Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
- Served with hokey pokey ice cream
Original ice cream sundae $12.00
- Served with a choice of chocolate, caramel or raspberry topping with either nuts or hundreds and thousands
Steak sandwich $12.00
- 150g ribeye on focaccia with lettuce, onions, cheese, tomato and egg to top it off
The combo $16.00
- Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
The combo $16.00
- Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
Lamb shank pie $15.00
- Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry
Vegetarian salad $12.00
- Our chefs combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
Lamb burger $15.00
- The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side

Shoestring fries $5.90 / $8.90
Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
Smoked Fish Chowder (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $13.90 / Main $17.90
Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
Eggs Florentine (GF*) Local free range eggs and wilted baby spinach on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90

Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00

Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
- house made dumplings
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
- fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
Soup of The day $15.00
- optional whole grain or GF bread with salad

Hawaiian $20.00
- Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
Caesar Salad $20.00
- Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg.
Chicken, Cranberry or Brie $24.00
- Creamy Brie cheese, smoked chicken or mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
Option 3 $15.00
- Fresh Fruit / Fairy Bread / Cheerios / Fries / Jelly / Drink
Chicken Filo $18.50
- changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
Fish of the Day $23.00
- Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
Apricot Chicken $24.00
- Smoked Chicken, cashew nuts, cream cheese or mozzarella Cheese, drizzled with a tangy apricot sauce

Hor Mok Talay Market Seafood w/ red curry paste in a smoky coconut shell $37.00
SP Pad thai in eggnet w/ free range chicken, tamarind sauce, peanuts & lime $26.00
Affogato, Ice Cream, Espresso w/ your choice of Liqueur (Without liqueur $9) $14.00
House-made coconut ice crea w/ Young coconut fresh, Sugar palm fruit, caramelised pineapple, peanuts $14.00
Frozen chocolate mousse parfait $14.00
Crisp Vietnamese Pancake w/ minced prawn, pork, peanuts, bean sprouts $19.00
SP Grilled Pork balls street style $12.00
Miang spinach leaf w/ mango, crunchy coconut & lime $6.00

Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
Roasted broccoli, halloumi & sage, caramelized leek, pine nuts (v, gf) $17.50
Soup, winter offering (v,gf) $15.50
Shellfish, smoked groper, mussel, clam, saffron & tomato bouillabaisse, garlic aioli, crouton $19.50
Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
Baked Chocolate ganache, sea salt, spiced hazelnut, orange oil, homemade crème fraiche ice cream (gf) $16.50
Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50

Ensalada verde $6.00
- Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
Warm Salad $6.00
- Grilled seasonal vegetables
Guaro $2.00
- Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
Chimichurri $2.00
For two $51.00
- A selection of different meat cuts:Beef, chorizo, and chicken accompanied byyour choice of 2 sides and 2 sauces
Ceviche $12.00
- Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
Empanadas $10.00
- 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
House Salad $11.00

Duck Wontons w Citrus Salad $13.50
Chips $5.50
- served with Tomato Sauce
Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie $10.00
- Served warm with berry compote, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Liqueur Coffee $8.50
- Baileys, Drambuie, Jamesons or Kahlua
Roast of the Day $20.00
Smoked Venison Ribs $29.50
- Tender smoked venison ribs finished in a home made bbq sauce. Served with chips and slaw.
Becks Burger $12.00
- Beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, cheese, salad, aioli and chips.
Pasta of the Day $12.00
- Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.

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