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

Francesca's Italian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Roasted Duck leg, baby spinach, pecorino risotto, pinenut and current salsa (GF) $35.00
  • San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
  • Salsiccia $24.00
    • Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
  • Tiramisu $14.00
    • with house made mascarpone
  • Sides and Bites
  • House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
  • Francesca’s Antipasti Board cured meats and Italian cheeses with sour dough $25.00
  • Chocolate mousse cake $16.00
    • with creme fraiche, praline
Bombay Butler (sample menu)
  • Lamb Palak $17.90
    • Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Raita $3.00
    • Cucumber and yoghurt - cools and delights
  • Butlers Banquet $30.00 per person
    • Poppadoms - Dips, Bhajees - Any 4 curries, Naan and garlic naan
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
Theo's (sample menu)
  • GROPER/SOLE/BLUE COD
  • Doughnut $2.00
  • Pineapple ring $2.00
  • Oysters seasonal
  • SALAD $6.00
    • greek salad coleslaw
  • GURNARD/TARAKIHI/WAREHOU
  • SEAFOOD PACK $23.50
    • 3 Musells, 2 scallops, 2 Prawns, 2 Oysters, 2 squid Rings, 1 Chips, 1 Salad
  • Sausage $2.00
Good Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Sweet & sour sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried pineapple, tomato and vegetables with sweet & sour sauce. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • -Chicken $10
  • Drunken Noodle $10
    • Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chili & fresh basil. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork.
  • -Prawns $12.50
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • Panang Curry $10
    • Bean, copalum,
  • Pad thai (noodle) $10
    • 3mm rice noodle, fangy thai flavour crushed peanuts & bean sprouts. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
  • Green Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
J-Bings (sample menu)
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
Hang Seng Food Bar (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork on Rice $9.00
  • HongKong Style fried Rice $10.00
  • Pork & Pickle Cabbage with Vermicelli $9.00
  • Hang Seng Curry Soup Noodle $9.50
  • Dumplings Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Seafood $6.00
  • Soy Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
  • Ginger Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
Herba Gourmet Ltd (sample menu)
  • - SLOW BRAISED HERB & SPICED BEEF
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • - KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • - HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
  • FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
The Lakes Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
    • Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with Dijon aioli & a side of fries
  • Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers and Quince paste
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach, cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Hot Cakes $12.00
    • w/ bacon & banana, maple syrup
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
  • Cardrona Valley Merino Lamb Rump $38.00
    • Slow cooked shoulder fetta croquettes, broad bean, sweet pea cassoulet & panko crumbed sweetbreads & pan juices
  • Traditional Breakfast $17.50
    • two eggs cooked to order w/ bacon, on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten bread with tomato relish
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
Pita Pit (sample menu)
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
Vesuvio (sample menu)
  • Halloumi & Pancetta $17.50
    • Halloumi, Pancetta, Date, Plum Chutney
  • Add Dukkha $5.50
  • Tomato Bruschettini $17.50
    • Tomato, Garlic, Basil, Buffalo Feta
  • Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
    • Spiced Albondigas
  • Dukkha, Lamb or Vegetarian $32.50
    • Marinated Olives, Artichokes, Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Feta, Grilled Ciabatta
  • Add Salami $6.50
  • Late Night Cheese $16.50
    • Cheese, Grilled Ciabatta, Fig Chutney, Roast Red Peppers, Marinated olives (Choices: Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Alpeggio, Maasdam, Aged Gouda)
  • Add Pate $6.50
Strange & Co. (sample menu)
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
    • With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
  • NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
  • Strange's Poutine $12.00
    • Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • Rib Mountain $38.00
    • Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
Stolen Bagel (sample menu)
  • GF extra $1.00
  • – Smashed Avocado
  • New York Melts $8.90
    • Roast beef, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, pickle
  • Nutella $6.00
  • B.L.T $10.50
    • Streaky bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • – Kimchi & Cream Cheese
  • – Sundried Tomato & Cream Cheese
  • Cream Cheese $6.50
Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • The go.to sushi. Avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • Exec Lunch Box 2 $12.00
    • Packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with fine selection of sushi and nigiri, seafood and salad, show your colleagues who's really in charge of the "executive" lunch room
  • Premier Platter $35
    • A selection of 28 pieces of sushi. This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian, teriyaki chicken and tuna. (price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). delivery free may apply
  • Chicken Supreme
    • Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
  • Brown Rice Teriyaki Chicken
    • Brown rice is healthplus. One of it major benefits is that it is rich in fiber. It offers a great flavour alternative to white rice so go on give a try
  • Rice Balls $4 each
    • Eat like an apple. Your choice of teriyaki chicken tuna or vegetarian is engifted by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds, or add all the trimmings such as avocado, red pepper an mayo for $1
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • (GF) = Gluten Free
Terra Viva Cafe and Delicatessen (sample menu)
  • Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
    • Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
  • price per portion, per item
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • The pretzel burger $25
    • Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
  • Bubble & squeak (gf) (ef) $28
    • With braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Crispy calamari (gf) $25
    • Seaweed salad, hoisin mayonnaise, fried onions & crispy calamari
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
Beach Cafe (sample menu)
  • Muesli $10.00
    • Toasted Muesli with berry compote & fresh yoghurt.
  • Fish & Chips $10.00
    • Three Fish bites with a handful fries served with Aioli & Tomato sauce
  • Small fries $5.00
  • The Mini $13.00
    • Home-made hash brown w bacon, a poached egg & hollandaise.
  • Belgian-style waffles with Pear & Rhubarb $17.50
  • Waffles $10.00
    • Belgian-style waffles with freshly cooked banana, bacon & maple syrup or with berry compote
  • Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
    • Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
  • Kids Slider $10.00
    • Mini Burger with beef Pattie, lettuce, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce served with fries
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
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