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

  • ROAST PORK TOMATO ON RICE $12.00
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG RICE $12.00
  • MUSHROOM $3.00
  • PLAIN $3.50
  • PRAWN CHOP SUEY $12.00
  • ROAST PORK CASHEW NUTS ON RICE $12.50
  • POTTLE FRIED RICE $6.00
  • COMBINATION CHOW MEIN $11.50
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • -Small $10.50
  • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Whole $17.00
  • -Large $17.50
  • Combo 2 $12.50
    • Two Pieces of Fried Chicken, 4 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Combo 3 $12.50
    • Roast Roll, 3 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Large $15.50
  • Pan Fried Pork Buns (for three) $10.50
    • Steamed bun stuffed with pork, ginger spring onion sauce
  • Combination Vegetable with Steamed Rice $16.50
    • Mixed Vegetables with chilli and ginger garlic sauce
  • Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
    • with Black Pepper sauce
  • Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with spicy sauce
  • Spicy beef salad $16.00
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Pork with (Spicy, Barbeque) sauce
  • Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with satay sauce
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $10.00
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Vegetarian - Bok Choy, Tofu, Shiitake Mushroom, Bean Sprouts & Ginger Spring Onion Sauce
  • De Pollo $25
    • chipotle chicken, saute onions and capsicums bound with our chilli con queso
  • Sour Cream $5
  • Guacamole $5 / $10
  • Refried Beans $3
  • Holy Mole $23
    • corn tortillas filled with chicken baked in Mole Poblano and chilli cheese
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • Vegetariana $25
    • a fried tortilla parcel with mushrooms, spinach, feta, black beans and herbs
  • Aztec Treasure $12
    • A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sauce & toasted almonds
  • Beef $14.00
    • beef patty, caramelised onion, cheese, cress and mustard mayo
  • Beef cut agria chips $7.00
  • Smoked Mushrooms $4.50
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • buffalo chicken wings, spicy sauce and blue cheese dressing
  • Fish $14.00
    • pan fried fish dipped in red coconut curry, lettuce, thai slaw
  • Chicken $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
  • Scrambled Tofu $19.00
    • wilted spinach, smoked mushrooms, sassy sauce & toasted cashews + poached eggs $4.50
  • Pork mushroorm on Rice $12.00
  • Chicken Chop suey $12.00
  • Steak Fried rice $12.00
  • Sweet & sour Chicken $13.00
  • Steak on Noodles $12.00
  • Nasi Goring (Hot Rice) $12.50
  • Chinese Beef $18.00
  • Steak Satay on rice $12.00
  • 75. BBQ Pork Fried Noodles $12.00
  • 5. Chicken (or Beef) Satay
  • 82. Spicy BBQ Pork $19.00
    • Grilled pork and vegetables in Korean spicy sauce
  • 8. Cathay's Chicken $16.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken breast, served With sweet and sour sauce
  • 78. Korean Sweet and Sour Pork $19.00
  • All available with steamed rice, fried rice or fried noodles.
  • 71. Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
  • 33. Fish Fillet with Mixed Vegetables $16.00
  • Wonton (with sweet and sour sauce) 6 for $3.50
  • Chlcken & Cheese8Bacon Patty $3.00
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.00
  • Plain Sausage $2.10
  • Pacific Oyster (6 for $8.00/12 for $15.00) each $1.40
  • Onion Rings 12 for $7.00
  • Squid Ring 6 for $4.50
  • Scallop each $1.40
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise $11.50
  • Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta $2.00
    • Extra
  • Greek $22.50 / $32.50
    • Spinach, tomato, red onions, kalamata olives, feta and a touch of garlic.
  • Flat White $3.50
  • Panini & Salad $12.00
    • Mozzarella, Ranch Mayo and 3 toppings. Available at lunch time only.
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with tomato ketchup.
  • Chai Latte $4.00
  • Hot Chocolate-Delux $5.50
  • Chicken $22.00
    • Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with rocket and pepperdews; warm broccoli, spinach, red onion salad
  • Pork Belly $23.00
    • Twice-cooked crispy pork belly with bubble and squeak, onion, apple puree, green beans and a cider jus
  • Visions Cheese Plate $9.00
    • A selection of Punoi cheeses, served with lavosh, fig preserve and grapes
  • Lamb $25.00
    • Lamb rosettes and dried fruit sausage with croquette potatoes, roasted tomato, green beans, mint butter and pinot jus
  • Orange and Passionfruit Tart $9.00
    • Crisp pastry filled with citrus curd, served with raspberry sorbet and macerated oranges
  • Smoked Salmon $9.00
    • Hot smoked salmon croquettes, horseradish aioli, rocket and apple salad
  • Pasta $8.00
    • Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
  • Beef $24.00
    • Char-grilled ribeye of beef, Dauphinoise potatoes, honey glazed seasonal vegetables, green peppercorn sauce
  • Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
    • mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
  • Bagel $12
    • house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Caesar Salad $18
    • baby cos, free range poached egg, bacon, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, cherry tomato and bread croutons
  • Czech Specials N/A
    • ask our friendly staff or see our specials board
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
    • served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
  • Caesar Salad $21
    • add chicken
  • Venison Perkelt (Srnci na houbach s bramborovym knedlikem) $26
    • venison perkelt served w- crumbed potato dumplings
  • 28.Crab with tofu POA
  • 19.Shredded chicken and shark fin soup $10.00
  • 7.Jelly fish with sweet and sour dressing $8.00
  • 35.Prawn ball with seasonal vegetables $20.00
  • 23.Stir fried abalone POA
  • 8.OX tripe with chilli pepper dressing $8.00
  • 32.Hot and spicy whole prawn $22.00
  • 37.Sweet chilli prawn ball $22.00
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • - Large $8.00
  • -3pc $6.00
  • Jr. Dbl cheeseburger
    • Two chargrilled beef patties with pickles, onion, american cheese, mustard and ketchup.
  • Western bacon cheeseburger $8.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $13.90
  • Chicken tenders
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk.
  • Chicken & bacon sandwich $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • -combo $3.90
  • Bacon swiss crispy chicken tender sandwich $9.50
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
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