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

Oysters seasonal
PRAWN MEAL $19.50
- garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
Chicken nugget $0.80
Pineapple ring $2.00
CALAMARI MEAL $18.00
- calamari rings(12), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
Squid ring $1.00
Chips . Regular $2.50
Scallop $1.80

KATSU TAMA $17.00
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
PORK CUTLET KATSU DON $13.90
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
PORK CUTLET KATSU CURRY $14.90
- Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
KUMARA CRISPS $ 2.50
MISO SOUP $2.00
KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $16.00
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
JAPANESE WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN $10.00
SALTED JAPANESE SOY BEANS (EDAMAME) $5.00

Cold Noodle for Spicy Fish - Extra $5.00
Roasted Duck on Rice $13.00
Satay Chicken on Rice $13.00
Roasted Pork on Rice $13.00
Steamed Beef with Chili $26.00
Combination Vegetables $16.00
Chong Qing Chicken $26.00
Spring Rolls $7.00

Fish $2.40
PRAWN CHOW MEIN $12.00
CHOW CHOW $4.00
Chicken Pattie $2.40
PRAWN CHOP SUEY $12.00
NASI GORENG RICE $11.50
CHICKEN & CORN SOUP $6.00
Donut $2.00

Fish and Chips
- Battered fish bites served with fries and tomato sauce
Tea and Coffee N/A
- A selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and liqueurs is available, please check with our staff
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Creamy chowder stacked with seafood and served with garlic bread
Gravy, Plain, Peppercorn, Mushroom or Garlic $3.00
Fish and Chips $15.00
- Fresh market fish either battered or crumbed served with chips, coleslaw and tartare sauce
Thai Beef Salad $24.00
- Fresh garden salad topped with sliced ribeye steak cooked medium rare drizzled with a chilli peanut dressing
Sticky Date Pudding $12.00
- Sticky date pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Citrus Glazed Salmon $26.00
- Pan fried salmon with a citrus glaze served with seasonal vegetables and kumara crisps

Naans $3.50
Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
Prawn Malabari $18.90
- Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
- Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
Lamb Wrap $12.90
Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
Chicken Wrap $12.00
Cheese Naan $6.00

Quesadillas $17.50
- Soft flour tortilla, filled and folded with cheese and your choice of: Chicken tinga/ Jalapeno and bean/ Pulled chipotle pork/ Carne asada (Marinated BBQ beef) Served with salad, salsa and sour cream
Sour cream $3.00
Kids quesadilla $9.00
- 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
Fries with fire spice $6.00
Spicy re fried beans $4.00
Add guacamole $3.00
Mexican corn salad $5.00
Side salad $6.00

Raita $3.00
Lamb Vindaloo $15.50
- Lamb cooked tomato, onion, coconut, vinegar and spices, ginger, garlic and spices
Chana Masala $12.99
- Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India
Roti $2.50
Chocolate Naan $5.00
Garlic Naan $3.50
Lamb/Chicken Bhuna $15.50
- Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions
Kiwifruit Lamb $8.90
- Minced lamb with kiwifruit and special Indian spices and herbs

Warmed Olives $6.00
- w/ chilli & lemon
Garlic Prawns $16.00
- w/ toasted ciabatta
Edamame Beans $6.00
- w/ miso butter
Grilled Courgettes $10.00
- w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
- w/ toasted sesame
200g Striploin Steak $18.00
- served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
Hand Cut Chips $10.00
- w/ aioli
Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
- w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard

Ginger Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
Extra Meat $5.00
Hang Seng Curry Soup Noodle $9.50
Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
Vegetarian Soup Noodle $8.50
Yeung Chow Fried Rice $10.00
Extra Vegetables $1.50
Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00

Turkish Gozleme $3.50
Large $13.00
Available on Pita Bread
Cream Roll $1.50
Rice or Salad
Jilabi 3 for $2.00
Medium $11.00
-Beef

Pink Berry Delight $12.50 / $22.50
- Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate, Pinky bar.
Tropacranage $12.50 / $22.50
- Caramel sauce, pineapple, dark chocolate, pineapple lumps.
Iced Chocolate $6.00
Pizza Slice $3.50
- Please ask at the bar for today's flavour. Available at lunch time only.
48th Street $22.50 / $32.50
- Garlic, oregano, mushrooms, cream cheese, bacon & sun dried tomatoes.
Apple Splice $12.50 / $22.50
- Caramel sauce, almond mix, sliced apples , sprinkled with cinnamon.
Mini Spring Rolls $8.50
- Served with spiced apricot sauce.
Short Black $3.00

Chicken Pate $14.00
- Kath’s secret recipe with chicken livers, bacon and lager. Served with onion relish, pickles and balsamic sticks.
SALADS
Chef’s Platter $25.00
- Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
Bishops Fish n Chips.
- A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
Hot Dog & Chips
1Kg – $22.50
Banoffee Pie
- Buttery malt biscuit base with succulent banana caramel finished with fresh Chantilly cream.
All Items $15 Unless Stated

Falafel $0.50
Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
Shish Kebab $14.00
Cheese $2.50
Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
Cucumber Yoghurt $2.50
Add rice, humus & garlic dip $10.00
Shish Taouk (Chicken) 1kg $33.00

Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
- Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
- This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.
Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
- Small platter / Large platter
Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
- Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
- Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
Sweet Treats Platters $39.00 / $56.00
- A selection on our famous sweet treats cut into finger / bite sizes (Small - 22 piece / Large - 32 piece)
Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
- Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
- Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)