Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • 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.
CHICKEN MAINS CHICKEN MAINS
  • 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 MAINS LAMB MAINS
  • 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 MAINS BEEF MAINS
  • 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
SEAFOOD MAINS SEAFOOD MAINS
  • 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.
BIRYANI - RICE DISH BIRYANI - RICE DISH
  • 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
VEGETARIAN MAINS VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • 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.
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • 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
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • 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

  • Margherita $17.00
    • tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.00
    • cauliflower puree, crackle, apple slaw and gravy
  • Caesar Salad $19.00
    • cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, creamy Caesar dressing, chicken or salmon
  • Seafood $58.00
    • smoked fish, crispy calamari, prawn wontons, mussels, garlic bread, crackers & sauces
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce / cream cheese / mozzarella
  • Funghi $17.00
    • roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
  • Prawn Wontons $16.00
    • with kewpie & chilli jam.
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding $14.00
    • with caramel sauce, gingerbread ice cream
  • BBQ pork Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
  • Chicken With Mushroom, Pepper, Onion, Coconut Cream
  • Large $32.00
  • Fish Curry
  • Large $28.00
  • Large $28.00
  • Large $26.00
  • Medium $20.00
  • *Gluten free on request
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone´s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate, raspberry
  • Garlic French Stick $5.00
    • Crispy bread, toasted with our special blend of garlic butter
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
  • Ribeye Steak * $28.50
    • 250gm Char-grilled to your liking, served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Children’s Platter $9.50
    • Chicken pieces, fish bites & chips, served with salad, fruit & chocolate fish
  • Fillet Steak * $36.00
    • 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Warm Breads $8.00
    • A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips
  • Mini Spring Rolls $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (10 pcs)
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Beef Brisket on Rice $9.50
    • Tender stewed beef briskets with green beans, mushrooms and carrots served on rice
  • Beef and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Hor Fun (Gravied Hor Fun) $9.50
    • Fried flat rice noodles and vermicelli covered in gravy with pork, chicken, prawn, squid and Chinese vegetables
  • Fried Fishballs $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (12 pcs)
  • Char Koay Teow (Fried Koay Teow) $9.50
    • Spicy flat rice noodles fried with roast pork pieces, prawn, squid, beansprouts and egg
  • Deep Fried Chicken Fritters $10.00 Lge $11.50
    • with choice of Plum Sauce or Hot Thai Sauce
  • Butcher's block $POA
    • Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
  • Whitford's signature roast Mem $16.00 / Non-Mem $19.00
    • Our family favourite offers a choice of two meats, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, kumara and house gravy
  • Caesar salad (GF) $15.00
    • Mixed with coutons, a soft poached egg, anchovy dressing & shaved parmesan
  • Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
    • Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
  • The prawn $17.50
    • Garlic prawn, pesto, pine nuts & mozzarella
  • Homestyle pork ribs $24.00
    • Tender pork ribs, basted in our homemade bbq sauce, served with slaw & a side of mash, wedges or fries
  • Curry of the day $22.00
    • From tandoori chicken to creamy tikka masala, our curry of the day is always served with homemade garlic naan & rice ( can be spiced up on request )
  • Chocolate brownie $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered /tarta re sauce / salad greens & French fries
  • Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
    • filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
  • Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
    • served with garlic & herb baguette
  • Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet $39.50
    • clam & fennel rice pilaf
  • Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Chateau grill $17.50
    • including two eggs, grilled tomato, lamb cutlet, bacon, & hash-brown
  • Chefs roast special Market price
  • Seafood Chowder $18.50
    • Selection of fresh seafood in a creamy sauce with prawns, calamari & mussels served with house garlic bread
  • Mushroom & Sweet Pea Risotto (v)(gf) $4.50
    • Topped with slow roasted tomatoes, & finished with rocket & shavings of parmigiano-reggiano
  • Cauliflower cheese $6.00
  • Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
    • Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • American Club Sandwich & Fries $19.50
    • Classic bacon, chicken, tomato & egg with lettuce leaves & mayo
  • Jimmy’s Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Pie $16.50
  • Green salad with Balsamic (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Dessert of the Day $13.50
    • wait staff will advise
  • Pappardelle $25.50
    • Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
  • F.F.C. ''Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken'' N/A
    • Green tomato chutney, hot sauce
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Garlic Crostini $9.00
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Today's Bread $16.00
    • Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Pappardelle $25.50
    • Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
  • Green Lip Mussels $14.00
    • Gremolata, sauvignon gel
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Wonton Soup $5.00
  • Choice of Sauce N/A
    • Oyster sauce, Chilli sauce, Ginger sauce, Coconut Curry sauce, Sweet & Sour sauce, Black Bean sauce, Satay Peanut sauce
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Milk Butter King Prawns (Spicy) $12.00
  • Deep Fried Steak with Beijing Sauce $11.00
  • Beef & Vegetables $11.00
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce $10.00
  • Hawaiian
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Bacon & Herbs
  • Bargain Box $20.00
    • 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
  • BBQ Mango Chicken
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Chicken,Red Onion,Capsicum,Fresh Mango,(Bacon),Mango Sauce,BBQ Sauce
  • Trop. Burger $7.90
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Cheese, Pineapple, Lettuce, Thai Sauce
  • Apricot Chicken
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Red Onion, Capsicum, Dried Apricot, Fresh Apricot, Apricot Sauce
  • Mini Feast $9.90
    • 2 pieces of chicken, 1 reg, chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
  • Country King $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pesto Sauce
  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
  • Chicken and Cheese Nachos with Sweet Chilli (also available with Mince topping) $13.50
  • Fruit Platter $8.50
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
  • Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • Three Egg Omelette $17.00
    • with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
  • Eggs Benedict
    • 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce
  • Open steak sandwich (on request) GF $20.50
    • Grilled 150g sirloin steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onion marmalade and aioli served on a garlic batard with garden salad and fries
  • Sweet corn fritters (warm) $10.00
    • Served with capsicum and apricot relish and balsamic glaze
  • Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
    • Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
  • Sticky beef brisket (warm) GF $15.00
    • Braised beef brisket served with gremolata
  • Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
    • Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
  • Junior cheeseburger $9.50
  • Baby salmon fillet $29.50
    • Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
  • Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
    • Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise
  • *Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
  • 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
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • - Large $8.00
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine

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392 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand

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