Canterbury Worcester Street And South

Honey Pot Pizza Bar, corner of Manchester and Lichfield St. (☎366 5853). This fully licensed pizza bar has a menu that puts a twist on traditional dishes. The apricot lamb burger ($15.50) and chicken, cranberry and brie pizza on a naan bread crust ($20) are two stellar options. Breakfast is available all day. Gourmet lunch sandwiches $11-11.50. Open daily 7am-late, usually around 11:30pm. MC/V.
Topkapi Turkish Kebab House, 185a Manchester St. (☎379 4447; www.topkapi.co.nz). The kebabs at this family-run restaurant are a step above typical kebab fare, with well-prepared meat and falafel on toasted pitas loaded with salad and couscous. Lunchtime kebabs are a deal ($5.50-6.50). Medium kebabs ($6.50-8) are only for takeaway. Large kebabs $11-13. Open M-Tu 11:30am-10pm, W-Th 11:30am-10:30pm, F 11:30am-late, Sa 3pm-late. AmEx/MC/V.
Raj Mahal (☎366 0521), at Manchester and Worcester St. Choose from several traditional tandoori ($12.50-20) and vegetarian ($13-18) dishes, along with lots of spicy curry dishes ($14-19). Takeaways $9-13. Open Tu-Su 4:30-10pm. AmEx/MC/V.
Joji’s Sushi Bar, 186 Manchester St. (☎365 0500), look for the bright pink “Joji’s” sign. This tasteful sushi restaurant has bargain lunch specials ($9-12) as well as $5 lunch boxes (M-F noon-2:30pm). The service is thoughtful and the portions generous. Sushi rolls mostly $5-9, though the specialty rolls are more expensive. Open daily 11:30am-11pm. AmEx/MC/V.
Carnivores, 207 Manchester St. (☎650 371). Enjoy honey or spicy chicken chopped, garnished, and stuck between bread while you wait. This tiny lunch counter serves chicken in all imaginable combinations. Basic yet filling sandwiches $6.50-7.50. Open M-Th 10:30am-2:30pm, F 10:30am-3:30pm. Cash only.

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