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

  • Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
  • Potato skins with truffle oil, porcini salt, pecorino (GF) ( V) $9.00
  • Garlic flat bread (V) $8.00
  • Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
  • Cannoli with custard $5.00
  • Marinated olives (GF) (V) $10.00
  • Napoletana (V) $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
  • Parpadelle $31.00
    • with eggplant & red pepper ragout w pecorino cheese
  • Angus/ Hereford Cross $51.00
    • 28 Day Aged, South Canterbury T-bone 500g
  • Soup of the day $15.00
    • with warm bread & butter
  • Carmelized onion relish $3.00
  • 150g angus/hereford eye fillet $36.00
    • hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
  • Hereford Prime $52.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
  • Beef dripping fries $7.00
  • Green salad $7.00
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • OLIVES $10.00
    • marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, chutney, cheese and mayo.
  • BODGIEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with hollandaise and crispy bacon or smoked salmon
  • BOILED EGGS $8.00
    • Served with toast
  • VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST $15.00
    • Eggs any style, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown, beans and spinach
  • BBQ BEEF, BACON AND CHEESEBURGER
  • ROCKPOOL MUESLI $10.00
    • Homemade organic yogurt with seasonal fruit
  • Or bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup $15.00
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $8.00
    • served with whipped cream
  • add chicken $4.00
  • Steak and Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • 1.5l soft drink
  • Chicker Curry on Fried Rice $11.00
  • 1 Main Meal
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
  • 1 Doz Wontons $10.00
  • Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
  • Cheese & Onion
  • Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese
  • Ham, Egg, Tomato & Beetroot
  • Stuffed Sausage
  • Toasted Sandwich
  • Roast Pork Roll
  • Chicken Satay
  • Chicken , Beef or Pork $16
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • Cashew Nuts added to your order $3
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 Pieces) $18.00
  • Crispy Pork $16.50
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Combination Meat $17.50
  • All served with rice
  • Lamb Handi $15.50
    • Lamb with onion, gravy, added tomato, capsicums, spices, garlic, cream and sprinkled coriander
  • Tandoori Chicken $10.00/$18.00
    • Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in Tandoor (Half/Full)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A spicy lamb curry with onions, tomato, coriander and dash of aniseed
  • Goan Fish Curry $15.99
    • Royal delicacy from beaches of Goa cooked in lightly spiced coconut milk and mustard seeds
  • Pickle $2.50
  • Aloo Mattar Paneer $10.99
    • Potatoes and green peas cooked in fenugreek seeds and tempered with cumin seeda
  • Kiwifruit Lamb $8.90
    • Minced lamb with kiwifruit and special Indian spices and herbs
  • Chicken Chilli $14.99
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato sauce, soya and msg and spices
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $15.50
    • Chicken prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, onion & tomato cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Anarkali Kebab (Lamb) (5 pieces) $14.00
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic & spices, grilled to perfection served with mint chutney.
  • Beef Madras $16.50
    • Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Beef Jalfrezi $16.50
    • Beef prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chilli & coriander in tomato based sauce.
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with spinach, extra garlic & ginger.
  • The Kingfisher Vege Platter (2 people) $18.00
    • Combination of two pcs each veg samosa, onion bhaji, aloo tikka, tandoori mushroom & paneer tikka served with mint & tamarind chutney.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Prawns prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chilli & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Kadhai Prawns $18.50
    • Prawns cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, onion, coriander & spices.
  • Pollo al Chianti $37.50
    • Succulent free-range chicken leg sautéed with smoked bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic and thyme then braised in chianti vino rosso
  • Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
  • Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
  • Bruschetta con Burrata e Prosciutto $19.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with Tutto Bene burrata, basil pesto and crispy prosciutto
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Quattro Stagioni $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, artichoke, ham, mushroom, salami, shrimps, capers & mozzarella
  • Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
    • Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli
  • Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • The Jockey burger $24.5
    • 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • Seafood basket $13
    • mussels, fish bites, a crabstick and squid rings. Served with golden fries and tartare sauce
  • Loaded nachos $18.5
    • spiced beef, beans, avocado, sour cream, cheese, tomato salsa and jalapeños. Loaded!
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • The winna winna chicken dinna burger $23.5
    • crispy chicken, grilled pineapple, streaky bacon and creamy slaw Served with golden fries
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
    • create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • BROWN RICE TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • brown rice is health plus, one of its major benefits is that it is rich in fiber, it offers a great flavor alternative to white rice so go on give it a try
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • HALF SALMON AND HALF CHICKEN
    • teriyaki chicken and fresh salmon are put together
  • RICE BALLS $4.00 each
    • your choice of teriyaki chicken, tuna, or vegetarian is engulfed by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
  • Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
  • Venison Salad $23.00
    • raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • Little Italy $29.50
    • Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
  • - Large $27.50
  • - Medium $17.00
  • - Small $12.00
  • - Small $10.50
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
  • - Small $12.00
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley.
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