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 Cashew Nut and Vegetables $11.00
  • Paneang Curry (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $14.50
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3.50
  • BBQ Beef Salad $13.50
  • Massaman Curry (Lamb $15.00) $14.50
  • Bamboo Salad $10.50
  • Stir Fried Calamari with Garlic or Chilli $13.00
  • Hot and Spicy Noodle Chicken Beef or Pork $13.50
  • PARTY PACK $55.50
    • 10 Fish, 2 Chips, 3 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Donuts, 2 Salads
  • BURGER MEAL $8.50
    • fish burger, chips
  • Squid ring $1.00
  • FAMILY PACK $29.50
    • 5 Fish, 2 Chips, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Donuts, 1 salad
  • SALAD $6.00
    • greek salad coleslaw
  • CALAMARI MEAL $18.00
    • calamari rings(12), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Chips . Regular $2.50
  • Doughnut $2.00
  • Lemon Tart $12.00
    • A deconstructed lemon meringue pie, a crispy tart shell filled with luscious lemon curd topped with crushed meringue served with ice-cream and topped with passionfruit coulis
  • Crumbed Camembert $14.00
    • Gooey Camembert with a zesty crust served with cranberry dipping sauce
  • Thai Green Curry
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $14.00
    • served with garlic aioli
  • Burgers
    • Toasted artisan bun built with salad, delicious sauces and served with crispy fries (GF available $2.00 extra)
  • Prawn $14.00
  • Fisherman's Catch of the Day $26.00
    • served with fries and salad - Seared with herb butter / Cajun with mango salsa / Crumbed or beer battered with homemade tartare
  • Asian Style Crispy Chicken Tenders $14.00
    • served with homemade sesame dipping sauce
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
    • Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Chocolate sundae $4.90 / $6.90
    • 2 scoops (Small) / 3 scoops (Large)
  • Paninis $10.90
    • Bacon, Scrambled Egg,Tomato and Smoked Cheese
  • Muffins from $4.50
    • Assorted Selection
  • Gourmet sandwiches $7.90
    • Chicken Satay, Lettuce,Tomato and Cucumber / Chicken, Avocado and Tomato / Smoked Salmon, Lettuce,Red Onion and Cream Cheese
  • Paninis $9.90
    • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
  • French croissant $5.90
    • Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
  • Cheese and bacon roll $6.90
  • Chicken Schnitzel burger $12.90
    • Lemon Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel with Lettuce and Tomato. Add Bacon (2 rashers) $2.00. Add Avocado $2.00
  • Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
  • Reshmi Kebab - Succulent chicken pieces – a milder version of chicken tikka (5 pieces) $12.50
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo - A powerful curry with ground chilli, garam masala and fresh tomatoes $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
    • Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
  • Bean Burrito $10.00
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • Burrito $12.90-$14.50
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
  • Jalapeno Chicken Quesadilla $15.60
    • The perfect combination of fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken, melted cheese, jalapeños and guacamole
  • Taco Salad $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Chicken Fajita Taco Salad $16.60
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole
  • Extras $2.00
    • Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
  • Chicken or Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked Chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • BLAT $18.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
  • Chicken, Cranberry or Brie $24.00
    • Creamy Brie cheese, smoked chicken or mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • Changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Pad Thai
  • Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
  • Money Bag $1.20
  • Spicy Fried Rice
  • Fish Cake $1.20
  • Tofu $2.00
  • Satay Chicken $3.50
  • Select your favourite:
  • Waffle fries with aioli $8.00
  • Tomatoes
  • Roquette & parmesan salad
  • Bread & Dips - Pizza bread with home made dips $12.00
  • Lamb, french rack with a macadamia nut & rosemary crust served with seasonal greens, roasted beets, truffle mash & a port jus. $35.00
  • Beer battered market fish, tartare sauce, fries and a garden salad $21.00
  • Chicken Quesadilla, spicy Mexican chicken and bean mix, sandwiched between a toasted tortilla, served with guacamole and sour cream $18.00
  • Eggs
  • GF - Gluten Free; GFA - GF Available; V - Vegetarian, VA - Vegetarian Available, VG - Vegan
  • or
  • Seasonal Soup of the Day with Homemade Bread (GFA) $16
  • Homemade muffins
  • Grilled Cajun Spiced Chicken & Feta with Stuffed Portabello Mushroom with Basil, Pesto, Roasted seasonal Vegetables & Lemon Garlic Dressing (GF, DF) $39
  • ENTREE
  • Entree
  • Canterbury Lamb Loin rubbed in Cumin & Northern Chinese Spice with Wilted, Spinach, Balsamic Glazed Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Crisp & Port Wine Jus (GF, DF) $42
  • BITS ‘N’ PIECES
  • Vietnamese Beef Salad $15.50
    • Marinated beef rump strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
  • Bishops Fish n Chips.
    • A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Available from 5pm
  • Garlic Chilli Prawns $16.00
    • Served with a rocket salad with spring onion and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with charred lime and sour cream.
  • FROM THE SEA
  • Available all day
  • Garlic Loaf $9.50
    • Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
  • Kids Menu N/A
    • Available to children 12 years and younger, this is the same as the main menu but half the portion
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Streaky Bacon
  • Beef Nachos $20.00
    • Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
  • Bacon (2) $3.00
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
  • Eggs (2) $3.00
  • Salmon $3.00
  • Apple Slices N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • We also can cook Meal for Gluten Free . Soy Free Or Dairy Free
  • Spring rolls (V) $7.50
    • 8 pcs
  • Priced from components
  • Satay chicken (GF) $9.50
    • with peanut sauce. 3 pcs
  • Wonton (V) $9.50
    • 6 pcs
  • Mrs B Dish $20.00
    • Strifry Extra Meat & spicy. Pork, Beef, Chicken or Lamb
  • Tom Yum Goong $21.00
    • King Prawn
  • Mussaman potato curry $17.00
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