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

Vermicelli Salad $12.00
Tofu Oyster Sauce $10.00
Thai Laksa Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
Tofu Garlic Pepper and Vegetables $10.00
Ginger Chicken $13.50
Spicy Chicken Lemongrass and Vegetables $13.50
Massaman Curry (Lamb $15.00) $14.50
Pad Thai Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50

Pork Satay on Fried Rice $14.50
Chicken Pie $5.00
Sweet & Sour Pork on Fried Rice $14.50
Pan Fried Steak (veg) on Fried Rice $14.50
Pan Fried Steak (veg) $12.50
Pork Foo Young $10.00
Noodles or Fried Rice $2.50
Curry Rolls $2.90

Steak & Kidney N/A
Chicken & Camembert N/A
Vegetarian N/A
- Brocolli & Mushroom
Peppered Steak N/A
Mince N/A
Chicken N/A
Steak & Mushroom N/A
Mince & Cheese N/A

Plain $4.00
Prawn Chow Mein $13.50
Prawn Mushroom Chow Mein $14.00
Prawn and Seasonal Vegetables $17.00
Combination Foo Yong $12.50
Extra Toppings $1.00
Lemon Chicken $12.50
Black Bean Steak $12.50

BURGER $8.50
- chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
Extra fillings $1.00 each
EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
- three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
LAMB SOUVALAKI $14.90
- salad greens with pan fried lamb and yoghurt dressing
CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD
- with salad greens and aioli dressing
Small $14.90
ENGLISH MUFFIN $7.50
- toasted with bacon, eggs and topped with relish
PANCAKES $16.50
- with bacon, berry compot and maple syrup

SAUSAGE BIG $2.30
HOT DOG BIG $2.40
SWEET & SOUR PORK $9.80/$11.80
CRAB STICK $1.80
SOUR CREAM SWEET & SOUR SAUCE $0.70
MEAT LOVERS $9.99
- salami ham bacon cheese & BBQ sauce
PIGGY SPECIAL $19.95
- 2 cheeseburgers, 2 crab bites, 3 fish bites, 2 corn on cob, 3 squid rings, 2 chicken nuggets, 2 potato fritters & 2 scoops of chips
SATAY CHICKEN OR BEEF $10.80/$12.80

Shrimp Croquette $ 12.00
- Small deep fried cake containing shrimp and vegetables (4pcs)
Saki Maki $ 5.50
Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
5pcs of Nigiri + 8pcs of Sashimi $ 19.00
- Comes with rice and miso soup.
Kenzo $ 10.00
Kaki Fried $ 12.00
- Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
Adamame $ 8.00
- Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
Teka Maki $ 6.00

Fillet Steak Chinese Style $13.00
Sweet and Sour Pork $11.00
Corn Bacon Pattie / Cheese Onion Fritter / Donut $2.20
Sea Food Chow Mein $11.50
Scallops $1.50 ea
Mushrooms $2.80
Oyster Sauce Steak with Vegetables $11.00
Steak Foo Young Egg $10.80

-Soft Peanuts
Fish Balls soup $4.50
Taiwanese Sausages $5.00
- Perfect combination of fat and lean pork cube marinated in chef each special recipe, a mild sweet taste. In night markets they are often served on a stick (like a kebab) and garnished with cloves of garlic.
Braised Seaweed $4.50
Fries $4.00
Braised Hard-Boiled Egg $1.00
Taiwanese Style Hamburger $7.50
- BIG MAC in Taiwanese style! A steamed hot bun filled with mouth-watering braised pork belly, mild spicy pickles, coriander and a sweet peanut paste. (Sweet peanut paste is optional)
Black Sugar Cake $4.00

BREAKFAST DOSA
- a dosa filled with caramelised banana and drizzled with honey
CURRY OF THE DAY
- served with basmati rice.Gluten free
NACHOS
- Refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option.
MASALA DOSA
- Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
KOORI
- A dish of creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with the fresh Indian flavours of fresh chilli, coriander, ginger, tomato and garlic. Served with toasted house bread.
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.
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.
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.

Ravioloni fritti entree/main $10.00/$22.00
- Crispy fried three cheese and pesto ravioli. Topped with Parmesan and served with our house made tomato chutney.
Cannelloni (v) $21.50
- Spinach, mushroom and ricotta filled cannelloni, topped with a fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
Pulled pork sandwich $22.50
- Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries.
Picante $22.50
- Wood-fired roasted chicken, caramelised onion, spinach, mushrooms and pine nuts. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan.
Mediterranean salad (v) $19.50
- With root vegetable crisps, balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, artichokes, eggplant, feta cheese, rosemary roasted pecans, red peppers and olives. Tossed with mixed greens. With chargrilled Canterbury lamb or chicken add 5.00
Porcino (v) $21.50
- Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil
Calamari $15.50
- Fresh local squid marinated in light chilli and lemon, coated in sea salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly fried and served crisp with a manuka smoked garlic and lemon aioli.

Roast $13.00
Toasted Sandwiches 2 fillings & chips $8.50
Chicken & Chips $14.00
- fried chicken & chips in a basket
BLT $18.00
- grilled bacon lettuce tomatoes on toasted bread
Steak Sandwich $18.00
- grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes on toasted bread with BBQ sauce & chips
Ice Cream sundae
- chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
Roast Dessert $15.00
Seasoned Wedges with sour cream $10.00

Goong $10.00
- Bread Crumb Prawns
Goong Put Gra Theum Khing $16.00
- Stir fried prawns with garlic and fresh ginger in light Thai sauce.
Por Pier Sod $10.00
- Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls
Pad Thai MILD $16.00
- Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Please ask if you would like to try any of our other dishes as a vegetarian option.
Gaang Penang MEDIUM $16.00
- A rich thick wok curry with kaffir lime, coconut milk and mushrooms, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian.
Gaang Keo Waarn (Green)/Gaang Daag (Red) MEDIUM $16.00
- Green/Red Curry made from fresh spices and coconut milk, available with chicken, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Por Pier $10.00
- Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls