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

  • Wakanui $46.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury sirloin 300g
  • Waitoa free range chicken supreme $36.00
    • chorizo & pea risotto, salsa roja
  • Scallops w house made chorizo $22.00
    • spiced orange, saffron & coriander vinaigrette
  • Little bits warmed $35.00
    • croquettes, olives, nuts & pork bits, kc baby back ribs
  • Port wine & thyme $3.00
  • Hugh’s Cut $79.00
    • 500g
  • Canterbury Angus $78.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury bone in rib-eye 700g
  • Canterbury Angus $48.00
    • 21 Day Aged Grass Fed, Canterbury fillet 200g
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Mushroom Burger $5.80
    • Two beef patties, mushroom, lettuce, onion and tomato sauce.
  • Mussels (x6) (battered) $6.00
  • Surf & Turf $10.90
    • 3x popcorn fish, 3x chicken nuggets, 1x sausage, 1x meat patty and 1 scoop of chips.
  • Giant Hotdog $3.90
    • (with sauce)
  • Paua Patty (battered) $5.80
  • Beer Battered Snapper $6.90
  • Chicken Deluxe $6.90
    • Chicken breast stair fry with onion & Gary's seasoning, chicken patty, lettuce & mayo between a seeded bun.
  • Two Down $7.90
    • Two slices of melted cheese, bacon, hashbrown & mayo sandwiched between two crispy chicken patties.
  • Bar Platter $20.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $10
  • Roast of the Day $13.00
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Bacon, Eggs, Chips and a Hash Brown $12.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
  • Extra sauces $0.50
  • Lamb rack
    • Lamb rack marinated in our secret way served with mash potatoes, mushroom
  • Kokeba $18.90
    • Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
  • Pita bread $2.50
  • BBQ ribs (6 ribs) $21.90
    • Marinated in boteco's special sauce and cooked boteco's way
  • Haloumi salad $18.90
    • Grilled haloumi with a greek salad with boteco dressing
  • Boteco meat mix $49.90
    • Best of all meats (chicken, beef, crispy pork, belly and chorizo) served with pico the gallo, farofa and fries
  • Eggplant kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Eggplant cooked in special sauce served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $10.50
  • Steak Curry on Rice $9.50
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
  • Pork Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.50
  • Kim's Chow Mein Special $12.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $10.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $9.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • 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.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $11
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Club Sandwich $15
    • deluxe ham, lettuce, tomato, cheese & mayonnaise with fries
  • poached egg $1.50
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Fish n Chips $15
    • battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
  • Muesli with Natural Yoghurt $10.80
    • Home made toasted muesli served with wild berry compote, yoghurt and milk
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Creme Brulee $7.00
    • Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
  • Pancakes $16.80
    • With streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup or with vanilla ice cream and wild berry compote
  • Cheese Cake of the Day $6.90
  • Carrot Cake $6.90
    • With Yoghurt, Ice Cream or Whipped Cream
  • Station One Beef Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, grilled strips of tender rib eye steak, tossed with Nam Jim Thai dressing
  • Breakfast Combinations $5.80
    • Toasted Bagel with cream cheese and
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • SIDES
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
  • Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
    • Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
  • Penne Napolitana $19.50
    • Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
  • T-Bone $39.50
    • 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
  • Pollo Pesto $24.50 / $34.50
    • Our most popular pizza. Basil pesto, smoked chicken, tomato, avocado, mozzarella & parmesan
  • Spaghetti Roberto $20.50 / $26.50
    • A Tutto Bene favourite. Italian sausage & chicken meatballs in a basil, tomato & garlic sauce
  • Bruschetta con Burrata e Prosciutto $19.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with Tutto Bene burrata, basil pesto and crispy prosciutto
  • Risotto ai Funghi One size ~ $24.90
    • Rich and creamy mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello & truffle oil
  • Della Casa $12.50
    • Salad of mixed leaves with tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, red onion, black olives & Italian dressing
  • Prawn Mushrooms chow Mein
  • Chicken Muchrooms on Rice
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice
  • Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Mushrooms
  • Plain Foo Young (with onion and Peas)
  • Tomatoes
  • Deep Fried Wontons - one dozen
  • Prebbleton $24.00
    • Garlic butter roasted mixed mushrooms, herbs & smoked cheese
  • Heathcote $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella and parmesan
  • Brewer’s Platter: Hummus, calamari, pakoras, sausage, olives, smoked cheese, crackers & flatbread Small (serves 2) / Large (serves 4) $30.00/ $55.00
  • Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
  • Gluten-free base – add $2.00
  • Wood roasted portobello mushrooms with garlic, herbs & crème fraîche $6.50
  • Calamari with chipotle mayonnaise $15.50
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • 3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
    • topped with Pink Wafers
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Orange & Cardamon Brulee $13.00
    • with Biscotti
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Grilled Pineapple $19.00
    • Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
  • Cous Cous $18.50
    • Israeli Cous Cous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • Pb & Choc Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Chocolate & Staff Made Peanut Butter
  • Seasonal $16.50
    • A Mixture Of Seasonal Roast Veges & Rocket Tossed In Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.40
    • With Siracha & Lime Sauce
  • Eggs Benny $16.70
    • With Poached Eggs, Hash Brown, Baby Spinach, Bacon & Hollandaise
  • Dips $11.90
    • Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
  • Vege $19.20
    • Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
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