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

  • PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
    • jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
    • shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
  • MARKET FISH pd
    • served with seasonal spring produce
  • BEER HOP SMOKED SALMON $24.00
    • pickled beets / new potates / white miso / avocado / 7 spice dressing
  • BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • HERB & GRUYERE GNOCCHI $32.00
    • red russian kale / shiitake mushrooms / roast cauliflower / crumbed egg / tomato / ragu
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Market Oysters
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
  • Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • VEGE BAGEL $9.00
    • Avocado, tomato, cream cheese, mesculun, aioli and tomato pesto
  • LITTLE ITALY $7.90/ $11.90
    • Ham, pepperoni and Italian salami with tomato relish and melted mozzarella cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
    • Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
  • THE WILBUR $11.00
    • Spiced pulled pork, coleslaw, apple sauce
  • CHICKEN SOHO $7.90/ $11.90
    • Free range chicken breast in our secret blended mix with cranberry sauce or peach and mango chutney. (Slider/ Hero )
  • SALMON ON BROADWAY $8.90/ $13.90
    • Cold smoked salmon layered on cream cheese served with horseradish sauce and capers.(Slider/ Hero )
  • LONG ISLAND LAMB $8.90/ $13.90
    • Roasted export quality lamb served with onion jam and mint sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
  • NYD FRIES $4.50
  • Vada (Lentil Donuts) $5.50
    • Deep fried savoury lentil donuts with a blend of South Indian herbs and spices and served with coconut chutney.
  • Chutney $2.50
  • Peas Pulao $8
    • Basmati rice cooked with peas, seasoned with clarified butter and cumin seed. Served with pappadom and pickle
  • Plain Naan $2.50
    • Traditional leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka 5 pieces $11
    • Chicken marinated overnight with north Indian spices and baked in clay oven
  • Fish Fry (as per size) $18 - $20
    • Seasonal fish marinated with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and shallow fried, served with salad
  • Thattu Dosa $10
    • Soft and thick small dosa (3 pcs)
  • Pickle $3
  • Wholegrain Toast $4.00
  • Mini Pancake Stack $10.50
    • A mini pancake stack with fruit and yoghurt Or Streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • Toasted BLT Bagel $12.50
    • Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato and Aioli
  • Farmer’s Breakfast $22.50
    • The big one - Streaky Bacon, Irish Pork Sausage, Grilled Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato, Potato Cake, Wholegrain Toast & two free Range Eggs any Style
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
    • With spinach
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
    • With ham
  • Raw Organic Nut Butter $3.50
  • Spinach $3.50
  • Kadai Paneer $15.90
    • Cottage cheese, onion & capsicum seasoned with spice and cooked in onion gravy
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $10.00
    • Lamb chunks cooked in whole spices with onion, ginger and garlic finished with a touch of coriander.
  • Lamb Handi $16.90
    • A bone less cubes of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, cream, fresh corianders and thick gravy. Highly recommended Indian pearl dish.
  • Chicken $19.99
    • Chicken Curry + Naan + Coke / Sprite
  • Garlic Nan $3.50
    • Leavened bread sprinkled with garlic baked in Tandoor.
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half Size ) $10.90
    • Chicken cooked with yoghurt and spices, cooked in Tandoor
  • Keema Nan $4.50
    • Nan bread stuffed with spices and lamb mince.
  • Prawn Pakora $16.90
    • Prawn dipped in spices and chick pea batter then deep fried in oil. Ten pieces per portion.
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion Rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hashbrowns (2)
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Option 1 $13.00
    • Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200grm Angus ribeye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks Pepperoni, Chorizo, Ham or Salami with mozzarella cheese or topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • Changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with salad & fries
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
    • Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
  • Teriyaki Chicken $12.00
    • Made with our special homemade fruity soy sauce served with crispy house salad with rice
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Sushi
  • Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
  • Salmon and avocado $11.00
  • Extras
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Stir fried with chilli (Fish fillet [batter and deep fry] / Mix Seafood) $19.50 / $20.50
    • Stir fried with chilli, red curry paste, bamboo shoot, green bean, capsicum, baby corn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and a little bit of coconut cream
  • Pineapple fried rice N/A
    • Fried rice with curry powder, garlic, pineapple, carrot, cauliflower, spring onion, tomato and garnished with cashew nut
  • Seafood $5.00
  • King prawns $5.00
  • Vegetables $3.50
  • Tempura veggies $8.50
    • Deep fried mix vegetables in tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Tofu or vegetables $16.50
  • Chicken satay (5 pcs) $8.50
    • Chicken skewer served with our homemade peanut sauce
  • Mince Pies
  • Chicken and Cranberry
  • Steak and Cheese Pies
  • Sausage Roll
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Steak, Cheese
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Steak and Mushroom
  • Egg Burger $4.00
  • Potato Fritter each $0.70
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $5.00
  • Lasagne Topper
  • Hawaiian Burger $5.00
  • Chicken Burger $4.50
  • Mushroom Burger $4.00
  • Double Meat Burger $4.30
  • Percik Chicken $14
    • toasted coconut
  • Served with coconut rice (gf)
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad (gf) $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice (v, gf) $3
  • Hainanese Chicken And Rice $26
  • Nasi Lemak $14
    • Coconut rice with peanuts & condiments (gf)
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Creamy in white wine, potatoes and leeks $22.50 / $16.50
    • 1 kilo / 500g
  • Caesar salad $7.00 / $13.50
    • cos lettuce, anchovies and croutons (as a side / regular)
  • Add fresh bread $3.00
  • Fish and chips $25.00
    • beer battered fish with hand cut fries, green leaves, lemon and tartare sauce
  • From the land and the sea platter $59.00
    • steamed mussels, beer battered fish, pulled pork slider, Tamar Farm charcuterie, salami, marinated vegetables, aioli, bread and pickles
  • Green-lipped mussel chowder $16.50
    • served with bread
  • Green Machine $19.50 / $29.50
    • broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and sweet chilli sauce (Regular / Large)
  • Beer battered fish (x3) $18.00
    • with tartare sauce and cos lettuce
  • half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
  • - add fruit $13.50
  • – hummus and tomato $8.00
  • half n half salad plate $12.00
  • eggs your way $9.50
  • eggs benedict with crispy bacon $16.50
  • - add fruit or bacon $14.50
  • toasted sandwiches
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