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

  • Popcorn sundae with organic banana & salted caramel ice cream, Mexican chocolate sauce & caramel popcorn $12
  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Bacon, egg & hash brown $8
  • Salsa roja, corn chips $7.5
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • Sides - smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo $5
  • Sweet Crumpets $20
    • Served with house preserved fruits and mascarpone foam and house syrup.
  • Eggs Benny $20 / $21.5 / $20
    • Herb potato hash, poached free range eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. Served with bacon OR Smoked Salmon OR Smoked mushrooms.
  • Savoury Crumpets $22
    • Served with prosciutto ham, fried egg, vine tomatoes, manchego cheese and smoked garlic emulsion.
  • Shakshuka $22
    • Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
  • Chiplotle Scrambled Eggs $21
    • Served with roast mushrooms, chorizo, manchego cheese on toasted multigrain (V Optional).
  • Japanese Crepe $20
    • Bacon and cabbage crepe w/ fresh crab and salad. Topped with kewpie mayo and BBQ sauce
  • Pretzel Roll $24
    • Stuffed with jerk spiced beef brisket, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and house mustard.
  • Garlic Pork Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Large Spring rolI $3.00
  • Hot & Spicy Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Pan Fried Pork bumplings (1/2 dozen) $5.00
  • Garlic shrimp vegetable on Rice $10.00
  • Beef Curry vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Beef Black Bean Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Sun burger $15.95 - $18.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. served with salad and/or fries
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Pondicherry dosa $18.95
    • a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.50
    • chicken breast with a smoked cheddar crispy coating, bacon, aioli, avocado, iceburg lettuce, chipotle mayo and fries
  • Premium Rib Eye $33.50
    • 300g Rib Eye on garlic mash, with roasted mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Sautéed Chilli Prawn Spaghetti (V option available) $27
    • tossed with garlic, fresh parmesan, citrus and fresh parsley
  • Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
    • crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
  • Chicken Nibbles $12
    • marinated in your choice of Asian BBQ or Hot Buffalo, served with sesame seeds, blue cheese aioli & fresh celery
  • Cheese on Toast $6.50
    • lightly grilled Turkish bread with melted cheese and a side of tomato sauce
  • Classic Pub Steak $28.50
    • 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Strips $12
    • served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce
  • Paninis
  • Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Bacon, sausage, free range egg (poached, fried or scrambled), grilled tomato, mushroom and kumara/potato hash on focaccia
  • -Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Grilled Ham
  • Monday-Friday 7am - 2pm
  • -Smoked Chicken With Blueberry Salsa And Brie $11.50
  • Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
  • Served until 3.30pm every day of the week
  • Bagels
  • Fish Fillet with Spring Onion & Ginger in Sizzling Plate $22.00/$42.00
  • Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion & Ginger $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Steak and Green Beans with XO Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried King Prawns with Maggie Soy Sauce $24.00/$44.00
  • Fish & Bean Curd Soup $6.00/$18.00
  • Griddle-Cooked Shredded Chicken (Spicy) $18.00/$34.00
  • Combination Meat Fried Noodles/HoFun/Rice Noodles $13.00
  • Sizzling ToFu $16.00/$30.00
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • SIDES
  • BACON $4.50
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • WETDA SEEBIAN
    • mild pork curry / stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices
  • - per person
  • CREME BRULEE
    • not burmese, but made traditional style - flamed with cointreau
  • ONO HIN YE
    • coconut & chicken soup
  • MUDDY MUD CAKE
    • for those who need their chocolate fix
  • BEIDI THOKE
    • fresh green beans blanched and dressed with shallot oil, chilli & nuts
  • VEGETABLE AJOO
    • vegetables coated in a lightly spiced batter and deep fried, served with dipping sauce
  • JETDA JO
    • deep fried chicken pieces marinated in garlic & soy served with dipping sauce
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Mt Grey $25
    • Pear, Blue Vein & Walnut
  • Mt Thomas $25
    • Braised Lamb, Kumara & Feta with Cucumber & Minted Yoghurt
  • Pizza Breads $11.5
    • Served with mozzarella and your choice of: Cream Cheese & Sweet Chili / Basil Pesto & Parmesan / Garlic & Herb
  • Castle Hill $25
    • Hot Smoked Salmon, Capers & Cream Cheese
  • Foggy Peak $25
    • Pulled Wild Venison, Forest Mushrooms & Cranberry
  • Mt Somers $25
    • Manuka Smoked Chicken, Brie & Cranberry
  • Burnt Hill $25
    • Honey Baked Ham with Roasted Pineapple
  • Mt Oxford $25
    • Pork Belly & Caramelised Onion with Apple Slices & Mango Chutney
  • Miso Ha Pee (4 X Steamed, Crystal Wrapped) $16
    • Blue cod & crab dumplings, Japanese miso mayo
  • Maggie’s of Beijing $24
    • Inspired by the Mongolian soiled doves of Maggie’s. This lamb dish is seasoned with cumin and garlic
  • Chicken Sate Bun (2 X Steamed) $16
    • Soft and fluffy buns filled with Malaysian sate chicken
  • Whole Fresh Gurnard or Terakihi POA
    • either steamed or BBQ on the Robata...but to be honest, Robata really is the way to go!! Served with a tangy Thai-style yellow curry sauce or kaffir lime, ginger and chili sauce and sesame dressing.
  • Salmon & Avocado $14
    • with miso cream
  • Akaroa Sea Salmon $34
    • on fennel-slaw with lemon chili chutney
  • Yum Yum Kip $16
    • Chicken, spinach, mung bean, sushi ginger, peanuts and cucumber
  • Ve Gan (Pickled Vegetables) $14
  • Gateau du Jour $10.80
  • Omelette (2 fillings) $15.50
    • Ham, Tomato, Cheese, Mushrooms, Onion
  • Steak Sandwich (Sirloin) $19.80
  • The original beef canelloni $23.80
  • Buendnerfleisch and bread $22.80
  • Langoustines a I'italienne $18.80 / $28.80
    • King Prawns cooked in a herb and garlic butter
  • Quiche with salad $16.50
    • Ham/ Tomato or Spinach/ Mushrooms
  • Swiss Bircher Muesli $12.50
  • house muesli (low fat + low sugar) $10.50
  • - fried egg and avocado $9.50
  • chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
  • open chicken breast sandwich with avocado salsa $18.50
  • half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
  • portobello mushrooms with spinach and feta/or lemon and Italian parsley on toast $17.50
  • – add bacon $15.50
  • – hummus and tomato $8.00
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
  • KIDS PLATTER $6.50
    • ham/cheese sandwich, juice box, fresh fruit, raisins and a sweet treat
  • BIG BREAKFAST $17.50
    • bacon, bratwurst breakfast sausages, two eggs, mushrooms, slow roasted tomato and roti, served with toast
  • STEAK SANDWICH $18.50
    • premium rump steak served on toasted freshly baked with lettuce, tomato brie and caramelised onions, served with fries
  • FRESH FRUIT SALAD $8.50
    • served with yoghurt
  • BAGEL $5.50
    • served with cream cheese and jam
  • NEW YORK TOASTED CHEDDAR CLUB $16.50
    • with chicken tenderloins, bacon, tomato, avocado and melted swiss cheese, served with side salad
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
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