CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Peanut Sauce $18.00
- chicken, beef or pork with veges in homemade peanut sauce
Tom Yum Chicken $15.00
Thai Green Curry, $18.00
- chicken, beef or pork
Tom Yum Seafood (no rice) $15.00
Phad Mee $13.00
- (Stir-fried rice vermicelli with soy sauce)
Combination Meats in Phad Thai $18.00
- with bean sprouts, crushed nuts and noodles
Thai Carrot Salad (Som Tum ) $10.00
Fried Rice $17.00
- chicken, beef or pork with veges

Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
- Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
Chef's Salad $22.50
- Check out the blackboard for the chef's choice. Served with bread.
Open Sammie $22.00
- Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
- Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
Café Granola $12.00
- Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
Café Corn Fritters $18.50
- A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
Savoury Scrambled Eggs $16.00
- Three free range eggs, mixed with diced tomato, fresh herbs and cream, and served on wholegrain toast.
CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
- A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.

Shahi Paneer $13.00
- Home made cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with almond paste and spices
Cheese Naan (cheese) $5.00
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $16.00
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, & spices - cooked in a hot clay oven called a tandoor
Anari Cosht $14.00
- Cuisine Magazine describes it as our chef's best dish - meat cooked with pomegranate, spices & coriander
Chicken, Lamb or Beef Biryani $18.00
- Rice cooked in spices with your choice of meat and garnished with coriander
Pasanda $14.00
- Meat cooked in a tasty nutty gravy
Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in spices, ginger & cooked in the tandoor to give its earthy aroma
Pulao Rice $6.00

Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Chicken Tikka - Lean chicken, marinated in spicy yoghurt, tender baked in the Tandoor (5 pieces) $12.50
Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
Chicken Jalfrezi - Sweet & Sour chicken curry with seasonal vegetables $15.50
Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50

DAL
- Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
- A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
- Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .
CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
- Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
NACHOS
- Refrito beans served with melted cheddar, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish. Gluten-free. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
PIZZA
- Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
HUMMING BURGER
- Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.

all served with fries.
Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
Served until 2pm
Market Fish of the Day $21.50
- Lemon and herb crumbed served with salad and fries
Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
- With lettuce and tomato served with fries
Toasted Sandwich $8.00
- With your choice of three fillings: mushroom, cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple
Warm Teriyaki Chicken & Orange Salad $20.00
- Topped with toasted sesame seeds

Katsu $11
- Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Vegetarian yaki udon $11
Crispy Chicken $11
- Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
Seafood yaki udon $13
Yakjundon Set $13
- Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
Baby Tray N/A
Teriyaki Beef $11
- Beef with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice