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

  • Shrimp Foo Young $10.00
  • BBQ Pork Bun $2.00
  • Vegetable Foo Young on Rice $8.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Satay Beef vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork (No Rice) $13.50
  • Large Spring rolI $3.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Tequila flamed grilled chicken breast $28.50
    • Served on traditional Caesar salad with crusty croutons, shaved parmesan, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional.
  • Satay chicken skewers $17.50
    • 6 free range chicken skewers served with a satay dipping sauce on top of beer battered fries
  • Beer-battered fish & chips please check with your waitress for today's fresh fish of the day, served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered fries. $22.50
  • Beer-battered fries / fresh garden salad / gourmet potatoes / steamed veges / kumara mash. $5.00
  • Macs beer battered fish & chips $26.50
    • Please check with your waitress for today's fish of the day. Served with rustic tartare sauce salad & beer battered steak fries.
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Fish & chips $14.50
    • Golden battered fish, served with chunky fries, salad & tartare sauce
  • Zambuca double chocolate brownies $14.50
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
  • Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (6 pieces) $8.50
  • Andalauslan $15.00 per person
    • Dolmades, falafel, North African roll, vegetables crudites, quince paste, roasted capsicum, olives, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate
  • Pavlova Roulade with Turkish delight $7.90
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Orange Almond Cake $7.90
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
  • Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
    • Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
  • Classic Tom Yum Goong (4 Prawns) $12.00
    • Spicy Hot And Sour Soup, Galangal Mushroom, Baby Corn, Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass, Roasted Chilli Paste, Lime Juice
  • Home Made Peanut Sauce / Rotti Bread-Asian Flatbread $4.00
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Pad Kea Mow (Chilli Basil Noodles)
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Basil, Carrot And Spring Onions
  • Fried Lettuce with Preserved Bean Curd (Spicy) $14.00/$24.00
  • Beef Egg Foo Yung $16.00/$28.00
  • Salty Fish & Chicken ToFu Pot $18.00/$34.00
  • Pumpkin Cake $5.00
  • Fried Lamb with Cumin Seeds in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
  • Stir Fried Potato, Capsicum & Eggplant $18.00/$28.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce $16.00/$30.00
  • Curry Chicken in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Toast and Toppings $7 each.
    • Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
  • ·Soup w Toasted Bread
  • -Extra Toast $3.00
  • Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
  • PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
    • check the specials board for today's pasta
  • CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $12.00
    • mud cake served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • PORK RIBS $12.00
    • pork ribs served with thick cut fries
  • DUNSANDEL DELUXE BURGER $21.50
    • 150 gm Angus beef stacked with bacon, fried egg, tasty cheese and onion rings served with thick cut fries
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER $18.50
    • house-made chicken schnitzel, cheese and mayonnaise, served with thick cut fries
  • BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
    • served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.50
    • with toasted bread roll
  • 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
  • Sweet Chilli Pork Salad $12.50
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Red Curry $12.50
    • Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Vietnamese Salad $13.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork
  • 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
  • Spicy Fried Rice $12.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Seafood Salad $12.50
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
  • 50/50 Sesame Pepper $4.50
    • Naan with sesame, pepper and a touch of lemon
  • Lamb or Chicken Bhuna Masala $17.50
    • Lamb/ chicken roasted with dry Indian spices, onion, ginger and garlic
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with spiced mince lamb
  • Kadai Paneer $14.00
    • Home made cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with capsicum, crushed tomato, cream and fresh coriander
  • Vegetable Mixed Pakora - 8 pcs per portion $8.00
    • Selection of mixed vegetables dipped in a special chickpea batter fried in hot oil
  • Veg. Manchurian (Chef Special) $16.00
    • Deep fried dumplings of finely chopped fresh veges and sauted with garlic, soya sauce and vinegar
  • Daal Basanti $14.00
    • Mixed yellow and red lentil with a tomato and garlic base
  • Chicken or Lamb Sagwala $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
  • Add Extra Egg +$1.00
  • Vitamilk Black Sesame Soy Bean Drink (300ml) $3.00
  • Add Extra Spiced Beef +$3.00
  • Homemade Green Bean Porridge $2.00
  • Chef's Special Side Dish $6.00
  • Flavoured Mixed Vegetable Salad $5.00
  • Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Gravy $10.00
  • Seaweed Salad with Soy Sauce $5.00
  • ICEBERG & SPRING VEGETABLE SALADGF)(V) $8.00
  • ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD $15.00
    • Andouille sausage, bleu cheese, cherry tomato, buttermilk ranch,(VO)
  • MAKER'S MARK BOURBON & COCA-COLA GLAZED PORK RIBS $21.00
    • 1/2 kilo of slow-cooked pork ribs with a sticky barbeque glaze
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • SEASONAL HOUSE SLAW (GF)( V) $8.00
  • SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
    • WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
  • SOUTHERN-STYLE PIMENTO CHEESE ROLLS (4) $14.00
    • with red pepper jelly,(V)
  • VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
    • Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
  • Cheese and ham (Multigrain bread, cheese, ham w/ tomato sauce)
  • Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
  • Panini $8.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Vege (spinach, olives, mushrooms )
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Curry Beef with Vegetabies $11.90/$12.90
  • Fish $3.00
  • Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts $11.90/$12.90
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • SzeChuen Chilli Pork $11.90/$12.90
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • MUSHROOM $1.80
  • CREAM CHEESE JAM BAGELS $6.00
  • SALMON $4.50
  • HOTCAKES STACKS $10.00
    • MIXED BERRIES, ICE CREAM, CREAM
  • HOLLANDAISE $1.80
  • OMELETTE $15.00
    • WITH EGGS, ONIONS, MUSHROOM, TOMATOES, HAM
  • EGGS FLORENTINE (GF) $15.00
    • WITH POACHED EGGS, BABY SPINACH, POTATO ROSTI, HOLLANDAISE
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $9.90
    • SERVED WITH TOASTED CIABATTAS
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