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

  • Crumbed Prawns w' Chipotle Tartare $13.00
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Parmesan, Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato Sauce
  • Pollonini $23.00
    • Free Range Chicken w' Chorizo, Spinach, Red Onion & Salsa Verde
  • Scotch Egg w' Classic HP $8.50
  • Mini Doughnuts w' Dipping Sauce $11.00
  • Marinated Olives $8.50
  • Affogato, w' Tia Maria or Cointreau $16.50
  • Little Profdods (Kids) Pizza Bread, Red Berry Yoghurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit & Scroggin Mix $12.50
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Spicy corn chips topped with seasoned chicken tossed through a tomato and coriander salsa with melted cheese and finished with sour cream on top
  • Boysenberry Parfait $11.00
    • Layers of sweetened boysenberries, meringue and ice-cream topped with cream
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • Slices of ciabatta bread covered with garlic butter
  • Pesto Flatbread $11.50
    • Basil pesto, parmesan, mozzarella and cream cheese.
  • Apricot Chicken
    • Tender chicken, sun dried apricots, roasted capsicums and onions topped with a spiced apricot sauce and cream cheese
  • Bread Selection $14.80
    • >A variety of breads and dips.
  • Broccoli & Blue Cheese
    • Sweet onion relish base, caramelised onion, broccoli, spinach, mozzarella and blue cheese.
  • Fries $5.50
    • To Share
  • Pork in special sauce Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • heo sot dac biet
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour beef Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao Chua
  • Five spice squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc ngu vi houng
  • Medium $15.50
  • Fried egg noodles with your choice of either (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $11.50
    • mi xao ga (bo, heo)
  • B. B.Q pork fried egg noodles $11.50
    • mi xao xa xiu
  • Vietnamese pancake $11.00
    • banh xeo
  • Crispy whole fish in either sweet and sour or spicy sauce Medium $22 Large $27
    • ca chien gion
  • Orleans slaw (gf,v) $8
    • With cumin lime mayo, pepitas and peanuts
  • Pulled beef po' boy $14
    • With mustard mayo, jalapeno, roasted pepper, cripsy onions
  • Chipotle braised brisket (gf) $38
    • A monstrous slab of slow-cooked braised beef served with burnt avocado and tomatillo, black eyed pea succotash, and cornbread crumbs.Be prepared for one serious meat feast
  • Burnt broccoi (v) $10
    • Spicy onions, fried peanuts, remoulade
  • Pork belly po' boy $14
    • With cumin lime mayo, sweet pickled cucumber, mint slaw
  • full intolerances list available on request
  • Shrimp & grits (gf) $16
    • With parmesan, grilled corn, pepitas
  • Key lime cheesecake (v) $12
    • With sauteed strawberries
  • Charsui Bun
  • Mini Spring Roll $0.60
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • served with fries $N/A
  • Garlic Bread $9.5
    • Toasted bread with garlic butter & herbs
  • Snack Platter - great for a group $40, half size $25
    • Monteith’s Golden battered Hoki fish bites, Calamari, potato steak fries, garlic bread, mini spring roll & samosa’s with dipping sauces
  • Kaikoura Cheese Company - Cheese Board $23
    • Selection of local & NZ cheese, The Harnett Brie, Windsor Blue, Leyden cumin spiced Gouda, served with chutney, olives & crackers
  • Kids Sticky Ribs $14
    • Sticky Pork Ribs in a BBQ & Plum sauce, served with fries and salad.
  • Warm Greek Chicken Salad $22
    • Tender strips of marinated Chicken, feta, olives, red onion, tomato, cucumber & roasted pine nuts with salad greens & a house dressing,
  • Kids Steak Meal $14
    • Strip of porterhouse steak served with fries or mash & tomato sauce
  • Moroccan Spiced Prawn & Scallop Skewers $14
    • Barbequed Prawn & Scallop Skewers dusted with Moroccan Spices served with a dipping sauce
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Jalapenos Rellenos $14
    • corn crusted jalapeno chilli filled with jalapeno spiced three cheese mix
  • Salsa (tomato) $5
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • El Calamar $12
    • corn meal dusted calamari served with our own sweet chilli sauce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Holy Mole $23
    • corn tortillas filled with chicken baked in Mole Poblano and chilli cheese
  • Mexican Rice $3
  • Tacos De Carne (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
    • beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped with guacamole
  • Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
    • Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
    • Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Saang Ka Ya $8.50
    • Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Beef Cheeks $22.00
    • Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
  • Steak Fingers $14
    • Spiced Cream Gravy
  • Wakanui Beef Brisket $20
    • Crispy Potato, BBQ Sauce
  • Smoked Jalapeno Sausage $19
    • Pickled Veg, Ranch Dressing
  • Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
    • Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
  • Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
  • Pecan Pie $12
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
  • Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
  • Bootlegger Chilli $15
    • Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
  • Thai Herbs
  • Spring Roll $2.00
  • - Thin Rice
  • Prawn, Seafood or Combination $14.50
  • - Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Wonton
  • Fried Rice
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • from 11am to 2pm
  • Porridge $10.00
  • Toasted Panini $9.00
  • BLAT $13.00
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
  • Muesli & Fruit Compote $17.00
  • Toastie $7.00
  • Smoked salmon
  • Lemon pots $12.00
    • lemon curd, served with shortbread crumb and smashed meringue
  • Bagels
  • Smokin Chicken - pomodoro sauce, smoked chicken, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese drizzled with spicy apricot sauce $20.00
  • Beer battered market fish, tartare sauce, fries and a garden salad $21.00
  • Waffle fries with aioli $8.00
  • A range of ports & liqueurs available, or perhaps an Irish coffee
  • Spaghetti and meatballs $10.00
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55.00
    • This spread contains regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins.
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
    • Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • The naan (ef) $16.50
    • Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
  • Spiced chicken salad $24.50
    • Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • Chef's breakfast (gf) (df) $24.00
    • Kedgeree cakes, (smoked fish & rice with herbs & spices) soft boiled egg & courgette ribbon salad & lime aioli
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Ginger marinated chicken or halloumi skewers $25
    • With cos, tomato & tzatziki served with a side of tempura courgette ribbons
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Available 7:30am to 2:30pm
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