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

  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
  • Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
  • Famous Winnie’s Chilli Pesto Bread $9.50
  • Thai Beef $18.50
    • Seared and marinated beef with rocket, red onion, bamboo shoots, capsicum and cheery tomatoes
  • Margarita
    • Tomato base, basil, mozzarella, garlic and fresh tomato
  • MEXI LIME CHICKEN
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • THAI HONEY CHICKEN
    • Seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds, with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion
  • Cajun Chicken $18.50
    • Pan-fried cajun chicken with rocket, cherry tomatoes and green beans finished with a raspberry vinaigrette
  • Winnie’s Starter Platter $30.00
    • Tender ribs, smoked salmon, szechuan squid, pepperoni, brie, olives and gherkins, daily dip. Served with fresh Winnie’s loaf
  • HAWAIIAN
    • Lashings of ham and pineapple done the Winnie’s way
  • Spring Roll $2.70
  • Extras $1.00
  • Egg $4.30
  • Fish $4.80
  • Monster $6.80
  • Hot dog $2.20
  • Chccsc&Pincapple $5.10
  • Mussel $0.80
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Bluecod Meal $19.50
    • Served with chips, coleslaw & sauces
  • Chicken Nugget $1.00
  • Crumbed Sole N/A $7.00 - $9.00
  • Paua Pattie $6.50
  • Mussel Pattie $4.00
  • Meat Pattie $3.50
  • Corn Balls x 6 $2.50
  • THE CHALLENGE ½kg PURE ANGUS PRIME BEEF 2 sides $36.00
    • The bigger the better, Served with BBQ sauce
  • WARM CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD GF $20.00
    • Sundried tomato, red onion, lettuce in our creamy aioli dressing topped with shaved parmesan and crisp croutons >>
  • Vegetables
  • Garlic Mash
  • THE VEGO 1S $19.50 2S $22.50
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with creamy mushroom sauce
  • GARLIC LOAF V $9.50
    • Served with our garlic and herb butter
  • VEGETARIAN RISOTTO $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Salad
  • Chef's Weekly Special N/A
    • Please see the blackboard behind the bar
  • Spicy Chilli Squid $12
    • Served with lime aioli.
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
    • Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
  • Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
    • Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
  • Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
  • Venison Sliders $15
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
  • Smoked Salmon Bruschetta $23.50
    • Toasted Multi Grain - Boursin Cheese Spread - Our House Smoked Salmon - Free Range Egg Omelette - Tomato Red Onion Salsa - Crispy Capers
  • Zucchini Fritters W Bacon & Rocket $18.50
    • Zucchini Corn Chilli Fritters - Slow Roasted Tomato - Sour Cream - Crispy Bacon Bits served w Rocket then drizzled w Chilli Oil
  • Breakwater Benedict $22.50
    • Ciabatta - Free Range Eggs - House Smoked Salmon - Hollandaise
  • Big Brekkie $22.50
    • Ciabatta - Free Range Eggs – Streaky Bacon - Tomato – Homemade Hash - Gourmet Sausages – Mushrooms - Basil Pea Pesto
  • Spinach & Feta W Poached Eggs $18.50
    • Fresh Spinach - Crumbled Feta - Basil Pea Pesto - Homemade Hash - Free Range Poached Eggs drizzled w Olive Oil & Dukkah
  • Prawn Martini $20.50
    • Chilli Mayo Shrimps - Shredded Lettuce - Avocado Smash - Prawn Cutlets - Warmed Foccacia
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Gurnard - Prawns - Calamari - Shrimps - Mussels - Warmed Foccacia
  • Beer Battered Fish N Chips $22.50
    • Fresh Fish – Garden Salad - Fries - Tartare & Tomato Sauce
  • Chocolate brownie GF available
  • Selection of rolled sandwiches
  • EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
    • with cold smoked salmon
  • cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • EGGS ON TOAST (V) $9.50
  • Spinach and feta filo cigar V
  • Bacon wrapped chicken nibble w bourbon BBQ sauce -GF
  • Mussels $16.50
    • Cooked in coconut, lemon grass and coriander broth with toasted bread
  • Steak Sandwich and Chips $20.90
    • 150g sirloin steak served with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet Salad (Entree / Main) $19.50 / $26.90
    • Carved over warm gourmet potatoes with garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
  • Lamb Rack $34.00
    • Rubbed in oregano and garlic, carved over a kumara mash served with sauteed seasonal vegetables, mint pesto and rosemary jus
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Topped with your choice of two spreads: Cream Cheese, Pesto, Jam, Hummus
  • Creme Brulee $10.50
    • Served with homemade biscotti
  • Asian Noodle Salad $14.50
    • Asian slaw in cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
  • Beer Battered Fish n' Chips $18.50
    • Served with lemon wedges and tartare sauce
  • Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Mushroom $3.40
  • 1/2 Chicken $11.00
  • Egg $3.40
  • Hawaiian $4.40
  • Steak $3.50
  • Cheese $3.40
  • 1/4 Chicken $6.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.50
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Plain $3.50
  • Gurnard $4.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Tossed Green Salad $8
    • Crisp leaves with salad veggies & sprouts
  • Twice Roasted Pork Belly Sandwich $26
    • With ranch slaw, caramelised onions, seasoned wedges & smoked paprika aioli
  • - Goafs cheese, roast beetroot, orange & pistachio
  • Pan Seared Lambs Fry (Liver) & Bacon $25
    • Served with a rich gravy, hand-cut fried potato & a wedge of bread for mopping up
  • Gourmet Burgers $14
  • Bowl Of Fries half $4/ full 8$
    • With a side of tomato sauce
  • Fried Eggs (2) Or Streaky Bacon (4) $6
    • When you just need something extra
  • Oven Baked Hoki Fillet $26
    • In a lemon & herb crust served with seasoned wedges & our house slaw
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
  • Chunky Fries $6.00
    • Served with our favourite aioli and tomato sauce. Add extra sauces $1.00
  • Jacket Wedges $12
    • With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Spring rolls, samosas, fish goujons, wontons with a selection of sauces
  • Braised Lamb Shank 1 Shank $20 2 Shanks $27
    • Rosemary & red currant slow roasted lamb shank resting on a bed of mashed potato & roasted vegetables
  • Chocolate Overload $9.50
    • Chocolate mud cake served with vanilla ice cream in a chocolate pot
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Prawn & Bacon Creole $25
    • Sauteed with green peppers, mushrooms in a white wine tomato & basil sauce with jasmine rice
  • -raisins
  • fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
  • ham & cheese & pineapple $4.50
  • salmon & cream cheese
  • -cheese toastie
  • yoghurt can be replaced with small
  • -yogurt
  • -sausage roll & fluffy
  • Steak $4.60
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
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