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

Vegetarian $5.50
Pineapple Rings $2.20
Scallops - Dozen (battered or crumbed) $16.00
Potato Fritters $0.90
Plain Sausages $2.20
Egg $4.30
Chips $2.40
Steak, Egg and Chips $9.00

Plain $3.50
Kumara Chips $3.00
Tarakihi $4.80
Mussels (plain lemon garlic) $0.70
Chicken $4.80
Chips $2.40
Vegetarian $4.80
Spring Roll $2.70

Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
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
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.
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
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander

Mushroom $4.30
Spring Roll $2.70
Bacon $4.80
Pineapple ring $1.50
Pattie-Paua $3.00
Extras $1.00
Cod-Crumbed $4.50
Potato-Fritter $0.60

Butter Chicken
- Skewered tandoori boneless chicken pieces mixed in creamy crushed cashew and butter sauce
Chicken Curries $10.00
Vegetable Biryani $16.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables, garnished with raisins, nuts and coriander
Vindaloo (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
- Traditionally a Goan dish - Hot spices and vinegar, cooked in a tomato based sauce
Hariyali Tikka (5 pieces) $14.00
- Boneless chicken pieces marinated with green herbs then roasted in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
Cheese Naan $4.50
- Homemade cheese filling
Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor

- plain bagel with basil pesto
Breakie Muffin $9.90
- bacon, free range eggs, cheese, tomato relish on an English
Spinach (veg) $16.50
1x FR Egg $2.00
Toasted Muesli $11.50
- served with peaches and natural yogurt
Spinach $4.00
Toast with Organic Jam $7.00
- your choice from our bread selection
Tomato $3.00

Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
Raita - Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt $2.50
Chicken Jalfrezi - Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables $15.50
Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00

Apple Crumble Porridge $12
- with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
Thyme Roasted Chicken, walnut and olive tapenade, spinach $16
Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
Bacon Buttie $8.50
- with house Garlic Aioli served in fresh White Bread. Add a Fried Egg $10
Honey toasted Nut and Oat Muesli $12
- served with Central Otago Preserves and Vanilla Yoghurt
Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
- with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
- with red onion jam and rocket
The Soup of the day. $12
- Chef’s daily creation served in a bowl with crusty, buttery Garlic Bread

Roast Pork $12.00
- Served with roosted & Seasonal Vegetables with home made Gravy
Garlic Bread $9.00
- A large loaf, enough to share
Apple Crumble $10.00
- Tapped with ice- cream & Cream
Bar Basket $12.00
- 4 x Chicken Nuggets, Spring Rolls,Samosas & Fries with sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
Beef Nachos $12.00
- Served on Corn Chips with Chilli beans, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
Vegetarian $22.00
- Chefs choice of the day
Paltter $40.00
- 6 x Fish Bites, Samosas, Spring Rolls, Chicken Nuggets, Squid Rings & Chips
Ice Cream Sundae $7.00
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate, Caramel or Raspberry topping

Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
Spinach and feta filo cigar V
Truffles GF DF available
CREAMY MUSHROOMS $12.00
- served on gourmet toast
Assorted mini tarts
EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
- with spinach
Spinach roulade w cream cheese, red peppers and pesto GF V
Plus daily changing seasonal selection(please enquire)

SUPERDEAL $19.95
- 2 fish fillets, 2 hot dogs.2 meat patties, 2 hash browns, 2 corn on cob, 2 pineapple rings, 2 chicken nuggets & 2 scoops of chips
PAUA PATT1E $3.20
CORN & BACON $2.20
SATAY CHICKEN OR BEEF $10.80/$12.80
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN $2.60
BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE $10.80/$12.80
CRUMBED MUSSELS 1 DOZ $9.60
HOT DOG BIG $2.40

Chips (1/2 Scoop) With Sauce $1.80
Chicken (Half) $9.50
Hawaiian $6.00
- Meat, Bacon, Egg, Cheese & Pineapple
5 Crab sticks $7.00
Snack Box $3.20
1/2 Doz Oysters, 1/2 Doz Scallops. 1/2 Doz Mussels, 1 Crumbed Cod & 2 Crab Sticks $25.00
Egg / Cheese / Pineapple / Onion / Tomato / Beetroot / Chow / Fish $4.60
Fresh whole Crumbed Tarakihi $5.00

ROAST PORK WITH CASHEW NUTS $15.00
PRAWN CURRY ON FRIED RICE $12.00
CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS $13.50
PORK TOMATO ON FRIED RICE $12.00
STEAK TOMATO ON FRIED RICE $12.00
1/2 CHICKEN & CHIPS $8.50
CHICKEN & CORN SOUP $5.00
PORK CHOW MEIN $11.00

Pork Spare Ribs (4) $14.00
- served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce with chips
Soup Of The Day $10.00
- see daily specials board
Vegetarian Quiche $15.00
- chef’s own speciality served with salad or coleslaw and fries
-with bacon & extra cheese $14.50
Bowl Of Fries $6.00
Fish Of The Day POD
- see daily specials board
Smoked Chicken Salad $18.00
- sliced chicken breast with mesclun & iceberg, tomato, cucumber, red onion & croutons topped with a Caesar dressing
Salad – small bowl $5.50

Fish cakes
- Special Bahn Thai recipe. Fish blended with red curry paste, egg and spices.
House Special (Whole Fish)
- Deep fried whole fish - Thai style, garnished and served with a choice of Chilli sauce or Ginger And Mushrooms.
Gai Tord Krob
- Stir fried crispy chicken wife sweet chilli sauce and vegetables
Prawns with whiskey or Chilli Sauce
- Steamed prawns wife mushrooms, pineapple, capsicum and carrots.
Peanut sauce
- Seasonal vegetables stir fried wife Bahn Thai special peanut sauce and you choice of meat.
Yum Nure Yang San Nai
- Spicy beef tenderloin salad with red onions, tomatoes, cucumber and mint leaves Served on a bed of lettuce with fresh ground chilli, lime leaves & fresh coriander.
Tom Kha
- Spicy lemongrass soup with coconut cream, fresh mushrooms meat of your choice
Pad Prew Wan Sam Rod -
- Bahn Thai sweet and sour sauce stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.