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

  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Energy Drinks $5
  • Bottled Water $4
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
    • 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
  • Seared rare venison w/ foraged herb verde. $18
  • Rachel Scott ciabatta, w/ Athena olive oil. $10
  • Herb crushed potatoes $9
  • House marinated olives $8
  • House smoked fish w/ pickled shallots, capers & Rachel Scott seaweed bread. $18
  • Confit organic chicken leg w/ roast vegetable & bulgur wheat salad. $38
  • Charcuterie of cured meats w/ Rachel Scott ciabatta. $18
  • Local activated walnuts & hazelnuts $8
  • ALOO GOBI $17.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • GARDEN SALAD $8.00
    • A fresh salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumber with mixed masala and lemon.
  • VEGETABLE JALFREZEE $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with herbs and spices, coconut milk and capsicum. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF - ONE LEG, ONE BREAST $14.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor.
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $4.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.
  • MANGO CHUTNEY $4.00
  • TARKA DAAL $16.00
    • Specially prepared lentil tempered with cumin seeds and garlic. Full of flavour and nutrition. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • KECHUMBER $4.00
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with lemon juice and spices.
  • Pappadams (4 pcs) $4.00
    • Crispy, wafer thin Indian lentil crackers
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • Diced lamb cooked with spices and spinach based gravy
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Marinated tandoori chicken cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Fish Masala $17.00
    • Fish (Ling Fillet) cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices
  • Raita $3.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and cumin
  • Vegetable Biryani $15.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, herbs and spices
  • Seekh Kebab (5 pcs) $9.00
    • Minced lamb with fresh herbs and spices skewered in tandoor. Served with mint chutney
  • Samosa (2 pcs) $6.00
    • Flaky pastry, filled with potatoes, peas and spices, fried golden brown. Served with tamarind chutney
  • Chicken Fried Rice with Pineapple $10.50
  • Calpis Grape Shake $4.20
  • Cereal Taro $5.60
  • Deep Fried Peanuts with Salt $5.00
  • XO sauce Fried Rice (Prawn) XO $11.50
  • Ice Coffee $3.60
  • Cereal Coco Milk Tea $5.60
  • Curly Chips $8.50
  • Miang Kum GF $5.90
    • roasted coconut,ginger, shallot, lime, peanut, dry shrimp, chilli with miang kum sauce
  • Tom Yum Goong $14.90
    • hot and sour soup prawn, mushroom, lemon grass, kaffir lime leave, galangal, coriander
  • Fresh Spring Roll with Prawns GF $14.90
    • with mint coriander and garden fresh vegetables
  • Grilled Pure Sirloin with Lime and Chilli Sauce $33.00
  • Wok Seared Mushroom Omelette $15.90
  • All mains come with rice, except for noodle dishes
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Greens $15.90
  • Grilled Marinade Chicken with satay sauce $12.90
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • bubble & squeak, mushroom, bacon, tomato, poached eggs & rye toast
  • Miso Soup (GF/V) $9.50
    • a pouring of enzyme fresh miso with carrot, corn & seaweed
  • Oven Baked Camembert $17.50
    • oven-baked topped with salted caramel, pistachio crumb and toasted rye
  • Corn Fritters $17
    • with an asian style caramel sauce
  • Ploughmans Platter $19
    • cheese, relish, breads & meats
  • BLAT $20.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on focaccia with aioli
  • Harrissa Lamb/Chicken Wrap $19.90
    • lamb or chicken strips, hummus, tomato, lettuce, in a middle-eastern wrap with yogurt dressing
  • Soup of the Day $15.50
    • served with a toasted scone
  • Basket of Fries $9.50
    • with Tomato & Aioli Sauce or traditional Kiwi Gravy
  • Dessert of the Day $13.50
    • wait staff will advise
  • Mushroom & Sweet Pea Risotto (v)(gf) $4.50
    • Topped with slow roasted tomatoes, & finished with rocket & shavings of parmigiano-reggiano
  • Seared Tiger Prawns (gf) $19.50
    • Pan fried in garlic butter & served on an avocado puree with rocket salad & mango salsa
  • Duo of Pork (gf) $34.00
    • Pork loin & pork belly slow roasted in apple cider with Moroccan inspired jus & served on potato gratin & bok choi, topped with crackling
  • Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
    • Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
    • Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup
  • Angus On Bone Ribeye 350gm (gf) $36.00
    • Potatoes-Duck fat roasted agria potatoes with rosemary (v)/ Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf)(v) / Potato wedges with sour cream (v)/ Creamed potato mash (gf)(v) Sauces- Syrah jus (gf)/ Brandy & green peppercorn/ Mushroom and garlic/ Blue cheese ranch / Roasted garlic butter (gf)
  • Irish coffee R18 $13
    • long black coffee, Jamesons Caskmates whiskey, lightly whipped cream
  • Breads & dips $15
    • selection of breads and house dips & spread
  • BBQ lamb $15
    • chipotle mayo, corn, parmesan, lime, soft herbs & tortilla crisps
  • Ora King smoked salmon $19
  • Crepes $15
    • cinnamon mascarpone, bacon, vanilla bean ice cream & maple syrup
  • Gnocchi $20
    • pan seared buckwheat gnocchi with courgette, roquette, pea puree, hazelnuts & goats curd
  • Truffle scrambled eggs $12
    • toasted ciabatta
  • Blackened courgette with smoked cherry tomato $6
  • Takoyaki $9.00
    • Octopus Ball (6pcs)
  • Comes with miso soup, steamed rice & teppan veges N/A
  • Wakame Salad $8.50
    • Seaweed Salad
  • Scallops $35.00
  • Aonori Chips $10.00
    • Fried PotatoChips and Battered hoki with seasalt and dried seaweed
  • chef's Suggestion $43.00
    • Prawns , Chicken, Premium NZ Eye fillet
  • Gyoza $12.00
    • Pan fried Pork & vege dumplings (6 pcs)
  • Vegetarian Roll $14.00
    • Avocado & seasonal vegetarian
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Rice or Salad
  • Medium $11.00
  • - Mixed
  • Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
  • -Beef
  • - Lamb
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Bully’s First Mate Burger $12.50
    • Homestyle Beef pattie, cheese, lettuce & tomato in a toasted burger bun with tomato sauce and fries
  • Silere Alpine Origin Merino Lamb loin [G] $39.00
    • Slow cooked by sous vide to medium rare, topped with za’atar spices served on Israeli couscous with green tomato harissa and red wine jus
  • Gurnard Fillet [G] $34.00
    • Pan fried skin on gurnard fillets served on an Asian salad with nam jim dressing, fried chicken & prawn dumplings and finished with a Thai green salsa
  • Loony Lovi’s Chicken Fillets $12.50
    • Chicken tenderloins crumbed in seasoned breadcrumbs and cooked golden with chips and crunchy salad
  • Seafood Platter [G] $39.50
    • Chef’s daily choice of local seafood’s including hot smoked salmon, salmon pate, salmon gravlax, fresh fish ceviche, poached salmon, mussels, prawns, scallop, crispy squid and fish cake with dipping sauces
  • Toast [2 slices of ciabatta bread with butter] $3.80
  • “Aged Beef” 220g Beef Eye Fillet [G] $42.00
    • Reserve aged fillet cooked to your liking served with duck fat fondant potatoes, a warm charred vegetable salad and red wine jus
  • Caesar Salad G $21.50
    • Fresh crisp baby cos lettuce tossed with garlic croutons, crispy belly bacon, soft boiled egg, shaved parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • 5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
    • with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
  • Tasting Plate $13.00
    • Chorizo, Feta in basil infused oil and home marinated Kalamata olives (for two)
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Baked Omelette $10.00
    • Large, fluffy omelette with three fillings - your choice; bacon, tomato, mushroom, spinach, red onion, cheese
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $13.50
    • Pan seared chicken and tasty bacon on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato and home-made tangy cucumber salsa
  • B.L.T $9.00
    • Two tasty pieces of bacon with lettuce and tomato in a toasted sandwich
  • Chicken Salad $13.50
    • Pan seared chicken with a fresh mixed salad and home-made tangy cucumber salsa
  • Bacon Buttie $8.00
    • Two tasty pieces of bacon in a toasted sandwich
  • Eggs Florentine Full $13.50 Half $8.00
    • Poached free-range eggs with sauteed spinach, English breakfast muffin and home-made hollandaise
  • Lamb Kofta Salad $13.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb koftas with a fresh mixed salad and home-made tzatziki
  • Portobello Mushrooms $12.00
    • Creamy portobello mushrooms on toasted bread with garlic butter, spring onions, chorizo and tasty bacon
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Plain $2.50
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
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