Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

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Vegetarian $4.80
Chicken Nuggets (1/2 Doz) $3.50
1/2 Chicken $9.00
Spring Roll $2.50
Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
Blue Cod $6.00
Chicken $4.80
Extra $1.00

Garlic Naan $4.00
Dhal Makahani $15.90
- Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
Onion Bhajees $8.00
- Crispy onion, sliver beet, and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney
Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
- Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
Prawn Malabari $18.90
- Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
Butler's Venison $18.90
- Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
- Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)

Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate one $12.50/To share $24.50
- House-made pate, fig chutney with toasted crostini
Smoked Akaroa Salmon $20.00
- Pickled cucumber, radish & potato salad with a lemon aioli
Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Akaroa salmon
Spanish Omelette $13.50
- Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
Sauteed mushrooms $4.00
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
Build Your Own Breakfast $10.00
- Choice of sourdough or rye bread with two eggs your way
Sauteed spinach $4.00

Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Chicken $9.90
Lamb $13.90
Combo $15.90
- Drinks and chips
Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.00
- Drinks and chips
Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Falafel $9.90

HAMBURGER $17.50
- beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
- mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
NACHOS $12.00
- house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
- house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
- hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
KIDS BASKET $10.00
- chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
- served with gourmet roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables or garden salad
KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings

Sweet & sour (s)
- A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables & pineapple.
Lemongrass stir fried (s)
- Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Green curry
- The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices and an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb
Yum neua
- Wok fried beef or chicken slices, mixed with Thai herbs, coriander, lime juice and chilli.
Vietnamese fried fish steak (s) (g) $23.90
- Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, placed on a hot plate with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
Honey or lemon chicken (g)
- Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce or sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
-prawn $22.50
Pud thai
- White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion & crushed peanuts in our special pud thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts.

Southern Fried Chicken. Coleslaw & Hot Sauce Sandwich with House Crisps & Pickles $15.90
Additions: $3.90
- Avocado / Bacon / Ham / Tomato / Mushroom / Egg
- Add Ham or Chicken $3.00
- After 9.00am $6.90
Denver Omelette $15.90
- Three Organic Eggs, Bacon, Ham & Peppers
Toast & Mrs. Hucks Preserves $6.90
11.00 to 3.00
Braised Brisket $18.90
- Braised Brisket, Grilled Beer Bread, Onion Rings & Chipotle Mayo

Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
-Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
-Berries & Cream $14.00
Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
Toasted Bagel from $6.70
Brioche French Toast (V) $16.00
- With oranges, cardamon, pistachios & yoghurt
Akaroa hot smoked salmon $5.50
-Bacon, banana & maple syrup $17.00

Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
Prawn Gyoza $6
Udon $10.00
Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
Salmon Sashimi $8
Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50

Creamy Chicken Pesto $7.90
- Chicken Fillet, Pesto Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Mayonnaise
Tandoori Delight
- Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, Capsicum, Tandoori Chicken/Paneer, Chunky Sauce
Hot ‘n’ Spicy
- Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Jalapenos, Garlic Butter, Ginger, Chunky Sauce, Spicy Sauce
Tikka Masala
- Mozzarella, Chicken/Paneer, Capsicum, Garlic Butter, Onion, Chunky Sauce, Tikka Sauce
Bargain Box $20.00
- 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
Regular size 12" for $5.90
Butter Chicken
- Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Spinach, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum, Butter Chicken Sauce
Italiano
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Pepperoni Salami, Cracked Pepper, Chorizo, Capsicum, Olives, Red Onions & Mushroom

-side salad $3.00
Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
- Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
-Add fries $2.50
-Add cheese & bacon $12.00
Classic Steak Sandwich $14.00
- Grilled Rump Steak, onion jam, mozzarella, smoked hickory sauce served in sliced ciabatta with Makikihi fries.
·Options
- Soup of the Day, Fish & Chips, B.L.T,/ Smoked Chicken Wrap, Roast Vege Salad.
-Add fried egg $2.00
·Seasoned Potato Wedges $8.00
- sour cream & sweet chili sauce

“Shank Heaps” $24.00
- Herbed tomato braised Lamb Shank, served on potato smash with blanched broccoli, garlic con fit. Finished with its own braising liquid, topped with carrot chips.
BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Spaghetti Bolognese with salad OR fries
Bishop’s Wicked Wings
- Your choice of 500gm OR 1kg with one of the following sauces: Whiskey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki Orange, Jamaican Jerk
FROM THE GRILL
Chargrilled Steaks $32.00
- Choose your steak, from one of the following, cooked to your liking: Rump 400 GM, Angus T Bone 350 GM, Porterhouse 300 GM, Rib Eye 250 GM.
Smoked Chicken Salad $16.50
- With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
- Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce

Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Steak tartare $24.00
- Hens yolk, Baguette
Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
- Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
Agnolotti pasta $42.00
- Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
- 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil

- tasty cheddar, red onion, fresh basil with tomato relish $8.50
- fried egg and avocado $9.50
– salmon and cream cheese $12.00
corn fritters with zucchini, fresh basil, avocado salsa, house relish and greens $12.50
1 corn fritter or potato rosti with avocado salsa and house relish $7.50
– add bacon $15.50
– avocado and bacon $12.00
eggs florentine $16.50

Jumbo Beef Burger $19.50
- Succulent beef pattie topped with cheese, bacon, egg, relish, tomato, onion and salad served with chips.
Mini Spring Rolls & Samosas $6.50
- Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
Mushroom $4.00
Bacon $5.00
Mushroom $18.50
- Sautee mushroom balsamic reduction finished with cream topped with bacon and poached egg on toasted rye
Pancakes $16.00
- Banana pancakes with maple syrup, & orange cream - With bacon $19.00
Sausage $5.00