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

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Large fries $3.50
Onion rings $3.50
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella

Caesar Salad $18.90
- w/ chicken
Famous Doorstep Toasties - choose 3 fillings $7.90
- ham, cheese, bacon, egg, onion, pineapple, tomato, mushroom
Chips $6.00
- w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
Blue Cod and Chips $16.90
- w/ salad
Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
- w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
Big Breakfast $18.90
- Potato rosti, salt roasted tomato, 2 eggs, bacon sausages, mushrooms and ciabatta toast
Wedges $6.00
- w/ Sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce
Eggs Benedict $16.90
- choose bacon or smoked salmon

-Eggs Benedict $19.00
- Grilled Ham
Bacon And Eggs On Toast $18.00
- bacon and free range eggs on your choice of toast
Sunday 7.30am - 2pm
-Vic'S Platter $22.00
- Breads, spreads and cheeses
-Eggs Florentine $17.70
- Spinach
Vegetarian Lasagne $11.20
Monday-Friday 7am - 2pm
Sweet Pancakes $15.00
- With banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, fruit and maple syrup

Carrot Dawg $10.00
Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00

Seared Beef Nigiri $5.50
- 2pcs
Tuna $17.50
- 9pcs
Salmon Roll $12.00
- 8pc
All bento box comes with sashimi, fried prawn, sweet egg, edamame & rice
Fried Dumpling $8.00
- 6 pcs
Vegetable Tempura with rice (V) $16.50
- 5 different kinds of seasonal vegetable
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
- 8pc
Chef´s Sashimi Platter $18.50
- 12 pcs

Steak Foo young $12.00
Lemon Blue Cod $13.50
Roast pork Tomato on rice $12.00
Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.50
Steak tomato on rice $12.00
Chicken Chop suey $12.00
Tomatoes $3.00
Prawn Cashew Nut on Rice $14.50

Regular Teriyaki Chicken Bento $8.90
- Teriyaki Chicken On Rice Two Piece Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Two Piece Fried Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
Fresh Salmon Lovers (GF 8PC) $11.90
Teriyaki chicken $10.90
-small $7.90
-Brown Rice $0.50
Ramen from $11.90
-Regular $8.90
Fried Chicken on Rice (GF)

x2 $15.50
Omelette 3 $15.50
- eggs served with your choice of fillings
Portobello Mushroom $19.50
- served on a potato cake with bacon & oven roasted pumpkin topped with bacon & feta cheese
Soup of the Day $10.50
- served with a mini Bagel or Toast
x3 $17.50
with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
Pancakes
- served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream

Crunchy Brioche French Toast $17
- w mascarpone, maple syrup & berry compote
Dirty Burger $19
- spicy chicken breast, salsa, chipotle aioli, cheese in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Gluten Free $0.50
Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
- beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
- w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
Eggs Benedict $17
- w either spinach, bacon or hot smoked salmon
Breakie Burger $14
- fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
Roasted Mixed Spice Pumpkin $14
- chipotle yoghurt, crumbled feta, pumpkin seeds served on mixed leaves

BACON $4.50
TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
- with cashews & yogurt dressing
EGGS BENEDICT $16.50
- poached eggs on a broil with smoked salmon, spinach & hollandaise
ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
- with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
BANGERS & MASH $15.50
- with caramelised onion & gravy
3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
- with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
1 EGG $2.50

Edamame V GF DF $6.00
- Steamed green soya beans
Wakame Salad V GF DF $6.00
- Marinated seaweed, Sesame oil
Karaage - Garlic Bomb DF $17.00
- Confit garlic, Garlic chips
Nabe - Seafood $45.00
- Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Tsuyu broth
Takoyaki $9.00
- Japanese ball-shaped octopus fritter
Tofu Salad GF/A DF V $13.00
- Fresh soft tofu, sesame vinaigrette
Karaage - Crispy GF/A DF/A $21.00
- Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
Spicy Grill Chicken DF $22.00
- Chicken thigh, Homemade spicy sauce, Mesclun salad

Seafood $17.99
Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
- Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
Shahi paneer $14.50
- Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
Chicken manchurian $14.50
Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
- Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
Korma chicken/lamb/beef
- Choice of your meat cooked with a gravy of cashew nut, almonds, sultanas & very mild spices.
Vegetables korma $14.50
- A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
Veg manchurian $13.50

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
- Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
*Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
Steak Sandwich $14.50
- A 125g ribeye cooked to your liking and served on toasted ciabatta, salad greens, tomato and with a side of fries
Eggs any style $9.50
- Served on toasted ciabatta bread
Big breakfast $19.50
- Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
Eggs Benedict
- Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise

- Large $29.00
Smoked Salmon Tag $21.00
- Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce.
- Small $12.50
- Large $27.50
Lime Chicken $29.50
- Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
- Medium $16.00
Margherita
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
- Medium $17.00

SWEET SOUR PORK NOODLES/RICE $9.80
BLACK BEAN BEEF $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in black bean sauce
SINGAPORE FRIED NOODLES $9.80
- thin rice noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce
CHICKEN TERIYAKI $9.80
- udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese teriyaki sauce
VEGETARIAN SINGAPORE NOODLES $9.00
SEAFOOD NASI GORENG $11.00
- fried rice with king prawns calamari crab meat fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
SPECIAL FRIED RICE $9.80
- fried rice with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce
VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE $9.00