The Origin in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • 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
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Bacon $4.20
  • Chicken $4.80
  • Pineapple Ring $1.80
  • Hot Dog + Sauce $2.50
  • Prawns Crumb (1/2 Doz) $3.60
  • 1/2 Chips $1.50
  • Chips (Per Scoop) $2.50
  • Garlic Sausage $2.00
  • SEAFOOD STICK $2.00
  • FISH $2.50
  • HOT DOG $2.20
  • MONSTER $7.80
  • MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
  • CALAMARI RINGS 6 FOR $5.50
  • SATAY CHICKEN $5.90
  • BATTERED MUSHROOM $0.80
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • Garlic king prawns $19.50
  • Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
  • Couscous Royale "Beef and Merquez Sausage" $18.00
  • Orange Almond Cake $7.90
  • Moroccan lamb with prunes and almond $19.00
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (6 pieces) $8.50
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Spicy Indian Omelette $6.50
    • Omelette made with freshly chopped onions, green chillies and topped with crushed peppercorns
  • Paneer Peas Masala $15
    • Indian cottage cheese and peas in a tangy tomato based gravy
  • Southern Spices Special Ghee Roast $12
    • Thin and crispy dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney and seasoned with clarified butter
  • Kerala Chicken Roast $16
    • Deep fried chicken cooked in chicken stock and finished with herbs and spices
  • Egg Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables and egg.
  • Masala Chai (Tea) $5
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables
  • Chocolate Dosa $10
    • Sweet dosa finished with chocolate sauce and served with scoop of ice-cream
  • 3 potato fritters
  • Fish bites $0.90
  • Tarakihi fillet $5.20
  • Hot dogs $2.50
  • Cod blue fillets $6.90
  • 6 squid rings $5.50
  • 3 fish 3 hot dogs
  • 6 onion rings $3.50
  • Chips $2.30
    • 1 Scoop
  • Onion $2.50
  • Mixed grill $9.00
  • Onion Rings (Doz) $6.00
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Battered Mushroom (Doz) $ 6.00
  • Chicken $8.50
  • Steak $9.50
  • Steak Sandwich $23.00
    • 100g ribeye, served on a Parisian loaf, seasonal salad, topped with caramelised onions and our homemade garlic dressing, finished off with fried egg and fries
  • Cheesecake $11.90
    • Please ask what has been dreamt up today
  • Prime Ribeye $29.00
    • Premium 250g ribeye steak, cooked to your liking, topped with our homemade beer batter onion rings, served with fries and seasonal salad. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or garlic butter
  • All Day Breakfast $20.00
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, hash browns and tomato served with toast
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $23.90
    • Traditional Caesar salad served with diced bacon, soft poached egg, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Anchovies optional
  • Kids Combo $10.00
    • Includes any kids meal, small soft drink and small sundae
  • Chicken & Mixed Herb Pâté $16.50
    • Pâté but not as you know it. Our light and tasty take served with breads
  • Talbot Stack $28.00
    • Juicy chicken breast served on a savoury mash with seasonal roast vegetables, topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with a creamy white wine sauce
  • Chicken livers cooked in honey soy $7.00
  • Stir fried prawns with broccoli $23.10
  • Steamed whole fish of the day (subject to availability) From $35.00
  • Chicken with ginger and spring onions $16.80
  • Beef and seasonal vegetables $18.90
  • Pork with salted cabbage $18.90
  • Prawns (in shell) with tomato sauce $23.10
  • Pig's maw cooked in brine $7.00
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
    • New York recipe. A quick way to start your meal.
  • Lewinsky $22.50 / $32.50
    • Salami, spinach, mushroom, garlic, BBQ sauce, oregano, tasty cheese. Goes down a treat.
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread.
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $11.50
  • Spaghetti and Meat Balls $17.50
    • Traditional meat balls on spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce. mmmmmmm.
  • Doubles Extra $0.50
  • Vegan $22.50 / $32.50
    • Fresh vegetables, sun dried tomatoes and nuts - no animal or dairy products.
  • Hot Dog & Fries $8.50
    • Mini Hot Dog & Fries: NZ style on a stick
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Light Bites $12
    • Cheese & crackers
  • Light Bites $3
    • Peanuts
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Prawnography $15
    • Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
  • The Bread Of Christ $10
    • Fresh European bread with spreads.
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Fresh Juice - Carrot, apple, pear, ginger, celery, orange $6.00
  • Cream Cheese $2.10
  • Cappuccino $4.30
  • Flat White - large cup $4.80
  • Iced Coffee - Coffee, ice cream, ice, cream $5.40
  • Pesto $2.10
  • Vic's Nutty Porridge - Choice of maple syrup or brown sugar $11.00
  • Bagels - Cinnamon and raisin $6.50
  • Gyoo Don (sweet beef) $10.50
    • Sliced and seasoned beef, and vegetables roasted with sweet soy sauce served on rice
  • -reg: $10
  • Deal 1 $9.00
    • Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks
  • Chicken Don
    • Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce served on rice
  • - reg: $10.00
  • Kebab Combo Meals
    • Kebab with chips & can of drinks
  • -Small $7
  • -Small $6.00
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Chicken Nuggets $4.00
    • half dozen
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • Soft drink 1.5 ltr $4.00
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Deep fried squid rings 1/2 dozen $5.00
  • Prawn Crackers $2.00
  • Combination Fu Yong Egg $11.90/$12.90
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Curry Beef with Vegetabies $11.90/$12.90
  • Steak with Mushrooms & vegetables $11.90/$12.90
The Origin

The Origin

location

Address

95 Westminster Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033555939

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

Location
95 Westminster Street, Christchurch, New Zealand