Spice 'n' Life in Canterbury Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • 1 Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Crispy pastry stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes green peas and fried in vegetable Oil (2 per plate)
  • 2 Samosa Chaat $5.50
    • One samosa served with mint yoghurt sauce and tamarind chutney
  • 3 Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Chopped onions mixed with our Chef’s special spices, coated with Besan (special flour from India) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
  • 4 Pakora $6.00
    • Chopped seasonal vegetables mixed with our Chef’s special spices, coated with Besan (special flour from India) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
  • 5 Tandoori Chicken $16.00
    • Chicken marinated in authentic Tandoori paste (prepared by our Chef) and grilled in Tandoor for that special aroma and tandoori taste
  • 6 Chicken Garlic Kebab $12.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated and cooked in special garlic sauce
  • 7 Lahori Kebab $13.00
    • Special chicken kebab from Punjab- our Chef’s’ specialty
  • 8 Seekh Kebab $10.00
    • Lamb mince mixed with spices skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • 9 Chicken Tikka $10.00
    • Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala and tender baked in tandoor
  • 10 Fish Tikka $10.50
    • Boneless pieces of fish fillets cooked with spices in Punjabi style
  • 11 Prawn Fry $10.50
    • Deep fried prawns with Coastal Indian spices
  • 12 Veg Combo $20.00
    • Combination of samosa, onion bhaji and veg pakoras. Served sizzling hot with chutney
  • 13 Non Veg Combo $20.00
    • Combination on Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab and Kalami kebab
  • 14 Mixed Platter $20.00
    • Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji and Lahori Kebab
NON VEGETARIAN MAINS NON VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • 15 Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Tender baked chicken cooked in special creamy and tomato gravy
  • 16 Vindaloo $15.00
    • Chicken lamb or beef cooked in hot spices, onions and vinegar
  • 17 Chicken/Lamb or Beef Curry $15.00
    • Cooked in traditional Indian style
  • 18 Korma $15.00
    • Meat dishes prepared in a gravy rich in cream, masala and cashew nut paste
  • 19 Kadahi Preparations $15.00
    • Chicken, Lamb or Beef prepared in iron wok (kadahi) along with vegetable and spices
  • 20 Madras Preparation $15.00
    • Chicken, Lamb or Beef cooked in coconut based gravy. A special dish from South of India
  • 21 Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Marinated chicken pieces cooked in tandoor and then dish prepared with onions, capsicum and tomato
  • 22 Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Chicken prepared in a delicious sauce with mango base
  • 23 Saag Wala $15.50
    • Chicken lamb or beef cooked with spinach and cream
  • 24 Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A Kashmiri lamb dish cooked in spices, onions, tomatoes etc
  • 25 Nargisi Kofte $16.50
    • Minced meat balls cooked and served in traditional Indian delicious gravy
  • 26 Biryani $15.00
    • Chicken/Beef/Lamb cooked with Basmati rice spices onions, coriander
SEAFOOD MAINS SEAFOOD MAINS
  • 27 Goanese Prawns $15.50
    • Prawns cooked in a special masala paste
  • 28 Fish Malabari $15.50
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style
  • 29 Prawn Kadahi $15.50
    • Prawns prepared in iron wok (kadahi) along with vegetable and spices
VEGETARIAN MAINS VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • 30 Punjabi Cholle $14.00
    • Spicy chickpeas cooked in Punjabi style
  • 31 Aloo Gobhi $14.00
    • Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with spices
  • 32 Vegetable Jaipuri $14.50
    • Strips of vegetables cooked in herbs and spices
  • 33 Veg Korma $15.00
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy gravy with cashew paste
  • 34 Kadahi Paneer $14.50
    • Chef’s cottage cheese cooked in spicy gravy
  • 35 Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Blend on spinach and cottage cheese
  • 36 Paneer Makhani $14.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in tomato and creamy sauce
  • 37 Daal Makhani $14.50
    • Delicious North Indian Lentil curry dazzled with butter tarka
  • 38 Mushroom Mattar $14.50
    • Mushroom and green peas curry
  • 39 Saag Aloo $15.00
    • Potatoes cooked with spinach
  • 40 Vegetable Biryani $15.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with spices onions, coriander and seasonal vegetables
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Keema Naan $5.50
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Butter Naan $3.50
  • Peshawari Naan $5.50
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
  • Stuffed Prantha $5.00
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Gorkhali Puloo $5.00
  • Mushroom/Cheese Chilly $11.99
    • Fresh mushrooms/cottage cheese traditionally cooked on tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Kabli Naan (Peshawari Naan) $4.50
  • Prawn Kadai $17.99
    • Prawn cooked in butter with garlic tomato ginger and fresh coriander.
  • Mixed Pakora (8pc) $5.99
    • Crispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deeper fried.
  • Plain Naan $2.50
  • Garlic & Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Momo Chicken steamed $8.99
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone´s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate, raspberry
  • Fish of the Day * $24.00
    • Check our board, pan seared and grilled, served with a fresh green salad or seasonal vegetables
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Sticky Date Pudding $8.00
    • This classic served hot with toffee sauce, cream & ice cream
  • Meringue cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • *Gluten free on request
  • Lamb Cutlets $26.00
    • Lamb cutlets crumbed with a sweet basil crust, pan seared, on a bed of mash finished with a port wine glaze, served with seasona lvegetables or side salad
  • MIXED PLATTER FOR TWO $20.00
    • 2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Lamb Chops And 2 Tandoori Chicken Pieces.
  • ONION KULCHA $5.00
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Crispy Onions And Spices.
  • FISH CURRY $10.50
    • Boneless fillets Of fish cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and fresh coriander
  • CHICKEN PATIYALA $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken cooked with Cumin Seed, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Veg Gravy and Indian Species. Garnishd with chopped Coriander and Egg Omelette
  • JEERA ALLO $8.00
    • Diced Potato Tempered and Sauteed with Mild Spices and Cumin Seed
  • MIXED PICKLE $3.50
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.50
    • Boneless Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, fenugreek and spices
  • LAMB SAAG $10.50
    • A delightful preparatiom of lamb cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herb and spices
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Salata Costas $23.50
    • Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Costas Calamari $14.99
    • Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • Paua Pattie $6.50
  • Seafood Chowder $10.00
  • Battered Mussels x6 $5.00
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Portion Of Chips $3.50
  • Mussel Meal Deal $17.50
    • 1kg of steamed mussels served with sweet chilli sauce & lemon
  • Squid Rings x6 $6.00
  • Hash Brown $1.20
  • Hawaiian $10.50
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Fish Bite $1.20
  • Seafood Chowder $10.00
  • Fish of the Day $7.00 - $9.00
  • All burgers come with lettuce, tomato beetroot and onion
  • Egg $9.00
  • -Teriyaki Chicken and Avocado with Mayo $15
  • King Prawn Tempura 4 pcs $18
  • Sashimi - Assortment S/$18.50 M/$29
  • -California Prawn Roll with Mayo $14.50
  • -Vegetables with Japanese Spice $11
  • Salmon Tempura $15
  • Deep Fried Tofu $8.50
    • in Tempura Sauce
  • Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) $8
    • Deep fried Octopus Dumplings served with Takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, green laver, and shaved bonito 4pcs
  • Spicy salami fettuccine $19.90
    • Spicy salami, olives and red onion bound in a rich Napoli sauce
  • -Add Gluten Free base to any pizza $3.00
  • - Old smokey - house manuka smoked salmon, red onion, cashew nuts, fresh rocket & cherry tomatoes
  • Merrin Caesar salad $18.90
    • Seasonal lettuce, bacon, boiled egg, croutons and a creamy dressing, anchovies optional
  • Flintstone Ribeye $37.90
    • Chargrilled Ribeye on the bone, grilled to perfection, Available with the choice of salad and fries or vegetables and potatoes. Creamy Mushroom sauce, red wine jus or garlic Butter
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $12.50
    • Handmade cookies filled with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • hash browns $5.00
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa $3.50
  • Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • beef rump patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo with chips + blue cheese $2.00
  • Halloumi $4.50
  • Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
    • warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt
  • Scrambled Tofu $19.00
    • wilted spinach, smoked mushrooms, sassy sauce & toasted cashews + poached eggs $4.50
  • -With Salad $9
  • - Medium $9
  • Deal 1 $9.00
    • Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks
  • Grilled Chicken S $7.50 / M $9.50 / L $11.50
    • Grilled chicken pieces with rice garden salad
  • No Carbs Kebab
    • just salad & choice of lamb, chicken or mix kebabs
  • -Large $11
  • -Large $10.00
  • Plate $12.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Combo (choice of 2 fillings)
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $10.50
  • Double $13.00
  • Double $12.20
  • Double $13.00
  • Lamb
  • - Dry cured bacon $19.50
  • Lemon slice $7.00
  • Bacon, kale & feta tart $18.00
  • Bacon Sarnie $11.00
    • 2 slices of dry cured bacon in grilled ciabatta with garlic aioli
  • Salted caramel cheesecake $9.50
  • Lasagne $20.00
  • Please advise staff if you do not wish to have salad
  • Haloumi $19.00
    • Fried haloumi, smashed avocodo, tomato & basil on grilled ciabatta (Gluten free available)
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Udon $10.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
  • Wonton BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $8.50
  • Large $12.00
  • Large $7.50
  • Chicken Curry
  • Large $11.00
  • Small $9.90
  • Large $12.00
  • Combination Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Sweet Apple Pork Fillet (3 Skewers) $14
  • Smoked Eel Nigiri $14
  • Extra Pancakes For Duck $4
  • Iki Mata $16
    • Chilled salad of marinated (no, not cooked with heat) monk fish, kafr lime, hint of chili, crisp shoots, coconut sorbet and lime espuma
  • Maggie’s of Beijing $24
    • Inspired by the Mongolian soiled doves of Maggie’s. This lamb dish is seasoned with cumin and garlic
  • Very Lucky Guy $16
    • Our take on a traditonal ‘larb gai’ with shrimp, peanut, key lime, root ginger, chili, iceberg heart
  • Chicken Sate Bun (2 X Steamed) $16
    • Soft and fluffy buns filled with Malaysian sate chicken
  • Nasi Goreng (+$4 Wrapped In Egg) $22
    • Indonesian style fried rice with egg, vegetables, pork, smoked ling
Spice 'n' Life

Spice 'n' Life

location

Address

77 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, Canterbury, 7630, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033274139

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Pakistani , Thai , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
77 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, Canterbury, 7630, New Zealand