Essence of India in Christchurch Menu

Are you the owner? Manage this listing for free.

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

Tohu Thoke $13.50
- Yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad greens & dressed with tamarind sauce & crispy shallots.
Mo Kin Thoke $12.50
- Roasted mushrooms dressed with lemon, shallots, sesame & olive oil.
Ono Hin Ye $7.50
- Coconut & chicken soup.
Jetdajo $16.00
- Deepfried chicken pieces marinated in garlic & soy served with dipping sauce.
Beidi Thoke $12.50
- Fresh green beans blanched & dressed with shallots, oil & sesame.
Yonbadedi $12.50
- Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
Le Pet Thoke $14.50
- Famous tea salad - pickled tea leaves mixed with lentils, nuts, sesame seeds & chilli.
Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
- For those who need their chocolate fix.

(B) Combination Meats $18.00
(D) Seafood or Prawns $20.00
(A) Chicken $12.00
Money Bags (8 pieces) $10.00
- Filling carrot, corn, bean & minced chicken wrapped in rice paper
Red Curry
- Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
Money Bags (4 pieces) $5.00
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4 pieces) $5.00
(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00

Bottled Water $4
The Stag $13.90
- It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
Animal Rights $12.50
- We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
- 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
Gluten Free Bun $2.5
Manburger $22.90
- Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
Wedges $8.5
Goneburger $16.00
- If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.

Bacon & Corn Pattie
Sausages (Battered)
Crabstick
Lasagne Pattie
Jam Donut
Whitebait Pattie
All meals come with fries, onion rings and seafood salad dressing on salad.
Vegetarian

Sambar $15
- Traditional hot and sour curry made with mixed Indian vegetables and spices simmered in South Indian style gravy
Ghee Roast $10
- Thin and crispy dosa seasoned with clarified butter.
Plain Yoghurt $2
Kati Roll (Naan Roll) $10
- Fresh butter naan wrapped with chicken tikka, home-made fresh vegetable salad and yummy dressing
Egg Fried Rice $11
- Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables and egg.
Chocolate Dosa $10
- Sweet dosa finished with chocolate sauce and served with scoop of ice-cream
Plain Uthappam $10
- Uthappam is a thick savoury pancake
Chutney $2.50

Rita $3.00
- yoghurt mixed with carrot and cucumber
Murg malai kebab (6 pieces) $14.50
- chicken battered in cashew paste, cream, cheese with yoghurt and cooked in tandoor
Saag (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
- chicken, beef, lamb cubes cooked in fresh blended with herbs and spices
Korma (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
- chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in rich cashew and creamy sauce
Mango chicken $17.00
- tender diced chicken prepared with cashew gravy and simmered with mango sauce
Peas pulao $5.00
- basmati rice cooked with peas and spices
Kashmiri pulao $5.50
- basmati rice prepared with dry fruits and nuts
Amritsari fish (6 pieces) $14.50
- fish fillets battered in slightly spiced gram flour and lemon juice, then deep-fried. served with tamarind chutney

Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
- Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
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
Spanish Omelette $17.50
- Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
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)
Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
- Home made raspberry jam and butter
Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
- Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
The Cup Soup of the Day $13.50
- (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day) served with toasted ciabatta

CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
- crumbed chicken tenders served with a spicy apricot sauce and light side salad
MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
- oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
- beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
NACHOS $17.50
- house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
CHEESECAKE $12.00
- check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
- served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
HAMBURGER $17.50
- beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
NACHOS $12.00
- house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole

Extra Fillings $1.00
Mushroom $3.40
1/2 Chicken $11.00
Ham $2.50
Egg $2.50
Giant $7.00
Cheese $3.40
Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz $3.80

Pakora Wedges $4.50
Butter Naan $2.80
Pindi Channa (Med-Hot) $12.90
Stuffed Kulcha $5.00
Lamb Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
Vegetable Kadhai (Med) $12.90
Chicken Korma (Mild) $13.90
Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $8.50

Peppers Breakfast $24.00
- eggs your way: bratwurst, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms, toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
Panko Chicken $15.00
- Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
Poached Eggs on Toast $16.50
- two eggs soft poached on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread w/ tomato relish
Beer battered Fries / Fresh salad greens / Roasted seasonal vegetables $9.00
Poached Eggs on Toast $18.00
- two eggs on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
Breakfast $20.00
- full continental, our selection of fresh & preserved fruits, cereals, pastries, condiments, ham, cheese w/ assorted breads & spreads, selection of Vittoria teas, filtered coffee & fresh fruit juice
Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
- 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach, cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter

Queen Caesar $16.00
- with grilled chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons dressed with caper mayonnaise & topped with a soft poached egg - add Anchovies $4.00
The Kingston $29.00
- Jamaican jerk chicken rubbed in authentic caribbean spices served with blackened corn salsa
The Abu $16.00
- Pulled pork burger with sweet & sour pickles, GM coleslaw & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
Lil' Linguine $9.00
- Ham & tomato linguine with toasted cheese bread
See No Evil $21.00
- Braised lamb shoulder in a rich tomato sauce with greek roasted potatoes, goat's feta & mint served with toasted bread
Marmosets $16.00
- Mini beef & bean soft shell tacos with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
S'mores in a Jar $12.50
- Decadent chocolate cake, layer of caramel & gooey marshmellow served with toffee sauce
Chocolate Monkey Banana Split $12.50
- Deep fried banana, warm chocolate sauce, brownie bits & jersey caramels, served with ice cream & topped with cream

Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
Home made German Brezel with Salmon and Cream Cheese $5.00
Sushi Runner ( Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna, Vegetarian,) Completely GF including Soy sauce $4.50
Thai Chicken Pie with side Salad $7.50
Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
Toasties (ham, cheese, onion, tomato) grainy or gluten free $6.50
Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00

5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
- with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
Venison Salad $23.00
- raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
Tasting Plate $13.00
- Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
Fresh green garden salad $8.50

Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
Open Steak Sandwich $16
- Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
Pork Belly Salad $16
- Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style dressing
Salmon Fillet $16
- Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
Open BLT Sandwich $12
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
Fish $ Chips $16
- Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad
Pasta $12
- Pasta of the Day