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

  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5.00
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $7.00
  • Fish & Fries
    • Golden Battered Hoki Fish served with Fries
  • Nachos $16.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips, Beef Mince, Chilli Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole & Mexican Salsa
  • Kumara & Pumpkin puree $6
  • Venision Rib Salad $23.50
  • Mud Cake $12.00
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding Served with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream
  • The "MAN STEAK" $29.50
    • 300 gram Sirlion, Onion Rings, Eggs Choice of Sauce: Garlic Butter or Mushroom or Peppercorn
  • Liqueur coffee $14.50
    • kahlua, irish whiskey, cointrean, baileys, frangelico, amaretto, galliano, drambuie
  • Hot sticky liquorice pudding $14.50
    • with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream
  • Confir of duck leg $38.00
    • on crisp coconut risotto cake, asian greens & apricot ginger glaze
  • Fillet of angus beef $39.00
    • grilled fillet of angus beef topped with mushroom duxelle and no.31 butter on potao gratin finished with oxtail jus
  • Confit of quail $19.00
    • slow cooked quail on crisp black pudding with carrot, caraway puree and botrytised grape jus
  • Vegetarian $29.00
    • coconut risotto cake topped with asian greens and crispy kumara crisps drizzled with a peanut and chilli dressing
  • Affogato $15.50
    • espresso coffee served with vanilla ice cream & a double shot of liqueur of your choice
  • Five spice pork belly $19.00
    • on apple slaw with petite coconut rice cake, crackling crumble and oriental drizzle
  • Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
    • Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Hokey Pokey, fudge sauce, peanut brittle, rice bubble cake, vanilla cream
  • Taco of the moment $19.00
    • Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • All served with an English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Aikmans rosti. Options of - Akaroa hot smoked salmon - Peter Timbs strreaky bacon - Avocado and tomato
  • Caesar salad $24.00
    • Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
  • Braised Lamb Shank $31.00 Gf, V
    • Mashed potato, peas and bacon, red wine jus
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Chicken Parma $27.00
    • Napoli, prosciutto, mozzarella, asparagus, honey roasted spring carrots
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Prawns with (Spicy, Kung Pao, Hoisin) sauce
  • Prawns and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with kung-pao sauce
  • Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao (for ten) $25.00
    • Shanghainess steam-fried yummy juicy bao zi stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
  • Spicy Pork Noodle Soup $15.50
    • Spicy diced pork and vegetables with noodle in yummy stock soup
  • Deep fried spring roll (for four) $11.50
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.50
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range pork and garlic chives
  • Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (for five) $13.50
    • Steamed yummy juicy Buns stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
  • Green bean salad $12.00
  • Fettuccine Con Polpette $24.50
    • Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce
  • Agnello $36.00
    • Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
  • Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
    • Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
  • Cannelloni Piemonte $25.50
    • Spinach & ricotta rolled in handmade pasta sheets & baked in a napoli sauce
  • Gustosa $28.50
    • Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta
  • Filetto Di Manzo (300g) $38.00
    • Grilled fillet steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
  • Panna Cotta Al Miele $16.00
    • Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto
  • Piatto Bruschetta $17.00
    • Ask the staff for our trio of the day
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
  • Sides $7.50
    • Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
  • Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
    • Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
    • Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Add guacamole $3.00
  • Guacamole $3.00
  • Cheese fries $7.00
    • Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
  • Taco $6.50
    • 6" soft flour tortilla served with fresh salad, cheese, sauces and your choice of : Crispy beer battered fish/ Garlic prawn/ Chicken tinga/ Pulled BBQ chipotle pork/ Carne Asada (marinated BBQ Beef)
  • Mexican corn salad $5.00
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Sour cream $3.00
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
    • mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
    • crumbed chicken tenders served with a spicy apricot sauce and light side salad
  • FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
  • MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
    • oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • Pineapple $3.00
  • Roast Pork on noodles $12.00
  • Pot of Boiled Rice $5.50
  • Sweet & sour Blue Cod $13.50
  • Fried Noodle $8.50
  • Steak on Noodles $12.00
  • Steak Cashew nuts on rice $13.50
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $13.50
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Veggie deluxe $18.50
    • Fresh veggies, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • Tomatoes $3.00
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Beat street muesli $9.50
    • Served with organic yoghurt and fruit.
  • Bacon benedict $19.00
    • Free farmed local bacon, free range eggs, organic toast and hollandaise sauce.
  • 7am - 2pm / 7 days a week
  • House beans $4.50
  • Salt flavoured chicken $7.00
    • Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles
  • Signature giant fried chicken cutlet $15.00
  • Thick cut toast w/ chocolate spread $4.80
  • Pork pot sticker $6.00
    • 6 pieces
  • Deep fried spring roll $4.00
  • Thick cut toast w/ garlic & herbs $4.80
  • Thick cut toast w/ coconut & condensed milk $4.80
  • Sesame oil chicken soup in hot pot $17.00
  • Fish Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Fish prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Fish Dopiaza $18.50
    • Fish cooked with large chunk of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Chicken Madras $15.50
    • Chicken cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut cream & tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Side Dish Platter $10.00
    • A selection of four side dishes of your choice excludes green salad
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $15.50
    • Chicken prepared with large chunks of green capsicum, onion & tomato cooked in ginger, garlic, green chili & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • The King $35.00
    • 2 King pizza 12", large chips & garlic bread
  • Hawaiian $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
  • Country King $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pesto Sauce
  • Chilli Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Brie & Combo Of Veggies Drizzled with Chilli Sauce
  • Thai Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Herbs, Fresh Tomato & Capsicum, Satay Sauce
  • Onion Rings $4.00
  • Spicy Chicken $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Lettuce
  • Steak Sandwich (Sirloin) $19.80
  • Beef Ravioli $20.80
    • in tomato sauce
  • Swiss bread and Swiss Cheese $14.80
  • B L T Sandwich $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Breakfast $18.80
    • Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
  • Pate Campagnard $13.80
    • Home made pate with Cumberland sauce
  • Coupe Danemark $10.80
    • French vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
  • Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
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