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

  • Basket of toast with butter and jam $3.20
  • Grilled chicken and bacon open sandwich $18.90
    • Tender breast of chicken and strips of crispy bacon served over a piece of toasted French bread with salad greens, spread with tomato relish and drizzled with roast garlic aioli. Served with hashbrown.
  • Corned beef hash / bacon / ham / sausages / grilled tomato / field mushrooms. (Full) $5.20
  • Toasted bagel with cream cheese $6.30
  • Blueberries $2.90
  • One egg plus one choice $14.80
    • Served with hashbrown plus a choice one of the following. Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or grilled tomato or mushrooms.
  • Garlic bread $4.20
    • Two generous slices of French bread sautéed with lots of garlic butter and parsley.
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Long stack (4)
  • Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
  • Handmade Beetroot agnolotti with nut brown butter, poppy seeds and sage (V) $18.00
  • Napoletana (V) $20.00
    • Tomato, anchovies, capers, black olives, mozzarella
  • Starters
  • Sharing plates for two
  • Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
  • Porcini gnocchi, fungi ragu, oats cheese shanklish, sunchoke $32
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8
  • Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
  • Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
  • Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
  • Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
  • Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
  • Lamb Cutlets $26.00
    • Lamb cutlets crumbed with a sweet basil crust, pan seared, on a bed of mash finished with a port wine glaze, served with seasona lvegetables or side salad
  • Chips $2.00
  • Chicken Tenderloin Stack * $23.00
    • Pan seared, served on roasted vegetables and mash, finished with streaky bacon and a light tarragon cream sauce
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Cashmere Chicken Liver Pate * $10.00
    • Our own recipe, served with brown toast and salad greens
  • Soup of the Day (Please check the board for today’s creation) $5.50/ $8.50
  • Fillet Steak * $36.00
    • 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Garlic French Stick $5.00
    • Crispy bread, toasted with our special blend of garlic butter
  • All meals come with fries, onion rings and seafood salad dressing on salad.
  • Cheese & Pineapple
  • Chips
  • Chicken Avocado Burger
  • Vegetarian
  • Fish
  • Lasagne Pattie
  • BBC (Beef, Bacon, Cheese)
  • WEDGES $8.00
    • with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
    • Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • CHIPS $7.00
    • with Aioli.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN HALF - ONE LEG, ONE BREAST $14.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor.
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
    • Bread made with wholemeal flour.
  • KASHMIRI PULAO $5.50
    • Basmati rice with almonds, cashew nuts, raisins and coconut
  • SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
    • Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.
  • ONION BHAJI $6.50
    • Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chickpea our, deep-fried. Three pieces per portion.
  • CHOCOLATE NAAN $6.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour stuffed inside with crispy flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • LAMB CHOPS - SMALL PORTION (4 PIECES) $17.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • LAMB CHOPS - LARGE PORTION (8 PIECES) $30.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • PRAWN JALFREZEE $23.00
    • Prawns prepared with ginger, garlic, capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, fresh chillies and coriander.
  • MALAI KOFTA $18.00
    • Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • TANDOORI ROTI $3.50
    • Bread made with wholemeal flour.
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSA $6.50
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a home made aky pastry, deep-fried. Two pieces per portion.
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $21.00
    • Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils. Tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • KECHUMBER $4.00
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber and coriander with lemon juice and spices.
  • VEGETABLE KORMA $18.00
    • Vegetables cooked with homemade cheese simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • ALOO JERRA $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • Stir Fried Sauteed Potato and Green Pepper $16.00/$24.00
  • B.B.Q Pork Fried Rice $11.00
  • Seafood ToFu Pot $18.00/$34.00
  • Spiced Salt King Prawns $24.00/$44.00
  • Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $13.00/$22.00
  • Tomato & Egg Soup $6.00/$18.00
  • Fried Lamb with Cumin Seeds in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
  • Deep fried Squid $5.00
  • Seafood Nasi Goreng $11.00
    • Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
  • Singapore Fried Rice $9.80
  • Combination Soup $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
  • Hot Six $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce.
  • Special Fries Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Chicken Chow Mee $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Beef or Chicken Burger $17.50
    • served with bacon, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun served with home-made relish and fries
  • Toasted Muesli $11.50
    • served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
  • Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • Steak Fries with Aioli $7.00
  • Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
  • (A) Bacon $17.50
  • Savoury Mince $13.50
    • served on toasted bread topped with a poached egg
  • Beetroot $4.00
  • Egg $4.00
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $12.00
  • Hot Dog (Large) $2.40
  • Bacon Pattie $2.40
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.50
  • Sticky beef cheek $29.00
    • fork tender beef with crispy cassava chips and fresh greens (gf)
  • Ice cream sundae $12.00
    • 3 scoops of kapiti vanilla bean with chocolate or berry coulis & whipped cream (gf)
  • Smoked salmon $18.00/ $25.00
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, and red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • The Square Meal $20.00
    • free range eggs, crushed potatoes, bacon, pesto tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo
  • Pizza $9.00
    • ham & pineapple
  • Garlic & herb $7.00/ $12.00
    • Garlic and herbs with cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Cold platter (for 2) $30.00
    • selection of cured meats, cheeses, pickles & garlic crostini
  • Buttermilk crispy chicken $11.00
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • 1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • LARGE $9.50
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
  • CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
  • 1/4 CHICKEN + FRIES $7.30
  • Add chicken $7.50
  • Caesar Salad $18.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • CLASSIC MARGHERITA $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & basil
  • HOROTANE $24.00
    • Olive oil base, mozzarella, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
  • LINWOOD $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Add Kranskey, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00 each
  • Bruschetta $11.50
    • tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella on toasted sourdough
  • BURNHAM $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, red onion & mushrooms
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