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

PORK & RICE SERVED IN SOUP $15.00
- pork & rice with mixed vegetables in hot pot
DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
- duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
PORK CUTTLET WITH RICE $14.00
- pork cuttlet with rice
EEL SOUP $15.00
- soup consisting of eel in hot pot
SPICY BEEF SOUP $15.00
- soup of chopped beef with vegetables
RAW BEEF BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $17.00
- rice with mixed raw beef and vegetables in hot pot
VENSION CHOWDER $45.00
- koreans style vension chowder
SPICY TOFU STEW $15.00
- stew of soft tofu served in hot pot

Mandarin marinated yellow fin tuna and grated coconut salad gf $28
Crispy pork belly, plum sauce and sichuan pickled cucumber gf $16
Stir fried chilli prawns gf $34
Sweet and sour pork, pineapple and cherry tomato $33
Stir fried exotic and common greens gf/v $12
Stir fried duck with bean sprouts, cashews and chilli $37
Coconut mousse, jelly and lime syrup $13
Fries with miso mayonnaise gf/v $9

Akaroa Cod Fillet $7.00
Scallops (1/2 doz) $13.00
3 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Meat Patties, 1 Spring Roll, 2 Sausages, 2 Donuts, 2 Scoop Chips $29.50
Cinnamon Donut $2.80
Plain $4.50
Blue Cod Fillet $9.00
Calamari Ring $1.00
Bacon $5.00

Plain Nan $3.00
- Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor.
Poppadum $1.00
Pearl Special chicken $15.90
- Boneless chicken first cooked in Tandoor and then finished freshly grounded spices and herbs.
Vegetarian platter for two $16.90
- Two pieces of vegetable samosa, onion Bhaji, vegetable Pakora and Paneer Pakora.
Chicken $19.99
- Chicken Curry + Naan + Coke / Sprite
Prawn Saag $18.90
- Prawns cooked with spinach, ginger garlic, onion and tomato.
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.90
- Lamb chunks cooked in whole spices with onion, ginger and garlic finished with touch of coriander’s
Goa Prawn $18.90
- Popular dish from West of India, prawn cooked with coconut milk,capsicum, tomato, cream and spices.

Kudos Porridge $11.50
- w’ rhubarb compote and milk
Teas (for one / for two) $3.50 / $6.00
- English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Pure Green / Lemon Green / Jasmine Green / Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger Camomile & Spiced Apple
Mocchiato / Vienna $3.80
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
French Toast $19.00
- generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
Coffees (reg / large / bowl) $4.30 / $4.70 / $5.20
- Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino / Chai Latte
Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- w’sour cream & sweet chilli

Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
Mega Waffle Cone N/A
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
Soft Serve Cone N/A
- Keep it simple. Our signature Soft Serve, layered on a crunchy cone.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.

Open Steak Sandwich $22.90
- 200gm Sirloin Steak, Greens, Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms and with a warm Cream Fraiche & Mustard Sauce served on Focaccia Bread
Tomatoes $3.50
Croque Monsieur $16.50
- French style grilled Ham, Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwich served with Salad
Corn Fritters $18.90
- with Bacon, Tomato, Avocado & a Poached Egg served with a freshly made Salsa
Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
Eggs Benedict $18.90
- Poached free range Eggs with Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Florentine $17.90
- Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
Wedges $7.50 / $10.50
- Small / Large

Mint Sauce $3.00
Royal Mixed Platter (2 people) $22.00
- Combination of two pcs each of veg samosa, onion bhaji, haryali tikka, chicken tikka & anarkali kebab served on hot sizzling platter with mint & tamarind chutney.
Prawns Pakora (8 pieces) $14.00
- Prawns dipped in mixed spices & chickpea flour, deep fried in cholesterol free oil served with mint chutney.
Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
- Chicken cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
Mix Veg Curry $14.50
- Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, fresh tomatoes, onion & spices.
Beef Vindaloo $16.50
- Beef cooked in a hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
Chicken Saag $15.50
- Tender pieces of chicken sauteed with spinach, blended with extra garlic & herbs.
Beef Madras $16.50
- Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.

Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Gravy $10.00
Chef's Special Fried Noodles with Seafood $14.00
Homemade Green Bean Porridge $2.00
Egg Jianbing with Fried Crispy Piece $5.00
Lotte Mango Juice (240ml) $2.50
Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00
Tianjing Style Fried Bread Stick with Brown Sugar $3.00
Spiced Pork Trotter $5.00

Large $23.00
Meat Lovers $17 medium / $23 large
- chopped bacon, beef, salami, black olives, mozzarella, bbq sauce
- Add salmon $10.00
Caesar Salad $14.00 entree / $20.00 main
- cos lettuce, warm bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, poached egg, anchovy fillets, anchovy dressing - add grilled chicken $6.00
Seasonal Salad $10.00
- Seasonal leaves, sprouts, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber with a choice of vinaigrette or aioli dressing
Garden Salad with Croutons $7.00
French Fries $7.00
- full selection $20.00

Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
Turkish Gozleme $3.50
Rice or Salad
Jilabi 3 for $2.00
Cream Roll $1.50
- Mixed
Small $9.00
Large $13.00

Oriental Express
- Tender beef marinated in a soy and ginger sauce, carrots, red capsicum, celery, red onions, coriander and garlic topped with spring onion curls and toasted sesame seeds
Cajun Chicken $18.50
- Pan-fried cajun chicken with rocket, cherry tomatoes and green beans finished with a raspberry vinaigrette
BBQ Pork
- Pulled pork marinated in a smoked BBQ hickory sauce, topped with fresh fennel and green capsicum
Roly Poly $15.00
- Succulent Moroccan lamb rolled in a thin pizza dough fried until golden and topped with a fresh mint and a yoghurt sauce
The Raffaele $18 Med / $21 Lge
- A garlic butter base, chilli flakes, chorizo and brie topped with rosemary and lemon zest
Salmon Caper
- Akaroa hot smoked salmon, capers, green capsicum, fennel, kalamata olives and cream cheese
BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
Blue Belle
- Sundried tomatoes, broccoli, blue cheese and kalamata olives topped with a garlic aïoli and fennel

Fork
Bami Goreng (Noodles)
Steak Fried Rice
Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice
Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
Sliced Beef (with Oyster Sauce)
Steak Foo Young
Curried Pork on Rice

Whitebait Sandwich $18.00
- White side of green salad +Sliced lemon
VG= Vegetarian
Chips Bowl $8.00
- Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
Open Chicken Sandwich
-1. Bacon, Cheese and Tomato
-2. Onion, Mushroom and Cheese
Teriyaki Chicken Pizza $21.50
- Tomato paste base with Teriyaki Chicken, mushroom, onion, edam cheese served with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, topped with BBQ sauce
Leek and Potato Soup VG $12.00
- With two toast and butter/can be gluten free bread