Urban Corner Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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
Fish of the Day $23.00
- Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
- Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavorsome creamy mushroom sauce - Add chicken $22.00
Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
Caesar Salad $20.00
- Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg.
Chicken Filo $20.00
- Changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with salad & fries
Creamy Chicken $23.00
- Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
Ribeye Steak $28.00
- 200grm Angus ribeye, choice of, mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter, served with seasonal salad & fries
Surf & Turf $32.00
- 200grm Angus ribeye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
Baby Back Ribs $28 Sm / $35 Lge
- Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a kick ass hickory sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
Extras $3.00
- Onion Rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hashbrowns (2)

Nearby Sample Menus

Classic Bene Half $15 Full $20
- Free range poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with Luciano’s famous hollandaise, a roasted tomato and Manuka Smoked Bacon
Pumpkin-Kumara Stack $18
- Pumpkin and kumara cakes served with wilted garlic spinach, grilled broccolini, halloumi and our house made beetroot hummus and finished with toasted seeds and a balsamic reduction
Toasted Bagel $10
- A seeded mixed grain bagel served with any two of the following: salmon or bacon, and avocado (seasonal), cream cheese, pesto, beetroot hummus, tomato or jam
Mediterranean Chicken Salad $22
- Succulent marinated chicken with baby greens, roasted eggplant, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta and mint, finished with toasted seeds, fresh oregano and a balsamic reduction
Pancakes $20
- Sweet: Lemon and blueberry pancakes topped with zested yoghurt, toasted coconut and almonds
Breakfast Tostada $18
- Crispy tortillas with avocado salsa verde, re-fried black beans, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeno, rocket and fried eggs, topped with melted cheese
Lamb Backstrap Salad $23
- Marinated lamb backstrap served with a roasted vegetable, green bean, asparagus and feta salad and a red wine vinaigrette
Kids Taco $14
- A soft shell taco filled with chicken, mixed greens and carrot, served with a side of fries

Spicy Steamed Whole Fish (Blue Cod) S $35.00 L $40.00
Chicken and Mushroom on Rice $13.00
S / M / L $2.00 / $6.00 / $10.00
Chicken with Satay Sauce $22.00
Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice $15.00
Fried Eggplant with Chilli Sauce $18.00
Beef Lungsin with Chilli Sauce S $14.00 L $20.00
Hot and Sour Soup M $13.00

Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
Bar Platter $20.00
Large Chips $6.50
Wedges topped with Bacon and Grilled Cheese and Sour Cream $9.50
Macaroni and Cheese, Chips and a Salad $10
Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50

Mix $12.50
Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
Large $11.00
Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
Triple $13.50
Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.

Salmon Green Curry $20
- The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
Satay Chicken Skewers $9
- Tender cuts of chicken marinated in Thai spices, grilled to perfection and served with house peanut sauce.
Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
- Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
- Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
Lamb Shank in Massaman Curry One $17 Two $22
- Slow-cooked lamb shank in Massaman curry paste, creamy coconut, chunky potatoes, picked onions and peanuts
Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
- Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
Sunbathe Tofu $17
- Silken Tofu deep-fried, topped with crisp lemongrass and onion

Kudos Breakfast (Vegetarian) $20.80
- free range eggs any style, wilted spinach, hash browns, creamy mushrooms, tomato & toasted wholegrain
Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
- mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
- an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
Mushroom Risotto $18.00
- portabello, shitake & button mushrooms, spinach & parmesan (-add streaky bacon $4.00)
Eggs Bene $19.00
- poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and streaky bacon
BLT $18.50
- streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
Bagels $12.50
- w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
Omelettes $18.00
- choose any 3 fillings ( ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom, spinach, spring onion, red onion,salami, olives, jalapenos) served w’ toasted wholegrain

Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
- Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
Extras: prawn $4.00
Chuletitas de cordero a la parilla $23.00
- Canterbury spring lamb rack cutlets chargrilled, gourmet potatoes & aromatic olive oil drizzle (3 units)
Ensalada de salmon y aguacate $24.00
- Cured akaroa salmon served with avocado on a warm kumara & parsnip salad
Extras: bread $2.00
Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
- Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
Crema catalana $17.00
- Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar

Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
Chilli Lime Open Chicken Sammi - Lemon scented chicken on toasted garlic foccacia with charred courgettes, flame roasted capsicum and aioli. With Brie cheese & Streaky Bacon and Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $20.50
Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50

Plain Rice $2.00
- Basmati steamed rice
Malai Tikka $5.90
- Chicken marinated in nuts, cream, cheese and fresh ground spices, then cooked in the tandoor. 5 Pieces per portion.
-with fries $6.00
Palik Paneer M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Paneer( homemade cottage cheese) cooked with spinach sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and fresh green chilli.
Gulab Jaman $3.00
Korma (Lamb/Chicken/Beef)
- Boneless meat cooked in a mild creamy sauce, nuts and cardamom.
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
-Lamb Dishes M $9.50 / F $16.50

Chicken chowmein $14.50
Sweet mango chutney (mild) or mix pickle $3.00
Keema/Kashmir/Vegeterian naan $4.50
- Stuffed with lamb mince/mixed dried fruits/mixed vegetables.
Cheese/Chocolate naan $4.50
- Stuuffed with freshly grated cheese/chocolate.
Taj special curry $17.99
- Tender succulent chicken/lamb/prawn/fish cooked with onions, tomato, mix vegetable and spices.
Mushroom matter/Paneer mushroom $14.50
- Mushroom & peas cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
Chicken tikka (5 psc) $9.99
- Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
Chilly prawn $17.99

Prawn crackers $4.00
Pan fried pork & shrimp dumplings $9.00/ $15.00
- 6pcs/ 10pcs
Mixed vegetables with garlic or oyster sauce $14.00
Steamed pork shao mai >. 4 pcs $7.00
Wok fried beef ho fun $18.00
Pork & prawn wonton soup $16.00
Assorted seafood noodle soup $20.00
Seasonal greens with garlic or oyster $14.00

Whole Banana Prawns (5) $28
- chili glaze on soba noodle salad
Luff U’Long Time Phad Thai (+$4 Wrapped In Egg) $32
- Thai style noodles with robata grilled prawns, vegetables, peanuts and fresh lime
Smoked Eel Nigiri $14
Whole Fresh Gurnard or Terakihi POA
- either steamed or BBQ on the Robata...but to be honest, Robata really is the way to go!! Served with a tangy Thai-style yellow curry sauce or kaffir lime, ginger and chili sauce and sesame dressing.
Vaagyoo Owl Brown (2) $16
- Chinese steam bun sliders flled with pork belly, salad and ‘Chef’s special sauce’
4 Varietes of fresh fsh with traditonal Japanese garnishes $34
Wok-Fried Chinese Greens $20
- sautéed in fresh gingered and garlic in a light oyster sauce and sesame glaze
Bok Choy $12
- hoisin butter and sesame

Breakfast stack $15.00
- Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
Omelette $16.00
- Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
Eggs florentine $14.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
- Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
Big breakfast $20.00
- Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast

BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
HAWAIIAN $5.80
GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
HALF CHICKEN $8.50
WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
CHICKEN SATAY $6.30
1/4 CHICKEN $9.30

Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
- with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00

Urban Corner Cafe