Address
158 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand
The Option Bistro and Wines in Canterbury Menu
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LUNCH-
Seafood Chowder Reg $17.90/Lg $21.90
- Premium Seafood served with Garlic Toast
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Flat Bread $9.90
- Garlic/ Sweet Chilli/ Cheddar or Pesto/ Parmesan
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Bruschetta Duo $16.90
- Tomato/ Basil/ Mozzarella/ Mushroom/ Thyme/ Brie
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Sardines Platter $12.90
- Canned Sardines in oil served with Crostini, Olives and Radish
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Liver Pate $13.90
- Served with Crostini, Red Onion, Chutney and Olives
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Antipasto Platter $48.00
- Cheese/ Cured Meats/ Olives/ Pickles/ Crackers/ Vegetables/ Chutney/ Bread/ Fruit
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Salt & Pepper Squid $22.90
- Crispy coated served with a green salad and Chilli Lime Mayo
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Fish of the Day $24.90
- Panfried fish served with Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Dill & Caper Butter
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Steak Caprese $24.90
- Marinated steak with juicy tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil served with crusty bread & green salad
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Chicken Salad $23.90
- Coconut & Chilli marinated tenderloin salad greens and Julien vegetables finished with Mango Dressing & Coconut Chips
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Oriental Pork Belly Salad $23.90
- Crispy marinated pork belly, leafy greens, fresh mint, Coriander, Crushed Peanuts and Oriental Dressing
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Arancini Balls $23.90
- Minted Pea, Lemon & Chorizo Risotto balls coated in panko crumbed served with Green Salad and Aioli
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Kumara & Bacon Salad $22.90
- Roasted kumara and crispy bacon on top of Salad Greens and Aioli and Roasted Cashews
SIDES- Fries with Aioli and Tomato Sauce $7.00
- Wedges with Sour Cream and Chilli Sauce $8.00
- Garden Salad $7.00
- Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
DESSERTS-
Crème Brulee $12.90
- Orange scented crème Brulee with homemade pistachio shortbread
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Jelly Tip Panna Cotta $12.90
- Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Raspberry Belly and Chocolate Shards
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Lemon Cheesecake $12.90
- served with Blueberry compote and Vanilla bean ice cream
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Chocolate Fudge Sundae $11.90
- Vanilla and Chocolate Mud ice cream with fudge sauce topped with Chartilly cream
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Sorbet Duo $11.90
- Two of our delicious cooking sorbets of the day
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Affogato $11.90
- Espresso coffee, Vanilla ice cream and Biscotti fry with
- Cheese Platter, Crackers, Fruit $17.90
- Strawberries & Cream $7.00
Nearby Sample Menus
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Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
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Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
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Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
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Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
- fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
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MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
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Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
- scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
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Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
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Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
- Potato Fritter $0.70
- Steak & Onion roll $2.70
- Plain $3.50
- Fish $4.40
- Chow Chow $4.20
- Wonton or Squid Ring (Doz) $8.50
- Plain Donut $2.00
- Chips - ½ Scoops. $1.50
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Chicken Naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with spiced chicken tikka mince
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Butter Chicken $14.90
- Boneless chicken marinated with special spices and herbs, roasted in a tandoor and cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
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Mango Chicken $14.90
- Boneless chicken cooked in a subtle creamy and mango sauce
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Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
- Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
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Vegetable Korma $13.90
- An assortment of fresh vegetables deliciously cooked in a cream and cashew based sauce
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Prawns Kadhai $16.50
- Prawns cooked with capsicum, chillies in a thick onion and tomato gravy, garnished with fresh coriander
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Chicken/Lamb/Beef Madras $14.90
- Diced chicken or lamb or beef cooked in exotic spices, coconut milk, mustard seeds, curry leaves and tomato gravy
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Roti $2.50
- (Naan bread made of wheat flour)
- Chips, Cheese, Gravy (GF) $11.00
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Salmon Shish (GF) $24.00
- Marinated salmon fillets skewered with bell peppers, mushroom, onion, served on a bed of basmati rice mixed with dill, broad beans, pesto and Topkaki dressing
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Eggplant Iskander (GF) $19.50
- Eggplant cooked with tomato and green pepper
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Zucchini Iskander $19.50
- Traditional home made zucchini fritters
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Topkapi Iskander (Beef Kofteh) (GF) $21.00
- Marinated beef kofteh cooked on the hot plate
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Persian Kofteh (GF) $14.50
- Blend of lamb & beef mince, slow cooked with rice, spilt peas, Persian plumb and served with pita bread
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Combination Iskander
- Combination of lamb rack, marinated cubed chicken with bell peppers and onion, served with bead of basmati rice, salads and Topkapi dressing
- Beef Kebab $12.50
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Smoked Salmon S $12.50 /M $18.00/ L $29.50
- Fresh Akaroa Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, finished with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chives.
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Al Funghi S$10/M$15.50/L $27.00
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
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Original Vegetarian S $11.00/ M $16.50 /L $28.00
- Onion, mushroom, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum. Every bit as good as it sounds!
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Venison $29.50
- Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic, and topped with plum sauce and parsley.
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Asparago S$12.00/M$17.50/L $29.50
- Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese.
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Mediterranean Lamb S $12.50 /M $18.00 /L $29.50
- Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions.
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Seafood S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
- Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce.
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Cajun Wedges $8.50
- Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
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Dolomades (vegetarian) $9.00
- with Tzatziki and Spanakopita
- Marinated Olives (small) $3.50
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Souvlaki (regular) $11.00
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
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Kaulouri (mini bread sticks) $4.00
- With Aniseed and Sesame Seeds (100g)
- Greek Bread $3.70
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Kourabiedes (coated in icing sugar) $4.00
- Light "melt in your mouth" short bread treats (100g)
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Houmous (small) $3.50
- 100g take away pottle (vegetarian)
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Greek Salad (large) $9.00
- A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
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Mini Platter $10.00
- sandwich (ham and cheese or vegemite), piece of fruit, rice crackers, raisins and a juice
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Pancakes (GF) $15.00
- Light and fluffy pancakes served with bacon, drizzled with maple syrup and Served with berry couli and whipped cream. A sweet way to start the day.
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Full Kiwi Breakfast $19.50
- Bacon with two eggs, two sausages, grilled tomatoes, portabello mushrooms and golden hashed browms – served with toast.
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Open Chicken Souvlaki $10.50
- Greek styled skewered chicken served with lettuce, tomato and red onion with tzatziki sauce on a warm pita bread.
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·Bacon Butty $8.00
- Your choice of wholemeal or white bread filled with bacon, caramelised onions and topped with Tomato, BBQ or HP sauce.
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Corn Fritter Stack $15.50
- Stack of corn fritters served with relish, avocado , bacon and side-salad
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Fries $6.00
- served with aioli or gravy
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Soup of the Day $10.00
- Served with garlic bread
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Loekie’s Curry (*Estate Pinot Gris 2011) V$20-$25
- Green Coconut Curry with Chickpeas & Pumpkin, Chefs selection of matching condiments
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Free Range Pork Belly (*Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc) $38
- Dauphinoise Potato, Pinot Noir Soaked Prunes, Red Cabbage Puree, Apple Wafer, Verjus
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Cupcake $4
- Vanilla Cupcake, ask for todays icing flavours
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Gin O’Clock DF/GFO $10
- Lemon Lime Sorbet, Frozen Gin, Biscotti
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Carrot Cake $10
- Berry Compote, Whipped Cream
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Seasonal Vegetable Ribbons
- Shaved Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Pepper
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Pie of The Day (*Canterbury Syrah 2010) $24
- Chefs selection of fresh baked daily pie and matching sides
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Vines Slaw
- Shaved Cabbage, Coriander, Mesclun Leaves, Sesame & Verjus Dressing
- Mediterranean Smoked Chicken with Hummus Sumac, Roasted Pine Nuts, Kalamata Olives & Basil Oil (GF, DF) $20
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Steamy Oat Porridge $21.50
- Served with honey and Scotch Whisky (optional)
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Bagel, smoked salmon and cream cheese $21.50
- A New Yorker’s delight, served with capers and red onion jam
- Selection of teas
- Selection of cold meats and cheeses $10
- Two cheese $21
- Smoked salmon $9
- ENTREE
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200g Rump Steak $15.00
- Grilled to your Liking with Chips & Fried Eggs. Choice of Sauce – Peppercorn, Bacon & Mushroom 0r Garlic Butter.
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Pork Belly Roast $15.00
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
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Chicken Salad $14.50
- Grilled Chicken Breast with House Cured Bacon, Parmesan & Mesclun Salad, Ranch Dressing.
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Beef Nachos $15.00
- Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa.
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Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
- Tender Grilled steak with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Marmalade, Served with Chips.
- Available 11am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
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Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
- Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
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Traditional Breakfast $15.00
- 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
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Fredo De Pussi $26.00
- A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
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Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
- Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
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Salvatore ''Bill'' Bonanno $28.00
- Sea salmon, shrimp, calamari, black olives, capers and baby spinach with dill sour cream
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The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
- Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
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Roasted Corn and Bacon Chowder $16.00
- Served in a sour dough bread cob
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Caesar Salad $18.50
- Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
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Don Mario Santoini $26.00
- Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
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Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
- Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
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Vegetable Tempura Roll $ 15.00
- Potato, sweet potato, capsicum, tofu, soy bean
- Omakase Sushi Regular $ 26
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Teriyaki Chicken Don $ 12.00
- Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, shichimi, spring onion, sesame seed, mayo, egg
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Chicken Roll $ 17.00
- Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
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Spicy California Roll $ 16.00
- Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, spicy sauce
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King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
- King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
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Spicy Salmon Roll $ 16.00
- Fresh salmon, avocado, spring onion, citrus mayo, spicy sauce
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Lunch Teppan Combo Set $ 24.00
- Miso, Teppan Vegetables with Steamed rice
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Golden Mantou $5.50
- topped from your choice of Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate sauce
- Meat $3.00
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Baoger Combo $16.50
- Your choice of Baoger + Fries + Salad + Soft Drink/Coffee/Tea
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Takoyaki, Wakame $6.50
- Bonito flakes, Japanese mayo
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Gangnam style Kimchi rice croquette $5.50
- so cheesy
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Chicken Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Southern style chicken, Shredded lettuce, Chutney, Chilli mayo
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Curry Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Vegetarian Thai green curry with fried tofu and seasonal vegetables
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Chicken Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
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Chef’S Thai Beef Salad $19
- Tossed With Fresh Herbs + Tomatoes + Cucumber + Red Onion + Lemon + Fish Sauce + Special Thai Spices
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Stir Fry Pad Thai Noodles C $18 P $20
- Served With Prawn or Chicken + Egg + Crushed Peanuts + Lemon + Tangy Chilli Flakes
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Peanut Beef Or Chicken $19
- Stir-Fry and Served With Our Own Rich Home-Made Peanut Sauce and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
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Sweet and Sour Chicken $10
- Stir-Fry with Pineapple and other Goodies!
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Vanilla Ice Cream $6
- Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
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Chicken with Crispy Noodle $19
- Served with Crunchy Noodles + Fresh Seasonal Salad Leaves + Tender Chicken Pieces + Fresh Ginger & Soy Sauce Glaze
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Crispy Spring Rolls $10
- Golden Fried, Stuffed with Tasty Vegetables + Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
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Ginger Duck $25
- Braised & Stir-Fry With Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Ginger + Mushroom + Soy Sauce!
- Teriyaki Chicken & tuna mayo8pcs/jumbo 8pcs $7.90/$8.90
- 4pcs Jumbo Avocado & Cucumber
- 8pcs Salmon Supreme
- 8pcs Avocado, cucumber & red capsicum
- Fresh Salmon & double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $9.20/$12.00
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FANCY PLATTER 1 $30.90
- 10pcs of salmon nigiri/4pcs salmon supreme/4pcs avocado & cucumber/4pcs salmon supreme & double avocado
- Fresh Salmon Nigiri 5pcs reg/6pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.20
- Double Avocado Prawn 8pcs mayo or chilli $8.90
The Option Bistro and Wines
Phone
033235455
Opened hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , International , Kiwi , New Zealand , Spanish
Features
Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Gluten Free Options , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , After-hours , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Cash , Bankcard , Lunch , Group Meal , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Cards accepted , Disabled Friendly , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar