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

  • Sausages $4.00
  • Avocado Smash $15.50
    • with streaky bacon and a soft poached egg on wholegrain toast.
  • Potato Layer Cake $5.00
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Betty Granola $9.00
    • Served with mixed berry compote and Greek yoghurt
  • Black Betty's Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Two eggs, grilled haloumi, kumara rosti, roasted herb tomato, avocado smash, field mushrooms and spinach served with toast.
  • Crispy Bacon $4.00
  • “Desayuno de Mexico” $19.50
    • Spicy Mexican beans topped with a poached egg, served with avocado smash, homemade salsa, roast mushrooms, fried tortillas and a chipotle sour cream. (Vegan option available for $17.50)
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • 3 Mini Donut $2.00
  • Donuts - Plain $2.50
  • Big Hot Dog $3.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
  • Hot Dogs $2.50
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Plain Sausages $2.50
  • Mix it up. Design your own salad. We have endless combinations to suit your tastes. All the ingredients are fresh. Put a Moroccan twist on your day with serious flavour. see below
    • Served with: Any 3 Salads / Bed of Lettuce / Seeds & Almonds / Sour Cream or Aioli or Hummus. Salad Options: Arabic Rice / Brown Rice / Moroccan Couscous / Lebanese Couscous / Corn Salsa / Tomato Salsa / Chickpea / Mixed Bean / Grilled Vege / Tabouli / Beetroot & Carrot / Pickled Vege / Seasonal options
  • Grilled Vege $11.90
  • Grilled Vege $11.90
  • Beef Tapa $7.90
  • Moroccan Lamb $13.40
  • Extra Meat $3.50
  • Shredded Beef $12.40
  • Vege Falafel $12.90
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Ribeye Steak * $28.50
    • 250gm Char-grilled to your liking, served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Pork Fillet Salad * $20.00
    • Pickled pork fillet cooked in apple cider with Asian spices, served chilled on a bed of apples, peppers and red cabbage
  • Crème Brulee $8.00
    • A classic French favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Mozzarella Loaf $8.00
    • Toasted French stick with cheese and chilli sauce
  • Warm Breads $8.00
    • A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips
  • Cashmere Chicken Liver Pate * $10.00
    • Our own recipe, served with brown toast and salad greens
  • Shrimp Curry on Rice $13.50
  • Steak Nasi Goreng $12.50
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts on Rice $14.00
  • Shrimp Cashew Nuts on Rice $14.50
  • Set Menu 1 (3 persons $38.50)
    • Sweet and Sour Pork/Black Bean Steak/Chicken Fried Noodles
  • Steak Bami Goreng $12.50
  • Plain Fried Rice $7.00
  • Steak $5.00
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Cheese & pineapple $5.20
  • Extras $1.70
  • Bacon & egg $5.50
  • Prawn Twisters each $0.80
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Bluff Oyster cooked 1/2 doz $14.00
  • Hashbrown 6 for $3.00
  • Double Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $10.50
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Sauced Pork with Chili $12.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Pork and Seasonal Veges $12.50
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $16.00
  • Cocktail Spring Rolls x 6 $2.00
  • 1 /2 Portion of Wedges / Kumara Chips or Beer Battered Chips $3.50
  • Prawn Twister $1.50
  • Mini Hotdogs $1.20
  • Hash Brown $1.20
  • Blue Cod $10.00
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Battered Sausage $3.50
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • (Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Salted caramel cheesecake $9.50
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached free range eggs, Hollandaise, Toasted sunflower seeds on wholegrain toast with one of the following (Gluten free available)
  • Apricot, walnut & lavender cake $8.50
  • Lemon slice $7.00
  • Chicken, cranberry & brie pizza $17.00
  • Lemon & yogurt cake $8.50
  • Slow braised lamb shank pie served with house made chutney $18.50
  • Seafood chowder served with grilled ciabatta $15.50
  • -31 $6.70 pp
  • Large Platter $38.80
    • 36 pieces
  • Large Platter $36.50
  • Large Quiche Bite platter $38.50
    • 32 pieces
  • PP= Per Pack
  • -11 $7.20 pp
  • Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
    • 32 pieces
  • -21+ $6.20 pp
  • Crunchy Brioche French Toast $17
    • w mascarpone, maple syrup & berry compote
  • Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
    • w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
  • Fresh Fish $19
    • fried w salad & fries
  • The Pretender Burger $19
    • halloumi, plum relish, avo, mixed leaves, aioli
  • Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
    • beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
  • Avo Smash $16
    • w a poached egg, feta, chilli flakes, pumpkin seeds, tomato salsa salt & pepper served on multigrain toast
  • Bacon $3
  • Breakfast Board $19
    • w 2 eggs any way, bagel, salmon, bacon, fresh tomato, avo, cream cheese & pesto
  • Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
    • Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Kofta minced beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • your choice of meat served on a flat pita bread and a bed of salad to take away
  • Egyptian Koshary $11.00
    • Koshary Is a traditionaL Egyptian meat that consists of a macaroni, spaghetti, rice, black lentiLs, chick peas, garlic sauce and a spicy tomato chilli sauce, all topped with fried onions
  • Turkish Delight each $0.80
  • Egyptian Kebab Special $18.00
    • Crispy veggies (capsicum, onion, mushroom & cheese) mixed with our marinated meat and griLLed together then placed in a hot pita bread and finished with sauce. Served in a pizza box
  • Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/chicken parcel
  • Breakfast Wrap $7.90
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Breakfast Croissant $7.30
  • Bacon & Cheese or Spinach & Ricotta Roll $5.70
  • Salads $6.30
  • Fruit Salad $6.80
  • Muesli & Yoghurt $6.80
  • Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • With bacon on an English muffin, smothered in a rich creamy hollandaise sauce.
  • Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
    • Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
  • Cheesecake of the day N/A
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Chicken & Bacon Stack $28.90
    • Generous stack of grilled chicken breast, bacon and roast vegetables served on a seasoned potato mash with a herbed white wine sauce.
  • Extra Sour Cream $2.50
  • Apple Crumble $11.90
    • Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
  • Onion Rings 200g $4.90
  • Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
    • A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
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