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Chic Restaurant and Bar brings Persian cooking, charcoal grilling and a late-night bar to its Manchester Street premises. The main dining room is joined by an upstairs lounge and function space, allowing the venue to move from a dinner table to cocktails, group celebrations and karaoke without losing its restaurant focus. Evening service runs seven days, and the menu is substantial enough to serve both a quiet meal and a large party assembled around shared platters.

Persian stews and rice dishes give the kitchen its most distinctive voice. Gheymeh combines lamb, split peas and tomato with cinnamon and saffron, while ghormeh sabzi cooks lamb with kidney beans, herbs and dried lime. Fesenjan pairs braised duck leg with ground walnuts and house-made pomegranate molasses. Tahchin provides another texture entirely: a crisp saffron rice cake layered with chicken or lamb and finished with barberries, pistachios and garlic yoghurt.

The grill is designed to scale from one skewer to a feast. Chargrilled chicken, lamb chenjeh, minced-lamb koobideh and lamb cutlets can appear in combinations such as the Soltan platter, while larger charcoal and royal feasts add steak, lamb shank, fried chicken and seafood. Rice, salad and tzatziki keep those platters connected to the rest of the menu. This makes sharing a genuine structure rather than simply ordering several unrelated main courses.

Smaller plates provide a gentler route into the same flavours. Hummus, smoky baba ganoush, stuffed vine leaves and hand-rolled falafel work well around warm pita, while pide and iskander dishes broaden the Turkish and Mediterranean side of the menu. Dessert returns to Persian accents through saffron-and-rose ice cream, served alone or with baklava and cakes. A full cocktail list, including alcohol-free choices, completes a venue where drinks and dinner are deliberately planned together.

Address: 64 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Chic Restaurant and Bar Menu

Starters-Sides

Ask one of our friendly staff for gluten free options

Hummus Dip
$15.50

A silky blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Creamy, rich, and full of flavour, a timeless classic served with warm pita bread

Baba Ganoush
$16.50

A smoky blend of roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, finished with olive oil and herbs. A creamy, earthy dip, Served with warm pita bread.

Dolma
$15.50

Tender vine leaves stuffed with a fragrant mix of rice, herbs, and spices. A timeless Mediterranean classic.

Falafel Entrée
$16.50

Hand-rolled ground chickpeas and herb bites, fried until golden and served with a cooling garlic yogurt dip, a Eastern favourite full of flavour and crunch.

Fried Chicken
$24.50

Crispy-fried chicken thigh pieces with a golden crunch. Served with creamy garlic aioli and a drizzle of sweet chilli.

Crumbed Butterflied Prawn Tails
$21.50

Juicy prawn tails coated in a light, crunchy crumb. Served with creamy garlic aioli and a drizzle of sweet chilli.

Seasonal Salad
$14.50
Pita Bread
$5
Garlic Pita Bread
$6.50
Chips
$14.50
Kumara fries
$15.50
Chips, Cheese and Gravy
$17.50
Wedges
$16.50

Persian Kebabs

All Persian Kebabs are served with rice, tzatziki and salad

Chargrilled Chicken (Joojeh)
$33.50

Succulent chicken thigh pieces marinated in saffron, lemon juice, and Persian spices, then flame-grilled to smoky perfection. Juicy, tender, and full of classic Persian flavour. Served with rice

Vaziri
$38.50

A classic Persian duo: tender chicken thigh pieces marinated in saffron and flame-grilled (Chargrilled Chicken), paired with a juicy lamb Koobideh skewer. Served together for the perfect balance of flavour and texture. Served with rice

Bakhtiari
$33.50

A bold mix of tender chicken thigh (Chargrilled Chicken) and juicy lamb pieces (Chenjeh), marinated in saffron, herbs, and spices, grilled together on one skewer for a perfect balance of smoky, aromatic taste. Served with rice

Lamb Chenjeh
$33.50

Succulent lamb pieces marinated in saffron, lemon juice, Persian spices then flame-grilled for a tender, smoky finish. Served with rice

Koobideh (Persian’s Famous Ground Meat Kebab)
$33.50

Authentic Persian-style lamb mince, seasoned with onion and spices, then grilled over open flame. Juicy, aromatic, and bursting with flavour. Served with rice

Mix Grill Bowl (Kaseh Kebab)
$39.50

A generous trio of Persian favourites: tender chicken thigh pieces marinated in saffron and flame-grilled (Chargrilled Chicken) tender lamb pieces (Chenjeh), and a flame-grilled lamb Koobideh skewer. Charcoal-grilled and packed with bold, authentic flavour. Served with rice

Lamb Cutlets on Fire (Persian Shishlik)
$45.50

Flame-grilled lamb cutlets marinated in our signature blend of saffron and spices — a house favourite for over 19 years. Served with rice

Traditional Persian Meals

All Stews are served with rice

Gheymeh
$32.50

A rich, slow-cooked stew of lamb, yellow split peas, and fragrant tomato sauce, infused with cinnamon and saffron. Topped with golden fries, served with rice

Ghormeh Sabzi
$32.50

A beloved Persian herb stew made with slow-cooked lamb, kidney beans, and a fragrant blend of sautéed herbs including parsley, leek, and fenugreek. Simmered with dried lime for a deep, tangy flavour. Served with rice

Fesenjan (Duck Leg)
$39

Persian-style braised duck leg slow-cooked in finely ground walnuts, tangy homemade pomegranate molasses and plum sauce. A firm favourite from our childhood. Served with rice

Tahchin (Chicken or Lamb)
$36.60

A golden, crisp Persian rice cake made with saffron-infused basmati rice, layered with your choice of tender chicken or lamb pieces. Cooked to perfection and topped with tangy barberries and slivered pistachios. Served with garlic yogurt on the side. Filling: Chicken, Lamb

Lamb Shank (Mahicheh)
$35.50

Fall-off-the-bone goodness. Tender slow cooked lamb shank with Persian spices. Served with rice

Kiwi Favourite

Rib Eye Steak (300 gram)
$43.50

The steak lover’s choice! Prime Canterbury Angus steak cooked to your preference. Served with golden fries and fresh seasonal salad with your choice of sauce : Rich Gravy, Creamy Mushroom or Garlic Butter

Fish and Chips (Blue Cod)
$35.50

Crispy crumbed Blue Cod, served with golden chips, fresh seasonal salad, aiol and tomato sauce.

Turkish Pizza (Pide)

Turkish Pide is a Western pizza crust. Pide usually comes in a oval shape. Ideal for sharing

Lamb Pide
$38

Marinated lamb, cheese, red onion, olives, capsicum, mushroom, house-made tomato base, tzatziki

Meat Lovers Pide
$39.50

Chicken, lamb, cheese, capsicum, mushroom, red onion, house-made tomato base, BBQ drizzle

Roast Chicken & Apricot Pide
$38

Chicken, cheese, mushroom, capsicum, red onion, cream cheese, house-made tomato base, apricot drizzle

Vegetarian Pide
$38

Falafel, cheese, red onion, capsicum, olives, mushroom, eggplant base, Hummus

Sharing Platters

Taste a variety of Chic’s all-time favourite main meals served with rice, tzatziki sauce and salad

The Mediterranean (Sharing with 2 People)
$79

Skewers of Lamb, chicken kebabs, Hummus, Fried Chicken, Falafel, Pita Bread

Soltan Platter (Sharing with 2 People)
$89

A skewer of mouth-watering Lamb Cutlets, a skewer of Chargrilled Chicken, Lamb Chenjeh, juicy skewers of chargrilled minced lamb (Koobideh)

Surf'n'Turf (Sharing with 3-4 People)
$109.50

Skewers of mouth-watering Lamb Chenjeh, succulent Chargrilled Chicken, juicy chargrilled minced lamb (Koobideh), Crumbed Blue Cod , Calamari and Crumbed Butterflied Prawn Tails, golden fries

Charcoal Feast (Sharing with 3-4 People)
$109.50

You will love the combination of our juicy chargrilled minced lamb (Koobideh), Chargrilled Chicken, 300g Rib Eye Steak, mouth-watering Lamb Cutlets on Fire, Lamb Chenjeh, golden fries

Royal Feast (Sharing with 8-10 People)
$320

This is a perfect sharing feast for you! The Royal Feast includes skewers of mouth-watering Lamb Chenjeh, succulent Chargrilled Chicken, Fried Chicken, Lamb Shank, 300g Rib Eye Steak, Lamb Cutlets, juicy chargrilled minced lamb (Koobideh), Crumbed Blue Cod, Crumbed Butterflied Prawn Tails, Calamari, golden fries

Pita Pocket Kebab

Sliced doner meat served with fresh seasonal salad, tzatziki, homemade tomato sauce

Chicken Pita
$19.50
Lamb Pita
$19.50
Falafel Pita
$19.50
Mix Pita
$22

Lamb and Chicken

Meat on Chips

Sliced doner meat served on golden fries with fresh seasonal salad, tzatziki, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce

Chicken on Chips
$21.50
Lamb on Chips
$21.50
Mix Meat on Chips
$23.50

Chicken and Lamb

Iskander

Sliced doner meat cooked with onion, capsicum, mushroom. Served with rice, fresh seasonal salad, tzatziki, mayonnaise

Chicken Iskander
$28.50
Lamb Iskander
$28.50
Mix Meat Iskander
$29.50

chicken and Lamb

Vegetarian

Roasted Eggplant Iskander
$28.50

Cooked with tomato and capsicum. Served with rice, fresh seasonal salad and tzatziki

Falafel Iskander
$28.50

A blend of chickpeas, spring onion, celery and parsley. Served with rice, fresh seasonal salad and tzatziki

Desserts

Baklava
$19.50

Sweet pastry dessert made of flaky and crispy layers of filo. Filled with pistachio drenched in honey syrup. Served with Bastani Sonnati (Persian Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)

Chocolate Lava Cake
$19.50

A beautiful gooey chocolate cake slice with a warm and rich taste that will leave you tempted for more! Served with Bastani Sonnati (Persian Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)

Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding
$19.50

Served with Bastani Sonnati (Persian Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)

White Chocolate Cake
$19.50

Soft sponge cake with alternating dark and light layers filled with caramelised chocolate and pistachio, decorated with pistachio crumble. Served with Bastani Sonnati (Persian Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)

Bastani Sonnati (Persian Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)
$12.50

Chic's Cocktails

Passion Delight
$18.50

Vodka, Liqueurs, Passionfruit, Pineapple

Chic Tropical
$18.50

Malibu, Liqueurs, Sourz Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry

Peach Rosé
$18.50

Peach Rosé Gin, Liqueurs, Ice Peach Tea

Pomegranate Moscow Mule
$18.50

Vodka, Lime, Grenadine, Pomegranate Juice, Ginger Beer

Strawberry Mojito
$18.50

Rum, Wild Strawberry, Lime Wedges, Fresh Mint, Soda

Aperol Spritz
$17

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

Espresso Martini
$18.50

Vodka, Kahlua, Frangelico, Espresso

French Kiss
$18.50

Vodka, Liqueurs, Cranberry, Pineapple

Southside
$21

Hendrick’s Gin, Cucumber, Lime, Soda

Bramble
$21

Malfy Gin, Black Cherry, Lemon, Boysenberry, Cranberry

Margarita
$20

Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice

Teapot Cocktails

Blue Angel
$27

Gin, Blue Curacao, Cointreau, Lemonade

Chic Island Ice Tea
$32

Vodka, Gin, Bacardi, Tequila, Blue Curacao, Red Bull

Skittle Bomb (Citrus, Strawberry or Grape)
$29

Chic’s Skittle Vodka with Red Bull

Marshmallow
$29

Marshmallow Vodka, Alize, Lemonade

Jäger Bomb with a Twist
$25

Jägermeister, Vodka, Redbull

Chic’s Paradise
$27

Soju, Malibu, Bacardi, Midori, Pineapple juice

Chic’s Punch
$27

Chic’s Fruity infused Vodka, Coke

Mocktails

Honey Mule
$15.50

Perfect mocktail harmony of Honey, Lemon, Ginger

Aloha Hawaii
$16.50

Spoil your taste buds with this tropical paradise getaway

Elderflower and Apple
$14.50

With its diligently selected unique aroma, you would never want this mocktail to end

Virgin Mojito
$14.50

Everyones classic favourite

My Love
$15

This mocktail is just like the sweet things you’d tell your lover on a rainy day with warm and fuzzy feelings

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