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

  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
    • Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
  • Mediterranean Salad $9.90
    • Mixed lettuce, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Seriously Large Chips $9.50
  • Coleslaw
  • Side Salad $4.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Pork Crackling $10.00
    • with apple sauce
  • Arancini Balls $17.00
    • mushroom, truffle and brie with our bacon jam
  • Mini Yorkie Pudding $16.00
    • stuffed with beef and gravy
  • Funghi $17.00
    • roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
  • Garlic Bread $10.00
  • Nachos $18.00
    • refried beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
  • Shoestring Fries $9.00
    • with aioli
  • Braised Beef $16.00
    • coleslaw and grilled corn salsa (pair).
  • Wontons $4.50
    • with sauce 1/2 dozen
  • Donuts - Chocolate $2.50
  • Hot Dogs $2.50
  • Hoki - Crumbed $4.00
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Battered Sausages $2.50
  • Cod - Battered $5.30
  • Chocolate Jamrap $3.60
    • Whitakers log inside jamrap
  • Shredded Pork with Dry Tofu $16.00
  • Stewed Beef Brisket in Hot Pot $16.00
  • Hot and Sour Soup $5.00
  • Stewed Lamb Brisket in Hot Pot $16.00
  • Stir Fried Tripe with Pickled Vegetables $18.00
  • Slow Cook Whole Abalone in Oyster Sauce POA
  • Crayfish in Broth POA
  • Black Pepper Venison on Sizzling Plate $28.00
  • Gang Kiew Warn (Green Curry)
    • Famous Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots and sweet basil leaves.
  • All eat at the same time and get to sample several dishes.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • Vegetarian $18.90
  • Steam Rice $3.00
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.00
  • Fried Rice
  • Pad Gra Pow (Fresh Chilli Basil)
    • Stir fried fresh chili, garlic, onion and sweet basil leaves with mushrooms and seasonal vegetables.
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
    • Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
  • Classic Sour Dough $18.50
  • BIG BREAKFAST $21.50
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, bratwurst sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushrooms, house made and potato hash, served on toast
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Served with toast
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • BLAT $11.50
    • Crispy streaky bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato and house made aioli
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $2.00
  • NACHOS $16.50
    • Corn chips topped with house made beef mince, cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole
  • Vegetali
    • Basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onion and topped with garlic aïoli
  • Blue Belle
    • Sundried tomatoes, broccoli, blue cheese and kalamata olives topped with a garlic aïoli and fennel
  • Chicken Alfredo $18.00
    • Smoked chicken, mushroom and red onion in a tangy cream tomato sauce with fettuccine.
  • Vege $18.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, olives, red onion, roast pumpkin and rocket in a basil pesto sauce topped with feta and parmesan
  • Marinara
    • A sweet chilli and pesto base with red onions, green and red capsicums, sliced fish fillet, shrimps, scallops, fresh garlic and fennel, topped with lemon wedges and garlic aïoli
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • Red Stag
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, venison, feta and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • Honey Beef
    • Honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with a horseradish aïoli and garlic
  • Beef Skewers w Salad $13.50
  • Roast of the Day $12.00
    • Served with roast vegetables and greens.
  • Market Fish $28.50
    • Served with potato and leek rosti, glazed parsnip, crushed peas, wilted greens and beurre blanc sauce.
  • Chicken Breast $28.50
    • Cashew nut and herb stuffed chicken breast encased in filo pastry on parsnip and potato mash. Served with seasonal vegetables and sherry gravy.
  • Tiramisu $10.00
    • Rich vanilla cream and mascarpone cheese layered with sponge fingers dipped in espresso coffee. Topped with chocolate shavings.
  • Crumbed Stuffed Mushrooms $22.50
    • Portabello mushrooms in a parmesan crust filled with pumpkin puree. Served with potato and leek rosti, wilted spinach and roasted shallots.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and your choice of either - Mixed berry compote / Chocolate sauce with grated chocolate / Caramel sauce with chopped nuts
  • Chicken Breast $28.50
    • Cashew nut and herb stuffed chicken breast encased in filo pastry with parsnip and potato mash. Served with seasonal vegetables and sherry gravy.
  • Central Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Crispy cos lettuce with croutons, classic Caesar dressing and topped with strips of chicken breast
  • Basket of chips $5.50
  • Number Eight Burger $15.50
    • Sumptuous beef burger topped with bacon, fried egg, cheese, pineapple, tomato and lettuce served with chips
  • Crown Range Nachos $14.50
    • Corn chips with chilli con carne, tomato salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Garlic bread $7.00
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Tramper's Sandwich $6.50
    • Premium shoulder bacon served between two slices of thick cut toast with chunky tomato relish
  • Eggs (cooked your way) $3.00
  • Beer battered Market Fish $27
    • Chatham Island Blue Cod, hand cut fries, slaw, tartare sauce, lemon
  • -Akaroa hot smoked salmon
  • Central Otago Stone Fruits.( GF) $24
    • Prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, gastric buffalo mozzarella.
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter.( GF) $41
    • Cured meats, chirozo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • Chilli Mushrooms $19
    • Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
  • Crispy squid $18
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles $21
    • Fried chicken, Waffles, Maple syrup.
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae.( V) $12
    • Hokey Pokey, fudge sauce, peanut brittle, rice bubble cake, vanilla cream
  • Caeser Salad $18.50
    • Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
  • - Small $12.00
  • Chicken Ravioli $21.00
    • Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce.
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • - Small $12.50
  • Lime Chicken $29.50
    • Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Small $12.00
  • Barberry Rice & Chicken (Zereshk Polloh & morgh) $14
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • R= Regular / L= Large
  • Chicken R $8 / L $10
  • Lamb R $10/ L $12
  • -Meat $5
  • Combination Lamb & Falafel L $14
  • Piroshkies
  • Beer battered onion rings with aioli & tomato sauce $9.00
  • Add chicken $7.50
  • PORT LEVY $24.00
    • Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants & a yoghurt swirl
  • Hummus, cheese, olives, pickles, salami, ham, Kransky, cold smoked salmon, dukkah, flat bread & crackers.
  • BURNHAM $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, red onion & mushrooms
  • Small - serves 2 $32.50
  • Cassels chicken strips marinated in yoghurt & cajun spices served with Kaitaia Fire mayonnaise $14.50
  • PIGEON BAY $26.00
    • Spiced tomato base, chicken, green pepper, mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños & guacamole
  • Available until 2:30pm
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • Grilled Chicken breast With Cherry tomato, green olives, basil and roast pepper panzanella salad $18.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $6.00
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
  • 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
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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