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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Akaroa Smoked Salmon $21.00
- Capers, red onion, cream cheese, mozzarella
Funghi $19.00
- Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
Soup of the Day $14.00
- With toasted garlic ciabatta
Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam
Funghi $19.00
- Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
Orzo
- Roasted kumara, charred peppers w basil dressing
Crepes $17.00
- Fresh berries, banana and white chocolate mascarpone
Pea & Halloumi Fritters $29.00
- Gazpacho sauce, creme fraiche, baby minted potatoes, rocket

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon $18.50
Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
Daily Creations (check our cabinet)
Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
Small $12.50
Kumara, Quinoa & Prawn Croquettes with Creamed Leeks $17.50
French Toast with Banana & Yogurt $16.50
Herb, Feta & Spinach Omelette $15.50

Chicken Nuggets & Fries $8.00
- 6 x chicken nuggets served with salad or skinny fries
BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
- Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
Energize & Revitalize $9.50
- an energy boosting combination of peaches, banana, pineapple, honey & spirulina. Fantastic taste & guaranteed to get you going for the day!
Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
- any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
Mince of Toast $17.00
- "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
Bacon $19.00
Pumpkin, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $18.00
- a heartwarming combination of a roasted winter salad of pumpkin, locally sourced pears, red onion & Whitestone blue cheese, topped with Tai Tapu grown hazelnuts & finished with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!

PRAWN JALFREZEE $23.00
- Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chillies and coriander.
LAMB ROGAN JOSH $22.00
- Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
SAADA CHAWAL $4.00
- Steamed basmati rice.
LAMB TIKKA $15.00
- Lamb pieces simmered in a curry masala sauce and prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
CHEESE PAKORA $12.00
- Indian cheese layered with coriander, lightly dipped in chickpea batter and finished in hot oil. Six pieces per portion.
PANEER MAKHNI $18.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
MINT CHUTNEY $4.00
- A delish dip made from herbs and spices, mint leaves and yoghurt.
MURG AKBARI $21.00
- Chunks of chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce, then finished with vegetable gravy and egg.

Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
- Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
Nacho $17.00
- House made corn chips topped with cheese sauce spicy ground beef , salsa roja and sour cream
Taco $6.50
- 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
Kids quesadilla $9.00
- 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
Guacamole $3.00
Onion rings $6.00
Crispy chicken taco $6.50
- 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
Mexican corn salad $5.00

Kebab Meat on Chips S $7 / M $9 / L $11
- Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
-With Salad $9
Chicken & Vege
Homemade Mini Pides $7 each
Chips & Gravy
-pide $7.00
-With Salad & Rice $12.00
Deal 1 $9.00
- Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks

Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Pork Belly w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
Steamed Asian Greens w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy $6.00
Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
Steamed Custard Bun 3pc $10.00

Hash-Browns $ 1.50
Deep Fried Platters $15.00 / $20.00
- A selection of Deep Fried Fish Bites, Sausages, Onion Rings, Samosas and Money, Bags served with Fries, Sweet Thai Chilli & Tartare Sauce.
Eggs Benedict $12.00
- Toasted Ciabatta topped with Eggs your way, Streaky Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce.
Served without fries $9.00
Homemade Pies, Savouries & Sausage Rolls
- Made fresh, on site, every day.
Off The Grill $ 14.00
- Grilled Sausage, Bacon, Porterhouse Steak, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushroom & Egg. Served with Fries.
Nachos $10.00
- Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
Green Salad $ 4.00

(A) Bacon $17.50
Bowl of Fries $7.00
- served with aioli
Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
- served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
(B) Salmon $18.50
Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
- served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
Fruit Platter $8.50
Chicken and Cheese Nachos with Sweet Chilli (also available with Mince topping) $13.50

Cottage $5.00
Chicken Vege $5.00
Pastie $5.00
Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
Mince $4.50
Sausage Rolls $2.50
All Steak Pies $5.00
Croquettes $3.20

Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
Minced Meat $3.00
Lamb Kebab $12.00
Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
Falafel (Vegetarian) $10.00
Lamb Kebab $14.00
Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
Shish Kebab $13.00

Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
Breakfast Pie $7.30
Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
Gourmet Pies $7.20
Salads $6.30
Breakfast Croissant $7.30
Hand Crafted Bread Sandwiches $8.20
Bacon & Cheese or Spinach & Ricotta Roll $5.70

Teriyaki chicken & large king salmon & avocado $9.90
California ocean roll $11.90
Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
Teriyaki salmon $12.90
Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90

BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
LARGE $9.50
PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
- additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
SMALL $6.50
WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90

Hot dog $3.00
The Stone and Bone $15.50
- Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
Chips $4.50
- per bag
Very Vegetarian $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
Family Pack $18.00
- Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
Fish $3.50
- per piece
Italiano $15.50
- Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
Chicken Nuggets $4.00
- half dozen