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

Grilled cheese melt $7.50
Fettucini Bolognaise $19.50
- rich ground beef ,tomato and herb sauce topping with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese,served with salad and garlic a roll.
Junior hawaiian pizza $6.50
French Slam $15.50
- bread dipped in egg butter accompanied by strips of bacon,eggs and sausages.Your choice of white or wholegrain toast.
Salmon salad $8.50
- smoked salmon with grated cheese on lettuce.
Stir - fried Chicken $21.50
- grilled chicken pieces,oriental vegetales , stirred with soya sauce,served with white rice.
Marinated pork spare ribs $12.50
- pork ribs marinated with our BBQ sauce and cooked to perfection.
Senior slam $10.30

Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
BLT Bagel N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
Massive McMuffin® N/A
- When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.

Nga Kin $17.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish baked in the oven, simple but superb!
Binlay Zarkin $19.00
- Skewers of prawn, fish & squid marinated in light spices, grilled & served with lemon.
Napijo $14.50
- Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
Shweji Moy $10.00
- Semolina & coconut milk cake.
Jetda Ono Hin $16.00
- Mild chicken curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic, coconut milk & light spices.
Wetda Seebian $16.00
- Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
Ciandi Thoke $12.50
- Grilled eggplant with sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander.
Nga Hin $12.00
- A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.

COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
ROAST PORK FRIED RICE $12.00
PINEAPPLE $3.00
Chips $2.40
SATAY MEALS $11.00
EGG $4.00
LEMON CHICKEN $12.50
Chicken Pattie $2.40

Steak Sandwich $24.00
- Seasoned ribeye grilled medium rare, with crispy bacon, Havarti cheese, rocket, caramelized onions and aioli. - Add an egg $2.00
Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
Spicy Wedges served with rustic tomato sauce plus aioli $7 Small / $9 Large
Salmon and Pesto Salad $23.00
- Oven roasted salmon fillet served on a mixed salad with citrus vinaigrette, capers and kumara crisps
Gourmet Burgers $23.00
- Served with petite salad and house fries choose from: Minced chicken infused with coriander served with chunky mango salsa / Mince cajun lamb with mint tzatziki / Homemade falafel with either chunky mango salsa or mint tzatziki
Salmon $5.00
Market Fish of the Day $22.00
- Panfried and served with fresh salad greens and house fries. Lemon and herb crusted, served with homemade tartare sauce. With chilli and lime hollandaise
Gado Gado $17.00
- Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce

ONION RINGS $12.00
- with SP BBQ Sauce.
BLUEBURGER $15.00
- Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
CHIPS $7.00
- with Aioli.
OLIVES $10.00
- marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
BBQ BACONBURGER $15.00
- Beef, bacon, cheese, onion rings, mayo and SP BBQ Sauce.
CHEESEBURGER $12.00
- Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
WEDGES $13.00
- with cheese and bacon.
CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
- Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.

BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.00
- Delicious crunchy crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, with fries
BANGERS AND MASH $25.00
- Venison & Merlot sausages served with baby carrots and a rich onion gravy
TRIO OF ICE CREAMS $12.00
- Today's flavours on chocolate soil with fresh fruit
GRILLED MUSHROOMS $22.00
- Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
CRANFORD CHICKEN BURGER $19.00
- Grilled chicken breast with avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato served with fries
CRANFORD CHICKEN BREAST $29.00
- Poached chicken breast stuffed with basil served with gourmet potatoes baby carrots and roast capsicum sauce
All includes drink and Ice cream Sundae
CHICKEN FILO BITES $8.00
- Chicken, bacon and basil filo bites

Ginger Dish $10
- served with rice. Stlfy fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef, or pork.
Sweet & sour sauce $10
- served with rice. Softly fried pineapple, tomato and vegetables with sweet & sour sauce. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
Pad Cee-Ew $10
- Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
Fried Rice $10
- Fried rice with egg & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
Oyster Sauce $10
- served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
Tom Kha Soup
- Cocked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & thai herbs with coconut milk
Drunken Noodle $10
- Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chili & fresh basil. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork.
-Seafood $12.50

GURNARD FILLETS $4.50
FISH BITES 3 for $2.40
KUMARA CHIPS (400g) $4.50
- Extra chocolate $1.00
BLUE COD FILLETS $5.80
ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
SOLE FILLETS $5.80
SQUID RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz

Palak Paneer $13.90
- A healthy combination of cottage cheese, fresh spinach and a mixture of spices
Fish Madras $16.50
- Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
Plain Naan $2.50
- Crispy and puffy bread made from fine leavened flour, enriched with milk, eggs and baked in tandoor
Lamb/Beef Masala $14.90
- Tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a special tandoori sauce flavoured with Indian herbs and spices along with onion, tomato and capsicum
Butter Prawns $16.50
- Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
Vegetable Korma $13.90
- An assortment of fresh vegetables deliciously cooked in a cream and cashew based sauce
Chicken Lollipop (6 pieces) $10.00
- Spicy chicken nibbles marinated in chef's special sauce and deep fried
Prawns Kadhai $16.50
- Prawns cooked with capsicum, chillies in a thick onion and tomato gravy, garnished with fresh coriander

MUSHROOM $4.50
VEGE + MUSHROOM $5.00
- Cheese, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion Sauce
FISH $4.50
DOUBLE MEAT $4.70
EGG $4.50
PINEAPPLE $2.50
GIANT $5.80
- Bacon, Double Meat & Egg
BACON & EGG + MEAT $5.50

Hash Browns $5.00
Croissant $5.00
We have a delicious selection of slices, friands, cakes and cheesecakes with changing flavours each week.
Omelette $20.50
- Smoked salmon, red onion with dill & lemon cream fraiche or Spinach, caramelised onion and feta. Served with a petite salad
Eggs Benedict $19.50
- Choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on house-made focaccia
Mushrooms $5.00
BLT Bagel $19.00
- With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
Soup of the Day $16.00
- See the blackboard or ask your server for details

All Items $15 Unless Stated
Steak Fries $8.50
- Served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
Classic Bread ‘N’ Butter Pudding
- Served hot with Irish crème ice cream & blueberry compote.
Available all day
Available from 5pm
Chicken & Slaw Burger with crispy fries
Tasting Plate $28.00
- Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
*Extra charge of $8 for an extra shank.

Zafrani Pulao $6.00
- Basmati rice with nuts, raisins and saffron.
Chicken Korma $15.00
- Boneless chicken pieces prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
Butter Chicken ''All-time favourite'' $15.00
- Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with rich tomato and butter gravy.
Prawn Masala $18.50
- Prawns delicately cooked in thick onion sauce and ground spices with a touch of cashew nut.
Indian Heaven Aloo (A delicious must try-dish) $5.00
- Diced potato tempered with mild spices and cumin seed.
Plain Naan $2.50
- Bread made of refined flour, baked in the tandoor.
Tamarind Chutney $2.50
Butter Naan $3.00
- Butter stuffed with layers of butter

Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Chia seeds $9.00
- with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
Please see counter staff to make your selection