Straits Cafe Christchurch

Snacks

• House Baked CiabattaNZD 8.00

  smoked butter

• Roasted NutsNZD 8.00

  maple syrup, sea salt

• Warm Olives Marinated in Their Own OilNZD 8.00

  lemon, garlic

• Herb Polenta FriesNZD 10.00

  paprika aioli

• Spiced Tomato AranciniNZD 14.00

  whipped feta

• Pork WontonNZD 15.00

  with soy dressing

• Crispy Chicken & Japanese MayoNZD 16.00

Light

• Market Inspired SoupNZD 19.00

  ciabatta, butter

• Smoked Salmon SaladNZD 22.00

  with pickled onion, charred corn, fennel, mixed herbs, grains & horseradish crème fraiche

• Smoked Chicken Caesar SaladNZD 22.00

  Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, good parmesan and poached egg. Vegetarian option available

• Roasted Vegetable & Lamb Shank SaladNZD 23.00

  With spinach, whipped feta & olives. Vegetarian option available

Asian Selection

• Homemade Chicken CurryNZD 28.00

  herbs, steamed rice, naan bread

• Chicken and Prawn LaksaNZD 28.00

  chilli, herbs, noodles, bean sprouts, boiled egg

Middle

• Canterbury Lamb RumpNZD 36.00

  kumara gnocchi, beans, peas, silver beet, gremolata & beetroot gel

• Pork BellyNZD 36.00

  parsnip puree, saffron potatoes, charred corn, pickled vegetables

• Beef CheeksNZD 36.00

  chive mash, slow roast carrot & horseradish snow

• Ora King SalmonNZD 37.00

  pearl barley risotto, cauliflower, roast tomato, micro salad, chimichurri dressing

• Westwood Free Range ChickenNZD 36.00

  potato and cheddar croquette, capsicum coulis, prosciutto

• Trust the Kitchen VegetarianNZD 29.00

  something clever and tasty made up on the spot after you order

• Pappardelle PastaNZD 29.00

  forest mushroom, kale, pine nut, parmesan, red pepper

Grill

New Zealand grass fed beef, hand selected and graded. Served with fries, jus and smoked paprika aioli and your choice of side

• 300 Grams SirloinNZD 39.00

• 300 Grams RibeyeNZD 40.00

• 200 Grams Prime Eye FilletNZD 43.00

On the Side

• FriesNZD 8.00

  tomato sauce

• Agria Potato MashNZD 8.00

  red wine gravy

• Baby Salad LeavesNZD 8.00

  house dressing

• 12 Hour Slow Roasted CarrotsNZD 8.00

  hazelnut

• Steamed VegetablesNZD 8.00

  olive oil

• Cos LettuceNZD 8.00

  Caesar dressing, good parmesan, bacon, crostini

Sweet As

• Crème CaramelNZD 18.00

  orange gel, poached rhubarb, candied nuts, pistachio wafer

• MeringueNZD 18.00

  lemon curd, biscuit crumb, lemon tuile strawberry sorbet

• Chocolate BrownieNZD 18.00

  chocolate mousse, orange foam, caramel, chocolate crumbs

• Today's Trio of Ice CreamNZD 12.00

  chocolate crumb

Cheese

All $22. 60 grams with walnuts, apple and crackers

• Whitestone Windsor BlueNZD 14.00

  Oamaru, North Otago

• Evansdale Farmhouse BrieNZD 14.00

  Waikouaiti, Otago

Liqueur Coffee

• Hot ChocolateNZD 11.50

  with Baileys

• Irish CoffeeNZD 12.00

  with Whiskey

• Roman CoffeeNZD 12.00

  with Galliano

• Calypso CoffeeNZD 12.00

  with Tia Maria