Little river cafe in Christchurch Menu

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Pudim de Leite (GF) $ 9.50
- A soft baked creme caramel, lightly baked and
-Coxa de Frango
- Chicken drumstick, marinated in barley malt
Farofa (DF/GF)
- Roasted cassava root flour
●Beef
*Dairy free dessert available on request
●Sauces
Sobremesa do Dia $ 12.00
- Dessert of the Day
Mandioca Frita (DF/GF/V)
- Cassava Chips

French Toast Brioche $17.50
- with berry compote, ricotta, orange zest, maple syrup and candied pistachio nuts.
Florentine $17.50
- with spinach
Black Betty's Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
- Two eggs, grilled haloumi, kumara rosti, roasted herb tomato, avocado smash, field mushrooms and spinach served with toast.
Field Mushrooms $3.50
Sausages $4.00
Toast $8.00
- Ciabatta or wholegrain and a choice of spreads - Raspberry jam, Marmalade, Peanut butter or Vegemite / Marmite
Roasted Tomato $3.50
Benedict $18.00
- with crispy bacon

21. Combination Foo Young
5. Curried Chicken on Fried Rice
12. Steak & Tomatoes on Fried Rice
Mushrooms
17. Chicken Foo Young
4. Chicken Cashew Nuts On Fried Rice
31. Lemon Chicken
Pineapples

Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
Casablanca $20.00 per person
- Selection from our tapas menu to include a seafood or meat or vegetarian
Harira (Vegetarlan tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
Pil Pli marinated Chicken strip, battered and served with chilli jam $12.00
Smoked barley and vegetable Falafel with hummus and tahini (3 pieces) $10.00
Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
Salad of the day N/A

Sausages $5.00
Criss cross potatoes with a chipotle sauce $8.50
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $15.00
- Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & toasted pine nuts on grilled sourdough bread
Streaky bacon $5.00
Beer Battered or Crumbed Fish $23.00
- Fresh market fish with salad greens, fries & tartare
Soup of the Day POA
- See the black board, served with warm specialty bread
Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Akaroa salmon
Spanish Omelette $13.50
- Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin

Pepitas $6
- Spicy toasted pumpkin seeds
Salsa Verde (tomatillos) $4
Taco De Pollo $27
- chicken breast dusted in guajillo chilli pan seared with onions, coriander, chipotle and pibil sauce topped with poblano pesto
Chilli Con Queso $16
- sizzling guajillo and jalapeno spiced cheese dip served with corn chips, a house favourite
Taco Al Pollo (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
- habanero spiced chicken with chipotle chilli mayonnaise and fresh slaw
Carne Asada $32
- ribeye steak chargrilled to your liking with guajillo spiced potatoes, chilli butter and salad greens
Carne $27
- tender slices of adobo spiced beef
Tacos Al Pastor (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
- pibil braised pulled pork with smoked pineapple salsa and slaw

-Small $5.00
Mushrooms $5.00
Fish of the day $POA
- Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
Flintstone ribeye $37.00
- Ribeye on the bone grilled to perfection, resting over dauphinoise potatoes, creamed spinach, jus and pommes gaufrette. Also available: with salad and fries OR vegetables and potato. Mushroom sauce, red wine sauce or garlic butter
Pork belly $28.90
- Twice roasted belly of pork, served with gourmet potatoes, portobello mushroom, slow cooked balsamic, onions and jus
Homemade traditional cheesecake $11.90
- Ask for details of our chef's latest creation
Crispy pork belly $14.90
- Twice roasted and served with our asian inspired dipping sauce
Beef, beer and mash $19.90
- Slow cooked beef in monteith's black beer, served with creamy mash potato, green peas and crispy pastry

Eggs Bene $19.00
- poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and creamy mushrooms, wilted spinach & roast tomato
Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
- an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
Smoothies $8.00
- Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
Teas (for one / for two) $3.50 / $6.00
- English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Pure Green / Lemon Green / Jasmine Green / Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger Camomile & Spiced Apple
Loaded Wedges $14.50
- topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
French Toast $18.50
- generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with berry compote and yoghurt
Eggs any Style $10.60
- free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50

Roasted Mixed Spice Pumpkin $14
- chipotle yoghurt, crumbled feta, pumpkin seeds served on mixed leaves
Breakie Burger $14
- fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
Breakfast Board $19
- w 2 eggs any way, bagel, salmon, bacon, fresh tomato, avo, cream cheese & pesto
Bircher Muesli $12
- w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
Piggy Burger $19
- crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
Chorizo $4
Gluten Free $0.50
Salmon $5

Fruit Sorbet Bowl $12.00
- selection of flavours
Full Breakfast $28.00
- includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
Poached Eggs on Toast $18.00
- two eggs on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
Beer battered Fries / Fresh salad greens / Roasted seasonal vegetables $9.00
NZ Cheese Board $24.00
- a selection of New Zealand's finest handpicked cheeses with marinated prunes, walnut & oat crackers
Roast Mushroom Ragout $22.50
- mushrooms cooked in balsamic & cream reduction, wilted spinach & fetta cheese on toasted ciabatta
Chocolate Brownie $16.00
- Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
Fresh Sliced Fruit & Yoghurt $17.50
- season fruit topped w/ honey sweetened yoghurt

Onion & Cheese Kulcha $5.00
- Leavened bread stuffed with onions with cheese & spices.
Chicken Anarkali $15.50
- Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.
Kadhai Beef $16.50
- An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless beef cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum & green chillies.
Beef Madras $16.50
- Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
Tandoori CHicken
- Chicken on the bone marinated overnight in spices & yogurt then skewered & grilled in tandoor. Served with salad & chutney.
Green Salad $5.00
Dal Makhani $14.50
- Black lentils & kidney beans cooked with cream & spices.
Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
- Chicken cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.

PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
MUSSELS EACH $1.00
CRABSTICK $1.50
HOT DOG $1.50
CURRY ROLLS $2.80
SAUSAGE $1.50
SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
PACIFIC OYSTERS 6 FOR $9.00

Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
- Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
Florentines Patisserie $4
- individual choice of Boysenberry Cheesecake
Broccoli & Blue Cheese (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
- Broccoli, blue cheese & sliced pear. Garnished with walnut & parsley
Cajun Wedges $7.5
- Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet Thai chilli sauce and sour cream
Pepperoni (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
- Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato
BBQ Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
- Pulled pork served with pineapple, red onion and jalapenos (hot). Finished with Spags own BBQ Sauce
Margherita (Sml / Med / Lge) $10.5 / $14.5 / $19
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, our own base sauce and cheese topped with basil and cracked pepper
Smoked Salmon Tag $17.5
- Served with fettuccine. Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce and garnished with parsley

Large $13.50
Garlic Naan $2.50
Butter Chicken $10.00
Samosa $2.00
Tikka Wrap $6.00
CHICKEN TIKA $2.00
Mango Chicken $10.00
Naan $1.50

TOMATO$ 2.00
BOWL OF POTATO WEDGES $7.00
- WITH SWEET CHILLI & SOUR CREAM
HOTCAKES STACKS $10.00
- MIXED BERRIES, ICE CREAM, CREAM
TOAST $1.50
EGGS FLORENTINE (GF) $15.00
- WITH POACHED EGGS, BABY SPINACH, POTATO ROSTI, HOLLANDAISE
EGG $1.80
SMALL FRIES $4.00
- WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI
FISH AND CHIPS $10.00
- FISH FILLET AND SEASONED CHIPS, SERVED WITH TOMATO SAUCE & AIOLI

Little river cafe