Southern Spices in Christchurch Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Vada (Lentil Donuts) $5.50
    • Deep fried savoury lentil donuts with a blend of South Indian herbs and spices and served with coconut chutney.
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Deep fried onion slices marinated with chick pea flour, a blend of South Indian herbs and spices
  • Masala Bonda $5.50
    • Potato masala balls marinated in gram flour and deep fried
  • Potato Chips $5
    • French fries with an Indian touch
  • Spicy Indian Omelette $6.50
    • Omelette made with freshly chopped onions, green chillies and topped with crushed peppercorns
  • Kerala Fried Chicken(KFC) $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried
  • Chicken Tikka 5 pieces $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with north Indian spices and baked in clay oven
  • Veg Platter for Two $15
    • Veg platter includes Onion Bhaji, Masala Bonda, Vada, and Pappadam and served with dips
  • Mixed Platter for Two $18
    • Mixed platter includes Onion Bhaji, Masala Bonda, Kerala Fried Chicken (KFC), and Chicken Tikka and served with dips
DOSA & MORE DOSA & MORE
  • Ghee Roast $10
    • Thin and crispy dosa seasoned with clarified butter.
  • Southern Spices Special Ghee Roast $12
    • Thin and crispy dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney and seasoned with clarified butter
  • Thattu Dosa $10
    • Soft and thick small dosa (3 pcs)
  • Onion Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with chopped onion
  • Cheese Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with grated cheese
  • Egg Dosa $11
    • Dosa topped with egg and seasoned
  • Masala Dosa $12
    • Masala Dosa is an authentic South Indian Dish stuffed with potato, onion, mixed herbs and spices
  • Mysore Masala Dosa $13
    • Dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney stuffed with onion, potato, mixed herbs and spices
  • Idli Vada $14
    • Three pieces of idli and two pieces of urad dal (lentil) vada
  • Egg Masala Dosa $13
    • Dosa topped with egg, stuffed with onion, potato, mixed herbs and spices
  • Southern Spices Special Masala Dosa $14
    • Dosa spread with egg, spicy tomato chutney, stuffed with onion, potato, mixed herbs and spices
  • Non Veg Dosa (Chicken/Beef) $14
    • Dosa stuffed with meat, potato, onion, mixed herbs and spices
  • Plain Uthappam $10
    • Uthappam is a thick savoury pancake
  • Egg Uthappam $11
    • Thick savoury pancake topped with egg and seasoned
  • Onion & Tomato Uthappam $12
    • Thick savoury pancake topped with chopped onion and tomato
  • Cheese Uthappam $12
    • Thick savoury pancake topped with cheese
  • Southern Spices Special Uthappam $13
    • Southern Spices special uthappam topped with chopped onion, capsicum, tomato, green chilli and spice mix
  • Idli $9
    • Steamed soft rice cake made from fermented rice and black lentil batter
VEGETARIAN MENU VEGETARIAN MENU
  • Kadala Curry( Chick Pea Curry) $15
    • Traditional curry made with chick pea simmered in south Indian style gravy
  • Sambar $15
    • Traditional hot and sour curry made with mixed Indian vegetables and spices simmered in South Indian style gravy
  • Paneer Peas Masala $15
    • Indian cottage cheese and peas in a tangy tomato based gravy
  • Egg Curry $15
    • Traditional Kerala boiled egg curry finished in onion tomato based gravy
INDO-CHINESE INDO-CHINESE
  • Chilli Gobi $15
    • Marinated cauliflower deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a spicy sauce
  • Gobi Manchurian $15
    • Marinated cauliflower deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a soya based sauce
  • Chilli Chicken $16
    • Marinated chicken deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a spicy sauce
  • Chicken Manchurian $16
    • Marinated chicken deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a soya based sauce
NON VEGETARIAN MENU NON VEGETARIAN MENU
  • Chicken Malabari $16
    • Chicken cooked in onion, tomato, coconut milk and finished with herbs and spices
  • Kerala Chicken Roast $16
    • Deep fried chicken cooked in chicken stock and finished with herbs and spices
  • KFC (Kerala Fried Chicken) $18
    • Chicken marinated overnight with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried, served with salad
  • Butter Chicken $16
    • Marinated chicken cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
  • Kerala Lamb Masala $18
    • Tender lamb cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Kerala Beef Masala $16
    • Tender beef cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Kerala Special Beef Fry $18
    • Beef cubes cooked with roasted spices, onion, curry leaves and fresh slices of coconut
  • Kerala Fish Curry ( as per size) $18 - $20
    • Fish simmered in special South Indian tangy curry sauce finished with coconut milk
  • Fish Fry (as per size) $18 - $20
    • Seasonal fish marinated with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and shallow fried, served with salad
  • Kerala Prawn Malabari $18
    • Prawns cooked with creamy coconut gravy and finished with herbs and spices
RICE MAIN RICE MAIN
  • Kerala Special Chicken Biriyani $16.50
    • Traditional baked rice layered with meat, exotic spices and herbs. Biriyani served with rich creamy mixed vegetable, raita, Pickle and Pappadam
  • Egg Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables and egg.
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables
  • Chicken Fried Rice $15
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables, egg and chicken
  • Mixed Fried Rice $17
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables, egg, shrimps and chicken
  • Peas Pulao $8
    • Basmati rice cooked with peas, seasoned with clarified butter and cumin seed. Served with pappadom and pickle
SPECIALS SPECIALS
  • Kati Roll (Naan Roll) $10
    • Fresh butter naan wrapped with chicken tikka, home-made fresh vegetable salad and yummy dressing
  • Kothu Parotta Chicken / Beef / Veg $15
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat (chicken/beef) or vegetable curry
  • Kothu Parotta Mixed Chicken &Beef $16
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat curry
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Kerala Flaky Parotta $2.50
    • Soft and flaky Kerala bread freshly cooked
  • Kerala Flaky Garlic Parota $3
    • Soft and flaky bread freshly cooked.
  • Appam (Hoppers), Gluten Free, Vegan $2.50
    • Soft and crispy savoury curved pancake made out of fermented rice batter
  • Egg Hoppers $3.50
    • Soft and crispy savoury pancake made out of fermented rice batter, coconut cream and topped with egg
  • Puttu - Gluten Free, Vegan $6
    • Steamed cylinder of ground rice layered with grated coconut
  • Plain Naan $2.50
    • Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
  • Butter Naan $3
    • Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
  • Butter and Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter
  • Butter, Garlic and Chilli Naan $4
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic & chilli, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter.
  • Cheese and Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Traditional leavened bread stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor
COMBOS COMBOS
  • Two Kerala flaky parota with chilli chicken or chicken malabari $14
  • Two butter naan with butter chicken $14
  • Puttu and Kadala (chickpea) curry or chicken malabari $14
  • Chilli Chicken and fried rice $21
SIDES SIDES
  • Steamed Basmati Rice $3
  • Raita $3
    • Yoghurt mixed with fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Pickle $3
  • Chutney $2.50
  • Sambar $3
  • Plain Yoghurt $2
  • Pappadoms (deep fried) $2
  • Boiled Egg $2
  • Kechumber $3
    • Diced seasonal vegetables mixed with lemon juice and spices
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Dosa $10
    • Sweet dosa finished with chocolate sauce and served with scoop of ice-cream
  • Scoop Ice Cream (2 scoops ) $5
BEVERAGES BEVERAGES
  • Masala Chai (Tea) $5
  • Black Tea $4
  • Mango Lassi $5
  • Fresh Lemon/ Lime Juice $4
  • Soft Drinks from $2

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $14
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Basil pesto, tomato & feta
  • House Made Hash Brown $2.5
  • Breakfast Tostada $18
    • Crispy tortillas with avocado salsa verde, re-fried black beans, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeno, rocket and fried eggs, topped with melted cheese
  • Classic Bene Half $14 Full $19
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Grilled Broccolini & Asparagus
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.5
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
    • Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
  • Halloumi Salad $21
    • Grilled halloumi with baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, herb shoots, toasted seeds, finished with a zesty balsamic lime dressing
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Garden burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty protein pattie inside a soft tortilla wrap with fresh salad, frated edam cheese and mayo
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Green power smoothie $8.95
    • a great-tasting superblend of nutrients-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with priobiotics, digestive enzymes, herbs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
  • Nachos $12.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips with a seasonal salad garnish
  • Breadless burger platter $18.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Chia seed and goji porridge $13.50
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk - a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Passion and lime Parfait $7.90
  • Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Pan-seared garlic King Prawns with lemon and harissa $15.00
  • Smoked barley and vegetable Falafel with hummus and tahini (3 pieces) $10.00
  • Meat Patty $2.60
  • Jam Wrap Donut $2.50
  • Giant Hotdog $3.90
    • (with sauce)
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.60
  • One Scoop Chips $2.70
  • Kumara $5.20
  • Cheepy, Cheapy, Chicken Burger $4.90
    • Chicken patty, lettuce, onion and mayo.
  • The Munchies $9.90
    • 2x squid rings, 2x chicken nuggets, 2x onion rings, 2x popcorn fish, 2x potato fritters, and half scoop of chips.
  • Spring Roll
  • Seafood Fritter
  • Mexican
  • Giant
  • Bluff Oysters
  • BBC Pattie
  • Steak & Onion Roll
  • Paua Fritter
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Mushroom Sauce $18.50
  • Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger with Chips $10
  • Sausages, Eggs and Chips topped with Gravy $14.50
  • Roast of the Day $13.00
  • Rosewater Meringues $10.00
    • Rosewater meringues served with cream and berry compote
  • Salad Bowl $6.00
  • Fries Bowl $4.00
  • Affogato $14.00
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso coffee and a shot of liqueur. From the following selection; Galliano Amaretto, Kahlua, Baileys, Cointreau or Yellow Galliano (vanilla liqueur)
  • Antipasto Platter
    • This platter is loaded with tasty treats including chicken, pulled pork croquettes, deli meats and pork ribs
  • For 4 people $70.00
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Served on fresh Vienna bread topped with caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato and aioli with a side of fries
  • Aioli $1.00
  • Ham & Egg
  • Chicken Mayo
  • Ham
  • Egg
  • Corn beef, Pickle & Salad
  • Bacon, Tomato & Lettuce
  • Ham & Tomato
  • Bacon & Avocado
  • Fresh Salmon Sashimi $9.20
    • Freshest NZ King Salmon 90-95gm, Serve With Soy Sauce, Ginger, Wasabi
  • Salmon Platter 20 PCS - $26.00
    • 8 pcs Double Avocado Fresh Salmon 8 pcs Smoked Salmon Avocado 4 pcs Salmon Nigiri
  • -Small ( 10PC ) $3.90
  • Double Avocado Smoked Salmon (GF 8PC) $8.90
  • Jumbo Fried Chicken (GF 8PC) $8.70
  • Spicy Salmon (GF 6PC) $8.20
  • -Small $5.90
  • Regular Salmon Chicken Bento $9.50
    • Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sushi One Fresh Salmon Nigiri One Inari Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • Chicken Cutlet Set $14.20
  • Yakisoba (Pork Fried Noodle) $15.00
  • Sweet Shrimp $4.50
  • Seaweed Salad $9.00
    • White Sesame Dressing
  • Assorted Crumbed Set $18.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki & Tempura Set $17.00
  • Set Menu B $45.00 per person
    • Appetiser - Seaweed Salad / Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) / King Prawn Tempura / Main Course - Assorted Sashimi / Nigiri Sushi - Salmon, King Prawn / Salmon Teriyaki / Deep Fried Chicken / Miso Soup / Steamed Rice / Dessert - Banana Tempura with Green Tea Ice Cream and Seasonal Fruits
  • Sashimi Salad with Wasabi Sauce or Yuzu Sauce $16.00
  • Udon $10.00
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Satay beef on rice $15
  • Stewed beef with chinese vegetables $21
  • Dumpling noodle soup $15
  • King prawns with black bean sauce $21
  • Squid and black bean sauce $21
  • Fried rice with choice of (Chicken, beef, BBQ Pork, Prawns, Vegetables) $16
  • Lemon chicken $20
  • Stir fried mixed vegetables $14
  • Lamb Kleftiko $32.00
    • Slow cooked lamb in a clay pot with peppers, potatoes, and shallots, topped with crumbed feta
  • Nasi Goreng $24.00
    • Indonesian fried rice with prawns and chicken, sambal oelek and fried egg
  • Pita Bread and Dips $13.00
    • Olive tapenade, tzatziki, hummus, served with grilled pita bread
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • served with pear and fig chutney, toasted French baguette and cornichons
  • Penne Alla Pollo $22.00
    • Penne pasta with chicken, sundried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese in white cream sauce
  • El Toro $34.00-$36.00
    • Canterbury Angus 30day aged beef with your choice of potato mash, pomme frittes, roast gourmet potatoes or potato and kumara gratin with either green salad or seasonal vegetables - Ribeye 250gm ($34.00), Prime Fillet 250gm ($36.00), On the Bone 400gm "El Grande" ($36.00)
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Sliced tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella
  • Soup of the Moment $15.00
    • Entree
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
  • Chicken Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Tandoori Mushrooms (8 Pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Shahi Paneer $7.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
  • Homemade samosas- entree (V) $9.00
    • Harissa yoghurt sauce on a bed of mesclun
  • Open steak sandwich $21.00
    • 120g sirloin with caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
  • -beef $18.00
  • Eggs florentine $15.50
    • With spinach, mushrooms & hollandaise
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • Served with berry coulis compote and a tuile biscuit
  • Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
    • With yoghurt and topped with berries
Southern Spices

Southern Spices

location

Address

148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033417444

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Asian Fusion , Brunch , Diner , Fast Food , Indian , Seafood , South Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand