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

  • Forestiere $18.20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Thai chicken salad $17.80
    • Succulent chicken, marinated in Thai spices, mixed with cos lettuce, mesculin, tomatoes and cucumber. Complimented with crispy noodles, coriander and a refreshing yoghurt and chilli dressing.
  • Smoked Salmon $6.80
  • Grilled chicken and bacon open sandwich $18.90
    • Tender breast of chicken and strips of crispy bacon served over a piece of toasted French bread with salad greens, spread with tomato relish and drizzled with roast garlic aioli. Served with hashbrown.
  • Mediterranean $18.20
    • Spinach, bacon, tomato and cheese.
  • BLT $15.80
    • Lots of bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato slices with mayonnaise and cream cheese in fresh Turkish bread. Served with hashbrown.
  • Bowl of homemade muesli and milk $8.50
  • With the addition of avocado $15.80
  • The Greatest Show on Earth $16.50
    • Our world famous Mac-n-Cheese. The cheese sauce is so delicious that we have to bring a little jug to the table to pour over the top. Made from scratch with four gourmet cheeses and covered with crispy onion straws.
  • Oliver Cromwell Hash $19.50
    • Hashbrowns sauteed with bacon, house made breakfast sausage, onions and mushrooms and served with 2 eggs any style, house beans and tomato salsa, warts extra
  • Rock Around the Cluck $19.50
    • Chicken, fried steak, tender top sirloin steak with a delicious country fried crust. Topped with our creamy sausage gravy and served with a side of crispy hashbrowns and 2 eggs how you like them
  • Bizkits and Gravy $18.50
    • Proper homemade southern buttermilk biscuits, light, fluffy, buttery, sausage country gravy from scratch with just a hint of pepper and spice. Topped with 2 fried eggs and a nice hoity toity microgreen salad. You are going to need a nap
  • Elvis Burrito $19.50
    • Tender carne asada grilled steak and fajitha-style vegetables are over-stuffed into a large flour tortilla with Mexican red rice and house black beans. We grill the burrito crispy, cover it with delicious enchilada sauce, sour cream, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • Choose a side N/A
    • Mac-n-Cheese, 8-Bit Fries, Soup or Chilli, Locked or Loaded, Buzzcocks
  • The Philadelphia Experiment $19.50
    • Thin sliced sirloin steak sauteed with mushrooms, grilled onions and peppers. Served in a fresh baked, butter grilled roll with Big deal sauce and our signature queso cheese sauce.
  • Choose a half sammie N/A
    • Flight Club, Philadelphia Experiment, Dixie Chick, Trailer Park Pork, The Beastmaster, Hey, Vegan-na Party
  • Seafood Basket $15.50
    • Calmari Rings, Prawn Cutlets, Hoki Bites, Crumbed Mussels, Prawn Twister, Crumbed Scallops with Seafoods Sauce
  • Double Shot Espresso Coffee with your choice of liquer topped with Whipped Cream
  • Pineapple Tart $12.00
    • served warm with Caramel Sauce & topped with Coconut
  • Cheese Burger
    • Fresh Burger Bun, Homemade Beef Pattie with Cheese, Small Salad & Fries
  • The Works Wedges $13.50
    • Bacon n Melted Cheese, Mexican Salsa & Sour Cream
  • Coffee & Brandy Snap $7.00
    • Your Choice of Coffee served with Crispy Brandy Snap. Freshly Creamed
  • Platters to Share. . . or NOT
  • Warm Lamb Salad $23.50
  • Passionfruit Cheesecake $8.50
    • Our own special in house recipe, wonderful, light & refreshing,served with cream & ice cream
  • Vegetables $3.50
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • Beer battered gurnard served with a fresh green salad, homemade tartare sauce and lemon wedges
  • Warm Breads $8.00
    • A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips
  • 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
  • Salmon Fillet * $28.50
    • Pan seared, served on mash, finished with a lemon dressing, accompanied with seasonal vegetables or salad
  • Venison Medallion * $26.00
    • Served on a sweet potato mash finished with gherkins and a cranberry glaze, topped with shredded beetroot, served with seasonal vegetables or side salad
  • Chicken Nasi Goreng $12.50
  • Tom Yam Chow Mein $13.00
  • Roast Pork Nasi Goreng $12.50
  • Sweet and Sour Combination $14.00
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
  • Vegetarian Foo Young $12.00
  • Shrimp Chow Mein $13.00
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $12.00
  • Chocolate tort served with ice cream $13.50
  • Hungarian beef sausage on potato mousseline, red onion confit $18.00
  • Pan-fried market fish of the day served on a citrus rouille & a lemon butter sauce $22.50
  • Tomato & bacon omelette with hollandaise sauce $14.50
  • Sticky date pudding with butter scotch sauce $13.00
  • Salad greens or vegetables (v) $7.50
  • Pork cheek & porcini pie served on a herbed mash $17.00
  • Grilled smoked salmon bagel served with salad & a cream cheese, caper & chive mousse $17.50
  • Mini Spring Rolls 6 for $2.00
  • Cheese & Pineapple $4.80
  • Spring Rolls $2.40
  • Bacon & Corn $2.00
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Mixed Grill $13.50
    • (Sausage Steak & Bacon)
  • Vegetarian $5.20
  • Sukiyaki don $15.00
  • Grilled eel don $20.00
  • Chips (L/S) $4.00/$2.50
  • Teriyaki chicken don $12.50
  • Crumbed hoki $5.00
  • Fresh salmon, tuna-mayo, chicken, vegetable $3.50
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Smoked salmon roll $12.00
    • avocado, cream cheese, smoked salmon (8P)
  • Tapas variadas $55.00
    • A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
  • Extras: lamb cutlet $6.00
  • Salteado de habitas con jamon $19.00
    • Broad beans panfried in olive oil with Spanish ham
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
    • Cubed fries & paprika sauce
  • Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
    • The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
  • Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
    • Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
  • Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
  • Chorizo garcia a la sidra $19.50
    • Our own award winning chorizo cooked in apple cider
  • Warm Salad (GF/DF) $17.50
    • Roast veg mix, streaky bacon, rocket and feta cheese with mixed nuts and seeds Add chicken $4
  • Gluten Free $1.00
  • Our Chicken(GF/DF) $17.50
    • Grilled chicken breast, bacon and salad on ciabatta served with wedges, sweet chili sauce and sour cream
  • Chicken nuggets (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Served with chips and tomato sauce
  • Full Breakfast(GF/DF) $22.00
    • Two eggs, bacon, homemade hash brown, portobello mushrooms, breakfast sausage, slow roasted tomato and toast served with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Netts Wrap (GF/DF) $17.50
    • Moroccan lamb and vegetables served on flatbread with hummus, tzatziki sauce and salad
  • Bagels (GF/DF)
  • Kids wedges $4.50
  • Venison & Portobello Mushroom $21.50
    • Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for!
  • Palak Paneer (vegetarian) $21.50
    • Cottage cheese and spinach with garlic flavour simply delicious
  • Gurkhali Chicken $19.50
    • Inspirational nepali curry with capsicum, broccoli and chillies – favourite of the gurkha soldier
  • Lamb Bhutuwa (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Full bodied wholesome curry with fresh tomato & mushroom
  • Dahl Bhat (vegetarian) (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Lentil staple with fresh spinach and tomato
  • Palak Paneer $21.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy, ginger and garlic flavour
  • Paneer Makhani (vegetarian) $19.50
    • Cottage cheese blended with tomato and cream
  • Naan $3.50
    • Brushed with butter
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.50
  • Curry & Rice Roll $2.80
  • Crumbed Cod Fillet $4.50
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Prawn Chop Suey $12.00
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Sweet & Sour Won Ton $10.00
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Bagel n/a
  • Cheese or Date scone n/a
  • Cappacino $4.00
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Flat white $4.00
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Housemade cashew + pumpkin seed sausages served with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms + poached eggs on wholegrain toast $20.00
  • Housemade hashbrowns with baby spinach + poached eggs $16.00
  • cheese & onion
  • -cheese slice
  • gluten free toasties made on request $5.90
  • -small orange juice
  • fluffy can be replaced with small orange juice
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • made on request $6.50
  • Jr. Carl
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • Bacon, egg & cheese toasted sandwich $4.90
    • A folded egg, slices of crispy bacon and cheese between two slices of toasted sourdough. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich option also available.
  • -combo $5.00
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
  • -Burger only $5.00
  • The big carl $8.50
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheddar cheese, lettuce and our classic sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Jr. Hamburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, mustard and ketchup.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
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