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

  • Scallop and Bacon $18.00
    • Scallops and bacon tossed in a chilli and lime sauce and served with spaghetti
  • FLORENTINA
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary
  • Beetza Pizza
    • Spiced beetroot jam, caramelised onions, feta, parmesan and fresh mint
  • ALL PIZZAS TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA & PARMESAN
  • CHICKEN CHILLI SHRIMP
    • Smoked chicken and shrimps on a basil pesto base with red onion, red capsicum, fennel and sweet chilli sauce
  • The 4 Cheeses
    • Tomato base topped with brie, feta, blue cheese and garlic
  • Jalapeño Bites $12.00
    • A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream cheese encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell
  • Smoked Chicken $18.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, mango salsa, bacon and smoked chicken
  • Pineapple Fried Rice (Khao Phad Sap-pa-rod) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Thai style fried rice with meat of choice, pineapple and vegetables. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Phad Peanut Sauce $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice and vegetable with home made peanut sauce, served with steamed rice Chicken / Prawn or Seafood
  • Guay Taew Kour Gai $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried Thai rice noodles with chicken, garlic, carrot, egg, dried Chinese pickles and spring onions. Served with chilli sauce on the side.Chicken / Prawn or Seafood
  • Ginger Stir Fry (Phad King) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice, vegetables, mushrooms and onion with ginger. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Fried Rice (Khao Phad) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Thai style fried rice with meat of choice, egg, vegetables and spring onion. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Chilli & Basil Spaghetti (Spaghetti Phad Kee Mao) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir Fried spaghetti noodles with meat of choice, vegetables and onions with chilli and basil leaves. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Oyster Sauce Stir Fry (Phad Num Man Hoy) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice, mushrooms and vegetable with oyster sauce. Served with rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Thai Red Curry (Phad Prik Gang Dang) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice, vegetables and bamboo shoots with red curry paste. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Phad See Eew
    • Rice noodles with egg, sweet soy and vegetables
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Yellow noodles with soy sauce and vegetables $16.00
  • Spring rolls $8.00
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • 21.Phud Mee-Lueng
    • Yellow noodles with soya sauce, egg and seasonal begetables and bean sprouts
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $14.00
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic and spices - grilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Appetisers: Vegetable Samosa / Onion Bhaji / Chicken Tikka / Anari Kebab (lamb) / Mains: The Famous Butter Chicken - Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce, mixed with cashew nuts and spices / Anari Gosht - Lamb marinated in ginger and garlic, then cooked with pomegranate and spices / Aloo Gobi - Chunks of potato and cauliflower cooked in spices,garnished with coriander $30.00 per head
  • Vindaloo (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
    • Traditionally a Goan dish - Hot spices and vinegar, cooked in a tomato based sauce
  • Korma (Chicken or Lamb) $14.50
    • The Moguls, connoisseurs of foods describe this mixture of cream and masala, tossed with cashew nuts. Leaves an unforgettable taste in your mouth
  • Mushroom Dopayaza $15.00
    • Mushroom cooked with chunks of onion and tomato, topped with ginger, garlic and spices
  • Paneer Shimla Mirch $15.00
    • Homemade cheese cooked with capsicum, onions, tomatoes and spices
  • Saag (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
    • Cooked in spinach, spices and your choice of meat, makes people ‘green’ with envy
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • Tandoori chicken filling
  • 2 on Toast $7.0
    • Two eggs, fried or scrambled, and your choice of 2 sausages or 2 rashers of bacon. Served with toast.
  • Irish Stew $19.0
    • A hearty lamb dish with veges. Served in a bowl with crusty bread.
  • Bunratty Burger $16.0
    • Big beef pattie stacked with bacon, lettuce, cheese and tomato between crusty burger buns. Served with chunky chips.
  • Fish Bowl $9.0
    • fish bites and chunky chips
  • Belfast Bangers and Mash $19.0
    • Beef sausages served with mash, topped with onion gravy and peas.
  • House Salad $6.0
    • Garden salad (viniagrette or ranch dressing)
  • Wedges $8.0
    • with sour cream, sweet chili sauce
  • Limerick Lamb Shank $20.0
    • Lamb shank braised in a rich gravy served on a creamy mash.
  • Bacon $4.50
  • - plain bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Gourmet Bagels $12.90
  • Eggs Benedict
    • served on 7 grain bread. Your choice of
  • - chicken, cranberry, brie. fresh tomato & lettuce
  • Toastie Sandwiches $8.90
    • your choice of 3 fillings: ham / cheese / tomato / pineapple / onion
  • Salmon $5.50
  • Waffles $14.50
    • with bacon,banana, kiwi fruit and maple syrup
  • Pan Fried Salmon fillet with Red Curry Sauce (medium) $32.00
  • Panang Beef Curry (medium) $29.00
  • *Our soup is Gluten free, and can be vegetarian.
  • Classic Lemon Tart with Greek Yoghurt $13.90
    • The classic French pastry with refreshing filling made with real, fresh lemons
  • Sticky Glazed Pork and kaffir lime leaves with grill pineapple $12.90
  • Thai Beef Salad with garden fresh vegetables $33.00
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Greens $15.90
  • Tom Kha Kai $12.90
    • chicken, lemongrass, kaffir lime leave, galangal, coconut cream, coriander, mushroom
  • LUNCH E $16.80
    • filled roll or wrap, club sandwich, mini scone, spinach and feta filo, truffles, fresh fruit kebab
  • Selection of judges and slices
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • EGGS ON TOAST (V) $9.50
  • Greek style w tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives and red onion
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • with crispy bacon
  • Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
    • on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • Bulette/Meatball N/A
    • with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • Fleischsalat/Meatsalad served with bread N/A
  • Leberwurst/Liver Pate – Different pates served with bread and pickles N/A
  • Pretzel with butter N/A
  • Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
  • 2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
  • Gluten free 8” $20.00
  • From the Sea n/a
    • Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
  • Venison Striploin $23.00
    • confit garlic buttered baguette slices, micro salad and blueberry and juniper essence
  • Italian n/a
    • Selected salamis, ham, olives, peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato and fresh herbs
  • Pizza Breads $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon
  • Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid $14.00
    • with peri peri mayo
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Straight Cut Fries $8.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Mac N Cheese $5
    • Macroni elbows in our creamy cheese sauce
  • The Mess $20
    • Fries topped with mac n cheese, pulled pork & BBQ sauce.
  • Chicken Wings $15 / doz
    • Smoked chicken wings, tossed in BBQ or buffalo sauce
  • Kids $12
    • 1 Meat + 1 Side
  • Pulled Pork (200g) $12
    • Rubbed with our secret piece blend, smoked for 11 hours.
  • Jalapeno Poppers $3 ea
    • Jalapeno stuffed with American cheddar, crumbed and fried
  • 1 Meat $20
    • Any meat (200g) + 2 sides
  • Fries $5
    • Fries seasoned with our secret spice blend
  • Confit Duck leg, tomato and herb cassoulet,seasonal vegetable, port jus
  • Trio of ice cream
  • Beef fillet, horseradish whipped potato,seasonal vegetables, port jus
  • Pan fried groper
    • Rice pilaf, cucumber & carrot salad,stay sauce
  • Eton mess
    • berries & pomegranate syrup,strawberry ice cream
  • Chocolate crème brûlée with berries ice cream
  • Yellow fin tuna sesame crusted pan seared,wakame orange salad, soy dressing
  • Roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad,balsamic dressing
  • Onion Bhaji (Six pieces) $5.00
    • Onion rings dipped in spicy batter, deep fried until crispy.
  • Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $16.00
    • Highly spiced boneless tender Lamb/Beef cooked in hot vindaloo paste.
  • Lamb Palak $16.50
    • Boneless tender lamb cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Jeera and Peas Pulao $4.00
    • Basmati rice with roasted cumin, peas, onion and spices.
  • Tandoori Prawn $14.50
    • Prawns marinated with herbs, spices & cooked in tandoor.
  • Two people or more - Entrees: Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab / Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo and Vegetable Korma with Naan and Basmati Rice $29.50 per person
  • Tandoori Chicken $12.50 Half / $21 Full
    • Whole chicken marinated with special ground spices and roasted in tandoor.
  • Indian Heaven Aloo (A delicious must try-dish) $5.00
    • Diced potato tempered with mild spices and cumin seed.
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Kitchen orders until 2 pm
  • Tomatoes & Peppers $5
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Big Hector $19
    • 2 eggs, 2 sausages, bacon, roast tomato, home-fries, beans, mushroom, toast
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Add
  • Jam Wrap $2.00
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.50
  • Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
  • Meat $4.00
  • Crab Stick $2.00
  • Pottle Chow mein $6.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Cheese $4.00
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