Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine in Christchurch Menu -

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Lahori Kebab $ 14.00
- Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 8pcs full
Lahori Kebab $8.50
- Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
Chicken-Garlic-Kebab $ 11.00
- Chicken pieces marinated and cooked in special garlic paste 4 pcs
Seekh Kebab $ 11.00
- Lamb mince mixed with spices skewed & cooked in Tandoor.
Lamb Chops $ 12.00
- Lamb chops marinated, skewered & cooked in the Tandoor
Onion Bhaji $ 6.00
- Chopped onions mixed with spices and Besan (Gram flour) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Pakora $ 6.00
- Slices of potatoes, onions, cottage cheese, cauliflower coated with Besan flour and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
Vege- Samosa (2 per plate) $ 6.00
- Crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes & green peas, deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Samosa Chat $ 5.50
- Samosa served with chopped onion, tomato, tamarind sauce and yogurt
Aloo Paneer Tikki $ 8.00
- Boiled potatoes mashed & mixed with cottage cheese, then cooked in fry pan
Mushroom Paneer Tikka $ 8.00
- Mushrooms, slices of capsicum, cottage cheese and onions marinated in tandoori paste and cooked in tandoor.
Fish Amritsari $ 12.00
- Fish fillets coated with Besan flour and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
Fish Tikka $ 12.00
- Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor
Prawn Fry $ 12.00
- Prawns coated with Besan (Gram flour) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Chicken Tikka $ 11.00
- Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste and cooked in tandoor. 4 pcs
Tandoori Chicken $ 18.00
- Chicken marinated in authentic Tandoori paste and grilled in Tandoor. (Full)
Tandoori Chicken $ 10.00
- Chicken marinated in authentic Tandoori paste and grilled in Tandoor. (Half)
Vege Combo $ 20.00
- Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji and Vege-Pakoras. Served sizzling hot with tamarind & mint sauce.
Mixed Platter $ 20.00
- Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji & Lahori Kebab, served with tamarind & mint sauce on a sizzling platter.
Non Vege Combo $ 22.00
- Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab & Lahori kebab served on a sizzling platter with mint sauce.

Butter Chicken $ 18.50
- Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Most popular Indian dish in NZ
Chicken-Tikka-Masala $ 19.00
- Marinated tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum and flavorsome spices
Mango Chicken $19.00
- Chicken prepared in a mild mango pulp based gravy.
Traditional Chicken Curry $18.50
- Traditional Indian Curry flavored with various (nearly 11) Indian spices.
Chicken Vindaloo $19.00
- A curry from South India. Vindaloo paste is a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Chicken Korma $20.00
- Tender chicken cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Chicken Kadahi $19.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Chicken Madras $19.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
Chicken Saag Wala $20.00
- Find out why Punjabis’ love spinach. Chicken cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Chicken Jalfrezy $19.00
- Chicken cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
Chicken Bhuna $19.00
- A classic Indian recipe. Chicken sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.

Lamb Makhani $19.50
- Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
Lamb Rogan Josh $20.00
- A popular lamb dish from Kashmir, prepared with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste & fine Kashmiri masala.
Lamb Vindaloo $20.00
- A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Lamb Korma $21.00
- Tender lamb cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Lamb Kadahi $20.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Lamb Madras $20.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
Lamb Saag Wala $20.00
- Find out why Punjabis’ love spinach. Lamb cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Nargisi Kofté $19.00
- Minced meat balls cooked and served in delicious gravy. A lady’s recipe- chefs’ envy.
Lamb Jalfrezy $20.00
- Lamb cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
Lamb Bhuna $20.00
- A classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.

Beef Makhani $18.50
- Mild, rich tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
Beef Saag $19.00
- Beef cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Beef Vindaloo $19.00
- A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Beef Korma $20.00
- Tender beef cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Beef Kadahi $19.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Beef Madras $19.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras

Goanese Prawn $21.00
- Prawns cooked in a special masala and coconut paste.
Kadahi Prawn $21.00
- Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
Prawn Korma $22.00
- Prawns cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Fish Malabari $20.00
- Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style.
Fish Tikka Masala $21.00
- Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.

Vegetable Biryani $17.00
- Basmati rice cooked with fried onions, spices and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Biryani $18.50
- Rice cooked with chicken in masala and various flavoursome spices
Lamb Biryani $19.00
- Rice cooked with lamb in masala and various flavoursome spices
Beef Biryani $18.50
- Rice cooked with Beef in masala and various flavoursome spices
Prawn Biryani $20.00
- Rice cooked with prawns in masala and various flavoursome spices

Daal Makhani $17.00
- Delicious North Indian black Lentils curry topped with butter tarka. A celebrated delicacy from Punjab.
Punjabi Cholle $17.00
- Deliciously spicy Chick peas curry a specialty from the North Indian state of Punjab
Malai Kofta $18.00
- Cottage Cheese & Potato dumplings served in rich gravy. One of the most popular Vegetarian dishes.
Aloo Gobhi $17.00
- Potatoes & Cauliflower curry flavoured with spicies. North Indian delicacy.
Vegetable Jaipuri $17.50
- Seasonal vegetables cooked in herbs and spices garnished with chopped coriander.
Vege Korma $18.00
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Kadahi Paneer $17.50
- Cottage Cheese prepared in Kadahi (iron wok). Thick spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
Palak Paneer $18.00
- Cottage cheese cooked with creamy spinach gravy and flavored with special Indian spices.
Paneer Makhani $17.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato based gravy
Mushroom Mattar $17.50
- Mushroom and Green peas curry cooked in spices full of flavor
Saag Aloo $17.50
- Potatoes with creamy spinach gravy
Vege Makhani $17.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in tomatoes and cream based gravy.

Plain Naan $3.00
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor.
Butter Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with dash of butter.
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with a splash of garlic.
Tandoori Roti $2.50
- Unleavened wholemeal bread cooked in Tandoor
Peshawari Naan $5.50
- Sweet Naan stuffed with raisins, cherries, almonds and coconut.
Keema Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with lamb mince (pre-cooked with spices).
Chicken Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with chicken mince (pre-cooked with spices).
Aloo Kulcha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes.
Onion Kulcha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with chopped onions.
Stuffed Prantha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with mashed vegetables.
Cheese Naan $5.00
- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top

Bombay Aloo $8.00
- Potatoes sautéed with onion and cumin
Papadom $0.50
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread.
Mango Chutney $4.00
- Sweet and sour chutney containing mango pieces.
Garden Salad $5.00
- Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.
Kachumber Salad $5.00
- Spicy salad of finely chopped onion, tomato, cucumber etc.
Pickle $4.00
- Mixed vegetable pickle.
Raita $4.00
- Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices.
Yoghurt Mint Sauce $4.00
- Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices

Nearby Sample Menus

Butter Prawns with Desiccated Coconut ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
Ice Cream Sundae $4.00/ $5.00/ $6.00
- with Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry or Lychee (1 Scoop/ 2 Scoops/ 3 Scoops)
Deep Fried Whole Fish with Ginger & Garlic At Market Price
Pork with Cashew Nuts (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00
Cantonese Roast Duck ( Half/ Whole ) $24.00/ $46.00
Prawn Crackers $3.50
Pork with Ginger & Spring Onion (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Honey Roast Pork (reg/ med) $16.00/ $23.00

(A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
Ginger Dish (served with rice)
- Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
(D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
(B) Combination Meats $19.00
(C) Prawns $20.00
(B) Combination Meats $18.00
Oyster Sauce (served with rice)
- Stir fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce
(B) Combination Meats $19.00

Hot 'Diggity' Dog $10.00
- smoked frankfurter in a bread roll, with hash browns & a teeny tiny salad on the side
Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
- any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
Pumpkin, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $18.00
- a heartwarming combination of a roasted winter salad of pumpkin, locally sourced pears, red onion & Whitestone blue cheese, topped with Tai Tapu grown hazelnuts & finished with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Energize & Revitalize $9.50
- an energy boosting combination of peaches, banana, pineapple, honey & spirulina. Fantastic taste & guaranteed to get you going for the day!
Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
- a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
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
Crepes $10.00
- three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup
GF $18.00

Onion Bhaji (5 pieces) $5.00
- Thinly sliced onions dipped in chickpea flour and spices, cooked to golden perfection and served with tamarind sauce
Kashmiri Pulao $5.00
- Rice cooked with dry fruits
Fish Fingers $10.00
- Fish cubes battered in chickpea flour with ginger, garlic and spices and deep fried served with tamarind sauce
Roti $2.50
- (Naan bread made of wheat flour)
Prawn 65 $14.50
- Prawns marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
Kerala Fish Curry $16.50
- Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut cream
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
- Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Lamb Rogan Josh $14.90
- Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy

Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
Fresh Guacamole $4
Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Spicy Chilli Squid $12
- Served with lime aioli.
Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
Vegetarian Sliders $13
- House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
- Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.

Panini & Salad $12.00
- Mozzarella, Ranch Mayo and 3 toppings. Available at lunch time only.
Mocamello $4.00
Hyde Park $22.50 / $32.50
- Caramelized onions , mushrooms and a hint of blue cheese.
Short Black $3.00
Tropacranage $12.50 / $22.50
- Caramel sauce, pineapple, dark chocolate, pineapple lumps.
Fungi $22.50 / $32.50
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms.
Indonesian $22.50 / $32.50
- King prawns, shrimps, peanuts - on a satay sauce.
Italian $22.50 / $32.50
- Tomatoes, garlic with fresh basil - a fantastic pizza.

Serious Slaw $8.00
Serious Fries $6.00
Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
- Contains peanuts
Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
The Breakfast Bap $13.50
The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50

Beach breakfast $20.5
- Halswell butchery bacon & sausages, tomato, mushroom,2 eggs any style, toast, parmesan, chive & potato scone & tomato sauce
Duck fat potatoes $5.5
French toast $18.5
- berry stuffed brioche with vanilla mascarpone,maple & pistachio
Market Fish $
- ask our wait staff
French toast with maple & ice cream $8.5
Fries & aioli $5.5
Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
- in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
Ora King salmon gravlax $26.5
- with pickled cucumber, warm baby potatoes, herb crème fraiche fennel & dates

Croquette $2.60
Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00
Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
Mince Savouries $1.80
Fish $3.10
Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00

Basil parfait $18.00
- Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
Crème Brûlée $15.00
Chocolate torte $18.00
- Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
- Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
- Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
- Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb

Shahi paneer $14.50
- Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
Indian mixed salad $5.50
Panner tikka mashala $14.50
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices.
Garlic naan $3.50
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.
Dal tadka $14.50
- Lentils cooked in indian spices.
Kadhai paneer $14.50
- Paneer sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion, capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
Tandoori chicken
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.
Mixed pakora $4.99
- Crispy cauli, potato, onion, and silver beet dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried

Beef Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato relish, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
Curry Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Vegetarian Thai green curry with fried tofu and seasonal vegetables
Beef Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Slow cooked beef, Bok choy, Mushroom, Spiced corned egg
Pork Belly Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Five spiced pork belly, Cucumer, Spring Onion, Coriander, Peanuts, Hoisin sauce
Gangnam style Kimchi rice croquette $5.50
- so cheesy
Chicken Baorrito $11.50
- A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
Baoce Combo $21.50
- Your choce of Baoce + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
Golden Mantou $5.50
- topped from your choice of Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate sauce

- (Scoop) $2.40
Roast Pork with Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
Chicken Chow Mein $10.50
Chicken with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
Steak with Satay Sauce $12.50
Vegetarian Chow Mein $9.00
Combination Fried Rice $12.50
Roast Pork Fu Yong $11.50

1/4 CHICKEN $9.30
AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
HALF CHICKEN $8.50
GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
HAWAIIAN $5.80
BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
- additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)

chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
eggs royale $18.00
halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
corn fritters with zucchini, fresh basil, avocado salsa, house relish and greens $12.50
eggs benedict with crispy bacon $16.50
half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
- fried egg and avocado $9.50
portobello mushrooms with spinach and feta/or lemon and Italian parsley on toast $17.50