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

  • Funghi $17.00
    • roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
  • Calamari $15.00
    • with chilli & ginger jam
  • Green Salad $6.00
    • tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, house vinaigrette
  • Handcut Chips $10.00
    • with sour cream, tomato salsa
  • Braised Beef Short Ribs $29.00
    • sticky Ginger Tom glaze served with an Asian vegetable medley
  • Nachos $18.00
    • refried beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.00
    • cauliflower puree, crackle, apple slaw and gravy
  • Seafood $58.00
    • smoked fish, crispy calamari, prawn wontons, mussels, garlic bread, crackers & sauces
  • Lamb Wrap $12.90
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Lamb Korma $17.90
    • Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Hot dogs $2.50
  • Fish bites $0.90
  • 3 potato fritters
  • 6 squid rings $5.50
  • 2 scoops of chips
  • Crab sticks $2.20
  • Potato fritters $1.00
  • Patties $2.50
  • Creme brulee $11.90
    • A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
  • Crispy pork belly $14.90
    • Twice roasted and served with our asian inspired dipping sauce
  • Lamb's fry & bacon stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb's liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • Affogato $14.90
    • Vanilla ice cream espresso shot and liqueur of your choice
  • -Large $8.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Flintstone ribeye $37.00
    • Ribeye on the bone grilled to perfection, resting over dauphinoise potatoes, creamed spinach, jus and pommes gaufrette. Also available: with salad and fries OR vegetables and potato. Mushroom sauce, red wine sauce or garlic butter
  • Prawns $17.90
    • Tiger prawns sauteed in sesame and ginger sauce
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • BBQ pork ribs $5.90
  • Slices + Biscuits $3.60
  • Bacon egg + cheese $5.90
  • Gourmet roll $5.50
  • Giant ham roll $5.50
  • Pizza buns $3.60
  • Fish + egg n/a
  • Burger 3 fillings $5.90
  • MONSTER $6.50
    • Meat, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato
  • CHEESE + PINEAPPLE $3.50
  • PINEAPPLE $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 1 $18.00
    • 2 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Meat Patties; 2 Seafood Sticks; 2 Scoop of Chips; 3 Potato Fritters
  • EGG $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 3 $35.00
    • 5 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Donuts; 2 Pineapple Rings; 2 Spring Roll or Curry Roll; 5 Potato Fritters; 3 Scoops Chips; 1.5L Coke
  • TOMATOES $2.80
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
  • Tator Tots $10
    • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Soft Bread Rolls $8
    • Smoked Garlic Butter
  • Buffalo Wings $14
    • Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
  • Bootlegger Chilli $15
    • Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
  • Caesar Salad $15
    • Cos Lettuce, House Cured Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan, Egg, Anchovies (Add chicken $3.00)
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Three Cheese Mac $15
    • Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
  • Herbivore $20.00
    • Pumpkin, mozzarella, roasted red capsicum, and cream cheese. Topped with basil pesto and rocket
  • Carnivore $24.00
    • With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.00
    • With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
  • Trio of Gelato $12.00
    • Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Salad of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Turkey N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Prawn twisters $12.0
    • filo wrapped prawns, served with Asian dipping sauce
  • Double chocolate brownie (GF) $12.5
    • served with berry compote and soft serve ice cream
  • Seasoned wedges $9.5
    • with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Soft shell taco $7.5 for one $14.5 for two
    • with marinated chicken or crispy battered fish, avocado and a mango, coriander salsa
  • The Jockey burger $24.5
    • 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
  • No horsing around burger $23.5
    • crispy falafel patty, swiss cheese, carrot slaw, roast mushroom, hummus and onion rings. Served with Kumara chips
  • The winna winna chicken dinna burger $23.5
    • crispy chicken, grilled pineapple, streaky bacon and creamy slaw Served with golden fries
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Mince $4.50
  • Croquettes $3.20
  • Mince & Cheese $4.50
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Chicken Vege $5.00
  • Steak $4.50
  • Chicken Satay $4.50
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.50
  • Chicken & Mushroom $4.50
  • Steak & Cheese $4.50
  • Per item/ Per dozen
  • Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto $1.6 / $19.2
    • (Seasonal)
  • Asparagus Rolls $1.6 / $19.2
    • (Seasonal)
  • Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
  • Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
  • Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
  • King salmon & avocado & teriyaki salmon $12.90
  • Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
  • Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
  • Chirashizushi (mix seafood sashimi on rice) $11.90
  • California ocean roll $11.90
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
  • Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
    • charred pineapple, sesame
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Butternut Pumpkin $7.00
    • salsa negra, baby spinach, queso seco, crispy sesame
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Al Pastor $18.00
    • Crispy Pork (Free Farmed), kimchi, apple yoghurt, radish, mint, sesame
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