Address
172 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Empire Bar & Izakaya in Christchurch Menu
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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- Steamed rice $3.00
- Miso soup $3.00
- Edamame beans $7.00
- Creamy sesame cabbage salad $7.00
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Goma Wakame $7.00
- Spicy seaweed salad
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Tsukemono $7.00
- Homemade pickles
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Gyoza $12.00
- Pork, garlic and chive with gyoza sauce
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Agedashi $10.00
- Crispy tofu with ginger, scallion and dashi shouyu
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Takoyaki $12.00
- Octopus balls with Empire sauce and mayo
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Hiyayako $12.00
- Tofu with broccoli, radish and wafu dressing
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Okonomiyaki $12.00
- Pancake with Empire sauce and mayo
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Soba Noodle $14.00
- Chilled with dashi shouyu and scallion
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Karrage $16.00
- Crispy chicken with yurinchi sauce and mayo
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Chefs Special Sushi $14.00
- 6 pieces
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Tempura $18.00
- Vegetables and seafood with tentsuyu
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Fresh Sashimi Platter POA
- The best from the market today
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-
Soba and Miso Cookies $6.00
- perfect with Sencha
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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
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Prawn & Bacon $19.00
- baby spinach / roast capsicum / feta / chilli / mozzarella
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Seafood $58.00
- smoked fish, crispy calamari, prawn wontons, mussels, garlic bread, crackers & sauces
- Pizzas may be adapted gluten free on request. Gluten free add $2.00, Half and Half add $2.00 - Available 11am until late evening.
- Olives $8.00
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Prawn Wontons $16.00
- with kewpie & chilli jam.
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Cajun Curly Fries $9.00
- with aioli
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Slow Roasted Lamb Salad $18.00
- tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, seasonal leaves, Feta, crispy tortilla, coriander & yoghurt dressing
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Falafel $16.00
- seasonal leaves, cucumber, mint yoghurt
- Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
- O.G.B Mash $10
- Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
- Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
- Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32
- Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
- Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
- Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
- CORN FRITTER $2.30
- CHEESE $3.00
- SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
- DONUT $2.30
- CHICKEN NIBBLES $5.00
- SWEET & SOUR WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.50
- CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
- CHEESE & EGG $3.80
- Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
- Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
- Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
- Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
- Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
- Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
- Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
- Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
- Soft Drinks from $2
- Masala Chai (Tea) $5
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Veg Platter for Two $15
- Veg platter includes Onion Bhaji, Masala Bonda, Vada, and Pappadam and served with dips
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Plain Naan $2.50
- Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
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Masala Dosa $12
- Masala Dosa is an authentic South Indian Dish stuffed with potato, onion, mixed herbs and spices
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Potato Chips $5
- French fries with an Indian touch
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Egg Dosa $11
- Dosa topped with egg and seasoned
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Kerala Flaky Garlic Parota $3
- Soft and flaky bread freshly cooked.
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Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
- Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
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Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
- Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
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Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
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Won Ton Soup $10.00
- Won ton and bean sprouts.
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Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
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Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
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Thai Red Orchid
- Stir fried red orchid noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion,capsicum
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Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables
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Bacon Butty Sandwich $9.50
- Buttered fresh White or Brown bread with Bacon and HP Sauce
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Creamy Porridge with stewed fruit $13.50
- Hot porridge made with Milk topped with Stewed Fruit and a Side of Cream or Milk
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Free Range Egg on Toast $8.50
- Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on a slice of toast
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Crispy Calamari $18.50
- Salt and Pepper Calamari with A Tahini and herb Remoulade and side salad
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Toasted Bagel $10.00
- Served with Berry conserve or Basil Pesto & Cream Cheese
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Creamy Mushrooms, Spinach and Bacon $19.50
- Sautéed Button Mushrooms, Garlic and Spinach Cream, Sauce, with Streaky Bacon, Poached Egg and Toast
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Moroccan Lamb Risotto $24.50
- (GF) Grilled NZ Lamb Rump with a warm Roasted Vegetable and Feta Risotto topped with Tzatziki
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Soup $11.50
- small $15.50 large Ask your friendly waitperson or check the blackboard for today’s Soup of the day (gf bread available)
- Sweet sour pork belly $18.00
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Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
- with kung-pao sauce
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Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
- with Black Pepper sauce
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Siu Mai (for four) $10.50
- Yummy dumplings stuffed with pork, prawns and shiitake mushroom
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Shanghai Cai Fan $14.50
- Fried rice with bacon, greens and Sichuan pepper
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Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
- Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Beef with hoisin sauce
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Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.50
- Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range pork and coriander
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Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
- Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Chicken with Pad Thai sauce
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Aloo Gobi $12.00
- Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and tomato and onion based sauce
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Chicken/Lamb/Beef Saagwala $14.90
- Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with the abundance of spinach, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices
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Kheema Naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince
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Dal Makhani $12.00
- Creamed lentils, tempered and seasoned with mild spices and clarified butter
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Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
- Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
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Chicken/Lamb Jalfrezi $14.90
- Boneless chicken or lamb cooked with coriander, capsicum, crushed garlic and thick onion and tomato gravy
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Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
- Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
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Murg Malai Kebab $10.00
- Chicken battered in cashew paste & cream cheese with chickpea, flour curd and cooked tandoori
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CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
- chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
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HAMBURGER $17.50
- beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
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NACHOS $17.50
- house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
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KIDS BASKET $10.00
- chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
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FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
- prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
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CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
- house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
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CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
- crumbed chicken tenders served with a spicy apricot sauce and light side salad
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FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
- beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
- Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
- Onion Rings $7.00
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The Meat Platter
- Sticky Ribs, Salami, Fried Chicken, Sausage, Cheese, Pesto, and Breads
- Olives $2.00
- Pizza Large $18 Small $12
- House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
- Beef Croquettes with Dijonnaise $10.00
- Bacon $3.00
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Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
- in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
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Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
- chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
- shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
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Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
- served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
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Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
- pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
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Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
- loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
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Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
- choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
- Marinated olives and Tamar Farm chorizo $5.50
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Dark chocolate fondant $13.50
- with raspberries and hokey pokey ice-cream
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Caveman $19.50 / $29.50
- Tamar Farm pepperoni, beef, chicken, peppers and BBQ sauce (Regular / Large)
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Steamed in white wine, garlic and parsley $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
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Canterbury rib-eye steak $33.00
- 300g rib-eye steak served with polenta chips, portobello mushrooms, jus and salad
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Tamar Farm chorizo, chilli and tomato $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
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House-made bread $9.50
- with dip, Lusatori and balsamic
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Catch of the Day $19.50 / $29.50
- fish, mussels, shrimps and capers (Regular / Large)
- toast and jam $6.50
- toasted sandwiches
- fillings: cheese, ham, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, peppers, avocado
- small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
- - ham, mozzarella and Dijon $8.50
- – avocado and bacon $12.00
- 1 corn fritter or potato rosti with avocado salsa and house relish $7.50
- omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
- Potato Rosti $5.00
- - Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
- Brioche $4.50
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Eggs on Toast $8.50
- Poached, scrambled or fried eggs on your choice of Brioche / Wholemeal / White Toast
- Brioche $4.50
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Vegetarian Stack $21.50
- Homemade vegetarian patties stacked with corn fritter, mushroom, grilled tomato and halloumi cheese served on a split of garlic & thyme sauce, and homemade creamed, sundried tomato pesto sauce.
- Tomato $4.00
- - Pesto and parmesan $7.50
Empire Bar & Izakaya
Phone
032602606
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
$0 - $10
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Asian , Bar , Bar Food , Japanese
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Waitstaff , Cash , Groups , Seating , Serves Alcohol
172 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
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