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

  • Chicken Enchiladas $18.20
    • Spicy Mexican chicken, red onions, bell peppers, sour cream and guacamole wrapped in two flour tortillas baked with salsa and havarti cheese, served with a hashbrown.
  • One egg plus one choice $14.80
    • Served with hashbrown plus a choice one of the following. Bacon or ham or sausage or corned beef hash or grilled tomato or mushrooms.
  • Ice cream $3.20
  • Bowl of homemade muesli and milk $8.50
  • Forestiere $18.20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Chicken, bacon, and pesto burger $18.90
    • Tender strips of chicken with bacon, pesto, onion, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun with lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with hashbrown and side salad.
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • Pancakes, thick & luscious-lowa style.Classic, servied with whipped butter. Long stack (4)
  • Create your own $18.20
    • Feel free to create your own omelette from any 4 of the fillings above
  • Sichuan fried tofu, spicy coriander salad and red dragon sauce v $18
  • Prawn dumplings (3) supreme broth $14
  • Blade cut marlborough salmon with organic white miso gf $21
  • Stir fried cumin lamb $32
  • Fries with miso mayonnaise gf/v $9
  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Penang curry of beef cheeks with green beans and fish crackling gf $34
  • Sticky beef rib, peking wong bok $30
  • GF pasta available for some dishes
  • Beef carpaccio, parmesan, lemon aioli, capers, white anchovies $16.00
  • Pepperoni $23.00
    • Venison pepperoni, red onion, chilli oil, mozzarella, tomato, rocket
  • Cloudy Bay clams, chilli, garlic, prosecco, black garlic butter sourdough $16.00
  • San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Salumi plate, pickles, mustard fruits $16.00
  • Sides and Bites
  • Sausages $6.00
  • Chicken Morsels
    • Chicken and cherry tomato skewers served with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
  • Chicken Souvlaki
    • Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with satay sauce
  • Beef Souvlaki
    • Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with sweet chili sauce
  • Tasting Stone $21.40
    • Combined taste sensation. 50g lean pork fillet, 50g Angus beef rump, prawns, scallops and mussels. Served with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise sauce
  • Fish and Chips
    • Beer battered fish served with green salad, golden fires and tartare sauce
  • Pork Fillet
    • Lean pork fillet wrapped with baconserved with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
  • one piece $19.90
  • Squid sauteed with XO sauce in sizzling plate $20.00
  • Seasoned seaweed salad, served cold $8.00
  • Crispy fried wontons (6) $8.00
  • Sichuan style fried tofu, spicy $18.00
  • Chef's special roast duck (Half/Whole) $20.00/$40.00
  • Slow cooked soya sauce flavoured pork belly $23.00
  • Asparagus wrapped in bamboo fungus, steamed with tasty broth (pre-order necessary) $25.00
  • Garlic sprouts, fish maws, chinese black fungus, chinese sausages, dried squids and pine nuts stir fry $18.00
  • Garlic Bread $9
    • slices of baguette with lashings of garlic butter
  • Cheesy Corn chips (GF, V) $12
    • served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
  • Cheese on Toast $6.50
    • lightly grilled Turkish bread with melted cheese and a side of tomato sauce
  • Confit Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling (GF available) $29.50
    • served on kumara and potato gratin with braised red cabbage, apple chutney, fresh greens and red wine jus
  • Classic Pub Steak (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $28.50
    • 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
    • homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
  • 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
  • Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
    • crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Prawns with (Spicy, Kung Pao, Hoisin) sauce
  • Ho Fen (Rice Noodles) $15.50
    • Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives - Chicken with Pad Thai sauce
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Vegetarian (Seasonal vegetables)
  • Shanghai Spring Onion Pancake $18.50
    • Pan fried spring onion pancake with BBQ pork and asian market salad
  • Spicy chicken salad $16.00
  • Deep fried spring roll (for four) $11.50
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Pork with (Spicy, Barbeque) sauce
  • Sweet sour pork belly $18.00
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI $20.00
    • Chicken pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $4.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.
  • TANDOORI MUSHROOMS $14.00
    • Mushrooms marinated in garlic and yoghurt, cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • LAMB KORMA $22.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala and herbs and spices.
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • MINT CHUTNEY $4.00
    • A delish dip made from herbs and spices, mint leaves and yoghurt.
  • TANDOORI KING PRAWN $18.00
    • King Prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • FISH CURRY $22.00
    • Fillets of Gurnard fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and exotic Indian herbs and spices.
  • Corn Nuggets (each/doz) $ 0.80/$8.00
  • Corn Patty $2.20
  • Spicy Wedges $4.20
  • Blue Cod $6.00
  • Chocolate Explosion Donut $3.00
  • Chicken Nibbles (each/doz) $1.00 /$10.00
  • Pineapple Rings (2) $2.20
  • Onion Rings (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
  • 50 bistro “cup of soup” $16.0
    • freshly made hearty soup
  • Seasonal vegetable puree $15.0
  • Fizzies lemonade, coke, raspberry N/A
  • Single serve cheese (50gm) $14.0
  • Southern Seas Caught Fish Of The Day $28.0
    • please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Creamy Risotto $23.0
    • fennel & chorizo, white miso beurre blanc
  • Includes start, middle & sweet ending & children’s drink $22.0
    • cheese, fruit & vegetable sticks, peanut butter dip, grapes & grain waves
  • Pan fried market fish $15.0
  • Paneer Tikka $10.50
    • Marinated homemade cottage cheese, skewered and slow cooked in the tandoor.
  • Decadent Chocolate Cake $10.50
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
  • Vege Biryani $12.90
  • Chicken Lollipop $10.90
    • 5 pieces of Tandoor roasted Chicken. Deliciousness
  • Rogan Josh (Goat) $14.00
  • Indian Salad $5.00
  • Lamb $9.50
  • Braised Brisket $18.90
    • Braised Brisket, Grilled Beer Bread, Onion Rings & Chipotle Mayo
  • New Season Asparagus $15.90
    • New Season Asparagus, Soft Parmesan Polenta, Poached Egg & Crisp Kale
  • Ham Sandwich, Potato Chips & Pickles $9.90
  • All Day Dine In or Take Out
  • Eggs on Toast $9.90
    • Two Organic Eggs Cooked any way on Toast
  • 7.00 to 11.00
  • Cheese & Spring Onion Sandwich $7.90
  • Porridge $10.90
    • Stewed Plums, Brown Sugar, Pouring Cream
  • Pork fried noodles $14.00
  • Pig ear and pig tongue $10.00
  • Soft- tofu soup $7.00
  • Salted fish & chicken fried rice $14.00
  • Beef fried noodles $14.00
  • Cucumber Salad $8.00
  • Pork belly $2.50
  • Five Spice Peanuts $8.00
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Sausage Roll $3.10
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Ranch N/A
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