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

  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
  • Melanzane - baked eggplant with Napoli sauce, parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella, pangrattato and a green side salad (V) $26.00
  • Side Salads
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • Starters
  • Garlic flat bread (V) $8.00
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) $24.00
    • Goat's cheese, pecorino, taleggio, gorgonzola, fresh thyme
  • Bagel with Bacon, Maple Syrup & Banana $15.50
  • Extras & Fillings:
  • Large $12.50
  • Crumbed Monkfish with Beer Battered Fries & Coleslaw $25.50
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream $13.00
  • Herb, Feta & Spinach Omelette $15.50
  • French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
  • Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
  • Crayfish with Spring Onion and Ginger POA
  • Soup with Tomato and Egg $5.00
  • Chicken Corn Soup $5.00
  • Spicy Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Beef with Tofu $15.00
  • Beef with Seasonal Vegetables $16.00
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Crayfish in Broth POA
  • Madras (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in spicy masala sauce and coconut cream
  • Lambi handi $18.00
    • lamb cubes stirred in with spinach assorted masalas, yogurt and cream
  • Goan fish curry $18.50
    • firm fish pieces cooked in coconut milk, chopped capsicum and spices
  • Prawn kadai $18.50
    • prawns fried in a kadai and cooked with tomatoes, onion, crushed ginger, garlic, spices and finishes with fresh coriander
  • Aloo (potato) saag $14.50
    • potatoes cooked in fresh spinach, spices and cream
  • Vegetable samosa $3.00
    • deep fried crisp pastry parcels stuffed with mixed vegetables. served with tamarind chutney
  • Vegetable jaypuri $14.50
    • mixed vegetables cooked with ground spices and cream
  • Mint chutney $2.50
  • Quesadillas see below
    • a folded flour tortilla filled with cheese and one of our fillings, grilled to perfection and served with rice and salad
  • De Pollo $25
    • chipotle chicken, saute onions and capsicums bound with our chilli con queso
  • Plato Gordo $29
    • a tasting board of items selected from our Bocaditos, serves 3 - 4 entree or 2 as a main course
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • Aztec Treasure $12
    • A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
  • Ensalada Con Pollo $24
    • grilled coriander and garlic spiced chicken with buttercrunch lettuce, avocado, roasted corn pico de gallo and pepitas dressed with habanero mayonnaise. Served in a flour tortilla basket
  • Carne $27
    • tender slices of adobo spiced beef
  • Jalapenos Rellenos $14
    • corn crusted jalapeno chilli filled with jalapeno spiced three cheese mix
  • Oyster Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
    • Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Side Of Stir Fry Vegetables $9.90
  • Noodle Soup (No Rice) $12.50
    • A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $12.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Pad Thai $12.50
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry $12.50
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Stir Fried Noodles $12.50
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Combination $12.50
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Curry Chicken (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Japanese curry with potato, carrot and onion with crunchy house salad. Served with rice
  • Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
  • Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
    • Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Spicy Squid $12.00
    • Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
    • Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • 10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
  • GBC Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushrooms and sausages, served with toast
  • Kids Toasted Sandwich platter $11.50
    • Served with small cup fruit salad, biscuit and marshmallow
  • GBC Gourmet Beef Burger $18.00
    • With cheese, served with onion rings, chips
  • ∙Sides
  • Tomatoes / spinach / mushroom /hash brown / egg $ 4,00/side
  • Available between 9am to 2pm & 5.30pm to 9pm
  • Braised pork belly served with homemade steamed lotus leaf buns $18.00
    • Served with fresh lettuce, Japanese BBQ sauce & house sesame garlic soy sauce
  • Bacon or cold smoked salmon $ 6.00/side
  • Aaloo Mattar $8.50
    • Potato and green peas sautéed with Indian spices.
  • Chicken Combo $13.00
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Lamb Biryani $10.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with lamb in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Vegetable Combo $12.50
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Mango Chicken $8.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, tempered with onion, mustard seeds.
  • Daal Makhani $8.50
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
  • Coney Island $22.50 / $32.50
    • Smoked chicken, mushrooms, capsicums, blue cheese, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, pesto, olives.
  • Peach Crunch $12.50 / $22.50
    • Caramel sauce, peach, Crunchie bar.
  • Four Cheeses $22.50 / $32.50
    • Mozzarella, Feta, Blue, tasty cheese, capsicums, garlic, sun dried tomato.
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
    • New York recipe. A quick way to start your meal.
  • Chai Latte $4.00
  • Fillies Flat Bread $10.50
    • Sun dried tomato oil, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and sweet chili. Very nice.
  • Pink Berry Delight $12.50 / $22.50
    • Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate, Pinky bar.
  • Lamb Salad $13.50
    • Marinated lamb, red onions, pine nuts, tomato, feta, yellow capsicums sauteed in a balsamic reduction and served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Salami $4.20
  • Paninis - Olive and feta tomato and pesto $9.20
  • Bagels - Salmon and cream cheese $14.00
  • Vic's Platter - Breads, spreads and cheeses $22.00
  • Paninis - Bacon and Egg $10.70
  • Banana $2.10
  • Eggs Florentine - Spinach - All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms $17.00
  • Long Black $3.50
  • Sourdough Flatbread ( V, GF) $15
    • smoked beetroot hummus, almonds, olive oil.
  • Fried Chicken Burger $23
    • Cos, red pepper, avocado, sweet corn salsa, chipotle mayo, bacon, curly fries.
  • Cheeses, all served with quince paste, fig relish,candied walnuts, crackers, toasted ciabatta $1
    • -11 for
  • Loaded Curly Fries.( V) $13
    • Sriracha, hoisin, coriander, peanut brittle, garlic mayo
  • Chicken caesar salad $24
    • soft egg, cos, parmesan, croutons, white anchovies, caesar dressing, bacon.
  • -Peter Timbs strreaky bacon
  • Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie
    • Is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
  • -Avocado and tomato.
  • Panini $8.20
  • Sweet Slices $4.20
  • Muffin Sweet or Savoury $4.70
  • Breakfast Wrap $7.90
  • Fruit Salad $6.80
  • Cake Slices $4.20
  • Scones $4.40
  • Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
  • Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil, napoli $12.00
  • Sourdough flatbread, moroccan lamb shoulder, whipped feta, mint, coriander $17.00
  • ●Skewers
  • ●Small
  • Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes $15.00
  • Arancini, braised lamb shoulder smoked provolone, pecorino, aioli $11.00
  • ●Red
  • Bacon, chilli, red peppers, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella $24.00
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