Ilex Cafe in Christchurch Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
- salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
CHILLI CHICKEN WINGS $18.00
- hot sauce beer glaze / blue cheese / ranch dressing / slaw
PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
- apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
BEEF BURGER $24.00
- grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
SPRING LAMB ARANCINI $18.00
- red pepper ragu / arugula / preserved lemon aioli
PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
- jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
- smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
MARKET FISH pd
- served with seasonal spring produce

Mushrooms $4.90
Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90
Salmon Bellini Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, house made mini bellini, hot smoked salmon mousse, rocket oil and watercress. $13.90
Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
Side salad - / $6.90
Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
Eggs Benedict (GF*) Local free range eggs and crispy bacon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $16.90
Vicar's Grill (GF*) The best big breakfast in town! Local free range eggs cooked any style, gluten free pork sausage, crispy bacon, herb roasted field mushrooms, smoked tomato, house made potato rosti $21.90

Southern fried chicken $14.50
- Spiced marinated fried chicken thigh pieces & garlic aioli
Kakanui calamari $15
- Salt & pepper crispy squid tossed with chili & lemon aioli
Steak & Fries (GFA) $18.00
- 200grm rump steak with garlic butter, Elmwood house salad with beer battered fries and tomato sauce
-Add chicken $4
Thai beef salad (GF) $19.00
- Tender marinated beef strips with an Asian slaw coriander leaves, toasted peanuts, crispy fried shallots, sweet sour spicy Thai dressing
Thai beef salad $15.00
- Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan
-300g Beef Rib eye $32.00
Garlic loaf $10.00
- Warm baked herb & & garlic butter loaf

Fish Fry (as per size) $18 - $20
- Seasonal fish marinated with special south Indian spices, lemon juice and shallow fried, served with salad
Egg Curry $15
- Traditional Kerala boiled egg curry finished in onion tomato based gravy
Chilli Chicken $16
- Marinated chicken deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a spicy sauce
Kerala Beef Masala $16
- Tender beef cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
Vegetable Fried Rice $11
- Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables
Boiled Egg $2
Gobi Manchurian $15
- Marinated cauliflower deep fried & stir fried with fresh vegetables and finished on a soya based sauce
Southern Spices Special Ghee Roast $12
- Thin and crispy dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney and seasoned with clarified butter

Chicken Wings $14.00
- Spicy or BBQ with lemon and herb sour cream.
Crisp Onion Rings with Aioli $6.00
Seafood Chowder (Entree) $17.00
- Classic creamy chowder filled with fresh salmon, prawns, fish and mussels, served with garlic bread
Chocolate $14.00
- Dark chocolate mousse and hazelnut brownie with strawberry and citrus compote
Ice Cream for 2 $18.00
- Six scoops of assorted ice-cream with banana, berries, nuts, meringues and marshmallows, finished with whipped cream, berry and chocolate sauce.
Accompaniments N/A
- Potato gratin, mashed potato or chunky chips and sautéed vegetables or garden salad.
Brownie $6.00
- Chocolate brownie with berries and ice cream
Fettucini $12.00
- Chicken, peas and a creamy sauce

10x Spring Rolls Vegetarian $7.00
Ginger
- Stir fried meat with garlic, ginger, pepper and mixed vegetable.
Thai Spicy Salad $17.00
- Thai style in hot dressing with fresh spring onion, coriander, onion, tomato, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
Hot and Spicy Noodle (Pad Khee Mow)
- Stir fried rice noodle with chilli, onion, basil paste and season vegetables.
Pad Prik Gang Seafood $21.50
- Combination seafood stir fried with red curry paste and coconut milk.
7x Vegetables Tempura $8.00
Pad Kra Praw
- Stir fried meat with holy basil leaf, chilli, seasonal vegetables, garlic and Thai basil sauce.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
- Rice noodle, meat, Tom Yum paste and garnished with coriander.

Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
- with Twisted tzatziki
Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
Onion Rings $8.50
- house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
Crispy Spiced Calamari $16.00
- served with coriander crema
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
- prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
Beer Battered Steak Fries $8.50
- with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo - add extra sauce $1.00
Mediterranean Sharing Platter $30.00
- venison salami, hot pork, locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, pickled vegetables, crostini and coriander crema

Small Platter $24.50
- 24 pieces
Vegetarian: Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum & chutney
-11 $9.00 pp
-11 $11.80 pp
Small Club Sandwich Platter $25.50
- 16 pieces
PP= Per Pack
Fruits platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices
-31 $6.70 pp

CHEESE $2.50
PLAIN $3.50
TOMATOES $2.80
BACON $3.00
FAMILY PACK 3 $35.00
- 5 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Donuts; 2 Pineapple Rings; 2 Spring Roll or Curry Roll; 5 Potato Fritters; 3 Scoops Chips; 1.5L Coke
CHOWCHOW $4.50
VEGE + MUSHROOM $5.00
- Cheese, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion Sauce
DOUBLE MEAT $4.70

Deep Fried Moro Bar each $2.50
Scallop 12 for $16.00
Onion Rings 12 for $7.00
CornPatty $2.10
Sole (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/$4.50
Blue Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $5.50/$6.00
Lemon Fish
Scallop 6 for $8.00

Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
- twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
Chips & gravy $8.00
- chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
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
Wedges $14.50
- with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
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
Eggs & hollandaise - Montreal $19.50
- smoked salmon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
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

Kids breakfast $10.00
- half portion of big breakfast
Toasted Bagel $10.50
- with salmon & cream cheese
Burger & Chips $14.90
- Gourmet Beef patty with egg, cheese, lettuce, onion & tomato served with crispy chips
Nachos $9.00
- served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
Extras
- Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
Hot cakes $13.00
- 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
Classic breakfast $16.00
- eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
Toasted sandwich $5.00
- two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)

Omelette $15.00
- Spinach, red onion & cheese or Ham,cheese & tomato (Gluten Free)
Sliders $14.50
- Two mini burgers, you can choose options: – Beef pattie – Marinated Chicken – Smoked Salmon – Roasted Mushrooms
Pancakes $14.50
- Blueberry
Smoked Salmon & Hash Browns $19.00
- Served with a poached egg, avocado & hollandaise (Gluten Free)
Pancakes $17.50
- Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
- Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Spinach
Bagel – Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto $10.30
- A bagel with Tomato, cream cheese and basil pesto