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

  • BOILED DUMPLING $14.00
  • BEEF RIB IN SEASONED SAUCE $17.00
    • grilled la beef ribs seasoned sauce on sizzling plate
  • SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
    • soup of chopped beef with vegetables
  • MARBLED BEEF $17.00
    • beef, grilled at the table and dipped in a mixture of sesame oil and salt
  • SPICY SQUID $15.00
    • pan broiled cuttlefish seasoned with red paper
  • BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $15.00
    • consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste in hot pot
  • ROASTED PORK $40.00
    • roasted pork(pettitoes) seasoned soy sauce
  • SPICY CRAB SPICY SAUCE $45.00
    • steamed crap smothered with vegetables in spicy sauce
  • SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
    • red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
  • STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
    • salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
  • AGED RIB EYE $38.00
    • duck fat “chips” / rainbow chard / café de paris butter / jus
  • BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
    • smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
  • CLOUDY BAY CLAMS $18.00
    • chorizo / smoked tomato sauce / saffron aioli / lemon / herbs / grilled sourdough
  • PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
    • jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
  • WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
    • shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
  • ORANGE CREME BRULEE $12.00
    • biscotti
  • Bread & Butter Pudding $8.00
    • With a hint of cinnamon & sultanas served with ice cream & cream
  • Soup of the Day (Please check the board for today’s creation) $5.50/ $8.50
  • Meringue Cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Créme Brulee $8.00
    • A classic french favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
  • Roast of the Day * Small $13.50 Large $17.50
    • Check the board for today’s choice, served with potatoes and vegetables
  • Children’s Platter $9.50
    • Chicken pieces, fish bites & chips, served with salad, fruit & chocolate fish
  • Meringue cascade $8.00
    • Served with mixed berries, cream & ice cream
  • Ribeye Steak * $28.50
    • 250gm Char-grilled to your liking, served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Classic Thai Fish Cake (7) $7.00
    • Minced Fish Fillets, Red Curry Paste, Egg, Fresh Herbs Served With Home Made Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Panaeng Chicken Curry $17.00
    • Thick Curry With Taste Of Peanut, Green Beans, Onion
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • Larb Kai/ Minced Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Minced Chicken, Asian Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder, Chilli, Lime Juice, Topped With Fried Shallots
  • Wok Fried Seasonal Asian Greens With Tofu $12.00
  • Pad Kea Mow (Chilli Basil Noodles)
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Basil, Carrot And Spring Onions
  • Pork with Hot Chilli $12.00
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • Chicken Tomatoes on Fried Rice $11.00
  • 1 Dozen Wontons
  • Black Bean Steak $12.00
  • Steak Egg Foo Young $11.00
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Fried Noodles (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $11.00
  • Corn beef & Mustard
  • Chicken Roll
  • Bacon, Tomato & Lettuce
  • Chicken (no mayo)
  • Chicken Satay
  • Vegetarian Sandwich
  • B.B.Q. Chicken Roll
  • Ham, Egg, Tomato & Beetroot
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Iced Drinks $7.40
    • Iced Mochaccino
  • Sirloin Steak $25.00
    • generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
    • an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
  • Eggs any Style $10.60
    • free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
  • Iced Drinks $6.80
    • Iced Coffee, Chai, Chocolate
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Bagels $14.50
    • w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
  • Wedges $9.00
    • wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Honey pot chicken & bacon salad $21.50
    • chicken & bacon pieces tossed through salad greens with tomato & red onion dressed in a creamy garlic aioli topped with a pocahed egg
  • Fritters $23.50
    • corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Florentine $17.50
    • wilted baby spinach with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Vegetable salad $19.50
    • roasted pumpkin and red onion tossed through salad greens with house made lemon & herb infused white cheese, maple loaded almonds & vinaigrette
  • Honey pot granola $13.00
    • honey toasted granola muesli served with fresh fruit salad, greel yoghurt & berry compote
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Montreal $19.50
    • smoked salmon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Sashimi Regular $ 26
  • • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
  • Spicy California Roll $ 16.00
    • Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, spicy sauce
  • EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
    • prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
  • • King Salmon
  • Ace Bento Set $24.00
    • Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $ 12.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, shichimi, spring onion, sesame seed, mayo, egg
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • - Large $8.00
  • Nachos $14.00
    • Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • Creamy Risotto $12.00
    • With your choice of bacon or chicken
  • - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • SHANE $12.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
  • ROMANA $11.00
    • bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
  • HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
  • *WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
  • BERNIE $11.00
    • bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
  • ELVIS $9.00
    • bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
  • BLAT $9.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
  • BACON $8.50
    • delicious bacon
  • Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
  • Manhattan pie (V) $22.00/ $16.00
    • Feta, chilli flakes, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Egg $7.20
  • Sundried tomato $5.40
  • Brooklyn burner $29.00/ $17.00
    • Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, chilli flakes and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • California sunrise $8.20
    • Tuscan mushrooms, cheese, egg, fresh spinach, mayo
  • Plain onion/ everything/ tomato basil/ jalapeno cheddar/ rock salt/ nine grain/ cinnamon raisin/ poppy/ chocolate chip/ wholemeal/ blueberry/ sesame $2.50
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Pad Thai Chicken Noodle (GF) $18
    • w/ bean sprouts, lime peanuts
  • Num Tok Pork (GF) $16
    • w/ Spicy & Sour Salad, toasted ground rice, Mint Leaf, Kaffir Lime
  • GR Gluten Free on Request
  • Chargrilled Chicken Sliders (2) $9
    • w/ Tuk Tuk Satay Sauce
  • Khanom Sakoo (GF) $19
    • Warm Tapioca Pudding w/ Creamy Coconut Milk
  • Khanom Thuai (GF) $10
    • Thai Coconut Milk Pudding
  • GF Gluten Free
  • Panna Cotta (GF) $11
    • Pls ask for today flavour
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Wheat N/A
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