The Cuban in Canterbury Menu

TAPAS – 3pm til late TAPAS – 3pm til late
  • House fries w/ aji chipotle mayo 9
  • Cuban spiced wedges w/ sour cream 9
  • Cameroon con coco w/ jalapeno n roast tomatillo chutney 16
  • Grilled mushrooms w/ sherry caramel, parsley n caper crumb 14
  • Elena ruz w/ strawberry jam, cream cheese n turkey 14
  • Empanadas w/ ancho beef, corn cream n mojo 16
  • Paella Cubano w/ quinoa, pineapple, olive n yoghurt 14
  • Croquettes w/ roast pepper, chorizo, jam n avocado 12
  • ‘Ccc’ – crispy Cuban chicken 14
SOMETHING BIGGER SOMETHING BIGGER
  • Slider trio 18
    • Sticky espresso pork w/ apple n maple mustard/Roast turkey w/ kumara, raisin n chorizo jam/ Fish cake w/ mango slaw, corn n avocado smash
  • ‘The Cuban’ sausage w/ house bbq sauce n mayo 16
  • Sandwich Cubano - roast spice pork, ham, swiss cheese n pickle 14
  • Pulled goat tostada w/ slaw, black bean n queso fresco 18
  • Arroz imperial - achiote chicken, cheese n mayo on rice 16
  • Mini pork ribs w/ kumara, pickled onion n mint chimichurri 16
  • Jerk chicken wings w/ banana salsa n pomegranate molasses 14
  • ‘The Cuban’ tasting platter 42
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Alfajores w/ chocolate, vanilla ice cream n chilli 12
  • Tres Leches cake - w/ banana n clove 10
  • Churros - w/ salted caramel sauce 12
SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY BRUNCH
  • All brunch items $20 and include
    • Your choice of tea, coffee, or juice and tostada - buttery Cuban toast
  • Smoked ham croquettes w/ smoked pimento mayo n grilled cheese
  • The Cuban hash w/ spiced potatoes, queso fresco, pulled pork, bbq sauce and a fried egg
  • Huevos Cubanos w/ coffee n treacle black beans, corn Tostado, tomato jam, and a poached egg
  • Torrejas w/ tres-leche toast, almonds, guava syrup n whipped cream cheese
  • Arepas w/ scrambled eggs, smoked or a king salmon, swiss cheese n mustard crema
  • Cuban sausage a Caballo w/ fried Arroz, sunny egg n caramelised onion
  • Churros w/ espresso ice cream, banana jam n candy bacon

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pumpkin Arancini Balls $17.00
    • Crumbed pumpkin and goats cheese risotto w sundried tomato aioli - Add a deli salad $3.50
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Stuffed Smoked Aubergine $29.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, baby spinach, mushrooms, crispy capers, queen olives, parmesan, and smoked aubergine sauce
  • Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
    • Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
  • Prawn $21.00
    • Baby spinach, roast capsicum, chilli, feta, mozzarella
  • Bread and Dips $18.00
    • Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
  • Akaroa Smoked Salmon $21.00
    • Capers, red onion, cream cheese, mozzarella
  • Avocado on Toast $17.00
    • Poached eggs, smashed avocado with feta, red onion, dukkah
  • -Barriga de Porco
    • Pork belly
  • -Linguiça Vegetariana
    • Vegetarian sausage (on request)
  • ●Lamb
  • -Medalhão de Frango
    • Chicken breast, wrapped with streaky bacon
  • Manjar de Coco (GF) $ 9.50
    • A light coconut pudding style desert served with a special fully flavor dressing prunes
  • -Picanha
    • Brazilian traditional rump cap cut
  • Salada de Maionese
    • Potato Salad seasoned with homemade mayonnaise
  • ●Sauces
  • Affogato, w' Tia Maria or Cointreau $16.50
  • House Smoked Salmon w' Smashed Avocado $12.00
  • Homemade Focaccia w' Basil Pesto $6.00
  • Scotch Egg w' Classic HP $8.50
  • Crumbed Prawns w' Chipotle Tartare $13.00
  • Goats Cheese, Romesco and Dukkha $11.00
  • Tiramisu w' Dark Chocolate Mousse $12.00
  • Little Profdods (Kids) Pizza Bread, Red Berry Yoghurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit & Scroggin Mix $12.50
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
    • Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
  • Churros $4.00
    • 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip
  • Plain Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
  • Pride $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
  • Mischief $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chorizo, Chicken, Cajun Herbs, Onions, Garlic, Chilli, Tomatoes, and Capsicum. Optional Kalamata Olives. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Gluttony $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onion, Garlic, Salami, Ham, Mushroom, Pineapple, Capsicum, Tomato, Bacon, Black Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
    • Apricot Sauce, Chicken, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese and Rosemary. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Green Salad $6.00
    • Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing.
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
    • Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • BLT: $15.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo on toasted foccacia
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • chocolate Lava Cake $13.50
    • Hot chocolate lava cake served with ice cream & berry compote
  • Kid's Pasta $12.00
    • Pasta of the day, please check with staff for today's option
  • Corn Fritters $13.00
    • Corn fritters stacked with bacon, topped with sour and plum sauce, served with salad
  • Roast of the day Small $13.00 Large $16.00
    • with roasted & steamed vegetables, cheese sauce & rich gravy
  • T-Bone $32.50
    • 350g T-bone steak cooked to your liking served with fries, side salad and fried eggs, Choose from gravy, mushroom or cracked pepper sauce
  • Beer Battered Hoki $13.00
    • served with tartare sauce, salad & fries
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • Crumbled chicken tenders served with aioli & sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $7.00 Large $10.00
    • Traditional ice cream sundae with whipped creams and topping strawberry , raspberry, chocolate, caramel or passionfruit
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Orzo Pasta with Creamy White Wine Sauce, Crispy Bacon, Pumpkin and Rocket. Sprinkled with Parmesan $16.50
  • Wedges with Bacon, Cheese, and Sour Cream $14.00
  • -Add Fries $4.00
  • Sticky Pork Ribs with Salad and Fries $18.50
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Smoked Pulled Pork with Cheese and Coleslaw $10.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15
    • w/ Spinach & Relish
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Basket of Fries $9.50
    • with Tomato & Aioli Sauce or traditional Kiwi Gravy
  • Platter to share $32.50
    • Lamb Kefta & dip, hummus & brie cheese, warm nuts & pork crackling, balsamic cherry tomatoes & parmesan flat bread
  • Southland Blue Cod $24.50
    • Beer battered fillet and fries served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • American Club Sandwich & Fries $19.50
    • Classic bacon, chicken, tomato & egg with lettuce leaves & mayo
  • Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
    • Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • Fish of the Day (wait staff will advise) $31.00
  • Canterbury Chicken (gf) $32.50
    • Breast of chicken smeared with walnuts, cumin & smoked paprika, wrapped in streaky bacon, & served on a garlic & coriander galette with wilted greens, tomato & smoked paprika sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
    • Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
  • The dirty south $11.90
    • Prime new zealand beef with melted cheddar, tangy mustard sauce, pickles, fried onion rings, salad greens, garlic mayo and house relish
  • Kid's hot dog $4.00
  • -Small $6.00
  • Pretty lady $11.90
    • Grilled chicken breast with our special sundried tomato - olives & roasted, red capsicum chutney, feta cheese, salad greens & garlic mayo
  • Mumbai indian $10.50
    • Curry spiced mix-veg parry with coriander and lime raita, fancy lettuce, coleslaw and house relish
  • Hungry man $13.90
    • Prime new zealand beef topped with melted cheddar, american streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot relish, aioli & smokey BBQ sauce
  • -Small $4.00
  • Angry pirate $12.50
    • Market fresh fish in crispy beer batter with homemade dill tartare, creamy coleslaw, lettuce & beetroot, ask the counter for the fish available
  • Saki Maki $ 5.50
  • Spicy Tuna Cutlet Roll $ 5.50
  • Kaki Fried $ 12.00
    • Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
  • Tempura $ 10.00
    • Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
  • Adamame $ 8.00
    • Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
  • 5pcs of Nigiri + 8pcs of Sashimi $ 19.00
    • Comes with rice and miso soup.
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
  • Green or Red Cuny Vegetables
    • Red or green chilli paste curry with coconut cream
  • Phad Thai
    • Stir fried egg noodles wife vegetables, crushed peanuts,bean sprouts and coriander garnish. Served with your choice of meat.
  • Phad Phed
    • Stir fried seasonal vegetables, bamboo shoot,with red chilli paste, green peppercorn, kaffir lime leaves and your choice of meat. This is a lovely spicy, fragrant dish!
  • Prawn Crackers
  • Gaeng Kiew Wan
    • (Green curry) Green chilli paste curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoots, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Yum Nure Yang San Nai
    • Spicy beef tenderloin salad with red onions, tomatoes, cucumber and mint leaves Served on a bed of lettuce with fresh ground chilli, lime leaves & fresh coriander.
  • Tom Kha
    • Spicy lemongrass soup with coconut cream, fresh mushrooms meat of your choice
  • Curries
    • Spicy choice of mild, medium or hot
  • Risotto, carnaroli rice, market inspired, garden salad $32.00
  • Eggplant, crispy tofu, lettuce cup, shiitakes, crispy garlic, black vinegar $6.00
  • Grilled pork belly and beef fillet, kimchi, lettuce, sesame, daikon, rice $24.00
  • Garlic potato mash, red wine jus
  • Soba noodles, chicken, eggplant, cucumber, roast sesame dressing, edamame $22.00
  • Market fish, potato mash, broccolini, sauce vierge, fish croquette $37.00
  • Duck liver parfait, quince and apple puree, cucumber pickles, duck confit beignets $22.00
  • Charred beef fillet, cucumber, kaffir lime, crispy rice, herbs $15.00
The Cuban

The Cuban

location

Address

236 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

032602605

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cuban , Gluten Free , Latin American , Spanish , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Bar ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Digital Payments ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
236 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand