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

  • Sticky beef wontons (3) $12 (5) $20
  • Sticky beef rib, peking wong bok $30
  • Sung choi bao of pork $23
  • Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
  • Stir fried chilli prawns gf $34
  • Spinach leaf with roasted coconut, peanuts, garlic, chilli and lime gf/v $5.50
  • Spiced fried pineapple dumplings with marou ba ria chocolate sauce $13
  • Spiced chicken wings (9), tofu cream $14
  • Onion rings $4.50
  • Free range chicken sandwich $20.00
    • with melted double brie & cranberry compote served on toasted ciabatta with lettuce & tomato.
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Available from 5pm daily
  • Vege burger $20.00
    • Two Hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, coleslaw, cheese, lettuce & tomato finished with beer battered onion rings.
  • Available from 11am daily
  • Crème brulee $14.50
  • Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
    • Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce
  • Gai Jart $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Rice $10.00
  • Baked BBQ Pork Bun $5.00
  • Tripe $5.00
  • Spring Roll $4.00
  • Chee Toa $5.00
  • Sui Mai $5.00
  • Hok Gan Noodles $10.00
  • Wontons (x6) $5.40
    • (with sweet chili sauce)
  • Pineapple Ring (battered) $2.20
  • Hashbrown $1.40
  • Chicken Nuggets (x6) $4.90
  • Lasagna Topper $3.20
  • Hoki (crumbed) $2.80
  • Wicked Nibbles (x3) $4.00
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.90
  • Manuka fumed blue cod / grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise $28.50
  • -with grilled chicken $22.00
  • Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
    • with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
  • Crispy fried calamari $18.50
    • Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
  • Butterscotch & Baileys cheesecake with Chantilly cream $12.50
  • Bowi of French fries, new potatoes $6.50
    • side salad, rice, vegetables of the day, potato wedges with sour cream
  • Baked scallops $21.50
    • with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
  • Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
    • with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Meat on Rice $6.00
  • Ikender $6.00
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Meat on Chips $6.00
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Hand Cut Chips $8.00
  • Sirloin $36.00
    • 300g tender and full of flavour.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $25.00
    • Cos lettuce with parmesan, bacon, croutons, soft boiled egg and classic dressing.
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Spicy or BBQ, lemon herb dressing.
  • Pudding $14.00
    • Date and ginger pudding with glazed bananas, fig and honey ice cream and caramel sauce.
  • Ribs 1/2kg or 1kg $28.00 / $36.00
    • Rack of venison ribs with BBQ sauce and homemade spice rub, chips and slaw 1/2kg or 1kg.
  • Chicken $19.00
    • Mushroom, bacon, roast potato, BBQ sauce
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Scrambled Tofu on Toast $19.00
    • scrambled Tofu flavored with smoked paprika turmeric mushrooms green peas avocado
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • 1 EGG $2.50
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • SIDES
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Chicken Katsu Curry $12.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Udon $10.00
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Large $23.00
  • Meat Lovers $17 medium / $23 large
    • chopped bacon, beef, salami, black olives, mozzarella, bbq sauce
  • - or individually - moeraki blue $5.00
  • Cajun Chicken
    • cajun rubbed chicken, sliced peppers, tomato, creamed corn, mozzarella
  • Margarita $16 medium / $22 large
    • fresh tomato, fresh basil topped, mozzarella cheese
  • Akaroa Salmon $37.00
    • Pan fried salmon, dill and citrus risotto, spinach butter cream sauce, crispy parsnip
  • - or individually - totara aged cheddar $5.00
  • Green Beans and Toasted Almonds $7.00
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
    • toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and streaky bacon
  • Truffle mash $7.00
  • TRI COLOUR SCALLOPS AND BLACK PUDDING (GF)(DF) $16.00
    • scallops placed on locally produced black pudding on a trio parsnip, butternut pumpkin and pea
  • Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
  • OMELLETE $16.50
    • a three egg omelette with your choice of ham, onion, cheese, mushroom and tomato
  • CANTERBURY TASTING PLATTER(for 1/to share) $20.00/$35.00
    • barry's bay cheese, Aoraki smoked salmon, duck liver parfait, pickled onions, steamed mussels, crumbed prawns, quince paste, and toasted ciabatta
  • Rustic fries, aioli(GF)(DF)
  • COTSWOLD PORRIDGE $12.00
    • porridge and banana dusted with brown sugar, served with cream or milk
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Egg Noodles (Pad Mee Leung)
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Sukiyaki (Single serve) $12.00
    • (noodle soup dish made with vegetables, mung bean noodles, and the meat of your choice)
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Pad Kee Mao
    • (Stir fried rice noodle with spicy basil sauce with the meat of your choice)
  • Chilli Basil (Pad Ga Prow)
  • Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
  • Venison leg $35.00
    • crusted venison, chocolate red wine glaze, cauliflower puree & green beans (gf)
  • Cold platter (for 2) $30.00
    • selection of cured meats, cheeses, pickles & garlic crostini
  • Chicken liver pate $11.00
    • brandy & thyme infused w crostini
  • Baked NY style cheesecake $12.00
    • delicious, home baked cheesecake with coulis and cream
  • Bacon & Free range eggs on Toast $14.00
    • poached—scrambled—fried
  • Summer fruits sorbet sensation $12.00
    • sorbet of the day with seasonal summer fruits (gf)
  • Seasonal green salad (gf) $8.00
  • Confit duck $35.00
    • slow cooked with a chorizo, tomato pilaf (gf)
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