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

  • Nachos $11.95 - $15.95
    • refrito beans served with melted cheese, salsa and organic sour cream on corn chips, gluten-free. vegan option
  • Curry dosa $15.95
    • today's curry served with a freash dosa and house chutney. vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available
  • Breadless burger platter $18.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad, gluten free and vegan options
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Nori wrap $16.95
    • kimchae, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Omelette $16.50
    • a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
  • CHEESE $4.00
  • ROAST PORK CASHEW NUTS ON RICE $12.50
  • HAWAIIAN $5.00
  • SWEET & SOUR FISH $12.50
  • Donut $2.00
  • COMBINATION CHOW MEIN $11.50
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • TOMATO $3.00
  • The Cup Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • Sides $7.50
    • Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
  • Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
    • Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
    • Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Sides $8.50
    • Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • -Chicken $10
  • Oyster Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Chilli & Basil $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Thai Style Noodle Soup $10
    • Chicken or pork or beef
  • -Prawns $12.50
  • -Fish Fillet $12.50
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • -Prawns $12.50
  • kumara Chips $4.00
  • Fish Bites $0.80
  • Plain $3.20
  • Double Chocolate $2.10
  • Steak & Onion Fatty $2.10
  • Fish $2.40
  • Giant Hot Dog $3.50
  • Cheese $3.90
  • Add Chips $4.00
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
    • House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
  • HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN $18.50
    • Slow cooked honey teriyaki chicken breast, glazed with house made teriyaki sauce, served with coleslaw, mung beans and toast
  • STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
    • Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
  • Classic Sour Dough $18.50
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon, pulled pork or portobello mushrooms, house made hollandaise sauce
  • Two house made hash browns $20.50
  • Aisukurimu $12.00
    • choice of vanilla/chocolate/½ ½ ice cream 2 scoops with fruits
  • Ise-ebi POA
    • 500g whole fresh crayfish $market (check availability)
  • Yakitori $29.00
    • 4 chicken skewers
  • Kohisutji $33.00
    • canterbury lamb tenderloin 180g
  • Bejitarian $19.00/ $32.00
    • seasonal vegetarian tempura (entrée/main)
  • Sushi moriawase $22.00
    • assorted 4 nigiri & 6 maki sushi
  • ISE EBI SET market price
    • otoshi, sashimi/tatsutage, ½ ise ebi sashimi, ½ ise ebi teppanyaki, ise ebi miso shiru, gohan, teppan vege, fruits & ice cream, tea/coffee
  • Gyu $21.00
    • 90g thin sliced quick seared rare beef
  • Potato Wedges / Garlic Bread / Chicken Nuggets $5.00
  • The Do Gooder
    • Small Leaf Spinach, Oven Roasted Pumpkin & Potato, Olives, Capsicum, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom
  • Multi Pack $39.00
    • 2 Large pizza 12", lunch box, dinner box & garlic bread
  • Giant 16" $20.00 / King 14" $15.00 / Small 9" $9.00 / Calzo 9" $10.00
  • Chicken ‘ n’ Bacon Deluxe $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Shredded Cheese
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
  • Trop. Burger $7.90
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Cheese, Pineapple, Lettuce, Thai Sauce
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
  • Medium $11.00
  • - Lamb
  • - Mixed
  • - Chicken
  • - Falafel
  • Curry & Rice $10.00
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Large $13.00
  • Kids Pancake $6.50
    • Fruit, marshmallows & golden syrup
  • Little Big Breakfast $13.50
    • Same as above only smaller, bacon, egg, sausage, mushroom, tomato, hashbrowns & toast
  • Bacon & Apple $12.00
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $17.90
    • Smoked chicken, bacon, apricot sauce, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, hash brown & coleslaw
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.60
    • Choice of any 3 fillings. Cheese, ham, spring onion, tomato, mushroom, pineapple.
  • Apple, Cinnamon & Cream $12.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $12.50
    • Poached, scrambled or fried
  • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $7.80
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Light Bites $3
    • Peanuts
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Light Bites $12
    • Cheese & crackers
  • The Last Supper $35
    • Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Vegetable Korma $24
    • Field mushrooms & red pepper korma served on jasmine rice & poppadum
  • Homemade Pie Priced daily
    • Please ask our staff for today's creation
  • Honey Mustard Chicked $24
    • Pan fried chicken breast, coated with honey mustard sauce, served with cranberry salsa , fries & salad
  • Cheesecake $9.50
    • Please ask our staff for todays flavour, served with vanilla ice cream
  • Bar Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $12 / $18
    • Spring rolls, samosas, fish goujons, wontons with a selection of sauces
  • Margarita Pizza $17
    • Traditional margarita pizza of fresh tomatoes & basil with mozzarella
  • Pasta of the Day Priced daily
    • Please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Gluten Free Options $2.00
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
    • Not to be missed!
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice
  • Esquites $8.00
    • corn, chipotle butter, magic powder, queso seco, blackened onion crema
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Beach fish & chips $22.00
    • Fresh fish beer battered served with fries and salad greens.
  • -Wilted Spinach $16.00
  • Prawn Salad $21.00
    • Tempura prawns with candied pecans, green apples, and salad greens finished off w blue cheese.
  • Side of Yoghurt, Home-made tomato sauce, hollandaise, Jam, Aioli or tomato sauce all $2.00
  • Kid’s platter $10.00
    • Fresh seasonal fruit with a ham & cheese toastie
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached eggs on our home made hash browns served w hollandaise & your choice of
  • Fish & Chips $10.00
    • Three Fish bites with a handful fries served with Aioli & Tomato sauce
  • The Mini $13.00
    • Home-made hash brown w bacon, a poached egg & hollandaise.
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