Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

NUMBAN CHICKEN, SWEET VINEGAR SAUCE AND SPECIAL TARTARE SAUCE $10.00
SALMON SASHIMI (8 PIECES) $19.00
- Fresh NZ salmon selected only the freshest for the best sashimi in town
SALMON $2.80
PORK TONKATSU $17.00
- Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
RICE $2.00
SWEET EGG $2.20
TERIYAKI NINJA $7.20
- Teriyaki chicken with spring onion & Hachi Hachi mayo
TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON $12.90
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce on rice

Tomato $4.20
Hawaiian Chicken Burger $5.00
- Pineapple, Bacon, Cheese, Chicken patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Hot dog
Spring roll
Akaroa Cod $4.30
Mussel patty $3.00
Hawaiian Chicken $6.00
Steak & Tomato $5.60

Basic Burger $3.50
- 100% beef pattie on lettuce with onion and tomato sauce on a white burger bun
Awesomeness in a burger! Egg, meat pattie, onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot & tomato sauce $5.50
Curry & Rice Rolls $2.50
Bacon Fritters $2.50
- Chunky bacon, onion, mustard, and herbs in a batter mix. Hearty bacon flavour!
Fish Burger $5.00
- Battered hoki fillet, lettuce, onion and tartare sauce. Fish lovers, this is the burger for you!!!
4 Potato Fritters / 4 Hashbrowns / 4 Chicken Nuggets / 4 Squid Rings / 5 Mini Spring Rolls $2.50
Meat Patties $2.50
- 100% beef mince, potato, onion & herbs. Legendary family favourite!!!
Crumbed Vegetable Patties $2.50
- Mixture of chilli beans, tomato, potato, spring onion, corn and herbs. These are so delicious!

Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
- Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
Toasted garlic bread $13.00
- Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
Bangers 'n' Mash $22.00
- Bubble and squeak, Italian sausage, ale and onion gravy
Crispy squid $18.00
- chilli and lime mayo
Aikmans Cheese Burger $23.00
- Half pound grass fed beef, Barrys Bay cheddar, mayo, house pickles, fries
Taco of the moment $19.00
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
Braised eggplant $19.00
- salt and pepper tofu, pickled cucumber, coriander
Chicken Parma $27.00
- Napoli, prosciutto, mozzarella, asparagus, honey roasted spring carrots

PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
- check the specials board for today's pasta
CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
- crumbed chicken tenders served with a spicy apricot sauce and light side salad
BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
- served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
- oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $18.00
- grilled chicken breast, toasted ciabatta croutons, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
NACHOS $12.00
- house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
- mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream

Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
Fresh Guacamole $4
Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
Spicy Chilli Squid $12
- Served with lime aioli.
Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
- Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
Fish Goujons $13
- Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.

Smoked Crispy Rolls with Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
Banana Split $5.00
Large $24.00
Claypot Coconut Rice
- Coconut rice with crispy rolls, cashew nuts and special chillie mix in claypot
Crown Mushroom with Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Hong Kong Fried Noodle $10 Reg / $15 Lge
Beijing Stewed Roast $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Vegetarian Kebabs $4.50

Seafood Basket $10.00
- Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
- Cheese and ham
Toasted Sandwich $3.00
- Add fries for an extra $3.00
- Cheese and onion
Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
- Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
Basket of Fries $6.00
- Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
Asian Basket $10.00
- Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces

Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
Chicken & Mango Salad (GF) $18.00
- Lightly seasoned Chicken Breast with grilled Mango on a Fresh Garden Salad with a hint of Basil Pesto & Aioli Dressing
Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
- The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
Egg $1.50
Pumpkin & Kumara Salad (V/GF) $17.00
- Cumin & Coriander seasoned pieces of Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara on a Fresh Garden Salad with Pine Nuts, Beetroot & an Aioli Dressing
Chips-small or large $3.00/ $5.50
V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option

Veg manchurian $13.50
Taj mix platter $15.99
- Selection of 5 entrees:- tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, a veg samosa and onion bhajis.
Malai kebab (5 psc) $9.99
- Tender chicken fillet marinated in cashew paste, cream cheese ginger, garlic, cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
Vegetables korma $14.50
- A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
Tandoori chicken
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
Chicken jhal frezi /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
- Choice of your meat cooked in vegetable, onions, green pepper and tomatoes.
Chicken tikka masala /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
- Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in tandoor oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
Butter prawn/butter chicken
- Marinated prawn/chicken fillets roasted in the tandoor oven and cooked in a creamy tomato gravy.

Pacific Oysters
- natural or beer battered
PIGEON BAY $26.00
- Spiced tomato base, chicken, green pepper, mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños & guacamole
Pasta of the day P.O.A
Akaroa Salmon $28.00
- With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & lemon caper vinaigrette
Dozen $30.00
Lemon meringue cake with vanilla ice-cream $12.50
Beer battered onion rings with aioli & tomato sauce $9.00
Cheesecake of the Day $12.50

Nearby Sample Menus