steak $5.00
-Single $8.50
Spring Rolls $2.40

Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
- Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Ensalada de Pollo (G F) (Chicken Salad) $16.50
- Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad.
Quesadillas (V ) $24.50
- Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice o f chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) (GF) $24.00
- Border style nachos with hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian.
Mini Empanadas $16.50
- Filled with only cheese or add chicken or beef.
Pescado a la Veracruzana (GF) $27.50
- This dish is the best example o f “jarochos” (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is bilked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed o f diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce.
Churros $9.00
- Scrumptious deep fried Mexican doughnut, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Choose your favourite topping to compliment them, chocolate, condensed milk or cajeta (goat milk caramel).
Mini Burrito $16.50
- Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice o f chicken or beef.

-chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
Np. Pork noodle soup $10.00
stir fried drunken noodles $10.00
Deep fried spring rolls $5.00
Served between 11:30AM and 2:30PM.
Nd. Duck noodle soup $15.00
-seafood $5.00
-seafood $5.00

Mini Hotdogs $1.20
Potato Fritters $1.00
Chicken Fillet Burger $9.00
- Crumbed Chicken Fillet , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Satay , Sweet & Sour , Chilli Or Tomato Sauce.
Squid Rings $0.90
Fish Burger $8.50
- Hoki Fish Fillet , Cheese , Onion , Lettuce , Beetroot , Tomato , Mayonnaise And Tartare Suce.
1/2 Scoop Kumara Weges $2.60
Spring Rolls $3.20
Curry Rolls $3.20

Served until 2pm
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
all served with fries.
Pasta-Mushroom and Bacon, Spinach,Sundried Tomato. $20.50
- In a cream sauce served on penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese
Chicken Souvlaki $20.50
- Topped with hummus and salad, yoghurt dressing and sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
- With lettuce and tomato served with fries
Please ask staff about our gluten free options
Market Fish of the Day $21.50
- Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries

Bacon and Eggs $12.00
- Bacon, eggs on toast
Bar Basket $12.00
- Assortment of spring rolls, onion rings, chicken bites and chips served with dipping sauce
Hot Chips $7.50
- Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
Gluten Free $2.00
- GLUTEN FREE BREAD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST EXTRA
Toasted Bagel $6.00
- Served with cream cheese, jam or basil pesto. Salmon and Bacon available for an extra $2.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
- Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
Eggs Benedict $14.00
- Spinach, bacon, eggs served on English muffins and drizzled with hollandaise sauce
Big Breakfast $16.50
- Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast

The Roast $13.5
- Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
Belt Panini $13.5
- Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
Extra vegetables & salad $6
200g Eye Fillet Steak $38
- Cooked the way you like it
Fries $6
250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
- Cooked the way you like it
Cajun Chicken Salad $17
- Lettuce, chorizo, warm potatoes, tomatoes, house dressing & panko-crusted fried soft boiled eggs. Add sauteed prawns $19
Curry of the Day $13.5
- with steamed jasmine rice