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

  • Curry beef $18.00
  • Chicken in sichuan style fiery sauce $20.00
  • Kung pao chicken (contains peanuts), spicy $20.00
  • Chef's special mixed fruit salad rolls 8pcs $20.00
  • Steamed chicken with glutinous rice in lotus leaves $5.00
  • Teriyaki chicken on sizzling plate $20.00
  • Satay chicken $18.00
  • Ice cream $4.50/scoop
    • vanilla, chocolate, strawberry
  • Chilli Stir Fry
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce.
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.50
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $10.00
    • Warm chocolate brownie with fresh Thai lychee and vanilla ice cream.
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Sweet Chilli Salad $21.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Beef or Pork.
  • Prawn $23.00
  • Chilli and Fresh Basil Stir Fry
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables.
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • Gluten Free buns. $2.00
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • CHIPS $7.00
    • with Aioli.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • Lamb biryani $18.00
  • Bhuna (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • pan fried chicken, beef, lamb with onion and tomatoes finished with a thick spicy sauce
  • Kadai paneer $15.50
    • cottage cheese cooked with ginger-garlic curry sauce, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and onions
  • Kechumber $4.00
    • diced onions, cucumber, tomatoes and coriander with touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Cheese naan $4.50
    • naan stuffed with cheese
  • Pepper bridge sizzling tandoori for two $22.00
    • tandoori chicken quarter, murg malai kebab, amritsari fish, lamb seekh kebab, hariyali chicken tikka
  • Vindaloo (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • a hot dish it is cooked with vinegar, potatoes and spices
  • Chocolate naan $4.00
    • naan stuffed with chocolate
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Mayo $0.50
  • Sukiyaki don $15.00
  • Vegetable croquette 1P $2.20
  • Fresh vege $1.00
  • Fresh salmon, tuna-mayo, chicken, vegetable $3.50
  • Teriyaki salmon don $15.50
  • Inari $1.00
  • Ginger pork don $14.50
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
  • POT STICKER BURGERS $16.00
    • Open Faced Bao Bun 2 for
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
  • Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
  • Fried Chicken w/ Coriander, Pickled Onion and Spicy Sriracha Mayo $10.00
  • Sausages (2) $ 1.50
  • Bar Snack Menu
    • Take a look at the Bar Snack Menu for lighter options like Fries, Wedges, Toasted Sandwiches.
  • Egg’s Your Way $6.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried, your choice! Served with toast.
  • Deep Fried Platters $15.00 / $20.00
    • A selection of Deep Fried Fish Bites, Sausages, Onion Rings, Samosas and Money, Bags served with Fries, Sweet Thai Chilli & Tartare Sauce.
  • Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Nachos $10.00
    • Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • BBQ lamb $15
    • chipotle mayo, corn, parmesan, lime, soft herbs & tortilla crisps
  • Ice cream $2
    • One scoop of house made ice creamserved in a cone, flavours change regularly
  • Crispy skin chicken nibbles $10
    • garlic, ginger, chilli vinegar & green onion mayo
  • Devonport chocolates (6) $13 (12) $22
    • flavours change regularly
  • Confit garlic & thyme baby potato $5
  • Ice cream of the week $8
    • house made ice cream, flavours change regularly
  • Ice cream of the week $8
  • Irish coffee R18 $13
    • long black coffee, Jamesons Caskmates whiskey, lightly whipped cream
  • Sesame Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with sesame seeds & butter on top.
  • Lamb Balti $16.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless lamb cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum & green chillies.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $6.00
    • Crisp onion fritters mixed with spices & chickpea flour deep fried served with mint chutney.
  • Poppadam (4 pcs) $3.00
  • Chicken Naan $6.00
    • Naan stuffed with chicken, onions & homemade spices baked in tandoor.
  • Royal Mixed Platter (2 people) $22.00
    • Combination of two pcs each of veg samosa, onion bhaji, haryali tikka, chicken tikka & anarkali kebab served on hot sizzling platter with mint & tamarind chutney.
  • Walnut Kulfi $7.00
    • Chef's creative walnut flavored kulfi.
  • Malai Kofta $14.50
    • Grated potato & fresh cottage cheese dumplings simmered in creamy nut sauce.
  • Chicken & Vegetables $11.00
  • Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00
  • Seafood Egg Foo Young $11.00
  • Kung Bo Chicken $10.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $10.00
  • King Prawns with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $12.00
  • Deep fried Pork with Spicy Szechuan Sauce $11.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons - 8pcs $6.00
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Set $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Don $13.90
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • Yaki Udon $11.90
    • Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
  • Teppan Teriyaki Chicken $16.00
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Teppan Teriyaki Chicken Don $12.90
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • Grilled Chicken Slider with Kumara Crisps & Karaage Crispy Chicken $9.20
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Steak $10.50
  • Potato Fritter $0.60
  • Pork $9.90
  • Won Ton Soup $6.90
  • Sweet Corn $2.60
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • Fish $10.90
  • Sashimi Combo
    • 15pcs
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Kake Udon
    • Plain
  • Prawn Tempura
    • 6 prawns
  • Salmon
    • 10pcs
  • Tempura Platter
    • 2 prawns, 6 assorted tempura
  • Katsu Don
    • Pork cutlet, salad & rice
  • Takoyaki
    • 8 pcs octopus or prawns
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • 'Mosquito Brother' $26.00
    • Sweet soy marinated roast chicken, chilli, ginger, spring onions and cashews with brie and cream cheese
  • The ''John Gotti'' $26.00
    • Silky smoked salmon, caper berries, ricotta, basil and lemon mayo
  • Garlic Flat Bread $14.00
    • With guacamole, tomato salsa, and sweet basil pesto
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • Caesar Salad $18.50
    • Crisp cos, bacon, parmesan, egg and croutons tossed in a garlicy, cheesy, anchovy mayo
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour 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