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

Crispy Chicken $21.50
- Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Main-10 pcs & fries
Sticky Date $11.00
- I reckon this is better than how grandma made it, but then what do I know? I'm just the sucker that has to type this. A warm rich style cake with loads of butterscotch sauce, berry compote, ice-cream and cream. Great soul food on a cold night I say.
Vanilla Brulee $11.00
- Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee is made to perfection with berry compote, vanilla ice-cream and some kinda biscuit.
The original seafood chowder small9.50/big14.50
- Started here back in the dark ages, and has not been changed too much. Some folks travel for miles just to get a taste, & ya even get bread & butter to clean the massive bowl. Scrumptious!
Good Ole Steak $27.00
- Yummo rib eye cooked to your liking, served with a garden salad. Comes with crisp fries and finished with a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings.
kids chicken and mushroom pasta $10.00
Chilli & Lime Chicken Sammie $24.50
- An absolutely awesome chilli and lime chicken on toasted focaccia with roast peppers, char courgettes and bb pickles finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese and sweet corn sour cream, served with a side of fries and aioli. Yumm..
Battered fish and chips with salad $10.00

Double Meat $4.30
Bacon, Egg and Chips $7.00
Chips $2.40
Blue Cod Fillets (crumbed or battered) $8.70
Mussels - Dozen (battered or crumbed) $8.50
Bacon & Corn Patties $2.20
Onion Rings (Dozen) $8.50
Fish Bites (Dozen) $6.50

Pineapple Ring $2.00
Extra Filling $1
Sausage $2.40
- plain, onion, battered
Monster $7.50
Whitebait Pattie/Paua Pattie $3.50
Chicken Cordon Bleu $5.50
Red Snaper $5.00
Sole $5.50

Grilled Fish with Sweet Miso - Salmon $10.00
Nigiri Platter - 6pcs $12.00
Tempura Prawn on Rice $12.00
Edamame Beans (V) $5.00
Deep Fried Squid $6.50
Tempura Sushi Roll - Fish $7.00
Sashimi - Salmon Only $11.00
Grilled Chicken with Yuzu Pepper $10.00

Mushroom Matter $13.00
- Button mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices
Vegetable Biryani $17.00
- Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
Roti $3.50
Chicken Naan (mince chicken) $5.00
Egg Plant $13.00
- Eggplant roasted in the tandoor first and then cooked in our special spices
Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
Butter Chicken $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor and then mixed in a creamy sauce, spices, crushed cashew & butter
Kadai Paneer $13.00
- Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato based sauce

Large $10.90
Small $8.00
Small $8.00
Deluxe $17.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel with grilled capsicum, onion, mushroom, served on flat pita bread with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
Fries $4.00
Lamb
Kebab Meal $15.00
- Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce, and either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous on a plastic container.
Large $10.90

Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90
Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
Pakora Wedges - Crispy battered potato wedges served with tamarind chutney (6 pieces) $5.00
Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
Chicken or Lamb Palak - Creamy spinach cooked with tomato, whole and ground spices, and a hint of garlic $15.50
Palak Paneer - Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach $14.90

Bacon $4.00
Bacon Corn Patties $2.10
Mussels (1/2 dozen) $4.50
Paua Patties $2.90
Cheese & Onion Patties $2.10
Chicken $4.90
Crab Sticks $2.10
Redcliffs Special $7.60

Steak with Mushrooms & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
Prawn Crackers $2.00
Seafood Supreme Chow Mein R $11.90 / L $12.90
Deep Fried Squid Rings 1/2 $5.00
Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) R $11.90 / L $12.90
Hot Dog $2.20
Plain Fried Rice $6.50
Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts R $11.90 / L $12.90

Salmon $5.50
French toast $18.50
- Free range bacon, fried banana and maple syrup
Mushrooms $4.00
Free range eggs (your style)
House beans $4.50
Tomatoes $3.00
Creamy chilli mushrooms $16.50
- Creamy spicy mushrooms on organic toast
Bagels and spread $7.50

Tempura $ 10.00
- Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
- Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
Philadelphia $ 6.00
Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
Teriyaki Chicken $ 5.00
Fried Fish $ 9.50
- Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)
Sushi $ 12.00
- Assortment of nigiri ( 5 pcs ) accompanied with wasabi and pickled ginger.
Unagi $ 6.50

Signature Giant Fried Chicken Cutlet $15.00
Vegetarian Minced Tofu Rice $6.50
Deep Fried Handmade Buns Drizzled w/ Condensed Milk $4.00
Taiwanese Style Hamburger $7.50
- BIG MAC in Taiwanese style! A steamed hot bun filled with mouth-watering braised pork belly, mild spicy pickles, coriander and a sweet peanut paste. (Sweet peanut paste is optional)
-Taro Balls
Salt Flavored Chicken $7.00
- Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles.
-Kumara Balls
Sanbeiji as Three Cups Chicken $14.00
- Chopped chicken drumstick slow cook with a cup of rice wine, a cup of sesame oil, and a cup of soy sauce. One of signature Taiwanese dish.

CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
REFRITO WRAP
- Refrito beans with melted Edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in a tortilla. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
PIZZA
- Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
OMELETTE
- A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
HALLOUMI BURGER
- Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
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 cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.
GARDEN BURGER
- A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.

CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
- Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
NUGGET BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy tempura 100% chicken breast BK Nuggets, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun. That's #nuggetlove for you!
BACON & EGG MUFFIN
- Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
BK CHICKEN
- Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants

Bagel $9.00
- toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
B.L.T.-Toast $16.50
- with bacon, lettuce, tomato & house made sauce hollandaise
The Creamy Goat $12.50
- tomato, olive oil and a mild goat cheese piled on our whole-grain sour dough bread
Eggs Your-Style With Bacon $15.50
- two eggs with bacon on sour dough bread
French Toast Berry & Yoghurt $16.50
- dusted in cinnamon sugar with berry compote and yoghurt
Oven Baked Farmer Omelette $16.50
- 3-eggs omelette with courgette, capsicum red onion,bacon & toast
French Toast Bacon & Banana $16.50
- served with crispy bacon, banana & maple syrup
Hot Chicken Sandwich $18.50
- with chicken, seasonal salad, avocado, apricot sauce on sour dough bread