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

  • Hollandaise $3
  • Bagels $11.5
    • Salmon + Cream cheese
  • Muesli $11.5
    • w/ Seasonal fruit, candied citrus + yoghurt
  • Avocado Smash $16.9
    • w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
  • French Toast $19
    • Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries & w/ bacon
  • Fish Cakes $19.9
    • Hot Smoked Salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach + dried shallots
  • Pancakes $17.5
    • w/ seasonal fruit, mascarpone, maple syrup + toasted nuts
  • Spinach $3.5
  • Beef dripping fries $7.00
  • Warmed mammoth olives, shaved parmesan $11.00
  • Mary’s Cut $59.00
    • 300g
  • Truffled mash $7.00
  • Beef dripping fries $7.00
  • Rosemary red rascal $7.00
  • Chateaubriand of canterbury angus beef $95.00
    • garlic gratin potatoes, broccolini, horseradish & béarnaise 600g
  • 4 braised lamb croquettes $ 14.00
    • mint sauce, aioli
  • Jam Rap / Choc Jam Rap $2.10 each
  • Vegetarian fried rice / Vegetarian fried noodles $7.00
  • Fish Bite $5.90dozen
  • Roas pork fried rice / Roast pork fried noodles $10.50
  • Crab stick $1.50
  • Chicken pattie $3.80
  • Roast pork vegetable chow mein $11.00
  • Chicken with curry sauce $12.00
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Chicken katsu curry $15.90
  • Tempura prawn udon $11.90
  • Ten don $13.90
    • Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
  • Plain udon $8.90
  • Chicken curry $12.90
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
    • house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
    • served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
    • hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • 150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
  • Beef Croquettes with Dijonnaise $10.00
  • -Add Fries $4.00
  • Roast pumpkin, Chorizo, and Basil Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette $12.00
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • Fried Eggs $2.00
  • Olives $2.00
  • Blue Cheese, Cos lettuce, Onion Rings, Mushrooms, and Aioli $10.00
  • Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
    • With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
  • Gas Paris Brest $14.00
    • Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
  • Festive Plate $35.00
    • Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
  • Flatbread $8.00
    • Garlic and cheese
  • Whitestone Windsor Blue (75g) $16.00
    • With gingered walnut loaf and fig chutney
  • Canterbury Lamb $38.00
    • Carved rack on a parsnip rosti with minted peas, charred red pepper, jus and aioli
  • Pressed Belly of Pork $35.00
    • With apple and sultana relish. On olive-kumara mash, peas, sage and onion jus
  • Akaroa Salmon $17.00
    • Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
  • Calamari $16.00
    • Tempura strips of calamari with a fresh melon and radish slaw, soba noodles with green tea and peanut vinaigrette and Wasabi mayo
  • Organic Chicken Supreme (GF) $32.00
    • Organic Chicken Supreme resting on Wilted Spinach, Pumpkin & Saffron Risotto & finished with house made basil pesto >>
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • Trio of Pork $33.00
    • Apple tree farmed Pork loin wrapped in streaky Bacon, served on Kumara and Pumpkin mash with spiced Pear puree, Granny Smith and prune compote in Parmesan cup, Carrot and Courgette stack and finished with Pork Mousse and Jus
  • Cheese Board for Two $23.50
    • Selection of three mainland reserve cheeses, quince paste, grapes and dried fruits and nuts with accompanying crackers
  • Arancini (V) $13.00
    • Risotto Balls crumbed & stuffed with Mozzarella served with Tomato & Chipotle relish & Smoked Mushroom Ragout
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • Fillet of Beef $38.00
    • Grilled angus eye fillet with sweet bread ravioli, beef marrow bon bon, bordelaise sauce, Beetroot Mousse and creamed Spinach
  • Egg $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $17.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/mushroom or spinach
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $17.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing
  • Eggs any style (GFO) (V) $9.50
    • Free range eggs poached, scrambled or fried, toasted multi-grain or ciabatta
  • Mini Bagel (GFO) (V) $8.50
    • cream cheese, jam & pesto
  • Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
    • Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • Chicken parmigiana $23.5
    • crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
  • Fried chicken wings $13
    • special spice coating and seasoning
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
    • layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
  • Pasta $8.00
    • Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
  • Risotto $18.00
    • Pearl barley risotto finished with herb marinated feta and a mixed leaf salad
  • Beef $8.00
    • Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
  • Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
    • A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
  • Smoked Salmon $9.00
    • Hot smoked salmon croquettes, horseradish aioli, rocket and apple salad
  • Mushroom $9.00
    • Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
  • Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse $9.00
    • Dark chocolate and a hazelnut mousse, chocolate soil, vanilla bean anglaise and caramelised pastry
  • Pork Belly $23.00
    • Twice-cooked crispy pork belly with bubble and squeak, onion, apple puree, green beans and a cider jus
  • Chicken and mushroom & herb filo $8.50
  • Giant sausage roll $8.50
    • Served with tomato jam
  • Bacon & egg pie $8.50
  • Bacon and egg panini $8.50
  • Kids fish and chips basket $7.00
  • Roast vegetable & feta frittata (GF) (V) $8.50
  • Lunch $12.00
    • - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
  • Quiche $8.50
    • Smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao $5.00
    • Basmati rice with fresh vegetable and spices.
  • Dhal Makhni $14.00
    • Black Lentils and kidney beans cooked in spices and creamy sauce.
  • Indian Heaven Fish Special $18.50
    • Fresh fish fillets cooked in a ''Chef's Secret Recipe''. A Must Try Dish!!
  • Lamb Palak $16.50
    • Boneless tender lamb cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
  • Aloo Lamb $16.00
    • Lamb cooked with potato in thick gravy sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes & pomegranate seeds.
  • Bengali Fish $17.50
    • Fish tempered with curry leaves and simmered in a light coconut cream sauce.
  • Lamb / Beef Madras $16.00
    • Boneless Lamb / Beef coked with exotic ground spices and coconut milk.
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
    • a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
  • NACHOS $12.50
    • served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
  • RAISIN BREAD TOASTED $6.50
    • served with jam
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons and parmesan
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • served with banana, berries and maple syrup
  • OMELETTE
    • served with rosti, choice of fillings, bacon, ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom and onion
  • FRESH FRUIT SALAD $8.50
    • served with yoghurt
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