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

  • Antipasti $55.00
    • grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
  • Margherita $17.00
    • tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
  • Braised Beef Short Ribs $29.00
    • sticky Ginger Tom glaze served with an Asian vegetable medley
  • Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake $15.00
    • with salted caramel & hazelnut praline
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $19.00
    • fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, with garlic bread
  • Nachos $18.00
    • refried beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
  • Market Fish $28.00
    • crusted coriander & lime OR beer battered - hand cut agrias, dressed seasonal leaves, house made tartare.
  • Roast Pork with Cashew Nut & Mushroom $12.00
  • Prawn Fu Yong Egg $11.80
  • Sliced Pork with Mushroom Chow Mein $10.30
  • Prawn with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.80
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • Bami Goreng (Noodle) $12.00
  • Roast Pork chow, mein
  • Prawn with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.80
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Venison Short Ribs - Take a Leap! $26.50
    • Venison short ribs served with grilled pineapple, crunchy coleslaw, kumara crisps and house chocolate BBQ sauce.
  • Mystery
    • Grand Marnier Orange
  • Order the Charcuterie Platter and Chocolate Lover's Platter for $65.00
  • Mixed salad with chocolate trail mix and balsamic dressing $7.80
  • - Add cold smoked salmon $9.00
  • Sweetheart $5.80
    • Our unique velvety dark chocolate salted caramel enrobed in dark chocolate.
  • She's Infamous Brownie $14.50
    • 70% chocolate brownie warmed and served with black currant and coconut ice cream, a chocolate spoon, chocolate flakes and whipped cream.
  • King Prawn Tempura Roll $16
  • Squid $6
  • Edamame - Chamame $6
  • Sesame Seaweed $6
  • Cajun Spiced Garlic Tuna $8
  • Salmon Caviar $9
  • Sweet Miso Glazed Eggplant & Cheese Gratin $16
  • Seared Scallop $12
  • Buffet Breakfast $19.50
    • Help yourself to the continental breakfast as well as the cooked section. A range of kiwi favourites including hash browns, bacon, sausages, eggs, pancakes,spaghetti or baked beans and more! Also includes free filter coffee, tea and juice.
  • Piece of Blue Cod $12.50
  • Eggs plus one $14.50
    • 2 fried eggs on toast with 2 hash browns served with ONE of the following - bacon, sausage, grilled tomato or mushrooms.
  • Onion Rings $9
  • 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.
  • Crepes $18
    • A fresh herb and egg crepe filled with prosciutto and rocket, topped with a tomato and basil sauce, served with a small spring salad.
  • Meat Lover’s Pizza $18
    • Pizza sauce topped with ham, salami, chorizo, beef mince pieces, mozzarella and a BBQ sauce swirl.
  • 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.
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Salad $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • French Fries $4.00
  • Lamb $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Snack Box $8.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00
  • Mix $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Serving of Grilled Tomatoes $3.50
  • Roast of the Day (GF) $22.90
    • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables of the day.
  • Becky’s Brekkie Burger $16.90
    • Ciabatta with hash brown,bacon and eggs with BBQ sauce.
  • Kids Bangers and Mash
  • Kids Mini Roast
    • (see blackboard for roast of the day)
  • O'Shea's Toasted Sandwich $12.90
    • Your choice of ham, tomato, onions, cheese or pineapple, served with fries.
  • Soup of the Day $14.90
    • Hearty home-made soup served with garlic bread. (Please see special board for todays soup)
  • Serving of Fries $3.50
  • Beer Battered Fish N Chips $22.50
    • Fresh Fish – Garden Salad - Fries - Tartare & Tomato Sauce
  • Big Brekkie $22.50
    • Ciabatta - Free Range Eggs – Streaky Bacon - Tomato – Homemade Hash - Gourmet Sausages – Mushrooms - Basil Pea Pesto
  • Breakwater Benedict $19.50
    • Ciabatta - Free Range Eggs - Streaky Bacon - Hollandaise
  • Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta $18.50
    • Ciabatta - Cream Cheese - Avocado Smash - Fresh Tomatoes - Rocket - Lemon Pepper Dressing
  • 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
  • Hoisin Ginger Pulled Pork Pizza $19.50
    • Cream Cheese - Slowly Roasted Pulled Pork - Asian Slaw - Creamy Mayo - Pickled Cucumber
  • 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
  • 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
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15
    • w/ Spinach & Relish
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
    • Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis
  • Loaded Wedges $14.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Macaroni and Cheese $12.00
    • With salad
  • Salad of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Herbivore $20.00
    • Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Prawn Katsu 1P $2.50
  • Yakiniku Box $16.00
  • Crumbed Prawn 1P $2.20
  • Seafood Curry $13.50
  • Sesame seeds $0.20
  • Chicken Katsu $5.00
  • Nigiri - Fresh Tuna 6P $12.00
  • Ginger Pork Box $16.00
  • Pies $4.00
  • Chow Chow Beef $4.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Ham & Tomato $4.00
  • Raspberry Muffin $2.50
  • Toasties $4.00
  • Mince
  • Mince Beef $4.00
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • FRESH SALMON $1.40
    • raw, Akira salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • Vis Van de Dag Op Vlaamse Wijze - +Flemish Fish Dish $36.50
    • Sauteed fresh fish w walnut lime butter, baby potatoes, braised spinach and leeks
  • Bowl of Wedges $7.50
  • Eieren Florentine $17.50
    • Poached eggs served w spinach and mushroom on a toasted muffin and topped w hollandaise sauce
  • Selection de Pain Avec Des Trempettes $14.90
    • Grilled bread selection w dipping sauces
  • +Mosselen Escargo $26.40
    • Mussels w herbed garlic butter
  • Kipburger $23.50
    • Chicken Burger w marinated chicken breast, iceberg lettuce and grilled vegetable
  • +Provencaalse Mosselen $26.40
    • Mussels w tomato, garlic and cheese
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.80
    • Ovenbaked field mushrooms w pesto and parmesan on herb mash with onion marmalade
  • BBQ Beef Salad $19.50
    • Spicy salad with lots of onions
  • Roast Duck (Gang Ped Yang) $19.50
    • In a red curry with vegetables, potato, pineapple & grape
  • Chicken Satay $10.00
    • 4 pieces with peanut sauce
  • Chilli Lamb (Pad Prik) $18.50
    • Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies, lamb & a mixture of vegetables
  • Spicy Sweet Basil (Pad Kra Prow) $17.50
    • Flavours of basil & spicy garlic chilli sauce
  • Choo Chee Prawns $22.00
    • Served in a thick creamy red curry sauce on a bed of vegetables
  • Fried Rice $17.50
    • (kao Pad)light meal mixed veges, very nice
  • Chilli Seafood $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Talay) Spicy stir fry with a Mixture of seafood and fresh chillis
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