Straits Cafe in Christchurch Menu

SNACKS SNACKS
  • House baked ciabatta, balsamic butter $7.00
  • Sesame crisp bread, smashed beetroot, spiced yogurt $7.00
  • Bacon, honey and truffle flavoured popcorn $7.00
  • Almonds roasted and spiced $7.00
  • Olives marinated in their own oil, lemon, garlic $7.00
ENTREE ENTREE
  • Market inspired soup, ciabatta, butter $17.00
  • Rakaia Venison carpaccio, beetroot, lentils, sour cream, horseradish, sorrel $19.50
  • Marlborough Sounds salmon, smoked cucumber, pickled cauliflower, rye bread, goats cheese dressing $22.00
  • Cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, good parmesan, free range egg, crisp bacon $19.50
  • Portabello and porcini mushroom risotto, 63 degree egg, bacon and caper muesli, parmesan $19.50
SINGAPORE FLAVOURS SINGAPORE FLAVOURS
  • Chicken and prawn laksa, chilli, herbs, noodles, bean sprouts, crisp shallots $22.00
  • Singapore noodles, vegetables, omelette, chilli, curry spices $10.00
  • Paranakan chicken curry, potatoes, herbs, steamed rice $22.00
  • Nasi goreng, pork, sniracha, vegetables, herbs, fried egg $15.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Lamb shoulder ragout, potato gnocchi, gremolta, silver beet, pecorino $28.00
  • Today's fish, kumara, edamame, charred green onion, seaweed, soy dressing $33.00
  • Roast Westwood free range chicken to share, roast potatoes, brocolini, sage Half $40 Whole $70
  • Beef shortrib, smoked potato, baby carrots, onions, parsley $34.00
  • Trust the kitchen vegetarian $20.00
OFF THE GRILL OFF THE GRILL
  • Served with mustard relish, jus
  • 250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
  • 200 gms Canterbury Angus grass fed fillet $36.00
ON THE SIDE ON THE SIDE
  • Fries, smoked paprika mayo $7.00
  • Agria potato mash, red wine gravy $7.00
  • Mixed salad leaves, herbs, French dressing $7.00
  • Seasonal vegetable from someone's garden. greenhouse or paddock $7.00
SWEET AS SWEET AS
  • Chocolate fritters, milk, brown sugar jelly, espresso ice cream $15.00
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Vanilla bean ice cream, soft meringue, hazelnuts, pear compote, salted caramel $12.00
  • 3 cheeses, roasted grape puree, apple, walnuts, bread $21.00
  • White chocolate and raspberry truffle $2.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
    • Served with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Pork belly $23.00
    • Sage and onion slow roasted belly served with cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce and cider jus.
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Seafood chowder $10.00
    • A selection of seafood bound in a creamy soup
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Fish and chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish of the day served with a side salad
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of today's flavour
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $10.50
  • 1 Sausage $2.00
  • Chicken Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • 1 Scoop of Chips $2.30
  • Thai Sweet Chilli-Beef $11.00
  • Sea-Food Combination Fried Rice $13.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $11.00
  • Donut $2.00
  • Assorted tempura $28
    • Prawn, fish, squid,vegetables
  • Prawn $5
  • Spicy pork $18
  • Katsu curry $23
    • Pork or chicken
  • Tuna(10 pieces) $22
  • Black tiger prawn 4p $15
  • Squid $5
  • Wakame salad $6.80
    • Marinated seaweed .
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Aikmans Naked Burger $22.00
    • Grass fed beef, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum and avocado relish Barrys Bay cheddar, polenta fries
  • Warm chocolate cake $14.00
    • raspberry sorbet, berry's pistachio praline
  • Prawn mac 'n' cheese croquette $15.00
    • bacon jam, aioli
  • Aikmans Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
  • Coconut poached chicken $24.00
    • Asian slaw, peanut praline, palm sugar and chilli dressing, fragrant herbs
  • Gorgonzola Picante $9.00
    • Fig jam, quince paste, ciabatta
  • Warm Turkish bread $13.00
    • with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Bagels:
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • Extras
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Kids Pack
    • 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Includes: Dipping sauces
  • Large Platter $39.50
  • -21+ $6.20 pp
  • Can be delievered heated or cold to you to heat
  • Sushi $45.00
  • Average Joe Pack
    • 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit
  • Chai Porridge $13.50
    • Roasted fruit & nut crumble
  • F.F.C. ''Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken'' N/A
    • Green tomato chutney, hot sauce
  • Beef Cheek Arancini $14.50
    • Soy, pinot noir, Sishuan salt
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream, choice of liqueur, espresso, biscotti
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Vegetable Terrine $14.00
    • Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut
  • Rocket, Cranberry, Apple, Feta, Poppy Seed Dressing $9.00
  • Beef
    • Our own Homemade Beef Pattie, Tomato Relish, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Egg $ 1.00
  • Chicken
    • Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Served without fries $9.00
  • Sausages (2) $ 1.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Porterhouse Steak served on Toasted Ciabatta with Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cheese, Caramelised Onion & drizzled with Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Homemade Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup or Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Cinnamon.
  • Bar Snack Menu
    • Take a look at the Bar Snack Menu for lighter options like Fries, Wedges, Toasted Sandwiches.
  • Sweet and sour chicken $20
  • Pan fried dumplings 1 dozen $14
    • Pork and chievs, Chicken and Spinach, Vegeterian
  • Squid and black bean sauce $21
  • Sliced lamb with coriander $21
  • Slow cooked pork belly on rice $15
  • Beef and black pepper sauce $20
  • Deep fried Spuid $8
  • Golden sesame king prawns $21
  • Prawn on Noodles $13.50
  • Roast Pork chop Suey $12.00
  • Pottles Fried Rice $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Vegetables $2.50
  • Sweet & Sour Wontons (dozen) $11.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Prawn Cashew Nuts on Rice $14.50
  • Pork on Noodles $12.00
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Regular: $16.50
  • Lamb on rice:
  • Regular: $14.00
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Combinations:
  • Lamb:
  • Large: $22.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Lamb R $10/ L $12
  • Barberry Rice & Chicken (Zereshk Polloh & morgh) $14
  • Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
  • Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
  • -Meat $5
  • Persian Chicken Salad (Olohveeyeh) $5
    • Mashed potato chicken, egg, gherkin, covered in mayonnaise and served with complimentary pita bread
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • Yum Tuk Tuk Pork $15
    • w/ Roasted Peanuts, Lemongrass
  • Hot Wok Smoky Cabbage (GF) $11
    • w/ garlic, fish sauce
  • Yen Ta Fo Hang $15
    • w/ BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork, Prawn Wonton
  • Tuk Tuk Platter (2-3 People) $32
    • Shredded sticky beef, Fried chicken wings, Chicken satay skewers and Crispy prawn wontons
  • Num Tok Pork (GF) $16
    • w/ Spicy & Sour Salad, toasted ground rice, Mint Leaf, Kaffir Lime
  • GR Gluten Free on Request
  • Seared Scallop Basil $26
    • w/ Kaffir Lime, Chilli
  • Tuk Tuk Salad $12
Straits Cafe

Straits Cafe

location

Address

166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039433888

clock

Opened hours

12 Noon to 11:30 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Finger Food , International , New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Nightlife ,  Bar ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand