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.

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Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00
Potato skins with truffle oil, porcini salt, pecorino (GF) ( V) $9.00
House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
Tiramisu $14.00
- with house made mascarpone
Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00

Pie 'N' Shake $8.50
- your choice of a mince & cheese pie or a chicken, brie & cranberry pie served with a milkshake – you choose the flavour!
BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
- Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
PEACH & STRAWBERRY CREPES $17.00
- Crepes stuffed full with roasted peach, drizzled with a strawberry sauce then topped with a honeyed almond sprinkle. We put some maple syrup on the side for you to add (GF)
Energize & Revitalize $9.50
- an energy boosting combination of peaches, banana, pineapple, honey & spirulina. Fantastic taste & guaranteed to get you going for the day!
It's a Date $12.00
- sticky date & ginger pudding drizzled with a warm salted caramel sauce & cream on the side
Spinach & Mushroom $19.00
Breakfast Sundae $7.00
- a seasonal selection of fresh fruit, layered with yoghurt & topped with maple-toasted cornflakes
Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
- a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side

Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
- Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
- Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
Singapore Satay Stir Fry (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Roasted peanut sauce, fresh seasonal vegetable, rich, sweet and satisfying
Mongolian Fish Roti $9
- Battered fish, wrapped with toasted roti, red onion and coriander. Comes with delicious dipping sauces.
Salmon Green Curry $20
- The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
Deng Deng Balado $20
- Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
Fresh Basil and Herbs (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Wok fried your choice of meat with fresh basil, hot chilli and fresh vegetables

Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (two $13.10) $6.80
Seasoned Mince Beef $13.40
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
Chicken Fajita Taco Salad $16.60
- Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
Paleo Salad $14.00
- Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
Taco Salad

Side salad $6.00
Cheese fries $7.00
- Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
Onion rings $6.00
Beef sliders 2 $9.00
- Mini cheese burgers with bite
Kids quesadilla $9.00
- 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
- Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
Devilskins $17.50
- Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
Mexican corn salad $5.00

Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $11.00
Steak Foo Young $9.50
Pork Mushroom on Fried Rice $10.50
Pottle Fried Noodles $6.00
Pork Curry on Fried Rice $9.50
Combination Fried Rice $12.00
Prawn Curry on Rice $11.00

Chana Masala $12.00
- Marinated Indian chickpeas cooked to a Punjabi recipe
Dal Makhani $12.00
- Creamed lentils, tempered and seasoned with mild spices and clarified butter
Kashmiri Pulao $5.00
- Rice cooked with dry fruits
Malai Kofta $13.90
- Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts in a cream and cashew based sauce
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- Naan bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes
Butter Chicken $12.00
- Boneless chicken marinated with special spices and herbs, roasted in a tandoor and cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
Plain Naan $2.50
- Crispy and puffy bread made from fine leavened flour, enriched with milk, eggs and baked in tandoor
Kadhai Paneer $13.90
- Homemade Indian cottage cheese, cooked with coriander, capsicum, sliced tomatoes, cumin seeds, in a thick onion and tomato gravy

-Mix $14.50
-Combo Chips & can of Drink $12
-Small $6
Lamb
Regular Roll
- with lettuce, tomato, onion, tatrouli & onion
Burger Combo Meals $12.00
- Bruger with chips & can of drink
-Small $7
-Combo $12.00

Chicken Bing $9.90
- Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Beef Bing $9.90
- Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
Pork Bing $9.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Original Bing $7.90
- Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Bingo $12.90
- Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
- Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo

Chicken $5.00
Salmon $6.00
Plain $3.50
Mushroom $4.00
Vegetarian $5.00
RodCod $4.00
Sole $5.00
Bacon and Egg $4.50

Lamb Shank $37.00
- Slow cooked Canterbury lamb shank, roasted root vegetables, mint glazed potatoes, red wine jus
Lamb Rogan Josh
- mild curried lamb, mango chutney, yoghurt swirl, mozzarella
Carbonara $21.00
- tagliatelle pasta, bacon, egg yolk thickened cream sauce
Trenette al Pesto $26.00
- grilled chicken breast, diced potato, parmesan regiano tossed with linguini pasta
- or individually - creamy havarti $6.00
Sautéed Button Mushrooms $7.00
Meat Lovers $17 medium / $23 large
- chopped bacon, beef, salami, black olives, mozzarella, bbq sauce
Crumbed Fish $17.00
- panko breaded market fresh fish, seasonal leaves, roasted tomato coulis, lemon shallot dressing

Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
Savoury Mince $13.50
- served on toasted bread topped with a poached egg
Three Egg Omelette $17.00
- with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
Two Eggs $8.50
- any style served on toasted bread
(A) Bacon $17.50
Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
- served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
Fruit Platter $8.50

Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
- three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
Cob loaf $9.0
- with lashings of garlic butter make it cheesy $2.5
Golden fries $6.0
- with aioli
The filly cheese burger $18.5
- 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
Chicken parmigiana $23.5
- crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
Weekend breakfast (11am-3pm) $19.0
- sausage, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, crispy bacon, baked Beans
Soft shell taco $7.5 for one $14.5 for two
- with marinated chicken or crispy battered fish, avocado and a mango, coriander salsa
Lamb salad $24.5
- with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic

Brekkie $7.00
- Bacon, fried egg, hollandaise
Smoked salmon & cream cheese $8.50
Pesto & cheese $7.00
Kids platter $7.00
- Toast & jam, fruit & yoghurt, chocolate fish & a fluffy
Fruit toast $8.00
- Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
Vegetarian $6.00
- Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
Hawaiian $6.00
- Ham, cheese, pineapple
BLT $7.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise

THAI SWEET CHILI BEEF $9.80
- egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce
GREEN CURRY CHICKEN $9.80
- thin rice noodles with chicken tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce
KING PRAWNS FRIED RICE $12.80
- fried rice with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
SINGAPORE FRIED RICE $9.80
CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEE $10.50
- egg noodles with roast cashew nuts chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce
LEMON PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
CURRY LAKSA SOUP $10.20
- egg noodles with king prawns chicken crab meat tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style creamy coconut curry soup
VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE $9.00