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

  • Big kids bumper breakfast $11.20
    • One egg with small portions of hashbrown and bacon or sausage plus two mini cakes.
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Berry compote $5.20
  • Italian $18.20
    • Ham, salami, mushrooms, tomato & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Chicken, bacon, and pesto burger $18.90
    • Tender strips of chicken with bacon, pesto, onion, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun with lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with hashbrown and side salad.
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Ice cream $3.20
  • With the addition of avocado $15.80
  • Ice Cream $4.00
  • Malai Kofta $14.99
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered with cream cheese.
  • Chicken Jhal Frezi $15.99
    • Cooked in green chilies, fried onions, green peppers and tomatoes.
  • Navaratan Korma $14.99
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicacy spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts, garnished with sliced almonds.
  • Chana Masala $14.99
    • Chick peas cooked with secret spices straight from the heart of India.
  • Mango chicken $15.99
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
  • Mint Chutney $2.00
  • Lamb Handi Meat $15.99
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in Indian style.
  • THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
  • Vanilla Bean Brulee $14.50
    • with ice cream, peach and mango coulis
  • MUSHROOM $24.00
    • field mushrooms, swiss browns, sauteed onion and spinach
  • PANNA COTTA $14.50
    • with passionfruit and fresh berries
  • Macaroni and Cheese n/a
    • Ham, macaroni, cheese, baked and served with cheese
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
  • Eggs on Toast $14.00
    • 2 poached eggs on grilled turkish bread
  • WARMED KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA $15.00
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
  • Coconut Prawns $9
    • King prawns coated with shredded coconut, served with honey mustard sauce.
  • Satay Chicken Skewers $9
    • Tender cuts of chicken marinated in Thai spices, grilled to perfection and served with house peanut sauce.
  • Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
  • Roti $4
  • Prawns $5
  • Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
    • Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
  • Sizzling Fish Steak $19.5
    • Fillets, lightly battered, then deep-fried, stir-fried tomato, red onions, mushrooms, garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce
  • Profiterole $10.00
    • goat cheese stuffed profiterole, blueberry sauce, spicy almonds
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Breakfast Burger $15.00
    • with refried beans, chipotle bacon, greens, fried egg and relish + smoked mushrooms $4.50 + haloumi $4.50
  • Fish $14.00
    • pan fried fish dipped in red coconut curry, lettuce, thai slaw
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Smoked Salmon $5.00
  • Toast with Spreads $10.00
    • served with butter and your choice of spread
  • Walnut & Butterscotch Tart $10.00
    • with vanilla ice-cream
  • Salmon Nicoise $20.00
    • locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
  • Chocolate Sundae $6.00
    • with all the goodies
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • served with coriander crema
  • Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
    • with Twisted tzatziki
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • L/combo $15.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Large $13.90
  • Regular $11.90
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
  • L/combo $14.00
    • with miso or green tea
  • Chicken Kushiage Bowl
    • Crumbled chicken skewers, Regular -1 Skewers, Large-2 Skewers
  • Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Bacon and Eggs Pies
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Butter Chicken
  • Sausage Roll
  • Steak and Mushroom
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Cornish Pastie
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • made from local seasonal goodies and ciabatta bread
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Pizza N/A
    • foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Venison Striploin $23.00
    • confit garlic buttered baguette slices, micro salad and blueberry and juniper essence
  • Pastries $14.00
    • or warm croissant; champagne ham and smoked mozzarella
  • Pizza Bread $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
  • Foot $12.00
  • Katsu $11
    • Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Half Roll N/A
  • Baby Stick N/A
  • Inari N/A
  • Crispy Chicken Curry $12
    • Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Rice Tray N/A
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • Kids Mini Hot dog & Chips $9.00
  • Fish & chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish & chips serve with a side salad, tartar sauce & lemon wedge
  • Roast meal & ice cream sundae - GFA (Please ask) $15.00
  • Soft tacos crispy beef $18.00
    • Served with tomato salsa and avocado
  • GBC Breakfast $18.50
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushrooms and sausages, served with toast
  • Available 11.30am to 2pm
  • - Bacon $18.50
  • Soup of the Day $8.00
    • Served with bread
  • Rice or Salad
  • Jilabi 3 for $2.00
  • - Mixed
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • Small $9.00
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • Large $13.00
  • -Beef
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $16.50
    • With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
  • FROM THE GRILL
  • Seafood Chowder $14.80
    • Creamy thick traditional chowder with bacon, mussels, cuttlefish and prawns. Served with grilled bread.
  • Supreme Chicken $25.50
    • Char-grilled bacon wrapped chicken breast, served on potato gratin with garlic sautéed baby carrots, finished with creamy basil pesto sauce.
  • Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
    • Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce
  • Vietnamese Beef Salad
    • Marinated beef strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
  • $6 Eggs on toast
    • 2 eggs the way you like poached, scrambled or fried. Served on toasted Turkish bread.
  • Bishops Fish n Chips.
    • A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Toast $6.00
    • With Jam & Butter
  • Risotto with parmesan
  • Eggs w Bacon on Focaccia $15.00
  • Fruit Salad $8.00
  • -Fried
  • Creamy Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti $18.20
    • Bacon, mushroom, onion, cream and garnished with capsicum and parmesan cheese
  • -2 Mushroom & Bacon $21.00
  • -1. Bacon $20.00
  • Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
    • These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
  • Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
  • Mini Lean Vegetarian Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, feta, quinoa & Pure's own made hummus
  • Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
  • Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
  • Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
    • Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
  • Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
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