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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PORK & POTATO STEW $45.00
- pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
SPICY PORK $40.00
- roasted pork (pettitioes) with chilli powder
SPICY FISH EGGS SOUP $15.00
- hot blend soup consisting of spawn (fish egg) with vegetables
COLD NOODLES $14.00
- cold buckwheat noodles served
SPICY SEAFOOD SOUP $45.00
- hot blend soup consistant of seafood with vegetable
PORK BELLY $17.00
- pork belly, grilled at the table and dipped in a mixture of sesame oil and salt
SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
- soup of chopped beef with vegetables
ROASTED FISH $20.00
- grilled fish

CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
- Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
- A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $11.00
- Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. Skewered and cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
VEGETABLE JALFREZEE $17.00
- Vegetables cooked with herbs and spices, coconut milk and capsicum. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
CHICKEN VINDALOO $20.00
- A hot dish. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
MIXED PICKLE $4.00
- A selection of mixed pickles to complement your meal.
FISH MADRAS $22.00
- A hot dish. Gurnard fish cooked in a lamb gravy with freshly ground herbs and spices, onion, garlic and ginger.
SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
- Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.

SEAFOOD STICKS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
SPRING ROLLS $3.20
MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
TARAKIHI FILLETS $4.50
SAUSAGES $2.40
CURRY ROLLS $3.20
MUSSELS $4.80 1/2 doz
FISH BITES 3 for $2.40

Fish Bites $12.00
- tempura fish bites, aioli and relish
Bacon / chipotle bacon / halloumi / smoked mushrooms $5.00
Hotcakes $19.00
- raspberry & lime mascarpone, vanilla marshmallow and a citrus curd
Chicken $14.00
- spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
Chicken Wings $10.00
- buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
Breakfast Burger $15.00
- with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
Beans $18.00
- spiced beans with poached eggs, smoked paprika creme fraiche & toast + black pudding $5.00
Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
- warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt

Chicken & Cheese Naan $5.00
Lamb/Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions
Garlic Naan $3.50
Aloo Saag $12.99
- Potato cooked in cumin and mustard seeds, tomato sauce and spinach
Raita $3.00
Chicken Korma $14.99
- A delicate creamy curry coconut, cashews and sultanas
Chicken/Lamb Biryani $14.00
- Basmati rice chicken or lamb cooked in herbs and spices
Fish Madrasi $15.99
- A South Indian curry, coconut, mustard seeds curry leaves and spices

Potato Pancake $19.50
- stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney
Potato cake, Bread $2.50
Toasted Muesli $13.00
- served with fresh fruit & yogurt
Homemade Hash Brown $18.50
- served with spinach & smoked salmon then topped with 2 poached eggs & hollandaise
with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
Omelette 3 $15.50
- eggs served with your choice of fillings
Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
- served with either cream cheese & jams
Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00

Tandoori Chicken $16.00
Vegetable Kadhai (Med) $12.90
Chilli Shrimp (Med-Hot) $13.90
Touch of Spice's Mixed Sizzler $21.50
Adraki Aloo Gobi (Mild) $12.90
Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90
Betoon Murg Curry (Med) $13.90
Chicken Korma (Mild) $13.90

Free-range smoky bacon, Rosti, Bratwurst … 5.00
Margherita pizza 9.80
- Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size …
Breakfast bruschetta 12.50
- Toasted Turkish bread with ricotta and roast tomatoes, drizzled with basil pesto oil …
Calzone 12.00
- Folded pizza filled with venison salami, spinach and cheese. Individual size
Bacon butty 10.50
- Free range smoky bacon, onion jam and tasty tomato sauce/with fried egg … add 2.5
Mitchell's special 16.50
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …
Mushrooms on toast 15.50
- Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta …
Baked beans 10.00
- Homemade baked beans in a rich tomato sauce served on Turkish toast … single 6.0 … double

Deep fried Wontons 1/2 dozen $6
BBQ pork on rice and teriyaki chicken on rice $15
Chicken Chow Mein $16
Sliced lamb with coriander $21
Steamed chicken with ginger and spring onion $20
Deef fried tofu with vegetables $20
Chicken with cachew nuts $20
Teriyaki salmon on rice $16

ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
Mushroom and Almond Risotto
- Finished with parmesan cheese and baby spinach.
All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.
BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Mussel Chowder
- Creamy traditional chowder with NZ green lipped mussels, potatoes and bacon. Served with toasted bread.
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Pizza
SWEET ENDINGS

Kimchi Fried Rice $12.00
- Korean-style stir-fried rice with Kimchi (pickled Korean cabbage topped with a fried wgg, slightly spicy
Gyoo Don (sweet beef) $10.50
- Sliced and seasoned beef, and vegetables roasted with sweet soy sauce served on rice
Teriyaki Chicken Rice
- Tender grilled chicken with Teriyaki flavoured served on a bed of lettuce & rice
Curry UDON $10.50
- Beef curry on japanese noodles (UDON) in light soy flaovured soup
-reg: $10.00
-With Salad & Rice $12.00
- snack: $9.00
UDON (Soup Noodles) $9.00
- Japanese Noodles (UDON) in light soy flavoured soup with seaweed & spring onion

Egg $4.40
- (1/2 Scoop) $1.50
Prawn with Satay Sauce $14.50
Roast Pork with Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
Prawn with Mushroom Chow Mein $13.50
1/2 Doz Wontons $6.00
Cashew Nuts $4.00
Pineapple Fritter $2.00

Bacon, egg with cheese and relish $4.30
Ham & cheese $4.30
Honey smoked turkey $9.20
Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
- Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Plain $4.60
Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
Donald trump $29.00/ $17.00
- Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Barnyard $8.20
- Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato salsa relish

-1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
Carl's catch fish sandwich $7.90
- Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
-1/2 lb. Angus $12.90
BBQ chicken sandwich $7.90
- Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ sauce on a honey wheat bun.
Memphis chicken stacker $14.90
- Pulled pork with two breaded chicken fillets, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
-burguer only $3.00
Only available at carls jr. Airport, upper harbour and metro
Brewhouse burger
- Chargrilled beef patty with grilled onions, bacon, swiss cheese and beer cheese sauce.

Eggs Benedict
- Poached eggs on our home made hash browns served w hollandaise & your choice of
Pork Belly (GF) (DF) $20.00
- Charsui Mar slowly cooked pork belly on salad greens & rice
Beach fish & chips $22.00
- Fresh fish beer battered served with fries and salad greens.
Waffles $17.50
- Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup.
-Wilted Spinach $16.00
Fish & Chips $10.00
- Three Fish bites with a handful fries served with Aioli & Tomato sauce
Chicken Nuggets $10.00
- Six chicken nuggets with a handful of fries served with Tomato sauce & Aioli
Waffles $10.00
- Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup or with berry compote