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

  • Vege Big Breakfast $25
    • Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
  • Corn Fritter Stack $21
    • Topped with a cooked salsa, sour cream and salad
  • Vege Big Breakfast (GF) $25
    • Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
  • Toast and Spreads (GF) $9
    • As it says, and tasty to boot!
  • -Or with bacon, banana and maple syrup for $23
  • Eggs Benedict $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • Fruit Salad $15
    • Served with yoghurt
  • Big Breakfast $25
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix!
  • Banana Bread $16.9
    • w/ Honey comb, mascarpone, himalayan sea salt + almonds
  • Seasonal fruit $3.5
  • Salmon $5
  • Toast + Eggs $10.9
  • Bagels $11.5
    • Salmon + Cream cheese
  • Roasted potato $5
  • French Toast $19
    • Brioche French toast w espresso mascarpone, maple syrup, toasted nuts + dried raspberries & w/ bacon
  • Avocado Smash $16.9
    • w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
  • Classic Chicken Breast Burger $9.90
    • Sink your teeth into our soft, seeded bun filled with a delicious marinated skinless chicken breast, fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo.
  • Spicy Rice (Regular) $4.50
  • Grilled Veggie Strips $14.90
    • A wholesome combination of chunky veggies and haloumi cheese grilled with Nando's PERi-PERi basting served with your choice of side.
  • 5 BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Reach new heights of enjoyment.
  • Old-style chips (Large) $6.50
  • Double Breast Burger $15.90
    • Two marinated & basted skinless chicken breasts, accompanied by crisp lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo inside a soft, seeded bun.
  • Mediterranean Salad $9.90
    • The unmistakable Mediterranean mix of gourmet lettuce, capsicum, olives, feta, onion, cucumber, carrot & cherry tomatoes.
  • Old-style chips (Regular) $4.50
  • Ribeye steak & chicken cutlet $29.00
  • Extra noodle $3.00
  • Kid's mixed fried curry rice $9.00
    • Beef curry rice, veg croquette, crumbed prawn
  • Mixed fried curry rice $15.90
    • Delicious prawn cutlet, crumbed prawn, veg croquette
  • Add rice & miso soup set $4.00
  • Canterbury angus beef ribeye steak $25.50
  • Kara-age chicken curry $15.90
  • Kid's ramen noodles & sushi balls $9.00
    • Soy sauce roast pork ramen, prawn sushi ball, inari sushi
  • RH 'cheeky monkey' snack board $8.50
    • a selection of fruit & vegetables soldiers, cheese and sliced meats
  • Hotcakes $16.50
    • served with crispy bacon, spiced banana & maple syrup
  • Caesar Salad $12.00
    • served with a poached egg
  • Courgette & parmesan fritters $18.50
    • served with smoked salmon
  • Free range eggs $15.00
    • add crispy bacon
  • Thyme roasted mushrooms $4.00
  • Crunchy fries served with aioli & tomato sauce $7.00
  • Almond & toasted coconut bircher muesli $10.00
    • served with greek yoghurt & honey
  • Onion Rings x 6 $3.00
  • Hot Dog $3.50
  • Prawn Cutlet $1.50
  • Freshly Battered Fish $10.50
  • Jam Wrap $3.20
  • Chicken Nuggets x 6 $5.00
  • Vegetarian $10.00
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • PRAWN PAKORAS $18.00
    • Prawns dipped in a chickpea flour with herbs and spices, then deep-fried. Eight pieces per portion.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • LAMB MADRAS $22.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked with herbs and spices, onion, garlic, ginger, and fenugreek tossed in a lamb gravy.
  • CHICKEN POSHT $21.00
    • Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in a vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, herbs and spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds.
  • LAMB POSHT $23.00
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $21.00
    • Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils. Tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN JALFREZEE $20.00
    • Diced chicken cooked with capsicum, herbs and spices, coconut milk and tomatoes. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (two $13.10) $6.80
  • Seasoned Mince Beef (two $10.50) $5.50
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $11.50
  • Longboard Burrito $14.90
    • Sweet pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole (Mini $10.90)
  • Mango Chicken Salad $13.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fresh fruit salsa and guacamole. Cumin lime vinaigrette on the side
  • Fajita Veggies with Guac $9.90
  • Tortilla Chips & Salsa Bar $5.00
  • Panang Curry $12.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Honey Lemon Chicken $12.50
    • Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice
  • Oyster Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
    • Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Noodle Soup (No Rice) $12.50
    • A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Seafood Salad $12.50
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
  • Green Curry $12.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Vietnamese Salad $13.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork
  • Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $16.50
    • Pears, blue cheese and baby spinach leaves with dried cranberry and cashew salad finished with a dijon mustard and honey dressing.
  • Fresh Summer Berry Trio $12.00
    • Double berry sorbet, served with fresh summer berries, sugar syrup and a mint mascarpone.
  • Chicken $20.00
    • Crumbed corn fed chicken, cheese, beetroot, lettuce and onion.
  • Omelette with free range eggs $18.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette filled with mushrooms, bacon, tomato, cheese and a slice of toast
  • Lamb Rack $38.00
    • Panko and parmesan crumbed Canterbury lamb. Accompanied on a homemade fresh garden pea ricotta and gnocchi. Finished with a port wine reduction and herb fraiche with crispy kumara chips.
  • Pulled Pork
    • Pulled pork with an apple sauce with onions, capsicums and sage.
  • Roast Vege Salad $16.50
    • Smoked paprika, pumpkin, parsnip, red onion, carrots, beetroot, rocket leaves. Served with a honey lemon yoghurt and sunflower seeds, caramelised feta and dukkha to finish.
  • Flatbread $8.50
    • Toasted flatbread smothered in basil pesto, parmesan cheese and feta.
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Eye fillet steak with black pepper sauce $34.00
  • Kung pao chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies & Sichuan peppers $30.00
  • Steamed bun of roasted pork belly & pickled cucumber (1 bun) $10.00
  • Fried rice with roast pork & Chinese sausage $28.00
  • Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
  • Roast duck and mango salad $35.50
  • Stir-fried Squid with black bean sauce $30.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice (prawn, scallops and squid) $32.00
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
    • red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Gaeng Phed
    • (Red curry) Red chili paste curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoots, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Chicken Satay
    • Marinated chicken skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
  • Yum Bahn Thai
    • Bean thread noodles with minced meat, red onions, fresh coriander and seasoned with lime juice and chilli.
  • Fish cakes
    • Special Bahn Thai recipe. Fish blended with red curry paste, egg and spices.
  • Pad Prew Wan Sam Rod -
    • Bahn Thai sweet and sour sauce stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
    • Spicy lemongrass soup with fresh seasonal vegetables and coriander.
  • Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
  • All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
  • Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
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