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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Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32
Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
Seasonal Vegetables $8
O.G.B Mash $10
Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33

Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Sweet 'n Sour Sauce N/A
- Enjoy the fruity taste, with a hint of spice and soy.
$25 Classics ShareBox® N/A
- Available after 10:30am. Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac® / 1 x Cheeseburger / 1 x Quarter Pounder® / 1 x McChicken® / 2 x Small Fries / 2 x Medium Fries / 2 x Small Soft Drinks / 2 x Med Soft Drinks
Massive McMuffin® N/A
- When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Strawberry Sundae N/A
- Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious. - Available after 10:30am at participating restaurants.
Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.

Butchers Board, 3 premium cuts sourced by our Bloody Mary’s chefs P.O.A
- served with appropriate accoutrements to enhance the meat
Truffled mash $7.00
2 selections $23.00
Cauliflower cheese $7.00
Beef dripping fries $7.00
- aioli, ketchup
Truffled fried egg $4.50
Beets & goats cheese $7.00
Fresh oyster each $4.50

3 scoops of chips
Fish $2.50
Hot dogs $2.50
Patties $2.50
6 onion rings $3.50
Mussels $11.00
- DOZEN COOKED
Battered bananas $2.50
6 mini donuts $3.50

Dhal Palak $15.90
- Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
Lamb Korma $17.90
- Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
- Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
Palak Paneer $15.90
- Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
- Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
Chicken Tikka $15.00
- Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
Chicken Wrap $12.00
Mint & Yoghurt $3.00

Chocolate fruit fondue (4 Seasonal Fruits) $11.90 / $19.90
- for 1 person / for 2 person
Chicken and ham wrap $7.90
- Smoked Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato Carrot, Ham and Cheese. Served lightly toasted or fresh
French croissant $5.90
- Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Pancakes $8.90
- Served with Ice Cream and drizzled in maple syrup
Soup $7.90 / $7.90
- Served with lightly toasted Turkish bread. Pumpkin / Tomato
Gourmet sandwiches $7.90
- Chicken Satay, Lettuce,Tomato and Cucumber / Chicken, Avocado and Tomato / Smoked Salmon, Lettuce,Red Onion and Cream Cheese
Toasties extra $0.60
- Additional fillings (Ham, Tomato,Onion, Pineapple or extra Cheese)
Savoury muffins from $4.90
- Assorted Selection

Yeung Chow Fried Rice $10.00
Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice $9.00
Hot & Spicy Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
Roast Pork & Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
Hang Seng Curry Soup Noodle $9.50
Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
Hong Kong Style wonton Soup Noodle $9.00

Kalamata and Picholine Olives $11.50
- Thyme, lemon, garlic
Mushroom $4.00
Garlic Crostini $9.00
- Beetroot hummus
Carrot and Halloumi Fritters $17.50
- Carrot fritters, carrot hummus, bacon, poached egg
Pappardelle $25.50
- Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
Rocket, Cranberry, Apple, Feta, Poppy Seed Dressing $9.00
Risotto $26.00
- Of smoked mushroom, brie, almond
Vegetable Terrine $14.00
- Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut

Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
Eggs Benedict $16.50
Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
Toast w selection of jams $5.80
Soup of the day $15.00
Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50

Lollypop Chicken $13
- Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger, garlic and spices, added with cornfl our and cooked as deep fr
Mint Chutney $3
Chicken / Lamb Kadai $19.50
- Cooked in onion based thick gravy with capsicum,tomatoes and spices.
Pineapple Raita $6
Lamb Or Beef Bhuna $19.50
- Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Mango Chutney $3
Peas Pulao $8
Butter Paneer $18
- Cottage cheese cooked in tomato sauce with cream and spices.

Garlic Naan $4.50
- Naan bread sprinkled with fresh crushed garlic
Cheese N Garlic or Cheese only $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with Cheese and Garlic, or Cheese only
Chicken Dopayaza - Chef Special $17.50
- Tender pieces of chicken roasted in a onion sauce tomato paste topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
Daal Basanti $14.00
- Mixed yellow and red lentil with a tomato and garlic base
Tandoori Chicken (Half - one leg, one breast) $13.00
- Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt. Skewered and cooked in tandoori oven
Kadai Paneer $14.00
- Home made cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with capsicum, crushed tomato, cream and fresh coriander
Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo $17.50
- Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked with vinegar, capsicum and spices
Garlic Kebab - 5 pieces per portion $13.00
- Chicken marinated with cream, yoghurt, ginger, garlic paste and cashew nuts

Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
- Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
Pork Tonkatsu Don $13.90
- Japanese famous thick-cut, deep fried pork fillet at it's best on rice
Kakuni (Pork Belly) $19.00
- Pork Belly braised in special sweet ginger sauce
Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Don $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
Numban Chicken Don $13.90
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
Numban Chicken $17.00
- Tempura chicken with sweet ginger sauce & special tartare sauce
Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
Grilled Chicken Slider with Kumara Crisps & Karaage Crispy Chicken $9.20

Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
Wedges $13.50
- Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
French Toast $19.50
- Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
B.L.T. $19.50
- Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
Caesar Salad $17.50
- Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
- Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast

Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
- Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
- Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
- These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
- Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
- Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00

Ceviche $15.00
- super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
Spanish tortilla $11.00
- garlic, onion & potatoes in a spanish omelette (gf)
The Square Meal $20.00
- free range eggs, crushed potatoes, bacon, pesto tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo
Patatas bravas $11.00
- fried potatoes & spicy tomato salsa (gf)
Calamari $11.00
- salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
Ice cream sundae $12.00
- 3 scoops of kapiti vanilla bean with chocolate or berry coulis & whipped cream (gf)
Smoked salmon $18.00/ $25.00
- Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, and red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
Confit duck $35.00
- slow cooked with a chorizo, tomato pilaf (gf)