A Pocket Full of Spices in Canterbury Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Tandoori chicken full $21.00
    • Chicken marinated in traditional spices & cooked in the tandoori oven
  • Chicken tikka $11.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in a blend of spices and herbs & grilled in the tandoori oven
  • Garlic tikka $12.00
    • Delicately spiced succulent chicken marinated with cheese, garlic, cardamom,skewered and grilled in the tandoori oven.
  • Masala lamb chops (5 pieces) $14.50
    • Lamb chops marinated overnight in herbs & spices then grilled in a charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Tandoori mushrooms $12.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in a ginger, garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Vegetarian platter $18.00
    • A combination of two pieces of each vegetable samosa, onion bhajee, and gobi (cauliflower) pakoras,paneer tikka and tava mushrooms.
  • Onion bhajee $6.00
    • Fresh cut onions seasoned with special spices and deep-fried with chickpea batter.
  • Tandoori prawns (8 pieces) $16.00
    • Prawns marinated overnight with fresh herbs and spices, cooked delicately in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Seekh kebab $12.00
    • Tender minced lamb marinated with fresh coriander, onions, ginger, garlic and cooked in tandoori oven
  • Tandoori chicken half $12.00
    • Chicken marinated in traditional spices & cooked in the tandoori oven
  • Amritsari fish $13.00
    • Fish fillets marinated overnight with Indian spices and grilled in tandoor.
  • Methi kebab $12.00
    • Tender Chicken marinated in light cream, crushed cashews and kasoori methi/fenugreek cooked in tandoori oven.
  • Paneer tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Pieces of cottage cheese marinated with aromatic herbs and spices and cooked in grill.
  • Mixed platter $20.50
    • Two pieces each of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, onion bhajee, and samosa.
  • Non-vegetarian platter $22.50
    • A combination of two pieces of each tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken Malai tikka, lamb chops and seek kebab.
  • Vegetable samosa (2 pieces) $6.00 $6.00
    • Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and green peas, lightly seasoned with spices then deep fried and served with tamarind sauce. A famous North Indian starter
  • Garlic prawns (8 pieces) $16.00
    • Prawns marinated overnight in a mixture of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and then cooked in charcoal oven, served with mint chutney.
CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $16.50
    • Succulent boneless chicken fillets, simmered in a fresh creamy mild sauce grilled over charcoal and finished in tomato sauce with butter and cream
  • Chicken korma $16.50
    • Succulent chicken cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Mango chicken $16.50
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken prepared in very mild creamy gravy with a touch of mango
  • Kadhai chicken $16.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes,onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India
  • Chicken jalfrezi $16.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies,onions and pepper and assorted vegetables.
  • Chicken saag $16.50
    • A blend of spinach and chicken curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy.
  • Chicken tikka masala $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken kohlapuri $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with desiccated coconut, garam masala and finished in a rich tomato sauce. Popular dish from Maharashtra
  • Chicken vindaloo $16.50
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin –boneless chicken pieces cooked in a hot, sweet and sour" gravy.
  • Chicken do-piazza $16.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked with special sauce and finished with extra diced onions.
  • Chicken madras $16.50
    • A chicken curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds and cream.
  • Indian chilli chicken $16.50
    • Chicken marinated with a batter of corn flour, eggs, soy sauce and black pepper,deep fried and then finished with diced onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
LAMB LAMB
  • Lamb roganjosh $16.90
    • Tender diced lamb simmered & cooked with special aromatic spices in onion and yoghurt sauce.A delicious dish from Kashmir region. .
  • Lamb pasanda $16.90
    • Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onion, ginger and garlic then cooked with crushed almonds,yogurt and cream..
  • Lamb korma $16.90
    • Tender lamb cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy..
  • Lamb bhuna $16.90
    • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with chopped onions, tomato sauce and then slow-cooked with home-roasted ground spices..
  • Lamb saag $16.90
    • A blend of spinach and lamb curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy..
  • Kadhai lamb $16.90
    • Lamb cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes, onion, capsicum,ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India..
  • Lamb madras $16.90
    • A delicious curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds,fresh herbs and ground spices..
  • Lamb vindaloo $16.90
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – lamb pieces cooked in a hot,sweet and sour" gravy..
  • Lamb jalfrezi $16.90
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies,onions and pepper and assorted vegetables..
  • Lamb methi $16.90
    • Diced lamb cooked with a base of fresh fenugreek sauce, green herbs and spices..
  • Lamb tikka masala $16.90
    • Tender pieces of lamb cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions and yoghurt based gravy..
BEEF BEEF
  • Beef korma $16.50
    • Tender beef cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Beef vindaloo $16.50
    • “Vindaloo” style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – beef pieces cooked in a hot,sweet and sour” gravy
  • Beef jalfrezi $16.50
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies, onions and pepper and assorted vegetables.
  • Kadhai beef $16.50
    • Diced beef cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes,onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India.
  • Beef madras $16.50
    • A delicious curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds,fresh herbs and ground spices..
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Prawn malabri $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in desiccated coconut, chopped onions, tomatoes,capsicum and finished with a hint of coconut cream and mustard seeds .
  • Prawn saag $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in grinded spinach, ginger, onions, garlic and traditional Indian spices..
  • Prawn patia $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with garlic, ginger, tomato puree, lemon juice, hot spices,and then finished with a hint of tamarind sauce..
  • Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies, onions and pepper and assorted vegetables..
  • Fish kadhai masala $17.90
    • Pieces of fish cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions, capsicum and yoghurt based gravy..
  • Goan fish curry $17.90
    • Chunky fish pieces marinated with turmeric, salt, pepper and cooked in desiccated coconut and rich tomato sauce..
  • Prawn kadhai masala $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions, capsicum and yoghurt based gravy..
  • Prawn vindaloo $17.90
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – prawns cooked in a hot, sweet and sour" gravy..
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Handi vegetables $14.90
    • Assorted vegetables cooked in traditional Indian spices and tomatoes, onions and capsicum based gravy.
  • Saag aloo $14.90
    • A blend of spinach and potatoes curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy
  • Shahi paneer $15.50
    • Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked in thick and creamy aromatic gravy prepared with tomatoes, onions and mild creamy cashewnut sauce.
  • Bombay aloo $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, yogurt and spices.
  • Aloo mattar $14.90
    • Potatoes and peas cooked with chopped onions and fresh tomato based gravy.Traditional home style curry from North India.
  • Dal makhani $14.90
    • Combination of lentils cooked on slow fire with chef’s special aromatic spices.A famous vegetarian dish from Punjab region.
  • Vege - korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Saag kofta $14.90
    • Dumplings made from a mix of home-made cottage cheese, potatoes and spices,deep fried and then cooked in spinach based gravy.
  • Kadhai paneer $15.50
    • Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes, onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India.
  • Paneer saag $15.50
    • Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked in grinded spinach, ginger,onions, garlic and traditional Indian spices.
  • Mattar paneer $15.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes and onions then finished with garnish of fresh coriander.
RICE RICE
  • Plain steamed rice $3.00
  • Lemon rice $5.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and lemon juice.
  • Chicken or lamb hyderabadi biryani $16.00
    • A classic aromatic rice dish flavoured with saffron and garnished with cashew and raisins (Served with yoghurt sauce).
  • Jeera rice $4.00
    • Basmati rice flavored with aromatic cumin seeds.
  • Kashmiri rice $5.50
    • Basmati rice with almonds, cashews, sultanas and desiccated coconut.
  • Vegetarian hyderabad biryani $16.00
    • A classic aromatic mix vegetables rice dish, flavoured with saffron and garnished with cashews and raisins. (Served with yogurt sauce).
BREADS BREADS
  • Plain naan $3.00
  • Garlic naan $4.00
  • Cheese & garlic naan $5.50
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with chicken
  • Onion kulcha $5.00
    • Stuffed with chopped onions and spices.
  • Laccha paratha $4.00
    • Multilayered whole wheat bread.
  • Pappadums $1.00
    • Classic Indian Lentil Crackers.
  • Butter naan $3.50
  • Cheese naan $5.00
  • Keema naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with lamb mince.
  • Peshwari naan $5.50
    • Stuffed with coconut pulp, sultanas, cashew nuts and mango pulp.
  • Tandoori roti $3.50
    • A thin whole wheat flour bread.
  • Aloo paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with Potatoes.
  • Bread basket $17.00
    • Keema Naan, Onion Kulcha, Cheese Naan, Laccha Paratha,
SALADS & SIDES SALADS & SIDES
  • Sweet mango chutney $3.00
  • Tamarind sauce $3.00
  • Cucumber & tomato yogurt raita $4.00
  • Fresh indian salad $5.00
    • Fresh Tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, shredded green cabbage, red onions.
  • Mint chutney $3.00
  • Hot pickle $3.00
  • Dish platter $11.50
    • Mango chutney, raita, mint chutney, tamarind chutney and 4x poppadum’s.
  • Kachumber $4.00
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber with lemon juice and spices
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Gulab jamun/ice-cream fusion $7.00
  • Mango kulfi $6.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kids Pasta $14
    • Penne with cheese and vegetables or bacon.
  • 10oz Ribeye Steak (GF) $38.50
    • Cooked to your liking served with green salad, fries or vegetables and your choice of sauce
  • -Double $32
  • Pastie $19
    • Mini pastie with tomato chutney - please ask for today’s flavour.
  • 250g Sirloin Steak $32
    • Cooked to your liking served with green salad, fries or vegetables and your choice of sauce
  • Seasonal Green Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Eggs $1.50
  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart $14
    • A decadent chocolate and hazelnut tart served with vanilla bean ice cream and hazelnut praline
  • ChickenTenders $14
    • Crumbed chicken tenders, served with fries.
  • Toasted wholegrain bread (gf option) With Either: Grilled bacon & poached or scrambled eggs. Or: Tomato, mushroom avocado and pesto. 17.50
  • Powerhouse pizza verde (v) Thin crispy pizza base with pesto, roast vegetables, fetta, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, sundried tomato, & parmesan . 22.00
  • Traditional seafood chowder (gf option) Fish & shellfish in a creamy potage, served with toasted sourdough bread. 16.50
  • Navrattan (“nine gems”) curry platter (v) (gf) A dish of flavour explosions incorporating nine vegetables, accompanied by dhal, poppadum, date & lime chutney, & salad. 18.50
  • Thai laksa (gf) (v option) A coconut milk broth, scented with ginger, kaffir lime & lemongrass, poured over buckwheat noodles & vegetables, topped with your choice of: either free-range chicken; fr 23.00
  • Huevos rancheros (v) (gf) Mexican-style beans on a crisp corn tortilla, grilled with cheese & tomato, finished with avocado, poached egg & salsa. 17.50
  • Eggs montreal (gf option) Two eggs served atop smoked salmon, on toasted English muffins with hollandaise sauce. 18.50
  • Powerhouse burger (v option) (gf option) An enormous flavour-packed & juicy burger, stuffed with salad, cheese, onion, fresh herbs & humus, & your choice of: either beef or vegetarian patty. 22.00
  • Hotdog $2.20
  • Crumbed Prawns (each/doz) $1.00 /$10.00
  • Home Made Curry Roll $2.60
  • Plain Donut $2.20
  • Hash Browns (4) $2.20
  • Family Pack $15.00
    • 2fish, 2 hotdogs, 2 pineapple rings, 2 crab sticks, 2 chips
  • Crab stick (2) $2.20
  • Fish (Battered) $2.40
  • Onion N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Chicken or Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked Chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken, Cranberry or Brie $24.00
    • Creamy Brie cheese, smoked chicken or mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Creamy Chicken $23.00
    • Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast, in a creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing
  • Pizza $15.00
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Large Hot Dog (with sauce) / Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
  • Double Lamb $11.95
  • Hawaiian Delight $3.50
  • Chicken $8.95
  • Crab Stick / Meat Pattie / Cheese and Onion Pattie / Pineapple Ring / Chicken Cheese & Apricot Pattie / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut / Chocolate Donut / Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Scallops $1.50
  • Plain $3.20
  • Deep fried black blood puddings $5.00
  • Braised beef shank $7.00
  • Mango shaved ice $6.00
  • Braised minced pork rice $5.80
    • Finely chopped of pork belly, slow cooked in aromatic soy sauce and five spice then spooned over a bowl of hot rice with pickles and soya egg. A mixture of sweet and salty taste.
  • Pork pot sticker $6.00
    • 6 pieces
  • Handmade spring onion pancake $4.50
  • Vegetarian minced tofu rice $6.50
  • Fried rice with Taiwanese sausages $9.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • Sago pudding with coconut cream, palm syrup, roast almonds (GF)​ $14.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • ​French fries with aioli & ketchup $8.00
  • Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
  • Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00
  • Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
  • Crispy fried chicken strip $10.00
    • on rice
  • Chow mein egg noodles $13.00
    • with chicken
  • Sambal chicken (Indonesian chilli) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.00
  • Chicken in galanga & coconut cream soup $9.00
  • Panang curry (thick peanut curry) $13.00
  • Chilli basil (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Chicken & cashew nuts $13.00
    • with seasonal vegetables
  • or
  • Slow roasted cauliflower
    • with coconut, pickled chilli, crispy shallots and coriander(V, VG, GF, DF) Wine match –Greystone Pinot Gris
  • Chef’s Amuse Bouche
  • Caramelised pineapple pudding
    • with coconut and ginger foam, mango puree and a crisp sesame tuille (GF & DF available) Wine match: Forrest Botrytised Riesling
  • New Zealand cheese plate
    • a selection of local cheeses with seasonal accompaniments, apricot and saffron compote and crackers (GF available) Wine match: Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port
  • or
  • or
  • $85 per person
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Potato & Leek Soup $9.90
    • Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
    • Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
  • Pork Belly Roast $15.00
    • Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Tender Grilled steak with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Marmalade, Served with Chips.
  • Homemade Pancakes $9.50
    • With Either Home Cured Bacon or Grilled Banana, Served with Maple Syrup.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa
  • Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
    • Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
    • This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
  • Garlic Naan $2.50
  • Samosa Chat $6.00
  • VEG. BIRYANI $10.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • Traditional House Bite $22.00
    • Ground Chickpeas with cashew nuts, sultanas, mixed peas and corn, beans, carrot, garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and trio of salads and sauces
  • Icecream $7.00
    • Vanilla icecream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel syrup
  • P.K. Kids Shish $12.50
    • Beef, lamb, chicken, adana or doner served with a side of fries, trio of salads and sauces
  • Traditional House Falafel $22.00
    • Ground Chickpea mixed with garlic, herbs and spices, served on a bed of rice and a trio of salads and sauces
  • Borani Spinach Dip $9.50
    • Ground spinach, mixed with feta cheese, mixed herbs and spices. Served with a side of pita bread.
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Home-made garlic butter spread upon a large pita bread then sliced
  • Lokum $6.00
    • 6 pieces of turkish delight
  • Adana Bursa $16 Single/$25 Double
    • Homemade ground lamb on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
A Pocket Full of Spices

A Pocket Full of Spices

location

Address

92 Victoria Street, Waimakariri, Rangiora, Canterbury, 7400, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033137575

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Balti , Gluten Free , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
92 Victoria Street, Waimakariri, Rangiora, Canterbury, 7400, New Zealand