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

  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
  • Extra soft shell tortillas 3=$2.50 / 5=$4 / 7=$5.50
  • Spiced cashews & peanuts $5
  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Pulled pork, fire grilled pineapple, charred spring onion crema $8
  • Fire grilled garlic mushrooms, queso fresco, onions, black beans, chipotle & almonds $6
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Parma $24.00
    • Parma ham, mozzarella, tomato, grilled peppers, vincotto
  • Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
  • Napoletana (V) $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
  • Margherita Di Bufala (V) $20.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Affogato (GF) $10.00
    • Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Rib-eye Steak $32.00
    • 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Extras $2.00 each
    • bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown, onion rings
  • Kids Platter
    • cocktail sausages, nuggets, popcorn chicken, seasonal fruit & salad
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Option 1 $13.00
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham & pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • Prawn twisters $9
    • Deep fried prawns wrapped in crispy rice paper .
  • Assorted nigiri(8 pieces) $20
  • Spinach with miso and sesame dressing $4.80
    • Blanched spinach topped with tasty home made dressing .
  • Marinated mushroom $6.80
    • Marinated japanese mushroom .
  • Katsu curry $23
    • Pork or chicken
  • Vegetalian $15
  • Pork katsu $18
  • Edamame $5
    • Boiled green soy beans sprinkle with sea salt
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -With king prawns or mixed seafood $20.00
  • Phud Med Ma Muang (cashew nuts) $18.00
    • Chicken, beef or pork with vegetables and cashew nuts
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Gare Phud Phed(spicy lamb) $20.00
    • Quality lamb cooked with a variety of Thai herbs and spices including chili paste, pepper corns and kaffir lime leaf
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • ​Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
  • Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
    • Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Tacos De Carne (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped with guacamole
  • Quesadilla de Hongos $23
    • saute mushrooms, epazote and chilli cheese
  • Refried Beans $3
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • guajillo dusted fish with tomato salsa and lime
  • Enchiladas see below
    • two rolled corn tortillas, baked and topped with our special sauce served with rice
  • Vegetariana $27
    • chipotle spiced vegetable medley
  • B.L.A.T. Open Sandwich $17.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Open Sandwich served on Toasted Ciabatta with Savoire’s Homemade Mint Dressing
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Banana & Walnut or Vanilla & Black Doris Plum
  • Bagel - Toasted $8.90
    • with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Eggs Florentine $17.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Omelette $18.90
    • Ham, Cheese & Tomato or Spinach, Feta & Red Onion
  • Bacon $3.50
  • French Toast $18.90
    • served with Bacon, Banana and Maple Syrup
  • Nachos $15.50
    • beef
  • Pastie $5.00
  • Savouries $2.00
  • Cottage $5.00
  • Croquettes $3.20
  • Sausage Rolls $2.50
  • Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
  • Bacon and egg $4.00
  • Mince $4.50
  • -Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
  • Plain Naan $2.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Roll $5.00
    • Chicken tikka chunks rolled in roti bread with aoli sauce
  • Chicken Pakoras (6pcs) $4.90
    • Tender chicken piece dipped in chick peas batter and then deep fried
  • -Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
  • Lacha Paratha $3.00
  • Tarka Masoor Dal M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Masoor lentils cooked in gravy and sauteed; fried spices thrown on top
  • Chef’s Special Tandoori Platter for Two $20.00
    • Four chicken.Tikkas, four malai tikkas, four fish tikkas, eight tandoori prawns, & two seekh kebabs, served on fresh salad.
  • Vegetarian Burger (GF/V) $19.00
    • Toasted Bun with a Quinoa & Feta Pattie, Mushroom, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrot, Beetroot, Egg, Camembert Cheese & Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Prawn Twisters $15.00
    • Delicious Prawn Twisters on a light Garnish Salad with dipping sauces of Aioli & Sweet Chilli
  • Lamb shanks – Half or Full(GF) $22.00/ $34.00
    • Tender slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with a Delicious Red Currant Jous, served with Mashed Potato
  • Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
    • The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
  • Garlic Bread ( V ) $7.50
    • Oven Baked Garlic Pistolettes
  • Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
  • Chips-small or large $3.00/ $5.50
  • Pumpkin & Kumara Salad (V/GF) $17.00
    • Cumin & Coriander seasoned pieces of Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara on a Fresh Garden Salad with Pine Nuts, Beetroot & an Aioli Dressing
  • Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie
    • Is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
  • Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles $21
    • Fried chicken, Waffles, Maple syrup.
  • Central Otago Stone Fruits.( GF) $24
    • Prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, gastric buffalo mozzarella.
  • Aikmans Big Breakfast $24
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms,Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
  • Croquettes $15
    • Prawn, sweet corn, jalapeño, spring onion.
  • Breakfast served until 1.00Pm
  • Chicken caesar salad $24
    • soft egg, cos, parmesan, croutons, white anchovies, caesar dressing, bacon.
  • Fried Chicken $17
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
  • FRESH SALMON NIGIRI $9.00
  • SALMON BOWL
    • shredded cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • SALMON HALF ROLL $4.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL $11.50
  • CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO AND CREAM CHEESE $6.50/$8.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.90/$12.90
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.90/$12.90
  • Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Beef & mushroom with egg soup $7.50
  • Combination Fu Yong Egg $11.90/$12.90
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $11.90/$12.90
  • Prawn Crackers $2.00
  • Wine & Dine Combined $18.00
    • Any 1 of our fresh phat burgers (excluding Super Bugger Burger) with a classy glass of vino - red or white (House wine only)
  • Double Deed Done Dirt Cheap $18.00
    • Any 1 of our fresh phat burgers (excluding Super Bugger Burger) with a house beer
  • Shooting Flaming Mexican $18.00
    • Flaming Mexican Burger with a shot of tequila or a corona
  • King Julius $13.50
    • grilled chicken, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, already famous Caesar dressing
  • Extra pattie, chicken, fish or falafel. $4.50
  • Super Bugger Betta Burger Bargain $26.00
    • Say that fast 3 times & get an extreme high five & much respect! SUPER BUGGER BURGER with chips & a tasty beverage (House beer or wine, coke range , lemonade, orange juice)
  • Flaming Mexican $13.50
    • spiced beef pattie, chilli con carne, tomato, cheese, lettuce, sour cream.
  • Caesar Pleaser $11.00
    • parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
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