Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
Butter Chicken $16.90
- World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
Mango Chicken $16.90
- Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
Poppadoms $3.00
- Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
Dhal Makahani $15.90
- Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
Chicken Wrap $12.00
Bengali Fish $18.90
- Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)

Crumbed chicken tenders $14.50
- Crumbed chicken tenders, served with chunky fries salad & tomato sauce
Soup of the day $12.50
- Check with your lovely waitress for today's special flavor served with crusty garlic bread.
Free range chicken sandwich $20.00
- with melted double brie & cranberry compote served on toasted ciabatta with lettuce & tomato.
Open steak sandwich $25.00
- On rustic ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion jam finished with a fried egg & drizzled with bbq & bearnaise sauce served with fries
Served from 11am daily
Beef nachos $16.50
- Mild nacho mince served with corn chips, cheese, sour cream & fresh tomato salsa
-Add anchovies $5.00
Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
- Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce

(B) Combination Meats $18.00
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
Chilli & Basil $10.00
- served with rice
(D) Prawns $15.00
(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
Larb - Chicken, Beef or Pork $20.00
- Minced chicken, beef or pork with garlic, mint and coriander
Garlic & Black Pepper (served with rice)
- Steamed vegetables topping with stir fried garlic & black pepper sauce
(B) Combination Meats $18.00

Tsukemono $4
- Japanese pickles .
Marinated mushroom $6.80
- Marinated japanese mushroom .
Takowasabi $7.80
- Marinated chopped octopus with wasabi taste
Grilled fish $14
Assorted nigiri(8 pieces) $20
Tempura udon noodle $16
Slow cooked pork belly $21
Gyoza 6pieces $8.50
- Pan fried pork and chives dumplings. Vegetable dumpling is available .

Ice cream sundae $9.50
- with a choice of berry, chocolate or toffee sauce & whipped cream
Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
-with garlic prawns $26.50
Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
- with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
Crispy fried calamari $18.50
- Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
Bowi of French fries, new potatoes $6.50
- side salad, rice, vegetables of the day, potato wedges with sour cream
Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet $39.50
- clam & fennel rice pilaf
Chicken fillet, or beef burger $18.50
- with bacon, relish, cheese, tomato & French fries

Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
- pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
Daly Special $23.00
- chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
MUESLI $14.00
- the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
- house made dumplings
Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
- Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
- fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
- fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
- scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado

- full selection $20.00
Goats Cheese Terrine $17.00
- sliced potato and spinach, beetroot puree
- or individually - moeraki blue $5.00
Beef Fillet $42.00
- Char-grilled 200g beef fillet, puree shallot and brioche crust, Dauphinoise potatoes, bacon and tomato jus, pastry scrolls
Trenette al Pesto $26.00
- grilled chicken breast, diced potato, parmesan regiano tossed with linguini pasta
Battered Fish $24.00
- Fresh market fish coated in a crispy batter, thick cut fries, tartare sauce, lemon wedges
Caesar Salad $14.00 entree / $20.00 main
- cos lettuce, warm bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, poached egg, anchovy fillets, anchovy dressing - add grilled chicken $6.00
- Add chicken $8.00

Prawn twisters $12.0
- filo wrapped prawns, served with Asian dipping sauce
Double chocolate brownie (GF) $12.5
- served with berry compote and soft serve ice cream
The filly cheese burger $18.5
- 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
Seafood basket $13
- mussels, fish bites, a crabstick and squid rings. Served with golden fries and tartare sauce
The Jockey burger $24.5
- 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
Salt and paper squid $13
- flash fried, semolina dusted squid with spiced mayo
Flatbread $12
- basil pesto, Mozzarella and cheddar

Pasta of the Day $15.00
- Winter only
Homemade Muesli $8.50
- Served with natural Yoghurt
Open Steak Sandwich $17.50
- Sirloin cooked to M-R served on Vic's Focaccia & Baby spinach & topped with Melted Brie, Onion Jam & Aioli
Toasted Sandwiches $5.00
- Choose from Cheese, Ham, Pineapple, Onion or Cream Corn 2 x fillings
Ruby's Big Breakfast $18.00
- Eggs, Streaky Bacon, Hashbrowns, Tomato, Kranskys & Vic's Focaccia
Wedges $10.00
- Topped with streaks, Bacon, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
Bacon And Eggs $12.00
- On Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
Pancakes $10.00
- Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt

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