Ancestral at UC Canty Cafe & Restaurant Menu

Introducing the menu at Ancestral at UC Canty Cafe & Restaurant, where the heart of Sichuan cuisine comes alive amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Rutherford building. Located in Ilam, Christchurch, this cafe specializes in tantalizing dishes that celebrate tradition with a modern twist.

• Beef & Lamb Delight: Relish in the Large Spicy Sichuan Beef in Chilli Oil, or try the Savoury Braised Beef Brisket paired with tender potatoes for a comforting meal.
• Signature Fish Selection: The Large Spiced Fish Fillets in Oriental Pickled Vegetables bring an enticing balance of flavors, while the Spicy Fish Fillets with Soft Tofu offer a delightful twist on a classic.
• Refreshments: Complement your meal with a Classic Oolong Tea or indulge in their vibrant Oolong Milk Tea—a popular choice among students.

Your taste buds will thank you for exploring the rich offerings at Ancestral, where every dish is a journey back to culinary roots.

Beef & Lamb, 牛和羊

• Large Spicy Sichuan Beef In Chilli Oil

• Sichuan Chilli Beef W/Green Edamame Soybeans

• Savoury Braised Beef-Briskets W /Potatoes

• Savoury Braised Lamb-Briskets W/Dried Tofu-Sticks In Pot

  NZ$32.00

• Cumin Beef

  NZ$28.00

Chicken

• 玻璃雞

  NZ$26.00

• Sweet & Sour "Sesame Chicken

• Sichuan Spicy "Kung Pao" Stir-Fried Chicken

  NZ$25.00

• Sichuan Chilli Chicken

  NZ$25.00

• Chongqing Chicken Wing Casserole

• Stir-Fried Spicy Chicken-Wings Inside Pot

  NZ$28.00

• Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken-Gristle/Cartlidge

• Sautéed Chicken W/Spicy Sichuan Pickles

• Spicy Oriental Stir-Fried Pork Slices

  NZ$26.00

• Stir-Fried Vermicelli Glass-Noodles W /Oriental Pickled Vege And Pork Slices

• Spicy & Sour Sautéed Shredded Pork W /Sliced Veges

  NZ$25.00

• Spicy Pork W/Salted-Fish Pcs & Stewed Eggplants In Casserole Pot

  NZ$28.00

Signature Fish, 鱼

• Large Spiced Fish-Fillets In Oriental Pickled Vege & Chilli (Soupy

  NZ$32.00

• Signature Large Spicy Sichuan Fish-Fillets In Chilli Oil

  NZ$33.00

• Spicy Fish-Fillets W/ Soft Tofu

Tofu, 豆腐

• 麻婆豆腐

  NZ$25.00

Beef, 牛

• Beef Slices In Oriental Gravy Sauce

• Beef Slices In Oriental Oyster Sauce W /Vege

Fish, 鱼

• Savoury Braised Fish-Fillets W/Onion & Ginger

Fried Noodle, From The Wok

• Malaysian "Mee Goreng" Noodles

  NZ$18.00

• Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles

  NZ$18.00

• Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles W/Egg Gravy

• Traditional Stir-Fried Noodles

• Hokkien Stir-Fried Noodles

  NZ$18.00

• Vegetarian Stir-Fried Vermicelli Glass-Noodles

  NZ$17.00

Dry Noodles (Non-Soup

• Spicy Pork-Mince On Noodles

  NZ$17.00

• Sichuan Spicy Chicken Cold Noodle

  NZ$17.00

• Deep Fried Pork Cutlet On Noodles

• Bbq-Chicken W/Dry-Noodle

• Vegetarian-Mince Tossed W/Dry Noodles

• Oriental 'Five-Spiced Beef' Noodle-Soup

• Sichuan 'Spicy & Numbing' Noodle-Soup

• Oriental Bbq Chicken Slices In Noodle-Soup

【Noodle-Soup, 汤面

• Spicy Laksa Noodle-Soup

  NZ$19.00

• Stewed Beef Noodle-Soup

  NZ$18.00

• Fried Noodle-Soup

  NZ$18.00

• Pickled Vege & Pork Vermicelli Rice-Noodle Soup

Cold Appetizer, 開胃冷盤

• Steamed Chicken W/Chilli Oil & Peppercorn

  NZ$12.00

• Asian Spiced Beef Slices

  NZ$11.00

• Marinated Pork Slices

  NZ$11.00

• Marinated Beef Slices

  NZ$11.00

Starters & Snacks

• Roasted Peanuts

  NZ$7.00

• Tasty Chicken Wings

• Deep Fried Pork Cutlet

  NZ$12.00

• Deep Fried Tofu

  NZ$8.00

• Deep Fried Mini "Spring Rolls

• Deep Fried Fish Balls

• Curly Fries

• Kumara Chips

• Prawn Twisters

• Pan-Fried Dumplings

• Chicken Dumplings

  NZ$16.00

Soup, 湯類

• Oriental Chicken & Shittake Mushroom Soup

  NZ$8.00

• Oriental Chicken Corn Soup

  NZ$10.00

• Spicy & Sour Oriental Soup

Dishes With Rice, 蓋飯

• Crystal Chicken

  NZ$18.00

• Black Peppered Stir-Fried Beef

  NZ$18.00

• Stewed Beef Brisket In Oriental Gravy

  NZ$18.00

• Teriyaki Chicken W/Mayo Sauce & Coleslaw

  NZ$18.00

• Lemon Chicken

• Stir-Fried Chicken W/Mixed Vege

Fried Rice, 炒飯

• Chicken Fried Rice

• Chicken Fried Rice W/Salted -Fish

• Yang-Chow" Fried Rice

  NZ$18.00

• Pork-Chop Dice Fried Rice

• Fried Rice W/Prawns

  NZ$19.00

• Vegetarian Fried Rice

  NZ$17.00

Beverages, 精选饮品

• Royal Classic Milk Tea

  NZ$7.00

• Taro Milk Tea

• Lychee Green Tea

  NZ$7.00

• Peach Green Tea Tea

  NZ$7.00

• Honeydew Bubbly Shake

  NZ$6.50

• Brown Sugar Bubble Milk

  NZ$7.00

• Soft Drink

  NZ$4.50

• Hot Green Tea In Pot

  NZ$4.50

Others

• Classic Oolong Tea

• Oolong Milk Tea