Back Alley Espresso Bar in Christchurch Menu

Senior grilled fish $19.00
- fish fillet grilled to perfection served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
Club sandwich $16.80
Junior cheese burger $9.00
- served with curly fries.
Pork loin steak $25.00
- 230 grams (pre-cooked weight )pork loin served with brown gravy,apple sauce,vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
T-bone steak $29.80
- this is the big one! 350 grams (pre- cooked weight) of beef steak cooked to your likings.Served on a hot plate accompanied with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or french fries.
Macaroon brownie $8.50
Senior cheese burger $10.50
Senior fettuccini carbonara $17.50

Wedges $9.50
- Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
Pork Fillet
- Lean pork fillet wrapped with baconserved with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
- Add 2 eggs $18.50
Surf and Turf
- Angus rump, Prawns, Scallops, and mussels with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise
one piece $19.90
Eggs (2) $3.50
Lamb Skewers
- Rosemary and paprika dusted NZ lamb served with fire roasted peppers, green salad, golden fries and mint yogurt
Chicken Souvlaki
- Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with satay sauce

Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
Breadless burger platter $18.95
- a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
Refrito wrap $12.95
- refrito beans with melted edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in tortilla
Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
Nori wrap $16.95
- kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
Vegan chocolate cake $6.50
- our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake
Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries

Cheesy Corn chips $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
Homemade Cod Bites $12
- freshly crumbed cod bites served with tartare and tomato sauce
Satay Beef or Crispy Chicken Wrap $17
- with baby spinach, celery & orange, topped with chef's satay sauce and a side salad
Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
- crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
Homemade Samosas – entrée (V) $9
- with harissa yoghurt sauce
Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
- served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing
Kid’s Caesar $9
- sliced chicken breast on cos with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa

Bottled Water $4
Manburger $22.90
- Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
Babe $14.50
- Looks good on paper and tastes even better- a great combination of Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Pineapple and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Juices $5
Hottie $9.90
- This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
Velvet Burger $10.90
- It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
Big Brown $13.90
- This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.

Tom Yum $12.50
- Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
Side Of Stir Fry Vegetables $9.90
Roti & Peanut Sauce $6.50
Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
- An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Lemongrass Stir Fry $12.50
- Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Gang Par $12.50
- Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (One Shank / Two Shanks) $15.00 / $22.00
- Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
- Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce

House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
- w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
- w/ chipotle & agave
Lambs Ribs $15.00
- w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
Warmed Olives $6.00
- w/ chilli & lemon
Garlic Prawns $16.00
- w/ toasted ciabatta
Baked Market Fish $16.00
- w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
Edamame Beans $6.00
- w/ miso butter
Tomato Salad $8.00
- w/ balsamic & house made curd

Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $19.50
- Hot dish from south of India, based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
Mango Chicken $19
- An exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in a subtle mango sauce.
Prawn Malabari $21
- An exotic delicacy from the coasts of Malabar in south India cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, mustard seeds, tamarind and spices.
Fish Curry $20
- Cooked in north Indian style, a real taste of India.
Saggwale Chicken / Lamb $19.50
- Diced chicken / lamb cooked in a gravy of spinach,cream and spices.
Tandoori Mushroom $14
- Mushroom marinated with ginger garlic paste cooked in Tandoor oven.
Prawn Kadai $21
- Prawns cooked in butter with garlic, tomato, capsicum and fresh coriander.
Veg Platter $17
- 2 pieces: Lamb Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka, Vegetable Samosas, Onion Bhajees, Tandoori Chicken.

Rice Ball N/A
Teriyaki Eel $15
- Grilled eel with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Teriyaki chicken udon $12
Seafood Set $15
- Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
Rice Tray N/A
Katsu Set $13
- Crumbed pork on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Teriyaki Beef $11
- Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Nigiri Sushi N/A

Chicken Vindaloo $8.50
- A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
Lamb Biryani $10.50
- Basmati rice cooked with lamb in an exotic blend of spices.
Lamb Korma $9.50
- lamb in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
Butter Vegetables $8.50
- Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
Tadka Daal $8.50
- Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
- A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
- Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
Lamb Combo $13.50
- Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)

Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
- Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli
Quattro Stagioni $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, artichoke, ham, mushroom, salami, shrimps, capers & mozzarella
Arancini Siciliani $14.50
- We crumb then lightly fry our taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Deliziosi! Served with smoky-tomato aioli.
Spaghetti Roberto $20.50 / $26.50
- A Tutto Bene favourite. Italian sausage & chicken meatballs in a basil, tomato & garlic sauce
Di Carne $25.50 / $35.50
- Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella
Sirloin $39.50
- 400 gram marbled sirloin steak; or
Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
- White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce
Prosciutto e Melone $17.50
- Sweet rock melon, salty San Daniele prosciutto and rocket ~ ‘Mamma Mia!’

Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
The Breakfast Bap $13.50
Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
Serious Fries $6.00
Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
Serious Slaw $8.00
The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50

Fried re range eggs on toast $16.00
- with avocado and bacon
House-made bread $9.50
- with dip, Lusatori and balsamic
Hand-made pappardelle pasta $23.00
- with smoked tomatoes, parmesan and rocket
Canterbury rib-eye steak $33.00
- 300g rib-eye steak served with polenta chips, portobello mushrooms, jus and salad
From the land and the sea platter $59.00
- steamed mussels, beer battered fish, pulled pork slider, Tamar Farm charcuterie, salami, marinated vegetables, aioli, bread and pickles
Berry Brielicious $19.50 / $29.50
- chicken, cranberry and brie (Regular / Large)
Caveman $19.50 / $29.50
- Tamar Farm pepperoni, beef, chicken, peppers and BBQ sauce (Regular / Large)
Panko crumbed fish & mussel cake $19.00
- with poached egg, lemon and aioli

half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
- bacon, egg and tomato $9.50
ham sandwich with grainy mustard mayo, aged cheddar and pickle $9.50
- add bacon $12.50
toasted sandwiches
– avocado and tomato $8.00
1 corn fritter or potato rosti with avocado salsa and house relish $7.50

Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
- Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
Corn Fritters $14.90
- Served w Streaky Bacon, fresh Seasonal Salad, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
Pancakes $10.00
- Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
Open Steak Sandwich $17.50
- Sirloin cooked to M-R served on Vic's Focaccia & Baby spinach & topped with Melted Brie, Onion Jam & Aioli
Pasta of the Day $15.00
- Winter only
Chicken Salad $16.50
- A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
Fries $5.50
- Served with our own Aioli & Tomato Sauce
Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
- Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings

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