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

Pea & Halloumi Fritters $29.00
- Gazpacho sauce, creme fraiche, baby minted potatoes, rocket
Orzo
- Roasted kumara, charred peppers w basil dressing
Mainland Crabcakes $19.00
- Agria rosti, rocket, poached egg, hollandaise and slow roasted tomato
The Dux Confection $14.00
- A deliciously gooey chocolate-centered par-baked cookie, served with vanilla ice cream, and smothered in chocolate fudge sauce
Pumpkin Arancini Balls $17.00
- Crumbed pumpkin and goats cheese risotto w sundried tomato aioli - Add a deli salad $3.50
Breakfast is served from 7AM to 11.30AM on week days and from 9AM to 11.30AM on weekends and public holidays. All our eggs are organic, free range and locally sourced
Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
Avocado on Toast $17.00
- Poached eggs, smashed avocado with feta, red onion, dukkah

Decadent Date $4.90
- A fresh organic Medjool date, stuffed with a hazelnut gianduja and enrobed in dark chocolate.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Fries $12.50
- Our famous hand cut fries. Choose you condiment: Cacao and sea salt ~ Cajun spice ~ Smoked paprika ~ Chocolate dip ~ Chilli sauce and sour cream.
She's Infamous Brownie $14.50
- 70% chocolate brownie warmed and served with black currant and coconut ice cream, a chocolate spoon, chocolate flakes and whipped cream.
Shoestring or hand cut fries with aioli $7.50
Feel the Beet
- Beetroot Balsamic
Caramelita
- Vanilla Creme Brulée
Oceana
- Sea Salt Caramel

Bacon & Banana Pancakes $18
- Freshly baked pancakes finished with streaky bacon & banana caramelized in maple syrup
Akaroa Salmon $32
- Fresh local Salmon, lemon cajun rubbed, pan seared oven baked to perfection, served with savoury potatoes, wilted spinach and steamed vegetables.
Extras $4
- Toast, Tomatoes, Hash browns, Sausages, Eggs
Blueberry Pancakes $18
- Freshly baked pancakes served with whipped cream & blueberry compote
Steak Sandwich $22
- Rib-eye steak, onion marmalade, streaky bacon & dressed salad leaves on toasted sour dough, served with fries and BBQ sauce
Keri kids juice or Bob & Barbie Drinks $3.5
Seafood Chowder $14
- A thick creamy soup made from a selection of NZ’s freshest & finest Seafood. Served with garlic bread
Specially prepared catch of the day N/A
- check with our wait staff for today’s dish

Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
- Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
- Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
- Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
- Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
Crispy Squid With Turmeric & Black Pepper $9.50
- Marinated Squid Coated With Fresh Turmeric, Garlic, Black Peppercorn Served With Chilli Sauce
-Prawns $19.00
Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
- Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
Larb Kai/ Minced Chicken Salad $14.50
- Minced Chicken, Asian Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder, Chilli, Lime Juice, Topped With Fried Shallots

(Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
BLT: $15.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
Bagels:
with hummus and tomato $9.00
BLAT $17.00
- with avocado
Sides $5.00
- Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon

Fish n Chips $15
- battered Hoki fillet with fries, salad garnish, tartar sauce
Eggs Benedict $16
- Poached eggs, with bacon on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce
Lambs Fry and Bacon $16
- served on top of mash smothered in gravy just like mumma's
Beef Burger $16
- beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
upgrade to large coffee $1
Deluxe Wedges $16
- seasoned wedges topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
poached egg $1.50
Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
- served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream

STEP ONE - CHOOSE YOUR MAIN:
- SLOW BRAISED HERB & SPICED BEEF
- HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
- HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
- HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
- KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
MAIN + SIDE $14.50
WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY

No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
- Constantly changing, always evolving
French Fries, ketchup, aioli $9/$15
Turkey Schnitzel $26.5
- Pecan slaw, cranberry mayo, crafted fries
Spiced wedges, sour cream, sweet chilli $10/$16
West Coast Whitebait Sliders, tartare $21.5
Soup of the Day cup $9.0 bowl $16.5
- Served with toasted breads
Today’s Classic Pie $21
- Big chips, small salad, gravy
Harissa Beef Cheek $31
- Pumpkin, chickpea, cucumber salad

Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
- Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
Trio of Gelato $12.00
- Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
Carnivore $24.00
- With spicy sausage, smoked bacon, salami, sirloin steak, mozzarella, and caramelised onion. Finished with BBQ sauce
Tandoori Chicken $24.00
- With roasted red capsicum, mozzarella, and mango chutney, topped with yoghurt swirl and Fresh coriander
Fish and Chips $12.00
- With salad
Macaroni and Cheese $12.00
- With salad
Choc-Berry Brownie $12.00
- Served warmed with vanilla bean gelato and berry coulis

Hot Ginger Tonic $3.90
French Toast - With bacon, banana, yoghurt, fruit and maple syrup $19.00
Hummus $2.10
Juice - Orange, grapefruit, apple, pineapple $4.20
Smoked Salmon $6.20
Avocado $3.70
Feta $3.20
Chai Latte - cup or glass $4.30

Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
Falafel (Vegetarian) $10.00
Harissa (Chilli sauce) $2.00
Shish Taouk (Chicken) $14.00
Kunafa $2.50
Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
Falafel $0.50
Shish Kebab 1kg $32.00

Shahi Paneer $7.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
- Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
-Combo $10.00
All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
Vegetable Korma $7.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.

Salmon Fillet $28.50
- 150G Pan Seared Fillet With Gourmet Potatoes & Raw Beetroot Salad
Cheeseburger $17.80
- Beef Pattie, Smokey Cheese, Bacon Jam & Iceberg Lettuce With Skinny Fries
Bits & Bobs $19.00
- A Selection Of Meats Breads, Dips & Salads (Nibbles For 2)
Pb & Choc Doughnuts $10.00
- With Chocolate & Staff Made Peanut Butter
Creamy Mushrooms $13.80
- On Sourdough Toast
-With Bacon Maple Syrups & Grilled Banana $14.60
Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
- With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
Miss Piggy $18.50
- Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries

Smoked Salmon Croquettes (3pcs) $10.50
- with chipotle mayonnaise
CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce served on fresh multigrain with makikihi fries $17.00
Garlic Prawns $14.00
- with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
CAESAR SALAD Crispy bacon, a soft poached egg, parmesan, crunchy croûtons and a creamy Caesar dressing $17.00
VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
Fried Calamari $14.00
- with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
Makikihi Fries $9.00
- with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00

CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce
HOKKIEN MEE $9.80
- egg noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
KING PRAWNS FRIED RICE $12.80
- fried rice with king prawns shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce
FRIED KUAI TEOW $9.80
- thick rice noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce
HOT SIX $10.20
- egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce
COMBINATION NOODLES $10.50
- egg noodles with king prawns roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce
SINGAPORE FRIED NOODLES $9.80
- thin rice noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce
CURRY LAKSA SOUP $10.20
- egg noodles with king prawns chicken crab meat tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style creamy coconut curry soup