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

  • SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
    • green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • MARKET FISH pd
    • served with seasonal spring produce
  • SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
    • red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • KUMARA CHIPS $4.00
  • BLUFF OYSTER DOZ $28.00
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.90
  • FISH BITES(3) $1.10
  • EGG $4.00
  • CHICKEN PATTIES $2.90
  • PINEAPPLE $4.00
  • BATTERED SAUSAGES $2.30
  • Rib-eye Steak $32.00
    • 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • BLAT $18.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Option 3 $15.00
  • Fish bites
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
  • Butter naan $3.50
  • Hot pickle $3.00
  • Prawn patia $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with garlic, ginger, tomato puree, lemon juice, hot spices,and then finished with a hint of tamarind sauce..
  • Plain naan $3.00
  • Chicken korma $16.50
    • Succulent chicken cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Handi vegetables $14.90
    • Assorted vegetables cooked in traditional Indian spices and tomatoes, onions and capsicum based gravy.
  • Garlic prawns (8 pieces) $16.00
    • Prawns marinated overnight in a mixture of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and then cooked in charcoal oven, served with mint chutney.
  • Chicken kohlapuri $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with desiccated coconut, garam masala and finished in a rich tomato sauce. Popular dish from Maharashtra
  • Foo San Beancurd $5.00
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Taro Buns $3.50
  • Hok Gan Noodles $10.00
  • Salted Fish Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Squid Balls $4.50
  • Malay Go $4.50
  • Shrimp Dumpling $5.50
  • Hawaiian Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with generous helpings of ham, pineapple and mozzarella.
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36
    • 250grms of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, salad greens and your choice of sauce.
  • The Northerner Breakfast $18.50
    • Two eggs any style, toast, hash browns, mushrooms, grilled haloumi, tomato and spinach.
  • Speight’s Fish and Chips $18
    • Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
  • Chocolate Brownie $14
    • A rich chocolate brownie served with chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream and berry compote.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
    • Crispy chicken with tomato and lettuce, bound with a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
  • Ale House Loaf $10.50
    • A locally baked loaf, either dripping with garlic butter or plain, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
  • Thai Beef Salad $22
    • Grilled beef served with fresh Asian style vegetables and crispy noodles with a refreshing Thai dressing made from chilli, coriander and ginger.
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, chutney, cheese and mayo.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • BLUEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
  • CHEESEBURGER $12.00
    • Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Steak Oyster Sauce $11.50
    • Sliced steak, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables and oyster sauce in gravy
  • Prawn Chow Mein $11.50
    • Prawns with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.50
    • Sliced roast pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
    • Sliced steak with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Rice / Noodles $1.50
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $12.00
    • Sliced roast pork with seasonal vegetables and tomatoes in gravy on fried rice
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced chicken with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on fried rice
  • Warm Salad $19.5
    • panko crumbed free range chicken, nelson made scamorza, house-made cherry tomato confiture, served with winter salad
  • Kahlúa Iced Soufflé $16.0
    • stewed rambutan glaze & almond stock
  • Creamy Risotto $23.0
    • fennel & chorizo, white miso beurre blanc
  • Olive oil potato puree & jus $15.0
  • Chicken Parmigiana A La Moda $23.0
    • premium angus beef, manuka smoked dry cured bacon, cheddar cheese, free range egg, chip potatoes
  • Hand-cut chip potatoes with spiced south island sea salt $6.0
    • LUNCH - SWEET
  • Southern Seas Caught Fish Of The Day $28.0
    • CHILDRENS'MENU
  • Canterbury lamb roast, sauteed peas & potatoes $15.0
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
  • Soup of the day $6.90
  • Salad Bowl $6.90
  • Jolly Potter Mixed Grill. Steak, hash-brown, sausage, bacon, egg and fries. $13.90
  • Bowl of fries $4.00
  • Sausage and Chips $6.00
  • Toastie (ham,cheese,pine,tomato or onion) 2 fillings or 50c pre extra $4.00
  • Hot Chicken Salad. With our special thai sauce and fresh salad. $18.90
  • 6 Chicken Garlic Kebab $12.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated and cooked in special garlic sauce
  • 15 Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Tender baked chicken cooked in special creamy and tomato gravy
  • Stuffed Prantha $5.00
  • Peshawari Naan $5.50
  • 23 Saag Wala $15.50
    • Chicken lamb or beef cooked with spinach and cream
  • 26 Biryani $15.00
    • Chicken/Beef/Lamb cooked with Basmati rice spices onions, coriander
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
  • 16 Vindaloo $15.00
    • Chicken lamb or beef cooked in hot spices, onions and vinegar
  • NAPI JO
    • crumbly fish , served spicy With crisp lettuce
  • CIANDI THOKE
    • grilled eggplant dressed With Sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander
  • JETDA THOKE
    • shredded chicken, tossed salad greens dressed with lemon, shallots, shallot oil, chilli & coriander
  • WETDA SEEBIAN
    • mild pork curry / stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices
  • NGA SEIN CHIN
    • great appetiser - fresh fish marinated in lemon, shallots, chilli, olive oil & sprinkled with coriander
  • SEIT DA KIN
    • cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled served with a chilli / mint dip
  • TOHU JO
    • crispy yellow split-pea tofu served with roasted garlic and tomato dip
  • - per person
  • Chicken teriyaki $30.00
  • Dessert of the day $14.50
  • Wok-fried mixed vegetables
  • -side $14.50
  • Sweet & sour pork with fresh fruits $30.00
  • Matcha ice cream with lychee $14.50
  • Fresh salmon sashimi $12.00
  • Pork & chive dumplings with red chilli oil & vinegar (4 dumplings) $12.00
  • Bacon and Egg Pie N/A
  • Weekend Works $20
    • Eggs (your style) served on ciabatta with bacon, hashbrowns, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Mushrooms on Ciabatta N/A
  • Daily Soup with fresh bread N/A
  • Breakfast Bagel with Ham and Egg N/A
  • Toast $6
    • Vogels, Sourdough or Gluten Free bread with served with spreads or tomato
  • Bacon Butties $8.5
    • Fresh white bread with a mustard mayo and tomato sauce.
  • Ham and Cheese Ciabatta N/A
  • Green Curry C B V $18 P $22
    • Of Chicken, Beef or Prawns and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
  • Ginger Duck $25
    • Braised & Stir-Fry With Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Ginger + Mushroom + Soy Sauce!
  • Chef’S Thai Beef Salad $19
    • Tossed With Fresh Herbs + Tomatoes + Cucumber + Red Onion + Lemon + Fish Sauce + Special Thai Spices
  • Chicken Satay $10
    • Marinated The Thai Way, Served With Our Own Tasty Satay Sauce
  • Ginger Chicken $19
    • Stir-Fry with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Finely Sliced Fresh Ginger + Mushrooms + Soya Sauce
  • Mixed Platter For 2 $25
    • Curry Puffs (4 Pcs), Specially Marinated Fish Cakes (6 Pcs), Chicken Satay (2 Pcs), Crispy Spring Rolls (8 Pcs)
  • Tom Yum $15 Small $22 Large
    • Traditional Hot and Sour Soup = Lemongrass + Lime Leaves + Galangal +Roasted Chilli Paste +Chicken Or Prawn
  • Chef’S Thai Chicken Salad $19
    • Tossed With Chef’S Own Tangy and Spicy Dressing + Salad Greens + Red Onion + Coriander
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