Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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"The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00

Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00

Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00

French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00

Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00

We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.

Nearby Sample Menus

GRILLED CHICKEN SLIDER WITH KUMARA CRISPS & KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $9.20
OKI HOKI SET (SEASONAL) $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
MISO SOUP $2.00
TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH TANGY MAYO & KUMARA CRISPS $13.00
STEAK & CHEESE CURRY $16.90
- Japanese style curry with beef rib eye & melting cheese
SALTED JAPANESE SOY BEANS (EDAMAME) $5.00
SEARED SALMON $2.90

Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
Red Curry ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Red Curry with seasonal vegetables and coconut milk.
Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
- Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
- Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
- Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.

Crab Sticks $2.00
Chicken Nuggets (Dozen) $10.00
Meat Patties $2.20
Plain Donuts $2.20
we do not sell 1/2 a scoop of chips on their own
Spring Rolls $2.70
-1/2 Scoops $1.70
Fish $2.60

Pacifically Speaking POA
- Freshly caught fish fillets cooked according to the whim of the chef. Please ask you wait staff for today's catch.
Fries $4.50
Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30.00
- A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine and cherry glaze.
Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
- Crispy paprika spiced chicken with tomato and lettuce bound in a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
400 Grams Rump Steak $41.00
- Cooked to your liking and served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
Kakanui Calamari** $16.50
- Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
Man Platter $34.00
- Our own BBQ ribs, cajun chicken nibbles, onion rings and golden fries served with aïoli and sweet chilli sauce.
Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.00
- Paprika spiced chicken with salad, lemon and lime aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with fries.

-prawn $22.90
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.90
Lemongrass stir fried (s)
- Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables.
-seafood or tofu $21.00

-Regular $8.90
-options required $9.90
- crispy chicken curry
Squid Ball $4.00
- Deep Fried Squid Ball, Serve With Japanese Mayo
-Small $4.80
-Cucumber
Salmon Nigiri (GF 6PC) $9.20
-reg $9.90
Inari (GF)

Lambs Fry & Bacon $18.50
- Yum! Served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas
Talbot Mixed Grill $35.00
- Not for the faint hearted! 250g ribeye, 2 eggs, homemade onion rings, bacon, sausage, tomato served with a generous amount of fries We suggest a handle of Speight's to seal the deal
Lamb Koftas $21.50
- Greek style served on couscous with sides of onion and tomato salsa and homemade riata
All Day Breakfast $20.00
- Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, hash browns and tomato served with toast
Mozzarella Loaf $9.90
- A Parisian loaf smothered with garlic butter and mozzarella
Fish & Chips $15.00
- Beer battered or lightly crumbed Hoki fillets served with fries and seasonal salad
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- Our take with marinaded strips of ribeye, tossed through salad greens with garlic dressing
Fish of the Day $26.90
- Please ask what our fresh fish is. Beer battered or lightly crumbed served with fries and salad

Plus Fried Eggs $1
Kransky and Egg Roll $8
- Fried or Scrambled
Best Bacon Buttie $8
Deluxe Cheese Toastie $8
Pulled Pork, Grilled Cheese, Red Pepper Relish $10
Haast Whitebait Fritter $8
Smoked Chicken Sage / Onion Relish $10
Rump Steak, Roast Veg Chutney, Grilled Cheese $10

Desserts:
Regular: $16.50
Small: $7.50
Regular: $11.00
Regular: $13.00
Lamb:
Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
Large: $16.00

FRESH SALMON (6 pc/ 8 pc) $7.00/$8.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN (6 PC/8 PC) $6.00/$7.50
GINGER $0.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
CRISPY CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
TUNA CALIFORNIA ROLL $7.00
- with salmon
SALMON HALF ROLL $4.50
FRESH SALMON AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.50/$8.00

Lamb & Mushroom Pie
Mince Pie
Steak Pie
Cottage pie
Stuff Sausage $2.20
Each $4
Steak & Pepper
Sausage Rolls $2.20

Eggs benedict $24
- With streaky bacon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
price per portion, per item
available 11am to 2:30pm
Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
- With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
- Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
Seasonal allotment salad $18.50
- Roots (carrot, beetroot, kumara) and green leaves finished with avocado & our own summer dressing (the chef recommends adding a side of bacon)

Onion N/A
Veggie Delite N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Three Pepper Chicken N/A
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
White Bread N/A

Vege Burger $26.50
- Seasonal vegetable fritter, Halloumi, slaw, mango chutney & fries
Half & half add $2.00
Carrot & walnut cake with cream cheese icing $12.50
Large - serves 4 $59.00
Dozen $30.00
Akaroa Salmon $28.00
- With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & lemon caper vinaigrette
Calamari with chipotle mayonnaise $15.50
Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & dukkah $15.50