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

  • Chicken Satay $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
  • Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles I Rice $12.80
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Aloo Sagh $14.99
    • Diced potato cooked in cumin seeds, garlic and spinach.
  • Aloo Paratha $4.50
  • Indian Chilli Chicken $12.99
    • Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2pc) $5.99
    • Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
  • Chicken/Lamb Chhoela $12.99
  • Chicken Balti $15.99
    • Cooked in the onion sauce and chicken and vegetable cooked in Indian spices.
  • Rita $3.00
  • Kechumber $3.00
  • Egg $5.00
  • Works $9.50
  • Mussels (dozen) $12.00
  • Chips $2.80
  • Steak $7.50
  • Chocolate Donut $2.80
  • Kumara Chips $4.80
  • Banana Fritter $2.80
  • Paninis $9.90
    • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
  • Muffins from $4.50
    • Assorted Selection
  • Gourmet sandwiches $3.80
    • Mini Club with Ham, Egg,Chives, Tomato and Lettuce
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • French croissant $5.90
    • Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
  • Handcrafted chocolates from $2.30
    • Assorted Selection
  • Spinach and ricotta roll $6.90
  • Chocolate sundae $4.90 / $6.90
    • 2 scoops (Small) / 3 scoops (Large)
  • Roti $4
  • Spicy Thai Beef Salad $18.5
    • Grilled Beef slices, mixed with roasted rice powder, fresh coriander, mint, shallot, lemongrass with hot and sour dressing
  • Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
    • Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
  • Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
    • Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Buddha Feast $17
    • Sauteed fresh broccoli, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, baby corn, bell pepper and tofu, stir fried in garlic sauce
  • Fresh Basil and Herbs (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Wok fried your choice of meat with fresh basil, hot chilli and fresh vegetables
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
    • Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
  • Squid Rings (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
  • Snack Pack $9.00
    • 2 mussels, 2 chicken nuggets, 2 fish biose, 2 corn nuggets, 2 squid rings, 2 onion rings, 1 chips
  • Sole Fillet $5.00
  • Plain Burger Combo $7.00
    • 1 plain burger, 1 chips, 1 can of drink
  • Chocolate Explosion Donut $3.00
  • Chicken (Real) $6.00
  • Gurnard $5.00
  • Egg $4.30
  • Garlic Bread $5.50
    • Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
  • Meat Lovers S $12.00/ M $17.50/ L $29.00
    • A mouth-watering medley of seasoned topside beef, bacon, pepperoni and cabanas with Spag's own BBQ Sauce.
  • Space Chips $8.50
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
  • Vegetable Delights $7.50
    • Bite-sized film wraps filled with veggies and a hint of a peanut! Served with sweet Thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve.
  • Green Salad $7.00
    • Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
  • Mediterranean $18.50
    • Mixed lettuce with feta, olives, red onion, roasted pepper and french dressing.
  • Smoked Salmon S $12.50 /M $18.00/ L $29.50
    • Fresh Akaroa Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, finished with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chives.
  • Margherita S$10.50 /M $16.00 /L $27.50
    • Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Marinated Chicken, sweet chilli and aioli. $15.50
  • Chilli Lime Open Chicken Sammi - Lemon scented chicken on toasted garlic foccacia with charred courgettes, flame roasted capsicum and aioli. With Brie cheese & Streaky Bacon and Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $20.50
  • Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
  • Foccacia Melt - Cream cheese, sweet cranberries, tender chicken and mozzarella on focaccia, Ovenbaked and finished with honey basil sauce and salad. $21.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Sweet Corn Kumara Fritters - Sundried Tomato, Sweet Corn and Kumara Fritters on a pine nut and Green Salad, choice from Streaky bacon and Smoked salmon, come with Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $18.50
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Deep Fried Squid $9.00
  • BBQ Eel & Egg Omelette Roll $15.00
  • Squid Tempura $10.00
  • Prawn Tempura Roll $14.50
  • Scallop (from Hokaido) $7.00
  • Set Menu B $45.00 per person
    • Appetiser - Seaweed Salad / Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) / King Prawn Tempura / Main Course - Assorted Sashimi / Nigiri Sushi - Salmon, King Prawn / Salmon Teriyaki / Deep Fried Chicken / Miso Soup / Steamed Rice / Dessert - Banana Tempura with Green Tea Ice Cream and Seasonal Fruits
  • Squid Strips & Natto $8.00
  • Set Menu A $35.00 per person
    • Appetiser - Spring Roll (Vegetarian) / Takoyaki (Octopus Ball) / Main Course - Assorted Sashimi / Nigiri Sushi - Salmon, Fish of the Day / Chicken Teriyaki / Crumbed Prawn / Miso Soup / Steamed Rice / Dessert - Green Tea Ice Cream with Seasonal Fruits (Additional $5.00 to Banana Tempura)
  • Vegetable Casserole $30.00
    • Pumpkin and broccoli bound in a satay sauce, cashew nuts, steamed rice
  • Chef's Special POA
  • Lamb Rogan Josh
    • mild curried lamb, mango chutney, yoghurt swirl, mozzarella
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • Meat Lovers $17 medium / $23 large
    • chopped bacon, beef, salami, black olives, mozzarella, bbq sauce
  • - Add salmon $10.00
  • Soup of the day $10.50
  • Seafood Chowder $10.50 small / $15.00
    • fresh south island seafood, saffron infused creamy seafood base
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • Tomato & sambal (v, gf)
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice (v, gf) $3
  • Madam's Rendang
    • choice of
  • Roti Canai (v) $5
  • Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
  • Portuguese Custard Tarts $7
  • Steamed Coconut Rice (v, gf) $5
  • Lemon cheesecake $13.50
    • with whipped cream
  • Add fresh bread $3.00
  • Panko crumbed fish & mussel cake $19.00
    • with poached egg, lemon and aioli
  • Gandolfini $19.50 / $29.50
    • Tamar Farm pepperoni and salami, olives, feta cheese, pesto and sun dried tomatoes (Regular / Large)
  • Hand-made pappardelle pasta $23.00
    • with smoked tomatoes, parmesan and rocket
  • Tamar Farm chorizo, chilli and tomato $22.50 / $16.50
    • 1 kilo / 500g
  • Mussel fritter (x3) $18.00
    • with lemon aioli and lettuce
  • Green Machine $19.50 / $29.50
    • broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and sweet chilli sauce (Regular / Large)
  • Buttermilk Chocolate Hotcakes $18
    • Chocolate hotcakes, berry compote, vanilla cream, oreo crumb, chocolate ganache
  • Twice cooked Pork belly.( GF) $31
    • potato gratin, apple, cress, radish, candied walnut salad, buttermilk dressing.
  • Slow Roasted Beef Short-Rib $19
    • Coffee rubbed 12 hour roast beef short rib, poached egg, spinach, mushroom, goats cheese,toasted ciabatta.
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter.( GF) $41
    • Cured meats, chirozo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
  • -20 for $3
  • Pulled Pork Roll $20
    • Bulldog sauce, QP mayo, house pickles, crackling, curly fries.
  • Chicken wontons $17
    • Aikmans good time sauce
  • Croquettes $15
    • Prawn, sweet corn, jalapeño, spring onion.
  • Steak & Corn Pattie $2.20
  • Steak with Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Giant(Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Pineapple) $6.80
  • Curry Beef on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Pottle of Plain Fried Rice or Fried Noodles $ 6.00
  • Sweet & Sour Sauce $2.00
  • Curry Chicken on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Fried Mussel $0.80 (each) $9.20 (doz)
  • Tuna N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Mayo N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
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