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

Wok On In Cafe (sample menu)
  • Beef Brisket on Noodle $9.50
    • Stewed beef briskets and vegetables served on fried egg noodle
  • Pork Chow Mien $9.50
  • Cashews $3.00
  • Chilli Prawns on Rice $10.50
    • Stir fried prawns in chilli, garlic, ginger sauce served with rice
  • Malaysian Chicken Curry $9.50
    • Hot and spicy coconut curry of chicken nibbles, potatoes & green beans served with rice
  • Chinese Bokchoy Veges $11.00
    • stir fried with Mushrooms and Chicken in Garlic Sauce
  • Beef and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Vegetarian Fried Noodle $9.50
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar (sample menu)
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
    • Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • 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.
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • with hummus and tomato $9.00
  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich: $18.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Bagels:
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
O'Shea's Public House (sample menu)
  • Childrens Combo
  • -Pasta
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • An abundance of seafood, rich & creamy, to make a start served with bread.
  • Serving of seasonal Vegetables of the day $3.50
  • Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
  • Celtic Crumbed Fish $17.50
    • Crumbed hoki served with salad and fries, wedge of lemon and tartare sauce.
  • Available from 11am - 5pm daily
  • Kids Bangers and Mash
Fox Street Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Blue Cod (mouth watering) $6.50
  • Garlic & Onion Sausage $3.50
  • Battered Mushrooms $1.50
  • Whiting Battered $3.00
  • Corn Nuggets x 5 $2.20
  • OR 5 Corn Balls $5.50
  • Corn Fritter $2.50
  • Mini Hotdog $1.00
Mythos Greek Souvlakis (sample menu)
  • Double $12.50
  • Childrens Souvlaki
  • Single $7.30
  • Vegetarian Falafel
  • Lamb
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $10.20
  • Double $13.00
The Jolly Potter (sample menu)
  • Chicken Stir - Fry & Cashew Nuts. Tender chicken breast pieces - stir-fried with fresh seasonal vegetables, served on rice. $17.90
  • Mediterranean Schnitzel. Spicy crumbed cordon bleu beef stuffed with cheese and ham. $19.90
  • Chicken Enchilada. Saj bread stuffed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. $19.90
  • Wedges and Sour Cream $8.90
  • Fish of the Day. Fresh Blue Cod served with fresh salad and fries. $13.90
  • Giant T- Bone. Topped with mushroom sauce, garlic butter or pepper. $24.90
  • (followed by an ice cream sundae) -
  • Mediterranean Schnitzel. Crumbed beef schnitzel stuffed with cheese and ham and served with salad and fries. $12.90
Cafe 51 (sample menu)
  • New Zealand Cheese Board $20
    • A selection of New Zealand made cheeses, served with dried fruits, nuts, crusty bread, quince paste & herbed butter
  • Twice Roasted Pork Belly Sandwich $26
    • With ranch slaw, caramelised onions, seasoned wedges & smoked paprika aioli
  • - Grilled halloumi with roasted vegetables, baby spinach, caramelised onion & sweet chili sauce.
  • - Feta, roasted tomatoes, olives & balsamic
  • Soup Of The Day half $9/ full $15
    • Ask for today's choice Served with a side of bread
  • Pan Seared Lambs Fry (Liver) & Bacon $25
    • Served with a rich gravy, hand-cut fried potato & a wedge of bread for mopping up
  • Bowl Of Fries half $4/ full 8$
    • With a side of tomato sauce
  • - Battered white fish topped with crispy slaw & sour cream tartare.
Allure Cafe and Gallery (sample menu)
  • The pasta is seasonal, so please ask if its on today's menu.
  • No:10 Porterhouse Steak burger $22.50
    • Gourmet Steak burger with a choice of two sides
  • No:02 Pork Fingers and chips $14.50
  • No:03 Beer battered Chicken Wedges and Chips $12.50
  • No:11 Scrambled Eggs $14.50
    • Delicious seasoned Heb and Cheese Scramble
  • No:25 Hawaiian $22.50
    • Shaved ham, Pineapple pieces with our Allure special 3 Cheese Topping and our homemade Tomato sauce, on a crispy base
  • No:07 Ham, Cheese and Pineapple with Chips $12.50
  • No:05 Smoked Salmon $26.50
    • Slightly seasoned and grilled to your liking and served with a choice of two sides from the menu below
Royal Roasts (sample menu)
  • Chips $2.90
  • Chicken $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Rolls $7.90
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Roast Kumara $1.00
  • Pork $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Half $10.50
  • Roast Potato $0.80
Bao Bar (sample menu)
  • Lamb Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Slow cooked lamb, Coleslaw, Mint yoghurt sauce, Cheddar cheese, Coriander
  • Beef Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Slow cooked beef, Bok choy, Mushroom, Spiced corned egg
  • Chicken Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Southern style chicken,Coleslaw, Pickled ginger, Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, House salad
  • Spiced corned egg $2.50
  • Chicken Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
  • Bao Tasting Plate $28.00
  • Lamb Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Slow cooked lamb, Lettuce, Mint yoghurt sauce, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
  • Cheesy garlic Bao bread $5.50
    • Basil pesto
Trevinos (sample menu)
  • Lamb Rump $34.00
    • Grilled Canterbury Lamb Rump served with honey mustard and bacon potatoes with roast vegetables
  • Meso Platter $32.00/$44.00
    • Selection of cured meats, seafood, cheese, pickled vegetables, nuts and dips. Served with pita bread, focaccia and ciabatta (Serves 2/Serves 3)
  • Chicken Parmigiana $28.00
    • Crumbed chicken fillet topped with napololitana sauce, parmesan cheese served with salad and fries
  • Coq Au Vin $28.00
    • Braised chicken in a rich red wine sauce with onions, mushrooms and bacon, served with mash
  • Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Toasts $19.00
    • Eggs scrambled with your choice of creamy mushroom, bacon, smoked salmon served with grilled tomato and toasted ciabatta
  • Extras $4.00
    • Grilled tomato
  • Farmers Breakfast $22.00
    • Two eggs any style, with bacon, kransky sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, hash brown and toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $8.00
    • Cajun Pomme Frittes
Pages Charcoal Roasted Chicken (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
  • 1 CHICKEN + 2x FRIES $19.50
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
Tandoori Palace Papanui Rd (sample menu)
  • Fish amritsari (5pcs) $14.00
    • Deep fried fish of the day coated with the chick pea flour and spices. Serves well with the side of mint chutney
  • -Full $17.50
  • Prawn kadai $16.90
    • Prawns cooked in thick gravy with onions, capsicum and spices
  • Palak paneer $14.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked with spinach purée. And chef's added special herbs and spices.
  • Dal makhani $13.00
    • Whole black lentils soaked overnight and cooked slowly in a creamy buttery sauce
  • Chicken jalfrezee $16.80
    • Chicken cubes cooked with the onion, capsicum and coconut cream with added spices
  • Vegetable samosa $5.00
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a homemade flacky pastry then deep fried golden brown. Serves well with the tamarind chutney
  • Mushroom do pyaza $15.00
    • Mushroom cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
Phu Thai Restaurant and Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Ginger Vegetables $15.00
  • Vegetables Fried Rice $15.00
  • Steamed Sticky Rice $3.00 / $7.00
  • Tom Yum Goong (Prawn) $10.00 / $30.00
  • Vegetables Fried Noodles $15.00
  • Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Vegetables & Soy Sauce $15.00
  • Masaman Chicken Curry & Potatoes $16.00
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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