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

  • Skillet Cookie $12.5
    • freshly baked with dark choc chunks, whipped vanilla ice cream
  • Aubergine Melt $19.5
    • grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
  • Cheeseburger $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Add spare ribs to any steak $6.0
  • Pulled Pork Burger $19.5
    • slow roasted pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, cabbage and pickles
  • Snickers Cheesecake $12.5
    • salted caramel, peanut butter nougat and chocolate
  • O.G.H Triple Layered Dip $11.5
    • tortilla crisps, refried beans, fresh tomato salsa and lime crema
  • Smashed Potato Salad $5.5
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Green Salad $6.00
    • Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing
  • Lamb Korma $17.90
    • Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Chef's Breakfast $23.5
    • wholemeal sesame flatbread with roasted carrot hummus, fried eggs, sundried tomato pesto & herb yoghurt
  • Brioche french toast with lemon yoghurt $7
  • Bubble & Squeak $28
    • with braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Chicken Parmigiana $27
    • free range waitoa chicken thigh with carved ham, tomato compote and cheese served with panzanella salad & lime aioli
  • Bacon & scrambled eggs on toast $8
  • Pancakes, (2), served with maple syrup and banana $8
  • The texture salads - your choice of either smoked salmon & bacon jam / smoked chicken & bacon jam / grilled haloumi & eggplant jam $24.5
    • each served with layers of pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, pickled beetroot, herb quinoa, spiced pepitas, curried crème fraiche & vegetable crisps
  • Spiced prime Beet Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
  • Moroccan Specialty of filo parcels filled with fresh aromatic flavorsome fillings served with fresh salad and sauce (2 filo per portion)
  • Tiramisu Cake $7.90
  • Casablanca $20.00 per person
    • Selection from our tapas to include a seafood or meat or vegetarian
  • Large $10.00
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange a cinnamon
  • Daily Creations (check our cabinet)
  • Crumbed Monkfish with Beer Battered Fries & Coleslaw $25.50
  • Large $12.50
  • Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
  • Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup & Cream $13.00
  • Smoked Chicken Linguini with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Rocket $25.50
  • Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon $18.50
  • Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
  • Home Made Peanut Sauce / Rotti Bread-Asian Flatbread $4.00
  • Stir Fried Tiger Prawns With Red Curry Paste $19.00
    • Red Curry Paste, Onion, Green Bean, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Dash With Coconut Cream
  • Classic Thai Fried Rice
    • Thai Style Fried Rice With Egg, Onion, Garlic Spring Onion With Soy Sauce
  • Crispy Squid With Turmeric & Black Pepper $9.50
    • Marinated Squid Coated With Fresh Turmeric, Garlic, Black Peppercorn Served With Chilli Sauce
  • 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
  • Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
    • Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
  • Classic Thai Green Chicken Curry $17.00
    • Chicken Breast Fillets, Coconut Cream, Bamboo Shoots, Green Bean, Zucchini, Basil, Red Pepper, Pumpkin
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $11.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. Skewered and cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • MIXED PICKLE $4.00
    • A selection of mixed pickles to complement your meal.
  • MURG KADAI $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in vegetable gravy with crushed onions, garlic, ginger and cream with fresh coriander.
  • 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.
  • LAMB TIKKA $15.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a curry masala sauce and prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
  • MIXED VEGETABLES $17.00
    • Vegetables cooked with a rich blend of spices, green herbs and cheese. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • 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.
  • VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
    • Selection of mixed vegetables, dipped in a chickpea batter, nished in hot oil.
  • Extras: prawn $4.00
  • Salteado de habitas con jamon $19.00
    • Broad beans panfried in olive oil with Spanish ham
  • Butifarra garcia $39.00
    • Housemade catalan pork sausage with portobello mushroom & fries
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Tapas variadas $55.00
    • A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
  • Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
    • The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
  • Curator’s pate $23.00
    • Our house made duck pate served with wine reduction shallots & balsamic gelatin & tostas drizzled in virgin olive oil
  • Crema catalana $17.00
    • Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
  • Margarita- Napoli Sauce, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil
  • Salami $3.00
  • Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
  • Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Salmon, Rocket, Dill, and Cream Cheese
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $8.00
    • Chocolate overload - chocolate ice cream/ chocolate fish / chocolate hail / cocoa meringues / whipped cream / chocolate sauce
  • Hot Banana Split $8.00
    • Cinnamon battered banana / vanilla ice cream / pineapple lump crackle/ whipped cream / caramel sauce
  • Pulled Pork - Soft Shell Tortilla $8.00
    • 24hr cured & slow braised pork, apple, celeriac remoulade, w chilli, lime, pineapple & mango salsa
  • Cloudy Bay Clams - Diamond Shell / Tua Tua / Moon Shell
  • Kiwi Pepper Lamb Rump $26.00
    • Roasted over the charcoal barrel & served w mint & caper salsa verde, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • Shrimp Cocktail
    • In a bloody mary mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, semi-dried tomatoes & lemon
  • Jonah Crab $50.00
    • 500g in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
    • Please ask your wait person for today's flavour
  • 11.00 to 3.00
  • All Day Dine In or Take Out
  • Eggs on Toast $9.90
    • Two Organic Eggs Cooked any way on Toast
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Stewed Plums, Brown Sugar, Pouring Cream
  • Today's Soup in a Bowl with Hucks Beer Bread & Butter $12.00
  • Daily Mrs Hucks Salad $9.00
  • - Add Ham or Chicken $3.00
  • Additions: $3.90
    • Avocado / Bacon / Ham / Tomato / Mushroom / Egg
  • Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
  • Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
  • Kransky and Egg Roll $8
    • Fried or Scrambled
  • Best Bacon Buttie $8
  • Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
  • Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10
  • Plus Fried Eggs $1
  • Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • Spicy Lamb
    • Seared lamb, marinated in fresh chillies, cajun spices and fresh lemon juice with jalapenos, fresh garlic, red onion and red capsicum. Served with a side of yoghurt. CAUTION... HOT!! (if your want it hotter, ask your wait-person)
  • Moroccan Lamb
    • Oven-baked lamb marinated in a Moroccan coconut sauce, with red and green capsicums, red onion, garlic and coriander
  • Caesar $17.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous Winnie's caesar dressing (with chicken $19.00) (Anchovies optional)
  • BBQ Pork
    • Pulled pork marinated in a smoked BBQ hickory sauce, topped with fresh fennel and green capsicum
  • Warm Chicken Noodle $17.50
    • Pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. Served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Gourmet Flat Bread $10.00
    • With sundried tomatoes, feta, nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sweet chilli sauce, olives and herbs
  • Jalapeno Bites $12.00
    • A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream chesse encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell.
  • Deep Fried Wontons - half dozen
  • Steak Mushrooms on Rice
  • Mushrooms
  • Chicken Muchrooms on Rice
  • Spoon
  • Sweet and Sour Fish
  • Prawn Mushrooms on Rice
  • Lemon Chicken
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