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

  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
  • Affogato (GF) $10.00
    • Allpress espresso over vanilla ice cream With a shot of Frangelico $16
  • Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage (V) $18.00
  • Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
  • Dessert
  • Broccoli and rocket salad, crumbed poached egg, truffle vinaigrette, vincotto (V) $16.00
  • Marinated olives (GF) (V) $10.00
  • Sole Fillet $6.00
  • Surf & Turf $10.90
    • 3x popcorn fish, 3x chicken nuggets, 1x sausage, 1x meat patty and 1 scoop of chips.
  • Onion Rings (x6) $4.90
  • Meat Patty $2.60
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.90
  • Wontons (x6) $5.40
    • (with sweet chili sauce)
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • Potato Fritters (x3) $2.50
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $12.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel $9.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • BEEF SKEWERS $9.50
    • Beef skewers with old English mustard butter
  • JUNIOR BANGERS AND MASH
    • With baby carrots
  • GRILLED MUSHROOMS $22.00
    • Grilled mushrooms and haloumi with rosemary potatoes, sauteed spinach and roasted capsicum sauce
  • ANGUS SANDWICH $19.00
    • 200gm Angus beef steak on toasted focaccia bread with lettuce and tomato onion rings served with fries
  • PRAWN TWISTERS $9.00
    • Served with sweet chilli
  • TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU $10.00
    • A coffee cream dessert
  • GREEK SALAD $17.00
    • Greek salad With grilled chicken, cheery tomatoes, feta red onions and olives
  • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $9.00
    • With vanilla bean ice cream
  • BBC - beef,bacon & cheese $2.70
  • Fish $4.50
  • Mayo $2.50
  • Corn Nuggets (6 for) $2.50
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Kumara Chips Scoop only $4.50
  • Shoestring Chips 1/2 Scoop $1.80
  • Garlic Butter $1.00
  • Pad Se Ew
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
  • Stir Fried Tiger Prawns With Red Curry Paste $19.00
    • Red Curry Paste, Onion, Green Bean, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Dash With Coconut Cream
  • Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • Authentic Chicken Stir Fried With Cashew Nut $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Jam, Baby Corn, Onion, Scallion, Carrot, Broccoli, Red Pepper, Top With Cashew Nut
  • Thai Fresh Spring Rolls (2) $9.50
    • Filled With Pork, Crab Meat, Egg, Cucumber, Tofu, Bean Sprouts Served With Tamarind Sauce
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • KIDS BASKET $10.00
    • chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
  • HAMBURGER $17.50
    • beef, tasty cheese and bbq sauce served with thick cut fries
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
    • mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • AKAROA SALMON $27.00
    • fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
  • CHEEKY CHEESE $12.00
    • hamburger with cheese, tomato sauce and served with thick cut fries
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (One Shank / Two Shanks) $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
  • Green Curry $12.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Roti, Kumara Crisps $3.50
  • Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $12.50
    • Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Sweet And Sour $12.50/ $14.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu/Battered Fish
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry $12.50
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Gang Par $12.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Garlic Prik Thai $12.50
    • Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • tempura battered market fish served with fries, seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Vegetable Terrine $23.00
    • with blackberry and lime sauce, spring leaf and almond salad, sherry vinaigrette
  • Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
  • Creme Brulee $12.00
    • smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelised topping and served with speculaas cookies
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
    • thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked
  • Pork Loin Chop $29.00
    • with white wine sauce, ginger and apple preserve. Served with caramelised red cabbage and smashed gourmet potatoes
  • Three Cheese Fondue $16.00
    • served with pickled cauliflower and crostini
  • Add Extra Egg +$1.00
  • Bean Curd Mixed with Chopped Green Onion $5.00
  • Add Extra Ham +$2.00
  • Flavoured Mixed Vegetable Salad $5.00
  • Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Sesame Paste $8.00
  • Chef's Special Side Dish $6.00
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • - Combo: Burget of your choice + fries + can of drink $21.00
  • Triple Souvlaki $13.9
    • All triple souvlaki served with extra meat and hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
  • -Combo: Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink $15.00
  • Small Souvlaki $8
    • All small souvlaki served with half size of hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
  • Kebab Meal $15
    • Kebab meal served with green salad and T-House's signature sauce of hummus, tomato onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce, rice or couscous on a plastic container
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
  • Large Souvlaki $10.90
    • All large souvlaki served with hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
  • Chocolate torte $18.00
    • Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Carpaccio $24.00
    • beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • White Chocolate Fudge $4.50
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • 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.
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • With bacon on an English muffin, smothered in a rich creamy hollandaise sauce.
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Cheesecake of the day N/A
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
    • One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
  • The Scotsman $32.90
    • Our own signature dish, with a 350gram ribeye steak topped with caramelized onions, served with potato wedges, salad and a whisky sauce. For the brave!
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Popcorn Chicken $11.50
    • Bite sized pieces of tender chicken in our own secret recipe of herbs and spices! Served with Aioli and great for sharing.
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.90/$12.90
  • Seafood Supreme Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Chicken sweet corn soup $6.50
  • Deep fried squid rings 1/2 dozen $5.00
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $3.00
  • Wontons $5.00/$9.00
    • with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)
  • Samosa (vegetarian) each $1.40
  • Seek Kebab Wrap $6.00
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • Lamb Madras $10.00
  • CHICKEN TIKA $2.00
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • CHANNA MASALA $7.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine

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

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