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

  • Sour cream, mustard
  • Seasoned wedges $ 7
    • with sweet chilli & sour cream
  • Burger Pattie $ 4
    • Homemade with secret herbs
  • Crispy Bacon $10
  • Toasted walnuts
  • Nek Minnit
    • Prime NZ beef, mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked cheese, roasted peppers, American mustard & aioli
  • Biggie Salad
    • We can also provide salads for large group ask about our catering options
  • Cucumber
  • FISH MEAL $10.50
    • fish, chips, sauce, lemon
  • PRAWN MEAL $19.50
    • garlic or tempura prawns (6), salad, chips, lemon
  • Crabstick $1.80
  • PARTY PACK $55.50
    • 10 Fish, 2 Chips, 3 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Donuts, 2 Salads
  • Tempura prawns $1.80
  • Oysters seasonal
  • CALAMARI MEAL $18.00
    • calamari rings(12), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • SCALLOP MEAL $19.50
    • scallops (6), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Dal Tarka $11.5
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with turmeric, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and garam masala.
  • Vegetable Biryani $11.5
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and served with Raita.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Lamb Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Lamb, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Lemon Grass Chicken Soup Noodle $8.00
  • Pickle Cabbage & Pork Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Roast Pork on Rice $9.00
  • Shrimps Pan Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
  • Dumplings Soup Noodle $9.00
  • ShanghaI Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Meat $5.00
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • 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
  • Cajun Chicken Wrap $19.50
    • Cajun chicken strips, salad greens, topped with aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla served with wedges and sour cream
  • Garden salad $5.00
  • Fries $4.00
  • Wedges with sour cream $5.00
  • Homemade Sticky Date Pudding $11.90
    • A lovingly made pudding smothered with caramel sauce, served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Seasonal vegetables $5.00
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $11.90
    • Served with a raspberry coulis and whipped cream
  • Tofu Salad
    • Fresh tofu, mixed salad & sesame sauce
  • Prawn Tempura
    • 6 prawns
  • Teriyaki Chicken Salad
  • Kake Udon
    • Plain
  • Tuna
    • 10pcs
  • Spice Chicken Don
    • Karaage chicken with spicy sauce, salad & rice
  • Karaage Chicken Salad
  • Beef Don
    • Bulgogi beef, salad & rice
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Caesar Salad (GF available) $15.50
    • Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional) Add Chicken $4.00
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Vietnamese Beef Salad $15.50
    • Marinated beef rump strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
  • Charred Vegetable Skewers $23.00
    • Button mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, polenta chips and sun dried tomato skewers, brushed with chilli oil then char-grilled. Served with buttery new potatoes, sautéed spinach finished with coriander lime sauce.
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Fries / Salad / Slaw / Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $4.00
    • Garlic butter, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Sweet Thai chilli, Chipotle aioli, Hollandaise (Complimentary)
  • All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.
  • Garlic Loaf $9.50
    • Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
  • SWEET ENDINGS
  • Tasting Plate $28.00
    • Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Carpaccio $24.00
    • beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Chocolate torte $18.00
    • Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
  • Carrot & pumpkin soup $16.00
  • Butter Chicken (Mild) $11.00
  • Aloo Paratha $4.00
    • Served with yogurt
  • Mixed Pickles $1.00
  • Beef Vindaloo $11.00
  • Roti $2.00
    • Wholemeal flours
  • Green Pea and Potato Curry (Medium) $7.50
  • Mango Sweet Chutney $1.00
  • Lamb Biryani $12.50
    • Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
  • Breakfast Pie $7.30
  • Fruit Salad $6.80
  • Gourmet Pies $7.20
  • Scones $4.40
  • Salads $6.30
  • Toast with Jam & Butter $4.70
  • Soup $4.70
  • Hand Crafted Bread Sandwiches $8.20
  • Ricotta Cheesecake, ginger bread, rhubarb, ginger beer sorbet $15.00
  • Agria potato mash, red wine gravy $7.00
  • Market inspired soup, ciabatta, butter $17.00
  • House baked ciabatta, balsamic butter $7.00
  • Chicken and prawn laksa, chilli, herbs, noodles, bean sprouts, crisp shallots $22.00
  • Paranakan chicken curry, potatoes, herbs, steamed rice $22.00
  • Sesame crisp bread, smashed beetroot, spiced yogurt $7.00
  • Beef shortrib, smoked potato, baby carrots, onions, parsley $34.00
  • Omelette $15.00
    • Spinach, red onion & cheese or Ham,cheese & tomato (Gluten Free)
  • Cheese Toastie $8.50
    • Homestyle double decker toasted cheese sandwich with your choice of two extra fillings: tomato, ham, onion, or pineapple
  • Steak & Bacon Sandwich $21.50
    • Lettuce, tomato, bacon & Sirloin Steak with onion marmalade & aioli
  • Sliders $14.50
    • Two mini burgers, you can choose options: – Beef pattie – Marinated Chicken – Smoked Salmon – Roasted Mushrooms
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
  • Granola Cup $10.50
    • Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
  • Eggs Royale $19.50
    • Smoked Salmon
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
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