The Cornershop Bistro in Christchurch Menu

DINNER DINNER
  • Warm olives $6.50
  • Spiced almonds $6.00
  • Grilled breads w yoghurt and lime dip $8.90
  • Tonight’s soup w ciabatta $13.50
  • Freshly shucked Oysters: served naturally or Chef’s choice (Each / For 6) $4.50 / $26.00
  • Braised squid in tomatoes with olives, fried potatoes and chilli $16.90
  • House ceviche w radishes, coriander, lemon $17.50
  • Kervella ‘Love’ cheese fondue with quince and grilled ciabatta $16.90
  • Smoked venison with almond butter, pickled greengages, mesclun salad and buckwheat $16.50
  • Cumberland sausages w mustard potatoes, braised cabbage, cider gravy and parsnip crisps $29.50
  • Tagliata of beef w rocket, pickled onion, fig balsamic compote and pecorino $25.50
  • Tonight’s pasta plate $28.50
  • Butternut pumpkin risotto with sage mascarpone and toasted pumpkin seeds $28.50
  • Cornershop Coq au Vin w garlic croute and parsnip puree $29.50
  • Aged Hereford beef ribeye w rosemary gratin potatoes, rocket, sweet onions and smoked oyster butter $38.90
  • Slow roasted lamb shoulder w roasted cauliflower, raisins, mint, quinoa and zucchini yoghurt $36.90
  • Fresh market fish $36.50
  • Confit duck leg w pommes Anna and salad of red cabbage, walnuts and watercress $38.50
BISTRO SIDES BISTRO SIDES
  • Shoestring fries w porcini salt and aioli $8.00
  • Bistro green salad $7.90
  • Green beans w fried lentils and garlic $8.90
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Passionfruit curd Eton mess w tamarillo sorbet, pineapple crisps and cream $14.50
  • Dark Chocolate mousse w hazelnut praline and espresso icecream $15.00
  • Vanilla creme brulee with rhubarb $13.50
  • Affogato: Vanilla icecream, biscotti, ristretto, liqueur of your choice $15.00
  • House sorbet $3.50/scoop
  • Selected Cheese (For One / For Two) $16.50 / $26.50
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Eggs your way w thick toast $10.00
  • Brioche French toast with brown buttered apples and cinnamon cream $16.90
  • Spiced beans and chorizo with poached egg, parmesan, fresh herbs and toast $18.90
  • Eggs Benedict w poached eggs, hollandaise sauce on English muffin $18.50 / $19.50 / $19.50
    • w ham / w smoked salmon / w bacon
  • Roasted mushrooms w feta, spinach, wholegrain toast, kale pesto and smoked tomato vinaigrette $19.50
  • Coddled egg with colcannon, smoked fish and soldiers $17.90
  • Brunch salad: cos lettuce, tomatoes, poached egg, parmesan and fried lentils $17.50
  • Brunch salad: cos lettuce, tomatoes, poached egg, parmesan and fried lentils $23.50
    • with house smoked salmon
  • Sides $7.00
    • bacon
  • Sides $4.00/each
    • pork sausage
  • Sides $5.00
    • roast tomatoes
  • Sides $5.00
    • fried potatoes
  • Sides $5.50
    • grilled mushrooms
  • Warm marinated olives $6.50
  • Shoestring fries with porcini salt and aioli $8.00
  • Grilled sourdough with kale and walnut pesto $8.90
  • The Bistro green salad bowl $7.90
  • Bowl of soup served with ciabatta $13.50
  • Todays pasta plate $28.50
  • Butternut pumpkin risotto w sage mascarpone and toasted pumpkin seeds $28.50
  • Beer battered fish in a bun w lettuce, pickled carrot, tartare sauce and shoestring fries $22.50
  • Bistro beef burger w Gorgonzola, caramelised onion, rocket and shoestring fries $22.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Vege Fritter
  • Groper $6.00
  • BBQ Beef & Bacon $6.00
  • Hawaiian Chicken Burger $5.00
    • Pineapple, Bacon, Cheese, Chicken patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
  • Groper $6.30
  • Gurnard $4.50
  • Spring roll
  • Giant $7.00
  • Chutney $2.50
  • Non Veg Dosa (Chicken/Beef) $14
    • Dosa stuffed with meat, potato, onion, mixed herbs and spices
  • Mango Lassi $5
  • Butter, Garlic and Chilli Naan $4
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic & chilli, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter.
  • Kerala Fried Chicken(KFC) $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried
  • Kerala Lamb Masala $18
    • Tender lamb cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Sambar $15
    • Traditional hot and sour curry made with mixed Indian vegetables and spices simmered in South Indian style gravy
  • Appam (Hoppers), Gluten Free, Vegan $2.50
    • Soft and crispy savoury curved pancake made out of fermented rice batter
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Soup of the Day $4.50
  • Chicken Parmigiana, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Bacon, Eggs, Chips and a Hash Brown $12.50
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
  • Kumara, Quinoa & Prawn Croquettes with Creamed Leeks $17.50
  • Smoked Chicken Linguini with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Rocket $25.50
  • Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese & Preserves or Pesto $9.50
  • Soup of the Day with Artisan Bread $15.50
  • Bacon & Free-range Eggs with Toast & Relish $14.50
  • Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon or Bacon $18.50
  • Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup & Cream $13.00
  • Quiche of the Day with Daily Salad $22.50
  • Deep Fried Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Scampi Sashimi POA
  • Poached Sliced Abalone POA
  • Deep Fried Wonton $5.00
  • Beef with Tofu $15.00
  • Beijing Style Shredded Pork $16.00
  • Black Pepper Beef Sparerib / Fillet on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $16.00
  • PRAWN HANDI MASALA $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in a vegetable gravy with curry masala, capsicum, finished with herbs and spices and a touch of cream.
  • LAMB POSHT $23.00
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
    • Selection of mixed vegetables, dipped in a chickpea batter, nished in hot oil.
  • LAMB ROGAN JOSH $22.00
    • Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
  • CHICKEN BHUNA MASALA $20.00
    • A dry dish of diced chicken, stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN ACHARI $20.00
    • Chicken marinated and cooked in the Tandoor and then prepared in the pan with ginger, garlic, onion seeds, Indian pickle and spices. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHICKEN KORMA $20.00
    • Small chunks of chicken cooked in the Tandoor and simmered in a creamy sauce with herbs and spices.
  • Siu Mai (for four) $10.50
    • Yummy dumplings stuffed with pork, prawns and shiitake mushroom
  • Deep fried fish (Blue cod) $28.50
  • Pan Fried Pork Buns (for three) $10.50
    • Steamed bun stuffed with pork, ginger spring onion sauce
  • Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
    • Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Chicken with Pad Thai sauce
  • Spicy beef salad $16.00
  • Shanghai Spring Onion Pancake $18.50
    • Pan fried spring onion pancake with BBQ pork and asian market salad
  • Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao (for ten) $25.00
    • Shanghainess steam-fried yummy juicy bao zi stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
  • Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
    • with spicy sauce
  • Sheep waist $2.00
  • Mixed Seaweed Salad $5.50
  • Bean curd shin $1.00
  • Rice porridge $2.00
  • Chicken heart $1.50
  • Spiced Peanut Kernel $5.00
  • Celery pork dumplings M $7.80 L $10.50
  • Extra fried bread stick $1.00
  • Hop Platter $55.00
    • calamari, chicken wings, cheese fondue and onion rings
  • Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • served with coriander crema
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Double Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • house-made chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • tempura battered market fish served with fries, seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Creme Brulee $12.00
    • smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelised topping and served with speculaas cookies
  • Chicken Wings $12.00
    • served with fries seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Onion Rings $8.50
    • house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • FRENCH TOAST $14.50
    • with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
  • SIDES
  • THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
    • with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
  • BACON $4.50
  • Quarter $ 7.50
  • Roast Potato (each) $ 1.00
  • Quarter chicken
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Chicken (Small) $ 11.50
  • Lamb Shank $ 14.50
  • 4 Roast potatoes, 390ml coke
  • 1 390 ml soft drink
  • Two Eggs $8.50
    • any style served on toasted bread
  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • (B) Salmon $18.50
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Chicken $12.00
  • Warpat (Cheese filled filo pastry) $2.50
  • Baklava $2.00
  • Shish Kebab $13.00
  • Zaatar (Thyme) $2.00
  • Lamb Kebab $14.00
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Mixed grill 1kg $34.00
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • 1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
  • PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
    • additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
  • Children's Meal $5.00
    • Cheese & Marmite on Toast* or Chicken Bites and Fries
  • Fries with Aioli Sauce $6.50
  • Pizza Bread with:
  • Mushroom $4.50
  • Breads with Pesto, Hummus, & Olive Oil $8.50
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
  • Ribeye Steak $27.50
    • Grilled to your liking served with salad, chips and choice of Garlic Butter or Mushroom Sauce.
  • Hummus $3.00
The Cornershop Bistro

The Cornershop Bistro

location

Address

32 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033266720

clock

Opened hours

5:30 PM to 11 PM (Wed-Thu), 10 AM to 11 PM (Fri-Sun), Mon & Tue Closed
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , European , French , Gluten Free , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Catering Available ,  Cash ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
32 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand