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

Spring Rolls $2.80
Cranberry Chicken
Italiano
Smoked Salmon ($15.90)
Whole Scallops $1.50
Crab Stick $1.80
Blue Cod $6.50
Tarakihi $5.00

LAMB DO PAYAZA $10.50
- Tender pieces of Lamb cooked in diced onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and cashew nut gravy
GOA PRAWNS $10.50
- Cooked With Sliced Onion, Capsicum, Ginger, Garlic, Tomato, Vinegar, Fresh Coriander And Assortment Of Spices.
LAMB NAWABI $10.50
- Tender diced Lamb cooked with diced capsicum, onion and whole cashew nut
MANGO LASSI $5.50
TANDOORI FISH TIKKA $15.00
- Chunks of Fish Marinated in Ginger, Garlic, Yogurt and Roasted in Tandoor
VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
- Onion & Spinach Deep Fried in Chickpea Batter. Four pieces per portion.
LAMB KORMA $10.50
- Lamb cooked in homemade rich cream sauce
CHICKEN BHUNA $10.50
- Boneless Chicken Cooked with Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Capsicum, Ginger, Garlic Paste, Fresh Coriander and Spices

The King $15.00
- Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
Veggie Supreme $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
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
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
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
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
Tomizza $14.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.

Sweet & Sour Pork (S) $12.00 (L) $14.00
Spicy Chicken (S) $12.00 (L) $14.00
Prawn Chow Mein $13.00
Cashew Nuts $4.00
Singapore Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
Steak With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
Fillet Steak Nice Cook Style $15.00
Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.00

Tofu with Chopped Spring Onion $6.00
Red Bean Bun $3.50
Roast Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
Roast Duck, Pork & Chicken on Rice $12.00
Preserved Egg & Pork Porridge $5.00
Chicken Bun $3.50
B.B.Q.Pork Bun $3.50
Steamed OX Tripe $3.50

Jam Rap $2.20
Pork Chow Mein $11.00
Chicken Chop Suey $12.00
Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.00
Steak Foo Young Egg $14.00
Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $13.00
Hot Dog $2.20
Cheese $4.20

Beer Battered Snapper $24.90
- Served with salad and fries
Cooked Breakfast $21.90
- Bacon, fried eggs, hash browns, real angus sausage, mushrooms, toast.
Kids Bangers and Mash
Bangor Bangers and Mash $19.50
- Three world famous real angus sausages, homemade creamy mash potato, mushy peas and tomato/onion gravy.
-Seasonal Salad
Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
- Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
O'Shea's Toasted Sandwich $12.90
- Your choice of ham, tomato, onions, cheese or pineapple, served with fries.
Childrens Combo

- Chicken Supremo - herb roasted chicken, mushrooms, feta, olives & sun ripened tomatoes
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
Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $12.50
- Handmade cookies filled with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
tomato $5.00
West Coast Ribs $26.90
- Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our West Coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
-add mushrooms $15.90
- chicken fillet, bacon, parmesan, pineapple
Steamed Rice $5.00

Potato and bacon w housemade mayo
Assorted mini tarts
Selection of rolled sandwiches
LADY'S BREKKIE $14.00
- more petite serving of the Gent's Brekkie
EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
- with cold smoked salmon
cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
Truffles GF DF available
EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
- with spinach

On organic toast $10.50
Bro brekkie $22.50
- Two free range eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, breakfast bangers and organic toast.
Egg royal $21.00
- Stuart Island hot smoked salmon, free range eggs, organic toast & hollandaise.
Bagels and spread $7.50
Spinach $4.50
Creamy chilli mushrooms $16.50
- Creamy spicy mushrooms on organic toast
Hash $4.50
French toast $18.50
- Free range bacon, fried banana and maple syrup

Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
- Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce
Saki Maki $ 5.50
Magic $ 6.50
Adamame $ 8.00
- Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
5pcs of Nigiri + 8pcs of Sashimi $ 19.00
- Comes with rice and miso soup.
Teka Maki $ 6.00
Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
- Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.

HALLOUMI BURGER
- Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
SWEET TREATS
- A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
BREAKFAST DOSA
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana and drizzled with honey
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.
DAL
- Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Served with basmati rice. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
- A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
- Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .

Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
Scallops with kumara crisps and Japanese mayonnaise $14.00
Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
OPENING HOURS TUES - SUN Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - late
-main $20.00
Stir-fried Squid with black bean sauce $30.00
Deep fried house made prawn meat balls with Japanese mayo (4pieces) $14.00

Mini Empanadas $16.50
- Filled with only cheese or add chicken or beef
Quesadillas $24.50
- Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice of chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
Ensalada de Pollo (Chicken Salad) $16.50
- Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad
Ceviche Cancun $15.50
- Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
Fajitas $24.50 / $40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice of chicken, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people
Jalapeno Poppers $10.00
- Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a fine mexican chipotle dipping sauce
Chiles Rellenos $26.50
- Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice of chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra)
Mango Ice Cream $9.00
- A delicious ice cream, made with pulped mango and served with mango slices