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

  • chicken $ 5.40
  • Chocolate Jam Wrap $2.50
  • Bacon Pattie $ 2.00
  • Fish (Battered or crumbed cod) $ 8.50
  • Half scoop Plain chips $ 1.70
  • Bacon $1.20
  • chow 4.40
  • Potaito FrItters 4 For $ 2.80
  • 1/2 Chicken & 1 scoop chips $12.00
  • Egg $4.20
  • Mixed grill $9.00
  • Crumbed Blue Cod Fillet $6.50
  • Battered Mushroom (Doz) $ 6.00
  • Chips - ½ Scoops. $1.50
  • Battered Mussels (Doz) $9.00
  • Onion $2.50
  • Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
    • Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
  • Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
    • Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
  • Pollo a la catalana – catalan chicken $38.00
    • Tender chicken thigh pieces slow cooked with dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, pinenuts & gourmet potatoes
  • Butifarra garcia $39.00
    • Housemade catalan pork sausage with portobello mushroom & fries
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
    • Cubed fries & paprika sauce
  • Extras: bread $2.00
  • Crema catalana $17.00
    • Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
  • Pescado a la plancha – chargrilled fish fillet $41.50
    • Chargrilled fish of the day with canary island style mojo verde herbed vinaigrette & sautéed seasonal vegetables
  • Caeser Salad $18.00 Add anchovies $19.50
    • Classic Caeser salad, cos-lettuce, croutons, chicken & bacon dressed with permesan cheese and Caeser sauce topped with a poached egg
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • Crumbled chicken tenders served with plum sauce, fries & side salad
  • Garlic Muscles Six muscles $12.50 Extra muscles $1.00 each
    • Green lip muscles drizzled with garlic butter served with salad garnish
  • Prawn Twisters $12.00
    • Served with salad garnish & sweet chilli sauce
  • Corn Fritters $13.00
    • Corn fritters stacked with bacon, topped with sour and plum sauce, served with salad
  • Chatham Island Blue Cod Small $23.00 Large $30.00
    • Beer-battered or pan-fried, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Grilled Pork Chops $26.00
    • Two apricot marinated pork chops grilled, served with salad and your choice of seasoned mash or fries
  • T-Bone $32.50
    • 350g T-bone steak cooked to your liking served with fries, side salad and fried eggs, Choose from gravy, mushroom or cracked pepper sauce
  • Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
  • Sausages roll-classic beef and chutney in flaky pastry
  • Selection of rolled sandwiches
  • GENT'S BREKKIE $19.50
    • eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, homestyle potatoes
  • Kransky sausage wrapped in bacon w a mustard sweet chilli glaze GF
  • Spinach roulade w cream cheese, red peppers and pesto GF V
  • Potato and bacon w housemade mayo
  • OATY PANCAKES $12.00
    • w banana, berry compote & yoghurt
  • EGG $2.50
  • CHEESE + PINEAPPLE $3.50
  • BACON $3.00
  • PINEAPPLE $2.50
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.70
  • MONSTER $6.50
    • Meat, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato
  • TOMATO $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 1 $18.00
    • 2 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Meat Patties; 2 Seafood Sticks; 2 Scoop of Chips; 3 Potato Fritters
  • Choose your Noodles :
  • All dishes come with vegetables and served on steamed rice
  • - Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
  • Small $9.40
  • Small $3.00
  • Thai Chilli Jam
  • - Prawn, Seafood or Combination $16.00
  • Cooked fresh to order, follow steps 1-3
  • Selection of ice creams and sorbets. Your choice of three flavours $15.00
  • Cheese and charcuterie board $45.00
    • A selection of continental meats, cheese, olives, and chutney, rustic breads, crackers and pickles …enough for a few to share!
  • Mixed Olives, bread and oil $10.50
    • Black and green olives marinated in oil, herbs and spices, served with rustic breads and oil
  • Baked vanilla cheesecake, served with berries $15.00
  • Homemade Akaroa Salmon fishcakes $22.50
    • Chef’s family recipe salmon fishcakes, with orange, fennel and spring onion salad and homemade tartare sauce
  • Sirloin Steak $27.00
    • Served with roasted field mushroom, green beans, hand cut chips and your choice of sauce: Red wine jus / Peppercorn sauce / Mushroom sauce / Garlic butter
  • Du jardin $22
    • Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, mozzarella, olives and caramalised onions
  • Four cheese selection $20.00
    • Chef’s selection of four locally made cheeses, served with crackers, fruit and chutney
  • Herbivore - roast pumpkin, spinach, red peppers, fresh herbs, tomato olives and feta cheese, drizzled with creamy aioli $18.00
  • Waffle Fries with aioli
  • Seafood Laksa, served with rice noodles in an aromatic Asian spiced broth $29.00
  • Lemon pots $12.00
    • lemon curd, served with shortbread crumb and smashed meringue
  • House made soup with toasted bread $12.00
  • Crispy, coconut chilli prawns on a roasted banana with chilli rum syrup $15.00
  • - Fruit preserve and cream cheese $9.00
  • Eggs
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
    • 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • *Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Small $9.90
  • Small Combo Meal $8.50
    • Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
  • Wonton BBQ Pork Noodle Soup $8.50
  • Egg Fu Yong
  • Small $9.90
  • Small $9.90
  • Small $8.50
  • Chicken Satay
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Lasagne $12
    • In house made lasagne with a side salad
  • Salmon Fillet $16
    • Asparagus wrapped in bacon, mint & butter potoatoes, roasted tomato, hollandaise sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Baked Ham Panini $12
    • Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
  • Garlic Prawns $22.00
    • (Pad Kratiem Prik Goong) Stir fry prawns & vegetables, strong flavours of garlic
  • Seafood Red Curry $22.00
    • A mixture of prawns, squid, mussels & scallops in a red curry
  • Chilli Prawns $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Goong) Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies & a mixture of vegetables
  • All stir fry dishes come with one rice chicken, beef, pork or tofu
  • Combination Entree $15.00
    • 2 everything above
  • Lemongrass Sauce $17.50
    • Stir fry with lemongrass sauce on a bed of vegetables, lemongrass
  • Garlic Chilli (Pad Prik Sod) $17.50
    • Spicy garlic chilli sauce with a mixture of stir fry vegetables
  • Any meal on the menu can be vegetarian for 15.50 Or 16.50 Or have tofu added for 2.00. Please ask.
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