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

Grilled tomato $3
Spring vegetable soup $11.90
- With pea, courgette, leeks, creme fraiche & toasted multigrain vege- gluten free - vegan on request
Three filling omelette $17.90
- Choose 3 from the following:bacon / spinach / cheddar / feta / potato / sausage / tomato / salmon /onion / mushroom served on toasted multigrain vege vegan – gluten free on request
Corn, kale & coriander fritters $17.90
- With mushy peas, chorizo sausage, whipped goats feta & a kale, pickled radish salad vege on request
- honeycomb, raspberry jam & butter $8.90
Avocado $5
Gluten free cassava & sunflower toast $2.50
Sausage $5

Tower of Pork $28.50
- Lots and lots of pork spare ribs marinated overnight in 3 Cows special sauce and oven baked to tenderness perfection just for you! Served with homemade potato wedges with a side of avocado salsa and sour cream. A definite winner this one is!
Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
- The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
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...
Pasta of the day $17.50
- What you get depends on the chef's mood and whichever way the wind’s blowing. Please ask the wait staff for today’s yummy concoction. It could have seafood or any other delectable things in it.
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.
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.
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..
Pork Belly $31.80
- Twice roasted belly, marinated in hoisin and 5spice. Comes with potatoes, honey kumara rounds, add some chargrilled bokchoi and finished with a ginger & mango chutney and a hint of jus. Now the chefs pile this high, so I hope it's earthquake proof!

Egg $4.10
Fish Cakes $1.80
Crumbed Deep Sea Cod $4.90
Scallops dozen $17.00
Squid Rings dozen $10.00
Hotdogs $2.20
Crab Sticks $1.80
Mini Spring Rolls $6.00

Tomato $4.00
Mushroom $4.00
Hot and Sour Soup $6.50
Roast Pork Curry on Rice $11.00
Large Hot Dog (with sauce) $3.00
Kumara Chips (Large Bag) $8.00
Prawn Fried Rice $16.00
Pork Mushroom on Rice $11.50

Mixed Pickle $4.00
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $16.00
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, & spices - cooked in a hot clay oven called a tandoor
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $8.00
- Chopped onions rings mixed with chickpea flour & spices - fried to a crispy brown
Kogan Josh $14.00
- Meat cooked in cardamom, cloves, cinnamon mixed in yoghurt, spices and cooked in a tomato base sauce
Vegetable Biryani $17.00
- Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
Kadai $14.00
- Meat cooked with capsicum, onions in a tomato base sauce and spices
Prawn Biryani $19.00
- Tiger prawns cooked in rice & spices garnished with coriander
Cheese Naan (cheese) $5.00

Baklava $2.50
-Beef & Lamb $11.00
-Salad $5.00
Falafel $5.00
Lamb $5.00
Mixed
Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
-Falafel single $8.00 / double $10.00

Mini Pork Roast $10.00
- with vegetables and Gravy
Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
- Topped with olives, Cheese, Basil, Peppers & Red onion
Chicken Parmesan $16.00
- A sliced Crumbed Chicekn Breast, layered with Chefs special Tomato Sauce, Mozzorella, Parmeson Cheee, lightly grilled served with Salads & fFries
Vegetarian $22.00
- Chefs choice of the day
Chicken Schnitzel $10.00
- with Coleslaw & Fries
Paltter $40.00
- 6 x Fish Bites, Samosas, Spring Rolls, Chicken Nuggets, Squid Rings & Chips
Creamy Chicken $24.00
- Chicken,Cream, Cheese, Pesto & Cashew Nuts
Chicken Brie & Bacon Burger $16.00
- Chicken Pattie topped with Brie & Bacon with a side of Fries

-With Bacon $15.50
-With Salmon $17.50
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce

Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
- Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.
Kenzo $ 10.00
Salmon & Avocado $ 9.50
- Sliced pieces of raw tuna salmon (4pcs) and avocado.
Tempura $ 10.00
- Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
- Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
Fried Fish $ 9.50
- Deep fried bread crumbed pieces of salmon, terakiki and gurnard (4pcs)

WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini.
HAMBURGER
- Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of 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.
NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
- A flame-grilled AngusPure Steakhouse Patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, sliced red onion, tomato relish, mustard, cheese and Ploughmans chutney. Top-notch. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
- The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
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.
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two 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
HAWAIIAN BK CHICKEN
- Make room for a succulent chicken patty topped with cheese, sizzling bacon, crisp lettuce and sweet, juicy pineapple. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal

OPENING HOURS TUES - SUN Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - late
Deep-fried ice cream $14.50
Pork & chive dumplings with red chilli oil & vinegar (4 dumplings) $12.00
Pan-fried salmon fillet topped with chef’s special sauce $32.00
Wok-fried mixed vegetables
Wok-fried chicken with cashews and mushrooms $32.00
Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50

Garlic Bread $8.00
Fish Bites & Chips
Bangers & Mash $20.00
- two 7" sausages on creamy mashed potatoes, peas served with red wine & onion gravy
Roast $13.00
Bar Basket $15.00
- chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
Nachos $13.50
Ice Cream sundae
- chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
Seafood Basket $21.00
- mussels, scallops, squid rings, prawns & Hoki bites

SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
- raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
CHICKEN each $1.40
- teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
SALMON BALL each $2.90
- raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
FRESH SALMON $1.40
- raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
- prawn with sushi rice
CALIFORNIA each $2.20
- avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
- Japanese omelette with sushi rice
INARI each $2.00
- deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice

Sandwich style $10.00
Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
Plain $2.50
Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00

Phad Pet Bai Krapao Talay $18.00
- Spicy stir-fried mixed seafood, veges, basil, chilli & rice
Phad Preow Wan Mu $15.00
- Mild sweet & sour pork with tomato sauce & rice
Ice-cream $5.00
- With honey and cashew nuts
Yum Mu $16.00
- Spicy salad with diced pork, onion, peanuts, chilli, herbs & rice
Khao Phad Nua $15.00
- Mild fried rice with diced beef, egg & vegetables
Phad Goong Met Mamuang $20.00
- Mild prawns with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
Gai Yang Yai $16.00
- Grilled chicken wings with chilli sauce & rice
Tom Yum Pla $13.00
- Medium fish soup with mushroom & lemongrass