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

  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
    • green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • THAI STYLED HOT DOG $24.00
    • pork belly, sausage / pickles / roast peanuts / slaw / sariacha / mayo / pretzel roll
  • ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
    • shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
  • PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
    • jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
  • Bacon and Eggs
    • Streaky bacon, two fried eggs, hash browns and warmed batard
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served with aioli
  • Beef Souvlaki
    • Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with sweet chili sauce
  • one piece $19.90
  • Corn Chips and Guacamole $10.00
  • Nachos $15.50
    • Chicken, beef or vegetarian served with house made bean mix mozzarella cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa and guacamole
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Meat Lovers $18.90
    • Salami, crispy bacon, ham, chorizo and pastrami topped with BBQ sauce
  • Deep Fried Squid $6
  • Teriyaki Chicken $22
  • Vegetable Tempura (10pcs) with Dipping Sauce $16
  • Sushi & Sashimi Combo $40
    • nigiri, rolled sushi, sashimi & miso soup
  • Seared Salmon $7.50
  • Squid $6
  • 3 Kinds of Sashimi 12pcs $20
    • salmon, tuna & white fish
  • Seared Scallop $12
  • Double Meat / Fish burger / Bacon & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple $4.90
  • Roast pork vegetable chow mein $11.00
  • Cheese / Egg / Bacon $4.20
  • Potato fritter $0.70
  • Crispy skin chicken (half) with vege / Chicken with lemon sauce / Chicken spring onion with ginger / Chicken with chilli sauce $12.00
  • Chicken with curry sauce $12.00
  • Beef with black bean sauce / Beef with spring onion and ginger / Beef with satay sauce / Yang Chow fried rice / Nasi Goreng(spicy) / Bami Goreng(spicy) $12.00
  • Beef with curry sauce / Beef with chili sauce $12.00
  • Medium $7.50
  • Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil mat bread $10.50
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
  • King prawns, fresh chilli and coriander $15.00
  • Large $10.00
  • All desserts served with your choice or Chocolate, Caramel or Berry coulis . Some deserts may be subject availability the day. Please check With waiter.
  • Three Berry Cheese Cake (GF) $7.90
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • ROAST PORK TOMATO ON RICE $12.00
  • ROAST PORK FRIED RICE $12.00
  • Hot Dog $2.40
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • PRAWN MUSHROOM ON RICE $12.00
  • Steak Pattie $2.40
  • SWEET & SOUR PORK $12.50
  • DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
    • Bread made with wholemeal flour.
  • TANDOORI PRANTHA $4.50
    • Wholemeal flourbread with lashings of clarified butter and ground fenugreek leaves.
  • KADAI PRAWNS $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in vegetable gravy with crushed onions, garlic, ginger and cream with fresh coriander.
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $20.00
    • The most popular Indian dish, cooked in a mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
  • ALOO GOBI $17.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • LAMB BALTI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in variety of spices to give an exotic aroma such as cardamom, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and tomatoes.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
    • Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • Large $11.00
  • Kebab Skewers $5.00
    • Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
  • Kebab Meals $15.00
    • Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Delux Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
  • Small Souvlaki $8.00
    • Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Mix $12.50
  • Souvlaki
    • Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Egg, Vegetable) $11.00
    • A stir fry with chicken/egg / mixed vegetables, rice, soy sauce and veggies (peas, corn, capsicum)
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half / Whole) $9.00 / $16.95
    • Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, baked to perfection in a tandoor and served with salad
  • Aloo Gobi $12.00
    • Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and tomato and onion based sauce
  • Veg Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular shaped crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, green peas and cumin seeds served with tamarind sauce
  • Saag Aloo $12.00
    • Spinach leaves cooked in Indian spices, garlic and herbs with potatoes
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Tandoori Platter $15.00
    • Consists of 2 Vege Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Chicken tikka,2 Lamb Seekh kebab and served with chef's special salad
  • Bombay Aloo $6.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Chicken katsu roll $5.80/$9.90
    • cabbage, mayo, brown sauce, crumbed chicken (4P/8P)
  • Teriyaki chicken don $12.50
  • Prawn tempura $12.00
    • lettuce, teriyaki sauce, prawn tempura (8P)
  • Jumbo teriyaki chicken roll $12.00
    • cabbage, mayo, teriyaki chicken (8P)
  • Aji-tama (egg) $2.00
  • Teriyaki chicken (S/L) $6.20/$9.00
  • Ramen $13.00
    • soy sauce flavor
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Hot smoked salmon … 6.50
  • Breakfast bruschetta 12.50
    • Toasted Turkish bread with ricotta and roast tomatoes, drizzled with basil pesto oil …
  • Toast Turkish or grain 5.00
    • with fresh tomato / single
  • Calzone 12.00
    • Folded pizza filled with venison salami, spinach and cheese. Individual size
  • Mushrooms, Roasted tomatoes, Baked beans, Spinach … 4.00
  • Toast 6.00
    • spreads- honey, jam, Nutella or vegemite …
  • Toast Turkish or grain 8.00
    • with fresh tomato /double
  • Baked beans 10.00
    • Homemade baked beans in a rich tomato sauce served on Turkish toast … single 6.0 … double
  • Walnut Kulfi $7.00
    • Chef's creative walnut flavored kulfi.
  • Chicken Madras $15.50
    • Chicken cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut cream & tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Chicken Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Chicken marinated yogurt, extra garlic, spices & cheese, grilled in tandoor.
  • The Kingfisher Non Veg Platter (2 people) $20.00
    • Combination of tandoori dishes two pcs each of tandoori chicken, garlic kebab, anarkali kebab & chicken tikka served with mint chutney & tamarind chutney.
  • Side Dish Platter $10.00
    • A selection of four side dishes of your choice excludes green salad
  • Butter Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with butter.
  • Goan Fish Curry $18.50
    • Curry Classic Goan specialty ling fish cooked with ginger, garlic & spices with a splash of coconut cream.
  • Pistachio Kulfi $7.00
    • Indian pistachio nuts flavored ice cream.
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Beef Nachos $17.50
    • Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Caesar Salad $14.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • 200gm Sirloin ~ Pickle ~ Tomato ~Lettuce & Aioli.
  • Orange & Cardamon Brulee $13.00
    • with Biscotti
  • English Muffin $3.00
    • includes butter and preserves
  • Extras - each $3.00
    • Eggs (2), Breakfast Sausages (2), Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Slow roasted tomatoes, Toast with butter & spreads, English muffin with butter & spreads
  • A daily selection of crusty breads and cold meats, served with cheese, pickles and home style relish $17.50/$22.50
  • Extras $2.00
    • Tomato relish, aioli & other sauce
  • Kiwi Club $16.00
    • Toasted grain bread with chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce, served with fries
  • Porridge $6.50
    • With melted brown sugar
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.00/$9.00
    • Following fillings: ham, onion, cheese, pineapple, tomato - 2 Fillings / with fries
  • Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $17.50
    • Two slices of thick cut toast served with two eggs (cooked your way), bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, hash browns and mushrooms
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