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

  • SPICY FISH SOUP $15.00
    • hot blend soup consisting of cod fish with vegetables
  • ROASTED FISH $20.00
    • grilled fish
  • MEATBALL RIB IN SOY SAUCE $17.00
    • fried grilled meatball served in sizzling plate
  • PORK & POTATO STEW $45.00
    • pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
  • PORK CHOWDER $45.00
    • korean style pork (cattle)chowder with vegetables
  • VENSION CHOWDER $45.00
    • koreans style vension chowder
  • SPICY BEEF SOUP & VEGETABLES $15.00
    • hot blend soup with vegetables in hot pot
  • SPICY PORK $15.00
    • pan broiled pork seasoned with red paper
  • Beef Intercostals 350g $26
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • Firstlight Grass Fed Wagyu MarbleScore 7-9
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hash-browns (2)
  • All burgers served with fries
  • Beef Bruger $20.00
    • 180g. Angus Meat Pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked is a warm toasted bun
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • Fish bites
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
    • Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavoursome creamy mushroom sauce
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • San Jin Bow $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Rice $10.00
  • Sweet Corn Buns $3.50
  • Bean Curd Fish-Balls Soup $10.00
  • Steamed Chicken Bun $4.50
  • Tripe $5.00
  • Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Wor Tip $4.50
  • Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
    • served with garlic & herb baguette
  • Raspberry creme brule / pistachio biscotti $13.00
  • -with grilled chicken $22.00
  • Caesar style salad $18.00
  • Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
    • with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
  • Chefs chicken & coconut curry / rice noodles & Asian greens $27.50
  • BBQ smoked salmon $21.50
    • roasted pear & fennel salad / honey, dill & m ustard vinaigrette
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
  • Steamed Chicken (Half) $22.00
  • Spicy Peppered King Prawns $28.00
  • Kung-pao Chicken on Rice $13.00
  • Fried Lamb & Cumin Seeds on Sizzling Plate $22.00
  • Fried Beef Ho Fun $15.00
  • Chilli Fried Chicken $22.00
  • Stewed Beef in Hot Pot $25.00
  • Deep Fried Tofu on Rice $13.00
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
    • Crispy chicken with tomato and lettuce, bound with a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
  • Beef Nachos $16.50
    • Our mince and chilli bean mix topped with grilled cheese, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños. Vegetarian option available served without mince.
  • Baked Salmon $34
    • Oven baked salmon wrapped in Prosciutto ham with pan seared scallops, gourmet garlic potatoes and topped with watercress.
  • Omakau Roast Vege Burrito $22
    • Courgette, eggplant, mushrooms and roasted capsicum cooked together with chilli beans and tomato, wrapped up in a grilled tortilla and topped with sour cream and avocado. Served with salad greens and fries.
  • Caesar Salad $20
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add chicken $23.50
  • Southern Man Breakfast $19.50
    • 2 pork sausages, 2 hash browns, 2 eggs any style, baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, thick toast and grilled tomato.
  • Beer Fries $5.50
  • Chicken and Mango Salad $13.50
    • A seasoned grilled chicken breast tossed through fresh salad greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber, sliced mango and crispy noodles with a mango mayonnaise.
  • Fish Fingers $10.00
    • Fish cubes battered in chickpea flour with ginger, garlic and spices and deep fried served with tamarind sauce
  • Special for$6.00
    • 3 Plain Naans
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $14.90
    • Boneless pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with vinegar and ground spices
  • Kashmiri Pulao $5.00
    • Rice cooked with dry fruits
  • Paneer Pasanda $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
  • Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
    • Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
  • Bhuna Chicken / Bhuna Lamb $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces /diced lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions, mango chutney and spices
  • Kheema Naan $4.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince
  • ●Soup
  • Gang keo wan $14.90
    • Green curry with meat and vegetables and thai herbs, served with rice
  • Pad prik $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with vegetables, chilli and garlic served with rice
  • Rice $2.00
  • Steak satays $9.90
    • 4 Marinated kebab sticks topped with peanuts sauce
  • ●Extras
  • Grilled chicken wings $9.90
    • 6 Pieces of grilled marinate chicken nibble
  • Peanuts sauce on top / cashw nuts $4.90
  • Fish $3.80
  • I4OAST PORK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Tomato $3.80
  • MUSHR0OMS $2.80
  • Seafood Sticks $1.80
  • Beetroot $3.80
  • FRIED NOODLES $6.50
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $18.00
    • Please see the Black board or ask our friendly staff for the dish of the day
  • Extra Filling $1.00
    • ($1.00 each)
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Omelette $16.80
    • Three egg omelette with your choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese (brie, feta or tasty), tomato, mushroom, onion, Kransky sausage, baby spinach, served with toasted focaccia
  • Steak Burger $21.00
    • Succulent grilled 150gm Ribeye steak served in Turkish Bun with lettuce, tomato, egg, beetroot, caramelised onion & brie cheese, served with steak fries
  • Breakfast Combinations $6.80
    • Preserves
  • Death by Chocolate $7.50
    • Berry Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream & Sauces
  • Risotto of the day $12.00
    • Please ask our friendly staff for today's Risotto
  • Touch of Spice's Platter $14.50
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
  • Famous Indian Mixer (khichdi) $13.90
  • Navratan Korma (Mild) $12.50
  • Lamb Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
  • Chicken Korma (Mild) $13.90
  • Pindi Channa (Med-Hot) $12.90
  • Wedges $14.50
    • with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Bacon benedict $18.50
    • streaky bacon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • soup of the day served with warm bread
  • Wedges $9.00
    • wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • Fritters $23.50
    • corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
  • Beef bestado $24.50
    • slow braised pulled beef cheek served on toasted ciabatta topped with a fried egg, crispy coleslaw & chunky fries
  • Creamy garlic mushrooms $21.00
    • mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic & pesto butter sauce served on toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken on Rice
    • Our Tasty teriyaki chicken is placed on sushi rice. to sauce it up mayo and Katsu sauce is applied
  • Five Piece Nigiri (GF)
    • A real sushi connoisseurs dream. Nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • Nigiri (GF)
    • A real sushi connoisseurs dream. Nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice
  • Fresh Salmon (GF)
    • New Zealand's finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds is rolled up with avocado to give you a real omega 3 hit.
  • (GF) = Gluten Free
  • Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
    • Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try
  • Premier Platter $35
    • A selection of 28 pieces of sushi. This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian, teriyaki chicken and tuna. (price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). delivery free may apply
  • Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
    • Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Gluten Free Options $2.00
  • Pork Belly $24
    • Bourbon & honey glazed pork belly served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables & udon noodles
  • Honey Mustard Chicked $24
    • Pan fried chicken breast, coated with honey mustard sauce, served with cranberry salsa , fries & salad
  • Moroccan Lamb Pizza $20
    • Moroccan spiced tender lamb with red oonion, green peppers & mozzarella
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Cheesecake $9.50
    • Please ask our staff for todays flavour, served with vanilla ice cream
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