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

  • one piece $19.90
  • two piece $25.90
  • Eggs (2) $3.50
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Corn Chips and Guacamole $10.00
  • Tasting Stone $21.40
    • Combined taste sensation. 50g lean pork fillet, 50g Angus beef rump, prawns, scallops and mussels. Served with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise sauce
  • Green salad $4.50
  • 1/2 doz $13.40
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Salad $6.00
  • Chicken $13.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Combo $19.90
    • Drink and chips
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Lamb $9.90
  • Very Berry $9.50
    • light on calories & dairy, but not on the taste. A mixture of three berries, apple & pineapple juice will definitely get those taste buds going!
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
    • 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
  • Plumlicious $9.50
    • a colour sensation Black Doris plums with blueberries, apple juice & soy milk. Great way to get your anti-oxidants & tick the fibre box at the same time
  • THE GRILL $22.00
    • A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
  • It's a Date $12.00
    • sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
  • EGGS BENEDICT $20.00
    • The classic combination of poached free-range eggs nestled on toasted bread with Anna’s lemon hollandaise- Smoked Salmon
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
    • any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
  • Eggs on Toast $4.50 / $2.50 / $2.00 / $2.00
    • 1 x poached egg on toast with your choice of extras: Regular / Bacon - add / Hashbrown - add / Mini Sausages (2) -add)
  • Garlic & cheese naan $5.00
    • traditional leavened bread stuffed with cheese and sprinkling of garlic
  • Plain naan $3.00
    • traditional leavened bread baked in the tandoor
  • Hariyali chicken tikka (6 pieces) $14.50
    • boneless chicken marinated in coriander mint sauce and cooked in tandoor
  • Saag (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb cubes cooked in fresh blended with herbs and spices
  • Lamb biryani $18.00
  • Keema naan $5.00
    • naan mildly spiced minced lamb
  • Rita $3.00
    • yoghurt mixed with carrot and cucumber
  • Kashmiri naan $4.50
    • naan topped with dry fruits, nuts, shredded coconut and homemade cheese
  • Deep Fried Hot Chicken (Spicy) $18.00/$34.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $18.00/$34.00
  • Fish Flavored Shredded Pork in Hot Sweet Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Crispy Chicken $17.00/$32.00
  • Roast Pork $22.00/$42.00
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice $11.00
  • Stir Fried Venison with Maggie Soy Sauce $25.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Potato, Capsicum & Eggplant $18.00/$28.00
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • Deluxe Wedges $16
    • seasoned wedges topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • Beef
    • Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Homemade Pies, Savouries & Sausage Rolls
    • Made fresh, on site, every day.
  • Burger n Fries $12.00
  • Homemade Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup or Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Cinnamon.
  • Extra Sides
  • Quick Breakfast $8.00
    • French Toast served with Bacon and drizzled in Maple Syrup, dusted with Icing Sugar & Cinnamon
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) $19.00
    • Pork Belly braised in special sweet ginger sauce
  • Steak & Cheese Curry $16.90
    • Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese
  • Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • Teriyaki Ninja Set $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1.00)
  • Japanese World Famous Fried Chicken $10.00
  • Salted Japanese Soy Beans (Edamame) $5.00
  • Salmon Sashimi (8 pieces) $19.00
    • Fresh NZ salmon selected only the freshest for the best sashimi in town
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Sausage Rolls $2.50
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Croquettes $3.20
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Fries & aioli $5.5
  • Affagato $13.5
    • fresh espresso, vanilla ice-cream & frangelico
  • House baked bread $9.5
    • with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic & sea salt
  • Steamed greens with toasted almonds $5.5
  • Ice cream sundae $4.5
    • vanilla ice cream with choc sauce & sprinkles
  • Cheese board $16.5
    • Kapiti aged cheddar & Kahurangi creamy blue with cornichons, poached pear & toasted bread
  • Espresso egg $19.5
    • add bacon/smoked salmon
  • Green salad $5.5
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Bread and Dips $14
    • lovely selection of bread and dips
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bohemian Roast Pork (Vepro knedlo zelo) $22.50
    • roast pork served w. braise white cabbage and bread dumplings
  • Hot Cakes $16
    • served w. yogurt & cream and 2 choices of either jam & berries, or nutella & banana
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • Joey ''The Greek'' Gallo $24.00
    • Feta cheese, black olive, tomato, red onion, bell peppers and artichoke
  • Mario Puzo's Margherita $22.00
    • Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and fresh garlic
  • Texmex Nachos Melt $18.50
    • Baked with, jalapenos, smoky Mexican farty beans served with spicy guacamole, sour cream and loads of melted cheese
  • Anti-Pasto Platter $35.00
    • Including assorted cheeses, rookworst, pepperoni, smoked chicken, pastrami, smoked salmon, pickled vegetables, olives served with freshly baked parmesan flat breads
  • Fredo De Pussi $26.00
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • ''Big Paulie'' Castellano $28.00
    • Pepperoni, NY sausage, Clemenza's meatball, ham and bacon with garlic tomato sauce
  • Horrendous Honolulu $24.00
    • Kids love it, real pineapple, real ham, real cheese..... - if we have to do it...it has to be a good one!
  • Chicken Korma $20.00
    • Tender chicken cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Fish Tikka Masala $21.00
    • Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
  • Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with a splash of garlic.
  • Stuffed Prantha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with mashed vegetables.
  • Aloo Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes.
  • Onion Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with chopped onions.
  • Fish Malabari $20.00
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style.
  • Pizza Slice $4.20
  • Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
  • Muffin Sweet or Savoury $4.70
  • Breakfast Wrap $7.90
  • Citrus Tart $6.30
  • Salads $6.30
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
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