Burnside, Bishopdale and Harewood stretch across Christchurch’s north-western approach to the airport, an area where neighbourhood dining and travel-day convenience overlap. Roydvale Avenue supplies polished cafés, Wairakei Road carries long-running Asian favourites, and the Bishopdale and Avonhead centres add pubs and independent takeaways. The airport precinct itself brings later service and larger rooms. Together, these suburbs support everything from sashimi and Thai curry to inventive brunch, Turkish wraps and a relaxed Sunday roast. Hotel restaurants and terminal cafés add further convenience, but the neighbourhood venues usually offer more character and a clearer sense of local dining.

Different parts of the day call for different plans. Weekday breakfast is especially strong around the business parks, while Japanese and Thai kitchens become more useful at dinner. Pubs offer the most flexible choice for families whose appetites do not match, and several cafés handle vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free preferences with real thought. Travellers should allow more time than the short distance to the terminal suggests, because parking, security queues and peak traffic around Memorial Avenue can all affect a comfortable meal. Consider whether the meal needs speed, a broad children’s menu or a quieter room, because those priorities point to very different addresses.

Opening patterns vary sharply. Some cafés close after lunch, one popular Japanese restaurant breaks between services, and weekend hours can differ from the business week. Reserve dinner when timing is tied to a flight, tell the restaurant about serious allergies before ordering, and confirm the current menu if one dish is essential. Shared preparation areas remain common even where dietary markers are clear. For a quieter experience, mid-morning on a weekday or an early evening table usually works better than peak brunch and Friday-night periods. Airport travellers should also keep luggage and transport in mind: some compact cafés have limited storage, while the larger pubs and destination restaurants are easier for groups arriving by car.

Fried chicken, waffles and coffee at Strange Bandit in Burnside

Strange Bandit by Luciano

Strange Bandit brings playful brunch food and serious coffee to a bright Roydvale Avenue café. The room has an easy neighbourhood energy, but weekends can be lively because the combination of generous plates, skilled baristas and convenient airport-side location attracts groups as well as locals. It works particularly well for a leisurely breakfast, a casual catch-up or lunch before an afternoon flight.

The kitchen moves beyond routine eggs on toast with fried chicken and waffles, creative eggs Benedict, seasonal bowls and richly dressed burgers. Sweet dishes such as crêpes or waffles can share the table with savoury brunch plates, while cabinet baking helps anyone short on time. Coffee is central rather than secondary. Book for busy weekend periods, and ask about the current special because the kitchen regularly changes its more inventive dishes.

Address: 175 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053

Strange Bandit by Lucianos Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Breakfast Mon-Fri 7am-3pm Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. Dietary legend: ○G Gluten Free Friendly Available**, ○D Dairy Free Friendly Available, ○V Vegetarian Friendly Available. *Extra charges may apply to gluten free alternatives or changes to menu items. ** Whilst every possible care has been taken in preparing our gluten free food, contact with gluten may still occur as equipment is shared.

Eggs Your Way

$17

Two free range eggs, poached, fried, or scrambled on your choice of toasted sourdough, dark rye or Turkish bread, served with tomato relish on the side, add-ons available. ○G ○D ○V

Strange Bandit Big Breakfast

$29

A filling breakfast served with two free range eggs, your choice of toasted sourdough, dark rye or Turkish bread, and streaky bacon, spicy chorizo, fried halloumi, mushrooms, and homemade hash brown. ○G ○D

Winter Nourish Bowl

$29

An alternative big breakfast served with buckwheat, parsnip, pumpkin, pickled cabbage, beetroot, corn, and peas, with two poached free-range eggs on top (substitute eggs for falafel - vegan friendly). ○G ○D ○V

Matcha n’ Nutella French Toast

$22

Nutella filled matcha French toast served with vanilla matcha mascarpone cream, finished with pistachio candy glass. ○V

Strange Bandit Eggs Benedict

Streaky bacon & hash brown $27 / Fried chicken $27 / Cold smoked salmon, capers cream cheese $30 / Pumpkin, parsnip, beetroot hummus, fried halloumi $26

Toasted Turkish bread topped with poached free-range eggs, hollandaise and your choice of: Streaky bacon & hash brown; Fried chicken; Cold smoked salmon, capers cream cheese; Pumpkin, parsnip, beetroot hummus, fried halloumi ○V. ○G

Buttermilk Waffles

Single waffle $22 / Double waffle $25

Classic fluffy and crisp buttermilk waffle served with your choice of: Bacon & grilled banana with maple syrup; Strange’s secret recipe fried chicken & chilli maple.

Buckwheat porridge

$22

Buckwheat porridge cooked in coconut cream, served with peach compote, blueberries, and pistachio candy glass. ○G ○D ○V

Toasted Bagel Stack

B.L.T $26 / Cold smoked salmon, capers cream cheese & pickled red cabbage $27 / Beetroot, feta, pumpkin hummus $22

A toasted bagel served with your choice of: B.L.T; Cold smoked salmon, capers cream cheese & pickled red cabbage; Beetroot, feta, pumpkin hummus ○V. ○G ○D

Strange Bandit Omelette of the Day

$25

Classics 3 egg omelette with chef’s fillings of the day served with sourdough toast. ○G ○V ○D

Lunch and Snacks

Lunch and snacks 8 – late. Dietary legend: ○G Gluten Free Friendly Available**, ○D Dairy Free Friendly Available, ○V Vegetarian Friendly Available. *Extra charges may apply to gluten free alternatives or changes to menu items. ** Whilst every possible care has been taken in preparing our gluten free food, contact with gluten may still occur as equipment is shared.

Strange Bandit Tacos

Double tacos $22 / Triple tacos $28

Served with homemade sriracha mayo, pico de gallo and slaw. With your choice of: Slow cooked pulled pork; Teriyaki crispy pork; Fried chicken; Falafel and pickled red cabbage ○V. ○G ○D

Gourmet Brazilian Hotdog

$20

Brazilian style loaded hotdog with Bratwurst sausage, pulled pork, mashed potato, homemade cheese sauce, peas, and corn. Add waffle chips 7; Add kumara chips 8.5.

Strange Bandit Burger

Pulled pork, fried egg, pickled cabbage, cheese, slaw, and aioli $20 / Fried Chicken, Brie, sweet chili, lettuce, and tomato $20 / Vegetarian black bean Pattie, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and aioli $20

Strange bandit signature burger with your choice of: Pulled pork, fried egg, pickled cabbage, cheese, slaw, and aioli; Fried Chicken, Brie, sweet chili, lettuce, and tomato; Vegetarian black bean Pattie, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and aioli. Add waffle chips 7; Add kumara chips 8.5. ○G ○D

Strange Bandit Burrito Bowl

With pulled pork $27.50 / With fried chicken $27.50 / With falafel $25

Mexican rice-based burrito bowl served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, nacho chips. ○G ○D

Strange Bandit Chef Special & Soup of the Day

Please feel free to refer to the blackboard above the kitchen or ask our friendly staff about our specials and soup of the day.

Breakfast add-ons and extras

*$4 Plate charge will occur for orders of only sides

Cold smoked salmon

Side of kumara chips

$8.50

Bacon, fried chicken, pulled pork

side of waffle chips

Mushroom, chorizo, side of vegetables.

Extra egg

Hash brown

Hollandaise

Aioli

Sriracha mayo / Mayo

Snacks

Great for Drinking and Sharing. Dietary legend: ○G Gluten Free Friendly Available**, ○D Dairy Free Friendly Available, ○V Vegetarian Friendly Available. *Extra charges may apply to gluten free alternatives or changes to menu items. ** Whilst every possible care has been taken in preparing our gluten free food, contact with gluten may still occur as equipment is shared.

Strange’s Secret Recipe Fried Chicken (5pc)

$21

○G ○D

Fried Cauliflower

With sriracha mayo $14 / Coated with chilli maple $16

Polenta Chips

$13

○G ○D ○V

Crispy Teriyaki Pork Belly Bites

$18

○G ○D

Edamame Beans

$13

○G ○D ○V

Waffle Chips

$14

Served with tomato sauce and aioli. ○G ○D ○V

Kumara Chips

$17

Served with sour cream and sweet chili. ○G ○D ○V

LOADED with pulled pork, cheese, sriracha mayo, sour cream and spring onion

Waffle Chips $25 / Kumara chips $28

Beer

Asahi Super Dry

500ml $14 / 400ml $11.50

Somersby Apple Cider

400ml $11.50

Founders IPA

400ml $11.50

BRB Hazy Pale Ale

400ml $11.50

Wine

Glass 15; bottle 70

Caythorpe Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $15 / bottle $70

Caythrope Pinot Gris

Glass $15 / bottle $70

Caythrope Chardonnay

Glass $15 / bottle $70

Caythrope Rose

Glass $15 / bottle $70

Bottle

Long White Vodka & Hazy Lemonade

$11.50

4.8%

Long White Vodka & Pink Lemonade

$11.50

4.8%

Brookvale Union Ginger Beer

$11.50

4.0%

Mini Sparkling Prosecco

$15

Espresso

Ristretto

$4.80

Espresso

$4.80

Long Black

$4.80

Americano

$4.80

Sweet

Real Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Regular $6 / Large $6.50

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Regular $8 / Large $8.50

With whipped cream

White Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Regular $6 / Large $6.50

Real Chocolate Hot Mochaccino

Regular $6.50 / Large $7

Tea

For One 5.2; For Two 8.2

English Breakfast

For One $5.20 / For Two $8.20

Earl Grey

For One $5.20 / For Two $8.20

Peppermint

For One $5.20 / For Two $8.20

Sencha Green

For One $5.20 / For Two $8.20

Iced Drinks

❖ Over Ice cream with whipped cream; ❖ Over ice

Iced Coffee

$8.20

Over Ice cream with whipped cream

Iced Chocolate

$8.20

Over Ice cream with whipped cream

Iced Mocha

$8.70

Over Ice cream with whipped cream

Matcha

Hot Matcha latte

Regular $6 / Large $6.50

Iced Matcha

Iced Strawberry Matcha

Japanese sashimi, sushi and cooked dishes at Kinji in Bryndwr

Kinji Japanese Restaurant

Kinji is the place for a composed Japanese dinner when freshness and restraint matter more than sheer menu size. The dining room on Greers Road is modest and calm, putting the attention on careful knife work, clean seasoning and seafood presented without unnecessary decoration. It suits a date, a quiet family meal or diners who want to compare raw, grilled and simmered cooking across one sitting.

Start with sashimi or the Kinji special platter, then contrast it with beef tataki, tempura, grilled fish or a warming sukiyaki. Sushi and eel broaden the seafood choices, while the cooked dishes make the restaurant accessible to guests who avoid raw fish. The menu reflects market availability, so ask about the day’s fish before building a shared order and reserve ahead for an evening table.

Address: 279B Greers Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053

Kinji Japanese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Kinji Selective Meal

$70 per person. Kinji's Best in One Set: A special selection of our chef's top recommendations. Table time is limited to 1.5hour up to 2 people, 2 hours more than 3 people. Additional Wasabi, Ginger, Mayo, Sauces etc will be charged $1. Take-Away container charged 50c each.

Assorted Entrees

3 seasonal daily specials

Sashimi

Chef's choice of 5 kinds of fresh sashimi. Upgrade to 8 kinds for +$10. You can add more if you want.

Salad

Choose one: Green Salad or Tofu Salad. Upgrade to Beef for +$10.

Tempura

A seasonal selection of 4 pieces, including King Prawn.

Main Dish

Choose one: Teriyaki Chicken, Lamb Sizzle, Salmon Steak, Beef Cheek, Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) or Assorted Sushi.

Sushi & Sashimi

Chefs Choice Sashimi

Kinji Special Sashimi Platter

$96

A premium selection of the day's freshest sashimi, beautifully presented for 3–4 people

3 Kinds of Sashimi

$28

Chef's selection of 3 seasonal sashimi, delicately sliced (9 pcs)

5 Kinds of Sashimi

$60

A generous assortment of premium sashimi (20 pcs)

Salmon Sashimi

$26

Special treated King Salmon Sashimi (8pc)

Omakase Sashimi and/or Sushi Plate

per person $50

(Preorder required) The ultimate ocean bounty: A grand selection of the day's freshest catch will be selected by Chef

Salmon & Seared Salmon Nigiri

$18

Fresh and lightly seared salmon over seasoned rice (4 pcs)

Assorted Nigiri

$20

Chef's daily selection of premium nigiri (5 pcs)

Salmon & Avocado Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled salmon sushi with Avocado and Tobiko

Crumbed Chicken & Avocado Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled Crumbed Chicken and Avocado sushi

King Prawn Tempura Roll

Half $13 / Full $25

Rolled Sushi with Tempura Prawn Meat

Meat Dishes

Grilled Beef Tongue

$22

Tender grilled beef tongue (80g), lightly seasoned with a subtle smoky finish

Beef Tataki Salad

$27

Lightly seared ocean beef (120g) over fresh greens, dressed with zesty house-made ponzu citrus soy

Ocean Beef Cheek Stewed

$28

Slow-braised ocean beef cheek (160g), meltingly tender, finished in a rich sweet red miso glaze

NZ Wagyu Sukiyaki

$35

Marbled NZ wagyu gently simmered in a sweet soy dashi with seasonal vegetables, Tofu and Udon.

Kinji Fried Chicken

4pcs $24

Crispy, juicy chicken (240g)marinated in our special garlic-soy blend - a Kinji classic

Japanese Style BBQ Lamb Sizzle

$28

Tender NZ lamb (180g) marinated in a secret fruit-infused sauce, served on a sizzling hot plate

Teriyaki Chicken

$27

Juicy chicken thigh (300g) with home made Teriyaki Sause

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings

$20

Hand made 4pcs of Pork Dumplings with juicy pork filling

Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu)

$26

Golden crumbed pork tender loin (120g), deep-fried and served with finely shredded cabbage

Vegetable & Plant-Based

(V) Vegetarian – Please Note: May contain Egg, Fish Stock or Cheese

Egg Plant Gratin (V)

$28.50

Roasted eggplant topped with sweet miso and melted cheese, rich and savory

Vegetable Tempura (V)

$22

A seasonal selection of vegetables in a light, airy tempura batter

Vegetarian Bento Box (V)

$48

A balanced set of tofu, vegetable tempura, edamame, rice, and miso soup

Seafood

King Prawn Tempura

$22

Light, crispy king prawns in delicate tempura batter (4 pcs)

Groper Tempura

$32

Flaky Groper fillets fried to a delicate, airy crunch, served with spring onion Sauce

King Salmon Steak

$28

Pan-seared King Salmon with a golden crust, complemented by our signature velvety Mashed Potato

Tempura Combination

$33

A selection of king prawn, white fish, and seasonal vegetables in crisp tempura

Spicy Hot Pot

$35

Spicy Dashi based Soup with Seafood, Veges and Udon Noodle

On the Side Dessert

(GF) Gluten Free – Please tell us for Gluten Free, we can present choices. (V) Vegetarian – Please Note: May contain Egg, Fish Stock or Cheese. Additional Wasabi, Ginger, Mayo, Sauces etc will be charged $1. Take-Away container charged 50c each.

Green Tea Ice Cream (GF)

Green Tea Tiramisu

$10

Crème Brulee (GF)

$10

Agedashi Tofu (V)

$12

Deep Fried Burdock (V)

$12

Green Salad (V)

$13

Tofu Salad (V)

$16

Wasabi Octopus

$10

Sesame Seaweed (V)

$10

Edamame (Chamame Bean) (V)(GF)

Deep Fried Squid

$13

Rice (GF)

Small $5 / Large $13

Miso Soup (GF)

Sake (150ml)

Ozeki

$14

Hyogo Prefecture, Alc 14.5%; Sweet -----------------------------● Dry / Hot; Dry and Delicate, with a full-bodied flavor and well-balanced aroma

Nihonsakari Junmai

$15

Hyogo Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet -----------------------●---- Dry / Chilled / Hot; This sake's main traits are the great rice flavor and soft mouthfeel, with a dry finish and light aftertaste. Easy to drink.

Spring Deer Junmai

$18

Nara Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet ----------------------●-- Dry / Chilled / Hot; Well-balanced flavor between richness and sharpness, and is light when chilled, or crisp and flavorful when served hot

Big Mountain Junmai

$18

Yamagata Prefecture, Alc 15%; Sweet -----------------●----- Dry / Chilled / Hot; Soft and dry taste with a mild aroma, a light and fine texture, and a smart, yet moderately thick taste.

Wine

The Boneline Dry Riesling

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Main Divide Pinot Gris

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Main Divide Chardonnay

Glass $13 / Bottle $55

Waipara

Kimura Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $14 / Bottle $59

Marlborough

Cocktail

Yuzu Citrus

$12

Sake Based

Lemon Lime & Gin

$12

Japanese Gin

Kyoho Grape

$11

Grape Flavored

Yamanashi Peach

$11

Peach Flavored

Bottle Wine

Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon

$90

Waipara

Taka K Pinot Noir

$90

Waipara

Green Song Amber Pinot Gris

$50

Wairarapa

Bel Canto Dry Riesling

$100

Waipara

Beer

Orion

300ml $10 / 500ml $12

Tap 5.0%

Sapporo

300ml $11 / 500ml $13.50

Tap 5.0%

Asahi

$10

Bottle 5.0%

Cassels Nectaron IPA

$12

Can 6.1%

Whisky & Shochu

Yoichi

$17

Japanese Whisky 30ml

Nikka

$20

Japanese Whisky 30ml

Shiranami

$12

Made by Japanese Kumara 90ml

Yamamoto

90ml $20 / Bottle $150

Made by Rice 90ml bottle

Soft Drinks

Coke

Diet Coke

Rasp Coke

Plum Wine

Choya (Sweet)

90ml $11 / w Soda $12

Vodka Based 90ml / w Soda

Devil (Spicy)

50ml $10 / Bottle $28

Sake Based 50ml / Bottle

Yume (Sweet)

$14

Vodka Based 90ml

Turkish kebab wraps, rice and grilled meat at Kebab and Grill Corner Papanui

Kebab & Grill Corner Papanui

Kebab & Grill Corner Papanui is a focused Turkish takeaway where speed does not have to mean a generic meal. The compact Morrison Avenue shop is best for a quick dinner, a late appetite or food to carry home. The shop can be busy at dinner, and collecting in person can preserve the contrast between hot meat, crisp salad, soft bread and freshly cooked chips.

Kebab wraps and pita wraps are the obvious starting point, with chicken, lamb or mixed meat balanced by salad and sauce. A kebab on rice gives a more substantial plate, while meat on chips leans into comfort food and the deluxe boxes work for sharing. Choose sauces with the meat in mind and request chilli deliberately; too many sauces can blur the grilled flavour that gives the meal its character.

Address: 1B Morrison Avenue, Northcote, Christchurch 8052

Kebab & Grill Corner Papanui Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Family Deals

Deal One ( 2 Large wraps + chips + 2 cans)

$40

2 Large Kebab wraps + Fries + 2 Cans of soft drinks

Deal Two ( 2 Large on Chips + 2 cans)

$42

2 Large Kebab on Chips + 2 Can of soft drinks

Lunch Combos

Small Kebab Wrap + Small Chips+ Can

$15

Small Kebab on Chips + Small Pita Bread + Can

$15

Kebab Burger + Small Chips + Can

$13

Online Deals

Pita Wrap Combo

$19

Kebab meat wrapped in a grilled pita bread with fresh salad and your choice of sauce, accompanied by medium fries and a 330ml can of Coke, Coke No Sugar, Fanta, L&P, or Sprite.

Kebab Wrap Combo

$19

Thin bread wrap filled with doner kebab, fresh salad and choice of sauce, medium fries with one sauce, and a 330ml can of Coke, Coke No Sugar, Fanta, L&P, or Sprite.

Kebab on Chips + Pita garlic + drink

$21

Doner kebab Meat on chips accompanied with pita bread and a can of drink

Deluxe Kebab box + Pita garlic + drink

$21

Deluxe Kebab box meal and additional Pita Garlic Bread and Can drink

Kebab Wrap

$14

Sliced doner kebab, crisp salad, all wrapped up in thin bread with your choice of sauce

Pita Wrap

$14

Thick pita bread filled with sliced kebab meat, fresh salad, and your choice of sauce

Deluxe Kebab Wrap

$18

Sliced Doner kebab , fresh Salad and Chips wrapped in a thin bread with a sauce of your choice

Kebab On Chips

$13

Tender kebab pieces on a bed of crispy chips, drizzled with your choice of sauce

Deluxe Kebab Box

$16

Includes kebab meat, chips, and salad with options of lettuce, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, tabouli, jalapeños and Choice of sauce available

Kebab On Rice

Kebab on Rice

$13

Tender sliced kebab meat paired with rice, crisp salad, and your choice of sauce including hummus, yogurt garlic, BBQ, hot chili, sweet chili, and more

Kebab On Salad

Kebab on Salad

$13

Kebab pieces with fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, shredded carrots, cabbage, red onions, tabouli, jalapeños, and a choice of sauce including hummus, yogurt garlic, aioli, and more..

Souvlaki Box

Souvlaki box

$20

Kebab meat on a Grilled Pita bread with fresh crispy salad & your choice of sauce

Pita Pocket

$10

Doner kebab pieces inside the grilled pita bread with fresh salad and sauce of your sauce

Kebab Burger

A sesame-seed bun encases layers of lettuce, cabbage, carrots , Onions, and yummy Sliced kebab meat, with sauce options including hummus, yogurt garlic, special mayonnaise, aioli, BBQ, hot chili, satay, and more

Kids Menu

Small Kebab Wrap( Kids Size)

$10

Nuggets Burger

Small Pita Pocket (Kids Size)

Cheesy Pita Bread

Hummus Pita

Sides

Large cheese pita

Large Grilled pita bread filled with mozzarella cheese

Fries

Crispy fries with your choice of sauce: Aioli, Tomato Sauce, BBQ, Hot Chilli, Mayonnaise, Satay, Special Mayonnaise, or Yoghurt Garlic

Wedges

Crispy seasoned fried wedges with a sauce of your choice

Nuggets (8 Pcs)

Eight crispy nuggets served with your choice of sauce: Aioli, Tomato Sauce, BBQ, Hot Chilli, Mayonnaise, Satay, Special Mayonnaise, or Yoghurt Garlic

Chips & Nuggets(4 Pcs)

Crispy 4 piece nuggets and crispy chips served with a sauce of your choice

Cheese Chips & Gravy

Crispy chips topped with melted cheese and rich gravy. Available in regular or large sizes

Baklava

layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup

Turkish Delight 6 Pieces

Delicate cubes of Turkish Delight, featuring assorted flavors and dusted with powdered sugar. Comes with six pieces per serving.

Loaded Fries

Fries with Mozzarella Cheese and Choice of 2 Sauces

Cooked pita Bread

Grilled pita bread

Jalapeno bites 5 pcs

$6.99

Crispy fried jalapeno bites filled with creamy cheese, served in a set of five

Onion rings 6Pcs

$4.99

Crisp, golden-brown onion rings with a lightly seasoned coating, served in a quantity of six

Pita Garlic Bread

Soft pita bread infused with a rich garlic flavor, offering a savory and aromatic side to complement any meal.

Cheesy garlic bread

$4.50

Soft pita bread infused with a rich garlic flavor and mozzarella cheese .

Drinks

Keri Keri Juice 400ml

330ml Can

$2.50

600ml Bottles

$4.50

1.5L Drinks

$5.50

Water Bottle

Monster Energy 500Ml

Live Plus Energy Drink

Monster Energy Zero Ultra 500Ml

Untouched World Kitchen

Untouched World Kitchen offers a calmer style of airport-side dining, pairing a leafy setting with a seasonal menu built around local ingredients and lower-waste cooking. Natural materials, a native garden and outdoor tables make the café feel removed from nearby traffic. It is well suited to breakfast meetings, dietary-conscious groups and anyone wanting a relaxed meal before heading to the terminal.

The menu can move from cinnamon porridge and French toast to creamy mushrooms, pumpkin smash and a rosti-based Benedict. Karaage chicken adds crunch to brunch, while seafood chowder and bao provide savoury lunch options. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free markings are unusually clear, though guests with serious allergies should still discuss preparation. The kitchen closes before the café, so arrive early enough for cooked food rather than assuming the full menu runs until closing.

Address: 155 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053

Untouched World Kitchen Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

All Day Eating

Available all day (until 2pm) - subject to seasonal change. Dietary codes: (V) Vegetarian / (VO) Vegetarian Option / (VG) Vegan / (VGO) Vegan Option / (DF) Dairy Free / (DFO) Dairy Free Option / (GF) Gluten Free / (GFO) Gluten Free Option. All chicken and eggs are free range. Additional requests are subject to charges. Please advise our staff on any dietary requirements. We do our best to avoid cross-contamination, but traces of allergens may still be present.

Cinnamon & Almond Porridge

$18

Cinnamon & almond porridge | Banana | Chia | Blackberries | Honey (VG/DF)

French Toast

$24

Thick cut brioche cinnamon and vanilla french toast | Spiced red wine poached pears | Toasted pistachios | Vanilla mascarpone | Poaching liquid reduction

Breakfast Board

$25

Granola | Seasonal & stewed fruit | Greek yoghurt | Toasted bagel | 2 fried eggs (V/DFO/GFO)

Omelette

$25

Spiced mexi bean | Spinach | Sour cream | Cheese | Pico de Gallo (salsa fresca) (V/GF/DFO)

Creamy Mushrooms

$24 / + Streaky bacon + $7 / + Two eggs + $7

Garlic, paprika & rosemary mushrooms | Coconut cream | Greens | Sourdough | Vegetable crisps (VG/GFO)

Untouched World Benedict

$25 / + Streaky bacon + $7 / + Cold smoked salmon + $7 / + Avocado & tomato (V) + $7

Karaage Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict

$29.50

Karaage chicken | Kumara rosti | Two eggs | Sriracha hollandaise | Vegetable crisps (GF/DFO)

The Kickstarter

$29.50

Two Eggs Your Way

$15

Multigrain toast | Roasted capsicum coulis (V/GFO/DFO)

Pumpkin smash

$24

Hippie Bowl

$24 / + Pinenuts & feta + $7 / + Karaage chicken (GF) + $7 / + Cold smoked salmon + $7

Super Salad

$22 / + Pinenuts & feta + $7 / + Karaage chicken (GF/DF) + $7 / + Cold smoked salmon + $7

Winter salad

$23 / + Pinenuts & feta + $7 / + Karaage chicken (GF/DF) + $7 / + Cold smoked salmon + $7

Pan-Fried Salmon

$33

Celeriac puree | Baby carrots | Sauteed bok choy | Micro watercress (DFO/GF)

Sticky Chicken

$29.50

Spicy marinated chicken thigh | Rice | Sautéed greens | Soy & lime dressing (GF/DF)

Beef Cheek

$30

4-hour Braised Beef cheek | Roasted Carrot puree | Crisp green beans | Nam Jim | Cucumber pickle (DF)

Seafood Chowder

$25

Creamy chowder with prawns, mussels, clams and tarakihi | Toasted mini garlic loaves

Chicken Bao Buns

$20

Crisp/fine slaw, chilli hoisin, spiced honey/soy pulled chicken, fresh herbs, spring onion, cucumber pickle (GFO)

Sides

Chunky fries w. paprika salt, ketchup & aioli

$13.50

(VGO/GF)

Karaage fried chicken w. aioli & sriracha or spiced sticky honey soy dressing

$17

(GF/DF)

From the Cabinet

Available all day - subject to seasonal change. Dietary codes: (V) Vegetarian / (VO) Vegetarian Option / (VG) Vegan / (VGO) Vegan Option / (DF) Dairy Free / (DFO) Dairy Free Option / (GF) Gluten Free / (GFO) Gluten Free Option.

Date or Cheese Scone

Vegan Banana Loaf w. Coconut Whip

(DF)

Carrot Cake

Raw Vegan Strawberry & Lime Slice

(GF/DF/RSF)

Raspberry Brownie

(GF/DF)

Ginger Crunch

(GF)

Cheesecake

Key Lime Pie

Raw Vegan Raspberry Slice

(GF/DF/RSF)

Protein Ball

(GF/DF/RSF)

Raw Vegan Cashew Peanut Butter Slice

(GF/DF/RSF)

The Vibe

The Vibe is an all-day local that changes character as the hours pass. Brunch and coffee lead the morning, snacks and drinks suit the afternoon, and a broader Kiwi menu carries the room into dinner. Outdoor seating and heaters help it handle Christchurch’s changing weather, while the relaxed Harris Crescent setting makes it useful for families and mixed-age groups.

Breakfast plates, eggs Benedict and hotcakes cover familiar brunch cravings. Later, burgers, pasta, tacos, chicken parmigiana and sharing snacks provide straightforward choices for a casual evening. The appeal lies in flexibility: one table can order a full meal while another stops for coffee or a drink. Check the current service period before travelling, since the brunch and dinner menus change during the day and the venue closes on Monday.

Address: 88 Harris Crescent, Papanui, Christchurch 8053

The Vibe Christchurch Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast Menu Until 2pm

Breakfast menu until 2pm. Allergy advice: please advise our team if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Although we take every care, we cannot guarantee that your meal will be completely free from any allergens. Many of our dishes can be altered to be vegetarian or gluten free. Please just ask.

Traditional Breakfast

$25

Crispy bacon, sausage, eggs cooked your way, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, hash brown, toasted sourdough.

Veggie

$23

Grilled halloumi, field mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, wilted spinach, eggs your way, hash brown, toasted sourdough.

Egg Benedict

$19 / Bacon $4 / Mushrooms $4 / Smoked Salmon $6

Poached eggs, hollandaise, spinach on sourdough.

Lite Breakfast

$19

Eggs on your way, hash brown, crispy bacon with toast.

Creamy Mushrooms

$20 / Optional Bacon $4

Fresh mushrooms sautéed in a garlic cream sauce, served on toasted sourdough. Optional bacon.

Omelette

$18

Choice of three filling - cheese, ham, onions, spinach, tomatoes or mushroom.

Hotcakes

$18 / Optional Bacon $4

Served with banana, berries and drizzled with maple syrup. Optional bacon.

Eggs on Toast

$15

Eggs any style on sourdough toast.

Avocado Toast

$22

Smashed avocado, crumbly feta, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, salad greens, poached egg.

Lunch Vibe

Garlic Bread

$9.50

Moroccan Fries

$9.50

Seasoned Wedges

$11

Beer battered potato wedges served with sour cream.

Fried Calamari

$16

Fried golden with cranberry and fresh lemon.

Beef or Veggie Nachos

$21

Corn chips loaded with beef mince or beans, topped with grilled cheese, tomato salsa, avocado and sour cream.

Kiwi Beef Burger

$27

Topped with melted cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and finished with burger sauce and served with fries.

Spaghetti Bolognese

$26

Traditional beef cooked in garlic and white wine with herb and tomato sauce.

Fettuccine Carbonara

$28

Egg noodle tossed through sautéed bacon, chicken, mushroom, egg, parmesan, black pepper and cream.

Chicken Parmi

$26

Crumbed chicken breast topped with leg ham, tomato and basil sauce, grilled with a mozzarella cheese crust.

Traditional Fish n Chips

$32 / Small $26

Beer battered fresh gurnard fish served with homemade tartar, salad & fresh lemon.

Grilled Chicken or Schnitzel Salad

$24

Selected lettuces tossed with cherry tomatoes, bacon, chicken breast, croutons and runny egg topped with house caesar dressing.

Tacos

$22 / Lightly Battered Gurnard Fish + $4 / Battered Halloumi + $2

Pair of soft flour tacos with choice of protein (lightly battered gurnard fish +$4, crumbed chicken, battered halloumi +$2) tomato salsa, shredded lettuce, topped with zesty mayo and served with fries.

Breads

Garlic Bread

$9.50

Camembert Bread

$11.50

Baked Pane with cheese Fondue

$11.50

Bruschetta

$14

Fresh Tomato, basil and feta cheese.

Sides

Moroccan Fries

$9.50

Seasoned Wedges

$11

Beer-batter potato wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli.

Chicken Tenders

$13.50

House crumbed deep fried Tenderloin served with cola BBQ sauce.

Crumbed Camembert

$13.50

Five Camembert wedges deep-fried with Cranberry sauce.

Jalapeno poppers

$13.50

5 pc of jalapenos crumbed and deep fried served with Sour Cream.

Lemon Pepper Calamari

$16

Fried golden served with fresh lemon & house Lemon Aioli.

Beef Bolognese Loaded fries

$20

Fries loaded with Beef Bolognese & melted cheese served with Sour Cream and Fresh Tomato Salsa.

Cheesy Bacon Loaded Fries

$20

Fries topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, sour cream & Sweet Chilli & tomato Salsa.

Butter Chicken Loaded Fries

$20

Crispy fries topped with creamy butter chicken, melted cheese.

Nachos

$21 / Optional - jalapeno $2

Corn chips loaded with beef mince and grilled cheese, topped with tomato salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Optional - jalapeno.

Steak

280g Prime Scotch Fillet served with Fries and Salad. Choice of sauce: Plain Gravy, Mushroom Gravy, Basil & Hollandaise, Garlic & sweet chilli, peppercorn Sauce, Garlic Cream Sauce.

Steak

$42

280g Prime Scotch Fillet served with Fries and Salad.

Gamberi

$46

Prime Scotch fillet cooked to your liking and topped with garlic prawn and a garlic cream sauce.

Calabrese

$46 / Add 2 fried eggs $5

Prime scotch fillet cooked to your liking with chilli calamari strips and served with a chilli basil butter. Add 2 fried eggs for $5.

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese

$26

Traditional beef, garlic red tomato sauce.

Spaghetti Mafiosa

$27

Bacon, sundried tomato, garlic, and olive oil.

Schnitzel & Spaghetti

$27

Crumbed chicken schnitzel served with traditional spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce.

Spaghetti Chilli Prawn

$30

Prawns, garlic, olive oil, and chilli tossed with spaghetti for a spicy seafood kick.

Fettuccine Carbonara

$28

Egg noodles tossed with sautéed bacon, chicken, mushrooms, egg, parmesan, black pepper, and cream.

Salmon Fettuccine

$32

Fresh salmon pieces tossed through fettuccine with Spinach, garlic, cream, Spinach and herbs & lemon Zest.

Garlic Butter Prawn Fettuccine

$30

Prawns sautéed in garlic & herbs tossed with fettuccine in an Indian butter sauce.

Butter Chicken penne

$28

Classic North Indian butter chicken folded through al dente penne pasta, finished with a rich tomato-butter gravy and a touch of cream.

Penne Siracusa

$28

Chicken, spinach, mushrooms and tomato pan-cooked with Parmesan and rose cream.

Penne Pollo Pesto

$28

Tender chicken, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce with penne pasta.

Penne alla Vodka

$26

Classic tomato and cream sauce finished with a splash of vodka and parmesan.

Alforno

$28

Layered penne pasta with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, & green onions, topped with mozzarella, oven-baked.

Bacon Bliss Mushroom Ravioli

$29

Spinach and ricotta Ravioli tossed in a rich creamy bacon and mushroom sauce with herbs and parmesan.

Tortellini Novello

$29

Beef-filled pasta rounds with bacon, mushroom, onion, Parmesan & crea.

Tortellini “Marry Me”

$29

Beef-filled tortellini in a creamy sun-dried tomato, Spinach, garlic, and parmesan sauce.

Meats

Served with Fries & Salad.

Chicken Schnitzel

$27 / Add creamy garlic prawns $9

Crumbed chicken breast served with mushroom gravy, add creamy garlic prawns for extra $9.

Pollo Mexicano

$29

Chicken Breast coated in savoury crust with tomato salsa, avocado, mozzarella cheese, topped with sour cream.

Chilli Chicken

$29

Crumbed chicken breast topped with bacon, mushroom, onion, tomato, hot chilli & mozzarella.

Chicken parmi

$28

Crumbed Chicken breast topped with leg ham, tomato and basil sauce, grilled with a mozzarella cheese crust.

Florentine

$29

Chicken schnitzel topped with bacon, baby spinach and camembert cheese, grilled & drizzled with rose cream sauce.

Chick Prawn Duo

$32

Tandoori-spiced grilled chicken served with masala saute Prawn & vegetables, on a creamy fenugreek parmesan cheese base.

Chicken Adamo

$32

Chicken pan-cooked in garlic, white wine, and cream with prawns and avocado.

Ribs

$32

Pork spare ribs, char grilled, basted with cola BBQ sauce.

Premium Seafood

Fish Tacos

$26

Pair of Soft flour tacos filled with BEER BATTERED GURNARD FISH, tomato salsa, lettuce, topped with zesty mayo & served with fries.

Traditional Fish n Chips

$32

180G Beer battered Fresh gurnard fish Served with fries Salad, homemade lemon Aioli & fresh lemon.

Pan Fried Fish & Chips

$32

180G Pan Fried Fresh Gurnard Fish Served with Fries, Salad, lime aioli & fresh lemon.

Masala grilled Salmon

$35

Salmon fillet grilled with mild Indian spices, served with saute seasonal vegetables on a silky fenugreek-infused parmesan cream.

Char Grilled Salmon

$35

Fresh 200G Salmon fillet grilled and basted with lemon, garlic and chilli marinade, Served with Fries & salad.

Fisherman's Plate

$36

Beer battered gurnard fish fillet, salt and pepper calamari and focaccia crumbed prawns, served with Fries, Salad, Garlic Lemon Aioli.

Burgers

Served with Fries and dip.

Fried Chicken Burger

$27

Fried Crispy Chicken & grilled bacon topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, Red Onions and homemade Burger Sauce.

Moroccan Chicken Burger

$27

Grilled Garlic Moroccan spiced chicken, bacon, melted cheese, avocado, tomato, and fresh lettuce.

Tandoori Chicken Burger

$27

Toasted bun filled with smoky tandoori chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onions & Aioli.

No Bun Burger

$28

Pair of Fried chicken patties filled with bacon, melted cheese, bacon tomatoes lettuce and Chipotle mayo.

Kiwi Beef Burger

$27

180G juicy beef patty Topped with cheese, caramelised onion, bacon, lettuce, tomato and finished with burger sauce.

Beef Vibe Burger

$28

180G Garlic Beef patty topped with runny fried egg, pickles, fresh lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, bacon and cheese finished with Aioli.

Beef Tower Burger

$30

Double beef patties topped up with cheese, caramelized onion, bacon homemade sauce burger lettuce and fresh tomatoes.

Vegetarian

Fettuccine vegetarian

$24

Broccoli, mushroom and onion sautéed in garlic, white wine & cream tossed through ribbobs of fresh egg noodle.

Ricotta Ravioli Bake

$28

Spinach and ricotta-filled ravioli baked with spinach, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese.

The Vibe Vibe burger

$24

Homemade patty served with melted cheddar topped up with grilled halloumi cheese red onion tomato with fresh lettuce and Burger sauce, SERVED WITH FRIES.

Veggie nachos

$21

Corn chips loaded with Beans and grilled cheese, topped with tomato salsa, avocado, and sour cream. (optional-Jalapenos)

Halloumi taco

$24

Pair of flour tacos filled with beer-battered crisp halloumi cheese, tomato salsa, shredded lettuce, topped with Garlic zesty mayo and served with fries.

Salads

Grilled Chicken or chicken schnitzel salad

$24

Selected lettuces, Roma tomatoes tossed with bacon bites, crumbed chicken breast & Croutons topped with house Caesar dressing, runny egg & Parmesan.

Greek Salad

$20

Mixed lettuce, roma tomatoes feta cheese, olives with herb vinaigrette.

Camembert Salad

$20

Mixed lettuce, Roma tomatoes camembert cheese, sun-dried tomato, drizzled with mustard dressing.

Cocktails

Old fashioned

$18

A timeless, whiskey-based cocktail that emphasizes simplicity and balance, traditionally made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a touch of citrus.

Mojito

$18 / Optional: flavour rum option or peach $3

Classic Cuban cocktail known for its refreshing combination of rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water. Optional: flavour rum option or peach 3.

Margarita

$18

Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec liqueur for its tangy, citrus-forward flavor with a hint of sweetness.

Daiquiri Mango / Strawberry

$18

Refreshing, sweet, and sour balance cocktail with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.

Bloody Mary

$18

Classic cocktail typically vodks, tomato juice and a combination of spices.

Caipirinha

$18

Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, a spirit distilled from sugarcane juice!, sugar, and lime.

The Sweet Vibe

$18

Vibrant and refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances sweetness and citrus with a tropical twist featuring, be smooth, tangy flavor of Orange Maibu paired with the kick of vodka.

Tequila Sunset

$18

Refreshing cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, difference is the addition of blackberry brandy or crème de cassis to create a ‘sunset’ effect.

White Russian

$18

Creamy, smooth cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream or milk. It’s a rich and indulgent drink, popular as a dessert cocktail.

Irish Coffee

$18

A rich and warming blend of bold Irish whiskey, smooth cream, and freshly brewed coffee.

Mocktails

Virgin Mojito

$14

Traditional Mojito consists of muddled fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar, topped with soda water or sparkling water, and served over ice.

Virgin Bloody Mary

$14

Cocktail that delivers the bold, savory flavors of the classic Bloody Mary without the vodka, is made with tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a mix of spices and seasonings.

Shirley Temple

$14

Named after the famous child actress this sweet and fizzy drink is known for its bright red color and refreshing flavor typically made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda grenadine.

Rog Rogers

$14

Classic non-alcoholic cocktail that combines cola and grenadine, often garnished with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice. Named after the famous cowboy actor and singer.

Tavern Harewood

Tavern Harewood is a spacious neighbourhood pub close enough to the airport for a convenient meal, yet settled enough to feel like a local rather than a terminal stop. A fireplace, outdoor area, live sport and regular entertainment create different moods across the week. Families and larger groups benefit from the broad menu and the room’s easy-going pace.

Pub favourites lead the kitchen: pork ribs, lamb shoulder, burgers, fish and chips, roast dishes and substantial breakfasts. Seafood and salads provide lighter routes, while desserts keep the experience firmly in comfort-food territory. Recent diners often praise generous portions and warm service, although event nights can become noisy. Reserve for a large group, check the entertainment schedule when conversation matters and confirm dietary needs directly with the kitchen.

Address: 333 Harewood Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053

Tavern Harewood Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Dinner – Starters

Garlic Loaf

$12

V | Served warm with garlic butter

Karaage Chicken

$16

DF | Served with Japanese mayo & soy sauce

Seafood Chowder

$18

Creamy chowder with toasted bread

Bucket of Prawns

$20

GF, DF | A dozen prawns on ice served with cocktail sauce

Duck Spring Rolls

$20

DF | House-made crispy rolls filled with duck and Asian slaw, served with a sticky plum dipping sauce

Crispy Wontons

$16

DF | House-made pork wontons with dipping sauce

Dinner – Classics

Fish & Chips

$28

DF | Beer-battered market fish, slaw & lemon

Market Fish

$30

GF | Marinated in soy & lime, served with potato crush, vegetables, chilli prawns & hollandaise

Lamb Shank Pie

$28

Rich lamb casserole, topped with puff pastry, creamy mash & minted peas

Beef Wellington

$30

Beef fillet, bacon, mushroom & mustard, wrapped in puff pastry, served with potato galette & vegetables. Garlic butter or pepper sauce or mushroom sauce

Angus Ribeye

$30

GFO, DFO | Cooked the way you like and served with potato galette & vegetables or fries & salad. Garlic butter or pepper sauce or mushroom sauce

Pork Belly

$28

GF | Sage & onion slow-roasted belly, cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce & cider jus

Baby Back Ribs

$30

DF | Speight’s Old Dark BBQ sauce, fries & slaw

Chicken Parmigiana

$25

Crumbed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, ham & mozzarella, served with fries & slaw

500g Ribeye on the Bone

$55

GFO, DFO | Cooked the way you like and served with potato galette & vegetables or fries & salad. Garlic butter or pepper sauce or mushroom sauce

Dinner – Burgers

Fried Chicken Burger

$25

Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, mayo & fries

Tavern Cheeseburger

$25

Two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles & burger sauce, served with fries

Dinner – Pizzas

Margherita

$22

V | Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini & mozzarella

Meatlovers

$25

Smoky ham, bacon, pepperoni & BBQ sauce

Teriyaki Chicken

$25

Marinated chicken, bacon & Japanese Mayo

Dinner – Salads

Caesar Salad

$20 / Add chicken + $5

GFO | Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan & a poached egg. Add chicken +5

Thai Beef Salad

$25

GFO, DF | Marinated beef, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, capsicum, carrot, mint & coriander, topped with crispy noodles

Vegetable Stack

$20

V, GF, DF | Warm roasted vegetables including tomato, avocado, mushroom, pumpkin & spinach, stacked with corn & black bean patties

Dinner – Pasta

Carbonara

$25

Fettuccine tossed with chicken & bacon in a creamy white wine sauce

Dinner – Sides

Golden Fries

Mashed Potato

Potato Galette

Seasonal Salad

Seasonal Vegetables

Coleslaw

Two Fried Eggs

Dinner – Desserts

White Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake

$16

Served with vanilla ice cream & cream

Apple Pie

$16

Served warm with vanilla ice cream & cream

Crème Brûlée

$16

GF | Vanilla & Irish Cream, caramelised sugar crust, served with vanilla ice cream and cream

Ice Cream Sundae

$16

GFO | Chocolate, or caramel, or raspberry sauce, with nuts or hundreds & thousands

Dinner – Special for Two

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder

$60

GF, DFO | Served with potatoes, vegetables, mint jelly, béarnaise & gravy

Lunch – Salads

Caesar Salad

$20 / Add chicken + $5

GFO | Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan & a poached egg. Add chicken +5

Thai Beef Salad

$25

GFO, DF | Marinated beef, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, capsicum, carrot, mint & coriander, topped with crispy noodles

Vegetable Stack

$20

V, GF, DF | Warm roasted vegetables including tomato, avocado, mushroom, pumpkin & spinach, stacked with corn & black bean patties

Lunch – Pasta

Carbonara

$25

Fettuccine tossed with chicken & bacon in a creamy white wine sauce

Lunch – Sandwiches & Burgers

Steak Sandwich

$20

Open focaccia, grilled ribeye, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese & a fried egg

Hot Pork Sandwich

$20

Sage stuffing, apple chutney & gravy

Fried Chicken Burger

$25

Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, mayo & fries

Tavern Cheeseburger

$25 / Add fries + $6

Two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles & burger sauce, served with fries. Add fries +6

Lunch – Classics

Fish & Chips

$20

DF | Beer-battered market fish, slaw & lemon

Lamb Shank Pie

$20

Rich lamb casserole topped with puff pastry

Farmhouse Breakfast

$20

VO, GFO, DF | Two poached eggs, oven-roasted field mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, sausage, tomato & wholegrain toast

Beef Nachos

$18

GF | Corn chips, chilli mince, cheese, guacamole & sour cream

Chicken Parmigiana

$25

Crumbed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, ham & mozzarella, served with fries & slaw

Lunch – Pizzas

Margherita

$22

V | Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini & mozzarella

Meatlovers

$25

Smoky ham, bacon, pepperoni & BBQ sauce

Teriyaki Chicken

$25

Marinated chicken, bacon & Japanese Mayo

Lunch – Sides

Golden Fries

Seasonal Salad

Seasonal Vegetables

Coleslaw

Two Fried Eggs

Lunch – Desserts

White Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake

$16

Served with vanilla ice cream & cream

Apple Pie

$16

Served warm with vanilla ice cream & cream

Crème Brûlée

$16

GF | Vanilla & Irish Cream, caramelised sugar crust, served with vanilla ice cream and cream

Ice Cream Sundae

$16

GFO | Chocolate, or caramel, or raspberry sauce, with nuts or hundreds & thousands

Weekend Brunch

Saturday and Sunday 10am – 3pm

Eggs on Toast

$15

Wholegrain toast, eggs cooked your way | V, GFO, DF

Farmhouse Breakfast

$20

Two eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns, tomato, wholegrain toast | GFO, DF

Waffles

$18

Served with bacon & maple syrup | VO

Eggs Benedict

$18

English muffin, poached eggs & hollandaise, with bacon or salmon

Daily Deals

After 4pm

$20 Parmageddon

$20

Chicken parmas of the world. Served with fries & slaw. Original - Napoli, ham, cheese; Hawaiian - Napoli, ham, cheese, pineapple; Mexican - Napoli, cheese, jalapenos, corn chips, guacamole, sour cream; Italian - Napoli, cheese, pepperoni, sundried tomato, basil pesto; Benedict - Bacon, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise. Available Monday after 4pm.

$20 Burgers

$20

Cheeseburger • Chicken Burger • Fish Burger. Served with fries. Available Tuesday after 4pm.

$20 Schnitzels

$20

Chicken • Beef. Served with roasted potatoes, slaw, & mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, or gravy. Available Wednesday after 4pm.

$20 Tacos

$20

Fish & Prawn • Taco of the Day. Two tacos & served with fries. Available Thursday after 4pm.

Beer, Cider & RTDs on Tap

Twelve Pint Jug. 330ml | Pint 532ml | Jug 1L

Speight’s Mid Ale

330ml $8 / 532ml $9.50 / 1L $14.50

2.5%

Speight’s Gold Medal Ale

330ml $9 / 532ml $10 / 1L $15

4.0%

Speight’s Summit Ultra

330ml $9 / 532ml $11 / 1L $17

4.2%

Speight’s Old Dark

330ml $9 / 532ml $11 / 1L $16

4.0%

Bottles & Cans

Steinlager Classic

$10

5.0%

Steinlager Pure

$10

5.0%

Steinlager Light

2.5%

Steinlager Alcohol Free

0.0%

Sparkling

150ml | Bottle

Lindauer Prosecco

150ml $12 / Bottle $60

Lindauer Prosecco Rosé

Bottle $60

Daniel Le Brun Non Vintage

Bottle $85

Lindauer Brut

$13

200ml bottle

White Wine

150ml | 250ml | Bottle

Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $9 / 250ml $15 / Bottle $44

Marlborough

Wither Hills ‘Early Light’ Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $11 / 250ml $17 / Bottle $54

Marlborough

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $12 / 250ml $18 / Bottle $59

Marlborough

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $13 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $64

Marlborough

Red Wine

150ml | 250ml | Bottle

Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir

150ml $9 / 250ml $15 / Bottle $44

Marlborough

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir

150ml $15 / 250ml $25 / Bottle $74

Central Otago

Mojo Shiraz

150ml $12 / 250ml $18 / Bottle $59

Australia

Kopiko Bay Merlot

150ml $9 / 250ml $15 / Bottle $44

Marlborough

House Cocktails

$16

Spitfire

$16

Smirnoff Vodka, blueberry, lime, mint, lemonade

Mustang

$16

Bourbon, elderflower, citrus, ginger ale

Hurricane

$16

White rum, passionfruit, lime, mint, soda

Tomcat

$16

Gordon’s Pink Gin, black raspberry, citrus, lemonade

Non-Alcoholics

Twelve Pint Jug. 330ml | Pint 532ml | Jug 1L

Soft Drinks

330ml $6 / 532ml $7 / 1L $13

Coke • Coke Zero Sugar • Lemonade; Sprite Zero • Ginger Ale • Tonic • L&P • Soda

Juices

330ml $7 / 532ml $8 / 1L $15

Orange • Pineapple • Apple • Cranberry • Tomato

San Pellegrino Sparkling 1L

$12

Tea & Coffee

Tea

$5 / $9

Earl Grey • English Breakfast • Green • Chamomile • Peppermint

Short Black

$4.50

Long Black

$4.50

Samurai Bowl Wairakei

Samurai Bowl Wairakei specialises in casual Japanese food with the reassuring directness of a neighbourhood favourite. This is the original Wairakei branch, and the setting is simple: diners come for warming bowls, quick service and recognisable recipes rather than formal ceremony. It works for a solo lunch, a family dinner or an unfussy meal after a day around the airport precinct.

Karaage curry is a signature combination, matching crisp chicken with mild Japanese curry and rice. Ramen ranges from the house Samurai bowl to spicy miso and tonkotsu, while donburi, gyoza and fried chicken provide alternatives for diners who do not want noodles. Portions are substantial, so add side dishes gradually. The restaurant closes between lunch and dinner and rests on Mondays, making its split service hours worth checking before setting out.

Address: 501 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053

Samurai Bowl Wairakei Japanese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Appetizer / Side Dishes

SPICY CHICKEN MAYO SALAD

$11.50

EDAMAME

$7.50

G, V

TASTY SPICY SPROUTS

$7.50

MENMA BAMBOO

$7.50

KIMCHI

SEAWEED SALAD

$7.50

G, V

ROASTED PORK

BBQ EEL

$22.80

BBQ Eel with original Teriyaki sauce

FRIED PRAWNS 4 PIECES

$12.50

GYO-ZA DUMPLING

6p $12.50 / 8p $15

Pork and vegetable pan fried dumpling. Set menu available + $ 6.50 (Rice and Miso soup)

FRESH SALMON SASHIMI

$18.50

OCTOPUS BALL

6p $11.50 / 8p $13.50

Deep fried Octopus Ball with sauce

VEGETABLE CROQUETTE

$9.80

V. Deep fried vegetable croquette

KARA-AGE FRIED CHICKEN

$13

Golden fried crunchy chicken

PRAWN TWISTERS

6p $11 / 8p $14

Deep fried prawn spring roll with sweet chili sauce

NEGI MAYO GYO-ZA DUMPLING

6p $12.50 / 8p $15

Deep fried Pork and vegetable dumpling with spring onion and mayonnaise

VEGETABLE KAKIAGE

$9.80

V. Tempura battered vegetable

CHICKEN-KATSU

$13

Crumbed fried chicken cutlet

TERIYAKI SCALLOPS

$14 / Gluten-free $15

G. Sauteed scallops with Teriyaki sauce

CRISPY SQUID

$11

Fried seasoned squid with sweet chili sauce

Special Menu Noodle

BLACK GARLIC TONKOTSU RAMEN

$20

Pork-flavoured Ramen

CHICKEN KATSU RAMEN

$23

Ramen topped with crumbed fried chicken cutlets

SALAD RAMEN

$19.50

Chilled noodle with a soy sauce base and sweet and sour sauce (no soup included)

KARAGE RAMEN

$23

Ramen topped with fried crunchy chicken

LIGHT SPICY CHICKEN RAMEN

$21.50

Less spicy, Less oily, More protein

YAKISOBA

$19.50

Japanese styled Pork fried noodle

Special Menu Donburi

PROTEIN DON

Regular $21 / Large $26

Terayaki chicken and ramen egg on rice

FRIED PRAWN CURRY

Regular $21 / Large $26

Japanese chicken curry with fried prawn toppings

Ramen Mains

SAMURAI RAMEN

$18

Pork & Soy sauce flavor

TONKOTSU RAMEN

$18

Pork sauce flavor

CHA-SHU-MEN

$27

Soy sauce flavor with roasted pork

SPICY MISO RAMEN

$18

Spicy Miso flavor

ALL TOPPING SAMURAI RAMEN

$28.50

Pork and soy sauce flavor soup. Extra bean sprouts, Extra Roasted pork&Ramen egg Topping

SHOYU RAMEN

$18

Soy sauce flavor

MISO RAMEN

$18

Miso flavor

SHIO RAMEN

$18

Sea salt flavor

CURRY RAMEN

$18

Curry flavor

MOYASHI RAMEN

$23

Miso flavor with bean sprouts topping

LEMON RAMEN

$18

Fresh Lemon & Pork Flavor

Ramen Topping

RAMEN EGG

$2.50

BEAN SPROUTS

EXTRA VEGETABLE

EXTRA ROASTED PORK

UP SIZE NOODLES

$4.50

RICE

$4.50

Half size rice

$3.50

EXTRA SUPER HOT SPICY

$2.50

TERIYAKI CHICKEN OPTION

$3.50

Ramen Combo

Choose any Ramen main and one half size donburi + $ 11.00

HALF SIZE CURRY DON

HALF SIZE FRESH SALMON DON

HALF SIZE GYU DON

HALF SIZE PORK CHA-SHU DON

HALF SIZE KARA-AGE DON

Donburi Mains – Chicken

TERIYAKI CHICKEN-DON

Regular $18 / Large $23 / Gluten free $18

Teriyaki chicken on rice

CRISPY CHICKEN DON

Regular $18 / Large $23

Golden fried crunchy chicken on rice

KARA-AGE TOJI-DON

Regular $19 / Large $24

Golden fried crunchy chicken&onion with egg on rice

KARA-AGE-CURRY

Regular $18.50 / Large $23.50

Golden fried crunchy chicken & Japanese style chicken curry on rice

CURRY-DON

Regular $17 / Large $22

Japanese style chicken curry on rice

CHICKEN KATSU CURRY

Regular $18.50 / Large $23.50

Crumbed fried chicken cutlet & Japanese style chicken curry on rice

Donburi Mains – Pork

BBQ PORK KIMCHI-DON

Regular $19 / Large $24

Stir-fried pork with spicy Miso sauce and kimchi topping on rice

TERIYAKI PORK GINGER-DON

Regular $18 / Large $23

Our original Teriyaki pork ginger on rice

CHA-SHU-DON

Regular $18 / Large $23

Cha-shu pork and soft boiled egg on rice

Donburi Mains – Beef

GYU-DON

Regular $18 / Large $23

Stewed beef in original soy sauce on rice

KIMCHI GYU-DON

Regular $18.50 / Large $23.50

Gyu-don with spicy pickled vegetable on rice

ONTAMA GYU-DON

Regular $18.50 / Large $23.50

Gyu-don with soft boiled egg topping

ONTAMA KIMCHI GYU-DON

Regular $19.50 / Large $24.50

Gyu-don with soft boiled egg & kimchi topping

GYU-TAMA-DON

Regular $19 / Large $24

Gyu-don & onion with egg on rice

Donburi Mains – Seafood

TERIYAKI SALMON-DON

Regular $22.50 / Large $27 / Gluten free $23.50

Teriyaki Salmon on rice. G

UNA-DON

Regular $24.80 / Large $29.80

BBQ Eel with original Teriyaki sauce on rice

FRESH SALMON DON

Regular $22 / Large $27

Fresh salmon sashimi on rice. G

SOFT BOILED EGG

$2.50

RAMEN EGG

$2.50

Vegetable Dishes

TERIYAKI VEGE-DON

Regular $18 / Large $23 / Gluten free $19

G, V. Stir-fried seasonable vegetables in original Teriyaki sauce on rice

VEGE CROQUETTE CURRY

Regular $18 / Large $23

V. Vegetable croquette & Japanese curry on rice

VEGE RAMEN

Regular $18

V. Choose from Spicy Miso, Miso, and Soy Sauce flavours

KAKIAGE DON

Regular $18 / Large $23

V. Tempura battered vegetable on rice

Chicken Combo

KARA-AGE COMBO

$22

Large size of Golden fried crunchy chicken with small rice

CHICKEN KATSU COMBO

$22

Large size of Crumbed fried chicken cutlet with small rice

Dessert

GREEN TEA ICE CREAM

Single $5.50 / Double $8

SESAME ICE CREAM

Single $5.50 / Double $8

GREEN TEA CHOCOLATE FUDGE

$7.50

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

$7.50

GREEN TEA WARABI MOCHI

$7.50

Beer

SAPPORO DRAFT ON TAP

$10

ORION DRAFT ON TAP

$10

ASAHI SUPER DRY

$10

LIGHT BEER 2.5%

$9.50

NO ALCOHOL BEER

$9.50

Sake

SMALL DECANTER HOT/COLD

$9.50

LARGE DECANTER HOT/COLD

$11.50

Wine

GLASS WINE WHITE/RED

$10

JAPANESE PLUM WINE BOTTLE (500ML)

$34

Tea

GREEN TEA MUG

GREEN TEA POT

Creative brunch and lunch plates at Passengers and Co near Christchurch Airport

Passengers + Co

Passengers + Co feels designed for people moving through a busy weekday without accepting a forgettable meal. The Russley Road café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch in a light room with a courtyard, and its proximity to the airport business park makes it useful for meetings or a meal before travel. Service is limited to weekdays, so it rewards planning rather than spontaneous weekend visits.

Current dishes show more imagination than standard café fare: kimchi shakshuka, whipped edamame toast, corned beef hash and a house-hash Benedict sit beside Biscoff waffles. At lunch, Korean fried chicken, a butter chicken burger and pan-seared fish create clear savoury contrasts. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are integrated throughout. Leave room for cabinet baking or coffee, and book larger weekday groups because the lunch window is relatively short.

Address: 92 Russley Road, Russley, Christchurch 8042

Passengers and Co Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

All Day Menu – Vegetarian

Served 7am – 2pm. Dietary codes: Vege = vegetarian, Vegan = vegan, GF = gluten free, GFO = gluten-free option, DFO = dairy-free option.

Duo of Mushrooms

$28.50

Mushroom duxelle, grilled mushrooms, haloumi, and red pepper cream cheese on toasted ciabatta - Vege, GFO

Whipped Edamame

$23.50

Edamame on toasted sourdough with salsa verde, and toasted seeds - Vegan, GFO

Kimchi Shakshuka

$24.50

Kimchi, gochujang roasted tomatoes, feta, toasted pita, topped with a poached egg - Vege

Vege Brekkie Stack

$26.50

Seared cauliflower, wilted spinach, corn fritter, topped with red pepper pesto - Vegan, GF

All Day Menu – All Day Brekkie

Served 7am – 2pm. Dietary codes: Vege = vegetarian, Vegan = vegan, GF = gluten free, GFO = gluten-free option, DFO = dairy-free option.

Biscoff Waffles

$23.50

Waffles with caramel, biscoff cream cheese, and a chocolate crumb - Vege

Shepherds Delight

$24.50

Lamb mince in gravy, topped with cheesy crispy hash bites, a poached egg and served with toasted garlic bread - GFO

Corned Beef Hash

$27.50

Corned beef, red peppers, crispy kale, and a fried egg served on crispy house hash bites then topped with hollandaise - GF

All Day Menu – Eggs Your Way

Served 7am – 2pm. Dietary codes: Vege = vegetarian, Vegan = vegan, GF = gluten free, GFO = gluten-free option, DFO = dairy-free option.

Eggs Your Way

$15

Two eggs your way served on either toasted ciabatta or sourdough with a side of relish - Vege, GFO, DFO

Bacon Benedict

$28

Bacon, poached eggs served on our house hash brown with hollandaise, and red pepper pesto - GF

Salmon Benedict

$30

Salmon, poached eggs served on our house hash brown with hollandaise, and red pepper pesto - GF

Vege Benedict

$26

Mushrooms, poached eggs served on our house hash brown with hollandaise, and red pepper pesto - Vege, GF

Lunch Menu – Light Meals

Served 11.30am – 2pm. Dietary codes: Vege = vegetarian, Vegan = vegan, GF = gluten free, GFO = gluten-free option, DFO = dairy-free option.

Chilli Crispy Chicken Salad

$27.50

With pickled carrots, slaw, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, puffed rice noodles, and a sticky soy vinaigrette - GF, DF

Butter Chicken Burger

$29.50

Fried chicken thigh with a butter chicken sauce, iceberg lettuce, crispy onions, and fries - GFO

Pan Seared Monkfish

$29.50

Pan seared monkfish on a lemon and herb couscous with sautéed greens

Korean Fried Chicken

$25.50

Sticky Korean fried chicken, slaw, toasted sesame, pickled onions, and Kewpie mayo - GF, DF

Bowl of Fries

Small $7.50 / Large $12.50

With your choice of aioli, gravy, or tomato sauce - GF, DF

Loaded Hash Bites

$12.50

Crispy hash bites topped with bacon, cheese, and gravy - GF

Extras

*note – ordering from the “Extras” menu only will incur a $5 fee*

Streaky Bacon

Smoked Salmon

Free Range Egg

Tomatoes

Avocado

Hollandaise

Mushrooms

House Hash Bites

Sausage

Haloumi

Kimchi

Wilted Spinach

Merrin Street Brewery Bar

Merrin Street Brewery Bar is an easy-going Avonhead local that pairs a broad pub menu with a strong tap selection. The atmosphere is informal and social, with quiz nights, specials and televised sport shaping the room through the week. It suits a group that wants familiar food, flexible timing and a drink without travelling into central Christchurch.

Expect hearty plates rather than delicate tasting portions. Fish and chips, pizza, pasta, burgers, steak and the Sunday roast cover the classic pub spectrum, while changing specials can offer the best value. The Monteith’s range is part of the identity, but coffee, wine and non-alcoholic choices keep the venue usable for mixed groups. Ask what is running that day, since weekly promotions and kitchen specials change the most practical way to order.

Address: Shop 4/5, Avonhead Mall, 210 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042

Merrin Street Brewery Bar Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Available until 2pm.

Kiwi Breakfast

$26.90

Bacon, Kransky sausage, mushroom, grilled tomato, hashbrown, toast & two eggs cooked to your liking. GFA DFA

Bacon Eggs Benedict

$23.90

Bacon, toast, two poached eggs & hollandaise. GFA

Salmon Eggs Benedict

$25.90

House smoked salmon, toast, two poached eggs & hollandaise. GFA

Mushroom Eggs Benedict

$23.90

Mushrooms, spinach, toast, two poached eggs & hollandaise. GFA

Breakfast Sides

Toast

Grilled tomato

$6.50

Hashbrowns

$6.50

Bacon

$6.50

Two sausages

$6.50

Mushrooms

Two eggs

Starters

GF gluten free; GFA gluten free available; DF dairy free; DFA dairy free available; VG vegan; VEG vegetarian; VA vegetarian available. Please let the staff know about any allergies. Some meal adjustments will require extra charges.

Garlic Bread

$16

Ciabatta with garlic & herb butter. VEG

Loaded Fries

$24

Agria fries, bacon, mozzarella, sweet chilli, sour cream & salsa. DFA VA

Crispy Fried Chicken

$22

Fried chicken breast & MBB sauce. GFA

Pork Belly Bites

$22

Pork pieces tossed in Korean BBQ sauce & sesame seeds. GFA

Merrin Street Platter

$53

Crispy fried chicken, St Louis ribs, pork belly bites, prawn twisters, salami, brie, aged cheddar, toasted nuts, dried fruits, crackers, bread & dips. GFA. Add your own options: House smoked salmon 8; Mini Spring rolls & samosas 6

Seafood Chowder

$25

Creamy chowder full of Marlborough mussels, fish, prawns & salmon with garlic ciabatta

Fried Chicken Sliders

$22

3 sliders filled with fried chicken, lettuce, corn, tomato salsa & avocado crema

Beef Nachos

$26

Corn chips, beef mince, chili beans, jalapeno, cheese, salsa & sour cream. GF

Mains

Monteith’s Golden Battered Fish & Chips

$32

Garden salad, fries, tartare. GFA DF

Chili Prawn Fettuccini

$30

Chili butter prawns with tomato, capers & onion in a lemon & olive oil sauce. GFA

Curry of the Day

$30

Chef’s latest creation served with roti & your choice of rice or mash

St. Louis Ribs

250g $27.50 / 500g $39

Dry rubbed ribs, finished in an orange soda BBQ sauce with fries & coleslaw. GFA DF

Lamb’s Fry & Bacon

$28

Lamb liver, creamy mash, green peas, bacon, onion marmalade & mushroom sauce. DFA

Chicken Breast

$32

Sliced chicken breast in creamy sundried tomato & mustard sauce with broccoli & herb roast potatoes. GF

Market Fresh Fish

$38

Ask your server about today’s creation. GFA DFA

House Pizzas

Swap to a gluten free base 4.

Mango Chicken

$29

Capsicum, red onion, cream cheese & mango chutney

Lamb

$29

Feta, red onion, tomato & black olives

Supreme

$29

Bacon, salami, mushroom capsicum & BBQ sauce

Margarita

$29

Tomato, basil pesto & Buffalo mozzarella. VEG

Smoky Salmon

$29

House smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion & basil pesto

Salads

Merrin Street Salad

$26

Mixed greens, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes & kumara with a walnut & lemon dressing. GF VG

Asian Beef Salad

$30

Marinated rump steak, mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, spice roasted cashews & crispy noodles with a ginger & soy dressing. DF

Crispy Chicken & Bacon Salad

$29

Coleslaw, mixed lettuce, baby spinach, sweet corn, quinoa, crispy shallots, garlic croutons & aioli, crispy fried chicken, bacon. DF GFA

House Burgers

MBB Burger

$30

Beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion marmalade, gherkin, greens, beetroot & MBB sauce with fries. GFA

Fish Burger

$30

Battered fish, tomato relish, lettuce, gherkin & tartare with fries

Korean Fried Chicken Burger

$30

Fried breast fillet, coleslaw, Swiss cheese & Korean BBQ mayo with fries

Vegetarian Burger

$30

Pumpkin & Quinoa patty, cucumber, tomato, greens & pesto mayo with fries

Open Steak Sandwich

$32

Grilled rump steak, mixed greens, onion marmalade, tomato, aioli & fried egg with fries

Sides

small fries

herb roast potatoes

rice

creamy mash

seasonal vegetables

seasonal salad

mushrooms

2 fried eggs

extra sauce

Butcher’s Block

Choose a steak cooked to your liking, two sides & choice of red wine jus, smoked garlic & thyme butter, mushroom sauce or peppercorn sauce. GFA

250g Sirloin

$40

350g Ribeye

$47

Bar Snacks

Garlic Bread

$13

VEG

Fries

$11

With tomato sauce & aioli. VEG

Loaded Skins

$19

Potato skins, bacon, cheese, sweet chilli, sour cream & salsa

Crispy Fried Chicken

$19.90

Marinated in ginger, garlic & soy, chipotle mayo. GFA DF

Beef Nachos

$24.90

Corn chips, beef mince, chilli beans, jalapeno, cheese, salsa & sour cream. GF

Crispy Onion Rings

$18.90

With aioli. VEG DF

Prawn Twisters

$18.90

Garlic prawn twisters & sweet chilli

Hunger Buster

$27.90

Spring rolls, samosas, calamari rings, fish bites & chicken nuggets

Merrin Street Platter

$49.90

Crispy fried chicken, St Louis ribs, Juicy prawn twisters, vegetable fritters, salami, brie, aged cheddar, nuts, dried fruits, crackers, bread & dips. GFA. Add your own options: House smoked salmon 8.00; Mini Spring rolls & samosas 6.50

Bar Snacks – House Pizzas

Add a gluten free base 4.00.

Korean Fried Chicken

$25.90

Spring onions, fried shallots, capsicum, sesame seeds & aioli

Meat Lovers

$25.90

Salami, bacon, cabanossi, mushrooms & BBQ

Smoky Salmon

$25.90

House smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion & basil pesto

Margarita

$25.90

Tomato, basil pesto & Buffalo mozzarella. VEG

Desserts

Homemade Pie

$16

Ask for details of our chef’s latest creation

Panna Cotta

$16

With shortbread & honeycomb

Chocolate Cake

$18

Chocolate sauce, sour cherry compote & Duck Island ice cream. GF VG

Ice Cream Sundae

$15

With a choice of house made caramel, chocolate or berries topped with cream. GF VA

Cinnabomb

$16

Cinnabun slice, white chocolate sphere, marshmallows & caramel sauce

Affogato

$14

Vanilla Ice cream, biscotti & an espresso shot. GF. Add a liqueur 20

Kids Menu

$18. All kids’ meals come with a drink and ice-cream.

Nuggets & Chips

$18

Mini Hawaiian Pizza

$18

Fish & Chips

$18

Mini Roast of the Day

$18

Cheeseburger & Chips

$18

Gold Card Lunches

Lamb’s Fry & Bacon

$22

Lamb liver, creamy mash, peas, onion marmalade, bacon & mushroom sauce. DFA

Monteith’s Golden Battered Fish & Chips

$22

Garden salad, fries & tartare sauce. GFA

Merrin Street Salad

$22

Mixed greens, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes & kumara with a walnut & lemon dressing. GF VG

Asian Beef Salad

$22

Marinated rump steak, mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, spice roasted cashews & crispy noodles with a ginger & soy dressing. DF

Roast of the Day

$22

Served with herb roasted potatoes, roasted pumpkin, seasonal vegetables & jus. GF DFA

Seafood Chowder

$25

Creamy chowder full of Marlborough mussels, fish prawns & salmon with garlic ciabatta

Cocktails

Apple Crumble

$16

Whiskey, butterscotch schnapps & apple juice

Bloody Mary

$15

Vodka, tomato juice, tabasco, lemon juice & Worcestershire sauce

Cosmopolitan

$17

Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice & cranberry juice

Gin Bramble

$16

Chambord, Gin, berries & lemon juice

Tap Beer

Heineken

355ml $12 / 500ml $14.50

Tiger

355ml $12 / 500ml $14.50

Monteith’s Original

355ml $10 / 535ml $12.80 / 1L $22.50 / 1.8L $33

Monteith’s Black

355ml $10 / 535ml $12.80 / 1L $22.50 / 1.8L $33

Bottle Beer

Export 33

bottle $10

Export Citrus 2%

bottle $10

Sol Mexican

bottle $11

Heineken

bottle $11

White Wine

150ml | 300ml | bottle

The Maker Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $11.50 / 300ml $22 / bottle $55

Marlborough

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $12.50 / 300ml $24 / bottle $60

Marlborough

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $13.50 / 300ml $26 / bottle $65

Marlborough

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $14.50 / 300ml $28 / bottle $68

Marlborough

Red Wine

150ml | 300ml | bottle

Nugan Third Generation Shiraz

150ml $11.50 / 300ml $22 / bottle $55

Victoria

Grant Burge Shiraz

150ml $13.50 / 300ml $26 / bottle $65

Barossa Valley

Hãhã Merlot

150ml $11.50 / 300ml $22 / bottle $55

Hawkes Bay

Mudhouse Merlot

150ml $12.50 / 300ml $24 / bottle $60

Hawkes Bay

Spirits

15ml | 30ml

Ariki

15ml $8.50 / 30ml $12.50

Vodka

Grey Goose

15ml $9.50 / 30ml $14.50

Vodka

Bombay Sapphire

15ml $8 / 30ml $11.50

Gin

Botanist

15ml $9.50 / 30ml $15

Gin

Soft Drinks

small | large

Coke & Coke No Sugar

small $5 / large $7

Lemonade & Lemonade No Sugar

small $5 / large $7

Lemon Lime and Bitters

small $5 / large $7

Coffee

small | large. Add oat or almond milk 0.60; add coffee, vanilla or caramel 0.60

Flat white

small $5.50 / large $6.10

Cappuccino

small $5.50 / large $6.10

Latte

$5.50

Mali Jasmine Thai

Mali Jasmine Thai is a welcoming Burnside dining room for fragrant, full-flavoured Thai cooking. Lunch is concise and weekday-focused, while dinner runs every day and supports a more relaxed shared meal. The room suits couples, families and small groups, and diners can specify chilli preference rather than accepting a single house level of heat.

A meal might begin with chicken satay, fish cakes, curry puffs or money bags before moving to panang, green curry or a lamb-shank massaman. Drunken noodles, ginger stir-fry, basil duck and whole fried fish create useful contrasts in texture and intensity. Balance a rich coconut curry with a sharper salad or vegetable dish, and add rice according to the number of sauces. The kitchen is licensed and also allows BYO wine under its current terms.

Address: Shop 12, 501 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053

Mali Jasmine Thai Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Entrees

Chicken Satay Sticks (3)

$12.50

Three pieces of succulent chicken smothered in our very own restaurant made peanut satay sauce.

Marinated Chicken Wings

$12.50

Chicken wings marinated then slow cooked until tender. 4 pieces.

Thai Pork Toast (4)

$15

Minced pork & chicken with herbs on bread, dipped in egg then deep fried.

Fish Cakes (5)

$12.50

Made from minced fish, herbs and a little chilli, served with sweet chilli sauce

Wontons (5)

$12.50

Crunchy wontons with our own savoury chicken & pork filling. Five pieces.

Curry Puffs (5)

$12.50

Flaky puff pastry with a kumura, potato & onion filling.

Money Bags (6)

$12.50

Six pieces. Crunchy deepfried bags of spring roll pastry filled with kumara, pumpkin and potato, tied with banana leaf string. Sweet Chilli sauce included.

Vegetarian Deep Fried Spring Rolls (4)

$12.50

Four pieces. Vegetarian deep fried spring rolls with cabbage, carrots, onion, vermicelli and seasoning. Made in restaurant.

Prawn Twisters

$12.50

Our very own made-in-restaurant prawn twisters. Prawn meat and spices wrapped in a crunchy pastry. Four pieces. With sweet chilli sauce.

Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls

$12.50

Delicate rice paper rolls filled with a fresh, salad and noodle medley. Handcrafted for a light and aromatic taste, served with a tangy sweet chilli sauce. Four pieces.

Chicken Nuggets

$12.50

A classic family favourite. Golden, crispy nuggets served with your choice of sweet chilli or tomato sauce. Ten pieces.

Som Tum Thai Salad Starter

$15

Crisp, refreshing, and full of soul. A zesty Thai salad expertly tossed with lime, palm sugar, and savoury herbs for a bright, flavour-packed start to your meal. (No meat)

Roti (Flatbread)

Crispy flaky flatbread, cooked on a hotplate with butter. A perfect accompaniment to Thai curries.

Entree Combo 1

$25

(3 of each - Chicken Satay Sticks + Curry Puffs + Spring Rolls + Wontons)

Vegetarian Combo 2

$25

(3 of each - Fresh Spring Rolls + Money Bags + Spring Rolls + Curry Puffs)

Whole Prawns in Rice Paper

$15

Whole prawns with a salad rolled in a rice paper wrapper (contains egg). Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Soups

Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of prawns $3.00 extra.

Clear Noodle Soup

$24

Flavourful broth with your choice of meat, sprouts, shredded cabbage and carrot, spring onions and corriander with rice noodles.

Tom Yum

$24

Hot and sour soup with tomatoes. Mushroom, cabbage, lemongrass, kaffir lime, leaves, galangal, citrus juice, fish sauce and crushed red chilli peppers. Served with rice.

Tom Yum Noodle

$24

A hearty, noodle-filled version of our signature spicy-sour broth, streamlined with fewer vegetables to let the noodles take center stage.

Tom Kha

$24

A soothing and iconic Thai soup featuring a silky coconut milk broth infused with galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms and lime leaves. Served with rice.

Rad Na

$24

A savoury Thai comfort classic featuring wide, rice noodles and tender greens drenched in a silky, rich gravy.

Salads

Served with Rice.

Yum Thai Salad

$25

Sliced Chicken, Pork or Beef, with onion, citrus juice, and salad greens.

Larb Thai Salad

$25

Larb Gai: Refreshing minced chicken salad with lime, onions, aromatic herbs, and toasted roasted rice for a perfectly balanced, light, and soulful taste (chicken only)

Som Tum Salad

$25

Crisp, refreshing, and full of soul. A zesty Thai salad expertly tossed with lime, palm sugar, and savoury herbs. Served with rice. (No meat)

Nam Tok Salad

$25

Sliced Meat, shallots, fish suace, citrus juice, ground roasted rice. Chicken, Pork or Beef.

Noodle Dishes

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Phad Thai

$24

Delicate rice noodles and seasonal vegetables expertly tossed in a rich tomato and tamarind sauce. A modern take on a Thai classic, served with a fresh salad garnish and crushed peanuts.

Phad Siew

$24

Wok-seared wide rice noodles tossed in a rich, sweet soy sauce with tender greens and a signature hint of smoky, "breath of the wok" char.

Yellow Noodles

$24

A classic favourite featuring soft egg noodles and crisp garden vegetables in a silky Thai sweet and sour sauce.

Phad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles)

$24

Flat noodles with a spicy basil sauce, your choice of meat and seasonal vegetables.

Phad Kee Mao Udon

$25

Japanese Style Udon Noodles with a spicy basil sauce, your choice of meat and seasonal vegetables.

Stirfry

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Oyster Sauce

$24

A savory, umami-rich classic featuring crisp seasonal vegetables wok-tossed in a velvety, salted-caramel soy and oyster sauce.

Cashew Nut Stirfry

$24

A vibrant, sweet and savory wok-fry loaded with roasted cashews, seasonal vegetables, and a hint of smoky chilli jam.

Chicken Cashew Nut with Tempura

$27

Crispy, golden-fried tempura chicken tossed with roasted cashews and fresh seasonal vegetables in a sweet and savoury chilli jam glaze. (chicken only)

Thai Style Fried Rice

$24

Fragrant rice wok-fried with fresh vegetables, egg, and savoury seasonings for a classic, comforting taste of Thailand.

Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple

$24

Fragrant rice wok-fried with sweet pineapple, fresh vegetables, and egg, balanced with savoury seasonings for a vibrant, tropical twist on a Thai favourite.

Thai Fried Rice with Green Curry

$24

A fragrant twist on a classic, featuring jasmine rice wok-fried with aromatic green curry paste, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables for a spicy kick.

Ginger Stirfry

$24

Fresh julienned ginger sizzled with button and jelly mushrooms in a rich oyster sauce. A soulful Thai classic, skillfully balanced with seasonal vegetables and your choice of protein.

Sweet & Sour Stirfry

$24

Choice of meat in a sweet & sour sauce with seasonal vegetables & pineapple chunks.

Phad Phed

$24

Stir fry with red curry sauce, your choice of protein & seasonal vegetables.

Basil Stirfry

$24

Fresh seasonal vegetables and sizzled in a spicy, savoury basil sauce. A soulful and energising dish, skillfully balanced with your choice of protein for an authentic taste of Thailand.

Peanut Satay Sauce Stirfry

$24

Seasonal vegetables stirfried with your choice of meat and our own peanut satay sauce in this popular favourite.

Garlic Stirfry

$24

A fragrant, savoury stir-fry featuring a bold blend of golden toasted garlic and black pepper. Tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables for a soulful, warming finish.

Curries

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Green Curry

$24

Fragrant Thai herbs and creamy coconut milk paired with broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bamboo, and pumpkin. Skillfully balanced for a light, refreshing taste.

Red Curry

$24

A rich, aromatic red curry with creamy coconut milk, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a gentle kick of spice.

Yellow Curry

$24

A mild, golden curry infused with turmeric and warm spices, simmered in silky coconut milk with potatoes and onions for a comforting, mellow glow.

Massaman Curry

$24

Tomatoes, potatoes, carrot & pumpkin with crushed peanuts

Penang Curry

$24

Pumpkin, carrots, mushrooms and vegetables with your choice of meat. Served with rice.

Jungle Curry

$24

Red onion, bamboo shoots, pumpkin, mushrooms. The only curry without coconut cream and the spiciest item on the menu!

Pineapple Curry

$24

Sweet pineapple, tender pumpkin, and carrot simmered in a fragrant red curry sauce. A beautifully light and aromatic dish, handcrafted with your choice of protein for a perfectly balanced taste.

Lamb Shank Massaman

$30

A whole slow cooked lamb shank in a hearty coconut cream curry with pumpkin, potato, and carrots. (lamb only)

Pork Belly

Served with Rice.

Basil Pork Belly

$28

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with basil and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Phad Phed Pork Belly

$28

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with red curry paste and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Oyster Sauce Pork Belly

$28

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with Oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Duck

Sliced skin-on duck breast. Served with Rice.

Basil Duck

$28

Juicy sliced duck breast stirfried with basil and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Phad Phed Duck

$28

Juicy sliced duck breast stirfried with red curry and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Oyster Sauce Duck

$28

Juicy sliced duck breast stirfried with Oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg..

Fish

Served with Rice.

Sweet & Sour Battered Fish

$27

Battered fish in a sweet & sour sauce, with tomato, cucumber, pineapple and vegetables.

Green Curry Fish

$27

Coconut cream curry with veges, bamboo and fish fillets

Ginger Fish

$27

Vegetables, mushrooms and fresh ginger stir fried with fish fillets

Cashew Nut with Battered Fish

$27

Golden fish fillets and seasonal vegetables expertly tossed with roasted cashews and a smoky chilli glaze.

Deep Fried Whole Fish

Whole tarakihi fish with a choice of sauce. Served with Rice.

Sweet & Sour with veges

$42

Expertly fried whole fish served with our Thai sweet and sour vegetable sauce for a soulful balance of crunch and flavour.

Ginger Sauce with veges

$42

Phad Khing Fish: Expertly fried whole fish topped with our signature ginger and vegetable stir-fry. A fragrant, soulful balance of crispy texture and warm, aromatic flavour.

Extras

Available with main

Extra Rice

Extra Tofu in main

Extra Vegetables in main

Extra Meat in main

Fried Egg

Lunch Menu – Entrees

Chicken Satay Sticks (3)

$12.50

Three pieces of succulent chicken smothered in our very own restaurant made peanut satay sauce.

Marinated Chicken Wings

$12.50

Chicken wings marinated then slow cooked until tender. 4 pieces.

Thai Pork Toast (4)

Minced pork & chicken with herbs on bread, dipped in egg then deep fried.

Fish Cakes (5)

$12.50

Made from minced fish, herbs and a little chilli, served with sweet chilli sauce

Wontons (5)

$12.50

Crunchy wontons with our own savoury chicken & pork filling. Five pieces.

Curry Puffs (5)

$12.50

Flaky puff pastry with a kumura, potato & onion filling.

Money Bags (6)

$12.50

Six pieces. Crunchy deepfried bags of spring roll pastry filled with kumara, pumpkin and potato, tied with banana leaf string. Sweet Chilli sauce included.

Vegetarian Deep Fried Spring Rolls (4)

$12.50

Four pieces. Vegetarian deep fried spring rolls with cabbage, carrots, onion, vermicelli and seasoning. Made in restaurant.

Prawn Twisters

$12.50

Our very own made-in-restaurant prawn twisters. Prawn meat and spices wrapped in a crunchy pastry. Four pieces. With sweet chilli sauce.

Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls

$12.50

Delicate rice paper rolls filled with a fresh, salad and noodle medley. Handcrafted for a light and aromatic taste, served with a tangy sweet chilli sauce. Four pieces.

Chicken Nuggets

$12.50

A classic family favourite. Golden, crispy nuggets served with your choice of sweet chilli or tomato sauce. Ten pieces.

Roti (Flatbread)

Crispy flaky flatbread, cooked on a hotplate with butter. A perfect accompaniment to Thai curries.

Entree Combo 1

$25

(3 of each - Chicken Satay Sticks + Curry Puffs + Spring Rolls + Wontons)

Vegetarian Combo 2

$25

(3 of each - Fresh Spring Rolls + Money Bags + Spring Rolls + Curry Puffs)

Whole Prawns in Rice Paper

$15

Whole prawns with a salad rolled in a rice paper wrapper (contains egg). Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Lunch Menu – Soups

Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of prawns $3.00 extra.

Clear Noodle Soup

$15.50

Flavourful broth with your choice of meat, sprouts, shredded cabbage and carrot, spring onions and corriander with rice noodles.

Tom Yum

$15.50

Hot and sour soup with tomatoes. Mushroom, cabbage, lemongrass, kaffir lime, leaves, galangal, citrus juice, fish sauce and crushed red chilli peppers. Served with rice.

Tom Yum Noodle

$15.50

A hearty, noodle-filled version of our signature spicy-sour broth, streamlined with fewer vegetables to let the noodles take center stage.

Tom Kha

$15.50

A soothing and iconic Thai soup featuring a silky coconut milk broth infused with galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms and lime leaves. Served with rice.

Rad Na

$17.50

A savoury Thai comfort classic featuring wide, rice noodles and tender greens drenched in a silky, rich gravy.

Lunch Menu – Noodle Dishes

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Phad Thai

$15

Delicate rice noodles and seasonal vegetables expertly tossed in a rich tomato and tamarind sauce. A modern take on a Thai classic, served with a fresh salad garnish and crushed peanuts.

Phad Siew

$15

Wok-seared wide rice noodles tossed in a rich, sweet soy sauce with tender greens and a signature hint of smoky, "breath of the wok" char.

Yellow Noodles

$15

A classic favourite featuring soft egg noodles and crisp garden vegetables in a silky Thai sweet and sour sauce.

Phad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles)

$15

Flat noodles with a spicy basil sauce, your choice of meat and seasonal vegetables.

Lunch Menu – Stirfry

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Oyster Sauce

$15

A savory, umami-rich classic featuring crisp seasonal vegetables wok-tossed in a velvety, salted-caramel soy and oyster sauce.

Cashew Nut Stirfry

$15

A vibrant, sweet and savory wok-fry loaded with roasted cashews, seasonal vegetables, and a hint of smoky chilli jam.

Chicken Cashew Nut with Tempura

$17

Crispy, golden-fried tempura chicken tossed with roasted cashews and fresh seasonal vegetables in a sweet and savoury chilli jam glaze. (chicken only)

Thai Style Fried Rice

$15

Fragrant rice wok-fried with fresh vegetables, egg, and savoury seasonings for a classic, comforting taste of Thailand.

Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple

$15

Fragrant rice wok-fried with sweet pineapple, fresh vegetables, and egg, balanced with savoury seasonings for a vibrant, tropical twist on a Thai favourite.

Thai Fried Rice with Green Curry

$15

A fragrant twist on a classic, featuring jasmine rice wok-fried with aromatic green curry paste, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables for a spicy kick.

Ginger Stirfry

$15

Fresh julienned ginger sizzled with button and jelly mushrooms in a rich oyster sauce. A soulful Thai classic, skillfully balanced with seasonal vegetables and your choice of protein.

Sweet & Sour Stirfry

$15

Choice of meat in a sweet & sour sauce with seasonal vegetables & pineapple chunks.

Phad Phed

$15

Stir fry with red curry sauce, your choice of protein & seasonal vegetables.

Basil Stirfry

$15

Fresh seasonal vegetables and sizzled in a spicy, savoury basil sauce. A soulful and energising dish, skillfully balanced with your choice of protein for an authentic taste of Thailand.

Peanut Satay Sauce Stirfry

$15

Seasonal vegetables stirfried with your choice of meat and our own peanut satay sauce in this popular favourite.

Garlic Stirfry

$15

A fragrant, savoury stir-fry featuring a bold blend of golden toasted garlic and black pepper. Tossed with fresh seasonal vegetables for a soulful, warming finish.

Lunch Menu – Curries

Served with Rice. Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fried Tofu or Veges only. Combination meats $5.00 extra. Choice of Prawns or Lamb, $3.00 extra.

Green Curry

$15

Fragrant Thai herbs and creamy coconut milk paired with broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bamboo, and pumpkin. Skillfully balanced for a light, refreshing taste.

Red Curry

$15

A rich, aromatic red curry with creamy coconut milk, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a gentle kick of spice.

Yellow Curry

$15

A mild, golden curry infused with turmeric and warm spices, simmered in silky coconut milk with potatoes and onions for a comforting, mellow glow.

Massaman Curry

$15

Tomatoes, potatoes, carrot & pumpkin with crushed peanuts

Penang Curry

$15

Pumpkin, carrots, mushrooms and vegetables with your choice of meat. Served with rice.

Jungle Curry

$15

Red onion, bamboo shoots, pumpkin, mushrooms. The only curry without coconut cream and the spiciest item on the menu!

Pineapple Curry

$15

Sweet pineapple, tender pumpkin, and carrot simmered in a fragrant red curry sauce. A beautifully light and aromatic dish, handcrafted with your choice of protein for a perfectly balanced taste.

Lunch Menu – Pork Belly

Served with Rice.

Basil Pork Belly

$17.50

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with basil and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Phad Phed Pork Belly

$17.50

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with red curry paste and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Oyster Sauce Pork Belly

$17.50

Crunchy, juicy pork belly pieces stirfried with Oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables. Topped with a fried egg.

Lunch Menu – Fish

Served with Rice.

Sweet & Sour Battered Fish

$17.50

Battered fish in a sweet & sour sauce, with tomato, cucumber, pineapple and vegetables.

Cashew Nut with Battered Fish

$17.50

Golden fish fillets and seasonal vegetables expertly tossed with roasted cashews and a smoky chilli glaze.

Lunch Menu – Extras

Available with main

Extra Rice

Extra Tofu in main

Extra Vegetables in main

Extra Meat in main (chicken, pork or beef)

Fried Egg

Final Thoughts

The north-western suburbs reward diners who match the venue to the moment. Kinji offers the most composed evening, while Mali Jasmine and Samurai Bowl bring warmth and flavour without formality. Strange Bandit, Untouched World Kitchen and Passengers + Co make brunch feel purposeful, from serious coffee to kimchi shakshuka and rosti-based Benedict. The Vibe, Merrin Street and Tavern Harewood handle mixed groups particularly well, and Kebab & Grill Corner is useful when a freshly assembled takeaway is the right answer. Couples can build a more leisurely night around sashimi or Thai sharing dishes, while solo diners are well served by ramen, curry rice and kebab meals that do not require a group order.

Travel timing should shape the final decision. Roydvale cafés are convenient before an afternoon flight, but their kitchens close earlier than the pubs and dinner restaurants. Wairakei Road works better for a relaxed evening, while Bishopdale and Avonhead suit families who value parking and broad menus. Check hours on the day, reserve where needed and give the kitchen clear dietary information. With those practical details settled, this corner of Christchurch can provide a meal that feels local rather than merely convenient. A small amount of planning makes the difference between rushing through lunch and enjoying the strongest qualities of each kitchen.

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Strange Bandit by Luciano

Strange Bandit by Lucianos Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Lunch and Snacks

Breakfast add-ons and extras

Snacks

Beer

Wine

Bottle

Espresso

Sweet

Tea

Iced Drinks

Matcha

Kinji Japanese Restaurant

Kinji Japanese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Kinji Selective Meal

Sushi & Sashimi

Meat Dishes

Vegetable & Plant-Based

Seafood

On the Side Dessert

Sake (150ml)

Wine

Cocktail

Bottle Wine