Spice 'n' Life in Christchurch Menu

VEGETARIAN MAINS VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • Punjabi Cholle $14.00
    • Spicy Chickpeas Cooked In Punjabi Style
  • Aloo Gobhi $13.50
    • Potatoes And Cauliflower Cooked With Spices
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $13.50
    • Strips Of Vegetables Cooked In Herbs And Spices
  • Veg Korma $14.00
    • Vegetables Cooked A Creamy
  • Kadahi Paneer $14.00
    • Chefs Cottage Cheese Cooked In Spicy Gravy
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
    • Blend On Spinach And Cottage Cheese
  • Panner Makhani $14.00
    • Cottage Cheese Cooked In Tomato And Creamy Sauce
  • Dall Makhani $14.00
    • Delicious North Indian Lentil Curry Dazzled With Butter Tarka
  • Mushroom Mattar $14.00
    • Mushroom And Green Peas Curry
  • Saag Aloo $14.00
    • Potatoes Cooked With Spinach
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.00
    • Basmati Rice Cooked With Spices Onions, Coriander And Seasonal Vegetables
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Plain naan / Tandoori Roti $2.50
  • Butter Nann / Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Peshawari Naan / Cheese garlic Naan / Keema Naan $5.50
  • Stuffed Prantha / Cheese Naan $5.00
  • Aloo Kulcha $4.50
DRINKS & ACCOMPANIMENTS DRINKS & ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Popadum $1.00
  • Mango Chutney / Pickle / Raita $3.00
  • Salad / Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Plain Lassi $3.50
  • Soft Drinks $2.50
NON- VEGETARIAN MAINS NON- VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • All Curries Served With Complementary Plain Rice
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
    • Lender Baked Chicken Cooked In Special Creamy And Tomato Gravy
  • Vindaloo $15.00
    • Chicken Lamb Or Beef Cooked In Hot Spices, Onions And Vinegar
  • Chicken / Lamb or Beef Curry $15.00
    • Cooked In Traditional Indian Style
  • Korma $15.00
    • Meat Dishes Prepared In A Gravy Rich In Cream, Masala And Cashew Nut Paste
  • Kadahi Preparations $15.00
    • Chicken, Lamb Or Beef Prepared In Iron Wok (Kadahi) Along With Vegetable And Spices
  • Madras Preparation $15.00
    • Chicken Lamb Or Beef Cooked In Coconut Based Gravy. A Special Dish From South Of Indian
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Marinated Chicken Pieces Cooked In Tandoor And Then Dish Prepared With Onions, Capsicum And Tomato
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
    • Chicken Prepared In A Delicious Sauce With Mango Base
  • Saag Wala $15.50
    • Chicken Lamb Or Beef Cooked With Spinach And Cream
  • Rogan Josh $15.50
    • A Kashmiri Lamb Dish Cooked In Spices, Onions, Tomatoes Etc
  • Nargisi Kofté $16.50
    • Minced Meat Balls Cooked And Served In Traditional Indian Delicious Gravy
  • Biryani: Chicken / Beef / Lamb $15.00
    • Basmati Rice Cooked With Spices Onions, Coriander, Vegetable, Chicken Lamb Or Beef
SEAFOOD MAINS SEAFOOD MAINS
  • Goanese Prawns $15.50
    • Prawns Cooked In A Special Masala Paste
  • Fish Malabari $15.50
    • Fish Fillets Cooked In Coconut Based Gravy Typical Costal Indian (Malabar) Style
  • Prawn Kadahi $15.50
    • Prawns Prepared In Iron Wok (Kadahi) Along With Vegetable And Spices
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 per plate) $5.50
    • Crispy Pastry Stuffed With Spicy Mashed Potatoes Green Peas And Fried In Healthy Vegetable Oil
  • Samosa Chaat $5.50
    • One Samosa Served With Mint Yoghurt Sauce And Tamarind Chutney
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Chopped Onions Mixed With Our Chef´S Special, Coated With Besan (Special Flour From Indian) And Deep Fried In Healthy Vegetable Oil
  • Pakora $5.50
    • Chopped Seasonal Vegetables Mixed With Our Chef´S Special Spice, Coated With Besan (Special Flour From India) And Deep Fried In Healthy Vegetable Oil
  • Tandoori Chicken $15.00
    • Chicken Marinated In Authentic Tandoori Paste (Prepared By Our Chef) And Grilled In Tandoor For That Special Aroma And Tandoori Taste
  • Chicken Garlic Kebab $13.00
    • Chicken Pieces Marinated And Cooked In Special Garlic Sauce
  • Lahori Kebab $13.00
    • Special Chicken Kebab From Punjab. Our Chef´S Specialty
  • Seekn Kebad $10.00
    • Lamb Mince Mixed With Spices Skewered And Cooked In Tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka $10.00
    • Chicken Pieces Marinated In Tikka Masala And Tender Baked In Tandor
  • Fish Tikka $10.50
    • Boneless Pieces Of Fish Fillets Cooked With Spices
  • Prawn Fry $10.50
    • Deep Fried Prawns With Coastal Indian Spices
  • Veg Combo $18.00
    • Combination Of Samosa, Onion Bhaji And Veg Pakoras. Served Sizzling Hot With Chutney
  • Non Veg Combo $20.00
    • Combination On Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab And Kalami Kebab
  • Mixed Platter $19.00
    • Combination Of Samosa, Onion Bhaji And Lahori Kebab

Nearby Sample Menus

Drexels (sample menu)
  • Hot or mild salsa sauce $2.80
  • Nutty porridge $8.50
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Toasted bagel with cream cheese $6.30
  • Fish of the day $17.20
    • Lightly crumbed, our fresh fish fillets come with tartare sauce and lemon wedges, a hashbrown and side salad.
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • (Two varieties, please ask your waitress) Served with garlic bread.
  • Li'l dudes ranch hand brekkie $10.20
    • One egg with small portions of hash brown, bacon, sausage and tomatoes.
  • Vegetarian $18.20
    • Tomato, mushrooms, green onions, bell peppers and cheese.
Dubba Dubba (sample menu)
  • Grilled Vege $11.90
  • Grilled Chicken $12.90
  • Moroccan Lamb $13.40
  • Lemon Chicken $12.90
  • Mix it up. Design your own salad. We have endless combinations to suit your tastes. All the ingredients are fresh. Put a Moroccan twist on your day with serious flavour. see below
    • Served with: Any 3 Salads / Bed of Lettuce / Seeds & Almonds / Sour Cream or Aioli or Hummus. Salad Options: Arabic Rice / Brown Rice / Moroccan Couscous / Lebanese Couscous / Corn Salsa / Tomato Salsa / Chickpea / Mixed Bean / Grilled Vege / Tabouli / Beetroot & Carrot / Pickled Vege / Seasonal options
  • Extra Meat $3.50
  • Olives $1.50
  • Chips $4.50
The Cashmere Club (sample menu)
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Meringue cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Lamb Cutlets $26.00
    • Lamb cutlets crumbed with a sweet basil crust, pan seared, on a bed of mash finished with a port wine glaze, served with seasona lvegetables or side salad
  • Fish of the Day * $24.00
    • Check our board, pan seared and grilled, served with a fresh green salad or seasonal vegetables
  • Soup of the Day (Please check the board for today’s creation) $5.50/ $8.50
  • Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
    • Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
  • Bread & Butter Pudding $8.00
    • With a hint of cinnamon & sultanas served with ice cream & cream
  • Chips $2.00
The Store @ Tai Tapu (sample menu)
  • Breakfast Sundae $7.00
    • a seasonal selection of fresh fruit, layered with yoghurt & topped with maple-toasted cornflakes
  • Oh Crumbs $12.00
    • seasonal fruit topped with crumble finished off with a scoop of Kapiti Vanilla Bean ice cream
  • Grazing Platter $7.50 / $10.00 / $2.00
    • ham & cheese club sandwich or 100’s & 1000’s fairy bread, mini sausages, small bowl of fries, fresh fruit, popcorn & a mini donut (Small / Regular / Gluten Free - add)
  • The Store Cheese Rolls $12.00
    • six cheese rolls filled with our own special creamy cheese filling, served with homemade tomato sauce and gherkin aioli
  • THE GRILL $22.00
    • A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
  • Mince of Toast $17.00
    • "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
  • Banana Plus $9.50
    • a traditional banana smoothie enhanced with vanilla ice cream & light flavoured with honey
  • BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
    • Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
SEMA THAI CUISINE (sample menu)
  • Oyster Sauce $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Garlic and Pepper King Prawn $20.50
    • Deep fried king prawn stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
    • Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Seafood $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Mixed fresh seafood stir fried with red curry paste and a touch of coconut milk
  • Tom-Yum Goong (Prawn Tom-Yum) $12.00
    • Traditional hot and sour soup served with prawn, lemongrass, galangal and topped with coriander - A very special Thai dish
  • Seafood Red Curry $20.50
    • Assorted seafood with red curry and vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilli and basil
  • Thai Spring Rolls $7.00
    • Homemade vegetarian roll served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Basil Chicken (The Most Popular Thai Dish) $18.50
    • Your choice of minced chicken breast, stir fried with fresh chilli, garlic, bamboo shoot and Thai basil
Civil & Naval (sample menu)
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Warmed Olives $6.00
    • w/ chilli & lemon
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
    • w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe (sample menu)
  • Hotplate Tomyum Crispy Rolls with Cashew Nuts and Veggy $15 Reg / $22.50 Lge
  • Stir Fry Rice Vermicelli $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge
  • Hotplate Sesame Ginger Delight $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Sliced lean bean curd with ginger and sesame oil on steamy hotplate
  • Red Bean Pastry $2.00
  • Fried Rice with Omelette $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
  • Malaysian Curry with Potato, Cabbage and Mushroom Balls $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Steam or Fried Dumplings $6.80
  • Fruit Salad $3.50
Brigittes Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Fries $8.50
    • Steak or waffle fries served with aioli
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $21.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast with lettuce and tomato on house-made vienna. Served with fries and aioli
  • Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
    • 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Sausages $6.00
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Smoked Salmon $7.50
  • We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
Cafe Stir (sample menu)
  • Omelets with toast $19.80
  • -1. Seafood & Cream $17.50
  • Chips Bowl $8.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
  • Fish & Chips $15.20
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • -2. Mushroom $20.00
  • -Scramble
  • VG= Vegetarian
Taj Mahal Restaurant And Grill (sample menu)
  • Sagg (Lamb/Chicken)
    • Either chicken or lamb cooked with spinach, sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and chilli.
  • -with fries $7.00
  • Beef Achari M $9.00 / F $16.00
    • Beef chunks cooked in secret spices to give a pickle flavour with fresh herbs
  • -Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50
  • Tandoori Chicken Roll $5.00
    • Chicken tikka chunks rolled in roti bread with aoli sauce
  • Butter Mushroom M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Mushrooms cooked in buttery fenugreek flavoured curry, and spices
  • Ginger Fried Beef M $9.00 / F $16.00
    • Marinade beef slices fried in fresh chilli and ginger gravy for exclusive taste
  • -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Straits Cafe (sample menu)
  • 250 gms Wakanui grain finished rib eye $34.00
  • Apple Tree Farm Pork belly, parsnip puree, nuts, grains, mushrooms, balsamic prunes $33.00
  • Roast Westwood free range chicken to share, roast potatoes, brocolini, sage Half $40 Whole $70
  • Chocolate fritters, milk, brown sugar jelly, espresso ice cream $15.00
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Marlborough Sounds salmon, smoked cucumber, pickled cauliflower, rye bread, goats cheese dressing $22.00
  • Almonds roasted and spiced $7.00
  • Portabello and porcini mushroom risotto, 63 degree egg, bacon and caper muesli, parmesan $19.50
Pure Café Co. (sample menu)
  • Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
    • These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
  • Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
  • Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
    • Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
  • Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
    • A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
  • Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
  • Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
  • Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
    • Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
Thyme Cafe (sample menu)
  • The Works $20.00
    • Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Bacon
  • Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
  • Bagel – Bacon,lettuce,avocado & tomato finished with aioli $12.50
  • Cheese Toastie $8.50
    • Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
  • Kids Platter $8.50
    • Ham & cheese toastie, rice crackers, raisins, lolly cake & fruit
  • Omelette $15.00
    • Spinach, red onion & cheese or Ham,cheese & tomato (Gluten Free)
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • - ham, mozzarella and Dijon $8.50
  • chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
  • eggs benedict with crispy bacon $16.50
  • eggs royale $18.00
  • full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
  • toasted bagel (see lunch menu)
  • – add bacon $15.50
  • small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
Pierside Cafe and Bar (sample menu)
  • Soup $10.00
    • Soup of the day garnished with fresh salsa verde and dipping bread
  • Catch of the Day $19.90
    • Fish fillet either in beer batter or pan fried served with fresh salad, Fries and lemon, Tartare sauce
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Pierside’s own wholesome soup served with Chef’s choice of bread
  • Pancakes $17.00
    • Three Large Pancakes made fresh to order. Bacon and Banana with Maple syrup / Milo and Berry’s with Vanilla Ice-cream
  • Fish and Chips $8.00
    • Three fish fingers chips and a small salad
  • Roast Tomato $3.00
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Onion rings, samosas, spring rolls, chicken nuggets fish bites with aioli & tomato sauce
  • Toast (2 pieces with spreads) $5.00
Spice 'n' Life

Spice 'n' Life

location

Address

392 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033480392

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , North Indian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Reservations ,  BYO ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner

Location
392 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
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