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

  • Phad Prik Khing $20.00
    • chicken, beef or pork
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup Minced Chicken or Pork $13.00
  • Phad Si-Eiew $13.00
    • (Stir-fried rice noodles with sweet dork soya sauce)
  • Pork Wonton (Deep Fried ) $8.00
  • Peanut Sauce $18.00
    • chicken, beef or pork with veges in homemade peanut sauce
  • Lamb Green Curry $20.00
    • with veges coconut cream and bamboo shoots
  • Combination Meats and Garlic Sauce $18.00
    • with veges and garlic sauce
  • Ginger $17.00
    • chicken, beef or pork with veges and ginger
  • Sweet Apple Spring Rolls $10.00
    • served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Buta Kakuni $2.50
    • Tender braised pork belly cooked with chef's special sauce
  • Tofu Steak $19.50
    • Fried tofu steak with yuzu miso sauce
  • Sushi & Sashimi Platter $21.50
    • Assorted sashimi with 5 pieces of chef's choice sushi
  • Miso Soup $3.00
  • Matcha Tiramisu $10.50
    • Green tea tiramisu served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Ebi Fry Roll $18.00
    • Crumbed Prawn with lettuce and aioli
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $19.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and onion
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Tomato $4.20
  • 2 Fish $16.00
  • 6 Mini Spring Rolls $16.00
  • 2 Chips $16.00
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • 1 Scoop Chips $2.40
  • 3 Chicken Nuggets $6.00
  • Vegetable Korma $13.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $14.00
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic and spices - grilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney
  • Aloo Palak $15.00
    • Potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices
  • Roti $3.00
    • Whole wheat flour
  • Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
  • Prawn Pakora (8 pieces) $14.00
    • Prawns dipped in a spiced chickpea batter then deep fried, served with mint chutney
  • Papadam $1.00
    • Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $10.00
    • any day is a good day for an iconic kiwi sundae (pineapple lump / black doris plum / hot fudge / berry sherbet)
  • Soup of the Day $12.50 / $16.50
    • check our board for today's delicious homemade soup of the day (freshly toasted bread / three toasted cheese rolls)
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Akaroa Salmon $26.00
    • pan fried fillet of Akaroa sea-run salmon nestled on a warm potato gratin with steamed green beans & grilled lemon finished with a red pepper & lemongrass sauce with a hint of chilli
  • Fish Finger Burger $10.00
    • crispy crumbed fish snuggled in a bread roll with fries, coleslaw & T-sauce on the side
  • Mince of Toast $17.00
    • "mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
  • Hot 'Diggity' Dog $10.00
    • smoked frankfurter in a bread roll, with hash browns & a teeny tiny salad on the side
  • MUSHROOM CREPES $19.50
    • Three warm crepes filled with our creamy mushrooms in a white wine sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms, breadcrumbs and a parmesan crisp, finished with melted garlic butter (GF)
  • Fish bites and chips $7.00
  • Bacon $1.00
  • Cherrios and sauce $5.00
  • Morning glory burger $13.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, egg, hash brown and BBQ sauce
  • Junior chicken burger $7.00
    • Chicken breast pieces, lettuce, mayo
  • The Hot Chick $14.00
    • Spiced chicken breast pieces, cheese, pineapple, mayonnaise, Barkers peach and mango chutney and lettuce
  • Garden Party $13.00
    • Chickpea pattie, hash brown, cheese, beetroot ralish, aioli and lettuce
  • Banana berry smoothie $6.00
    • ......banana......berry.......
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Beef Barbacoa-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Sour Cream
  • CORN CHIPS $3.50
  • Jalapenos
  • VEGGIE NACHOS $12.90
    • Chips, queso cheese, black beans, grilled veggies, all the salsas and fresh guacamole
  • Melted Queso Cheese $1.50
  • MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and creamy mushrooms, wilted spinach & roast tomato
  • Bagels $14.50
    • w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
  • Mocchiato / Vienna $3.80
  • Fries $7.50
    • w' homemade aioli
  • Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
    • No syrup
  • Hot Roast Pork Roll $19.50
    • hot roast pork, apple sauce, green salad & gravy on ciabatta served with fries
  • Long Black / Short Black / Americano $3.60
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
  • Butter Chicken $15.00
  • Mango Chicken $15.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Lamb Bhatura $16.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Vegetarian Mee Goreng $9.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Hokkien Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili sauce.
  • Beef Carpaccio $15.00
    • Finely sliced rare beef fillet with rosemary, honey and truffle oil vinaigrette served with courgette salad, topped with shaved parmesan and garlic slivers.
  • Steak T-Bone 500g $31.00
  • After-Dinner Mint Cheesecake $10.50
    • Covered with chocolate sauce and Anglaise.
  • Caesar Salad $13.00
    • Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, garlic croutons & creamy Caesar dressing topped with shaved parmesan cheese and anchovies.
  • Prawn Cocktail $16.00
    • Australian prawns served with crisp greens, avocado and finished with a classic cocktail dressing.
  • Confit of Duck $25.50
    • Confit of duck leg on a pastry tart filled with shredded duck, pine nuts, mango salsa, finished with honey ice wine sauce.
  • Beer battered onion rings $2.50
  • Time for Chocolate $11.50
    • Chocolate mousse layered between chocolate cookies, white chocolate crème brûlée finished with double chocolate ice cream.
  • Wakanui Sirloin $58.00
    • Grain fed 250 gram Canterbury Plains sirloin, mushroom compote, diced potato and kumara, grenadine onion, Madeira jus
  • Large $23.00
  • Crumbed Fish $17.00
    • panko breaded market fresh fish, seasonal leaves, roasted tomato coulis, lemon shallot dressing
  • Whitestone Cheese from Oamaru
    • served with crackers, celery sticks, grapes, house chutney
  • Ecclefechan Tart $12.00
    • Dark syrup and dried fruit butter crust, custard paste, Drambuie ice cream
  • Chef's Special POA
  • Aglio e Ollo $16.00
    • garlic, chilli, parmesan tossed in virgin olive oil and linguini pasta
  • Garden Salad with Croutons $7.00
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella/buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil $24.00
  • Bacon, chilli, red peppers, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella $24.00
  • Marinated beef fillet, sesame seeds, gochujang mayonnaise $15.00
  • Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomatoes $15.00
  • Roast chicken, marinated artichoke, taleggio, lardo $24.00
  • ●Small
  • Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil, napoli $12.00
  • Akaroa smoked salmon, buffalo mozzarella, cream cheese, capers, rocket, red onion $24.00
  • Brewers Burger $21
    • Choice of Beef, Fried Chicken or Falafel, with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, aioli, & onion marmalade. Served with fries
  • Pub Basket $18.50
    • Mini samosas. wontons, onion rings and mini spring rolls.Served with fries and Sweet Thai Chilli sauce.
  • Children's Meals $8.50
    • Any 3 fillings, ham, cheese, pineapple, corn, onion, tomato, mushroom. Choice of white or rye bread. Extra fillings, 5Oc each>>
  • Wild Food Combination $33.50
    • Thinking of being wild, try this selection. Kangaroo, Ostrich. Venison and Pork.
  • Two Kebabs $19
    • Choice of any 2, Chicken, Beef or Lamb. Choose either Peanut Satay or Teriyaki Soy Marinade
  • Wedges $12.50
    • Served with sour cream and Sweet Thai Chilli
  • Breads and Spreads $15.50
    • Selection of Breads & 4 tasty spreads.
  • B.L.A.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado & Tomato sandwich. Lightly toasted and served with fries.
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