The Herb Centre in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Savoury or sweet muffin of the day V, GF $4.50
  • Chunky granola served with yogurt & seasonal fruit $12.50
  • Potato and kumara rosti topped with free range egg & sautéed mushrooms DF, GF $14.50
  • Italian sausage served with scrambled free range eggs & Vic’s wholegrain toast DF, GF option $16.50
  • French toast with seasonal fruit compote GF option $13.50
  • Vic’s wholegrain toast served with house-made jam V $7.00
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Gluten-free bread (not vegan) GF $2.00
  • Extra Vic’s toast V $1.50
  • Free range egg GF $1.50
  • Mushrooms V, GF $4.00
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Indian spiced lentil patty served with raita & chef’s salad V option, GF $13.50
  • Savoury tarte of the day served with salad $13.20
  • Potato & kumara rosti with salad & house-made chutney GF, V $12.50
  • Salad plate GF, DF, V option $13.50
  • Filo of the moment served with chef’s salad $13.00
  • Hunza pie served with chef’s salad $14.50
  • Soup of the day with Vic’s wholegrain bread V, GF option $12.50
  • Chef’s special $16.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • O.G.H Triple Layered Dip $11.5
    • tortilla crisps, refried beans, fresh tomato salsa and lime crema
  • O.G.H.Coleslaw $6.0
  • Fried Chicken Drumstick $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • 250gm Canterbury Angus Rump Steak $28.0
    • served with shoestring fries, red wine jus and summer salad
  • 450gm Canterbury Angus Flintstone $42.0
  • Skillet Cookie $12.5
    • freshly baked with dark choc chunks, whipped vanilla ice cream
  • Sideways Saturday $10.0
    • Cocktails
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken $23.5
    • smashed potato salad and O.G.H. Coleslaw
  • PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
    • apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
    • green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • ROAST BONE MARROW $18.00
    • shallot salad / garlic sour dough toast
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • DARK CHOCOLATE AND ALE TART $12.00
    • ice cream / candied nuts
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • Wedges $8.5
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Juices $5
  • Babe $14.50
    • Looks good on paper and tastes even better- a great combination of Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Pineapple and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mussels $1.00
  • 1 Specialty Fish, 3 Calamari Rings, 1 Seafood Stick, 2 Nelson Scallops, 1 Scoop Chips and Tartare Sauce $18.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.80
  • Works $9.50
  • Bacon & Egg $6.00
  • Tarakihi Fillet $7.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.80
  • Sausage $2.80
  • Whole Squid $17.00
  • Beef Soybean Paste Stew $14.00
  • Boiled Dumplings $13.00
  • Noodles with Assorted Vegetables $12.00
  • Spicy Dough Flake Soup $13.00
  • Spicy Soft Tofu Stew $13.00
  • For extra person $20.00
  • Noodles with Sashimi and Spicy Cold Soup $15.00
  • Aloo Prantha $4.50
    • Unleavened whole meal bread stuffed with potatoes and Indian spices.
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Home-made cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices.
  • Butter prawns $18.90
    • Delicacy of barbecued prawn cooked in a smooth tomato based paste,cream and mild Indian spices (mild dish).
  • Lamb $20.99
    • Lamb Curry + Naan + Coke/Sprite
  • Chicken do Payaza $15.90
    • Boneless chicken cooked in lightly spiced flavoured sauce and diced onion, ginger Garlic and spices.
  • Dal Makhni $14.90
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with spices.
  • Pearl Special chicken $15.90
    • Boneless chicken first cooked in Tandoor and then finished freshly grounded spices and herbs.
  • Pearl’s Special Tikka $14.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated with yoghurt, Malai, mustard fenugreek and special spices then cooked in Tandoor. Six pieces per portion.
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $6.00
    • Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces
  • Green Curry $12.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Panang Curry $12.50
    • A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Larb Chicken Salad $12.50
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Stir Fried Noodles $12.50
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $12.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce
  • Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken $12.50
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables
  • Chicken Tenderloins $16
    • served with salad garnish, fries & sweet chilli sauce
  • French Toast $16
    • served with bacon, grilled banana maple syrup & ice cream
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • Tempura Battered Prawns $16
    • served with sweet chilli, salad garnish & fries
  • Red Plate Special $10
    • bacon, fried egg, hash brown, spinach & ciabatta, plus regular size hot beverage. No substitutions
  • The Classic $9
    • Eggs on toast with grilled tomato
  • Toasted ham & cheese sandwich with chips $9
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Large Quiche Bite platter $38.50
    • 32 pieces
  • Small Platter $26.50
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55
    • Regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins
  • Vegetarian: Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum & chutney
  • -21+ $8.00 pp
  • Large Platter $36.50
  • Flavours available: Ham & Pineapple and Vegetarian
  • Large Platter $42
    • Club sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins. (For approx. 8 people)
  • Toasted Granola (P) $9.00
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Fresh Fruit Salad (P) $10.00
  • -Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
  • Our eggs are local & free range. Our bacon is Freedom Farms from local butcher Peter Timbs
  • -Brown sugar, maple syrup & cream $10.00
  • Sausage / Bacon / Eggs(2) / Potato Cake / Roast tomatoes / Mushrooms / Spinach / Avocado $4.00
  • Akaroa hot smoked salmon $5.50
  • Pics Peanut Butter $6.00
  • Smokey $11.50
    • Cold smoked Salmon, Herb & Lemon Schmear, Alfalfa, Capers
  • – Smashed Avocado
  • Nutella $6.00
  • Smokey Chic $10.50
    • Smoked chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce tomato and aioli
  • Cream Cheese $6.50
  • (on toasted bagel)
  • Raspberry Jam $6.00
  • Roast of the Day $12.95
    • Your waiter will advise you on the day’s selection.
  • Confit Pork Belly $24.50
    • Belly of the Pig slowly roasted in seasoned spiced oil. Served on a curry kumara and carrot salad with pan seared Asian greens. Topped with plum & tamarillo chutney.
  • Pizza
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Beef, Bacon & BBQ Burger
    • Fresh Vienna bun, 200gm Beef Pattie, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with chunky fries and chipotle aioli.
  • Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
    • Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce
  • Ultimate Pizza Lovers $20.00
    • Salami, ground beef, tender chicken pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $16.50
    • With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.00
    • in a marsala creme sauce, battered mushroom & parmesan on toast
  • Served with Monkey Tail Fries & Aioli
  • Popcorn chicken served with ranch $12.00
  • The Vine Swinger $16.00
    • Black bean, corn & jalapeno soft shell tacos with cos lettuce, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
  • Crumbed potato balls $2.00
  • Big Foot $35.00
    • Wild venison strip loin Chilli chocolate sauce (mole)
  • Ape Fish POA
    • Pan fried fish lemon & herb butter sauce
  • Dustan $9.00
    • Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
  • Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Herb & Garlic Ciabatta drizzled with balsamic glaze (for two) $9.00
  • Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
  • CREAMY MUSHROOM $17.50
    • TOASTED CIABATTA, BAKED MUSHROOM, PARMESAN CHEESE WITH RICH HOMEMADE CREAMY SAUCE
  • EGG $1.80
  • JAM BANANA PEANUT BAGELS $8.00
  • PANCAKES STACK WITH BANANA & BACON $15.00
    • WITH STREAKY Bacon, BANANAS, MAPLE SYRUP
  • SPINACH $1.80
  • SALMON $4.50
  • EGGS FLORENTINE (GF) $15.00
    • WITH POACHED EGGS, BABY SPINACH, POTATO ROSTI, HOLLANDAISE
  • MARMITE CREAM CHEESE BAGELS $6.50
The Herb Centre

The Herb Centre

location

Address

223 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033653011

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Serves Organic Food ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
223 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand