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

  • All grilled sammies served with 8-bit fries N/A
  • Bizkits and Gravy $18.50
    • Proper homemade southern buttermilk biscuits, light, fluffy, buttery, sausage country gravy from scratch with just a hint of pepper and spice. Topped with 2 fried eggs and a nice hoity toity microgreen salad. You are going to need a nap
  • Elvis Burrito $19.50
    • Tender carne asada grilled steak and fajitha-style vegetables are over-stuffed into a large flour tortilla with Mexican red rice and house black beans. We grill the burrito crispy, cover it with delicious enchilada sauce, sour cream, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • Locked and Loaded $10.00
    • Twice cooked potato skins loaded with cheese, bacon and spring onions plus some secret spices. Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Choose a half sammie N/A
    • Flight Club, Philadelphia Experiment, Dixie Chick, Trailer Park Pork, The Beastmaster, Hey, Vegan-na Party
  • El Machete $18.00
    • A Mexican massacre in a taco bowl. Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with house black beans, Mexican red rice, shredded lettuce, lime-cilantro vinaigrette, fresh pico de gallo, blackened corn salsa, guacamole, a light sour cream sauce
  • Drop it Like It's Hotcakes $16.50
    • Three huge, fluffy buttermilk pancakes. You get real maple syrup and seasonal fruit compote and some sweet whipped vanilla cream to customise your stack
  • Choose a side N/A
    • Mac-n-Cheese, 8-Bit Fries, Soup or Chilli, Locked or Loaded, Buzzcocks
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Home Made Hash Brown $3.00
  • House Cured Salmon $21.00
    • Brioche soldiers, 7 minute egg, smashed avocado, watercress, dill dressing
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Canterbury Lamb Rump $31.00
    • Crispy potatoes, peas, smoked tomato, green beans, goats cheese puree, mint jus
  • Makikihi Fries $8.00
    • House made aioli & tomato sauce - Or served with truffle salt & Parmesan cheese for $10.00
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • House Made Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Grilled sourdough
  • Grilled Veggies
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Coriander's Lime Rice(White or Brown)
  • Salsa (Mild, Hot, Mango, Corn)
  • CORN CHIPS $3.50
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Vegetarian-Grilled capsicum and red onion, fresh guacamole and black beans
  • BEAN & RICE BURRITO $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Teriyaki chicken $10.90
  • Crispy chicken ramen $11.90
  • Crazy Crispy 34 PCS - $55.00
    • 8 pcs Crispy Prawn 8 pcs Crispy Chicken lettuce 8 pcs Crispy Chicken Avocado California Roll 10 pcs Karaage Fried Chicken
  • -Tomato
  • Panda Sushi ( Chicken ) $5.90
  • Salmon Chicken Combination $12.90
    • Fried Chicken On Rice Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sushi One Fresh Salmon Nigiri One Inari Two Piece Fresh Salmon Sashimi Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • Teriyaki Chicken Dragon Roll (GF 8PC) $9.90
  • -Large $8.90
  • Canterbury Chicken (gf) $32.50
    • Breast of chicken smeared with walnuts, cumin & smoked paprika, wrapped in streaky bacon, & served on a garlic & coriander galette with wilted greens, tomato & smoked paprika sauce
  • Moroccan spiced roast pumpkin $6.00
  • Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
    • Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • Platter to share $32.50
    • Lamb Kefta & dip, hummus & brie cheese, warm nuts & pork crackling, balsamic cherry tomatoes & parmesan flat bread
  • Pasta of the Day (wait staff will advise) $19.50/ $25.50
    • Made fresh each day & accompanied with a fresh garden salad (Light/Main)
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce (v) $13.50
  • Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Fresh seasonal vegetables (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Vegetable $7.90
  • Pork Satay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • BBQ Pork $10.90
  • Combination Meat $11.50
  • Pork $9.50
  • Steak Satay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • Sea Dog $3.20
  • Fish $10.50
  • GF. Ribeye Steak $22.00
    • A prime 250g ribeye steak served to your liking alongside salad and chips or seasonal roast vegetables. Your choice of mushroom sauce, bearnaise sauce or garlic butter.
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcel $17.00
    • Fresh filo pastry filled with pumpkin, feta, spinach, onions and pine nuts. Served with a fresh garden salad.
  • GF. Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Fresh cos lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese all tossed in our amazing Caesar dressing & finished with a poached egg.
  • GF. Mixed Grill $18.00
    • This massive meal comes with a 120g ribeye steak, two sausages, eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast & a grilled tomato.
  • Cheese & Garlic: $12.00
    • With mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan cheese on a garlic base this little number is great for a snack between friends.
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $12.00
    • A rich bolognese sauce on top of beautiful fresh spaghetti & sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
  • Pizzas are 10", covered with our homemade tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella can be shared between 2 people
  • Prawn Saag M $10.00 / F $17.00
    • Prawns cooked in spinach with creamy tomatoes and mild spices
  • Sagg (Lamb/Chicken)
    • Either chicken or lamb cooked with spinach, sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and chilli.
  • Till Naan $2.50
  • Tandoori Prawns $6.00
    • Marinated prawns cooked in the tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
  • -Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
  • Butter Chicken (Spicy OR Sweet) M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Tender chicken pieces fried in buttery creamy onion gravy mixed with aromatic spices. Choose from spicy and sweet flavour.
  • -Beef Diches M $9.00 / F $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka $12.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated in spices and yoghurt skewered and cooked in tandoor. Delicate and delicious.
  • Plain Rice $3.00
    • Plain steamed Basmati rice
  • Lamb/Beef Korma $16.00
    • Tender boneless Lamb/Beef prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
  • Lamb/Beef Rogan Josh $16.00
    • A traditional Kashmiri curry cooked in gravy sauce of yoghurt, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, onion, ginger and tomato.
  • Vegetable Pakora (six pieces) $5.50
    • Selection of mix vegetables, dipped in spiced chickpea batter & fried in oil.
  • Two people or more - Entrees: Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka and Seekh Kebab / Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo and Vegetable Korma with Naan and Basmati Rice $29.50 per person
  • Mixed Platter for Two $20.50
    • A combination of two pieces of samosa, vege pakora, seekh kebab, and chicken tikka, with mint yoghurt chutney.
  • Achari Fish Tikka $13.50
    • Fillet of fish marinated in tangy pickle spices & cooked in tandoor.
  • Prawn Cutlet Linguine $28.50
    • Pan-fried prawn cutlets with garlic, chilli, chorizo, pesto and peas tossed with linguine and rocket
  • Spiced Pork filled Conchiglioni Pasta Shells $27.50
    • Spiced pulled pork baked in pasta sea shells and served with an arugula, mizuna and apple salad, sweet pork jus and finished with shaved parmesan
  • Akaroa Salmon Gravlax $22.50
    • Our own salt & beetroot cured salmon served with a kumara & corn cake, avocado, cream fraiche & Mediterranean salsa
  • With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
  • Loony Lovi’s Chicken Fillets $12.50
    • Chicken tenderloins crumbed in seasoned breadcrumbs and cooked golden with chips and crunchy salad
  • Mixed leaf salad with orange & mustard olive oil $8.50
  • Battered Chatham Island Blue Cod [G] $28.50
    • Fillets of Blue Cod freshly cooked to order with our crispy golden batter. Served with salad greens, home-made tartare, lemon wedges and French fries
  • “Bully’s Classic Breakfast” $21.90
    • Crispy middle bacon, Italian chipolata, slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, hash browns & poached eggs. Served with thick cut ciabatta toast
  • Ice cream sundae $12.00
    • 3 scoops of kapiti vanilla bean with chocolate or berry coulis & whipped cream (gf)
  • Ceviche $15.00
    • super fresh seafood, marinated in lemon & lime (gf)
  • Summer fruits sorbet sensation $12.00
    • sorbet of the day with seasonal summer fruits (gf)
  • Chicken liver pate $11.00
    • brandy & thyme infused w crostini
  • The Cortado $18.00/ $25.00
    • Smoked chicken, almonds, spinach, coriander, capsicum & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Chicken & chips $9.00
  • Calamari $11.00
    • salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
  • Salmon gravlax $11.00
    • cured in house (gf)
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Dips $11.90
    • Three Housemade Dips With Warm Bread
  • Bits & Bobs $19.00
    • A Selection Of Meats Breads, Dips & Salads (Nibbles For 2)
  • Cous Cous $18.50
    • Israeli Cous Cous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • Steak $28.00
    • 205G Sirloin With Herb Butter, Chilli Mayo Slaw & Skinny Fries
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Birdie $18.80
    • Chopped Roast Chicken, Crispy Onion Rings & Gravy With Skinny Fries
  • Half Chicken $28.00
    • Roast Half Chicken With Gourmet Potatoes, Gravy & Slaw
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Gourmet Veggie burger (V) $18.00
    • Fresh and lightly spiced fresh homemade patty bursting with vegetables, topped with caramelized onions, garlic aioli and sprinkling of kumara chips
  • Chicken strips $12.00
    • Homemade and served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli (GF option available on request)
  • Beef or chicken satay wrap $16.00
    • With spinach, celery & orange salad, chef's housemade cashew satay sauce & mesclun salad-chicken
  • Apple and berry crumble (GF) $12.00
    • Served with fresh fruit and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Free range omelette $14.50
    • Choice of 3 fillings bacon, mushroom, tomato, cheese, onion, spinach
  • Sauteed prawns spaghetti (V option) $26.00
    • With chilli, garlic, lime, fresh parmesan and parsley
  • Full english $19.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, baked beans and toast
  • -with chicken $21.00
  • Crispy Chicken Wings $9.00
    • with chipotle dip and pineapple relish
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY & BRIE Baby spinach, chicken breast and brie with cranberry sauce $25.00
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • Mac's Sharing Platter $35.00
    • a selection of Mac’s specialities
  • HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese $23.00
  • Duo of Sliders $13.50
    • one slider with pulled BBQ pork, red onion, pickle and slaw & one slider with chicken, harissa and pineapple chutney
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