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

Beef Chow Mien $9.50
Pork Chow Mien $9.50
Nasi Lemak $10.50
- Vegetable tempura, curried chicken nibbles, deep fried boiled egg served with rice
Fried Wontons $4.50 / $6.00 / $8.00
- with sweet and sour sauce. 6pcs / 8pcs / 1 Doz
Vegetables with Cashewnuts $11.00
- stir fried with your choice of sauce
Malaysian Chicken Curry $9.50
- Hot and spicy coconut curry of chicken nibbles, potatoes & green beans served with rice
Pork and Vegetables $11.00
- stir fried with your choice of sauce
Cashews $3.00

Extras can only be ordered with a main meal $N/A
Curry of the day $26
- Our homemade curry served with poppadum, naan bread and fresh steamed rice.
Breakfast of Champions $20
- Bratwurst sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, toasted sour dough & your choice of eggs
Mediterranean Salad $Veg $14, Lamb $18, Chicken $18
- A bed of mixed lettuce with olives, feta & sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a vinaigrette dressing and garnished with tzatziki, cucumber & kumara crisps served with:
Breads & Dips 2 people $12 /Gluten free $14
- Selection of baked breads and dips
Ham Sandwich $3.5
Seafood Chowder $15
- A thick creamy soup with a medley of seafood served with a warmed bread roll
Gluten free available in all bread products $2

Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Ginger and coriander marinated rib-eye lightly seared and served on a mint and lime zest filled salad with crispy noodles topped with roasted peanuts
Moroccan Eggs $17.00
- Tangy Moroccan inspired tomatoes with spinach and poached eggs, topped with yoghurt and dukkah, served with toasted Vienna bread
Salmon and Pesto Salad $23.00
- Oven roasted salmon fillet served on a mixed salad with citrus vinaigrette, capers and kumara crisps
Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
Salmon $5.00
Steak Sandwich $24.00
- Seasoned ribeye grilled medium rare, with crispy bacon, Havarti cheese, rocket, caramelized onions and aioli. - Add an egg $2.00
BLAT $17.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato and guacamole on toasted Turkish bread, served with our house fries.
Classic Cesar $16.00
- Crisp cos lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese and classic Caesar Dressing with crispy bacon - Add chicken $4.00 - Add anchovies $4.00

Shoestring Chips 1/2 Scoop $1.80
Tartare $2.50
Bacon & Egg $5.00
Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
Works $6.50
Garlic Butter $1.00
BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
Chicken Cordon-Bleu Pattie $3.50

Tom Kah
Vegetarian $19.90
Prawns or Lamb $23.90
Prawns $13.00
Fish or Prawns $15.90
Prawns or Lamb $23.90
Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
Peanut Sauce (Satay)
- Stir-fried handmade Thai peanut sauce with seasonal vegetables.

TANDOORI MUSHROOMS $14.00
- Mushrooms marinated in garlic and yoghurt, cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
LAMB TIKKA $15.00
- Lamb pieces simmered in a curry masala sauce and prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
LAMB JALFREZEE $22.00
- Lamb pieces cooked with fresh herbs and spices, capsicum, coconut milk and tomatoes. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
BANANA AND COCONUT $4.00
LAMB KADAI $22.00
- Chunks of lamb cooked in a vegetable gravy, with crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices, onions and fresh coriander.
PANEER MAKHNI $18.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
CHICKEN BHUNA MASALA $20.00
- A dry dish of diced chicken, stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
LAMB BOMBAY $23.00
- Chunks of lamb cooked in a vegetable gravy with freshly ground spices, cream and fresh coriander.

Chicken Nibbles (each/doz) $1.00 /$10.00
Fish Bites (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
Onion Rings (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
Chocolate Explosion Donut $3.00
Egg $4.30
Giant $6.80
- meat patty, egg, cheese, pineapple and bacon
Spicy Wedges $4.20
Bacon Patty $2.20

Fish n Chips $15
- battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
Deluxe Wedges $16
- seasoned wedges topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
The Classic $9
- Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
French Toast $16
- served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
The Workman $18
- Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
Salad of the Day $10
poached egg $1.50
upgrade to large coffee $1

Sirloin Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
Tandoori Chicken $24.00
- With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
Fish and Chips $12.00
- With salad
Trio of Gelato $12.00
- Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
Breads and Dips $15.00
- Served with Brie Cheese
Salad of the Day T.B.A
- Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
Loaded Wedges $14.00
- With cheese, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
- Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise

Chicken $10.50
Combination Meat $11.50
Sea Dog $3.20
Won Ton $0.60
Won Ton Soup $6.90
Pork $10.50
Steak $10.50
Mushroom $3.90

Regular $2.70
Vege Burger $6.40
Sour Cream $1.10
Upsize Chips $1.50
Bacon $1.50
-Regular Drink
Regular Chips
-Regular Chips

Black bean and corn soft shell tacos served with fries & aioli $25.00
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)
Leaf easter burger $21.00
- Served with monkey tail fries and aioli Field mushroom, hash brown, rocket, cheese, fried egg & guacamole
Holy Burrito $24.00
- Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips
Black Bean $12.00
- Black bean, corn, jalapeno, rocket & field mushroom
House made sausage $4.00
Angus beef, bacon & cheese burger served with fries & aioli $25.00
Popcorn chicken served with ranch $12.00

Platter/big $45.00
Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
Sakura Bento $10.50
Platter/medium $35.00
Salmon Nigiri $7.90
Prawn & Koroket $7.90
Special Bento $10.50
Nicy & Spicy $7.90

Chicken Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
- Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
-Combo $10.00
-Combo $10.00
Shahi Paneer $7.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
-Combo $10.00

Bacon & cheese $4.30
Wellingtonian $10.20
- Roast beef, pate, onion marmalade, spinach and tomato
Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
Central park $29.00/ $17.00
- Ham, egg plant, olives, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Bakers dozen (13) $25.00
Pastrami $9.20
Manhattan pie (V) $22.00/ $16.00
- Feta, chilli flakes, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)