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.

Nearby Sample Menus

Bacon Corn Pattie $2.00
Combination Fried Noodles $7.50
Gurnard $3.90
Prawn Foo Young $13.00
Satay Chicken $11.00
Sweet 'N' Sour Fish $11.50
Combination Fried Rice $7.50
Paua Pattie $2.00

Vegetarian
Bacon & Corn Pattie
Mushroom
Meat Pattie
B3) Akaroa Cod with Lemon Pepper, Cajun or Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Vegetarian Spring Roll
American Hotdog
- (With mustard and chili sauce)
Hawaiian

Duck Liver Parfait $19.5
- textures of pear & warm toasted brioche
50 Sweet Set $12.0
- LUNCH - CHEESE
Espresso coffees – short black & long black $4.5
Handmade fresh pasta with your choice of one of the following sauces: $15.0
- CHILDREN'S MENU - SWEET ENDINGS
Canterbury angus beef steak $15.0
Southern Seas Caught Fish Of The Day $28.0
- please ask your server for today’s creation
Vanilla Cream Brûlé $16.0
- with coconut & macaron
50 bistro “cup of soup” $16.0
- freshly made hearty soup

Affagato $16.00
- Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00

Mushroom Risotto $20.00
- braised lamb shoulder, gremolata
Spinach $4.50
Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.00
- with rhubarb compote
Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
Breakfast Burger $15.00
- with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
Hollandaise $3.50
Soup POA
- served with crusty bread and cafe de paris butter
Chicken $14.00
- spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple

Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta

Beef Hoagie $15
- Smoked Wakanui Beef Brisket, Cheddar, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
Rainbow Slaw $15
- Cabbage, Beetroot, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish, Seeds, Herbs, Vinaigrette
Three Cheese Mac $15
- Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
Soft Bread Rolls $8
- Smoked Garlic Butter
Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
- Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
- Green Tomato Relish
Pecan Pie $12
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Free Range Chicken Tenders
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Happy Ham $5.00
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita

Bacon & Egg Burger $5.00
Kumara chips $4.00
Fish Bites 12 for $8.00
Blue Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $5.50/$6.00
Red Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/4.50
Fish Burger $4.50
CornPatty $2.10
Crab Stick $2.00

FAMILY PACK 1 $15.10
- 3 fish,2 hot dogs, 1 1/2 chips
FAMILY PACK 2 $21.40
- 4 fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 plain donuts, 1 1/2 chips
CHEESE & ONION $4.80
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS (doz) $5.80
HOT DOGS $2.10
BACON $2.60
MUSHROOM FRITTER $0.80
PINEAPPLE RING $1.80

Affogato $9.00
- Luxurious vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso - add liqueur $13.00
Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
- Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
Classic Caesar $18.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons in a light dressing. Anchovies optional
Lamb Kofta Skewers $18.00
- Spiced ground lamb, onion, parsley and mint, served with a yoghurt dip and a side salad
Roman Ribs $22.00/$30.00
- Honey, garlic and chilli marinated pork ribs, served with fries (1/2kg or 1Kg)
Meso Platter $32.00/$44.00
- Selection of cured meats, seafood, cheese, pickled vegetables, nuts and dips. Served with pita bread, focaccia and ciabatta (Serves 2/Serves 3)
Moroccan Spiced Meat Balls $18.00
- Cooked in tomato, garlic and chilli sauce. Served with wood fired bread. Main served with salad greens & bread
For 2 to share $68.00
- Greek style slow cooked baby leg of lamb served with confit potatoes, roast carrots, gravy and mint jelly

Tarakihi $4.00
Salmon $6.00
Mushroom $4.00
Gurnard $4.00
Salmon $6.00
Vegetarian $5.00
Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
Fish $5.00

Toastie $7.00
Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
Panini $8.00
Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
Cheese and ham (Multigrain bread, cheese, ham w/ tomato sauce)
Margerita (cheese, basil leaves)

Creme caramel $10.80
Christ church's Best Seafood Chowder $18.80
Pasta $22.80
- with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
Gateau du Jour $10.80
The original beef canelloni $23.80
French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
- with butter and jam
Vol Au Vent $24.80
- pastry case filled with chicken, pork, veal and mushroom

VEGETARIAN SALAD $14.50
- reek style with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta and our homemade balsamic dressing
BAGEL $5.50
- served with cream cheese and jam
TWO EGGS (FREE RANGE) ANY STYLE $9.50
- served with toast
KIDS PLATTER $6.50
- ham/cheese sandwich, juice box, fresh fruit, raisins and a sweet treat
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST $15.50
- served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
- two poached eggs, with bacon on toasted freshly baked bread and our homemade hollandaise sauce
FRESH FRUIT SALAD $8.50
- served with yoghurt
RAISIN BREAD TOASTED $6.50
- served with jam