Ilex in Christchurch Menu

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft greens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Triple smoked ham with cheddar. relish, whole grain dijon noise and lettuce $7.00
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Chia seeds $9.00
    • with almond milk, coconut cranberries, granola rhubarb, pecans and almonds
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
  • Corn fritters with poached eggs avocado, tomato Kasumi, avocado creme. chilli and soft herbs(V)(GF) $19.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Waffles with hazelnut caramel poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
PASTRY PASTRY
  • 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 $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • French fries with garlic aioli(V)(GF) $7.00
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $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(V) $11.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
  • Kids pack $9.00
    • with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit dried fruit and juice
  • Kids ‘fish and chips’ with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon $22.00
    • with house pickled beets, horseradish crème Fraiche, avocado, chives. Croute and soft herbs
  • Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
    • with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
  • Grilled Canterbury steak sandwich $19.00
    • with streaky bacon, onion, jam, chimichurri, soft leafs, French fries and aioli
CABINET SELECTION CABINET SELECTION
  • Please see counter staff to make your selection

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Combination Foo Young $12.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Tray of Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Thai Sweet Chilli-Beef $11.00
  • $15pack $15.00
    • 1 Spring Roll, 2 Fish's, 1 Meat Pattie, 2 Scoops of Chips, 1 Hotdog, 1 Crabstick
  • 1 Sausage $2.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $12.00
  • Bacon $6.00
  • Chocolate Orange Brownie $12.00
    • Decadent chocolate brownie infused with orange and served warm with ice cream
  • Kids Toastie
    • Ham and cheese toasted sandwich served with fries
  • Affogato $14.00
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso coffee and a shot of liqueur. From the following selection; Galliano Amaretto, Kahlua, Baileys, Cointreau or Yellow Galliano (vanilla liqueur)
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Ultimate Beef Burger $22.00
    • Beef burger served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, cheese beetroot, egg, tomato, beer battered onion rings and a side of fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $24.00
    • Fresh garden salad topped with sliced ribeye steak cooked medium rare drizzled with a chilli peanut dressing
  • Rosewater Meringues $10.00
    • Rosewater meringues served with cream and berry compote
  • Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
  • Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup & Cream $13.00
  • Bacon & Free-range Eggs with Toast & Relish $14.50
  • Large $12.50
  • Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $18.50
  • Large $17.50
  • Cheesecake (ask our staff for the current flavour) $13.00
  • Sauteed Mushrooms & Bacon on Toasted Sourdough or 5 Grain Bread $18.50
  • Kelp with vinegar and garlic $6.00
  • Chicken with chef's sauce $12.00
  • Cold tofu with chives $6.00
  • Crab with ginger and spring onion $20.00
  • Braised tofu with home style special sauce (spicy) $13.00
  • Fried pan cake with cabbage $10.00
  • Chicken with ginger and spring onion $15.00
  • Fried Chicken with special powder spicy $17.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Lunch time dishes served with basmati rice and naan bread.
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Ganga Jamuna Subzi $12.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • 27. Hot Duck Red Curry (Daily Limited)
    • Cooked with chef’s selected fruits & vegetables in red curry paste
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • Mixed Seafood $18
  • 18. Yellow Curry Stir Fried
    • Served with rice, a spicy curry flavor dish, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables & egg in yellow curry sauce
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • Mixed Seafood $18
  • Chicken $10.50
  • 6. Spare Ribs (6-8 pieces) Our style $11
    • grilled marinated with garlic & pepper sauce
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Chicken Teriyaki $10.00
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
    • Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Lunch Box $16.50
    • A: Salad, Tempura, Sashimi, Miso, Soup and Rice / B: Salad, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice / C: Roll Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi and Miso Soup / D: Salad, Sashimi, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice
  • Bulgogi (Beef) $12.00
    • Thinly sliced beef marinated in a delicious blend of Mum’s special soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Lunch Special N/A
    • Please ask our friendly staff for more details.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Chef's choice of fresh home-made soup. Served with ciabatta bread.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • A creamy chunky chowder - a Milieu Specialty
  • Vege Nachos $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Kumara Corn Fritters $18.50
    • Streaky Bacon or Smoked Salmon. Served with seasonal salad, sliced cucumber, cherry tomato and feta, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
  • Steak sandwich with rocket, cheese croquette and smashed potatoes $14.00
  • Calamari and chorizo panfried with lemon and herb oil, served with baguette. $13.50
  • Crispy fried heritage beetroot cubes with blue cheese sour cream dip and truffle salt. G/F. V $12.50
  • Buttermilk pancakes w/ vanilla ice cream, maple syrup and berry compote $9.00
  • Red wine and thyme jus (D/F), mushroom and garlic sauce, a trio of mustard (D/F), garlic and chili butter sauce, bearnaise sauce or horopito pesto (D/F) n/a
  • Vanilla, strawberry and rosewater panna cotta with lavender scented creme fraiche ice cream and honeycomb. G/F $14.00
  • Chargrilled salmon fillet with kaffir lime, scented jasmine rice, crispy shallots, spring onion and sesame oil dressing, served with a toasted peanuts, water, chestnuts and coriander salsa. G/F. D/F. $21.50
  • Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich $6.00
  • SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
    • WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • MAKER'S MARK BOURBON & COCA-COLA GLAZED PORK RIBS $21.00
    • 1/2 kilo of slow-cooked pork ribs with a sticky barbeque glaze
  • HOUSE MARINATED OLIVE SELECTION(GF, V) $9.00
  • "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
  • SEASONAL HOUSE SLAW (GF)( V) $8.00
  • DEVILLED EGGS (4) $9.50
    • TOPPED WITH POPCORN SHRIMP, HOUSEMADE PICKLE, AND CHIVES
  • ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD $15.00
    • Andouille sausage, bleu cheese, cherry tomato, buttermilk ranch,(VO)
  • Margarita $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Tomato base, basil, mozzarella, garlic and fresh tomato
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
    • Lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. A Winnie's favourite.
  • Caesar $17.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous Winnie's caesar dressing (with chicken $19.00) (Anchovies optional)
  • Con le Patate $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomatoes and anchovy fillets
  • Jalapeno Bites $12.00
    • A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream chesse encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell.
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • Garlic Prawns $15.00
    • Quick-fire garlic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing.
  • Pork and Kumara Croquettes $13.00
    • Delicious pulled pork and kumara crumbed in parmesan and Winne's herbs, served with ginger, soy chilli dipping sauce.
  • Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.50
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Chicken breast served with a fresh salad finished with an aioli dressing.
  • Duck Wontons $13.50
    • Crispy duck breast wontons with a citrus salad and beetroot relish.
  • Roast of the Day $20.00
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Duck Wontons w Citrus Salad $13.50
  • Fish and Chips $20.00
    • Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
  • Crumbed Stuffed Mushrooms $22.50
    • Portabello mushroom in a parmesan crust filled with pumpkin puree. Served with potato and leek rosti, wilted spinach and roasted shallots.
  • Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
    • Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
  • Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
    • Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
  • Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
  • Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
    • These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
  • Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
  • Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
    • Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
  • Chef's Medium Salad Box (per person) variety of fresh seasonal & local produce $8.50
    • Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily
  • Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
    • Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
  • Cottage pie
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • Each $4
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Savouries $1.60
  • Chicken Pie
  • Steak & Pepper
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
Ilex

Ilex

location

Address

5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039415556

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
5/887 New North Road, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand