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

  • CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
    • coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
    • salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
  • LAMB SHOULDER & ALE PIE $34.00
    • skordallia / fennel / courgettes / harrissa
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • JALAPEÑO CHEESE DIP $18.00
    • crusty bread
  • 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.
  • Seriously delicious soup fresh made with seasonal ingredients. Served with warm homemade bread - Small Bowl/Big Bowl $7.50/$11.00
  • The best darn chilli you will every try. Made from scratch with all the best stuff. Choose vegetarian or add lots of meat, it's up to you. Served with corn bread $7.50/$11.00
  • Add bacon and a brulee banana for just $4.00
  • Priscilla Burrito $17.50
    • The vegan burrito that's takin' care of business, baby. Stuffed with heaps of Fajitha-style vegetables, Mexican red rice, house black beans, corn salsa and enchilada sauce. Topped with more enchilada sauce, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • The Buzzcocks $12.00
    • Free range boneless chicken bits fried until crispy and then tossed in your choice of sauce
  • 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
  • Trailer Park Pork $19.00
    • Spicy pulled pork topped with crispy onion straws, white-trash slaw, sliced jalapenos, pickles and hazelnut gremolata all piled on grilled stove-top stuffing bread
  • BBQ pork & mozzarella with our very own made bbq sauce Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • Roast lamb, blackberry & onion jam, parmesan and mozzarella Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • Spicy pepperoni, red capsicums, mozzarella Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • Beef rib eye fillet steak $32.50
    • Premier reserve beef chargrilled in our oven
  • Moroccan Lamb $22.50
    • seasoned wood fired roast
  • Sundried tomato, feta, black olives and mozzarella Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • BBQ pork ribs Half $24.50/Full $34.50
    • slow cooked in our own bbq sauce with french fries
  • Salmon Salad $22.50
    • wood fired cooked NZ salmon
  • Battered Elephant Fish $4.00
  • Fish Of The Day Meal $17.50
    • Served with chips, coleslaw & sauces
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Hawaiian $10.50
  • Fish Of The Day $6.00 - $9.00
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Battered Hoki $3.20
  • Plain $8.00
  • Hawaiian Delight $2.70
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Pineapple $4.50
  • Chicken Cordon-Bleu Pattie $3.50
  • Small Hot Dog / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut $2.40
  • BBC $5.50
  • Crinkle Cut Chips - 1/2 Scoop $1.80
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Pork, Chicken or Beef $3.00
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce
  • Chicken Satays $9.50
    • Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Prawn $20.50
    • King prawn stir fried in the wok, and combined with red curry
  • Toong Thong (Golden Money Bags) $9.50
    • Wrapped with mix of prawn, chicken and Thai herbs served with a sweet-sour dipping sauce
  • Vegetables, Cashew Nut or Peanut $2.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $16.50
    • Chef's Thai style vegetarian fried rice
  • Garlic and Pepper Fish $20.50
    • Deep fried fillets of fish stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Stir Fried Pork with Black Bean Sauce $16.00/$30.00
  • Thai Tom Yum Soup $6.00/$18.00
  • Roast Duck $22.00/$42.00
  • Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chilli Oil $18.00/$34.00
  • Poached Fish Fillet in Hot Chilli Oil $28.00
  • Stir Fried Venison with Spring Onion & Ginger $25.00/$34.00
  • Deep Fried Squid Tentacles $18.00/$34.00
  • Chicken with Chilli Sauce (Spicy & Cold) $8.00
  • -Soy Sauce $0.30
  • Teriyaki chicken $10.90
  • Vegetarian Delight 20 PCS - $22.9
    • 8 pcs Avocado, Cucumber, Red Pepper, Lettuce 8 pcs Cucumber, Carrot, Lettuce 4 pcs Inari
  • Vegetarian Sushi (GF 8PC) $6.90
  • Dumplings
    • pork and cabbage
  • -Red onion
  • -options required $9.90
    • seafood udon noodle$9.90Crispy
  • -Small $4.80
  • Egg $3.80
  • STEAK TOMATOES ON RICE $10.50
  • PRAWN FRIED NOODLES $10.50
  • Tomato $3.80
  • SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $11.50
  • Beetroot $3.80
  • PRAWN CHOW MEIN $10.50
  • STEAK CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
  • ANY SALAD $9.50
  • ALL DRESSINGS & SAUCE ARE HOMEMADE & GF
  • STEP ONE - CHOOSE YOUR MAIN:
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • - POLENTA & HERB CRUMBED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
  • - HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • 4 People $45
  • -Tom Yum Beef Soup
  • Mi Xao Tom Prawn Fried Noodle / Mi Xao Thap Cam Combination F/Noodle / Mi Xao Hai San Seafood Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Com Chien Fried Rice Your Choice of Meat - Chicken, Beef, Pork / Com Chien Ga Man Salty Fish Fried Rice / Com Chien Chay Vegetarian Fried Rice / Com Heo Quay Crispy Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Goi Vit - Roast Duck Salad $25.00
  • Heo Xao Sa Ot Pork with Lemongrass and Chilli / Heo Xao Hanh Cung Pork Ginger and Spring-Onion $15.00
  • Bun Thit Nuong (Dry) Special Marinated Pork Salad / Bun Thit Bo Nuong (Dry) Special Marinated Beef Salad / Bun Thit Ga Special (Dry) Marinated Chicken Salad / Bun Cha Gio (Dry) Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad $9.00
  • Mussel with Satay / Mussel with Chilli / Mussel Black Bean & Chilli / Mussel - Chef's Special $18.00
  • Salmon bagel $12.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
  • Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Bacon and egg toastie
  • •Toasties $7.50
  • your choice from
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • ‘Saliva’ Chicken $16
    • Hot spicy sauce, sichuan pepper, tahini and crunchy sprout salad
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Pastry Dumplings (4 X Fried) $16
    • This is the shizzle! Very unusual, very cool!
  • Bruddy Crunchy Sarad $12
    • Chinese style potato salad with black vinegar, sesame, mild chili, spring onion and peanut crunch
  • Spicy Sticky Chili Chicken Wings (4) $16
  • Lec King Protein $16
    • Char grilled vegetable salad, minted lemon dressing, Thai yellow curry hummus
  • Goat-Mother Chili Cashews $8
  • Thai Mee up an Spank Mee $24
    • Prawn Thai curry, lemon grass, kafir lime leaves, chili and beans
  • Extra Pancakes For Duck $4
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley.
  • - Small $12.00
  • - Small $12.00
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Small $12.00
  • - Medium $18.00
  • Margherita
    • Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
  • Ham
    • Spag's own special pizza sauce, ham and cheese.
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