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

  • Tofu Salad $6
  • Creme Brulee $10
  • Deep Fried Squid $6
  • Udon Noodle Soup $6
  • Casserole Cooked Sweet Soy Pork Belly $18
    • with free-range eggs
  • Sweet Omelette $6
  • Seared Salmon $7.50
  • King Prawn Tempura (6pcs) with Dipping Sauce $20
  • Wetda Seebian $16.00
    • Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Jetda Ono Hin $16.00
    • Mild chicken curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic, coconut milk & light spices.
  • Tohu Thoke $13.50
    • Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.
  • Jetda Thoke $14.50
    • Shredded chicken, tossed with salad greens & dressed with lemon, shallots, chilli & coriander.
  • Yonbadedi $12.50
    • Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
  • Seit Da Kin $17.00
    • Cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled & served with a chilli/mint dip.
  • Nga Kin $17.00
    • A boneless fillet of fresh fish baked in the oven, simple but superb!
  • Biay-ji Ngajo $16.00
    • Tender squid pieces sauteed with basil, chilli and onion.
  • CALABRESE (GFO/DFO) $27.90
    • An iconic pizza with a roasted garlic & Italian pizza sauce & covered in mozzarella then topped with pepperoni, olives & sprinkled with oregano & chilli flakes to finish.
  • FRIES (GFO/DF) $8.90
    • Saints seasoned golden straight cut fries accompanied with Heinz tomato ketchup. Add aioli - $1.90 (GF) Add Saints gravy - $2.90 (GF/DF) >>
  • CRANBERRY CHICKEN (GFO/DFO) $30.90
    • Tasty chicken breast slices, roasted bell peppers & mozzarella on our Chef’s special sweet apricot base then garnished with cranberry sauce & sprinkled with roasted cashew nuts.
  • AMERICAN HOTDOG $12.90
    • Classic American hot dog in a soft bun topped with melted cheese, mild American mustard & tomato ketchup & served with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • NACHOS (GF/DFO) $18.90
    • Crunchy corn chips coated in melted mozzarella & then topped with our well-loved veggie mixture & finished with sour cream with our spicy fresh salsa on the side.
  • SAINTS CHEESEBURGER (GFO/DFO) $12.90
    • Enjoy our delicious beef patty accompanied in a soft bun with the simple pleasure of melted cheese, tomato ketchup & served with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • GARLIC LOAF $11.90
    • Our celebrated garlic loaf accompanied by our much loved basil pesto & sweet chilli dipping sauce. >>
  • CORN NUGGETS $8.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce.
  • Singapore Fried Rice Noodle $10.00
  • Red Bean Bun $3.50
  • Yang Zhou Fried Rice $10.00
  • BBQ pork cake $3.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $10.00
  • Pork Dumpling(Shao-Mai) $3.80
  • Fish Porridge $5.00
  • taro Bun $3.50
  • Qabili Palau L $16 S $12
    • Chicken, Salad, Drink
  • Naan $3.00
  • Nandagh Kabab L $13 S $9
    • Lamb, Salad. Drink
  • Bolang $5.00
  • Nandagh Kabab L $13 S $9
    • Chicken, Salad, Drink
  • Nandagh Kabab L $13 S $9
    • Mixed. Salad, Drink
  • Sambosa $5.00
  • Chicken $8.50/ $12.00
  • we only use free range eggs and chicken.
  • Halloumi on toasted focaccia with hummus, avocado, greens and salsa side $17.50
  • -with wilted baby spinach $16.50
  • Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
  • - with bacon $15.50
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • -with Akaroa salmon $18.50
  • Ham, Emmental, tomato omelette $16.50
  • Cheese and bacon roll $6.90
  • Ham and cheese croissant $6.90
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Veggie Burger $10.90
    • Grilled Vegetable pattie with Lettuce, Cheese and Tomato
  • Warmed chocolate brownie $5.90
    • Drizzled in Belgian Milk chocolate
  • Plain toasted crossiant $4.90
    • Available with strawberry jam and butter
  • Paninis $9.90
    • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
  • Pancakes $8.90
    • Served with Ice Cream and drizzled in maple syrup
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • BBC $5.50
  • Small Hot Dog / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut $2.40
  • BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Kumara Chips Scoop only $4.50
  • Arancini $32
    • mushroom and truffle arancini, organic cannolini and black turtle bean cassoulet
  • Olives $10
    • warm citrus marinated olives
  • Gravalax $18.5
    • cured akaroa salmon, miso panna cotta, wasabi vinaigrette -
  • Oyster $4.5
    • clevedon organic oysters , lemon vinaigrette caviar -
  • Mess $15
    • organic rhubarb compote, chantilly cream, meringues, vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate $16
    • chocolate ganache, canterbury saffron ice cream, chocolate soil
  • Salmon $38
    • akaroa salmon fillet, saffron risotto cake, organic asparagus, 1/2 slipper lobster
  • Souffle $16.5
    • twice baked blue cheese souffle, pickled rhubarb and candy walnuts -
  • Deep Fried Tofu Salad $13.50
    • chunky golden deep fried tofu tossed with crunchy veges, seeds, red onion & sesame dressing
  • Namban Style Karaage Chicken $14.00
    • karaage chicken lightly marinated in sweet & garlicky citrus soy sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $16.00
    • Japanese style fried chicken
  • Salmon with Yakitori Sauce $16.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Beef with Yakiniku Sauce $15.00
    • meal on rice served with fresh side salad
  • Vege $12.00
    • eggplant, pumpkin, kumara, green beans & capsicum
  • Bowl of Rice $3.00
  • Miso Soup $2.50
  • French toast with caramelised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup $17.50
  • Tart, slow roasted tomato, caramelised onion, crumbled feta and roquette $14.00
  • Carnivore - pomodoro sauce, pepperoni, marinated beef and streaky bacon topped with mozzarella and barbecue sauce $20.00
  • Eggs Benedict with either bacon or smoked salmon, topped with hollandaise $18 / $20
  • Sticky date pudding $12.00
    • the Shawty’s classic served with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
  • Waffle fries with aioli $8.00
  • Dark chocolate tart served with raspberry sorbet $14.00
  • Garden salad
  • Roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad,balsamic dressing
  • Yellow fin tuna sesame crusted pan seared,wakame orange salad, soy dressing
  • Pan fried groper
    • Rice pilaf, cucumber & carrot salad,stay sauce
  • Soup of the day Served house baked bread
  • Confit Duck leg, tomato and herb cassoulet,seasonal vegetable, port jus
  • Beef fillet, horseradish whipped potato,seasonal vegetables, port jus
  • Chocolate crème brûlée with berries ice cream
  • Trio of ice cream
  • Choose from $7.00
    • Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
  • Kids platter $7.00
    • Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
  • Muesli & fruit $10.00
    • Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
  • BLT $7.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
  • Brekkie $7.00
    • Bacon, fried egg, hollandaise
  • Fruit toast $8.00
    • Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
  • Big breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, sausages & baked beans served on ciabatta
  • Eggs $2.50
  • Beer Fries $7.00
  • Bread And Dips $14.50
    • A Selection of Fresh Breads served with House Made Dips
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Falafel Burger $20.50
    • House Made Falafel with Lettuce.Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Aioll and Mango Peach Chutney, Served on a Bap with Fries and House Made Onion Rings
  • Lamb Rack $37.50
    • Pan Roasted Lamb Rack with a Mint Crust, Served with a Sour Cream and Chive Mash, Salad Greens and finished with a Rosemary lusanda Capsicum Caper Relish.
  • Pork Belly $28
    • Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with Creamy Mash Potato.Seasonal Vcgctablcs.Apple and Fennel Chutney, Cider jus, Shoestring Crackling and finished with Apple Slaw
  • Flintstone Steak 400Gm $45.00
  • CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
  • LARGE $9.50
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
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