Empire Bar & Izakaya in Christchurch Menu

YAKITORI YAKITORI
  • Kawa Chicken skin $4.00
  • Momo Chicken thigh with Tare $7.00
  • Chicken thigh with scallion sauce $7.00
  • Chicken thigh with spicy tomato sauce $7.00
  • Reba Chicken liver with Tare $7.00
  • Hatsu Chicken heart with Tare $7.00
  • Tsukune Chicken mince balls with tare & egg yolk $7.00
  • Sasami Chicken fillet with plum sauce $7.00
  • Giumiku Ocean beef sirloin with smoked chilli kelp $12.00
  • Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
  • Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
  • Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
  • Hotate Scallop with wasabi mayo and tobiko $12.00
  • Shiojake Salted Ora king salmon with lemon $12.00
  • Nasu Eggplant with red miso and ginger $7.00
  • Yaki Onigiri Rice ball with miso $7.00
  • Kinoko Portobello mushroom with green onion sauce $7.00
  • Broccoli Served with sesame sauce $5.00
IZAKAYA IZAKAYA
  • Steamed rice $3.00
  • Miso soup $3.00
  • Edamame beans $7.00
  • Creamy sesame cabbage salad $7.00
  • Goma Wakame $7.00
    • Spicy seaweed salad
  • Tsukemono $7.00
    • Homemade pickles
  • Gyoza $12.00
    • Pork, garlic and chive with gyoza sauce
  • Agedashi $10.00
    • Crispy tofu with ginger, scallion and dashi shouyu
  • Takoyaki $12.00
    • Octopus balls with Empire sauce and mayo
  • Hiyayako $12.00
    • Tofu with broccoli, radish and wafu dressing
  • Okonomiyaki $12.00
    • Pancake with Empire sauce and mayo
  • Soba Noodle $14.00
    • Chilled with dashi shouyu and scallion
  • Karrage $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with yurinchi sauce and mayo
  • Chefs Special Sushi $14.00
    • 6 pieces
  • Tempura $18.00
    • Vegetables and seafood with tentsuyu
  • Fresh Sashimi Platter POA
    • The best from the market today
NEW STYLE NEW STYLE
  • Maple, sansho and black pepper chicken wings $14.00
  • Crispy wasabi squid with parmesan and Yuzu mayo $16.00
  • Ora king salmon with umeshu jelly, toasted rice, apple wasabi and shiso $18.00
  • Soft shell crab with Sakè, butter, soy, scallion and ginger $18.00
  • Ocean beef tataki with egg miso, garlic chips and crispy soba noodles $18.00
  • Steamed corn custard with roast eel and radish $18.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Soba and Miso Cookies $6.00
    • perfect with Sencha
  • Selection of homemade Ice Cream $10.00
    • Matcha, Adzuki and Yuzu
  • Black sesame panna cotta with pineapple granita and honey $12.00
  • Torched pear, almond meringue, shiso, tapioca and umeshu jelly $12.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Kids Pancakes $12
    • Blueberry pancakes with caramelised banana, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Avocado on Toast $16
    • Fresh avocado, wilted garlic spinach, roasted tomatoes and poached eggs on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain and finished with toasted seeds
  • Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
  • Bowl of Wedges with Sour Cream $11
  • Add Bacon $4
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Pancakes $20
    • Savoury: Vege pancakes with our house made beetroot hummus, crispy bacon and poached eggs and finished with a balsamic reduction
  • Add smoked salmon $6
  • Classic Pub Steak (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $28.50
    • 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
    • crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.50
    • chicken breast with a smoked cheddar crispy coating, bacon, aioli, avocado, iceburg lettuce, chipotle mayo and fries
  • Confit Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling (GF available) $29.50
    • served on kumara and potato gratin with braised red cabbage, apple chutney, fresh greens and red wine jus
  • Pumpkin and Feta Tart $17
    • pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato & caramelized onion tart with a roasted vegetable medley, fresh salad and sweet beetroot glaze
  • Fillet O' Fish Burger $19.50
    • crumbed fresh fish with housemade tartare, gherkins, lettuce, aioli and fries
  • Berry and Kiwi Pavlova $12
    • served with cream
  • Sautéed Chilli Prawn Spaghetti (V option available) $27
    • tossed with garlic, fresh parmesan, citrus and fresh parsley
  • Battered Mushroom
  • Mushroom $4.90
  • Meat Pattie Sausage
  • Hot dog
  • Beetroot $4.20
  • Bacon & Egg $5.60
  • Double Meat $5.00
  • Potato Fritters
  • Sauteed mushrooms $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Akaroa salmon
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon $20.00
    • Pickled cucumber, radish & potato salad with a lemon aioli
  • Misceo Caesar Salad $21.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, parmesan, crispy bacon, poached free range egg, croutons & aioli
  • Beer Battered or Crumbed Fish $23.00
    • Fresh market fish with salad greens, fries & tartare
  • Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate one $12.50/To share $24.50
    • House-made pate, fig chutney with toasted crostini
  • Build Your Own Breakfast $10.00
    • Choice of sourdough or rye bread with two eggs your way
  • Spanish Omelette $13.50
    • Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
    • Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
  • Chef's Weekly Special N/A
    • Please see the blackboard behind the bar
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • Spicy Chilli Squid $12
    • Served with lime aioli.
  • Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
    • Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
  • Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
  • Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
  • Chips (L/S) $4.00/$2.50
  • Smoked salmon roll $12.00
    • avocado, cream cheese, smoked salmon (8P)
  • Chicken katsu don $13.50
  • Ramen + 5P gyoza $17.50
    • panfried pork dumplings
  • Teriyaki chicken (regular/large) $5.80/$7.80
  • Teriyaki salmon don $15.50
  • Teriyaki tofu don $15.50
  • Garlic beef don $14.50
  • Pulled pork sandwich $20.90
    • Brioche roll filled with spiced BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and jalapenos. served with fries
  • South island salmon fillet $30.50
    • Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • Flintstone ribeye $37.00
    • Ribeye on the bone grilled to perfection, resting over dauphinoise potatoes, creamed spinach, jus and pommes gaufrette. Also available: with salad and fries OR vegetables and potato. Mushroom sauce, red wine sauce or garlic butter
  • Fish of the day $POA
    • Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
  • Lamb's fry & bacon stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb's liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • Homemade traditional cheesecake $11.90
    • Ask for details of our chef's latest creation
  • West coast ribs $16.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • Fries $6
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16
    • served on top of mash smothered in gravy just like mumma's
  • Two Fillings $7
    • choose from cheese, bacon, onion, ham, egg, tomato, mushroom & pineapple add extra fillings $1 each
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • Braised Brisket $18.90
    • Braised Brisket, Grilled Beer Bread, Onion Rings & Chipotle Mayo
  • Today's Soup in a Bowl with Hucks Beer Bread & Butter $12.00
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pretzel Bun $10.90
  • Simple Side Salad $6.90
  • Salmon Gravlax, Salad Greens & Horseradish Cream Sandwich on Hucks Beer Bread $15.90
  • Salmon Nicoise $19.90
    • Ora King Salmon, New Potato, Green Beans, Cherry Tomato, Olives, Boiled Egg, Cos Lettuce
  • All Day Dine In or Take Out
  • 11.00 to 3.00
  • Vegetable Jalferzi $18.00
    • Sweet and sour curry with chunky vegetables.
  • Paneer Parantha (Indian homemade cottage cheese) $5.00
    • Stuffed with cottage scheese and spices.
  • Madras Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Traditional South Indian style curry cooked with coconut, mustard seeds and spices.
  • Bombay Jeera Aloo $15.00
    • Fresh potatoes cooked with cumin and spices in Bombay style.
  • Vindaloo Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Famous dish from Goa specially cooked with onion, tomatoes, and hot ground spices.
  • Gobhi Chilli $14.00
    • Cauliflower battered, then deep fried, stir fried with onion, capsicum, chilli sauce and mint sauce.
  • Tandoori Aloo $12.00
    • Baby potatoes marinated with herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor with onion and capsicum.
  • Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nuts, almonds, sultanas & very mild spices.
  • Meat $33
    • a selection of cured & preserved meats served with house made pickled onions, olives & breads
  • Bangers & mash $10
    • sausages with mashed potato & tomato sauce
  • Strawberry $13
    • strawberry & lime puree, strawberry gel, candied strawberry, vanilla cream & shortbread
  • Harvard burger POA
    • changes weekly, jacket potato wedges, tomato relish
  • Cheese board $20
    • 3 cheeses, quince paste, dried pears, crackers
  • Harvard burger POA
    • changes weekly, jacket potato wedges, tomato relish
  • Toasted muesli $10
    • natural yoghurt, summer fruit compote
  • Breads & dips $15
    • selection of breads and house dips & spread
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs $16.5
    • Served with spaghetti. A bolognaise sauce served with delicious meatballs and garnished with parsley
  • Vege Patch (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Spinach, feta, onion, sun dried tomato, roasted garlic, mushrooms and finished with garlic aioli
  • Volcano (Sml / Med / Lge) $10.5 / $14.5 / $19
    • Pepperoni, Jalapenos (hot) and lava (hot spags chilli)
  • Roast Vege (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Seasoned roast veges and mushrooms finished with garlic aioli
  • Meatlovers (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabbanosy with Spags own BBQ Sauce
  • The Anti-pasto (Sml / Med / Lge) $12 / $17 / $20.5
    • Anti-pasto on a chutney pizza base. Pepperoni, gherkins, red peppers, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes
  • BBQ Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spags special BBQ Sauce
  • Cajun Wedges $7.5
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet Thai chilli sauce and sour cream
  • -cheese slice
  • creamy pumpkin $6.50
  • ham & cheese & tomato
  • ham & cheese & tomato
  • fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
  • ham & cheese & pineapple $4.50
  • Price: Large / Small
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
  • Beauvais French Toast $17.50
    • Egg washed brioche with caramelized banana, berry compote, creme fraiche, maple syrup and bacon
  • Bread with Pesto, Hummus, & Olive Oil $8.50
  • Crisscut Chips $6.50
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
  • - Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
  • Tomato $2.00
  • Aioli $2.50
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
Empire Bar & Izakaya

Empire Bar & Izakaya

location

Address

172 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

032602606

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: Closed, 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: Closed
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Bar , Bar Food , Japanese

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol

Location
172 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand