CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

COTTO $20.00
- tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
ASSAGGIO $56.00
- a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
ORTOLANA $19.00
- tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
ROSSA $18.00
- tomato, mozzarella
CONFIT DE CANARD $29.00
- duck leg confit with lentils, orange, red cabbage & french beans
NAPOLITANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, capers, mozzarella
AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
- tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
PUGLIESE $18.00
- onions, pecorino, oregano, olive oil, no mozzarella

King prawns vege and cashew nuts Medium $20.00 Large $28
- tom bong cai hat dieu
Chicken Ginger and Onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
- ga xao hanh gung
Lotus, prawn and pork salad with mint $17.00
Large $24.50
Seafood fried rice $12.50
- com chien hai san
Seafood soup $8.00
- sup hai san
Squid curry with veges Medium $15.50 Large $25
- muc xao cari
Tofu salad $14.00
- goi dau hu

Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
Tom Yum Goong $15.00
- Thailand's most popular soup. Fresh lemon juice with prawns and a smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
Prawns $19.00
Seafood (prawns, Mussels ,Squid and Scallops) $19.00
Laab Chicken (Spicy chicken salad) $17.00
- Mince chicken mixed in lime juice , red onion, ground sticky rice, Thai herbs, topped with mint leaves
Pad Med Ma Muang (Cashew Nut) N/A
- Stir-fried roasted cashews with Thai seasonings and vegetables
Pad Krateum Prik Thai (Garlic and cracked Pepper) N/A
- Thailand's version of the eer- popular garlic flavoured dish.
Served with Thai Jasmine Rice N/A

Bakery Items $1.60
- Scones
Homemade Pies $4.00
Toasted sandwiches $4.90
- ham or bacon with one filling
Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $17.50
- Your choice of chicken or pork, served with garden salad and fries
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
Basket of wedges $6.20
B.L.T. $12.90
- Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries

Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
Meat $1.60
1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
1 Dozen Chicken Nuggets $9.00
Steak & Cheese $6.90
Pineapple Ring $1.80
Chicken Patties / Paua Patties $2.40
$14 Pack $14.00
- 2 Chicken Burgers, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Chips

Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
- red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
Phad Khing
- Ginger stir fried seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat
Steak Satay
- Marinated beef steak skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
Jungle Cuny
- (no coconut cream) Spicy hot red chilli & shrimp paste curry with your choice of meat.
Drunken Noodles
- Thick rice noodles stir fried with vegetables in a Thai style basil and chilli with your choice of meat
Vegetable in Peanut Sauce
- seasonal fresh vegetables in Ban Thai special peanut sauce.
Larb Salad
- Spicy minced meat wife ground roasted rice, seasoned wife herbs, spices, mint leaves and coriander.
Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.

Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
-With Salmon $17.50
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast

Here is a selection of what can be done from the truck: -
Crème Brulée à la Vanille A silky custard like French classic topped with a crunchy toffee and fresh marinated berries -
Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
Mini crême brulée -
Frittata of salmon and coriander with a dash of sweet chilli sauce -
Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -