ZENBU Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Christchurch in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Agedashi Tofu V/A GF/A DF $9.50
    • Light fried tofu, Tentsuyu broth
  • Sashimi GF/A DF $17.00
    • Japanese style of fresh sliced Salmon and White fish
  • Tofu Salad GF/A DF V $13.00
    • Fresh soft tofu, sesame vinaigrette
  • Dragon Sushi Roll GF/A DF V/A $10.50
    • Inside-out sushi roll, prawn, avocado, ebi oil
  • Tempura V/A DF $17.00
    • Japanese battered fried prawn and vegetables, Tentsuyu dip
  • Beef Tataki GF/A DF $17.00
    • Quick seared, thin sliced 'Silver Fern' beef fillet Mignon
MAINS MAINS
  • Vege Yaki Udon V DF $20.00
    • Fried Udon noodle and vegetables, Spicy or non-spicy
  • Teriyaki Grill Chicken GF/A DF $22.00
    • Chicken thigh, Homemade teriyaki sauce, Mesclun salad
  • Teriyaki Grill Salmon GF/A DF $29.00
    • New Zealand salmon, Homemade teriyaki sauce, Mesclun salad
  • Spicy Grill Chicken DF $22.00
    • Chicken thigh, Homemade spicy sauce, Mesclun salad
  • Miso Lamb Rack $29.00
    • Herb crusted rack of 'Silver Fern' lamb. Miso glaze
  • Smoky Poku Ribu DF $25.00
    • Braised pork ribs, Manuka smoked, Crispy lotus root
ZENBU SPECIAL ZENBU SPECIAL
  • Nabe - Beef $42.00
    • Shoyu broth, Sesame dip
  • Nabe - Seafood $45.00
    • Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Tsuyu broth
  • Okonomiyaki - Seafood $23.00
    • Squid, Fish, Prawn
  • Okonomiyaki - Chicken $20.00
    • 12 hrs marinated chicken thigh
  • Okonomiyaki - Vege V $18.00
    • Pumpkin, Gold kumara
  • Yakitori - All in One (9 pcs) $28.50
    • Teriyaki salmon, chicken thigh / Spicy pork belly, chicken thigh / Smoked salted garlic, chicken, prawn / Mushroom / Ginko nut
  • Karaage - Crispy GF/A DF/A $21.00
    • Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
  • Karaage - Parmesan Cheese GF/A $22.00
    • Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
  • Karaage - Mustard Pa-Dak DF $17.50
    • Spring onion, Mustard sauce
  • Karaage - Chili Chili Bang Bang DF $17.00
    • Fried chilli, Chilli powder
  • Karaage - Garlic Bomb DF $17.00
    • Confit garlic, Garlic chips
  • Chicken Wings - Crispy GF/A DF $21.00
    • With choice of pickle or salad on side
  • Chicken Wings - Teriyaki GF/A DF $22.00
    • With choice of pickle or salad on side
  • Chicken Wings - Sweet Chilli DF $22.00
    • With choice of pickle or salad on side
SIDES SIDES
  • Steam Rice V GF DF $3.00
  • Soy Butter Fried Rice V $4.50
  • Kimchi Pork Fried Rice GF DF $4.50
  • Miso Soup DF $3.00
  • Edamame V GF DF $6.00
    • Steamed green soya beans
  • Kimchi VGF DF $4.00
    • Spicy fermented chinese cabbage
  • Takoyaki $9.00
    • Japanese ball-shaped octopus fritter
  • Gyoza DF $10.00
    • Pork, Chive dumpling
  • Wakame Salad V GF DF $6.00
    • Marinated seaweed, Sesame oil
  • Green Salad V GF/A DF $7.50
    • Ponzu dressing
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Banana Tempura $9.00
    • Vanilla ice cream
  • Berry Sorbet GF DF $6.00
  • Green Tea Ice Cream GF $6.00
  • Chocolate Ganache GF/A $9.00
    • Sesame crisp

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Fresh salad with palm sugar vinaigrette v $12
  • Mandarin marinated yellow fin tuna and grated coconut salad gf $28
  • Caramelized mango tart tatin with organic coconut ice cream $13
  • Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
  • Stir fried exotic and common greens gf/v $12
  • Kung pao chicken – sichuan peppercorns, heavenly facing chillies and peanuts $26
  • Stir fried prime wakanui beef, exotic mushrooms and garlic $28
  • Ice cream $5
    • a scoop of vanilla icecream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles
  • Gourmet Veggie Burger (V) $18.50
    • fresh and lightly spiced patty bursting with vegetables, caramalised onions, aioli, homemade chutney, cheese, a sprinkling of kumara chips of fries
  • Open Steak Sandwich $21
    • 120g sirloin with caramalised onion, lettuce, homemade chutney, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
  • Premium Rib Eye (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $33.50
    • 300g Rib Eye on garlic mash, with roasted mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Homemade Cod Bites $12
    • freshly crumbed cod bites served with tartare and tomato sauce
  • Pegasus Burger $19.50
    • housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
  • Cheese on Toast $6.50
    • lightly grilled Turkish bread with melted cheese and a side of tomato sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
  • Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
  • Kumara Fries $3.50
  • 4 Potato Fritters / 4 Hashbrowns / 4 Chicken Nuggets / 4 Squid Rings / 5 Mini Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Giant Burger $7.50
    • Double meat, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & sauce. Big appetite? This one's for you!!
  • Battered Red Cod / Battered Sole / Battered Blue Cod (Chatham Island) Please ask
  • Crumbed Vegetable Patties $2.50
    • Mixture of chilli beans, tomato, potato, spring onion, corn and herbs. These are so delicious!
  • Chunky Chips / Seasoned Wedges $3.00
  • Crumbed Hoki / Crumbed Red Cod / Crumbed Sole Please ask
  • 4 Fish Bites / 4 Onion Rings / 2 Crab Sticks $2.50
  • All (GF)
  • Macaroni cheese $17.50
    • With hungarian chorizo
  • A bit on the side each item $4.50
    • Grilled mushroom, beer battered onion rings, grilled tomato, fried eggs (2), roasted potatoes, golden fries, coasters house salad, seasonal vegetables, mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, red wine jus.
  • Beef fillet – 250 gm $40
  • Pork loin chop – 250 gm $30
  • Beer battered market fish & chips $25
    • With coasters house salad.
  • - or double serve available for $30
  • Premium beef burger $17.50
    • Featuring aged swiss cheese, mushrooms, beetroot, bacon and onion rings served with golden fries
  • Vegetariana $25
    • a fried tortilla parcel with mushrooms, spinach, feta, black beans and herbs
  • Plato Gordo $29
    • a tasting board of items selected from our Bocaditos, serves 3 - 4 entree or 2 as a main course
  • Cheese $4
  • Fresh flour tortillas x 2 $4
  • Machos Nachos $16
    • spiced braised beef "chilli con carne" black beans, topped with chilli con queso and jalapenos served with corn chips
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • De Pollo $25
    • chipotle chicken, saute onions and capsicums bound with our chilli con queso
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Devilskins $17.50
    • Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
  • Kids quesadilla $9.00
    • 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Corn chips and dips $8.00
    • House made corn chips seasoned with fire spice, served with sour cream, salsa roja and salsa queso
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Seasoned wedges $9.00
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Crispy Mashed Tofu Balls in Black Bean Sauce $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Soysage or Soy 'Ham' Omelette $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Large $24.00
  • Hotplate Flat Rice Noodle $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Pan fry flat rice noodle with veggy, baby corn and mushroom on steamy hotplate
  • Sticky Rice with Seaweed $4.50
  • Red Roasted Sesame Soy Chips and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Fried Vegetarian Wontons $4.50
  • Crispy Red Roast and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Southern Railway Lamb Curry (Med) $14.90
  • Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90
  • Lamb Shahjahan Curry (Med) $14.90
  • Touch of Spice's Mixed Sizzler $21.50
  • Pakora Wedges $4.50
  • Famous Indian Mixer (khichdi) $13.90
  • Chicken Tikka masala (Med) $13.90
  • Indian Salad $4.90
  • Mix Vegitables $17
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in onion and tomato sauce mixed with herbs and spices
  • Tawa: Paneer/Lamb/Chicken/Beef $21
    • Your selection of meat or cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum, tomatoes with a hint of cashew nut paste in it.
  • Dal Batti $17
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Tandoori Prawn $16
    • King size prawn marinated, grilled in the tandoor oven with a hint of lemon.
  • Lacha Paratha $4
    • Butter Tandoor Bread.
  • Aloo Gobi $17
    • Potato, cauliflower cooked cooked with onion, herbs and spices.
  • Gulab Jamun (2Pcs) With Ice Cream $4
  • Paneer Taka Tak $20
    • Cottage cheese cooked in an onion and tomato sauce with capsicum, onions and spices in it.
  • Hawaiian $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, BBQ Sauce
  • Single Pack $20.00
    • Large pizza 12", lunch box & garlic bread
  • Chicken Feast $31.95
    • 8 pieces of chicken, 2 reg. chips, 1 x Sml Coleslaw, 1 x Sml Gravy & 2 Reg. Drinks
  • Chicken Combo $9.99
    • 2 pieces of chicken, reg. chips, coleslaw & drink
  • Chicken Delight $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Satay Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Shredded Cheese
  • Smoked Chicken ‘n’ Brie
    • Mozzarella, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion, Brie, Fresh Avocado, Spicy Plum Sauce
  • Garlic Prawns ‘n’ Bacon
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Prawns,Fresh Tomato,Olives,Bacon,Feta,Garlic Aioli Sauce
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
  • 10oz sirloin $37.00
  • Steak sandwich with rocket, cheese croquette and smashed potatoes $14.00
  • Baked alaska with lemon sponge, orange and lime parfait, italian meringue, candied lemon zest and raspberry coulis. G/F. $14.00
  • Light and fluffy cheese and bacon omelette w/ hash brown. G/F $9.00
  • Creamy masala mushrooms and spinach on toasted multigrain with bacon and truffle oil. G/F avail. $22.00
  • Chicken liver parfait with whb pickles, caramelised onion and thyme jam, toasted baguette. G/F avail. $15.00
  • Garlic, thyme and creme fraiche potato gratin with beetroot and white bean puree, beetroot crisps. G/F n/a
  • 6oz fillet $39.00
  • Ham and cheese pizza $9.50
  • Mini steak $9.50
  • Crumbed Hoki $9.50
  • Sticky beef brisket (warm) GF $15.00
    • Braised beef brisket served with gremolata
  • All day breakfast GF (on request) $19.50
    • Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and hash browns with toasted ciabatta
  • Fish and chips $22.50
    • Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad
  • Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
    • Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
  • Crumbed mozzarella (fried) $14.00
    • Served with spicy plum sauce
  • Crumpets with jams n/a
  • Toast with jams n/a
  • Flat white $4.00
  • Cappacino $4.00
  • Most breakfasts n/a
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Fluffy $1.00
  • Cranberry + coconut toast with butter + jams $7.00
  • Khanom Thuai (GF) $10
    • Thai Coconut Milk Pudding
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Vegetables (GR) $13
  • Tuk Tuk Salad $12
  • Prawn Donuts (5) $12
    • at Central Thailand Region
  • Stir Fried Satay Chicken (GR) $18
    • w/ TukTuk Satay Sauce, Seasonal vegetables
  • Panna Cotta (GF) $11
    • Pls ask for today flavour
  • Yum Tuk Tuk Pork $15
    • w/ Roasted Peanuts, Lemongrass
  • Yen Ta Fo Hang $15
    • w/ BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork, Prawn Wonton
ZENBU Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Christchurch

ZENBU Japanese Restaurant & Bar, Christchurch

location

Address

394 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033430505

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Bar , Fusion , Japanese , Korean , Pub Food , Sushi

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
394 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand