Bessie in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
    • culture butter
  • Market Oysters
  • Cloudy Bay Clams $18
    • Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
    • Brunt Apple, Radish
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $15
    • Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Marlborough King Salmon $24
    • Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
SALADS SALADS
  • Cod Lettuce $12
    • Pea Shoots, Radish, Buttermilk Dressing
  • Chopped Salad $12
    • Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
OUR PRIME CUTS OUR PRIME CUTS
  • Rib Eye 250g $39
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29
  • Firstlight Grass Fed Wagyu MarbleScore 7-9
  • Rump 350g $48
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
SAUCES SAUCES
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • Smoked Hollandaise $3
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Black Garlic, Mushroom $3
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Horseradish $3
SIDES SIDES
  • Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
  • Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
  • Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • Freekah Wheat, Broccolini, Dates, Pine Nuts $13
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
MAINS MAINS
  • Westwood Organic Chicken $34
    • Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
  • Canterbury Venison Cheek $37
    • Pumpkin Tahini, Sprouting Broccoli, Dukkah
  • Freedom Farms Pork Belly $34
    • Celeriac, Kale Sprouts, Persimmon
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
SPECIALTY CUTS SPECIALTY CUTS
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Merino Lamb Shoulder 1Kg $80
  • Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Beef Intercostals 350g $26
  • Lamb Collar 350g $30

Nearby Sample Menus

Little Sister Cafe (sample menu)
  • Wedges $6.00
    • w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
  • Crispy Chicken or Fish Soft Shell taco $16.90
    • w/ Asian Slaw, pickled carrot, crispy shallots and peanuts w/ Aioli and Nuoc cham
  • Blue Cod and Chips $16.90
    • w/ salad
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • choose bacon or smoked salmon
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • w/ chicken
  • Bagels From $4.80
    • BLT, BLET, Salmon w cream cheese and capers, cream cheese and pesto
  • Vege Breakfast $16.90
    • Poached eggs, grilled mushrooms, salt roasted tomato and avocado/spianch (seasonal), ciabatta toast
  • Pancakes $16.90
    • with berry compote, or grilled banana both served with maple syrup
Ocean Fresh Seafoods (sample menu)
  • VEGETARIAN (mushroom, pineapple, cheese & tomato) $4.70
  • PLAIN $4.00
  • PRAWN CUTLET $1.50
  • FRIED MUSSEL $0.80
  • BACON $5.20
  • DONUT $2.20
  • FISHERMAN' BASKET $14.00
    • 1 CRUMBED FISH, 2 MUSSELS, 3 FISH BITES, 3 SQUID RINGS, 1 CRABSTICK, 1 PRAWN CUTLET, 1 SCOOP CHIPS
  • CRABSTICK $1.70
Thai Orchid Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pad Num Man Hoy $12.00
    • Stir fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, mushroom, onion, baby corn & green beans
  • Monday - Saturday from 11.30 am - 2.30 pm. Original Thai Cuisine
  • Thai Spring Rolls (4) $5.00
  • Gaeng Daeng $12.50
    • Red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, beans, sweet basil, peas & eggplant
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
  • Pad Mee $10.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with meat, broccoli, carrot, cabbage & bok choy
  • Pad Krapao $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with fresh chillies, basil leaves, garlic, green beans & capsicum
  • Kow Pad $10.00
    • Thai fried rice with egg, meat, broccoli, onion, tomato & carrot
The Origin (sample menu)
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
Indian Pearl Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Rara Chicken $15.90
    • Diced boneless chicken cooked with fresh onion, garlic, capsicum, ginger,fresh coriander and spices.
  • Mix pickle $3.00
  • Pearl Special Chicken $10.00
    • Boneless chicken first cooked in tandoor and then finished in freshly ground spices. .
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Unleavened whole meal bread baked in Tandoor
  • Aloo Prantha $4.50
    • Unleavened whole meal bread stuffed with potatoes and Indian spices.
  • Goa Fish $18.90
    • Boneless fillet of fish, prawn cooked with vinegar, coconut milk, ginger garlic, green capsicum and variety of spices and cream.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.90
    • A tangy flavoured prawn dish cooked with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Chicken Korma $15.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked in creamy dry fruit sauce and spices.
Tomi Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Tuna Nigiri $5.50
    • 2pcs
  • Tuna $17.50
    • 9pcs
  • Pork Miso Katsu Bento Box $20.80
    • Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce
  • Salmon Roll $12.00
    • 8pc
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
    • 8pc
  • All bento box comes with sashimi, fried prawn, sweet egg, edamame & rice
  • Pork Kakuni with rice $19.80
    • Pork belly slow cooked in sweet soy sauce, served with steamed vegetables
  • Prawn Nigiri $5.00
    • 2pcs
Sasuke Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Curry udon $13.50
  • Avocado $0.80
  • Teriyaki chicken roll $5.80/$9.90
    • cabbage, mayo, teriyaki chicken (4P/8P)
  • Chicken curry $11.00
  • Fresh salmon, tuna-mayo, chicken, vegetable $3.50
  • Beef curry $13.50
  • Garlic beef don $14.50
  • Smoked salmon roll $12.00
    • avocado, cream cheese, smoked salmon (8P)
Kebab Masters (sample menu)
  • Homemade Mini Pides $7 each
  • -pide $7.00
  • -Combo Chips & can of Drink $12
  • -Large $10.00
  • -Large $11
  • -Mix $14.50
  • - Medium $9
  • -Medium $6.50
Mrs Hucks (sample menu)
  • Roasted Chicken, Mayo & Radish Sandwich, Potato Chips $9.90
  • - After 9.00am $6.90
  • Salmon Nicoise $19.90
    • Ora King Salmon, New Potato, Green Beans, Cherry Tomato, Olives, Boiled Egg, Cos Lettuce
  • Rachael's Rarebit $12.90
    • Gourmet Cheese on Toasted Hucks Beer Bread, Caramelised Onion Chutney
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pretzel Bun $10.90
  • - Add Ham or Chicken $3.00
  • Today's Soup in a Bowl with Hucks Beer Bread & Butter $12.00
  • Salmon Gravlax, Salad Greens & Horseradish Cream Sandwich on Hucks Beer Bread $15.90
Bento Bowl (sample menu)
  • R/combo $11.50
    • with miso or green tea
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • R/combo $13.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Chicken Kushiage Bowl
    • Crumbled chicken skewers, Regular -1 Skewers, Large-2 Skewers
  • Large $13.40
  • - BBQ sauce
  • - Japanese curry sauce
  • Chicken Katsu Bowl
    • Japanese style schnitzel
Sushi Ya (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chicken parmigiana $23.5
    • crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
    • chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
  • Golden fries $6.0
    • with aioli
  • Weekend breakfast (11am-3pm) $19.0
    • sausage, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, crispy bacon, baked Beans
  • The Jockey burger $24.5
    • 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
The Miller Bar and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Pizzas are 10", covered with our homemade tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella can be shared between 2 people
  • GF. Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Fresh cos lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese all tossed in our amazing Caesar dressing & finished with a poached egg.
  • Meat Lovers: $13.50
    • When sausage, bacon, pepperoni and steak come together to make a mouth watering feast for you or to share with friends.
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • BBQ Pulled Beef Sandwich $15.00
    • Beautiful slow cooked beef pulled apart and coated in our secret spiced BBQ sauce & served with salad and chips.
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
    • A spiced falafel pattie served on top of crispy salad and dressed with aioli & tomato relish.
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
Golden Mile (sample menu)
  • Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
  • The Mega Mile Beef Burger $22.00
    • A Toasted Bun packed with a 180gm Angus Beef Patty, Streaky Bacon, Egg, Smoked Cheese, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Aioli & a Tangy Tomato Pickle served with Chips
  • Pumpkin & Kumara Salad (V/GF) $17.00
    • Cumin & Coriander seasoned pieces of Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara on a Fresh Garden Salad with Pine Nuts, Beetroot & an Aioli Dressing
  • Pork Spare Ribs(GF) $27.50
    • Melt in your mouth Pork Spare Ribs slow cooked in a Scrumptious BBQ, Honey & Sesame Sauce served with Salad & Chips
  • Mushrooms & Bacon (V) $12.00
    • Toasted Garlic English muffin served with Sliced Bacon, topped with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Chicken Nibbles $15.00
    • Chicken nibbles in our own housemade coating with garnish salad & a complementing dressing
  • Beef or Chicken Schnitzel $21.00
    • Your choice of Chicken with Apricot or Plum sauce or Beef with Mushroom Sauce served with Salad & Chips
  • Soup of the Day(V/GF) $10.00
    • A perfect starter to warm you up; Soup is served with toasted Garlic Pistolettes
Arjee Bhajee (sample menu)
  • Garden Salad $6.50
    • Crisp salad mix on a bed of fresh lettuce, served with our infamous mango dressing
  • Palak Paneer (vegetarian) $21.50
    • Cottage cheese and spinach with garlic flavour simply delicious
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Tender chicken chunks marinated in yoghurt and spices
  • Roti $4.00
    • Traditional wholemeal bread
  • Peshwari Naan $5.50
    • Dry fruit bread, brushed with butter
  • Vegetable Samosa $4.50
    • Mildly spiced garden vegetables in a crispy pastry, served with tamarind chutney
  • Vanta (vegetarian) $21.50
    • Aubergine and kumra – exotic dish from the terai region of Nepal
  • Biryani $19.50
    • Chicken/Lamb/Vegetarian
Bessie

Bessie

location

Address

Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,

phone

Phone

035952799

email

Email

bessie@cookbrothersbars.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Steak , Steakhouse

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Full Bar

Location
Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,
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