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

Pad Thai Noodle $8.50
Basil and Chili Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Chicken Curry Puffs (4) $6.00
Garlic Stir-fry & Rice $8.50
Red Curry & Rice $8.50
Chicken Satays (4) $6.00
Fried Rice $8.50
Ginger Stir-fry & Rice $8.50

Marshmallow & Ice-cream Sundae $11.00
- Lots of vanilla ice-cream & marshmallows smothered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, wafers & chocolate shavings. So if you are in the mood for lots of ice-cream, then this is for you!
Chocolate Overload $11.00
- A rich moist chocolate cake cooked to perfection smothered in baileys sauce, white chocolate ice-cream, chocolate shavings (told ya it was choc madness!) and a trio of berries with a blob of scented cream.
Chicken/smoked salmon tortilla chicken14/salmon15.50
- Pair of wraps, ever so popular, so now you have a choice. Cheesy tortilla with lettuce, salad prep, avocado and tomato salsa and bb pickles. Choice of chicken or smoked salmon….
Open chicken sammie $17.50
- Corn chip herb crusted chilli lemon chicken on toasted focaccia with salad, cucumber pickles, roast tomato & pineapple, finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese & sweetcorn sour cream.
Ribeye $33.50
- Our famous 280gm Ribeye served with rosemary roast potatoes, with some sauté bokchoi, broccoli and Spanish roast onions. Topped with prawn twisters, streaky bacon and finished with yummy beetroot pesto and a dash of jus.
Beer Batter Fish $17.50
- Yip just good ole fish n chips with salad and tartare sauce. I suppose I could say that the fish is base and that the batter is crisp and that the fries are cooked to perfection and that the salad is fresh to make this dish sound more exciting....
Famous Fritters $18.50
- Kumara, sundried tomato & sweet corn fritters layered on a gourmet salad with streaky bacon in between and finished with sweet corn sour cream.
Prawn on Fire $25.90
- Succulent tiger prawns tossed in red curry broth with potatoes, mushrooms, courgettes and roasted capsicum. Served with jasmine rice and fresh bread. Nom, nom nom...

CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
- A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.
The Full Monty $20.00
- Two poached eggs on toast with grilled tomato, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and our own herbed potato hash.
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Two poached free range eggs, on grilled ciabatta, with crispy bacon - smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Bacon and Eggs $16.00
- Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
B.L.T. $18.50
- Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Toasted Bagel $7.50
- Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
- Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.

Potato Top N/A
Chicken & Camembert N/A
Steak & Mushroom N/A
Peppered Steak N/A
Steak N/A
Mince & Cheese N/A
Steak, Bacon & Cheese N/A
Steak & Cheese N/A

CHICKEN PATIYALA $10.50
- Boneless Chicken cooked with Cumin Seed, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Veg Gravy and Indian Species. Garnishd with chopped Coriander and Egg Omelette
CHICKEN JALFREZEE $10.50
- Boneless Sliced Chicken cooked with Onion, Capsicum, Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Spices
LAMB BHUNA $10.50
- Lamb cooked with sliced onion, ginger, garlic and spices
MURG BIRYANI $10.50
- Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes Cooked With Rice & Chicken And Touched With Cashew Nut Gravy.
KEEMA NAAN $5.50
- Naan Bread Stuffed With Spiced Lamb Mince.
DAAL MAKHNI $9.99
- Black Lentils And Kidney Beans Cooked Over Low Heat And Spices.
KADAI PRAWNS $10.50
- Prawn Cooked In Thick Gravy With Crushed Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Coriander And Spices.
CHICKEN ACHARI TIKKA $12.00
- Chicken Marinated In Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt, Pickle Fenugreek & Spices, And then Cooked In Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.

Hot Dog $2.20
Chicken Nugget $0.70
Scallops 1/2 Doz $9.00
Fish $2.40
Akaroa Cod $4.80
Spring Roll $2.70
Chicken Nibble $0.90
Hawaiian $5.80

Sgt. Peppers $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
Tomizza $14.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Sir George $16.00
- A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
Moroccan Lamb $16.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
The King $15.00
- Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce

CRUMBED SOLE $6.00
BATTERED SCALLOPS $1.70
CORN NUGGETS 1/2 DOZ $2.60
STEAK $5.20
BATTERED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $4.80
STEAK PATTIES HOMEMADE $2.10
PLAIN $3.40
FISH WITH TARTARE SAUCE $4.70

-Sausages,hash, beans, 2 eggs $5.00 each
Nachos (GF/Vegan available) $17.00
- Smoked housemade beans served on warmed nacho chips w/ sour cream, salsa + guacamole
Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
- Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
Toast & Spreads $7.50
Hash Breakfast (GF +DF) $17.50
- Housemade hash, fresh baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise
GF=Gluten Free
Gangsta $22.50
- Housemade walnut + parmesan sausages, tomato, mushroom, spinach and hash w/ poached eggs, hollandaise and wholegrain toast
-Holly, aioli, pesto, toast $2.00 each

Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
Lamb Samosa - Tender lamb in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crispy tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $7.50
Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
Chicken Tikka Masala - Marinated pieces of chargrilled chicken breast with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices – ever popular $15.90
Khadai Chicken - A rich flavorsome curry with crushed tomato, capsicum and green chillies in a thick masala sauce $15.50
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50

Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions $28.00
Hot Plate Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs $18.00
Hot Plate Lamb $18.00
Fried Dumplings - each $1.00
Hot Plate Hedgehog Mushroom $18.00
Fried Rice $12.00
- with Shrimp/Beef/Pork/Chicken
Boiled Dumplings - Dozen $10.00
Stir Fried Chinese Mushroom with Vegetables $14.00

Pad Gai Satay MILD $16.00
- Keo's traditional peanut sauce available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian.
Khao Pad Thai MILD $16.00
- Fried rice with chicken, beef, or pork.
Gai Hem Ma Parn MILD $16.00
- Crispy chicken in rich sweet sauce with pineapple and cashew nuts and a touch of spice.
Gai Satay $10.00
- Chicken Satay
Goong Put Gra Theum Khing $16.00
- Stir fried prawns with garlic and fresh ginger in light Thai sauce.
Rice/Cashew Nuts/Peanut Sauce $3.00
Por Pier $10.00
- Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls
Please ask if you would like to try any of our other dishes as a vegetarian option.

Steak & Mushroom
Raspberry Muffin $2.50
Sausage Roll $2.50
Hot Chips $2.50
Mince
Toasties $4.00
Ham & Mustard $4.00
Fish $3.00

CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce
BREAD AND DIPS $13.00
- lightly toasted ciabatta with three dips, roast capsicum sundried tomato, and basil pesto
BEER BATTERED FRIES $10.00
- served with garlic aioli
WEDGES $11.00
- with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
FRIES $8.00
- served with tomato sauce
THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
- fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
BURGERS AND CHIPS BEEF $16.00
- cheese bacon egg tomato beetroot and lettuce topped off with garlic aioli and smoked hickory sauce, served on lightly toasted burger bun with a side of fries and tomato sauce
MINI PIZZA AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce