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

  • Market Fish $28.00
    • crusted coriander & lime OR beer battered - hand cut agrias, dressed seasonal leaves, house made tartare.
  • Pulled Pork $16.00
    • coleslaw, grilled cheddar, spiced apple dressing (pair).
  • Lamb & Leek Cigars $18.00
    • with coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Chorizo $19.00
    • mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce / cream cheese / mozzarella
  • Crispy Chicken $16.00
    • seasonal leaves, avocado, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Cured Meats & Cheeses $60.00
    • chutney, breads, crackers, lamb cigar, fresh fruit
  • Slow Roasted Lamb Salad $18.00
    • tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, seasonal leaves, Feta, crispy tortilla, coriander & yoghurt dressing
  • Handcut Chips $10.00
    • with sour cream, tomato salsa
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.90
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
  • Neua Nam Tok (Thai beef salad) $24.90
    • Thai style beef salad, chilli sauce, Thai herbs & spices. Served cold.
  • Pad Keemou
  • Tom Kah
    • A rich aromatic coconut milk soup flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves and kha (galangal, a type of ginger).
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
  • GARLIC NAAN $4.00
    • Naan bread coated with fresh crushed garlic.
  • CORIANDER PLATTER $12.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one lamb tikka, one lamb chop and one chicken tikka.
  • DAAL MAKHNI $16.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with special herbs and spices and cream. To request vegan and dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • ALOO GOBI $17.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $11.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. Skewered and cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • LAMB BALTI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in variety of spices to give an exotic aroma such as cardamom, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and tomatoes.
  • AALOO PRANTHA $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with potatoes, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
  • MALAI KOFTA $18.00
    • Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce.
  • DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
  • WON TONS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • FISH $2.60
  • POTATO FRITTERS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.00
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS $6.00 doz
  • Braised Lamb $12.00
    • braised lamb, beans, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese
  • Pork $14.00
    • chipotle pulled pork, bourbon bbq sauce, slaw and aioli
  • Halloumi $4.50
  • Lamb $14.00
    • moroccan lamb patty, harissa, baba ganoush and lettuce
  • Paprika Creme Fraiche $3.50
  • Pesto $3.50
  • Charred Vegetables $10.00
    • charred cauliflower, broccoli and bacon, coated with mornay sauce and gremolata
  • Fish $14.00
    • pan fried fish dipped in red coconut curry, lettuce, thai slaw
  • Mild x; Medium XX; Kiwi Hot XXX; Thai Hot XXXX
  • Pork Crackling $6.00
  • Yellow Curry
    • Meat cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion and yellow curry paste.
  • Tom Kha
    • Lightly spiced soup with coconut milk, lime juice mushroom, celery, onion, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • 8x Large Deep Fried Wontons $8.00
  • Vegetables $3.00
  • Bangkok Noodle
    • Stir fried thick noodle, meat and mushroom, coriander, onion, seasonal vegetables and tom yum paste.
  • Cashew Nut
    • Stir fried meat with garlic; seasonal vegetable. onion and on top with cashew nut.
  • 18. Crispy Chicken $16.00
  • 7. Cathay's pork $16.00
    • Deep-fried Cantonese style tender pork ribs served with fresh sauteed garlic and spring onion
  • 78. Korean Sweet and Sour Pork $19.00
  • 4. Vegetable Soup $7.50
  • 7. Chicken (or Pork) with Vegetables
  • 40. Tofu with Soy Sauce $13.00
  • 69. Vegetable Fried Noodles $11.00
  • 28. Sweet and Sour Pork $13.00
  • Vegetali $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onions and topped with garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Marinara $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • a sweet chilli and pesto base with red onions, green and red capsicums, sliced fish fillet, shrimps, scallops, fresh garlic and fennel, topped with lemon wedges and garlic aioli (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Prawns and Chorizo $18.00 / $21.00
    • seared garlic prawns and chorizo (Medium / Large)
  • Sweet Satay Chicken $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • peanut satay sauce, marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce and pineapple pieces (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Carbonara $18.00
    • bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce with fettuccine
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • Pork and Kumara Croquettes $13.00
    • delicious pulled pork and kumara crumbed in parmesan and Winnie's herbs, served with ginger, soy chilli dipping sauce
  • Salmon Alfresco $18.00 / $21.00
    • cold smoked salmon, fresh basil and thinly sliced potatoes (Medium / Large)
  • Beef Sirloin Steak with Japanese Black Pepper Sauce $19.00
  • BBQ Eel $23.00
  • Bronze (6pcs) $12.80
  • Fish of the Day Set (Teriyaki Set or Sea Salt) $16.50
  • Sashimi & Tempura Set $17.50
  • Assorted Sashimi of The Day $22.00
  • Eel $6.00
  • Inari $3.20
  • Steak and Cracke
  • Mince and Curry
  • Steak and Cheese Pies
  • Chicken and Cranberry
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Steak, Cheese
  • Mince Pies
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Toum (Garlic dip) $2.50
  • Shish Kebab $13.00
  • Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant dip) $3.50
  • Hummus (M/ L) $3.00/ $4.00
  • French Fries (M/ L) $3.50/ $5.00
  • Falafel $0.50
  • Baklava $2.00
  • La Grande 200gm Beef Burger $22.00
    • Giant homemade beef pattie, melted cheddar,brown onion jam, streaky bacon tomatoes, aioli and lettuce, served with fries
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $22.00
    • Basil Neapolitana cooked meatballs on a bed of spaghetti. Topped with parmesan
  • Paella Ala Valencia $28.00
    • Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain - add chicken $32.00
  • Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Toasts $19.00
    • Eggs scrambled with your choice of creamy mushroom, bacon, smoked salmon served with grilled tomato and toasted ciabatta
  • Beef Osco Bucco $30.00
    • Braised beef shanks served with truffle whipped mash, gremolata and roast vegetables
  • Lamb Kleftiko $32.00
    • Slow cooked lamb in a clay pot with peppers, potatoes, and shallots, topped with crumbed feta
  • Sides $9.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Prawn Saganaki $18.00
    • Baked prawns in mild tomato sauce, finished with crombed feta and herbs. Served with crusty bread
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • QUARTER CHICKEN $4.80
  • WHOLE CHICKEN $14.50
  • HAWAIIAN $5.80
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • BBQ CHICKEN $6.80
  • 1/2 CHICKEN $12.40
  • SMALL $6.50
  • ●Skewers
  • ●White
  • Crispy chicken, sesame seeds, kewpie mayonnaise, lemon $11.00
  • Roast chicken, pumpkin, buffalo mozzarella, celery, toasted seeds, red wine vinaigrette $15.00
  • Pork, beef and lamb meatballs, napoli, chilli, parmesan $17.00
  • Pork dumplings, sweet, hot and sour sauce, chilli oil $17.00
  • Bacon, chilli, red peppers, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella $24.00
  • Beef cheek ragu lasagna, napoli bechamel, garden salad $24.00
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