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.

Nearby Sample Menus

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Xtra Large $3.90
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Dipping sauces $0.50
- Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
Garlic bread $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella

Sticky Toffee Pudding $14.00
- with caramel sauce, gingerbread ice cream
Cured Pork Belly or Hot Smoked Salmon $19.00
- poached eggs, toasted Vienna, Hollandaise and spinach
Pork Belly $16.00
- with sake, sweet soy, and a sesame glaze
Braised Beef $16.00
- coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
Handcut Chips $10.00
- with sour cream, tomato salsa
Caesar Salad $19.00
- cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, creamy Caesar dressing, chicken or salmon
Seafood Chowder $19.00
- fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, with garlic bread
Flat Breads $16.00
- w dips, olives

French Toast Brioche $17.50
- with berry compote, ricotta, orange zest, maple syrup and candied pistachio nuts.
Served daily until 2:30pm - all our breakfasts are made with free range eggs and bacon. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs, please enquire at counter.
Field Mushrooms $3.50
Eggs Your Way $13.50
- on toasted wholegrain with basil pesto
Betty's Soldiers $16.00
- Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
Stacey's Stack $19.50
- layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
Avocado Smash $15.50
- with streaky bacon and a soft poached egg on wholegrain toast.
Black Pudding $4.00

Large $26.00
Pan Fried Fish Lemon Grass Chilli
Large $26.00
Pork Lemon Grass With Chilli
Pork Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
Fish Curry
Medium Rare Beef & Beef Ball Rice Noodle $12.00
Large $35.00

Hot Dogs $2.20
Chocolate Donuts $2.20
Mussels (Dozen) $10.00
Corn Patties $2.50
Chicken Patties (Crumbed) $2.30
Spring Rolls $2.70
Chips $2.60
Curry Rolls $2.70

Seared Salmon Nigiri $5.50
- 2pcs
Beef Sirlion Steak Bento Box $25.80
- Medium rare aged sirlion steak served with soy garlic sauce
Teriyaki Chicken with rice $18.00
- Grilled hold chiken thigh finished with teriyaki sauce served with salad
Sesame Seaweed (V) $5.00
All bento box comes with sashimi, fried prawn, sweet egg, edamame & rice
Salmon $16.50
- 9 pcs
Pork Kakuni with rice $19.80
- Pork belly slow cooked in sweet soy sauce, served with steamed vegetables
Home Made Lotus Chips (V) $5.00

Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz $3.80
Beetroot $3.40
Pienapple $2.50
Pineapple $3.40
Steak $4.40
Egg $2.50
Fish $4.00
1/4 Chicken $6.00

Marshmallow Snowman $8.00
- Vanilla ice cream / chocolate mousse / marshmallow / vanilla snow
Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
- Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
Hot Wings $17.00
- 1 Pound of crispy chilli chicken wings w blue cheese & red pepper sauce - available either meek 'n' mild or 'feel the burn!"
1/8 pound $18.50
Corn Chip Platter $15.00
- Guacamole, crab & corn, Indian pumpkin dip
The Welly $22.00
- Crumbed fish fillet, shack tartare, smoked provolone, iceberg lettuce & tomato, served w steak fries & creamed corn
Shrimp Mac 'n Cheese Croquettes $12.00
- Parmesan, mozzarella & Shack tomato relish
Moroccan Spiced Calamari $16.00
- Lightly fried & served w aioli & lemon

Fish $5.00
Tarakihi $4.00
Vegetarian $5.00
Hoki $3.00
Salmon $6.00
Mushroom $4.00
RodCod $4.00
Chicken $5.00

Large $13.00
Baklava $2.50
-Beef
Cream Roll $1.50
Small $9.00
Jilabi 3 for $2.00
Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
Available on Pita Bread

Teriyaki Grill Chicken GF/A DF $22.00
- Chicken thigh, Homemade teriyaki sauce, Mesclun salad
Okonomiyaki - Chicken $20.00
- 12 hrs marinated chicken thigh
Chicken Wings - Teriyaki GF/A DF $22.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side
Karaage - Crispy GF/A DF/A $21.00
- Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
Chicken Wings - Crispy GF/A DF $21.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side
Karaage - Parmesan Cheese GF/A $22.00
- Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
Chocolate Ganache GF/A $9.00
- Sesame crisp
Kimchi VGF DF $4.00
- Spicy fermented chinese cabbage

Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
Serious Fries $6.00
The Breakfast Bap $13.50
Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
Serious Slaw $8.00
Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50

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
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
Wedges (V) $13.00
- Seasoned Wedges served with Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce topped with Crispy Bacon
Pork Spare Ribs(GF) $27.50
- Melt in your mouth Pork Spare Ribs slow cooked in a Scrumptious BBQ, Honey & Sesame Sauce served with Salad & Chips
Lamb shanks – Half or Full(GF) $22.00/ $34.00
- Tender slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with a Delicious Red Currant Jous, served with Mashed Potato
V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
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

Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
- Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
Mushroom Stack $19.50
- Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
Wedges $13.50
- Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
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
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
Urban Platter $40.00
- A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
- Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries

Dips $11.90
- Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
Creamy Mushrooms $13.80
- On Sourdough Toast
Grilled Pineapple $19.00
- Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
Power Bowl $14.00
- Fresh Porridge, Chia Seads, Nuts, Poached Fruit & Dark Chocolate
Skinny Fries $8.50
- Bbq Rub Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
Cheeseburger $17.80
- Beef Pattie, Smokey Cheese, Bacon Jam & Iceberg Lettuce With Skinny Fries
Brisket Hash $16.40
- Last Night´S Beef Brisket, Roast Veges & Hash Brown Fried With A Poached Egg
Couscous $18.50
- Israeli Couscous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket