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

  • Plain Donut $2.00
  • Pineapple Ring $1.80
  • Chips (Per Scoop) $2.50
  • Crab Stick $1.80
  • Egg $4.00
  • Cheese $4.00
  • Doublet Meat $4.80
  • American Hot Dog $3.50
  • Gado Gado $17.00
    • Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Ginger and coriander marinated rib-eye lightly seared and served on a mint and lime zest filled salad with crispy noodles topped with roasted peanuts
  • Toasted bread and spreads $5.00
  • 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
  • Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage $4.00
  • Classic Cesar $16.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese and classic Caesar Dressing with crispy bacon - Add chicken $4.00 - Add anchovies $4.00
  • Hash browns $4.00
  • LB 'Phat' Chips $7.00
  • LB’s Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Eggs, bacon, tomato, hash brown, mushroom and bratwurst sausage, served with toast
  • D.I.Y Bagels $13.50
    • choose 1 smoked, Chicken, Salmon, Falafel, Bacon; choose 2 Cream cheese, Tomato, Brie, Capers, Avocado smash, Pesto
  • Fish “n” Chips $22.50
    • Beer battered catch of the day (see specials board for today’s fish) served with crispy chips salad and lemon and tartare
  • Omelette $18.50
    • Choose 3 of the below fillings: Ham, Tomato, Spinach, Cheese, Mushroom, Onion
  • Baked Brie $12.00
    • Served with capsicum jam and focaccia croutes
  • Skinny Fries $6.00
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Slice onion with Indian spices coated with chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Rogan Josh (Goat) $14.00
  • Veg $8.50
  • Ghost Bhuna $12.00
  • Rogan Josh $12.00
  • Butter Tikka Masala $12.00
  • Vegetable Kolapuri $12.00
  • Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
    • Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
  • Pa amb tomaquet – bread with tomato and olive oil rub $10.00
  • Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
    • Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
  • Aceitunas maceradas $10.00
    • Our special marinated olives
  • Pescado a la plancha – chargrilled fish fillet $41.50
    • Chargrilled fish of the day with canary island style mojo verde herbed vinaigrette & sautéed seasonal vegetables
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
  • Tapas variadas $55.00
    • A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
  • Smoked Chipotle Slaw $6.50
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels
  • Kiwi Pepper Lamb Rump $26.00
    • Roasted over the charcoal barrel & served w mint & caper salsa verde, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • Creamed Corn $6.50
  • NZ Paddle Crab $50.00
    • The legend returns! For a limited time only. 1kg of NZ Paddle Crab with chilli garlic butter
  • Hot Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.50
    • Chocolate sauce / cocoa crisps / caramel walnuts / vanilla ice-cream
  • 1/8 pound $18.50
  • Cajun Catch of the Day $24.00
    • Grilled in the charcoal barrel & served w red pepper & lime sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • Scallop (from Hokaido) $7.00
  • Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)
  • Kid's Menu A $6.00 per child
    • Main Course - Small Chicken Teriyaki Roll / Egg Omelette / Miso Soup (For under 10 years old only)
  • BBQ Eal Set $19.90
  • Salmon Steak Set (Teriyaki Set or Sea Salt) $16.50
  • Fish Tempura Roll $13.00
  • Deep Fried Squid $9.00
  • Gold (10pcs) $22.80
  • Croissant $14.00
    • With ham and melted cheddar cheese or Rocket pesto, caramelised onion and brie
  • Tomatoes $5.00
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Egg $3.00
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Fettuccine Alfredo $19.50
    • Chicken & zucchini tossed in a creamy sauce
  • Polenta Chips $10.50
    • Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli
  • Warmed Olive Marinate $10.90
    • Succulent kalamata & green Sicilian olives marinated in lemon, chilli, garlic & rosemary
  • Wild South Island Venison $39.50
    • Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
  • Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
    • Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
  • Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
    • Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
  • White meat dishes are served with creamy potato gratin & fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Risotto ai Funghi One size ~ $24.90
    • Rich and creamy mushroom risotto with porcini, Portobello & truffle oil
  • Small/Large $ 6.50/$ 8.00
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Roast Kumara (each) $1.20
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Roast Potato (each) $ 1.00
  • Roast Sandwich
  • All roast meat salad, gravy & apple and mint sauces available on request
  • Lamb (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
  • -Regular Drink
  • Regular Drink
  • -Regular Chips
  • Sour Cream $1.10
  • 5 Pieces Of Chicken $13.50
  • Chips
  • Potato Nuggets Large $5.90
  • -4 Large Chips
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • The Happening Sauce
  • Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
    • Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
  • Spring Rolls
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Filo Prawn Twisters
  • Mushroom
  • GF. Bangers & Mash $14.00
    • Two sausages rested on top of our creamy mashed potato served with steamed vegetables, topped with gravy and caramelised onion.
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
    • A spiced falafel pattie served on top of crispy salad and dressed with aioli & tomato relish.
  • Meat Lovers: $13.50
    • When sausage, bacon, pepperoni and steak come together to make a mouth watering feast for you or to share with friends.
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $12.00
    • A rich bolognese sauce on top of beautiful fresh spaghetti & sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
  • Add chicken $5.00
  • All Burger Meals are served with Chips
  • GF. Ribeye Steak $22.00
    • A prime 250g ribeye steak served to your liking alongside salad and chips or seasonal roast vegetables. Your choice of mushroom sauce, bearnaise sauce or garlic butter.
  • Marinara sauce & mozzarella $12.00
    • topped with chunks of ham & pineapple to make one of the crowd favourites
  • Sundried tomato $5.40
  • Donald trump $29.00/ $17.00
    • Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Manhattan pie (V) $22.00/ $16.00
    • Feta, chilli flakes, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Pilgrim $9.90
    • Turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato, mayonnaise and salsa relish
  • Mini bagel $1.40
  • Plain onion/ everything/ tomato basil/ jalapeno cheddar/ rock salt/ nine grain/ cinnamon raisin/ poppy/ chocolate chip/ wholemeal/ blueberry/ sesame $2.50
  • New yorker $27.00/ $16.00
    • Double pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Ham & cheese $4.30
  • Eieren Florentine $17.50
    • Poached eggs served w spinach and mushroom on a toasted muffin and topped w hollandaise sauce
  • Varkenskoteletten And Ribbetjes - +Pork Loin Chop and Ribs $35.50
    • Black pepper and spice rubbed pork chop ribs, wedged potatoes w green chile aioli
  • Harissa Koninginnehapje - Marinated Chicken Breast $35.60
    • Harissa marinated chicken breast over spiced vegetable, infused couscous, baked artichokes and lemon yoghurt
  • Large Salad $9.00
  • Croque Monsieur $17.50
    • Grilled ham sandwich baked in egg w petit salad
  • oil and sliced green onions
  • Ijs En Fudge Van Belgische Chocolade $13.50
    • +Belgian Chocolate Sunday
  • +Moules Mariniere
    • Steamed in white wine, garlic, leek,celery and thyme
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine

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

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