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

  • Grilled Haloumi & Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A mix of veggies and Haloumi grilled with your choice of Peri-Peri basting, and served with a regular side
  • 3 BBQ Wing Fillets $11.90
    • 3 BBQ Wings, kids juice & corn or chips
  • Grilled Livers $6.90
  • - +2 Large sides $35.90
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Fresh Garden Salad $8.90
    • Mixed lettuce, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • Family Feast $44.90
    • Share a whole flame-grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 large sides & 8 BBQ Ribs
  • Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) $27.90
    • 2 hanging skewers of Chicken thigh, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a Large side
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $6.50
  • Naans $3.50
  • Butler's Venison $18.90
    • Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Balti Goat $18.90
    • Slow cooked goat with Chef's secret spices - Indian favourite (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Wrap $12.90
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Straight cut
  • Cucumber
  • Fries (Small/Large) $ 3.00/$ 6.00
  • Sweet Bae
    • NZ pork, grilled pineapple, jalapenos, coleslaw, tomato, aioli & blay sauce
  • Burger Pattie $ 4
    • Homemade with secret herbs
  • O Harrow
    • Grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, red onion, lettuce, tomato & satay sauce
  • Extra Filling $1.50
  • The G Max
    • Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, beetroot & mayo
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
    • Salsa verde
  • Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
    • Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
  • House Cured Salmon $21.00
    • Brioche soldiers, 7 minute egg, smashed avocado, watercress, dill dressing
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Ten27 Bread Board $18.00
    • Selection of fresh & toasted breads with flavoured butter & daily dip selection
  • Ten27 Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Sourdough toast, soft eggs, hollandaise with the choice of house smoked salmon, bacon or pulled pork
  • Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
  • Makikihi Fries $8.00
    • House made aioli & tomato sauce - Or served with truffle salt & Parmesan cheese for $10.00
  • Spicy Squid $12.00
    • Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege
  • Sushi
  • 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
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Falafel $7.95
  • Steak Burguer $5.50
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Squid Ring/Chicken Nuggets/Wontons/Mussel/Fish Bites/Mushroom $0.70
  • Fish / Chips-1 scoop $2.40
  • Works Burguer $6.50
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Hawaiian $5.80
  • Kid's hot dog $4.00
  • Wedges
  • Little lamb $10.90
    • Prime nz lamb with mint sauce, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & house relish
  • Flaming cow classic
    • Prime new zealand beef with streaky bacon, melted cheddar, salad greens, aioli & our special hickory smoked BBQ sauce
  • Pretty lady $11.90
    • Grilled chicken breast with our special sundried tomato - olives & roasted, red capsicum chutney, feta cheese, salad greens & garlic mayo
  • Hungry man $13.90
    • Prime new zealand beef topped with melted cheddar, american streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot relish, aioli & smokey BBQ sauce
  • Bacon $2.00
  • -Large $5.00
  • Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.50
  • Meats $4.50
  • Crispy chicken (whole) $20.00
  • Pork Satay on Rice $12.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $48.00
    • 3-4 servings
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $12.00
  • Steak Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn Chop Suey $13.50
  • Brigettes Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Streaky bacon, tomato, sausage, mushrooms, poached eggs, hash browns and house-made vienna
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
  • Toasted Bagel $13.50
    • With cold smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato, lemon & dill creme cheese
  • Omelette $20.50
    • Smoked salmon, red onion with dill & lemon cream fraiche or Spinach, caramelised onion and feta. Served with a petite salad
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
  • Warm Lamb Fillet Salad $26.50
    • With herb roasted pumpkin, caramelised walnuts, feta, red onion and rocket with a mint & honey dressing
  • Fries $8.50
    • Steak or waffle fries served with aioli
  • Flatbread $18.50
    • With pesto, cream cheese and parmesan, topped with tzatziki & sundried tomato tapenade
  • Small $10.50
  • Large $11.00
  • Small $8.50
  • Large $11.00
  • Spring Rolls $3.00
    • Vegetarian available on order
  • Honey BBQ Pork Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Small $8.50
  • Small $5.50
  • Beef Kadahi $19.00
    • Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
  • Non Vege Combo $ 22.00
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab & Lahori kebab served on a sizzling platter with mint sauce.
  • Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top
  • Chicken Madras $19.00
    • A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
  • Bombay Aloo $8.00
    • Potatoes sautéed with onion and cumin
  • Palak Paneer $18.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with creamy spinach gravy and flavored with special Indian spices.
  • Lahori Kebab $8.50
    • Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
  • Daal Makhani $17.00
    • Delicious North Indian black Lentils curry topped with butter tarka. A celebrated delicacy from Punjab.
  • Chicken and prawn laksa, chilli, herbs, noodles, bean sprouts, crisp shallots $22.00
  • Bacon, honey and truffle flavoured popcorn $7.00
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Market inspired soup, ciabatta, butter $17.00
  • 250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
  • Almonds roasted and spiced $7.00
  • Rakaia Venison carpaccio, beetroot, lentils, sour cream, horseradish, sorrel $19.50
  • Olives marinated in their own oil, lemon, garlic $7.00
  • Vegetarian $6.00
    • Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
  • Happy hotcakes $6.00
    • Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
  • Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Served with berries, banana, cream & maple syrup
  • BLT $7.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
  • Butter & jam $6.00
  • Hawaiian $6.00
    • Ham, cheese, pineapple
  • Pesto & cheese $7.00
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Crispy calamari (gf) $25
    • Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari
  • Chipotle chicken quesadilla $14.50
    • With avocado sour cream
  • Seasonal allotment salad $18.50
    • Roots (carrot, beetroot, kumara) and green leaves finished with avocado & our own summer dressing (the chef recommends adding a side of bacon)
  • price per portion, per item
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
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