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

  • Jalapeño Bites $12.00
    • A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream cheese encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell
  • HONEY BEEF
    • Honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with a horseradish aioli and garlic
  • Con le Patate
    • Rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomatoes and anchovy fillets
  • Garlic Prawns $15.00
    • Quick-fire garlic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing
  • Szechuan Tempura Squid $16.00
    • Tempura and Szechuan batter squid served with Asian salad and Thai dressing
  • Smoked Chicken $18.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, mango salsa, bacon and smoked chicken
  • THE ROAST
    • Roast chicken, pumpkin, potato, rosemary, garlic and red onions topped with Winnie’s garlic and rosemary gravy
  • SWEET SATAY CHICKEN
    • Peanut satay sauce, marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce and pineapple pieces
  • LAMB SAGWALA $16.00
    • tender meat pieces cooked in spinach gravy
  • CHICKEN MADRAS $15.00
    • tandoor cooked chicken with onions, green chilli, coconut milk and oriental spices
  • CHICKEN JALFRAISEY $15.00
    • pan fried boneless chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, capsicum, onion and spices
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
    • wholemeal flour bread baked in Tandoor
  • CHUTNEY & PICKLES $2.50
    • tamarind chutney, mango chutney, mint chutney-each
  • MANGO CHICKEN $15.00
    • mango flavoured sweet chicken curry a favourite for children
  • RESHMI KEBAB $10.00
    • Fillet of chicken marinated in milder spicy yoghurt and baked in Tandoor(recommended for children 5 pieces)
  • PEAS PULAO $7.00
    • basmati rice cooked with green peas
  • Mussel Fritter
  • Kumara Chips
  • Spring Roll
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Crabstick
  • Chicken Satay Burger
  • Lasagne Pattie
  • Giant
  • PLAIN WON TON $6.00
  • VEGETARIAN $8.50
  • STEAK $5.00
  • POTTLE FRIED RICE $6.00
  • ROAST MUSHROOM ON RICE $12.00
  • PRAWN FRIED RICE $12.00
  • COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
  • FISH $5.00
  • Chicken $13.90
  • Gang Gari (Yellow Curry)
    • An aromatic curry with sweet potatoes, onions in coconut milk, garnished with cashew nuts.
  • Please check our daily specials board
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $19.90
  • All eat at the same time and get to sample several dishes.
  • Thai Fish Cake (5) $8.50
  • For Four $28.00
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Pearl Special Lamb $16.90
    • Lamb first cooked in tandoor and then finished freshly grounded spices creamy butter sauce and herbs tomato and spices.
  • Vegetable Pakora $6.00
    • Fresh vegetables and potato’s mixed with Indian spices and chickpea flour deep fried in cholesterol free oil.
  • Chicken do Payaza $15.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked in lightly spiced flavoured sauce and diced onion, ginger Garlic and spices.
  • Vegetable Korma $14.90
    • Mix Vegetables and cottage cheese simmered in a mild gravy.
  • Chicken Saag $15.90
    • Cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, ginger garlic, onion and tomato.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Crispy onion rings mixed with spices and chick pea flour then deep fried to golden.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
    • Nan bread stuffed with chopped crispy onion and Indian spices.
  • Poppadum $1.00
  • 40. Tofu with Soy Sauce $13.00
  • 52. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yong $13.00
  • 10. Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $13.00
  • 77. Chicken Teriyaki $19.00
    • Battered chicken in Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
  • 50. Beef Black Bean Sauce with Rice $13.00
  • 37. Cathays Spicy Prawn $19.00
  • 79. Thai Beef $19.00
    • Stir-fried marinated beef fillets and onions with Thai sauce
  • 76. Kanpung Chicken $19.00
    • Battered chicken stir-fried in a delicious spicy garlic sauce
  • Chips - Bag $3.00
  • Health sandwich n/a
  • Gourmet roll $5.50
  • Bacon egg + cheese $5.90
  • Slices + Biscuits $3.60
  • Fish + egg n/a
  • Chilli dog $5.90
  • Lasagne square $3.20
  • Pizza of the week $ POA
    • See our blackboard for this week's special.
  • Maui $18.00
    • House sauce, ham & fresh pineapple
  • Takeaway $1.00
  • Berlusconi $16.00
    • House Sauce topped with fresh mozzarella & balsamic glaze
  • Full Moon $20.00
    • House sauce, capsicum, prosciutto,salami, chorizo, artichoke, olives, red onion & rocket.
  • Unlucky hunter $18.00
    • House sauce, roast pumpkin & kumara, caramelised onions, feta, rocket & balsamic glaze.
  • Meat lovers $20.00
    • House sauce, salami, spicy chorizo, ham, red onion, prosciutto & BBQ sauce.
  • Smokey Chicken $18.00
    • House sauce, smoked chicken breast, basil pesto, tomatoes, red onion & capsicum.
  • Omelette $18.90
    • Ham, Cheese & Tomato or Spinach, Feta & Red Onion
  • French Toast $18.90
    • served with Bacon, Banana and Maple Syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $18.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Bagel - Toasted $8.90
    • with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Eggs Atlantic $19.50
    • Poached free range Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Chicken Breast Sandwich $19.90
    • Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Red Onion on Focaccia Bread served with French Fries & Salad
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Banana & Walnut or Vanilla & Black Doris Plum
  • Eggs Florentine $17.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Chocolate Fondant $15.00
    • Light Sponge with Molten Centre + Ice Cream (cooked fresh to order)
  • Sirloin of Beef $38.00
    • Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Hot Plate Venison $24.00
  • Braised Pork Hock Slice with Brown Sauce $12.00
  • Chicken and Corn Soup Sml $5.00/Lge $15.00
  • Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Hot Plate Beef $18.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetables $12.00
  • Chef's Fried Chicken Steak $14.00
  • Stir-fry Beef with Vegetables $14.00
  • Entraña 400 gr $26.00
    • A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
  • Cassava with cream $7.00
  • Pollo a la Brasa 300 gr $18.00
    • An authentic recipe from South America, chicken, boned, marinated and cooked to perfection on our grill
  • Guaro $2.00
    • Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
    • Salsa fresca
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • Guasacaca $2.00
    • A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
  • Each $4
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Sausage Rolls $2.20
  • Steak & Onion
  • Cottage pie
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • house muesli (low fat + low sugar) $10.50
  • eggs your way $9.50
  • toasted bagels: – cream cheese and jam $6.50
  • open fillet steak sandwich with portobello mushrooms $18.50
  • half n half salad plate $12.00
  • halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
  • tomato and avocado on toasted wholegrain $9.50
  • omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
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