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

BOILED DUMPLING $14.00
SPICY SEAFOOD IN SPICY SAUCE $45.00
- steamed seafood smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
ROASTED PORK $40.00
- roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
- duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
BOILED FISH $20.00
- boiled fish with spicy sauce
SSAM BAB $17.00
- rice, vegetable and spicy pork
SPICY BEEF SOUP & VEGETABLES $15.00
- hot blend soup with vegetables in hot pot
SEAFOOD WITH SOYBEAN STEW $15.00
- mixed bean with various vegetables and seafood in hot pot

Freekah Wheat, Broccolini, Dates, Pine Nuts $13
Seaweed Butter $4
Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
- Brunt Apple, Radish
Grass Fed Prime Beef
Black Garlic, Mushroom $3

TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON $12.90
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
KAKIAGE TEMPURA OF ONIONS, KUMARA, PRAWNS & BEANS WITH HOT & SPICY MAYO (VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $7.00
BIG ROOSTER $7.20
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
KUMARA CRISPS $ 2.50
TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF DON $16.90
- Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
OKI HOKI (SEASONAL) $7.20
- Deep fried fish fillet with lettuce & special tartare sauce
BIG ROOSTER SET $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)

Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
- ketchup, chipotle aioli
Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
- dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
Local Grazing Plate $18.50
- House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
- hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
- charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
- quince paste, crackers

Stir Fried Pork in Chilli Sauce $16.00/$30.00
Stir Fried Chinese Sausage with Green Bean $20.00/$38.00
Fish Fillet with Spring Onion & Ginger in Sizzling Plate $22.00/$42.00
B.B.Q Pork Fried Noodles/HoFun/Rice Noodle $11.00
Stir-Fried Mussels with Chilli Sauce $18.00/$34.00
Fried Noodle with (Chicken/Beef/Pork/Vegetables) $11.00
Deep Fried Spring Rolls $5.00
Lemon Chicken $18.00/$34.00

Flat Bread $15.00
- Ham cheese pineapple salsa, Pesto, Sweet chilli cream cheese, Pumpkin feta and spinach
Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- Roast pumpkin kaffir lime and peanut Thai dressed salad
Risotto $18.50
- Roast pumpkin spinach and feta risotto topped with dukhah
Smoked Salmon $6.00
Cream cheese $2.00
Tomato $4.00
Baked Brie $12.00
- Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
Skinny Fries $6.00

Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
- Please ask your server
Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
- served with coriander crema
Dessert Special $12.00
- please ask your server
Hop Platter $55.00
- calamari, chicken wings, cheese fondue and onion rings
Salmon Nicoise $20.00
- locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
- with Twisted tzatziki
Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
- thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked

Bamboo Nest Veggy Soup $6 Single / $12 Double
Coconut Rice or Ginger Rice $1.40 Bowl / $3 Packet
Satay Noodle on Hotplate
- Satay on fried Ramen noodle with peanut sauce served on sizzling hotplate
Lotus Seed Red Dates Soup $6 Single / $12 Double
Goreng Pisang (Crispy Fried Banana) $3.50
Braised Crispy Delight and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Brown Rice $1.40 Bowl / $3 Packet
Tofu Veggy Soup $4.50 Single / $9 Double

Soup of the Day $12.00
- Freshly prepared & served with our own house baked bread
Charlie’s Lamb & Kumara Pie $16.50
- Both served with fries and a garden salad
Affagato $14.50
- Ice cream, espresso coffee & your choice of liqueur
American Club Sandwich & Fries $19.50
- Classic bacon, chicken, tomato & egg with lettuce leaves & mayo
Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
- Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
- Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
Akaroa Salmon Fillet $33.50
- Pressed into green tea & sesame seeds on a coconut milk basmati rice with green leaves, & finished with a liquor of pickled ginger, sliced chilli, spring onion & teriyaki
Lamb Kiwi Classic with a Twist (gf) $39.50
- Glazed rack of lamb, grilled soya & chilli lamb rump sitting on a baby pea & mint potato cake served with a shot of roasted lamb soup

Sticky crispy pork balls, toasted ground rice, kaffir lime leaf, mint & chilli $13.00
Bronwyn's wok fried Wakanui Beef w/ green beans $28.00
Mussamun curry of slow brasied lamb shank on sweet potato mash $36.00
Spicy fresh tuna salad w/ Strawberries, Spinach & Bean Sprouts $38.00
Spiced Beef Sliders w/ watercress & Tangy mayo $13.00
Slow cooked melting beef cheek w/ freshly made creamy red curry sauce $32.00
SP Vegeterian pad thai $22.00
Wok fried green beans in Tee's XO Sauce $14.00

CHICKEN NUGGETS(doz) $8.20
PINEAPPLE $2.50
EGG $2.50
BACON & EGG $5.00
MUSSELS (doz) $8.20
FAMILY PACK 1 $15.10
- 3 fish,2 hot dogs, 1 1/2 chips
CHICKEN PATTIES $2.10
EGG $4.00

Pork belly (warm) GF $14.00
- Twice cooked served with apple slaw
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
All day breakfast GF (on request) $19.50
- Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabatta
Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
- Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
- Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
Baby salmon fillet $29.50
- Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
- Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
Fish and chips $22.50
- Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad

Warm chocolate cake.( Gf, V) $14
- raspberry sorbet, berry's, pistachio praline
Aikmans Big Breakfast $24
- Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms,Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
Aikmans Cheese Burger $23
- Half pound grass fed beef, totara cheddar, mayo, house pickles, curly fries
Taco of the moment $19
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
Chicken caesar salad $24
- soft egg, cos, parmesan, croutons, white anchovies, caesar dressing, bacon.
Chicken wontons $17
- Aikmans good time sauce
Sourdough Flatbread. (V,GF) $15
- smoked beetroot hummus, almonds and olive oil
Coastal Lamb Rump.( Gf, V) $32
- Crushed new potato, eggplant caponata, red wine jus

Small: $8.00
Chicken on rice:
Small: $7.50
Tender pieces of barbecued meat or vegetarian Falafel, alongside freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce, and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces all arranged in a container with warm pita bread and hummus:
Regular: $16.50
Beef:
Large: $14.00
Regular: $11.00

Streaky bacon $5
Seafood Chowder $16.5
- Classic creamy style seafood soup, with mussels, sh, salmon and prawns served with garlic bread
Hash Browns $4
Sour Cream $2.5
Belgium Chocolate Brownie $4.5
Buttered spinach $4
Chicken Caesar Salad $19
- Crumbed chicken tenders on a bed of cos lettuce, crispy bacon, parmesan & anchovy dressing topped with a soft poached egg & buttered croutons
Field mushrooms $4