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

  • Crumbed Market Fish $16.00
    • shredded iceberg, fried capers, tartare (pair).
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.00
    • cauliflower puree, crackle, apple slaw and gravy
  • Arancini Balls $17.00
    • mushroom, truffle and brie with our bacon jam
  • Falafel $16.00
    • seasonal leaves, cucumber, mint yoghurt
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce
  • Pork Crackling $10.00
    • with apple sauce
  • Prawn & Bacon $19.00
    • baby spinach / roast capsicum / feta / chilli / mozzarella
  • Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake $15.00
    • with salted caramel & hazelnut praline
  • Mussels $1.00
  • Chips - Large $3.80
  • Fish $2.50
  • Crabstick $1.80
  • Pineapple ring $2.00
  • Curry roll $2.50
  • PRAWN MEAL $19.50
    • garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
  • SEAFOOD PACK $23.50
    • 3 Musells, 2 scallops, 2 Prawns, 2 Oysters, 2 squid Rings, 1 Chips, 1 Salad
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.20
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $10.50
  • Tray of Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Prawn Satay $12.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $11.50
  • Steak Fried Rice $10.00
  • Combination Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Seafood and Saffron Chowder $18.00
    • with a selection of fresh seafood and freshly baked ciabatta
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips (GF on request)
  • SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS $17.50
    • hallots and aioli
  • CAPRICCIOSA $24.00
    • pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and kalamata olives
  • BRUSCHETTA WITH BASIL AND TOMATO $15.00
  • Vanilla Bean Brulee $14.50
    • with ice cream, peach and mango coulis
  • TROPICAL $24.00
    • ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • Fun platter $12.50
    • A mix of finger foods, including popcorn and lollies
  • Custom grill $18.50/$23.50/$30.00/$29.50/$36.00
    • The world’s top selling Stonegrill. Any combination of Angus beef, succulent chicken, tender lamb and pork filled. Served with red wine jus (Duo-1 slide/Trio-1 side/Trio-2 sides/Quattro-1 side/Quattro-2 sides)
  • Garlic loaf $9.50
    • Served with our garlic and herb butter
  • Eggs benedict $18.50
    • Bacon or salmon
  • B.L.T $19.50
    • An oldie but a goodie. Bacon rashes, crisp lettuce and fresh tomato on lightly toasted bread with garlic aioli
  • Add lamb $8.00
  • Kiwi stone $30.00/$35.50
    • A taste of our plains, rivers and mountains. Venison, salmon and lamb, served with hollandaise sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Ribeye $32.00/$37.50
    • One of the tastiest on the stone. It will spit (don’t spit back!). Served with creamy mushroom sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • -Large Fries $8.00
  • -Add fries $2.50
  • -Add smoked chicken $3.50
  • -Add cheese & bacon $12.00
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • Classic Steak Sandwich $14.00
    • Grilled Rump Steak, onion jam, mozzarella, smoked hickory sauce served in sliced ciabatta with Makikihi fries.
  • Rice or Salad
  • - Lamb
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Large $13.00
  • -Beef
  • - Chicken
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • Jilabi 3 for $2.00
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Mince $4.50
  • Croquettes $3.20
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Toasted bagel $10.00
    • With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
  • Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
  • Cakes, cookies and slices (GFA) from $3.50
  • Grilled beef burger $16.50
    • With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
  • Homemade steak pie $8.50
  • Chips (GF) $4.00
  • Grilled chicken salad $17.00
    • With crispy noodles, mango & a sweet chilli lime dressing
  • Minced Meat $3.00
  • Harissa (Chilli sauce) $2.00
  • Kunafa 1Kg $25.00
  • Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
  • Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant dip) $3.50
  • Shish Taouk (Chicken) $14.00
  • Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
  • Cucumber Yoghurt $2.50
  • Tomatoes & Peppers $5
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Bacon $5
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Big Hector $19
    • 2 eggs, 2 sausages, bacon, roast tomato, home-fries, beans, mushroom, toast
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Mushrooms $4
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.50
  • Giant(Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Pineapple) $6.80
  • Prawn Chow Mein $13.00
  • Cheese & Pineapple $5.30
  • Slice Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Bacon & Egg $5.40
  • - (Scoop) $2.40
  • Pineapple Fritter $2.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
  • (+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
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