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

Sweet and Sour $13.00
Phad Mee $13.00
- (Stir-fried rice vermicelli with soy sauce)
-Seafood $23.00
Stir Fried Scallops $23.00
- with Num Prik Powh
-Chicken $21.00
Spring Rolls $8.00
Larb (Minced ) $15.00
Phad Si-Eiew $13.00
- (Stir-fried rice noodles with sweet dork soya sauce)

B.B.Q Pork Rice Rolls $4.00
Baked Coconut Bun $3.00
Spicy Jelly Fish $8.00
Prawn Fried Noodle $10.00
Pork Tripe With Soy Sauce $8.00
Red Bean Bun $3.50
Roast Duck Noodle Soup $10.00
Pork with Pickled Cabbage Fried Rice Noddles $10.00

Tarakihi $4.50
Chicken Patty $1.80
Prawn Foo Young Egg $12.00
Bacon & Egg $4.70
Fish $4.00
Roast Pork with Veg & Cashew Nuts $12.00
Steak with Black Bean Sauce $12.00
Meat Patty $2.40

Beef Kebab $15.50
Chicken Kebab $15.50
Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
- Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
Green salad $6.50/$8.50
Barbosa $3.50
Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50
Kebab Skewer $5.00
French Fries $3.50

Sole $5.20
Chips $2.50
1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00
Blue Cod $6.20
Egg $4.50
1/2 dozen Wontons $4.50
Steak $5.20
Pineapple $4.50

PRAWN CHOW MEIN $12.00
PORK FRIED RICE $11.00
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN $11.00
ROAST PORK PINEAPPLE ON FRIED RICE $12.00
STEAK WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE $12.50
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
PLAIN SAUSAGE $2.20
CHICKEN EGG FOO YOUNG $12.00

Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Teka Maki $ 6.00
Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
- Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
- Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
California $ 5.50
Magic $ 6.50
Agedashi Tofu $ 9.50
- Deep fried tofu with homemade sauce

Combination Fried Rice $14.00
Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.50
Yong Chow Fried Rice $14.50
Whopper $8.50
Chicken Burger $6.00
Pineapple Fritter $2.00
Sliced Steak and Season Veg $14.00
Plain $3.70

PONDICHERRY DOSA
- A lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
SUN BURGER
- A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. Served with salad and/or fries. Vegan & gluten free options.
DAL
- Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
OMELETTE
- A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
PIZZA
- Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
NORI WRAP
- Spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in toasted nori. Vegan, gluten-free, raw option – raw nori available on request.
NACHOS
- Refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.

Halloumi $3.00
Caramelised Onions $1.50
Junior Cheese Burger $8.40
- Angus beef w/ melted cheddar, tomato ketchup & mayo
Beef & Blue Cheese L $12.90 / S $11.40
- Angus beef w/ blue cheese mayo, caramelised onions, salad & relish
Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt $1.50
California L $13.40 / S $11.90
- Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
Pineapple $1.00

Hawaiian $5.60
Squid Rings (doz) $8.00
STEAK EGG FOO YOUNG $11.00
CHICKEN PINEAPPLE ON RICE $10.50
Seafood Sticks $1.80
PRAWN FOO YOUNG $11.50
Chicken Nuggets $6.50
Beetroot $3.80

-chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
Vegetarian curry puffs $5.00
-chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
stir fried peanut sauce on noodles $10.00
Nsf. Seafood noodle soup $12.00
-seafood $5.00
-chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
tom kha soup $10.00
- served with rice.

1 Scoop Spicy Wedges $4.50
1 Scoop Kumara Wedges $4.50
Fish Bites $1.20
Crabsticks $1.90
Fisherman'S Basket $15.00
- (1 Fish , 1 Crabstick , 2 Squid Rings , 2 Scallops , 2 Mussels , 1/2 Scoop)
Beer Battered Hoki $5.00
1/2 Scoop Kumara Weges $2.60
Onion Rings $0.90

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)
Flautas $14.00
- These popular crispy golden tortillas are filled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top
Tostadas $25.50
- From Mexico city, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice of chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
Fries $8.00
- Basket of fries served with tomato sauce
Nachos $16.50
- With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken
Caramel Flan $9.00
- A lusciously smooth, chilled, light Mexican caramel flan
Ensalada de Mango con Almendras (Mango Salad with Almond) $16.50
- Succulent sliced mango with a mix of green salad, fresh lime juice and almonds to make the perfect salad. Mexico is now one of the world's largest exporters of mangos
Queso Fundido $17.00
- Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more

Yellow Curry (Gaeng Gari) $17.50
- The milder of the curries with potato cashews & vegetables
Ginger Sauce (Pad Khing) $17.50
- Flavours of fresh ginger with a mixture of vegetables. Very nice.
Tom Yum Vegetarian $10.50
Massamun Curry $18.50
- A brown curry with tamarind, potato, pineapple, cinnamon sticks
Mussel Omelet $22.00
- Thai style omelet with onions & mussels
Pad Thai Prawns $22.00
- Thick noodles fried, prawns, vegetables, carrot, peanuts on top
Peanut Sauce (Pad Pug) $17.50
- Chefs homemade Satay (peanut sauce) in mixture of vegetables
Spring Rolls $8.50
- 6 Thai vegetarian spring rolls