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

Five Stags Rangiora (sample menu)
  • Apricot $2.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRIES $10.00
  • BRASS MONKEY PUDDING $13.00
    • Sticky banana cake pudding with thick custard
  • Dunblane Drums
    • Free range chicken drumsticks fried in buttermilk served with manuka honey & mustard dipping sauce
  • PORK SPARE RIBS $27.50
    • A rack of our famous pork spare ribs, smothered in our secret BBQ sauce, served with salad and fries
  • THE BIG ELK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE $13.00
    • Semi-sweet dark chocolate mousse cake with crunchy white chocolate base & served with caramel/chocolate sauce
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES $8.00
    • On house-made thick grainy bread
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $13.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with cream & any choice of sauce
Benson Chinese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Satay Beef on Rice $13.00
  • Vegeterian Fried Noodles $15.00
  • Bami Goreng $15.00
  • Nasi Goreng $15.00
  • Crab Meat Tofu Soup S $5.00 M $13.00
  • Honey B.B.Q. Pork $26.00
  • Vegetarin Spring Rolls $7.00
  • Deep Fried Tofu on Rice $13.00
Monteith's Brewery Bar Rangiora (sample menu)
  • Pecan and white chocolate tart with toffee sauce $12.5
  • Grilled Chicken Breast, $30
    • herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a creamy white wine & garlic sauce
  • Fish of The Day $30
    • All ways changing ever evolving
  • (250g) Sirloin $32
    • of New Zealand Beef, garlic sautéed mushrooms, farmhouse fries, salad and your choice of sauce, mushroom, peppercorn, Garlic or pan jus
  • Salmon $18
    • House smoked Salmon, capers and cream cheese
  • Chicken $18
    • Chicken and bacon with our mango chutney base
  • Soup of the day $10
    • served with warmed breads
  • Silver Fern Farm Lamb Shoulder $30
    • braised in tomato, red wine and rosemary, over a medley of roasted potato, kumara, pumpkin and baby spinach
New Town Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • -1 doz (no sauce) $7.00
  • Set Menu for 2 people $17.50
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, pottle of fried rice
  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.50
    • Sliced roast pork, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
  • Set Menu for 8-10 people $90.00
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, Steak black bean sauce, Satay steak, Lemon chicken, New Town fried rice, Vegetable Chow Mein, Bami Goring, 12 Wontons with sweet and sour sauce
  • Spring Roll / Curry Rice Roll / Pottle Sweet and Sour Sauce with pineapple, onions and carrots $2.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice (with onions, peas and egg) / Pottle Fried Noodles (with onions, peas and oyster sauce) $5.00
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Set Menu for 4-6 people $47.00
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, Steak black bean sauce, New Town fried rice, Sweet and sour pork
Merrin Street Brewery Bar (sample menu)
  • Also available vegetarian option.
  • Merrin Caesar salad $18.90
    • Seasonal lettuce, bacon, boiled egg, croutons and a creamy dressing, anchovies optional
  • ​• Gourmet house Pizzas $23.40
  • Country Fried Chicken Tenders $15.90
    • Marinated in secret spices, crusted and fried until golden brown. Served with aioli and ruano hot sauce
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $12.50
    • Handmade cookies filled with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Curry and a Pint $25.00
    • Chef’s latest creation served on rice with a poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Scallop and crispy bacon salad $25.00
    • Succulent scallops, crispy fried bacon with seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes and brined onions
Murphy's On The Corner (sample menu)
  • Plain sausage $3.00
  • Fish burger $11.00
  • Mussels $6.00
    • 6x
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Seafood chowder Sml $5.00 / Lrg $7.00
  • Bacon & egg $11.00
  • Lemon fish $5.00
  • Chicken burger $11.00
Twenty Seven Steps (sample menu)
  • Coconut, lemon & chia seed pudding, poached rhubarb compote (gf,df) $15.50
  • Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50
  • Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
  • Chargrilled 200g Canterbury beef fillet, bone marrow crust, Akaroa black pudding, bacon & leek champ, shallot, garlic and red wine jus (gf*df*) $39.50
  • Duck liver parfait, Muscovado & onion jam, bread $19.50
  • Sticky toffee pudding roulade, salted caramel & salted caramel ice cream $15.50
  • Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
  • Affogato – LCC espresso, liqueur of your choice, Kohu Road vanilla ice cream (gf*) $16.00
The Bodhi Tree (sample menu)
  • JETDA ONO HIN
    • mild chicken curry / stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic, coconut milk & light spices
  • (please note dishes are entree size)
  • SHWE Jl MOT
    • semolina & coconut milk cake
  • MOHINGA
    • light fish soup flavoured with shallots & lemongrass
  • VEGETABLE AJOO
    • vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deep fried, served with dipping sauce
  • TIMBODI THOKE
    • shredded green papaya dressed with lemon, dried shrimp, shallot oil & roasted pea flour
  • ONO HIN YE
    • coconut & chicken soup
  • MO KIN THOKE
    • roasted mushrooms dressed with lemon, shallots, sesame & olive oil
Shawtys Cafe (sample menu)
  • Broccolini with almonds & burnt butter
  • Salmon, local crispy skinned fillet served on a warm pumpkin, caramelised onion, pine nut and feta salad with chermoula salsa $32.00
  • Beer battered market fish, tartare sauce, fries and a garden salad $21.00
  • Lamb Souvlaki - seasoned lamb with hummus and tomato base, red onion, mozzarella, red peppers, topped with crisp lettuce and yoghurt dressing $20.00
  • The Vege $19.00
    • Grilled halloumi, portobello mushrooms, spinach, grilled tomato, fried rosemary potatoes with a free range poached egg and balsamic glaze
  • Drunken affogato $15.00
    • shot of espresso served on kapati affogato ice-cream and a shot of liqueur of your choice
  • Crispy, coconut chilli prawns on a roasted banana with chilli rum syrup $15.00
  • Salmon - Local Aoraki smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion and capers with tomato and a lemon and dill dressing $20.00
Royal Roasts (sample menu)
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Roast Potato $0.80
  • Chips $2.90
  • Pork $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Whole $19.00
  • 1 Lamb Shank $13.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Schnitzel $6.90
  • Quarter $6.50
The Serious Sandwich (sample menu)
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
Shroom Room Cafe (sample menu)
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Long black $3.50
  • Latte $4.50
  • Breads + spreads $10.00
  • Fluffy $1.00
  • Short black $3.50
  • Harvest breakfast $18.00
    • seasonal veges, hashbrowns, eggs on toast
  • Crumpets with jams n/a
Cafe 101 (sample menu)
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
Loln Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $11.50/$14.50
  • Cheese Burger $4.20
  • Onion Ring $0.90
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $9.00/$12.00
  • Sole Filet(crumbed/batter) $7.50
  • Chicken & Pineapple on Rice $10.50/$13.50
  • Sliced Steak fried rice $9.00/$12.00
  • Prawn with vegetables $11.50/$14.50
EAT Cafe - Excellence and Taste (sample menu)
  • NACHOS $12.50
    • served with spicy mince and chilli bean mix, melted cheese and sour cream
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • WEDGES $8.50
    • served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
    • a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
  • NEW YORK TOASTED CHEDDAR CLUB $16.50
    • with chicken tenderloins, bacon, tomato, avocado and melted swiss cheese, served with side salad
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
    • two poached eggs, with bacon on toasted freshly baked bread and our homemade hollandaise sauce
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • BAGEL $5.50
    • served with cream cheese and jam
Spice 'n' Life

Spice 'n' Life

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

033274139

email

Email

spice_n_life@xtra.co.nz

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
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