CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Three filling omelette $17.90
- Choose 3 from the following:bacon / spinach / cheddar / feta / potato / sausage / tomato / salmon /onion / mushroom served on toasted multigrain vege vegan – gluten free on request
Extra spreads & sauces $2
Corn, kale & coriander fritters $17.90
- With mushy peas, chorizo sausage, whipped goats feta & a kale, pickled radish salad vege on request
Fried tofu on toast $17.90
- With spinach, pumpkin seeds & red onion on toasted multi-grain with hummus vege – vegan - gluten free on request
Bacon & eggs $14.90
- Bacon & two eggs (poached, scrambled or fried) on toasted multigrain dairy or gluten free on request
Spring vegetable soup $11.90
- With pea, courgette, leeks, creme fraiche & toasted multigrain vege- gluten free - vegan on request
Bacon & cream cheese bagel $11.90
- With toasted bagel, bacon & cream cheese gluten free on request
- hummus $6.90

CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
- Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
Vietnamese Salad $18.00
- Mixed slaw, vermicelli & mung bean salad with grilled chicken & house made prawn spring rolls
RICOTTA PANCAKE $17.00
- Pancakes with berry compote, house made lemon curd, yogurt, oaty crumble and almond praline
BLAT $16.50
- Sliced tomato, smashed avocado, lettuce with crispy bacon, house made aioli
GRANOLA $12.50
- House made granola with dried fruit, seeds and nuts served with seasonal fruit, milk and natural yogurt
+ Fried egg $2.00
Karaage Fried Chicken Small $14 - Large $17
- Specially marinated Japanese fried chicken, mixed cabbage slaw, roasted sesame seeds, kewpie mayonnaise
Two Hash browns $21.50

LAMB BHUNA $10.50
- Lamb cooked with sliced onion, ginger, garlic and spices
KADAI PRAWNS $10.50
- Prawn Cooked In Thick Gravy With Crushed Tomatoes, Onions, Fresh Coriander And Spices.
KADAI PANEER $9.99
- Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Homemade Cottage Cheese And Coriander.
TANDOORI ROTI $3.00
- Wholemeal Bread Cooked In Tandoor.
TANDOORI PLATTER FOR TWO $22.00
- 2 Lamb Chops, 2 Fish Tikka, 2 Achari Tikka and 2 Tandoori Chicken Pieces
CHICKEN VINDALOO $10.50
- Chicken cooed with Vinegar, Capsicum, Spices and Vindaloo Paste
LAMB KADAI $10.50
- Lamb chunks cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomato, onion, cream and fresh coriander
MURG BIRYANI $10.50
- Cumin Seeds, Sliced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes Cooked With Rice & Chicken And Touched With Cashew Nut Gravy.

Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Roast vege salad (gf v) $18.80
- Roasted Vegetable Medley With Rocket, Cashews, Feta And Aioli
-Add Spinach $ 2.00
Gorgeous george (gf vo) $15.80
- Joe’S Hash Topped With Streaky Bacon, Two Grilled Free Range Eggs And Hollandaise
The local (gfo vo) $22.80
- Streaky Bacon, Two Free Range Eggs, Toast, Tomato, Mushrooms And Joe’S Hash With Spicy Bratwurst Or Kransky Sausages
Baked beans $3.20
please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. gluten free surcharge 1.00
Cold smoked salmon $6.00

● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
● Sides
French Fries (GF/Vegan) $9.00
- Served w/ flaked sea salt, tomato sauce & aioli
Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
- Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
-Sausages,hash, beans, 2 eggs $5.00 each
GF=Gluten Free
-Add eggs or hash $15.50
All eggs free range

Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
- Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
- Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
- Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
- Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
- Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce
Beef Cheeks $22.00
- Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
Spring Rolls $12.50
- The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
- Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce

CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
- chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
PONDICHERRY DOSA
- A lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
- A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
OMELETTE
- A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
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.
GARDEN BURGER
- A tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, grated Edam cheese and mayo. Vegan cheese adds $2.50.
PIZZA
- Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
HALLOUMI BURGER
- Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.