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

  • Our inspired offerings are designed for your shared table.
  • Tapioca caramel, star anise ice-cream, almond and asian pear $13
  • Grilled market fish, shitake puree and seaweed butter gf $33
  • Prawn dumplings (3) supreme broth $14
  • Moong dal and mixed seed salad, avocado and fresh lime v $17
  • Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
  • Crispy pork belly, plum sauce and sichuan pickled cucumber gf $16
  • Fries with miso mayonnaise gf/v $9
  • Dressed Pie $15.00
    • Homemade pie topped with mash, peas, beetroot and gravy. Check with our staff for today’s pie selections.
  • Steak Eggs and Chips $24.00
    • 200gm ribeye steak served with two fried eggs and chips
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
  • Salad Bowl $6.00
  • Vegetable Bowl $6.00
  • Roast Pumpkin and Spinach Pasta $15.00
    • Roasted pumpkin and spinach pasta in a cream sauce
  • 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)
  • Chicken or Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Golden crumbed schnitzel with your choice of mushroom, garlic or peppercorn gravy, served with salad and fries
  • Akaroa salmon fillet $33
  • Hickory smoked pork ribs (GF) $25
    • With golden fries and rustic slaw
  • Steak special $13.50
    • Rump steak served Medium Rare, with crisp garden salad, steak fries and finished with a Red Wine Jus.
  • Lambs fry & bacon (GF) $17.50
    • On creamy mash with onion gravy
  • House smoked chicken breast(GF) $25
    • Wrapped in bacon on crushed herb potatoes, 
sautéed spinach, roasted carrots and jus.
  • Roast of the day(GF) $17.50
    • Roast potato, pumpkin, kumara 
and seasonal vegetables topped with a rich brown gravy
  • Flamed garlic and peri peri prawns (GF) $16
  • Choose two of the following
    • Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
.
  • Bacon Butty Sandwich $9.50
    • Buttered fresh White or Brown bread with Bacon and HP Sauce
  • Grilled Venison Open Sandwich $22.50
    • Sous Vide Venison Steak, with Roasted Vegetables, Spinach and Caramelised Onions served on Garlic Butterd, Toasted Honey Linseed bread
  • Creamy Porridge with stewed fruit $13.50
    • Hot porridge made with Milk topped with Stewed Fruit and a Side of Cream or Milk
  • Children’s Munchbox $10.50
    • A great “packed lunch” of fruit, ham and cheese toastie, yoghurt, homemade biscuit, dried fruit and a drink
  • Wholegrain Toast $4.00
  • Streaky Bacon $5.00
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Your choice of Poached, Fried or Cheesy Herb Scrambled Eggs
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $22.50
    • With hot smoked salmon
  • Yum Talay/Seafood Salad $19.50
    • Prawns, Squid, Mussels, Glass Noodle Onion, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes With Lime Dressing
  • Char Grilled Beef Salad $14.50
    • Marinated Beef Rump Steak Cooked To Medium, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Asian Herbs, Toasted Rice Powder With Chilli Palm Dressing
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • Classic Thai Fish Cake (7) $7.00
    • Minced Fish Fillets, Red Curry Paste, Egg, Fresh Herbs Served With Home Made Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Classic Tom Yum Goong (4 Prawns) $12.00
    • Spicy Hot And Sour Soup, Galangal Mushroom, Baby Corn, Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass, Roasted Chilli Paste, Lime Juice
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • Marinated Strawberries $16.00
    • Coconut & lime foam, Brazil nut crumble
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $19.50
    • Crisp potato, watercress, chorizo crumble, mustard hollandaise
  • Griddled Fish Cakes $15.00
    • Beetroot, horse radish creme fraiche
  • Crisp Skinned Salmon Fillet $29.00
    • Smoked salmon arancini, horseradish creme fraiche, roasted beets, rocket
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • 2 eggs served your way on sourdough
  • Warm Salad of Cider Braised Pork Shoulder $23.00
    • Crisp iceberg lettuce, apple vinaigrette, spiced almonds, mustard aioli
  • House Cured Salmon $21.00
    • Brioche soldiers, 7 minute egg, smashed avocado, watercress, dill dressing
  • Garlic Buttered Flat Bread $12.00
    • Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
  • Butter prawns $18.90
    • Delicacy of barbecued prawn cooked in a smooth tomato based paste,cream and mild Indian spices (mild dish).
  • Chicken Madras $15.90
    • chicken fillet cooked with onion, tomato, ginger and fresh coriander..
  • Tadka Dal $10.00
    • Yellow lentil cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, ginger, and garlic and crushed tomato.
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Nan bread stuffed with home-made cottage cheese and mild spices.
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
    • Steamed Basmati rice.
  • Lamb do Payaza $16.90
    • Boneless lamb cubes cooked in lightly spiced flavored sauce and diced onion, ginger,garlic and spices.
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $15.90
    • A tangy flavoured chicken dish cooked with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes & onions and garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Pearls’ Mix platter for two $19.90
    • Consist of 2 onion Bhaji , 2 vegetable samosa’s, 2 lamb kebab, 2 Pearl Special Chicken ,2 Chicken Tikka.
  • -Bacon / Spinach & Mushrooms $19.00
  • All served with natural yoghurt or Coconut yoghurt (add $0.5) / Soy or almond milk (add $0.5)
  • Poached or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast $17.00
  • -Black doris plums & milk $12.00
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Akaroa hot smoked salmon $5.50
  • -Berries & Cream $14.00
  • -Brown sugar, maple syrup & cream $10.00
  • THE BEEF SALAD $14.00
    • with crispy noodles & toasted peanuts
  • TOMATO / MUSHROOMS / HASHBROWNS / TOAST $4.00
  • FRENCH TOAST $14.50
    • with bacon, banana, maple syrup & cream
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • CHICKEN SALAD $14.00
    • with cashews & yogurt dressing
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • SPRING ONION MAYO
    • love mayo, then this is for you, Biebs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
    • create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • FIVE PIECES NIGIRI
    • nigiri slices of fresh salmon are placed on beds of rice GF
  • RICE BALLS $4.00 each
    • your choice of teriyaki chicken, tuna, or vegetarian is engulfed by rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Plain $3.50
  • Sole $5.00
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Egg Fu Yong
  • Chicken Satay $3.00
    • With peanut sauce
  • Chili Beef
  • Bami Goreng
  • Vegetarian Noodle Soup $7.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Large $12.00
  • Small $3.50
  • Kitchen orders until 2 pm
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Holey Roller $15
    • Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Bacon $5
  • Bacon and Eggs $13.5
    • Any style with crispy bacon on toasted french batard
  • Garlic Bread $9
  • Steve's Stack $16
    • Potato cake with baby spinach, field mushrooms, hashbrown and poached egg with hollandaise. Add bacon / Ora king salmon: $4
  • Breakfast Burrito $13.5
    • Tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, housemade beans served with sour cream. Add bacon: $4
  • Chai Spiced Oats $14
    • Vanilla poached apples, kawakawa re raisins and toasted almonds
  • Housemade beans $4
  • Lamb Ragout $24
    • Served with brown rice and quinoa with tomato, mint and feta salad
  • Curly Fries $9
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