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

  • CORN NUGGETS $8.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • HAWAIIAN (GFO/DFO) $25.90
    • A popular classic with fresh mozzarella cheese, succulent ham & juicy pineapple.
  • FISH N CHIPS $11.90
    • Our Kiwiana dish served with lemon & tartare sauce. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • 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) >>
  • EGGS BENNY (GFO/DFO) $18.90
    • Soft poached eggs served on the classic English muffin, hash browns, spinach & topped with hollandaise sauce. Add bacon - $3.90 (GF/DF) Add smoked salmon - $4.90 (GF/DF)
  • MINI HOTDOGS $11.90
    • Traditional Kiwi battered mini hotdogs with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • Black Bean Steak
  • Pottle of Plain Fried Rice or Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Steak Egg Foo Young $11.20
  • Tray of Plain Fried Rice
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $13.20
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Chicken Corn Soup $6.00
  • Roast Beef For Two $45
    • A kiwi classic served medium rare on a carving board with all the trimmings; roasted potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, steamed seasonal greens, gravy and horseradish sauce.
  • Marlborough Mussels $17.50
    • A dozen whole shell mussels steamed in a sweet chilli and coconut cream sauce, served with a wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • Lemongrass and Ginger Risotto $24
    • A risotto infused with lemongrass and ginger served with chargrilled eggplant and seasoned tofu then finished with coriander.
  • Side Salad $5.50
  • 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.
  • Eggs Benedict (Bacon/Salmon/Spinach) $18.50/$18.50/$16.50
    • 2 poached eggs on toasted loaf with hollandaise.
  • Shearer's Shank $28
    • A lamb shank slowly braised in rosemary, thyme and Speight’s Old Dark. Served on creamy mash potato with braised leeks and gravy.
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.50
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Rice $11.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Steak Foo Young Egg $12.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.50
  • Seafood Chow Mein $12.00
  • Extra meat $1.00
  • Raita $3.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and cumin
  • All Mains are served with rice at no extra cost / Extra meat add $3.00
  • Mint Chutney $3.00
    • Homemade with yoghurt, mint and light spices
  • King's Prawn Masala $18.00
    • Prawns cooked in spicy tomato and onion gravy
  • Vegetable Korma $15.00
    • Seasonal vegetables mixed with creamy sauce with light spices
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked with spices and spinach based gravy
  • Kadai Lamb $16.00
    • Lamb curry cooked with crushed tomato, capsicum, onion, mixed with spices
  • Hot Mixed Pickle $3.00
    • Green chillies, carrots, mango pieces and pepper
  • Mexican Rice $3
  • Aztec Treasure $12
    • A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
  • Chimichanga Mexicana see below
    • a rolled flour tortilla encasing one of our fillings with rice, pan fried and oven baked to golden served with Mexican slaw
  • Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • guajillo dusted fish with tomato salsa and lime
  • Cajeta Cheesecake $12
    • A baked cheesecake of cajeta goats milk caramel, with tequila laced berry compote and whipped vanilla cream
  • Taco Al Pollo (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • habanero spiced chicken with chipotle chilli mayonnaise and fresh slaw
  • Pollo Picante $12
    • habanero spiced chicken wings with chipotle mayonnaise and lemon
  • Ceviche Pacifico $14
    • fresh fish, lime cured and finished with coconut cream, chilli and cilantro
  • Available from 11am - 2:30pm. We also have a fresh & delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights in our food cabinet.
  • Canterbury Lamb Rump $31.00
    • Crispy potatoes, peas, smoked tomato, green beans, goats cheese puree, mint jus
  • Griddled Fish Cakes $15.00
    • Beetroot, horse radish creme fraiche
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Pork Sausage $3.50
  • Roasted Whitestone Halloumi $16.00
    • Marinated with lemon, capers & mint, spiced almonds, toasted bruschetta
  • Roasted Whitestone Halloumi $16.00
    • Marinated with lemon, capers & mint, spiced almonds, toasted bruschetta
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Kulcha $6.50
    • Choice of four flavours: onion, onion & potato, cottage cheese or spinach & feta
  • Pistachio Kulfi $6.50
  • Rass Malai $8.50
  • Mushroom Tikka $8.50
    • Marinated mushrooms slow cooked in the Tandoor.
  • Saagh Ghost $12.00
  • Whole Tandoori Chicken $21.90
  • Seekh Kebab $8.50
    • Minced Lamb combined with green herbs and spices, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
  • Chicken $9.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a generous sprinkling of crushed garlic & cottage cheese stuffing $6.00
  • Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
  • Raita - Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt $2.50
  • Mango Lassi $3.50
  • Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • - Thin Rice
  • - Egg
  • Satay Sauce $2.50
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.50
  • Spicy Fried Rice
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.00
  • Roti $2.50
  • Peanut Satay
  • Green-Lipped Mussels $16.00
    • Steamed green-lipped mussels served in a chilli jam and coconut cream broth.
  • Washed Cheese
    • Kapiti Brick. Strong earthy aroma, a pungent sweet flavour with mature yeasty tones
  • Trio of Ice Cream $9.50
    • Served in tuille rings with a fresh fruit salsa.
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $14.00
    • Creamy chicken parfait with melba toast, pear & date chutney.
  • Confit of Duck $25.50
    • Confit of duck leg on a pastry tart filled with shredded duck, pine nuts, mango salsa, finished with honey ice wine sauce.
  • Pressed Cheese
    • Whitestone Totara Tasty Vintage Cheddar. Aged for 18-24 months, a strongly flavoured vintage cheddar with a crunchy texture and sharp finish.
  • Fig and Beetroot Tart $14.00
    • Spicy fig and beetroot on caramelised shallot, flaky pastry topped with goat’s cheese and finished with a red wine jus.
  • Blue Cheese
    • Whitestone Windsor Blue. This high cream blue has a fantastic rich and full bodied flavour
  • Tomato Bruschettini $17.50
    • Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Buffalo Feta
  • Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
    • Spiced Albondigas
  • Add Pate $6.50
  • Olives & Tapenades $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Tapanades, Pate, Roast Ciabatta
  • Add Cheese $9.50
  • Shellfish & Prawn Zarzuela al Andalus $23.50
    • Shellfish, Tiger Prawn, Garlic Butter, Grilld Ciabatta
  • Add Peppers $5.50
  • Albarino Scallops w. Pernod Gremolata $21.50
    • Scallops, Pernod Gremolata, Butter, Spice
  • Chicken nugget $0.90
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $9.00/$12.00
  • Onion Ring $0.90
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00/$12.00
  • Squid Ring $0.90
  • Lomng Hot Dog $2.70
  • Sliced Steak Foo Young $9.00/$12.00
  • Fish Burger $5.50
  • Croque Monsieur $17.50
    • Grilled ham sandwich baked in egg w petit salad
  • Gourmet Potatoes $7.50
  • Gekruide Inktvis $18.90
    • Salt and pepper squid w chili and lime dipping sauce
  • Raspberry Bavarois $13.50
    • Rich raspberry Bavarois w raspberry sorbet and chantilly cream
  • +Provencaalse Mosselen $26.40
    • Mussels w tomato, garlic and cheese
  • - Roasted mushroom, bacon, roasted potato, egg, tomato $4.00
  • Eieren Florentine $17.50
    • Poached eggs served w spinach and mushroom on a toasted muffin and topped w hollandaise sauce
  • Sla Van Lamsrug $24.90
    • +Warm salad of sweet lamb chops, toasted walnuts, feta and minted salad greens
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