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

Fish and chips $15.00
- Beer battered fish of the day served with a side salad
Hot pork sandwich $12.00
- With sage stuffing, apple chutney and gravy
The combo $16.00
- Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
Meringue roulade $12.00
- Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
Vegetarian salad $16.00
- Our chef's combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
Pork belly $23.00
- Sage and onion slow roasted belly served with cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce and cider jus.
Lamb burger $15.00
- The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side
Eggs benedict $15.00
- With a choice of bacon or salmon

Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
Eggs Florentine (GF*) Local free range eggs and wilted baby spinach on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
Antipasto Mild salami, champagne ham, cold smoked sliced salmon, sun dried tomatoes, chargrilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, brie and olives, with crusty bread, hummus and sun dried tomato pes $49.90
Chicken Cous Cous Salad Winter roast vegetables, mixed leaves, cous cous, honey mustard vinaigrette, chargrilled chicken, tzatiki and cucumber ribbons $24.90
Smoked Warehou Fishcakes Fresh, locally caught, house smoked warehou fishcakes with broccoli slaw and a mild horseradish mayonnaise. $19.90
Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90

Fish Tikka Masala $17.99
- Fish fillet cooked in with brown onion tomato ginger with freshly grounded spices.
Chicken/Lamb Do-Pyaza $15.99
- Diced chicken/lamb fresh onion tomato cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy.
Chicken/Lamb Nawabi $15.99
- Diced chicken/lamb fresh cooked in cashew and onion gravy with boiled egg.
Tandoori Prawn (8pc) $13.00
- Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
Momo Chicken steamed $8.99
Lacha Paratha $4.00
Malai Kofta $14.99
- Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.
Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
- Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.

Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
Bean & Spinach Salad Med $7.50 Large $10.00
Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
Andalauslan $15.00 per person
- Dolmades, falafel, North African roll, vegetables crudites, quince paste, roasted capsicum, olives, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate

Seafood Chowder $15.50
- A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
Vege Nachos $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
Soup of the Day $13.50
- Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
- Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
- Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
- A Milieu favorite - Lightly cooked in a creamy garlic reduction with caramelized onions and mushrooms served with Turkish bread.
Chicken Nachos $16.50
- Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.

Chicken, beef or pork fried rice $15.00
Satay burger (beef or chicken) $5.00
- grilled marinated satay in bun with coleslaw and peanut sauce
Sweet & sour fish $18.00
Chinese vegetables with garlic $14.50
Sweet & sour king prawns $20.00
Ma po tofu $15.00
King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
Honey BBQ pork $17.50

Caesar with Chicken $19.00
- crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie's caesar dressing
Grand Chicago $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- a garlic and tomat base with shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, green capsicum, garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Carbonara $18.00
- bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce with fettuccine
Szechuan Tempura Squid $16.00
- tempura and szechuan batter squid served with Asian salaad and thai dressing
Tricolore $18.00 / $21.00
- tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan (Medium / Large)
Salmon Caper $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Warm Chicken Noodle $17.50
- pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. served on a bed of lettuce
Salmon Alfresco $18.00 / $21.00
- cold smoked salmon, fresh basil and thinly sliced potatoes (Medium / Large)

Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
- Green Tomato Relish
Wakanui Beef Brisket $20
- Crispy Potato, BBQ Sauce
Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
Caesar Salad $15
- Cos Lettuce, House Cured Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan, Egg, Anchovies (Add chicken $3.00)
Three Cheese Mac $15
- Smoked Bacon Crumb (Vego available)
Frickles $10
- Deep Fried Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch
Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
- Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli

Falafel (Vegetarian)
Pineapple $3.90
Small $7.00
Large $10.50
Scallops $1.20
Extra Sauces 0.20¢
Mix Kebab (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Kofta & Falafel) $12.00
- Your choice of meat served with salad, pita bread & sauces
Medium $9.00

Queen Caesar $20.00
- With grilled chicken, belly bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons with a caper mayo finished with a soft poached egg
Mince on Toast $17.00
- with crumbed potato ball, parmesan & fried egg finished with truffle oil
Chocolate Monkey Banana Split $12.50
- Deep fried banana, warm chocolate sauce, brownie bits & jersey caramels, served with ice cream & topped with cream
Warm Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
- Rich date pudding covered with butterscotch sauce & ice cream
Hash browns $4.00
Chowder $16.50
- Seafood with toasted garlic bread
The Abu $16.00
- Pulled pork burger with sweet & sour pickles, GM coleslaw & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
All served with Greek oven roasted potatoes (Tossed in oregano, thyme and olive oil) & Coleslaw (Finely shredded cabbage, marsala soaked raisins, parmesan, tabasco, aioli and brioche croutons)

Pan fried pork & shrimp dumplings $9.00/ $15.00
- 6pcs/ 10pcs
Spice & sour soup with pork, shrimp & tofu (small/ large) $8.00/ $20.00
Yangzhou fried rice with prawns & BBQ pork $19.00
Salt & pepper pork chop $18.00
Steamed chinese BBQ pork buns $7.00
- 3 pcs
Prawns with cashew nuts $25.00
Seasonal greens with tofu $15.00
Ma Po tofu with pork mince $18.00

JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
BLAT $9.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
ROMANA $11.00
- bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
- bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
*ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
ELVIS $9.00
- bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
BACON $8.50
- delicious bacon

Gravy Boat $1.50
Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
- One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
Onion Rings 200g $4.90
Famous Grill $27.90
- Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
Seafood Chowder $13.50
- A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
- 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
Cheesecake of the day N/A
- Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.

1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
HALF CHICKEN $8.50

Plain onion/ everything/ tomato basil/ jalapeno cheddar/ rock salt/ nine grain/ cinnamon raisin/ poppy/ chocolate chip/ wholemeal/ blueberry/ sesame $2.50
Honey walnut raisin $5.40
Bakers dozen (13) $25.00
BLT $4.30
Brooklyn burner $29.00/ $17.00
- Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, chilli flakes and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
California sunrise $8.20
- Tuscan mushrooms, cheese, egg, fresh spinach, mayo
Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
Strawberry & chocolate $5.40