Cookai Japanese Restaurant in Canterbury Menu

SASHIMI / SUSHI SASHIMI / SUSHI
  • Cookai Style New Sashimi $19
    • Thinly-sliced Whitefish drizzled with our special dressing
  • Beef Tataki (Sashimi) $15.50
    • Briefly seared fresh beef with sesame oil and soy sauce
  • Sashimi - Assortment S/$18.50 M/$29
  • Sashimi - Salmon (10 pcs) $20
  • Sushi and Sashimi Platter $33
  • Nigiri Sushi Platter Chef's choice (8pcs ) $18
  • Classic Sushi Rolls(8pcs per order) $15
    • -Sashimi / Sushi: Prawn and Tempura Scallop with Spicy Mayo-
  • -Salmon and Avocado with Mayo $14.50
  • -Teriyaki Chicken and Avocado with Mayo $15
  • -Vegetables with Japanese Spice $11
  • -California Prawn Roll with Mayo $14.50
  • -Crumbed Prawn w Sushi Roll (8pcs) $13.50
SMALL DISH SMALL DISH
  • Vegetables 6pcs $8
  • Tempura Sushi Rolls - One filling per order $10
    • Deep fried Sushi Rolls with a unique sweet and spicy sauceSmall Dish: Salmon 6pcs
  • Whitefish 6pcs $10
EDAMAME BEANS EDAMAME BEANS
  • Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) $8
    • Deep fried Octopus Dumplings served with Takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, green laver, and shaved bonito 4pcs
  • Boiled Dumplings with Spicy Soy Sauce 6pcs $8.50
  • Japanese Omelette $8
  • Edamame Spring Rolls $8.50
    • with Cream Cheese 5 pcs
  • Deep Fried Tofu $8.50
    • in Tempura Sauce
  • Garlic Chicken Wings $11
    • with Oyster Sauce 6pcs
  • Karaage $11
SALAD SALAD
  • -Cooke Style Seafood Salad $14
  • -Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing $8.50
  • -Salad on the Side $7
  • -Marinated Seaweed Salad $7
TEMPURA TEMPURA
  • King Prawn Tempura 4 pcs $18
  • Tempura Assortment $19
  • Vegetable Tempura $14
  • Salmon Tempura $15
A LA CARTE A LA CARTE
  • Tofu Steak $18
    • with Onion Sauce
  • Oriental Five Spice King Prawns $25
    • Deep fried whole prawns in shell with chilli garlic and oriental five spices 6pcs
  • Soft Shell Crab with Garlic Oyster Sauce $23.50
    • A Crab which has recently shed its full-grown shell The entire Crab can be eaten as the shell is completely soft
  • Double Cooked Pork Spare Rib with Sweet Soy Sauce $22.50
  • Ginger Pork $17
    • Thinly sliced Pork with Ginger sweet Soy sauce
  • Cookai Style Slow $22
    • Cooked Pork Belly
  • Crumbed Beef Skewers $20
  • Prawns Simmered $19.50
    • in Garlic Chilli Sauce
  • Pan-fried Salmon $28.50
    • with Sweet Miso Sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken $17.50
  • Nambun Chicken $21
    • Deep Fried Chicken pieces with a sweet and sour marinade, with Tartare sauce on the side
  • Japanese Spiced Grilled Chicken $17.50
  • Crispy Tempura Chicken $17.50
    • with Lemon Soy Sauce
  • Rice $2.50
  • Miso soup $2.50
YAKITORI (CHAR - GRILLED BBQ)YAKITORI (CHAR - GRILLED BBQ) YAKITORI (CHAR - GRILLED BBQ)YAKITORI (CHAR - GRILLED BBQ)
  • Chicken $8
    • 2 skewers
  • Beef $11
    • 2 skewers
  • Scallop $13
    • with Tartare sauce2 skewers
  • Salmon $13
    • with Tartare sauce 2 skewers
  • Vegetable Assortment $8.50
    • Yakitori Sauce, Simply Salt3 skewers
  • Yakitori Assortment $20
    • Chicken, Beef, Salmon and Seasonal Vegetable 4 skewers
RICE DISH RICE DISH
  • Chirashi $18.50
    • Sashimi Assortment on Rice
  • -Grilled Eel on Rice $22
  • -Salmon Sashimi on Rice $19
  • -Teriyaki Beef on Rice $17
  • -Japanese Fried Rice $16

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chefs Tasting Plate Daily trio of new tastes $22.90
  • House Made Toasted Muesli $16.50
    • Fresh fruit, organic yogurt
  • Pan Fried Daily Fish $35.50
    • Herb and lemon mash, slow roasted tomatoes, salsa verde, roasted garlic aioli, balsamic glaze
  • Creme Brulee N/A
    • Classic creamy vanilla bean brulee with crunchy topping, berry coulis
  • Warm Raspberry Drenched N/A
    • Moist chocolate cake, made with raspberries, served with vanilla bean ice cream, berry coulis
  • Waffles with… $19.00
    • Whipped butter and maple syrup $14.5 Bacon, banana, whipped butter, maple syrup 19.0 Poached berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup
  • Devils Dream N/A
    • White and dark chocolate layers , creamy & smooth, berry coulis - really wicked!
  • Sticky Date Pudding N/A
    • With fresh banana, caramel-orange sauce, banana ice cream
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE $12.00
    • cookie crumble / raspberry sorbet / meringue / dark chocolate sauce
  • SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
    • red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • ORANGE CREME BRULEE $12.00
    • biscotti
  • HOUSE DOUGHNUTS $12.00
    • passionfruit curd / mango sorbet / pistachios
  • Black forest sundae $12.00
    • Berry sorbet, vanilla ice cream, chocolate brownie pieces, berry compote, chocolate ganache with cream & nuts
  • Extra pizza toppings $3.00 each
    • Chicken / pepperoni / salami / smoked chicken / smoked cheese / mozzarella / chorizo / pine nuts / feta / bacon
  • Small fries $3.00
  • The prawn $17.50
    • Garlic prawn, pesto, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • Whitford's signature roast Mem $16.00 / Non-Mem $19.00
    • Our family favourite offers a choice of two meats, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, kumara and house gravy
  • The kiwi classic $22.00
    • Crispy beer battered fresh fish served with salad & fries
  • Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
    • Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
  • Chicken & brie burger $20.50
    • Oven baked chicken breast smothered with melted brie, served in a toasted bun with sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli, and served with fries
  • 11am – 2.30pm
  • Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • - with bacon $15.50
  • Oddfellow’s muesli and fruit $12.00
  • Halloumi on toasted focaccia with hummus, avocado, greens and salsa side $17.50
  • -Akaroa salmon and avocado with fresh lemon and dill $12.50
  • Eggs benedict on an English muffin $17.50
  • Marc's Burger $10
    • quarter punder pattie, bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, tomato, mayo, lettuce, tomato sauce and onions
  • Meat pattie $3
  • Tomato $6.50
  • Chicken Burger $8
    • chicken tenders, mayo, onions, beetroot, lettuce, your choise of satay or dijonnaise
  • Pineapple rings $2
  • Chocolate explosion $4.50
  • -half scoop $2
  • Spring rolls $4
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • NACHOS SUPREME $14.90
    • Chips, queso cheese, your choice of meat, all the trimmings and fresh guacamole
  • Double Meat $2.50
  • Jalapenos
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Coriander's Lime Rice(White or Brown)
  • Burger N/A
    • 1 cheeseburger, 1 scoop of chips. 1 selected softdrink
  • Medium $9.50
  • Fish $4.50
  • Lamb Add $1.50
  • Couscous $11.00
    • Choose from Lamb, Beef, Chicken or Kofta or vegetarian served with salad & sauces
  • Kofta (Beef minced with Egyptian flavour) $10.50
  • Steak & Onion roll $2.00
  • Large $7.50
  • Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • Guacamole (V, GF) $13.50
    • Avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomato, coriander and juiced lime. Served with cheese and chilli powder on top mid delicious crunchy corn chips.
  • Fajitas $24.50/ $ 40.00
    • A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice o f chicken, beef or prawn* (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people.
  • Churros $9.00
    • Scrumptious deep fried Mexican doughnut, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Choose your favourite topping to compliment them, chocolate, condensed milk or cajeta (goat milk caramel).
  • Burrito (tex-mex) $24.50
    • Originating from Chihuahua, comprised of flour tortilla stuffed with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and with your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) options. Dressed in our special red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
    • A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch o f tequila.
  • Crema de Calabaza (V, GF) $10.50
    • This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour o f chipotle sauce.
  • Toasted Bagel $13.50
    • With cold smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato, lemon & dill creme cheese
  • Croissant $5.00
  • Fries $8.50
    • Steak or waffle fries served with aioli
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Morroccan Spiced Beef Mince $17.50
    • Served with a poached egg and grilled vienna
  • Bacon $6.00
  • Oven Baked Salmon $26.50
    • Served with creamy kumara mash, sauteed spinach, candied baby carrots and Bearnaise sauce
  • Smoked Salmon $7.50
  • Pad see-ew $10.00
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
  • Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Yentafo (Pink noodle soup) $10.00
  • Red Curry (Gang Daeng)
  • Warm Pear and Almond Tart with caramel cream, pear purée and liquorice ice cream. $14
  • Canterbury Angus Beef Fillet with a beef cheek pie, confit shallots, pea puree and kumara crisps. $36
  • Melton Estate Pinot Gris 2011 $23
  • Canterbury Cheese Plate with fresh and poached fruits, spiced nuts homemade chutney, and served with bread and crackers $18
  • Melton Estate Sparkling Riesling 2012 Ripe Riesling provides crisp fruit flavours and a touch of Pinot Noir adds the distinctive pink colour. Summer Love has an exciting spritz and is the perfect.. $9/glass
  • Flat White $4
  • English Breakfast $4
  • Melton Estate Pinot Noir 2011 Aged in new French oak to add to the complexity of the wine. Cherry fruits, smooth tannins and just a hint of spice to discover. $9/glass
  • No:14 Bacon and egg Muffins $15.50
    • Crispy bacon and fried runny egg, aoli served on a muffin split bread
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No:08 Ham and Cheese Omelette $14.50
    • Delicious Cheesy Omelette, Served on Toast
  • With a choice of two sides: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No: 28 Cheesy Garlic Pizza $11.00
    • Baked on a crispy pizza base and topped with Our own garlic and herb butter with our Allure special 3 cheese topping
  • No:10 French Toast $14.50
    • Ciabata bread soaked in egg with Peaches and maple syrup
  • Add Chicken for $2.50
  • No:16 Blue Cod pieces and Chips $12.50
    • Mouth watering freshly Battered Blue Cod Bites served with Chips
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Very Lucky Guy $16
    • Our take on a traditonal ‘larb gai’ with shrimp, peanut, key lime, root ginger, chili, iceberg heart
  • Luff U’Long Time Phad Thai (+$4 Wrapped In Egg) $32
    • Thai style noodles with robata grilled prawns, vegetables, peanuts and fresh lime
  • Chilled Pickled Vegetables $8
  • Ten Ta Kool (Squid) $16
  • Camembert & Quince Jelly $14
    • rolled in chopped hazelnut
  • Extra Pancakes For Duck $4
  • Crazy Yummy (4 X Steamed) $14
    • Pickled vegetable spring rolls on prety crazy peanut and popcorn saliva salad
  • Goat-Mother Chili Cashews $8
Cookai Japanese Restaurant

Cookai Japanese Restaurant

location

Address

6 Nelson Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033432860

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Chinese , Japanese , Sushi

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
6 Nelson Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand