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

Kumara chips $4.00
Chocolate Donut $2.00
Jam Rap Explosion $3.80
1 Scoop chips $2.40
6 onion Rings $4.00
Blue Cod $6.80
Tormato $4. 20
Scoop chips $1.70

Dopiaza $14.50
- Marinated meat pieces cooked with large chunks of onion & mushroom, topped with ginger, garlic & spices, garnished with coriander
Aloo Palak $13.50
- Diced potatoes cooked with fresh spinach & spices, garnished with cream - makes people "green" with envy
Kadai $14.50
- Marinated meat pieces cooked with capsicum, tomato, onion & spices in tomato based sauce, garnished with coriander
Ansari Gosht (Lamb) $14.50
- Cuisine Magazine describes our chef's special - lamb cooked with pomegranate & spices, garnished with coriander
Tandoori Mushrooms $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic & yoghurt marinade - cooked in tandoor, served with mint chutney
Prawn Biryani $18.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with shell-less prawns, garnished with almonds, nuts & coriander
Vegetable Biryani $15.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables, garnished with almonds, nuts & coriander
Mixed Vegetables $13.50
- Fresh vegetables cooked in a rich blend of spices & green herbs, garnished with fresh coriander

Bowl of Rice $5.00
Khoresht-e-Ghaimeh (Persian lamb stew) (GF) $21.00
- Savoury mix of tender lamb cubes, yellow split peas, flavoured with rich tomato and tangy dried Persian limes
Falafel Entrée (GF) $12.50
- Vegetarian pattie mixed with special herbs and spices served with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
Ask one of our friendly staff for the gluteen free option
Beef Kebab $12.50
Add Feta Cheese $1.50
Homemade baklava
- With cream or Ice-cream
Beef Burger $15.50
- Homemade spiced beef patty, lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomato, beetroot, cheese, mushroom and Tokapi dressing

-Add grilled, sliced chicken breast or home smoked salmon $6.00
Fries – Large served with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
Breads and Dips $15.90
- Selection of locally made breads and dips
Spicy salami fettuccine $19.90
- Spicy salami, olives and red onion bound in a rich Napoli sauce
South Island Salmon Fillet $31.90
- Pan seared over summer vegetables, hollandaise sauce and a parmesan tuille
Garlic Bread $8.20
- Cobb style loaf, baked and loaded with garlic butter, ideal for sharing
Grilled tomato $5.00
Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00

Spring Rolls $3.00
Big Hotdog $2.90
Crumbed Cod
Meat Patties $2.10
Chicken Nibbles (1/2 dozen) $4.50
Mussels Patties $2.10
Battered Sausages $2.10
Hawaiian $6.20

Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
-Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
Falafel $5.00
Mixed
-Beef & Lamb $11.00
Mixed
-Falafel single $9.00 / double $11.00

Meat Lovers $23.00
- The Chef's mix of Ham, Beef, Chicken, Salami and Pork, with Peppers & Red onions
Mini Pork Roast $10.00
- with vegetables and Gravy
300 g Rump Steak $16.00
- A Large rump with fries two eggs & slow
Hawaian $22.00
- Ham & Pineapple Pieces
Venison Shank $18.00
- In a Red Wine & Plum jus with Mash & Peas
Beef & Vegetable Stew $10.00
- Chunks of rich Beef & hearty Vegetables
LBj Burger $16.00
- 120 g Pattie, Egg, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato Relish & Fries
Beer Battered Hoki $15.00
- Two Fillets of Hokin in a Beer Batter, lots of Fries, two eggs & Slow

House beans $4.50
Free range eggs (your style)
On organic toast $10.50
Bacon benedict $19.00
- Free farmed local bacon, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
Salmon $5.50
Tomatoes $3.00
Free range bacon $4.50

-With Bacon $15.50
Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour

French Toast Berry & Yoghurt $16.50
- dusted in cinnamon sugar with berry compote and yoghurt
Salmon Sandwich $18.50
- house-cured salmon with seasonal salad, avocado & honey mustard sauce on sour dough bread
Bagel $12.00
- toasted Bagel with cream cheese and salmon
Greens On Toast $12.50
- a forest of greens over a bed of avocado, miso & our sour dough whole-grain bread
The Creamy Goat $12.50
- tomato, olive oil and a mild goat cheese piled on our whole-grain sour dough bread
French Toast Bacon & Banana $16.50
- served with crispy bacon, banana & maple syrup
Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
- with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
Egg Montreal $18.90
- two poached eggs with house-cured salmon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread

Jalapenos N/A
Flatbread N/A
White Bread N/A
Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Wrap N/A
Tuna N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
Veggie Delite N/A

Fish of the Day $35.00
- Staff will advise on today's special
Brunch: Pancakes $10.50
- Pancakes served maple syrup & cream
Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
- Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
Fish & Chips $22.50
- House battered fish of the day, hand cut chips, garden salad, tartare sauce
Chef's Salad $22.00
- Grilled Free Range Chicken, Mixed Herb Salad, Pork Crackle, Lardons, Poached Egg, Garlic Croutons, House-Made Mayo
Cheese Souffle $17.00
- Three cheese souffle, apple & walnut salad, melba toast
Lamb Shoulder $36.00
- Braised lamb shoulder, pumpkin & sage gnocchi, buttered greens, braising liquor
Creme Brulee $14.00
- Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream

BANGERS + MASH $13.50
WEDGES $11.00
SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
- served with tartare sauce
HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
NACHOS $12.50
TOASTED SANDWICH + CHIPS $9.00
HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
HOT CHIPS $5.00

Extra meat/ Combination of meats (chicken, beef, pork) $4.90
Do you like it with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Seafood or Vegetarian?
Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $10.90
Rice $2.00
Thai Spring Rolls $8.90
- 8mini rolb homemade - vegetarian spring roll
Pork Spare Ribs $10.90
- 6 pieces of grilled marinated pork ribs
Kao pad kaprao - $12.90
- Stirfried meat with chilli, basil and vegetables with rice
Tofu/ Extra Vegetables $2.90