Bench Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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Bench Cafe in Christchurch has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Breads and Dips or Makikihi Fries from South Bar & Cafe. Hells Pizza offers many options including The Kraken and Lust. MacKenzies Hotel and Backpackers includes a wide range like HOT CHIPS or WEDGES. Chips and Wedges from . Chamois Bar & Grill offers Typhoon Thai Takeaways and Poh Pia (Spring Roll) - 7 pieces.

Nearby Sample Menus

Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $15.00
- Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & toasted pine nuts on grilled sourdough bread
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Roasted mushrooms
Criss cross potatoes with a chipotle sauce $8.50
Beer Battered or Crumbed Fish $23.00
- Fresh market fish with salad greens, fries & tartare
Soup of the Day POA
- See the black board, served with warm specialty bread
Eggs Benedict $19.00
- On a house made potato rosti & sauteed spinach - Streaky bacon
Chicken & Brie Sandwich $20.00
- On toasted Turkish bread with spiced plum chutney, lettuce, vine ripened tomato & fries
Greek Lamb Salad $22.00
- On cucumber, olives, preserved lemons, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts with a feta & olive oil dressing

Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
- Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
Flaming Saganaki $11.99
- Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
- Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
- Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
- Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
- Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
- Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
- Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF

Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
- A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
Beef Ravioli $18
- Freshly made ravioli filled with pulled beef cheeks and mushroom, covered in a creamy tomato basil sauce and finished with fresh rocket and shaved parmesan. Vegetarian option available with a roast pumpkin filling substituted.
Seafood Taster Plate $18
- A trio of our seafood items; calamari tossed in paprika salt, a Cajun prawn skewer with grilled lime and steamed whole shell mussels in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce.
Baby Breakfast with bacon and hash brown on toast. $11
Fries $4.50
Crackling $5.50
Nightcap’s Pancake Stack $16.50
- Vanilla pancakes with either fried banana, bacon and maple syrup or berry compote, banana & whipped cream.
Apple Crumble Filo Parcel $15
- Lightly spiced apple and toasted oats wrapped in filo pastry and cooked till golden. Served with anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream.

Eggs** $4.00
Drunken Steak $33.00
- Old Dark marinated prime cut of sirloin served with golden fries, grilled tomato and a field mushroom.
1/2 Pound Ribeye $36.00
- 250grams of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
Junior Burger $12.00
- Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato with fries and tomato sauce.
Pepper Sauce N/A
Caesar Salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, streaky bacon, parmesan, and a poached free range egg with a housemade caesar dressing. Add chicken $3.00
Marlborough Mussels** $20.50
- Freshly steamed in a garlic cream and served with a big slice of toasted bread.
Ploughman Pork Belly $31.00
- Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on creamy potato bake with our homemade gravy, crackling and apple chutney.

Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
- Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
Prawn Pad Thai $18.50
- Stir fried Thai rice noodle with King Prawn with beansprouts and crushed peanut
Beef Yum $18.50
- Tender thinly sliced barbecued beef mixed with Thai herbs and lemon juice served on a base of fresh of vegetables
Mixed Entree Platter (min for 2 people) $15.00
- A Combination of Thai Fish Cakes, Chicken Satays, Spring Rolls and Money Bags
Vegetables, Cashew Nut or Peanut $2.00
Fried Rice $16.50
- Fried rice with vegetable and eggs prepared in Thai chef's style
Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
Red Curry $18.50
- Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork in a traditional red curry with vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli

Marinated Strawberries $16.00
- Coconut & lime foam, Brazil nut crumble
Garlic Buttered Flat Bread $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
- Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
Antipodean Plate $21.00
- Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
Warm Salad of Cider Braised Pork Shoulder $23.00
- Crisp iceberg lettuce, apple vinaigrette, spiced almonds, mustard aioli
Roasted Carrot Cannelloni $24.00
- Braised fennel, sweet & sour raisins, salt baked carrotes
Smashed Avocado $5.00
Hot Smoked Salmon $6.50

Seafood Chowder $15.50
- A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
Chicken Tarragon $19.90
- Chicken tenders with white button mushrooms and courgette in a creamy tarragon sauce with mixed green salad and golden fries
Chicken Nachos $16.50
- Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
- Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
- 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
Lunch Special N/A
- Please ask our friendly staff for more details.

Double Lamb $11.95
Hawaiian Delight $3.50
Squid Ring/Chicken Nuggets/Wontons/Mussel/Fish Bites/Mushroom $0.70
Steak Burguer $5.50
Chicken Burguer $5.50
Spring Roll / Curry Roll $2.80
Real Calamari Rings $0.70
Gurnard $5.00

Sampan house satay (beef or chicken) $13.50
- grilled marinated satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad
Roast pork fried rice or chow mein with cashew nuts $18.00
Combination noodle soup $12.00
- rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, pork, beef and chicken
Chicken, pork or steak with black bean sauce $15.50
Pineapple fried rice (chicken, beef or pork) $15.50
Mini spring rolls (1/2 dozens) $5.00
Wonton soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
Sweet and sour satay (beef or chicken) $14.50
- grilled marinated satay stir-fry pineapple, onion and natural pineapple juice on a bed of steamed rice

Nigiri Sushi N/A
Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Beef yaki udon $11
Rice Tray N/A
Seafood Set $15
- Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
Half Roll N/A
Sushi Roll N/A
Katsu $11
- Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice

(on toasted bagel)
Smokey $11.50
- Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
Fresh Banana $6.50
Nutella $6.00
– Smashed Avocado
– Fresh Herb, Lemon & Cream Cheese
We serve various popular cabinet food, including fresh store baked tasty muffins, scones, slices and cookies
New York Melts $8.90
- Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle

Basil parfait $18.00
- Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
Chocolate torte $18.00
- Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
- Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
- pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
Steak tartare $24.00
- Hens yolk, Baguette
Lemon Curd $16.00
- Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium

Blue Cod Nigiri $14
‘Saliva’ Chicken $16
- Hot spicy sauce, sichuan pepper, tahini and crunchy sprout salad
Camembert & Quince Jelly $14
- rolled in chopped hazelnut
Two ‘Hot-As’ Chilies $4
Thai Mee up an Spank Mee $24
- Prawn Thai curry, lemon grass, kafir lime leaves, chili and beans
Cumin Garlic Lamb (3 Skewers) $14
Hot Softies $32
- Sof shell crabs, bird’s eye chili, garlic, lemon, kaffir lime, tomato
Whole Fresh Gurnard or Terakihi POA
- either steamed or BBQ on the Robata...but to be honest, Robata really is the way to go!! Served with a tangy Thai-style yellow curry sauce or kaffir lime, ginger and chili sauce and sesame dressing.

Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
- Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
- A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water

- Medium $17.50
Al Funghi
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
Chicken Ravioli $21.00
- Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce.
- Large $27.50
- Small $12.00
- Medium $17.50
Beef Lasagne $19.00
- Our own beef lasagne served hot in an individual oven dish.
Broccoli and Blue Cheese
- Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley.