The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe in Christchurch Menu

BRUNCH (available till 2pm) BRUNCH (available till 2pm)
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast in a creamy mushroom & tamagan sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • cooked just the way you like it, served with Aioli, mustard lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • BLAT $18.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
BURGERS BURGERS
  • All burgers served with fries
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Beef Bruger $20.00
    • 180g. Angus Meat Pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked is a warm toasted bun
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Kiwi Burger $22.00
    • 180g. Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Fish Burger $20.00
    • Battered fresh market fish of the day, lashings of home made tartare sauce, gherkin, red onion, cheese, lettuce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Garden Burger $20.00
    • Falafel pattie, mushroom, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo & aioli, in a warm toasted bun
  • Extras $2.00 each
    • bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown, onion rings
PIZZAS PIZZAS
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks pepperoni, chorizo, ham of salami with mozzarella cheese & topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Apricot Chicken $24.00
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, cream cheese or mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a tangy apricot sauce
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
    • Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham & pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Cheese $18.00
    • cheese, cheese or more cheese
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • Seasonal roasted veg, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, drizzled with aioli
  • Motto Carne
    • see over page
  • All our pizzas are hand stretched, with our own homemade pizza sauce, and meats are sourced from Verkerks Butchery
DINNER MENU (available from 4.30) DINNER MENU (available from 4.30)
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
    • Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavoursome creamy mushroom sauce
  • add chicken $22.00
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Creamy Chicken $23.00
    • Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Rib-eye Steak $32.00
    • 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200g. Angus Rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Baby Back Ribs Small $28 Large $35
    • Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a kick ass hickory sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hash-browns (2)
KIDS $15 COMBO KIDS $15 COMBO
  • (Meal only, without combo $12.00)
  • Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
  • Pizza
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Fish Bites
    • served with fried & tomato sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • 6 chicken nuggets, served in a basket with fries & tomato sauce
  • Popcorn Chicken
    • 8 pieces of popcorn chicken, served in a basket with fries
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • Kids Platter
    • cocktail sausages, nuggets, popcorn chicken, seasonal fruit & salad
  • Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
KIDS PARTY MENU KIDS PARTY MENU
  • Option 3 $15.00
  • Fresh fruit
  • Option 1 $13.00
  • Fish bites
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Option 2 $13.00
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Fairy Bread
  • Cheerios
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Mousse $12.50
    • A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • Creme Brulee $12.50
    • Served with ice-cream, cream and berry coulis
  • Chocolate Brownie $12.50
    • Warmed decadent chocolate brownie, served with ice-cream and cream
  • Daily Creation $10.00
    • Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.50
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry

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Madam Kwong's Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Crispy fried wontons (6) $8.00
  • Lettuce sauteed with oyster sauce $18.00
  • Chef's special mixed fruit salad rolls 8pcs $20.00
  • Mango, felipa and passion fruit $4.80/scoop
  • Sichuan style boiled beef in fiery sauce $20.00
  • Seafood fried rice $15.00
  • Teriyaki flavoured crispy chicken wings $20.00
  • Vegetarian rice vermicelli soup $10.00
She Universe Cafe (sample menu)
  • Blackberry Custard Crumble
  • - For one $10.50
  • Mixed salad with chocolate trail mix and balsamic dressing $7.80
  • - Add haloumi $7.00
  • Passion
    • Passionfruit
  • Caramelita
    • Vanilla Creme Brulée
  • 4 for $10.00
  • Charcuterie Platter - Heart Share $45.00
    • Featuring 'Cuisine Award' winning Barry's Bay and She Universe Cacao Nib Havarti. Continental meats, local cheeses, homemade chocolate chutney, olives, chocolate sesame snap, chocolate rolled ginger, fruit, crackers, salad and breads. Enough for two to share.
Captain Ben's (sample menu)
  • SWEET AND SOUR FRIED MUSSELS 1/2 DOZ $6.50
  • OYSTERS COOKED DOZ $29.00
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
  • OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
  • CHEESE $3.00
  • CHEESE & EGG $3.80
Untouched World - Store & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Large $17.50
  • Bagel with Bacon, Maple Syrup & Banana $15.50
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Ice Cream $13.00
  • Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup & Cream $13.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate with Toast & Bread and Butter Pickles $18.50
  • Cakes $8.50
  • BBLT (Bagel with Free-range Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) $14.50
  • Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $18.50
The Little Thai Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Thai Fresh Spring Rolls (2) $9.50
    • Filled With Pork, Crab Meat, Egg, Cucumber, Tofu, Bean Sprouts Served With Tamarind Sauce
  • Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
    • Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
    • Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
  • Char Grilled Beef Salad $14.50
    • Marinated Beef Rump Steak Cooked To Medium, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Asian Herbs, Toasted Rice Powder With Chilli Palm Dressing
  • Alternate Selection Of Meats And Vegetarian Available
  • Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
    • Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
  • -Prawns $19.00
Samurai Bowl (sample menu)
  • Edamame roll $7.50/$9.00
    • rolled with rice paper and fried edamame green beans (6P/8P)
  • Prawn wonton $8.00
    • prawn and pork in boiled wonton
  • Curry don $12.00
    • japanese style chicken curry on rice
  • Samurai ramen $11.80
    • pork & sou sauce flavor
  • All topping samurai ramen $18.80
    • pork and soy sauce flavor soup, extra bean sprouts, extra roasted pork & ramen egg topping
  • Ontama kimchi gyu-don $14.00
    • gyu-don with soft boiled egg & kimchi topping
  • Green salad $6.50
  • Chicken katsu curry $13.00
    • crumbled fried chicken cutlet & japanese style chicken curry on rice
Sasuke Riccarton (sample menu)
  • Prawn katsu roll $12.00
    • cabbage, mayo, tartar sauce, prawn katsu (8P)
  • Fresh tuna 6P $12.00
  • Salmon avocado don $15.00
  • Karaage don $13.50
  • Teriyaki chicken box $16.00
  • Extra noodles $3.00
  • Takoyaki $6.00
    • octopus ball
  • Yakiniku don $14.50
Pepe's Mexican Grill (sample menu)
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
  • CHIPS + GUACAMOLE $5.50
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Salsa (Mild, Hot, Mango, Corn)
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Grilled Veggies
  • SNACK NACHOS $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
Mexicali Fresh Spitfire (sample menu)
  • Nacho Supreme $16.20
    • Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • California Burrito $15.50 / $11.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Burrito $12.90-$14.50
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
  • Taco Salad $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
    • Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • Taco $5.50-$6.80
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($5.50) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($5.50) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($6.20) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($6.60) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($6.80))
Mama Hooch (sample menu)
  • Breakie Burger $14
    • fried egg, bacon, avocado & salsa
  • “The Usual” Savory French Toast $16
    • w spinach / rocket / feta mix, truffle oil & Himalayan rock salt
  • Piggy Burger $19
    • crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
  • Fries $7
    • w ketchup or chipotle aioli
  • Bircher Muesli $12
    • w berry compote topped w honey roasted nuts
  • Gluten Free $0.50
  • Tacos *Choice Of Beef Cheeks Or Pulled Pork $14
    • w pineapple salsa, slaw, chipotle aioli, pickled onion & fresh chilli
  • Homemade Blueberry Waffles $17
    • w crushed hazelnuts, caramelized banana & vanilla bean gelato
El Fogon grill (sample menu)
  • Entraña 400 gr $26.00
    • A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
  • Guasacaca $2.00
    • A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
  • Empanadas $10.00
    • 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Piña Asada $5.00
    • Pineaple slices marinated in a mixture of rum with sugar, cinnamon and other spices and roasted on the grill
  • Pollo a la Brasa 300 gr $18.00
    • An authentic recipe from South America, chicken, boned, marinated and cooked to perfection on our grill
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
    • Salsa fresca
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
White House Black (sample menu)
  • Fish goujons with poleta fries and tomato sauce (G/F avail) $11.00
  • Steak sandwich with rocket, cheese croquette and smashed potatoes $14.00
  • Chargrilled salmon fillet with kaffir lime, scented jasmine rice, crispy shallots, spring onion and sesame oil dressing, served with a toasted peanuts, water, chestnuts and coriander salsa. G/F. D/F. $21.50
  • Sauted greens with herb and feta crumbs and truffled pomme puree. G/F n/a
  • Buttermilk pancakes with a shot of ludicrously expensive canadian maple syrup, grilled banana and bacon finished with vanilla bean butter. $17.00
  • Chargrilled medium rare sirloin, with colcannon potato, sauteed spinach, grilled baby vegetables and bearnaise sauce. G/F. (5 oz/ 10 oz) $24.50/ $37.00
  • Lemon ans asparagus risotto with blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach and parmesan wafer. V. G/F $19.00
  • Chicken and udon noodle stir-fry D/F $11.00
Oopen Pasta & Grill - Ibis Hotel (sample menu)
  • Garden Salad / Chunky Fries $7.00
  • Angus Tomahawk (*) $37.00
    • 350gm Angus Rib eye on the bone with side of Beer battered Fries, Petite salad and your choice of Blue Cheese butter, Mushroom sauce or Jus
  • Sauteed Baby Vegetables / Creamy Kumara Mash / Seasoned Wedges & Sour Cream $7.50
  • Arancini (V) $13.00
    • Risotto Balls crumbed & stuffed with Mozzarella served with Tomato & Chipotle relish & Smoked Mushroom Ragout
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
  • Pappardella Novelo M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Garlic, onions, mushroom, bacon and mixed with sauteed chicken in a white wine cream sauce and fresh herbs.
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • All Pasta topped with Parmesan / Gluten Free Penne Pasta available on request
Gas Monkey (sample menu)
  • Ape Chick $23.00
    • Cajun spiced grilled chicken, belly bacon, lettuce, crumbed brie, onion jam & guacamole finished with ranch
  • Salt & vinegar pork crackling crisps $9.00
  • All served with Greek oven roasted potatoes (Tossed in oregano, thyme and olive oil) & Coleslaw (Finely shredded cabbage, marsala soaked raisins, parmesan, tabasco, aioli and brioche croutons)
  • Chunky Monkey $34.00
    • Texan rubbed 300g sirloin Barbeque bacon sauce
  • Wilted spinach $3.00
  • Bacon and mushroom penne pasta in a creme fraiche sauce $25.00
  • Angus beef, bacon & cheese burger served with fries & aioli $25.00
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips
Belgian Beer Cafe (sample menu)
  • - Small cone Belgian Fries and mayo $7.00
  • Parmesan Lamssteak - +Half Lamb Rack $39.80
    • Parmesan and herb crusted half lamb rack w melted kale and roasted onions, rosemary jus
  • Eieren Naar Keuze $14.50
    • Eggs cooked to your liking, served on toast and relish
  • Brulle $13.50
    • Belgian style chocolate custard brulle w vanilla ice cream and praline
  • Raspberry Bavarois $13.50
    • Rich raspberry Bavarois w raspberry sorbet and chantilly cream
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.80
    • Ovenbaked field mushrooms w pesto and parmesan on herb mash with onion marmalade
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Eieren Florentine $17.50
    • Poached eggs served w spinach and mushroom on a toasted muffin and topped w hollandaise sauce
The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

location

Address

487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033889138

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Italian , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bar ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand
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