Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

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"The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00

Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00

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 with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00

French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $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 $11.00
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00

Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00

We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.

Nearby Sample Menus

Onion Bhajees $8.00
- Crispy onion, sliver beet, and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney
Cheese Naan $6.00
Lamb Wrap $12.90
Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
- Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
Chicken Tikka $15.00
- Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
Dhal Makahani $15.90
- Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
Dhal Palak $15.90
- Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
Extra Basmati Rice $3.50

Roquefort 30g $4.50
Truffled mash $7.00
Crisp apple slaw $7.00
Bearnaise $3.00
200g hereford prime sirloin $36.00
- hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
Royal burger $19.00
- beef patty, bire, mushroom, red onion, rocket, truffle mayonaise
Peppercorn $3.00
Vege burger $17.00
- spiced chickpea falafel, minted yoghurt, cumin roast pumpkin, roquette

5. Curried Chicken on Fried Rice
Cashew Nuts
8. Pork & Vegetables on Fried Rice
Chicken Corn Soup
29. Bami Goreng (Noodles)
27. Combination Chow Mein
24. Sweet and Sour Fish
3. Chicken Vegetables on Fried Rice

Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
with jam and cream cheese $8.00
Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
- Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
with hummus and tomato $9.00
with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
Sides $5.00
- Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
- Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia

Steak & Onion roll $2.70
Meat Patties $2.00
Double Meat $4.70
Egg $4.20
Crumbed or Battered Sole Fillet $5.00
Chow Chow $4.20
Plain Sausage $2.00
Banana Fritter $2.00

Roasted Mushrooms $5.00
Chef's Salad $7.00
Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
- Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
Available from 11am - 2:30pm. We also have a fresh & delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights in our food cabinet.
Lambs Fry $19.00
- Potato hash, bacon, onions, mushroom, jus
Wakanui Beef Tri Tip $28.00
- Garlic butter, burnt onion puree, agria chips, market salad
Market Catch Fish & Chips $24.00
- House made tartare, pickled fennel & cucumber slaw (served battered or grilled)
Marinated Strawberries $16.00
- Coconut & lime foam, Brazil nut crumble

Prawn Foo young $14.00
Steak Fried rice $12.00
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $12.50
Pineapple $3.00
Sweet & sour Chicken $13.00
Crispy Chicken Half $10.00
Prawn Cashew Nut on Rice $14.50
Tomatoes $3.00

Bagels $12.50
- w' streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato
Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
- mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
Open Chicken Sandwich $20.50
- an open sandwich with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, brie and plum sauce on ciabatta
Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.30 / $4.70 / $5.20
- Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino / Chai Latte
Loaded Wedges $14.50
- topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
Smoothies $8.00
- Banana, Berry, Mango, Feijao. Add chocolate $0.50
Home Made Muesli $12.50
- w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
Iced Drinks $7.40
- Iced Mochaccino

- CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
ANY SALAD $9.50
MAIN + SIDE $14.50
- SLOW BRAISED HERB & SPICED BEEF
- FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
- KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
KUMARA RIBBONS $6.00
STEP TWO - CHOOSE YOUR SIDE:

Tempura Set (Prawn, Fish, Vegetable) $16.00
Tobiko $4.00
Salmon Steak Set (Teriyaki Set or Sea Salt) $16.50
Crumbed Prawn (4pcs) $8.00
Yakisoba (Pork Fried Noodle) $15.00
Fish of the Day (Teriyaki Sauce & Sea Salt) $19.00
Seafood Kakiage Don $16.00
(C) Tenderised Beef Sinew $18.00

Garlic Loaf $9.00
- Becks high top loaf served piping hot, smothered in garlic and herb butter.
Becks Burger $20.00
- Beef pattie with onion rings, tomato, bacon, cheese, salad, beetroot relish, aioli and chips.
Fish and Chips $12.00
- Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
Lamb Shank $20.00
- Lamb shank with parsnip and potato mash and seasonal vegetables. Served with rosemary and onion gravy.
Roast of the Day $20.00
Fish and Chips $20.00
- Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
Lamb Shank w Mash & Veg $20.00
Espresso Coffee and Tea POA

Gamba Al Ajillo $19.00
- Sauteed prawns with garlic, coriander, paprika and olive oil with ciabatta bread. Served in a sizzling hot pot
Normandy $22.00
- Chicken, camembert, cranberry and mozzarella
Open Steak Fromage $22.00
- 180gm sirloin grilled and served with Spanish onion, roasted red peppers, cheese and sauteed mushrooms on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with fries
Greek $24.00
- add Lamb
Make your Own $15.00
- Choice of three Extras below. Served with white or wholemeal toast
Creme Brulee $13.00
- Creme brulee with pistachio biscotti and vanilla icecream
Poisson Du Jour POA
- Check the specials board for Chef's fresh creation
El Toro $34.00-$36.00
- Canterbury Angus 30day aged beef with your choice of potato mash, pomme frittes, roast gourmet potatoes or potato and kumara gratin with either green salad or seasonal vegetables - Ribeye 250gm ($34.00), Prime Fillet 250gm ($36.00), On the Bone 400gm "El Grande" ($36.00)

Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
Cheese and tomato (Multigrain bread, cheese, tomato w/tomato sauce)
Panini $8.00
Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
Pizza (with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
Basil Pesto and Ricotta Bruschetta (3 pieces) $6.00
Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00

Chicken satay skewers 2 for $5.50
Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts $11.90/$12.90
Chocolate mousse $3.50
Spring roll each $2.50
Mushrooms $4.00
Deep fried squid rings 1/2 dozen $5.00
Beef & mushroom with egg soup $7.50
Wontons $5.00/$9.00
- with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)

Bits & Bobs $19.00
- A Selection Of Meats Breads, Dips & Salads (Nibbles For 2)
Beef Brisket $26.00
- 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
Skinny Fries $8.50
- Bbq Rub Seasoning & Chilli Mayo
Spicy Chicken Wings $14.40
- With Siracha & Lime Sauce
Baked Beans $16.50
- Made From Scratch With Bacon Ends, Pure Pork Sausage & A Poached Egg
Vege $19.20
- Quinoa & White Bean Pattie With Smashed Avo, Rocket, Tomato & Aioli With Skinny Fries
-With Bacon Maple Syrups & Grilled Banana $14.60
Pancakes $11.80
- With Berries & Lemon Curd