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

Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
O.G.B Mash $10
Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
Seasonal Vegetables $8
Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32

3e Eggs Benedict Crepe $16.00
- 2 free-range eggs, baby spinach, caramelised onions, hollandaise sauce & bacon
3e Complete $9.50
- Ham, cheese & free-range egg
Caramelised Onions $2.00
Cheese & free-range egg $8.50
Homemade French Caramel $8.00
Butter & Sugar $7.00
3e Saumon $15.00
- Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby spinach, red onions, capers, hollandaise & a squeeze of lemon
Chocolate & Banana $9.00

Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
150g angus/hereford eye fillet $36.00
- hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
Angus/ Hereford Cross $36.00
- 28 Day Aged, South Canterbury eye fillet 150g
Continental selection $25.00
- cereals, yoghurt, muesli parfaits, fresh and preserved fruit, hot and cold smoked salmon and a selection of breads including croissants, danishes and bagels also includes tea/filter coffee, juices and smoothies
Fush n chups $26.00
- panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
Whitestone totara tasty- Oamaru-Otago-New Zealand N/A
- aged 18-24 months this is a classic strong flavoured vintage cheddar with a crunchy texture and sharp finish. cheddar made the way they made them in the “old days”
Mary’s Cut $59.00
- 300g
Natural fresh oyster $4.50
- choose from, kilpatrick/ tempura/ au natural

Fettuccine Alla Crema $20
- Fettuccine cooked with mushrooms, ham, parsley & cream sauce
Febbraio M $15 L $19
- Ham
Carne M $17 L $24
- Beef Mince
Cannelloni $20
- Beef, full of diary protein, herbs, baked with our tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara $20
- Bacon, cream, egg & parsley
Dicembre M $16 L $21
- Salami, Ham & Bacon
Luglio M $15 L $19
- Capsicum & Onion
Spaghetti Arrabbiata $20
- Ham, mushrooms, olives, garlic, parsley and chilli cooked in our red sauce

Savoury muffins from $4.90
- Assorted Selection
Freshly made belgian waffle $5.90
- Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Double Chocolate mousse $5.90
Toasties $6.40
- Cheese and Onion / Cheese and Tomato / Cheese and Pineapple / Ham and Cheese
Bowl of fries $6.90
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce
Warmed chocolate brownie $5.90
- Drizzled in Belgian Milk chocolate
Gourmet sandwiches $3.80
- Mini Club with Ham, Egg,Chives, Tomato and Lettuce
Cakes from $6.40
- Assorted Selection

Tom Yum
- The Thai's favourite soup. An invigorating hot and sour soup flavoured with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chilli and mushrooms.
Rice $3.50
All eat at the same time and get to sample several dishes.
Thai Curry Puffs (4) $8.50
Minimum 6 people
Served with rice
Prawns or Lamb $22.90
Fish Cakes $8.50
- Five Authentic spicy fish cakes served with crushed peanuts with a sweet chilli dip.

MARGARITA
- Italian classic fresh tomato, basil and Italian mozzarella
3 cheese $20.00
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST $15.00
- Eggs any style, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown, beans and spinach
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $12.00
- three chicken skewers, peanut sauce and salad
ROCKPOOL ROAST $20.00
- roast of the day with all the trimmings
BBQ BEEF, BACON AND CHEESEBURGER
FISH BURGER
ITALIANO
- chorizo, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, capers and onions

Inari (2P/1P) $4.00/$2.50
Gyu don $9.50
Prawn katsu curry $13.50
Yaki-emshi $9.50
Vegetable croquette 1P $2.20
Aji-tama (egg) $2.00
Jumbo box $20.00
Tempura prawn 1P $3.00

Roast Pork Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
1 Doz Wontons $10.00
1 Dozen Wontons
Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
Roast Pork Fried Rice $11.00
Combination Egg Foo Young $12.00
Fried Noodles (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $11.00

Chicken, Beef or pork added to your order $4
Combination Meat $16.50
Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $19
27. Hot Duck Red Curry (Daily Limited)
- Cooked with chef’s selected fruits & vegetables in red curry paste
Vegetarian Cooked with Tofu $15
10. Ginger Dish
- served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables & fresh ginger
Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $18
24. Gai Sarm Rod Crispy Chicken
- Deep fried battered chicken in a full flavoured three season, thai chili paste, topped with cashew nuts

Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
Tai Tapu venison tenderloin, fondant celeriac, celeric puree, pickled red cbbage, currants & pine nuts, juniper & star anise jus (gf,df*) $39.50
Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
Coconut, lemon & chia seed pudding, poached rhubarb compote (gf,df) $15.50
Canterbury Cheesemongers Cheeseboard, quince, parmesan & poppyseed biscuit, salted caramel walnuts $15.00 / $23.00 / $29.00
- see blackboard (Priced 1 / 2 / 3 x 40g serve)
Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50

Greek Salad $10.00 / $13.50
- Lettuce, tomatoes, capsicums, feta, Greek olives and red onion.
The Cheese Burger $22.50 / $32.50
- New York spicy sausage,onions, gherkins, tasty cheese, mustard and tomato sauce.
Seafood Chowder $11.00
- Served with freshly baked bread.
Antipasto Platter $18.50
- Selection of bread, crackers, meats, cheeses, olives, veges, fruit and dips. Great to share.
Kings $22.50 / $32.50
- Our own rich, meat and tomato Bologanise, with lashings of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, yum yum.
Short Black $3.00
Flat Bread $7.50
- Filadelfio's style with olive oil, parmesan cheese, rosemary, rock salt, nuts, garlic, olives - very, very tasty.
Mississippi Mud Cake $10.00
- Served with a hot caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.

Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
- With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
Steak Sandwich $17.50
- 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
- Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
Fries (GF) $6.00
- With aioli
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
- Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
- Ask your server about today’s roast