CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Stir-fry Seafood with yellow curry powder $28.00
- A combination of seafood. Monkfish, prawns, scallops, squid, with celery, mushrooms, onions, mixed together with a hot yellow curry powder and an egg.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
Minced Pork Toasts (4 pcs) $10.00
Stir-fry Ginger
- Fresh ginger, and fresh vegetables, cooked with a combination of sauces to enhance the flavours.
-Prawns $13.00
Stir-fry Chilli $12.00
Aroy Thai chicken Salad $22.00
- A chicken salad. The masterful mix of chilli powder, coriander, lime juice, and shallots. Dressed on a bed of salad.
-Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00

Tandoori Mushroom $13.99
- Mushroom marinated with ginger and garlic paste cooked in tandoor oven.
Chicken Kolhapuri $17.50
- Chicken cooked in red gravy with coconut cream. Nicely tempered with whole chilli. Must try.
Raita $3.50
Dal Tadka $14.99
- Red and yellow lentils cooked with freshly chopped onions, tomatoes with herbs and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala $15.99
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in mild delicately spiced, added with tomatoes and onion
Cheese Chilli □ • $13.99
- Cottage Cheese cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
Mushroom Chilli □ • $13.99
- Fresh Mushroom cooked in tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
Matar Mushroom $15.99

Mixed Leaves $10.50
- With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
Affogato $11.00
- Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add $4 for a dash of your favourite liqueur
Dolce Del Duca $16.00
- Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
Beetroot $16.00
- Tossed with rucola, hazelnuts, crumbed goats cheese & drizzled with a balsamic dressing
Minestrone $13.00
- Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
Mozza Chips $11.00
- Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo
Lemon Tart $16.00
- A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
Perfect for sharing! $35.00
- A taste of Italy with a selection of mixed cured meats, pickles, Italian cheeses, olives, smoked salmon, a bit of this & a bit of that

Salt Flavored Chicken $7.00
- Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles.
Red Bean and Condensed Milk Shaved Ice $6.00
seasoned Edamame Bean $4.50
Vegetarian Pan-fried Dumplings $7.00
Fries $4.00
-Pearls
Vegetarian Minced Tofu Rice $6.50
Noodle Soup $6.00
- Traditional noodle soup. Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vermicelli

Eggs Benedict $18.00
Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
- sourdough base, 200g rump, fried egg, lettuce, mayo, tomato and BBQ sauce served with beer battered onion rings & fries
Kids Roast $12.00
- beef, chicken, lamb or pork
Roast – Chicken, Beef or Pork $19.50
- roasts are served with seasonal vegetables
Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
- served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
Pasta Of The Day POD
- see daily specials board
Caesar Salad $17.00
Bacon and Mushrooms $15.00
- served on a garlic-toasted roll with salad or coleslaw and fries

Big Island L $14.90 / S $13.40
- Chicken w/ grilled pineapple, free formed bacon, melted cheddar, salad & mayo
Davey Jones L $11.9 / S $10.40
- Crumbed NZ dory w/ tangy coriander & lime mayo, salad & relish
Coriander & Lime Mayo $1.00
Chicken Littles $8.40
- Three tempura nibbles
-Cheddar $1.50
Spicy Satay $1.00
Full Monty L $17.90
- Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish

Bacon Butty $18.00
- Chunky sliced baguette with garlic butter, layered with streaky bacon and served with fries
Toast $3.00
Salmon $3.00
Eggs (2) $3.00
Beef Nachos $20.00
- Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
- Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
Bacon (2) $3.00
Waffles $17.00
- Light, crispy waffles served with maple syrup and cream with your choice of streaky bacon or berries and banana

Chef's Salad $22.00
- Grilled Free Range Chicken, Mixed Herb Salad, Pork Crackle, Lardons, Poached Egg, Garlic Croutons, House-Made Mayo
Fish of the Day $35.00
- Staff will advise on today's special
Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
- Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
Pancakes $20.50
- Chocolate chip pancakes, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream
Brunch: Pancakes $10.50
- Pancakes served maple syrup & cream
French Toast $19.00
- Brioche, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce with choice of: Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Wilted Spinach
Creme Brulee $14.00
- Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream