Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

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Essence of India in Christchurch has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as CHEFS SPECIAL SIZZLING TANDOORI PLATTER or CORIANDER PLATTER from Coriander's Ethnic Indian Restaurant. Café Euro offers many options including A choice of Euro garlic bread or chilli cheese bread and Pistachio and cashew crumbed Cajun chicken tenders with a selection of home-style dipping sauces. Dubba Dubba includes a wide range like Grilled Chicken or Lemon Chicken. Brooklyn burner and Central park from . Wholly Bagels & Pizza offers Pizza Hut and Ham and cheese.

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Mussamun Curry $10.00
- served with rice
Deep Fried Tofu $5.00
Money Bags (8 pieces) $10.00
- Filling carrot, corn, bean & minced chicken wrapped in rice paper
Larb - Chicken, Beef or Pork $20.00
- Minced chicken, beef or pork with garlic, mint and coriander
Ginger Dish (served with rice)
- Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
Chilli & Basil $10.00
- served with rice
(B) Combination Meats $18.00
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (3 pieces) $5.00

Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
King prawns, fresh chilli and coriander $15.00
Moroccan Salad with carrot & orange Med $7.50 Large $10.00
Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
Chickpea & pumpkin Salad Med $7.50 Large $10.00
Black Forest Gateau $7.90

Chicken fried rice $10.00
Sauced Trotter $6.00
Beef with chili sauce on rice (spicy) $10.00
Cooked twice pork spicy $17.00
Blue Cod with hot and spicy sauce $30.00
Pork with home style special sauce $17.00
Eggplant with home style special sauce $14.00
Broccoli stir-fried garlic $13.00

CHICKEN PARMY $20.00
- chicken breast served with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella or mushroom sauce served with salad and fries
BACON AND MUSHROOM FETTUCINE $15.00
- in a creamy sauce, vegetarian option available
SALMON HASH $14.00
- House smoked salmon topped with a poached egg and lemon hollandaise
Eggs, mushroom, tomato, spinach, beans, hash brown $3.00
Served with cream and blueberry compote $15.00
ANTIPASTI PLATTER $32.00
SALAD OF THE DAY $12.00
- gourmet salad
ANGUS RUMP STEAK SPECIAL $20.00
- 250gm Angus steak, cooked just the way you like it, served with salad and fries or seasonal vegetables

-Seafood $17.00
Chicken Chew Kua Teaw $15.00
Pineapple Stir Fry
Khmer Salad-Beef
Char Se Ew Stir Fried Noodles
Wonton Noodle Soup $14.00
Sweet N Sour Pork $17.00
Khmer Vermicelli Chicken Salad $17.00

Toast Turkish or grain 5.00
- with fresh tomato / single
Warmed Croissant 8.50
- with deli ham, Maasdam cheese and tomato /with jam … 5.50
Supremo 19.50
- Eggs done to your liking with free range smoky bacon, homemade baked beans and bratwurst sausage, served on Turkish toast …
Toast 6.00
- with ham and mustard/single
Free range eggs on toast 9.50
- Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried on Turkish or grain toast/double
Toast Turkish or grain 8.00
- with fresh tomato /double
French toast 14.50
- French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt …
Toast 9.00
- with ham and mustard/double

Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Best Bacon Buttie $8
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
Plus Fried Eggs $1

Quiche $8.50
- Smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese
Corn fritters (GF) (egg f, dairy f) $7.50
- Fries and salad
Ham and cheese melt $7.50
- With fries
Bacon and egg panini $8.50
Tuatara lunch box $9.50
- Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
Wedges $9.50
- fries $4.00
salad choices
- green/potato/pasta/rice/ roast/ vegetable

All mains served with rice or noodles
Small $9.90
Small $5.50
BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $9.50
Large $13.00
Large $4.50
Large $12.00
Steamed Rice

Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
- Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
B.L.T. $19.50
- Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
French Toast $19.50
- Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
- Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
Caesar Salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00

Roast Chicken Wraps, also GF $5.00
Sausage Rolls $2.80
Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
Soup (changes Daily) with fresh bread and butter $6.50
Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
Ham cheese Mini Savouries $2.50

Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
- A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
Sushi $47.00
- Made to order - Only available after 11am
Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
- Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
- Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
Frenchman's Lunch Platter $68.00
- Contains a mixture of plain croissants, ham & cheese croissants, fresh salad mixture, cheeses and a selection of cold meats. A mixture of fresh cut fillings, sauces, mayo & relish to fill the croissants with. Note: You may need a sharp knife on hand to cut the croissants. Feeds 10 people. Comes with plastic cutlery & napkins
Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
- Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)

Vol Au Vent $24.80
- pastry case filled with chicken, pork, veal and mushroom
Antipasto $15.80 / $26.80
- Salami, Buendnerfleisch, Prosciutto Crudo, Coppa
B L T Sandwich $17.80
- Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Seafood Chowder $18.80
- (Ch-Ch's best)
Swiss Bratwurst $20.80
- Roesti and salad (Pork or Veal)
Soup of the Day $9.80
French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
- with butter and jam
The original Swiss Fondue $36.00 P/P
- (minimum 2 people)

Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A

Chef's breakfast (gf) (df) $24.00
- Kedgeree cakes, (smoked fish & rice with herbs & spices) soft boiled egg & courgette ribbon salad & lime aioli
Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
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)
The pretzel burger $25
- Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
French onion & grilled cheese (v) $13.50
- On supergrain with tomato relish
Crispy calamari (gf) $25
- Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari
Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
- Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5