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

  • Blade cut marlborough salmon with organic white miso gf $21
  • Fresh seafood salad with green mango, curry dressing gf $28
  • Kung pao chicken – sichuan peppercorns, heavenly facing chillies and peanuts $26
  • Steamed marlborough tua tua with house made xo sauce gf $26
  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Moong dal and mixed seed salad, avocado and fresh lime v $17
  • Crispy pressed half duck with caramelized mandarin sauce $42
  • Stir fried duck with bean sprouts, cashews and chilli $37
  • Grilled Lamb Salad $25.5
    • whipped feta, green peas, roasted beetroot and leafy greens
  • Summer Greens Salad $6.0
  • Triple Triple Beef Burger $27.5
    • three prime Angus beef patties, triple cheese, triple bacon, beetroot and caramelised onion
  • Grilled Lamb Salad $26.5
    • whipped Feta, roasted beetroot, green peas and leafy greens
  • Steak and Vegetable Skewers $14.0
    • potato salad and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Summer Pot $12.5
    • vanilla custard, blueberry, lemon curd and mascarpone
  • Aubergine Melt Burger $19.5
    • grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
  • Smoked Chilli & Lime Squid $12.0
    • cornflour dusted crispy squid with Chipotle mayo
  • YAKITORI $8.00
    • grilled chicken skewers with teriyaki sauce.
  • EBI TEMPURA MAKI $15.00
    • eight pieces of prawn tempura roll.
  • FUTOMAKI $12.00
    • five pieces of assorted sushi rolls with kanpyo, sweet egg, cucumber, avocado, crab stick and flying fish roe
  • YAKI SOBA SEAFOOD $18.00
    • pan fried eggs noodles and vegetables with your choice of seafood
  • SALMON TERIYAKI MAKI $15.00
    • eight pieces of salmon teriyaki roll
  • EDAMAME $8.00
    • boiled green soy beans
  • IKA FRY $8.00
    • golden crumbed squid served with flying fish roe and tartar sauce
  • EBI-FRY $12.00
    • golden crumbed prawns served with tartar sauce.
  • Deep Fried Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Stir Fried Abalone POA
  • Stewed Lamb Brisket in Hot Pot $16.00
  • Chicken and Vermicelli Soup $15.00
  • Shredded Pork with Dry Tofu $16.00
  • Crayfish with Spring Onion and Ginger POA
  • Fish Maw Soup $8.00
  • Shredded Pork with Hot Sweet and Sour Sauce $16.00
  • Pork Foo Young Egg $9.80
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein $9.80
  • Prawn on Fried Rice $13.00
  • Prawn Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $13.00
  • 1/2 Sweet & Sour Wontons $5.00
  • Skordalia (small) $3.50
    • 100g take away pottle (vegetarian garlic dip)
  • Moussaka (vegetarian option) $10.00
    • Accompanied with salad and pita bread
  • Greek Salad (large) $9.00
    • A traditional Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
  • Kaulouri (mini bread sticks) $4.00
    • With Aniseed and Sesame Seeds (100g)
  • Dolomades (vegetarian) $9.00
    • with Tzatziki and Spanakopita
  • Lountza (smoked pork) $6.50
    • Marinaded and smoked pork loin (100g)
  • Mushroom Triangles (vegetarian) $4.00
    • Creamy mushrooms and red peppers, in Filo parcels
  • Marinated Olives (large) $6.50
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • BLAT $11.50
    • Crispy streaky bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato and house made aioli
  • Extra Filling $2.00
  • BEEF SALAD $18.50
    • Tender slices of rump steak, fresh herbs, potato hash, mixed lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes and cucumber, topped with mung beans
  • Add Chips $3.00
  • CHEESE AND ANY TWO FILLINGS $10.50
    • Choose from: Bacon, chicken, ham, onion, tomato, portobello mushrooms, cranberry or avocado >>
  • HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN $18.50
    • Slow cooked honey teriyaki chicken breast, glazed with house made teriyaki sauce, served with coleslaw, mung beans and toast
  • SEASONED WEDGES $8.50
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Vegetarian on Noodles $11.00
  • Crispy chicken (whole) $20.00
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $13.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Chicken & corn soup $6.00
  • Sweet & Sour Wontons (dozen) $11.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $48.00
    • 3-4 servings
  • Chicken Nuggets Meal $8.90
  • 3 Pieces of Chicken $8.10
  • Onion Rings $3.30
  • 10 Pieces of Chicken $26.50
  • Cheese $0.90
  • -Regular Chips
  • Supreme Burger $7.90
  • Chicken Nuggets 12 Piece $7.90
  • Chicken Ravioli $17.5
    • Chicken, roasted garlic and basil pesto ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce and garnished with parsley
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
  • BBQ Pork (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Pulled pork served with pineapple, red onion and jalapenos (hot). Finished with Spags own BBQ Sauce
  • Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
  • Roast Vege (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Seasoned roast veges and mushrooms finished with garlic aioli
  • Chicken Tenders $8.5
    • Tender crumbed premium chicken breast served with BBQ sauce- Great for dipping
  • Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
  • Cappricciosa (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives
  • Big Foot $35.00
    • Wild venison strip loin Chilli chocolate sauce (mole)
  • Lil' Linguine $9.00
    • Ham & tomato linguine with toasted cheese bread
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Prince Kassim $22.00
    • Roast pumpkin, spinach & pea with goat's feta crumble finished with lemon oil - add Chicken $4.00
  • The Mandrill $25.00
    • Porterhouse steak, grilled field mushroom, blue cheese, onion rings, rocket & aioli
  • Coco $9.00
    • Waffles with berries, maple & cream
  • S'mores in a Jar $12.50
    • Decadent chocolate cake, layer of caramel & gooey marshmellow served with toffee sauce
  • Pineapple Pork $33.00
    • Pineapple braised pork belly served with pork crisps apple brandy caramel
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Salads $6.30
  • Breakfast Pie $7.30
  • Hand Crafted Bread Sandwiches $8.20
  • Friands (Gluten Free) $4.70
  • Bacon & Cheese or Spinach & Ricotta Roll $5.70
  • Citrus Tart $6.30
  • Panini $8.20
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • BEEF BURGER THE WORKS Beef pattie, bacon, fried egg, cheese, tomato and lettuce served in a toasted sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $20.50
  • Duo of Sliders $13.50
    • one slider with pulled BBQ pork, red onion, pickle and slaw & one slider with chicken, harissa and pineapple chutney
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce served on fresh multigrain with makikihi fries $17.00
  • Breads and Dips $13.00
    • with pesto, hummus and olive tapenade
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