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

-With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
- Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
Vege Big Breakfast (GF) $25
- Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
Big Breakfast (GF) $25
- Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix!
-Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
French toast $22
- With bacon, banana and maple syrup
Eggs Benedict (GF) $21
- Poached eggs and toast
Fish of the Day POA
- Always fresh. Always delicious! Check our specials board for details

(A) Vege $7.00
Pad See Eiw Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Beef Oyster Sauce $13.50
Green Curry (Chicken or Beef) $14.50
Sweet and Sour Honey Pork or Chicken $13.50
Basil Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Fresh Spring Rolls (Pack of 3)
Chicken Peanut Sauce and Vegetables $13.50

Chicken Nibbles 6 for $5.50
FAMILY MEAL DEAL $24.80
- 5 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat patties, 2 scoops of chips, 2 doughnuts or 2 pineapple rings
Mini Spring Rolls 12 dor $8.00
Bacon Burger $4.50
Jam Rap $2.30
Kumara Chips $6.00
Lasagne Pattie $4.00
Steak & onion Pattie $2.40

Apple juice $3.50
Beef curry udon $13.50
Miso soup $2.80
Prawn cutlet curry $13.20
Baked pudding $4.90
Cheese topping $2.00
Veg croquette curry $12.70
Hamburger steak & teriyaki chicken $23.50

Meat Patty $2.40
Sweet and Sour WonTons $10.00
Oyster Steak Sauce $12.00
Hawaiian $4.90
Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.00
Donut / Chocolate donut /Jam Rap $2.00
Steak Chow Mein with Mushrooms $11.00
Cheese & Pineapple $4.70

Lamb Musmun $21.00
- Lamb Musmun, one of our best curry dish to try..
Combination Meats $18.00
Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
Combination Meats $18.00
Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
Vegetarian Thai Wontons (6) $9.00
- Deep fried wontons - contains corn, pumpkin & carrot. Served with sweet chilli sauce
Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00

Classic kiwi breakfast (available until 4pm daily) $21.90
- Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown with two eggs cooked to your liking on crispy toast bread
- Chargrilled courgette, bell pepper, mushroom, caramelised onions & spinach
Banoffee pie $12.50
- Sweet pastry tart filled with caramel, bananas and whipped cream
Minced beef nachos $17.50
- chilli con carne over corn chips, jalapenos, melted cheese and sour cream
Side Salad $6.00
Mini samosas spring rolls $6.00
- chicken fillet, bacon, parmesan, pineapple
Chocolate and Berry Mud Cake $12.50
- Rich chocolate cake, Served with berry compote, chocolate sauce and ice cream

-Tomato, mushies, avo, spinach $4.50 each
Hash Breakfast (GF +DF) $17.50
- Housemade hash, fresh baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise
-Gluten Free $10.50
● Sides
Museli w/ Fresh Fruit. berries & yoghurt $11.00
All eggs free range
Toast & Spreads $7.50
● Shroom Room Shrooms $17.50
- Muhsrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served with pesto on wholegrain toast

CHICKEN BACON AND CASHEW SALAD $22.50
- Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, bacon and there’s a bit of smelly cheese too. Now there is a truckload of lettuce so f you don’t like rabbit food. Don’t order it.
CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
- Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
KING SALMON & SCALLOP $31.50
- Oven baked king salmon fillet, with gnocchi and creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Finished with grilled scallops plus a watercress & apple salad. Now don't feel too guilty for looking at the dessert menu, coz this is rather healthy!
PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
- Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
STUFFED CHICKEN $31.80
- The plumpest chicken breast stuffed with walnuts, baby spinach and brie cheese wrapped up in streaky bacon, oven roasted and plonked upon potato & herb puffs. Topped with a tomato jam and sweet kumara crisps
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
- Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
FAMOUS FRITTERS $21.50
- our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn and kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad, with smoked salmon. Yeah there are other spectacular goodies in the salad but I can’t be telling ya everything or there will be no surprise.
VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
- Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..

Briggston Special Chow Mein $11.00
Steak Egg Foo Young $10.00
Chicken Sweet & Sour on Rice $9.50
Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
Double Meat $3.80
Steak Sweet & Sour on Rice. $9.50
Fish $4.00
Chicken Egg Foo Young $10.00

Prawn Crackers $2.00
Steak with Mushrooms & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
Fish $3.00
Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
Beef & Mushroom with Egg Soup $7.50
Steak with Black Bean Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
Mushrooms $4.00
Samosa (vegetarian) $1.4 / $2.5

Eye fillet steak with black pepper sauce $34.00
-main $20.00
Steamed bun of roasted pork belly & pickled cucumber (1 bun) $10.00
Chicken teriyaki $30.00
Combination seafood fried rice (prawn, scallops and squid) $32.00
Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
Steamed white rice (bowl) $3.00
OPENING HOURS TUES - SUN Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - late

Cornfritter Stack $19.00
- Cornfritters served with streaky bacon, tomato and avocado salsa and a fried egg
Kids Menu N/A
- Available to children 12 years and younger, this is the same as the main menu but half the portion
Eggs (2) $3.00
Hash Brown $3.00
Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
B.L.T $19.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese in a toasted focaccia bun, served with fries
Waffles $17.00
- Light, crispy waffles served with maple syrup and cream with your choice of streaky bacon or berries and banana
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Streaky Bacon

Do you like it with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Seafood or Vegetarian?
Ginger with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
Tom Yum Goong (Prawns) $12.90
Peanuts sauce on top/ Cashew nuts $4.90
Gang Ka-ree Gai $14.90
- Yellow curry with chicken and vegetables, served with rice
Rice $2.00
Pad Thai Noodles $12.90
- -Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
Pork Spare Ribs $10.90
- 6 pieces of grilled marinated pork ribs