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

  • Pancakes, (2), served with maple syrup and banana $8
  • Poached egg with supergrain soldiers $6
  • Croque Madame Baguette $15
    • ham and swiss cheese baked with bechamel & fried eggs
  • Pork Crackling With Apple Sauce $7
    • all we can say is yum, yum, yum!
  • The texture salads - your choice of either smoked salmon & bacon jam / smoked chicken & bacon jam / grilled haloumi & eggplant jam $24.5
    • each served with layers of pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach, pickled beetroot, herb quinoa, spiced pepitas, curried crème fraiche & vegetable crisps
  • Apple & popcorn $2
  • Toast, hash brown, hollandaise, tomato, crumpets $4
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon, (50g) $6.5
  • Sweet Sour Pork Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Lemon Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Chicken Teriyaki $9.80
    • Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Special Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Vegetable & Tofu $19.50
  • Pad Thai
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Main, Prawn $21.00
  • Yum Seafood Salad
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
  • Garlic Hot Plate
    • Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables - a must of garlic lovers. Served on a steamy hot plate.
  • Seafood $21.50
  • Clay Pot Rice
    • Fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
  • Entree, Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu $12.00
  • Dal Makhni $14.90
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with spices.
  • Pearl Special Lamb $16.90
    • Lamb first cooked in tandoor and then finished freshly grounded spices creamy butter sauce and herbs tomato and spices.
  • Aloo Prantha $4.50
    • Unleavened whole meal bread stuffed with potatoes and Indian spices.
  • Yellow Dal $14.90
    • Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seed, turmeric, ginger, garlic and crushed tomatoes.
  • Tamarind Sauce $3.00
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half Size ) $10.90
    • Chicken cooked with yoghurt and spices, cooked in Tandoor
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Delicacy of barbecued chicken cooked in a smooth tomato based peaurey, cream and mild Indian spices.
  • Poppadum $1.00
  • Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (One Shank / Two Shanks) $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
  • Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Lemongrass Stir Fry $12.50
    • Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken $12.50
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables
  • Gang Par $12.50
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
    • Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice
  • Vietnamese Salad $13.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork
  • Roti & Peanut Sauce $6.50
  • Lavish Seafood Chowder - Thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, Served with toasted croutons. $15.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
  • Sweet Corn Kumara Fritters - Sundried Tomato, Sweet Corn and Kumara Fritters on a pine nut and Green Salad, choice from Streaky bacon and Smoked salmon, come with Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $18.50
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
  • Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
  • Fish Bites $0.80
  • Tarakihi $5.00
  • Mini Donut x4 $2.00
  • Cheese Onion Ring $5.50
  • Hot Dog $2.10
  • Blue Cod
  • Steak $5.00
  • Curry $2.50
  • Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Pies
  • Bacon and Eggs Pies
  • Mince and Cheese Pies
  • Steak, Cheese
  • Steak and Mushroom
  • Mince Savouries
  • Mince and Curry
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00
  • ​Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
  • ​Asian slaw salad $8.00
  • Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
  • Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • ​Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • DONUTS $1.50
  • LARGE HOTDOG $2.10
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS EACH $1.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.80
  • FISH $1.50
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS 3 FOR $1.00
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
  • Sliced Beef (with Oyster Sauce)
  • Combination Chow Mein
  • Prawn Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice
  • Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Black Bean Steak (with Garlic)
  • Tomatoes
  • Roast Pork Mushrooms on Rice
  • Toast (gf option) $8.5
    • (whotegrain. our own gluten free) with your choice of: Peanut butter (salt free) - organic almond nut butter - GF Vegemite
  • Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
  • Add poahed egg $ 2.50
  • Mushroom $4 50
  • Warrior Breakfast (gf. wf. df. paieo option) $18.5
    • Beetroot relish, poached eggs, breakfast beans, spinach & mushrooms served on Kumara hash.
  • Egg $2.5
  • Biryani $19.50
    • Chicken/Lamb/Vegetarian
  • Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Brushed with fresh crushed garlic butter
  • Lamb Vindaloo (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Feisty favourite from goa – best accompanied by fifteen lagers
  • Lamb Saag $19.50
    • Simmered spinach masala with tomato and garlic – stunning iron fix
  • Prawn & Kumra $21.50
    • East meets west in this sensational seafood creation
  • Venison & Portobello Mushroom $21.50
    • Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for!
  • Vanta (vegetarian) $21.50
    • Aubergine and kumra – exotic dish from the terai region of Nepal
  • Poppadoms $3.50
    • Indian crisp bread – roasted over the tandoor (4)
  • Falafel Pita Pockets ( with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Fragrant Falafel, Feta, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Steak pie with side Salad $7.50
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Bacon Brie Flute $6.50
  • Club Sandwiches $4.00
  • Chicken Pita Pockets (with Hummus, Mint Yogurt, Marinated Chicken, mixed Salad) $7.00
  • Egg Sandwiches $3.50
  • Assorted mixed daily Sandwiches $4.00
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
  • All our rice dishes are served on a bed of Persian rice
  • Chicken R $8 / L $10
  • R= Regular / L= Large
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • Persian Chicken Salad (Olohveeyeh) $5
    • Mashed potato chicken, egg, gherkin, covered in mayonnaise and served with complimentary pita bread
  • -Meat $5
  • Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
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