Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

Wakanui $46.00
- 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury sirloin 300g
Soup of the day $15.00
- with warm bread & butter
Nuts and pork bits $8.00
- chilli, lemon
Fush n chups $26.00
- panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
Hereford Prime $52.00
- 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin rib-eye 400g
Mary’s affagato $11.00
- espresso, tiramisu gelato, biscotti
Rosemary red rascal $7.00
Full cooked $32.00
- includes the continental selection as well as the following hot items: poached and scrambled eggs, streaky and middle bacon, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, roast potatoes, beautiful homemade beef dripping hash browns and a daily special also includes tea/filter coffee, juices and smoothies

Vegetable Chow Mein $9.50
- Seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on egg noodles
Sweet and Sour Wontons $9.50
- (12 deep fried wontons) onions, pineapple, peppers, carrots in sweet and sour sauce
Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
- Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables and pineapple in gravy on fried rice
Pork Fried Rice $9.50
- Sliced pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.50
- Sliced steak, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables, garlic, ginger and black bean in gravy
Prawn Egg Foo Young $11.50
- Prawns, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
Cashew Nuts $3.50
Hot Dog (with batter) / Sausages / Crab Sticks / Meat Patties / Donuts $2.00

Cheese and bacon roll $6.90
Double Chocolate mousse $5.90
Toasties extra $0.60
- Additional fillings (Ham, Tomato,Onion, Pineapple or extra Cheese)
Bowl of fries $6.90
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce
Toasties $6.40
- Cheese and Onion / Cheese and Tomato / Cheese and Pineapple / Ham and Cheese
Brunch cake (veggie or bacon) $7.50
Chicken Schnitzel burger $12.90
- Lemon Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel with Lettuce and Tomato. Add Bacon (2 rashers) $2.00. Add Avocado $2.00
Chocolate sundae $4.90 / $6.90
- 2 scoops (Small) / 3 scoops (Large)

Sides $4.50 each
- Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
- Home made raspberry jam and butter
Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
Aristo Porridge $12.50
- Rhubarb, apple and crumble OR Berry compote, creme fraiche and granola
Sides $8.50
- Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
- On rye, white or gluten free toast
The Cup Seafood Chowder $15.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta

Salmon Nigiri (GF 6PC) $9.20
- Large $8.90
-Broccoli
-Tomato
Salmon Melt (GF 8PC) $8.70
-Large $5.80
Deluxe Chicken (GF 8PC)
- 8 pieces
Regular Teriyaki Chicken Bento $8.90
- Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Two Piece Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Two Piece Fried Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit

Pretzel with butter N/A
2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
- on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
Leberwurst/Liver Pate – Different pates served with bread and pickles N/A
Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
Brotzeit/Mixed Platter – Variation of cold cuts, dried meats and cheese served with breads and pickles N/A
Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A

Stuffed Kulcha $5.00
Lamb Seekh Kebab (5pcs) $8.50
Kashmiri Naan $5.00
Lamb Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
Roasted Poppadoms $2.90
Vegetable Jaffrani Biryani (Med) $13.90
Butter Lamb (Med) $13.90
Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90

Lamb Biryani $10.50
- Basmati rice cooked with lamb in an exotic blend of spices.
Butter Chicken $8.50
- A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala $8.50
- An internationally renowned dish Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
Vegetable Combo $12.50
- Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
Chicken Combo $13.00
- Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
Chicken Korma $8.50
- Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
Chicken Madras $8.50
- A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
Aaloo Posht $8.50
- Tender cubes of aloo sautéed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.

-Large Fries $8.00
-Add fries $2.50
·Options
- Soup of the Day, Fish & Chips, B.L.T,/ Smoked Chicken Wrap, Roast Vege Salad.
-Add house smoked salmon $5.00
·Caesar Salad $19.00
- Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
-Add cheese & bacon $12.00
·BreakFree Cheese Burger $20.00
- 180 gm Beef Pattie, onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, mesclun, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli served with Makikihi fries.
-Add smoked chicken $3.50

Mini Bacon, Pineapple & Mozzarella
ALL DESSERTS $12.50
Assortment of Tea’s & Coffees $4.50 small $5.00 large
BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza $20.00
- Ground beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli
All steaks served on a potato and herb rosti, with bacon wrapped green beans, and sauteed field mushrooms.
Spaghetti Bolognese with salad OR fries
Ultimate Pizza Lovers $20.00
- Salami, ground beef, tender chicken pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ

V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
- The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
Pasta of the day
- Ask one of our friendly staff for our pasta of the day
Onion Rings $5.50
Ribeye Steak 300gm/400gm $32.00/ $40.00
- A Ribeye Steak cooked to your liking with your choice of chips & Salad or Vegetables served with Mushroom Sauce, Pepper Sauce, Garlic Butter or Fried Onions
Garlic Bread ( V ) $7.50
- Oven Baked Garlic Pistolettes
Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
- Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
Beer Battered Blue Cod – Half or Full (GF) $19.50/ $29.00
- Blue Cod Fillet in a Crunchy Beer Batter served with Salad, Chips, Tartare Sauce & a Lemon Wedge

Pasta of the Day $20.00
- Please ask your wait staff for today's creation.
Bar Platters $30.00
- Salt pepper squid, wedges, fish bites, chicken skewers, beef skewers, spring rolls, samosa and chips. Served with a selection of dipping sauces
Smoked Venison Ribs (Chefs Choice) $29.50
- Tender smoked venison ribs finished in a home made bbq sauce. Served with chips and slaw.
Beef Hot Pot $20.00
- Tasty beef hot pot served with mashed potato and bread.
Fish and Chips $12.00
- Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
Sticky Date Pudding $10.00
- Warm moist sticky date pudding served with warm caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Vegetables $5.50
Lamb Shank $20.00
- Lamb shank with parsnip and potato mash and seasonal vegetables. Served with rosemary and onion gravy.

Homemade Baked Beans $4.50
Pan Fried Scallops G $17.80
- Pan seared and served on a celeriac puree, crushed peas and crispy streaky bacon bits with a sweet balsamic drizzle
Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup & cream $10.00
Bully’s Kiwi Burger $21.70
- Prime beef mince patty, gruyere cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, egg, onion relish & aioli in a grilled brioche bun
“Aged Beef” 220g Beef Eye Fillet [G] $42.00
- Reserve aged fillet cooked to your liking served with duck fat fondant potatoes, a warm charred vegetable salad and red wine jus
Tiramasu “The pick me up” $14.50
- Savoiardi biscuits dipped in Café L’Affare espresso and liqueur then layered in an Italian custard cream. Served with chai foam and lemongrass ginger ice cream
Superfood Cauliflower Risotto [Vegan] $15.50
- Edamame beans, chia seed, cauliflower and red quinoa gently cooked into a creamy risotto topped with kale crisps
Mutineers Mac Cheese $12.50
- Macaroni cheese with bacon and topped with melted cheese and serve with a side salad

Banbury Cake $6.00
- Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
- Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
Crumble Slice $5.00
- Using the best of seasonal fruits, served with berry coulis
Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
- Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
- Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
- Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
Muffins $5.00
- Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit

Soup of the Day $9.80
B L T Sandwich $17.80
- Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Swiss bread and Swiss Cheese $14.80
Bratwurst $24.80
- with Roesti and salad. Pork or Veal an original Swiss dish
Creme caramel $10.80
Beef Ravioli $20.80
- in tomato sauce
Seafood Chowder $18.80
- (Ch-Ch's best)
Pasta $22.80
- with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce

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