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

Mango chicken $15.99
- Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
Plain Naan $2.50
Chicken Curry Nepalese style $7.99
Mixed Pickle $2.00
Lacha Paratha $4.00
Tandoori Prawn (8pc) $13.00
- Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
- Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
Lamb /Chicken Biryani $15.99
- Rice and chicken and lamb vegetable are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.

King Prawn $24
Tempura Combination $20
- 2pcs Prawn, 3pcs Fish, 6pcs Veges
Sesame Seaweed $6
Seared Scallop $12
Pan Fried Scallops & Roasted Garlic with Salad $18
Deep Fried Tofu $6
Flying Fish Roe (tobiko) $6
Fried Shrimp Roll 5pcs $10

SWEET & SOUR FRIED SQUID RINGS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
DONUT $2.30
BANANA FRITTER $2.30
WHITEBAIT PATTIE
SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
BACON FRITTER $2.30
SWEET & SOUR WONTONS 1/2 DOZ $4.50
CORN FRITTER $2.30

(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
(D) Seafood or Prawns $21.00
(B) Combination Meats $20.00
(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
(C) Seafood or Prawns $20.00
(B) Combination Meats $19.00
(C) Crispy Pork $20.00
Spicy Duck Red Curry $20.00
- Roasted Duck, fruits & vegetables with coconut milk

Extras $7
- Salmon
Seafood Chowder $15
- A thick creamy soup with a medley of seafood served with a warmed bread roll
Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini $16
- Traditi0nal Sicilian risotto balls filled with oven roasted portabella’s & parmesan, served with petit salad
Fluffy $1.5
Specially prepared catch of the day N/A
- check with our wait staff for today’s dish
Keri kids juice or Bob & Barbie Drinks $3.5
Gourmet Lamb Burger $20
- Homemade lamb pattie, served with beetroot relish, tomato, lettuce & tzatziki on a toasted bap, accompanied with seasoned wedges & sour cream
Blueberry Pancakes $18
- Freshly baked pancakes served with whipped cream & blueberry compote

Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.00
- Drinks and chips
Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Falafel $13.90
Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Combo $19.90
- Drink and chips

Salmon Green Curry $20
- The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
- Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
Cashewnut and Tempura Chicken $19.5
- Sweet chilli jam sauce, crispy slices of deep fried chicken, carrot and red capsicum
Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
Singapore Satay Stir Fry (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
- Roasted peanut sauce, fresh seasonal vegetable, rich, sweet and satisfying
Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
- Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
Buddha Feast $17
- Sauteed fresh broccoli, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, baby corn, bell pepper and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce

Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Pear, Toast $17.00
Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00

200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Quesadilla $8.00
- Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
Caesar Salad $15.50
- (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
Fries (GF) $6.00
- With aioli
Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
- Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll

Karaage (crispy chicken) roll $5.80/$9.90
- cabbage, mayo, karaage chicken (4P/8P)
Kakiage udon $12.00
Ramen $13.00
- soy sauce flavor
Yakiniku don $14.50
Dumpling curry $13.50
Spicy miso ramen + 5P gyoza $19.50
- panfried pork dumplings
Tempura udon $13.50
Tempura prawn 1P $3.00

Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
- Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
Chicken Teriyaki $10.00
Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
- Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
Salmon and avocado $11.00
Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
- Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
Pork Katsu $12.00
- Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
Spicy Squid $12.00
- Fresh calamari pan fried in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vege

Mushroom
Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
- Wasabi mayonnaise
Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
- Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
Garlic Focaccia Bread
Spanish skewers $ 34.00
- A selection of meats and seafood
Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
- Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
Beer Battered Fries
Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
- Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries

Roasted beetroot, kumara and feta Salad.( V, GF) $21
Beef Sirloin $34
- 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, potato gratin, onion rings, garlic butter, cress, salad, red wine jus, cooked to your liking
Fried Chicken Burger $23
- Cos, red pepper, avocado, sweet corn salsa, chipotle mayo, bacon, curly fries.
Chilli Mushrooms $19
- Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
Caramelised Onion Tart.( V) $24
- Beetroot, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, rocket, balsamic glaze
Chicken caesar salad $24
- soft egg, cos, parmesan, croutons, white anchovies, caesar dressing, bacon.
Toasted parmesan garlic bread (V) $14
Twice cooked Pork belly.( GF) $31
- potato gratin, apple, cress, radish, candied walnut salad, buttermilk dressing.

Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.50
Pottle Chow mein $6.00
Combination Chow mein $11.50
Vegetarian $5.00
Sausage $2.00
Hawaiian $5.00
Giant $6.80
Roast Pork $5.00

Celtic Pancakes $15.50
- Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
Catch of the Day $26.90
- Succulent fillets of fish either in beer batter or pan fried, served to you with fresh lemon, tartare sauce, salad and fries. Add 2 fried eggs $2.50
Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
Cheesecake of the day N/A
- Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
Prime Ribeye or Surf & Turf $30.90
- A premium 250 gram ribeye steak accompanied with your selection of sauce, thick cut fries and salad. Add grilled prawns for Surf and Turf for $4.50 extra.
Chicken & Bacon Stack $28.90
- Generous stack of grilled chicken breast, bacon and roast vegetables served on a seasoned potato mash with a herbed white wine sauce.
Extra Sour Cream $2.50
Onion Rings 200g $4.90