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

Grilled Lamb Salad $26.5
- whipped Feta, roasted beetroot, green peas and leafy greens
Fried Chicken Burger $23.5
- crispy fried chicken, buffalo mayo, house pickle, ranch coleslaw
250gm Canterbury Angus Rump $28.0
Add spare ribs to any steak $6.0
Beef Roll ‘ina’ Basket $14.5
- Angus rump, caramalised onion jam, salad greens and shoestring fries
Angus Beef Burger $22.0
- 200 grams prime Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and mustard
Grilled Lamb Salad $25.5
- whipped feta, green peas, roasted beetroot and leafy greens
Buffalo Chicken Spears $12.5
- grilled breast, buffalo glaze and ranch dip

Chips . Regular $2.50
Chips - Large $3.80
Mussels $1.00
CALAMARI MEAL $18.00
- calamari rings(12), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
Doughnut $2.00
GURNARD/TARAKIHI/WAREHOU
Jam wrap $2.00
Squid ring $1.00

Homemade Cod Bites $12
- freshly crumbed cod bites served with tartare and tomato sauce
Kid’s Caesar $9
- sliced chicken breast on cos with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
- crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
Satay Beef or Crispy Chicken Wrap $17
- with baby spinach, celery & orange, topped with chef's satay sauce and a side salad
Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) $21
- on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
- baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
Classic Pub Steak $28.50
- 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
- on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles

Chateau club sandwich $18.50
- bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
Freshly sliced seasonal fruit with sorbet $12.50
Assorted NZ cheeses with fruit and nuts $20.50
Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
Chefs daily omelette special $16.50
Baked scallops $21.50
- with saffron, orange & ginger crust set on sauteed chard
Beef fillet 39.50
- in smoky bacon / seared scallops / sauteed kale / roesti potatoes
Caesar style salad $18.00

Triple $13.50
Mix $12.50
Delux Souvlaki $17.00
- Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
Small Souvlaki $8.00
- Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
Souvlaki
- Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
Large $11.00
Kebab Skewers $5.00
- Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
Kebab Meals $15.00
- Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.

Hawaiian $5.50
Chicken $6.00
Kids $3.50
Chicken Nuggets / Squid Rings $0.90
Kumara Chips Scoop only $4.50
Garlic Butter $1.00
Plain Sausage / Pineapple Ring / Chicken & Corn Pattie $2.40
Corn Nuggets (6 for) $2.50

Olive oil potato puree & jus $15.0
North Canterbury Lamb $32.0
- with brie cheese & needle mushrooms
Bruschetta $17.5
- with mushrooms & thyme or tomatoes & basil
The 50 Salad $19.5
- soft poached egg, bacon parsley crumbs, iceberg, parmesan, prosciutto & classic caesar dressing
Liqueur coffees $13.5
- NIFTY 50 LUNCH
The 50 Salad $19.5
- socca bread & warm salad of cauliflower, white beans, barley & herbs in dijon mayonnaise
Chicken Parmigiana A La Moda $23.0
- roast rump, swiss chard & smoked eggplant puree
Templeton shiitakes, asian greens, wok fry sauce, crispy shallots $6.0

Butter Chicken $15.00
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
Tandoori Chicken Salad $13.00
Khumb Matter $12.00
Fish Malabari $17.00
Bhatura is a wonderfully soft bread made from flour mixed with semolina and yoghurt, then finished in hot oil. Bhatura is a speciality from the Punjab and is enjoyed on the street corners at any time of the day. Two pieces of bhatura breads served with chole (chickpea), lamb or chicken.
Prawn Biryani $17.00
Prawn Malabari $17.00

Seasonal Garden Salad $7.50
Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
- Please ask your server
Fish and Chips $12.00
- tempura battered market fish served with fries, seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
Chocolate Sundae $6.00
- with all the goodies
Vegetable Stack $12.00
- served with seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
Vegetarian Special of the Day N/A
- POA. Please ask your server
Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
- vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
- with Twisted tzatziki

Fish $4.00
Vegetarian $4.40
Tomato $3.40
Steak $3.50
1/2 Chicken $11.00
Cheese $2.50
Whole Chicken $21.00
Onion $3.20

FRIED RICE $6.50
Fish $3.80
Crumbed Fish Filet $5.00
Potato Fritters 3 for $2.00
Tomato $3.80
Chocolate $2.00
Squid Rings (doz) $8.00
PRAWN & CASHEW NUTS $13.50

Cajun Chicken $18.00
- chicken and cherry tomatoes sauteed in a rich creamy cajun sauce with penne pasta
BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
Chicken Chilli Shrimp $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- smoked chicken and shrimps on a basil pesto base, red capsicum, fennel and sweet chilli sauce (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Hawaiian $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- lashings of ham and pineapple done the winnie's way (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
- marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
Con le Patate $18.00 / $21.00
- rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomato and anchovy fillets (Medium / Large)
The 4 Cheeses $18.00 / $21.00
- tomato base topped with brie, feta, blue cheese and garlic (Medium / Large)
Kiwi Craving $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- roast lamb marinated in mint, wholegrain mustard and soy sauce with honey roasted kumara, rosemary, potato, red onion, green capsicum (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)

4 Roast potatoes, 390ml coke
Roast Potato (each) $ 1.00
Lamb Shank $ 14.50
1 390 ml soft drink
Roast Kumara (each) $1.20
Quarter $ 7.50
Lamb (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
All roast meat salad, gravy & apple and mint sauces available on request

Basket of wedges $7.00
Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $17.50
- Two slices of thick cut toast served with two eggs (cooked your way), bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, hash browns and mushrooms
Central Caesar Salad $14.50
- Crispy cos lettuce with croutons, classic Caesar dressing and topped with strips of chicken breast
Children's Menu $8.50
- Chicken strips, fish bites, mini hot dogs, cheese toastie fingers or kid's pizza (with their favourite two toppings) served with Keri Kids Tropical Juice
Add chilli con carne - extra $2.00
Kauri Breakfast $15.50
- Two slices of thick cut toast served with vegetable frittata, wilted spinach, grilled mushrooms and chunky tomato relish
Farmer's Salad $16.50
- Mixed greens with roasted vegetables, tomato, red onion, fried bacon, croutons and aioli-vinaigrette
Garlic bread $7.00

Mexico Fried Chicken (Free Range) $16.00
- Not to be missed!
Salsa Roja $8.00
- w house made yellow corn chips
Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
- w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
Charred Watermelon $12.00
- queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
- chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
Xócolate $12.00
- pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
- poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
- w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo